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December 27, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Cunningham, Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Chris Barrett
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
- Scott Hazelton took part remotely.
- Andrea Peraner-Sweet took part remotely.
- Chris Barrett took part remotely.
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 BY ROLL CALL 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 BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Of Compliance
Support the zoning proposal as presented and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager and the Land Use Department to seek a determination of preliminary compliance from the Executive Office of Housing and...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUPPORT the zoning proposal as presented and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager and the Land Use Department to seek a determination of preliminary compliance from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC).
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO SUPPORT the zoning proposal as presented and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager and the Land Use Department to seek a determination of preliminary compliance from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Boston Road
Approve and sign all Drew Farmhouse, Inc. closing documents as requested
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE and sign all Drew Farmhouse, Inc. closing documents as requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE and sign all Drew Farmhouse, Inc. closing documents as requested..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Raftelis for a Townwide Strategic Plan
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Raftelis for a Townwide Strategic Plan
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Raftelis for a Townwide Strategic Plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to negotiate a contract with Raftelis for a Townwide Strategic Plan..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
The Town Wide Strategic Plan for a One-year Period
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $21,000 with Zencity to purchase Zencity 360 to carry out a community benchmarking public survey and other online public...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO AUTHORIZE THE Town Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $21,000 with Zencity to purchase Zencity 360 to carry out a community benchmarking public survey and other online public outreach for a strategic plan and other project surveys and engagement tools for a one-year period.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO AUTHORIZE THE Town Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $21,000 with Zencity to purchase Zencity 360 to carry out a community benchmarking public survey and other online public outreach for a strategic plan and other project surveys and engagement tools for a one-year period..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Alternative Wastewater Plant Repairs
Transfer $75,000 of the remaining ARPA funds originally designated for construction and engineering coordination costs for
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO TRANSFER $75,000 of the remaining ARPA funds originally designated for construction and engineering coordination costs for
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO TRANSFER $75,000 of the remaining ARPA funds originally designated for construction and engineering coordination costs for.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Appoint Joseph Lapiana to the Council on Aging for a term to expire June 30, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Joseph Lapiana to the Council on Aging for a term to expire June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Joseph Lapiana to the Council on Aging for a term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the Regular Session minutes of October 24, 2023, November 14, 2023, November 28, 2023, and December 6, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of October 24, 2023, November 14, 2023, November 28, 2023, and December 6, 2023.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of October 24, 2023, November 14, 2023, November 28, 2023, and December 6, 2023..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the 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 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL 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 BY ROLL CALL TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 3:30 pm
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 3:30 pm.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ADJOURN at 3:30 pm..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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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