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Barry Pease
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Barry A. Pease
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Pease voted the same way as…
- John Giger86% (18 of 21)
- Becky Pine62% (13 of 21)
- Alison Manugian53% (10 of 19)
- Joshua Degen50% (9 of 18)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Pease 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 38 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Present (Barry Pease arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Pease arrived to the meeting at 8:08pm.).)
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 4, 2018 · Regular: Present (Barry Pease arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Pease arrived at 7:20pm.).)
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present (Barry Pease arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Pease arrived at 6:42pm.).)
- Jul 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present (Barry Pease arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Pease arrived at 6:15pm and took over as chair.).)
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
May 6Approve the ballot booklet wording for the argument against…Motion: Ms. Pine moved to approve the ballot booklet with the following…Passed 2–1 · Pease: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Approve the ballot booklet wording for the argument against Question 2
Ms. Pine moved to approve the ballot booklet with the following wording for the argument against on question #2: A "no" vote will help constrain the escalating cost of government in Groton. A "no" vote will prevent this project from going forward at this time. The needs of our community in coming years should be considered in sum before funds are borrowed and debt incurred for this project.
Yes: Manugian, PineNo: GigerThe minutes do not use the word "carried"; they say "Ms. Pine and Ms. Manugian were in favor, Mr. Giger was against" (three members were present).
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to approve the ballot booklet with the following wording for the argument against on question #2: A "no" vote will help constrain the escalating cost of government in Groton. A "no" vote will prevent this project from going forward at this time. The needs of our community in coming years should be considered in sum before funds are borrowed and debt incurred for this project. Ms. Ma.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Apr 22Consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules…Motion: Mr. Degen made a motion that consistent with Article 4 of…Passed 4–1 · Pease: Yes
April 22, 2019: Consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules and Regulations and per Chief Luth's recommendation that the Board authorize no parking through June 30, 2020 along the Long Hill…
Mr. Degen made a motion that consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules and Regulations and per Chief Luth's recommendation that the Board authorize no parking through June 30, 2020 along the Long Hill Road side of the old abandoned road in front of Groton Place and along the sides of the driveway as you enter and exit the parking area.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Degen, Giger, Pease, PineNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen made a motion that consistent with Article 4 of the Groton Road Rules and Regulations and per Chief Luth's recommendation that the Board authorize no parking through June 30, 2020 along the Long Hill Road side of the old abandoned road in front of Groton Place and along the sides of the driveway as you enter and exit the parking area. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian said she was still concerned even on a temporary basis. She cited moving toward a leash requirement and not just the honor system. Mr. Pease said that this was a reminder to people to take consideration of others using the property. The motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Apr 22Approve the fuel storage permit AL PrimeMotion: Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permit…Passed 4–1 · Pease: Yes
April 22, 2019: Approve the fuel storage permit AL Prime
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permit AL Prime.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the fuel storage permit AL Prime. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Degen opposed..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Apr 22Decline the right of first refusal on this parcelMotion: Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board decline the right of…Passed 4–0 · Pease: Yes
April 22, 2019: Decline the right of first refusal on this parcel
Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board decline the right of first refusal on this parcel.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineJoshua Degen recused himself and left the room for this item, so he is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that the Select Board decline the right of first refusal on this parcel. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Mar 25Not bring forward a request for an overrideMotion: Mr. Giger moved that they not bring forward a request for…Passed 4–1 · Pease: Yes
March 25, 2019: Not bring forward a request for an override
Mr. Giger moved that they not bring forward a request for an override.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger moved that they not bring forward a request for an override. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Degen respected the consensus of the Board but said that next year one of them needed to explain why the override was three quarters of a million dollars. The motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Degen against..” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Mar 18Grant the waiver to KP Law to work with…Motion: Ms. Pine moved that they grant the waiver to KP Law…Passed 4–1 · Pease: Yes
March 18, 2019: Grant the waiver to KP Law to work with several towns on this issue
Ms. Pine moved that they grant the waiver to KP Law to work with several towns on this issue.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pease, PineNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they grant the waiver to KP Law to work with several towns on this issue. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Degen against..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Mar 18Support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7…Motion: Mr. Giger made a motion to support 2 additional firefighters to…Passed 4–1 · Pease: Yes
March 18, 2019: Support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7 they had already for the FY 20 budget
Mr. Giger made a motion to support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7 they had already for the FY 20 budget.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PeaseNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Giger made a motion to support 2 additional firefighters to add to the 7 they had already for the FY 20 budget. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Degen offered a friendly amendment to say it would be subject to a successful proposition 2 ½ override. Mr. Pease said he didn't want to see this coupled with the override. Mr. Degen said that was fair. Ms. Gail Chalmers thanked them for finally making this happen. Mr. Tyler Shute said that he would like the statics checked. He said that the call department did more than 20 calls between the hours of 8pm and 6am as Ms. Pine had stated. He said they were talking about 300 times per year. He said they deserved a lot more credit than that. Ms. Pine clarified that she was looking at the midnight to 6am time period and said she didn't think anyone was taking credit away from the call department. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Pease-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-nay.” (Motion: Giger, second: Manugian)
Mar 11Nominate Mr. Rob Flynn to serve as the NVTHS…Motion: Ms. Manugian nominated Mr. Rob Flynn to serve as the NVTHS…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Pease: Yes
March 11, 2019: Nominate Mr. Rob Flynn to serve as the NVTHS School Committee Representative
Ms. Manugian nominated Mr. Rob Flynn to serve as the NVTHS School Committee Representative.
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian nominated Mr. Rob Flynn to serve as the NVTHS School Committee Representative. Ms. Pine seconded the nomination. Mr. Kauppi closed nominations. Roll Call: Manugian-aye, Pease-aye, Giger-aye, Pine-aye, Kubick-aye, LeBlanc-aye, Raynor-aye, Kauppi-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Mar 11Nominate Ms. Patricia Madigan to serve as the NVTHS…Motion: Ms. Manugian nominated Ms. Patricia Madigan to serve as the NVTHS…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Pease: Yes
March 11, 2019: Nominate Ms. Patricia Madigan to serve as the NVTHS School Committee Representative
Ms. Manugian nominated Ms. Patricia Madigan to serve as the NVTHS School Committee Representative.
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian nominated Ms. Patricia Madigan to serve as the NVTHS School Committee Representative. Ms. Pine seconded the nomination. Mr. Kauppi closed nominations. Roll Call: Manugian-aye, Pease-aye, Giger-aye, Pine-aye, Kubick-aye, LeBlanc-aye, Raynor-aye, Kauppi-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Jan 28Appoint Don Black to the Park Commission until the…Motion: Ms. Manugian moved to appoint Don Black to the Park Commission…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Pease: Yes
January 28, 2019: Appoint Don Black to the Park Commission until the next election in May 2019
Ms. Manugian moved to appoint Don Black to the Park Commission until the next election in May 2019.
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with another board (to fill a vacancy or as a joint meeting); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to appoint Don Black to the Park Commission until the next election in May 2019. Ms. Eliot seconded the motion. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Pease-aye; Giger-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Siok aye; Eliot-aye; Boucher-aye.” (Motion: Manugian)
Votes with no disagreement (172)
From the Groton Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s public meeting portal (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Groton, Select Board page (Peter Cunningham, Becky Pine, John Reilly).
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