Weston meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Weston boards review housing plan, zoning appeals, and school budget guidelines

Weston town boards held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, with the draft Housing Production Plan update, a zoning board appeal, and school budget guidelines among the items on the agenda. As of this writing, minutes from these meetings have not been published, so no final decisions have been reported.

Housing and Development

The Housing Production Plan (HPP) update was a recurring topic. The Housing Production Plan Steering Committee met on Aug. 4, Aug. 5, and Aug. 11 to review drafts and prepare a presentation for the Select Board. On Aug. 11, the Select Board and Planning Board held a joint hybrid meeting to review and potentially approve the 2026 HPP update for submission to the Commonwealth. The agenda included a public comment period and votes on any item.

The Select Board also reviewed the Riverside Housing RFP at its Aug. 11 meeting. The Affordable Housing Trust voted on a request from HYM for support of an assisted living facility project at Regis, and discussed updates on the Warren Avenue project, including the EOHLC rent request status and revised landscaping/plowing RFP. The Elderly Housing Committee reviewed Brook School Apartments updates, including two available MKT units, a temporary elevator repair, and a property management system upgrade.

Zoning and Land Use

The Zoning Board of Appeals held an online public hearing on Aug. 4 to consider two applications: a special permit request by Michael Samra for Cara and Michael McGrath for setback relief for a detached garage at 82 Oxbow Road, and a variance request by Teri MacEachern on behalf of Weston Fee Owner, LLC for a sign at 1 Riverside Road. The Conservation Commission reviewed three Notices of Intent involving wetlands buffers at 38 Chestnut St., 6 Page Rd., and 300 Wellesley St., and heard a presentation on the 2026 Housing Production Plan Update from Planning Board Chair Leslie Glynn.

Schools and Town Operations

The School Committee met on Aug. 3 for a retreat to evaluate procedures and discuss annual goals, and again on Aug. 4 to vote on FY2028 budget guidelines and discuss the HS/MS building project and fall Special Town Meeting planning. The Board of Library Trustees voted on a Chromebox computer system purchase. The Select Board held a closed executive session on Aug. 10 to discuss a real property transaction at 356 Boston Post Rd. (Josiah Smith Tavern).

Other Notable Items

The Permanent Building Committee received updates on five projects at its Aug. 5 meeting and four projects at an Aug. 11 special meeting, including Brook School Apartments, Fire Department, High School Field Lights, and Memorial Pool. The Historical Commission conducted an onsite visit to 133-135 Wellesley St. (Case Estates) on Aug. 5. The Town Meeting Study Committee and Unified Plan Committee held procedural meetings on Aug. 3.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17:** Town Meeting Study Committee (hybrid) and Unified Plan Committee (review of Issues and Opportunities Draft)
• **Aug. 18:** Historical Commission public hearings on demolition delay applications for 17 Loring Road, 49 Newton St., and 215 Boston Post Rd.
• **Aug. 19:** Permanent Building Committee (project updates) and Traffic & Sidewalk Committee (Ped/Bike Plan, Rt 30 Reconstruction)
• **Aug. 25:** Tree Advisory Group (Town Green plantings, Wellesley St. tree removals)
• **Aug. 31:** Town Meeting Study Committee (future investigation topics)

Weston boards weigh budget, housing, and land-use items this week

Weston town boards and committees met over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, from school budget guidelines to housing development support and property matters. No final decisions have been reported yet, as minutes from these meetings have not been published. The following is a summary of the key items on the agendas.

School Committee reviews FY2028 budget guidelines

On Aug. 4, the School Committee reviewed the superintendent's preliminary FY2028 budget approach and was scheduled to vote on budget guidelines. The agenda also included discussion of the high school/middle school building project timeline and planning for a fall Special Town Meeting, as well as acceptance of grants and an executive session on superintendent negotiations and WAPA litigation.

Affordable Housing Trust to vote on assisted living support

On Aug. 5, the Affordable Housing Trust was set to discuss and vote on a request from HYM for support of an assisted living facility project at Regis. The meeting also covered administrative matters, including membership renewals, and updates on ongoing housing projects such as Warren Avenue, Drabbington, and Modera. The Warren Avenue project includes an EOHLC rent request status and revised landscaping/plowing RFP status.

Select Board discusses property and public works

On July 28, the Select Board held an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 356 Boston Post Rd. (Josiah Smith Tavern) and 131-135 Wellesley Street (Case Buildings). The board also met with Public Works to discuss major construction issues, a Wellesley sidewalk issue, and XROADS at Land's Sake Property. The consent agenda included a block party on Silver Hill Road, authorization for Embridge to access an easement through town property, and a water abatement at 24 Buckskin and Cook's Pond MOU approval.

Planning Board schedules hearing for large house

On July 31, the Planning Board conducted an on-site inspection for a proposed 11,856-square-foot house at 317 Glen Road. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 2 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The property is in the Residence B Zoning District on a 1.70-acre lot, and the applicant is Ghasson Khoory.

Zoning Board to hear garage setback and sign variance

On Aug. 4, the Zoning Board of Appeals held an online public hearing on two applications: a special permit request by Michael Samra for Cara and Michael McGrath for setback relief for a detached garage at 82 Oxbow Road, and a variance request by Teri MacEachern on behalf of Weston Fee Owner, LLC for a sign at 1 Riverside Road.

Conservation Commission reviews wetlands projects

On Aug. 4, the Conservation Commission reviewed three Notices of Intent involving wetlands buffers: a first-floor addition, garage, septic, driveway, and stormwater work at 38 Chestnut St.; a second-floor addition and new septic system at 6 Page Rd.; and an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation at 300 Wellesley St. The commission also heard a presentation on the town's 2026 Housing Production Plan Update from Planning Board Chair Leslie Glynn.

Other meetings

The Historical Commission held public hearings on a total demolition at 445 Glen Road and an addition at 17 Loring Road, and discussed an update on the Case Estates. The Housing Production Plan Steering Committee met multiple times to review community input and draft plans. The Board of Health discussed tobacco regulations and compliance checks. The Unified Plan Committee reviewed draft issues and opportunities. The Board of Library Trustees voted on a Chromebox computer system purchase. The Elderly Housing Committee reviewed Brook School Apartments updates, including vacancies and repairs. The Permanent Building Committee received updates on five projects, including Brook School Apartments, Fire Department, Wood's Restaurant, High School Field Lights, and Memorial Pool, plus a campus master plan study. The Council on Aging Housing Committee discussed HYM's proposed Regis development.

Coming up

The Town Meeting Study Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on Aug. 17 to gather resident comments, discuss potential future investigation topics, and plan next steps.

Weston Meeting Roundup: School Contracts, Housing Plan, and Property Votes on the Agenda — Minutes Pending

Weston boards and committees held a busy stretch of meetings from July 20 through July 31, covering union contract ratification, housing planning, conservation permits, and property decisions. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, so outcomes — including anticipated votes — cannot be confirmed from the available record.

School Committee: Teacher and Bus Driver Contracts (July 22)

The Weston School Committee was scheduled to discuss and potentially ratify the 2026–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Weston Education Association and a separate 2026–2029 agreement with the Weston School Bus Driver Association. The agenda also listed an executive session on collective bargaining strategy, a consent agenda item amending the 2026–2027 school year calendar by removing the January early release day, and a regular warrant with grant acceptances. Votes were anticipated but not yet confirmed in published minutes.

Select Board: Real Property, Public Works, and Consent Items (July 28)

The Select Board agenda included an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 356 Boston Post Rd. (Josiah Smith Tavern) and 131–135 Wellesley Street (Case Buildings). A joint meeting with the School Committee was listed to discuss appointments to the Permanent Building Committee and Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee. The board was also scheduled to receive a Public Works update on major construction issues, a Wellesley sidewalk issue, and XROADS at Land's Sake Property. Consent agenda items included a block party on Silver Hill Road by Michael Conboy, authorization for Embridge to access an easement through Town property, and a water abatement at 24 Buckskin plus a Cook's Pond MOU approval.

Historical Commission: Demolition and Addition Votes (July 28)

The Historical Commission was scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on a total demolition application at 445 Glen Road (a 1910 house, owner Guo) and an addition application at 17 Loring Road (a 1910 house, owner Chan). The agenda also listed an update and anticipated vote on the Case Estates, discussion of the commission's annual budget, and a vote on Rail Trail signage and an associate member.

Housing Production Plan: Multiple Sessions

The Housing Production Plan Steering Committee met three times between July 21 and July 28, reviewing housing needs data, holding a second public meeting, and reviewing community input from a July 25 meeting along with needs assessment, goals, and strategies. The Conservation Commission on July 21 was also scheduled to hear a presentation on the 2026 Housing Production Plan Update from the Steering Committee and Town Planner.

Conservation Commission: Wetlands Permits (July 21)

The Commission agenda included a Notice of Intent for pool and related construction at 144 Beaver Road, an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation at 300 Wellesley Street, a request for a Certificate of Compliance for the Mass Central Rail Trail Bridge (DEP 337-1468), and a request for a Partial Certificate of Compliance at 183 Conant Road (DEP 337-1476).

Planning Board: Large Home Review at 317 Glen Road (July 31)

The Planning Board scheduled an on-site inspection on July 31 at 10:00 a.m. for a site plan approval application for a new 11,856-square-foot house at 317 Glen Road. The property is in the Residence B Zoning District on a 1.70-acre lot. The applicant is Ghasson Khoory. A public hearing is set for September 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Other Meetings

Several committees held procedural or discussion-focused sessions: the Community Preservation Committee discussed using administrative funds for an appraisal of 819 Boston Post Road; the Riverside Housing Working Group reviewed an RFP for a housing project; the Town Meeting Study Committee discussed remote meeting technology with Dave Bernstein of Wayland; the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee discussed Route 30 reconstruction next steps; the Unified Plan subcommittee reviewed an Issues and Opportunities Draft; the Kendal Common Study Committee reviewed a Historic District Proposal; the Board of Health reviewed tobacco regulations and compliance; the Sustainability Committee discussed a leaf blower bylaw and Route 30 Project feedback; and the Art & Innovation Center Advisory Board received manager, rental, and financial reports.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 4 — School Committee:** Vote on FY2028 budget guidelines; HS/MS building project and fall Special Town Meeting planning.
• **Aug. 4 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearing on a special permit for garage setback relief at 82 Oxbow Road and a sign variance at 1 Riverside Road.
• **Aug. 5 — Affordable Housing Trust:** Vote on HYM's request for support of an assisted living facility project at Regis.
• **Aug. 5 — Permanent Building Committee:** Updates on Brook School Apartments, Fire Department, Wood's Restaurant, High School Field Lights, and the HS/MS Campus Master Plan study.
• **Aug. 6 — Council on Aging Housing Committee:** Discussion of HYM's proposed Regis development for senior housing.
• **Sept. 2 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on the 11,856 sq ft house at 317 Glen Road.