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January 23, 2024
9 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
During the meeting:
- Andrea Peraner-Sweet took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Contract with E.l. Harvey to Begin Solid Waste Pickup Beginning
Authorize the Town Manager to enter a contract with E. L. Harvey for solid waste collection services for February 5, 2024 - through June 30, 2024 at a rate of $140,000 per month
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter a contract with E. L. Harvey for solid waste collection services for February 5, 2024 - through June 30, 2024 at a rate of $140,000 per month.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter a contract with E. L. Harvey for solid waste collection services for February 5, 2024 - through June 30, 2024 at a rate of $140,000 per month..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Public Hearings
Reduce the FY 25 override budget by $500,000
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REDUCE the FY 25 override budget by $500,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REDUCE the FY 25 override budget by $500,000..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:00 Am
Close the March 23, 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the March 23, 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the March 23, 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Revolutionary Soldiers Who Are Buried There
Approve the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to place a granite post at Wright Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery to recognize American Revolution soldiers
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to place a granite post at Wright Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery to recognize American Revolution soldiers.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to place a granite post at Wright Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery to recognize American Revolution soldiers..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Hazelton)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to change the membership of the Agricultural Commission to five members and two alternates, with one of the seats held by a member of the Community Gardens
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to change the membership of the Agricultural Commission to five members and two alternates, with one of the seats held by a member of the Community Gardens.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to change the membership of the Agricultural Commission to five members and two alternates, with one of the seats held by a member of the Community Gardens..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants as presented..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading f the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading f the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading f the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:39 PM
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:39 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:39 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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