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Martin McDonald
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, McDonald voted the same way as…
- Aimée Eckman63% (5 of 8)
- Alexander Cestaro60% (3 of 5)
- Jared Collins50% (3 of 6)
- Jamie Demetri0% (0 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McDonald 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 30 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 4, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 24, 2019 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (33)
- Jun 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 23, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2019 · Work Session: Present
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2019 · Joint: Absent
- Jun 17, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2019 · Work Session: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 1Approve the Seasonal Common Victualler License for the Friendly…Motion: To approve the Seasonal Common Victualler License for the Friendly FishermanPassed Unanimous, 3 present · McDonald: Yes
June 1, 2020: Approve the Seasonal Common Victualler License for the Friendly Fisherman
To approve the Seasonal Common Victualler License for the Friendly Fisherman
Voted: Yes
Jamie Demetri stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Aimée Eckman made a motion to approve the Seasonal Common Victualler License for the Friendly Fisherman Martin McDonald seconded the motion Roll Call VOTE: Jamie Rivers, Recused; Martin McDonald, Yes; Aimée Eckman, Yes; Jared Collins, Yes.” (Motion: Eckman, second: McDonald)
May 18Revoke the Aquaculture Grant for Nathan Davis at Site…Motion: To revoke the Aquaculture Grant for Nathan Davis at Site B17EPassed Unanimous, 3 present · McDonald: Yes
May 18, 2020: Revoke the Aquaculture Grant for Nathan Davis at Site B17E
To revoke the Aquaculture Grant for Nathan Davis at Site B17E
Voted: Yes
Jared Collins stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Alexander Cestaro stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Aimée Eckman made a motion to revoke the Aquaculture Grant for Nathan Davis at Site B17E Jamie Rivers seconded the motion Roll Call VOTE: Jamie Rivers, Yes; Martin McDonald, Yes; Aimée Eckman, Yes.” (Motion: Eckman, second: Demetri)
May 18Suspend the commercial shellfish permits for Nathan Davis and…Motion: To suspend the commercial shellfish permits for Nathan Davis and David…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · McDonald: Yes
May 18, 2020: Suspend the commercial shellfish permits for Nathan Davis and David Howe for a period of 1 year
To suspend the commercial shellfish permits for Nathan Davis and David Howe for a period of 1 year
Voted: Yes
Jared Collins stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Alexander Cestaro stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Aimée Eckman made a motion to suspend the commercial shellfish permits for Nathan Davis and David Howe for a period of 1 year Jamie Rivers seconded the motion Roll Call VOTE: Jamie Rivers, Yes; Martin McDonald, Yes; Aimée Eckman, Yes.” (Motion: Eckman, second: Demetri)
Apr 6Approve the New Seasonal Beer and Wine Off Premise…Motion: To approve the New Seasonal Beer and Wine Off Premise License…Passed 4–1 · McDonald: No
April 6, 2020: Approve the New Seasonal Beer and Wine Off Premise License for The Landing
To approve the New Seasonal Beer and Wine Off Premise License for The Landing
Voted: No
Yes: Cestaro, Collins, Demetri, EckmanNo: McDonald
From the minutes
“Aimée Eckman made a motion to approve the New Seasonal Beer and Wine Off Premise License for The Landing Alexander Cestaro seconded the motion Roll Call VOTE: Jamie Rivers, Yes; Jared Collins, Yes; Alexander Cestaro, Yes; Martin McDonald, No; Aimée Eckman, Yes.” (Motion: Eckman, second: Cestaro)
Mar 2Approve the appointment of Gary Senecal to the Recycling…Motion: To approve the appointment of Gary Senecal to the Recycling CommitteePassed Unanimous, 3 present · McDonald: Yes
March 2, 2020: Approve the appointment of Gary Senecal to the Recycling Committee
To approve the appointment of Gary Senecal to the Recycling Committee
Voted: Yes
Alexander Cestaro had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Jamie Rivers made a motion to approve the appointment of Gary Senecal to the Recycling Committee Martin McDonald seconded the motion VOTE: Yes 3, No 0.” (Motion: Demetri, second: McDonald)
Mar 2Select the photo titled Lovely LupinesMotion: To select the photo titled Lovely LupinesPassed Unanimous, 3 present · McDonald: Yes
March 2, 2020: Select the photo titled Lovely Lupines
To select the photo titled Lovely Lupines
Voted: Yes
Alexander Cestaro had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Jamie Rivers made a motion to select the photo titled Lovely Lupines Martin McDonald seconded the motion VOTE: Yes 3, No 0.” (Motion: Demetri, second: McDonald)
Mar 2Approve the change in use of Liquor License for…Motion: To approve the change in use of Liquor License for Sam's…Passed 2–1 · McDonald: Yes
March 2, 2020: Approve the change in use of Liquor License for Sam's Deli / Uncorked
To approve the change in use of Liquor License for Sam's Deli / Uncorked
Voted: Yes
Yes: Eckman, McDonaldNo: DemetriAbstained: Cestaro
From the minutes
“Aimée Eckman made a motion to approve the change in use of Liquor License for Sam's Deli / Uncorked Martin McDonald seconded the motion VOTE: Yes 2, No 1 (Jamie Rivers), Abstain 1 (Alexander Cestaro).” (Motion: Eckman, second: McDonald)
Feb 24Adopt the Eastham Municipal Harbor and Waterways Plan with…Motion: To adopt the Eastham Municipal Harbor and Waterways Plan with the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McDonald: Yes
February 24, 2020: Adopt the Eastham Municipal Harbor and Waterways Plan with the comments discussed at this meeting
To adopt the Eastham Municipal Harbor and Waterways Plan with the comments discussed at this meeting
Voted: Yes
Jamie Demetri had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Alexander Cestaro made a motion to adopt the Eastham Municipal Harbor and Waterways Plan with the comments discussed at this meeting Martin McDonald seconded the motion VOTE: Yes 4, No 0.” (Motion: Cestaro, second: McDonald)
Feb 24Approve the revised Charge for the Eastham Harbor Planning…Motion: To approve the revised Charge for the Eastham Harbor Planning Committee…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · McDonald: Yes
February 24, 2020: Approve the revised Charge for the Eastham Harbor Planning Committee with the changes discussed during the meeting
To approve the revised Charge for the Eastham Harbor Planning Committee with the changes discussed during the meeting
Voted: Yes
Jamie Demetri had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Alexander Cestaro made a motion to approve the revised Charge for the Eastham Harbor Planning Committee with the changes discussed during the meeting Jared Collins seconded the motion VOTE: Yes 4, No 0.” (Motion: Cestaro, second: Collins)
Jan 13Create a policy that triggers the Residential Tax Exemption…Motion: To create a policy that triggers the Residential Tax Exemption should…Passed 4–0 · McDonald: Yes
January 13, 2020: Create a policy that triggers the Residential Tax Exemption should the division of non-residents to residents reach 60/40 for 2 consecutive years
To create a policy that triggers the Residential Tax Exemption should the division of non-residents to residents reach 60/40 for 2 consecutive years
Voted: Yes
Yes: Collins, Demetri, Eckman, McDonaldAbstained: Cestaro
From the minutes
“Jamie Rivers made a motion to create a policy that triggers the Residential Tax Exemption should the division of non-residents to residents reach 60/40 for 2 consecutive years Jared Collins seconded the motion VOTE: Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Alexander Cestaro).” (Motion: Demetri, second: Collins)
Votes with no disagreement (161)
From the Eastham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Nigel Diamond and Joe Navas).
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