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Christopher E. Houston; Chris Houston
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At the start of 20 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
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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.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Laurie Bent as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
“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)
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
Voted: Yes
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.
“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)
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.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Christopher Houston as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
“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)
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
July 13, 2021: Nominate Kelly Larocque to serve on the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Kelly Larocque to serve on the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. 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.
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to nominate Kelly Larocque to serve on the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. 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)
July 13, 2021: Allow the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee to alter their charge to include a Weston Youth Basketball Representative to the Committee
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to allow the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee to alter their charge to include a Weston Youth Basketball Representative to the Committee. 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.
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to allow the Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee to alter their charge to include a Weston Youth Basketball Representative to the Committee. 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)
July 13, 2021: Appoint Joan Heilbronner to the Board of the Council on Aging to serve a Four-Year Term expiring June 30, 2025
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to appoint Joan Heilbronner to the Board of the Council on Aging to serve a Four-Year Term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by name. 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.
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to appoint Joan Heilbronner to the Board of the Council on Aging to serve a Four-Year Term expiring June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by name. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent)
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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