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Christopher R. Hillman
At-large · 3 terms in this record
Chris Hillman
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hillman 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 8 of 14 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 26, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 19, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (14)
- Feb 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 2, 2018 · Regular: Present (Christopher R. Hillman arrived after the meeting began (7:03PM).)
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present (Christopher R. Hillman arrived after the meeting began (7:39 PM).)
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 19, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2018 · Regular: Present (Christopher R. Hillman arrived after the meeting began (6:11 PM).)
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Sep 11Appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to…Motion: Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
September 11, 2018: Appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Daniels
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Daniels. Motion passed 2-0
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Mark Phillips to the Conservation Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Bill Daniels. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Sep 11Approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special…Motion: Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
September 11, 2018: Approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special Election for the ASRSD Field Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special Election for the ASRSD Field Project. Motion passed 2-0
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Warrant for the October 6, 2018 Special Election for the ASRSD Field Project. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Sep 11Approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90…Motion: Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
September 11, 2018: Approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90 contract between the Town of Ayer and PJ Albert, Inc. with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90 contract between the Town of Ayer and PJ Albert, Inc. with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 7:39 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the one year extension for the Chapter 90 contract between the Town of Ayer and PJ Albert, Inc. with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Sep 11Appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to…Motion: Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint R.…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Hillman: Yes
September 11, 2018: Appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented. Motion passed 3-0
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston to appoint R. Pontbriand as the ADA Coordinator and to adopt the ADA Grievance Procedure as presented. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston)
Jul 17Approve the meeting minutes from June 19, 2018Motion: Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
July 17, 2018: Approve the meeting minutes from June 19, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from June 19, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from June 19, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Jul 17Approve the meeting minutes from June 26, 2018Motion: Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
July 17, 2018: Approve the meeting minutes from June 26, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from June 26, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from June 26, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Jun 19Approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018Motion: Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by…Passed 3–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
June 19, 2018: Approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018. Motion passed 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 2 members were at the meeting (Jannice L. Livingston and Scott A. Houde), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the BOS minutes from June 5, 2018. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
May 17Approve the Class II License limiting the number of…Motion: Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
May 17, 2018: Approve the Class II License limiting the number of sales to two (2) at a time
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Class II License limiting the number of sales to two (2) at a time. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 6:11 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Class II License limiting the number of sales to two (2) at a time. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
May 1Approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018Motion: Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by…Passed 2–0 · Hillman: Not recorded
May 1, 2018: Approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the BOS minutes from April 17, 2018. Motion passed 2-0-1..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Votes with no disagreement (97)
From the Ayer Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (Agendas, Minutes and Packets › Minutes › Select Board, 2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): stills from Ayer Public Access Corporation (APAC) videos — Chris Tavares (June 24, 2026 Select Board meeting, behind his nameplate), Jannice Livingston (August 31, 2026 Select Board meeting, behind her nameplate) and Shaun Copeland (APAC’s “Scout Finds Out” episode titled with his name, about 2019–20). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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