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July 16, 2024
20 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the request for a Special License as presented 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 request for a Special License as presented 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 request for a Special License as presented subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the banner requests as presented, 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 banner requests as presented, 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 banner requests as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the motorcycle ride as presented, 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 motorcycle ride as presented, 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 motorcycle ride as presented, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the road/bike race as presented 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 road/bike race as presented 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 road/bike race as presented subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Continued from July 25, 2024
Close the Public Hearing and accept withdrawal regarding National Grid job no. 30965308
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing and accept withdrawal regarding National Grid job no. 30965308.
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 and accept withdrawal regarding National Grid job no. 30965308..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the grant as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant 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 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 the Proclamation from the India Association of Greater Boston as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Proclamation from the India Association of Greater Boston as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Proclamation from the India Association of Greater Boston as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of May 28, 2024, June 11, 2024, and June 25, 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 May 28, 2024, June 11, 2024, and June 25, 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 May 28, 2024, June 11, 2024, and June 25, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 29, 2022, not be released
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Barrett) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 29, 2022, not be released.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Barrett
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Barrett) TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of November 29, 2022, not be released..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of May 28, 2024, not to be released
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 May 28, 2024, not to be released.
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 May 28, 2024, not to be released..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Public Hearing - National Grid Job No. 30753833 Wendell Place
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (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)
Approve National Grid petition no. 30753833 Wendell Place
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid petition no. 30753833 Wendell Place.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid petition no. 30753833 Wendell Place..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Open the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the October 21, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Economic Development Committee
Approve the appointments as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the appointments 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 appointments as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Correspondence
Appoint the Town Manager's Office as the town's representative to the MBTA Advisory Board
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the Town Manager's Office as the town's representative to the MBTA Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the Town Manager's Office as the town's representative to the MBTA Advisory Board..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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 8:10 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:10 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 8:10 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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