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June 7, 2021
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Wesley Fowlks, John Markiewicz, Leslie Fox, Jennifer Campbell, Diana Lipari
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MINUTES
Accept the March 1, 2021 - Regular Session, as written
Member Markiewicz moved to accept the March 1, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to accept the March 1, 2021 - Regular Session, as written. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
GENERAL BUSINESS
Continue to allow an alteration of the licensee's licensed premises to provide outdoor alcohol service under the on-premises, Inn Holder License of the Boxboro Regency, and further to allow for...
Member Markiewicz moved to continue to allow an alteration of the licensee's licensed premises to provide outdoor alcohol service under the on-premises, Inn Holder License of the Boxboro Regency, and further to allow for the expansion of the area, previously approved by the Board on June 15, 2020, said allowance shall expire upon their stated closing time on August 14, 2021. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to continue to allow an alteration of the licensee's licensed premises to provide outdoor alcohol service under the on-premises, Inn Holder License of the Boxboro Regency, and further to allow for the expansion of the area, previously approved by the Board on June 15, 2020, said allowance shall expire upon their stated closing time on August 14, 2021. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Ratify and accept the donation from Lazaro Paving to furnish and install the walkway portion of the Veterans' Tribute Project site
Member Campbell moved to ratify and accept the donation from Lazaro Paving to furnish and install the walkway portion of the Veterans' Tribute Project site. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Campbell moved to ratify and accept the donation from Lazaro Paving to furnish and install the walkway portion of the Veterans' Tribute Project site. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Campbell, second: Lipari)
Waive the field use fees for the AB Monday Night Quarterbacks organization to conduct workouts in order to prepare for the fall football season at Flerra Field in evenings of the weeks of August...
Member Markiewicz moved to waive the field use fees for the AB Monday Night Quarterbacks organization to conduct workouts in order to prepare for the fall football season at Flerra Field in evenings of the weeks of August 9th and August 16th, further that the Board will commit to review in the fall. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to waive the field use fees for the AB Monday Night Quarterbacks organization to conduct workouts in order to prepare for the fall football season at Flerra Field in evenings of the weeks of August 9th and August 16th, further that the Board will commit to review in the fall. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
UPDATE ON TOWN BOARDS/COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS
Nominate Member Campbell to serve on the ABRSD New School Campus Naming Committee
Member Markiewicz moved to nominate Member Campbell to serve on the ABRSD New School Campus Naming Committee. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to nominate Member Campbell to serve on the ABRSD New School Campus Naming Committee. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Re-appoint Sarah Murphy to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Member Fox moved to re-appoint Sarah Murphy to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to re-appoint Sarah Murphy to the Agricultural Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Lipari)
Re-appoint Christine Casebolt to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Christine Casebolt to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Christine Casebolt to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Campbell)
Re-appoint Channing Wagg, Boxborough Housing Board for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Member Fox moved to re-appoint Channing Wagg, Boxborough Housing Board for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Campbell. BHB Chair, Al Murphy spoke in favor of Wagg's re-appointment. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fox moved to re-appoint Channing Wagg, Boxborough Housing Board for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Campbell. BHB Chair, Al Murphy spoke in favor of Wagg's re-appointment. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Campbell)
Re-appoint Owen Neville, Cemetery Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Owen Neville, Cemetery Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Owen Neville, Cemetery Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Fox)
Re-appoint Rita Gibes Grossman, BSB Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Rita Gibes Grossman, BSB Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Rita Gibes Grossman, BSB Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Appoint Priya Sundaram as Finance Committee Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Priya Sundaram as Finance Committee Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Priya Sundaram as Finance Committee Designee to the Community Preservation Committee for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
Re-appoint Dennis Reip and Stephen Schmitt to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Dennis Reip and Stephen Schmitt to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Dennis Reip and Stephen Schmitt to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Re-appoint Karen Whitcomb and Anne Canfield to the Council on Aging, both for three-year terms effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Member Markiewicz moved to re-appoint Karen Whitcomb and Anne Canfield to the Council on Aging, both for three-year terms effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to re-appoint Karen Whitcomb and Anne Canfield to the Council on Aging, both for three-year terms effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)
Re-appoint Abby Reip, and to appoint, for the first time, Lauren Grady to the Personnel Board, both for three- year terms effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Abby Reip, and to appoint, for the first time, Lauren Grady to the Personnel Board, both for three- year terms effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Abby Reip, and to appoint, for the first time, Lauren Grady to the Personnel Board, both for three- year terms effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)
Re-appoint Megan Connor, Recreation Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Megan Connor, Recreation Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to re-appoint Megan Connor, Recreation Commission for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Appoint Brian Picca to the position of Lead Director and Courtney Stevens, Kate Contini, Sarah O'Rourke, Anastasia Koulopoulos and Laura Spurling, as Directors for the 2021 Summer Program, pending...
Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Brian Picca to the position of Lead Director and Courtney Stevens, Kate Contini, Sarah O'Rourke, Anastasia Koulopoulos and Laura Spurling, as Directors for the 2021 Summer Program, pending completion of all pre-employment requirement, for terms effective immediately and ending on August 31, 2021. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Fowlks moved to appoint Brian Picca to the position of Lead Director and Courtney Stevens, Kate Contini, Sarah O'Rourke, Anastasia Koulopoulos and Laura Spurling, as Directors for the 2021 Summer Program, pending completion of all pre-employment requirement, for terms effective immediately and ending on August 31, 2021. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Markiewicz)
Re-appoint Andrea Terklesen as Interim Town Accountant from June 14, 2021 through Aug. 24. 2021
Member Markiewicz moved to re-appoint Andrea Terklesen as Interim Town Accountant from June 14, 2021 through Aug. 24. 2021. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to re-appoint Andrea Terklesen as Interim Town Accountant from June 14, 2021 through Aug. 24. 2021. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Campbell "aye," Fox "aye," Lipari "aye," Markiewicz "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Member Markiewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Markiewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," Campbell "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)
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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