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October 11, 2022
19 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
During the meeting:
- Andrea Peraner-Sweet arrived after the meeting began (6:48 pm).
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, 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 Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
To Hunt on a Second Location If the Lottery Is Under Subscribed
Approve the request and TO AMEND the Hunting on Board of Selectmen Land Policy to permit residents to hunt on a second location if the lottery is under subscribed, subject to legal counsel review
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request and TO AMEND the Hunting on Board of Selectmen Land Policy to permit residents to hunt on a second location if the lottery is under subscribed, subject to legal counsel review.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request and TO AMEND the Hunting on Board of Selectmen Land Policy to permit residents to hunt on a second location if the lottery is under subscribed, subject to legal counsel review..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
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Recommend Article 2
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
From to Amount
Recommend Article 3
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 3.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 3..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 4
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Recommend Article 5
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Million Eight Hundred and Fifty-one Thousand and Nine Hundred and Ninety
Recommend Article 6
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 6.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 6..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 7
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 7.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 7..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
3.3 Accessory Dwelling Units
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Locations
Approve the request to authorize the Tree Warden to give approval to National Grid's 2022 vegetation plan as presented at the above reference locations
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to authorize the Tree Warden to give approval to National Grid's 2022 vegetation plan as presented at the above reference locations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to authorize the Tree Warden to give approval to National Grid's 2022 vegetation plan as presented at the above reference locations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Accept the easements on behalf of the town for public access trail, sidewalk, drainage, or other public purposes, subject to Conservation Commission acceptance as applicable
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the easements on behalf of the town for public access trail, sidewalk, drainage, or other public purposes, subject to Conservation Commission acceptance as applicable.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the easements on behalf of the town for public access trail, sidewalk, drainage, or other public purposes, subject to Conservation Commission acceptance as applicable..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Approve and SIGN the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE AND SIGN the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE AND SIGN the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the Election Workers to terms expiring on July 3, 2023 as requested by the Town Clerk and listed above
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the Election Workers to terms expiring on July 3, 2023 as requested by the Town Clerk and listed above.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the Election Workers to terms expiring on July 3, 2023 as requested by the Town Clerk and listed above..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Sridevi Kaul as an alternate member to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sridevi Kaul as an alternate member to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sridevi Kaul as an alternate member to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring on June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to fund a full-time van driver in the amount of $17,250 utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund a full-time van driver in the amount of $17,250 utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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 fund a full-time van driver in the amount of $17,250 utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the amendments to the Non-Union Personnel Policy and Procedures
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the amendments to the Non-Union Personnel Policy and Procedures.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the amendments to the Non-Union Personnel Policy and Procedures..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:24 pm
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:24 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:24 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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