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Tom Clay
At-large · 10 terms in this record
G. Thomas Clay
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Clay as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 26 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Jan 12, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (30)
- May 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present (Tom Clay took part remotely.)
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present (Tom Clay took part remotely.)
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 12, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 25Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2023
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2023.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the vote prepared by Bond Counsel, which is in the Select Board packet and available online, in connection with the Town's note issue dated May 1, 2023..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Apr 25Approve the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry,…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry, as modified by Town Counsel, related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and, further, authorize the Chair of the Select Board…
It was moved by SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry, as modified by Town Counsel, related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and, further, authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute said documents on behalf of the Select Board.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Hazelton, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the Land damage Agreements and Rights of Entry, as modified by Town Counsel, related to the Boston Road Reconstruction Project, and, further, authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute said documents on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Hazelton, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Apr 25Approve the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance as a Public Way
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance as a Public Way.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the request to execute the Byrne Place Acceptance as a Public Way..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Apr 25Set the date of the Special Town Meeting for…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Set the date of the Special Town Meeting for October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Westford Academy in the large gymnasium
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO SET the date of the Special Town Meeting for October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Westford Academy in the large gymnasium.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn- Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO SET the date of the Special Town Meeting for October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Westford Academy in the large gymnasium..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Apr 25Approve the use of the town seal on four…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the use of the town seal on four OSRD Condition of Approvals as presented by the Conservation Resource Planner
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the use of the town seal on four OSRD Condition of Approvals as presented by the Conservation Resource Planner.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Hazelton, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the use of the town seal on four OSRD Condition of Approvals as presented by the Conservation Resource Planner..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Hazelton)
Apr 25Approve the letter of support for Destination 2050 with…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the letter of support for Destination 2050 with modifications
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the letter of support for Destination 2050 with modifications.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the letter of support for Destination 2050 with modifications..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Apr 25Approve the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presentedMotion: It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member…Passed 4–0 · Clay: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presented
It was moved by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presented.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Peraner-Sweet, Tonakarn-NguyenThe 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 SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, seconded by SB Member Cunningham, and VOTED 4 IN FAVOR, 1 ABSENT (Clay) TO APPROVE the contracts, grants and purchase orders as presented..” (Motion: Tonakarn-Nguyen, second: Cunningham)
Mar 28Approve the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 3–0 · Clay: Not recorded
March 28, 2023: Approve the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board of a One-Time COLA Retirees Adjustment
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board of a One-Time COLA Retirees Adjustment.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO APPROVE the request from the Middlesex County Retirement Board of a One-Time COLA Retirees Adjustment..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Mar 28Disband the Access to Town Meeting CommitteeMotion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 3–0 · Clay: Not recorded
March 28, 2023: Disband the Access to Town Meeting Committee
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO DISBAND the Access to Town Meeting Committee.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO DISBAND the Access to Town Meeting Committee..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Mar 28Authorize the Town Manager to consider entering into additional…Motion: It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member…Passed 3–0 · Clay: Not recorded
March 28, 2023: Authorize the Town Manager to consider entering into additional electric and natural gas supply contracts for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months
It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to consider entering into additional electric and natural gas supply contracts for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months.
Yes: Cunningham, Hazelton, Tonakarn-NguyenThe minutes list Tom Clay as absent for this vote (“VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay)”), so Tom Clay is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was moved by SB Member Cunningham, seconded by SB Member Tonakarn-Nguyen, and VOTED 3 IN FAVOR, 2 ABSENT, (Peraner-Sweet, Clay) TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to consider entering into additional electric and natural gas supply contracts for town and school buildings for an additional period of up to 36 months..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Tonakarn-Nguyen)
Votes with no disagreement (292)
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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