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June 8, 2021
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent.
Present: Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen, John Cunningham
Absent: Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Approve the transfer of license from 355 Littleton Road, LLC to Fuchi Restaurant, LLC. d/b/a/ Fuchi Asian Cuisine to be used on the premises of 355 Littleton Road as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, I ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the transfer of license from 355 Littleton Road, LLC to Fuchi Restaurant, LLC. d/b/a/ Fuchi Asian Cuisine to be used on the premises of 355 Littleton Road as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, I ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the transfer of license from 355 Littleton Road, LLC to Fuchi Restaurant, LLC. d/b/a/ Fuchi Asian Cuisine to be used on the premises of 355 Littleton Road as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Annual Town Meeting -- June 12, 2021
Authorize Chair Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Moderator Angela Harkness to continue Town Meeting until June 13, 2021 at 9:00 am in the event of inclement weather
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AUTHORIZE Chair Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Moderator Angela Harkness to continue Town Meeting until June 13, 2021 at 9:00 am in the event of inclement weather.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AUTHORIZE Chair Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Moderator Angela Harkness to continue Town Meeting until June 13, 2021 at 9:00 am in the event of inclement weather..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 21
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 21.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 21..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Old New Business
Appoint Cheryl McGrath and Amy Verreault as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2022
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Cheryl McGrath and Amy Verreault as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Cheryl McGrath and Amy Verreault as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the committee and board members listed below with terms as noted
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT the committee and board members listed below with terms as noted.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT the committee and board members listed below with terms as noted..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of April 13, 2021 and April 27, 2021
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 13, 2021 and April 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 13, 2021 and April 27, 2021..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, SS
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, SS
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, SS.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to utilize $2,700 from the Select Board's Community Initiative Account along with Police Department funds to purchase two solar power radar...
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to utilize $2,700 from the Select Board's Community Initiative Account along with Police Department funds to purchase two solar power radar speed signs.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to utilize $2,700 from the Select Board's Community Initiative Account along with Police Department funds to purchase two solar power radar speed signs..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Assistant Town manager Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager beginning on Thursday, June 17, 2021 through Friday, June 25, 2021 with no appointing authority
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Assistant Town manager Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager beginning on Thursday, June 17, 2021 through Friday, June 25, 2021 with no appointing authority.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Assistant Town manager Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager beginning on Thursday, June 17, 2021 through Friday, June 25, 2021 with no appointing authority..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:53 pm
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 8:53 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 8:53 pm..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
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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