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August 11, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve a one day all alcoholic beverages license for the block party to be held on August 16, 2025 in the parking lot of the American Legion at 90 Groton Road in North Chelmsford as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day all alcoholic beverages license for the block party to be held on August 16, 2025 in the parking lot of the American Legion at 90 Groton Road in North Chelmsford as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day all alcoholic beverages license for the block party to be held on August 16, 2025 in the parking lot of the American Legion at 90 Groton Road in North Chelmsford as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
Approve an auctioneer's permit for Everett Murray dba Murray & Murray Auctioneers to be exercised on the premises at 63 Middlesex Street in North Chelmsford as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve an auctioneer's permit for Everett Murray dba Murray & Murray Auctioneers to be exercised on the premises at 63 Middlesex Street in North Chelmsford as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve an auctioneer's permit for Everett Murray dba Murray & Murray Auctioneers to be exercised on the premises at 63 Middlesex Street in North Chelmsford as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
REPORTS AND PRESENTTIONS
Support the recommendation of the Chelmsford Recycling Committee by submitting a letter of support to the legislature to support House Bill H886, an Act relative to Paint Recycling, and Senate...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to support the recommendation of the Chelmsford Recycling Committee by submitting a letter of support to the legislature to support House Bill H886, an Act relative to Paint Recycling, and Senate Bill S647, an Act relative to Paint Recycling as presented this evening. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-A.
Yes: Cunningham, Hardy, Maloney, WojtasAbstained: Drew
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to support the recommendation of the Chelmsford Recycling Committee by submitting a letter of support to the legislature to support House Bill H886, an Act relative to Paint Recycling, and Senate Bill S647, an Act relative to Paint Recycling as presented this evening. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-A. Motion carries 4-0, with Chair Drew abstaining..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
SELECT BOARD POLICY - TOWN ACCOUNTANT HIRING PROCESS
Adopt the policy for the process to hire a Town Accountant as drafted
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adopt the policy for the process to hire a Town Accountant as drafted. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adopt the policy for the process to hire a Town Accountant as drafted. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Decline the donation of 60-66 Middlesex Street as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to decline the donation of 60-66 Middlesex Street as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to decline the donation of 60-66 Middlesex Street as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager appointments of Jeannine Madden to the Age-Friendly Implementation Committee, Nicholas Hood to the Chelmsford Parade Committee and Florence Vigeant to the Parade Committee...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager appointments of Jeannine Madden to the Age-Friendly Implementation Committee, Nicholas Hood to the Chelmsford Parade Committee and Florence Vigeant to the Parade Committee as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager appointments of Jeannine Madden to the Age-Friendly Implementation Committee, Nicholas Hood to the Chelmsford Parade Committee and Florence Vigeant to the Parade Committee as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve meeting minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and the July 21, 2025 meeting, as amended
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve meeting minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and the July 21, 2025 meeting, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy- Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve meeting minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and the July 21, 2025 meeting, as amended. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy- Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 7:28PM. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 7:28PM. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Approved 8/18/2025 Roll call vote: Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
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