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Nancy Taylor
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
Nancy Robbins Taylor
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Taylor voted the same way as…
- Doug Jones38% (5 of 13)
- Doug Brown23% (3 of 13)
- Megan English Braga23% (3 of 13)
- Sam Patterson23% (3 of 13)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Taylor 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 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (33)
- May 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Joint: Present (Nancy Taylor lost her internet connection during the first vote and re-joined later ("Nancy Taylor regained internet connection and re-joined the meeting").)
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Feb 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present (Nancy Taylor left the meeting for a time ("Nancy Taylor lost internet").)
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Jun 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 10Convene the executive session under 1Motion: To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) -…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Taylor: Yes
May 10, 2021: Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discussion on potential settlement of litigation involving Town wastewater facilities 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
Voted: Yes
The count lists Doug Brown as absent for this vote, so Doug Brown is left out of it. The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discussion on potential settlement of litigation involving Town wastewater facilities 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. It was followed by a unanimous roll call vote in Open Session to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the above-listed items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye. Absent: Mr. Brown and Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
May 10Authorize Town Manager to sign Mill Pond Notice of…Motion: To authorize.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Taylor: Yes
May 10, 2021: Authorize Town Manager to sign Mill Pond Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission
To authorize.
Voted: Yes
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Apr 26In the packet as a motionMotion: in the packet as a motion.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Apr 26Approve application for a Change of Manager of a…Motion: approval.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Second-Hand Dealer License - Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, 141 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Apr 26Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 18,…Motion: approval.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 18, 2021
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Apr 26Layout Winthrop Road and refer to the Planning Board…Motion: approval.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: Layout Winthrop Road and refer to the Planning Board for recommendation
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Apr 26Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Falmouth Dogs…Motion: approval.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Falmouth Dogs and Grant of License for 150 Blacksmith Shop Road
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Apr 26Approve a two year extension with 60 spacesMotion: To approve a two year extension with 60 spaces. The SSA…Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: Approve a two year extension with 60 spaces
To approve a two year extension with 60 spaces. The SSA keeps threatening to cut off the bike path.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve a two year extension with 60 spaces. The SSA keeps threatening to cut off the bike path. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Apr 26Approve to 12/31/23Motion: To approve to 12/31/23.Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: Approve to 12/31/23
To approve to 12/31/23.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve to 12/31/23. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Apr 26In the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding…Motion: in the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly…Passed 4–0 · Taylor: Not recorded
April 26, 2021: In the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly installed lawns and plantings exemption effective 5/1/21
In the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly installed lawns and plantings exemption effective 5/1/21.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the motion in the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly installed lawns and plantings exemption effective 5/1/21. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Votes with no disagreement (326)
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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