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March 24, 2025
9 recorded votes, 3 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. Acceptance of Resignation
Accept with regret the resignation of Megan Connor from the Recreation Commission, effective April 30, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret the resignation of Megan Connor from the Recreation Commission, effective April 30, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 5.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret the resignation of Megan Connor from the Recreation Commission, effective April 30, 2025. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 5..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
5. New Business
Recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining.
Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining.
Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
f. Discussion and Vote: FY26 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant - The Board took up this agenda item at this
Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
b. Discussion and Vote: Approval and Authorization for the Select Board Chair to Sign the Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Regional Housing Consultant on behalf of the Town as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Regional Housing Consultant on behalf of the Town as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Regional Housing Consultant on behalf of the Town as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
8. Action (Possible): Close Annual Town Meeting with Special Town Meeting Warrant
Authorize the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented, subject to any review of Town Counsel and final proofreading for textual or typographical errors
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented, subject to any review of Town Counsel and final proofreading for textual or typographical errors. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented, subject to any review of Town Counsel and final proofreading for textual or typographical errors. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Approve and authorize of the mailing of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant
Chair Hilberg moved to approve and authorize of the mailing of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve and authorize of the mailing of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
a. Approval of the Minutes from March 10, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of March 10, 2025, as presented
Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 10, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 10, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: McKiernan)
Enter into Executive Session at 9:25pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (2) & (3) (DPW), (Fire),...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 9:25pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (2) & (3) (DPW), (Fire), (Police) (Assessor), (Building Commissioner), (Land Use Director) and (Town Administrator), with the Chair noting that discussion in an 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 McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye. Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 9:25pm to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and contract negotiations with non-union personnel per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (2) & (3) (DPW), (Fire), (Police) (Assessor), (Building Commissioner), (Land Use Director) and (Town Administrator), with the Chair noting that discussion in an 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 McKiernan. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye. Approved: 5-0-0..” (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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