MassVoter.com← Westford Select BoardWestford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 17, 2021
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Scott Hazelton and Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent.
Present: Tom Clay, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen, John Cunningham
Absent: Scott Hazelton, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Town Common requests subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Town Common requests subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Town Common requests subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the Special License request subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Special License request subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Special License request subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the Street Closure and Banner requests subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Street Closure and Banner requests subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Street Closure and Banner requests subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the General License and Public Entertainment on Sunday requests for the Witches Woods events, subject to Board of Health review and recommendations and public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the General License and Public Entertainment on Sunday requests for the Witches Woods events, subject to Board of Health review and recommendations and public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the General License and Public Entertainment on Sunday requests for the Witches Woods events, subject to Board of Health review and recommendations and public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Club License for Stony Brook Fish & Game Association, 128 Lowell
Approve the request to change the directors of the Section 12 All alcohol club license for the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the request to change the directors of the Section 12 All alcohol club license for the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the request to change the directors of the Section 12 All alcohol club license for the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the town's bond issue dated August 25, 2021, and not issue dated September...
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the town's bond issue dated August 25, 2021, and not issue dated September 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the town's bond issue dated August 25, 2021, and not issue dated September 14, 2021..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the alteration of premises application from Fuchi Restaurant
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the alteration of premises application from Fuchi Restaurant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the alteration of premises application from Fuchi Restaurant..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint School Superintendent Chris Chew 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 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT School Superintendent Chris Chew 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 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT School Superintendent Chris Chew 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)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve job no 3035376 as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE job no 3035376 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE job no 3035376 as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve job no. 30324356 as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE job no. 30324356 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE job no. 30324356 as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint the above personnel as full members for two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2023
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT the above personnel as full members for two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT the above personnel as full members for two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the following list of 31 voters as election officers for terms expiring July 31, 2022: Name Address Party Affiliation Neal Berenson 24 Banbury Dr U Margie Berenson 24 Banbury Dr U Susan...
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT the following list of 31 voters as election officers for terms expiring July 31, 2022: Name Address Party Affiliation Neal Berenson 24 Banbury Dr U Margie Berenson 24 Banbury Dr U Susan Breslin 42 Flushing Pond Rd U Lynn Cohen 16 Fletcher Rd D Kate Cooper 18 Robinson Rd U Judith Culver 34 Stone Ridge Rd U Denali Delmar 8 Dunstable Rd U Ronald Deschenes 86 Tadmuck Rd U Gerald DiBello 6 Court Rd D Muriel Drake 67 Tadmuck Rd U Megan Eckroth 8 Timberlee Lane D Marilyn Frank 6 Chamberlain Rd D Donna Furman 26 Palermo St U E. Brian Hardegen 133 Cold Spring Rd D Peggy Jones 87 Concord Rd U Emily Lambert 65 Oak Hill Rd U Harold Lobo 3 Westford Hills Rd U Marlene S Lobo 3 Westford Hills Rd U Carolyn J Lumenello 4B Old Colony Dr U Sharon McClellan 2 Jennie Richards Rd U Karen McKenna 9 Torrington Ln D John Michael Millet 15 Tallard Rd D Janis Page 120 Parkhurst Dr U Christine G. Pude 8 Bradley Lane U Dorothy Posch 19 Chicory Rd D Rita Ricard 225 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford U Joseph Roy 12 Woodridge Lane U Jennifer Scarano 136 Plain Rd U Susan Snyder 23 Moore Ave D Edward Spaulding 8 Dunstable Rd D Nancy Wimberg 8 Keyes Rd U
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT the following list of 31 voters as election officers for terms expiring July 31, 2022: Name Address Party Affiliation Neal Berenson 24 Banbury Dr U Margie Berenson 24 Banbury Dr U Susan Breslin 42 Flushing Pond Rd U Lynn Cohen 16 Fletcher Rd D Kate Cooper 18 Robinson Rd U Judith Culver 34 Stone Ridge Rd U Denali Delmar 8 Dunstable Rd U Ronald Deschenes 86 Tadmuck Rd U Gerald DiBello 6 Court Rd D Muriel Drake 67 Tadmuck Rd U Megan Eckroth 8 Timberlee Lane D Marilyn Frank 6 Chamberlain Rd D Donna Furman 26 Palermo St U E. Brian Hardegen 133 Cold Spring Rd D Peggy Jones 87 Concord Rd U Emily Lambert 65 Oak Hill Rd U Harold Lobo 3 Westford Hills Rd U Marlene S Lobo 3 Westford Hills Rd U Carolyn J Lumenello 4B Old Colony Dr U Sharon McClellan 2 Jennie Richards Rd U Karen McKenna 9 Torrington Ln D John Michael Millet 15 Tallard Rd D Janis Page 120 Parkhurst Dr U Christine G. Pude 8 Bradley Lane U Dorothy Posch 19 Chicory Rd D Rita Ricard 225 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford U Joseph Roy 12 Woodridge Lane U Jennifer Scarano 136 Plain Rd U Susan Snyder 23 Moore Ave D Edward Spaulding 8 Dunstable Rd D Nancy Wimberg 8 Keyes Rd U.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Deem Melissa's Peura's dog, Hardee, a nuisance and set forth the following conditions regarding the dog
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO DEEM Melissa's Peura's dog, Hardee, a nuisance and set forth the following conditions regarding the dog:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO DEEM Melissa's Peura's dog, Hardee, a nuisance and set forth the following conditions regarding the dog:.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Continue the Public Hearing to September 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CONTINUE the Public Hearing to September 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO CONTINUE the Public Hearing to September 14, 2021 at 7:40 pm..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 27, 2021
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 27, 2021..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Eric Heidman as Acting Town Manager from Thursday, September 2, 2021 through Sunday, September 13, 2021
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT Eric Heidman as Acting Town Manager from Thursday, September 2, 2021 through Sunday, September 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPOINT Eric Heidman as Acting Town Manager from Thursday, September 2, 2021 through Sunday, September 13, 2021..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) 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 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:33 pm
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO ADJOURN at 9:33 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Hazelton) TO ADJOURN at 9:33 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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