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September 11, 2023
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, David McKiernan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Wesley Fowlks left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the regular session minutes of August 28, 2023, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the regular session minutes of August 28, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the regular session minutes of August 28, 2023, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
a. Action: Appointments for Consideration
Appoint Hongbing Tang to the Boxborough Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Hongbing Tang to the Boxborough Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Hongbing Tang to the Boxborough Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Bryan Lynch, Priya Sundaram, and Kristin Hilberg to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
Member Fowlks moved to appoint Bryan Lynch, Priya Sundaram, and Kristin Hilberg to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Bryan Lynch, Priya Sundaram, and Kristin Hilberg to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
Appoint Larry Grossman, Owen Neville, and Bill Litant to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025
Member Fowlks moved to appoint Larry Grossman, Owen Neville, and Bill Litant to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Larry Grossman, Owen Neville, and Bill Litant to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
Appoint Than Stuntz, Hugh Fortmiller, and Al Murphy to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024
Member Fowlks moved to appoint Than Stuntz, Hugh Fortmiller, and Al Murphy to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Than Stuntz, Hugh Fortmiller, and Al Murphy to the Boxborough Building Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." b..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the Office of the Attorney General Office and the complainant on the Board's behalf
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the Office of the Attorney General Office and the complainant on the Board's behalf. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." c.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the Office of the Attorney General Office and the complainant on the Board's behalf. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." c..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
c. Action: Naming of Field - Erikson Landry Field (144 Summer Road)
Approve the field name of 144 Summer Road, Boxborough, the Erikson Landry Field
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the field name of 144 Summer Road, Boxborough, the Erikson Landry Field. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." d.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the field name of 144 Summer Road, Boxborough, the Erikson Landry Field. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." d..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
d. Action: Authorization of Director of Land Use & Permitting to Mass Energy Insight (MEI)
Authorize Mr. Wade to access Boxborough's data and features in the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Mass Energy Insight (MEI) energy reporting system
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize Mr. Wade to access Boxborough's data and features in the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Mass Energy Insight (MEI) energy reporting system. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." e.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize Mr. Wade to access Boxborough's data and features in the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Mass Energy Insight (MEI) energy reporting system. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." e..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
e. Action: Regional Dispatch Presentation & Discussion
Defer the vote of the Select Board for the Town of Boxborough to enter into an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) with Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District (NVRDD) for Regional Dispatch Services...
Chair Hilberg moved to defer the vote of the Select Board for the Town of Boxborough to enter into an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) with Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District (NVRDD) for Regional Dispatch Services to Fall Town Meeting. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 3-1-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "nay," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to defer the vote of the Select Board for the Town of Boxborough to enter into an inter-municipal agreement (IMA) with Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District (NVRDD) for Regional Dispatch Services to Fall Town Meeting. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 3-1-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "nay," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
OLD BUSINESS
Approve the Economic Development Committee charter revisions with the amendment of there being 5- 9 voting members
Member McKiernan moved to approve the Economic Development Committee charter revisions with the amendment of there being 5- 9 voting members. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." b.
From the minutes
“Member McKiernan moved to approve the Economic Development Committee charter revisions with the amendment of there being 5- 9 voting members. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye." b..” (Motion: McKiernan, second: Fowlks)
b. Action: EDC Appointments for Consideration
Appoint Dawn Willis to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Dawn Willis to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Dawn Willis to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 4-0-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Mark Barbadoro to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Mark Barbadoro to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Discussion: Chair Hilberg stated that there is some concern that Mr. Barbadoro would like to join the EDC for reasons other than the charter. She explained that she believes Mr. Barbadoro could be great on the EDC but is being told by others that she is being manipulated by him. Mr. Barbadoro stated that he has a great track record on boards/committees and was previously voted as Chair of the Planning Board. Member Fowlks noted that he cannot deny Mr. Barbadoro this position simply based on the assertion that he has been mean to people in the past. Diana Lipari stated that the Board should not consider denying a person from sitting on a Committee simply based on personality. Mr. Barbadoro is qualified to be on this Committee, and she was dismayed not to see his resume in the agenda packet. It was noted that additional information submitted by Mr. Barbadoro would be attached to the meeting minutes. Cindy Markowitz noted that wealth of experience that Mr. Barbadoro would bring to this Committee. She asked that the Board not make this decision based on personal politics. Failed: 2-2-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "nay," McKiernan "nay," Hilberg, "aye."
Yes: Fowlks, HilbergNo: McKiernan, Sundaram
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Mark Barbadoro to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Discussion: Chair Hilberg stated that there is some concern that Mr. Barbadoro would like to join the EDC for reasons other than the charter. She explained that she believes Mr. Barbadoro could be great on the EDC but is being told by others that she is being manipulated by him. Mr. Barbadoro stated that he has a great track record on boards/committees and was previously voted as Chair of the Planning Board. Member Fowlks noted that he cannot deny Mr. Barbadoro this position simply based on the assertion that he has been mean to people in the past. Diana Lipari stated that the Board should not consider denying a person from sitting on a Committee simply based on personality. Mr. Barbadoro is qualified to be on this Committee, and she was dismayed not to see his resume in the agenda packet. It was noted that additional information submitted by Mr. Barbadoro would be attached to the meeting minutes. Cindy Markowitz noted that wealth of experience that Mr. Barbadoro would bring to this Committee. She asked that the Board not make this decision based on personal politics. Failed: 2-2-0 by Roll Call: Fowlks "aye," Sundaram "nay," McKiernan "nay," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Abby Reip to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Abby Reip to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 3-0-0 by Roll Call: Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Abby Reip to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Approved: 3-0-0 by Roll Call: Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
ADJOURN
Adjourn
Chair Hilberg moved to adjourn at 12:02am. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 3-0-0 by Roll Call: Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye."
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramWesley Fowlks had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to adjourn at 12:02am. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Approved: 3-0-0 by Roll Call: Sundaram "aye," McKiernan "aye," Hilberg, "aye.".” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
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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