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November 28, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out John Cunningham; John Cunningham made, seconded or voted on motions at this meeting, so John Cunningham is counted present. The minutes list Scott Hazelton as absent.
Present: Tom Clay, Chris Barrett, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, John Cunningham
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 Barrett, 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 Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
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 OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the transfer application of the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol liquor license from Pepper Dining, Inc. to Acquisource, LLC, d/b/a Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the transfer application of the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol liquor license from Pepper Dining, Inc. to Acquisource, LLC, d/b/a Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen.
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 the transfer application of the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 all alcohol liquor license from Pepper Dining, Inc. to Acquisource, LLC, d/b/a Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Solicitor Permit Appeal Request from David Soranson
Approve the Solicitor Permit request from David Soranson
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the Solicitor Permit request from David Soranson.
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 the Solicitor Permit request from David Soranson..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Of Francis Michael Sullivan
Approve the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to place a bronze plaque at Freedom Park in honor of Francis Michael Sullivan
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to place a bronze plaque at Freedom Park in honor of Francis Michael Sullivan.
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 the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to place a bronze plaque at Freedom Park in honor of Francis Michael Sullivan..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Requests for Town Meeting Equipment
Approve the funding requests of 800 additional electronic voting devices for $26,850, 2-way audio visual system for $18,695 and 6 additional poll pads for $9.500
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the funding requests of 800 additional electronic voting devices for $26,850, 2-way audio visual system for $18,695 and 6 additional poll pads for $9.500.
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 the funding requests of 800 additional electronic voting devices for $26,850, 2-way audio visual system for $18,695 and 6 additional poll pads for $9.500..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the annual licenses presented to be renewed for 2024 with the condition that liquor license holders return required renewal paperwork by November 30, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the annual licenses presented to be renewed for 2024 with the condition that liquor license holders return required renewal paperwork by November 30, 2023.
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 the annual licenses presented to be renewed for 2024 with the condition that liquor license holders return required renewal paperwork by November 30, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Michael Rinaldi to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Michael Rinaldi to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
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 Michael Rinaldi to the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Scott Harkness as a full member of the Personnel Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPOINT Scott Harkness as a full member of the Personnel Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
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 Scott Harkness as a full member of the Personnel Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request from the Council on Aging to grant Robert Tierney Emeritus status
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO APPROVE the request from the Council on Aging to grant Robert Tierney Emeritus status.
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 the request from the Council on Aging to grant Robert Tierney Emeritus status..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize Town Manager Las to sign the FY2023 Green Communities Annual Report
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO AUTHORIZE Town Manager Las to sign the FY2023 Green Communities Annual Report.
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 AUTHORIZE Town Manager Las to sign the FY2023 Green Communities Annual Report..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the contracts and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) 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 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 8:27 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Hazelton) TO ADJOURN at 8:27 PM.
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 ADJOURN at 8:27 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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