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Boxborough Former Select Board member

John Markiewicz

At-large · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

34 of 36meetings attended (94%) · whole board 99%
215votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
2 of 10split votes where Markiewicz was in the minority (20%) · whole board 24%
2abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Markiewicz voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Markiewicz 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 34 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (36)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 25Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for…Motion: Chair Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a…Passed 4–1 · Markiewicz: Yes

April 25, 2022: Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said Treasurer/Collector

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Chair Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said Treasurer/Collector. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Campbell "nay," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell

From the minutes

“Chair Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said Treasurer/Collector. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Campbell "nay," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c..” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)

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

Apr 25Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for…Motion: Chair Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a…Passed 4–1 · Markiewicz: Yes

April 25, 2022: Authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said Town Planner, with a date effective June 1, 2022, or such earlier date as may be agreed to

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Chair Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said Town Planner, with a date effective June 1, 2022, or such earlier date as may be agreed to. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Campbell "nay," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye."

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczNo: Campbell

From the minutes

“Chair Fowlks moved to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract for said Town Planner, with a date effective June 1, 2022, or such earlier date as may be agreed to. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Campbell "nay," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," Fox "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)

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

Apr 4Approve the meeting minutes of March 7, 2022, as…Motion: Member Fox moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 7,…Passed 4–0 · Markiewicz: Yes

April 4, 2022: Approve the meeting minutes of March 7, 2022, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Member Fox moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 7, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczJennifer Campbell is not on the attendance list for the open session, so is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Member Fox moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 7, 2022, as amended. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fox, second: Markiewicz)

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

Apr 4Appoint the following resident to the Steele Farm Advisory…Motion: Member Lipari moved to appoint the following resident to the Steele…Passed 4–0 · Markiewicz: Yes

April 4, 2022: Appoint the following resident to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee for the term identified: Christopher Hydak for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2025

AppointPassed · 4–0

Member Lipari moved to appoint the following resident to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee for the term identified: Christopher Hydak for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczJennifer Campbell is not on the attendance list for the open session, so is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Member Lipari moved to appoint the following resident to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee for the term identified: Christopher Hydak for a term commencing immediately running through June 30, 2025. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)

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

Apr 4Accept the resignation of Keith Lyons for the Personnel…Motion: Member Lipari moved to accept the resignation of Keith Lyons for…Passed 4–0 · Markiewicz: Yes

April 4, 2022: Accept the resignation of Keith Lyons for the Personnel Board

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Member Lipari moved to accept the resignation of Keith Lyons for the Personnel Board. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczJennifer Campbell is not on the attendance list for the open session, so is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Member Lipari moved to accept the resignation of Keith Lyons for the Personnel Board. Seconded by Member Markiewicz. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Lipari, second: Markiewicz)

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

Apr 4Identify the maximum useful life of the following equipment…Motion: Member Markiewicz moved to identify the maximum useful life of the…Passed 4–0 · Markiewicz: Yes

April 4, 2022: Identify the maximum useful life of the following equipment to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the votes of the Town passed June 12, 2021 (Article…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Member Markiewicz moved to identify the maximum useful life of the following equipment to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the votes of the Town passed June 12, 2021 (Article 30) and Article (Article 32) are hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be: Fire Pumper Truck - $800,000 (10 years), 6-Wheel Dump Truck - $230,00 (5 years). Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczJennifer Campbell is not on the attendance list for the open session, so is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Member Markiewicz moved to identify the maximum useful life of the following equipment to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the votes of the Town passed June 12, 2021 (Article 30) and Article (Article 32) are hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be: Fire Pumper Truck - $800,000 (10 years), 6-Wheel Dump Truck - $230,00 (5 years). Seconded by Member Fox. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." b..” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Fox)

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

Mar 31Defer ordering of the warrant to Board members, with…Motion: Member Markiewicz moved to defer ordering of the warrant to Board…Passed 4–0 · Markiewicz: Yes

March 31, 2022: Defer ordering of the warrant to Board members, with the exception of voting first on the budget, followed by the Fin Com article, then the Sargent Road article, followed by…

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

Member Markiewicz moved to defer ordering of the warrant to Board members, with the exception of voting first on the budget, followed by the Fin Com article, then the Sargent Road article, followed by the other non-budgetary items. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye."

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fowlks, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczJennifer Campbell had left the meeting, so is not shown in this vote.

From the minutes

“Member Markiewicz moved to defer ordering of the warrant to Board members, with the exception of voting first on the budget, followed by the Fin Com article, then the Sargent Road article, followed by the other non-budgetary items. Seconded by Member Lipari. Approved: 4-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Lipari)

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

Mar 28Recommend Article 10 - Fire Addition to Staff as…Motion: Chair Fowlks moved to recommend Article 10 - Fire Addition to…Passed 4–1 · Markiewicz: Yes

March 28, 2022: Recommend Article 10 - Fire Addition to Staff as presented in the warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Chair Fowlks moved to recommend Article 10 - Fire Addition to Staff as presented in the warrant. Seconded by Member Lipari. Discussion: Chair Fowlks noted that he does not believe the Town will be receiving the Safer Grant. Member Lipari stated that she will be voting against this Article, as she does not believe the Town should be adding additional staff at this time. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "nay," and Fowlks "aye."

Voted: Yes

Yes: Campbell, Fowlks, Fox, MarkiewiczNo: Lipari

From the minutes

“Chair Fowlks moved to recommend Article 10 - Fire Addition to Staff as presented in the warrant. Seconded by Member Lipari. Discussion: Chair Fowlks noted that he does not believe the Town will be receiving the Safer Grant. Member Lipari stated that she will be voting against this Article, as she does not believe the Town should be adding additional staff at this time. Approved: 4-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "nay," and Fowlks "aye.".” (Motion: Fowlks, second: Lipari)

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

Mar 7Per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough…Motion: Member Markiewicz moved, per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton…Passed 4–0 · Markiewicz: Yes

March 7, 2022: Per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer, to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for the spring 2022 season

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Member Markiewicz moved, per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer, to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for the spring 2022 season. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "abstain."

Voted: Yes

Yes: Campbell, Fox, Lipari, MarkiewiczAbstained: Fowlks

From the minutes

“Member Markiewicz moved, per the request of Bronson Terry of Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer, to waive field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer for the spring 2022 season. Seconded by Member Campbell. Approved: 4-0-1 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "abstain.".” (Motion: Markiewicz, second: Campbell)

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

Jan 24Approve the February 28, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant,…Motion: The Board retook its motion to approve the Special Town Meeting…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Markiewicz: Yes

January 24, 2022: Approve the February 28, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented, and authorize the Board to sign it

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board retook its motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented, and authorize the Board to sign it. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c.

Voted: Yes

Member Lipari moved and Member Campbell seconded earlier in the meeting; the Board tabled the vote and later “retook its motion”.

From the minutes

“The Board retook its motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant, as presented, and authorize the Board to sign it. Approved: 5-0 by Roll Call Fox "aye," Markiewicz "aye," Campbell "aye," Lipari "aye," and Fowlks "aye." c..” (Motion: Lipari, second: Campbell)

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

Votes with no disagreement (188)

    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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