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February 11, 2025
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
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session for the purpose indicated
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session for the purpose indicated.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session for the purpose indicated..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Locations
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve National Grid Petition #31070346 as presented
It was moved by SB Members Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid Petition #31070346 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid Petition #31070346 as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Littleton Road, Unit G. Proposed Manager- Alisa Satnurugs
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Members 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 Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the Chapter 138, Section 12 Beer and Wine license for Chillax, doing business as Yo Kai Ramen, and the proposed manager Alisa Satnurugs as presented
It was moved by SB Members Barrett, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Chapter 138, Section 12 Beer and Wine license for Chillax, doing business as Yo Kai Ramen, and the proposed manager Alisa Satnurugs as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Barrett, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Chapter 138, Section 12 Beer and Wine license for Chillax, doing business as Yo Kai Ramen, and the proposed manager Alisa Satnurugs as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Clay)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Members 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 Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Proposed Manager Alisa Satnuruuga
Approve the application for a common victualler license for Chillax, doing business as Yo Kai Ramen, located at 175 Littleton Road, Unit G
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application for a common victualler license for Chillax, doing business as Yo Kai Ramen, located at 175 Littleton Road, Unit G.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application for a common victualler license for Chillax, doing business as Yo Kai Ramen, located at 175 Littleton Road, Unit G..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
437, 114 Dunstable Road
Approve the Change of Directors' application from the American Legion Post 437 as presented
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Change of Directors' application from the American Legion Post 437 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Change of Directors' application from the American Legion Post 437 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Of the Diane Lane Subdivision (012 0038 0100)
Approve a Conservation Restriction on Parcl B of the Diane Lane Subdivision (012 0038 0100) from Carlisle Homes, Inc. to the Town of Westford Conservation Commission, subject to the Conservation...
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a Conservation Restriction on Parcl B of the Diane Lane Subdivision (012 0038 0100) from Carlisle Homes, Inc. to the Town of Westford Conservation Commission, subject to the Conservation Commission's approval and acceptance.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a Conservation Restriction on Parcl B of the Diane Lane Subdivision (012 0038 0100) from Carlisle Homes, Inc. to the Town of Westford Conservation Commission, subject to the Conservation Commission's approval and acceptance..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Authorized by the 2024 Special Town Meeting
Approve the request to acquire an easement in Cloverleaf Lane as authorized by the 2024 Annual Town Meeting
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to acquire an easement in Cloverleaf Lane as authorized by the 2024 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to acquire an easement in Cloverleaf Lane as authorized by the 2024 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
To Review and Accept the Town of Westford Strategic Plan
Accept the Strategic Plan
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the Strategic Plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the Strategic Plan..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
To Discuss and Support the Municipal Empowerment Act Bill
Support the Municipal Empowerment Act Bill
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the Municipal Empowerment Act Bill.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the Municipal Empowerment Act Bill..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Appoint Kristi Bates as a full member to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kristi Bates as a full member to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kristi Bates as a full member to the Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request from the Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley to sign the Proclamation in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley to sign the Proclamation in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley to sign the Proclamation in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2025 and January 28, 2025
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2025 and January 28, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of January 14, 2025 and January 28, 2025..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve and RELEASE the Executive Session minutes as listed
It was moved by SB Members Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and RELEASE the Executive Session minutes as listed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE and RELEASE the Executive Session minutes as listed..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a settlement agreement with Waste Management
It was moved by SB Members Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a settlement agreement with Waste Management.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a settlement agreement with Waste Management..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Accept with thanks the donation from the Estabrook Family to the Westford Community Gardens in the amount of $100
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with thanks the donation from the Estabrook Family to the Westford Community Gardens in the amount of $100.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with thanks the donation from the Estabrook Family to the Westford Community Gardens in the amount of $100..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the correspondence
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:56 PM
It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:56 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Members Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:56 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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