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June 1, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 13 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Chelmsford Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Patricia Wojtas, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham, David Boisvert, Jon Kurland
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approve the pole petition by National Grid to install a JO pole on Billerica Rd. beginning point at 559 feet northwest of center line of Billerica Rd. and Progress Ave
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the pole petition by National Grid to install a JO pole on Billerica Rd. beginning point at 559 feet northwest of center line of Billerica Rd. and Progress Ave. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the pole petition by National Grid to install a JO pole on Billerica Rd. beginning point at 559 feet northwest of center line of Billerica Rd. and Progress Ave. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve National Grid's petition to install an additional pole on Route 129, near 330 Billerica Road
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve National Grid's petition to install an additional pole on Route 129, near 330 Billerica Road. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve National Grid's petition to install an additional pole on Route 129, near 330 Billerica Road. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve National Grid's petition for an additional pole at 20 Robin Hill Rd
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve National Grid's petition for an additional pole at 20 Robin Hill Rd. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve National Grid's petition for an additional pole at 20 Robin Hill Rd. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the petition by National Grid to install a pole at 1-3 Doris Drive for new service
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the petition by National Grid to install a pole at 1-3 Doris Drive for new service. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the petition by National Grid to install a pole at 1-3 Doris Drive for new service. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
LLC, DBA
Continue the public hearing for Pressed Café change of license until June 29th
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to continue the public hearing for Pressed Café change of license until June 29th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to continue the public hearing for Pressed Café change of license until June 29th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
LICENSES
Grant the Legion Hall the one day liquor license for June 13th
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to grant the Legion Hall the one day liquor license for June 13th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to grant the Legion Hall the one day liquor license for June 13th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS DPW
Approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award to Sunshine Paving Corporation to do the Byam School improvements in the amount of $671,318.80
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award to Sunshine Paving Corporation to do the Byam School improvements in the amount of $671,318.80. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award to Sunshine Paving Corporation to do the Byam School improvements in the amount of $671,318.80. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award to WPI Construction, Inc. for the roof replacement project at the DPW building and School Administration building at 54 Richardson Rd. and 230 North Rd....
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award to WPI Construction, Inc. for the roof replacement project at the DPW building and School Administration building at 54 Richardson Rd. and 230 North Rd. in the amount of $434,890. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award to WPI Construction, Inc. for the roof replacement project at the DPW building and School Administration building at 54 Richardson Rd. and 230 North Rd. in the amount of $434,890. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the cleaning services for the DPW and Town Offices to Pro City Facility Services, Inc. in the amount of $45,710
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the cleaning services for the DPW and Town Offices to Pro City Facility Services, Inc. in the amount of $45,710. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the cleaning services for the DPW and Town Offices to Pro City Facility Services, Inc. in the amount of $45,710. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
SELECT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Rachel Ford to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2029
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Rachel Ford to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2029. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Rachel Ford to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2029. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 7:31PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 7:31PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Chelmsford Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Patricia Wojtas, David Boisvert, Aaron Cunningham, Jon Kurland
Absent: Jeffrey Hardy
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
CALL TO ORDER
Enter Executive Session, not to return to open session, pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as the Chair declares that having such discussion in...
Motion: by Clerk Boisvert to enter Executive Session, not to return to open session, pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as the Chair declares that having such 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. Seconded by Board Member Kurland. Roll Call vote: Board Member Cunningham: Aye Board Member Kurland: Aye Clerk Boisvert: Aye Chair Wojtas: Aye ZBA member Reidy: Aye ZBA member Casserly: Aye ZBA member Diggs: Aye ZBA member Wojtas: Aye
The count (8-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Clerk Boisvert to enter Executive Session, not to return to open session, pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as the Chair declares that having such 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. Seconded by Board Member Kurland. Roll Call vote: Board Member Cunningham: Aye Board Member Kurland: Aye Clerk Boisvert: Aye Chair Wojtas: Aye ZBA member Reidy: Aye ZBA member Casserly: Aye ZBA member Diggs: Aye ZBA member Wojtas: Aye Motion Carries, unanimous, 8-0..” (Motion: Boisvert, second: Kurland)
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