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Abington Member
Ken Coyle
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, Coyle voted the same way as…
- Tim Chapin40% (2 of 5)
- James Connolly40% (2 of 5)
- Thomas J. Connolly40% (2 of 5)
- Kevin DiMarzio20% (1 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Coyle 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 16 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (16)
- Jun 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2019 · Regular: Present (Ken Coyle (listed as absent) joined by phone during the Town Manager Search Committee interviews.)
- Jun 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Apr 13Postpone the 2020 Special and Annual Town Meetings scheduled…Motion: To postpone the 2020 Special and Annual Town Meetings scheduled for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Coyle: Yes
April 13, 2020: Postpone the 2020 Special and Annual Town Meetings scheduled for May 18, 2020 to future date to be determined
To postpone the 2020 Special and Annual Town Meetings scheduled for May 18, 2020 to future date to be determined
Voted: Yes
The minutes then record a roll call on the same motion: Tim yes, Ken yes, Jim yes, Kevin yes, Tom yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim to postpone the 2020 Special and Annual Town Meetings scheduled for May 18, 2020 to future date to be determined, seconded by Kevin, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Dec 17Approve Columbus Club of Abington pending receipt of all…Motion: To approve Columbus Club of Abington pending receipt of all paperwork,…Passed 3–0 · Coyle: Yes
December 17, 2019: Approve Columbus Club of Abington pending receipt of all paperwork, Satisfactory inspections and up-to-date taxes
To approve Columbus Club of Abington pending receipt of all paperwork, Satisfactory inspections and up-to-date taxes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coyle, DiMarzio, James ConnollyAbstained: Chapin, Thomas J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Columbus Club of Abington pending receipt of all paperwork, Satisfactory inspections and up-to-date taxes made by Ken, seconded by Jim, 3 ayes, 2 abstentions (Tim and Tom)..” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Dec 17Approve Trucchi's pending receipt of all Paperwork, satisfactory inspections…Motion: To approve Trucchi's pending receipt of all Paperwork, satisfactory inspections and…Passed 4–0 · Coyle: Abstained
December 17, 2019: Approve Trucchi's pending receipt of all Paperwork, satisfactory inspections and up-to-date taxes
To approve Trucchi's pending receipt of all Paperwork, satisfactory inspections and up-to-date taxes
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James Connolly, Thomas J. ConnollyAbstained: Coyle
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Trucchi's pending receipt of all Paperwork, satisfactory inspections and up-to-date taxes made by Jim, seconded by Tim, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Ken)..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Nov 25Form the Fire Station Building Committee as the Fire…Motion: Ken - go with Chief's recommendations, - 3 residents, 2 fire…Passed 4–1 · Coyle: Yes
November 25, 2019: Form the Fire Station Building Committee as the Fire Chief recommended (3 residents, 2 firefighters and the Chief)
Ken - go with Chief's recommendations, - 3 residents, 2 fire fighters and chief
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, Coyle, James Connolly, Thomas J. ConnollyNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Ken - go with Chief's recommendations, seconded Tim, - 3 residents, 2 fire fighters and chief. Kevin suggested 5 residents, 2 fire fighters, Chief. Vote on Ken's motion - 4-1 (Kevin opposed).” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Oct 8Extend special municipal employee status to the Board of…Motion: To extend special municipal employee status to the Board of AssessorsPassed 3–2 · Coyle: No
October 8, 2019: Extend special municipal employee status to the Board of Assessors
To extend special municipal employee status to the Board of Assessors
Voted: No
Yes: Chapin, James Connolly, Thomas J. ConnollyNo: Coyle, DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Connolly to extend special municipal employee status to the Board of Assessors; Second by Tom Connolly 3-2 vote to approve (Coyle and Dimarzio opposed).” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Oct 8Appoint Joe Shea to the vacancy on the Board…Motion: To appoint Joe Shea to the vacancy on the Board of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Coyle: Yes
October 8, 2019: Appoint Joe Shea to the vacancy on the Board of Assessors
To appoint Joe Shea to the vacancy on the Board of Assessors
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with the Board of Assessors ("6-0 vote to approve (Larry Keough in favor)"); all five Select Board members were present.
From the minutes
“Motion by Coyle to appoint Joe Shea to the vacancy on the Board of Assessors Second by Jim Connolly 6-0 vote to approve (Larry Keough in favor).” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Sep 23Approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license…Motion: To approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Coyle: Yes
September 23, 2019: Approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation from South Shore Auto Gallery
To approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation from South Shore Auto Gallery
Voted: Yes
An earlier motion to approve, made by Tim Chapin, was withdrawn.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve withdrawn by Tim Chapin. Ken Coyle made motion to approve the license contingent upon receiving a new license allocation from South Shore Auto Gallery, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Jul 15Move Action/Discussion items before candidate interviews for Town Manager…Motion: To move Action/Discussion items before candidate interviews for Town Manager Search…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Coyle: Not recorded
July 15, 2019: Move Action/Discussion items before candidate interviews for Town Manager Search Committee
To move Action/Discussion items before candidate interviews for Town Manager Search Committee
Ken Coyle had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Tim Chapin to move Action/Discussion items before candidate interviews for Town Manager Search Committee, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Jul 15Recognize the license as forfeited (Update on F1 and…Motion: To recognize the license as forfeitedPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Coyle: Not recorded
July 15, 2019: Recognize the license as forfeited (Update on F1 and Steve's Auto)
To recognize the license as forfeited
Ken Coyle had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Connolly to recognize the license as forfeited, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Jul 15Nominate Samantha Hall LinnehanMotion: To nominate Samantha Hall LinnehanPassed 4–1 · Coyle: No
July 15, 2019: Nominate Samantha Hall Linnehan
To nominate Samantha Hall Linnehan
Voted: No
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James Connolly, Thomas J. ConnollyNo: Coyle
From the minutes
“Motion to nominate Samantha Hall Linnehan made by Kevin DiMarzio, seconded by Tom Connolly, 4-1 (Coyle opposed)..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Votes with no disagreement (50)
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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