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Kevin DiMarzio
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, DiMarzio voted the same way as…
- Tim Chapin67% (4 of 6)
- Kevin R. Donovan17% (1 of 6)
- Suzanne Djusberg0% (0 of 6)
- Alex Hagerty0% (0 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DiMarzio 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 11 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Dec 11, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- Mar 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Feb 12Approve (Request for Rt 123 Auto Brokers' Class II…Motion: To approvePassed 3–0 · DiMarzio: Yes
February 12, 2024: Approve (Request for Rt 123 Auto Brokers' Class II license to increase from six to fourteen vehicles for sale, at 308 Brockton Av)
To approve
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, DjusbergThe roll call lists Mr. Donovan without a vote, so his vote is not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Mr. Chapin, seconded by Ms. Djusberg. Roll call vote: Mr. DiMarzio, yes; Ms. Djusberg, yes; Mr. Chapin, yes; Mr. Donovan..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Djusberg)
Jan 22Deny the requestMotion: To deny the requestFailed 2–2 · DiMarzio: Not recorded
January 22, 2024: Deny the request
To deny the request
The minutes say "2-2 with Mr. Chapin and Mr. DiMarzio against and Ms. Djusberg and Mr. Donovan for," but Mr. Chapin and Mr. DiMarzio made and seconded this motion to deny, so it is not clear whether "against" means against the motion or against the request. Showing the count only; a tie vote does not pass.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to deny the request, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. Vote was 2-2 with Mr. Chapin and Mr. DiMarzio against and Ms. Djusberg and Mr. Donovan for..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Jan 8Appoint Alex Bezanson to the Conservation Commission as a…Motion: To appoint Mr. BezansonPassed 3–2 · DiMarzio: Yes
January 8, 2024: Appoint Alex Bezanson to the Conservation Commission as a voting member
To appoint Mr. Bezanson
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, DonovanNo: Djusberg, HagertyMs. Djusberg also moved to appoint Mr. Benson (seconded by Mr. Chapin); the roll call was taken on Mr. Bezanson.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to appoint Mr. Bezanson, seconded by Mr. Donovan. Motion by Ms. Djusberg to appoint Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Chapin. Discussion followed. Ms. Djusberg - It is hard to get volunteers, itis a thankless job. Mr. Chapin was very disappointed with how the whole process went tonight. Mr. Hagerty responded, and Mr. Donovan suggested they call for the vote. Roll call vote for Alex Bezanson: Mr. DiMarzio, yes; Mr. Donovan, yes; Ms. Djusberg, no; Mr. Chapin, yes; Mr. Hagerty, no. Alex Bezanson is appointed to the Conservation Commission as a voting member..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Donovan)
Dec 11Appoint Joseph Shea to fill the vacancy on the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · DiMarzio: Not recorded
December 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Appoint Joseph Shea to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessors until the April election (joint vote)
Joint vote with the Board of Assessors; only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Roll call vote: Larry Keough, aye; Kevin Donovan, aye; Suzanne Djusberg, aye; Tim Chapin, aye; Alex Hagerty, aye; unanimous..”
Oct 23Approve the complete eminent domain taking, as read by…Motion: To approve the complete eminent domain taking, as read by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · DiMarzio: Yes
October 23, 2023: Approve the complete eminent domain taking, as read by Mr. Hagerty
To approve the complete eminent domain taking, as read by Mr. Hagerty
Voted: Yes
The minutes write "Mr. DiMarzio voted to approve ..., seconded by Mr. Donovan, unanimous"; we read this as Mr. DiMarzio's motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. DiMarzio voted to approve the complete eminent domain taking, as read by Mr. Hagerty, seconded by Mr. Donovan, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Donovan)
Jul 10Approve pending Police and Fire approvalMotion: To approve pending Police and Fire approvalFailed 2–3 · DiMarzio: Yes
July 10, 2023: Approve pending Police and Fire approval
To approve pending Police and Fire approval
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzioNo: Djusberg, Donovan, Hagerty
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to approve pending Police and Fire approval, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. Roll call vote: Mr. Chapin, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Donovan, no; Ms. Djusberg, no; Mr. Hagerty, no..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Jul 10Post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and…Motion: To post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police…Passed 4–1 · DiMarzio: No
July 10, 2023: Post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police opinion
To post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police opinion
Voted: No
Yes: Chapin, Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police opinion, seconded by Ms. Djusberg. Roll call vote: Mr. Donovan, aye; Ms. Djusberg, aye; Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, no; Mr. Chapin, aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Jun 12Appoint David Nisby, Sr. as Sewer Commissioner (joint vote…Motion: Mr. Jamieson to appoint David Nisby, Sr., to the position, Sewer…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · DiMarzio: Yes
June 12, 2023: Appoint David Nisby, Sr. as Sewer Commissioner (joint vote with the Sewer Commissioners)
Mr. Jamieson to appoint David Nisby, Sr., to the position, Sewer Commissioners
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with the Sewer Commissioners; the motion was made by Sewer Commissioner Jamieson. Only the Select Board members' roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Jamieson to appoint David Nisby, Sr., to the position, seconded by Mr. Donovan, Sewer Commissioners unanimous, Selectmen roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg, aye; Mr. Donovan, aye; Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye..” (second: Donovan)
Jun 12Appoint Bill Cormier as Water Commissioner (joint vote with…Motion: To appoint Mr. Cormier, seconded by Mr. TassinariFailed 2–3 · DiMarzio: Yes
June 12, 2023: Appoint Bill Cormier as Water Commissioner (joint vote with the Water Commissioners)
To appoint Mr. Cormier, seconded by Mr. Tassinari
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzioNo: Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyJoint vote with the Water Commissioners (seconded by Commissioner Tassinari). The joint vote failed 3-4; only the Select Board members' roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to appoint Mr. Cormier, seconded by Mr. Tassinari. Motion by Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. Mollica, seconded by Mr. Donovan. Nicole Emery, 16 Pond Street, asked if there was an ethics question with Mr. Mollica helping Mr. Dion's campaign. Mr. Dion - there was no conflict - Mr. Mollica only helped with passing out literature. A letter was received from John Tassinari and Rockland Commissioners and was read into the minutes in favor of Mr. Cormier. Vote: 3-4 the vote fails Mr. Cormier: Mr. Tassinari - aye; Mr. Dion - no Ms. Djusberg - no; Mr. Donovan - no; Mr. Hagerty ~ no; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye.” (Motion: DiMarzio)
Jun 12Appoint Paul Mollica as Water Commissioner (joint vote with…Motion: Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. MollicaPassed 4–1 · DiMarzio: No
June 12, 2023: Appoint Paul Mollica as Water Commissioner (joint vote with the Water Commissioners)
Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. Mollica
Voted: No
Yes: Chapin, Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyNo: DiMarzioJoint vote with the Water Commissioners; the motion was made by Commissioner Dion. The joint vote passed 5-2; only the Select Board members' roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. Mollica, seconded by Mr. Donovan. Nicole Emery, 16 Pond Street, asked if there was an ethics question with Mr. Mollica helping Mr. Dion's campaign. Mr. Dion - there was no conflict - Mr. Mollica only helped with passing out literature. A letter was received from John Tassinari and Rockland Commissioners and was read into the minutes in favor of Mr. Cormier. Vote: 3-4 the vote fails Mr. Cormier: Mr. Tassinari - aye; Mr. Dion - no Ms. Djusberg - no; Mr. Donovan - no; Mr. Hagerty ~ no; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye Vote: 5-2 the vote is approved for Mr. Mollica Mr. Mollica: Mr. Tassinari - no; Mr. Dion - aye Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - no; Mr. Chapin - aye.” (second: Donovan)
Votes with no disagreement (79)
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