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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. After the April 2021 town election (Pamela Campanella re-elected; David Reilly elected; Joshua Reilly left), the board on April 7, 2021 kept Daniel Lee as Chair (a motion to make Pamela Campanella Chair tied 2-2), and chose Pamela Campanella as Vice Chair and Lindsy Vayda as Clerk. Richard McGaughey, absent from the April and early May meetings, died in May 2021 (the board observed a moment of silence on May 19). William Watkins first appears as a member in the November 17, 2021 minutes (no minutes for October 2021 are online). On November 17, 2021, after Daniel Lee resigned as Chair, the board chose Lindsy Vayda as Chair and William Watkins as Clerk. Covers 21 meetings, April 7 to March 23, 2022.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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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Meetings
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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.
Mar 23Approve the contract between the Town of Holbrook and…Motion: MOTION to approve the contract between the Town of Holbrook and…Passed 3–1 · No: Watkins
March 23, 2022 (Special meeting): Approve the contract between the Town of Holbrook and Mary Beth Bernard for temporary HR consulting
MOTION to approve the contract between the Town of Holbrook and Mary Beth Bernard for temporary HR consulting, by Pamela Campanella, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll call vote: 3-1. Watkins voting no, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Vayda voting yes.
Yes: Campanella, David Reilly, VaydaNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the contract between the Town of Holbrook and Mary Beth Bernard for temporary HR consulting, by Pamela Campanella, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll call vote: 3-1. Watkins voting no, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Vayda voting yes..” (Motion: Campanella, second: David Reilly)
Feb 16Adopt the amended charge of the Diversity & Inclusion…Motion: A motion made by Member Watkins to adopt the language change…Passed 2–1 · No: David Reilly
February 16, 2022: Adopt the amended charge of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
A motion made by Member Watkins to adopt the language change was made seconded by Chair Vayda. Voted 2-1-1 in Favor. YEA: Chair Vayda, Member Watkins. Against: Member Reilly Abstain: Member Campanella 9.
Yes: Vayda, WatkinsNo: David Reilly
From the minutes
“A motion made by Member Watkins to adopt the language change was made seconded by Chair Vayda. Voted 2-1-1 in Favor. YEA: Chair Vayda, Member Watkins. Against: Member Reilly Abstain: Member Campanella 9..” (Motion: Watkins, second: Vayda)
Feb 16Approve a Special Use Filming Permit Application, with an…Motion: A motion was made by Member Reilly to approve a Special…Passed 3–1 · No: Campanella
February 16, 2022: Approve a Special Use Filming Permit Application, with an application fee of $200 to be the base fee
A motion was made by Member Reilly to approve a Special Use Filming Permit Application, with an application fee of $200 to be the base fee. Seconded by Member Watkins. Voted 3-1 in Favor. YEA: Member Reilly, Member Watkins, Chair Vayda. Against: Member Campanella
Yes: David Reilly, Vayda, WatkinsNo: CampanellaThis page is a scanned file; the text was read by OCR.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Member Reilly to approve a Special Use Filming Permit Application, with an application fee of $200 to be the base fee. Seconded by Member Watkins. Voted 3-1 in Favor. YEA: Member Reilly, Member Watkins, Chair Vayda. Against: Member Campanella.” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Watkins)
Jan 12Approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and…Motion: William Watkins moved, David Reilly seconded, and the Board voted unanimously,…Passed 3–0 · see note
January 12, 2022: Approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Kara Nyman for the period of February 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024
William Watkins moved, David Reilly seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Kara Nyman for the period of February 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
The minutes list Daniel Lee as present, but the recorded vote names only William Watkins, David Reilly and Pamela Campanella (3-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved, David Reilly seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Kara Nyman for the period of February 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Watkins, second: David Reilly)
Jan 5Approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and…Motion: William Watkins moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-2,…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: David Reilly, Lee
January 5, 2022: Approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Eric Kinsherf, dba Eric Kinsherf, CPA, for services rendered through January 31, 2022, to provide support and work as needed and…
William Watkins moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-2, with Daniel Lee voting present, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting present, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Lindsy Vayda voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Eric Kinsherf, dba Eric Kinsherf, CPA, for services rendered through January 31, 2022, to provide support and work as needed and directed by the Treasurer/Collector, in an amount not to exceed $19,800.
Yes: Campanella, Vayda, WatkinsAbstained: David Reilly, Lee
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 3-0-2, with Daniel Lee voting present, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting present, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Lindsy Vayda voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Eric Kinsherf, dba Eric Kinsherf, CPA, for services rendered through January 31, 2022, to provide support and work as needed and directed by the Treasurer/Collector, in an amount not to exceed $19,800..” (Motion: Watkins, second: Campanella)
Jan 5Approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and…Motion: William Watkins moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-1,…Passed 3–1 · No: David Reilly · Abstained: Lee
January 5, 2022: Approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Eric Kinsherf, dba Eric Kinsherf, CPA, for services rendered through January 31, 2022, to provide support and work as needed by…
William Watkins moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-1, with Daniel Lee voting present, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting no, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Lindsy Vayda voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Eric Kinsherf, dba Eric Kinsherf, CPA, for services rendered through January 31, 2022, to provide support and work as needed by the Assistant Town Accountant, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.
Yes: Campanella, Vayda, WatkinsNo: David ReillyAbstained: Lee
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved, Pamela Campanella seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-1, with Daniel Lee voting present, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting no, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Lindsy Vayda voting yes, to approve a contract between the Town of Holbrook and Eric Kinsherf, dba Eric Kinsherf, CPA, for services rendered through January 31, 2022, to provide support and work as needed by the Assistant Town Accountant, in an amount not to exceed $24,000..” (Motion: Watkins, second: Campanella)
Dec 1Abate the difference between Mary Barrett’s regular quarterly water…Motion: Daniel Lee moved, William Watkins seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-1,…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: David Reilly
December 1, 2021: Abate the difference between Mary Barrett’s regular quarterly water bill and the most recent water bill
Daniel Lee moved, William Watkins seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-1, with Daniel Lee voting yes, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting present, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Lindsy Vayda voting yes, to abate the difference between Mary Barrett’s regular quarterly water bill and the most recent water bill.
Yes: Campanella, Lee, Vayda, WatkinsAbstained: David Reilly
From the minutes
“Daniel Lee moved, William Watkins seconded, and the Board voted 4-0-1, with Daniel Lee voting yes, William Watkins voting yes, David Reilly voting present, Pamela Campanella voting yes, and Lindsy Vayda voting yes, to abate the difference between Mary Barrett’s regular quarterly water bill and the most recent water bill..” (Motion: Lee, second: Watkins)
Nov 17Appoint Lindsy Vayda as Chair of the Select BoardMotion: David Reilly moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously,…Passed 5–0 · see note
November 17, 2021: Appoint Lindsy Vayda as Chair of the Select Board
David Reilly moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, David Reilly voting yes, William Watkins voting yes, Daniel Lee voting yes, and Pamela Vayda voting yes, to appoint Lindsy Vayda as Chair of the Select Board.
The minutes say the Board "voted unanimously," but the roll call lists "Lindsy Vayda voting yes" and "Pamela Vayda voting yes" and does not name Pamela Campanella, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“David Reilly moved, Lindsy Vayda seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, David Reilly voting yes, William Watkins voting yes, Daniel Lee voting yes, and Pamela Vayda voting yes, to appoint Lindsy Vayda as Chair of the Select Board..” (Motion: David Reilly, second: Vayda)
Nov 17Appoint Abbey Myers as Health Agent for the Board…Motion: Pamela Campanella moved, William Watkins seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-1,…Passed 3–1 · No: David Reilly · Abstained: Lee
November 17, 2021: Appoint Abbey Myers as Health Agent for the Board of Health, at a rate of $37 per hour, 30 hours per week
Pamela Campanella moved, William Watkins seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-1, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, William Watkins voting yes, Daniel Lee voting present, David Reilly voting no, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to appoint Abbey Myers as Health Agent for the Board of Health, at a rate of $37 per hour, 30 hours per week.
Yes: Campanella, Vayda, WatkinsNo: David ReillyAbstained: Lee
From the minutes
“Pamela Campanella moved, William Watkins seconded, and the Board voted 3-1-1, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, William Watkins voting yes, Daniel Lee voting present, David Reilly voting no, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to appoint Abbey Myers as Health Agent for the Board of Health, at a rate of $37 per hour, 30 hours per week..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Watkins)
May 19Reduce the quorum of the May 2021 Annual and…Motion: Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela David Reilly seconded, and the Board voted…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 19, 2021: Reduce the quorum of the May 2021 Annual and Special Town Meetings from 110 Town Meeting Members to 90 Town Meeting Members
Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela David Reilly seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, David Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to reduce the quorum of the May 2021 Annual and Special Town Meetings from 110 Town Meeting Members to 90 Town Meeting Members.
The minutes list Daniel Lee as present, but the recorded vote names only Lindsy Vayda, David Reilly and Pamela Campanella (3-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Lindsy Vayda moved, Pamela David Reilly seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, with Lindsy Vayda voting yes, David Reilly voting yes, and Pamela Campanella voting yes, to reduce the quorum of the May 2021 Annual and Special Town Meetings from 110 Town Meeting Members to 90 Town Meeting Members..” (Motion: Vayda, second: David Reilly)
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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