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February 10, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Priya Sundaram, who is counted absent.
Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: Priya Sundaram
Every vote, in order
b. Action Item: Acceptance of Community Services' Donations ($5,675)
Accept donations to the Community Services Gift Account in the amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($5,675)
Chair Hilberg moved to accept donations to the Community Services Gift Account in the amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($5,675). Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept donations to the Community Services Gift Account in the amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($5,675). Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
c. Action Item: Acceptance of the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) Grant for the Movement Series
Accept the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant in the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the Movement Series
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant in the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the Movement Series. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant in the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) for the Movement Series. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
d. Action Item: Acceptance of Council on Aging Donation ($100)
Accept a donation of One Hundred Dollars ($100) to the Council on Aging Gift Account
Chair Hilberg moved to accept a donation of One Hundred Dollars ($100) to the Council on Aging Gift Account. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept a donation of One Hundred Dollars ($100) to the Council on Aging Gift Account. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
g. Discussion and Possible Action: Reopen the FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant
Notify all Boxborough town departments, boards, committees, commissions, and the public that the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Annual Town Meeting Warrant is now re-open for the submission of articles...
Chair Hilberg moved to notify all Boxborough town departments, boards, committees, commissions, and the public that the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Annual Town Meeting Warrant is now re-open for the submission of articles and citizen petitions, effective February 10, 2025, and will close on February 24, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to notify all Boxborough town departments, boards, committees, commissions, and the public that the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Annual Town Meeting Warrant is now re-open for the submission of articles and citizen petitions, effective February 10, 2025, and will close on February 24, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Authorize the Administration Office to conduct a Municipal Fee Study of license, permit, field and other fees and to present the findings to the Board at a future meeting
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Administration Office to conduct a Municipal Fee Study of license, permit, field and other fees and to present the findings to the Board at a future meeting. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Administration Office to conduct a Municipal Fee Study of license, permit, field and other fees and to present the findings to the Board at a future meeting. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
i. Discussion and Possible Action: Town Administrator's Annual Performance Summary Evaluation
Approve the Town Administrator Annual Performance Evaluation Executive Summary as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Town Administrator Annual Performance Evaluation Executive Summary as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Town Administrator Annual Performance Evaluation Executive Summary as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
j. Discussion and Possible Action: Restructuring of Boxborough Leadership Forum
Reconvene the Boxborough Leadership Forum and invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, Library Trustees, and Planning Board to join it
Chair Hilberg moved to reconvene the Boxborough Leadership Forum and invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, Library Trustees, and Planning Board to join it. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Cindy Markowitz stated that she participated in the prior BLF iteration and found some value in it. She expressed concern that a reconvening could be slightly counterproductive, as there are many meetings already happening and there may be redundancy in the discussions. She asked if BLF would comply with Open Meeting Law, including keeping meeting minutes and inviting the public. Chair Hilberg stated that it will comply with Open Meeting Law. Quorums will also be posted for the meetings. Ms. Markowitz asked that this be memorialized in the documents that the Board votes on. Chair Hilberg AMENDED the motion to reconvene the Boxborough Leadership Forum, to be operated under the Open Meeting Law, and invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, Library Trustees, and Planning Board to join it. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Ms. Markowitz asked if this group is intended to deal with communications or problem solving. She expressed concern regarding potential creep of the scope of work as well. Chair Hilberg stated that it will be a chance for boards/committees to update other groups. This is a communications tool. Ms. Markowitz requested that it be set up as such. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining. k.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, StempleAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reconvene the Boxborough Leadership Forum and invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, Library Trustees, and Planning Board to join it. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Cindy Markowitz stated that she participated in the prior BLF iteration and found some value in it. She expressed concern that a reconvening could be slightly counterproductive, as there are many meetings already happening and there may be redundancy in the discussions. She asked if BLF would comply with Open Meeting Law, including keeping meeting minutes and inviting the public. Chair Hilberg stated that it will comply with Open Meeting Law. Quorums will also be posted for the meetings. Ms. Markowitz asked that this be memorialized in the documents that the Board votes on. Chair Hilberg AMENDED the motion to reconvene the Boxborough Leadership Forum, to be operated under the Open Meeting Law, and invite the Finance Committee, School Committee, Library Trustees, and Planning Board to join it. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Discussion: Ms. Markowitz asked if this group is intended to deal with communications or problem solving. She expressed concern regarding potential creep of the scope of work as well. Chair Hilberg stated that it will be a chance for boards/committees to update other groups. This is a communications tool. Ms. Markowitz requested that it be set up as such. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining. k..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
k. Action Item: Acceptance of MIIA Health Benefits Trust Public Safety Grant
Accept the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Public Safety Grant of $3,141 and up to $5,000
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Public Safety Grant of $3,141 and up to $5,000. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 5.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the MIIA Health Benefits Trust Public Safety Grant of $3,141 and up to $5,000. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 5..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
a. Approval of Minutes from January 4, 2025, and January 27, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of January 4, 2025, and January 27, 2025, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 4, 2025, and January 27, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. 20250210 3 Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 4, 2025, and January 27, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. 20250210 3 Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Local 200 Massachusetts Coalition of Police) with the Chair noting that...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Local 200 Massachusetts Coalition of Police) with the Chair noting that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town and the Board will not reconvene in open session. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Local 200 Massachusetts Coalition of Police) with the Chair noting that discussion in an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the Town and the Board will not reconvene in open session. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
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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