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John Giger
At-large · 3 terms in this record
John R. Giger
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, Giger voted the same way as…
- Alison Manugian72% (13 of 18)
- John Reilly67% (12 of 18)
- Becky Pine44% (8 of 18)
- Joshua Degen44% (7 of 16)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Giger 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 39 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (39)
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2019 · Regular: Present (John Giger arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Giger arrived at 6:34pm.).)
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 8Nominate John EllenbergerMotion: Ms. Manugian nominated John Ellenberger.Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Giger: Yes
June 8, 2020: Nominate John Ellenberger
Ms. Manugian nominated John Ellenberger.
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 John Ellenberger. Mr. Degen seconded the nomination. Mr. Kauppi closed the period for nominations. Mr. Ellenberger said he was interested in serving as he had gotten to know and appreciate what they did in his years covering their meetings. Mr. Reilly asked if he had served on other town committees. Mr. Ellenberger said that he had served on the original Cable Committee. Ms. Pine said it sounded like he was a good fit and thanked him for expressing his interest. Roll Call: Degen-aye; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Cronin-aye; Gilbert-aye; Kubick-aye; Raynor-aye; Kauppi-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Degen)
Jun 8Designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through…Motion: Mr. Degen moved to designate John Giger to continue signing the…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Abstained
June 8, 2020: Designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through July 11, 2020 along with the Town Manager
Mr. Degen moved to designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through July 11, 2020 along with the Town Manager.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Giger
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to designate John Giger to continue signing the warrant through July 11, 2020 along with the Town Manager. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Manugian-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-abstain.” (Motion: Degen, second: Manugian)
Jun 1Allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight…Motion: Ms. Pine moved to allow the pool to open following protocols…Failed 2–3 · Giger: No
June 1, 2020: Allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight with changes in food and the need for waivers as discussed
Ms. Pine moved to allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight with changes in food and the need for waivers as discussed.
Voted: No
Yes: Pine, ReillyNo: Degen, Giger, Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to allow the pool to open following protocols discussed tonight with changes in food and the need for waivers as discussed. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad asked that it be subject to NABH guidance and state guidelines. Mr. Degen said this was opening a virtual can of worms. Manugian-nay; Degen-nay; Reilly-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
May 18Vote to not offer a camp program at the…Motion: Ms. Pine moved that they vote to not offer a camp…Passed 4–1 · Giger: Yes
May 18, 2020: Vote to not offer a camp program at the Country Club during the summer of 2020
Ms. Pine moved that they vote to not offer a camp program at the Country Club during the summer of 2020.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Degen, Giger, Manugian, PineNo: Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they vote to not offer a camp program at the Country Club during the summer of 2020. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Mr. Degen said that they needed to consider opening the parks if they were not opening the camp. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Degen-aye; Pine-aye; Giger-aye; Reilly-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
May 4Approve option 3 as part of the Town Manager…Motion: Ms. Pine moved that they approve option 3 as part of…Passed 3–2 · Giger: No
May 4, 2020: Approve option 3 as part of the Town Manager Review Process
Ms. Pine moved that they approve option 3 as part of the Town Manager Review Process.
Voted: No
Yes: Degen, Manugian, PineNo: Giger, Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that they approve option 3 as part of the Town Manager Review Process. Mr. Degen seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-nay; Manugian-aye; Giger-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Degen)
Apr 27Support the Friends of Prescott CPC application for $125K…Motion: Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board support the Friends of…Passed 3–2 · Giger: No
April 27, 2020: Support the Friends of Prescott CPC application for $125K for the Prescott School sprinkler system
Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board support the Friends of Prescott CPC application for $125K for the Prescott School sprinkler system.
Voted: No
Yes: Degen, Pine, ReillyNo: Giger, Manugian
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved that the Select Board support the Friends of Prescott CPC application for $125K for the Prescott School sprinkler system. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye, Reilly-aye, Giger-nay, Degen-aye, Manugian-nay. The motion carried 3-2 in favor..” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Apr 27Adopt the proposed leash law languageMotion: Ms. Pine made a motion to adopt the proposed leash law…Passed 4–1 · Giger: No
April 27, 2020: Adopt the proposed leash law language
Ms. Pine made a motion to adopt the proposed leash law language.
Voted: No
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Giger
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to adopt the proposed leash law language. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Roll Call: Giger-nay; Manugian-aye; Pine-aye; Degen-aye; Reilly-aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Apr 6Authorize Mr. Giger and Mr. Haddad to sign warrants…Motion: Mr. Degen moved to authorize Mr. Giger and Mr. Haddad to…Passed 4–0 · Giger: Abstained
April 6, 2020: Authorize Mr. Giger and Mr. Haddad to sign warrants on behalf of the Board through May 11th
Mr. Degen moved to authorize Mr. Giger and Mr. Haddad to sign warrants on behalf of the Board through May 11th.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Degen, Manugian, Pine, ReillyAbstained: Giger
From the minutes
“Mr. Degen moved to authorize Mr. Giger and Mr. Haddad to sign warrants on behalf of the Board through May 11th. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-aye; Giger-abstain; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Degen, second: Pine)
Apr 6Approve a fuel storage license for AL PrimeMotion: Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a fuel storage license…Passed 4–1 · Giger: Yes
April 6, 2020: Approve a fuel storage license for AL Prime
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a fuel storage license for AL Prime.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a fuel storage license for AL Prime. Ms. Pine seconded. Roll Call: Pineaye; Reilly-aye; Degen-nay; Giger-aye; Manugian-aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Mar 30Were Not AllowedMotion: Manugian said she would entertain a motion to adopt locally the…Passed 4–1 · Giger: Yes
March 30, 2020: Were Not Allowed
Manugian said she would entertain a motion to adopt locally the Governor's Order and subsequent clarification letter issued by Town Counsel, Attorney Ross. Ms. Pine made the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Giger, Manugian, Pine, ReillyNo: Degen
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made the motion. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Mr. Degen said that this was an unfunded mandate asking who it would fall on. Mr. Haddad said that the permit could be pulled if found in violation by the Building Department. Mr. Degen said there were a lot of permits out there. Mr. Haddad said that they were doing the best they could. Mr. Degen said that they took on more liability within the Town if they adopted this. He said he would rather see the State take on the responsibility. Ms. Manugian said that there would be no enforcement if they left it up to the state. Mr. Degen said that they could follow Boston, Cambridge and Somerville and shut down construction. Ms. Pine said that there was the possibility that new guidelines could be issued tomorrow by the Governor. Ms. Pine said that they should allow people to seal things up if they went down that road. She said they should adopt this that day and see what the Governor said. Mr. Giger said that for the short term, they could accept this. Mr. Reilly asked who was going to enforce social distancing. He said that everyone needed to be responsible and take this seriously. He said that until the Governor fixed this, they would be nailing themselves into the ground. He said that they could drive themselves crazy with this adding everyone needed to be responsible and take care of themselves and for the sake of the people around them. Roll Call: Manugian-aye; Giger-aye; Pine-aye; Reilly-aye; Degen-nay.” (Motion: Pine, second: Reilly)
Votes with no disagreement (146)
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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