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July 14, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Noëlle Donovan as absent.
Present: Chris Barrett, Sean Kelly, Tom Clay, Elizabeth Sawyer
Absent: Noëlle Donovan
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda as presented, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Clay, second: Sawyer)
Approve the application from Kajal and Kevin LLC, doing business as Liquor Junction, pledging their Chapter 138, Section 15 liquor license as collateral
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the application from Kajal and Kevin LLC, doing business as Liquor Junction, pledging their Chapter 138, Section 15 liquor license as collateral.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the application from Kajal and Kevin LLC, doing business as Liquor Junction, pledging their Chapter 138, Section 15 liquor license as collateral..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Clay)
Old/New Business
Approve the request to restructure the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee to nine (9) residents, a faith-based liaison, Health Director liaison, Community wellness Coordinator...
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the request to restructure the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee to nine (9) residents, a faith-based liaison, Health Director liaison, Community wellness Coordinator liaison, and a Select Board liaison.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the request to restructure the Community Behavioral and Mental Health Committee to nine (9) residents, a faith-based liaison, Health Director liaison, Community wellness Coordinator liaison, and a Select Board liaison..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Clay)
Amend the membership of the Robinson School Building Committee to include one (1) alternate seat from the Finance Committee
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO AMEND the membership of the Robinson School Building Committee to include one (1) alternate seat from the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO AMEND the membership of the Robinson School Building Committee to include one (1) alternate seat from the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Open the October 26, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO OPEN the October 26, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO OPEN the October 26, 2026 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Clay)
Approve the easement at 50 Main Street as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the easement at 50 Main Street as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the easement at 50 Main Street as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Sawyer)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign MSBA required letters and documents on behalf of the Town for upcoming MSBA Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission due August 5, 2026 as well as the...
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign MSBA required letters and documents on behalf of the Town for upcoming MSBA Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission due August 5, 2026 as well as the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) that is due December 9, 2026.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign MSBA required letters and documents on behalf of the Town for upcoming MSBA Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission due August 5, 2026 as well as the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) that is due December 9, 2026..” (Motion: Clay, second: Sawyer)
Approve the minutes from the Regular Sessions of June 9, 2026 and June 23, 2026 as presented
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Sessions of June 9, 2026 and June 23, 2026 as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the minutes from the Regular Sessions of June 9, 2026 and June 23, 2026 as presented..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Sawyer)
Town Manager's Report
Accept the donation from the Friends of Forge Pond to manage invasive milfoil growth in Forge Pond in an amount up to $44,642.00
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO ACCEPT the donation from the Friends of Forge Pond to manage invasive milfoil growth in Forge Pond in an amount up to $44,642.00.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO ACCEPT the donation from the Friends of Forge Pond to manage invasive milfoil growth in Forge Pond in an amount up to $44,642.00..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Approve the purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Approve the contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO APPROVE the contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer seconded by SB Member Clay, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) 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 Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:09 PM
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO ADJOURN at 8:09 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Donovan) TO ADJOURN at 8:09 PM..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kelly)
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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