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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). John McDonald joined the board after the May 2025 town election (first meeting May 7, 2025), succeeding Laurie Bent. On May 13, 2025 the board unanimously chose Lise Revers as Chair and John McDonald as Clerk. Enlarging the board from three to five members was approved by the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting (on May 13, 2025 the board voted unanimously to send the special-act request to the Legislature), by a special act signed by the Governor in October 2025, and by the voters at a January 13, 2026 special town election (553 to 294). Thomas Palmer’s last meeting was April 29, 2026. Covers 34 meetings, May 7 to April 29, 2026.
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
John McDonaldClerk · At-large · at 33 of 34 meetingsThomas PalmerMember · At-large · at 34 of 34 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.
Apr 10Pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald made a motion to pass over the Capital…Passed 2–1 · No: Palmer
April 10, 2026: Pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at Annual Town Meeting
MOTION: Mr. McDonald made a motion to pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by majority vote 2-1.
Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. McDonald made a motion to pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by majority vote 2-1..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)
Feb 11Approve the proposed plan for the access road to…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to approve the proposed plan for the…Passed 2–1 · No: Palmer
February 11, 2026 (Special meeting): Approve the proposed plan for the access road to go through the middle of the existing tank site, contingent upon the Seeman's' offer to pay up to $250,000 of the…
MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to approve the proposed plan for the access road to go through the middle of the existing tank site, contingent upon the Seeman's' offer to pay up to $250,000 of the additional cost. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers and Mr. McDonald voted in the affirmative and Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by a Majority
Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to approve the proposed plan for the access road to go through the middle of the existing tank site, contingent upon the Seeman's' offer to pay up to $250,000 of the additional cost. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers and Mr. McDonald voted in the affirmative and Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by a Majority.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)
Dec 17Move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer made a motion to move forward with Alternative…Failed 1–2 · No: McDonald, Revers
December 17, 2025 (Special meeting): Move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying to the north)
MOTION: Mr. Palmer made a motion to move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying to the north). Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer voted in favor. Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted against. Motion Failed by a 1-2 vote.
Yes: PalmerNo: McDonald, Revers
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Palmer made a motion to move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying to the north). Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer voted in favor. Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted against. Motion Failed by a 1-2 vote..” (Motion: Palmer, second: McDonald)
Oct 28Approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes,…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the consent agenda, except for…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 28, 2025: Approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes, which need to be edited to reflect Mr. Palmer's position on the Select Board as Member
MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes, which need to be edited to reflect Mr. Palmer's position on the Select Board as Member. Seconded by Mr. McDonald Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
The roll call names Thomas Palmer twice and does not name John McDonald, who was at the meeting. The minutes say the motion was approved unanimously with 3 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes, which need to be edited to reflect Mr. Palmer's position on the Select Board as Member. Seconded by Mr. McDonald Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: McDonald)
Oct 14Reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
October 14, 2025: Reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent Building Committee for terms to expire June 30th, 2028
MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent Building Committee for terms to expire June 30th, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
Joint appointment with the School Committee (the roll call also lists School Committee members Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li and Mr. Xie); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent Building Committee for terms to expire June 30th, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Palmer)
Oct 14Appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint David Fixler to the Permanent…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
October 14, 2025: Appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire June 30th, 2027
MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire June 30th, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.
Joint appointment with the School Committee (the roll call also lists School Committee members Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li and Mr. Xie); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire June 30th, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Palmer)
Sep 9Appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic…Motion: MOTION 1: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard…Passed 2–1 · No: Palmer
September 9, 2025: Appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee for terms expiring 6/30/2028
MOTION 1: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee for terms expiring 6/30/2028. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative, Mr. Palmer vote against. Approved by a Majority
Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer
From the minutes
“MOTION 1: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee for terms expiring 6/30/2028. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative, Mr. Palmer vote against. Approved by a Majority.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)
Jun 3Declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to declare the Zhang dog a nuisance…Passed 2–1 · No: Revers
June 3, 2025: Declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order remedies in draft decision with amended dates
MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order remedies in draft decision with amended dates. Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, voted in the affirmative Ms. Revers opposed. Approved by majority vote 2-1.
Yes: McDonald, PalmerNo: Revers
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order remedies in draft decision with amended dates. Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, voted in the affirmative Ms. Revers opposed. Approved by majority vote 2-1..” (Motion: Palmer, second: McDonald)
May 13Dissolve the Town Government Study CommitteeMotion: MOTION: Ms. McDonald moved to dissolve the Town Government Study Committee.…Passed 2–1 · No: Palmer
May 13, 2025: Dissolve the Town Government Study Committee
MOTION: Ms. McDonald moved to dissolve the Town Government Study Committee. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted in opposition. Approved by majority vote 2-1.
Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. McDonald moved to dissolve the Town Government Study Committee. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted in opposition. Approved by majority vote 2-1..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)
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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