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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. Katie Goldrick and Patty Conway joined the board after the spring 2023 town election; Daniel Lee and Lindsy Vayda left. On April 5, 2023 the board chose Katie Goldrick as Chair, Pam Campanella as Vice Chair and Patty Conway as Clerk in one motion (3-2, Conway and Watkins voting no). The end date is a placeholder: no minutes between January 3 and May 1, 2024 are online. Covers 32 meetings, April 5 to January 3, 2024.
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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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Members
Patricia ConwayClerk · Elected townwide · at 31 of 32 meetingsDavid ReillyMember · Elected townwide · at 23 of 31 meetingsWilliam WatkinsMember · Elected townwide · at 29 of 32 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.
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.
Dec 13Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Association of Council…Motion: MOTION to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Association of Council…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 13, 2023: Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Association of Council on Aging and Senior Center Directors, Inc (MCOA), in the amount of $25,000 to the Holbrook Council on Aging
MOTION to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Association of Council on Aging and Senior Center Directors, Inc (MCOA), in the amount of $25,000 to the Holbrook Council on Aging by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0, with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
The minutes list Pamela Campanella as present, but the recorded vote names only Patricia Conway, William Watkins, David Reilly and Katie Goldrick (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Association of Council on Aging and Senior Center Directors, Inc (MCOA), in the amount of $25,000 to the Holbrook Council on Aging by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0, with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Dec 13Appoint Lauren Raece to the Town Forest CommitteeMotion: MOTION to appoint Lauren Raece to the Town Forest Committee by…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 13, 2023: Appoint Lauren Raece to the Town Forest Committee
MOTION to appoint Lauren Raece to the Town Forest Committee by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
The minutes list Pamela Campanella as present, but the recorded vote names only Patricia Conway, William Watkins, David Reilly and Katie Goldrick (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Lauren Raece to the Town Forest Committee by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Dec 13Appoint Beth Tolson to the COA Building Advisory CommitteeMotion: MOTION to appoint Beth Tolson to the COA Building Advisory Committee…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 13, 2023: Appoint Beth Tolson to the COA Building Advisory Committee
MOTION to appoint Beth Tolson to the COA Building Advisory Committee by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
The minutes list Pamela Campanella as present, but the recorded vote names only Patricia Conway, William Watkins, David Reilly and Katie Goldrick (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Beth Tolson to the COA Building Advisory Committee by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Dec 13Appoint Holly Rose to the Civic Holiday Celebration CommitteeMotion: MOTION to appoint Holly Rose to the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee…Passed 4–0 · see note
December 13, 2023: Appoint Holly Rose to the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee
MOTION to appoint Holly Rose to the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
The minutes list Pamela Campanella as present, but the recorded vote names only Patricia Conway, William Watkins, David Reilly and Katie Goldrick (4-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to appoint Holly Rose to the Civic Holiday Celebration Committee by Patty Conway, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: David Reilly)
Nov 29Adopt the recommendation from the Board of Health that…Motion: MOTION to adopt the recommendation from the Board of Health that…Passed 3–0 · see note
November 29, 2023: Adopt the recommendation from the Board of Health that the Select Board appeal the MA DEP ruling on the TLA permit
MOTION to adopt the recommendation from the Board of Health that the Select Board appeal the MA DEP ruling on the TLA permit by Patty Conway, 2nd by William Watkins. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
The minutes list Pamela Campanella as present, but the recorded vote names only Patricia Conway, William Watkins and Katie Goldrick (3-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to adopt the recommendation from the Board of Health that the Select Board appeal the MA DEP ruling on the TLA permit by Patty Conway, 2nd by William Watkins. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Watkins)
Nov 15Use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if…Motion: MOTION to use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if…Failed 2–2 · No: Conway, Goldrick
November 15, 2023: Use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if town counsel cannot pursue it
MOTION to use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if town counsel cannot pursue it, by Mr. David Reilly, 2nd by Mr. Watkins. There was discussion regarding the motion. Mr. Reilly stated that his motion was for going through town counsel, if they didn’t have anyone on staff, then they will find an attorney who has expertise in that area. Mr. Duggan clarified that the Conservation Commission had contacted town counsel and town counsel replied that in their opinion the likelihood of overturning the superseding order would be unlikely. Roll Call Vote: 2-2-1 with Conway voting no, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting to abstain, and Chair Goldrick voting no.
Yes: David Reilly, WatkinsNo: Conway, GoldrickTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION to use town counsel and to use a subcontractor if town counsel cannot pursue it, by Mr. David Reilly, 2nd by Mr. Watkins. There was discussion regarding the motion. Mr. Reilly stated that his motion was for going through town counsel, if they didn’t have anyone on staff, then they will find an attorney who has expertise in that area. Mr. Duggan clarified that the Conservation Commission had contacted town counsel and town counsel replied that in their opinion the likelihood of overturning the superseding order would be unlikely. Roll Call Vote: 2-2-1 with Conway voting no, Watkins voting yes, Reilly voting yes, Campanella voting to abstain, and Chair Goldrick voting no..” (second: Watkins)
Nov 15Authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on…Motion: MOTION to authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on…Failed 2–2 · No: David Reilly, Watkins
November 15, 2023: Authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on the matter of Sherrick Ave/Mass DEP with a spending limit of $2,500
MOTION to authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on the matter of Sherrick Ave/Mass DEP with a spending limit of $2,500, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick, and opened to discussion.
Yes: Conway, GoldrickNo: David Reilly, WatkinsTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.
From the minutes
“MOTION to authorize the Conservation Commission to seek independent counsel on the matter of Sherrick Ave/Mass DEP with a spending limit of $2,500, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Katie Goldrick, and opened to discussion. … Roll Call Vote: 2-2-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting to abstain, Reilly voting no, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)
Nov 8Notify Capitol Waste that the Board would like to…Motion: MOTION to notify Capitol Waste that the Board would like to…Passed 4–1 · No: David Reilly
November 8, 2023: Notify Capitol Waste that the Board would like to exercise the clause in Article 6 of their contract
MOTION to notify Capitol Waste that the Board would like to exercise the clause in Article 6 of their contract, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting no, and Goldrick voting yes.
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick, WatkinsNo: David Reilly
From the minutes
“MOTION to notify Capitol Waste that the Board would like to exercise the clause in Article 6 of their contract, by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting no, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)
Nov 8Form a civic holiday celebration committeeMotion: MOTION to form a civic holiday celebration committee by Pam Campanella,…Passed 4–1 · No: Watkins
November 8, 2023: Form a civic holiday celebration committee
MOTION to form a civic holiday celebration committee by Pam Campanella, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes.
Yes: Campanella, Conway, David Reilly, GoldrickNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“MOTION to form a civic holiday celebration committee by Pam Campanella, 2nd by David Reilly. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 with Conway voting yes, Watkins voting no, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting yes, and Goldrick voting yes..” (Motion: Campanella, second: David Reilly)
Nov 1Increase the trash rates as suggested by the Town…Motion: MOTION to increase the trash rates as suggested by the Town…Passed 3–1 · No: David Reilly
November 1, 2023: Increase the trash rates as suggested by the Town Accountant to $131 a quarter
MOTION to increase the trash rates as suggested by the Town Accountant to $131 a quarter by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 with Conway voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting no, and Goldrick voting yes.
Yes: Campanella, Conway, GoldrickNo: David Reilly
From the minutes
“MOTION to increase the trash rates as suggested by the Town Accountant to $131 a quarter by Patty Conway, 2nd by Pam Campanella. Roll Call Vote: 3-1 with Conway voting yes, Campanella voting yes, Reilly voting no, 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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