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Andrea Peraner-Sweet
At-large · 8 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Peraner-Sweet as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
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- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 14 of 15 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- May 8, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (15)
- May 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- May 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
May 2Direct Town Counsel to write up an agreement with…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and…Passed 3–0 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
May 2, 2019: Direct Town Counsel to write up an agreement with dog owner Haley Gallagher containing the following information: within 24 hours (by 11 am tomorrow) the dogs known as Windy and…
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Clay, Hazelton) to direct Town Counsel to write up an agreement with dog owner Haley Gallagher containing the following information: within 24 hours (by 11 am tomorrow) the dogs known as Windy and Luca will be remanded into custody with Westford Animal Control, to be transported to the town of Groton's 24 hour kennel facility where they will be housed for the next two weeks, evaluated by an animal specialists, all associated costs to be the responsibility of the dog owner Haley Gallagher, with 50% being
Voted: Yes
Yes: Almeida, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Clay, Hazelton)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting. The minutes list Scott Hazelton as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Clay, Hazelton)”), so Scott Hazelton is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Clay, Hazelton) to direct Town Counsel to write up an agreement with dog owner Haley Gallagher containing the following information: within 24 hours (by 11 am tomorrow) the dogs known as Windy and Luca will be remanded into custody with Westford Animal Control, to be transported to the town of Groton's 24 hour kennel facility where they will be housed for the next two weeks, evaluated by an animal specialists, all associated costs to be the responsibility of the dog owner Haley Gallagher, with 50% being.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Apr 23Approve the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138,…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and…Passed 4–0 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
April 23, 2019: Approve the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 beer and wine license to Jeffrey Viering
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 beer and wine license to Jeffrey Viering.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the change of manager on Chipotle's Chapter 138, Section 12 beer and wine license to Jeffrey Viering..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Apr 23Approve the request to provide notice of the public…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and…Passed 4–0 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
April 23, 2019: Approve the request to provide notice of the public charitable trust and its restrictions to Paul and Karen Tremblay and the Middlesex 4-H Fair, Inc
It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (CLAY) TO APPROVE the request to provide notice of the public charitable trust and its restrictions to Paul and Karen Tremblay and the Middlesex 4-H Fair, Inc.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (CLAY)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (CLAY) TO APPROVE the request to provide notice of the public charitable trust and its restrictions to Paul and Karen Tremblay and the Middlesex 4-H Fair, Inc..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Peraner-Sweet)
Apr 23Not TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and…Passed 4–0 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
April 23, 2019: Not TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for 4 Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2
It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) NOT TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for 4 Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Kost, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Almeida, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) NOT TO EXERCISE their right of first refusal for 4 Sandstone Road, Unit 24-2..” (Motion: Almeida, second: Hazelton)
Mar 23Recommend Article 18Motion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and…Failed 2–3 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
March 23, 2019: Recommend Article 18
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 2 IN FAVOR, 3 OPPOSED (Almeida, Clay, Kost) TO RECOMMEND Article 18.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Almeida, Clay, Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 2 IN FAVOR, 3 OPPOSED (Almeida, Clay, Kost) TO RECOMMEND Article 18..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Mar 23Recommend Article 19 as presentedMotion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and…Passed 3–2 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
March 23, 2019: Recommend Article 19 as presented
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 OPPOSED (Clay, Kost) TO RECOMMEND Article 19 as presented.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Almeida, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Clay, Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 OPPOSED (Clay, Kost) TO RECOMMEND Article 19 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)
Mar 23Appoint Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager during the Town…Motion: On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
March 23, 2019: Appoint Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager during the Town Manager's upcoming absence with full hiring and appointing authority
On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager during the Town Manager's upcoming absence with full hiring and appointing authority.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR TO APPOINT Eric Heideman Acting Town Manager during the Town Manager's upcoming absence with full hiring and appointing authority..”
Mar 12Not recommend Article 16Motion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and…Passed 4–0 · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
March 12, 2019: Not recommend Article 16
It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 16.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Kost
From the minutes
“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Almeida and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 16..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Almeida)
Mar 12Appoint Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High…Motion: On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
March 12, 2019: Appoint Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford (joint appointment with the School Committee)
On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Adam) by the School Committee to APPOINT Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022.
Voted: Yes
The Board of Selectmen and the School Committee voted separately; the count shown is the Board of Selectmen’s (“VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen”). The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 4 IN FAVOR, 1 RECUSE (Adam) by the School Committee to APPOINT Warren Adam to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022..”
Mar 12Appoint Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High…Motion: On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Peraner-Sweet: Yes
March 12, 2019: Appoint Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford (joint appointment with the School Committee)
On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 5 IN FAVOR, by the School Committee to APPOINT Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022.
Voted: Yes
The Board of Selectmen and the School Committee voted separately; the count shown is the Board of Selectmen’s (“VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen”). The minutes say the motion was made and seconded but do not name the mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“On a motion made and seconded, it was VOTED 5 IN FAVOR by the Board to Selectmen TO APPOINT and 5 IN FAVOR, by the School Committee to APPOINT Emanuel Manolopoulos to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee as a representative from Westford with a term expiring March 31, 2022..”
Votes with no disagreement (141)
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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