February 2010
Monthly Archive
On March 23 rd at 7:30 p.m Weston Selectmen will discuss Harvard Case Estates alternative proposal for purchasing the property.
The Board of Selectmen will be discussing at their March 23 meeting whether or not to place an article on the annual town meeting warrant to allow the alternative remediation concept proposed by Harvard to be considered by the voters. This agenda item is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m., not 6:30 p.m. as reported in Sunday's Globe West.
0 comments Sunday 28 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Town Caucus Results
Town of Weston – Town Caucus Results
| Office to be Filled | Caucus Nominee | Term |
| Moderator | Wendy Spector | 1 year |
| Selectman | Douglas P. Gillespie | 3 years |
| Board of Assessor | David C. Bennett | 3 years |
| School Committee | Edward E. Heller | 3 years |
| School Committee | Sanjay Saini | 3 years |
| Recreation Commission | Victoria A. Whalen | 3 years |
| Receation Commission | Vacant | 3 years |
| Planning Board | David O. Mendolsohn | 5 years |
| Planning Board (to fill a vacancy) |
Carol Seto | 3 years |
| Library Trustees | Barbara F. Coburn | 3 years |
| Library Trustees | Doris A. Sullivan | 3 years |
| Board of Health | Nicholas G. Guerina | 3 years |
| Commissioner of Trust Funds | Janell Phillips | 3 years |
| Measurers of Lumber | David C. Bennet | 1 year |
| Measurers of Lumber | Maureen Ecker | 1 year |
| Measurers of Lumber | David Kominz | 1 year |
0 comments Friday 26 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Case Estates Update with the Selectmen March 9, 7:30 Town Hall
0 comments Friday 26 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Weston Planning Board Member, Gary Lee Resigns
The Weston Town Clerk confirmed today, February 24th that on February 1st 2010, Gary Lee resigned from his elected position on the Planning Board. He served from May of 2008 to February 2010. Approximately 21 months of his 60 month term. No reason was mentioned for his unexpected departure.
0 comments Wednesday 24 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Proposed Illicit Discharge By-Law to be considered at Annual Town Meeting – Public Hearing on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.
The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall to discuss an Amendment to the By-Laws of the Town of Weston adding a new Article, XXXI – Illicit Discharge.
Following is the proposed by-law:
0 comments Tuesday 23 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Case Estates Informational Meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. at Library Community Room
The Board of Selectmen has placed an article on the warrant for annual town meeting to allow a “hybrid” remediation plan for the Case Estates property to be considered by the voters. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room to discuss this remediation plan.
The Town has not yet purchased the Case Estates property pending remediation of contaminated soil found on the property.
0 comments Monday 22 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Town of Weston Budget Hearing – Monday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m., Town Hall
The Board of Selectmen of Weston will hold an open meeting for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 (FY2010) at the Town Hall Auditorium, Town House Road, Monday, May 3, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
The public hearing on the school budget required by statute will be conducted by the School Committee as part of the meeting.
To view the budget, visit FY2011 BUDGET.
Steven L. Charlip
Douglas P. Gillespie
Michael H. Harrity
Selectmen of the Town of Weston
0 comments Sunday 21 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Weston Storm Water Group will hold a public Hearing in March Date to be determined.
The Storm Water Group consisting of Wendy Diotalevi, Board of Health Director, Stephen Fogg, Town Engineer,
Michele Grzenda, Conservation Agent, Susan Haber, Town Planner, Robert Morra, Building Inspector, will be holding a public hearing in March to review the proposed Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Bylaw to be brought to Town meeting in May. The EPA is requiring that by June Towns in the Charles River Watershed test for certain pollutants in its drainage system. Weston has a limited drainage system so this bylaw has different effects on different parts of town. Private roads systems are not monitored by the town but if illicit discharge is found in the town system near a private road system than the proposed bylaw will allow the town to demand the private road to test and remediate any violation to the bylaw. Understand drainage on your property and in your neighborhood.
Michele Grzenda, Conservation Agent, Susan Haber, Town Planner, Robert Morra, Building Inspector, will be holding a public hearing in March to review the proposed Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Bylaw to be brought to Town meeting in May. The EPA is requiring that by June Towns in the Charles River Watershed test for certain pollutants in its drainage system. Weston has a limited drainage system so this bylaw has different effects on different parts of town. Private roads systems are not monitored by the town but if illicit discharge is found in the town system near a private road system than the proposed bylaw will allow the town to demand the private road to test and remediate any violation to the bylaw. Understand drainage on your property and in your neighborhood.
The purpose of the Illicit Discharge By-law is to regulate illicit connections and discharges to the municipal storm drain system for the protection of the Town’s water bodies and groundwater, and to safeguard the public health, safety, welfare and the environment.
0 comments Friday 12 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
Public Hearing on April 13, at 7:00 p.m. for proposed changes to the Wetlands and Floodplan Protection District Map
0 comments Tuesday 09 Feb 2010 | Diana | Weston News
