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April 27, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Maria Neyland, Wesley Fowlks, Susan Bak, Leslie Fox, Robert Stemple
Absent: None
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Notify residents of the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, the second day of June, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Blanchard Memorial School Gym, 493 Massachusetts Avenue,...
Member Bak moved to notify residents of the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, the second day of June, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Blanchard Memorial School Gym, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719, for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Annual Town Election for candidate for the following offices: Select Board, 3-year term 2 seats; Library Trustees, 3-year term, 2 seats; School Committee, 3-year term, 2 seats; Board of Health, 3-year term, 1 seat; Planning Board, 3-year term, 2 seats; Planning Board, 2-year term, 1 seat; Moderator, 1-year term, 1 seat. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Bak moved to notify residents of the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, the second day of June, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Blanchard Memorial School Gym, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719, for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Annual Town Election for candidate for the following offices: Select Board, 3-year term 2 seats; Library Trustees, 3-year term, 2 seats; School Committee, 3-year term, 2 seats; Board of Health, 3-year term, 1 seat; Planning Board, 3-year term, 2 seats; Planning Board, 2-year term, 1 seat; Moderator, 1-year term, 1 seat. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Bak, second: Stemple)
Notify residents of the Special State Election for the office of the Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District, to be held at Blanchard Memorial School Gym, 493...
Member Fowlks moved to notify residents of the Special State Election for the office of the Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District, to be held at Blanchard Memorial School Gym, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719, on Tuesday, the second day of June, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to notify residents of the Special State Election for the office of the Representative in General Court, Thirty-seventh Middlesex District, to be held at Blanchard Memorial School Gym, 493 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA 01719, on Tuesday, the second day of June, 2020, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Bak "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Recommend that the Boxborough Finance Committee consider, upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, to allocate $3,000 from the Reserve Fund (Reserve Fund 132 - Account #001-132-5960-0000) to the...
Member Fowlks moved to recommend that the Boxborough Finance Committee consider, upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, to allocate $3,000 from the Reserve Fund (Reserve Fund 132 - Account #001-132-5960-0000) to the Election and Registrars Budget-162 (Election and Registrars Printing Services - Account #001-162-5317-0000) for the purpose of mailing absentee/early voting applications to all registered voters in Boxborough for the June 2, 2020 Special State Election and Annual Town Election. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5- 0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to recommend that the Boxborough Finance Committee consider, upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, to allocate $3,000 from the Reserve Fund (Reserve Fund 132 - Account #001-132-5960-0000) to the Election and Registrars Budget-162 (Election and Registrars Printing Services - Account #001-162-5317-0000) for the purpose of mailing absentee/early voting applications to all registered voters in Boxborough for the June 2, 2020 Special State Election and Annual Town Election. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5- 0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve the regular session minutes of March 30, 2020, as amended
Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of March 30, 2020, as amended. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the regular session minutes of March 30, 2020, as amended. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Reschedule Boxborough's Annual Town Meeting to June 22, 2020
Member Fowlks moved to reschedule Boxborough's Annual Town Meeting to June 22, 2020. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to reschedule Boxborough's Annual Town Meeting to June 22, 2020. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant of April 27, 2020, as presented and as possibly amended for administrative changes
Member Fowlks moved to approve 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant of April 27, 2020, as presented and as possibly amended for administrative changes. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant of April 27, 2020, as presented and as possibly amended for administrative changes. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction Easement for property adjacent to 329 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the...
Member Stemple moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction Easement for property adjacent to 329 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and to designate Chair Neyland to sign on behalf of the Board, given the COVID 19 situation. Member Bak initially seconded but then removed same as she had received an abutter's notice. Subsequently seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Bak abstained.
The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Susan Bak (abstained), Robert Stemple (yes), Leslie Fox (yes), Wesley Fowlks (yes) and Maria Neyland (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the Order of Taking for a Temporary Construction Easement for property adjacent to 329 Massachusetts Avenue to allow for the construction of a sidewalk as endorsed by Town Meeting at the December 10, 2019, Special Town Meeting, and to designate Chair Neyland to sign on behalf of the Board, given the COVID 19 situation. Member Bak initially seconded but then removed same as she had received an abutter's notice. Subsequently seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye." Member Bak abstained..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Adopt the Local Option to Extend the Due Date for Exemption and Deferral Applications, Section10(a)(iv)
Member Fowlks moved to adopt the Local Option to Extend the Due Date for Exemption and Deferral Applications, Section10(a)(iv). Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adopt the Local Option to Extend the Due Date for Exemption and Deferral Applications, Section10(a)(iv). Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Adopt the Local Option to Waive Interest on Certain Payments Made After Due Dates Section 11
Member Fowlks moved to adopt the Local Option to Waive Interest on Certain Payments Made After Due Dates Section 11. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adopt the Local Option to Waive Interest on Certain Payments Made After Due Dates Section 11. Seconded by Member Stemple. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Accept the resignation of Molly Biron from the Sustainability Committee
Member Stemple moved to accept the resignation of Molly Biron from the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the resignation of Molly Biron from the Sustainability Committee. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Bak)
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Bak. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Bak "aye," Stemple "aye," Fox "aye," Fowlks "aye," and Neyland "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Bak)
From the Boxborough 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: Town of Boxborough Select Board page (named group photo, LCTV) — Sam Anderson, Priya Sundaram, Wes Fowlks, Bob Stemple and Kristin Hilberg. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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