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Chelmsford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

January 27, 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

LLC, DBA CAVA

Approve the common victualler license for CAVA Mezze Grill, dba CAVA Mezze Grill #10620 at 40 Drum Hill Rd as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the common victualler license for CAVA Mezze Grill, dba CAVA Mezze Grill #10620 at 40 Drum Hill Rd 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 common victualler license for CAVA Mezze Grill, dba CAVA Mezze Grill #10620 at 40 Drum Hill Rd 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)

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Accept the open space and recreation plan as presented and to offer a letter of support

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to accept the open space and recreation plan as presented and to offer a letter of support. 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 accept the open space and recreation plan as presented and to offer a letter of support. 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)

ACCESORY DWELLING UNITS

Support the Special Town Weeting warrant article in spirit but to make no recommendation due to the nature of pending compliance amendments to potentially be made at Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to support the Special Town Weeting warrant article in spirit but to make no recommendation due to the nature of pending compliance amendments to potentially be made at Town Meeting. 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 support the Special Town Weeting warrant article in spirit but to make no recommendation due to the nature of pending compliance amendments to potentially be made at Town Meeting. 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)

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Confirm its prior vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the feasibility study agreement for the Colonel Moses Parker Middle School with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew that the Board confirm its prior vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the feasibility study agreement for the Colonel Moses Parker Middle School with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as presented and to make any amendments necessary thereto and further, to authorize the Town Manager to make binding decisions relative to the above-referenced project subject to the feasibility study agreement, and further, to authorize the Town Manager to sign and deliver the feasibility study agreement on behalf of the Town. 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 that the Board confirm its prior vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into the feasibility study agreement for the Colonel Moses Parker Middle School with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as presented and to make any amendments necessary thereto and further, to authorize the Town Manager to make binding decisions relative to the above-referenced project subject to the feasibility study agreement, and further, to authorize the Town Manager to sign and deliver the feasibility study agreement on behalf of the Town. 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)

TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS

Approve the Town Manager appointments as presented

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Town Manager appointments 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 Town Manager appointments 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)

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of December 23, 2024 as presented

Minutes, page 4

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of December 23, 2024 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 Select Board regular meeting minutes of December 23, 2024 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)

Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of January 6, 2025 as presented

Minutes, page 5

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of January 6, 2025 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 Select Board regular meeting minutes of Approved 2/24/2025 January 6, 2025 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 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn at 6:26PM. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. 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 at 6:26PM. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. 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: Timmins)

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

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