MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 3, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Houston, Harvey Boshart, Douglas Gillespie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 6 - to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of an interest in real property related to Boston Properties
Mr. Gillespie moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 6 - to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of an interest in real property related to Boston Properties. Mr. Gillespie declared that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. And further, that the Board WILL resume in open session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Mr. Gillespie all voted in the affirmative
From the minutes
“Mr. Gillespie moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 6 - to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of an interest in real property related to Boston Properties. Mr. Gillespie declared that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. And further, that the Board WILL resume in open session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Mr. Gillespie all voted in the affirmative.” (Motion: Gillespie)
Appoint Anthony Butler and Thomas Kilgallen to the Weston Cultural Council each for a three-year term that expires April 3, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to appoint Anthony Butler and Thomas Kilgallen to the Weston Cultural Council each for a three-year term that expires April 3, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to appoint Anthony Butler and Thomas Kilgallen to the Weston Cultural Council each for a three-year term that expires April 3, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Houston)
Approve for inclusion in the warrant and budget book the Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Operating Budget
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve for inclusion in the warrant and budget book the Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Operating Budget. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve for inclusion in the warrant and budget book the Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Operating Budget. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Approve the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to make an non-substantive changes for editing purposes or to comply with legal requirements
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to make an non-substantive changes for editing purposes or to comply with legal requirements. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to make an non-substantive changes for editing purposes or to comply with legal requirements. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Houston)
Approve the report of the Board of Selectmen for inclusion in the warrant and budget book
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the report of the Board of Selectmen for inclusion in the warrant and budget book. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the report of the Board of Selectmen for inclusion in the warrant and budget book. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Award one tuition voucher each to Sgt
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to award one tuition voucher each to Sgt. Jeremy Girouard, Emma Kwon and Jacob Gina for the summer quarter at Northeastern University. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to award one tuition voucher each to Sgt. Jeremy Girouard, Emma Kwon and Jacob Gina for the summer quarter at Northeastern University. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Sign the 16th Annual Arbor Day Proclamation for April 27th and appoint Selectman to read at the ceremony. Mr. Houston said he would be available to read the proclamation. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Sign the 16th Annual Arbor Day Proclamation for April 27th and appoint Selectman to read at the ceremony. Mr. Houston said he would be available to read the proclamation. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
From the Weston Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Weston Observer — Al Aydelott, Rebecca Mercuri and Anupam Sachdev (Addison Antonoff, April 2026); Weston Owl — Lise Revers (April 2024) and John McDonald (courtesy photo, January 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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