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September 22, 2025
28 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Erin Drew, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham
Absent: Patrick Maloney
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SELECT BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Recommend not to approve Article 34
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend not to approve Article 34. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
Yes: Drew, Hardy, WojtasAbstained: Cunningham
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend not to approve Article 34. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 3-0, with Clerk Cunningham abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 33
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 33. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 33. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Articles 15-26
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Articles 15-26. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Articles 15-26. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 27
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 27. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 28
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 28. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 28. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 29
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 29. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 29. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 30
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 30. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 30. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 31
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 31. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 31. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 2
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
Yes: Cunningham, Drew, WojtasAbstained: Hardy
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 2. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 3-0, with Board Member Hardy abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 3
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 3. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 4
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 4. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 6
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 6. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 7
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 7. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 8
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 8. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 9
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 9. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 10
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 10. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 11
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 11. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 12
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 12. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 12. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 13
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 13. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 13. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 14
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 14. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Recommend approval of Article 32
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 32. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to recommend approval of Article 32. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue the public hearing on petition 31188387 to October 6th
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to continue the public hearing on petition 31188387 to October 6th. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to continue the public hearing on petition 31188387 to October 6th. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
LAND COURT
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 10 Smokerise Drive, Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the Massachusetts...
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas that pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 10 Smokerise Drive, Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the Massachusetts Land Court. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas that pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 10 Smokerise Drive, Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the Massachusetts Land Court. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Town Manager's bid award to Ai3 in the amount of $1,248,000, as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Ai3 in the amount of $1,248,000, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Ai3 in the amount of $1,248,000, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Approve the Town Manager's bid award for Adams Library stair replacement and chimney rebuild to Tito Masonry & Construction, LLC in the amount of $105,000, as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's bid award for Adams Library stair replacement and chimney rebuild to Tito Masonry & Construction, LLC in the amount of $105,000, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the Town Manager's bid award for Adams Library stair replacement and chimney rebuild to Tito Masonry & Construction, LLC in the amount of $105,000, as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Dan Ward to the Military Community Covenant Task Force as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to appoint Dan Ward to the Military Community Covenant Task Force as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to appoint Dan Ward to the Military Community Covenant Task Force as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Approve the appointments Jigarkumar B Dave to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Raymond McGowan to the Parade Committee as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the appointments Jigarkumar B Dave to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Raymond McGowan to the Parade Committee as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to approve the appointments Jigarkumar B Dave to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Raymond McGowan to the Parade Committee as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:21PM, pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if the Chair declares having such a discussion in open session will...
MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:21PM, pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if the Chair declares having such a discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position: The Board will discuss strategy with respect to 243 Riverneck, LLC v. Chelmsford ZBA, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2025-05 and in the matter of Chelmsford ZBA and 243 Riverneck, LLC, Housing Appeals Committee 2025-09. Votes may be taken. Also to review Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: April 3, 2025, April 7, 2025, Segments 1 and 2, April 14, 2025, May 19, 2025, Segments 1 and 2, and June 30, 2025, not to return to open session. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Wojtas to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:21PM, pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if the Chair declares having such a discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position: The Board will discuss strategy with respect to 243 Riverneck, LLC v. Chelmsford ZBA, Housing Appeals Committee No. 2025-05 and in the matter of Chelmsford ZBA and 243 Riverneck, LLC, Housing Appeals Committee 2025-09. Votes may be taken. Also to review Executive Session Meeting Minutes for approval: April 3, 2025, April 7, 2025, Segments 1 and 2, April 14, 2025, May 19, 2025, Segments 1 and 2, and June 30, 2025, not to return to open session. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Wojtas-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Drew-Y Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
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