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Brookline Former Select Board member

Raul Fernandez

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

50 of 52meetings attended (96%) · whole board 95%
713votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
17no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
9 of 28split votes where Fernandez was in the minority (32%) · whole board 33%
3abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Fernandez voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Fernandez 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 50 of 52 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (52)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 19Approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers and Sisters Co. LLC. d/b/a Jaime's Ice Cream Co at 5 Station Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers and Sisters Co. LLC. d/b/a Jaime's Ice Cream Co at 5 Station Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 2:00PM - 9:00PM.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for a Food Vendor License Brothers and Sisters Co. LLC. d/b/a Jaime's Ice Cream Co at 5 Station Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 2:00PM - 9:00PM. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Seating will consist of 18 inside seats.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Seating will consist of 18 inside seats. Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and Television Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart…Motion: Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and Television Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“Voted to approve the application of a new Entertainment for Krajangsart Group, Inc. d/b/a Oasit's Sweet at 1428 Beacon Street. Entertainment will consist of radio and Television Monday - Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application of a new Wine and Malt…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application of a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Josh Nakama.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Wine and Malt Package Store License for Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Proposed manager of record is Josh Nakama. Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao,…Motion: Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao,…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“Voted to approve the application of an Alternate Manager, Xiao Shao, Fuji Mart Corp. d/b/a Maruichi Select at 299 Harvard Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License…Motion: Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Proposed manager of record is Scott R Lawton. Proposed Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“1. Voted to approve the application of an All Alcoholic Beverages License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Proposed manager of record is Scott R Lawton. Proposed Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Proposed Alcoholic beverage service hours are Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. 2. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Seating will consist of 116 seats. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application of a Common Victualler License for…Motion: Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Seating will consist of 116 seats.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“2. Voted to approve the application of a Common Victualler License for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Operating Hours of operation will be Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Seating will consist of 116 seats. 3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for…Motion: Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“3. Voted to approve the application an Alternate Manager, Christopher Messina, for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. 4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 19Approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC.…Motion: Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC.…Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: Approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“4. Voted to approve the application an Entertainment for Bartaco Brookline, LLC. d/b/a bartaco at 1634-1636 Beacon Street. Entertainment consists of Recorded music Monday - Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00am. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 19No Action on Article 4Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 4.Passed 4–0 · Fernandez: Yes

April 19, 2022: No Action on Article 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 4.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 No Action on Article 4. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (670)

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