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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 · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Pine voted the same way as…
- Peter Cunningham57% (4 of 7)
- Matt Pisani57% (4 of 7)
- John Reilly57% (4 of 7)
- Alison Manugian14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 28 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Oct 16, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (30)
- Apr 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Mar 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Mar 11Place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for…Motion: Mr. Cunningham made a motion to place Mr. Edmonds's name on…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Pine: Yes
March 11, 2024: Place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for the Park Commission vacancy. Mr. Brian Edmonds to the Park Commission with a term to expire on April 23, 2024
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for the Park Commission vacancy. Mr. Brian Edmonds to the Park Commission with a term to expire on April 23, 2024.
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
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to place Mr. Edmonds's name on the nomination papers for the Park Commission vacancy. Mr. Brian Edmonds to the Park Commission with a term to expire on April 23, 2024. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Roll Call: Eliot-aye; Mahoney-aye; Jennings-aye; Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reillyaye; Cunningham- aye; Pisani aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Feb 26Mr. Reilly then made a motion to leave the…Motion: Mr. Reilly then made a motion to leave the meeting start…Passed 4–1 · Pine: No
February 26, 2024: Mr. Reilly then made a motion to leave the meeting start time to 6:00 p.m
Mr. Reilly then made a motion to leave the meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
Voted: No
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly then made a motion to leave the meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Motion approved by a majority vote, 4 in favor, 1 Against- Pine..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pisani)
Jan 29Appoint Jennifer Moore to the Board of Assessors until…Motion: Ms. Pine moved to appoint Jennifer Moore to the Board of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Pine: Yes
January 29, 2024: Appoint Jennifer Moore to the Board of Assessors until the April 23, 2024, Annual Town Election
Ms. Pine moved to appoint Jennifer Moore to the Board of Assessors until the April 23, 2024, Annual Town Election.
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. Pine moved to appoint Jennifer Moore to the Board of Assessors until the April 23, 2024, Annual Town Election. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Role call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Cunningham-aye; Pisani- aye; Boles- aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Jan 22Change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to change the 2024 Spring Town…Passed 4–1 · Pine: Yes
January 22, 2024: Change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th to March 26, 2024
Ms. Pine made a motion to change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th to March 26, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to change the 2024 Spring Town Meeting from April 27th to March 26, 2024. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly expressed concern that the timeline looks rushed, but he hoped the school would get the information out there. Mr. Pisani said they have a partner to work with and suggested that they vote on the same date as Dunstable. Ms. Manugian disagreed, saying that it would be detrimental to adjust the schedule because they want to align with Dunstable. Ms. Pine stated they had very little time to put together the Special Town Meeting held in September of 2022, which was the most heavily attended meeting. Mr. Haddad said the $5.5 million was presented in September by the Tri-Comm Committee, and it is not the first time this amount was discussed. The motion carried 4-1, Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Jan 22Call for a Special Override Election on April 2,…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Override…Passed 4–1 · Pine: Yes
January 22, 2024: Call for a Special Override Election on April 2, 2024, to consider an override of Proposition 2 ½ and provide additional funding for Fiscal Year 2025, and to issue a…
Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Override Election on April 2, 2024, to consider an override of Proposition 2 ½ and provide additional funding for Fiscal Year 2025, and to issue a ballot question as follows: "Shall the Town of Groton be allowed to assess an additional $5,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budget of the Town and the Assessment of the Groton Dunstable Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?"
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to call for a Special Override Election on April 2, 2024, to consider an override of Proposition 2 ½ and provide additional funding for Fiscal Year 2025, and to issue a ballot question as follows: "Shall the Town of Groton be allowed to assess an additional $5,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budget of the Town and the Assessment of the Groton Dunstable Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?" Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Ms. Manugian wanted to clarify that she supported the reality of needing an Override but not the accelerated timeline. The motion carried 4-1, Manugian opposed..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Dec 11Send a letter supporting the Affordable Housing Trust's CPA…Motion: Mr. Pisani made a motion to send a letter supporting the…Passed 4–0 · Pine: Abstained
December 11, 2023: Send a letter supporting the Affordable Housing Trust's CPA Application for the second installment of the plan to build up cash reserves to respond to properties coming on the market
Mr. Pisani made a motion to send a letter supporting the Affordable Housing Trust's CPA Application for the second installment of the plan to build up cash reserves to respond to properties coming on the market.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: PineThe minutes give the count of members in favor (4) and name Becky Pine (abstained); together they match the 5 members present.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to send a letter supporting the Affordable Housing Trust's CPA Application for the second installment of the plan to build up cash reserves to respond to properties coming on the market. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 in favor- Pine abstained..” (Motion: Pisani, second: Reilly)
Nov 20Start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on…Motion: Ms. Manugian made a motion to start the Select Board meetings…Passed 4–1 · Pine: No
November 20, 2023: Start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on a three-month trial basis
Ms. Manugian made a motion to start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on a three-month trial basis.
Voted: No
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to start the Select Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. on a three-month trial basis. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Motion approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, one AgainstPine..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pisani)
Oct 30Authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to…Passed 4–1 · Pine: Yes
October 30, 2023: Authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of support to the ZBA for a Variance Request for 25 Station Ave
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of support to the ZBA for a Variance Request for 25 Station Ave.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to write a letter of support to the ZBA for a Variance Request for 25 Station Ave. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 Against - Manugian ON-GOING ISSUES No Updates Approval of Minutes from October 16th and October 25, 2023 M..” (Motion: Pine, second: Pisani)
Sep 11Approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a…Passed 4–1 · Pine: Yes
September 11, 2023: Approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mill Street, Arlington Street, and Gratuity Road
Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mill Street, Arlington Street, and Gratuity Road.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Manugian, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Cunningham
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Mill Street, Arlington Street, and Gratuity Road. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Mr. Reilly asked if there were stop signs there currently. Mr. Delaney said there were stop signs on Arlington Street and Gratuity Road but not on Mill Street. Roll Call: Cunningham-nay; Reilly-aye; Manugian-aye; Pisani-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Sep 11Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as…Motion: Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment…Passed 3–0 · Pine: Yes
September 11, 2023: Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as Grounds Staff and Ryan Merrill and Jack Young as Golf Shop Staff at the Groton Country Club
Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as Grounds Staff and Ryan Merrill and Jack Young as Golf Shop Staff at the Groton Country Club.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Manugian, Pine, PisaniThe roll call does not list Peter Cunningham and John Reilly, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pisani made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Mason Bergeron as Grounds Staff and Ryan Merrill and Jack Young as Golf Shop Staff at the Groton Country Club. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pisani-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye.” (Motion: Pisani, second: Pine)
Votes with no disagreement (139)
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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