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October 27, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney, Aaron Cunningham
Absent: Jeffrey Hardy
Every vote, in order
LICENSES
Approve a roadside vendor license for the sale of Christmas trees and wreaths at 1 Worthen St. from November 28 - December 23. This vendor license is issued to Margie Dissinger of Central...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a roadside vendor license for the sale of Christmas trees and wreaths at 1 Worthen St. from November 28 - December 23. This vendor license is issued to Margie Dissinger of Central Congregational Church, 1 Worthen St. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a roadside vendor license for the sale of Christmas trees and wreaths at 1 Worthen St. from November 28 - December 23. This vendor license is issued to Margie Dissinger of Central Congregational Church, 1 Worthen St. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
Approve a one day beer and wine license for a Huntington's Disease Fundraiser to be held November 15, 2025 at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. This license will be issued to David Sousa
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day beer and wine license for a Huntington's Disease Fundraiser to be held November 15, 2025 at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. This license will be issued to David Sousa. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day beer and wine license for a Huntington's Disease Fundraiser to be held November 15, 2025 at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd. This license will be issued to David Sousa. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
Approve a one day all alcoholic beverage license for Bruce Kayajanian for the Church's food festival to be held on November 22, 2025 at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church at 180 Old Westford Rd
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day all alcoholic beverage license for Bruce Kayajanian for the Church's food festival to be held on November 22, 2025 at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a one day all alcoholic beverage license for Bruce Kayajanian for the Church's food festival to be held on November 22, 2025 at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church at 180 Old Westford Rd. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
LLC, DBA
Approve a common victualler license for JY Ventures LLC DBA Beyroots to be exercised on the premises at 17 Vinal Square
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a common victualler license for JY Ventures LLC DBA Beyroots to be exercised on the premises at 17 Vinal Square. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve a common victualler license for JY Ventures LLC DBA Beyroots to be exercised on the premises at 17 Vinal Square. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
Grant a special license to sell wine at an agricultural event, the Winter Farmers Market located at Weston Nurseries from November 1, 2025 to March 7, 2026. This license is issued to Noel A....
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to grant a special license to sell wine at an agricultural event, the Winter Farmers Market located at Weston Nurseries from November 1, 2025 to March 7, 2026. This license is issued to Noel A. Powell, Aaronap Cellars LLC. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to grant a special license to sell wine at an agricultural event, the Winter Farmers Market located at Weston Nurseries from November 1, 2025 to March 7, 2026. This license is issued to Noel A. Powell, Aaronap Cellars LLC. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
Grant a special license to sell wine at an agricultural event, the Winter Farmers Market located at Weston Nurseries from November 1, 2025 to March 7, 2026. This special license is issued to Jeff...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to grant a special license to sell wine at an agricultural event, the Winter Farmers Market located at Weston Nurseries from November 1, 2025 to March 7, 2026. This special license is issued to Jeff Venuti of Blisspoint LLC, 1 Fox Rd., Bedford, MA. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to grant a special license to sell wine at an agricultural event, the Winter Farmers Market located at Weston Nurseries from November 1, 2025 to March 7, 2026. This special license is issued to Jeff Venuti of Blisspoint LLC, 1 Fox Rd., Bedford, MA. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Adopt the Housing Production Plan for 2025-2030 as presented by NMCOG
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adopt the Housing Production Plan for 2025-2030 as presented by NMCOG. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to adopt the Housing Production Plan for 2025-2030 as presented by NMCOG. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the expenditure of the following donations of funds from the Eustace B. and Nancy M. Fiske Foundation by the respective Town departments and consistent with the intent of the donors as...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to authorize the expenditure of the following donations of funds from the Eustace B. and Nancy M. Fiske Foundation by the respective Town departments and consistent with the intent of the donors as follows: $20,000 and all future donations for the Chelmsford Public Library to collect, preserve and update genealogical materials for the Chelmsford area to encourage study and research of such materials to be expended under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees; and $20,000 and all future donations for the Chelmsford Cemetery Department for the repair of seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century headstones in Forefathers Cemetery to be expended under the direction of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to authorize the expenditure of the following donations of funds from the Eustace B. and Nancy M. Fiske Foundation by the respective Town departments and consistent with the intent of the donors as follows: $20,000 and all future donations for the Chelmsford Public Library to collect, preserve and update genealogical materials for the Chelmsford area to encourage study and research of such materials to be expended under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees; and $20,000 and all future donations for the Chelmsford Cemetery Department for the repair of seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century headstones in Forefathers Cemetery to be expended under the direction of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners. Approved 11/17/2025 Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
AND WESTFORD
Approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Worthen St. and Westford St. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Worthen St. and Westford St. as presented. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Worthen St. and Westford St. as presented. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
REQUEST TO INSTALL MEMORIAL BENCH AT CHELMSFORD COUNTRY CLUB
That, whereas The Elks have been playing at the Chelmsford Country Club for over forty years, the Board approve a solid granite bench to be placed at the fifth hole tee box by The Elks Golf League...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that, whereas The Elks have been playing at the Chelmsford Country Club for over forty years, the Board approve a solid granite bench to be placed at the fifth hole tee box by The Elks Golf League as presented. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney that, whereas The Elks have been playing at the Chelmsford Country Club for over forty years, the Board approve a solid granite bench to be placed at the fifth hole tee box by The Elks Golf League as presented. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Accept the proposal from BitzNPeace Farm LLC of 85 High St., Chelmsford, MA for a five-year lease at $100 per year inclusive of all of the year one through five improvements as listed in the proposal
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to accept the proposal from BitzNPeace Farm LLC of 85 High St., Chelmsford, MA for a five-year lease at $100 per year inclusive of all of the year one through five improvements as listed in the proposal. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to accept the proposal from BitzNPeace Farm LLC of 85 High St., Chelmsford, MA for a five-year lease at $100 per year inclusive of all of the year one through five improvements as listed in the proposal. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS
Approve the Town Manager's appointment of Courtney Everett to the Holiday Decorating Committee as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Courtney Everett to the Holiday Decorating Committee as presented. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Courtney Everett to the Holiday Decorating Committee as presented. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the meeting minutes of October 6th
MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the meeting minutes of October 6th. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Maloney to approve the meeting minutes of October 6th. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: made by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 7:18PM. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham.
From the minutes
“MOTION: made by Vice Chair Maloney to adjourn at 7:18PM. Seconded by Clerk Cunningham. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Cunningham)
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