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May 13, 2025
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tom Clay, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham, Noëlle Donovan, Sean Kelly
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Appoint SB Member Tom Clay as Chair
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT SB Member Tom Clay as Chair.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT SB Member Tom Clay as Chair..” (Motion: Clay, second: Cunningham)
Appoint SB Member Chris Barrett as Vice Chair
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT SB Member Chris Barrett as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT SB Member Chris Barrett as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Kelly)
Appoint SB member John Cunningham as the Clerk
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT SB member John Cunningham as the Clerk.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT SB member John Cunningham as the Clerk..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Clay)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the National Public Works Week Proclamation as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the National Public Works Week Proclamation as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the National Public Works Week Proclamation as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Identical Pole Locations
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve Petition #31043006 for joint and identical pole locations as requested
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition #31043006 for joint and identical pole locations as requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition #31043006 for joint and identical pole locations as requested..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Locations
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Approve the Petition #31043006 for pole and wire locations as requested
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Petition #31043006 for pole and wire locations as requested.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Petition #31043006 for pole and wire locations as requested..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
School MSBA Feasibility Study Agreement
That Town Manager Kristen Las, in consultation with the Robinson School Building Committee, be vested with full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all...
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR that Town Manager Kristen Las, in consultation with the Robinson School Building Committee, be vested with full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable charter provisions and bylaws of the Town of Westford, to execute and deliver the Feasibility Study Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Colonel John Robinson School Building Project, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the Town and to bind the Town to its terms and conditions.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR that Town Manager Kristen Las, in consultation with the Robinson School Building Committee, be vested with full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable charter provisions and bylaws of the Town of Westford, to execute and deliver the Feasibility Study Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Colonel John Robinson School Building Project, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the Town and to bind the Town to its terms and conditions..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
That Town Manager Kristen Las, in consultation with the Robinson School Building Committee, be vested with the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR that Town Manager Kristen Las, in consultation with the Robinson School Building Committee, be vested with the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable charter provisions and bylaws of the Town of Westford, to make final, binding decisions on behalf of the Town with respect to the Colonel John Robinson Elementary School Building Project, described in the Feasibility Study Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and any amendments thereto
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR that Town Manager Kristen Las, in consultation with the Robinson School Building Committee, be vested with the full legal authority under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and all applicable charter provisions and bylaws of the Town of Westford, to make final, binding decisions on behalf of the Town with respect to the Colonel John Robinson Elementary School Building Project, described in the Feasibility Study Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and any amendments thereto.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Accept the EEA Planning Grant in the amount of $50,000
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the EEA Planning Grant in the amount of $50,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the EEA Planning Grant in the amount of $50,000..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to amend the scope of work with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute any...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to amend the scope of work with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute any contract or documents pertaining thereto.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to amend the scope of work with Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute any contract or documents pertaining thereto..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Set THE DATE of October 27, 2025 for the Special Town Meeting
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SET THE DATE of October 27, 2025 for the Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SET THE DATE of October 27, 2025 for the Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the $1,000 donation to the Animal Control Department from Donna Hamilton for the purposes specified
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the $1,000 donation to the Animal Control Department from Donna Hamilton for the purposes specified.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the $1,000 donation to the Animal Control Department from Donna Hamilton for the purposes specified..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:06 PM
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:06 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:06 PM..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
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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