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Holbrook Former Select Board member

William Watkins

Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

18 of 28meetings attended (64%) · whole board 80%
101votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
4 of 12split votes where Watkins was in the minority (33%) · whole board 29%
1abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Watkins voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Watkins as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 18 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

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 · Watkins: Not recorded

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

ApprovePassed · 2–1

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)

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

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 · Watkins: Not recorded

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

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

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

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 · Watkins: Yes

March 5, 2025: Renew the inter-municipal agreements with the towns of Canton, Sharon and Whitman

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

Voted: 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)

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

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 · Watkins: Yes

March 5, 2025: Approve the agreement to have McGregor, Legere and Stevens represent the town in litigation with regards to TLA

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

Voted: 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)

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

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 · Watkins: A

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

AppointPassed · 3–0

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

Voted: A

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)

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

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 · Watkins: Yes

January 22, 2025: Approve the following license renewals: Eagle Auto, Union Service Center, RK Auto Sales, and Jomel Auto for 4 vehicles

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Watkins: Not recorded

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…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

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)

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

Dec 3Accept the state fundsMotion: A motion was made to accept the state funds. Motion: To…Passed 2–0 · Watkins: Not recorded

December 3, 2024: Accept the state funds

ApprovePassed · 2–0

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)

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

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 · Watkins: Not recorded

December 3, 2024: Enter into a contract with New England Medical Billing for the second half of fiscal year 2025

ApprovePassed · 2–0

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)

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

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 · Watkins: No

November 20, 2024: Classify the town under the Classification Act at a factor of 1.73 for FY2025

ApproveFailed · 1–4

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

Voted: 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)

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

Votes with no disagreement (123)

    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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