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Frank S. Gracie III
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Gracie voted the same way as…
- Shawn D. McDonald81% (17 of 21)
- David A. Tatelbaum57% (12 of 21)
- Stanley M. Mickelson52% (11 of 21)
- John P. Haran24% (5 of 21)
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 Gracie 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 30 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (30)
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2022 · Executive Session: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Executive Session: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Executive Session: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2021 · Executive Session: Present
- Nov 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2021 · Executive Session: Present
- Jul 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2021 · Executive Session: Present
- Jul 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Executive Session: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Executive Session: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Jan 27ApproveMotion: to except for the modular units is $225,000.00Passed 3–2 · Gracie: No
January 27, 2022 (Executive Session meeting)
To except for the modular units is $225,000.00
Voted: No
Yes: Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Selectman David Tatelbaum, (Selectman Shawn McDonald and Vice Chair Frank Gracie opposed), it was voted 3-2 that the lowest offer the Select Board agreed to except for the modular units is $225,000.00.” (Motion: Haran, second: Tatelbaum)
Jan 24ApproveMotion: to negotiate with Christine O' Grady upon her return at a…Failed 2–3 · Gracie: No
January 24, 2022 (Executive Session meeting)
To negotiate with Christine O' Grady upon her return at a grade 11 no higher than a step 7
Voted: No
Yes: Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, Haran, McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice Chair David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 2-3 (John Haran against, Frank Gracie against, and Shawn McDonald against) to negotiate with Christine O' Grady upon her return at a grade 11 no higher than a step 7.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: Mickelson)
Jan 24Board of Public Works- Job Description and PostingsMotion: to modify the position as proposed at this meeting and to…Passed 4–1 · Gracie: Yes
January 24, 2022 · Item E: Board of Public Works- Job Description and Postings
To modify the position as proposed at this meeting and to repost the job opening
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Vice Chair David Tatelbaum, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) to modify the position as proposed at this meeting and to repost the job opening.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
Jan 10Health Director- COVID UpdateMotion: not to hold any in person meetings for all Boards in…Passed 4–1 · Gracie: Yes
January 10, 2022 · Item E: Health Director- COVID Update
Not to hold any in person meetings for all Boards in Town until the Select Board makes a decision on February 28" and the Select Board strongly suggests getting vaccinated
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice Chair David Tatelbaum, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) not to hold any in person meetings for all Boards in Town until the Select Board makes a decision on February 28" and the Select Board strongly suggests getting vaccinated.” (Motion: Tatelbaum, second: Mickelson)
Nov 1ApproveMotion: to offer Cody Haddad a stipend in the amount of $…Passed 4–1 · Gracie: Yes
November 1, 2021 (Executive Session meeting)
To offer Cody Haddad a stipend in the amount of $ 10,000.00 for the remainder of this contract, and provide him with a list with conditions upon how the stipend will be earned
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Vice- Chair David Tatelbaum, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) to offer Cody Haddad a stipend in the amount of $ 10,000.00 for the remainder of this contract, and provide him with a list with conditions upon how the stipend will be earned.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
Nov 1Black Friday ApplicationMotion: to approve the Black Friday applications abovePassed 4–1 · Gracie: Yes
November 1, 2021 · Item A: Black Friday Application
To approve the Black Friday applications above
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 4-1 (Shawn McDonald against) to approve the Black Friday applications above.” (Motion: Haran, second: Mickelson)
Sep 27One Day Event- Dartmouth Cultural Center- 2 eventsMotion: to approvePassed 3–2 · Gracie: No
September 27, 2021: One Day Event- Dartmouth Cultural Center- 2 events
To approve
Voted: No
Yes: Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, McDonald
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 3-2 (Frank Gracie and Shawn McDonald against) to approve.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Haran)
Sep 27One Day Event- Empire Ford at UMASS CampusMotion: to approvePassed 4–1 · Gracie: No
September 27, 2021: One Day Event- Empire Ford at UMASS Campus
To approve
Voted: No
Yes: Haran, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 4-1 (Frank Gracie against) to approve.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Haran)
Sep 27Selectboard Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant VoteMotion: to recommend Article 11Passed 3–2 · Gracie: Yes
September 27, 2021 · Item H: Selectboard Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant Vote
To recommend Article 11
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, Haran, McDonaldNo: Mickelson, Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Selectman Frank Gracie, it was voted 3-2 (Stanley Mickelson and David Tatelbaum against) to recommend Article 11.” (Motion: Haran, second: Gracie)
Sep 27One Day Event Approval Process DiscussionMotion: to allow the Chairman of the Selectboard to review, and make…Passed 3–2 · Gracie: Yes
September 27, 2021 · Item K: One Day Event Approval Process Discussion
To allow the Chairman of the Selectboard to review, and make a decision on one day licenses that the event will be held prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Selectboard, and that decision will be reviewed, and reaffirmed by the Selectboard at their next meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, Haran, McDonaldNo: Mickelson, Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Frank Gracie, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 3-2 (Stanley Mickelson and David Tatelbaum against) to allow the Chairman of the Selectboard to review, and make a decision on one day licenses that the event will be held prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Selectboard, and that decision will be reviewed, and reaffirmed by the Selectboard at their next meeting.” (Motion: Gracie, second: Haran)
Votes with no disagreement (200)
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