MassVoter.com← Weston Select BoardWeston Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Special meeting
March 26, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Laurie Bent, Thomas Palmer, Christopher Houston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategies with respect to litigation concerning 518 South Ave. where she as chair declared that an open...
MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategies with respect to litigation concerning 518 South Ave. where she as chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Seconded by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategies with respect to litigation concerning 518 South Ave. where she as chair declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Seconded by Mr. Houston Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Accept the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee recommendation to make the Love Lane turn restrictions permanent
MOTION: Chair Bent made a motion to accept the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee recommendation to make the Love Lane turn restrictions permanent. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Bent made a motion to accept the Traffic and Sidewalk Committee recommendation to make the Love Lane turn restrictions permanent. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Approve the MWRA borrowing vote as recommended by bond counsel for the water main project
MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to approve the MWRA borrowing vote as recommended by bond counsel for the water main project. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to approve the MWRA borrowing vote as recommended by bond counsel for the water main project. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Palmer)
Support all articles except 18, 19, 20 and 22
MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to support all articles except 18, 19, 20 and 22. Seconded by Mr. Palmer Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to support all articles except 18, 19, 20 and 22. Seconded by Mr. Palmer Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Palmer)
Approve the 2024 annual town meeting warrant and authorize the town manager and town counsel to make any non-substantive changes for editing purposes or to comply with legal requirements
MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to approve the 2024 annual town meeting warrant and authorize the town manager and town counsel to make any non-substantive changes for editing purposes or to comply with legal requirements. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to approve the 2024 annual town meeting warrant and authorize the town manager and town counsel to make any non-substantive changes for editing purposes or to comply with legal requirements. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Palmer)
Approve the Select Board report for the Annual Town Meeting warrant and budget book
MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to approve the Select Board report for the Annual Town Meeting warrant and budget book. Seconded by Mr. Palmer Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Houston made a motion to approve the Select Board report for the Annual Town Meeting warrant and budget book. Seconded by Mr. Palmer Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Palmer)
Approve the revised financial reserve policy
MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the revised financial reserve policy. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the revised financial reserve policy. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: Houston)
Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Roll call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Roll call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: Houston)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to: (2) G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, being Town Manager Leon Gaumond
MOTION: Chair Bent made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to: (2) G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, being Town Manager Leon Gaumond. Votes may occur during the executive session and she as chair declared that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Furthermore, the Board will return to open session after the executive session. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Chair Bent made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to: (2) G.L. c. 30A, 21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, being Town Manager Leon Gaumond. Votes may occur during the executive session and she as chair declared that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Furthermore, the Board will return to open session after the executive session. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Houston Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Houston Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, 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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