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November 25, 2025
22 recorded votes, 1 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)
Of a M.G.L. Section 15 All Alcohol Retail Package Store License
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 transfer as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer 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 transfer as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
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)
Manager Is Emrah Arslan
Approve the request from Emrah Arslan and Pera Westford, doing business as Pera Grill, for a Common Victualler license
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Emrah Arslan and Pera Westford, doing business as Pera Grill, for a Common Victualler license.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Emrah Arslan and Pera Westford, doing business as Pera Grill, for a Common Victualler license..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Annual Liquor License Renewals for 2026
Approve the annual licenses as presented to be renewed for 2026 with the condition that liquor license holders return the required paperwork by November 30, 2025
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the annual licenses as presented to be renewed for 2026 with the condition that liquor license holders return the required paperwork by November 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the annual licenses as presented to be renewed for 2026 with the condition that liquor license holders return the required paperwork by November 30, 2025..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Approve changes to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion charge to 13 full members, 6 alternate members, 2 full student members, and 2 liaison non-voting members
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Chair Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Donovan) TO APPROVE changes to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion charge to 13 full members, 6 alternate members, 2 full student members, and 2 liaison non-voting members.
Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, KellyNo: Donovan
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Chair Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Donovan) TO APPROVE changes to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion charge to 13 full members, 6 alternate members, 2 full student members, and 2 liaison non-voting members..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Clay)
Appoint alternate members Catherine Creed and Lisa Kilpatrick as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2028, and alternate members Joanne Derr and Cynthia King to full members for terms...
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT alternate members Catherine Creed and Lisa Kilpatrick as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2028, and alternate members Joanne Derr and Cynthia King to full members for terms expiring 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 alternate members Catherine Creed and Lisa Kilpatrick as full members for terms expiring June 30, 2028, and alternate members Joanne Derr and Cynthia King to full members for terms expiring June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Appoint Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Pooja Krishnamurthy as alternate members for terms expiring June 30, 2028 and Allyssa DeAntonis and Kathryn Burgner as alternate members for terms expiring June...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Pooja Krishnamurthy as alternate members for terms expiring June 30, 2028 and Allyssa DeAntonis and Kathryn Burgner as alternate members for terms expiring June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Andrea Peraner-Sweet and Pooja Krishnamurthy as alternate members for terms expiring June 30, 2028 and Allyssa DeAntonis and Kathryn Burgner as alternate members for terms expiring June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Agreement with Ameresco Inc.
Approve the Power Pointe Agreement with Ameresco, Inc. and its subsidiary LLC per Special Town Meeting Vote of October 27, 2025 and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to finalize and execute lease and...
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Power Pointe Agreement with Ameresco, Inc. and its subsidiary LLC per Special Town Meeting Vote of October 27, 2025 and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to finalize and execute lease and agreement on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Power Pointe Agreement with Ameresco, Inc. and its subsidiary LLC per Special Town Meeting Vote of October 27, 2025 and TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to finalize and execute lease and agreement on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Conservation Area
Approve the request to accept the letter as notice of Westford Land Preservation Foundation's intent to transfer the Conservation Restriction it holds over the East Boston Camps property
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to accept the letter as notice of Westford Land Preservation Foundation's intent to transfer the Conservation Restriction it holds over the East Boston Camps property.
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 accept the letter as notice of Westford Land Preservation Foundation's intent to transfer the Conservation Restriction it holds over the East Boston Camps property..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Approve the transfer of the Conservation Restriction transfer of East Boston Camps property to the Sudbury Valley Trustees
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of the Conservation Restriction transfer of East Boston Camps property to the Sudbury Valley Trustees.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of the Conservation Restriction transfer of East Boston Camps property to the Sudbury Valley Trustees..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Update on Pay-as-you-throw
Authorize the Town Manager's Office to begin implementation of a Hybrid Pay-As-You-Throw program with 35-gallon carts provided at no charge as a basic service, with 33 gallon Town-branded bags for...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office to begin implementation of a Hybrid Pay-As-You-Throw program with 35-gallon carts provided at no charge as a basic service, with 33 gallon Town-branded bags for overflow with a fee of $2,75 per bag for all eligible household receiving curbside trash collection services beginning July 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager's Office to begin implementation of a Hybrid Pay-As-You-Throw program with 35-gallon carts provided at no charge as a basic service, with 33 gallon Town-branded bags for overflow with a fee of $2,75 per bag for all eligible household receiving curbside trash collection services beginning July 1, 2026..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Authorize the application of the MassDEP PAYT grant
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the application of the MassDEP PAYT grant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the application of the MassDEP PAYT grant..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Old/New Business
Approve the addition of a seat on the Cultural Counsel that is to be filled by a young adult, age 18-26, for a one-year term
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the addition of a seat on the Cultural Counsel that is to be filled by a young adult, age 18-26, for a one-year term.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the addition of a seat on the Cultural Counsel that is to be filled by a young adult, age 18-26, for a one-year term..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve the request to extend the MOU Extension until June 30, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to extend the MOU Extension until June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to extend the MOU Extension until June 30, 2026..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Select Board meeting calendar as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Select Board meeting calendar 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 Select Board meeting calendar as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board to submit a District Compliance application for MBTA Communities to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board to submit a District Compliance application for MBTA Communities to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Select Board to submit a District Compliance application for MBTA Communities to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
(Eohlc)
Approve an accelerated payment structure for the final installment of the 3M PFAS multi-district litigation settlement for the amount of approximately $530,751.67
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE an accelerated payment structure for the final installment of the 3M PFAS multi-district litigation settlement for the amount of approximately $530,751.67
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE an accelerated payment structure for the final installment of the 3M PFAS multi-district litigation settlement for the amount of approximately $530,751.67.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Accept the MassDEP for Sustainable Material Recovery Program Grant as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the MassDEP for Sustainable Material Recovery Program Grant as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the MassDEP for Sustainable Material Recovery Program Grant as presented..” (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 9:45 PM
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:45 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:45 PM..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
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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