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Charles Murphy Sr.
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Murphy 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 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (33)
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 28Recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of…Motion: to recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Yes
March 28, 2023: Recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923
To recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923
Voted: Yes
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Murphy, SilviaAbstained: Powers
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy made a motion to recommend adoption of the Health and Environment Budget of $188,923. Mr. Silvia seconded. The motion passed (4-0-1) Ms. Powers abstained.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Dec 5Accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA…Motion: to accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for…Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Abstained
December 5, 2022: Accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%
To accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to accept the Retirement Board’s recommendation to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%. Mr. Espindola seconded. Mr. Silvia, Mr. Espindola, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Murphy abstained. The motion carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Espindola)
Dec 5Add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by…Motion: to add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public…Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Yes
December 5, 2022: Add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public safety and BPW
To add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public safety and BPW
Voted: Yes
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to add additional signage on Morton Street as approved by public safety and BPW. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Silvia, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola abstained. The motion carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Dec 5Accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the…Motion: to accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA…Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Yes
December 5, 2022: Accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report for $240,000 for playground resurfacing
To accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report for $240,000 for playground resurfacing
Voted: Yes
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report for $240,000 for playground resurfacing. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Murphy, Mr. Silvia, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola abstained. The motion carried (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Dec 5Accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the…Motion: to accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA…Passed 4–1 · Murphy: Yes
December 5, 2022: Accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report with the exception of the school’s playground resurfacing of $240,000 (from previous vote)
To accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report with the exception of the school’s playground resurfacing of $240,000 (from previous vote)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Correy, Murphy, Powers, SilviaNo: Espindola
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to accept the ARPA fund uses as outlined in the TA report with the exception of the school’s playground resurfacing of $240,000 (from previous vote). Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Murphy, Mr. Silvia, Mr. Correy and Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola opposed. The motion carried (4-1-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Nov 7Approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of…Motion: to approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his…Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Abstained
November 7, 2022: Approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his many accomplishments and work with MOLIFE
To approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his many accomplishments and work with MOLIFE
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Correy, Espindola, Powers, SilviaAbstained: Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Silvia motioned to approve the proclamation for Stephen Cornish in recognition of his many accomplishments and work with MOLIFE. Mr. Correy seconded. Vote: Mr. Correy in favor, Mr. Silvia in favor, Ms. Powers in favor, Mr. Espindola in favor, Mr. Murphy abstained. Motion carries. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Silvia, second: Correy)
Oct 17Recommend Article 10 – Ms. Powers opened the meeting…Motion: to recommend Article 10Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
October 17, 2022: Recommend Article 10 – Ms. Powers opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. Ms. Powers acknowledged the Board is wearing pink in
To recommend Article 10
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Murphy motioned to recommend Article 10. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote passed unanimously. (4-0-1).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Oct 6Approve the transfer of $1,410.80 from the Reserve Fund…Motion: to approve the transfer of $1,410.80 from the Reserve Fund to…Passed 9–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
October 6, 2022 (Joint meeting): Approve the transfer of $1,410.80 from the Reserve Fund to account 001-161-00-0145
To approve the transfer of $1,410.80 from the Reserve Fund to account 001-161-00-0145
Joint vote with another board (9-0-0); individual Select Board votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Plante motioned to approve the transfer of $1,410.80 from the Reserve Fund to account 001-161-00-0145. Mr. Grinrdod seconded. Roll call vote: Padraic Elliot in favor, Jennifer Dupras in favor, Robert Grinrdod in favor, Linda Gallant in favor, Theresa Szala, Lisa Plante in favor, Denise Barr in favor, Peter Gardener in favor, Carolyn Roberts in favor. (9-0-0).”
Jul 18Appoint Patrick Carr as an associate member of the…Motion: to appoint Patrick Carr as an associate member of the Zoning…Passed 4–1 · Murphy: Not recorded
July 18, 2022: Appoint Patrick Carr as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term to end May 31, 2023
To appoint Patrick Carr as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term to end May 31, 2023
The minutes give the count (4-1-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Murphy motioned to appoint Patrick Carr as an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeal for a term to end May 31, 2023. Mr. Silvia seconded. Mr. Espindola voted in the opposition. Vote carried. (4-1-0).” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Jul 18Approve the Pedal for the Path event to be…Motion: to approve the Pedal for the Path event to be held…Passed 4–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
July 18, 2022: Approve the Pedal for the Path event to be held on September 11, 2022
To approve the Pedal for the Path event to be held on September 11, 2022
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion Mr. Murphy motioned to approve the Pedal for the Path event to be held on September 11, 2022. Mr. Silvia seconded. Vote was carried. (4-0-1) Mr. Espindola was an abstained.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Silvia)
Votes with no disagreement (343)
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