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September 14, 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Open the Public Hearing to waive the reading of notice
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing to waive the reading of notice
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO OPEN the Public Hearing to waive the reading of notice.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Suspend the Chapter 138, §15 all alcohol liquor license held by Littleton Road Liquors at 439 Littleton Road on three days, September 20, 2021, September 27, 2021, and October 4, 2021
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUSPEND the Chapter 138, §15 all alcohol liquor license held by Littleton Road Liquors at 439 Littleton Road on three days, September 20, 2021, September 27, 2021, and October 4, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUSPEND the Chapter 138, §15 all alcohol liquor license held by Littleton Road Liquors at 439 Littleton Road on three days, September 20, 2021, September 27, 2021, and October 4, 2021..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Joint Meeting with the Historical Commission
Disband the Task Force effective September 17, 2021
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO DISBAND the Task Force effective September 17, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO DISBAND the Task Force effective September 17, 2021..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Support moving forward with a partially self-funded health insurance plan, subject to Town Meeting approving the articles
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUPPORT moving forward with a partially self-funded health insurance plan, subject to Town Meeting approving the articles.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUPPORT moving forward with a partially self-funded health insurance plan, subject to Town Meeting approving the articles..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Special Town Meeting - Monday October 18, 2021
Move the date of Special Town Meeting to Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 am with a rain date of Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 10:00 am, and to move the location to the Westford Academy Trustee...
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO MOVE the date of Special Town Meeting to Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 am with a rain date of Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 10:00 am, and to move the location to the Westford Academy Trustee Field, 30 Patten Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO MOVE the date of Special Town Meeting to Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 am with a rain date of Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 10:00 am, and to move the location to the Westford Academy Trustee Field, 30 Patten Road..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Appoint the fifteen applicants to the Committee to Study Ways to Increase Attendance at Town Meeting
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the fifteen applicants to the Committee to Study Ways to Increase Attendance at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the fifteen applicants to the Committee to Study Ways to Increase Attendance at Town Meeting..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Mark Kost to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Mark Kost to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Mark Kost to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Sherrie Bain to the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2024
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Sherrie Bain to the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Sherrie Bain to the Cultural Council for a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Appoint the following election officers for a term expiring July 31, 2022
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the following election officers for a term expiring July 31, 2022:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT the following election officers for a term expiring July 31, 2022:.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Executive Session minutes of August 10, 2021 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 10, 2021 and to not release them at this time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 10, 2021 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 17, 2021
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR , 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 17, 2021.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR , 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 17, 2021..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to temporarily allow the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. to occupy space at the Millennium School while repairs are being made at the Frost School
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to temporarily allow the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. to occupy space at the Millennium School while repairs are being made at the Frost School.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the request to temporarily allow the Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. to occupy space at the Millennium School while repairs are being made at the Frost School..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the purchase orders and contracts as presented
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:55 pm
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 9:55 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 9:55 pm..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
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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