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Samuel Anderson
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Anderson voted the same way as…
- Wesley Fowlks75% (6 of 8)
- Priya Sundaram63% (5 of 8)
- Robert Stemple43% (3 of 7)
- Kristin Hilberg38% (3 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Anderson 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 27 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Mar 31, 2026 · Joint: Absent
- Sep 22, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Joint: Absent
- Mar 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jan 26, 2026 · Regular: Present (Samuel Anderson took part remotely.)
- Jan 12, 2026 · Regular: Present (Samuel Anderson joined the meeting after it began.)
- Jan 3, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Nov 10, 2025 · Regular: Present (Samuel Anderson took part remotely.)
- Oct 31, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2025 · Regular: Present (Samuel Anderson took part remotely.)
- Jun 17, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Jun 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Apr 27Not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY27…Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers.…Passed 3–2 · Anderson: No
April 27, 2026: Not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY27 (Chair Hilberg’s motion, as amended)
Chair Hilberg moved to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Discussion: Member Anderson asked for additional information regarding what other increases will be voted on and if this motion only covers the next fiscal year. Chair Hilberg stated that she wants seniors off the table for this discussion. Separating this item will be easier. Chair Hilberg AMENDED her motion to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY27. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 3-2-0 (Fowlks, Anderson).
Voted: No
Yes: Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramNo: Anderson, FowlksThe minutes list Wesley Fowlks and Samuel Anderson in brackets after the count (3-2-0), which has 2 no votes; they are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Discussion: Member Anderson asked for additional information regarding what other increases will be voted on and if this motion only covers the next fiscal year. Chair Hilberg stated that she wants seniors off the table for this discussion. Separating this item will be easier. Chair Hilberg AMENDED her motion to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY27. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 3-2-0 (Fowlks, Anderson)..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Sundaram)
Apr 27Not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY28Motion: Member Stemple moved to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers…Passed 3–2 · Anderson: No
April 27, 2026: Not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY28
Member Stemple moved to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY28. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 3-2-0 (Fowlks, Anderson).
Voted: No
Yes: Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramNo: Anderson, FowlksThe minutes list Wesley Fowlks and Samuel Anderson in brackets after the count (3-2-0), which has 2 no votes; they are shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Member Stemple moved to not charge seniors for Transfer Station stickers for FY28. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 3-2-0 (Fowlks, Anderson)..” (Motion: Stemple, second: Sundaram)
Apr 27Keep the Transfer Station fee as it currently is…Motion: Member Anderson moved to keep the Transfer Station fee as it…Passed 4–1 · Anderson: Yes
April 27, 2026: Keep the Transfer Station fee as it currently is for FY27
Member Anderson moved to keep the Transfer Station fee as it currently is for FY27. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Discussion: Chair Hilberg stated that this could be a missed opportunity for additional revenue. She has heard from some residents who would not mind an increase, as it would still be cheaper than a private hauler. She suggested including this question in the Town survey. The Town has to determine other ways to raise revenue. Member Anderson explained that he intentionally only made his motion for FY27 and would like to continue having these discussions in the future. Vote: Approved 4-1-0 (Hilberg).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, Stemple, SundaramNo: HilbergThe minutes list Kristin Hilberg in brackets after the count (4-1-0), which has 1 no vote; that member is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Member Anderson moved to keep the Transfer Station fee as it currently is for FY27. Seconded by Member Fowlks. Discussion: Chair Hilberg stated that this could be a missed opportunity for additional revenue. She has heard from some residents who would not mind an increase, as it would still be cheaper than a private hauler. She suggested including this question in the Town survey. The Town has to determine other ways to raise revenue. Member Anderson explained that he intentionally only made his motion for FY27 and would like to continue having these discussions in the future. Vote: Approved 4-1-0 (Hilberg)..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fowlks)
Apr 27Approve the plumbing, gas, and electrical inspection pay rate…Motion: Member Anderson moved to approve the plumbing, gas, and electrical inspection…Passed 4–1 · Anderson: Yes
April 27, 2026: Approve the plumbing, gas, and electrical inspection pay rate proposal, as presented
Member Anderson moved to approve the plumbing, gas, and electrical inspection pay rate proposal, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 4-1-0 (Hilberg).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Fowlks, Stemple, SundaramNo: HilbergThe minutes list Kristin Hilberg in brackets after the count (4-1-0), which has 1 no vote; that member is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Member Anderson moved to approve the plumbing, gas, and electrical inspection pay rate proposal, as presented. Seconded by Member Sundaram. Vote: Approved 4-1-0 (Hilberg)..” (Motion: Anderson, second: Sundaram)
Mar 30Open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting FY2027 WarrantMotion: Chair Hilberg moved to open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting FY2027…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes
March 30, 2026: Open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting FY2027 Warrant
Chair Hilberg moved to open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting FY2027 Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; Anderson - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Hilberg, Stemple, SundaramWesley Fowlks joined the meeting after it began (the minutes record this after the vote), so is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Hilberg moved to open the 2026 Annual Town Meeting FY2027 Warrant. Seconded by Member Stemple. Roll Call Vote: Stemple - aye; Sundaram - aye; Anderson - aye; and Hilberg - aye; Approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hilberg, second: Stemple)
Mar 23Recommend Than Stunz for the appointment as the Planning…Motion: Member Stemple moved to recommend Than Stunz for the appointment as…Passed 4–1 · Anderson: Yes
March 23, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Mar 23Recommend Article 4, Vote 1Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4, Vote 1. Seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes
March 23, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Mar 23Recommend Article 4, Vote 2Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend Article 4, Vote 2. Seconded by…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes
March 23, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Mar 23Recommend COMPENSATION, CLASSIFICATION AND BENEFITS STUDYMotion: Member Sundaram moved to recommend COMPENSATION, CLASSIFICATION AND BENEFITS STUDY. Seconded…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes
March 23, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Mar 23Recommend COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT AND ESTABLISH…Motion: Chair Hilberg moved to recommend COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND - CPC REPORT…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Abstained
March 23, 2026: 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.
Voted: Abstained
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)
Votes with no disagreement (187)
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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