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December 17, 2024
12 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
Westford Fire Chief Effective December 28, 2024
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Deputy Chief Mike Denehy as Westford Fire Chief effective December 28, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RATIFY the Town Manager's appointment of Deputy Chief Mike Denehy as Westford Fire Chief effective December 28, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RATIFY the Town Manager's appointment of Deputy Chief Mike Denehy as Westford Fire Chief effective December 28, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
ARPA Funding
Approve the ARPA funding requests for the Communications consultant in the amount of $80,000, the Police cruiser for $6,624.61, and the remaining balance of $403,262.97, as well as any closeouts...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the ARPA funding requests for the Communications consultant in the amount of $80,000, the Police cruiser for $6,624.61, and the remaining balance of $403,262.97, as well as any closeouts between now and December 31, 2024, to the Health Insurance Trust.
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 funding requests for the Communications consultant in the amount of $80,000, the Police cruiser for $6,624.61, and the remaining balance of $403,262.97, as well as any closeouts between now and December 31, 2024, to the Health Insurance Trust..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Farm Road
Approve the Pilot Agreement, subject to approval by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Pilot Agreement, subject to approval by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Pilot Agreement, subject to approval by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
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 Regular Session minutes of September 24, 2024, October 8, 2024, October 22, 2024, October 29, 2024, and November 12, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Regular Session minutes of September 24, 2024, October 8, 2024, October 22, 2024, October 29, 2024, and November 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Regular Session minutes of September 24, 2024, October 8, 2024, October 22, 2024, October 29, 2024, and November 12, 2024..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the purchase order to Gervais Ford as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase order to Gervais Ford 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 order to Gervais Ford as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the lease agreement with MOB II, LLC. for Temporary Public Library and Storage Space at 515 Groton Road Westford inclusive of Base Rent and...
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 the lease agreement with MOB II, LLC. for Temporary Public Library and Storage Space at 515 Groton Road Westford inclusive of Base Rent and Utilities in the amount as follows: Year 1 $243,060.00 to be paid monthly in the amount of $20,255.00 Year 2 $247,921.00 to be paid monthly in the amount of $ 20,660.08 Year 3 Monthly Cost: $21,073.00
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 the lease agreement with MOB II, LLC. for Temporary Public Library and Storage Space at 515 Groton Road Westford inclusive of Base Rent and Utilities in the amount as follows: Year 1 $243,060.00 to be paid monthly in the amount of $20,255.00 Year 2 $247,921.00 to be paid monthly in the amount of $ 20,660.08 Year 3 Monthly Cost: $21,073.00.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Preservation Restriction
Approve drainage work for the property located at 31/35 Tadmuck Road in accordance with the Agricultural Preservation Restriction
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE drainage work for the property located at 31/35 Tadmuck Road in accordance with the Agricultural Preservation Restriction.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE drainage work for the property located at 31/35 Tadmuck Road in accordance with the Agricultural Preservation Restriction..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to extend Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Westford and Westford Community Access Television for a period of six months
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to extend Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Westford and Westford Community Access Television for a period of six months.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to extend Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Westford and Westford Community Access Television for a period of six months..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the First Parish Church United Community Preservation Grant Agreement as revised and presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Clay) TO APPROVE the First Parish Church United Community Preservation Grant Agreement as revised and presented.
Yes: Barrett, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Clay
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Clay) TO APPROVE the First Parish Church United Community Preservation Grant Agreement as revised and 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 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 7:47 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 7:47 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 7:47 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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