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April 23, 2024
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 indicated by the Chair
It was moved by Select Board Member Hazelton, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes indicated by the Chair
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Hazelton, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes indicated by the Chair.” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Barrett)
Return to Open Session
Exit Executive Session at 7:00 PM
It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO EXIT Executive Session at 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO EXIT Executive Session at 7:00 PM..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
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 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 Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Bamboo, Located a 1 Lan Drive
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve application as submitted to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license from Mandarin Westford, Inc. to Summer Palace LLC, doing business as Bamoo, located at...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE application as submitted to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license from Mandarin Westford, Inc. to Summer Palace LLC, doing business as Bamoo, located at 1 Lan Drive.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE application as submitted to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license from Mandarin Westford, Inc. to Summer Palace LLC, doing business as Bamoo, located at 1 Lan Drive..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Fuchi Asian Cuisine, Located at 355 Littleton Road
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the application as submitted, to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant licenses from Fuchi Restaurant, LLC to Fuwei, Inc. doing business as Fuchi Asian Cuisine...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as submitted, to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant licenses from Fuchi Restaurant, LLC to Fuwei, Inc. doing business as Fuchi Asian Cuisine located at 355 Littleton 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 application as submitted, to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant licenses from Fuchi Restaurant, LLC to Fuwei, Inc. doing business as Fuchi Asian Cuisine located at 355 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Business as Littleton Road Liquors Located at 439 Littleton Road
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the application as presented to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 All Alcohol Package Store license from Reasmey Sath, doing business as Littleton Road Liquors to 55 Liquors, LLC,...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 All Alcohol Package Store license from Reasmey Sath, doing business as Littleton Road Liquors to 55 Liquors, LLC, doing business as Littleton Road Liquors.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to transfer a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 All Alcohol Package Store license from Reasmey Sath, doing business as Littleton Road Liquors to 55 Liquors, LLC, doing business as Littleton Road Liquors..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Martini Bar and Kitchen, 137 Littleton Road
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the application as presented to Pledge the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license for Stir Martini Bar and Kitchen and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to Pledge the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license for Stir Martini Bar and Kitchen and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to Pledge the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 All Alcohol Restaurant license for Stir Martini Bar and Kitchen and TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Game Association, 128 Lowell Road
Approve the application as presented to change the officers on the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Club license held by the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association located at 128 Lowell Road
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to change the officers on the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Club license held by the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association located at 128 Lowell Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application as presented to change the officers on the M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 Club license held by the Stony Brook Fish & Game Association located at 128 Lowell Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Which Is in the Meeting Packet and Available Online, in
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in Select Board's packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in Select Board's packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 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 vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in Select Board's packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Set the date of October 21, 2024 as the Special Town Meeting date and to approve the draft 2024 Special Town Meeting timeline
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SET the date of October 21, 2024 as the Special Town Meeting date and to approve the draft 2024 Special Town Meeting timeline.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SET the date of October 21, 2024 as the Special Town Meeting date and to approve the draft 2024 Special Town Meeting timeline..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve a 2% COLA for non-union employees and to amend the Non-Union Pay Classification for Fiscal Year 2025 by 2% effective July 1, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a 2% COLA for non-union employees and to amend the Non-Union Pay Classification for Fiscal Year 2025 by 2% effective July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a 2% COLA for non-union employees and to amend the Non-Union Pay Classification for Fiscal Year 2025 by 2% effective July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Town Accountant's request to close out the open capital accounts for the Town Center Building Design funds in the amount of $87,235
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Town Accountant's request to close out the open capital accounts for the Town Center Building Design funds in the amount of $87,235.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Town Accountant's request to close out the open capital accounts for the Town Center Building Design funds in the amount of $87,235..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Support the Governor's Bill S2571 and to copy Senator Cronin and Representative Arciero
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the Governor's Bill S2571 and to copy Senator Cronin and Representative Arciero.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the Governor's Bill S2571 and to copy Senator Cronin and Representative Arciero..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Len Bruskiewitz as a Resident-at-Large to the There
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Len Bruskiewitz as a Resident-at-Large to the There
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Len Bruskiewitz as a Resident-at-Large to the There.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Regular session minutes of February 27, 2024, March 12, 2024, March 22, 2024, and March 26, 2024 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular session minutes of February 27, 2024, March 12, 2024, March 22, 2024, and March 26, 2024 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 Regular session minutes of February 27, 2024, March 12, 2024, March 22, 2024, and March 26, 2024 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of February 27, 2024, not to be released
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of February 27, 2024, not to be released.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of February 27, 2024, not to be released..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, 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 Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (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 Hazelton, 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 Hazelton, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:38 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:38 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 9:38 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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