MassVoter.com← Westford Select BoardWestford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2022
22 recorded votes, 3 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
Summer Village Road
Approve the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license to Michael Riley as submitted
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license to Michael Riley as submitted.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application to change the manager of the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol restaurant license to Michael Riley as submitted..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Safety Committee Including the Following
Support the crosswalk improvements project at North Main Street/East Prescott Street and West St in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the crosswalk improvements project at North Main Street/East Prescott Street and West St in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the crosswalk improvements project at North Main Street/East Prescott Street and West St in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Support the crosswalk improvements project at Carlisle Road and Texas Road (Jack Walsh Field) in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the crosswalk improvements project at Carlisle Road and Texas Road (Jack Walsh Field) in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the crosswalk improvements project at Carlisle Road and Texas Road (Jack Walsh Field) in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Support the design funding for the continuation of the Plain Road sidewalk from Grassy Pond to East Boston Camps in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO SUPPORT the design funding for the continuation of the Plain Road sidewalk from Grassy Pond to East Boston Camps in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Tonakarn-Nguyen
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Tonakarn-Nguyen) TO SUPPORT the design funding for the continuation of the Plain Road sidewalk from Grassy Pond to East Boston Camps in the town's FY23 capital budget pending the availability of funding..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Requests to Determine Allocations
Approve funding the Community Wellness Coordinator for 18 months using $150,000 of ARPA funds
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE funding the Community Wellness Coordinator for 18 months using $150,000 of ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE funding the Community Wellness Coordinator for 18 months using $150,000 of ARPA funds..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve funding the Mobil Mental Health Clinician as presented using $45,000 of ARPA funds
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE funding the Mobil Mental Health Clinician as presented using $45,000 of ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE funding the Mobil Mental Health Clinician as presented using $45,000 of ARPA funds..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve funding the purchase of Covid-19 tests for residents using $75,000 of ARPA funds
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE funding the purchase of Covid-19 tests for residents using $75,000 of ARPA funds.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE funding the purchase of Covid-19 tests for residents using $75,000 of ARPA funds..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Approve the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for Stoneview Development Corporation property at 1 Maura Circle
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for Stoneview Development Corporation property at 1 Maura Circle.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for Stoneview Development Corporation property at 1 Maura Circle..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the report and to sign it
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the report and to sign it.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the report and to sign it..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the request from the Cultural Council and decrease the membership of the committee from 10 seats to 8 seats
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Cultural Council and decrease the membership of the committee from 10 seats to 8 seats.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Cultural Council and decrease the membership of the committee from 10 seats to 8 seats..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Appoint Nadia Mounsif as a full member of the Healthy Westford Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2022
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nadia Mounsif as a full member of the Healthy Westford Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nadia Mounsif as a full member of the Healthy Westford Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Nadia Mounsif as a full member to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nadia Mounsif as a full member to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nadia Mounsif as a full member to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of November 23, 2021
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of November 23, 2021.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of November 23, 2021..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 9, 2021 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 9, 2021 and to not release them at this time.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 9, 2021 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 23, 2021 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 23, 2021 and to not release them at this time.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 23, 2021 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to rectify Settlement Participation Form for the J&J Settlement and the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to rectify Settlement Participation Form for the J&J Settlement and the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to rectify Settlement Participation Form for the J&J Settlement and the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Adopt a minimum wage increase for municipal employees to $14.25 effective January 1, 2022
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT a minimum wage increase for municipal employees to $14.25 effective January 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT a minimum wage increase for municipal employees to $14.25 effective January 1, 2022..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Accept with gratitude a gift in the amount of $3,000 for first responders from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with gratitude a gift in the amount of $3,000 for first responders from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with gratitude a gift in the amount of $3,000 for first responders from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member 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 SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:47 pm
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:47 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:47 pm..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Clay)
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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