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May 14, 2024
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent.
Present: Tom Clay, Scott Hazelton, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham
Absent: Andrea Peraner-Sweet
During the meeting:
- John Cunningham took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session for the purposes described
It was moved by Select Board Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes described.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Hazelton, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes described..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Hazelton)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Appoint SB Member Scott Hazelton as Chair
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT SB Member Scott Hazelton as Chair.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT SB Member Scott Hazelton as Chair..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Appoint SB Member Tom Clay as Vice Chair
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT SB Member Tom Clay as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT SB Member Tom Clay as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Appoint SB Member Chris Barrett as Clerk
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by Select Board Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT SB Member Chris Barrett as Clerk.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by Select Board Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT SB Member Chris Barrett as Clerk..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Pole Locations
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Approve the Petition #29560627as presented from National Grid
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Petition #29560627as presented from National Grid.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Petition #29560627as presented from National Grid..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Solid Waste & Recycling Update and Public Outreach Rollout
Approve the request to raise the price of bulk stickers to $15 effective July 1, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to raise the price of bulk stickers to $15 effective July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the request to raise the price of bulk stickers to $15 effective July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the National Public Works Week Proclamation as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the National Public Works Week Proclamation as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the National Public Works Week Proclamation as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Appoint the following as members to the boards and committees as listed
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT the following as members to the boards and committees as listed:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT the following as members to the boards and committees as listed:.” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Disband the Budget Task Force
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO DISBAND the Budget Task Force.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO DISBAND the Budget Task Force..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Appoint Bob Rafferty to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term expiring ???
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Bob Rafferty to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term expiring ???
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Bob Rafferty to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority for a term expiring ???.” (Motion: Barrett, second: Clay)
Appoint Jamie Holmes as a full member to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Jamie Holmes as a full member to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPOINT Jamie Holmes as a full member to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Approve the minutes from the Regular Sessions of April 9, 2024, April 18, 2024, April 27, 2024 to be released, and the Executive Session of November 28, 2023, not to be released
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Sessions of April 9, 2024, April 18, 2024, April 27, 2024 to be released, and the Executive Session of November 28, 2023, not to be released.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Sessions of April 9, 2024, April 18, 2024, April 27, 2024 to be released, and the Executive Session of November 28, 2023, not to be released..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Amend the settlement complaint to include Express Scripts, Optum Rx and their relevant subsidiaries relative to the Massachusetts Attorney General's opioid settlement process
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AMEND the settlement complaint to include Express Scripts, Optum Rx and their relevant subsidiaries relative to the Massachusetts Attorney General's opioid settlement process.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO AMEND the settlement complaint to include Express Scripts, Optum Rx and their relevant subsidiaries relative to the Massachusetts Attorney General's opioid settlement process..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Clay)
Accept with appreciation the donation of $55,000 from the Westford Friends of East Boston Camps as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ACCEPT with appreciation the donation of $55,000 from the Westford Friends of East Boston Camps as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ACCEPT with appreciation the donation of $55,000 from the Westford Friends of East Boston Camps as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Accept the donation from Dori and Larry Mariasis in the amount of $500 for the maintenance of the Ronan Mcelligott Playground
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ACCEPT the donation from Dori and Larry Mariasis in the amount of $500 for the maintenance of the Ronan Mcelligott Playground.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ACCEPT the donation from Dori and Larry Mariasis in the amount of $500 for the maintenance of the Ronan Mcelligott Playground..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the grants as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by Select Board Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the grants as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Clay)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:50 PM
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 8:50 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ADJOURN at 8:50 PM..” (Motion: Clay, 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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