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May 28, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Scott Hazelton, Tom Clay, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session for the purposes stated
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes stated.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes stated..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
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)
Budget Transfers in Accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 44, Section 33B
Approve the transfer of $35,000 from Debt Service to Legal Services Labor Counsel Expense Account #01151200-530120, the transfer of $8,000 from Debt Service to Public Building and Facilities HVAC...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of $35,000 from Debt Service to Legal Services Labor Counsel Expense Account #01151200-530120, the transfer of $8,000 from Debt Service to Public Building and Facilities HVAC Maintenance Account (01199200-524100), and the transfer of $2,500 from Debt Service to the Animal Control Veterinary Services Account #01292200-550040 for the purposes requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of $35,000 from Debt Service to Legal Services Labor Counsel Expense Account #01151200-530120, the transfer of $8,000 from Debt Service to Public Building and Facilities HVAC Maintenance Account (01199200-524100), and the transfer of $2,500 from Debt Service to the Animal Control Veterinary Services Account #01292200-550040 for the purposes requested..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Requests
Approve the ARPA request of $22,407 for AV Equipment for Town Meetings at Westford Academy and the Abbot School
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ARPA request of $22,407 for AV Equipment for Town Meetings at Westford Academy and the Abbot School.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ARPA request of $22,407 for AV Equipment for Town Meetings at Westford Academy and the Abbot School..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Approve the Recycling Commission Buck Slip for the
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Recycling Commission Buck Slip for the
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Recycling Commission Buck Slip for the.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Mike Young as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Mike Young as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Mike Young as an alternate member of the Economic Development Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Sean Kelly as the School Committee representative to the Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sean Kelly as the School Committee representative to the Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sean Kelly as the School Committee representative to the Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to appoint the three members as presented above to terms expiring on June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to appoint the three members as presented above to terms expiring on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to appoint the three members as presented above to terms expiring on June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the request to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board to submit a District Compliance application for MBTA Communities to the Executive Office of the...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board to submit a District Compliance application for MBTA Communities to the Executive Office of the Housing and Livable Communities.
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 authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board to submit a District Compliance application for MBTA Communities to the Executive Office of the Housing and Livable Communities..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of March 23, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of March 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 Regular Session minutes of March 23, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of April 27, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 27, 2024.
Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, HazeltonAbstained: Peraner-Sweet
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 27, 2024..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize the Town Manager to submit grant applications to he FY25 Community One Stop for Growth Program for a Route 40 Corridor Study, MBTA Communities Overlay District Pedestrian Plan, and an...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to submit grant applications to he FY25 Community One Stop for Growth Program for a Route 40 Corridor Study, MBTA Communities Overlay District Pedestrian Plan, and an Open Space and Recreation Plan Update, as may be further shaped by staff input.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to submit grant applications to he FY25 Community One Stop for Growth Program for a Route 40 Corridor Study, MBTA Communities Overlay District Pedestrian Plan, and an Open Space and Recreation Plan Update, as may be further shaped by staff input..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve Police Chief Mark Chambers employment agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Police Chief Mark Chambers employment agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Police Chief Mark Chambers employment agreement for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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 9:01 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:01 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 9:01 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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