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How the Holbrook Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. The 2020 town election was moved to June 27, 2020 because of COVID-19; Lindsy Vayda was re-elected and the same five members served. On July 8, 2020 the board chose Daniel Lee as Chairman (3-2), Joshua Reilly as Vice-Chairman (3-2, after a motion to name Pamela Campanella failed 2-3) and Lindsy Vayda as Clerk (5-0). Covers 14 meetings, July 8 to March 10, 2021.
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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.
Feb 24Approve the Proposed Two Step Water Rates for Fiscal…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 2-2,…Failed 2–2 · No: Lee, McGaughey
February 24, 2021: Approve the Proposed Two Step Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY22 and FY 2023) as listed in Exhibit 1 (proposed water rates) to be effective…
Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 2-2, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting no, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Daniel Lee voting no, to approve the Proposed Two Step Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY22 and FY 2023) as listed in Exhibit 1 (proposed water rates) to be effective July 1, 2021, noting that First quarter use from April – June 2021 will be billed at the FY 2022 rate in exhibit 1, effective July 1st, 2021: HOLBROOK WATER DEPARTMENT Exhibit 1 Current vs Proposed Rates & Charges Current Proposed Single Step Two Step FY 2021 Rates FY 2022- FY 2023 Rates Minimum Charge - Quarterly All Sizes Includes 641cf, plus $11.50 base fee $56.13 Up to 1" Meter - includes 0 cf $50.00 1" Meter - includes 0 cf $125.00 1 1/2" Meter - includes 0 cf $250.00 2" Meter - includes 0 cf $400.00 3" Meter - includes 0 cf $750.00 No Meter (2,500cf Quarterly) $276.70 Metered Flow Charge - Quarterly All Consumption $6.97 1st Step: 1 -2,000 cubic feet $8.55 2nd Step: over 2,000 cubic feet $11.12 Private Fire Protection - Annual Charge All Sizes N/A $448.80 As the vote on the water rates did not pass, the Board did not vote any further on the proposed rates.
Yes: Campanella, VaydaNo: Lee, McGaugheyTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 2-2, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting no, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Daniel Lee voting no, to approve the Proposed Two Step Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023 (FY22 and FY 2023) as listed in Exhibit 1 (proposed water rates) to be effective July 1, 2021, noting that First quarter use from April – June 2021 will be billed at the FY 2022 rate in exhibit 1, effective July 1st, 2021: HOLBROOK WATER DEPARTMENT Exhibit 1 Current vs Proposed Rates & Charges Current Proposed Single Step Two Step FY 2021 Rates FY 2022- FY 2023 Rates Minimum Charge - Quarterly All Sizes Includes 641cf, plus $11.50 base fee $56.13 Up to 1" Meter - includes 0 cf $50.00 1" Meter - includes 0 cf $125.00 1 1/2" Meter - includes 0 cf $250.00 2" Meter - includes 0 cf $400.00 3" Meter - includes 0 cf $750.00 No Meter (2,500cf Quarterly) $276.70 Metered Flow Charge - Quarterly All Consumption $6.97 1st Step: 1 -2,000 cubic feet $8.55 2nd Step: over 2,000 cubic feet $11.12 Private Fire Protection - Annual Charge All Sizes N/A $448.80 As the vote on the water rates did not pass, the Board did not vote any further on the proposed rates..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Nov 24Classify the Town of Holbrook under the Classification Act…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Daniel Lee seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-0,…Passed 3–1 · see note
November 24, 2020: Classify the Town of Holbrook under the Classification Act at a factor of (1.67) for Fiscal year 20201
Lindsy Vayda moved, Daniel Lee seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-0, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Daniel Lee voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Joshua Reilly voting no, to classify the Town of Holbrook under the Classification Act at a factor of (1.67) for Fiscal year 20201.
The minutes list Richard McGaughey as absent, but the vote names him voting yes, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Daniel Lee seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-0, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Daniel Lee voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Joshua Reilly voting no, to classify the Town of Holbrook under the Classification Act at a factor of (1.67) for Fiscal year 20201..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Lee)
Nov 24Not adopt the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Joshua Reilly seconded, and the Board voted 4-0,…Passed 4–0 · see note
November 24, 2020: Not adopt the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2021
Lindsy Vayda moved, Joshua Reilly seconded, and the Board voted 4-0, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, Daniel lee voting yes, and Richard McGaughey voting yes, to not adopt the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2021.
The minutes list Richard McGaughey as absent, but the vote names him voting yes, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Joshua Reilly seconded, and the Board voted 4-0, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, Daniel lee voting yes, and Richard McGaughey voting yes, to not adopt the Residential Exemption or the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2021..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Joshua Reilly)
Oct 28Hold the November 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting as…Motion: Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted 2-1-2,…Passed 2–1 · No: Lee
October 28, 2020: Hold the November 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting as a virtual meeting, and if voted down by the body, to hold the meeting in cars using a drive-in model on…
Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted 2-1-2, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey abstaining, Daniel Lee voting no, Joshua Reilly abstaining, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to hold the November 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting as a virtual meeting, and if voted down by the body, to hold the meeting in cars using a drive-in model on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Yes: Campanella, VaydaNo: Lee
From the minutes
“Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted 2-1-2, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey abstaining, Daniel Lee voting no, Joshua Reilly abstaining, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to hold the November 18, 2020 Special Town Meeting as a virtual meeting, and if voted down by the body, to hold the meeting in cars using a drive-in model on Saturday, November 21, 2020..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Vayda)
Oct 28Approve Articles 1-25 for inclusion in the November 2020…Motion: Daniel Lee moved, Richard McGaughey seconded, and the Board voted 4-1-0,…Passed 4–1 · No: Campanella
October 28, 2020: Approve Articles 1-25 for inclusion in the November 2020 Special Town Meeting warrant
Daniel Lee moved, Richard McGaughey seconded, and the Board voted 4-1-0, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Daniel Lee voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting no, to approve Articles 1-25 for inclusion in the November 2020 Special Town Meeting warrant. Vice Chairman Joshua Reilly abstained from voting on articles 15 and 19, making the vote 3-1-1 for inclusion of those two articles.
Yes: Joshua Reilly, Lee, McGaughey, VaydaNo: CampanellaThe minutes add: "Vice Chairman Joshua Reilly abstained from voting on articles 15 and 19, making the vote 3-1-1 for inclusion of those two articles."
From the minutes
“Daniel Lee moved, Richard McGaughey seconded, and the Board voted 4-1-0, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, Daniel Lee voting yes, Joshua Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting no, to approve Articles 1-25 for inclusion in the November 2020 Special Town Meeting warrant. Vice Chairman Joshua Reilly abstained from voting on articles 15 and 19, making the vote 3-1-1 for inclusion of those two articles..” (Motion: Lee, second: McGaughey)
Oct 21Approve the application from Gregg Lake Associates Inc., doing…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Richard McGaughey seconded, and the Board voted unanimously,…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 21, 2020: Approve the application from Gregg Lake Associates Inc., doing business as Highland Liquors, to transfer its Retail Package Store License to Jiyadhruv Inc., doing business as Highland Liquors…
Lindsy Vayda moved, Richard McGaughey seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve the application from Gregg Lake Associates Inc., doing business as Highland Liquors, to transfer its Retail Package Store License to Jiyadhruv Inc., doing business as Highland Liquors, at 464 N. Franklin Street.
The minutes list Daniel Lee and Joshua Reilly as present, but the recorded vote names only Lindsy Vayda, Richard McGaughey and Pamela Campanella (3-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Richard McGaughey seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve the application from Gregg Lake Associates Inc., doing business as Highland Liquors, to transfer its Retail Package Store License to Jiyadhruv Inc., doing business as Highland Liquors, at 464 N. Franklin Street..” (Motion: Vayda, second: McGaughey)
Oct 21Appoint Ariel Harrold and Lauren Fidler to the Temporary…Motion: Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously,…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 21, 2020: Appoint Ariel Harrold and Lauren Fidler to the Temporary Town Hall Support position at a rate of $19.64 per hour, for 17.5 hours a week each, to be funded through…
Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to appoint Ariel Harrold and Lauren Fidler to the Temporary Town Hall Support position at a rate of $19.64 per hour, for 17.5 hours a week each, to be funded through the CARES Act, to provide administrative assistance in any Town Hall offices that are understaffed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The minutes list Daniel Lee and Joshua Reilly as present, but the recorded vote names only Lindsy Vayda, Richard McGaughey and Pamela Campanella (3-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Pamela Campanella moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to appoint Ariel Harrold and Lauren Fidler to the Temporary Town Hall Support position at a rate of $19.64 per hour, for 17.5 hours a week each, to be funded through the CARES Act, to provide administrative assistance in any Town Hall offices that are understaffed due to the COVID-19 pandemic..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Vayda)
Oct 7Transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 1-0-3,…Passed 1–0 · see note
October 7, 2020: Transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this application does not require abutters notices
Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 1-0-3, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey abstaining, Pamela Campanella abstaining, and Joshua Reilly abstaining, to transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this application does not require abutters notices.
Yes: VaydaThe minutes record the vote as 1-0-3 (Lindsy Vayda yes; Richard McGaughey, Pamela Campanella and Joshua Reilly abstaining) and do not say whether the motion carried; it is shown as passed (one yes, no noes). The board approved the license transfer again on October 21, 2020.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 1-0-3, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey abstaining, Pamela Campanella abstaining, and Joshua Reilly abstaining, to transfer the liquor license contingent upon confirmation that this application does not require abutters notices..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Oct 7Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously,…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 7, 2020: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union and employee Danielle Connolly to compensate Ms. Connolly for performing work outside of her classification during the pandemic
Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union and employee Danielle Connolly to compensate Ms. Connolly for performing work outside of her classification during the pandemic.
Yes: Campanella, McGaughey, VaydaThe minutes say "Vice Chairman Reilly abstained from the vote because he was not present in the previous meeting’s Executive Session to discuss the matters." The roll call lists the other three members voting yes.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical union and employee Danielle Connolly to compensate Ms. Connolly for performing work outside of her classification during the pandemic..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
Oct 7Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously,…Passed 3–0 · see note
October 7, 2020: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and employees Danielle Connolly and Noreen Costa to authorize the carry-over of vacation time that was unused due to the pandemic (14…
Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and employees Danielle Connolly and Noreen Costa to authorize the carry-over of vacation time that was unused due to the pandemic (14 hours/2 days for Ms. Connelly, 64 hours/8 days for Ms. Costa).
Yes: Campanella, McGaughey, VaydaThe minutes say "Vice Chairman Reilly abstained from the vote because he was not present in the previous meeting’s Executive Session to discuss the matters." The roll call lists the other three members voting yes.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, Richard McGaughey voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the clerical and employees Danielle Connolly and Noreen Costa to authorize the carry-over of vacation time that was unused due to the pandemic (14 hours/2 days for Ms. Connelly, 64 hours/8 days for Ms. Costa)..” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)
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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