MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Special meeting
March 23, 2021
9 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
Open the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded 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 open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Find that the dog owned and/or kept by Kelly Murphy and known as Layla is a dangerous dog based on sworn testimony and other evidence introduced at the public hearing, and that the dog has been...
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Board find that the dog owned and/or kept by Kelly Murphy and known as Layla is a dangerous dog based on sworn testimony and other evidence introduced at the public hearing, and that the dog has been involved in at least 2 or more aggressive incidences, one resulting in a bite and injuries to a person. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Ms. Bent asked the Board if they thought this was the appropriate motion. Mr. Houston said it was hard to read the rule and say it's not a dangerous dog but questioned if there we 5 concrete complaints against the dog and does that need to be specified. Mr. Corbo said he counted 2 incidences involving McGinty, 2 involving Richstone and 1 involving Link, but said there is no requirement to list the incidence as long as the Board feels the dog has met the criteria. 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 Board find that the dog owned and/or kept by Kelly Murphy and known as Layla is a dangerous dog based on sworn testimony and other evidence introduced at the public hearing, and that the dog has been involved in at least 2 or more aggressive incidences, one resulting in a bite and injuries to a person. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Ms. Bent asked the Board if they thought this was the appropriate motion. Mr. Houston said it was hard to read the rule and say it's not a dangerous dog but questioned if there we 5 concrete complaints against the dog and does that need to be specified. Mr. Corbo said he counted 2 incidences involving McGinty, 2 involving Richstone and 1 involving Link, but said there is no requirement to list the incidence as long as the Board feels the dog has met the criteria. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
2. The dog shall be enrolled in a training program with a minimum of 8 training hours with a professional
Amend the original motion by deleting the words "muzzled and" and inserting after the word restrained "by a responsible adult capable of controlling the dog
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to amend the original motion by deleting the words "muzzled and" and inserting after the word restrained "by a responsible adult capable of controlling the dog". And, adding to the end of the order "Upon completion of the training program the muzzle requirement may be removed from this order if recommended in writing by the trainer to the Animal Control Officer". The motion was seconded 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 amend the original motion by deleting the words "muzzled and" and inserting after the word restrained "by a responsible adult capable of controlling the dog". And, adding to the end of the order "Upon completion of the training program the muzzle requirement may be removed from this order if recommended in writing by the trainer to the Animal Control Officer". The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Issue the following order concerning the restraint of the dangerous dog owned by Kelly Murphy and known as Leila: 1
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Board issue the following order concerning the restraint of the dangerous dog owned by Kelly Murphy and known as Leila: 1. That when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog including any time the dog is being walked in a place open to the public, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained by a responsible adult capable of controlling the dog with a leash having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds, and not exceeding 3 feet in length, and 2. The dog shall be enrolled in a training program with a minimum of 8 training hours with a professional dog trainer approved by the Animal Control Officer, with proof of contract submitted to the Town Manager within 7 days of this order, and a Certificate of Completion submitted to the Town Manager within 48 hours of completion of the program. Upon completion of the training program the muzzle requirement may be removed from this order if recommended in writing by the trainer to the Animal Control Officer. The motion was seconded 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 that the Board issue the following order concerning the restraint of the dangerous dog owned by Kelly Murphy and known as Leila: 1. That when removed from the premises of the owner or the premises of the person keeping the dog including any time the dog is being walked in a place open to the public, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained by a responsible adult capable of controlling the dog with a leash having a minimum tensile strength of 300 pounds, and not exceeding 3 feet in length, and 2. The dog shall be enrolled in a training program with a minimum of 8 training hours with a professional dog trainer approved by the Animal Control Officer, with proof of contract submitted to the Town Manager within 7 days of this order, and a Certificate of Completion submitted to the Town Manager within 48 hours of completion of the program. Upon completion of the training program the muzzle requirement may be removed from this order if recommended in writing by the trainer to the Animal Control Officer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded 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 public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Forward Articles 26 & 28 proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to forward Articles 26 & 28 proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. The motion was seconded 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 forward Articles 26 & 28 proposed zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
Adopt the Town Manager's Budget for inclusion in the Warrant, and to include the articles as discussed this evening
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to adopt the Town Manager's Budget for inclusion in the Warrant, and to include the articles as discussed this evening. The motion was seconded 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 adopt the Town Manager's Budget for inclusion in the Warrant, and to include the articles as discussed this evening. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve 2020 Select Board Annual Report. Approve renewal of Services Agreement with Comcast for Brook School Apartments for the period ending May 10, 2024. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept the distribution of $8,500 from the Nathalie and Theodore Jones Charitable Trust to be applied to the Library General Purposes Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Ben voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved the consent agenda as follows: Approve 2020 Select Board Annual Report. Approve renewal of Services Agreement with Comcast for Brook School Apartments for the period ending May 10, 2024. Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept the distribution of $8,500 from the Nathalie and Theodore Jones Charitable Trust to be applied to the Library General Purposes Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Ben voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded 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 adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)
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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