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February 14, 2023
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, John Cunningham, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen, Scott Hazelton
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Hazelton took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Continued Public Hearing from January 24Th - Violations of M.G.L.
Issue a mutually agreed upon three-day suspension to Rapid Refill, 498 Groton Road to be served within the next 30 days
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ISSUE a mutually agreed upon three-day suspension to Rapid Refill, 498 Groton Road to be served within the next 30 days.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ISSUE a mutually agreed upon three-day suspension to Rapid Refill, 498 Groton Road to be served within the next 30 days..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to amend the Town of Westford Personnel Policies, Section 6.9 to increase Longevity payments to eligible personnel in the amount of $100.00 per anniversary date, retroactive to...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to amend the Town of Westford Personnel Policies, Section 6.9 to increase Longevity payments to eligible personnel in the amount of $100.00 per anniversary date, retroactive to July 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to amend the Town of Westford Personnel Policies, Section 6.9 to increase Longevity payments to eligible personnel in the amount of $100.00 per anniversary date, retroactive to July 1, 2022..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to accept trail easement for Diane Lane, also referred to as 0 and 37 Carlisle Road)
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept trail easement for Diane Lane, also referred to as 0 and 37 Carlisle Road)
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept trail easement for Diane Lane, also referred to as 0 and 37 Carlisle Road).” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the request to accept the trail and water easement for Cloverleaf Fields, formerly known as 22 Griffin Road
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept the trail and water easement for Cloverleaf Fields, formerly known as 22 Griffin Road.
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 accept the trail and water easement for Cloverleaf Fields, formerly known as 22 Griffin Road..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Clay)
Appoint all 20 applicants to Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT all 20 applicants to Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT all 20 applicants to Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Appoint Daniel Britko to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2025 and TO APPOINT Jeffrey Valcourt as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Daniel Britko to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2025 and TO APPOINT Jeffrey Valcourt as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Daniel Britko to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term expiring on June 30, 2025 and TO APPOINT Jeffrey Valcourt as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Appoint Kathryn Clear as a full member to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring on June 30, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kathryn Clear as a full member to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kathryn Clear as a full member to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring on June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, May 25, 2023 at 10;00 Am
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Recommend Article 13
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 14
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 24
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 24.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 24..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Board Reports/Updates
Disband the Town and School Safety Task Force, with thanks and appreciation
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DISBAND the Town and School Safety Task Force, with thanks and appreciation.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DISBAND the Town and School Safety Task Force, with thanks and appreciation..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Approve the minutes from January 12, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee, January 19, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee and School Committee, January 24, 2023, and the...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from January 12, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee, January 19, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee and School Committee, January 24, 2023, and the January 26, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from January 12, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee, January 19, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee and School Committee, January 24, 2023, and the January 26, 2023 joint meeting with the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:55 pm
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:55 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 9:55 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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