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April 12, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 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 Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with both non-union and union personnel related to a request to restructure the Health Department, as an open...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with both non-union and union personnel related to a request to restructure the Health Department, as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with both non-union and union personnel related to a request to restructure the Health Department, as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Return to Open Session
Exit Executive Session, return to Regular Session to complete the agenda items
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXIT Executive Session, return to Regular Session to complete the agenda items.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXIT Executive Session, return to Regular Session to complete the agenda items..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, 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 Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Beverages to Persons Under 21 Years of Age
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Waive the reading of Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Suspend the MGL Chapter 138, §15 all alcohol license for two weeks as detailed in the Administrative Penalties for Violation of Alcoholic Beverage Sale to Minors Policy, adopted February 23, 2010
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUSPEND the MGL Chapter 138, §15 all alcohol license for two weeks as detailed in the Administrative Penalties for Violation of Alcoholic Beverage Sale to Minors Policy, adopted February 23, 2010.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUSPEND the MGL Chapter 138, §15 all alcohol license for two weeks as detailed in the Administrative Penalties for Violation of Alcoholic Beverage Sale to Minors Policy, adopted February 23, 2010..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
New Center Building at 51 Main Street and Determine Next Steps
Support Context's proposal of $92,000 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT Context's proposal of $92,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT Context's proposal of $92,000 as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Pleasant Street, Patten Road, and Main Street, Continued from
Support adding an article to the Annual Town Meeting warrant for voters to consider opting-in to M.G.L. c.90 §17C: Establish a 25-mph speed limit on sections of West Prescott Street, Pleasant...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT adding an article to the Annual Town Meeting warrant for voters to consider opting-in to M.G.L. c.90 §17C: Establish a 25-mph speed limit on sections of West Prescott Street, Pleasant Street, Patten Road, and Main Street.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT adding an article to the Annual Town Meeting warrant for voters to consider opting-in to M.G.L. c.90 §17C: Establish a 25-mph speed limit on sections of West Prescott Street, Pleasant Street, Patten Road, and Main Street..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
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Approve Projects #1, 4, 9, and 19 as presented and listed below
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Projects #1, 4, 9, and 19 as presented and listed below:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Projects #1, 4, 9, and 19 as presented and listed below:.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve and SIGN the May 3, 2022 Town Election Warrant
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE AND SIGN the May 3, 2022 Town Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE AND SIGN the May 3, 2022 Town Election Warrant..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the seven applicants listed above to the Monuments and Memorials Committee, terms to be decided by members
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the seven applicants listed above to the Monuments and Memorials Committee, terms to be decided by members.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the seven applicants listed above to the Monuments and Memorials Committee, terms to be decided by members..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Appoint the following as election officers with terms to expire July 31, 2022
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following as election officers with terms to expire July 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following as election officers with terms to expire July 31, 2022..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, June 11, 2022
Approve and CLOSE the June 11, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE AND CLOSE the June 11, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE AND CLOSE the June 11, 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the all the items listed under Town Manager's Report as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the all the items listed under Town Manager's Report as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the all the items listed under Town Manager's Report as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, 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 Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:36 pm
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:36 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:36 pm..” (Motion: Clay, 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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