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Patricia Wojtas
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Wojtas 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.
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- 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (33)
- Apr 1, 2024 · Special: Present
- Mar 25, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2024 · Special: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Special: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2023 · Special: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jun 26, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Joint: Present
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2023 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Dec 11Support the Town Manager's recommendation to establish a revenue…Motion: MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to support the Town Manager's recommendation…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wojtas: Yes
December 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Support the Town Manager's recommendation to establish a revenue target of $163 million as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to support the Town Manager's recommendation to establish a revenue target of $163 million as presented. Seconded by School Committee Member Donna Newcomb. Roll call vote: Donna Newcomb-Y, Dennis King-Y, Susan Mackinnon-Y, John Moses-Y, Maria Santos-Y, Jim Clancy-Y, Sam Chase-Y, Katherine Duffett-Y, Cynthia Goodland-Y, David Goselin-Y, Board Member Drew-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y.
Voted: Yes
The count (14-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins to support the Town Manager's recommendation to establish a revenue target of $163 million as presented. Seconded by School Committee Member Donna Newcomb. Roll call vote: Donna Newcomb-Y, Dennis King-Y, Susan Mackinnon-Y, John Moses-Y, Maria Santos-Y, Jim Clancy-Y, Sam Chase-Y, Katherine Duffett-Y, Cynthia Goodland-Y, David Goselin-Y, Board Member Drew-Y, Board Member Dixon-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y and Chair Wojtas-Y. Motion carries 14-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Timmins)
Nov 20Approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider…Motion: MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the purchase and sale…Passed 3–0 · Wojtas: Not recorded
November 20, 2023: Approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider related to the purchase of the Elm Street parcel at map 124 block 462 lot 19
MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider related to the purchase of the Elm Street parcel at map 124 block 462 lot 19. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y and Board Member Drew-Y.
Yes: Dixon, Drew, TimminsThe roll call does not list Patricia Wojtas, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the purchase and sale agreement and associated rider related to the purchase of the Elm Street parcel at map 124 block 462 lot 19. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Roll call vote: Board Member Dixon-Y, Vice Chair Timmins-Y and Board Member Drew-Y. Motion carries 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Dixon)
Oct 23Approve the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church…Motion: MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the roadside vendor license…Passed 3–0 · Wojtas: Yes
October 23, 2023: Approve the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St. from November 24-Deember 23, 2023
MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St. from November 24-Deember 23, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dixon, Drew, WojtasAbstained: Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Drew to approve the roadside vendor license for Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen St. from November 24-Deember 23, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carries 3-0, with Vice Chair Timmins abstaining..” (Motion: Drew, second: Dixon)
Oct 2Support recommendation of Article 25: Adoption of the Specialized…Motion: MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins for the Select Board to support…Passed 3–1 · Wojtas: Yes
October 2, 2023: Support recommendation of Article 25: Adoption of the Specialized Energy Code
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins for the Select Board to support recommendation of Article 25: Adoption of the Specialized Energy Code. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dixon, Timmins, WojtasNo: Drew
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins for the Select Board to support recommendation of Article 25: Adoption of the Specialized Energy Code. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 3-1, with Board Member Drew opposing..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Oct 2Recommend approval of Article 9 as presentedMotion: MOTION: by Board Member Dixon that the Select Board recommend approval…Passed 3–0 · Wojtas: Not recorded
October 2, 2023: Recommend approval of Article 9 as presented
MOTION: by Board Member Dixon that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 9 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
The minutes give the count as 3-0, but 4 members were present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Dixon that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 9 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion carries 3-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Dixon, second: Drew)
Oct 2Recommend approval of Article 20: Zoning Bylaw Amendment -…Motion: MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins that the Select Board recommend approval…Failed 1–3 · Wojtas: Yes
October 2, 2023: Recommend approval of Article 20: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - RB to RC for a Portion of Littleton Road as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 20: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - RB to RC for a Portion of Littleton Road as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew.
Voted: Yes
Yes: WojtasNo: Dixon, Drew, Timmins
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Timmins that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 20: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - RB to RC for a Portion of Littleton Road as presented. Seconded by Board Member Drew. Motion fails 1 - 3, with Chair Wojtas voting in favor..” (Motion: Timmins, second: Drew)
Aug 14Approve the regular meeting minutes of July 24, 2023Motion: MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes…Passed 4–0 · Wojtas: Yes
August 14, 2023: Approve the regular meeting minutes of July 24, 2023
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 24, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dixon, Drew, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: CarotaThe minutes write the count as 4-1-0 with Mark Carota abstaining, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 24, 2023. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Motion passed 4-1-0, with Chair Carota abstaining..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Jul 10D confidence in her and asked that the Boards…Motion: d confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wojtas: Yes
July 10, 2023 (Joint meeting): D confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that under consideration. Chair Carota asked for votes of preference of the two candidates. Select Board Member Dixon - Joel…
D confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that under consideration. Chair Carota asked for votes of preference of the two candidates. Select Board Member Dixon - Joel Luna Select Board Member Timmins - Joel Luna Vice Chair Wojtas - Joel Luna Chair Carota - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Walsh - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Sousa - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Lavallee- Joel Luna Planning Bord Member Tanini - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Connolly - Joel Luna
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members); the Select Board members present are shown voting yes. Erin Drew had left the meeting or had not yet arrived, according to the minutes, and is not shown as voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“d confidence in her and asked that the Boards take that under consideration. Chair Carota asked for votes of preference of the two candidates. Select Board Member Dixon - Joel Luna Select Board Member Timmins - Joel Luna Vice Chair Wojtas - Joel Luna Chair Carota - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Walsh - Joel Luna Approved 7/24/2023 Planning Board Member Sousa - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Lavallee- Joel Luna Planning Bord Member Tanini - Joel Luna Planning Board Member Connolly - Joel Luna Motion carries 9-0, unanimous for Joel Luna as Associate Member of the Planning Board..”
Jun 26Asked for a roll call vote: Present were Mr.…Motion: asked for aPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Wojtas: Yes
June 26, 2023 (Joint meeting): Asked for a roll call vote: Present were Mr. Paul McDougall-Y, Mr. John Sousa-Y, Ms. Deirdre Connolly-Y, Ms. Annita Tanini-Y and Mr. Michael Walsh of the Planning Board and Board…
Asked for a
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“asked for a roll call vote: Present were Mr. Paul McDougall-Y, Mr. John Sousa-Y, Ms. Deirdre Connolly-Y, Ms. Annita Tanini-Y and Mr. Michael Walsh of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y.”
Jun 26Nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning…Motion: MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to nominate Christopher Lavallee as a…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Wojtas: Yes
June 26, 2023 (Joint meeting): Nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning Board
MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning Board. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y.
Voted: Yes
The count (10-0) includes the other board’s members; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Wojtas to nominate Christopher Lavallee as a member of the Planning Board. Seconded by Board Member Timmins. Roll call vote: Mr. McDougall-Y, Mr. Walsh-Y, Mr. Sousa-Y, Ms. Connolly-Y and Ms. Tanini of the Planning Board and Board Members Approved 7/10/2023 Timmins-Y, Dixon-Y, Wojtas-Y, Drew-Y and Chair Carota-Y. Motion carries 10-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Wojtas, second: Timmins)
Votes with no disagreement (210)
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