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Shawn Dahlen
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dahlen 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 33 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 18, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (33)
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2019 · Town Meeting: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2018 · Town Meeting: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2018 · Joint: Present (Shawn Dahlen arrived late (10:08 am).)
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Mar 9Recommend Article 24 - Citizens' Petition to expand the…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 24 - Citizens' Petition…Failed 0–3 · Dahlen: No
March 9, 2019 (Town Meeting meeting): Recommend Article 24 - Citizens' Petition to expand the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 24 - Citizens' Petition to expand the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five
Voted: No
No: Dahlen, Flynn, MadiganEvery member present voted no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 24 - Citizens' Petition to expand the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five. Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 0:3:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Mar 4Approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine &…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve…Passed 2–0 · Dahlen: Abstained
March 4, 2019: Approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverages License issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 (License #: 00034-RS-0300) for the calendar year 2019, subject to satisfactory...
That the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverages License issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 (License #: 00034-RS-0300) for the calendar year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and to the conditions on the license
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: Dahlen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverages License issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 (License #: 00034-RS-0300) for the calendar year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and to the conditions on the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn 2:0:1 (Mr. Dahlen abstained).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Mar 4Renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen renew the Common Victualler License and…Passed 2–0 · Dahlen: Abstained
March 4, 2019: Renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 for the year 2019, subject to the receipt of all renewal paperwork and payment…
That the Board of Selectmen renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 for the year 2019, subject to the receipt of all renewal paperwork and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: Dahlen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 for the year 2019, subject to the receipt of all renewal paperwork and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury. Seconded by Mr. Flynn 2:0:1 (Mr. Dahlen abstained).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Feb 25Support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens'…Failed 0–3 · Dahlen: No
February 25, 2019: Support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize Abutters Notice for Building Permits, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize Abutters Notice for Building Permits, as presented
Voted: No
No: Dahlen, Flynn, MadiganEvery member present voted no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2019 ATM Art. 23 Citizens' Petition - Authorize Abutters Notice for Building Permits, as presented. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 0:3:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Feb 25Support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #10…Passed 2–0 · Dahlen: Not recorded
February 25, 2019: Support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury Beach Lease in the amount of $800,000
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury Beach Lease in the amount of $800,000
Yes: Flynn, MadiganThe minutes say Shawn Dahlen recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Shawn Dahlen as recused. The minutes say Shawn Dahlen recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Shawn Dahlen as recused. Shawn Dahlen stepped aside (recused) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2019 ATM Article #10 regarding the Duxbury Beach Lease in the amount of $800,000. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 2:0:0. (Mr. Dahlen recused himself and did not vote.).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Feb 111) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS…Motion: that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an…Passed 2–0 · Dahlen: Abstained
February 11, 2019: 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS of 485 GPD (53-45) for a total allocation of 2,029 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the…
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS of 485 GPD (53-45) for a total allocation of 2,029 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: Dahlen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners 1) approve an additional sewer flow allocation for DBMS of 485 GPD (53-45) for a total allocation of 2,029 GPD and 2) to determine and set the cost of the purchase of additional sewer flow allocation. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:1 (Shawn Dahlen abstained).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Jan 28Approve the removal of language in Article 4 (Part…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of language in…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Dahlen: Yes
January 28, 2019: Approve the removal of language in Article 4 (Part IV and Effective July 1, 2019)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of language in Article 4 (Part IV and Effective July 1, 2019)
Voted: Yes
The minutes print the vote as "Vote: 3:0:" (the third number is missing); three yes votes with three members present.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the removal of language in Article 4 (Part IV and Effective July 1, 2019). Seconded by Mr. Dahlen Vote: 3:0: 3.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Dahlen)
Dec 17Approve the Beach Sticker Fees as presented, with the…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen approve the Beach Sticker Fees as…Passed 2–0 · Dahlen: Abstained
December 17, 2018: Approve the Beach Sticker Fees as presented, with the new fees to be effective January 1, 2019
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Beach Sticker Fees as presented, with the new fees to be effective January 1, 2019
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: Dahlen
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the Beach Sticker Fees as presented, with the new fees to be effective January 1, 2019. Seconded by: Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:1 (Mr. Dahlen abstained).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Dec 10Renew the following common victualler license, as presented below"…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen renew the following common victualler license,…Passed 3–0 · Dahlen: Not recorded
December 10, 2018: Renew the following common victualler license, as presented below" for the year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Municipal Services Department, receipt of all renewal requirements...
That the Board of Selectmen renew the following common victualler license, as presented below" for the year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Municipal Services Department, receipt of all renewal requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but 2 members were present for this vote (Theodore J. Flynn and David J. Madigan). Showing the count only. Shawn Dahlen stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen renew the following common victualler license, as presented below" for the year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Municipal Services Department, receipt of all renewal requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Nov 19Renew the following liquor licenses (Jamie's Fine Wine &…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen renew the following liquor licenses (Jamie's…Passed 2–0 · Dahlen: Not recorded
November 19, 2018: Renew the following liquor licenses (Jamie's Fine Wine & Spirits III and DBMS) along with the associated common victualler license as presented below for the year 2019, subject to satisfactory...
That the Board of Selectmen renew the following liquor licenses (Jamie's Fine Wine & Spirits III and DBMS) along with the associated common victualler license as presented below for the year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspections by the Municipal Services Department, Board of Health, and Fire Department, receipt of all renewal requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, as well as any additional conditions imposed by the Board of Selectmen as the Local Licensing Authorities
Yes: Flynn, MadiganThe minutes say Shawn Dahlen recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Shawn Dahlen as recused. Shawn Dahlen stepped aside (recused) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen renew the following liquor licenses (Jamie's Fine Wine & Spirits III and DBMS) along with the associated common victualler license as presented below for the year 2019, subject to satisfactory inspections by the Municipal Services Department, Board of Health, and Fire Department, receipt of all renewal requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, as well as any additional conditions imposed by the Board of Selectmen as the Local Licensing Authorities. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:1 (Shawn Dahlen recused himself).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Votes with no disagreement (253)
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.
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