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December 13, 2022
27 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the Special License, Sunday Entertainment License, and the banner requests
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, AND VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Special License, Sunday Entertainment License, and the banner requests.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenAbstained: Hazelton
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, AND VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Special License, Sunday Entertainment License, and the banner requests..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Requests to Determine Allocations
Approve the request to fund Projects #3 and #8
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Projects #3 and #8.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Projects #3 and #8..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the request to fund Project #4
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #4.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #4..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request to fund Project #7
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #7.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #7..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve the request to fund Project #10
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #10.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #10..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to fund Project 12
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project 12..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the request to fund Project #11
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #11.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #11..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to fund Project #13
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen seconded by SB Member Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #13
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen seconded by SB Member Clay and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #13.” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Clay)
Approve the request to fund Project #9 in the amount $49,250.00 as listed above
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #9 in the amount $49,250.00 as listed above.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to fund Project #9 in the amount $49,250.00 as listed above..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Open the March 25, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the March 25, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the March 25, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the proclamation and working definition of antisemitism as amended
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the proclamation and working definition of antisemitism as amended.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the proclamation and working definition of antisemitism as amended..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Accept the drainage and cistern easement for Parker Landing, also referred to as Annmarique Way or 85 Carlisle Road
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the drainage and cistern easement for Parker Landing, also referred to as Annmarique Way or 85 Carlisle Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the drainage and cistern easement for Parker Landing, also referred to as Annmarique Way or 85 Carlisle Road..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Accept the sidewalk easement for Cloverleaf Fields, formerly 22 Griffin Road
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the sidewalk easement for Cloverleaf Fields, formerly 22 Griffin Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the sidewalk easement for Cloverleaf Fields, formerly 22 Griffin Road..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Approve the changes to the town's current fee schedule for the various sealer of weights and measures inspections required by state law as presented
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the changes to the town's current fee schedule for the various sealer of weights and measures inspections required by state law as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the changes to the town's current fee schedule for the various sealer of weights and measures inspections required by state law as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Jeffrey Olshan to the pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Jeffrey Olshan to the pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Jeffrey Olshan to the pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the 2023 Select Board meeting schedule as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2023 Select Board meeting schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 2023 Select Board meeting schedule as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Club License for Nabnasset Country Club, Inc, 47 Oak Hill Road
Approve the request for a change of managers for the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license held by the Nabnasset Lake Country Club as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request for a change of managers for the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license held by the Nabnasset Lake Country Club 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 for a change of managers for the Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license held by the Nabnasset Lake Country Club as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Nusiance/Dangerous Dog
Open the Public Hearing and waive the reading of the notice
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing and waive the reading of the notice.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing and waive the reading of the notice..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Declare Jenna a nuisance dog and issued the following conditions
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DECLARE Jenna a nuisance dog and issued the following conditions:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DECLARE Jenna a nuisance dog and issued the following conditions:.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Place all the packet materials in the public hearing records
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO place all the packet materials in the public hearing records.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO place all the packet materials in the public hearing records..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
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)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of August 23, 2022, September 13, 2022, September 27, 2022, October 11, 2022, and November 15, 2022, and to not release them
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 23, 2022, September 13, 2022, September 27, 2022, October 11, 2022, and November 15, 2022, and to not release them.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of August 23, 2022, September 13, 2022, September 27, 2022, October 11, 2022, and November 15, 2022, and to not release them..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the Executive Session minutes to be released to the public
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes to be released to the public.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes to be released to the public..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts and grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and grants as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and grants as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:39 pm
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:39 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:39 pm..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
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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