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Michael Schell
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
J. Michael Schell; Mike Schell
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Schell voted the same way as…
- Jeffrey Dykens75% (6 of 8)
- Shareen Davis63% (5 of 8)
- Cory Metters50% (4 of 8)
- Dean Nicastro25% (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 Schell 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 47 of 48 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Dec 27, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (48)
- May 9, 2023 · Joint: Present
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 27, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 10, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present (Michael Schell stepped aside (recused) for at least one item (“Select Board Clerk Schell recused himself from this item and left the dais.”).)
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Joint: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 9Grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and…Motion: to grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes
May 9, 2023 (Joint meeting): Grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 4- 8 p.m. at 193 Main Street, Chatham to Melissa Miller
To grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 4- 8 p.m. at 193 Main Street, Chatham to Melissa Miller
Voted: Yes
Shareen Davis stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to grant a One Day Special permit for Wine and Malt Beverages Only for Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 4- 8 p.m. at 193 Main Street, Chatham to Melissa Miller. Second: by Cory Metters. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
May 9Grant a One Day Special permit for Wine &…Motion: to grant a One Day Special permit for Wine & Malt…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes
May 9, 2023 (Joint meeting): Grant a One Day Special permit for Wine & Malt Beverages Only for Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at 1652 Main Street, Chatham to Julie Eldredge-Dykens on behalf…
To grant a One Day Special permit for Wine & Malt Beverages Only for Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at 1652 Main Street, Chatham to Julie Eldredge-Dykens on behalf of Local Color Gallery
Voted: Yes
Jeffrey Dykens stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to grant a One Day Special permit for Wine & Malt Beverages Only for Friday, May 19, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at 1652 Main Street, Chatham to Julie Eldredge-Dykens on behalf of Local Color Gallery. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Apr 11Approve the application for a Common Victualler license by…Motion: to approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory Metters, 1579 Main Street, West Chatham for Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Candy
To approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory Metters, 1579 Main Street, West Chatham for Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Candy
Voted: Yes
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Cory Metters, 1579 Main Street, West Chatham for Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Candy. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Nicastro)
Mar 21Approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to…Motion: to approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes
March 21, 2023: Approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. from noon for Peter Higgins dba Dog Fish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill Road, Chatham
To approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. from noon for Peter Higgins dba Dog Fish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill Road, Chatham
Voted: Yes
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to approve the request to extend Sunday opening hours to 10:00 a.m. from noon for Peter Higgins dba Dog Fish Taco Co., 22 Barnhill Road, Chatham. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Mar 14Place the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main…Motion: to place the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Streets…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes
March 14, 2023: Place the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Streets on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Streets on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Voted: Yes
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to place the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Streets on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
Mar 14Recommend approval of the article to re-zone 1610 and…Motion: to recommend approval of the article to re-zone 1610 and 0…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Schell: Yes
March 14, 2023: Recommend approval of the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Street to 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend approval of the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Street to 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Cory Metters stepped aside (recused).
From the minutes
“Motion: by Mike Schell to recommend approval of the article to re-zone 1610 and 0 Main Street to 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Schell, second: Nicastro)
Mar 7Place the article on re-use of the structures at…Motion: to place the article on re-use of the structures at 127…Passed 3–2 · Schell: Yes
March 7, 2023: Place the article on re-use of the structures at 127 Old Harbor Road for Affordable/Attainable Housing on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To place the article on re-use of the structures at 127 Old Harbor Road for Affordable/Attainable Housing on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, SchellNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place the article on re-use of the structures at 127 Old Harbor Road for Affordable/Attainable Housing on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: No Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: No Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Mar 7Recommend approval of the article on re-use of the…Motion: to recommend approval of the article on re-use of the structures…Passed 3–2 · Schell: Yes
March 7, 2023: Recommend approval of the article on re-use of the structures at 127 Old Harbor Road for Affordable/Attainable/Workforce Housing to 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend approval of the article on re-use of the structures at 127 Old Harbor Road for Affordable/Attainable/Workforce Housing to 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, SchellNo: Metters, Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to recommend approval of the article on re-use of the structures at 127 Old Harbor Road for Affordable/Attainable/Workforce Housing to 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: No Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: No Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Dykens)
Mar 7Place the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec.…Motion: to place the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A…Passed 4–1 · Schell: Yes
March 7, 2023: Place the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A relating to low-and moderate-income housing by majority vote on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To place the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A relating to low-and moderate-income housing by majority vote on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to place the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A relating to low-and moderate-income housing by majority vote on the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: No Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Mar 7Recommend the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec.…Motion: to recommend the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A…Passed 4–1 · Schell: Yes
March 7, 2023: Recommend the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A relating to low-and moderate-income housing by majority vote to 2023 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A relating to low-and moderate-income housing by majority vote to 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, SchellNo: Nicastro
From the minutes
“Motion: by Shareen Davis to recommend the article to accept MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 15A relating to low-and moderate-income housing by majority vote to 2023 Annual Town Meeting. Second: by Mike Schell. Roll Call: Dean Nicastro: No Shareen Davis: Yes Mike Schell: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Jeff Dykens: Yes.” (Motion: Davis, second: Schell)
Votes with no disagreement (310)
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