MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 28, 2018
6 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
Approve the Eversource grant of location petition to install one pole, no. 21/63A, on the southerly side of Boston Post Road, approximately 65 feet west of School Street, as described in work...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the Eversource grant of location petition to install one pole, no. 21/63A, on the southerly side of Boston Post Road, approximately 65 feet west of School Street, as described in work order 2263839, in order to provide new electric service to 356 Boston Post Road; and further approve to install approximately 42 feet, more or less, of conduit in Westerly Road and as described in work order 2273146 for underground electric service to 240 Westerly Road. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the Eversource grant of location petition to install one pole, no. 21/63A, on the southerly side of Boston Post Road, approximately 65 feet west of School Street, as described in work order 2263839, in order to provide new electric service to 356 Boston Post Road; and further approve to install approximately 42 feet, more or less, of conduit in Westerly Road and as described in work order 2273146 for underground electric service to 240 Westerly Road. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve the grant of location petition from New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) for telecommunication wires and wireless attachments and appurtenances to be attached to an existing unnumbered...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the grant of location petition from New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) for telecommunication wires and wireless attachments and appurtenances to be attached to an existing unnumbered Eversource pole located at 461 South Avenue. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the grant of location petition from New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) for telecommunication wires and wireless attachments and appurtenances to be attached to an existing unnumbered Eversource pole located at 461 South Avenue. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve further limitations of parking on Drabbington Way to make the existing parking lot available to Weston residents and Town staff only
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve further limitations of parking on Drabbington Way to make the existing parking lot available to Weston residents and Town staff only. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve further limitations of parking on Drabbington Way to make the existing parking lot available to Weston residents and Town staff only. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
Adopt the provisions of MGL Chapter 90, Sec. 17c to reduce unposted speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adopt the provisions of MGL Chapter 90, Sec. 17c to reduce unposted speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adopt the provisions of MGL Chapter 90, Sec. 17c to reduce unposted speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Take an easement on property at 4 Black oak Road for purposes of placing a generator as described in the Order of Taking
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to take an easement on property at 4 Black oak Road for purposes of placing a generator as described in the Order of Taking. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to take an easement on property at 4 Black oak Road for purposes of placing a generator as described in the Order of Taking. 2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Gillespie)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: August 1, 2018 regular meeting; executive sessions on February 15, 2017, April 25, 2017, May 23, 2017, June 12, 2017, July 18, 2017, August 21, 2017, September 12, 2017, December 5, 2017 Approve request from the Weston High School for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Pumpkin Fest being held on the Town Green on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The road closure will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The request has been approved subject to conditions by Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The event rain date is October 14, 2018. Approve a Block Party request to be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 on Pembroke Road between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The request has been approved subject to conditions by Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a donation from John L. Thompson for $1,000 to be applied to the Weston Art & Innovation Center gift revenue account. Accept the resignation of Michael Natan from the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Gillespie moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen's meeting: August 1, 2018 regular meeting; executive sessions on February 15, 2017, April 25, 2017, May 23, 2017, June 12, 2017, July 18, 2017, August 21, 2017, September 12, 2017, December 5, 2017 Approve request from the Weston High School for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Pumpkin Fest being held on the Town Green on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The road closure will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The request has been approved subject to conditions by Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The event rain date is October 14, 2018. Approve a Block Party request to be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 on Pembroke Road between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The request has been approved subject to conditions by Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a donation from John L. Thompson for $1,000 to be applied to the Weston Art & Innovation Center gift revenue account. Accept the resignation of Michael Natan from the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Gillespie, second: Houston)
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