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August 11, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Kristin Hilberg, who is counted absent.
Present: Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, Samuel Anderson, Wesley Fowlks
Absent: Kristin Hilberg
Every vote, in order
5. Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint Diane Friedman to serve as the Boxborough Housing Board Representative to the Boxborough Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027
Clerk Stemple moved to appoint Diane Friedman to serve as the Boxborough Housing Board Representative to the Boxborough Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Clerk Stemple moved to appoint Diane Friedman to serve as the Boxborough Housing Board Representative to the Boxborough Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Joe Stulpin to serve as the Finance Committee Representative to the Boxborough Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027
Clerk Stemple moved to appoint Joe Stulpin to serve as the Finance Committee Representative to the Boxborough Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Clerk Stemple moved to appoint Joe Stulpin to serve as the Finance Committee Representative to the Boxborough Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Appoint James Doherty to serve as the Interim Assessor for a term ending December 31, 2025, or until a permanent appointment can be made
Clerk Stemple moved to appoint James Doherty to serve as the Interim Assessor for a term ending December 31, 2025, or until a permanent appointment can be made. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Clerk Stemple moved to appoint James Doherty to serve as the Interim Assessor for a term ending December 31, 2025, or until a permanent appointment can be made. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Appoint Kyungae Lim to serve as the Assessor Administrative Assistant for a term ending June 30, 2028
Clerk Stemple moved to appoint Kyungae Lim to serve as the Assessor Administrative Assistant for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Clerk Stemple moved to appoint Kyungae Lim to serve as the Assessor Administrative Assistant for a term ending June 30, 2028. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
6. Resignations
Accept with regret Asya Childers' resignation from the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee, with thanks for service to the Town
Clerk Stemple moved to accept with regret Asya Childers' resignation from the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee, with thanks for service to the Town. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 7.
From the minutes
“Clerk Stemple moved to accept with regret Asya Childers' resignation from the Public Celebrations & Ceremonies Committee, with thanks for service to the Town. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 7..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
c. Action: Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
Add a Warrant Article regarding the Board of Assessors change
Member Fowlks moved to add a Warrant Article regarding the Board of Assessors change. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to add a Warrant Article regarding the Board of Assessors change. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Anderson)
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant effective August 11, 2025
Member Stemple moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant effective August 11, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 8.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant effective August 11, 2025. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 8..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
a. Discussion & Action: Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) Policy
Approve the Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) Policy, with the waiver to be removed as discussed
Member Fowlks moved to approve the Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) Policy, with the waiver to be removed as discussed. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 9.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to approve the Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) Policy, with the waiver to be removed as discussed. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 9..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)
10. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of July 28, 2025, as presented
Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 28, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining. 11.
Yes: Anderson, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 28, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved: 3-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining. 11..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Anderson)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:14pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. 20250811 3 Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn at 9:14pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. 20250811 3 Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (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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