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April 24, 2025
20 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, 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 Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Located at 223 Groton Road. Proposed Manager Is Joshua Johnson
Approve the application for a Chapter 138, Section 12 Wine and Malt restaurant license for JJ's Place LLC, 223 Groton Road with Joshua Johnson as the manager of the license
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application for a Chapter 138, Section 12 Wine and Malt restaurant license for JJ's Place LLC, 223 Groton Road with Joshua Johnson as the manager of the license.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application for a Chapter 138, Section 12 Wine and Malt restaurant license for JJ's Place LLC, 223 Groton Road with Joshua Johnson as the manager of the license..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
High School Committee;
Appoint Abbie Mathew to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as Westford's alternate representative for a term to expire March 31, 2028
It was moved by SB Vice Chair Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED BY SELECT BOARD 5 IN FAVOR and SCHOOL COMMITTEE 5 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Clear, Garcia) TO APPOINT Abbie Mathew to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as Westford's alternate representative for a term to expire March 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Vice Chair Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED BY SELECT BOARD 5 IN FAVOR and SCHOOL COMMITTEE 5 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Clear, Garcia) TO APPOINT Abbie Mathew to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as Westford's alternate representative for a term to expire March 31, 2028..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
2025 Annual Town Meeting
Acquire by purchase an easement in Diane Lane for all purposes for which a public way is used and maintained
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACQUIRE by purchase an easement in Diane Lane for all purposes for which a public way is used and maintained.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACQUIRE by purchase an easement in Diane Lane for all purposes for which a public way is used and maintained..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
The Following Projects
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note and bond issue dated May 1, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note and bond issue dated May 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note and bond issue dated May 1, 2025..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Request to Appoint (1) Registrar of Voters
Reappoint Beverly Woods as a Registrar of Voters for a term to expire March 31, 2028
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT Beverly Woods as a Registrar of Voters for a term to expire March 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT Beverly Woods as a Registrar of Voters for a term to expire March 31, 2028..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the request from the Westford MA LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies to accept a $2,500 donation to support the Town of Acton in the execution of the Acton-Westford Pride Event on June 21, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Westford MA LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies to accept a $2,500 donation to support the Town of Acton in the execution of the Acton-Westford Pride Event on June 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from the Westford MA LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies to accept a $2,500 donation to support the Town of Acton in the execution of the Acton-Westford Pride Event on June 21, 2025..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve mco Housing LLC as the housing monitoring agent for 70 Boston Road
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE MCO Housing LLC as the housing monitoring agent for 70 Boston Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE MCO Housing LLC as the housing monitoring agent for 70 Boston Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Appoint Srey Neang to the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Srey Neang to the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Srey Neang to the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve a 2% merit increase in salary retroactive to February 1, 2025 for Town Manager Las
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a 2% merit increase in salary retroactive to February 1, 2025 for Town Manager Las.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE a 2% merit increase in salary retroactive to February 1, 2025 for Town Manager Las..” (Motion: Clay, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Approve the Town Manager's employment contract as presented
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Town Manager's employment contract as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE the Town Manager's employment contract as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of April 8, 2025, Executive Session minutes of December 14, 2022 and December 22, 2022 to be released, and Executive Session minutes of January 14, 2025, not to...
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 8, 2025, Executive Session minutes of December 14, 2022 and December 22, 2022 to be released, and Executive Session minutes of January 14, 2025, not to be released.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 8, 2025, Executive Session minutes of December 14, 2022 and December 22, 2022 to be released, and Executive Session minutes of January 14, 2025, not to be released..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the FY26 non-union pay classification plan
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY26 non-union pay classification plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the FY26 non-union pay classification plan..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the request to sign the MSBA Enrollment Letter and Study Enrollment Certificate for the Colonel John Robinson Elementary School Project
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the MSBA Enrollment Letter and Study Enrollment Certificate for the Colonel John Robinson Elementary School Project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the MSBA Enrollment Letter and Study Enrollment Certificate for the Colonel John Robinson Elementary School Project..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter an electricity supply contract for town and school accounts not currently under contract
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter an electricity supply contract for town and school accounts not currently under contract.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter an electricity supply contract for town and school accounts not currently under contract..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)
Accept with thanks the donation of $500 to the Council on Aging from an anonymous resident
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with thanks the donation of $500 to the Council on Aging from an anonymous resident.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT with thanks the donation of $500 to the Council on Aging from an anonymous resident..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)
Approve the purchase order to McGovern Municipal for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of $53,788,92
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase order to McGovern Municipal for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of $53,788,92.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase order to McGovern Municipal for 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of $53,788,92..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
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)
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 8:37 PM
It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:37 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 8:37 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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