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Weston Former Select Board member

Christopher Houston

At-large · 7 terms in this record

Christopher E. Houston; Chris Houston

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

23 of 25meetings attended (92%) · whole board 97%
87votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Houston was in the minority
0abstained
7terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Houston as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 23 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (25)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 23Reject the town's Right of first refusal for approximately…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reject the town's Right of first…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Yes

April 23, 2024: Reject the town's Right of first refusal for approximately 3.5 acres at 300 Conant Rd

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reject the town's Right of first refusal for approximately 3.5 acres at 300 Conant Rd. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Houston, PalmerChair Laurie Bent recused herself from this item (she is a near neighbor of the property), so she is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to reject the town's Right of first refusal for approximately 3.5 acres at 300 Conant Rd. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Houston and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Houston)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 9Approve three changes to DPW Transfer Stations RegulationsMotion: MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to approve three changes to…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Not recorded

January 9, 2024 (Special meeting): Approve three changes to DPW Transfer Stations Regulations

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to approve three changes to DPW Transfer Stations Regulations, seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll call Vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative

Yes: Bent, PalmerThe roll call does not list Christopher Houston, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to approve three changes to DPW Transfer Stations Regulations, seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll call Vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative.” (Motion: Bent, second: Palmer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 24Add Article 6 to the November 28, 2023, Special…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to add Article 6 to the November…Passed 2–1 · Houston: Yes

October 24, 2023: Add Article 6 to the November 28, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to add Article 6 to the November 28, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted against. Motion Approved

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, HoustonNo: Palmer

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved to add Article 6 to the November 28, 2023, Special Town Meeting warrant. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston, and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted against. Motion Approved.” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sep 26Appoint Thomas Szekely and Anne Benning to full voting…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to appoint Thomas Szekely and Anne Benning…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Not recorded

September 26, 2023: Appoint Thomas Szekely and Anne Benning to full voting members of the Tree Advisory Group with a term expiration of June 30, 2026

AppointPassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to appoint Thomas Szekely and Anne Benning to full voting members of the Tree Advisory Group with a term expiration of June 30, 2026. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.

Yes: Bent, PalmerChristopher Houston had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to appoint Thomas Szekely and Anne Benning to full voting members of the Tree Advisory Group with a term expiration of June 30, 2026. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 26Appoint Thomas Palmer to be the Board's representative to…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to appoint Thomas Palmer to be the…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Not recorded

September 26, 2023: Appoint Thomas Palmer to be the Board's representative to the Affordable Housing Trust

AppointPassed · 2–0

MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to appoint Thomas Palmer to be the Board's representative to the Affordable Housing Trust. 2nd by Mr. Palmer. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.

Yes: Bent, PalmerChristopher Houston had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to appoint Thomas Palmer to be the Board's representative to the Affordable Housing Trust. 2nd by Mr. Palmer. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Palmer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 26Approve a portion of the Consent AgendaMotion: MOTION: Mr. Houston moved a portion of the Consent Agenda as…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Yes

September 26, 2023: Approve a portion of the Consent Agenda

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Houston moved a portion of the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer abstained. Approved unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, HoustonAbstained: PalmerThe minutes call the vote unanimous; the member who abstained is shown abstaining.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Houston moved a portion of the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Houston and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer abstained. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Houston, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Aug 30Appoint Dianne Poole as temporary Town Clerk retroactive to…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to appoint Dianne Poole as temporary Town…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Not recorded

August 30, 2023 (Special meeting): Appoint Dianne Poole as temporary Town Clerk retroactive to Saturday, August 26, 2023, until a new Town Clerk can be recruited and sworn to office

AppointPassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to appoint Dianne Poole as temporary Town Clerk retroactive to Saturday, August 26, 2023, until a new Town Clerk can be recruited and sworn to office. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.

Yes: Bent, PalmerChristopher Houston had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to appoint Dianne Poole as temporary Town Clerk retroactive to Saturday, August 26, 2023, until a new Town Clerk can be recruited and sworn to office. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Aug 30Adopt the aforementioned trial Town Hall business hours with…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to adopt the aforementioned trial Town Hall…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Not recorded

August 30, 2023 (Special meeting): Adopt the aforementioned trial Town Hall business hours with the exception of Friday closing at 1:00 p.m

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to adopt the aforementioned trial Town Hall business hours with the exception of Friday closing at 1:00 p.m. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.

Yes: Bent, PalmerChristopher Houston had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to adopt the aforementioned trial Town Hall business hours with the exception of Friday closing at 1:00 p.m. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Aug 30Approve the consent agendaMotion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by…Passed 2–0 · Houston: Not recorded

August 30, 2023 (Special meeting): Approve the consent agenda

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.

Yes: Bent, PalmerChristopher Houston had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Palmer and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (85)

    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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