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October 8, 2024
22 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
Every vote, in order
Return to Open Session
Return to Open Session for purposes of completing the agenda items
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RETURN to Open Session for purposes of completing the agenda items.
From the minutes
“it was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO RETURN to Open Session for purposes of completing the agenda items..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
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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)
Approve the application as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application 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 application as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Public Hearing - National Grid Job No. 26029111
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve National Grid's petition job Number 26029111, subject to all the questions being answered before proceeding
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid's petition job Number 26029111, subject to all the questions being answered before proceeding.
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's petition job Number 26029111, subject to all the questions being answered before proceeding..” (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)
Special Town Meeting - October 21, 2024
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 2
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Recommend Article 3
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 3.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 3..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 4
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the State Election/Presidential warrant as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the State Election/Presidential warrant 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 State Election/Presidential warrant as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Appoint Frances McDermott and Leena Prabhudesai to full membership seats for terms expiring June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Frances McDermott and Leena Prabhudesai to full membership seats for terms expiring June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Frances McDermott and Leena Prabhudesai to full membership seats for terms expiring June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Valery Young to the Robinson School Building Committee as the School Committee representative
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Valery Young to the Robinson School Building Committee as the School Committee representative.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Valery Young to the Robinson School Building Committee as the School Committee representative..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to work with MPG Corporation, doing business as Rapid Refill, to select three days of the least impact to their business and to serve the suspension before the end of...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to work with MPG Corporation, doing business as Rapid Refill, to select three days of the least impact to their business and to serve the suspension before the end of the year.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to work with MPG Corporation, doing business as Rapid Refill, to select three days of the least impact to their business and to serve the suspension before the end of the year..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Disband the MBTA Multi-Family Housing Advisory Committee
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DISBAND the MBTA Multi-Family Housing Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO DISBAND the MBTA Multi-Family Housing Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security grant in the amount of $18,656 and the MIAA FY 25 Risk Management Grant in the amount of $9,921.30
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security grant in the amount of $18,656 and the MIAA FY 25 Risk Management Grant in the amount of $9,921.30.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security grant in the amount of $18,656 and the MIAA FY 25 Risk Management Grant in the amount of $9,921.30..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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)
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 8:35PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:35PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:35PM..” (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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