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April 11, 2023
15 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
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)
School
Authorize Superintendent Dr. Christopher Chew to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for the Robinson School as per the above form of vote
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE Superintendent Dr. Christopher Chew to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for the Robinson School as per the above form of vote.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE Superintendent Dr. Christopher Chew to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for the Robinson School as per the above form of vote..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Requests to Determine Allocation
Approve Project #4, Sigma Tactical Wellness checks for employees of Police, Fire and Public Safety Communications Departments for a total of $77,000
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Project #4, Sigma Tactical Wellness checks for employees of Police, Fire and Public Safety Communications Departments for a total of $77,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Project #4, Sigma Tactical Wellness checks for employees of Police, Fire and Public Safety Communications Departments for a total of $77,000..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Approve Project #6, 9-1-1/Multi Channel Instant Replay Digital Call in the amount of $15,000
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Project #6, 9-1-1/Multi Channel Instant Replay Digital Call in the amount of $15,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Project #6, 9-1-1/Multi Channel Instant Replay Digital Call in the amount of $15,000..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve an additional $7,500 for FY23 Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance as requested by the Council on Aging
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE an additional $7,500 for FY23 Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance as requested by the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE an additional $7,500 for FY23 Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance as requested by the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve petitioning the General Court for one Alcohol Beverages Retail license to be exercised by Nabs One Stop Shop, Inc. at 60 Brookside Road
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE petitioning the General Court for one Alcohol Beverages Retail license to be exercised by Nabs One Stop Shop, Inc. at 60 Brookside Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE petitioning the General Court for one Alcohol Beverages Retail license to be exercised by Nabs One Stop Shop, Inc. at 60 Brookside Road..” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Appoint Madonna McKenzie as a full member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Madonna McKenzie as a full member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Madonna McKenzie as a full member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Authorize the Town Manager's Office to issue the RFP for procurement of Solid Waste and Recycling Contract for FY25 and beyond
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office to issue the RFP for procurement of Solid Waste and Recycling Contract for FY25 and beyond.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office to issue the RFP for procurement of Solid Waste and Recycling Contract for FY25 and beyond..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Accept the Wendall Place easements
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the Wendall Place easements.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the Wendall Place easements..” (Motion: Clay, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve and SIGN the May 2, 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and SIGN the May 2, 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and SIGN the May 2, 2023 Annual Town Election Warrant..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve and RELEASE the February 2, 2023 joint Finance Committee meeting minutes
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and RELEASE the February 2, 2023 joint Finance Committee meeting minutes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and RELEASE the February 2, 2023 joint Finance Committee meeting minutes..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts 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 as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Clay)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders 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 purchase orders 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 9:41 pm
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:41 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:41 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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