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July 30, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Tom Clay as absent.
Present: Scott Hazelton, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham, Andrea Peraner-Sweet
Absent: Tom Clay
Every vote, in order
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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) 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 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Accept the Ollie Way easements as presented for drainage and other public purposes
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ACCEPT the Ollie Way easements as presented for drainage and other public purposes.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ACCEPT the Ollie Way easements as presented for drainage and other public purposes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint the Election Officers for a term to expire July 31, 2025, as presented in the meeting packet
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT the Election Officers for a term to expire July 31, 2025, as presented in the meeting packet.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT the Election Officers for a term to expire July 31, 2025, as presented in the meeting packet..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Proposed Manager - Samantha Connor
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the application to transfer an all- alcohol Chapter 138, Section 12 license from Diggy's LLs, d/b/a Diggy's Pizza to Dantas Pizza and Sub Corp, d/b/a Classic Kitchen Café as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the application to transfer an all- alcohol Chapter 138, Section 12 license from Diggy's LLs, d/b/a Diggy's Pizza to Dantas Pizza and Sub Corp, d/b/a Classic Kitchen Café as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the application to transfer an all- alcohol Chapter 138, Section 12 license from Diggy's LLs, d/b/a Diggy's Pizza to Dantas Pizza and Sub Corp, d/b/a Classic Kitchen Café as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Final American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding Requests
Approve the $675 request from the Collector/Treasurer's Office for the purchase of a cash counting machine
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the $675 request from the Collector/Treasurer's Office for the purchase of a cash counting machine.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the $675 request from the Collector/Treasurer's Office for the purchase of a cash counting machine..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Board for Public Hearing Process
Approve the request and to submit the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for their public hearing in accordance with G.L. c. 40A §5
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request and to submit the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for their public hearing in accordance with G.L. c. 40A §5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request and to submit the proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for their public hearing in accordance with G.L. c. 40A §5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Alisa Nakashian-Holsberg for a three-year term expiring on March 31, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Alisa Nakashian-Holsberg for a three-year term expiring on March 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPOINT Alisa Nakashian-Holsberg for a three-year term expiring on March 31, 2027..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Waive the $7200 building, electrical and gas permit fees
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the $7200 building, electrical and gas permit fees.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the $7200 building, electrical and gas permit fees..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Amend the Policy for Disposition of Surplus Goods and Equipment
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO AMEND the Policy for Disposition of Surplus Goods and Equipment.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO AMEND the Policy for Disposition of Surplus Goods and Equipment..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the grant and APPROVE the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ACCEPT the grant and APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ACCEPT the grant and APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:03 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:03 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO ADJOURN at 9:03 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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