MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 27, 2020
20 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Harvey Boshart, Christopher Houston, Laurie Bent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
File the aggregation plan, as presented this evening, to the Department of Public Utilities
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to file the aggregation plan, as presented this evening, to the Department of Public Utilities. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to file the aggregation plan, as presented this evening, to the Department of Public Utilities. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Sarah Rhatigan and Susan Haber to the Affordable Housing Trust and to appoint Thalia (Buzzy) Price, each for a two-year term, and further to reconfirm Harvey Boshart as the Select...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Sarah Rhatigan and Susan Haber to the Affordable Housing Trust and to appoint Thalia (Buzzy) Price, each for a two-year term, and further to reconfirm Harvey Boshart as the Select Board's representative. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Sarah Rhatigan and Susan Haber to the Affordable Housing Trust and to appoint Thalia (Buzzy) Price, each for a two-year term, and further to reconfirm Harvey Boshart as the Select Board's representative. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Reappoint Diana Chaplin to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Diana Chaplin to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Diana Chaplin to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Nathalie Thompson to the Registrars of Voters for a three-year term
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Nathalie Thompson to the Registrars of Voters for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Nathalie Thompson to the Registrars of Voters for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Reappoint Tom Benson to the Cable Advisory Committee for a three- year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Tom Benson to the Cable Advisory Committee for a three- year term. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Tom Benson to the Cable Advisory Committee for a three- year term. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Reappoint Ellen Freeman Roth and Rebecca Loveys to the Conservation Commission, each for a three-year term
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Ellen Freeman Roth and Rebecca Loveys to the Conservation Commission, each for a three-year term. And further, to appoint Paula Nicholas, Jeri Cooper, Brian Donahue, and Freddie Wiss as Associate Members, each for a one-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Ellen Freeman Roth and Rebecca Loveys to the Conservation Commission, each for a three-year term. And further, to appoint Paula Nicholas, Jeri Cooper, Brian Donahue, and Freddie Wiss as Associate Members, each for a one-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Reappoint David Fixler and Anna Melone Pollock to the Crescent Street Historic District Commission, each for a three-year term
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint David Fixler and Anna Melone Pollock to the Crescent Street Historic District Commission, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint David Fixler and Anna Melone Pollock to the Crescent Street Historic District Commission, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Reappoint Kathryn Scadden to the Historical Commission for a three- year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Kathryn Scadden to the Historical Commission for a three- year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Kathryn Scadden to the Historical Commission for a three- year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Town Planner Imaikalani Aiu as Weston's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Public Works Director Thomas Cullen as Weston's TIP Representative, each for a...
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Town Planner Imaikalani Aiu as Weston's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Public Works Director Thomas Cullen as Weston's TIP Representative, each for a one-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Town Planner Imaikalani Aiu as Weston's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Public Works Director Thomas Cullen as Weston's TIP Representative, each for a one-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Jean MacQuiddy as Weston's representative to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for a one-year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Jean MacQuiddy as Weston's representative to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for a one-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Jean MacQuiddy as Weston's representative to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for a one-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Jim Polando and Walter Chaffee to the Permanent Building Committee, each for a three-year term
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Jim Polando and Walter Chaffee to the Permanent Building Committee, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Jim Polando and Walter Chaffee to the Permanent Building Committee, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Trevor MacDonald to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee for a three-year term
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Trevor MacDonald to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint Trevor MacDonald to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Sandy Kendall to the Sustainability Committee for a three- year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Sandy Kendall to the Sustainability Committee for a three- year term. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Sandy Kendall to the Sustainability Committee for a three- year term. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Reappoint Andrew Chase and Richard Gula to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee, each for a three-year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Andrew Chase and Richard Gula to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Andrew Chase and Richard Gula to the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Reappoint Lori Hess and Edward Recka to the Tree Advisory Group, each for a three-year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Lori Hess and Edward Recka to the Tree Advisory Group, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Lori Hess and Edward Recka to the Tree Advisory Group, each for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Mary Shaw to the Trustees of the Merriam Fund for a three- year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Mary Shaw to the Trustees of the Merriam Fund for a three- year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Mary Shaw to the Trustees of the Merriam Fund for a three- year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Reappoint Alan Rose as a Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Alan Rose as a Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. And further, to reappoint Natalie Sawyer as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reappoint Alan Rose as a Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. And further, to reappoint Natalie Sawyer as an Associate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Reappoint KP Law as Weston's Town Counsel for another year
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint KP Law as Weston's Town Counsel for another year. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to reappoint KP Law as Weston's Town Counsel for another year. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Go into executive session for the following purposes: Exemption 2, to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, and Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to go into executive session for the following purposes: Exemption 2, to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, and Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining. She 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, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to go into executive session for the following purposes: Exemption 2, to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, and Exemption 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining. She 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, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent)
Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Boshart moved to adjourn. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Boshart moved to adjourn. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: 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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