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Benjamin Franco
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Benjamin J. Franco
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
On split votes, Franco voted the same way as…
- Nancy Heller44% (4 of 9)
- Heather Hamilton33% (3 of 9)
- Neil Wishinsky33% (3 of 9)
- Bernard Greene14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Franco 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 21 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (21)
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2018 · Regular: Present (Benjamin Franco is listed as absent for at least one vote.)
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount of $161,000.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount of $161,000.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 7 in the amount of $161,000.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/14-19 Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control with D'Allessandro Corporation. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,649.38 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-01 School Grounds Maintenance with Park Landscape Associates, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,649.38 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-01 School Grounds Maintenance with Park Landscape Associates, Inc.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $28,649.38 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-01 School Grounds Maintenance with Park Landscape Associates, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Motion: Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,102.70 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-02 Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fencing with Green Acres Landscape and Construction…
Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,102.70 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-02 Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fencing with Green Acres Landscape and Construction Co., Inc.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $5,102.70 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-02 Repair and Installation of Chain Link Fencing with Green Acres Landscape and Construction Co., Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No.…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $211,340.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc
On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $211,340.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Extra Work Order No. 2 in the amount of $211,340.00 in connection with Contract No. PW/17-03 Upkeep of Trees and Related Work with North-Eastern Tree Services, Inc. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve the following transfer within the Finance Department -…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Approve the following transfer within the Finance Department - Treasury appropriation: From: 15001580 510101 Permanent Full Time, $3,500.00 To: 15001580 551099 Education/Training, $3,500.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Finance Department - Treasury appropriation: From: 15001580 510101 Permanent Full Time, $3,500.00 To: 15001580 551099 Education/Training, $3,500.00
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Finance Department - Treasury appropriation: From: 15001580 510101 Permanent Full Time, $3,500.00 To: 15001580 551099 Education/Training, $3,500.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation:…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation: From: 12201220 510102 Permanent Part Time, $2,000.00 To: 12201220 531012 Office Supplies, $2,000.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation: From: 12201220 510102 Permanent Part Time, $2,000.00 To: 12201220 531012 Office Supplies, $2,000.00
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfer within the Select Board appropriation: From: 12201220 510102 Permanent Part Time, $2,000.00 To: 12201220 531012 Office Supplies, $2,000.00 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Corporate Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400…
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Corporate Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Pine Manor College for a Corporate Gala to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 5:00pm-10:00pm at 400 Heath Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at…
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at 15 Newton Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Non-Sales License to Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a Corporate Reception to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at 15 Newton Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine &…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a Cooking Class to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6:00pm8:00pm at 1426 Beacon…
On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a Cooking Class to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6:00pm8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to grant a Temporary Wine & Malt Beverages Sales License to The Olive Connection for a Cooking Class to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6:00pm8:00pm at 1426 Beacon Street. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
May 1Authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes
May 1, 2018: Authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Public Works Department: Pipelayer/Laborer (LN-2), 1 vacancy Administrative Assistant - Transportation (C-8), 1 vacancy Motor...
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Public Works Department: Pipelayer/Laborer (LN-2), 1 vacancy Administrative Assistant - Transportation (C-8), 1 vacancy Motor Equipment Operator #2, 2 vacancies
Voted: Yes
Yes: Franco, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyBernard Greene is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the filling of the following four (4) vacancies within the Public Works Department: Pipelayer/Laborer (LN-2), 1 vacancy Administrative Assistant - Transportation (C-8), 1 vacancy Motor Equipment Operator #2, 2 vacancies Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Absent: Bernard Greene.”
Votes with no disagreement (201)
From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.
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