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Chris Barrett

At-large · 5 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

36 of 40meetings attended (90%) · whole board 95%
242votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
3 of 8split votes where Barrett was in the minority · whole board 23%
1abstained
5terms in this record

On split votes, Barrett voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Barrett 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.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • 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.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 36 of 40 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (40)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 27Recommend Article 4 as amendedMotion: The Select Board discussed the matter and voted three (3) in…Passed 3–1 · Barrett: Yes

April 27, 2024: Recommend Article 4 as amended

ApprovePassed · 3–1

The Select Board discussed the matter and voted three (3) in favor and one (1) opposed (Hazelton) to recommend Article 4 as amended.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Clay, CunninghamNo: HazeltonThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“The Select Board discussed the matter and voted three (3) in favor and one (1) opposed (Hazelton) to recommend Article 4 as amended..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 18Approve up to $16,000 to fund the All-Access Events…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Barrett: Yes

April 18, 2024: Approve up to $16,000 to fund the All-Access Events for Town Meeting LED projection trailer and associated equipment as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Cunningham) TO APPROVE up to $16,000 to fund the All-Access Events for Town Meeting LED projection trailer and associated equipment as presented.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetThe minutes list John Cunningham as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Cunningham)”), so John Cunningham is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Cunningham) TO APPROVE up to $16,000 to fund the All-Access Events for Town Meeting LED projection trailer and associated equipment as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 26Reschedule the date of April 27, 2024 at 9:00…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: No

March 26, 2024: Reschedule the date of April 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM as the date for the Annual Town Meeting, to be held at the Alumni Field at Westford Academy

ApprovePassed · 4–1

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO RESCHEDULE the date of April 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM as the date for the Annual Town Meeting, to be held at the Alumni Field at Westford Academy.

Voted: No

Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Barrett

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO RESCHEDULE the date of April 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM as the date for the Annual Town Meeting, to be held at the Alumni Field at Westford Academy..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 12Authorize the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree,…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: No

March 12, 2024: Authorize the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree, TO RECOMMEND saving the Sugar Maple tree at 13 Boston Road, and to ask for a change order to remove the…

Adopt orderPassed · 4–1

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree, TO RECOMMEND saving the Sugar Maple tree at 13 Boston Road, and to ask for a change order to remove the island on Boston Road.

Voted: No

Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Barrett

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett) TO AUTHORIZE the Tree Warden to remove Crown Road tree, TO RECOMMEND saving the Sugar Maple tree at 13 Boston Road, and to ask for a change order to remove the island on Boston Road..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 27Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Barrett: Yes

February 27, 2024: Approve the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations

ApprovePassed · 4–0

It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, HazeltonThe minutes list Andrea Peraner-Sweet as absent for this vote (“VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet)”), so Andrea Peraner-Sweet is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the Consent Agenda, subject to all public safety recommendations..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 13Recommend Article 22Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 3–2 · Barrett: Yes

February 13, 2024: Recommend Article 22

ApprovePassed · 3–2

It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 OPPOSED (Clay, Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 22.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Cunningham, HazeltonNo: Clay, Peraner-Sweet

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Barrett, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 OPPOSED (Clay, Peraner-Sweet) TO RECOMMEND Article 22..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Dec 12Establish a speed limit of twenty- five miles-per-hour on…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: No

December 12, 2023: Establish a speed limit of twenty- five miles-per-hour on Boston Road from Main Street to 44 Boston Road, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 90, §17C

ApprovePassed · 4–1

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett), TO ESTABLISH a speed limit of twenty- five miles-per-hour on Boston Road from Main Street to 44 Boston Road, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 90, §17C.

Voted: No

Yes: Clay, Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Barrett

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Barrett), TO ESTABLISH a speed limit of twenty- five miles-per-hour on Boston Road from Main Street to 44 Boston Road, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 90, §17C..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 14Approve the renewing of the solid waste disposal service…Motion: It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: Yes

November 14, 2023: Approve the renewing of the solid waste disposal service with Covanta, Inc. for the term of FY25-FY29 as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–1

It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR. 1 OPPOSED (Cunningham) TO APPROVE the renewing of the solid waste disposal service with Covanta, Inc. for the term of FY25-FY29 as presented.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Cunningham

From the minutes

“It was moved by Select Board Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR. 1 OPPOSED (Cunningham) TO APPROVE the renewing of the solid waste disposal service with Covanta, Inc. for the term of FY25-FY29 as presented..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Nov 14Approve the October 10, 2023 minutes as presentedMotion: It was moved by Select Board Member Cunningham, seconded by Select…Passed 4–0 · Barrett: Yes

November 14, 2023: Approve the October 10, 2023 minutes as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

It was moved by Select Board Member Cunningham, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the October 10, 2023 minutes as presented.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Clay, Cunningham, HazeltonAbstained: Peraner-Sweet

From the minutes

“It was moved by Select Board Member Cunningham, seconded by Select Board Member Barrett, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Peraner-Sweet) TO APPROVE the October 10, 2023 minutes as presented..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Barrett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jul 25Approve the request to fund the Townwide Strategic Plan…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–1 · Barrett: Yes

July 25, 2023: Approve the request to fund the Townwide Strategic Plan with ARPA funds, as presented, in the amount of $95,000

ApprovePassed · 4–1

It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Cunningham) TO APPROVE the request to fund the Townwide Strategic Plan with ARPA funds, as presented, in the amount of $95,000.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barrett, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Cunningham

From the minutes

“It was moved by SB Member Peraner-Sweet, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED BY ROLL CALL, 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Cunningham) TO APPROVE the request to fund the Townwide Strategic Plan with ARPA funds, as presented, in the amount of $95,000..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Hazelton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (246)

    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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