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September 23, 2025
26 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
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session for the reasons requested and noted above
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO ENTER Executive Session for the reasons requested and noted above.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO ENTER Executive Session for the reasons requested and noted above..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Return to Open Session
Exit Executive Session at 6:57 PM for purposes of completing the agenda
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO EXIT Executive Session at 6:57 PM for purposes of completing the agenda.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO EXIT Executive Session at 6:57 PM for purposes of completing the agenda..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
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)
Acton Road
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 National Grid Petition Work Order No. 31053455 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the National Grid Petition Work Order No. 31053455 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the National Grid Petition Work Order No. 31053455 as presented..” (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)
Carlisle Road
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 National Grid Petition Work Order #31183759 as presented and to comply with all Department of Public Works conditions
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the National Grid Petition Work Order #31183759 as presented and to comply with all Department of Public Works conditions.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the National Grid Petition Work Order #31183759 as presented and to comply with all Department of Public Works conditions..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Barrett)
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)
Pedestrian Safety Committee
Approve the installation of an ADA correct crosswalk at Kirsi Circle and Fairview Drive in the Spring of 2026 contingent upon the availability of funds
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the installation of an ADA correct crosswalk at Kirsi Circle and Fairview Drive in the Spring of 2026 contingent upon the availability of funds.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the installation of an ADA correct crosswalk at Kirsi Circle and Fairview Drive in the Spring of 2026 contingent upon the availability of funds..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Donovan)
Approve the request of the Pedestrian Safety Committee to install curve warning signs on Hartford Road
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of the Pedestrian Safety Committee to install curve warning signs on Hartford Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request of the Pedestrian Safety Committee to install curve warning signs on Hartford Road..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Residents of Greystone Estates
Approve TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a license agreement for a sign located at 1 Russell's Way for the residents of Greystone Estates
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a license agreement for a sign located at 1 Russell's Way for the residents of Greystone Estates.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign a license agreement for a sign located at 1 Russell's Way for the residents of Greystone Estates..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Review and Approve Rate Increase for Stormwater Utility
Approve the 8% rate increase to the current Stormwater Residential Unit (ERU) fee from $75 to $81 per ERU for FY2027
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 8% rate increase to the current Stormwater Residential Unit (ERU) fee from $75 to $81 per ERU for FY2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the 8% rate increase to the current Stormwater Residential Unit (ERU) fee from $75 to $81 per ERU for FY2027..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Donovan)
Special Town Meeting - October 27, 2025
Recommend Article 8
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 8.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 8..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 9
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 9..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Donovan)
Recommend Article 10
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 10..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Recommend Article 11
It was moved by SB Member Donovan seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 11..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Barrett)
Recommend Article 12
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO RECOMMEND Article 12..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Sign and CLOSE the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN AND CLOSE the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN AND CLOSE the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Adopt the OPEB Trust document as presented in accordance with the requirements of GASB Statement No. 75
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT the OPEB Trust document as presented in accordance with the requirements of GASB Statement No. 75.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT the OPEB Trust document as presented in accordance with the requirements of GASB Statement No. 75..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the Capital Planning Policy as amended
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Capital Planning Policy as amended.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Capital Planning Policy as amended..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Apoint Scott Hazelton as a full member of the Historical Commission for a term expiring June 30,2026
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APOINT Scott Hazelton as a full member of the Historical Commission for a term expiring June 30,2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APOINT Scott Hazelton as a full member of the Historical Commission for a term expiring June 30,2026..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Approve the Regular Session minutes of June 13, 2025, July 8, 2025, July 22, 2025, August 12, 2025, August 26, 2025 and the Executive Session minutes of June 13, 2025, and August 12, 2025 for release
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of June 13, 2025, July 8, 2025, July 22, 2025, August 12, 2025, August 26, 2025 and the Executive Session minutes of June 13, 2025, and August 12, 2025 for release.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Regular Session minutes of June 13, 2025, July 8, 2025, July 22, 2025, August 12, 2025, August 26, 2025 and the Executive Session minutes of June 13, 2025, and August 12, 2025 for release..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the purchase orders and contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, 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 Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 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 Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 9:22 PM
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:22 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:22 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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