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May 10, 2021
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Leslie Fox, who is counted absent.
Present: Wesley Fowlks, John Markiewicz, Maria Neyland, Robert Stemple
Absent: Leslie Fox
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Approve the Regular Session minutes of February 22, 2021, as presented
Neyland moved to approve the Regular Session minutes of February 22, 2021, as presented. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Neyland moved to approve the Regular Session minutes of February 22, 2021, as presented. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Acton- Boxborough Cultural Council, to appoint Brijesh Singh for a term commencing immediately and ending on June 30, 2022
C. Fowlks moved, pursuant to the recommendation of the Acton- Boxborough Cultural Council, to appoint Brijesh Singh for a term commencing immediately and ending on June 30, 2022. Seconded by Neyland. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“C. Fowlks moved, pursuant to the recommendation of the Acton- Boxborough Cultural Council, to appoint Brijesh Singh for a term commencing immediately and ending on June 30, 2022. Seconded by Neyland. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Neyland)
Approve the letter to request continued remote participation in public meetings dated April 30, 2021
Markiewicz moved to approve the letter to request continued remote participation in public meetings dated April 30, 2021. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to approve the letter to request continued remote participation in public meetings dated April 30, 2021. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Stemple)
SUPPORT OF BOXBOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY POLICING
Acknowledge and affirm the Boxborough Police Department's presented statement
Fowlks moved to acknowledge and affirm the Boxborough Police Department's presented statement. Further, the Select Board is grateful for the work the Department has done to get to where we are now in building sensitivity to the needs of the community. The Select Board also recognizes that there will always be work to do and we look forward to the work that lies ahead in our effort to make Boxborough welcoming and inclusive. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Fowlks moved to acknowledge and affirm the Boxborough Police Department's presented statement. Further, the Select Board is grateful for the work the Department has done to get to where we are now in building sensitivity to the needs of the community. The Select Board also recognizes that there will always be work to do and we look forward to the work that lies ahead in our effort to make Boxborough welcoming and inclusive. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
TOWN CLERK RETIREMENT EVENT - BEER/WINE PERMIT
Permit wine/beer to be served at the retirement reception for Town Clerk, Liz Markiewicz, scheduled for the grounds of the Town Hall for June 24, 2021, subject to the conditions specified in the...
Neyland moved to permit wine/beer to be served at the retirement reception for Town Clerk, Liz Markiewicz, scheduled for the grounds of the Town Hall for June 24, 2021, subject to the conditions specified in the permit and further, to waive all fees. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Neyland moved to permit wine/beer to be served at the retirement reception for Town Clerk, Liz Markiewicz, scheduled for the grounds of the Town Hall for June 24, 2021, subject to the conditions specified in the permit and further, to waive all fees. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Neyland, second: Stemple)
Pursuant to the request of Town Clerk Liz Markiewicz, to appoint Elizabeth Nichols, Rebecca Harris, Alan Rohwer, Vincent Zito and Christine Marlow, as Temporary Constables, to serve in regard to...
Fowlks moved, pursuant to the request of Town Clerk Liz Markiewicz, to appoint Elizabeth Nichols, Rebecca Harris, Alan Rohwer, Vincent Zito and Christine Marlow, as Temporary Constables, to serve in regard to Boxborough's Annual Town Election, with terms commencing immediately, ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Fowlks moved, pursuant to the request of Town Clerk Liz Markiewicz, to appoint Elizabeth Nichols, Rebecca Harris, Alan Rohwer, Vincent Zito and Christine Marlow, as Temporary Constables, to serve in regard to Boxborough's Annual Town Election, with terms commencing immediately, ending on June 30, 2021. Seconded by Stemple. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "aye," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
SELECT BOARD & TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS/UPDATES
Approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Town of Boxborough and Paul Fillebrown, Jr. [Fire Chief], as written
Markiewicz moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Town of Boxborough and Paul Fillebrown, Jr. [Fire Chief], as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "abstain," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
The minutes give the count as 4-0 but name John Markiewicz (yes), Robert Stemple (abstained), Maria Neyland (yes) and Wesley Fowlks (yes), which does not add up with the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Markiewicz moved to approve the Side Letter of Agreement between the Town of Boxborough and Paul Fillebrown, Jr. [Fire Chief], as written. Seconded by Fowlks. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "abstain," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fowlks)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Stemple moved to adjourn. Seconded by Neyland. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "abstain," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
The minutes give the count as 4-0 but name John Markiewicz (yes), Robert Stemple (abstained), Maria Neyland (yes) and Wesley Fowlks (yes), which does not add up with the 4 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Stemple moved to adjourn. Seconded by Neyland. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Stemple "abstain," Neyland "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Stemple, second: Neyland)
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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