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Robert Springett
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
Bob Springett
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
How these numbers work
- 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 Springett 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 15 of 15 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (15)
- Nov 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2023 · Joint: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Oct 19Approve the Conflict Waiver for the Town of Dover…Motion: to approve the Conflict Waiver for the Town of Dover and…Passed 2–1 · Springett: Yes
October 19, 2023: Approve the Conflict Waiver for the Town of Dover and Pulte Homes of New England and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Waiver. Roll-call vote: Mr. Springett-aye
To approve the Conflict Waiver for the Town of Dover and Pulte Homes of New England and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Waiver. Roll-call vote: Mr. Springett-aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hunter, SpringettNo: Jeffries
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved and Ms. Hunter seconded to approve the Conflict Waiver for the Town of Dover and Pulte Homes of New England and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign said Waiver. Roll-call vote: Mr. Springett-aye; Ms. Hunter-aye; Mr. Jeffries-nay..” (Motion: Springett, second: Hunter)
Aug 9Respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by finding…Motion: to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by finding that…Passed 2–1 · Springett: Yes
August 9, 2023: Respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by finding that there is no violation on either allegation and to delegate to the Town Administrator and Town Counsel responsibility for documenting…
To respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by finding that there is no violation on either allegation and to delegate to the Town Administrator and Town Counsel responsibility for documenting this response to those required to be provided notice of the Board’s response
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hunter, SpringettNo: Jeffries
From the minutes
“Mr. Springett moved to respond to the Open Meeting Law complaint by finding that there is no violation on either allegation and to delegate to the Town Administrator and Town Counsel responsibility for documenting this response to those required to be provided notice of the Board’s response; Ms. Hunter seconded. The motion passed 2-1, with Mr. Jeffries voting against the motion..” (Motion: Springett, second: Hunter)
Jun 7Approve and support Dover Planning Board moving forward to…Motion: to approve and support Dover Planning Board moving forward to address…Passed 2–1 · Springett: No
June 7, 2023 (Joint meeting): Approve and support Dover Planning Board moving forward to address the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act with the intent of a bylaw being presented at the May 2025 annual…
To approve and support Dover Planning Board moving forward to address the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act with the intent of a bylaw being presented at the May 2025 annual town meeting
Voted: No
Yes: Hunter, JeffriesNo: Springett
From the minutes
“Mr. Jeffries moved to approve and support Dover Planning Board moving forward to address the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act with the intent of a bylaw being presented at the May 2025 annual town meeting; Robyn Hunter seconded; the motion passed 2-1 with Bob Springett voting against..” (Motion: Jeffries, second: Hunter)
Votes with no disagreement (63)
From the Dover Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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