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August 15, 2023
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Chris Barrett as absent.
Present: Scott Hazelton, John Cunningham, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay
Absent: Chris Barrett
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session for the purposes as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Consent Agenda
Waive the application fee for the Friends of East Boston Camps fundraising event
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO WAIVE the application fee for the Friends of East Boston Camps fundraising event.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO WAIVE the application fee for the Friends of East Boston Camps fundraising event..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) 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 Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
During the FY24-FY29 and Consider Awarding the Contract
Authorize the Town Manager to award a contract to Waste Management for solid waste and recycling collection for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 in the base contract amount of $9,454.909
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to award a contract to Waste Management for solid waste and recycling collection for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 in the base contract amount of $9,454.909.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to award a contract to Waste Management for solid waste and recycling collection for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 in the base contract amount of $9,454.909..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Negotiations with Context Architecture for Designer Services
Authorize the Town Manager to enter fee negotiations with Context Architecture for designer services for the Nabnasset Fire Station
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter fee negotiations with Context Architecture for designer services for the Nabnasset Fire Station.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter fee negotiations with Context Architecture for designer services for the Nabnasset Fire Station..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the Letter of Agreement dated August 2023 between the Town and the Norther Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for staff support under the District Local...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute the Letter of Agreement dated August 2023 between the Town and the Norther Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for staff support under the District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) CY 2023 program.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute the Letter of Agreement dated August 2023 between the Town and the Norther Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) for staff support under the District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) CY 2023 program..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to place historic markers in Fairview and Westlawn Cemeteries
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the request to place historic markers in Fairview and Westlawn Cemeteries.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the request to place historic markers in Fairview and Westlawn Cemeteries..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the 2023 annual appointments for committee and board members as follows
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT the 2023 annual appointments for committee and board members as follows:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT the 2023 annual appointments for committee and board members as follows:.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the following as election officers for terms to expire July 31, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT the following as election officers for terms to expire July 31, 2024:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT the following as election officers for terms to expire July 31, 2024:.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Matthew Tricca to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT Matthew Tricca to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT Matthew Tricca to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve an Historical Preservation Restriction and Community Preservation Funding Agreement related to the exterior renovations proposed at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, in...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE an Historical Preservation Restriction and Community Preservation Funding Agreement related to the exterior renovations proposed at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, in the amount of $100,000, as approved at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE an Historical Preservation Restriction and Community Preservation Funding Agreement related to the exterior renovations proposed at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, in the amount of $100,000, as approved at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 25, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of July 25, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve The Executive Session minutes of July 25, 2023, and to not release them
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE The Executive Session minutes of July 25, 2023, and to not release them.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE The Executive Session minutes of July 25, 2023, and to not release them..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager beginning Saturday, August 19, 2023 through Saturday, August 26, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager beginning Saturday, August 19, 2023 through Saturday, August 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPOINT Eric Heideman as Acting Town Manager beginning Saturday, August 19, 2023 through Saturday, August 26, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve and AUTHORIZE the release of the Facilities Space Needs and Capital Assessment RFP
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the release of the Facilities Space Needs and Capital Assessment RFP
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the release of the Facilities Space Needs and Capital Assessment RFP.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve and AUTHORIZE the release of the Westford Strategic Plan RFP
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the release of the Westford Strategic Plan RFP.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the release of the Westford Strategic Plan RFP..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Amend the FY24 Non-Union Pay & Classification Plan to reflect a 2% increase
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AMEND the FY24 Non-Union Pay & Classification Plan to reflect a 2% increase.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO AMEND the FY24 Non-Union Pay & Classification Plan to reflect a 2% increase..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the grant as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the grant as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the grant as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO APPROVE the contracts and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) 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 BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:50 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO ADJOURN at 9:50 PM
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Barrett) TO ADJOURN at 9:50 PM.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, 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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