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Hull Chair
Brian McCarthy
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, McCarthy voted the same way as…
- Jason McCann80% (4 of 5)
- Irwin Nesoff80% (4 of 5)
- Greg Grey60% (3 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McCarthy 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 24 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 22, 2026 · Emergency: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- May 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2026 · Emergency: Absent
- Feb 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2025 · Retreat: Present
- Jun 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Apr 22Approve the appointments of the Town Election OfficersMotion: to approve the appointments of the Town Election OfficersPassed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
April 22, 2026: Approve the appointments of the Town Election Officers
To approve the appointments of the Town Election Officers
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Taverna To approve the appointments of the Town Election Officers Second: McCann Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Taverna, second: McCann)
Apr 22Sign the May 18th, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant,…Motion: to sign the May 18th, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant, with…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
April 22, 2026: Sign the May 18th, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant, with member Taverna recusing himself
To sign the May 18th, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant, with member Taverna recusing himself.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To sign the May 18th, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant, with member Taverna recusing himself. Second: McCarthy Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)
Apr 22Approve Hull Yacht Club, Inc. dba Hull Yacht Club,…Motion: to approve Hull Yacht Club, Inc. dba Hull Yacht Club, 5…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
April 22, 2026: Approve Hull Yacht Club, Inc. dba Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way, Jason Frady, Manager for (A) Seasonal All Alcohol License; (B) Common Victualer License (C) Entertainment License (RENEWAL)
To approve Hull Yacht Club, Inc. dba Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way, Jason Frady, Manager for (A) Seasonal All Alcohol License; (B) Common Victualer License (C) Entertainment License (RENEWAL).
The minutes give the count (4-0-1) but do not say who abstained or was absent, so individual votes are not shown. The "Second" entry in the minutes is unreadable ("41:33:00").
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To approve Hull Yacht Club, Inc. dba Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way, Jason Frady, Manager for (A) Seasonal All Alcohol License; (B) Common Victualer License (C) Entertainment License (RENEWAL). Second: 41:33:00 Vote: 4-0-1.” (Motion: Grey)
Apr 8Begin adding an automatic three percent yearly increase to…Motion: to begin adding an automatic three percent yearly increase to the…Failed 1–3 · McCarthy: Not recorded
April 8, 2026: Begin adding an automatic three percent yearly increase to the Select Board stipend
To begin adding an automatic three percent yearly increase to the Select Board stipend
The minutes give only the count (1-3-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Taverna To begin adding an automatic three percent yearly increase to the Select Board stipend Second: Nesoff Vote: 1-3-0.” (Motion: Taverna, second: Nesoff)
Mar 11Appoint Anthony May to the Zoning Board of Appeals…Motion: to appoint Anthony May to the Zoning Board of Appeals permanent…Passed 3–1 · McCarthy: No
March 11, 2026: Appoint Anthony May to the Zoning Board of Appeals permanent seat with a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Anthony May to the Zoning Board of Appeals permanent seat with a term ending June 30, 2026
Voted: No
Yes: Grey, McCann, NesoffNo: McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To appoint Anthony May to the Zoning Board of Appeals permanent seat with a term ending June 30, 2026 Second: McCann Vote: Grey: aye McCann: aye McCarthy: nay Nesoff: aye.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCann)
Mar 11Appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety…Motion: to appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building…Passed 3–1 · McCarthy: Not recorded
March 11, 2026: Appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. Patrick McCarthy
To appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. Patrick McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (3-1-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Nesoff To appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. Patrick McCarthy Second: McCarthy Vote: 3-1-0.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: McCarthy)
Mar 11Appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety…Motion: to appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building…Passed 3–1 · McCarthy: Not recorded
March 11, 2026: Appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. Scott Warmington
To appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. Scott Warmington
The minutes give only the count (3-1-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: McCarthy To appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. Scott Warmington Second: Grey Vote: 3-1-0.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Grey)
Mar 11Appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety…Motion: to appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building…Passed 3–1 · McCarthy: Not recorded
March 11, 2026: Appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Ms. Donna Pursel
To appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Ms. Donna Pursel
The minutes give only the count (3-1-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Nesoff To appoint to a permanent seat on the Public Safety Building Committee Ms. Donna Pursel Second: Grey Vote: 3-1-0.” (Motion: Nesoff, second: Grey)
Mar 11Appoint as Alternate tp the Public Safety Building Committee…Motion: to appoint as Alternate tp the Public Safety Building Committee Mr.…Passed 3–1 · McCarthy: Not recorded
March 11, 2026: Appoint as Alternate tp the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. John Berkeley
To appoint as Alternate tp the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. John Berkeley
The minutes give only the count (3-1-0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: McCarthy To appoint as Alternate tp the Public Safety Building Committee Mr. John Berkeley Second: McCann Vote: 3-1-0.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: McCann)
Mar 11Approve Beth Landgraf, Hull Pride Co-President Re: date change…Motion: to approve Beth Landgraf, Hull Pride Co-President Re: date change request…Passed 3–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
March 11, 2026: Approve Beth Landgraf, Hull Pride Co-President Re: date change request for Hull Pride Over the Rainbow Run 5k race from Saturday May 2nd, 2026 to Sunday May 3rd, 2026
To approve Beth Landgraf, Hull Pride Co-President Re: date change request for Hull Pride Over the Rainbow Run 5k race from Saturday May 2nd, 2026 to Sunday May 3rd, 2026,
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Grey To approve Beth Landgraf, Hull Pride Co-President Re: date change request for Hull Pride Over the Rainbow Run 5k race from Saturday May 2nd, 2026 to Sunday May 3rd, 2026, Second: McCarthy Vote: 3-0-1.” (Motion: Grey, second: McCarthy)
Votes with no disagreement (155)
From the Hull Select Board’s official minutes, posted on 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 of current members: Greg Grey (May 2024), Irwin Nesoff and Brian McCarthy (May 2025) and Susan Short Green (April 2026) from The Hull Times candidate statements; Jerry Taverna from Hull Community Television’s 2026 candidate statements video. Former members show initials.
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