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August 13, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Scott Hazelton, Tom Clay, Chris Barrett, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, John Cunningham
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Cunningham took part remotely.
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 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)
Final American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests
Approve the ARPA fund request for Land Surveying Services of $14,900 for remedial activities at 12 North Main Street and to AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ARPA fund request for Land Surveying Services of $14,900 for remedial activities at 12 North Main Street and to AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ARPA fund request for Land Surveying Services of $14,900 for remedial activities at 12 North Main Street and to AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments to provide professional services in support of the Town's Sustainability Program...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments to provide professional services in support of the Town's Sustainability Program using ARPA funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 through FY2026.
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 negotiate and execute an agreement with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments to provide professional services in support of the Town's Sustainability Program using ARPA funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 through FY2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
For Public Hearing Process
Approve the request to remand the proposed zoning law pertaining to temporary trailers to the Planning Board for the public hearing process
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to remand the proposed zoning law pertaining to temporary trailers to the Planning Board for the public hearing process.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to remand the proposed zoning law pertaining to temporary trailers to the Planning Board for the public hearing process..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Old/New Business
Approve the draft committee charge as presented with 11 members with 2 members from the Permanent Town Building Committee and 2 at-large members
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft committee charge as presented with 11 members with 2 members from the Permanent Town Building Committee and 2 at-large members.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft committee charge as presented with 11 members with 2 members from the Permanent Town Building Committee and 2 at-large members..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the request to sign the Initial Compliance Certification for the Robinson School Feasibility Study
It was moved by SB Member Clay seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the Initial Compliance Certification for the Robinson School Feasibility Study.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the Initial Compliance Certification for the Robinson School Feasibility Study..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Appoint Michael Padden as full member to the Permanent Town Building Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025, and to appoint Thomas Wimberg as an alternate member for a term to expire on June...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Michael Padden as full member to the Permanent Town Building Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025, and to appoint Thomas Wimberg as an alternate member for a term to expire on June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Michael Padden as full member to the Permanent Town Building Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2025, and to appoint Thomas Wimberg as an alternate member for a term to expire on June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Deny the request to reimburse the building permit fees for 5 units at 70 Boston Road
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 TO DENY the request to reimburse the building permit fees for 5 units at 70 Boston Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 TO DENY the request to reimburse the building permit fees for 5 units at 70 Boston Road..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve and SIGN the September 3, 2024 State Primary warrant
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and SIGN the September 3, 2024 State Primary warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and SIGN the September 3, 2024 State Primary warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the draft FY 25 Goals as amended
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft FY 25 Goals as amended.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the draft FY 25 Goals as amended..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Special Town Meeting, October 21, 2024
Approve the Regular Session minutes of July 16, 2014
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 July 16, 2014.
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 July 16, 2014..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
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 Clay, 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 Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
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 9:03 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:03 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:03 PM..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
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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