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March 23, 2026
29 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, Samuel Anderson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a. Vote to Recommend Candidate
Recommend Than Stunz for the appointment as the Planning Board Associate member
Member Stemple moved to recommend Than Stunz for the appointment as the Planning Board Associate member. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Fowlks - nay; and Sundaram - aye; Approved 4-1-0.
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to recommend Than Stunz for the appointment as the Planning Board Associate member. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Roll Call Vote: Anderson - aye; Hilberg - aye; Stemple - aye; Fowlks - nay; and Sundaram - aye; Approved 4-1-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
Appoint Than Stunz as the Planning Board Associate member for a term ending June 30, 2029
Member Member Stemple moved to appoint Than Stunz as the Planning Board Associate member for a term ending June 30, 2029. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 3.
From the minutes
“Member Member Stemple moved to appoint Than Stunz as the Planning Board Associate member for a term ending June 30, 2029. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 3..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
5. Board Business
Recommend Article 4, Vote 1
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4, Vote 1. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining.
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, Hilberg, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4, Vote 1. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend Article 4, Vote 2
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4, Vote 2. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining. b. b.
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, Hilberg, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4, Vote 2. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining. b. b..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ENTITLED "RECONSIDERATION OF TOWN MEETING VOTE
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ENTITLED "RECONSIDERATION OF TOWN MEETING VOTE." Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ENTITLED "RECONSIDERATION OF TOWN MEETING VOTE." Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend CHAPTER 90 HIGHWAY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend CLOSE COMPLETED ARTICLES TO GENERAL FUND
Member Stemple moved to recommend CLOSE COMPLETED ARTICLES TO GENERAL FUND. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to recommend CLOSE COMPLETED ARTICLES TO GENERAL FUND. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
Recommend CABLE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend CABLE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend CABLE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend COMPENSATION, CLASSIFICATION AND BENEFITS STUDY
Member Sundaram moved to recommend COMPENSATION, CLASSIFICATION AND BENEFITS STUDY. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining.
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, Hilberg, SundaramAbstained: Stemple
From the minutes
“Member Sundaram moved to recommend COMPENSATION, CLASSIFICATION AND BENEFITS STUDY. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining..” (Motion: Sundaram, second: Anderson)
Recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW: REVOLVING FUND - DOG LICENSE FINES
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW: REVOLVING FUND - DOG LICENSE FINES. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW: REVOLVING FUND - DOG LICENSE FINES. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW: POLICE DETAIL VEHICLE REVOLVING FUND
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW: POLICE DETAIL VEHICLE REVOLVING FUND. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend AMEND GENERAL BYLAW: POLICE DETAIL VEHICLE REVOLVING FUND. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend DEPARTMENT REVOLVING FUNDS EXPENSE LIMITS
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend DEPARTMENT REVOLVING FUNDS EXPENSE LIMITS. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend DEPARTMENT REVOLVING FUNDS EXPENSE LIMITS. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Recommend OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST FUND
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST FUND. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) TRUST FUND. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend TOWN CLERK POLL PAD REPLACEMENT
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend TOWN CLERK POLL PAD REPLACEMENT. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend TOWN CLERK POLL PAD REPLACEMENT. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HARDWARE UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HARDWARE UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HARDWARE UPGRADES AND REPLACEMENTS. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend OPENGOV ONLINE PERMITTING SOFTWARE
Member Anderson moved to recommend OPENGOV ONLINE PERMITTING SOFTWARE. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Anderson moved to recommend OPENGOV ONLINE PERMITTING SOFTWARE. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)
Recommend BOXBOROUGH MUSEUM BASEMENT HVAC DEHUMIDIFIER
Member Anderson moved to recommend BOXBOROUGH MUSEUM BASEMENT HVAC DEHUMIDIFIER. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Anderson moved to recommend BOXBOROUGH MUSEUM BASEMENT HVAC DEHUMIDIFIER. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)
Member Anderson moved to recommend BOXBOROUGH MUSEUM BASEMENT HVAC DEHUMIDIFIER. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Anderson moved to recommend BOXBOROUGH MUSEUM BASEMENT HVAC DEHUMIDIFIER. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)
Reconsider the vote on COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH FY 2027 RESERVES
Member Anderson moved to reconsider the vote on COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH FY 2027 RESERVES. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Anderson moved to reconsider the vote on COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH FY 2027 RESERVES. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Sundaram)
Recommend COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH FY 2027 RESERVES
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH FY 2027 RESERVES. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Anderson abstaining.
Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH FY 2027 RESERVES. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 4-0-1 with Member Anderson abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend the GENERAL BYLAW AMENDMENT: PLASTIC BAG, POLYSTYRENE AND DISPOSABLE PLASTIC REDUCTION BYLAW
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the GENERAL BYLAW AMENDMENT: PLASTIC BAG, POLYSTYRENE AND DISPOSABLE PLASTIC REDUCTION BYLAW. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the GENERAL BYLAW AMENDMENT: PLASTIC BAG, POLYSTYRENE AND DISPOSABLE PLASTIC REDUCTION BYLAW. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Recommend the AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH TO PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT THE APPLICATION OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES
Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH TO PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT THE APPLICATION OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH TO PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT THE APPLICATION OF SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Reorder the Warrant to put the Planning Board Articles after Article 6
Chair Hilberg moved to reorder the Warrant to put the Planning Board Articles after Article 6. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 4-1-0 with Member Stemple against. e.
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, Hilberg, SundaramNo: Stemple
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reorder the Warrant to put the Planning Board Articles after Article 6. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 4-1-0 with Member Stemple against. e..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
Reappoint James Doherty as Interim Town Assessor for a term ending June 30, 2026
Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint James Doherty as Interim Town Assessor for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to reappoint James Doherty as Interim Town Assessor for a term ending June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Amend the Written Designer Selection Procedures for the Town of Boxborough (G.L. c. 7C, §54(a)), as presented
Chair Hilberg moved amend the Written Designer Selection Procedures for the Town of Boxborough (G.L. c. 7C, §54(a)), as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved amend the Written Designer Selection Procedures for the Town of Boxborough (G.L. c. 7C, §54(a)), as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to approve the finalists for designer selection services in accordance with the Town's designer selection procedure and applicable laws
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to approve the finalists for designer selection services in accordance with the Town's designer selection procedure and applicable laws. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to approve the finalists for designer selection services in accordance with the Town's designer selection procedure and applicable laws. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to negotiate a contract with the selected design service finalist subject to Town Counsel review and final approval by the Select Board
Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to negotiate a contract with the selected design service finalist subject to Town Counsel review and final approval by the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to authorize the Fire Station Building Committee to negotiate a contract with the selected design service finalist subject to Town Counsel review and final approval by the Select Board. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
7. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 23, 2026; March 2, 2026; and March 9, 2026, as amended
Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 23, 2026; March 2, 2026; and March 9, 2026, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 23, 2026; March 2, 2026; and March 9, 2026, as amended. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Fowlks)
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 pm. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 pm. 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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