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April 14, 2026
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tom Clay, Chris Barrett, John Cunningham, Noëlle Donovan, Sean Kelly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request to Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
Approve the Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
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)
At 64 Brookside Road
Approve the transfer of a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 wine and malt package store license from Kemet Market, Inc, doing business as Blue Market to Navdurga Maa Corporation, doing business as...
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 wine and malt package store license from Kemet Market, Inc, doing business as Blue Market to Navdurga Maa Corporation, doing business as Blue Market with the manager to be Hitendrakumar Mistry.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the transfer of a M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15 wine and malt package store license from Kemet Market, Inc, doing business as Blue Market to Navdurga Maa Corporation, doing business as Blue Market with the manager to be Hitendrakumar Mistry..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Donovan)
Project
Sign the Order of Taking for the Reed Brook Culvert Project
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN the Order of Taking for the Reed Brook Culvert Project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN the Order of Taking for the Reed Brook Culvert Project..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Conveyed to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc.
Approve the request to EXECUTE the partial release of mortgage for Units 6 and 7 of The Drew Farmhouse, Inc. at 70 Boston Road, to be conveyed to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to EXECUTE the partial release of mortgage for Units 6 and 7 of The Drew Farmhouse, Inc. at 70 Boston Road, to be conveyed to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to EXECUTE the partial release of mortgage for Units 6 and 7 of The Drew Farmhouse, Inc. at 70 Boston Road, to be conveyed to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Inc..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Barrett)
Request to Sign the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant
Sign the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election warrant
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SIGN the May 5, 2026 Annual Town Election warrant..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Regarding Useful Like of Pumper Fire Truck Approved at the
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is for $1,385,000 Pumper Fire Truck Bonds, payable within 5 years from their dates, or payable within such period of time, not to exceed 20 years...
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is for $1,385,000 Pumper Fire Truck Bonds, payable within 5 years from their dates, or payable within such period of time, not to exceed 20 years from their dates, based upon the maximum useful life of the equipment as determine by the Select Board under G.L. c.44 §7(1) and a vote passed March 22, 2025 (Article 5) and due to be borrowed for March
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is for $1,385,000 Pumper Fire Truck Bonds, payable within 5 years from their dates, or payable within such period of time, not to exceed 20 years from their dates, based upon the maximum useful life of the equipment as determine by the Select Board under G.L. c.44 §7(1) and a vote passed March 22, 2025 (Article 5) and due to be borrowed for March.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Barrett)
Regarding Useful Life of Ladder Fire Truck Approved at the
Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is for $2,150,000 Tower Fire Truck Bonds, payable within 5 years from their dates, or payable with in such period of time, not to exceed 20 years...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is for $2,150,000 Tower Fire Truck Bonds, payable within 5 years from their dates, or payable with in such period of time, not to exceed 20 years from their dates, based upon the maximum useful life of the equipment as determined by the Select Board under G.L. c.44 §7(1) and a vote of the Town passed March 23, 2023 (Article 5), Second Motion and due to borrowed for April 29, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is for $2,150,000 Tower Fire Truck Bonds, payable within 5 years from their dates, or payable with in such period of time, not to exceed 20 years from their dates, based upon the maximum useful life of the equipment as determined by the Select Board under G.L. c.44 §7(1) and a vote of the Town passed March 23, 2023 (Article 5), Second Motion and due to borrowed for April 29, 2026..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Amount of $38,000,000 for the Following Projects
Approve the Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $38,000.00 as presented above and in the Selectmen's April 14, 2026 meeting packet
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $38,000.00 as presented above and in the Selectmen's April 14, 2026 meeting packet.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $38,000.00 as presented above and in the Selectmen's April 14, 2026 meeting packet..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Preservation Agreement with the Middlesex County 4-H
Authorize the Town Manager to EXECUTE a Community Preservation Agreement with Middlesex County 4-H
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to EXECUTE a Community Preservation Agreement with Middlesex County 4-H.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to EXECUTE a Community Preservation Agreement with Middlesex County 4-H..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Adopt the Comprehensive Communications Plan
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT the Comprehensive Communications Plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADOPT the Comprehensive Communications Plan..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Kelly)
Approve the Special Municipal Employees as submitted
It was moved by SB Member Barrett seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Special Municipal Employees as submitted.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Barrett seconded by SB Member Cunningham and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Special Municipal Employees as submitted..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
File Special Legislation with Representative Arciero for Digital-Only Legal Notices as voted at the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO FILE Special Legislation with Representative Arciero for Digital-Only Legal Notices as voted at the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO FILE Special Legislation with Representative Arciero for Digital-Only Legal Notices as voted at the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Capital Police to receive reimbursement for Westford Police Department services provided for security at...
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Capital Police to receive reimbursement for Westford Police Department services provided for security at Congresswoman Lori Trahan's Town Hall event on April 2, 2026
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Capital Police to receive reimbursement for Westford Police Department services provided for security at Congresswoman Lori Trahan's Town Hall event on April 2, 2026.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Donovan)
Appoint Michael Cataldo as an Alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2029
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Michael Cataldo as an Alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Michael Cataldo as an Alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire June 30, 2029..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Kelly)
Appoint Nancy Cook to the Alternate seat on the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2028
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nancy Cook to the Alternate seat on the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Nancy Cook to the Alternate seat on the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire June 30, 2028..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Kelly)
Approve the minutes of February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 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 minutes of February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 as presented..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager with no appointing authority from April 18-24, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager with no appointing authority from April 18-24, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager with no appointing authority from April 18-24, 2026..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Cunningham)
Approve the grants as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the grants 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 grants as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Barrett, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders 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 as presented..” (Motion: Barrett, second: Cunningham)
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders 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 purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Donovan, 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 9:14 PM
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:14 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 9:14 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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