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May 26, 2026
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chris Barrett, Sean Kelly, Noëlle Donovan, Tom Clay, Elizabeth Sawyer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Enter Executive Session or the purposes listed below
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO ENTER Executive Session or the purposes listed below.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR, TO ENTER Executive Session or the purposes listed below..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Open Forum/Faq/Announcements
Approve the application from MPG Corporation to change the manager of the Chapter 138, §15 wine and malt license to Misty Meltzer and to change the d/b/a certificate to Garrett's Family Market
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from MPG Corporation to change the manager of the Chapter 138, §15 wine and malt license to Misty Meltzer and to change the d/b/a certificate to Garrett's Family Market.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from MPG Corporation to change the manager of the Chapter 138, §15 wine and malt license to Misty Meltzer and to change the d/b/a certificate to Garrett's Family Market..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
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Approve the application from the Tenth Hole, Inc. to change the manager of their Chapter 138, §12 all alcohol liquor license to Stephen Castro
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from the Tenth Hole, Inc. to change the manager of their Chapter 138, §12 all alcohol liquor license to Stephen Castro.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the application from the Tenth Hole, Inc. to change the manager of their Chapter 138, §12 all alcohol liquor license to Stephen Castro..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Clay)
Request for a Letter of Support
Approve the request to sign a letter of support for the Open Space and Recreation Plan
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign a letter of support for the Open Space and Recreation Plan.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign a letter of support for the Open Space and Recreation Plan..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Stony Brook Conservation Area/East Boston Camps Update
Authorize the Town Manager to form a working group as proposed and amended to include a representative of the holder of the Conservation Restriction
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to form a working group as proposed and amended to include a representative of the holder of the Conservation Restriction.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to form a working group as proposed and amended to include a representative of the holder of the Conservation Restriction..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Preservation Grant Agreement with First Parish Church United
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a Community Preservation Grant Agreement with the First Parish Church United as approved by the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute a Community Preservation Grant Agreement with the First Parish Church United as approved by the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute a Community Preservation Grant Agreement with the First Parish Church United as approved by the March 28, 2026 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Amend the Tax Working Group charge to include two Residents-At-Large and a business owner who operates in Westford
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AMEND the Tax Working Group charge to include two Residents-At-Large and a business owner who operates in Westford.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AMEND the Tax Working Group charge to include two Residents-At-Large and a business owner who operates in Westford..” (Motion: Clay, second: Sawyer)
Appoint the following to the Tax Working Group
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following to the Tax Working Group:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following to the Tax Working Group:.” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Amend the charge of the Town Meeting Timing Working Group to include two Residents-At-Large
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AMEND the charge of the Town Meeting Timing Working Group to include two Residents-At-Large.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AMEND the charge of the Town Meeting Timing Working Group to include two Residents-At-Large..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Appoint the following to the Town Meeting Timing Working Group
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following to the Town Meeting Timing Working Group:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following to the Town Meeting Timing Working Group:.” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clay)
Approve the Board and Committee Code of Conduct as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Board and Committee Code of Conduct as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Board and Committee Code of Conduct as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Approve the following appointments and liaisons
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following appointments and liaisons:
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the following appointments and liaisons:.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Sawyer)
Approve the request to adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy effective June 1, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy effective June 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy effective June 1, 2026..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Clay)
Approve the minutes of May 11, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of May 11, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of May 11, 2026..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Approve the minutes of the Executive Session of March 24, 2026
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Sawyer) TO APPROVE the minutes of the Executive Session of March 24, 2026.
Yes: Barrett, Clay, Donovan, KellyAbstained: Sawyer
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Sawyer) TO APPROVE the minutes of the Executive Session of March 24, 2026..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Town Manager's Report
Approve grants
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE grants.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE grants..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the correspondence..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:01 PM
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:01 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:01 PM..” (Motion: Clay, 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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