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November 9, 2021
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, John Cunningham, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter into Executive Session for the reasons listed below and will return to open session for purposes of completing the rest of the agenda items
On a motion made and seconded, the board voted by roll call to enter into Executive Session for the reasons listed below and will return to open session for purposes of completing the rest of the agenda items.
The minutes say the board voted by roll call but do not give the count or how each member voted. Showing the result only. The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, the board voted by roll call to enter into Executive Session for the reasons listed below and will return to open session for purposes of completing the rest of the agenda items..”
Shade Trees; Approval of Select Board
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM John Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tom Clay, and VOTED FIVE IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM John Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tom Clay, and VOTED FIVE IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Authorize the Tree Warden to issue a permit for the removal of two Public Shade Trees at 6 Hildreth Street
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to issue a permit for the removal of two Public Shade Trees at 6 Hildreth Street.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to issue a permit for the removal of two Public Shade Trees at 6 Hildreth Street..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Public Hearing - Classification of Real and Personal Property
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Clay)
Adopt a single tax rate for FY2022
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT a single tax rate for FY2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT a single tax rate for FY2022..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
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)
Public Hearing - Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations
Approve the petition # 29459145 for Pole 37 as presented
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the petition # 29459145 for Pole 37 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the petition # 29459145 for Pole 37 as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the petition #29459145 for pole 16 as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the petition #29459145 for pole 16 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the petition #29459145 for pole 16 as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Hazelton, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Groton Road
Approve the application to change the manager of Section 15 wine and malt package store license for Rapid Refill to Daniel Fortunato as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of Section 15 wine and malt package store license for Rapid Refill to Daniel Fortunato as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of Section 15 wine and malt package store license for Rapid Refill to Daniel Fortunato as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the consent agenda as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the consent agenda as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the consent agenda as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Disposition of 63 Main Street
Approve the Historical Preservation Restriction for 63 Main Street as presented
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Historical Preservation Restriction for 63 Main Street as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Historical Preservation Restriction for 63 Main Street as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the final deed and transfer the property at 63 Main Street to Dianne and Charles Grondine
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the final deed and transfer the property at 63 Main Street to Dianne and Charles Grondine.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the final deed and transfer the property at 63 Main Street to Dianne and Charles Grondine..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Section 15: Package Stores, Convenience Stores
Approve liquor license policy as presented
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE liquor license policy as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE liquor license policy as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the CONSERVATION RESTRICTION WITH THE Westford Conservation Trust on the property at 1 Leland Road and to approve any proposed revisions made by the Department of Energy and Environmental...
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE THE CONSERVATION RESTRICTION WITH THE Westford Conservation Trust on the property at 1 Leland Road and to approve any proposed revisions made by the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE THE CONSERVATION RESTRICTION WITH THE Westford Conservation Trust on the property at 1 Leland Road and to approve any proposed revisions made by the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Joan Croteau to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2023
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Joan Croteau to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Joan Croteau to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Judith Corbett and Susan Doherty as election officers for terms to expire July 31, 2022
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Judith Corbett and Susan Doherty as election officers for terms to expire July 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Judith Corbett and Susan Doherty as election officers for terms to expire July 31, 2022..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the 2021-2022 Select Board/Town Manager goals with amendments as suggested by board members
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2021-2022 Select Board/Town Manager goals with amendments as suggested by board members.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2021-2022 Select Board/Town Manager goals with amendments as suggested by board members..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve a 2% merit raise and an additional $2,000 market basket adjustment retroactive to July 1, 2021
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a 2% merit raise and an additional $2,000 market basket adjustment retroactive to July 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a 2% merit raise and an additional $2,000 market basket adjustment retroactive to July 1, 2021..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the REQUEST to sign an Initial Compliance Certification for a schematic design study at the Lloyd G. Blanchard Middle School for a potential roof replacement
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE THE REQUEST to sign an Initial Compliance Certification for a schematic design study at the Lloyd G. Blanchard Middle School for a potential roof replacement.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE THE REQUEST to sign an Initial Compliance Certification for a schematic design study at the Lloyd G. Blanchard Middle School for a potential roof replacement..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Accept, with many thanks, the donation of $7,683.20 from David Davis to support programs, social service need and/or other Senior Center needs
It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT, with many thanks, the donation of $7,683.20 from David Davis to support programs, social service need and/or other Senior Center needs.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Cunningham, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT, with many thanks, the donation of $7,683.20 from David Davis to support programs, social service need and/or other Senior Center needs..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Clay, seconded by SBM Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
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 8:35 pm
It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:35 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SBM Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SBM Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:35 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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