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Boxborough Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 2, 2026

29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, Samuel Anderson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Remove the draft Warrant Article for $10,000 from the CPC to the Conservation Trust Fund

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to remove the draft Warrant Article for $10,000 from the CPC to the Conservation Trust Fund. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to remove the draft Warrant Article for $10,000 from the CPC to the Conservation Trust Fund. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

For reconsideration of the previous vote

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved for reconsideration of the previous vote. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved for reconsideration of the previous vote. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Amend the draft Community Preservation Fund - Open Space (Including Recreation) Conservation Trust Fund Warrant Article to fund the Conservation Trust Fund with an amount increased to $25,000 from...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to amend the draft Community Preservation Fund - Open Space (Including Recreation) Conservation Trust Fund Warrant Article to fund the Conservation Trust Fund with an amount increased to $25,000 from the CPC. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to amend the draft Community Preservation Fund - Open Space (Including Recreation) Conservation Trust Fund Warrant Article to fund the Conservation Trust Fund with an amount increased to $25,000 from the CPC. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend the draft Warrant Article to fund the Conservation Trust Fund with an amount increased to $25,000 from the CPC, as amended

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to recommend the draft Warrant Article to fund the Conservation Trust Fund with an amount increased to $25,000 from the CPC, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to recommend the draft Warrant Article to fund the Conservation Trust Fund with an amount increased to $25,000 from the CPC, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources School House #2 Article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources School House #2 Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources School House #2 Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources Town Hall Roof Replacement Article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources Town Hall Roof Replacement Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources Town Hall Roof Replacement Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources Cemetery Restoration Article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources Cemetery Restoration Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Historic Resources Cemetery Restoration Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Open Space Including Recreation Playground Improvements Article

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Open Space Including Recreation Playground Improvements Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Open Space Including Recreation Playground Improvements Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Community Housing - Boxborough Rental Assistance Program Article

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Community Housing - Boxborough Rental Assistance Program Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Anderson moved to recommend the Community Preservation Fund - Community Housing - Boxborough Rental Assistance Program Article. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 1, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 1, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 1, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 2, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 2, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 2, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article 3, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Stemple moved to recommend Article 3, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Stemple moved to recommend Article 3, as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Town Hall Panic Alarms, as amended

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article: Town Hall Panic Alarms, as amended. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article: Town Hall Panic Alarms, as amended. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: DPW Road Maintenance, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article: DPW Road Maintenance, as written. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article: DPW Road Maintenance, as written. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Sundaram)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: DPW 2 Compactors, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article: DPW 2 Compactors, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article: DPW 2 Compactors, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article; DPW Underground Fuel Tank Removal, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article; DPW Underground Fuel Tank Removal, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to recommend Article; DPW Underground Fuel Tank Removal, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fingerprint Machine, as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Fingerprint Machine, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Fingerprint Machine, as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Police Department - Police Command Vehicle as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Police Department - Police Command Vehicle as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Police Department - Police Command Vehicle as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Police Department - Police Department Flooring as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Police Department - Police Department Flooring as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Police Department - Police Department Flooring as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Police Department - Police Academy Training and Coverage Contingency as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Police Department - Police Academy Training and Coverage Contingency as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article: Police Department - Police Academy Training and Coverage Contingency as written. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - PPE as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - PPE as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - PPE as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - Cistern Inspection and Repairs as written

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - Cistern Inspection and Repairs as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - Cistern Inspection and Repairs as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - AED and Life-Saving Equipment as written

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - AED and Life-Saving Equipment as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - AED and Life-Saving Equipment as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - SCBA as written

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - SCBA as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - SCBA as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - Mobile and Portable Radios as written

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - Mobile and Portable Radios as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - Mobile and Portable Radios as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - Mobile Computers as written

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - Mobile Computers as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - Mobile Computers as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Fire Department - First Due Scheduling and Payroll Software as written

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - First Due Scheduling and Payroll Software as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Fire Department - First Due Scheduling and Payroll Software as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Recommend Article: Emergency Management as written

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Emergency Management as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Member Sundaram moved to recommend Article: Emergency Management as written. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

7. Approval of Meeting Minutes

Enter Executive Session 9:47p.m pursuant to per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Land Use and...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Hilberg moved to enter Executive Session 9:47p.m pursuant to per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Land Use and Permitting Director, and that the Board will not reconvene in Open Session with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Fowlks - aye; and Sundaram - aye; Approved 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to enter Executive Session 9:47p.m pursuant to per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Land Use and Permitting Director, and that the Board will not reconvene in Open Session with the Chair noting that discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Fowlks - aye; and Sundaram - aye; Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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