MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Laurie Bent, Harvey Boshart, Christopher Houston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Houston as Chair of the Board of Selectmen
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Mr. Houston as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Mr. Houston as Chair of the Board of Selectmen. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Nominate Ms. Bent as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to nominate Ms. Bent as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to nominate Ms. Bent as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Boshart, second: Houston)
Nominate Ms. Bent as the Board's representative to the Metro West Regional Collaborative
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to nominate Ms. Bent as the Board's representative to the Metro West Regional Collaborative. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to nominate Ms. Bent as the Board's representative to the Metro West Regional Collaborative. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Boshart, second: Houston)
Approve permission to Eversource Electric Company to construct a line of conduit for the transmission of electricity under Crescent Street northeasterly, from pole 52/6 approximately 548 feet,...
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve permission to Eversource Electric Company to construct a line of conduit for the transmission of electricity under Crescent Street northeasterly, from pole 52/6 approximately 548 feet, more or less, west of Boston Post Road, a distance of about 36.3 feet, more or less, of conduit, as recommended by the Department of Public Works Director. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve permission to Eversource Electric Company to construct a line of conduit for the transmission of electricity under Crescent Street northeasterly, from pole 52/6 approximately 548 feet, more or less, west of Boston Post Road, a distance of about 36.3 feet, more or less, of conduit, as recommended by the Department of Public Works Director. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Take up to $30,000 in the Selectmen's consultant fund toward the gas infrastructure audit throughout the town
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to take up to $30,000 in the Selectmen's consultant fund toward the gas infrastructure audit throughout the town. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to take up to $30,000 in the Selectmen's consultant fund toward the gas infrastructure audit throughout the town. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Give the Historical Commission the authority to act on behalf of the town in disposing of all personal property located in the Josiah Smith Tavern including the profit from for sale objects...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to give the Historical Commission the authority to act on behalf of the town in disposing of all personal property located in the Josiah Smith Tavern including the profit from for sale objects pursuant to state and local by-laws and to include gifting of objects to the local non-profits the Weston Historical Society and the Golden Ball Tavern Museum. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to give the Historical Commission the authority to act on behalf of the town in disposing of all personal property located in the Josiah Smith Tavern including the profit from for sale objects pursuant to state and local by-laws and to include gifting of objects to the local non-profits the Weston Historical Society and the Golden Ball Tavern Museum. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Grant permission for the installation of utility stubs by Land's Sake Inc under the direction of the Public Works Director of Operations
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to grant permission for the installation of utility stubs by Land's Sake Inc under the direction of the Public Works Director of Operations. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to grant permission for the installation of utility stubs by Land's Sake Inc under the direction of the Public Works Director of Operations. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Approve the following dates: 2019 Fall Special Town Meeting on December 3, 2019; 2020 Town Caucus on Tuesday, March 10 with a snow date of March 11; 2020 Town Election on May 9; and 2020 Annual...
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to approve the following dates: 2019 Fall Special Town Meeting on December 3, 2019; 2020 Town Caucus on Tuesday, March 10 with a snow date of March 11; 2020 Town Election on May 9; and 2020 Annual Town Meeting on May 11 and 13. And further, to move the polling location for precincts 1 and 2 to the Weston Town Hall Auditorium. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to approve the following dates: 2019 Fall Special Town Meeting on December 3, 2019; 2020 Town Caucus on Tuesday, March 10 with a snow date of March 11; 2020 Town Election on May 9; and 2020 Annual Town Meeting on May 11 and 13. And further, to move the polling location for precincts 1 and 2 to the Weston Town Hall Auditorium. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Authorize town counsel to send a response to AGO and the complainant, with minor edits, and to release September 12, 2018, November 3, 2016, and the un- redacted minutes from the October 10, 2017...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to authorize town counsel to send a response to AGO and the complainant, with minor edits, and to release September 12, 2018, November 3, 2016, and the un- redacted minutes from the October 10, 2017 executive sessions. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to authorize town counsel to send a response to AGO and the complainant, with minor edits, and to release September 12, 2018, November 3, 2016, and the un- redacted minutes from the October 10, 2017 executive sessions. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Authorize the sale of the cremation-sized plot to Nancy and Rufus Wilson and according to the Board of Selectmen's discretion under the Cemetery Regulations, Article 2 Burial Lot Regulations,...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to authorize the sale of the cremation-sized plot to Nancy and Rufus Wilson and according to the Board of Selectmen's discretion under the Cemetery Regulations, Article 2 Burial Lot Regulations, Section 3, subsection b. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to authorize the sale of the cremation-sized plot to Nancy and Rufus Wilson and according to the Board of Selectmen's discretion under the Cemetery Regulations, Article 2 Burial Lot Regulations, Section 3, subsection b. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved the consent agenda, as follows: Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept gifts of $500 from Sally Utiger, $100 from Arnee and Walther Winshall, $250 from Frederick & Sara Ewald, $100 from the Epperson Family, $250 from Arturo Gutierrez, and $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Epstein, all to be applied the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Weston Historical Commission to accept Town Hall Historical Photo gifts of $250 from Ruthanna Davis and $250 from Susan Zacharias, both to be applied the Weston Historical Commission Gift Account Fund. Approve a request for a permit to close Town House Road on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of the 25th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show. All net proceeds from the show go to Weston Wayland Rotary Educational Scholarships. The request has been approved subject to conditions by the Fire and Police departments, the Department of Public Works, and the Board of Health. Approve a request for a road race permit from Weston High School class of 2020 for a 5k Fun Run to raise funds for Special Olympics. The event will take place on Saturday, June 15th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12: p.m. The Police, Public Works, and Fire departments have reviewed and approved this request. Accept the resignation of Adrienne Giske as Associate Member of the Historical Commission. Approve the designation of Phoebe Beierle as the Permanent Building Committee's representative to the
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved the consent agenda, as follows: Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept gifts of $500 from Sally Utiger, $100 from Arnee and Walther Winshall, $250 from Frederick & Sara Ewald, $100 from the Epperson Family, $250 from Arturo Gutierrez, and $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Michael Epstein, all to be applied the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve a request from the Weston Historical Commission to accept Town Hall Historical Photo gifts of $250 from Ruthanna Davis and $250 from Susan Zacharias, both to be applied the Weston Historical Commission Gift Account Fund. Approve a request for a permit to close Town House Road on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of the 25th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show. All net proceeds from the show go to Weston Wayland Rotary Educational Scholarships. The request has been approved subject to conditions by the Fire and Police departments, the Department of Public Works, and the Board of Health. Approve a request for a road race permit from Weston High School class of 2020 for a 5k Fun Run to raise funds for Special Olympics. The event will take place on Saturday, June 15th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12: p.m. The Police, Public Works, and Fire departments have reviewed and approved this request. Accept the resignation of Adrienne Giske as Associate Member of the Historical Commission. Approve the designation of Phoebe Beierle as the Permanent Building Committee's representative to the Sustainability Committee and appoint her as a Temporary Member and approve Rachel Stewart as the School Committee's representative on the Sustainability Committee. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
Mr. Houston moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining. Mr. Houston declared that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. And further, that the Board WILL NOT resume in open session. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Ms. Bent, and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative
From the minutes
“Mr. Houston moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining. Mr. Houston declared that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. And further, that the Board WILL NOT resume in open session. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Ms. Bent, and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative.” (Motion: Houston)
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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