MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 23, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher Houston, Douglas Gillespie, Harvey Boshart
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Harvey Boshart as Chair of the Board of Selectmen; nominate Chris Houston as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; and nominate Doug Gillespie as the Board's representative to the Metro West...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to nominate Harvey Boshart as Chair of the Board of Selectmen; nominate Chris Houston as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; and nominate Doug Gillespie as the Board's representative to the Metro West Regional Collaborative. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to nominate Harvey Boshart as Chair of the Board of Selectmen; nominate Chris Houston as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; and nominate Doug Gillespie as the Board's representative to the Metro West Regional Collaborative. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from National Grid to grant locations of mains for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from National Grid to grant locations of mains for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under Westerly Road in order to provide gas service to 12 Westerly Road. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve, with conditions as outlined by Weston's Department of Public Works, the petition from National Grid to grant locations of mains for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under Westerly Road in order to provide gas service to 12 Westerly Road. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
14.0 FITNESS FOR DUTY
Take drainage easements on properties 15 and 19 Pond Brook Circle and 23 Ledgewood Road as described in the Order of Taking
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to take drainage easements on properties 15 and 19 Pond Brook Circle and 23 Ledgewood Road as described in the Order of Taking. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to take drainage easements on properties 15 and 19 Pond Brook Circle and 23 Ledgewood Road as described in the Order of Taking. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Adopt Rules and Regulations for the Police Department, effective immediately, replacing those previously adopted in 1974 and further moved to reappoint Michael J. Goulding as Chief of Police for a...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adopt Rules and Regulations for the Police Department, effective immediately, replacing those previously adopted in 1974 and further moved to reappoint Michael J. Goulding as Chief of Police for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adopt Rules and Regulations for the Police Department, effective immediately, replacing those previously adopted in 1974 and further moved to reappoint Michael J. Goulding as Chief of Police for a three-year term expiring March 9, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Replace the existing Associate Member police with this revised policy
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to replace the existing Associate Member police with this revised policy. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to replace the existing Associate Member police with this revised policy. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve the following dates: Fall Special Town Meeting on November 27 and December 3, 2018; Town Caucus on March 4, 2019; Budget Hearing on April 29, 2019; Annual Town Election May 4, 2019; and...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the following dates: Fall Special Town Meeting on November 27 and December 3, 2018; Town Caucus on March 4, 2019; Budget Hearing on April 29, 2019; Annual Town Election May 4, 2019; and Annual Town Meeting on May 6, May 8 and May13, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the following dates: Fall Special Town Meeting on November 27 and December 3, 2018; Town Caucus on March 4, 2019; Budget Hearing on April 29, 2019; Annual Town Election May 4, 2019; and Annual Town Meeting on May 6, May 8 and May13, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Establish fiscal year 2019 compensation plans, effective July 1, 2018 with an increase of 2 percent over the fiscal 2018 amounts
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to establish fiscal year 2019 compensation plans, effective July 1, 2018 with an increase of 2 percent over the fiscal 2018 amounts. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to establish fiscal year 2019 compensation plans, effective July 1, 2018 with an increase of 2 percent over the fiscal 2018 amounts. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Establish summer hours at the Town Hall from June 18 to August 31
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to establish summer hours at the Town Hall from June 18 to August 31 as follows: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to establish summer hours at the Town Hall from June 18 to August 31 as follows: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: March 27, 2018 Approve a request from the Weston Community Children's Association for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Summer Kickoff being held on the Town Green on Sunday, June 10, 2018 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The request has been reviewed by Police, Fire and Public Works departments. Approve request by Michael Antonellis, Manager, Veterans Taxi of Newton, of 224 Calvary Street, Waltham, Mass. for a License to Operate Public Vehicles for Hire in Weston. The License will be effective from the date of approval through December 31, 2018. The application has been reviewed and approved by Police Lieutenant Michael Forti. Approve a request for a 5k road race permit from Land's Sake, Inc. to hold the Harvest Hustle scheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2018, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The Police, Public Works, and Fire departments have reviewed and approved this request. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a donation of $200 from Irmgard and Ken Bryant to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Conservation Commission to accept a donation of a split rail fence from Mr. Jacques Wajsfelner, which is erected on land near the Dickson Riding Ring. Approve amendment to the agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office between Acton, Bedford, Burlington, Concord, Le
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: March 27, 2018 Approve a request from the Weston Community Children's Association for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Summer Kickoff being held on the Town Green on Sunday, June 10, 2018 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The request has been reviewed by Police, Fire and Public Works departments. Approve request by Michael Antonellis, Manager, Veterans Taxi of Newton, of 224 Calvary Street, Waltham, Mass. for a License to Operate Public Vehicles for Hire in Weston. The License will be effective from the date of approval through December 31, 2018. The application has been reviewed and approved by Police Lieutenant Michael Forti. Approve a request for a 5k road race permit from Land's Sake, Inc. to hold the Harvest Hustle scheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2018, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The Police, Public Works, and Fire departments have reviewed and approved this request. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a donation of $200 from Irmgard and Ken Bryant to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Conservation Commission to accept a donation of a split rail fence from Mr. Jacques Wajsfelner, which is erected on land near the Dickson Riding Ring. Approve amendment to the agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office between Acton, Bedford, Burlington, Concord, Lexington, Sudbury and Weston adding the Town of Wayland, effective July 1, 2018. Accept the resignation of Richard Hersum from the Registrars of Voters. Accept the resignation of Marisa Morra from the Historical Commission 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
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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