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Boxborough Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

August 7, 2023

6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kristin Hilberg, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, David McKiernan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Accept the regular session minutes of July 24, 2023, as amended

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chair Hilberg moved to accept the regular session minutes of July 24, 2023, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the regular session minutes of July 24, 2023, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

RESIGNATIONS

Accept the resignation of Norm Hanover from the Conservation Commission with a letter of appreciation for his service

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chair Hilberg moved to accept the resignation of Norm Hanover from the Conservation Commission with a letter of appreciation for his service. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the resignation of Norm Hanover from the Conservation Commission with a letter of appreciation for his service. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

NEW BUSINESS

Adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire easements in Joyce Lane, Loring Avenue, and MacLeod Way and abutting lands and thereby complete the layout and acceptance of those ways as...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chair Hilberg moved to adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire easements in Joyce Lane, Loring Avenue, and MacLeod Way and abutting lands and thereby complete the layout and acceptance of those ways as public ways in the Town, and to award $0 in damages to the affected property owners for the taking. The Town Administrator is authorized, in consultation with Town Counsel, to make non-substantive changes to the form of the order as may be required to provide for its recording. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire easements in Joyce Lane, Loring Avenue, and MacLeod Way and abutting lands and thereby complete the layout and acceptance of those ways as public ways in the Town, and to award $0 in damages to the affected property owners for the taking. The Town Administrator is authorized, in consultation with Town Counsel, to make non-substantive changes to the form of the order as may be required to provide for its recording. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the Select Board Liaison Assignments as discussed

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Select Board Liaison Assignments as discussed. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Select Board Liaison Assignments as discussed. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

MAGIC V V

Authorize the Town Administrator to send the Select Board Support Letter on behalf of the Select Board for Cable Access Legislation (H74 & S34) as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Town Administrator to send the Select Board Support Letter on behalf of the Select Board for Cable Access Legislation (H74 & S34) as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye."

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Town Administrator to send the Select Board Support Letter on behalf of the Select Board for Cable Access Legislation (H74 & S34) as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 8:38pm. Seconded by Chair Hilberg. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye,"

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 8:38pm. Seconded by Chair Hilberg. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call Hilberg, "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Fowlks "aye,".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Hilberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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