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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. The Board of Selectmen had five members: Chairman Daniel R. Lee, Vice-Chairman Joshua Reilly, Clerk Lindsy Vayda, Richard B. McGaughey and Pamela E. Campanella. The town’s website has this board’s minutes only from January 8, 2020 on, so MassVoter has loaded its meetings from that date. The start date is a placeholder. Covers 19 meetings, January 8 to June 24, 2020.
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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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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.
Jun 24Approve Article 1 of the Annual Town Meeting warrantMotion: Selectman Vayda moved to approve Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Campanella.…Passed 3–0 · see note
June 24, 2020: Approve Article 1 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Selectman Vayda moved to approve Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Campanella. Roll call vote Vayda – yes, Campanella – Yes, Lee – yes, Reilly – abstained. The motion passed 3- 0 -1,
Yes: Campanella, Lee, VaydaThe minutes say Joshua Reilly "desired to abstain from Article 1 but approves articles 2 & 3."
From the minutes
“Selectman Vayda moved to approve Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Campanella. Roll call vote Vayda – yes, Campanella – Yes, Lee – yes, Reilly – abstained. The motion passed 3- 0 -1,.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Jun 3Execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook…Motion: MOTION: By Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Vayda, that the Board…Passed 2–0 · see note
June 3, 2020: Execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Interim Town Administrator Jim O’Mara, effective June 1, 2020
MOTION: By Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen vote to execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Interim Town Administrator Jim O’Mara, effective June 1, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. Lee – Yes Ms. Campanella – Abstained Mr. Reilly – Recused
Yes: Lee, VaydaJoshua Reilly recused himself ("Mr. Reilly – Recused").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen vote to execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Interim Town Administrator Jim O’Mara, effective June 1, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. Lee – Yes Ms. Campanella – Abstained Mr. Reilly – Recused.” (Motion: Lee, second: Vayda)
May 20Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board…Passed 3–1 · No: Campanella
May 20, 2020: Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., for a 30-day contract
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., for a 30-day contract VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes; Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee- Yes; Ms. Campanella – No
Yes: Lee, McGaughey, VaydaNo: Campanella
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., for a 30-day contract VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes; Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee- Yes; Ms. Campanella – No.” (Motion: Vayda, second: McGaughey)
May 13Reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020Motion: MOTION: By Mr. McGaughey, second by Mr. Lee, that the Board…Failed 2–2 · No: Campanella, Vayda
May 13, 2020: Reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020
MOTION: By Mr. McGaughey, second by Mr. Lee, that the Board of Selectmen reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee – Yes; Ms. Vayda – No; Ms. Campanella – No; Mr. Reilly – Abstained
Yes: Lee, McGaugheyNo: Campanella, VaydaTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Mr. McGaughey, second by Mr. Lee, that the Board of Selectmen reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee – Yes; Ms. Vayda – No; Ms. Campanella – No; Mr. Reilly – Abstained.” (Motion: McGaughey, second: Lee)
Apr 29Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board…Failed 2–2 · No: Lee, McGaughey
April 29, 2020: Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Ms. Campanella – Yes Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. McGaughey – No Mr. Lee – No 2:2
Yes: Campanella, VaydaNo: Lee, McGaugheyJoshua Reilly had left his seat, saying he was abstaining from this discussion. The 2-2 tie means the motion failed ("MOTION FAILED").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Ms. Campanella – Yes Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. McGaughey – No Mr. Lee – No 2:2.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Apr 29Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James…Motion: MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board…Failed 2–2 · No: Campanella, Vayda
April 29, 2020: Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months…
MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Mr. Lee – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Ms. Vayda – No Ms. Campanella – No 2:2
Yes: Lee, McGaugheyNo: Campanella, VaydaJoshua Reilly had left his seat, saying he was abstaining from this discussion. The 2-2 tie means the motion failed ("MOTION FAILED").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Mr. Lee – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Ms. Vayda – No Ms. Campanella – No 2:2.” (Motion: Lee, second: McGaughey)
Apr 22Extend the due date for real estate and personal…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board…Passed 3–1 · No: Campanella
April 22, 2020: Extend the due date for real estate and personal property tax payments for all taxpayers from May 1 to June 1, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of section 10(a)(i)-(iii)…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen extend the due date for real estate and personal property tax payments for all taxpayers from May 1 to June 1, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of section 10(a)(i)-(iii) of c. 53 of the Acts of 2020 VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella against)
Yes: Lee, McGaughey, VaydaNo: Campanella
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen extend the due date for real estate and personal property tax payments for all taxpayers from May 1 to June 1, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of section 10(a)(i)-(iii) of c. 53 of the Acts of 2020 VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella against).” (Motion: Vayda, second: McGaughey)
Apr 1Grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc.…Motion: MOTION: By Mr. Reilly, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 1, 2020: Grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc. dba The Viking Club for an All Alcohol Private Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Alcoholic Beverages…
MOTION: By Mr. Reilly, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc. dba The Viking Club for an All Alcohol Private Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises, Mark J. Delory, Manager, at 220 South Franklin Street, and grant the hours of sale, to include Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 am and Sundays 11:00 am – 1:00 am, contingent on the receipt of the following: Submission of a fire safety certificate from Inspectional Services Payment of the license fees totaling $1,060 ($860 Club Alcohol, $100 Common Victualler, and $100 Entertainment) Proof of workers’ compensation and liquor liability insurance for the new location in Holbrook VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella abstained)
Yes: Joshua Reilly, Lee, VaydaThe minutes record "VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella abstained)"; shown as 3 yes and Pamela Campanella abstaining.
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Mr. Reilly, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc. dba The Viking Club for an All Alcohol Private Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises, Mark J. Delory, Manager, at 220 South Franklin Street, and grant the hours of sale, to include Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 am and Sundays 11:00 am – 1:00 am, contingent on the receipt of the following: Submission of a fire safety certificate from Inspectional Services Payment of the license fees totaling $1,060 ($860 Club Alcohol, $100 Common Victualler, and $100 Entertainment) Proof of workers’ compensation and liquor liability insurance for the new location in Holbrook VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella abstained).” (Motion: Joshua Reilly, second: Vayda)
Apr 1Accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
April 1, 2020: Accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger Safety Seats from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 Child Passenger Safety…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger Safety Seats from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 Child Passenger Safety Seat Distribution Grant Program, on behalf of the Holbrook Regional Communications Emergency Center and Communications Director Stephan Hooke VOTE: 3:0
Joshua Reilly recused himself and left the room for this vote ("Selectman Reilly recused himself and left the room").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger Safety Seats from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 Child Passenger Safety Seat Distribution Grant Program, on behalf of the Holbrook Regional Communications Emergency Center and Communications Director Stephan Hooke VOTE: 3:0.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Feb 5Execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, and seconded, that the Board of Selectmen…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
February 5, 2020: Execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees, Local 150 (Clerical), effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, with a language change…
MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, and seconded, that the Board of Selectmen execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees, Local 150 (Clerical), effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, with a language change in Article XI, Section 2, to read: “The Department Head will determine in their discretion to forward the promotion request to the Town Administrator. The Town Administrator will make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen, and the Board of Selectmen will approve or disapprove.” VOTE: 3:0
Daniel Lee and Joshua Reilly recused themselves and left the room for this vote. The minutes name the mover (Ms. Vayda) but not the seconder ("and seconded").
From the minutes
“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, and seconded, that the Board of Selectmen execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees, Local 150 (Clerical), effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, with a language change in Article XI, Section 2, to read: “The Department Head will determine in their discretion to forward the promotion request to the Town Administrator. The Town Administrator will make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen, and the Board of Selectmen will approve or disapprove.” VOTE: 3:0.” (Motion: Vayda)
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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