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November 18, 2025
23 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, 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 Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Open the Public Hearing for Petition #31210090
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for Petition #31210090.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for Petition #31210090..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve Petition 31210090 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition 31210090 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition 31210090 as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
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)
Open the Public Hearing for Petition #31211440
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for Petition #31211440
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for Petition #31211440.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Kelly)
Continue the Public Hearing for Petition #31211440 to December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Petition #31211440 to December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Petition #31211440 to December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Open the Public Hearing for Petition #31200227
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for Petition #31200227
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for Petition #31200227.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve Petition #31200227 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition #31200227 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition #31200227 as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing for Petition #31200227
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing for Petition #31200227.
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 for Petition #31200227..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve Petition #31199663 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition #31199663 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE Petition #31199663 as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing for Petition #31199633
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing for Petition #31199633.
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 for Petition #31199633..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
North Main Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
Execute an Order of Taking to acquire easements for the West Street and North Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO Execute an Order of Taking to acquire easements for the West Street and North Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO Execute an Order of Taking to acquire easements for the West Street and North Main Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Public Hearing - Classification of Real and Personal Property
Open the Public Hearing for the Tax Classification for FY2026
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for the Tax Classification for FY2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing for the Tax Classification for FY2026..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Close the Public Hearing and to APPROVE the single tax rate of $13.11 for FY2026
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing and to APPROVE the single tax rate of $13.11 for FY2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing and to APPROVE the single tax rate of $13.11 for FY2026..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Kelly)
Review and Accept the FY27 Budget Policy
Approve the Fiscal Year Budget Policy Direction as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Fiscal Year Budget Policy Direction 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 Fiscal Year Budget Policy Direction as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Beverages for On-premises Consumption
Approve the licensing conversion provisions of MGL c.138, §12D and have the fee represent the difference between the wine and malt license and the all-alcohol license
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the licensing conversion provisions of MGL c.138, §12D and have the fee represent the difference between the wine and malt license and the all-alcohol license.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the licensing conversion provisions of MGL c.138, §12D and have the fee represent the difference between the wine and malt license and the all-alcohol license..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Request to Execute the Deed for Didonato Drive
Execute the deed for DiDonato Drive
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the deed for DiDonato Drive.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the deed for DiDonato Drive..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Petition on All Alcohol License for Main Street Convenience
Submit the request and the certified vote to the Legislature for determination
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUBMIT the request and the certified vote to the Legislature for determination.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUBMIT the request and the certified vote to the Legislature for determination..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Appoint Andrew Spanos as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Andrew Spanos as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Andrew Spanos as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the minutes of October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 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 minutes of October 14, 2025 and October 28, 2025 as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve and SIGN the MOU, 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 and SIGN the MOU, 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 and SIGN the MOU, 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 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 9:35 PM
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:35 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:35 PM..” (Motion: Donovan, 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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