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March 10, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 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
4. Appointments
Appoint Brittany Zorn to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028
Member Fowlks moved to appoint Brittany Zorn to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 5.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to appoint Brittany Zorn to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 5..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
a. Discussion and Vote: FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Draft Warrant
Approve Article 5: Adopt MGL Ch200 Sec 9A Tailings, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 5: Adopt MGL Ch200 Sec 9A Tailings, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 5: Adopt MGL Ch200 Sec 9A Tailings, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 6: Close Complete Articles to General Fund, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 6: Close Complete Articles to General Fund, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 6: Close Complete Articles to General Fund, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 13: Treasurer/Collector Additional Hours, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 13: Treasurer/Collector Additional Hours, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 13: Treasurer/Collector Additional Hours, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 14: Training for Staff - Employer of Choice Goal, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 14: Training for Staff - Employer of Choice Goal, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 14: Training for Staff - Employer of Choice Goal, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 19: Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 19: Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 19: Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 21: DPW New 2026 Heavy Duty Pickup Truck, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 21: DPW New 2026 Heavy Duty Pickup Truck, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 21: DPW New 2026 Heavy Duty Pickup Truck, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 30: Historical Museum Exterior Doors, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 30: Historical Museum Exterior Doors, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 30: Historical Museum Exterior Doors, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 31: Historical Museum Paint Exterior Windows, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 31: Historical Museum Paint Exterior Windows, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 31: Historical Museum Paint Exterior Windows, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 32: Historical Museum Roof, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 32: Historical Museum Roof, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 32: Historical Museum Roof, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 33: Town Hall Roof, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 33: Town Hall Roof, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 33: Town Hall Roof, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 34: Installation of a Swap Shed at the Transfer Station, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 34: Installation of a Swap Shed at the Transfer Station, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 34: Installation of a Swap Shed at the Transfer Station, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve Article 42: Department Revolving Funds Expense Limits, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 42: Department Revolving Funds Expense Limits, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 42: Department Revolving Funds Expense Limits, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve Article 44: Veterans Tax Exemption Annual Cost of Living Increase, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 44: Veterans Tax Exemption Annual Cost of Living Increase, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 44: Veterans Tax Exemption Annual Cost of Living Increase, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
a. Approval of the Minutes from February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025, as presented
Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
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 February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:55pm. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:55pm. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, 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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