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January 26, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, Mark Kost, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
West Prescott Street
Approve the application as presented to change the director and the manager of the Section 12 all alcohol club license at the Franco-American Club, 55 West Prescott Street
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to change the director and the manager of the Section 12 all alcohol club license at the Franco-American Club, 55 West Prescott Street.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to change the director and the manager of the Section 12 all alcohol club license at the Franco-American Club, 55 West Prescott Street..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)
Disposition of 35 Town Farm Road
Award the solicitation process to CHOICE, SCG and ICON Architecture for the disposition of 35 Town Farm Road and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office, with assistance from members of the 35 Town...
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AWARD the solicitation process to CHOICE, SCG and ICON Architecture for the disposition of 35 Town Farm Road and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office, with assistance from members of the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force, to begin purchase and sale negotiations with the buyer.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AWARD the solicitation process to CHOICE, SCG and ICON Architecture for the disposition of 35 Town Farm Road and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office, with assistance from members of the 35 Town Farm Road Task Force, to begin purchase and sale negotiations with the buyer..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Disposition of 12 North Main Street
Award the solicitation process for the disposition of 12 North Main Street Urban Design/Development Corporation and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office, with assistance from members of the 12...
It was moved by SBM Clay , seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AWARD the solicitation process for the disposition of 12 North Main Street Urban Design/Development Corporation and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office, with assistance from members of the 12 North Main Street Task Force, to begin purchase and sale negotiations with the buyer.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay , seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AWARD the solicitation process for the disposition of 12 North Main Street Urban Design/Development Corporation and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office, with assistance from members of the 12 North Main Street Task Force, to begin purchase and sale negotiations with the buyer..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Kost, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Kost, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Executive Session minutes for release to the public
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes for release to the public.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes for release to the public..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of September 29, 2020 and October 13, 2020 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of September 29, 2020 and October 13, 2020 and to not release them at this time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of September 29, 2020 and October 13, 2020 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the revised Town of Westford Personnel Policies and Procedures, Social
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the revised Town of Westford Personnel Policies and Procedures, Social
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the revised Town of Westford Personnel Policies and Procedures, Social.” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Approve the request to adopt minimum wage increases for municipal employees from $12.75 to $13.50
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost) TO APPROVE the request to adopt minimum wage increases for municipal employees from $12.75 to $13.50.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenNo: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost) TO APPROVE the request to adopt minimum wage increases for municipal employees from $12.75 to $13.50..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:34 pm
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 pm..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
From the Westford Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s document archive (“View all meeting minutes” on the Select Board page) and, for recent meetings, its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has only an unnamed group photo): League of Women Voters of Westford Voters’ Guides — Chris Barrett, Tom Clay and Elizabeth Sawyer (2026); Sean Kelly and Noëlle Donovan (2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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