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July 27, 2021
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tom Clay as absent.
Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen, John Cunningham, Scott Hazelton
Absent: Tom Clay
During the meeting:
- Scott Hazelton took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Old/New Business
Open the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the October 18, 2021 Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Police Chief Mark Chambers to the Town and School Safety Task Force as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Police Chief Mark Chambers to the Town and School Safety Task Force as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Police Chief Mark Chambers to the Town and School Safety Task Force as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Robert Rafferty as a full member to the Communications Advisory Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2022
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Robert Rafferty as a full member to the Communications Advisory Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Robert Rafferty as a full member to the Communications Advisory Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Prem Viswanathan as a full member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2024
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Prem Viswanathan as a full member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Prem Viswanathan as a full member of the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Cheryl Serpe to the Economic Development Committee as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2024
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Cheryl Serpe to the Economic Development Committee as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Cheryl Serpe to the Economic Development Committee as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the following list of residents as election officers for terms expiring July 31, 2022: Amos, David 65 Endmoor Rd. Arno, Jeanne 56 Acton Rd. Arno, Joseph 56 Acton Rd. Baltayan, James 28...
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT the following list of residents as election officers for terms expiring July 31, 2022: Amos, David 65 Endmoor Rd. Arno, Jeanne 56 Acton Rd. Arno, Joseph 56 Acton Rd. Baltayan, James 28 Lake Shore Dr. South Barry, Joseph 10 Trailside Way Bunker, Bruce 47 Keyes Rd. Bunker, Susan 47 Keyes Rd. Card, Jonathan 47 Providence Rd. Chessa, Patricia 135 Westview Dr. Dergarabedian, Elizabeth 136 Westview Dr. Doherty, Dan 7 Bixby Ln. Donahue, Michael 5 Country Rd. Downing, Rob 40 Nutting Rd Equatore, Daniela 38 Forrest Rd. Frederick, Beth 12 Brookside Rd. Gillogly, Dawn 1 Patten Ln Jones, Beverly 12 Polley Rd Jurewicz, Robert 4 Woodbine Terrace Karpinski, Chris 116 Carlisle Rd. Kelly, Meredith 59 Depot St. King, Cynthia 82 Depot St. Lacourse, Bernard 37 Pine Rd. Lacourse, Judith 2 Birch Rd. Lilienkamp, Paul 2 Monadnock Dr. Longtin, Cheryl 3 Daniel Dr. Lynch, Kathleen 1 Rush Rd. Margetts, Ruth 14 Hidden Valley Rd.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT the following list of residents as election officers for terms expiring July 31, 2022: Amos, David 65 Endmoor Rd. Arno, Jeanne 56 Acton Rd. Arno, Joseph 56 Acton Rd. Baltayan, James 28 Lake Shore Dr. South Barry, Joseph 10 Trailside Way Bunker, Bruce 47 Keyes Rd. Bunker, Susan 47 Keyes Rd. Card, Jonathan 47 Providence Rd. Chessa, Patricia 135 Westview Dr. Dergarabedian, Elizabeth 136 Westview Dr. Doherty, Dan 7 Bixby Ln. Donahue, Michael 5 Country Rd. Downing, Rob 40 Nutting Rd Equatore, Daniela 38 Forrest Rd. Frederick, Beth 12 Brookside Rd. Gillogly, Dawn 1 Patten Ln Jones, Beverly 12 Polley Rd Jurewicz, Robert 4 Woodbine Terrace Karpinski, Chris 116 Carlisle Rd. Kelly, Meredith 59 Depot St. King, Cynthia 82 Depot St. Lacourse, Bernard 37 Pine Rd. Lacourse, Judith 2 Birch Rd. Lilienkamp, Paul 2 Monadnock Dr. Longtin, Cheryl 3 Daniel Dr. Lynch, Kathleen 1 Rush Rd. Margetts, Ruth 14 Hidden Valley Rd..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Denise Pigeon to the Town and School Safety Task Force for a term expiring June 30, 2022
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Denise Pigeon to the Town and School Safety Task Force for a term expiring June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Denise Pigeon to the Town and School Safety Task Force for a term expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Executive Session minutes of July 13, 2021 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of July 13, 2021 and to not release them at this time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of July 13, 2021 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 13, 2021
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 13, 2021..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:18 pm
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:18 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:18 pm..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, 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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