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March 12, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Tom Clay 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 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 TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Westford Pride Event 2024"
Approve the request from DEI to use the Westford Town Seal on the literature advertising the "Acton Westford Pride Event 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from DEI to use the Westford Town Seal on the literature advertising the "Acton Westford Pride Event 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from DEI to use the Westford Town Seal on the literature advertising the "Acton Westford Pride Event 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Request from Burton's Grill to Change Hours of Liquor License
Approve the request from Burton's Grill to amend their hours on Saturday and Sunday as requested
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Burton's Grill to amend their hours on Saturday and Sunday as requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Burton's Grill to amend their hours on Saturday and Sunday as requested..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Trees at the Following Location
Authorize the Tree Warden to remove up to seventy-one public shade trees on the west side of Plain Road between Nutting Road and Grassy Pond Conservation Area
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove up to seventy-one public shade trees on the west side of Plain Road between Nutting Road and Grassy Pond Conservation Area.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove up to seventy-one public shade trees on the west side of Plain Road between Nutting Road and Grassy Pond Conservation Area..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Authorize the Tree Warden to remove or trim up to seven public shade trees on Carlisle Road between Littleton Road and Applewood Drive
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove or trim up to seven public shade trees on Carlisle Road between Littleton Road and Applewood Drive.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove or trim up to seven public shade trees on Carlisle Road between Littleton Road and Applewood Drive..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree, TO RECOMMEND saving the Sugar Maple tree at 13 Boston Road, and to ask for a change order to remove the island on Boston Road
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree, TO RECOMMEND saving the Sugar Maple tree at 13 Boston Road, and to ask for a change order to remove the island on Boston Road.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Barrett
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree, TO RECOMMEND saving the Sugar Maple tree at 13 Boston Road, and to ask for a change order to remove the island on Boston Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Tree Warden to remove up to thirty-eight trees from 73 - 81 Nutting Road
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove up to thirty-eight trees from 73 - 81 Nutting Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove up to thirty-eight trees from 73 - 81 Nutting Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Authorized by Town Meeting
Approve the Order of Taking for the Plain road Sidewalk Project, Phase 1, as prepared by Town Counsel and as authorized by Town Meeting
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Order of Taking for the Plain road Sidewalk Project, Phase 1, 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 Order of Taking for the Plain road Sidewalk Project, Phase 1, as prepared by Town Counsel and as authorized by Town Meeting..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 9:00 Am
Recommend Article 17
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2-1/2
Approve the ballot question for May 7, 2024 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ballot question for May 7, 2024 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ballot question for May 7, 2024 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to approve Gerard Coughlin as the representative to the Community Behavioral Committee
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to approve Gerard Coughlin as the representative to the Community Behavioral Committee.
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 approve Gerard Coughlin as the representative to the Community Behavioral Committee..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the minutes from the Regular Session of January 9, 23024 and January 23, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Session of January 9, 23024 and January 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Session of January 9, 23024 and January 23, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of February 13, 2024 and to not release them
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of February 13, 2024 and to not release them.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of February 13, 2024 and to not release them..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the minutes from January 11, 2024, January 18, 2024, January 25, 2024, February 1, 2024, and February 5, 2024 from the joint meetings of the Select Board and the Finance Committee
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from January 11, 2024, January 18, 2024, January 25, 2024, February 1, 2024, and February 5, 2024 from the joint meetings of the Select Board and the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from January 11, 2024, January 18, 2024, January 25, 2024, February 1, 2024, and February 5, 2024 from the joint meetings of the Select Board and the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
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 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR 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 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 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 9:34 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:34 PM..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
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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