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January 13, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan, Priya Sundaram, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1. Call the meeting to order
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (248 Liberty Square Road), with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (248 Liberty Square Road), with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in Open Session for its regularly scheduled meeting after adjourning the Executive Session. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 2.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (248 Liberty Square Road), with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town. The Board will reconvene in Open Session for its regularly scheduled meeting after adjourning the Executive Session. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 2..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
5. Resignation and Recognition
Accept with regret the resignation of Lee Slade from the Personnel Board effective January 15, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret the resignation of Lee Slade from the Personnel Board effective January 15, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret the resignation of Lee Slade from the Personnel Board effective January 15, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
6. Appointments
Appoint Brian Ditchek to the Boxborough Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Brian Ditchek to the Boxborough Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Brian Ditchek to the Boxborough Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Karen Johnson to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Karen Johnson to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 4.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Karen Johnson to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 4..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
a. Action: Donation Acceptances
Accept the Council on Aging donations to the Gift Account in the amount of $1,400.00
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Council on Aging donations to the Gift Account in the amount of $1,400.00. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Council on Aging donations to the Gift Account in the amount of $1,400.00. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant in the amount of $6,000 for the purpose stated therein
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant in the amount of $6,000 for the purpose stated therein. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant in the amount of $6,000 for the purpose stated therein. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
b. Action: Special One-Day Liquor License for Winterfest, January 25, 2025, 1-4 PM
Approve the Special One-Day Liquor License for Winterfest on January 25, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Special One-Day Liquor License for Winterfest on January 25, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Special One-Day Liquor License for Winterfest on January 25, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
d. Action: Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) of Non-Union & Non-Contract Employees FY26
Approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union and non-contract employees for the fiscal year 2026 of 2.7%
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union and non-contract employees for the fiscal year 2026 of 2.7%. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Stemple abstaining. e.
Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union and non-contract employees for the fiscal year 2026 of 2.7%. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Stemple abstaining. e..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
e. Action: Safe Communities Act Letter
Approve the Safe Communities Act letter and to send it to the members of the State legislature and the Governor as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Safe Communities Act letter and to send it to the members of the State legislature and the Governor as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Safe Communities Act letter and to send it to the members of the State legislature and the Governor as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
7. Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2024; December 16, 2024; January 4, 2025 (Budget Saturday)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2024, and December 16, 2024, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2024, and December 16, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2024, and December 16, 2024, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (DPW), (Police), (Fire), with the Chair noting that discussion in...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (DPW), (Police), (Fire), with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - aye; McKiernan - aye; Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (DPW), (Police), (Fire), with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Stemple - 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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