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Alex Bezanson
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bezanson as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 10 of 10 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (10)
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present (Alex Bezanson stepped down from the Elevated Roots LLC discussion.)
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Dec 12Approve AM Auto Collision Center & SalesMotion: To approve AM Auto Collision Center & SalesPassed 4–0 · Bezanson: Abstained
December 12, 2022: Approve AM Auto Collision Center & Sales
To approve AM Auto Collision Center & Sales
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, Hagerty, KolodziejAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve AM Auto Collision Center & Sales - made by Mr. Kolodziej, seconded by Mr. Chapin, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Bezanson)..” (Motion: Kolodziej, second: Chapin)
Dec 12Vote to approve in its entirety subject to impact…Motion: To vote to approve in its entirety subject to impact bargaining…Passed 4–0 · Bezanson: Yes
December 12, 2022: Vote to approve in its entirety subject to impact bargaining the updated Personnel Policies
To vote to approve in its entirety subject to impact bargaining the updated Personnel Policies
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, DiMarzio, HagertyAbstained: Kolodziej
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to vote to approve in its entirety subject to impact bargaining the updated Personnel Policies, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Kolodziej)..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Nov 14Appoint Bill Cormier as Water Commissioner until the April…Motion: Mr. Toomey to appoint Bill Cormier to the position of Water…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Bezanson: Yes
November 14, 2022: Appoint Bill Cormier as Water Commissioner until the April election (joint vote with the Water Commissioners)
Mr. Toomey to appoint Bill Cormier to the position of Water Commissioner until the April election
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with the Water Commissioners; the motion was made by Water Commissioner Toomey. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Toomey to appoint Bill Cormier to the position of Water Commissioner until the April election, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (second: DiMarzio)
Oct 11Continue to October 24" (Request for commercial garage license,…Motion: To continue to October 24"Passed 3–1 · Bezanson: Yes
October 11, 2022: Continue to October 24" (Request for commercial garage license, Erick Auto Repair)
To continue to October 24"
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, DiMarzio, HagertyNo: Chapin
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to continue to October 24", seconded by Mr. Hagerty, 3-1 (Mr. Chapin)..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Hagerty)
Aug 22Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation CommissionMotion: To grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation CommissionPassed 4–1 · Bezanson: Yes
August 22, 2022: Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation Commission
To grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation Commission
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, Hagerty, KolodziejNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation Commission, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 4 ayes, 1 nay (Mr. DiMarzio)..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Kolodziej)
Aug 22Authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for…Motion: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Bezanson: Not recorded
August 22, 2022: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots LLC
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots LLC
Alex Bezanson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots LLC, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Aug 22Approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented…Motion: To approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by…Passed 3–2 · Bezanson: Yes
August 22, 2022: Approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by the Town Manager
To approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by the Town Manager
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, KolodziejNo: DiMarzio, Hagerty
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by the Town Manager, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 3 ayes, 2 opposed (Mr. DiMarzio, Mr. Hagerty)..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Kolodziej)
Aug 22Reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4…Motion: To reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of…Failed 0–3 · Bezanson: Not recorded
August 22, 2022: Reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of 150 persons for Special Town Meetings to 75 persons for the September 27", 2022, Special Town Meeting, 3 opposed (Mr.…
To reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of 150 persons for Special Town Meetings to 75 persons for the September 27", 2022, Special Town Meeting, 3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Kolodziej)
The minutes say "3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Kolodziej)" but do not record how Mr. DiMarzio and Mr. Bezanson voted. Showing the count of no votes only; the motion failed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of 150 persons for Special Town Meetings to 75 persons for the September 27", 2022, Special Town Meeting, seconded by Mr. Bezanson, 3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Kolodziej), 2 ayes (Mr. DiMarzio, Mr. Bezanson)..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Bezanson)
Jun 13Reappoint Mr. Manning to the Zoning Board of Appeals…Motion: To reappoint Mr. Manning to the Zoning Board of Appeals as…Passed 3–1 · Bezanson: No
June 13, 2022: Reappoint Mr. Manning to the Zoning Board of Appeals as Alternate
To reappoint Mr. Manning to the Zoning Board of Appeals as Alternate
Voted: No
Yes: Chapin, Hagerty, KolodziejNo: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Hagerty to reappoint Mr. Manning to the Zoning Board of Appeals as Alternate, seconded by Mr. Chapin, 3 aye, 1 nay (Mr. Bezanson)..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: Chapin)
Jun 13Approve L. A. Auto & Repair (Annual Commercial Garage…Motion: To approve L. A. Auto & RepairPassed 3–0 · Bezanson: Abstained
June 13, 2022: Approve L. A. Auto & Repair (Annual Commercial Garage license renewals)
To approve L. A. Auto & Repair
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Chapin, Hagerty, KolodziejAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion to approve L. A. Auto & Repair made by Mr. Kolodziej, seconded by Mr. Hagerty, 3 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Bezanson)..” (Motion: Kolodziej, second: Hagerty)
Votes with no disagreement (37)
From the Abington Select Board’s (formerly Board of Selectmen) official minutes, posted in the Select Board minutes folders on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Abington News candidate articles (Emery, Eddy, Cormier) and Abington CAM candidate videos (Bunker, Coyle). Former members show initials.
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