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April 25, 2023
20 recorded votes, 10 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 took part remotely.
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Request for Change of Corporate Officer/Llc
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
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)
Approve the change of corporate officer/LLC manager for the Chapter 138, Section 12 license held by the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of corporate officer/LLC manager for the Chapter 138, Section 12 license held by the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of corporate officer/LLC manager for the Chapter 138, Section 12 license held by the 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, 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 Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Proposed Firearms Bylaw
Support a Zoning Bylaw amendment to co-sponsor a firearms business bylaw with the Planning Board
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT a Zoning Bylaw amendment to co-sponsor a firearms business bylaw with the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT a Zoning Bylaw amendment to co-sponsor a firearms business bylaw with the Planning Board..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Electricity Supply Contract for the Town and School Buildings
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an additional electric supply contract for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter into an additional electric supply contract for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter into an additional electric supply contract for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an additional natural gas supply contract for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months including the possible exploration of...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter into an additional natural gas supply contract for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months including the possible exploration of purchasing renewable energy credits up to 10% above the current statutory renewable energy percentages.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter into an additional natural gas supply contract for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months including the possible exploration of purchasing renewable energy credits up to 10% above the current statutory renewable energy percentages..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
The Following Items;
Approve the request to participate in the community electric aggregation bid solicitation process managed by Good Energy LLC to secure an electric supply contract for all Westford residents and...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to participate in the community electric aggregation bid solicitation process managed by Good Energy LLC to secure an electric supply contract for all Westford residents and businesses and to authorize the Assistant Town Manager to serve as the primary bid day representative and the Town Manager to serve as the alternate bid day representative on May 2, 2023.
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 participate in the community electric aggregation bid solicitation process managed by Good Energy LLC to secure an electric supply contract for all Westford residents and businesses and to authorize the Assistant Town Manager to serve as the primary bid day representative and the Town Manager to serve as the alternate bid day representative on May 2, 2023..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the request to include energy choices into the upcoming community electric aggregation contract, providing 3 options, and setting the default rate at 10% additional renewable energy for...
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to include energy choices into the upcoming community electric aggregation contract, providing 3 options, and setting the default rate at 10% additional renewable energy for all residents and businesses upon the start date of the contract in December 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to include energy choices into the upcoming community electric aggregation contract, providing 3 options, and setting the default rate at 10% additional renewable energy for all residents and businesses upon the start date of the contract in December 2023..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Old/New Business
Approve the Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2023.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2023..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry, as modified by Town Counsel, related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and, further, authorize the Chair of the Select Board to...
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry, as modified by Town Counsel, related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and, further, authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute said documents on behalf of the Select Board.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry, as modified by Town Counsel, related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and, further, authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute said documents on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance as a Public Way
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance as a Public Way.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance as a Public Way..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Set the date of the Special Town Meeting for October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Westford Academy in the large gymnasium
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO SET the date of the Special Town Meeting for October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Westford Academy in the large gymnasium.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO SET the date of the Special Town Meeting for October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Westford Academy in the large gymnasium..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the use of the town seal on four OSRD Condition of Approvals as presented by the Conservation Resource Planner
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the use of the town seal on four OSRD Condition of Approvals as presented by the Conservation Resource Planner.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the use of the town seal on four OSRD Condition of Approvals as presented by the Conservation Resource Planner..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of March 6, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of March 6, 2023.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of March 6, 2023..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the letter of support for Destination 2050 with modifications
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the letter of support for Destination 2050 with modifications.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the letter of support for Destination 2050 with modifications..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Approve the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:52 PM
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:52 PM.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:52 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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