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Holbrook Select Board
How the Holbrook Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Christopher Lade joined the board after the spring 2025 town election; William Watkins left. On April 16, 2025 the board kept Patty Conway as Chair and chose Kevin Costa as Vice Chair and Katie Goldrick as Clerk (each 4-0, Pam Campanella absent). The end date is a placeholder: the town has not posted minutes after February 4, 2026. Covers 12 meetings, April 16 to February 4, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Holbrook ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Holbrook Select Board: 5 out of 10 · Partly open
How easy Holbrook makes it to see, online, how each member votes. It scores the town’s records, not any official. Checked October 6, 2026.
- Minutes postedMinutes are posted for only some of the past year’s meetings.Part points: 1/2
- Each vote namedThe minutes name the members who voted no, but not each member’s yes vote.Part points: 2/3
- Posted quicklyA meeting more than three months old still has no minutes.No points: 0/2
- Past years onlineSelect Board minutes from 2020 to today are online.Full points: 1/1
- Readable textThe minutes are text you can search and copy.Full points: 1/1
- Member photosThe town’s website lists the members by name only, with no photos.No points: 0/1
How the town can raise its score
- Minutes posted (+1): Post approved minutes for every meeting on the town website. Don’t require a sign-in to view them.
- Each vote named (+1): On any vote that isn’t unanimous, write how each member voted. For example: “Motion passed 3–2. Yes: Smith, Jones, Lee. No: Brown, Silva.” A roll call on split votes is the simplest way to do this.
- Posted quickly (+2): Post minutes within 30 days. If approval takes longer, post a draft marked “Draft – not yet approved” and replace it later.
- Member photos (+1): Show a photo of each member on the board’s web page, with their name, the date their term ends and how to contact them. A group photo of the members, with everyone named in the caption or on the same page, earns half a point.
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Board years
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Members
ChairPatricia ConwayChair · Elected townwide · at 12 of 12 meetingsVice-ChairKevin CostaVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 9 of 12 meetings
Christopher LadeMember · Elected townwide · at 11 of 12 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Attendance
36 full-board meetings in 2023. Ties share a rank.
1Katie Goldrick31 of 31 meetings · served from Apr Every meeting100%1Lindsy Vayda5 of 5 meetings · served until Mar Every meeting100%3Patricia Conway30 of 31 meetings · served from Apr97%4Pamela Campanella31 of 36 meetings86%4William Watkins31 of 36 meetings86%6David Reilly28 of 35 meetings80%6Daniel Lee4 of 5 meetings · served until Mar80%28 full-board meetings in 2022. Ties share a rank.
1William Watkins27 of 28 meetings96%2David Reilly25 of 28 meetings89%3Daniel Lee24 of 28 meetings86%4Lindsy Vayda23 of 28 meetings82%5Pamela Campanella22 of 28 meetings79%From the official minutes: full-board meetings only (committee meetings are not counted). Members are counted only for meetings held while they served, and arriving late counts as attending. The minutes rarely say why a member was absent. Not shown: 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026, because too many of that year’s meetings are missing from the posted minutes.
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Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: 151 Holbrook Select Board meetings with minutes, from January 8, 2020 through February 4, 2026, including three meetings of the board sitting as the Personnel Board and the August 10, 2022 joint meeting with the Finance Committee (only the Select Board’s votes are shown). These come from the town’s Agenda Center, which holds the board’s minutes from January 2020 on. Not here: minutes from before 2020, which are not on the town’s website; meetings whose minutes were never posted, including July 22 to October 7, 2020, most of the summer and fall of 2021, January 3 to May 1, 2024, and every meeting after February 4, 2026 (the town calendar lists 27 Select Board meetings from July 2025 to July 2026 with no minutes online). MassVoter is asking the town for these minutes. Holbrook’s minutes usually record a roll call that names each member’s vote (“Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Vayda voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Lee voting yes”); some give only a count (“Motion passed 4-0”). When the count matches the members present, each member is shown voting as recorded. Some minutes, mostly from 2020 to 2025, have roll calls that leave out a member who was present, list a member as absent while recording him or her voting, or give a count that does not match the names; those 84 votes show the count only, with a note. 2 votes record no count and show the result only. Three minutes files are scans and were read by text recognition (January 26 and February 16, 2022; August 2, 2023). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jan 7Approve Common Victualler licenses for Northeast Foods/Burger King and…Motion: Member Goldrick made a motion to approve Common Victualler licenses for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
January 7, 2026: Approve Common Victualler licenses for Northeast Foods/Burger King and MEEDO Inc./Sara's, contingent upon payment of outstanding bills by January 21st or their licenses would be revoked, and…
Member Goldrick made a motion to approve Common Victualler licenses for Northeast Foods/Burger King and MEEDO Inc./Sara's, contingent upon payment of outstanding bills by January 21st or their licenses would be revoked, and correction of any missing information regarding naming the town as additionally insured. The motion was seconded by Board Member Lee. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.
The minutes say the motion "was seconded by Board Member Lee"; there was no member named Lee on the board in 2026.
From the minutes
“Member Goldrick made a motion to approve Common Victualler licenses for Northeast Foods/Burger King and MEEDO Inc./Sara's, contingent upon payment of outstanding bills by January 21st or their licenses would be revoked, and correction of any missing information regarding naming the town as additionally insured. The motion was seconded by Board Member Lee. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote..” (Motion: Goldrick)
Dec 17Approve liquor license renewals without issues for The Brook…Motion: Motion Passed: The board approved licenses without issues for The Brook…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
December 17, 2025: Approve liquor license renewals without issues for The Brook Kitchen and Tap and the Viking Club
Motion Passed: The board approved licenses without issues for The Brook Kitchen and Tap and Viking Club (4- 0).
The minutes do not name who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion Passed: The board approved licenses without issues for The Brook Kitchen and Tap and Viking Club (4- 0)..”
Dec 17Approve liquor license renewals pending resolution of issues (The…Motion: Motion Passed: The board approved licenses pending resolution of issues for:…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
December 17, 2025: Approve liquor license renewals pending resolution of issues (The Connection Cafe, Donahue’s Pub, Golden Pacific Restaurant, Lucky 777, Pioboan LLC)
Motion Passed: The board approved licenses pending resolution of issues for: ● The Connection Cafe (pending tax and water/sewer payments) ● Donahue's Pub (pending Board of Health food service verification) ● Golden Pacific Restaurant (pending Board of Health compliance) ● Lucky 777 (pending personal property tax payment) ● Pioboan LLC (pending personal property tax payment) The board will review compliance at their January 7th meeting (4-0).
The minutes do not name who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion Passed: The board approved licenses pending resolution of issues for: ● The Connection Cafe (pending tax and water/sewer payments) ● Donahue's Pub (pending Board of Health food service verification) ● Golden Pacific Restaurant (pending Board of Health compliance) ● Lucky 777 (pending personal property tax payment) ● Pioboan LLC (pending personal property tax payment) The board will review compliance at their January 7th meeting (4-0)..”
Dec 17Approve all Class II auto dealer licenses except RK…Motion: Motion Passed: The board approved all Class II dealer licenses except…Passed 3–1 · No: Goldrick
December 17, 2025: Approve all Class II auto dealer licenses except RK Auto, with three dealers to resolve outstanding tax issues by January 7
Motion Passed: The board approved all Class II dealer licenses except RK Auto (which had no application) with the stipulation that Revitalized Auto, Padula Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto Clinic must resolve outstanding tax issues by the January 7th meeting Motion by Costa seconded by Member Lade (3-1, with Member Katie Goldrick voting against).
Yes: Conway, Costa, LadeNo: Goldrick
From the minutes
“Motion Passed: The board approved all Class II dealer licenses except RK Auto (which had no application) with the stipulation that Revitalized Auto, Padula Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto Clinic must resolve outstanding tax issues by the January 7th meeting Motion by Costa seconded by Member Lade (3-1, with Member Katie Goldrick voting against)..” (Motion: Costa, second: Lade)
Oct 29Approve the MOU as presented to discuss the COLA…Motion: Motion: Kevin Costa moved to approve the MOU as presented to…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 29, 2025: Approve the MOU as presented to discuss the COLA increases for 2025 and 2026 and removing section 4, specifying it was between the town of Holbrook and the International Union…
Motion: Kevin Costa moved to approve the MOU as presented to discuss the COLA increases for 2025 and 2026 and removing section 4, specifying it was between the town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees Local 151. The motion was seconded by. The motion passed with a roll call vote: Goldrick - yes, Campanella - abstain, Lade - abstain, Costa - yes, Conway - yes.
Yes: Conway, Costa, GoldrickThe minutes say "The motion was seconded by." without a name.
From the minutes
“Motion: Kevin Costa moved to approve the MOU as presented to discuss the COLA increases for 2025 and 2026 and removing section 4, specifying it was between the town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees Local 151. The motion was seconded by. The motion passed with a roll call vote: Goldrick - yes, Campanella - abstain, Lade - abstain, Costa - yes, Conway - yes..” (Motion: Costa)
Jul 2Have Katie Goldrick write the letter for TLA public…Motion: Motion: An unnamed board member moved for Katie Goldrick to write…Passed 3–0 · see note
July 2, 2025: Have Katie Goldrick write the letter for TLA public interest
Motion: An unnamed board member moved for Katie Goldrick to write the letter for TLA public interest. Patricia Conway seconded the motion. Goldrick yes, Conway yes, Lade Yes and Campanella abstained The motion passed with a 3-0-1 vote, with one-member abstaining.
Yes: Conway, Goldrick, LadeThe minutes say "An unnamed board member moved" this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: An unnamed board member moved for Katie Goldrick to write the letter for TLA public interest. Patricia Conway seconded the motion. Goldrick yes, Conway yes, Lade Yes and Campanella abstained The motion passed with a 3-0-1 vote, with one-member abstaining..” (second: Conway)
May 7Appoint Ted Bertrand to the Planning BoardMotion: Mr. Costa moved to appoint Ted Bertrand to the Planning Board.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
May 7, 2025: Appoint Ted Bertrand to the Planning Board
Mr. Costa moved to appoint Ted Bertrand to the Planning Board. Mr. Eddington seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously. Ted Bertrand was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board until the next town election. Joint Roll call vote 8-0 Select Board: Goldrick Yes, Lade Yes, Campanella Absent, Costa Yes, and Conway Yes.
Joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy (8-0). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was seconded by Planning Board Chair Chris Eddington, who was not then a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Costa moved to appoint Ted Bertrand to the Planning Board. Mr. Eddington seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed unanimously. Ted Bertrand was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board until the next town election. Joint Roll call vote 8-0 Select Board: Goldrick Yes, Lade Yes, Campanella Absent, Costa Yes, and Conway Yes..” (Motion: Costa)
Apr 23Remove the currently listed Article 20 for Council on…Motion: Motion: Mr. Costa moved to remove the currently listed Article 20…Failed 0–5 · No: Campanella, Conway, Costa, Goldrick, Lade
April 23, 2025: Remove the currently listed Article 20 for Council on Aging and refer back for further study and review to be brought back at the fall town meeting
Motion: Mr. Costa moved to remove the currently listed Article 20 for Council on Aging and refer back for further study and review to be brought back at the fall town meeting. Goldrick seconded the motion. The motion was defeated with a vote of 0-5.
No: Campanella, Conway, Costa, Goldrick, Lade"The motion was defeated with a vote of 0-5": all five members voted no.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Costa moved to remove the currently listed Article 20 for Council on Aging and refer back for further study and review to be brought back at the fall town meeting. Goldrick seconded the motion. The motion was defeated with a vote of 0-5..” (Motion: Costa, second: Goldrick)
Apr 16Nominate Patty Conway to remain chairMotion: Costa made a motion to nominate Patty Conway to remain chair…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
April 16, 2025: Nominate Patty Conway to remain chair
Costa made a motion to nominate Patty Conway to remain chair this was seconded by Lade. Motion Passed 4/0 Roll Call Vote: Katie Goldrick Yes, Chris Lade Yes, Kevin Costa Yes, Patty Conway joined on zoom and Pam Campanella Absent.
Recorded as "Motion Passed 4/0" with four members present; the roll call lists "Patty Conway joined on zoom" in place of her vote, so all four are shown voting yes as the 4/0 count records.
From the minutes
“Costa made a motion to nominate Patty Conway to remain chair this was seconded by Lade. Motion Passed 4/0 Roll Call Vote: Katie Goldrick Yes, Chris Lade Yes, Kevin Costa Yes, Patty Conway joined on zoom and Pam Campanella Absent..” (Motion: Costa, second: Lade)
Apr 16Authorize Mr. McGovern to enter into a contract with…Motion: Costa made a motion to authorize Mr. McGovern to enter into…Passed 3–1 · see note
April 16, 2025: Authorize Mr. McGovern to enter into a contract with Eric Kinsherf related to training in the treasurer/collector's office with not to exceed $16,000 through June 30, 2025
Costa made a motion to authorize Mr. McGovern to enter into a contract with Eric Kinsherf related to training in the treasurer/collector's office with not to exceed $16,000 through June 30, 2025. Lade seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-1 vote. Katie Goldrick Yes, Chris Lade Yes, Kevin Costa Yes, Patty Conway Yes and Pam Campanella Absent.
The minutes give the count as 3-1, but the roll call lists Kevin Costa yes; Katie Goldrick yes; Christopher Lade yes; Patricia Conway yes. Because they disagree, individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Costa made a motion to authorize Mr. McGovern to enter into a contract with Eric Kinsherf related to training in the treasurer/collector's office with not to exceed $16,000 through June 30, 2025. Lade seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-1 vote. Katie Goldrick Yes, Chris Lade Yes, Kevin Costa Yes, Patty Conway Yes and Pam Campanella Absent..” (Motion: Costa, second: Lade)
From the Holbrook Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ own campaign Facebook pages (Patricia Conway, Christopher Eddington, Christopher Lade). No photo found yet for Kevin Costa or Pamela Campanella.
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