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May 11, 2026
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Kristin Hilberg, Robert Stemple, Wesley Fowlks, Priya Sundaram, Samuel Anderson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
5. Appointment
Appoint Channing Wagg to the Housing Board for a term to expire June 30, 2027
Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Channing Wagg to the Housing Board for a term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 6.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to appoint Channing Wagg to the Housing Board for a term to expire June 30, 2027. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
a. Action: Vote to Accept the Student Awareness of the Fire Education (SAFE) Grant
Accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $5,787.15
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $5,787.15. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $5,787.15. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
b. Action: Vote to Accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant
Accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $2,645.62
Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $2,645.62. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Senior Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $2,645.62. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
c. Discussion and Possible Action: Review of Municipal Fee Structures
Increase the demand fee for unpaid real estate, personal property, and excise tax bills to $25 per demand notice and increase the municipality certificate fee to $50, effective immediately
Chair Hilberg moved to increase the demand fee for unpaid real estate, personal property, and excise tax bills to $25 per demand notice and increase the municipality certificate fee to $50, effective immediately. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to increase the demand fee for unpaid real estate, personal property, and excise tax bills to $25 per demand notice and increase the municipality certificate fee to $50, effective immediately. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
d. Discussion and Possible Action: Establish 2026 Fall Town Meeting Date
Establish November 16, 2026, as the Fall Town Meeting Date, with November 17, 2026, reserved if needed
Chair Hilberg moved to establish November 16, 2026, as the Fall Town Meeting Date, with November 17, 2026, reserved if needed. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to establish November 16, 2026, as the Fall Town Meeting Date, with November 17, 2026, reserved if needed. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
e. Discussion and Possible Action: Establish FY27 Select Board Regular Meeting Schedule
Approve the Select Board FY27 Regular Meeting Schedule as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Select Board FY27 Regular Meeting Schedule as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Select Board FY27 Regular Meeting Schedule as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
g. Action: Steele Farm Camp-Out Application - Troop 1 Boxborough Scouts USA
Approve the Steele Farm Camp-Out Application - Troop 1 Boxborough Scouts USA, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Steele Farm Camp-Out Application - Troop 1 Boxborough Scouts USA, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 7.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Steele Farm Camp-Out Application - Troop 1 Boxborough Scouts USA, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 7..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
7. Reports
Increase the building permit fees, as amended, effective immediately
Chair Hilberg moved to increase the building permit fees, as amended, effective immediately. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 8.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to increase the building permit fees, as amended, effective immediately. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 8..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
8. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, as presented
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 9.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0. 9..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
9. Executive Session (will reconvene in open session)
Enter Executive Session at 8:12pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Principal Assessor), as discussion in Open...
Chair Hilberg moved to enter Executive Session at 8:12pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Principal Assessor), as discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position, and to reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Roll call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0. 10.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to enter Executive Session at 8:12pm to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel; per M.G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (2) (Principal Assessor), as discussion in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's position, and to reconvene in Open Session. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Roll call Vote: Anderson - aye; Sundaram - aye; Fowlks - aye; Stemple - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 5-0-0. 10..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)
a. Action: Vote to Approve Principal Assessor Contract
Approve the Principal Assessor's Contract
Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Principal Assessor's Contract. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the Principal Assessor's Contract. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Adjourn
Member Fowlks moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:32pm. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Member Fowlks moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:32pm. Seconded by Member Anderson. Vote: Approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Anderson)
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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