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Westford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2025

14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Scott Hazelton, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, Tom Clay

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Tom Clay took part remotely.

Every vote, in order

Executive Session

Enter Executive Session for the purposes so stated

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes so stated.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes so stated..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Consent Agenda

Approve the Street Closure, Town Common Request and Banner Requests, subject to all public safety recommendations

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Street Closure, Town Common Request and Banner Requests, subject to all public safety recommendations.

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 APPROVE the Street Closure, Town Common Request and Banner Requests, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Special License requested by Bianca Rose, subject to all public safety recommendations

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Special License requested by Bianca Rose, subject to all public safety recommendations.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Special License requested by Bianca Rose, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Applicants Are Casey Winner and Philip Griffin

Approve the Common Victualler license for Little Town Coffee located at 129 Littleton Road

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Common Victualler license for Little Town Coffee located at 129 Littleton Road.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Common Victualler license for Little Town Coffee located at 129 Littleton Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Old/New Business

Approve the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to install a bench to honor Dr. Andreas Anthansiou at the Jack Walsh Field

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to install a bench to honor Dr. Andreas Anthansiou at the Jack Walsh Field.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Monuments and Memorials Committee to install a bench to honor Dr. Andreas Anthansiou at the Jack Walsh Field..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request to sign the 2025 Liquor License renewal certification

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the 2025 Liquor License renewal certification.

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 APPROVE the request to sign the 2025 Liquor License renewal certification..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Regular Session minutes of February 11, 2025 and February 25, 2025

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of February 11, 2025 and February 25, 2025.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of February 11, 2025 and February 25, 2025..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Board Reports/Updates

Authorize the Town Manager to sign the MOU for the Sealers of Weights and Measures with the Town of Chelmsford, to sign the Regional Housing Services Office Pilot Program MOU with NMCOG, to submit...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the MOU for the Sealers of Weights and Measures with the Town of Chelmsford, to sign the Regional Housing Services Office Pilot Program MOU with NMCOG, to submit a grant application for the FY2025 Green Communities Block 3 Grant round, and to execute two agreements for peer review services for the 530-unit proposal as submitted.

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 AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the MOU for the Sealers of Weights and Measures with the Town of Chelmsford, to sign the Regional Housing Services Office Pilot Program MOU with NMCOG, to submit a grant application for the FY2025 Green Communities Block 3 Grant round, and to execute two agreements for peer review services for the 530-unit proposal as submitted..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the recommendations from the CEASC and staff for Westford POP Community Electricity Aggregation Renewal

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the recommendations from the CEASC and staff for Westford POP Community Electricity Aggregation Renewal.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the recommendations from the CEASC and staff for Westford POP Community Electricity Aggregation Renewal..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials for the MRC ORA 25 Grant in the amount of 10,000

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials for the MRC ORA 25 Grant in the amount of 10,000.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials for the MRC ORA 25 Grant in the amount of 10,000..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Purchase Orders as presented

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 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 Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Purchase Orders as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the contracts as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 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 BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Correspondence

Waive the reading of the list of correspondence

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 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 Cunningham and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn at 7:45 PM

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 7:45 PM.

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 ADJOURN at 7:45 PM..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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