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August 10, 2026
11 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to close the public hearing. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the change of manager, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of ownership interest on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/inn keeper license of Rushil Hospitality, LLC...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the change of manager, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of ownership interest on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/inn keeper license of Rushil Hospitality, LLC Element by Westin at 23 Research Place. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the change of manager, change of officers/directors/LLC managers, and change of ownership interest on the all alcoholic beverages hotel/inn keeper license of Rushil Hospitality, LLC Element by Westin at 23 Research Place. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
VOTE TO SCHEDULE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AND TOWN ELECTION FOR PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING
Schedule a special town meeting for January 11th and special debt exclusion vote on February 9th
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to schedule a special town meeting for January 11th and special debt exclusion vote on February 9th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
Yes: Boisvert, Cunningham, Hardy, KurlandNo: Wojtas
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to schedule a special town meeting for January 11th and special debt exclusion vote on February 9th. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 4-1, with Chair Wojtas voting against..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
INTRODUCTION OF TOWN MANAGER ALEX MAGEE AND CONTRACT APPROVAL
Approve the revised contract for the incoming town manager
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the revised contract for the incoming town manager. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the revised contract for the incoming town manager. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
AN ACT PROVIDING INJURED ON DUTY COMPENSATION TO CHELMSFORD FIREFIGHTER NICHOLAS SPINALE
Direct the Town Manager to draft a letter from the Board to the Ways and Means Committee in support of the legislation regarding Firefighter Spinale, and to execute the vote as soon as possible
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to direct the Town Manager to draft a letter from the Board to the Ways and Means Committee in support of the legislation regarding Firefighter Spinale, and to execute the vote as soon as possible. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to direct the Town Manager to draft a letter from the Board to the Ways and Means Committee in support of the legislation regarding Firefighter Spinale, and to execute the vote as soon as possible. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) at the Police Station to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) at the Police Station to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) at the Police Station to Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the Chelmsford municipal building electrification roadmap study to Amado Energy Solutions, LLC
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the Chelmsford municipal building electrification roadmap study to Amado Energy Solutions, LLC. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acting Town Manager's bid award for the Chelmsford municipal building electrification roadmap study to Amado Energy Solutions, LLC. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Monique Gagne Hebert to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee and Michael Farnum to the Personnel Committee
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Monique Gagne Hebert to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee and Michael Farnum to the Personnel Committee. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint Monique Gagne Hebert to the Clean Energy and Sustainability Committee and Michael Farnum to the Personnel Committee. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the Acing Town Manager's appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acing Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Acing Town Manager's appointments as presented. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes for July 20, 2026
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes for July 20, 2026. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes for July 20, 2026. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 7:51PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn at 7:51PM. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
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