MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 8, 2020
11 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
Close the hearing, second by Mr. Boshart
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to close the hearing, second 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 close the hearing, second by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Wave the Town's right of first refusal for the property at, or adjacent to, 576 North Avenue as presented to the Select Board
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to wave the Town's right of first refusal for the property at, or adjacent to, 576 North Avenue as presented to the Select Board. 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 wave the Town's right of first refusal for the property at, or adjacent to, 576 North Avenue as presented to the Select Board. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Appoint John Thompson to the Historical Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2023
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint John Thompson to the Historical Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2023. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint John Thompson to the Historical Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2023. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Appoint Shirley Small-Rougeau as an at-large member to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to approval by the School Committee
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Shirley Small-Rougeau as an at-large member to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to approval by the School Committee. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Shirley Small-Rougeau as an at-large member to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2022, and subject to approval by the School Committee. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Appoint Amit Fernandes and Balaji Krishnamoorthy as Associate members of Tree Advisory Group expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd Mr. Boshart
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Amit Fernandes and Balaji Krishnamoorthy as Associate members of Tree Advisory Group expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to appoint Amit Fernandes and Balaji Krishnamoorthy as Associate members of Tree Advisory Group expiring June 30, 2021. 2nd Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston)
Close the public hearing. 2nd Ms. Bent
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to close the public hearing. 2nd Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to close the public hearing. 2nd Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart)
Approve the tax rate of $12.93 with a residential factor of 1.00 for fiscal year 2021. 2nd Mr. Houston
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve the tax rate of $12.93 with a residential factor of 1.00 for fiscal year 2021. 2nd Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to approve the tax rate of $12.93 with a residential factor of 1.00 for fiscal year 2021. 2nd Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart)
Authorize the use of Select Board Consulting Account to enter into an agreement with the Collins Center for a Fire Department Study
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to authorize the use of Select Board Consulting Account to enter into an agreement with the Collins Center for a Fire Department Study. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved to authorize the use of Select Board Consulting Account to enter into an agreement with the Collins Center for a Fire Department Study. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Terminate the water restriction pursuant to article XXVIII, Section 7 of the General By-law
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to terminate the water restriction pursuant to article XXVIII, Section 7 of the General By-law. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to terminate the water restriction pursuant to article XXVIII, Section 7 of the General By-law. 2nd by Ms. Bent Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Boshart and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Approve Select Board minutes: July 14, 2020 regular session, November 20, 2020 regular session, and November 24, 2020 regular session. Approve the designations of Mark Ferris as the Weston Youth Soccer Representative and Pam Martin as the Weston Youth Lacrosse Representative to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. Designate Laurie Bent as Weston's Representative to the MIIA Annual Business Meeting. Approve a request from the Weston Fire Department to accept a gift of $100 from the Rome Family to be applied to the miscellaneous gift account. Accept a gift of $100 from the Lorraine R. Krimsky Gift Fund on behalf of the Trustees of the Merriam Fund. 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 2021. The 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 2021. The 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 a
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Approve Select Board minutes: July 14, 2020 regular session, November 20, 2020 regular session, and November 24, 2020 regular session. Approve the designations of Mark Ferris as the Weston Youth Soccer Representative and Pam Martin as the Weston Youth Lacrosse Representative to the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. Designate Laurie Bent as Weston's Representative to the MIIA Annual Business Meeting. Approve a request from the Weston Fire Department to accept a gift of $100 from the Rome Family to be applied to the miscellaneous gift account. Accept a gift of $100 from the Lorraine R. Krimsky Gift Fund on behalf of the Trustees of the Merriam Fund. 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 2021. The 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 2021. The 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 2021. The license renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Michael Goulding and Fire Chief David Soar. As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Weston, approve a request for a 2021 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, and David Gray Associates Inc. d/b/a Cedar Hill Dairy Joy. 2nd by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Boshart, second: Houston)
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 2nd by Mr. Boshart Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. 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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