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Holbrook Former Select Board member

Richard McGaughey

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

12 of 19meetings attended (63%) · whole board 88%
64votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
1 of 6split votes where McGaughey was in the minority · whole board 12%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, McGaughey voted the same way as…

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 McGaughey 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 12 of 19 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (19)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Jun 24Approve Article 1 of the Annual Town Meeting warrantMotion: Selectman Vayda moved to approve Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Campanella.…Passed 3–0 · McGaughey: Not recorded

June 24, 2020: Approve Article 1 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Selectman Vayda moved to approve Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Campanella. Roll call vote Vayda – yes, Campanella – Yes, Lee – yes, Reilly – abstained. The motion passed 3- 0 -1,

Yes: Campanella, Lee, VaydaThe minutes say Joshua Reilly "desired to abstain from Article 1 but approves articles 2 & 3."

From the minutes

“Selectman Vayda moved to approve Article 1. Seconded by Selectman Campanella. Roll call vote Vayda – yes, Campanella – Yes, Lee – yes, Reilly – abstained. The motion passed 3- 0 -1,.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jun 3Execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook…Motion: MOTION: By Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Vayda, that the Board…Passed 2–0 · McGaughey: Not recorded

June 3, 2020: Execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Interim Town Administrator Jim O’Mara, effective June 1, 2020

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: By Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen vote to execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Interim Town Administrator Jim O’Mara, effective June 1, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. Lee – Yes Ms. Campanella – Abstained Mr. Reilly – Recused

Yes: Lee, VaydaJoshua Reilly recused himself ("Mr. Reilly – Recused").

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Mr. Lee, seconded by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen vote to execute an Employment Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and Interim Town Administrator Jim O’Mara, effective June 1, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. Lee – Yes Ms. Campanella – Abstained Mr. Reilly – Recused.” (Motion: Lee, second: Vayda)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 20Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board…Passed 3–1 · McGaughey: Yes

May 20, 2020: Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., for a 30-day contract

AppointPassed · 3–1

MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., for a 30-day contract VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes; Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee- Yes; Ms. Campanella – No

Voted: Yes

Yes: Lee, McGaughey, VaydaNo: Campanella

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., for a 30-day contract VOTE: Ms. Vayda – Yes; Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee- Yes; Ms. Campanella – No.” (Motion: Vayda, second: McGaughey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

May 13Reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020Motion: MOTION: By Mr. McGaughey, second by Mr. Lee, that the Board…Failed 2–2 · McGaughey: Yes

May 13, 2020: Reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020

ApproveFailed · 2–2

MOTION: By Mr. McGaughey, second by Mr. Lee, that the Board of Selectmen reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee – Yes; Ms. Vayda – No; Ms. Campanella – No; Mr. Reilly – Abstained

Voted: Yes

Yes: Lee, McGaugheyNo: Campanella, VaydaTie vote (2-2), so the motion did not pass.

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Mr. McGaughey, second by Mr. Lee, that the Board of Selectmen reschedule the annual town election for June 20, 2020 ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. McGaughey – Yes; Mr. Lee – Yes; Ms. Vayda – No; Ms. Campanella – No; Mr. Reilly – Abstained.” (Motion: McGaughey, second: Lee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 29Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board…Failed 2–2 · McGaughey: No

April 29, 2020: Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually…

AppointFailed · 2–2

MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Ms. Campanella – Yes Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. McGaughey – No Mr. Lee – No 2:2

Voted: No

Yes: Campanella, VaydaNo: Lee, McGaugheyJoshua Reilly had left his seat, saying he was abstaining from this discussion. The 2-2 tie means the motion failed ("MOTION FAILED").

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to Kellie A. Hebert, to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Ms. Campanella – Yes Ms. Vayda – Yes Mr. McGaughey – No Mr. Lee – No 2:2.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 29Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James…Motion: MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board…Failed 2–2 · McGaughey: Yes

April 29, 2020: Offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months…

AppointFailed · 2–2

MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Mr. Lee – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Ms. Vayda – No Ms. Campanella – No 2:2

Voted: Yes

Yes: Lee, McGaugheyNo: Campanella, VaydaJoshua Reilly had left his seat, saying he was abstaining from this discussion. The 2-2 tie means the motion failed ("MOTION FAILED").

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Mr. Lee, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen vote to offer the position of Interim Town Administrator to James M. O’Mara, Jr., to be effective upon the successful negotiation of an employment agreement. This position is limited to 6 months, usually 3 months initially, and then extended for another 3 months if necessary VOTE: Mr. Lee – Yes Mr. McGaughey – Yes Ms. Vayda – No Ms. Campanella – No 2:2.” (Motion: Lee, second: McGaughey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 22Extend the due date for real estate and personal…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board…Passed 3–1 · McGaughey: Yes

April 22, 2020: Extend the due date for real estate and personal property tax payments for all taxpayers from May 1 to June 1, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of section 10(a)(i)-(iii)…

ApprovePassed · 3–1

MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen extend the due date for real estate and personal property tax payments for all taxpayers from May 1 to June 1, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of section 10(a)(i)-(iii) of c. 53 of the Acts of 2020 VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella against)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Lee, McGaughey, VaydaNo: Campanella

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Mr. McGaughey, that the Board of Selectmen extend the due date for real estate and personal property tax payments for all taxpayers from May 1 to June 1, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of section 10(a)(i)-(iii) of c. 53 of the Acts of 2020 VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella against).” (Motion: Vayda, second: McGaughey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 1Grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc.…Motion: MOTION: By Mr. Reilly, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board…Passed 3–0 · McGaughey: Not recorded

April 1, 2020: Grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc. dba The Viking Club for an All Alcohol Private Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Alcoholic Beverages…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

MOTION: By Mr. Reilly, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc. dba The Viking Club for an All Alcohol Private Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises, Mark J. Delory, Manager, at 220 South Franklin Street, and grant the hours of sale, to include Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 am and Sundays 11:00 am – 1:00 am, contingent on the receipt of the following:  Submission of a fire safety certificate from Inspectional Services  Payment of the license fees totaling $1,060 ($860 Club Alcohol, $100 Common Victualler, and $100 Entertainment)  Proof of workers’ compensation and liquor liability insurance for the new location in Holbrook VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella abstained)

Yes: Joshua Reilly, Lee, VaydaThe minutes record "VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella abstained)"; shown as 3 yes and Pamela Campanella abstaining.

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Mr. Reilly, second by Ms. Vayda, that the Board of Selectmen grant the request of South Shore Viking Association, Inc. dba The Viking Club for an All Alcohol Private Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises, Mark J. Delory, Manager, at 220 South Franklin Street, and grant the hours of sale, to include Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 am and Sundays 11:00 am – 1:00 am, contingent on the receipt of the following:  Submission of a fire safety certificate from Inspectional Services  Payment of the license fees totaling $1,060 ($860 Club Alcohol, $100 Common Victualler, and $100 Entertainment)  Proof of workers’ compensation and liquor liability insurance for the new location in Holbrook VOTE: 3:1 (Ms. Campanella abstained).” (Motion: Joshua Reilly, second: Vayda)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 1Accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · McGaughey: Not recorded

April 1, 2020: Accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger Safety Seats from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 Child Passenger Safety…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger Safety Seats from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 Child Passenger Safety Seat Distribution Grant Program, on behalf of the Holbrook Regional Communications Emergency Center and Communications Director Stephan Hooke VOTE: 3:0

Joshua Reilly recused himself and left the room for this vote ("Selectman Reilly recused himself and left the room").

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, second by Ms. Campanella, that the Board of Selectmen accept the grant of $4,991.50 worth of Child Passenger Safety Seats from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 Child Passenger Safety Seat Distribution Grant Program, on behalf of the Holbrook Regional Communications Emergency Center and Communications Director Stephan Hooke VOTE: 3:0.” (Motion: Vayda, second: Campanella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 5Execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and…Motion: MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, and seconded, that the Board of Selectmen…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · McGaughey: Yes

February 5, 2020: Execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees, Local 150 (Clerical), effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, with a language change…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, and seconded, that the Board of Selectmen execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees, Local 150 (Clerical), effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, with a language change in Article XI, Section 2, to read: “The Department Head will determine in their discretion to forward the promotion request to the Town Administrator. The Town Administrator will make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen, and the Board of Selectmen will approve or disapprove.” VOTE: 3:0

Voted: Yes

Daniel Lee and Joshua Reilly recused themselves and left the room for this vote. The minutes name the mover (Ms. Vayda) but not the seconder ("and seconded").

From the minutes

“MOTION: By Ms. Vayda, and seconded, that the Board of Selectmen execute an Agreement between the Town of Holbrook and the International Union of Public Employees, Local 150 (Clerical), effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022, with a language change in Article XI, Section 2, to read: “The Department Head will determine in their discretion to forward the promotion request to the Town Administrator. The Town Administrator will make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen, and the Board of Selectmen will approve or disapprove.” VOTE: 3:0.” (Motion: Vayda)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (90)

    From the Holbrook Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: the members’ own campaign Facebook pages (Patricia Conway, Christopher Eddington, Christopher Lade). No photo found yet for Kevin Costa or Pamela Campanella.

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