J.V. FLETCHER LIBRARY
50 MAIN STREET
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Main Meeting Room
1. 7:30PM
Call to Order /Pledge of Allegiance
2. 7:31PM
Open Forum
Update on Winter Snow Removal Policy and Operations.
3. 7:35PM
Proposed Tree Removal –Continuation of National Grid Public Hearing.
Issue:
On December 11, 2007, the Tree Warden held a public hearing in response to a request from National Grid to remove certain trees in the Public Right of Way on Boston Road and Main St to the Chelmsford line. Under the Shade Tree Act, if any one person objects to removal a tree, the final decision is brought before the Selectmen.
4. 8:15PM
Community Solar Challenge Presentation
Issue:
Kimberly Macey will be present to seek Selectmen’s approval to undertake a fundraising campaign to raise matching funds for the installation of solar panels on school buildings.
5. 8:25PM
Hunting in Westford
Issue:
Selectmen have received complaints about hunting in certain neighborhoods. Under State law, hunting is allowed on private property with the written permission of the owner and must be at least 500 feet from the nearest residence. There is no requirement under the State law for property owners to notify the Police of such permission. Police act on complaints only. The Board may wish to consider a bylaw that would require notification to be filed with the Police Department.
6. 8:35PM
Annual Town Meeting Timeline
Issue:
Selectmen will consider adopting the meeting timeline for Annual Town Meeting.
7. 8:45PM
Land Use Subcommittee, CMPC Discussion
Issue:
Land Use Subcommittee seeks input from the Selectmen.
8. 9:00PM
Right of First Refusal, Chapter 61A, Merrill Property
Issue:
The Town has received a notice of the right of first refusal on the Merrill property, on Dunstable Road. The notice does not contain the requisite signatures. The Town Manager has sent a letter indicating that the 120 day period for the exercise of the Town’s option does not start until receipt of a duly signed document.
9. 9:05 PM
Hiring Freeze Waivers
1) Highway/Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator
2) GIS Technician/Inspector
10. 9:10PM
Consent Agenda
1) Meeting Minutes for Approval: Regular Sessions: June 12; July 17; Aug. 14; Aug. 28; Sept. 11; Sept. 25; Oct. 9; Oct. 16, 2007.
2) One Day License, First Parish Church, January 19, 2008; 7:00-11:00PM.
3) Request from Westford Academy Theater Arts to hang banner over Main St. from January 13 to February 2, 2008 for “Into the Woods” Production.
4) Election Day and Town Meeting Banner Request.
5) BoS review Presidential Primary Warrant.
11. 9:15PM
Board Reports/ Updates
12. 9:20PM
Old / New Business
1) Update on East Boston Camps
2) Update on Town Hall
3) BoS Communication Policy
4) PTBC Appointment
5) Update on FY09 Budget
6) BoS Meeting Schedule
7) Update on New Tiki License
13. 9:45PM
Correspondence
9:50PM
Adjournment
BOARD OF SELECTMEN CORRESPONDENCE January 8, 2008
1.1 Planning Board Building Site ApprovalPB07024-SPRre: Westford West Realty Trust
1.2 Brackett & Lucas re: Cornerstone Square & Jefferson at Westford 12-19-07
1.3 Brackett & Lucas re: Water Supply regulations; Wells Water Systems Enforcement 12-31-07
1.4 Letter from national Grid re: Electric Distribution and Generation
1.5 Letter from Department of Housing Community Development re: CAU) re: Community Assistance Unit
1.6 Letter from Conservation Administrator to Diane Weir, 122 Lowell Road re: Public Record Request
1.7 Letter of Thanks to School Superintendent from Westford Council on Aging
1.8 Letter of Thanks from Chabad of Nashoba Valley to Town
1.9 Letter from Comcast re: National Football League broadcast/issue
1.10 Letter from Robert Pellegrino, 65 Russell’s Way, 12-31-07 re: Mailbox
1.11 Letter from Robert Pellegrino, 65 Russell’s Way, 1-1-08 re: Mailbox
1.12 Letter from Rep. Geoff Hall re: Special Project requests for submittal FY09 budget submittal.
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