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March 24, 2026
17 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 pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21)a)(3) for the purposes requested noted
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21)a)(3) for the purposes requested noted.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO ENTER Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21)a)(3) for the purposes requested noted..” (Motion: Donovan, 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)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of January 27, 2026 and to release them
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of January 27, 2026 and to release them.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Executive Session minutes of January 27, 2026 and to release them..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve the proclamation request from the Westford LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies as presented
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the proclamation request from the Westford LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies 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 proclamation request from the Westford LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies as presented.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Public Hearing - National Grid Pole Petition #30345376-1
Open the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO OPEN the Public Hearing.
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..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve National Grid Petition #30345376-1 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid Petition #30345376-1 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE National Grid Petition #30345376-1 as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Close the Public Hearing
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO CLOSE the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Valley Technical High School Committee for a Term to Expire on
Reappoint Alicia Mallon to the Nashoba Tech School Committee to a term expiring March 31, 2029
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY THE SELECT BOARD BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR, and VOTED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE BY ROLL CALL 7 IN FAVOR, TO REAPPOINT Alicia Mallon to the Nashoba Tech School Committee to a term expiring March 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED BY THE SELECT BOARD BY ROLL CALL 5 IN FAVOR, and VOTED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE BY ROLL CALL 7 IN FAVOR, TO REAPPOINT Alicia Mallon to the Nashoba Tech School Committee to a term expiring March 31, 2029..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
M.g.l, Chapter 51, Section 15 for a Three-year Term Expiring March
Reappoint John Ricketson as a Registrar of Voters for a term to expire March 31, 2029
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT John Ricketson as a Registrar of Voters for a term to expire March 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT John Ricketson as a Registrar of Voters for a term to expire March 31, 2029..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Kelly)
Livable Communities (Eohlc)
Approve the request from Redgate to send a letter of support for a Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative application to the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request from Redgate to send a letter of support for a Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative application to the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities.
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 Redgate to send a letter of support for a Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative application to the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc - 70 Boston Road
Authorize the Chair to execute the Local Initiative Program application for Local Action Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute the Local Initiative Program application for Local Action Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute the Local Initiative Program application for Local Action Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Execute the Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc. for Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc. for Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc. for Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
The Drew Farmhouse Inc, - 70 Boston Road
Execute the Subordination to Condominium Master Deed Document with the Drew Farmhouse, Inc
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Subordination to Condominium Master Deed Document with the Drew Farmhouse, Inc.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Subordination to Condominium Master Deed Document with the Drew Farmhouse, Inc..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Support the amended contract between MCO Housing Services and The Drew Farmhouse, Inc., for monitoring affordable housing units at 70 Boston Road, subject to satisfactory review by Town Counsel
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the amended contract between MCO Housing Services and The Drew Farmhouse, Inc., for monitoring affordable housing units at 70 Boston Road, subject to satisfactory review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT the amended contract between MCO Housing Services and The Drew Farmhouse, Inc., for monitoring affordable housing units at 70 Boston Road, subject to satisfactory review by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement, grants, 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 Intermunicipal Agreement, grants, 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 Intermunicipal Agreement, grants, 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 8:13 PM
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:13 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:13 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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