MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Douglas Gillespie, who is counted absent.
Present: Christopher Houston, Harvey Boshart
Absent: Douglas Gillespie
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 7 - to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, the Open Meeting...
Mr. Boshart moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 7 - to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, section 22(f), (g), to review the Board of Selectmen's December 5, 2017 and April 3, 2018 Executive Session Minutes. 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. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative
From the minutes
“Mr. Boshart moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 7 - to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, section 22(f), (g), to review the Board of Selectmen's December 5, 2017 and April 3, 2018 Executive Session Minutes. 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. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative.” (Motion: Boshart)
Sign the Agreement & Grant of Rights for 154 Winter Street and to hold the agreement for ratification by the property owner
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to sign the Agreement & Grant of Rights for 154 Winter Street and to hold the agreement for ratification by the property owner. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to sign the Agreement & Grant of Rights for 154 Winter Street and to hold the agreement for ratification by the property owner. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Advise the Women's Community League they can continue their lease of the Josiah Smith Tavern until June 30, 2019
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to advise the Women's Community League they can continue their lease of the Josiah Smith Tavern until June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to advise the Women's Community League they can continue their lease of the Josiah Smith Tavern until June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Appoint Andrew Chase to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Andrew Chase to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Andrew Chase to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Appoint the following individuals to the Tree Advisory Group: Kristin Barbieri to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021, Barbara Fullerton to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021, Lori Hess...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint the following individuals to the Tree Advisory Group: Kristin Barbieri to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021, Barbara Fullerton to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021, Lori Hess to a term expiring June 30, 2020, and Luke McNeil to a term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint the following individuals to the Tree Advisory Group: Kristin Barbieri to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021, Barbara Fullerton to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2021, Lori Hess to a term expiring June 30, 2020, and Luke McNeil to a term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Appoint the following as at-large members to the Sustainability Committee each for a three-year term, initially staggered: Phoebe Beierle to a term expiring June 30, 2021; Sandy Kendall to a term...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint the following as at-large members to the Sustainability Committee each for a three-year term, initially staggered: Phoebe Beierle to a term expiring June 30, 2021; Sandy Kendall to a term expiring June 30, 2020; and Victor Guzman to a term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint the following as at-large members to the Sustainability Committee each for a three-year term, initially staggered: Phoebe Beierle to a term expiring June 30, 2021; Sandy Kendall to a term expiring June 30, 2020; and Victor Guzman to a term expiring June 30, 2019. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve the 2019 Select Forestry Cutting Program by Land's Sake, Inc. to be conducted on Parcel 7 of the Case Estates. Approve a request from the Town Manager to accept several gift donations totaling $790.00 to be applied to the Donna S. VanderClock Enrichment Fund. Approve a request from the Women's Community League for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Winter Festival being held on the Town Green on Sunday, December 9, 2018 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The request has been reviewed by Police, Fire and Public Works departments. Reappoint Neil Levitt to the Permanent Building Committee for a three-year term expiring October 10, 2021 Reappoint Adrienne Giske as an Associate Member to Historical Commission for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve the 2019 Select Forestry Cutting Program by Land's Sake, Inc. to be conducted on Parcel 7 of the Case Estates. Approve a request from the Town Manager to accept several gift donations totaling $790.00 to be applied to the Donna S. VanderClock Enrichment Fund. Approve a request from the Women's Community League for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Winter Festival being held on the Town Green on Sunday, December 9, 2018 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The request has been reviewed by Police, Fire and Public Works departments. Reappoint Neil Levitt to the Permanent Building Committee for a three-year term expiring October 10, 2021 Reappoint Adrienne Giske as an Associate Member to Historical Commission for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2019 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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