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June 13, 2023
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, John Cunningham, Chris Barrett, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session with members of the School Committee, Finance Committee, Dr Chew, Dr Clery and Finance Directors O'Donnell and Lin to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session with members of the School Committee, Finance Committee, Dr Chew, Dr Clery and Finance Directors O'Donnell and Lin to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Westford Education Association (WEA) Units A,B,C, as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session with members of the School Committee, Finance Committee, Dr Chew, Dr Clery and Finance Directors O'Donnell and Lin to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Westford Education Association (WEA) Units A,B,C, as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Valley Technical High School Committee
Appoint Abbie Mathew to the Nashoba Tech School Committee as an alternate with a term expiring March 31, 2026
Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet nominated Abbie Mathew. It was seconded by SB Member Cunningham. There were no other nominations by the Select Board or the School Committee. The Moderator called for the vote. The Select Board voted 5-0 and the School Committee voted 4-0 to appoint Abbie Mathew to the Nashoba Tech School Committee as an alternate with a term expiring March 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet nominated Abbie Mathew. It was seconded by SB Member Cunningham. There were no other nominations by the Select Board or the School Committee. The Moderator called for the vote. The Select Board voted 5-0 and the School Committee voted 4-0 to appoint Abbie Mathew to the Nashoba Tech School Committee as an alternate with a term expiring March 31, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
And Malt Beverage License from Lake-brook Realty, Inc. to
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the transfer of the M.G.L. c 138 §15 wine and malt package store license from Lake-Brook Realty, Inc. to Kemet Market, Inc and to approve Rafik Hanna as the manager of the license
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of the M.G.L. c 138 §15 wine and malt package store license from Lake-Brook Realty, Inc. to Kemet Market, Inc and to approve Rafik Hanna as the manager of the license.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of the M.G.L. c 138 §15 wine and malt package store license from Lake-Brook Realty, Inc. to Kemet Market, Inc and to approve Rafik Hanna as the manager of the license..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Public Hearing - Pole Petition National Grid
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Continue the Public Hearing to June 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CONTINUE the Public Hearing to June 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CONTINUE the Public Hearing to June 27, 2023 at 7:10 PM..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the request from the CEASC to endorse the Westford Climate Roadmap v2, the Municipal Sustainable Building Guidelines, the top three goals and assignment of Select Board liaison to the...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the CEASC to endorse the Westford Climate Roadmap v2, the Municipal Sustainable Building Guidelines, the top three goals and assignment of Select Board liaison to the CEASC and to appoint CEASC representation on the Permanent Town Building Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the CEASC to endorse the Westford Climate Roadmap v2, the Municipal Sustainable Building Guidelines, the top three goals and assignment of Select Board liaison to the CEASC and to appoint CEASC representation on the Permanent Town Building Committee..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to sign a letter of support to the Joint Committee on advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign a letter of support to the Joint Committee on advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign a letter of support to the Joint Committee on advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Bruce Rosenberg as a full member and Jim Silva as an alternate member to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Bruce Rosenberg as a full member and Jim Silva as an alternate member to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Bruce Rosenberg as a full member and Jim Silva as an alternate member to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to sign the Land Damage Agreements and Rights of Entry related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and TO AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Select Board to execute said...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the Land Damage Agreements and Rights of Entry related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and TO AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Select Board to execute said documents on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the Land Damage Agreements and Rights of Entry related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and TO AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Select Board to execute said documents on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement for the food sustainability project and well installation project at Meadowbrook Farm, 1-5 Gould Road, pending receiving date of completion
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement for the food sustainability project and well installation project at Meadowbrook Farm, 1-5 Gould Road, pending receiving date of completion.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement for the food sustainability project and well installation project at Meadowbrook Farm, 1-5 Gould Road, pending receiving date of completion..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to place a marker on Connell Drive for former Police Chief Joseph Connell as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to place a marker on Connell Drive for former Police Chief Joseph Connell as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to place a marker on Connell Drive for former Police Chief Joseph Connell as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session meeting minutes of April 11, 2023, April 25, 2023, May 5, 2023, May 9, 2023, May 17, 2023, and May 23, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session meeting minutes of April 11, 2023, April 25, 2023, May 5, 2023, May 9, 2023, May 17, 2023, and May 23, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session meeting minutes of April 11, 2023, April 25, 2023, May 5, 2023, May 9, 2023, May 17, 2023, and May 23, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the grants and contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants and contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:10 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:10 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:10 PM..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
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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