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Brewster Member
Mary Chaffee
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Chaffee voted the same way as…
- David Whitney100% (6 of 6)
- Ben deRuyter83% (5 of 6)
- Ned Chatelain50% (3 of 6)
- Cynthia Bingham33% (2 of 6)
How these numbers work
- 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 Chaffee 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 51 of 52 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Mar 29, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (52)
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2021 · Special: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Special: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Special: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Special: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Special: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Special: Present
- Mar 29, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 23, 2021 · Special: Present
- Mar 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Special: Present
- Mar 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Special: Present
- Feb 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 23, 2020 · Special: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Special: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 19, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present (Mary Chaffee arrived late.)
- Nov 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 24Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the…Motion: Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the Board of…Failed 2–3 · Chaffee: Yes
May 24, 2021: Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the Board of Health)
Adopt the policy as drafted (joint vote with the Board of Health)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chaffee, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain, deRuyterJoint vote with the Board of Health on the policy. The Select Board voted 2-3; counting both boards the vote was 5-4. Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved the policy as drafted ,Selectperson Bingham second .For the Board of Health Penny Holeman moved to accept the policy as stated ,Jean Kampas second . A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee -yes .Select Board vote, 2 -yes, 3 -no ..” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
May 15Approve article 16Motion: to approve article 16Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 15, 2021: Approve article 16
To approve article 16
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve article 16, Selectperson Chatelain second . The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Chatelain)
May 3Move the NEPBA Local 78 AgreementMotion: Move the NEPBA Local 78 AgreementPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 3, 2021: Move the NEPBA Local 78 Agreement
Move the NEPBA Local 78 Agreement
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved the NEPBA Local 78 Agreement ,Selectperson Whitney second . A roll call vote was taken ,Selectperson Whitney" es ,Selectperson Bingham -yes, Vice Chair deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes ,The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
May 3Move the MassCOP Local 332.AgreementMotion: Move the MassCOP Local 332.AgreementPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 3, 2021: Move the MassCOP Local 332.Agreement
Move the MassCOP Local 332.Agreement
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved the MassCOP Local 332.Agreement ,Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Vice Chair deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes .The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
May 3Accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presentedMotion: to accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presentedPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 3, 2021: Accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presented
To accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presented
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to accept the Short-Term Rental Policy as presented .Selectperson Whitney second ,A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes ,Vice Chair deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes .The Board vote was 4-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Apr 5Add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement…Motion: to add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to…Passed 4–0 · Chaffee: Abstained
April 5, 2021: Add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant
To add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: Chaffee
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to add Article 16, Police Sergeant Union Collective Bargaining Agreement to the Warrant .Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham yes) Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee -abstain , The Board vote was 4-yes 0- No 1- Abstain.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Apr 5Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in…Motion: Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual…Passed 4–1 · Chaffee: Yes
April 5, 2021: Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bingham, Chaffee, Whitney, deRuyterNo: Chatelain
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 8, Item 4A Dog Park Development Committee in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelaln -no, Chair Chaffee-Yes .The Board vote was 4-yes 1 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Apr 5Defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. iMotion: to defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. iPassed 4–0 · Chaffee: Abstained
April 5, 2021: Defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i
To defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyterAbstained: ChaffeeThe roll call as written does not list Cynthia Bingham; the count (4-0-1) shows this member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to defer,recommendation on Articles 15 &16 until Town Meeting. i Selectperson Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-yes, Selectperson Bingham - BoS 04-OS- 21 Do6ID :cf6f66eedd9097797e33Oc242a04106bb2blcabO C oft`Ir" 9 Town. Of Brewster Office of: yes, Selectperson deRuyter-yes, Selectperson Chatelain -yes, Chair Chaffee-abstain .The Board vote was 4-yes 0 -No 1- abstain.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Apr 5Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting WarrantMotion: Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,SelectpersonFailed 0–5 · Chaffee: No
April 5, 2021: Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson
Voted: No
No: Bingham, Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyter
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved Article 21 In the Annual Town Meeting Warrant ,Selectperson ,Bingham second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee- no .The Board vote was 0-yes 5 -No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Bingham)
Apr 5Article 25 as printed in the WarrantMotion: Article 25 as printed in the WarrantFailed 1–4 · Chaffee: No
April 5, 2021: Article 25 as printed in the Warrant
Article 25 as printed in the Warrant
Voted: No
Yes: BinghamNo: Chaffee, Chatelain, Whitney, deRuyter
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved Article 25 as printed in the Warrant .Selectperson Whitney second .A roll call vote was taken .Selectperson Whitney-no, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson deRuyter-no, Selectperson Chatelain -no, Chair Chaffee -no ,The Board vote was 1 -yes 4- No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Votes with no disagreement (176)
From the Brewster Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s online records archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Brewster (Select Board and Staff Biographies page).
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