How the Duxbury Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide. The board grew from three to five members at the March 2021 town election: Fernando Guitart, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini and Michael McGee joined, and David Madigan left. On March 29, 2021 the new board chose Amy MacNab as Chair, Fernando Guitart as Vice Chair and Cynthia Ladd Fiorini as Clerk (each by unanimous roll call). Covers 35 meetings, March 29 to March 21, 2022.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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.
In Duxbury, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Special Town Meeting · June 16, 2025 10 votes: 9 passed, 1 indefinitely postponed
Art. 2Zoning: replace accessory apartment rules with new rules for protected-use accessory dwelling units (ADUs)Passed“motion carried. · Yes - 296; No - 44”
Art. 20Historic district bylaw: new section 12.6.3 letting the town repair its own historic buildings without a Commission meetingPassed“Motion carried. · Yes – 79; No – 17”
Art. 26Community Preservation: $841,380, with $280,460 each reserved for open space, housing and historic resourcesPassed“Motion carried. · Yes – 78; No – 3”
Not here yet: the March 14, 2026 Annual Town Meeting and any Special Town Meeting held after June 30, 2025 (Duxbury prints its Town Meeting votes only in its fiscal-year Annual Town Report, and the FY2026 report is not posted yet).
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
"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: Select Board (called the Board of Selectmen until 2022) minutes from January 8, 2018 through July 20, 2026, as posted on the town website. Not here: minutes the town has not posted, including every meeting between April 14 and July 14, 2025 (the board met at least on June 9, 2025), between September 15 and October 27, 2025 (it met at least on October 6, 10 and 17, 2025), between March 30 and May 18, 2026 (it met at least on April 28, 2026) and after July 20, 2026, plus the June 26, 2018, April 22, 2022, May 2, 2022 and March 25, 2024 meetings, whose minutes the board approved; executive-session minutes; and sessions where members only attended another board’s meeting. The posted files for March 25, April 1, April 22 and October 7, 2019 and February 7, 2022 are missing pages, so some votes from those meetings are not shown. Most minutes from 2018 to 2024 are scanned copies; we read them with text recognition (OCR) and checked the odd cases against the page images. Votes the members took as Water & Sewer Commissioners are included. Duxbury’s minutes name the mover and seconder of every motion and give the vote as a count of yes, no and abstain (for example 4:0:1), usually naming any member who voted no or abstained; many votes, especially from 2020 to 2022 and in 2025 and 2026, are roll calls with each member’s vote by name. When the count matches the members present (for example 3:0:0 with three present) we show every member present as voting yes; when the minutes name who voted no or abstained and the count adds up, we show each member’s vote. Where the minutes give only a count without names, a roll call names a member the minutes list as absent, or the names and the count do not match, we show the count only and add a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) or had not yet arrived are left out of that vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 7Approve the project for the Powder Point Ave elevation…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen approve the project for the Powder…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Guitart
March 7, 2022: Approve the project for the Powder Point Ave elevation as presented
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That the Board of Selectmen approve the project for the Powder Point Ave elevation as presented
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the project for the Powder Point Ave elevation as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. Guitart abstained).” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 28Pursuant to GL ¢.82, §§21-24, approve to lay out…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to GL ¢.82, §§21-24, approve…Failed 1–4 · No: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, MacNab
February 28, 2022: Pursuant to GL ¢.82, §§21-24, approve to lay out as a public way the roadway known as McLean's Way, shown more particularly as Lot 8 on a plan entitled "Definitive…
Adopt orderFailed · 1–4
That the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to GL ¢.82, §§21-24, approve to lay out as a public way the roadway known as McLean's Way, shown more particularly as Lot 8 on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan McLean's Way", prepared by Grady Consulting, L.L.C., dated February 6, 2015, and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 59 Page 1039, to execute the Order of Layout, laying out said roadway, and to forward the layout and said plan to the Town Clerk for filing
Yes: McGeeNo: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, MacNab
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to GL ¢.82, §§21-24, approve to lay out as a public way the roadway known as McLean's Way, shown more particularly as Lot 8 on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan McLean's Way", prepared by Grady Consulting, L.L.C., dated February 6, 2015, and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 59 Page 1039, to execute the Order of Layout, laying out said roadway, and to forward the layout and said plan to the Town Clerk for filing. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. MacNab-nay; Mr. Guitart-nay; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-nay,; Mr. Flynn-nay and Mr. McGee-aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 28Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12,…Failed 0–5 · No: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGee
February 28, 2022: Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #23 regarding Funding of Public Safety Communications, as presented
ApproveFailed · 0–5
That the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #23 regarding Funding of Public Safety Communications, as presented
No: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGee
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #23 regarding Funding of Public Safety Communications, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. MacNab-nay; Mr. Guitart-nay; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-nay; Mr. McGee-nay and Mr. Flynn-nay.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 14Re-open the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting WarrantMotion: that the Board of Selectmen re-open the March 12, 2022 Annual…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
February 14, 2022: Re-open the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present
That the Board of Selectmen re-open the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Michael McGee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen re-open the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 14Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
February 14, 2022: Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 - Funding of Salaries - edits/amendments as presented
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present
That the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 - Funding of Salaries - edits/amendments as presented
Michael McGee had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 - Funding of Salaries - edits/amendments as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 14Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12,…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 17 - Design and Survey to Establish Existing Conditions and layout of Washington Street for future Sidewalks - edits/amendments...
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 17 - Design and Survey to Establish Existing Conditions and layout of Washington Street for future Sidewalks - edits/amendments as presented
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 17 - Design and Survey to Establish Existing Conditions and layout of Washington Street for future Sidewalks - edits/amendments as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 141) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for 449…Motion: that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for 449 Washington Street of 300 GPD for a total allocation of 774 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of…
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for 449 Washington Street of 300 GPD for a total allocation of 774 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for 449 Washington Street of 300 GPD for a total allocation of 774 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 14Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12,…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries, as presented
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries, as presented
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #4 regarding Funding of Salaries, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 14Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12,…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #5 regarding Operating Budget, as presented
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #5 regarding Operating Budget, as presented
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #5 regarding Operating Budget, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Feb 14Support and recommend to Indefinitely Postpone the March 12,…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend to Indefinitely Postpone…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Support and recommend to Indefinitely Postpone the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #8 regarding Electronic Balloting, as presented
ApprovePassed · 4–0
That the Board of Selectmen support and recommend to Indefinitely Postpone the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #8 regarding Electronic Balloting, as presented
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend to Indefinitely Postpone the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #8 regarding Electronic Balloting, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
From the Duxbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from The Local Seen (Duxbury’s local cable) candidate videos (Amy MacNab 2022; Fernando Guitart and Cynthia Ladd Fiorini 2024; Brian Glennon and Michael McGee 2026). Former members show initials.