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May 25, 2021
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen, John Cunningham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Waive the READING AND OPEN the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE THE READING AND OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE THE READING AND OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the application from the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association to alter the premises of their Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license, subject to public safety and Alcoholic...
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association to alter the premises of their Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license, subject to public safety and Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association to alter the premises of their Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license, subject to public safety and Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Trees Within the Town's Right-of-way
Approve the request from National Grid of their proposed 2021 Hazardous Tree Mitigation Program for town-owned trees on parcels under the control of the Select Board and trees within the Town's...
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from National Grid of their proposed 2021 Hazardous Tree Mitigation Program for town-owned trees on parcels under the control of the Select Board and trees within the Town's Right-of-Way.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from National Grid of their proposed 2021 Hazardous Tree Mitigation Program for town-owned trees on parcels under the control of the Select Board and trees within the Town's Right-of-Way..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agent subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agent subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agent subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Preservation Way) Request
Take NO ACTION and to do a three-year review of the Stormwater Utility fee and Credit Policy as planned
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO TAKE NO ACTION and to do a three-year review of the Stormwater Utility fee and Credit Policy as planned.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO TAKE NO ACTION and to do a three-year review of the Stormwater Utility fee and Credit Policy as planned..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Annual Town Meeting -- June 12, 2021
Recommend Article 20
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 20.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 20..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Not recommend Article 22
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 22.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 22..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 23
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO RECOMMEND Article 23.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Tonakarn-Nguyen
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO RECOMMEND Article 23..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Approve the Purchase & Sale agreement with CHOICE, Inc. and SCG Development Partners, LLC for the disposition of 35 Town Farm Road with a reduction in the town's wastewater charges to match the...
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Purchase & Sale agreement with CHOICE, Inc. and SCG Development Partners, LLC for the disposition of 35 Town Farm Road with a reduction in the town's wastewater charges to match the methodology used at the Stony Brook Housing development.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Purchase & Sale agreement with CHOICE, Inc. and SCG Development Partners, LLC for the disposition of 35 Town Farm Road with a reduction in the town's wastewater charges to match the methodology used at the Stony Brook Housing development..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request from Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a letter of support designating the Greater Lowell region as the Northern Middlesex District by the Economic Development...
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a letter of support designating the Greater Lowell region as the Northern Middlesex District by the Economic Development Administration.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a letter of support designating the Greater Lowell region as the Northern Middlesex District by the Economic Development Administration..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Appoint Cheryl Serpe as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Cheryl Serpe as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Cheryl Serpe as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Support the new state holiday Juneteenth
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the new state holiday Juneteenth.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the new state holiday Juneteenth..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the School Superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for a roof replacement at the Lloyd G. Blanchard Middle School, 14 West Street
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the School Superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for a roof replacement at the Lloyd G. Blanchard Middle School, 14 West Street.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the School Superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for a roof replacement at the Lloyd G. Blanchard Middle School, 14 West Street..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
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 list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:26 pm
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:26 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:26 pm..” (Motion: Cunningham, 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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