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January 28, 2025
17 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
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session for the purposes listed
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes listed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes listed..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
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)
Hitanshu Patel
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 the transfer from Narayanswarup Corporation to Trisha Liquors, and the pledge of license, as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer from Narayanswarup Corporation to Trisha Liquors, and the pledge of license, 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 transfer from Narayanswarup Corporation to Trisha Liquors, and the pledge of license, as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Located at 341 Littleton Road
Approve the new Class II license for 110 Auto Sales, LLC, doing business as Westford Auto Sales at 341 Littleton Road
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the new Class II license for 110 Auto Sales, LLC, doing business as Westford Auto Sales at 341 Littleton Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the new Class II license for 110 Auto Sales, LLC, doing business as Westford Auto Sales at 341 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Business as Cold Stone Creamery at 174 Littleton Road, Suite 24
Approve the common victualler license for Cold Stone Creamery, located at 174 Littleton Road
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the common victualler license for Cold Stone Creamery, located at 174 Littleton Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the common victualler license for Cold Stone Creamery, located at 174 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
New Trustee Untilthe May 6, 2025 Local Election
Appoint Mary Siegel as Library Trustee for a term to expire May 6, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Mary Siegel as Library Trustee for a term to expire May 6, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPOINT Mary Siegel as Library Trustee for a term to expire May 6, 2025..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:00 Am
Close the March 22, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the March 22, 2025 Annual 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 CLOSE the March 22, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Authorize both the Town Manager and the Assistant Town Manager for Strategic Operations as an alternative to execute a contract for the supply of electricity on bid day for Westford's Community...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE both the Town Manager and the Assistant Town Manager for Strategic Operations as an alternative to execute a contract for the supply of electricity on bid day for Westford's Community Electricity Aggregation Program.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE both the Town Manager and the Assistant Town Manager for Strategic Operations as an alternative to execute a contract for the supply of electricity on bid day for Westford's Community Electricity Aggregation Program..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Patty Dubey as constable for purposes of posting warrants for a term to expire June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Patty Dubey as constable for purposes of posting warrants for a term to expire 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 Patty Dubey as constable for purposes of posting warrants for a term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of November 26, 2024
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of November 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of November 26, 2024..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Assistant Town Manager of Strategic Operations Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager beginning Wednesday, February 12, 2025 through Thursday, February 20, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager of Strategic Operations Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager beginning Wednesday, February 12, 2025 through Thursday, February 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager of Strategic Operations Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager beginning Wednesday, February 12, 2025 through Thursday, February 20, 2025..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants 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 grants as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
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 contract with Maher Services as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contract with Maher Services 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 contract with Maher Services 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 8:52 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:52 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 8:52 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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