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September 12, 2023
17 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
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
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 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 Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Prescott Street
Approve the request to change the manager of the liquor license on the MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license to Richard McLaughlin
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to change the manager of the liquor license on the MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license to Richard McLaughlin.
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 change the manager of the liquor license on the MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol club license to Richard McLaughlin..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
And #54 for Their Storm Hardening Tree Mitigation Program
Approve National Grid's request to trim two and remove 10 shade trees on Carlisle Road between utility poles #24 and #54
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid's request to trim two and remove 10 shade trees on Carlisle Road between utility poles #24 and #54.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid's request to trim two and remove 10 shade trees on Carlisle Road between utility poles #24 and #54..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Farm Road
Approve the request to authorize Choice Housing Opportunities for Intergenerational and Community Endeavors to act, including but not limited to signing, filing and permitting, in relation to the...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to authorize Choice Housing Opportunities for Intergenerational and Community Endeavors to act, including but not limited to signing, filing and permitting, in relation to the proposed permitting and project for 35 and 39 Town Farm Road.
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 authorize Choice Housing Opportunities for Intergenerational and Community Endeavors to act, including but not limited to signing, filing and permitting, in relation to the proposed permitting and project for 35 and 39 Town Farm Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Amendment to Regulate Firearm Business
Recommend including language provided by Town Counsel so that Special Permits granted by the Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 3.6.2 of the Bylaw shall count
It was moved by SB Chair Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND including language provided by Town Counsel so that Special Permits granted by the Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 3.6.2 of the Bylaw shall count
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Chair Clay, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND including language provided by Town Counsel so that Special Permits granted by the Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 3.6.2 of the Bylaw shall count.” (Motion: Clay, second: Hazelton)
Services
Approve the request from the J.V. Fletcher Library Designer Services Committee and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter fee negotiations with Finegold Alexander Architects for Designer Services
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the J.V. Fletcher Library Designer Services Committee and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter fee negotiations with Finegold Alexander Architects for Designer Services.
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 from the J.V. Fletcher Library Designer Services Committee and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter fee negotiations with Finegold Alexander Architects for Designer Services..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the FY 24 subject to incorporating and additional goal relating to PFAS
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY 24 subject to incorporating and additional goal relating to PFAS.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY 24 subject to incorporating and additional goal relating to PFAS..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to appoint Town Manager seat to Economic Development Committee and TO APPOINT the Town Planner to the alternate seat of Land Use Director
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to appoint Town Manager seat to Economic Development Committee and TO APPOINT the Town Planner to the alternate seat of Land Use Director.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to appoint Town Manager seat to Economic Development Committee and TO APPOINT the Town Planner to the alternate seat of Land Use Director..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve Ankit Panda to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Ankit Panda to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Ankit Panda to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the ambulance billing rates at 400% above Medicare and adjust mileage rate of $39.00 per mile and to automatically increase and maintain 400% above Medicare as the Medicare rates adjust yearly
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ambulance billing rates at 400% above Medicare and adjust mileage rate of $39.00 per mile and to automatically increase and maintain 400% above Medicare as the Medicare rates adjust yearly.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ambulance billing rates at 400% above Medicare and adjust mileage rate of $39.00 per mile and to automatically increase and maintain 400% above Medicare as the Medicare rates adjust yearly..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 21, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 21, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 21, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for May 5, 2023 and August 15, 2023 and to not release them
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes for May 5, 2023 and August 15, 2023 and to not release them.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes for May 5, 2023 and August 15, 2023 and to not release them..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to disband the Senior Low Income Tax Relief Committee, with thanks for their service
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to disband the Senior Low Income Tax Relief Committee, with thanks for their service.
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 disband the Senior Low Income Tax Relief Committee, with thanks for their service..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Authorize the Select Board to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Middlesex Council of governments to participate and work on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan associated...
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Select Board to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Middlesex Council of governments to participate and work on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan associated with the Greater Lowell Vision Zero Project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Select Board to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Middlesex Council of governments to participate and work on a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan associated with the Greater Lowell Vision Zero Project..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the contracts and 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 contracts and 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 contracts and 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 9:17 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:17 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:17 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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