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April 27, 2021
23 recorded votes, 2 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
Call to Order
Go into Executive Session with the 12 North Main Street Task Force to consider the exchange of real property located at 12 North Main Street as the chair determined an open meeting may have a...
On a roll call vote, the Select Board voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session with the 12 North Main Street Task Force to consider the exchange of real property located at 12 North Main Street as the chair determined an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On a roll call vote, the Select Board voted 5-0 to go into Executive Session with the 12 North Main Street Task Force to consider the exchange of real property located at 12 North Main Street as the chair determined an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town..”
Recreation Commission and Abutters Meeting on This Issue
Support the plans as voted by the Parks & Recreation Commission
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the plans as voted by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Kost and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the plans as voted by the Parks & Recreation Commission..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)
Support the request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee regarding the production of a public safety announcement "Westford Street Smarts"
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee regarding the production of a public safety announcement "Westford Street Smarts".
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee regarding the production of a public safety announcement "Westford Street Smarts"..” (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 Clay, 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 Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Appoint Tom Kotarakos to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Tom Kotarakos to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Tom Kotarakos to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Technology Director Mike Wells to the Communication Advisory Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Technology Director Mike Wells to the Communication Advisory Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Technology Director Mike Wells to the Communication Advisory Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the following election officers for terms expiring on July 31, 2021
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following election officers for terms expiring on July 31, 2021:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following election officers for terms expiring on July 31, 2021:.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Annual Town Meeting - June 12, 2021
Close the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the June 12, 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Recommend Article 13
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 16
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
General Bylaw Amendments
Recommend Article 20
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 20.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 20..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 21
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 21.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 21..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the March 23, 2021 Regular Session minutes
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the March 23, 2021 Regular Session minutes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the March 23, 2021 Regular Session minutes..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Approve the minutes from the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Finance Committee of April 1, 2021
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet, Kost) TO APPROVE the minutes from the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Finance Committee of April 1, 2021.
Yes: Clay, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Kost, Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet, Kost) TO APPROVE the minutes from the joint meeting of the Select Board and the Finance Committee of April 1, 2021..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the FY22 non-union pay classification plan
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY22 non-union pay classification plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY22 non-union pay classification plan..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request from the Fire Department as presented
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Fire Department as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Fire Department as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager starting Monday, May 3, 2021 through Monday, May 10, 2021
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager starting Monday, May 3, 2021 through Monday, May 10, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager starting Monday, May 3, 2021 through Monday, May 10, 2021..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the correspondence
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence..” (Motion: Kost, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:57 pm
It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:57 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Kost, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:57 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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