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February 25, 2025
35 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Andrea Peraner-Sweet arrived after the meeting began (6:18).
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session for the purposes stated
It was moved by Select Board Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes stated.
Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, HazeltonThe minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent for this vote (“VOTED BY ROLL CALL 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet)”), so Andrea Peraner-Sweet is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Select Board Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes stated..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Clay, 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 Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Request to Adopt Updated Cemetery Regulations
Approve the request to adopt updated cemetery regulations
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to adopt updated cemetery regulations.
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 adopt updated cemetery regulations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
For the J.V. Fletcher Library Building Project
Approve the request to waive the building permit and inspection fees for the J.V. Fletcher Library Building Project
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to waive the building permit and inspection fees for the J.V. Fletcher Library Building Project.
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 waive the building permit and inspection fees for the J.V. Fletcher Library Building Project..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to establish a second high school seat for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to establish a second high school seat for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to establish a second high school seat for a 1-year term to expire June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Endorse Westford as a co-sponsor of the Pride Festival with the Town of Acton, set to take place on June 21, 2025 at NARA Park, and to allow the Town of Westford seal to be used on outreach...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ENDORSE Westford as a co-sponsor of the Pride Festival with the Town of Acton, set to take place on June 21, 2025 at NARA Park, and to allow the Town of Westford seal to be used on outreach material for the event.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ENDORSE Westford as a co-sponsor of the Pride Festival with the Town of Acton, set to take place on June 21, 2025 at NARA Park, and to allow the Town of Westford seal to be used on outreach material for the event..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the request to sign a letter of support for the 35 Town Farm Road Residences
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign a letter of support for the 35 Town Farm Road Residences.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign a letter of support for the 35 Town Farm Road Residences..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Approve the License Agreement as amended between the Select Board and the Board of Library trustees to allow existing and proposed drainage systems for the benefit of the Library property onto...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the License Agreement as amended between the Select Board and the Board of Library trustees to allow existing and proposed drainage systems for the benefit of the Library property onto property under the care and custody of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the License Agreement as amended between the Select Board and the Board of Library trustees to allow existing and proposed drainage systems for the benefit of the Library property onto property under the care and custody of the Select Board..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign an amendment to the professional services agreement with Good Energy, the Town's broker for Westford POP
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign an amendment to the professional services agreement with Good Energy, the Town's broker for Westford POP.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign an amendment to the professional services agreement with Good Energy, the Town's broker for Westford POP..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Accept and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute related grant agreement for MBTA Catalyst Fund Award
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute related grant agreement for MBTA Catalyst Fund Award.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute related grant agreement for MBTA Catalyst Fund Award..” (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 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)
Annual Town Meeting - Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:00 Am
Recommend Article 1
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 1..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
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Recommend Article 2
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 2..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
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 Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 4..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend the first motion of Article 5
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND the first motion of Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND the first motion of Article 5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend the second, third and fourth motions of Article 5
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND the second, third and fourth motions of Article 5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND the second, third and fourth motions of Article 5..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 7
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 7.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 7..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
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Recommend Article 8
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 8.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 8..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Revolving Account FY26 Expenditure
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
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Recommend Article 10
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 11
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 13
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 13..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 14
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 14..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 15
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 15.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 15..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Recommend Article 17
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 17..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 18
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Set the effective date to July 1, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 opposed (Hazelton) TO SET the effective date to July 1, 2026.
Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, Peraner-SweetNo: Hazelton
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 opposed (Hazelton) TO SET the effective date to July 1, 2026..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 21
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 21.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 21..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Recommend Article 22
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 22
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 22.” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 23
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 23.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 23..” (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 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 8:45 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:45 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 8:45 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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