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May 24, 2022
19 recorded votes, 4 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
During the meeting:
- Andrea Peraner-Sweet arrived after the meeting began (7:25).
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAndrea Peraner-Sweet arrived at 7:25, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the license transfer, as presented, from GPJ, LLC. D/B/A Fuse Westford to Acquisource, LLC, d/b/a Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen and the proposed manager, Caitlin Hannagan
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the license transfer, as presented, from GPJ, LLC. D/B/A Fuse Westford to Acquisource, LLC, d/b/a Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen and the proposed manager, Caitlin Hannagan.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAndrea Peraner-Sweet arrived at 7:25, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the license transfer, as presented, from GPJ, LLC. D/B/A Fuse Westford to Acquisource, LLC, d/b/a Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen and the proposed manager, Caitlin Hannagan..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAndrea Peraner-Sweet arrived at 7:25, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Convenience, 64 Brookside Road to Lake-brook Realty, Inc.
Approve the application for a pledge of license for the Chapter 138, Section 15 package store wine and malt beverage license as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the application for a pledge of license for the Chapter 138, Section 15 package store wine and malt beverage license as presented.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenAndrea Peraner-Sweet arrived at 7:25, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the application for a pledge of license for the Chapter 138, Section 15 package store wine and malt beverage license as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 9:00 Am
Authorize Select Board Chair Peraner-Sweet and Town Moderator Angela Harkness to continue Town Meeting until Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the event of inclement weather
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO AUTHORIZE Select Board Chair Peraner-Sweet and Town Moderator Angela Harkness to continue Town Meeting until Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the event of inclement weather.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO AUTHORIZE Select Board Chair Peraner-Sweet and Town Moderator Angela Harkness to continue Town Meeting until Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM in the event of inclement weather..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the use of electronic message boards 5 days in advance of Town Meeting, at the bottom of Boston Road and near the entrance of the Stony Brook Middle School on Route 40
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the use of electronic message boards 5 days in advance of Town Meeting, at the bottom of Boston Road and near the entrance of the Stony Brook Middle School on Route 40.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the use of electronic message boards 5 days in advance of Town Meeting, at the bottom of Boston Road and near the entrance of the Stony Brook Middle School on Route 40..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Public Hearing - Potential Nuisance/Dangerous Dog
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 the public hearing
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO WAIVE the reading of the 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 the public hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Find that the dog known as Coco is a nuisance dog based on the evidence introduced at the hearing and issued the following order: 1) When the dog is walked off of the owner's property it shall be...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO FIND that the dog known as Coco is a nuisance dog based on the evidence introduced at the hearing and issued the following order: 1) When the dog is walked off of the owner's property it shall be secured with a double leash, one held by hand and one around the walker's waist and the dog only be walked by a person capable of controlling it; and 2) The dog to be evaluated by a K-9 trainer in Nashua, NH by June 28, 2022 and the owner shall comply wit all recommendations of the trainer.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO FIND that the dog known as Coco is a nuisance dog based on the evidence introduced at the hearing and issued the following order: 1) When the dog is walked off of the owner's property it shall be secured with a double leash, one held by hand and one around the walker's waist and the dog only be walked by a person capable of controlling it; and 2) The dog to be evaluated by a K-9 trainer in Nashua, NH by June 28, 2022 and the owner shall comply wit all recommendations of the trainer..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, 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 Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Approve the request for a letter of support, with edits, for a Community One Stop Grant application, as requested
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the request for a letter of support, with edits, for a Community One Stop Grant application, as requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the request for a letter of support, with edits, for a Community One Stop Grant application, as requested..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Sign an Order of Taking for the Beaver Brook Bridge Project
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO SIGN an Order of Taking for the Beaver Brook Bridge Project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO SIGN an Order of Taking for the Beaver Brook Bridge Project..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of March 22, 2022, April 7, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 26, 2022
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of March 22, 2022, April 7, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of March 22, 2022, April 7, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 26, 2022..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of March 22, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 26, 2022, not to be released to the public
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of March 22, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 26, 2022, not to be released to the public.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of March 22, 2022, April 12, 2022, and April 26, 2022, not to be released to the public..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager from Thursday, June 2, 2022 through Tuesday, June 7, 2022
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPOINT Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager from Thursday, June 2, 2022 through Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPOINT Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager from Thursday, June 2, 2022 through Tuesday, June 7, 2022..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts, purchase orders and grant
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the contracts, purchase orders and grant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO APPROVE the contracts, purchase orders and grant..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:09 PM
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO ADJOURN at 10:09 PM
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR, TO ADJOURN at 10:09 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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