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February 5, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Conway, Katie Goldrick, Pamela Campanella, Kevin Costa
Absent: William Watkins
During the meeting:
- Kevin Costa joined via Zoom after the executive session.
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
Ms. Goldrick moved to enter executive session. Ms. Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes
From the minutes
“Ms. Goldrick moved to enter executive session. Ms. Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Appoint Mr. Robert McHugh to the Holbrook DPW superintendent position with the agreed final contract
Catherine Goldrick moved to appoint Mr. Robert McHugh to the Holbrook DPW superintendent position with the agreed final contract. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to appoint Mr. Robert McHugh to the Holbrook DPW superintendent position with the agreed final contract. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Extend William Smith's contract as the director of public safety for the Holbrook Police Department until 04/30/2025
Catherine Goldrick moved to extend William Smith's contract as the director of public safety for the Holbrook Police Department until 04/30/2025. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to extend William Smith's contract as the director of public safety for the Holbrook Police Department until 04/30/2025. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Accept the change in qualification for tax deferral under MGL chapter 59 section 41A as defined and presented by the office of the assessors
Catherine Goldrick moved to accept the change in qualification for tax deferral under MGL chapter 59 section 41A as defined and presented by the office of the assessors. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to accept the change in qualification for tax deferral under MGL chapter 59 section 41A as defined and presented by the office of the assessors. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Approve the ambulance abatements as presented
Catherine Goldrick moved to approve the ambulance abatements as presented. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to approve the ambulance abatements as presented. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed..” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Accept the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services grant for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $14,533.59
Catherine Goldrick moved to accept the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services grant for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $14,533.59. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to accept the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services grant for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $14,533.59. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed 4-0..” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Campanella)
Set the town meeting date for Wednesday, 05/14/2025, with a backup date of Thursday, 05/15/2025, to take place at the Holbrook Middle High School
Catherine Goldrick moved to set the town meeting date for Wednesday, 05/14/2025, with a backup date of Thursday, 05/15/2025, to take place at the Holbrook Middle High School. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Discuss and Vote
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to set the town meeting date for Wednesday, 05/14/2025, with a backup date of Thursday, 05/15/2025, to take place at the Holbrook Middle High School. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Costa)
Authorize the town administrator to pay existing MacGregor, Leger, and Stevens bills out of the legal budget
Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize the town administrator to pay existing MacGregor, Leger, and Stevens bills out of the legal budget. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize the town administrator to pay existing MacGregor, Leger, and Stevens bills out of the legal budget. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed..” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Costa)
Authorize the town administrator to engage with McGregor Leger and Stevens to enter into a contract not to exceed $7,500 for TLA project matters
Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize the town administrator to engage with McGregor Leger and Stevens to enter into a contract not to exceed $7,500 for TLA project matters. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Town Administrator: General Information Update Discuss and Vote
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize the town administrator to engage with McGregor Leger and Stevens to enter into a contract not to exceed $7,500 for TLA project matters. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Town Administrator: General Information Update Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Costa)
Authorize the town administrator to enter into an agreement with Matthews and Matthews LLC for the background check for the new police chief
Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize the town administrator to enter into an agreement with Matthews and Matthews LLC for the background check for the new police chief. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Discuss and Vote
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize the town administrator to enter into an agreement with Matthews and Matthews LLC for the background check for the new police chief. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Costa)
Authorize town administrator McGovern to enter into an engagement with TEC Consulting for the Sumner Field project
Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize town administrator McGovern to enter into an engagement with TEC Consulting for the Sumner Field project. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Discuss and Vote
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to authorize town administrator McGovern to enter into an engagement with TEC Consulting for the Sumner Field project. Kevin Costa seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed. Discuss and Vote.” (Motion: Goldrick, second: Costa)
Return to executive session and not return to open meeting at 8.45 PM
Catherine Goldrick moved to return to executive session and not return to open meeting at 8.45 PM. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed, and the open session of the meeting was adjourned.
From the minutes
“Catherine Goldrick moved to return to executive session and not return to open meeting at 8.45 PM. Pam Campanella seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: ● Campanella: Yes ● Costa: Yes ● Goldrick: Yes ● Conway: Yes The motion passed, and the open session of the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Goldrick, 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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