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Holbrook Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 17, 2024

19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The minutes say four of five members were present and Pamela Campanella seconds most motions, but every roll call lists Campanella and Kevin Costa as absent and names only Goldrick, Conway and Watkins. Kevin Costa is shown as absent; because the counts (4/0) and the roll calls disagree, individual votes are not shown for this meeting.

Present: Katie Goldrick, Patricia Conway, William Watkins, Pamela Campanella

Absent: Kevin Costa

Every vote, in order

Add Holbrook to the municipalities supporting the paint stewardship bills (H.823, S.542 and S.551)

Minutes, page 1

Adopt resolutionPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion for the town of Holbrook to be added among the other supportive municipalities of the paint stewardship bill H.823, 8.542 and 8.551 resolution. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion for the town of Holbrook to be added among the other supportive municipalities of the paint stewardship bill H.823, 8.542 and 8.551 resolution. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve Jennifer Aubrey to the position of part-time desktop support

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to approve Jennifer Aubrey to the position of part-time desktop support. Campenella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to approve Jennifer Aubrey to the position of part-time desktop support. Campenella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Colleen Cahill Viera, Patty Conway (Select Board rep), Fred White (School Committee rep), Sue Godwin (Finance Committee), and Kevin Constantine (at-large) for one- year terms expiring…

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to appoint Colleen Cahill Viera, Patty Conway (Select Board rep), Fred White (School Committee rep), Sue Godwin (Finance Committee), and Kevin Constantine (at-large) for one- year terms expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to appoint Colleen Cahill Viera, Patty Conway (Select Board rep), Fred White (School Committee rep), Sue Godwin (Finance Committee), and Kevin Constantine (at-large) for one- year terms expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Richard Coombs for a term expiring June 2027, Zachary Contra for a term expiring June 2027 to the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to appoint Richard Coombs for a term expiring June 2027, Zachary Contra for a term expiring June 2027 to the Conservation Commission. Goldrick seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to appoint Richard Coombs for a term expiring June 2027, Zachary Contra for a term expiring June 2027 to the Conservation Commission. Goldrick seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Gary Newton, Elaine Highland, Roger Davenport for a term of one year to the Council on Aging board and COA coordinator, Cynthia Brennan, ex officio for a one-year term to the Council on…

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to appoint Gary Newton, Elaine Highland, Roger Davenport for a term of one year to the Council on Aging board and COA coordinator, Cynthia Brennan, ex officio for a one-year term to the Council on Aging board. Goldrick seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to appoint Gary Newton, Elaine Highland, Roger Davenport for a term of one year to the Council on Aging board and COA coordinator, Cynthia Brennan, ex officio for a one-year term to the Council on Aging board. Goldrick seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Goldrick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint Judy Asno and Sarah Stinson to the Holbrook Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring June 2027 and appoint Kevin Constantine, Paul Steigas and Caroline May Sabusop for…

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint Judy Asno and Sarah Stinson to the Holbrook Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring June 2027 and appoint Kevin Constantine, Paul Steigas and Caroline May Sabusop for three-year terms expiring June 2027 Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint Judy Asno and Sarah Stinson to the Holbrook Cultural Council for a three-year term expiring June 2027 and appoint Kevin Constantine, Paul Steigas and Caroline May Sabusop for three-year terms expiring June 2027 Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint John McCoy, Dave O'Dingley, and Richard Dean to the Holbrook Historical Commission for a term expiring June 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint John McCoy, Dave O'Dingley, and Richard Dean to the Holbrook Historical Commission for a term expiring June 2027. Watkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint John McCoy, Dave O'Dingley, and Richard Dean to the Holbrook Historical Commission for a term expiring June 2027. Watkins seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Watkins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Reappoint Sandra Lemieux to the Holbrook Housing Authority for a one-year term expiring June 2025

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint Sandra Lemieux to the Holbrook Housing Authority for a one-year term expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint Sandra Lemieux to the Holbrook Housing Authority for a one-year term expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Will Conrad from Conservation, Christina Lucci McShane from Board of Health, Eric Helfer from the Planning Board for one-year terms to expire June 2025

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint Will Conrad from Conservation, Christina Lucci McShane from Board of Health, Eric Helfer from the Planning Board for one-year terms to expire June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint Will Conrad from Conservation, Christina Lucci McShane from Board of Health, Eric Helfer from the Planning Board for one-year terms to expire June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Alison Pink Over (Board of Health), Barbara Davis (School Committee), Pamela Veda (resident), Steven Zabowski (resident), Officer Michael Sesny, Michael Gray (alternate first…

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint Alison Pink Over (Board of Health), Barbara Davis (School Committee), Pamela Veda (resident), Steven Zabowski (resident), Officer Michael Sesny, Michael Gray (alternate first responder), and Patricia Conway (Select Board rep) for a one-year term expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint Alison Pink Over (Board of Health), Barbara Davis (School Committee), Pamela Veda (resident), Steven Zabowski (resident), Officer Michael Sesny, Michael Gray (alternate first responder), and Patricia Conway (Select Board rep) for a one-year term expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Reappoint Keith O'Brien, Brian De Stoop, Laura Messina for one-year term expiring June 2025 and reappoint Zach Gorman ex officio for a term of one year expiring June 2025

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint Keith O'Brien, Brian De Stoop, Laura Messina for one-year term expiring June 2025 and reappoint Zach Gorman ex officio for a term of one year expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint Keith O'Brien, Brian De Stoop, Laura Messina for one-year term expiring June 2025 and reappoint Zach Gorman ex officio for a term of one year expiring June 2025. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Patricia Greeley to the Holbrook Town Forest Committee for a term expiring June 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to appoint Patricia Greeley to the Holbrook Town Forest Committee for a term expiring June 2027. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to appoint Patricia Greeley to the Holbrook Town Forest Committee for a term expiring June 2027. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Reappoint Keith O'Brien and Dominico Cornelli to Zoning Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring June 2027 and to appoint Edward Bertrand to a three-year term as an associate on the…

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to reappoint Keith O'Brien and Dominico Cornelli to Zoning Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring June 2027 and to appoint Edward Bertrand to a three-year term as an associate on the Zoning Board of Appeals term expiring June 2027. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to reappoint Keith O'Brien and Dominico Cornelli to Zoning Board of Appeals for three-year terms expiring June 2027 and to appoint Edward Bertrand to a three-year term as an associate on the Zoning Board of Appeals term expiring June 2027. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Kim Allard from the Planning Board, Christopher Eddington from the Planning Board, and Anne La Sylvia from Fincom to the MBTA board for the term expiring June 2025 or earlier

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to appoint Kim Allard from the Planning Board, Christopher Eddington from the Planning Board, and Anne La Sylvia from Fincom to the MBTA board for the term expiring June 2025 or earlier. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to appoint Kim Allard from the Planning Board, Christopher Eddington from the Planning Board, and Anne La Sylvia from Fincom to the MBTA board for the term expiring June 2025 or earlier. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Enter into executive session per Mass General Law Chapter 30A Section 21A(2) to conduct contractual strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel at 7:51 PM and to…

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to enter into executive session per Mass General Law Chapter 30A Section 21A(2) to conduct contractual strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel at 7:51 PM and to return to public session. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to enter into executive session per Mass General Law Chapter 30A Section 21A(2) to conduct contractual strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel at 7:51 PM and to return to public session. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve Mark Lynn as Town Accountant of the Town of Holbrook. The term of this agreement is for a three-year period beginning 8/19/2024 through and including 6/30/2027 with a compensation rate…

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to approve Mark Lynn as Town Accountant of the Town of Holbrook. The term of this agreement is for a three-year period beginning 8/19/2024 through and including 6/30/2027 with a compensation rate of $122,500. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to approve Mark Lynn as Town Accountant of the Town of Holbrook. The term of this agreement is for a three-year period beginning 8/19/2024 through and including 6/30/2027 with a compensation rate of $122,500. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve William Smith to be employed by the Town of Holbrook as a Director of Public Safety for the Holbrook Police Department. Director Smith will work 20 hours per week at the rate of $125…

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to approve William Smith to be employed by the Town of Holbrook as a Director of Public Safety for the Holbrook Police Department. Director Smith will work 20 hours per week at the rate of $125 per hour. This contract is for a five-month period beginning 8/1/2024 through and including 12/31/2024. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to approve William Smith to be employed by the Town of Holbrook as a Director of Public Safety for the Holbrook Police Department. Director Smith will work 20 hours per week at the rate of $125 per hour. This contract is for a five-month period beginning 8/1/2024 through and including 12/31/2024. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the extension of Interim Town Administrator Peter Moran's contract for the duration of 90 days and/or until projects and transition plans are deemed complete, 10 hours per week at $100…

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Conway made a motion to approve the extension of Interim Town Administrator Peter Moran's contract for the duration of 90 days and/or until projects and transition plans are deemed complete, 10 hours per week at $100 per hour. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Conway made a motion to approve the extension of Interim Town Administrator Peter Moran's contract for the duration of 90 days and/or until projects and transition plans are deemed complete, 10 hours per week at $100 per hour. Campanella seconded. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Motion to Adjourn Conway made a motion to adjourn the evening's select board meeting. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent

Recorded as "4/0", but the roll call lists Pamela Campanella as absent (although the minutes say four of five members were present and she seconded motions) and names only three members voting yes. Individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Motion to Adjourn Conway made a motion to adjourn the evening's select board meeting. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 4/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella - Absent Conway - Yes Watkins - Yay Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Conway, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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