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July 28, 2025
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Wesley Fowlks, who is counted absent.
Present: Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, Samuel Anderson
Absent: Wesley Fowlks
Every vote, in order
5. Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint John Fallon to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint John Fallon to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint John Fallon to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Cassie LaRussa to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Cassie LaRussa to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Cassie LaRussa to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Becky Neville to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Becky Neville to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Becky Neville to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reappoint Brian Picca to the Design Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Brian Picca to the Design Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Brian Picca to the Design Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reappoint Brian Picca to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Brian Picca to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Brian Picca to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint George Powell to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint George Powell to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint George Powell to the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Gryphyn Vermin to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Gryphyn Vermin to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Gryphyn Vermin to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reappoint Kevin Crizer to serve as a Police Officer for an indefinite term
Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Kevin Crizer to serve as a Police Officer for an indefinite term. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Kevin Crizer to serve as a Police Officer for an indefinite term. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Joe Ferguson to the Housing Board; Wes Fowlks to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee; Richard Grady to the Conservation Commission; Richard Hilton to the Design Review Board;...
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Joe Ferguson to the Housing Board; Wes Fowlks to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee; Richard Grady to the Conservation Commission; Richard Hilton to the Design Review Board; Bryan Lynch to the Water Resources Committee; and Cindy Markowitz to the Water Resources Committee; all for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Joe Ferguson to the Housing Board; Wes Fowlks to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee; Richard Grady to the Conservation Commission; Richard Hilton to the Design Review Board; Bryan Lynch to the Water Resources Committee; and Cindy Markowitz to the Water Resources Committee; all for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Claudine Lesk as the Recreation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Claudine Lesk as the Recreation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1 with Member Anderson abstaining.
Yes: Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Claudine Lesk as the Recreation Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1 with Member Anderson abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Appoint Michelle Ryan as the Finance Committee Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Michelle Ryan as the Finance Committee Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1 with Member Anderson abstaining.
Yes: Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Michelle Ryan as the Finance Committee Representative to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1 with Member Anderson abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reappoint Warren O'Brien to serve as a Reserve Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Warren O'Brien to serve as a Reserve Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint Warren O'Brien to serve as a Reserve Police Officer for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reappoint Kristin Hilberg to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028
Member Stemple moved to reappoint Kristin Hilberg to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to reappoint Kristin Hilberg to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Housing Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Bob Stemple to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Capital Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Bob Stemple to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Capital Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Bob Stemple to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Capital Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Sam Anderson to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Water Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Sam Anderson to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Water Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Sam Anderson to serve as the Select Board Representative to the Water Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
6. Resignations
Accept with regret Mary Sullivan's resignation from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret Mary Sullivan's resignation from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret Mary Sullivan's resignation from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Accept with regret Marney Stoumbelis' resignation from the Council on Aging
Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret Marney Stoumbelis' resignation from the Council on Aging. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 7.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept with regret Marney Stoumbelis' resignation from the Council on Aging. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 7..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
a. Discussion & Action: Consideration of Conservation Commission Recommendation to Develop a Policy or Bylaw
Support the Conservation Commission's recommendation and begin development of a policy prohibiting the Uue of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) in Boxborough and further direct...
Chair Hilberg moved that the Select Board support the Conservation Commission's recommendation and begin development of a policy prohibiting the Uue of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) in Boxborough and further direct staff to work with Town Counsel and the Boxborough Conservation Commission to draft proposed language for the Select Board's review. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved that the Select Board support the Conservation Commission's recommendation and begin development of a policy prohibiting the Uue of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) in Boxborough and further direct staff to work with Town Counsel and the Boxborough Conservation Commission to draft proposed language for the Select Board's review. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
c. Action: Open Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting for October 14 and October 15, 2025, and accept articles for consideration until August 11, 2025
Chair Hilberg moved to open the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting for October 14 and October 15, 2025, and accept articles for consideration until August 11, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to open the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting for October 14 and October 15, 2025, and accept articles for consideration until August 11, 2025. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
9. Action: Board Member Liaison Role Assignments
Appoint Priya Sundaram as a Select Board representative to the Capital Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Priya Sundaram as a Select Board representative to the Capital Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Priya Sundaram as a Select Board representative to the Capital Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Action: Board Member Liaison Role Assignments
Member Stemple AMENDED his previous motion to appoint Kristin Hilberg as a Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 10.
The minutes name Robert Stemple as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple AMENDED his previous motion to appoint Kristin Hilberg as a Select Board representative to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 10..” (Motion: Stemple)
11. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025 (joint meeting), as presented
Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025 (joint meeting), as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025 (joint meeting), as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
Approve the meeting minutes of June 23, 2025, as presented
Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 23, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 12.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of June 23, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 12..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
12. Adjournment and Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session and not reconvene in Open Session at 9:05pm
Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session and not reconvene in Open Session at 9:05pm. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; Anderson - aye; Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter into Executive Session and not reconvene in Open Session at 9:05pm. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; Anderson - aye; Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
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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