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February 9, 2026
8 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: Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, Samuel Anderson
Absent: Kristin Hilberg
Every vote, in order
4. Appointments
Appoint Christopher Lowney as a Boxborough Police Officer effective February 17, 2026 for an indefinite term, to serve until resignation, retirement, or separation from service, subject to the...
Member Stemple moved to appoint Christopher Lowney as a Boxborough Police Officer effective February 17, 2026 for an indefinite term, to serve until resignation, retirement, or separation from service, subject to the satisfactory completion of all required medical examinations, background checks, and any other applicable conditions. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 5.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to appoint Christopher Lowney as a Boxborough Police Officer effective February 17, 2026 for an indefinite term, to serve until resignation, retirement, or separation from service, subject to the satisfactory completion of all required medical examinations, background checks, and any other applicable conditions. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 5..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
5. Resignation
Accept the resignation of Edwin Knights from the Council on Aging with thanks for his service to the Town
Member Stemple moved to accept the resignation of Edwin Knights from the Council on Aging with thanks for his service to the Town. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the resignation of Edwin Knights from the Council on Aging with thanks for his service to the Town. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
a. Action: Authorization of Special Town Election Warrant (March 17, 2026)
Authorize and sign the Special Town Election Warrant for March 17, 2026
Member Stemple moved to authorize and sign the Special Town Election Warrant for March 17, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to authorize and sign the Special Town Election Warrant for March 17, 2026. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
b. Action: Acceptance of Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant ($900)
Accept the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant in the amount of nine hundred dollars ($900)
Member Stemple moved to accept the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant in the amount of nine hundred dollars ($900). Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to accept the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grant in the amount of nine hundred dollars ($900). Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
d. Action: Vote to Remove Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 4, October 2025 Town Meeting Expense
Remove Article 4 from the Special Town Meeting Warrant related to the October 2025 Town Meeting expense
Member Stemple moved to remove Article 4 from the Special Town Meeting Warrant related to the October 2025 Town Meeting expense. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to remove Article 4 from the Special Town Meeting Warrant related to the October 2025 Town Meeting expense. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
f. Action: Annual Vote to Sign ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form
Approve and authorize the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form for the annual submission
Member Stemple moved to approve and authorize the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form for the annual submission. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 7.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve and authorize the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form for the annual submission. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 7..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 26, 2026
Approve the meeting minutes of January 26, 2026, as presented
Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 26, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 9.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 26, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Approved 4-0-0. 9..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
9. Executive Session
Enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) at 7:58 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME Council 93), as discussion in open session may have a...
Member Sundaram moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) at 7:58 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME Council 93), as discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position, and to not reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Approved 3-0-0. 10.
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, SundaramThe minutes say “Member Stemple recused himself from this item,” so Robert Stemple is not shown voting; the roll call lists the other three members present.
From the minutes
“Member Sundaram moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) at 7:58 p.m. to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME Council 93), as discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position, and to not reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Fowlks - aye; Sundaram - aye; Approved 3-0-0. 10..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)
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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