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October 25, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Katie Goldrick, Pamela Campanella, Patricia Conway, William Watkins
Absent: David Reilly
Every vote, in order
Approve the professional service agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the University of Massachusetts, represented by its Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management for…
MOTION to approve the professional service agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the University of Massachusetts, represented by its Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management for recruitment services by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting to abstain, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the professional service agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the University of Massachusetts, represented by its Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management for recruitment services by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 3-0-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting to abstain, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Re-open the warrant for article submissions
MOTION to re-open the warrant for article submissions by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to re-open the warrant for article submissions by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Add the COA Building Advisory Committee Article to the Special Town Meeting warrant
MOTION to add the COA Building Advisory Committee Article to the Special Town Meeting warrant by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to add the COA Building Advisory Committee Article to the Special Town Meeting warrant by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Include the PFAS mediation article on the special town meeting warrant
MOTION to include the PFAS mediation article on the special town meeting warrant by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to include the PFAS mediation article on the special town meeting warrant by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Close the warrant for article submissions
MOTION to close the warrant for article submissions by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to close the warrant for article submissions by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Form the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee to consist of 1 Diversity member, 1 Cultural member, 1 Veterans member, and 4 residents and up to 10 on the subcommittee
MOTION to form the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee to consist of 1 Diversity member, 1 Cultural member, 1 Veterans member, and 4 residents and up to 10 on the subcommittee by Pam Campanella, 2nd by Patty Conway. Ms. Conway asked to make an amendment to include Community Engagement Activities. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 with Conway voting no, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes. MOTION failed.
Yes: Campanella, GoldrickNo: Conway, WatkinsTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION to form the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee to consist of 1 Diversity member, 1 Cultural member, 1 Veterans member, and 4 residents and up to 10 on the subcommittee by Pam Campanella, 2nd by Patty Conway. Ms. Conway asked to make an amendment to include Community Engagement Activities. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 with Conway voting no, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes. MOTION failed..” (Motion: Campanella, second: Conway)
Form a Civic Holiday Celebration Committee with a slight alteration to include community engagement activities
MOTION that the Select Board form a Civic Holiday Celebration Committee with a slight alteration to include community engagement activities by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting no, and Goldrick voting yes.
Yes: Conway, GoldrickNo: Campanella, WatkinsTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION that the Select Board form a Civic Holiday Celebration Committee with a slight alteration to include community engagement activities by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick. Roll Call Vote: 2-2 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting no, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)
Form a Monuments and Memorial Advisory Committee as presented
MOTION to form a Monuments and Memorial Advisory Committee as presented by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to form a Monuments and Memorial Advisory Committee as presented by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of…
MOTION to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Public Works Superintendent Personnel Matter) and not to return to open session, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
From the minutes
“MOTION to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Public Works Superintendent Personnel Matter) and not to return to open session, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, 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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