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Paul McCormick
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, McCormick voted the same way as…
- Chris Flanagan94% (16 of 17)
- John Terrio88% (14 of 16)
- Chris Lambton81% (13 of 16)
- Sheryl McMahon18% (3 of 17)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McCormick 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 21 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Aug 25, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (22)
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present (Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Apr 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present (Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present (Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present (Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present (Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Apr 27Implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with…Motion: to implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage…Passed 4–1 · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: Implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage to not say anything specific about beach parking from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor…
To implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage to not say anything specific about beach parking from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioNo: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved to implement the proposed plan as a pilot program with signage to not say anything specific about beach parking from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: Lambton)
Apr 27Reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding…Motion: to reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's…Passed 2–1 · McCormick: Not recorded
April 27, 2021: Reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's Fish and Chips
To reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's Fish and Chips
Yes: Flanagan, LambtonNo: McMahonJohn Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to reconsider the Board's vote to hold a hearing regarding Chapin's Fish and Chips; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Apr 27Rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to…Motion: to rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have…Passed 2–1 · McCormick: Not recorded
April 27, 2021: Rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have hearing provided the Licensing Chair acts as complaints arise and the establishment was under notice there are complaints already
To rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have hearing provided the Licensing Chair acts as complaints arise and the establishment was under notice there are complaints already
Yes: Flanagan, LambtonNo: McMahonJohn Terrio stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Paul McCormick stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flanagan moved to rescind the vote for Chapin's F & C to have hearing provided the Licensing Chair acts as complaints arise and the establishment was under notice there are complaints already; Mr. Lambton seconded. Jackie Abbott stated this has been a long drawn out affair. She had the utmost respect and appreciation for Board but as a group they feel they have come to the Board with a valid concern and feel dismissed and ignored. This was a disturbance of their neighborhood that closed them off into their houses or forced them to leave their houses and that was wrong. They haven't called the police because they are busy but that will change. They are spinning their wheels and getting nowhere. Mike Abbott stated there was a lot of positive things about Chapin's but they are not good neighbors. If one of your neighbors blasted loud music a few hours a day seven days a week you would act to stop it. The Dennis Board has authorized them to blast music and disturb the peace and were not considering the impact on the neighbors. They cited the rules and regulations for the sale of alcohol and anti-noise by law. Noise should not be audible off premise and to level that disturb the neighbor. They are asking to Board to address a violation. Ms. Abbott also state that in his letter Mr. Mullen says he wasn't aware of issue. She called over 6 times and spoke directly to Mr. Mullen on Aug 28%, Mr. Mullen has not reached out to the neighbors. Mr, Lambton stated that the Board takes the concerns seriously. He has spoken with manager and he is on notice. The Chief was online and he was aware of the concerns. The last thing Chapin wanted to do was to lose the ability for outdoor entertainment. When it starts this summer if there are issues the Board will act. Ms. McMahon pointed out were never hearing Mr. Mullen's side. The Board voted: Mr. Flanagan "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no" and Mr. Lambton "aye".” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Lambton)
Apr 27The following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents…Motion: the following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: The following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a term to expire March 31 , 2024: Brian Anziano, Peter Benson, John Brady, James Brown, Ryan Carr, Antonio Ciociola,…
The following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a term to expire March 31 , 2024: Brian Anziano, Peter Benson, John Brady, James Brown, Ryan Carr, Antonio Ciociola, Brian Cummings, Cleve Daniels, Thomas Downes, Alexander Elias, John Emerson, Daniel Flynn, Russell Francis, Kenneth Gelnett, Christopher Hennigan, Christine Hornby, John Hubbard, Henry Jessop, Kathleen Keating, Mark Lambton, Sean Martin, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul McGlynn, Timothy McGrail, Joseph Approved 05.18.2021, Amended and approved August 10, 2021 - Morris, Thomas Murray, Michael Nee, Brendan Niemisto, Nicholas Patsavos, John Peters, Krista Plante, Richard Provencher, Seth Richter, Jared Stobie, Brendan Sullivan, William Sullivan, Matthew Swett, John Tibbetts, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Matthew Turner and Brandon Whiting
Voted: Yes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Terrio moved that the following officer be appointed as Licensing Board Agents for a term to expire March 31 , 2024: Brian Anziano, Peter Benson, John Brady, James Brown, Ryan Carr, Antonio Ciociola, Brian Cummings, Cleve Daniels, Thomas Downes, Alexander Elias, John Emerson, Daniel Flynn, Russell Francis, Kenneth Gelnett, Christopher Hennigan, Christine Hornby, John Hubbard, Henry Jessop, Kathleen Keating, Mark Lambton, Sean Martin, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul McGlynn, Timothy McGrail, Joseph Approved 05.18.2021, Amended and approved August 10, 2021 - Morris, Thomas Murray, Michael Nee, Brendan Niemisto, Nicholas Patsavos, John Peters, Krista Plante, Richard Provencher, Seth Richter, Jared Stobie, Brendan Sullivan, William Sullivan, Matthew Swett, John Tibbetts, Evan Tuohy-Bedford, Matthew Turner and Brandon Whiting; Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Apr 27Appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector…Motion: to appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: Appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for the Building Department, effective May 3, 2021
To appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for the Building Department, effective May 3, 2021
Voted: Yes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. McCormick moved to appoint Kevin McCullough as the full-time permanent, "Plumbing/Gas Inspector for the Building Department, effective May 3, 2021; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: McCormick, second: Lambton)
Apr 27Appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and…Motion: to appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: Appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130,131, 90B & 270 in perpetuity and as Deputy Shellfish Constable for…
To appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130,131, 90B & 270 in perpetuity and as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three-year period
Voted: Yes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to appoint Nicholas Bussian as the Land Management Specialist and a Special Police Officer with Powers Limited to MGL C.130,131, 90B & 270 in perpetuity and as Deputy Shellfish Constable for a three-year period Mr. McCormick seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: McCormick)
Apr 27Authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of…Motion: to authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: Authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract with "Catalyst Architecture Interiors" for Designer Services for the Sesuit Harbor Improvements project for a sum...
To authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract with "Catalyst Architecture Interiors" for Designer Services for the Sesuit Harbor Improvements project for a sum not-to-exceed $300,000
Voted: Yes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to authorize Elizabeth Sullivan, Town Administrator to negotiate terms of contract with "Catalyst Architecture Interiors" for Designer Services for the Sesuit Harbor Improvements project for a sum not-to-exceed $300,000; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Apr 27Keep the parking hours sameMotion: to keep the parking hours samePassed Unanimous, 4 present · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: Keep the parking hours same
To keep the parking hours same
Voted: Yes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to keep the parking hours same; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Apr 27Support the letter for the grantMotion: to support the letter for the grantPassed Unanimous, 4 present · McCormick: Yes
April 27, 2021: Support the letter for the grant
To support the letter for the grant
Voted: Yes
Sheryl McMahon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the letter for the grant; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. McCormick "aye", Mr. Terrio "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Apr 13Support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident…Motion: to support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships…Passed 4–0 · McCormick: Yes
April 13, 2021: Support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships for the remainder of the 2021 golf season, and further allow those Non-Residents that have yet to renew his/her...
To support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships for the remainder of the 2021 golf season, and further allow those Non-Residents that have yet to renew his/her membership to renew for the 2021 season
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, McCormick, TerrioAbstained: McMahon
From the minutes
“Mr. Lambton moved to support the Golf Committee and temporarily freeze new Non-Resident memberships for the remainder of the 2021 golf season, and further allow those Non-Residents that have yet to renew his/her membership to renew for the 2021 season; Mr. Terrio second. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. MeCormick "aye", Ms. | McMahon "abstain", and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)
Votes with no disagreement (203)
From the Dennis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2023 on) and its Laserfiche records archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Dennis (Select Board page)
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