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September 8, 2025
15 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
Approve the pole petition as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the pole petition as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the pole petition as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
BBQ LLC, DBA
Approve the addition of an entertainment license to the common victualler license for Chelmsford BBQ LLC, DBA The Smoke Shop BBQ to be exercised on the premises at 18 Boston Rd. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the addition of an entertainment license to the common victualler license for Chelmsford BBQ LLC, DBA The Smoke Shop BBQ to be exercised on the premises at 18 Boston Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the addition of an entertainment license to the common victualler license for Chelmsford BBQ LLC, DBA The Smoke Shop BBQ to be exercised on the premises at 18 Boston Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
Approve a one day beer and wine license for a fundraiser being held on October 4, 2025 at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day beer and wine license for a fundraiser being held on October 4, 2025 at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day beer and wine license for a fundraiser being held on October 4, 2025 at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Approve and allow the Tree Committee adopt their memorial tree program of Chelmsford to allow them to develop, initiate and oversee a first-year pilot program of the memorial tree program
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve and allow the Tree Committee adopt their memorial tree program of Chelmsford to allow them to develop, initiate and oversee a first-year pilot program of the memorial tree program. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve and allow the Tree Committee adopt their memorial tree program of Chelmsford to allow them to develop, initiate and oversee a first-year pilot program of the memorial tree program. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
INSTALLATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT ROBERTS FIELD FOR SANDY RAINEY
Approve the request for a memorial bench as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the request for a memorial bench as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the request for a memorial bench as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
SIGN WARRANT FOR THE OCTOBER 20TH FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Approve and sign the warrant as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve and sign the warrant as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve and sign the warrant as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
OF CHELMSFORD
Direct the Town Manager to enter into the contract for the proposal and quotation of Capital Strategic Solutions of Hudson, MA as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to direct the Town Manager to enter into the contract for the proposal and quotation of Capital Strategic Solutions of Hudson, MA as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham- Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-N.
Yes: Cunningham, Drew, Hardy, MaloneyNo: Wojtas
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to direct the Town Manager to enter into the contract for the proposal and quotation of Capital Strategic Solutions of Hudson, MA as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham- Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-N. Motion carries 4-1..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
AND WESTFORD
Authorize the installation of stop signs on Brentwood Road at the intersections of Locke Rd. and Westford St. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to authorize the installation of stop signs on Brentwood Road at the intersections of Locke Rd. and Westford St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to authorize the installation of stop signs on Brentwood Road at the intersections of Locke Rd. and Westford St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS DPW
Approve the Town Manager's bid award to Rustic Fire Protection, Inc. of 320 West Main St., Norton in the amount of $209,500 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Rustic Fire Protection, Inc. of 320 West Main St., Norton in the amount of $209,500 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Rustic Fire Protection, Inc. of 320 West Main St., Norton in the amount of $209,500 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Lynn Marcella to the Housing Authority for an unexpired five-year term ending June 30, 2029, as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to appoint Lynn Marcella to the Housing Authority for an unexpired five-year term ending June 30, 2029, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to appoint Lynn Marcella to the Housing Authority for an unexpired five-year term ending June 30, 2029, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Daniel Tang to the Cultural Council, as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Daniel Tang to the Cultural Council, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Daniel Tang to the Cultural Council, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the meeting minutes from August 18, 2025, as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the meeting minutes from August 18, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the meeting minutes from August 18, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Chair Drew-Y, Vice Chair Maloney-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Board Member Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hardy)
VOTE TO APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS UNION
Approve the memorandum of agreement for the successive collective bargaining agreement by and between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Public Safety Dispatchers AFCSME Council 93 Local...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the memorandum of agreement for the successive collective bargaining agreement by and between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Public Safety Dispatchers AFCSME Council 93 Local 1703 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 memorandum of agreement for the successive collective bargaining agreement by and between the Town of Chelmsford and the Chelmsford Public Safety Dispatchers AFCSME Council 93 Local 1703 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)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 8:44PM. 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 8:44PM. 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)
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