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February 24, 2025
33 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a. Approval of Minutes from January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025, as presented
Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan and Wesley Fowlks). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)
c. Vote: Close the FY26 ATM Warrant
Close the FY26 ATM Warrant
Chair Hilberg moved to close the FY26 ATM Warrant. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to close the FY26 ATM Warrant. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
d. Discussion and Vote: FY26 ATM Draft Warrant Articles
Approve the Municipal Governmental Zoning Allowed Across All Zoning Districts Article as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Municipal Governmental Zoning Allowed Across All Zoning Districts Article as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Municipal Governmental Zoning Allowed Across All Zoning Districts Article as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Recommend the New Firehouse Design Funding Article as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the New Firehouse Design Funding Article as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the New Firehouse Design Funding Article as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Recommend the Police Department: Command Staff Training Article as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Police Department: Command Staff Training Article as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Police Department: Command Staff Training Article as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend the Community Preservation Fund Accounting Correction Article as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund Accounting Correction Article as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund Accounting Correction Article as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding Article as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding Article as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding Article as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 2: Receive Reports as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 2: Receive Reports as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 2: Receive Reports as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Recommend Article 10: Police & Fire Injury Coverage as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 10: Police & Fire Injury Coverage as amended. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 10: Police & Fire Injury Coverage as amended. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 11: Increased Hours for the Community Services Coordinator as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 11: Increased Hours for the Community Services Coordinator as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 11: Increased Hours for the Community Services Coordinator as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 12: Department of Public Works (DPW) Part-Time Staff Addition for Transfer Station as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 12: Department of Public Works (DPW) Part-Time Staff Addition for Transfer Station as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 12: Department of Public Works (DPW) Part-Time Staff Addition for Transfer Station as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 15: Modified Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 15: Modified Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 15: Modified Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 16: Assessor Cyclical Revaluation as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 16: Assessor Cyclical Revaluation as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 16: Assessor Cyclical Revaluation as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Recommend Article 17: Cable Services and Equipment as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 17: Cable Services and Equipment as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 17: Cable Services and Equipment as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 18: Chapter 90 Highway Reimbursement Program as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 18: Chapter 90 Highway Reimbursement Program as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 18: Chapter 90 Highway Reimbursement Program as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 19: OPEB Trust Fund as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 19: OPEB Trust Fund as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 19: OPEB Trust Fund as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 20: Emergency Management as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 20: Emergency Management as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 20: Emergency Management as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 22: Department of Public Works: Road Maintenance as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 22: Department of Public Works: Road Maintenance as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 22: Department of Public Works: Road Maintenance as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Recommend Article 23: Department of Public Works: Refurbish Truck Frame Rails and Replace Dump/Spreader Body as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 23: Department of Public Works: Refurbish Truck Frame Rails and Replace Dump/Spreader Body as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 23: Department of Public Works: Refurbish Truck Frame Rails and Replace Dump/Spreader Body as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 24: Fire Department: Recruit Academy Training, Coverage Contingency & Fire Department Physicals as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 24: Fire Department: Recruit Academy Training, Coverage Contingency & Fire Department Physicals as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 24: Fire Department: Recruit Academy Training, Coverage Contingency & Fire Department Physicals as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 25: Fire Department: Cistern Inspections and Repairs as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 25: Fire Department: Cistern Inspections and Repairs as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 25: Fire Department: Cistern Inspections and Repairs as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 26: Fire Department: Pumper Truck Replacement as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 26: Fire Department: Pumper Truck Replacement as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 26: Fire Department: Pumper Truck Replacement as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 27: Fire Department: Emergency Response Vehicle as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 27: Fire Department: Emergency Response Vehicle as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 27: Fire Department: Emergency Response Vehicle as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 28: Fire Department: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 28: Fire Department: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 28: Fire Department: Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Recommend Article 29: Fire Department: Utility Terrain Vehicle as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 29: Fire Department: Utility Terrain Vehicle as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 29: Fire Department: Utility Terrain Vehicle as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 35: Information Technology: Hardware Upgrades and Replacements as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 35: Information Technology: Hardware Upgrades and Replacements as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 35: Information Technology: Hardware Upgrades and Replacements as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 36: Sargent Memorial Library: Altering the Interior Design as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 36: Sargent Memorial Library: Altering the Interior Design as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 36: Sargent Memorial Library: Altering the Interior Design as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 37: Community Preservation Funds CPC Report and Establish FY2026 Reserves as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 37: Community Preservation Funds CPC Report and Establish FY2026 Reserves as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 37: Community Preservation Funds CPC Report and Establish FY2026 Reserves as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Recommend Article 38: Community Preservation Fund Community Housing Boxborough Rental Assistance Program as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 38: Community Preservation Fund Community Housing Boxborough Rental Assistance Program as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 38: Community Preservation Fund Community Housing Boxborough Rental Assistance Program as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 39: Community Preservation Fund Historic Resources Cemetery Restoration as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 39: Community Preservation Fund Historic Resources Cemetery Restoration as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 39: Community Preservation Fund Historic Resources Cemetery Restoration as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend Article 40: Community Preservation Fund Open Space Including Recreation Conservation Trust Fund as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 40: Community Preservation Fund Open Space Including Recreation Conservation Trust Fund as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 40: Community Preservation Fund Open Space Including Recreation Conservation Trust Fund as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Recommend Article 41: Adopt MGL Ch40 Sec42 G-K (Waterline Extension) as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 41: Adopt MGL Ch40 Sec42 G-K (Waterline Extension) as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 41: Adopt MGL Ch40 Sec42 G-K (Waterline Extension) as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Enter into executive session at 10:13pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (DPW), (Police), & (Fire) with the Chair noting that discussion in an...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into executive session at 10:13pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (DPW), (Police), & (Fire) 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 Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Stemple - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye, and Hilberg - aye; Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into executive session at 10:13pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining; per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (3) (DPW), (Police), & (Fire) 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 Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Stemple - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye, and 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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