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May 18, 2026
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham, David Boisvert, Jon Kurland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
JOINT METING WITH THE CHELMSFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Approve the memorandum of agreement, as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the memorandum of agreement, as presented. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the memorandum of agreement, as presented. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn the joint meeting of the Housing Authority and the Select Board. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn the joint meeting of the Housing Authority and the Select Board. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 9-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
LICENSES
Approve the application for a license change to Rushil Hospitality LLC at Element by Westin
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the application for a license change to Rushil Hospitality LLC at Element by Westin. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the application for a license change to Rushil Hospitality LLC at Element by Westin. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
VOTE TO APPROVE PROPOSED SELECT BOARD POLICY - ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Support the environmentally preferred procurement policy
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the environmentally preferred procurement policy. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the environmentally preferred procurement policy. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS DPW
Accept the Town Manager's bid award for the OPM and roof replacement project for work at the McCarthy Middle School to Socotec AE Consulting, LLC in the amount of $75,000
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to accept the Town Manager's bid award for the OPM and roof replacement project for work at the McCarthy Middle School to Socotec AE Consulting, LLC in the amount of $75,000. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to accept the Town Manager's bid award for the OPM and roof replacement project for work at the McCarthy Middle School to Socotec AE Consulting, LLC in the amount of $75,000. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Accept the Town Manager's Bid award for the roofing replacement project at the Center Elementary School to C&K Roofing Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts in the amount of $117,000
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to accept the Town Manager's Bid award for the roofing replacement project at the Center Elementary School to C&K Roofing Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts in the amount of $117,000. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to accept the Town Manager's Bid award for the roofing replacement project at the Center Elementary School to C&K Roofing Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts in the amount of $117,000. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Support the Town Manager's bid award for drainage improvements 2026 to UEL Contractors, Inc.in the amount of $374,314.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for drainage improvements 2026 to UEL Contractors, Inc.in the amount of $374,314.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for drainage improvements 2026 to UEL Contractors, Inc.in the amount of $374,314.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Support the Town Manager's bid award for the sump pump quotes to J. P. & Sons of Hudson, New Hampshire in the amount of $28,250.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for the sump pump quotes to J. P. & Sons of Hudson, New Hampshire in the amount of $28,250.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for the sump pump quotes to J. P. & Sons of Hudson, New Hampshire in the amount of $28,250.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Support the Town Manager's bid award for the micro surfacing project to Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $206,147.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for the micro surfacing project to Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $206,147.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for the micro surfacing project to Sealcoating, Inc. in the amount of $206,147.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Support the Town Manager's bid award for the Heart Pond ADA improvements to Frederico Corporation., LLC in the amount of $133,372.00
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for the Heart Pond ADA improvements to Frederico Corporation., LLC in the amount of $133,372.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's bid award for the Heart Pond ADA improvements to Frederico Corporation., LLC in the amount of $133,372.00. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026 meeting
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:54PM, to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to: a) Collective Bargaining with Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 for...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:54PM, to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to: a) Collective Bargaining with Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 for Injury Leave Compensation to Firefighter Nicholas Spinale pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2); b) Collective Bargaining with Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 for a New Collective Bargaining Agreement pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2); and c) to discuss strategy sessions in preparations for Negotiations with Non-Union personnel and/or Contract Negotiations with Non-union personnel regarding the Responsibilities of the Acting Town Manager pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2); as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Hardy-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y and Board Member Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:54PM, to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to: a) Collective Bargaining with Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 for Injury Leave Compensation to Firefighter Nicholas Spinale pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2); b) Collective Bargaining with Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839 for a New Collective Bargaining Agreement pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2); and c) to discuss strategy sessions in preparations for Negotiations with Non-Union personnel and/or Contract Negotiations with Non-union personnel regarding the Responsibilities of the Acting Town Manager pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2); as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the town. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Hardy-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y and Board Member Cunningham-Y. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACTING TOWN MANAGER
Appoint Heather Russo of Derry, New Hampshire as new Town Accountant
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Heather Russo of Derry, New Hampshire as new Town Accountant. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Heather Russo of Derry, New Hampshire as new Town Accountant. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
COMPENSATION TO FIREFIGHTER NICHOLAS SPINALE
Suuport House docket #5429
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to suuport House docket #5429. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to suuport House docket #5429. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
ADOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 9:23PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 9:23PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
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