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April 28, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Enter into Executive Session at 7:03pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Assessor, Building Commissioner, Land...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:03pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Assessor, Building Commissioner, Land Use Director, and Town Administrator); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Police, Fire and Department of Public Works); to Discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Stillman v. Thornton); per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3); and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6). (Water Resources), 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 reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye. Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session at 7:03pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Assessor, Building Commissioner, Land Use Director, and Town Administrator); to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Police, Fire and Department of Public Works); to Discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Stillman v. Thornton); per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3); and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6). (Water Resources), 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 reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; McKiernan - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye. Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
a. Action: Vote to Approve the Creation of a New Health Insurance Stabilization Account for the Acton-Boxborough
Approve the creation of a new Health Insurance Stabilization Account for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the creation of a new Health Insurance Stabilization Account for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the creation of a new Health Insurance Stabilization Account for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
b. Action: Vote to Accept Boxborough K-9 Donations
Accept the sum of $5,750 to the Boxborough K-9 account
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the sum of $5,750 to the Boxborough K-9 account. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the sum of $5,750 to the Boxborough K-9 account. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
c. Action: Vote to Accept the Student Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant
Accept the sum of $4,699.80 for the Student Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant for the purposes stated therein
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the sum of $4,699.80 for the Student Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the sum of $4,699.80 for the Student Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
d. Action: Vote to Accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant
Accept the sum of $2,199.72 for the Senior Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant for the purposes stated therein
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the sum of $2,199.72 for the Senior Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the sum of $2,199.72 for the Senior Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant for the purposes stated therein. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
f. Action: Vote to Approve the Fire Station Building Committee's Recommendation for Design and Construction of a
Accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design and construction of a new firehouse at 72 Stow Road
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design and construction of a new firehouse at 72 Stow Road. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0 with Member Fowlks against. Chair Hilberg asked Member Fowlks to explain his vote, as he previously voted to abstain from a vote on this item. Member Fowlks explained that he abstained from recommending this item to Town Meeting versus that he voted against accepting the recommendation as he does not agree with it. i.
Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design and construction of a new firehouse at 72 Stow Road. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0 with Member Fowlks against. Chair Hilberg asked Member Fowlks to explain his vote, as he previously voted to abstain from a vote on this item. Member Fowlks explained that he abstained from recommending this item to Town Meeting versus that he voted against accepting the recommendation as he does not agree with it. i..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)
Approve the Town Assessor contract as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Town Assessor contract as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Town Assessor contract as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve the Building Commissioner contract as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Building Commissioner contract as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Building Commissioner contract as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve the Land Use and Permitting Director contract as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Land Use and Permitting Director contract as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Land Use and Permitting Director contract as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve the United Public Service Employee Union Local 242M Unit MADIV 125, or DPW Union contract, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the United Public Service Employee Union Local 242M Unit MADIV 125, or DPW Union contract, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the United Public Service Employee Union Local 242M Unit MADIV 125, or DPW Union contract, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve the Professional Firefighters Local 4601 Fire Union contract, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Professional Firefighters Local 4601 Fire Union contract, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Professional Firefighters Local 4601 Fire Union contract, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 200 contract, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 200 contract, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 200 contract, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Approve Warrant Article assignments and presenters as amended
Chair Hilberg moved to approve Warrant Article assignments and presenters as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Warrant Article assignments and presenters as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
a. Approval of the Minutes from March 24, 2025
Approve the meeting minutes of March 24, 2025, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 24, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 24, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
7. Adjournment
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:36pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:36pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, 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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