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Holbrook Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 4, 2024

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Katie Goldrick, Kevin Costa, William Watkins, Patricia Conway

Absent: Pamela Campanella

Every vote, in order

Approve the Holbrook Library AARP grant in the amount of $2,500 and authorize the library director to complete all applications as signatories thereto

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Mr. Costa moved to approve the Holbrook Library AARP grant in the amount of $2,500 and authorize the library director to complete all applications as signatories thereto. Mr. Watkins seconded. The motion passed:Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: AbstainGoldrick: Yes

Yes: Costa, Goldrick, Watkins

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to approve the Holbrook Library AARP grant in the amount of $2,500 and authorize the library director to complete all applications as signatories thereto. Mr. Watkins seconded. The motion passed:Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: AbstainGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Watkins)

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

Approve the Holbrook Library Mass Save grant in the amount of $17,500 and authorize the library director to sign all forms and documents related thereto

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Costa moved to approve the Holbrook Library Mass Save grant in the amount of $17,500 and authorize the library director to sign all forms and documents related thereto. Mr. Watkins seconded. The motion passedCosta: YayWatkins: YesConway: AbstainGoldrick: Yes

Yes: Costa, Goldrick, Watkins

From the minutes

“Costa moved to approve the Holbrook Library Mass Save grant in the amount of $17,500 and authorize the library director to sign all forms and documents related thereto. Mr. Watkins seconded. The motion passedCosta: YayWatkins: YesConway: AbstainGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Watkins)

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

Appoint Martin Faherty to the position of Sergeant as a member of the Holbrook Police Department

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Costa moved to appoint Martin Faherty to the position of Sergeant as a member of the Holbrook Police Department. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to appoint Martin Faherty to the position of Sergeant as a member of the Holbrook Police Department. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)

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

Approve the Benefits Coordinator job posting with amendments as discussed and with the salary range listed at $65,000 to $75,000 a year

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Costa moved to approve the Benefits Coordinator job posting with amendments as discussed and with the salary range listed at $65,000 to $75,000 a year. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to approve the Benefits Coordinator job posting with amendments as discussed and with the salary range listed at $65,000 to $75,000 a year. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)

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

Approve the engagement contract with Capital Strategic Solutions for DPW Superintendent recruitment contract and related services in the amount of $3,500

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Costa moved to approve the engagement contract with Capital Strategic Solutions for DPW Superintendent recruitment contract and related services in the amount of $3,500. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to approve the engagement contract with Capital Strategic Solutions for DPW Superintendent recruitment contract and related services in the amount of $3,500. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)

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

Approve the Holiday Stroll event and road closures for December 7, 2024, with a weather-related backup date of December 14, 2024, subject to approval by the Director of Public Safety William J.…

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Costa moved to approve the Holiday Stroll event and road closures for December 7, 2024, with a weather-related backup date of December 14, 2024, subject to approval by the Director of Public Safety William J. Smith, Fire Chief McFadden, and the Town Administrator's approval of proper insurance and related documents. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to approve the Holiday Stroll event and road closures for December 7, 2024, with a weather-related backup date of December 14, 2024, subject to approval by the Director of Public Safety William J. Smith, Fire Chief McFadden, and the Town Administrator's approval of proper insurance and related documents. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)

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

Nominate Mr. Costa to be on the MBTA Multi Family Committee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 3–0

Ms. Conway moved to nominate Mr. Costa to be on the MBTA Multi Family Committee. Mr. Watkins seconded. The motion passed with Mr. Costa abstaining.Costa: AbstainedWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes

Yes: Conway, Goldrick, Watkins

From the minutes

“Ms. Conway moved to nominate Mr. Costa to be on the MBTA Multi Family Committee. Mr. Watkins seconded. The motion passed with Mr. Costa abstaining.Costa: AbstainedWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Conway, second: Watkins)

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

Approve the Select Board calendar as presented for the months of September through December 2024

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Costa moved to approve the Select Board calendar as presented for the months of September through December 2024. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to approve the Select Board calendar as presented for the months of September through December 2024. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Costa moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes The meeting was adjourned.

From the minutes

“Mr. Costa moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Conway seconded. The motion passed unanimously.Costa: YayWatkins: YesConway: YesGoldrick: Yes The meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)

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

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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