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March 28, 2023
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent.
Present: John Cunningham, Scott Hazelton, Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen, Tom Clay
Absent: Andrea Peraner-Sweet
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay 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 Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet) 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 Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Old/New Business
Approve the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board of a One-Time COLA Retirees Adjustment
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board of a One-Time COLA Retirees Adjustment.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board of a One-Time COLA Retirees Adjustment..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Disband the Access to Town Meeting Committee
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO DISBAND the Access to Town Meeting Committee.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO DISBAND the Access to Town Meeting Committee..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Board Reports/Updates
Approved the Regular Session minutes of February 14, 2023 and February 25, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVED the Regular Session minutes of February 14, 2023 and February 25, 2023.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVED the Regular Session minutes of February 14, 2023 and February 25, 2023..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of February 28, 2023 and to not release them at this time
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of February 28, 2023 and to not release them at this time.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of February 28, 2023 and to not release them at this time..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize the Town Manager to consider entering into additional electric and natural gas supply contracts for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to consider entering into additional electric and natural gas supply contracts for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to consider entering into additional electric and natural gas supply contracts for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the grant as presented
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, Seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the grant as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, Seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the grant as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, Seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, Seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:04 pm
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:04 pm.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, Seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:04 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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