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At the start of 18 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
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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
“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)
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)".
“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)
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
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Pamela Campanella as "absent joined after vote."
“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)
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
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Pamela Campanella as "absent joined after vote."
“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)
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
Voted: A
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick"The motion passed with a 3-2 vote, Watkins and Costa abstained."
“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)
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
Voted: Yes
Yes: Campanella, Conway, Costa, WatkinsNo: Goldrick
“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)
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
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.
“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)
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
Voted: No
Yes: CostaNo: Campanella, Conway, Goldrick, WatkinsThe motion failed.
“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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