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Thomas Mercer

Town Member (at-large) · 2 terms in this record

Tom Mercer

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Record at a glance · 2021–2023 Council

20 of 20meetings attended (100%) · whole board 98%
128votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
1 of 8split votes where Mercer was in the minority · whole board 23%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Mercer voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mercer 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 20 of 20 Town Council meetings in 2021–2023 Council.

Missed none.

Every meeting (20)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2023 Council

Oct 11Move Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code…Motion: MOTION to Move Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code…Failed 4–5 · Mercer: No

October 11, 2023: Move Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of, to a Second Reading

ApproveFailed · 4–5

MOTION to Move Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of, to a Second Reading by Hamblen. SECOND by Pellegri.

Voted: No

Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Pellegri, SheridanNo: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Jones, Mercer

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE (on the original motion): Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-NO; Mercer-NO; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-4, No-5, Absent-0.” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Pellegri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jun 7Follow the Planning Board's Recommendation to Amend RI, RII,…Motion: MOTION to Follow the Planning Board's Recommendation to Amend RI, RII,…Passed 7–2 · Mercer: Yes

June 7, 2023: Follow the Planning Board's Recommendation to Amend RI, RII, RVI and RVII Back to the Original recommendation from the EDC + Steering Committee to change the "Y" to a "BA"

ApprovePassed · 7–2

MOTION to Follow the Planning Board's Recommendation to Amend RI, RII, RVI and RVII Back to the Original recommendation from the EDC + Steering Committee to change the "Y" to a "BA" by Hamblen. SECOND by Jones.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, PellegriNo: Frongillo, Sheridan

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-2, Absent-0. (Councilors Frongillo and Sheridan stated NO.).” (Motion: Hamblen, second: Jones)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 12Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895: A Zoning Bylaw to…Motion: MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895: A Zoning Bylaw to…Passed 6–2 · Mercer: Yes

April 12, 2023: Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses, as amended, to the…

ApprovePassed · 6–2

MOTION to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses, as amended, to the Planning Board. No First. No Second.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cormier-Leger, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler, Dellorco

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-6, No-2, Absent-1. (Councilor Dellorco stated NO, Councilor Chandler stated NO.).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Mar 15Approve Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed…Motion: MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed…Failed 4–5 · Mercer: Yes

March 15, 2023: Approve Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove Street Pursuant to DHCD's Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B

Adopt resolutionFailed · 4–5

MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-26: Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 121 Grove Street Pursuant to DHCD's Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen. Discussion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Frongillo, Hamblen, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Jones, Pellegri

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-NO; Dellorco-NO; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen-YES; Jones-NO; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-NO; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-4, No-5, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 15Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System MapMotion: MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map…Passed 8–1 · Mercer: Yes

March 15, 2023: Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map

ApprovePassed · 8–1

MOTION to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: Chandler

From the minutes

“ROLL CALL VOTE: Chandler-NO; Cormier-Leger-YES; Dellorco-YES; Frongillo-YES; Hamblen- YES; Jones-YES; Mercer-YES; Pellegri-YES; Sheridan-YES. ►VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0.” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Feb 15Move Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map…Motion: MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map…Passed 7–1 · Mercer: Yes

February 15, 2023: Move Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map to a Second Reading

ApprovePassed · 7–1

MOTION to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map to a Second Reading by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, SheridanNo: Chandler

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-7, No-1, Absent-1. (Councilor Chandler voted No.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Feb 1Approve the request by MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey's…Motion: MOTION to Approve the request by MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey's…Passed 8–1 · Mercer: Yes

February 1, 2023: Approve the request by MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey's Market and Deli, for a New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License and to approve Scott Corvi as…

ApprovePassed · 8–1

MOTION to Approve the request by MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey's Market and Deli, for a New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License and to approve Scott Corvi as the Manager by Jones. SECOND by Dellorco.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, PellegriNo: Sheridan

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0. (Councilor Sheridan voted No.).” (Motion: Jones, second: Dellorco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 4Amend Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee, from one…Motion: MOTION to Amend Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee, from one…Failed 0–9 · Mercer: No

January 4, 2023: Amend Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee, from one ZBA member to a member of the School Committee

Adopt resolutionFailed · 0–9

MOTION to Amend Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee, from one ZBA member to a member of the School Committee, by Frongillo. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: No

No: Chandler, Cormier-Leger, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, Sheridan

From the minutes

“VOTE (on the friendly amendment ((for it to be a ZBA member or another Planning Board member)) to the proposed amendment): Yes-0, No-9, Absent-0.” (Motion: Frongillo, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 4Approve Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update CommitteeMotion: MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee by Dellorco.…Passed 8–1 · Mercer: Yes

January 4, 2023: Approve Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee

Adopt resolutionPassed · 8–1

MOTION to Approve Resolution 23-07: Master Plan Update Committee by Dellorco. SECOND by Hamblen.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chandler, Dellorco, Frongillo, Hamblen, Jones, Mercer, Pellegri, SheridanNo: Cormier-Leger

From the minutes

“VOTE: Yes-8, No-1, Absent-0. (Councilor Cormier-Leger voted No.).” (Motion: Dellorco, second: Hamblen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (119)

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