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Chelmsford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

January 6, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

Approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Prime Central, LLC, Prime-41 at 41 Central Square as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Prime Central, LLC, Prime-41 at 41 Central Square as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Prime Central, LLC, Prime-41 at 41 Central Square as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

LICENSES

Approve the one day beer and wine license for the Chelmsford Public Library at 25 Boston Rd. on January 11th as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Chelmsford Public Library at 25 Boston Rd. on January 11th as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day beer and wine license for the Chelmsford Public Library at 25 Boston Rd. on January 11th as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

Approve the amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for LA Union Inc., dba Tequila's at 1 Vinal Square Unit 6 as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for LA Union Inc., dba Tequila's at 1 Vinal Square Unit 6 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the amendment on the all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for LA Union Inc., dba Tequila's at 1 Vinal Square Unit 6 as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

SIGN WARRANT FOR A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY

Sign the warrant for the January 27, 2025 special town meeting as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to sign the warrant for the January 27, 2025 special town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to sign the warrant for the January 27, 2025 special town meeting as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (MMA) PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Approve the Chair of the Select Board to vote in favor of these proposed resolutions as presented

Minutes, page 4

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Chair of the Select Board to vote in favor of these proposed resolutions as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Chair of the Select Board to vote in favor of these proposed resolutions as presented. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:34PM, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of a) reviewing the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: October 7, 2024, segment 1;...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:34PM, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of a) reviewing the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: October 7, 2024, segment 1; October 7, 2024, segment 2; November 4, 2024, and December 9, 2024; and b) reviewing previously held Executive Session meeting minutes for potential release: June 6, 2022, segment 1; July 11, 2022, segment 1; and September 9, 2024, segment 1. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon- Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:34PM, not to return to Open Session, for the purpose of a) reviewing the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: October 7, 2024, segment 1; October 7, 2024, segment 2; November 4, 2024, and December 9, 2024; and b) reviewing previously held Executive Session meeting minutes for potential release: June 6, 2022, segment 1; July 11, 2022, segment 1; and September 9, 2024, segment 1. Seconded by Clerk Maloney. Roll call vote: Clerk Maloney-Y, Board Member Dixon- Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)

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

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