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Donna Pursel
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Pursel voted the same way as…
- Greg Grey82% (9 of 11)
- Irwin Nesoff44% (4 of 9)
- Domenico Sestito30% (3 of 10)
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 Pursel 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 31 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (31)
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 24Accept the three candidates presented at the meeting and…Motion: that the Select Board accept the three candidates presented at the…Passed 3–1 · Pursel: Yes
May 24, 2023: Accept the three candidates presented at the meeting and begin the process of setting up interviews for June 6th, 7th, or 8th depending on the availability of the candidates
That the Select Board accept the three candidates presented at the meeting and begin the process of setting up interviews for June 6th, 7th, or 8th depending on the availability of the candidates
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Nesoff, PurselNo: Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey That the Select Board accept the three candidates presented at the meeting and begin the process of setting up interviews for June 6th, 7th, or 8th depending on the availability of the candidates Second Nesoff Vote 3-1-0 Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye Pursel – Aye Sestito - Nay.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)
May 24Hold a Public Hearing on the request from Kenberma…Motion: to hold a Public Hearing on the request from Kenberma Food…Failed 2–2 · Pursel: Yes
May 24, 2023: Hold a Public Hearing on the request from Kenberma Food Mart for a KENO monitor, with the same standards of notification of abutters as application for a liquor license
To hold a Public Hearing on the request from Kenberma Food Mart for a KENO monitor, with the same standards of notification of abutters as application for a liquor license
Voted: Yes
Yes: Pursel, SestitoNo: Grey, Nesoff
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To hold a Public Hearing on the request from Kenberma Food Mart for a KENO monitor, with the same standards of notification of abutters as application for a liquor license Second Pursel Vote 2-2-0 Sestito – Aye Pursel – Aye Grey – Nay Nesoff – Nay.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Pursel)
May 24Not schedule a hearing for a KENO monitor requested…Motion: that the Board not schedule a hearing for a KENO monitor…Failed 2–2 · Pursel: No
May 24, 2023: Not schedule a hearing for a KENO monitor requested by Kenberma Food Mart at 437 Nantasket Avenue
That the Board not schedule a hearing for a KENO monitor requested by Kenberma Food Mart at 437 Nantasket Avenue
Voted: No
Yes: Grey, NesoffNo: Pursel, Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey That the Board not schedule a hearing for a KENO monitor requested by Kenberma Food Mart at 437 Nantasket Avenue Second Nesoff Vote 2-2-0 Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye Sestito – Nay Pursel – Nay.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)
May 24Approve the application of the Hull Knights of Columbus…Motion: to approve the application of the Hull Knights of Columbus to…Passed 3–1 · Pursel: Yes
May 24, 2023: Approve the application of the Hull Knights of Columbus to park 30 cars at 440 Nantasket Avenue, with the same provisions that apply to the parking at the Temple
To approve the application of the Hull Knights of Columbus to park 30 cars at 440 Nantasket Avenue, with the same provisions that apply to the parking at the Temple
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Nesoff, PurselNo: Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To approve the application of the Hull Knights of Columbus to park 30 cars at 440 Nantasket Avenue, with the same provisions that apply to the parking at the Temple Second Nesoff Vote 3-1-0 Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye Pursel – Aye Sestito – Nay.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)
May 10Approve the request of the Democratic Town Committee to…Motion: to approve the request of the Democratic Town Committee to hold…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Pursel: Yes
May 10, 2023: Approve the request of the Democratic Town Committee to hold an event on HRA property on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
To approve the request of the Democratic Town Committee to hold an event on HRA property on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Voted: Yes
Irwin Nesoff stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To approve the request of the Democratic Town Committee to hold an event on HRA property on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Second Sestito Vote 3-0-1* *Nesoff recused himself as he is a member of the Democratic Town Committee.” (Motion: Grey, second: Sestito)
May 10Approve the request of the Hull Youth Football Association…Motion: to approve the request of the Hull Youth Football Association (HYFA)…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Pursel: Yes
May 10, 2023: Approve the request of the Hull Youth Football Association (HYFA) to hold their Annual Carnival fundraiser the week of July 26th to the 30th on the HRA property with set…
To approve the request of the Hull Youth Football Association (HYFA) to hold their Annual Carnival fundraiser the week of July 26th to the 30th on the HRA property with set up by Rockwell Amusements starting on July 24, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Domenico Sestito stepped aside (recused) from this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To approve the request of the Hull Youth Football Association (HYFA) to hold their Annual Carnival fundraiser the week of July 26th to the 30th on the HRA property with set up by Rockwell Amusements starting on July 24, 2023. Second Nesoff Vote 3-0-1* *Sestito recused himself from the vote as he is Treasurer of HYFA and is also on its Executive Board.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)
Apr 26Appoint the 2023-2024 poll workers as requested by Town…Motion: to appoint the 2023-2024 poll workers as requested by Town Clerk,…Passed 3–0 · Pursel: Yes
April 26, 2023: Appoint the 2023-2024 poll workers as requested by Town Clerk, Lori West
To appoint the 2023-2024 poll workers as requested by Town Clerk, Lori West
Voted: Yes
Yes: Nesoff, Pursel, SestitoAbstained: Grey
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To appoint the 2023-2024 poll workers as requested by Town Clerk, Lori West Second Nesoff Vote 3-0-1* *Grey abstained from the vote as his wife was among those appointed.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Nesoff)
Apr 26Approve the parking lot application of Temple Beth Sholom…Motion: to approve the parking lot application of Temple Beth Sholom to…Passed 3–1 · Pursel: Yes
April 26, 2023: Approve the parking lot application of Temple Beth Sholom to park up to 50 cars at 600 Nantasket Avenue with the stipulation that they provide information regarding plovers, and that…
To approve the parking lot application of Temple Beth Sholom to park up to 50 cars at 600 Nantasket Avenue with the stipulation that they provide information regarding plovers, and that trash receptacles and port-a-potties be provided on site
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Nesoff, PurselNo: Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To approve the parking lot application of Temple Beth Sholom to park up to 50 cars at 600 Nantasket Avenue with the stipulation that they provide information regarding plovers, and that trash receptacles and port-a-potties be provided on site Second Sestito Vote 3-1-0 Pursel – Aye Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye Sestito - Nay.” (Motion: Grey, second: Sestito)
Apr 26Support Article 17Motion: to support Article 17Passed 3–0 · Pursel: Yes
April 26, 2023: Support Article 17
To support Article 17
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Nesoff, PurselAbstained: Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To support Article 17 Second Nesoff Vote 3-0-1 Grey – Aye Nesoff – Aye Pursel – Aye Sestito – Abstain.” (Motion: Grey, second: Nesoff)
Apr 24Appoint Roger Lewenberg as a Citizen at Large representative…Motion: to appoint Roger Lewenberg as a Citizen at Large representative on…Passed 3–0 · Pursel: Yes
April 24, 2023: Appoint Roger Lewenberg as a Citizen at Large representative on the Town Manager Semi-Finalist Committee
To appoint Roger Lewenberg as a Citizen at Large representative on the Town Manager Semi-Finalist Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Pursel, SestitoAbstained: Nesoff
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To appoint Roger Lewenberg as a Citizen at Large representative on the Town Manager Semi-Finalist Committee Second Grey Vote 3-0-1* *Nesoff abstained from the vote.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Grey)
Votes with no disagreement (205)
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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