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October 24, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out Chris Barrett (the list names Tonakarn-Nguyen, who was no longer on the board); Chris Barrett made, seconded or voted on motions at this meeting, so Chris Barrett is counted present.
Present: Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay, John Cunningham, Scott Hazelton, Chris Barrett
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Potential Nuisance/Dangerous Dog
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
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“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Take NO ACTION
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO TAKE NO ACTION.
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“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO TAKE NO ACTION..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
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“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Contract with the Selected Vendor
Authorize the Town Manager to enter negotiations and sign a contract with E.L. Harvey
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter negotiations and sign a contract with E.L. Harvey.
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“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter negotiations and sign a contract with E.L. Harvey..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
License for the VFW Manawanakee Post 6539, 67 West Prescott St
Approve the change of directors on the Chapter 138, Section 12 club license held by the VFW Manawanakee Post 6539 as presented
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of directors on the Chapter 138, Section 12 club license held by the VFW Manawanakee Post 6539 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the change of directors on the Chapter 138, Section 12 club license held by the VFW Manawanakee Post 6539 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the grants and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants and purchase orders as presented.
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“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
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“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:43 PM
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:43 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:43 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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