MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 10, 2019
5 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
Go into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the unions regarding health insurance
Mr. Houston moved that the Select Board vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the unions regarding health insurance. 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 resume in open session. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston all voted in the affirmative
From the minutes
“Mr. Houston moved that the Select Board vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the unions regarding health insurance. 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 resume in open session. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston all voted in the affirmative.” (Motion: Houston)
Adopt a Residential Factor of 1.00 for fiscal year 2020
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to adopt a Residential Factor of 1.00 for fiscal year 2020. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to adopt a Residential Factor of 1.00 for fiscal year 2020. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Amend the Traffic Rules and Order of the Town of Weston by installing a four-way stop sign arrangement at the intersection of Boston Post Road, Church Street and School Street
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to amend the Traffic Rules and Order of the Town of Weston by installing a four-way stop sign arrangement at the intersection of Boston Post Road, Church Street and School Street. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to amend the Traffic Rules and Order of the Town of Weston by installing a four-way stop sign arrangement at the intersection of Boston Post Road, Church Street and School Street. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve the following minutes: April 23, 2019 regular meeting; April 26, 2019 regular session; May 6, 2019 regular meeting; October 22, 2019 regular session; October 29, 2019 regular session; November 12, 2019 regular session; and November 13, 2019 regular session. Approve renewal application from Weston Golf Club, 275 Meadowbrook Road, for its Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises for 2020. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. Approve renewal application from Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton Street, for its Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises for 2020. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. Approve renewal application from RBSBW, d/b/a Brothers Marketplace, 41 Center Street, for its Off- Premises License to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages at a grocery store for 2020. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. Approve Change of Manager application from RBSBW, d/b/a Brothers Marketplace, 41 Center Street. The application has been reviewed and approved Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Weston, approve a reques
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve the following minutes: April 23, 2019 regular meeting; April 26, 2019 regular session; May 6, 2019 regular meeting; October 22, 2019 regular session; October 29, 2019 regular session; November 12, 2019 regular session; and November 13, 2019 regular session. Approve renewal application from Weston Golf Club, 275 Meadowbrook Road, for its Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises for 2020. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. Approve renewal application from Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton Street, for its Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Alcoholic Beverages to be drunk on the premises for 2020. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. Approve renewal application from RBSBW, d/b/a Brothers Marketplace, 41 Center Street, for its Off- Premises License to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages at a grocery store for 2020. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. Approve Change of Manager application from RBSBW, d/b/a Brothers Marketplace, 41 Center Street. The application has been reviewed and approved Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Weston, approve a request for a 2020 License to Dispense Food and Beverages, issued under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 21E, from The Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman Tennis Center and approve a request for a 2020 Common Victualler's License, issued under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 2, from DiDi Center Street Weston LLC d/b/a Dumpling Daughter, Roche Bros. Supermarkets Co. d/b/a Brother's Marketplace, MOTAB LLC d/b/a Theo's Pizzeria and Grill, Ye Olde Steve LLC d/b/a Ye Olde Cottage, David Gray Associates Inc. d/b/a Cedar Hill Dairy Joy and Brueggers Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Brueggers Bagels. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a gift of $100 from Collette Coyne & family, $100 from Marcia L. Crabtree, and $125 from Linda Stantial all to be applied to the Library General Purposes Fund. And further, to accept a gift of $1,000 from Doris Sullivan to be applied to the Weston Art & Innovation Center. Sign the Agreement with Weston Media Center Inc. regarding the PEG access services to Weston residents. Approve a request from the Weston Fire Department to accept a gift of $100 from Mr. and Mrs. Brett Rome to be applied to the department's gift account. Approve a request from the Weston Police Department to accept a $25 gift card from the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center to be used toward coffee and/or snacks for training or community events. And further, to approve a request to accept a $2,000 gift donation from Mr. and Mrs. Josef J.D. Gazzola to be applied to the Josephine Gazzola Advancing and Supporting Women in Law Enforcement Series. And lastly, to approve a request to accept $100 in gift cards from Maggie Foley and Bella Fleming to be used for food for our first-responders. Approve a request from the Council on Aging to accept a gift of $500 from Sharman L. Andersen Charitable Fund, $100 from W.F. Johnston Charitable Fund, and $25 from Judith Harding in memory of Joyce Butler. All gifts to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. And further, to accept a gift of $500 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Mini Grant for the Walking Program. This gift shall be applied to the Harvard Pilgrim Walking Grant Account. Accept the resignation of Phyllis Ritvo as Associate Member to the Board of the Council on Aging Ms. Bent removed herself from the vote to approve the April and May meeting minutes, as she was not a member of the Board at that time. The motion to approve the consent agenda was 2nd by Ms. Bent. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Go into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Superior Officers Police Union
Mr. Houston moved that the Select Board vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Superior Officers Police Union. 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: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston all voted in the affirmative
From the minutes
“Mr. Houston moved that the Select Board vote to go into executive session for the following purpose: Executive Session: Exemption 3 - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Superior Officers Police Union. 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: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston all 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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