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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. Kevin Costa joined the board after the spring 2024 town election; David Reilly left. The minutes of the 2024 reorganization are not online; the May 1, 2024 minutes name Katie Goldrick as Chair and Patty Conway as Vice Chair, and do not name a Clerk. The start date is a placeholder. On November 20, 2024 the board reorganized: a motion to make Kevin Costa Chair failed 2-3; Patty Conway was chosen Chair (3-2), Kevin Costa Vice Chair (3-2) and William Watkins Clerk (recorded as 4-1). Covers 28 meetings, May 1 to April 2, 2025.
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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
Vice-ChairPatricia ConwayVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 28 of 28 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.
Apr 2Authorize town hall to be closed on Friday, April…Motion: Motion made by Member Costa to authorize town hall to be…Passed 2–1 · No: Goldrick
April 2, 2025: Authorize town hall to be closed on Friday, April 18th in honor of Good Friday, with town employees to be paid a half day holiday
Motion made by Member Costa to authorize town hall to be closed on Friday, April 18th in honor of Good Friday, with town employees to be paid a half day holiday. Seconded by Chair Conway. Roll call vote: Member Goldrick - No, Member Costa - Yes, Chair Conway - Yes. Motion passed 2-1.
Yes: Conway, CostaNo: Goldrick
From the minutes
“Motion made by Member Costa to authorize town hall to be closed on Friday, April 18th in honor of Good Friday, with town employees to be paid a half day holiday. Seconded by Chair Conway. Roll call vote: Member Goldrick - No, Member Costa - Yes, Chair Conway - Yes. Motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: Costa, second: Conway)
Mar 19Approve and accept the minutes as presented for the…Motion: Motion by Goldrick: I move to approve and accept the minutes…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
March 19, 2025: Approve and accept the minutes as presented for the following dates: 03/05/2025, 01/15/2025, 11/20/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/02/2024, 09/18/2024, 09/04/2024, 08/21/2024
Motion by Goldrick: I move to approve and accept the minutes as presented for the following dates: 03/05/2025, 01/15/2025, 11/20/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/02/2024, 09/18/2024, 09/04/2024, 08/21/2024. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 3/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella – Yes (except abstaining from 08/21, 01/15, 10/02, and 09/04) Conway - Yes Watkins - Absent Costa – Absent
Pamela Campanella voted yes "(except abstaining from 08/21, 01/15, 10/02, and 09/04)".
From the minutes
“Motion by Goldrick: I move to approve and accept the minutes as presented for the following dates: 03/05/2025, 01/15/2025, 11/20/2024, 10/21/2024, 10/02/2024, 09/18/2024, 09/04/2024, 08/21/2024. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously with a roll call vote: 3/0 Goldrick - Yes Campanella – Yes (except abstaining from 08/21, 01/15, 10/02, and 09/04) Conway - Yes Watkins - Absent Costa – Absent.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Mar 5Renew the inter-municipal agreements with the towns of Canton,…Motion: Ms. Goldrick moved that the select board vote on the renewal…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 5, 2025: Renew the inter-municipal agreements with the towns of Canton, Sharon and Whitman
Ms. Goldrick moved that the select board vote on the renewal of the inter-municipal agreements with the towns of Canton, Sharon, and Whitman. Ms. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: absent joined after vote ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes
The roll call lists Pamela Campanella as "absent joined after vote."
From the minutes
“Ms. Goldrick moved that the select board vote on the renewal of the inter-municipal agreements with the towns of Canton, Sharon, and Whitman. Ms. Campanella seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: absent joined after vote ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Mar 5Approve the agreement to have McGregor, Legere and Stevens…Motion: Ms. Goldrick moved that the select board approve the agreement to…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 5, 2025: Approve the agreement to have McGregor, Legere and Stevens represent the town in litigation with regards to TLA
Ms. Goldrick moved that the select board approve the agreement to have McGregor, Legere and Stevens represent the town in litigation with regards to TLA. Mr. Watkins seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: absent joined after vote ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes
The roll call lists Pamela Campanella as "absent joined after vote."
From the minutes
“Ms. Goldrick moved that the select board approve the agreement to have McGregor, Legere and Stevens represent the town in litigation with regards to TLA. Mr. Watkins seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: absent joined after vote ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Watkins)
Jan 22Appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the…Motion: William Watkins moved to appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract…Passed 3–0 · see note
January 22, 2025: Appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the DPW superintendent as discussed and the execution of the contract upon final approval
William Watkins moved to appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the DPW superintendent as discussed and the execution of the contract upon final approval. Catherine Goldrick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: abstain ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: abstain ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick"The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained."
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved to appoint Robert McCue to a 3-year contract as the DPW superintendent as discussed and the execution of the contract upon final approval. Catherine Goldrick seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: abstain ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: abstain ● Goldrick: Yes The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Goldrick)
Jan 22Approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service…Motion: William Watkins moved to approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto,…Passed 4–1 · No: Goldrick
January 22, 2025: Approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles
William Watkins moved to approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: No The motion passed with a 4-1 vote, with Catherine Goldrick voting against. Discuss and Vote
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Costa, WatkinsNo: Goldrick
From the minutes
“William Watkins moved to approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: No The motion passed with a 4-1 vote, with Catherine Goldrick voting against. Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Costa)
Dec 3Provide overtime for the treasurer's office, with the town…Motion: A motion was made to provide overtime for the treasurer's office,…Passed 3–0 · see note
December 3, 2024: Provide overtime for the treasurer's office, with the town administrator having discretion to approve over 5 hours per week if needed. The treasurer agreed to email the administrator and…
A motion was made to provide overtime for the treasurer's office, with the town administrator having discretion to approve over 5 hours per week if needed. The treasurer agreed to email the administrator and assistant administrator weekly regarding overtime hours. Motion: To provide overtime for the treasurer's office, with the town administrator having discretion to approve over 5 hours per week. Motion by: Mr. Watkins Seconded by: Ms. Goldrick A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Absent ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Absent ● Goldrick: Absent The motion passed with a roll call vote: Watkins - Yes, Goldrick - Yes, Conway - Yes.
The minutes give two different records of this vote: a roll call listing Katie Goldrick as "Absent" (Watkins and Conway yes), then "The motion passed with a roll call vote: Watkins - Yes, Goldrick - Yes, Conway - Yes." Individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to provide overtime for the treasurer's office, with the town administrator having discretion to approve over 5 hours per week if needed. The treasurer agreed to email the administrator and assistant administrator weekly regarding overtime hours. Motion: To provide overtime for the treasurer's office, with the town administrator having discretion to approve over 5 hours per week. Motion by: Mr. Watkins Seconded by: Ms. Goldrick A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Absent ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Absent ● Goldrick: Absent The motion passed with a roll call vote: Watkins - Yes, Goldrick - Yes, Conway - Yes..” (Motion: Watkins, second: Goldrick)
Dec 3Accept the state fundsMotion: A motion was made to accept the state funds. Motion: To…Passed 2–0 · see note
December 3, 2024: Accept the state funds
A motion was made to accept the state funds. Motion: To accept the state funds of $20,000 for fire training. Motion by: Mr. Watkins Seconded by: Ms. Goldrick T A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Absent ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Absent ● Goldrick: Absent
Katie Goldrick seconded the motion, but the roll call lists her as "Absent" and names only William Watkins and Patricia Conway voting yes, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to accept the state funds. Motion: To accept the state funds of $20,000 for fire training. Motion by: Mr. Watkins Seconded by: Ms. Goldrick T A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Absent ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Absent ● Goldrick: Absent.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Goldrick)
Dec 3Enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing…Motion: A motion was made to enter into a contract with New…Passed 2–0 · see note
December 3, 2024: Enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing for the second half of fiscal year 2025
A motion was made to enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing for the second half of fiscal year 2025. Motion: To allow the Holbrook Fire Department to enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing for the second half of fiscal year 2025.Motion by: Mr. Watkins Seconded by: Ms. Goldrick A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Absent ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Absent ● Goldrick: Absent
Katie Goldrick seconded the motion, but the roll call lists her as "Absent" and names only William Watkins and Patricia Conway voting yes, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made to enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing for the second half of fiscal year 2025. Motion: To allow the Holbrook Fire Department to enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing for the second half of fiscal year 2025.Motion by: Mr. Watkins Seconded by: Ms. Goldrick A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Absent ● Watkins: Yes ● Conway: Yes ● Costa: Absent ● Goldrick: Absent.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Goldrick)
Nov 20Classify the town under the Classification Act at a…Motion: Motion: To classify the town under the Classification Act at a…Failed 1–4 · No: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick, Watkins
November 20, 2024: Classify the town under the Classification Act at a factor of 1.73 for FY2025
Motion: To classify the town under the Classification Act at a factor of 1.73 for FY2025.Made by: Costa Seconded by: ConwayThis motion did not pass. A roll call vote was taken:● Campanella: No● Watkins: No● Conway: No● Costa: Yes● Goldrick: No
Yes: CostaNo: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick, WatkinsThe motion failed.
From the minutes
“Motion: To classify the town under the Classification Act at a factor of 1.73 for FY2025.Made by: Costa Seconded by: ConwayThis motion did not pass. A roll call vote was taken:● Campanella: No● Watkins: No● Conway: No● Costa: Yes● Goldrick: No.” (Motion: Costa)
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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