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Peter Cunningham
At-large · 6 terms in this record
Peter S. Cunningham
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Cunningham 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 32 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (34)
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present (Peter Cunningham arrived after the meeting began (Mr. Cunningham arrived at the meeting at 7:10 p.).)
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present (Peter Cunningham left the meeting before it ended (Mr. Cunningham left the meeting at 7:37pm.).)
- Aug 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Jun 5Enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department…Motion: Ms. Pine moved that the Board enter an Option to Buy…Failed 1–3 · Cunningham: No
June 5, 2023: Enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department of Fish and Game to grant a conservation restriction over the Brown Loaf property for the sum of $103,000, and authorize…
Ms. Pine moved that the Board enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department of Fish and Game to grant a conservation restriction over the Brown Loaf property for the sum of $103,000, and authorize the Town Conservation Administrator and Town Manager to sign any documents necessary to carry out the sale or taking of the conservation restriction contemplated in the Option to Buy Agreement. Furthermore, to empower the Conservation Commission and the Trails Committee to work with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife on a trail management plan and a Baseline Report such that an application can be made in the future to reevaluate the uses of the trails.
Voted: No
Yes: PineNo: Cunningham, Pisani, ReillyThe minutes name only the members in favor (Becky Pine); the other members present are shown voting no, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved that the Board enter an Option to Buy Agreement with the Department of Fish and Game to grant a conservation restriction over the Brown Loaf property for the sum of $103,000, and authorize the Town Conservation Administrator and Town Manager to sign any documents necessary to carry out the sale or taking of the conservation restriction contemplated in the Option to Buy Agreement. Furthermore, to empower the Conservation Commission and the Trails Committee to work with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife on a trail management plan and a Baseline Report such that an application can be made in the future to reevaluate the uses of the trails. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Mr. Haddad wanted to clarify, Fisheries and Wildlife would still have to agree to allow equestrian and non-motorized bikes on the trails and did not want anyone leaving the room thinking it was a done deal if the Board approved the motion. The motion was defeated by a majority vote, 3 Against, 1 in Favor- Pine..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Apr 10Appoint Mr. Russ Harris as an Associate Member of…Motion: Ms. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Mr. Russ Harris as…Passed 4–1 · Cunningham: Yes
April 10, 2023: Appoint Mr. Russ Harris as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with term to expire on June 30, 2023
Ms. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Mr. Russ Harris as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with term to expire on June 30, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyNo: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Mr. Russ Harris as an Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with term to expire on June 30, 2023. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Motion approved by a majority vote of 4 in Favor, 1 Against- Manugian..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Apr 3Endorse proceeding with the Dunstable/Pepperell/Groton SolutionMotion: Mr. Cunningham moved to endorse proceeding with the Dunstable/Pepperell/Groton Solution.Passed 3–1 · Cunningham: Yes
April 3, 2023: Endorse proceeding with the Dunstable/Pepperell/Groton Solution
Mr. Cunningham moved to endorse proceeding with the Dunstable/Pepperell/Groton Solution.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, ReillyNo: Pisani
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to endorse proceeding with the Dunstable/Pepperell/Groton Solution. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Cunningham-aye; Pine-aye; Pisani- nay; Reilly- aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Mar 6Authorize the Town Manager to write a Letter of…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to…Passed 4–0 · Cunningham: Yes
March 6, 2023: Authorize the Town Manager to write a Letter of Support that the Select Board would work with the Department of Fish and Game for a conservation restriction on the Brownloaf…
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to write a Letter of Support that the Select Board would work with the Department of Fish and Game for a conservation restriction on the Brownloaf Property and to grant permission to agents of Fish and Game to access the property for the purpose of conducting an appraisal.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, Pisani, ReillyAbstained: Manugian
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to write a Letter of Support that the Select Board would work with the Department of Fish and Game for a conservation restriction on the Brownloaf Property and to grant permission to agents of Fish and Game to access the property for the purpose of conducting an appraisal. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion approved by a majority vote, 4 in Favor, 1 Abstain - Manugian..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Mar 6Ratify the new three year Agreement between the Town…Motion: Education Incentive- Educational Incentive Payments to the employee shall be made…Passed 4–0 · Cunningham: Not recorded
March 6, 2023: Ratify the new three year Agreement between the Town and Chief Steel McCurdy
Education Incentive- Educational Incentive Payments to the employee shall be made in accordance with the following: Master's Degree in Fire Science $2,000 Mr. Cunningham made a motion that the Board ratify the new three year Agreement between the Town and Chief Steel McCurdy.
The count (The motion carried 4-0.) does not match the 5 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
“Education Incentive- Educational Incentive Payments to the employee shall be made in accordance with the following: Master's Degree in Fire Science $2,000 Mr. Cunningham made a motion that the Board ratify the new three year Agreement between the Town and Chief Steel McCurdy. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Feb 27Approve the DPW Director-In-Training Program and to have a…Motion: Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the DPW Director-In-Training Program…Passed 4–1 · Cunningham: Yes
February 27, 2023: Approve the DPW Director-In-Training Program and to have a Select Board Member attend the interview
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the DPW Director-In-Training Program and to have a Select Board Member attend the interview.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyNo: Pine
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to approve the DPW Director-In-Training Program and to have a Select Board Member attend the interview. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. Motion approved by a majority vote, 4 In favor, 1 Against - Pine..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Jan 23Authorize the Town Manager and the Chair of the…Motion: Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and…Passed 4–0 · Cunningham: Yes
January 23, 2023: Authorize the Town Manager and the Chair of the Select Board permission to sign the expense warrant
Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and the Chair of the Select Board permission to sign the expense warrant.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, PisaniAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and the Chair of the Select Board permission to sign the expense warrant. Mr. Cunningham seconded. The motion carried. Roll Call: Pine-aye, Cunningham-aye, Pisani-aye, Manugian- aye, Reilly- Abstain.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Jan 9Call for the 2023 Town Spring Meeting to be…Motion: Mr. Cunningham made a motion to call for the 2023 Town…Passed 4–0 · Cunningham: Not recorded
January 9, 2023: Call for the 2023 Town Spring Meeting to be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to call for the 2023 Town Spring Meeting to be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Yes: Manugian, Pine, Pisani, ReillyThe roll call lists "Cunningham" with no vote next to the name. The roll call does not list Peter Cunningham, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to call for the 2023 Town Spring Meeting to be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried. Roll call: Pine-aye, Manugian-aye, Pisani- aye, Cunningham, Reilly- aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Nov 21Enter into contract negotiations into a new three-year agreementMotion: Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter into contract negotiations into…Passed 4–0 · Cunningham: Yes
November 21, 2022: Enter into contract negotiations into a new three-year agreement
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter into contract negotiations into a new three-year agreement.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Manugian, Pine, ReillyMatt Pisani recused himself from this item, so he is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to enter into contract negotiations into a new three-year agreement. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The vote carried unanimous..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)
Jun 6Designate John Reilly to serve on the Prescott Oversight…Motion: Mr. Cunningham moved that they designate John Reilly to serve on…Passed 3–0 · Cunningham: Yes
June 6, 2022: Designate John Reilly to serve on the Prescott Oversight Committee
Mr. Cunningham moved that they designate John Reilly to serve on the Prescott Oversight Committee.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cunningham, Pine, PisaniAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved that they designate John Reilly to serve on the Prescott Oversight Committee. Mr. Pisani seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-1 with Mr. Reilly abstaining..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pisani)
Votes with no disagreement (166)
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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