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Harvey Boshart
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Boshart 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 19 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (20)
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Special: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Special: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Special: Present
- Feb 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Special: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 28Grant the Grant of Location as requested under National…Motion: Motion: Ms. Bent moved to grant the Grant of Location as…Passed 2–0 · Boshart: Abstained
March 28, 2023 (Special meeting): Grant the Grant of Location as requested under National Grid's petition for main replacement at 20 Riverside Road as requested with the conditions as recommended to be imposed by the…
Motion: Ms. Bent moved to grant the Grant of Location as requested under National Grid's petition for main replacement at 20 Riverside Road as requested with the conditions as recommended to be imposed by the Weston Department of Public Works. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved 2-0 with Mr. Boshart abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bent, HoustonAbstained: Boshart
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bent moved to grant the Grant of Location as requested under National Grid's petition for main replacement at 20 Riverside Road as requested with the conditions as recommended to be imposed by the Weston Department of Public Works. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved 2-0 with Mr. Boshart abstaining..” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Mar 28Authorize the removal of the trees as requested by…Motion: Motion: Ms. Bent moved to authorize the removal of the trees…Passed 2–0 · Boshart: Abstained
March 28, 2023 (Special meeting): Authorize the removal of the trees as requested by Lands Sake and to approve the replanting as requested by Lands Sake
Motion: Ms. Bent moved to authorize the removal of the trees as requested by Lands Sake and to approve the replanting as requested by Lands Sake. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved 2-0 with Mr. Boshart abstaining.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bent, HoustonAbstained: Boshart
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Bent moved to authorize the removal of the trees as requested by Lands Sake and to approve the replanting as requested by Lands Sake. Seconded by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved 2-0 with Mr. Boshart abstaining..” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Mar 28Approve the consent agendaMotion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by…Passed 2–0 · Boshart: Not recorded
March 28, 2023 (Special meeting): Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously with Mr. Boshart absent.
Yes: Bent, HoustonThe minutes say Harvey Boshart was absent for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows. 2nd by Mr. Houston. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously with Mr. Boshart absent..” (Motion: Bent, second: Houston)
Dec 21Approve the consent agendaMotion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: 2nd by…Passed 2–0 · Boshart: Yes
December 21, 2022: Approve the consent agenda
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approval of minutes November 29, 2022 Vote to authorize $10,000 from the Select Board consulting line for Town Celebration Accept a gift of $500 from Roger and Kathy Marino to the Weston Fire Department Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a donation of $100 from Michael & Deborah Sullivan, $100 from Joseph & Madeline Mullin, $20 from Tanya & Alexandra Childs, $100 from Thomas R. Brome, $100 from Wm. W Gallagher II and $100 from Jane Smith , all of which to be applied to the Weston Art & 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 2023. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Denis Linehan and Fire Chief Justin Woodside. 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 2023. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Denis Linehan and Fire Chief Justin Woodside. 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 2023. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved Police Chief Denis Linehan and Fire
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bent, BoshartChristopher Houston arrived late (the minutes do not say when; Ms. Bent chaired until he arrived) and is not in this roll call, so he is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved the Consent Agenda as follows: 2nd by Mr. Boshart. Approval of minutes November 29, 2022 Vote to authorize $10,000 from the Select Board consulting line for Town Celebration Accept a gift of $500 from Roger and Kathy Marino to the Weston Fire Department Approve a request from the Weston Public Library to accept a donation of $100 from Michael & Deborah Sullivan, $100 from Joseph & Madeline Mullin, $20 from Tanya & Alexandra Childs, $100 from Thomas R. Brome, $100 from Wm. W Gallagher II and $100 from Jane Smith , all of which to be applied to the Weston Art & 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 2023. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Denis Linehan and Fire Chief Justin Woodside. 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 2023. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved by Police Chief Denis Linehan and Fire Chief Justin Woodside. 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 2023. License renewal request has been reviewed and approved Police Chief Denis Linehan and Fire Chief Justin Woodside. As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Weston, approve a request for a 2023 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 2023 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, Weston Breakfast d/b/a Heirloom, MOTAB LLC d/b/a Theo's Pizzaria and Grill, David Gray Associates Inc. d/b/a Cedar Hill Dairy Joy and Roche Bros. Supermarkets Co. d/b/a Brother's Marketplace. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart and Ms. Bent voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent, second: Boshart)
Oct 21Ratify the settlement with the Davenports, approve the Purchase…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board ratify, validate and…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Boshart: Yes
October 21, 2022: Ratify the settlement with the Davenports, approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 25 Livermore Lane, and approve the October 17, 2022 minutes (three motions, one roll call)
MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board ratify, validate and confirm the Board's approval of a Settlement and Release Agreement with Christopher Davenport and Deborah Davenport relative to the sale of property at 25 Livermore Lane, including a purchase price of $1,150,000.00, all as approved at the October 17, 2022 meeting. MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 25 Livermore Lane, and authorize the Chair to execute a Compliance Certificate under the Deed Rider for the property upon receipt of proceeds from the sale and authorize the Chair to take any further action as may necessary to facilitate the votes hereunder. MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board approve and include the minutes of the October 17, 2022 meeting, as amended removing Ms. Yanakakis as an attendee, with the minutes of this meeting. All were 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
Voted: Yes
Mr. Boshart made three motions (ratify the Settlement and Release Agreement for 25 Livermore Lane; approve its Purchase and Sale Agreement; approve the October 17, 2022 minutes as amended); the minutes say “All were 2nd by Ms. Bent” and record one roll call, so they are shown as one vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board ratify, validate and confirm the Board's approval of a Settlement and Release Agreement with Christopher Davenport and Deborah Davenport relative to the sale of property at 25 Livermore Lane, including a purchase price of $1,150,000.00, all as approved at the October 17, 2022 meeting. MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 25 Livermore Lane, and authorize the Chair to execute a Compliance Certificate under the Deed Rider for the property upon receipt of proceeds from the sale and authorize the Chair to take any further action as may necessary to facilitate the votes hereunder. MOTION: Mr. Boshart move that the Select Board approve and include the minutes of the October 17, 2022 meeting, as amended removing Ms. Yanakakis as an attendee, with the minutes of this meeting. All were 2nd by Ms. Bent. Roll call vote: Mr. Boshart, Ms. Bent and Mr. Houston voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Boshart, second: Bent)
Jul 14Authorize the Town Manager Leon Gaumond Jr. to sign…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to authorize the Town Manager Leon Gaumond…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Boshart: Yes
July 14, 2022: Authorize the Town Manager Leon Gaumond Jr. to sign the Fiscal Year 2023 Intermunicipal Agreement with RHSO
MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to authorize the Town Manager Leon Gaumond Jr. to sign the Fiscal Year 2023 Intermunicipal Agreement with RHSO. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Houton, and Mr. Harvey voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously.
Voted: Yes
It was seconded by Mr. Harvey, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to authorize the Town Manager Leon Gaumond Jr. to sign the Fiscal Year 2023 Intermunicipal Agreement with RHSO. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey. Roll call vote: Ms. Bent, Mr. Houton, and Mr. Harvey voted in the affirmative. Approved unanimously..” (Motion: Bent)
Votes with no disagreement (53)
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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