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July 28, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chris Barrett, Sean Kelly, Noëlle Donovan, Elizabeth Sawyer, Tom Clay
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tom Clay took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all Public Safety recommendations..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Donovan)
Safety Cameras
Support H.3745 and S.2344 An Act Relative to Traffic Regulation Using Road Safety Cameras and to include the Select Board and Police Chief comments
It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT H.3745 and S.2344 An Act Relative to Traffic Regulation Using Road Safety Cameras and to include the Select Board and Police Chief comments.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Clay, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO SUPPORT H.3745 and S.2344 An Act Relative to Traffic Regulation Using Road Safety Cameras and to include the Select Board and Police Chief comments..” (Motion: Clay, second: Barrett)
Old/New Business
Appoint the following three residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Andrew Spanos to the open full member seat for a term expiring June 30, 2031, Ryan Whelpley to the open alternate seat for a...
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following three residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Andrew Spanos to the open full member seat for a term expiring June 30, 2031, Ryan Whelpley to the open alternate seat for a term expiring June 30, 2031, and Katherine Arnold to fill the unexpired term of the alternate seat for the term ending June 30, 2030.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT the following three residents to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Andrew Spanos to the open full member seat for a term expiring June 30, 2031, Ryan Whelpley to the open alternate seat for a term expiring June 30, 2031, and Katherine Arnold to fill the unexpired term of the alternate seat for the term ending June 30, 2030..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Donovan)
Appoint Bridget Arciero to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Bridget Arciero to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Bridget Arciero to the Commission on Disability for a term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Sawyer)
Appoint Laura Granato to the Recycling Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Laura Granato to the Recycling Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Laura Granato to the Recycling Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2027..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Kelly)
Appoint, as Election Officers, pursuant to MGL Chapter 54, Section 12, those listed in the meeting packet to terms expiring July 31, 2027
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT, as Election Officers, pursuant to MGL Chapter 54, Section 12, those listed in the meeting packet to terms expiring July 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT, as Election Officers, pursuant to MGL Chapter 54, Section 12, those listed in the meeting packet to terms expiring July 31, 2027..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Donovan)
Approve the request to sign the Order of Taking for the Stony Brook Rehabilitation Project
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the Order of Taking for the Stony Brook Rehabilitation Project.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the request to sign the Order of Taking for the Stony Brook Rehabilitation Project..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Sawyer)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Westford Housing Authority for use of the Town's municipal fueling facilities, substantially in the form presented,...
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Westford Housing Authority for use of the Town's municipal fueling facilities, substantially in the form presented, and to approve any non- substantive revisions necessary to finalize the agreement.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Kelly, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Westford Housing Authority for use of the Town's municipal fueling facilities, substantially in the form presented, and to approve any non- substantive revisions necessary to finalize the agreement..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Kelly)
Approve the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Sawyer)
Town Manager's Report
Accept a grant from MassDOT for the reconstruction of Flushing Pond Road in amount of $195,000
It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT a grant from MassDOT for the reconstruction of Flushing Pond Road in amount of $195,000.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Sawyer, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO ACCEPT a grant from MassDOT for the reconstruction of Flushing Pond Road in amount of $195,000..” (Motion: Sawyer, second: Donovan)
Approve the purchase orders and contracts as presented
It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Donovan, seconded by SB Member Sawyer, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO APPROVE the purchase orders and contracts as presented..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Sawyer)
Correspondence
Waive the reading of the list of correspondence
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO WAIVE the reading of the list of correspondence..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Donovan)
Adjournment
Adjourn at 8:30 PM
It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Kelly, seconded by SB Member Donovan, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 5 IN FAVOR TO ADJOURN at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Kelly, 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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