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September 26, 2023
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Scott Hazelton as absent.
Present: Tom Clay, John Cunningham, Chris Barrett, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Absent: Scott Hazelton
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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) 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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Requests to Determine Allocations
Approve arpa funding of $10,000 for Mobile Clinician Services and $13,650 to complete the Record Digitalization for the Assessor's Department
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE ARPA funding of $10,000 for Mobile Clinician Services and $13,650 to complete the Record Digitalization for the Assessor's Department.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE ARPA funding of $10,000 for Mobile Clinician Services and $13,650 to complete the Record Digitalization for the Assessor's Department..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to amend the DBA of DCD BH West, Inc. to Nucar Honda of Westford
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the request to amend the DBA of DCD BH West, Inc. to Nucar Honda of Westford.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the request to amend the DBA of DCD BH West, Inc. to Nucar Honda of Westford..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Debbie Teal as a Member Until Next Election
Appoint Debbie Teal as a member of the Library Trustees until the next Annual Town Election
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Debbie Teal as a member of the Library Trustees until the next Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Debbie Teal as a member of the Library Trustees until the next Annual Town Election..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Special Town Meeting - October 16, 2023
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 2
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Dismiss Article 5
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO DISMISS Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO DISMISS Article 5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 6
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 6.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 6..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 8
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 8.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 8..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 10
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 10.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO RECOMMEND Article 10..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Close, FINALIZE, AND SIGN the October 16, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO CLOSE, FINALIZE, AND SIGN the October 16, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO CLOSE, FINALIZE, AND SIGN the October 16, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Review and Approve the Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year
Approve the Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE THE Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE THE Budget Policy Direction for Fiscal Year 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
(House & Barn Rocks Parcel") Off Tyngsborough Road
Accept and ENDORSE the deed from the appointed Commissioner to Partition, by appointment of the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, and that the property will be managed and controlled by the...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO ACCEPT AND ENDORSE the deed from the appointed Commissioner to Partition, by appointment of the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, and that the property will be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission for open space, recreation, and conservation purposes under the provisions of G.L. c.40 §8C and said vote is contingent upon the Conservation Commission accepting said Deed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO ACCEPT AND ENDORSE the deed from the appointed Commissioner to Partition, by appointment of the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, and that the property will be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission for open space, recreation, and conservation purposes under the provisions of G.L. c.40 §8C and said vote is contingent upon the Conservation Commission accepting said Deed..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Appoint Wendy Gloyd to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Wendy Gloyd to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Wendy Gloyd to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Imran Nawaz to the economic Development Committee as a Resident-at-Large for a term to expire June 30, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Imran Nawaz to the economic Development Committee as a Resident-at-Large for a term to expire June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Imran Nawaz to the economic Development Committee as a Resident-at-Large for a term to expire June 30, 2024.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint the following 3 voters as elections officers for a term to expire July 31, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT the following 3 voters as elections officers for a term to expire July 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT the following 3 voters as elections officers for a term to expire July 31, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve as amended, the Regular Session minutes from August 15, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Barrett), 1 ABSENT, (Hazelton) TO APPROVE as amended, the Regular Session minutes from August 15, 2023.
The minutes say Chris Barrett recused, so Chris Barrett is not shown voting. The minutes record “VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Barrett), 1 ABSENT, (Hazelton)”, but 3 members were at the meeting (Tom Clay, John Cunningham and Andrea Peraner-Sweet), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Barrett), 1 ABSENT, (Hazelton) TO APPROVE as amended, the Regular Session minutes from August 15, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of August 31, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of August 31, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) 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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) 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 Barrett and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:08 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO ADJOURN at 9:08 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO ADJOURN at 9:08 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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