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Chelmsford Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

May 12, 2025

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Patricia Wojtas, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

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

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

Approve the change of officer/directors, transfer of stock, liquor license manager, and dba on the all alcoholic beverages package store license for In & Out Variety, Inc. dba Chelmsford Discount...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the change of officer/directors, transfer of stock, liquor license manager, and dba on the all alcoholic beverages package store license for In & Out Variety, Inc. dba Chelmsford Discount Liquors to be exercised on the premises at 11 Vinal Square. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the change of officer/directors, transfer of stock, liquor license manager, and dba on the all alcoholic beverages package store license for In & Out Variety, Inc. dba Chelmsford Discount Liquors to be exercised on the premises at 11 Vinal Square. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

LICENSES

Approve application for outdoor seating on the Malt Beverage Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Navigation Brewing Company Inc. being exercised on the premises of 15 Central Square

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve application for outdoor seating on the Malt Beverage Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Navigation Brewing Company Inc. being exercised on the premises of 15 Central Square. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve application for outdoor seating on the Malt Beverage Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Navigation Brewing Company Inc. being exercised Approved 6/2/2025 on the premises of 15 Central Square. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

TL 000471)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.60, Section 64A to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 249 Wellman Avenue, North Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that pursuant to M.G.L. c.60, Section 64A to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 249 Wellman Avenue, North Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the Massachusetts Land Court. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that pursuant to M.G.L. c.60, Section 64A to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 249 Wellman Avenue, North Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the Massachusetts Land Court. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

SIGN EASEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

This Board approves the grant of easements necessary for the charging stations and to allow the Town Manager to take the actions necessary for execution going forward

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that this Board approves the grant of easements necessary for the charging stations and to allow the Town Manager to take the actions necessary for execution going forward. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that this Board approves the grant of easements necessary for the charging stations and to allow the Town Manager to take the actions necessary for execution going forward. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

DISCUSS TOWN COUNSEL APPOINTMENT

The Town of Chelmsford maintain town counsel as KP Law going forward and steps be taken in accordance with the timeframe defined in the Select Board policy

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 5–0

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Town of Chelmsford maintain town counsel as KP Law going forward and steps be taken in accordance with the timeframe defined in the Select Board policy. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-N, Vice Chair Maloney-N, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-N.

The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Erin Drew no, Patrick Maloney no, Aaron Cunningham yes, Patricia Wojtas yes, Jeffrey Hardy no. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Town of Chelmsford maintain town counsel as KP Law going forward and steps be taken in accordance with the timeframe defined in the Select Board policy. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-N, Vice Chair Maloney-N, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Board Member Hardy-N. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS

Approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Board approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that the Board approve the Town Manager's bid awards as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS CCA

Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Linda Subsick to the CCA Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2026 as presented

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney for the Board to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Linda Subsick to the CCA Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2026 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney for the Board to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Linda Subsick to the CCA Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2026 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

MEETING MINUTES

Approve the meeting minutes of April 3, 2025, the meeting minutes of April 7, 2025 and the meeting minutes of April 14, 2025

Minutes, page 7

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the meeting minutes of April 3, 2025, the meeting minutes of April 7, 2025 and the meeting minutes of April 14, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the meeting minutes of April 3, 2025, the meeting minutes of April 7, 2025 and the meeting minutes of April 14, 2025. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y and Clerk Cunningham-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 9:10PM. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.

From the minutes

“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 9:10PM. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)

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

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