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Weston Select Board
How the Weston Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms (3 members until 2026). Christopher Houston was re-elected at the May 2021 town election. On July 13, 2021 the board chose Harvey Boshart as Chair and Christopher Houston as Clerk (roll calls of the two members present at the time). Covers 21 meetings, July 13 to May 17, 2022.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
Coming up
From the agendas Weston posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
Members
Laurie BentMember · At-large · at 21 of 21 meetingsChristopher HoustonClerk · At-large · at 20 of 21 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Weston Select Board minutes from January 18, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 237 meetings and 1,101 votes. Minutes back to June 2013 are online; MassVoter loaded 2018 on. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen through November 13, 2019 and the Select Board from December 10, 2019. The board had three members until May 2026; a special act approved by the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting, the Legislature (signed October 2025) and the voters at a January 13, 2026 special election enlarged it to five, and the first five-member meeting was May 12, 2026. Many minutes from 2024 to 2026 are posted as scanned images; MassVoter read them with text recognition and checked every name and vote line by hand. Included: regular and special meetings, joint meetings with other boards (only the Select Board members’ votes are shown), the Financial Summits and All Committee meetings the board posted, and the board’s own Water Tank Working Group meetings (all three members, 2025-2026). Not here: executive-session minutes; the MBTA 3A Working Group and Fire Station Working Group (separate groups that include some Select Board members), whose minutes are filed in the same Agenda Center folder; summaries of site visits (informational, no votes); meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (regular meetings on January 11, April 12, June 7 and July 26, 2022 and November 14 and December 5, 2023; a joint meeting with the Recreation Commission on December 13, 2022; and most of the yearly Financial Summits and All Committee meetings, including October 27 and November 1, 2025); and meetings after September 8, 2026 (the September 29, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Through 2019 most votes read “2nd by Mr. Gillespie. Approved unanimously”, shown as every member present voting yes. Since 2020 nearly every vote is a roll call naming each member who voted yes, with any no vote or abstention named (“Ms. Revers and Mr. McDonald voted in the affirmative and Mr. Palmer voted against”), shown by name. A roll call that leaves out a member who was at the meeting is shown with the named votes only, with a note; where the minutes give no names or count we show the result only (3 votes), and where a roll call names one member twice we show the count only (1 vote). Members who recused themselves, arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they took part in. A motion with no recorded outcome (several consent agendas, for example) is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jan 25Refer the draft bylaw change on municipal uses and…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to refer the draft bylaw change on…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
January 25, 2022: Refer the draft bylaw change on municipal uses and structure standards to the Planning Board for a hearing including with or without a provision that would define a municipal utility…
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to refer the draft bylaw change on municipal uses and structure standards to the Planning Board for a hearing including with or without a provision that would define a municipal utility or use to its primary use regardless of any ancillary uses that may be undertaken. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
The minutes name Laurie Bent as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to refer the draft bylaw change on municipal uses and structure standards to the Planning Board for a hearing including with or without a provision that would define a municipal utility or use to its primary use regardless of any ancillary uses that may be undertaken. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent)
Dec 7Approve the consent agendaMotion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Vote to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
December 7, 2021: Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Vote to approve Select Board minutes as amended: November 23, 2021 regular session, November 9, 2021 regular session, and October 26, 2021 regular session. Accept a gift of $500.00 from Roger Marino and Kathy Marino to the Weston Fire Department. Accept gifts of $250.00 from Matthew Hasselbeck and Sarah Hasselbeck, $504.60 from Robert Birnbaum and Laurie Birnbaum, $200.00 from John Emans and Jean Emans, $50.00 from Michael and Judy Bernstein, and $1000 from Jean MacQuiddy, $300 from Betsey Boyd and John Boyd, $250 from William R. Ebsworth and Anandi Pratap, $25 from Arthur Jones and Jean Jones to the Council on Aging. Accept gifts totaling $3,250.00 from the donors listed in the attached document to the Weston Arts & Innovation Center. 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 2022. 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 2022. 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 S
Christopher Houston recused himself from one consent-agenda item (the Brothers Marketplace license renewal; a family member works there); the roll call then lists all three members as voting in the affirmative, so all three are shown voting yes on the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Vote to approve Select Board minutes as amended: November 23, 2021 regular session, November 9, 2021 regular session, and October 26, 2021 regular session. Accept a gift of $500.00 from Roger Marino and Kathy Marino to the Weston Fire Department. Accept gifts of $250.00 from Matthew Hasselbeck and Sarah Hasselbeck, $504.60 from Robert Birnbaum and Laurie Birnbaum, $200.00 from John Emans and Jean Emans, $50.00 from Michael and Judy Bernstein, and $1000 from Jean MacQuiddy, $300 from Betsey Boyd and John Boyd, $250 from William R. Ebsworth and Anandi Pratap, $25 from Arthur Jones and Jean Jones to the Council on Aging. Accept gifts totaling $3,250.00 from the donors listed in the attached document to the Weston Arts & Innovation Center. 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 2022. 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 2022. 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 2022. License renewal request 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 2022 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 Pizzaria and Grill, P&P Donuts LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts and David Gray Associates Inc. d/b/a Cedar Hill Dairy Joy. Vote to approve relocation of the trail/path off of parcel 031_030_010 onto the Town's property with the advice & counsel of the Weston DPW and Conservation Division. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston recused himself in regards to renewal application from RBSBW, d/b/a Brothers Marketplace, a member of his family is an employee of Brothers Marketplace. Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Nov 23Appoint Shaheen Parks to fill the vacancy on the…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to appoint…Passed · see note
November 23, 2021: Appoint Shaheen Parks to fill the vacancy on the Library Trustees until the next scheduled Town Election, Mr. Boshart seconded
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Shaheen Parks to fill the vacancy on the Library Trustees until the next scheduled Town Election, Mr. Boshart seconded. Roll call vote: Approved
The minutes say only “Roll call vote: Approved” with no names or count (Laurie Bent and Harvey Boshart were present; Christopher Houston was absent). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to appoint Shaheen Parks to fill the vacancy on the Library Trustees until the next scheduled Town Election, Mr. Boshart seconded. Roll call vote: Approved.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Nov 23Amend the Traffic Rules and Orders adopted by the…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to amend…Passed · see note
November 23, 2021: Amend the Traffic Rules and Orders adopted by the Select Board on October, 12, 2021 by inserting the clause "with the exception of vehicles clearly identified as school buses" after…
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders adopted by the Select Board on October, 12, 2021 by inserting the clause "with the exception of vehicles clearly identified as school buses" after the words "south bound" effective from the date of the amendment, Mr. Boshart seconded. Roll call vote: Approved
The minutes say only “Roll call vote: Approved” with no names or count (Laurie Bent and Harvey Boshart were present; Christopher Houston was absent). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders adopted by the Select Board on October, 12, 2021 by inserting the clause "with the exception of vehicles clearly identified as school buses" after the words "south bound" effective from the date of the amendment, Mr. Boshart seconded. Roll call vote: Approved.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Nov 23Approve the Consent Agenda as amendedMotion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote the Consent…Passed · see note
November 23, 2021: Approve the Consent Agenda as amended
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Boshart seconded. Roll call vote: Approved
The minutes say only “Roll call vote: Approved” with no names or count (Laurie Bent and Harvey Boshart were present; Christopher Houston was absent). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved that the Select Board vote the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Boshart seconded. Roll call vote: Approved.” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Sep 28Cancel 2021 Fall Special Town Meeting, that was previously…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to cancel 2021 Fall Special Town Meeting,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
September 28, 2021: Cancel 2021 Fall Special Town Meeting, that was previously scheduled for November 2021
MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to cancel 2021 Fall Special Town Meeting, that was previously scheduled for November 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Houston. Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
The minutes name Christopher Houston as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to cancel 2021 Fall Special Town Meeting, that was previously scheduled for November 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Houston. Mr. Boshart, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston)
Sep 1Approve the consent agendaMotion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Approve request…Passed 2–0 · see note
September 1, 2021: Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Approve request from the Weston High School for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Pumpkin Fest being held on the Town Green on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The road closure will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The request has been approved subject to conditions by Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The event rain date is October 17, 2021. Approve request for permit from The National Multiple Sclerosis Society for a 60 mile "Ride the Vineyard Mainland" taking place on Saturday, September 18th. The ride crosses through Weston for a duration of approximately three miles. The ride includes 300 bikers starting at 8:45am. Request for permit has been approved by Police and Fire departments and Public Works, subject to conditions. The Police Department will work with the organizer and will provide detail. Approve a request from the Fire Department to accept a gift of $500 from Maria Botolph to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve the easement agreement for 183 Ridgeway Road. Repeal the March 3, 2014 classification of Offices of the Town of Weston as Special Municipal Employees and approve the updated classification under General Laws, Chapter 268A, Section 1. Open the November 30, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant to petitioned articles until October 1, 2021. Refer request from 70 Laurel Road to the Planning Board. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent
Yes: Bent, BoshartChristopher Houston had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: Approve request from the Weston High School for a permit to occupy Town House Road during Pumpkin Fest being held on the Town Green on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The road closure will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The request has been approved subject to conditions by Police, Fire, and Public Works departments. The event rain date is October 17, 2021. Approve request for permit from The National Multiple Sclerosis Society for a 60 mile "Ride the Vineyard Mainland" taking place on Saturday, September 18th. The ride crosses through Weston for a duration of approximately three miles. The ride includes 300 bikers starting at 8:45am. Request for permit has been approved by Police and Fire departments and Public Works, subject to conditions. The Police Department will work with the organizer and will provide detail. Approve a request from the Fire Department to accept a gift of $500 from Maria Botolph to be applied to the Miscellaneous Gift Account. Approve the easement agreement for 183 Ridgeway Road. Repeal the March 3, 2014 classification of Offices of the Town of Weston as Special Municipal Employees and approve the updated classification under General Laws, Chapter 268A, Section 1. Open the November 30, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant to petitioned articles until October 1, 2021. Refer request from 70 Laurel Road to the Planning Board. 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Jul 13Nominate Harvey Boshart to serve as Chair of the…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Harvey Boshart to serve as…Passed 2–0 · see note
July 13, 2021: Nominate Harvey Boshart to serve as Chair of the Select Board
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Harvey Boshart to serve as Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
Yes: Bent, BoshartChristopher Houston had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Harvey Boshart to serve as Chair of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Jul 13Nominate Chris Houston to serve as Clerk of the…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Chris Houston to serve as…Passed 2–0 · see note
July 13, 2021: Nominate Chris Houston to serve as Clerk of the Select Board
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Chris Houston to serve as Clerk of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
Yes: Bent, BoshartChristopher Houston had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Chris Houston to serve as Clerk of the Select Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Jul 13Nominate Laurie Bent to serve as the Select Board's…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Laurie Bent to serve as…Passed 2–0 · see note
July 13, 2021: Nominate Laurie Bent to serve as the Select Board's representative to the MetroWest Regional Collaborative
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Laurie Bent to serve as the Select Board's representative to the MetroWest Regional Collaborative. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
Yes: Bent, BoshartChristopher Houston had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Laurie Bent to serve as the Select Board's representative to the MetroWest Regional Collaborative. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boshart. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, 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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