MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 30, 2021
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
3. Boundary Determinations
Approve and execute a purchase and sale agreement with John A. Miller and Sally A. Miller for two parcels of land at the rear of 226 Ash Street, which agreement is subject to Town Meeting approval
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved that the Select Board approve and execute a purchase and sale agreement with John A. Miller and Sally A. Miller for two parcels of land at the rear of 226 Ash Street, which agreement is subject to Town Meeting approval. 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 that the Select Board approve and execute a purchase and sale agreement with John A. Miller and Sally A. Miller for two parcels of land at the rear of 226 Ash Street, which agreement is subject to Town Meeting approval. 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)
Approve and execute a purchase and sale agreement with James J. Mannix and Rebecca C. Mannix for approximately a 1600 square foot parcel of land, the site of Louisa's Wall at the Case Estates,...
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board approve and execute a purchase and sale agreement with James J. Mannix and Rebecca C. Mannix for approximately a 1600 square foot parcel of land, the site of Louisa's Wall at the Case Estates, located at the rear of the Mannix property at 101 Wellesley Street which agreement is subject to Town Meeting approval and which conveyance will be subject to a Historic Preservation restriction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Nina Danforth pointed out that this is a totally unique, free-standing wall and thought to be the largest free- standing stone wall in New England. It was built as a birthday present from Marian to her sister Louisa and was Weston Select Board Meeting, March 30, 2021 Page 2 meant to be a mini environment to catch the sun for tree peonies (to ensure they survived the winter). She asked that the Historical Commission weigh in on this issue. Mr. Harrity outlined the restrictions that are associated with the sale. This is a typical preservation restriction language, which has been agreed to by both parties. Ms. Klein explained the specifics of the deed restriction. 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 approve and execute a purchase and sale agreement with James J. Mannix and Rebecca C. Mannix for approximately a 1600 square foot parcel of land, the site of Louisa's Wall at the Case Estates, located at the rear of the Mannix property at 101 Wellesley Street which agreement is subject to Town Meeting approval and which conveyance will be subject to a Historic Preservation restriction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Nina Danforth pointed out that this is a totally unique, free-standing wall and thought to be the largest free- standing stone wall in New England. It was built as a birthday present from Marian to her sister Louisa and was Weston Select Board Meeting, March 30, 2021 Page 2 meant to be a mini environment to catch the sun for tree peonies (to ensure they survived the winter). She asked that the Historical Commission weigh in on this issue. Mr. Harrity outlined the restrictions that are associated with the sale. This is a typical preservation restriction language, which has been agreed to by both parties. Ms. Klein explained the specifics of the deed restriction. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Place the question on the ballot for the May 8, 2021 Annual Town Election
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to place the question on the ballot for the May 8, 2021 Annual Town Election. 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 place the question on the ballot for the May 8, 2021 Annual Town Election. 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)
Approve the report of the Select Board for inclusion in the Warrant and Budget Book, and further to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant but to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to...
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the report of the Select Board for inclusion in the Warrant and Budget Book, and further to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant but to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to make any non-substantive changes for editing and legal requirements, and to allow the Finance Director and Town Manager to make any non-substantive changes to the Select Board report with the review of the Select Board Chair. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Mr. Houston expressed ambivalence to allowing the Finance Committee to make editorial comments in the Warrant. He asked that it only show how they voted and then let them explain their vote at Town Meeting. Ms. Bent agreed that only the vote be shown. Mr. Gaumond said he asked this question, and he looked at past Town Meetings and found similar statements were allowed. He pointed out that the Select Board sets the Warrant, so it can decide what is included and what is not. There was a discussion of the issue of boards and committees commenting on Warrant articles, and it was decided to include statements of support or not, as well as votes (but not editorial comments). Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to approve the report of the Select Board for inclusion in the Warrant and Budget Book, and further to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant but to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to make any non-substantive changes for editing and legal requirements, and to allow the Finance Director and Town Manager to make any non-substantive changes to the Select Board report with the review of the Select Board Chair. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Mr. Houston expressed ambivalence to allowing the Finance Committee to make editorial comments in the Warrant. He asked that it only show how they voted and then let them explain their vote at Town Meeting. Ms. Bent agreed that only the vote be shown. Mr. Gaumond said he asked this question, and he looked at past Town Meetings and found similar statements were allowed. He pointed out that the Select Board sets the Warrant, so it can decide what is included and what is not. There was a discussion of the issue of boards and committees commenting on Warrant articles, and it was decided to include statements of support or not, as well as votes (but not editorial comments). Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Boshart)
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. 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 adjourn at 6:10 p.m. 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)
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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