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June 11, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Andrea Peraner-Sweet arrived after the meeting began (6:45 PM).
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with Town Manager Kristen Las regarding her employment contract, as an open session may have a...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with Town Manager Kristen Las regarding her employment contract, as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of 65 Main Street, 73 Main Street, and 170 Plain Road if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with Town Manager Kristen Las regarding her employment contract, as an open session may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of 65 Main Street, 73 Main Street, and 170 Plain Road if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.” (Motion: Clay, 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)
Requests
Approve the request to amend the DPH Supplemental ARPA budget by moving $180,896.62 to the Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project, and to expand the existing purpose of the Cameron Senior Center HVAC...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to amend the DPH Supplemental ARPA budget by moving $180,896.62 to the Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project, and to expand the existing purpose of the Cameron Senior Center HVAC appropriation to include various building maintenance projects.
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 amend the DPH Supplemental ARPA budget by moving $180,896.62 to the Public Safety Radio Upgrade Project, and to expand the existing purpose of the Cameron Senior Center HVAC appropriation to include various building maintenance projects..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Appoint Barbara Upperman as the Tenant Housing Authority member for a term to expire May 5, 2029
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Barbara Upperman as the Tenant Housing Authority member for a term to expire May 5, 2029.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Barbara Upperman as the Tenant Housing Authority member for a term to expire May 5, 2029..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the April 23, 2024 Executive Session minutes, not for release
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the April 23, 2024 Executive Session minutes, not for release.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the April 23, 2024 Executive Session minutes, not for release..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the FY25 non-union classification plan
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY25 non-union classification plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY25 non-union classification plan..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Accept the donation with gratitude from Girl Scout Troop #85009 of two maple trees valued at $1,166.63 to be planted on the Town Common
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the donation with gratitude from Girl Scout Troop #85009 of two maple trees valued at $1,166.63 to be planted on the Town Common.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the donation with gratitude from Girl Scout Troop #85009 of two maple trees valued at $1,166.63 to be planted on the Town Common..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the funding agreement with Mass Tech Collaborative for disbursement of federal monies set aside to address digital equity in the United States
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the funding agreement with Mass Tech Collaborative for disbursement of federal monies set aside to address digital equity in the United States.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the funding agreement with Mass Tech Collaborative for disbursement of federal monies set aside to address digital equity in the United States..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Westford Fire Department and the Board of Water Commissioners as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Memorandum of Agreement between the Westford Fire Department and the Board of Water Commissioners 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 Memorandum of Agreement between the Westford Fire Department and the Board of Water Commissioners as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the purchase orders and contracts 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 and 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 purchase orders and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:19 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:19 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 8:19 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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