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Jack Richardson
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Richardson voted the same way as…
- Colin Reed60% (3 of 5)
- Doug Brown50% (3 of 6)
- Heather Goldstone50% (3 of 6)
- Robert Mascali17% (1 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Richardson 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 29 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Feb 25, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 11, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (31)
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
May 18Approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways…Motion: To approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to…Passed 4–0 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 18, 2026: Approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to North Falmouth as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" and…
To approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to North Falmouth as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" and to place a plaque in their honor.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the request from the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways to name the Shining Sea Bikeway Extension from downtown to North Falmouth as the "Patty and Leonard Johnson Bikeway Extension" and to place a plaque in their honor. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Reed, second: Goldstone)
May 18Approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a…Motion: To approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The…Passed 4–0 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 18, 2026: Approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 286 Grand…
To approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone, Doug Brown, Jack Richardson and Colin Reed). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino for a Transfer of License of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
May 18Approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a…Motion: To approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The…Passed 4–0 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 18, 2026: Approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, for Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm...
To approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, for Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm be approved as presented.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To approve the applications by The Old Casino, LLC d/b/a The Old Casino, 286 Grand Avenue, Suite 9, Falmouth, for Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm be approved as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Reed, second: Brown)
May 18Support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultantMotion: To support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant.Passed 4–0 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 18, 2026: Support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant
To support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Reed: To support Town Manager's proposal to retain a DEIB consultant. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mascali)
May 4Approve the letter, as describedMotion: To approve the letter, as described.Passed 3–0 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 4, 2026: Approve the letter, as described
To approve the letter, as described.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the letter, as described. Second: Dr. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Goldstone)
May 4Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room,…Motion: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196…Failed 2–2 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 4, 2026: Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, as presented
To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, as presented.
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 2 No - 2.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Mascali)
May 4Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room,…Motion: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196…Passed 3–1 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 4, 2026: Approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, for 24 seats
To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, for 24 seats.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve the application by Kirk Fitzgerald, The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Springs Avenue, for a Common Victualler License, for 24 seats. Second: Mr. Richardson. Discussion: Mr. Johnson-Staub asked if there is clarification between indoor and outdoor seating. Dr. Goldstone stated that the applicant shall has flexibility on where the 24 seats are locations indoors/outdoors. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
May 4Not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted…Motion: To not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by…Passed 3–1 · Richardson: Not recorded
May 4, 2026: Not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the reasons identified by staff
To not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the reasons identified by staff.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To not support the amended Local Initiative Program application submitted by Northland Residential Corporation for the reasons identified by staff. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Apr 13Approve Administrative Order Item #5Motion: To approve Administrative Order Item #5.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Richardson: Yes
April 13, 2026: Approve Administrative Order Item #5
To approve Administrative Order Item #5.
Voted: Yes
Colin Reed stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Dr. Goldstone: To approve Administrative Order Item #5. Second: Mr. Richardson. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Richardson)
Mar 23Award the RFPMotion: To award the RFP.Failed 0–5 · Richardson: No
March 23, 2026: Award the RFP
To award the RFP.
Voted: No
No: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, Reed, Richardson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Richardson: To award the RFP. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 0 No - 5.” (Motion: Richardson, second: Mascali)
Votes with no disagreement (232)
From the Falmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda and Meeting Management portal (CivicClerk), linked from the Select Board page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Falmouth Enterprise (capenews.net), by Gene M. Marchand and Devin Ankeney, and an Enterprise campaign photo of Heather Goldstone.
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