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August 26, 2025
13 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:
- Sean Kelly took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, except for the Marathon Sports matters, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, except for the Marathon Sports matters, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, except for the Marathon Sports matters, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Located at 9 Cornerstone Square, Proposed Manager Is Shamin
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 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 BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to resubmit the application as presented for a transfer of an All Alcohol Section 15 liquor license from WF Wine and Spirits Corp to Westford Wine & Spirits Corp, doing...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to resubmit the application as presented for a transfer of an All Alcohol Section 15 liquor license from WF Wine and Spirits Corp to Westford Wine & Spirits Corp, doing business at 9 Cornerstone Square with a manager of the license to be Shamin Patel.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to resubmit the application as presented for a transfer of an All Alcohol Section 15 liquor license from WF Wine and Spirits Corp to Westford Wine & Spirits Corp, doing business at 9 Cornerstone Square with a manager of the license to be Shamin Patel..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 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 BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
License for an All-alcoholic Beverages License
Approve the Conservation Restriction on Open Space Parcel A (040 0017 0300) and Parcel D (040 0017 03300 of the Spalding Hill Estate Subdivision as well as the Conservation Restriction on Open...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Conservation Restriction on Open Space Parcel A (040 0017 0300) and Parcel D (040 0017 03300 of the Spalding Hill Estate Subdivision as well as the Conservation Restriction on Open Space Parcel A (036 0028 0230) and Parcel B (036 028 0230) of the Wendall Place Subdivision as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Conservation Restriction on Open Space Parcel A (040 0017 0300) and Parcel D (040 0017 03300 of the Spalding Hill Estate Subdivision as well as the Conservation Restriction on Open Space Parcel A (036 0028 0230) and Parcel B (036 028 0230) of the Wendall Place Subdivision as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Appoint Kristi Bates to the Affordable Housing trust as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kristi Bates to the Affordable Housing trust as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kristi Bates to the Affordable Housing trust as a full member for a term expiring June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Appoint Harsheta Krishnakumar to the Diversity, equity and Inclusion Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Harsheta Krishnakumar to the Diversity, equity and Inclusion Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Harsheta Krishnakumar to the Diversity, equity and Inclusion Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Kenneth Tebbetts, Brittany Cannata, Emily Glass, Dawn Brooks, and David Christiana to the 300th Anniversary Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2017
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kenneth Tebbetts, Brittany Cannata, Emily Glass, Dawn Brooks, and David Christiana to the 300th Anniversary Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2017.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Kenneth Tebbetts, Brittany Cannata, Emily Glass, Dawn Brooks, and David Christiana to the 300th Anniversary Committee with terms expiring June 30, 2017..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Aauthorize the Town Manager to sign a license agreement for a rabies vaccination clinic at the Abbot School
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO AAUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a license agreement for a rabies vaccination clinic at the Abbot School.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO AAUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a license agreement for a rabies vaccination clinic at the Abbot School..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Accept the FY2025 Green Communities Competitive Grant and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute all necessary contract documents for it
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the FY2025 Green Communities Competitive Grant and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute all necessary contract documents for it.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the FY2025 Green Communities Competitive Grant and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute all necessary contract documents for it..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve all grants, purchase orders, and contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE all grants, purchase orders, and contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE all grants, purchase orders, and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, 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 Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Donovan)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 7:55 PM
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 7:55 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 7:55 PM..” (Motion: Cunningham, 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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