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Westford Former Select Board member

Elizabeth Almeida

At-large · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

34 of 35meetings attended (97%) · whole board 93%
218votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 4split votes where Almeida was in the minority · whole board 28%
0abstained
4terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Almeida 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 34 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (35)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Feb 27Recommend Article 11Motion: It was moved by Kost, seconded by Clay and VOTED 3…Passed 3–0 · Almeida: Not recorded

February 27, 2020 (Joint meeting): Recommend Article 11

ApprovePassed · 3–0

It was moved by Kost, seconded by Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR (Almeida left the meeting at 7:30pm), TO RECOMMEND Article 11.

Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes say Elizabeth Almeida left the meeting at 7:30; the count (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR”) matches the 3 other members present, so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“It was moved by Kost, seconded by Clay and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR (Almeida left the meeting at 7:30pm), TO RECOMMEND Article 11..” (Motion: Kost, second: Clay)

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

Feb 25Not recommend Article 21Motion: It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and…Passed 4–0 · Almeida: Yes

February 25, 2020: Not recommend Article 21

ApprovePassed · 4–0

It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 21.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Almeida, Clay, Kost, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Hazelton

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Peraner-Sweet and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Hazelton) TO NOT RECOMMEND Article 21..” (Motion: Kost, second: Peraner-Sweet)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Feb 13Recommend transferring $400K from free cash to the schools…Motion: It was moved by Clay (BOS) and Galvin (Finance Committee), seconded…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Almeida: Yes

February 13, 2020 (Joint meeting): Recommend transferring $400K from free cash to the schools to be used for special education tuitions as specified by the school's recommendation presented tonight. It was voted 5-0 (Board of...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

It was moved by Clay (BOS) and Galvin (Finance Committee), seconded by Kost (BOS) and Cunningham (Finance Committee), to recommend transferring $400K from free cash to the schools to be used for special education tuitions as specified by the school's recommendation presented tonight. It was voted 5-0 (Board of Selectman) and 8--0 (Finance Committee).

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“It was moved by Clay (BOS) and Galvin (Finance Committee), seconded by Kost (BOS) and Cunningham (Finance Committee), to recommend transferring $400K from free cash to the schools to be used for special education tuitions as specified by the school's recommendation presented tonight. It was voted 5-0 (Board of Selectman) and 8--0 (Finance Committee)..”

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

Feb 11Recommend Article 20Motion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and…Passed 4–0 · Almeida: Yes

February 11, 2020: Recommend Article 20

ApprovePassed · 4–0

It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 20. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetAbstained: Kost

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSTAIN (Kost) BY ROLL CALL TO RECOMMEND Article 20. Peraner-Sweet - yes, Kost - abstain, Clay - yes, Hazelton - yes, Almeida - yes..” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)

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

Nov 12Approve minimum wage increases for municipalMotion: It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and…Passed 4–1 · Almeida: Yes

November 12, 2019: Approve minimum wage increases for municipal

ApprovePassed · 4–1

It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost) TO APPROVE minimum wage increases for municipal

Voted: Yes

Yes: Almeida, Clay, Hazelton, Peraner-SweetNo: Kost

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Peraner-Sweet, seconded by Selectman Clay and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Kost) TO APPROVE minimum wage increases for municipal.” (Motion: Peraner-Sweet, second: Clay)

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

Oct 15Their INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and…Passed 3–1 · Almeida: Yes

October 15, 2019: Their INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee in the event that town meeting does not support Articles 6 and 7

ApprovePassed · 3–1

It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Hazelton) 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) THEIR INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee in the event that town meeting does not support Articles 6 and 7.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Almeida, Clay, KostNo: Hazelton

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 1 OPPOSED (Hazelton) 1 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet) THEIR INTENT to move forward with the stormwater fee in the event that town meeting does not support Articles 6 and 7..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)

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

Oct 15Accept the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc.…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and…Passed 3–0 · Almeida: Not recorded

October 15, 2019: Accept the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for the purpose of funding the Westford Senior Dental Program

ApprovePassed · 3–0

It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO ACCEPT the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for the purpose of funding the Westford Senior Dental Program.

Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Clay, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO ACCEPT the donation from the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $3,000 for the purpose of funding the Westford Senior Dental Program..” (Motion: Clay, second: Kost)

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

Oct 15Dissolve The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and…Passed 3–0 · Almeida: Not recorded

October 15, 2019: Dissolve The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task Force

ApprovePassed · 3–0

It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO DISSOLVE The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task Force.

Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Hazelton, seconded by Selectman Kost and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO DISSOLVE The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc./Mill Works/Recreation Department Task Force..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Kost)

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

Oct 15Reappoint Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and…Passed 3–0 · Almeida: Not recorded

October 15, 2019: Reappoint Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022

AppointPassed · 3–0

It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO REAPPOINT Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022.

Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO REAPPOINT Ryan Donovan to the Tax Possession Sales Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)

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

Oct 15Appoint Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as…Motion: It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and…Passed 3–0 · Almeida: Not recorded

October 15, 2019: Appoint Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as a Resident at Large for a term expiring on June 30, 2022

AppointPassed · 3–0

It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO APPOINT Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as a Resident at Large for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.

Yes: Clay, Hazelton, KostThe minutes list Elizabeth Almeida as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida)”), so Elizabeth Almeida is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was moved by Selectman Kost, seconded by Selectman Hazelton and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT (Peraner-Sweet, Almeida) TO APPOINT Anita Tonakarn-Nguyen to the Commission on Disability as a Resident at Large for a term expiring on June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Kost, second: Hazelton)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (222)

    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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