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Shannon Coffey
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
Shannon M. Coffey
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Coffey as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 13 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (13)
- Sep 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2026 · Regular: Present (Shannon Coffey left the meeting before the Town Administrator’s report (“At this time, Coffey departed from the meeting”).)
- Jun 2, 2026 · Workshop: Present
- May 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Workshop: Present
- May 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2026 · Workshop: Present
- Apr 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 3Approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern…Motion: Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol…Passed 2–0 · Coffey: Yes
September 3, 2026: Approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern on September 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern on September 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a tavern event. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The Chair abstained. The motion passed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Beckerman, CoffeyAbstained: SuzorThe minutes say Jason Suzor abstained and the motion passed; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Eric Beckerman and Shannon Coffey voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern on September 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a tavern event. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The Chair abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Sep 3Approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern…Motion: Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol…Passed 2–0 · Coffey: Yes
September 3, 2026: Approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern on September 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern on September 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for an Italian Dinner Night. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The Chair abstained. The motion passed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Beckerman, CoffeyAbstained: SuzorThe minutes say Jason Suzor abstained and the motion passed; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Eric Beckerman and Shannon Coffey voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol Permit for Blanchard's Tavern on September 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for an Italian Dinner Night. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The Chair abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Jun 18Approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application from the Department…Motion: Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Coffey: Yes
June 18, 2026: Approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application from the Department of Children and Families for an event on August 8, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application from Maureen Kelly of the Southern Region of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families for an event on August 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fair for young adults to showcase their talents as young entrepreneurs to display their products and services and to waive the permit fee.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion with no result or seconder; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Shannon Coffey seconded it, all were in favor and it passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit Application from Maureen Kelly of the Southern Region of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families for an event on August 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fair for young adults to showcase their talents as young entrepreneurs to display their products and services and to waive the permit fee..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Jun 4Appoint the following members to the Butler Elementary School…Motion: Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint the following members to…Passed 2–0 · Coffey: Abstained
June 4, 2026: Appoint the following members to the Butler Elementary School Building Committee (SBC)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint the following members to the Butler Elementary School Building Committee (SBC). Ee ES EE CA TT ey -MCPPO Certified Member | Lamy Azer | Schoo! Business Manager [Ne Sn - -Loeal Chief Executive Officer | Shannon Coffey | Select Board Associate | Yea -Administator or Manager| Jonathan Beder | Town Administrator | Ne -School Committee Member Shannon Sabree | Schoo! Committee Member | Yea ~~ Schoo! Committee Member | Susan DeMinico | School Commitiee Member ~| Yes ~~ -School Superintendent [Lori Jodoin | Schoo! Superintendent | Ne Building Maintenance | Matthew Vargas | Head Custodian Np -School Principal | Tenille Brennan | School Principal} Ny Local Budget Official or Finance | Jill Stewart Finance Director No Committee Member Member of the Community with | Charles Comeau Building Inspector Yes Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Experiencer Community Members with Jennifer Williams Teacher No Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Catherine McGrath | Teacher No Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Paul Chamberlain Parent Yes Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Dr. Rubens Dort Parent Yes Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Mr. Suzor seconded the motion
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Beckerman, SuzorAbstained: Coffey
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint the following members to the Butler Elementary School Building Committee (SBC). Ee ES EE CA TT ey -MCPPO Certified Member | Lamy Azer | Schoo! Business Manager [Ne Sn - -Loeal Chief Executive Officer | Shannon Coffey | Select Board Associate | Yea -Administator or Manager| Jonathan Beder | Town Administrator | Ne -School Committee Member Shannon Sabree | Schoo! Committee Member | Yea ~~ Schoo! Committee Member | Susan DeMinico | School Commitiee Member ~| Yes ~~ -School Superintendent [Lori Jodoin | Schoo! Superintendent | Ne Building Maintenance | Matthew Vargas | Head Custodian Np -School Principal | Tenille Brennan | School Principal} Ny Local Budget Official or Finance | Jill Stewart Finance Director No Committee Member Member of the Community with | Charles Comeau Building Inspector Yes Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Experiencer Community Members with Jennifer Williams Teacher No Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Catherine McGrath | Teacher No Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Paul Chamberlain Parent Yes Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Community Members with Dr. Rubens Dort Parent Yes Related Expertise, Community Stakeholders, District School Students Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey abstained. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Suzor)
May 7Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the…Motion: Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special…Passed 2–0 · Coffey: Yes
May 7, 2026: Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Henry Lawton Blanchard Fund Trustees for a tavern event on May 22, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Henry Lawton Blanchard Fund Trustees for a tavern event on May 22, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. The motion carried.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Beckerman, CoffeyAbstained: SuzorThe minutes say Jason Suzor abstained and the motion passed; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Eric Beckerman and Shannon Coffey voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Henry Lawton Blanchard Fund Trustees for a tavern event on May 22, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Apr 16Appoint Jason Suzor, Sr., as the Chair of the…Motion: Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Jason Suzor, Sr., as…Passed 2–0 · Coffey: Yes
April 16, 2026: Appoint Jason Suzor, Sr., as the Chair of the Select Board
Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Jason Suzor, Sr., as the Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Beckerman, CoffeyAbstained: SuzorThe minutes give only the result; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that members do not vote for themselves when the board reorganizes, so Jason Suzor did not vote and the other two members voted yes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Jason Suzor, Sr., as the Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Beckerman)
Apr 16Appoint Eric Beckerman as the Clerk of the Select…Motion: Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Eric Beckerman as the…Passed 2–0 · Coffey: Yes
April 16, 2026: Appoint Eric Beckerman as the Clerk of the Select Board
Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Eric Beckerman as the Clerk of the Select Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coffey, SuzorAbstained: BeckermanThe minutes give only the result; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that members do not vote for themselves when the board reorganizes, so Eric Beckerman did not vote and the other two members voted yes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to appoint Eric Beckerman as the Clerk of the Select Board. Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Suzor)
Votes with no disagreement (49)
From the Avon Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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