Important Town Meeting Vote on March 12 — Water Tank Articles

Dear Neighbors,

Town Meeting is Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 PM at Weston High School. There are only three articles on the warrant — this meeting will likely be shorter than others, but your vote is critical.

Below are recommendations from Engage Weston on how to vote on each article and why:

Vote YES on Article 1 – The Sites
The engineering firm, after extensive analysis and input from abutters, identified these sites as the best locations from both an engineering and financial perspective. (This requires a 2/3s vote.  Every vote counts!)

Vote YES on Article 2 – The Height
The zoning bylaw change will only apply to the proposed sites, and any antennas will be restricted to Town use only. (This requires a 2/3s vote.  Every vote counts!)

Vote YES on Article 3 – Motion 1 (Funding)
Authorizes $2M from Free Cash to continue the design process.  Majority vote.

Vote YES on Article 3 – Motion 2 (Funding)
Authorizes the remaining funds to complete the project ($2M from Free Cash and ~$37M in borrowing. This requires a 2/3s vote). Why now – and not later at a following meeting?

• Secures eligibility for low-interest state loans for all or part of the cost.
• Authorizes borrowing if and when needed — permission, not immediate debt.
• Shows commitment to avoid $4–5M in state-mandated repairs to aging tanks.
• Strengthens contractor interest — the best contractors will not bid unless the project is fully funded.
• Avoids repeated Town Meeting debates — let's use our time and energy wisely and not go through this again!

For a one-page flyer summarizing the key issues, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkSwhuBPR2drW-Zbdqq2wk_0L0X40Yvp/view?usp=sharing

Please plan to attend and make your voice heard!

Best,
Engage Weston