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June 23, 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
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, 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 Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Donovan)
Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee
Approve an increase in the FY2026 expenditure limit for the East Boston Camps Maintenance Revolving Fund from $80,000 to $115,000
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE an increase in the FY2026 expenditure limit for the East Boston Camps Maintenance Revolving Fund from $80,000 to $115,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE an increase in the FY2026 expenditure limit for the East Boston Camps Maintenance Revolving Fund from $80,000 to $115,000..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Approve an increase in the FY2026 expenditure limit for the Senior Center Programs Revolving Fund from $65,00- to $75,000
It was moved by SB Member Clay seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE an increase in the FY2026 expenditure limit for the Senior Center Programs Revolving Fund from $65,00- to $75,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay seconded by SB Member Donovan and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR BY ROLL CALL TO APPROVE an increase in the FY2026 expenditure limit for the Senior Center Programs Revolving Fund from $65,00- to $75,000..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Old/New Business
Reappoint Joseph Giniewicz as an alternate to Jeffrey Morrissette to the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2029
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT Joseph Giniewicz as an alternate to Jeffrey Morrissette to the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO REAPPOINT Joseph Giniewicz as an alternate to Jeffrey Morrissette to the Economic Development Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2029..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Approve the request to execute Amendment #2 to the Agreement between the Town of Westford Planning Board and Nashoba Westford Realty Trust, as requested by the Planning Board and as recommended by...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to execute Amendment #2 to the Agreement between the Town of Westford Planning Board and Nashoba Westford Realty Trust, as requested by the Planning Board and as recommended by Town Counsel.
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 execute Amendment #2 to the Agreement between the Town of Westford Planning Board and Nashoba Westford Realty Trust, as requested by the Planning Board and as recommended by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Execute the Agreement for Professional Services between the Town of Westford and the Westford Housing Authority in the amounts of $43,249.00 for FY27, $44,114.00 for FY28, and $44,996.00 for FY29
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Agreement for Professional Services between the Town of Westford and the Westford Housing Authority in the amounts of $43,249.00 for FY27, $44,114.00 for FY28, and $44,996.00 for FY29.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO EXECUTE the Agreement for Professional Services between the Town of Westford and the Westford Housing Authority in the amounts of $43,249.00 for FY27, $44,114.00 for FY28, and $44,996.00 for FY29..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign an amended agreement with NMCOG for updating the Housing Production Plan with the detailed Housing Needs Study
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign an amended agreement with NMCOG for updating the Housing Production Plan with the detailed Housing Needs Study.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign an amended agreement with NMCOG for updating the Housing Production Plan with the detailed Housing Needs Study..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Submit the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearings in accordance with G.L. c.40A §5
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUBMIT the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearings in accordance with G.L. c.40A §5.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO SUBMIT the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearings in accordance with G.L. c.40A §5..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Kelly)
Authorize the Chair to execute the Regulatory Agreement and Subordination of the CPA Mortgage for Local Action Units for Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road subject to approval by EOHLC
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute the Regulatory Agreement and Subordination of the CPA Mortgage for Local Action Units for Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road subject to approval by EOHLC.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Chair to execute the Regulatory Agreement and Subordination of the CPA Mortgage for Local Action Units for Units 6 and 7 at 70 Boston Road subject to approval by EOHLC..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Donovan)
Board Reports/Updates
Approve the minutes of May 26, 2026 Regular Session
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes of May 26, 2026 Regular Session.
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 26, 2026 Regular Session..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Assistant Town Manager Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager from July 4 to July 13, 2026 and TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager Jeffrey Morrissette as Acting Town Manager from July 15 to...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager from July 4 to July 13, 2026 and TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager Jeffrey Morrissette as Acting Town Manager from July 15 to July 18, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager Mike Edwards as Acting Town Manager from July 4 to July 13, 2026 and TO APPOINT Assistant Town Manager Jeffrey Morrissette as Acting Town Manager from July 15 to July 18, 2026..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Accept the grant allocation of $118,895 from the Lowell Regional Transit Authority
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant allocation of $118,895 from the Lowell Regional Transit Authority.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the grant allocation of $118,895 from the Lowell Regional Transit Authority..” (Motion: Clay, second: Donovan)
Accept the MassDOT Construction grant for North Main Street over Reed Brook in the amount of $894,750
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the MassDOT Construction grant for North Main Street over Reed Brook in the amount of $894,750.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the MassDOT Construction grant for North Main Street over Reed Brook in the amount of $894,750..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Clay)
Accept the donation from the Friends of Forge Pond to manage invasive milfoil growth in Forge Pond in an amount of up to $25,760
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the donation from the Friends of Forge Pond to manage invasive milfoil growth in Forge Pond in an amount of up to $25,760.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT the donation from the Friends of Forge Pond to manage invasive milfoil growth in Forge Pond in an amount of up to $25,760..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Clay)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member SAWYER, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member SAWYER, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the contracts as presented..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Clay)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of 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 list of correspondence..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Clay)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 10:12 PM
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:12 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 10:12 PM..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Sawyer)
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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