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February 13, 2024
25 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 65 Main Street
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 65 Main Street.
Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, HazeltonThe minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet)”), so Andrea Peraner-Sweet is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes of considering the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 65 Main Street..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Cunningham)
Return to Open Session
Return to Regular Session for the purposes of completing the agenda items
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RETURN to Regular Session for the purposes of completing the agenda items.
From the minutes
“it was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RETURN to Regular Session for the purposes of completing the agenda items..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Planning Board for Public Hearing Process
Submit the proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board for their public hearing in accordance with G.L. c. 40A §5
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUBMIT the proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board for their public hearing in accordance with G.L. c. 40A §5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUBMIT the proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board for their public hearing in accordance with G.L. c. 40A §5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Requests
Approve $1,344.90 of ARPA funds to provide shuttle transportation services from satellite parking areas for Annual Town Meeting at Westford Academy
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE $1,344.90 of ARPA funds to provide shuttle transportation services from satellite parking areas for Annual Town Meeting at Westford Academy.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE $1,344.90 of ARPA funds to provide shuttle transportation services from satellite parking areas for Annual Town Meeting at Westford Academy..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Discussion on FY25 Budget and Override Budget
Decrease the override budget an additional $500,000 for a total of $1,000,000
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DECREASE the override budget an additional $500,000 for a total of $1,000,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DECREASE the override budget an additional $500,000 for a total of $1,000,000..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:00 Am
Recommend Article 5
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Revolving Account FY25 Expenditure
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Recommend Article 14
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 15
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 15.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 15..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 16
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 21
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 21.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 21..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Recommend Article 22
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 OPPOSED (Clay, Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 22.
Yes: Barrett, Cunningham, HazeltonNo: Clay, Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 OPPOSED (Clay, Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 22..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to execute the Orders of Taking for the Boston Road Project, the Blue Brook Culver Project and the Pond Brook Culvert Project as prepared by Town Counsel and as authorized by...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to execute the Orders of Taking for the Boston Road Project, the Blue Brook Culver Project and the Pond Brook Culvert Project as prepared by Town Counsel and as authorized by Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to execute the Orders of Taking for the Boston Road Project, the Blue Brook Culver Project and the Pond Brook Culvert Project as prepared by Town Counsel and as authorized by Town Meeting..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to accept the easements on behalf of the town from Max Management Circle, LLC for trail access and access for the Town to conduct maintenance of drainage structures at the...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept the easements on behalf of the town from Max Management Circle, LLC for trail access and access for the Town to conduct maintenance of drainage structures at the 7-lot subdivision project at 472-476 Groton Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept the easements on behalf of the town from Max Management Circle, LLC for trail access and access for the Town to conduct maintenance of drainage structures at the 7-lot subdivision project at 472-476 Groton Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Support an Act to Reform Hate Crime Statutes under Bill H,1704, accompanied by Bill H.1819
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT an Act to Reform Hate Crime Statutes under Bill H,1704, accompanied by Bill H.1819.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT an Act to Reform Hate Crime Statutes under Bill H,1704, accompanied by Bill H.1819..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Dawn Brantley as an alternate member to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Dawn Brantley as an alternate member to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Dawn Brantley as an alternate member to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to restructure the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee as presented above
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to restructure the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee as presented above.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to restructure the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee as presented above..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the request of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee to reduce their membership to nine members and one alternate
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee to reduce their membership to nine members and one alternate.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee to reduce their membership to nine members and one alternate..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the minutes of December 12, 2023, as amended, and the minutes of December 27, 2023 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of December 12, 2023, as amended, and the minutes of December 27, 2023 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of December 12, 2023, as amended, and the minutes of December 27, 2023 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the purchase orders
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR 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 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:53 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:53 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:53 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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