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Cohasset Select Board
How the Cohasset Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Corey Evans joined after the June 27, 2020 election (moved from May because of COVID-19); Kevin McCarthy left. Reorganized June 30, 2020: Diane Kennedy chair, Keri Thompson vice chair, Jack Creighton clerk. The Board of Selectmen became the Select Board during this year. Covers 33 meetings, June 30 to June 3, 2021.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Cohasset Select Board minutes (called the Board of Selectmen until 2020) from January 2, 2018 through September 22, 2026, from the town’s Agenda Center, which has minutes back to 2013. The town posts minutes for nearly every meeting; 32 meetings since 2018 have an agenda but no minutes (most in 2018–2022, plus July 28, 2026), and the June 12, 2018 minutes file would not open. We list every meeting without minutes. Most minutes are typed; 55 are scanned images, which MassVoter read with text recognition and checked by hand. Most votes are roll calls by name or recorded as unanimous, so we show each member’s vote. When the minutes give only a count that doesn’t match the members present, or only the result, we show that without guessing. Motions with no recorded result (including four 2021 and 2026 roll calls where each member answered “present”) are left out. When members chose between candidates for an office, we show the result and quote each member’s choice in a note. At joint meetings, only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 11Approve the kickoff of the Cohasset Farmers Market for…Motion: to approve the kickoff of the Cohasset Farmers Market for 5/29/2021…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 11, 2021: Approve the kickoff of the Cohasset Farmers Market for 5/29/2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm
To approve the kickoff of the Cohasset Farmers Market for 5/29/2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Jack Creighton voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to approve the kickoff of the Cohasset Farmers Market for 5/29/2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson- Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)
May 11Approve the Cohasset Farmers Market for June 3rd to…Motion: to approve the Cohasset Farmers Market for June 3rd to October…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 11, 2021: Approve the Cohasset Farmers Market for June 3rd to October 7th on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m
To approve the Cohasset Farmers Market for June 3rd to October 7th on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m.
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Jack Creighton voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to approve the Cohasset Farmers Market for June 3rd to October 7th on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m., seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)
Apr 27Designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier…Motion: to designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street,…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 27, 2021: Designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the alternative voting location for all elections through December 31, 2022
To designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the alternative voting location for all elections through December 31, 2022
The roll call lists 4 of the 5 members present; it does not say how Corey Evans voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to designate the Cohasset Senior Center/Willcutt Commons at 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the alternative voting location for all elections through December 31, 2022, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Apr 27Recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATMMotion: to recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATMPassed 4–0 · Abstained: Creighton
April 27, 2021: Recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATM
To recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATM
Yes: Evans, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to recommend Article #5 Operating Budget to ATM, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Thompson)
Apr 13Recommend Article #14 Community Preservation Committee Second Congregation Preservation…Motion: to recommend Article #14 Community Preservation Committee Second Congregation Preservation project…Passed 4–1 · No: Schubert
April 13, 2021: Recommend Article #14 Community Preservation Committee Second Congregation Preservation project to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article #14 Community Preservation Committee Second Congregation Preservation project to Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Creighton, Evans, Kennedy, ThompsonNo: Schubert
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article #14 Community Preservation Committee Second Congregation Preservation project to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert- Nay, Keri Thompson-Aye..” (Motion: Evans, second: Thompson)
Apr 13Recommend Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring to Annual Town…Motion: to recommend Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring to Annual Town MeetingPassed 4–0 · Abstained: Creighton
April 13, 2021: Recommend Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring to Annual Town Meeting
To recommend Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring to Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Evans, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Evans to recommend Article #3 Water Rate Restructuring to Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Thompson. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Evans, second: Thompson)
Mar 30Approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for…Motion: to approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 30, 2021: Approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Corner Stop Eatery to include permanent patio space with 8 tables accommodating up to 32 guests with the stipulation that…
To approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Corner Stop Eatery to include permanent patio space with 8 tables accommodating up to 32 guests with the stipulation that total capacity for the restaurant including indoor and outdoor dining does not exceed the 120 persons that is currently permitted and include that there is a clearing out of the patio at 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Voted after two amendments on patio closing times: "Chairperson Kennedy stated the Board will now vote on the motion ... Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson- Aye."
From the minutes
“Motion by Corey Evans to approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Corner Stop Eatery to include permanent patio space with 8 tables accommodating up to 32 guests with the stipulation that total capacity for the restaurant including indoor and outdoor dining does not exceed the 120 persons that is currently permitted and include that there is a clearing out of the patio at 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, seconded by Select Member Schubert. The Board had some discussion about the closing times for the patio space. Select Member Creighton made an amendment that the patio be closed at 9:30 p.m. Monday.” (Motion: Evans, second: Schubert)
Mar 30The patio be closed at 9:30 p.m. Monday through…Motion: that the patio be closed at 9:30 p.m. Monday through SundayPassed 3–2 · No: Evans, Thompson
March 30, 2021: The patio be closed at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday
That the patio be closed at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Yes: Creighton, Kennedy, SchubertNo: Evans, Thompson
From the minutes
“Select Member Creighton made an amendment that the patio be closed at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Corey Evans-Nay, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Nay..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Schubert)
Mar 23Place Article #7-Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal 2021 on the…Motion: to place Article #7-Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal 2021 on the Warrant…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Evans
March 23, 2021: Place Article #7-Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal 2021 on the Warrant for ATM
To place Article #7-Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal 2021 on the Warrant for ATM
Yes: Creighton, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Evans
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Schubert to place Article #7-Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal 2021 on the Warrant for ATM, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Corey Evans abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Schubert, second: Creighton)
Mar 23Place Article #11-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost…Motion: to place Article #11-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost on…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Creighton
March 23, 2021: Place Article #11-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost on the Warrant for ATM
To place Article #11-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost on the Warrant for ATM
Yes: Evans, Kennedy, Schubert, ThompsonAbstained: Creighton
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Thompson to place Article #11-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost on the Warrant for ATM, seconded by Select Member Schubert. Roll Call Vote; Corey Evans-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye. Jack Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Thompson, second: Schubert)
From the Cohasset Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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