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James Connolly
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Jim Connolly
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list James Connolly 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.
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- 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 7 of 7 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (7)
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Oct 6Adopt the order of layout for Crabtree LaneMotion: To adopt the order of layout for Crabtree LanePassed 4–0 · James Connolly: Yes
October 6, 2020: Adopt the order of layout for Crabtree Lane
To adopt the order of layout for Crabtree Lane
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James Connolly, KolodziejAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Connolly to adopt the order of layout for Crabtree Lane, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Bezanson) (attached)..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Kolodziej)
Oct 6Approve Articles 18 and 19 of the Special Town…Motion: Articles 18 & 19Passed 4–0 · James Connolly: Not recorded
October 6, 2020: Approve Articles 18 and 19 of the Special Town Meeting warrant (Board recommendation)
Articles 18 & 19
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Articles 18 & 19 were approved by a 4 aye, 1 abstention vote..”
Sep 28Open the STM warrant (Discussion and possible vote to…Motion: To open the STM warrantPassed 4–1 · James Connolly: Yes
September 28, 2020: Open the STM warrant (Discussion and possible vote to re-open STM warrant)
To open the STM warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, DiMarzio, James Connolly, KolodziejNo: Chapin
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Connolly to open the STM warrant, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 4 ayes, 1 opposed (Mr. Chapin)..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Kolodziej)
Jul 27Approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering…Motion: To approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultantsPassed 4–1 · James Connolly: Yes
July 27, 2020: Approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultants
To approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultants
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, James Connolly, KolodziejNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“After discussion, and referring to KP Law memo, motion was made by Alex to approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultants, seconded by Jim, 4 ayes, 1 opposed (Kevin)..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Jul 13Nominate Alex Bezanson as Vice ChairMotion: To nominate Alex Bezanson as Vice ChairPassed 3–0 · James Connolly: Not recorded
July 13, 2020: Nominate Alex Bezanson as Vice Chair
To nominate Alex Bezanson as Vice Chair
The minutes give only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The count does not add up to the 5 members listed as present.
From the minutes
“Jim Connolly nominated Alex Bezanson as Vice Chair, seconded by Tim Chapin, 3 ayes..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Jul 13Appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning…Motion: To appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board…Passed 4–0 · James Connolly: Yes
July 13, 2020: Appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Ellen Delany to Affordable Housing Committee; Richard Smith from associate to voting member, Conservation Commission
To appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Ellen Delany to Affordable Housing Committee; Richard Smith from associate to voting member, Conservation Commission
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James Connolly, KolodziejAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion by Kevin DiMarzio to appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Ellen Delany to Affordable Housing Committee; Richard Smith from associate to voting member, Conservation Commission; seconded by Mike Kolodziej. Discussion ~ Alex Bezanson - wants ZBA to be more friendly toward applicants for variances to bring commercial development into Abington, and to residents. A lot of the present commercial development would not have been possible without variances. Tim Chapin agreed. There is one alternate position on the Zoning Board that is available. Vote ~ 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Alex)..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Kolodziej)
Votes with no disagreement (28)
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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