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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. Ellen Maher and Chris Plecs joined after the May 13, 2023 election; Diane Kennedy and Corey Evans left. Reorganized May 16, 2023: Jean Healey Dippold chair, Paul Grady vice chair, Ellen Maher clerk. Covers 44 meetings, May 16 to June 3, 2024.
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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.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Cohasset ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Meetings
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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 21The sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose…Motion: that the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: The sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National…
That the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $4,884,544 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the year and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as per the table presented
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that the sale of the $4,480,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2024 Bonds of the Town dated May 29, 2024 (the "Bonds"), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $4,884,544 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on May 15 of the year and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as per the table presented, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21In connection with the marketing and sale of the…Motion: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds,…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2024, and a final…
That in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024 approved and adopted
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2024 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, Select Board Meeting May 21, 2024 approved and adopted, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the…Motion: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement
That the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and…Motion: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as…
That the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady- Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish…Motion: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel...
That we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively,…Motion: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which…
That any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a "pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a "pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk…Motion: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and…Passed 3–0 · see note
May 21, 2024: Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such…
That each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes
The roll call lists 3 of the 4 members present; it does not say how Chris Plecs voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Maher that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Dippold-Aye..” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
May 21Approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht…Motion: to approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Plecs
May 21, 2024: Approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail
To approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail
Yes: Dippold, Grady, MaherAbstained: Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the one-day liquor license for the Cohasset Yacht Club for May 24, 2024, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with a police detail, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jean Healey Dippold-Aye. Chris Plecs abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
May 2Add in $20,000 for MAAB Access Assessment Study for…Motion: to add in $20,000 for MAAB Access Assessment Study for 41…Passed · see note
May 2, 2024: Add in $20,000 for MAAB Access Assessment Study for 41 Highland Avenue to the Article #8-Capital improvements Article
To add in $20,000 for MAAB Access Assessment Study for 41 Highland Avenue to the Article #8-Capital improvements Article
Jack Creighton is not on this meeting's attendance line but takes part in motions from this point, so it is not clear who voted; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to add in $20,000 for MAAB Access Assessment Study for 41 Highland Avenue to the Article #8-Capital improvements Article, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Creighton)
May 2Add in $45,000 for a Fire Suppression Study for…Motion: to add in $45,000 for a Fire Suppression Study for 41…Passed · see note
May 2, 2024: Add in $45,000 for a Fire Suppression Study for 41 Highland Avenue to the Article #8-Capital Improvements Article
To add in $45,000 for a Fire Suppression Study for 41 Highland Avenue to the Article #8-Capital Improvements Article
Jack Creighton is not on this meeting's attendance line but takes part in motions from this point, so it is not clear who voted; individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to add in $45,000 for a Fire Suppression Study for 41 Highland Avenue to the Article #8-Capital Improvements Article, seconded by Select Member Maher. Roll Call Vote; All aye. ' Article #11-Creation of Revolving Fund for Library Programs and Specialized Inspections-.” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
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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