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May 27, 2025
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Tom Clay, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham, Noëlle Donovan, Sean Kelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session for the purposes stated
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes stated.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO ENTER Executive Session for the purposes stated..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Barrett)
Return to Open Session
Exit Executive Session for purposes of completing the agenda
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO EXIT Executive Session for purposes of completing the agenda.
From the minutes
“it was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO EXIT Executive Session for purposes of completing the agenda..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, 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 Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Approve the WCAT Memorandum of Understanding extension for six months
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the WCAT Memorandum of Understanding extension for six months.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the WCAT Memorandum of Understanding extension for six months..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of April 24, 2025, May 2, 2025, and May 13, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 24, 2025, May 2, 2025, and May 13, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of April 24, 2025, May 2, 2025, and May 13, 2025..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of October 8, 2024, March 25, 2025, and May 13, 2025 and to release them to the public
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of October 8, 2024, March 25, 2025, and May 13, 2025 and to release them to the public.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of October 8, 2024, March 25, 2025, and May 13, 2025 and to release them to the public..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Amend the PFAS retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law as proposed
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AMEND the PFAS retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law as proposed.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AMEND the PFAS retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik Attorneys at Law as proposed..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Package Store License for Nabs One Stop Shop, Inc.
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Approve the M.G.L. c. 138, Section 15, All-Alcohol Package Store License as presented
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO APPROVE the M.G.L. c. 138, Section 15, All-Alcohol Package Store License as presented.
Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Donovan, KellyNo: Barrett
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO APPROVE the M.G.L. c. 138, Section 15, All-Alcohol Package Store License as presented..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Road Intersection
Approve the Memorandums of Agreement for the All Way Stop Conversion projects at the Forge Village Road intersections with Cold Spring Road and Town Farm/Pine Street/Abbot Street
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Memorandums of Agreement for the All Way Stop Conversion projects at the Forge Village Road intersections with Cold Spring Road and Town Farm/Pine Street/Abbot Street.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Memorandums of Agreement for the All Way Stop Conversion projects at the Forge Village Road intersections with Cold Spring Road and Town Farm/Pine Street/Abbot Street..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Approve the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee Charge and advertise for volunteers to participate in the Committee
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee Charge and advertise for volunteers to participate in the Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee Charge and advertise for volunteers to participate in the Committee..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Kelly)
Appoint the Select Board members to the committees as listed above
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the Select Board members to the committees as listed above.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the Select Board members to the committees as listed above..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Appoint Sean Kelly to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a term to expire Jun 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sean Kelly to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a term to expire Jun 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Sean Kelly to the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments for a term to expire Jun 30, 2026..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the amendment to the Northwest Local Public Health Coalition Intermunicipal Agreement for shared services
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the amendment to the Northwest Local Public Health Coalition Intermunicipal Agreement for shared services.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the amendment to the Northwest Local Public Health Coalition Intermunicipal Agreement for shared services..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Accept the donation of services from three local vendors and allow them to hang advertising banners at the American Legion Baseball Fields
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the donation of services from three local vendors and allow them to hang advertising banners at the American Legion Baseball Fields.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the donation of services from three local vendors and allow them to hang advertising banners at the American Legion Baseball Fields..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to submit grant applications to the FY26 Community One Stop for Growth Program for 12 North Main Street - structural stabilization and partial demolition, and design...
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to submit grant applications to the FY26 Community One Stop for Growth Program for 12 North Main Street - structural stabilization and partial demolition, and design improvements for Littleton Road and Powers Road, as may be further shaped by staff input.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to submit grant applications to the FY26 Community One Stop for Growth Program for 12 North Main Street - structural stabilization and partial demolition, and design improvements for Littleton Road and Powers Road, as may be further shaped by staff input..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants 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 grants as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Approve the purchase orders and contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
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 9:46 PM
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:46 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:46 PM..” (Motion: Donovan, 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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