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December 1, 2025
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Patrick Maloney, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Nominate Pat Wojtas as Vice Chair, Patrick Maloney as Chair and Aaron Cunningham as Clerk. The nomination was
MOTION: by Board Member Hardy to nominate Pat Wojtas as Vice Chair, Patrick Maloney as Chair and Aaron Cunningham as Clerk. The nomination was seconded by Vice Chair Maloney.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Hardy to nominate Pat Wojtas as Vice Chair, Patrick Maloney as Chair and Aaron Cunningham as Clerk. The nomination was seconded by Vice Chair Maloney. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Maloney)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Approve pole petition #31213061 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve pole petition #31213061 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve pole petition #31213061 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Approve pole petition #3119671 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve pole petition #3119671 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve pole petition #3119671 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
LICENSES
Approve a one day beer and wine license for the Art Society reception to be held at the Chelmsford Public Library on December 10, 2025 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve a one day beer and wine license for the Art Society reception to be held at the Chelmsford Public Library on December 10, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve a one day beer and wine license for the Art Society reception to be held at the Chelmsford Public Library on December 10, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Approve the one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the Annual Christmas Party to be held at St. John Evangelist Church on December 21, 2025 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the Annual Christmas Party to be held at St. John Evangelist Church on December 21, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the one-day all alcoholic beverages license for the Annual Christmas Party to be held at St. John Evangelist Church on December 21, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
We approve the all-alcohol renewals, alcohol restaurant renewals, CVLs, auto dealer licenses, lodging house and auctioneer permits as presented with contingencies and amendments as noted
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas that we approve the all-alcohol renewals, alcohol restaurant renewals, CVLs, auto dealer licenses, lodging house and auctioneer permits as presented with contingencies and amendments as noted. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas that we approve the all-alcohol renewals, alcohol restaurant renewals, CVLs, auto dealer licenses, lodging house and auctioneer permits as presented with contingencies and amendments as noted. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
TAX CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC HEARING
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Adopt a residential factor of .97586 which equates to a levy shift of 14% for FY2026
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adopt a residential factor of .97586 which equates to a levy shift of 14% for FY2026. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adopt a residential factor of .97586 which equates to a levy shift of 14% for FY2026. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Not adopt the residential exemption
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to not adopt the residential exemption. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to not adopt the residential exemption. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Adopt a small commercial exemption for FY26 for the commercial property class at a rate of 10%
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adopt a small commercial exemption for FY26 for the commercial property class at a rate of 10%. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to adopt a small commercial exemption for FY26 for the commercial property class at a rate of 10%. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
No open space discount be granted
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas that no open space discount be granted. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas that no open space discount be granted. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
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Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A, to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 315 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas that pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A, to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 315 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, upon entry of a foreclosure judgment by the Massachusetts Land Court. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas that pursuant to M.G.L. c. 60, §64A, to direct the Treasurer/Tax Title Custodian to sell the property located at 315 Littleton Road, 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)
CHARGING STATIONS
Approve the easement at the North Chelmsford Fire Station to Verizon and Massachusetts Electric Company as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the easement at the North Chelmsford Fire Station to Verizon and Massachusetts Electric Company as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the easement at the North Chelmsford Fire Station to Verizon and Massachusetts Electric Company as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the November 10, 2025 Tri-Board meeting minutes as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the November 10, 2025 Tri-Board meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the November 10, 2025 Tri-Board meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
Approve the regular meeting minutes for November 17, 2025, 2025 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes for November 17, 2025, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes for November 17, 2025, 2025 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to executive session at 8:15PM to review executive session meeting minutes from July 21, 2025 and August 18, 2025 not to return to Open Session
MOTION: made by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to executive session at 8:15PM to review executive session meeting minutes from July 21, 2025 and August 18, 2025 not to return to Open Session. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Wojtas-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Maloney-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: made by Vice Chair Wojtas to adjourn to executive session at 8:15PM to review executive session meeting minutes from July 21, 2025 and August 18, 2025 not to return to Open Session. Seconded by Board Member Hardy. Roll call vote: Vice Chair Wojtas-Y, Clerk Cunningham-Y, Board Member Hardy-Y and Chair Maloney-Y. Motion carries 4-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Hardy)
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