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Becky Pine
At-large · 10 terms in this record
Rebecca H. Pine (Becky)
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
On split votes, Pine voted the same way as…
- John Petropoulos100% (6 of 6)
- Joshua Degen67% (4 of 6)
- Alison Manugian0% (0 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Pine 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 15 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2018 · Special: Present
- Apr 29, 2018 · Special: Present
- Apr 22, 2018 · Special: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 21Approve Rule 9.4 Tattoo and Body Modification of the…Motion: Ms. Pine moved that they approve Rule 9.4 Tattoo and Body…Failed 2–2 · Pine: Yes
May 21, 2018: Approve Rule 9.4 Tattoo and Body Modification of the Police Rules and Regulations
Ms. Pine moved that they approve Rule 9.4 Tattoo and Body Modification of the Police Rules and Regulations.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Petropoulos, PineNo: Degen, Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they approve Rule 9.4 Tattoo and Body Modification of the Police Rules and Regulations. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-2 with Mr. Degen and Ms. Manugian voting against..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
May 15Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Hansen as…Motion: Mr. Petropoulos moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Claire…Passed 3–0 · Pine: Yes
May 15, 2018: Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Hansen as a Lifeguard at the Country Club
Mr. Petropoulos moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Hansen as a Lifeguard at the Country Club.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Manugian, Petropoulos, PineAbstained: Pease
From the minutes
“Mr. Petropoulos moved to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Hansen as a Lifeguard at the Country Club. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Pease abstaining..” (Motion: Petropoulos, second: Pine)
May 15Request the Town Manager get from the Building Commissioner…Motion: Mr. Pease moved that the Board request the Town Manager get…Passed 4–0 · Pine: Yes
May 15, 2018: Request the Town Manager get from the Building Commissioner in writing a document regarding change of use requirements for Prescott School
Mr. Pease moved that the Board request the Town Manager get from the Building Commissioner in writing a document regarding change of use requirements for Prescott School.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pease, PineAbstained: Petropoulos
From the minutes
“Mr. Pease moved that the Board request the Town Manager get from the Building Commissioner in writing a document regarding change of use requirements for Prescott School. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 with Mr. Petropoulos abstaining because he was not sure what they just voted on..” (Motion: Pease, second: Degen)
Apr 9Other BusinessMotion: Haddad asked the Board to authorize him to sign a contract…Passed 3–0 · Pine: Yes
April 9, 2018: Other Business
Haddad asked the Board to authorize him to sign a contract and seek a reserve fund transfer or line item transfer for the study on the Prescott School. Ms. Pine made the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Manugian, Petropoulos, PineAbstained: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Petropoulos seconded the motion. Mr. Degen said he could support this contingent on this being done prior to discussion at Town Meeting. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Degen abstaining due to no guarantee in receiving the report..” (Motion: Pine, second: Petropoulos)
Apr 2Approve the collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME UnionMotion: Roll Call: Petropoulos-aye; Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye Ms. Manugian moved that they…Failed 0–4 · Pine: No
April 2, 2018: Approve the collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME Union
Roll Call: Petropoulos-aye; Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME Union.
Voted: No
No: Degen, Manugian, Petropoulos, PineThe minutes record the motion as failing 0-4; with 4 members present, each is shown voting no.
From the minutes
“Roll Call: Petropoulos-aye; Pineaye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the collective bargaining agreement with the AFSCME Union. Mr. Petropoulos second the motion. The motion failed with 0-4 against..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Petropoulos)
Mar 26Approve the most recent financial policies for 2018 subject…Motion: Mr. Petropoulos moved that they approve the most recent financial policies…Passed 3–1 · Pine: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Approve the most recent financial policies for 2018 subject to approval by the Finance Committee
Mr. Petropoulos moved that they approve the most recent financial policies for 2018 subject to approval by the Finance Committee.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, PetropoulosNo: Pease
From the minutes
“Mr. Petropoulos moved that they approve the most recent financial policies for 2018 subject to approval by the Finance Committee. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 with Mr. Pease voting against..” (Motion: Petropoulos, second: Manugian)
Mar 26Approve the warrant article to include a 3% rooms…Motion: Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the warrant article to include…Passed 3–1 · Pine: Not recorded
March 26, 2018: Approve the warrant article to include a 3% rooms tax effective July 1, 2019
Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the warrant article to include a 3% rooms tax effective July 1, 2019.
Yes: Degen, Manugian, PeaseNo: Petropoulos
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved that they approve the warrant article to include a 3% rooms tax effective July 1, 2019. Mr. Pease seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-1 with Mr. Petropoulos opposed..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pease)
Mar 12Add questions 2 and 3 to the Spring Town…Motion: Mr. Petropoulos moved that they add questions 2 and 3 to…Failed 2–2 · Pine: Yes
March 12, 2018: Add questions 2 and 3 to the Spring Town Meeting ballot as stated with revised wording as provided by Ms. Manugian
Mr. Petropoulos moved that they add questions 2 and 3 to the Spring Town Meeting ballot as stated with revised wording as provided by Ms. Manugian.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Petropoulos, PineNo: Degen, ManugianAbstained: PeaseThe minutes say Mr. Petropoulos and Ms. Pine voted in favor, Mr. Degen and Ms. Manugian voted against, and Mr. Pease abstained; the motion failed 2-2-1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Petropoulos moved that they add questions 2 and 3 to the Spring Town Meeting ballot as stated with revised wording as provided by Ms. Manugian. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian reiterated her concern with only asking 2 questions and leaving out the other 6 categories. She said that she didn't agree with comments made that these were that these were 2 different votes (state and local) and that the survey conducted was different. She thought there would be another reason to throw out these results if this didn't go one particular way. Mr. Pease agreed adding that a nonbinding vote was just another opinion adding they had done this already. Ms. Pine said she felt strongly they needed this on the ballot. She said there was a strong public discussion that just because the Town voted yes on the state ballot that Groton wanted this locally. Mr. Petropoulos suggested they ask the Planning Board to create zoning, hold a public hearing and put on a town ballot all 8 categories in a binding manner. Mr. Degen said he felt comfortable with doing that at the Fall Town Meeting. Ms. Manugian said it seemed reasonable for them to ask the Planning Board to draft zoning with 8 different zones of allowed/not allowed uses. Mr. Petropoulos and Ms. Pine voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Degen and Ms. Manugian voted against the motion. Mr. Pease abstained because he still had far too many questions about the process and how they go through the process. The motion failed by a 2-2-1 vote..” (Motion: Petropoulos, second: Pine)
Mar 12Ask the Friends of Prescott to nominate an individual…Motion: Mr. Petropoulos moved that they ask the Friends of Prescott to…Passed 4–1 · Pine: Not recorded
March 12, 2018: Ask the Friends of Prescott to nominate an individual to work with Town Manager to select an architectural firm to provide the required input for the review of the Building…
Mr. Petropoulos moved that they ask the Friends of Prescott to nominate an individual to work with Town Manager to select an architectural firm to provide the required input for the review of the Building Inspector against the current building code, 9th edition.
The count (The motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Manugian voting against.) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting at that point, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Petropoulos moved that they ask the Friends of Prescott to nominate an individual to work with Town Manager to select an architectural firm to provide the required input for the review of the Building Inspector against the current building code, 9th edition. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad explained how offended he was about comments made by Ms. Jennings that he was motivated by people against the Friends of Prescott and the use of Prescott. He said that was absolutely not the case. I said he wanted an apology for that statement. He said she had no idea what his motivation was. He explained how he was on the negotiating team to make this work and thought for her to email that out was just not true. Mr. Petropoulos said Ms. Jennings didn't say motivation. Mr. Haddad said that was how he interpreted it. Mr. Pease said he would only accept the motion on the table if it was amended to include his recommendation adding he had extreme and profound trust in Mr. Easom. He said that his methods, demeaner and interactions made him a rock-solid recommendation. Mr. Degen said he understood why Mr. Pease made the recommendation but to not put someone up that was qualified was not in Friends best interest. He added that it was the Town Manager's decision at the end of the day. Mr. Degen said that the motion should specify needing an engineer. Mr. Petropoulos amended his motion to include an engineer not an architect and further amended the motion to specify a Registered Design Professional after clarification provided by Mr. Platt. The motion carried 4-1 with Ms. Manugian voting against..” (Motion: Petropoulos, second: Pine)
Feb 26Appoint Evan Boucher to the Sewer Commission vacancy through…Motion: Mr. Orcutt moved to appoint Evan Boucher to the Sewer Commission…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Pine: Yes
February 26, 2018: Appoint Evan Boucher to the Sewer Commission vacancy through the end of this term
Mr. Orcutt moved to appoint Evan Boucher to the Sewer Commission vacancy through the end of this term.
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. The motion was made by Orcutt of the other board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Orcutt moved to appoint Evan Boucher to the Sewer Commission vacancy through the end of this term. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Petropoulos-aye; Pine-aye; Pease-aye; Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Gmeiner-aye; Orcuttaye. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Pine)
Votes with no disagreement (35)
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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