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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 · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Chaffee voted the same way as…
- Ned Chatelain100% (8 of 8)
- David Whitney88% (7 of 8)
- Kari Hoffmann50% (4 of 8)
- Cynthia Bingham25% (2 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 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 30 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present (Mary Chaffee arrived late (6: 30).)
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Feb 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 22Approve the American Rescue Plan Act expenditure revised ARPA…Motion: to approve the American Rescue Plan Act expenditure revised ARPA PlanPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 22, 2023: Approve the American Rescue Plan Act expenditure revised ARPA Plan
To approve the American Rescue Plan Act expenditure revised ARPA Plan
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the American Rescue Plan Act expenditure revised ARPA Plan. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
May 8Vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol…Motion: to vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 8, 2023: Vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers Union Contract as described
To vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers Union Contract as described
Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to vote to approve the updated FY24- 26 Police Patrol Officers Union Contract as described. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
May 8Approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendationsMotion: to approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendationsPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 8, 2023: Approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendations
To approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendations
Mary Chaffee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda along with the administration recommendations. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
May 8Approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in…Motion: to approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the…Passed 4–0 · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 8, 2023: Approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the packet
To approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the packet
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the 2023 Razor Clam Regulations as written in the packet. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
May 8Approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4:…Motion: to approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The…Passed 4–0 · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 8, 2023: Approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The Select Board policy on items brough before the Select Board for signature
To approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The Select Board policy on items brough before the Select Board for signature
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Select Board Policy for policy number 4: The Select Board policy on items brough before the Select Board for signature. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
May 8Vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates #…Motion: to vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22,…Passed 4–0 · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 8, 2023: Vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22, the Select Board Public Beach, Pond, and Landing Policy
To vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22, the Select Board Public Beach, Pond, and Landing Policy
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to vote to approve the Select Board Policy updates # 22, the Select Board Public Beach, Pond, and Landing Policy. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
May 8Approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset…Motion: to approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional…Passed 4–0 · Chaffee: Not recorded
May 8, 2023: Approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional School Committee seeking to amend the Regional School Agreement
To approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional School Committee seeking to amend the Regional School Agreement
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Kari Hoffmann, Ned Chatelain, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the sending the draft letter to the Nauset Regional School Committee seeking to amend the Regional School Agreement. Selectperson Chatelain second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chatelain)
Apr 24Approve the consent agenda items a -e and g…Motion: to approve the consent agenda items a -e and g -jPassed 5–0 · Chaffee: Not recorded
April 24, 2023: Approve the consent agenda items a -e and g -j
To approve the consent agenda items a -e and g -j
The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda items a -e and g -j. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Chaffee - yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Apr 24Approve the fee waiver request for late fees for…Motion: to approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the…Failed 0–5 · Chaffee: Not recorded
April 24, 2023: Approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the annual mooring application as outlined in the packet
To approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the annual mooring application as outlined in the packet
The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the fee waiver request for late fees for the annual mooring application as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. Chair Whitney noted that the Natural Resources Department recommendation is to not waive the fee. A vote yes is to approve the waiver. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham - no, Selectperson Hoffmann - no, Selectperson Chaffee - no, Selectperson Chatelain- no, Selectperson Chaffee -no, Chair Whitney - no. The Board vote was 0 - Yes, 5 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Apr 3Approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contractsMotion: to approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contractsPassed 4–0 · Chaffee: Not recorded
April 3, 2023: Approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contracts
To approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contracts
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (David Whitney, Ned Chatelain, Kari Hoffmann, Cynthia Bingham and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the FY24- 26 Police Superiors union contracts. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The Board vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)
Votes with no disagreement (176)
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