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July 8, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, David McKiernan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Wesley Fowlks took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
6. New Business
Approve the Sustainability Committee Charter Revisions as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Sustainability Committee Charter Revisions as amended. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Sustainability Committee Charter Revisions as amended. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Set the Special Town Meeting dates to November 18, 2024 and February 10, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to set the Special Town Meeting dates to November 18, 2024 and February 10, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to set the Special Town Meeting dates to November 18, 2024 and February 10, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve the Fire Building Committee Charter as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Fire Building Committee Charter as amended. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Fire Building Committee Charter as amended. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Brenda Martinez to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee with a term ending date of June 30, 2027
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Brenda Martinez to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee with a term ending date of June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Brenda Martinez to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee with a term ending date of June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Appoint Nick Huang to the Tae Kwon Do program as specialty instructor level one for a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Nick Huang to the Tae Kwon Do program as specialty instructor level one for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Nick Huang to the Tae Kwon Do program as specialty instructor level one for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Appoint Kevin Wei to the Tae Kwon Do program as specialty instructor level one for a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Kevin Wei to the Tae Kwon Do program as specialty instructor level one for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Kevin Wei to the Tae Kwon Do program as specialty instructor level one for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Zachary Laighton to the Flerra Summer program for a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Zachary Laighton to the Flerra Summer program for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Zachary Laighton to the Flerra Summer program for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Maura Hashem to the Flerra Summer program for a term ending June 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Maura Hashem to the Flerra Summer program for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Maura Hashem to the Flerra Summer program for a term ending June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve the September 3, 2024, State Primary Warrant as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the September 3, 2024, State Primary Warrant as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the September 3, 2024, State Primary Warrant as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reduce early voting hours for the 2024 State Primary as presented in the Select Board July 8, 2024, packet
Chair Hilberg moved to reduce early voting hours for the 2024 State Primary as presented in the Select Board July 8, 2024, packet. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - nay; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 4-1-0. 7.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reduce early voting hours for the 2024 State Primary as presented in the Select Board July 8, 2024, packet. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - nay; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 4-1-0. 7..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
7. Approval of minutes: June 24, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, as amended. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0. 8.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 24, 2024, as amended. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0. 8..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
8. Select Board and Assistant Town Administrator's Office Reports and Updates
Enter into Executive Session at 10:30pm to discuss strategy with respect to litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (248 Liberty Square Rd.) and not to reconvene in open session
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 10:30pm to discuss strategy with respect to litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (248 Liberty Square Rd.) and not to reconvene in open session. Noting that discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigating position of the Town. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 10:30pm to discuss strategy with respect to litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (248 Liberty Square Rd.) and not to reconvene in open session. Noting that discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigating position of the Town. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
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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