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Chris Mitchell
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mitchell 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.
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- 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 8 of 9 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed
- Feb 22, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (9)
- Apr 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Apr 26Appoint the following three candidates to full time police…Motion: to appoint the following three candidates to full time police officers…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Mitchell: Yes
April 26, 2018: Appoint the following three candidates to full time police officers for the Town of Hull pending the successful completion of medical, physical, psychological, and the MPTC required physical...
To appoint the following three candidates to full time police officers for the Town of Hull pending the successful completion of medical, physical, psychological, and the MPTC required physical agility test PAT. The three candidates are Mr. Brandon Sanders, Mr. John Mahoney, and Mr. Kevin Olson.
Voted: Yes
John Reilly stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito Motion to appoint the following three candidates to full time police officers for the Town of Hull pending the successful completion of medical, physical, psychological, and the MPTC required physical agility test PAT. The three candidates are Mr. Brandon Sanders, Mr. John Mahoney, and Mr. Kevin Olson. Second Mitchell Vote Passed 4-0 Reilly: Recused.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Mitchell)
Apr 26Approve: DiIorio was present at the meeting to discuss…Motion: to approve: DiIorio was present at the meeting to discuss with…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Mitchell: Yes
April 26, 2018: Approve: DiIorio was present at the meeting to discuss with the board a mixed-use development at 147-155 Nantasket Avenue, currently in site plan review with the Planning Board
To approve: DiIorio was present at the meeting to discuss with the board a mixed-use development at 147-155 Nantasket Avenue, currently in site plan review with the Planning Board. Rocco Realty is proposing 14 condo units and two 700 square-foot commercial spaces. In the process of site plan review, the applicant was asked to fix up and install a concrete sidewalk with granite curbing along Berkley Road. Lemnios said that meetings on this issue have been held with Fire, Police, the Building Department, Hull Light, and Sewer. The board would approve this in their role as traffic commissioners.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“DiIorio was present at the meeting to discuss with the board a mixed-use development at 147-155 Nantasket Avenue, currently in site plan review with the Planning Board. Rocco Realty is proposing 14 condo units and two 700 square-foot commercial spaces. In the process of site plan review, the applicant was asked to fix up and install a concrete sidewalk with granite curbing along Berkley Road. Lemnios said that meetings on this issue have been held with Fire, Police, the Building Department, Hull Light, and Sewer. The board would approve this in their role as traffic commissioners. Motion Reilly Motion to approve Second Sestito Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sestito)
Apr 26Lemnios said that FEMA has approved the town's new…Motion: Lemnios said that FEMA has approved the town's new Hazard Mitigation…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Mitchell: Yes
April 26, 2018: Lemnios said that FEMA has approved the town's new Hazard Mitigation Plan and it now needs the board's official approval
Lemnios said that FEMA has approved the town's new Hazard Mitigation Plan and it now needs the board's official approval. Richardson read aloud a resolution form FEMA [see document] indicating such.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“Lemnios said that FEMA has approved the town's new Hazard Mitigation Plan and it now needs the board's official approval. Richardson read aloud a resolution form FEMA [see document] indicating such. Motion Sestito So moved. Second Mitchell Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Mitchell)
Apr 26Submit to the ABCC an estimate of seasonal populationMotion: to submit to the ABCC an estimate of seasonal population. Lemnios…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Mitchell: Yes
April 26, 2018: Submit to the ABCC an estimate of seasonal population
To submit to the ABCC an estimate of seasonal population. Lemnios stated that estimates were based on information obtained from the sewer department and the assessor's office. The increase is estimated at about 800. An additional liquor license can be obtained per 5,000 increase in population. Richardson read aloud the motion. [See document.]
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“The board voted as follows to submit to the ABCC an estimate of seasonal population. Lemnios stated that estimates were based on information obtained from the sewer department and the assessor's office. The increase is estimated at about 800. An additional liquor license can be obtained per 5,000 increase in population. Richardson read aloud the motion. [See document.] Motion Sestito So moved Second Reilly Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Reilly)
Apr 5Approve the issuance of a letter of non-opposition to…Motion: to approve the issuance of a letter of non-opposition to Evergreen…Passed 4–1 · Mitchell: Yes
April 5, 2018: Approve the issuance of a letter of non-opposition to Evergreen Farms Group to the DPH, subject to having a host agreement finalized and also to authorize the Chairman of the…
To approve the issuance of a letter of non-opposition to Evergreen Farms Group to the DPH, subject to having a host agreement finalized and also to authorize the Chairman of the Board signing on behalf of the board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mitchell, Reilly, Richardson, SestitoNo: Constable
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito Motion to approve the issuance of a letter of non-opposition to Evergreen Farms Group to the DPH, subject to having a host agreement finalized and also to authorize the Chairman of the Board signing on behalf of the board. Second Mitchell Vote Passed 4-1 Richardson – Aye Sestito – Aye Reilly – Aye Mitchell – Aye Constable – No.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Mitchell)
Mar 22Approve: Lemnios asked that all approvals be subject to…Motion: to approve: Lemnios asked that all approvals be subject to all…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Mitchell: Yes
March 22, 2018: Approve: Lemnios asked that all approvals be subject to all inspections being performed and that licenses shall not be released until inspectional services are satisfied
To approve: Lemnios asked that all approvals be subject to all inspections being performed and that licenses shall not be released until inspectional services are satisfied.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“Lemnios asked that all approvals be subject to all inspections being performed and that licenses shall not be released until inspectional services are satisfied. Motion Mitchell So moved Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Constable)
Mar 22Approve the Town Clerk's request for town meeting/ election…Motion: to approve the Town Clerk's request for town meeting/ election workers…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Mitchell: Yes
March 22, 2018: Approve the Town Clerk's request for town meeting/ election workers as follows: Sean Bannon, Nicole Twombly, Jerry Sullivan, and Kathleen Pomakis
To approve the Town Clerk's request for town meeting/ election workers as follows: Sean Bannon, Nicole Twombly, Jerry Sullivan, and Kathleen Pomakis.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“Appointment of Town Meeting/Election Workers The board approve the Town Clerk's request for town meeting/ election workers as follows: Sean Bannon, Nicole Twombly, Jerry Sullivan, and Kathleen Pomakis. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Mitchell Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Mitchell)
Mar 22Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant…Motion: Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant Richardson read…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Mitchell: Yes
March 22, 2018: Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant Richardson read aloud the town election warrant announcement for May 21, 2018 and the board voted as follows to approve the…
Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant Richardson read aloud the town election warrant announcement for May 21, 2018 and the board voted as follows to approve the warrant and signed the documentation.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Meeting Warrant and Annual Town Election Warrant Richardson read aloud the town election warrant announcement for May 21, 2018 and the board voted as follows to approve the warrant and signed the documentation. Motion Mitchell So moved. Second Constable Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Constable)
Mar 22Approve the town meeting warrantMotion: to approve the town meeting warrant.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Mitchell: Yes
March 22, 2018: Approve the town meeting warrant
To approve the town meeting warrant.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“In addition, the board approved the town meeting warrant. Motion Constable So moved. Second Mitchell Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Constable, second: Mitchell)
Mar 15Proceed to put a bond article subject to a…Motion: to proceed to put a bond article subject to a debt…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Mitchell: Yes
March 15, 2018: Proceed to put a bond article subject to a debt exclusion on the warrant and to support the concept of a debt exclusion devoted to roadway work, and also the…
To proceed to put a bond article subject to a debt exclusion on the warrant and to support the concept of a debt exclusion devoted to roadway work, and also the preparation of a debt exclusion ballot question for the subsequent election.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion as "So moved" (or with no wording) right after the paragraph that describes it; the wording here comes from that paragraph.
From the minutes
“The board voted to proceed to put a bond article subject to a debt exclusion on the warrant and to support the concept of a debt exclusion devoted to roadway work, and also the preparation of a debt exclusion ballot question for the subsequent election. Motion Reilly So moved. Second Mitchell Vote Unanimous.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Mitchell)
Votes with no disagreement (44)
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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