MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2018
21 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
Go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 2 - to discuss the Town Manager contract negotiations
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 2 - to discuss the Town Manager contract negotiations. Mr. Boshart 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. Gillespie, Mr. Houston and Mr. Boshart all voted in the affirmative
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 2 - to discuss the Town Manager contract negotiations. Mr. Boshart 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. Gillespie, Mr. Houston and Mr. Boshart all voted in the affirmative.” (Motion: Boshart)
Approve the license agreement with Patricia Patey and Kenneth Patey, Jr., trustees of the Patey Family Irrevocable Trust, for a drainage easement at 189 Merriam Street
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve the license agreement with Patricia Patey and Kenneth Patey, Jr., trustees of the Patey Family Irrevocable Trust, for a drainage easement at 189 Merriam Street. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve the license agreement with Patricia Patey and Kenneth Patey, Jr., trustees of the Patey Family Irrevocable Trust, for a drainage easement at 189 Merriam Street. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Boshart)
Approve an increase in the spending limit for the Council on Aging Special Programs Revolving Fund to $75,000 for fiscal year 2018
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve an increase in the spending limit for the Council on Aging Special Programs Revolving Fund to $75,000 for fiscal year 2018. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve an increase in the spending limit for the Council on Aging Special Programs Revolving Fund to $75,000 for fiscal year 2018. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Appoint Michelle Callanan as an at-large member to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and further to approve Melissa Crocker as the Recreation...
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to appoint Michelle Callanan as an at-large member to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and further to approve Melissa Crocker as the Recreation Commission representative. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to appoint Michelle Callanan as an at-large member to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2021 and further to approve Melissa Crocker as the Recreation Commission representative. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
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Approve the charge for the Weston Sustainability Committee
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the charge for the Weston Sustainability Committee. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the charge for the Weston Sustainability Committee. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Appoint Harvey Boshart as the Selectmen representative to the Affordable Housing Trust and to reappoint Sarah Rhatigan, Hugh Jones and Susananne Haber to the Affordable Housing Trust each for a...
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to appoint Harvey Boshart as the Selectmen representative to the Affordable Housing Trust and to reappoint Sarah Rhatigan, Hugh Jones and Susananne Haber to the Affordable Housing Trust each for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2020. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to appoint Harvey Boshart as the Selectmen representative to the Affordable Housing Trust and to reappoint Sarah Rhatigan, Hugh Jones and Susananne Haber to the Affordable Housing Trust each for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2020. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Charlotte Donaldson to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Charlotte Donaldson to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Charlotte Donaldson to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Margaret Ackerman, Leslye Fligor, and Gerri Scoll to the Board of the Council on Aging each for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2022
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Margaret Ackerman, Leslye Fligor, and Gerri Scoll to the Board of the Council on Aging each for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2022. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Margaret Ackerman, Leslye Fligor, and Gerri Scoll to the Board of the Council on Aging each for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2022. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Edwin Smith, Joel Angiolillo, Tom Benson, and Lee McCanne to the Cable Advisory Committee each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021 with the exception of Mr. Benson whose term...
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Edwin Smith, Joel Angiolillo, Tom Benson, and Lee McCanne to the Cable Advisory Committee each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021 with the exception of Mr. Benson whose term needs to be adjusted to expire in 2020 due to an error in his original appointment. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Edwin Smith, Joel Angiolillo, Tom Benson, and Lee McCanne to the Cable Advisory Committee each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021 with the exception of Mr. Benson whose term needs to be adjusted to expire in 2020 due to an error in his original appointment. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Joseph Berman and Rees Tulloss to the Conservation Commission each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Joseph Berman and Rees Tulloss to the Conservation Commission each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Joseph Berman and Rees Tulloss to the Conservation Commission each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Reappoint Alfred Aydelott and Alicia Primer to the Crescent Street Historic District Commission each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Alfred Aydelott and Alicia Primer to the Crescent Street Historic District Commission each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Alfred Aydelott and Alicia Primer to the Crescent Street Historic District Commission each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Reappoint Nancy Allen and Jack Doyle as Trustees of the Merriam Fund each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Nancy Allen and Jack Doyle as Trustees of the Merriam Fund each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Nancy Allen and Jack Doyle as Trustees of the Merriam Fund each to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Reappoint Public Works Director Tom Cullen as Weston's TIP Representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Public Works Director Tom Cullen as Weston's TIP Representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Public Works Director Tom Cullen as Weston's TIP Representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Jean MacQuiddy as Weston's representative to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Jean MacQuiddy as Weston's representative to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Jean MacQuiddy as Weston's representative to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Mario Alagna to the Stormwater Permitting Authority for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Mario Alagna to the Stormwater Permitting Authority for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Mario Alagna to the Stormwater Permitting Authority for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Jay Doyle and Clint Schuckel to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee each for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Jay Doyle and Clint Schuckel to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee each for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint Jay Doyle and Clint Schuckel to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee each for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Reappoint Marilyn Doyle to the Tree Advisory Group for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Marilyn Doyle to the Tree Advisory Group for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Marilyn Doyle to the Tree Advisory Group for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Reappoint Winifred Li to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Stephen Larocque as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals each for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Winifred Li to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Stephen Larocque as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals each for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Winifred Li to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Stephen Larocque as Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals each for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Reappoint KP Law as Weston's Town Counsel for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint KP Law as Weston's Town Counsel for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to reappoint KP Law as Weston's Town Counsel for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee regarding the Director of Facilities
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee regarding the Director of Facilities. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee regarding the Director of Facilities. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: April 3, 2018, April 24, 2018 and May 23, 2018 Approve renewal of Services Agreement with Comcast for Brook School Apartments for the period ending March 31, 2021. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a gift of $50 from Marilyn Cerniglia and $50 from Eileen Bogle both in memory of Gertrude Gibson and to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a distribution from the Nathalie & Theodore Jones Charitable Trust for $8,000 to be applied to the Library General Purposes Fund. Approve John Power as the Weston Youth Soccer Representative on the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: April 3, 2018, April 24, 2018 and May 23, 2018 Approve renewal of Services Agreement with Comcast for Brook School Apartments for the period ending March 31, 2021. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a gift of $50 from Marilyn Cerniglia and $50 from Eileen Bogle both in memory of Gertrude Gibson and to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a distribution from the Nathalie & Theodore Jones Charitable Trust for $8,000 to be applied to the Library General Purposes Fund. Approve John Power as the Weston Youth Soccer Representative on the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee 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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