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Boxborough Former Select Board member

David McKiernan

At-large · 2 terms in this record

Dave McKiernan

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Board years

2024–2025 Board2023–2024 Board
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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

25 of 25meetings attended (100%) · whole board 90%
267votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 8split votes where McKiernan was in the minority · whole board 21%
1abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, McKiernan voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McKiernan as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 25 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (25)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 28Accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design…Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation…Passed 4–1 · McKiernan: Yes

April 28, 2025: Accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design and construction of a new firehouse at 72 Stow Road

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design and construction of a new firehouse at 72 Stow Road. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0 with Member Fowlks against. Chair Hilberg asked Member Fowlks to explain his vote, as he previously voted to abstain from a vote on this item. Member Fowlks explained that he abstained from recommending this item to Town Meeting versus that he voted against accepting the recommendation as he does not agree with it. i.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to accept the Fire Station Building Committee's recommendation for design and construction of a new firehouse at 72 Stow Road. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0 with Member Fowlks against. Chair Hilberg asked Member Fowlks to explain his vote, as he previously voted to abstain from a vote on this item. Member Fowlks explained that he abstained from recommending this item to Town Meeting versus that he voted against accepting the recommendation as he does not agree with it. i..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 24Recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presentedMotion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented.…Passed 4–0 · McKiernan: Yes

March 24, 2025: Recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 1, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 24Recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presentedMotion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented.…Passed 4–0 · McKiernan: Yes

March 24, 2025: Recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4 Vote 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1 with Member Stemple abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Fowlks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 24Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presentedMotion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as…Passed 4–0 · McKiernan: Yes

March 24, 2025: Recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramAbstained: Fowlks

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Special Town Meeting Article 2, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Fowlks abstaining..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 10Approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected…Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation…Passed 4–1 · McKiernan: Yes

March 10, 2025: Approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to approve Article 3: Set Salaries & Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: McKiernan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 10Approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2025 (Capital…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 1,…Passed 4–0 · McKiernan: Not recorded

March 10, 2025: Approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025, as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0.

The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan and Wesley Fowlks). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 2025 (Capital Saturday) and February 24, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 24Approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and…Motion: Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 13,…Passed 4–0 · McKiernan: Not recorded

February 24, 2025: Approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025, as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6.

The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Kristin Hilberg, Priya Sundaram, Robert Stemple, David McKiernan and Wesley Fowlks). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, and February 10, 2025, as presented. Seconded by Member McKiernan. Vote: Approved: 4-0-0. 6..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: McKiernan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 13Approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union…Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to approve the cost of living allowance for…Passed 4–0 · McKiernan: Yes

January 13, 2025: Approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union and non-contract employees for the fiscal year 2026 of 2.7%

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Chair Hilberg moved to approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union and non-contract employees for the fiscal year 2026 of 2.7%. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Stemple abstaining. e.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Hilberg, McKiernan, SundaramAbstained: Stemple

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to approve the cost of living allowance for the non-union and non-contract employees for the fiscal year 2026 of 2.7%. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-0-1, with Member Stemple abstaining. e..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 16Recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STMMotion: Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3…Passed 4–1 · McKiernan: Yes

December 16, 2024: Recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Chair Hilberg against.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Hilberg

From the minutes

“Member Fowlks moved to recommend the Supplemental OPEB Funding, Article 3 of STM. Seconded by Member Stemple. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Chair Hilberg against..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Stemple)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 16Recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance,…Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One…Passed 4–1 · McKiernan: Yes

December 16, 2024: Recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance, Article 5 of STM, subject to the funding source

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance, Article 5 of STM, subject to the funding source. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hilberg, McKiernan, Stemple, SundaramNo: Fowlks

From the minutes

“Chair Hilberg moved to recommend the Taylor Farm Road Parcel One Road Acceptance, Article 5 of STM, subject to the funding source. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved: 4-1-0, with Member Fowlks against..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (243)

    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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