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Donna Pursel
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Pursel voted the same way as…
- Jennifer Constable78% (7 of 9)
- Greg Grey70% (7 of 10)
- Domenico Sestito25% (2 of 8)
- John Reilly20% (2 of 10)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 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 26 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (26)
- May 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 12Appoint John Reilly as the Board of Selectmen's representative…Motion: to appoint John Reilly as the Board of Selectmen's representative to…Passed 3–0 · Pursel: Yes
May 12, 2021: Appoint John Reilly as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Planning Committee for School Consolidation
To appoint John Reilly as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Planning Committee for School Consolidation
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Pursel, SestitoAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To appoint John Reilly as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Planning Committee for School Consolidation Second Sestito Vote 3-0-1 Grey – Aye Sestito – Aye Reilly – Abstain Pursel – Aye.” (Motion: Grey, second: Sestito)
May 12Appoint John Reilly as an interim representative of the…Motion: to appoint John Reilly as an interim representative of the Board…Passed 3–0 · Pursel: Yes
May 12, 2021: Appoint John Reilly as an interim representative of the Board of Selectmen to the Zoning Bylaw Committee
To appoint John Reilly as an interim representative of the Board of Selectmen to the Zoning Bylaw Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Pursel, SestitoAbstained: Reilly
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To appoint John Reilly as an interim representative of the Board of Selectmen to the Zoning Bylaw Committee Second Pursel Vote 3-0-1 Sestito – Aye Pursel – Aye Grey – Aye Reilly – Abstain.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Pursel)
May 12Approve the parking license for 50 cars from May…Motion: to approve the parking license for 50 cars from May 27,…Passed 3–1 · Pursel: Yes
May 12, 2021: Approve the parking license for 50 cars from May 27, 2021 through September 5, 2021, Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
To approve the parking license for 50 cars from May 27, 2021 through September 5, 2021, Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Grey, Pursel, ReillyNo: Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To approve the parking license for 50 cars from May 27, 2021 through September 5, 2021, Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Second Pursel Vote 3-1-0 Reilly – Aye Pursel – Aye Sestito – Nay Grey – Aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pursel)
Apr 22Layout, relocate and alter Atlantic Avenue and intersecting streets…Motion: to move to layout, relocate and alter Atlantic Avenue and intersecting…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Pursel: Not recorded
April 22, 2021: Layout, relocate and alter Atlantic Avenue and intersecting streets as shown on the plan entitled Atlantic Avenue Layout Plan dated March 17, 2021, with a scale of 1" equal to…
To move to layout, relocate and alter Atlantic Avenue and intersecting streets as shown on the plan entitled Atlantic Avenue Layout Plan dated March 17, 2021, with a scale of 1" equal to 10', prepared by CHA Consultants, Inc. referenced herein and further that the Board of Selectmen adopts the report and order regarding same as presented this evening.
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To move to layout, relocate and alter Atlantic Avenue and intersecting streets as shown on the plan entitled Atlantic Avenue Layout Plan dated March 17, 2021, with a scale of 1" equal to 10', prepared by CHA Consultants, Inc. referenced herein and further that the Board of Selectmen adopts the report and order regarding same as presented this evening. Second Pursel Vote Unanimous Sestito – Aye Pursel - Aye Constable – Aye.” (Motion: Sestito, second: Pursel)
Apr 14Extend the Board's review period on the Latitude 42…Motion: to extend the Board's review period on the Latitude 42 application…Passed 3–0 · Pursel: Yes
April 14, 2021: Extend the Board's review period on the Latitude 42 application for a Host Community Agreement for an additional 60 days beyond the 60 day extension approved by the Board on…
To extend the Board's review period on the Latitude 42 application for a Host Community Agreement for an additional 60 days beyond the 60 day extension approved by the Board on March 30, 2021 including but not limited to those dates relative to expert consultants, consultation with other Boards, agencies, officials and entities, discretionary meetings with the business and the Board's conclusion concerning the HCA and any other dates concerning the right to make further extensions
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constable, Grey, PurselAbstained: ReillyNote in the minutes: "Reilly recused himself from this vote for reasons that are on file at the Town Clerk's Office."
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To extend the Board's review period on the Latitude 42 application for a Host Community Agreement for an additional 60 days beyond the 60 day extension approved by the Board on March 30, 2021 including but not limited to those dates relative to expert consultants, consultation with other Boards, agencies, officials and entities, discretionary meetings with the business and the Board's conclusion concerning the HCA and any other dates concerning the right to make further extensions Second Pursel Vote 3-0-1 Grey – Aye Pursel – Aye Constable - Aye Reilly – Abstain* *Reilly recused himself from this vote for reasons that are on file at the Town Clerk's Office..” (Motion: Grey, second: Pursel)
Mar 31Approve the reduction in polling hours, expansion of options…Motion: to approve the reduction in polling hours, expansion of options for…Passed 4–0 · Pursel: Yes
March 31, 2021: Approve the reduction in polling hours, expansion of options for voting by mail, and the official ballot for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Election as presented by Town Clerk,…
To approve the reduction in polling hours, expansion of options for voting by mail, and the official ballot for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Election as presented by Town Clerk, Lori West
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constable, Pursel, Reilly, SestitoAbstained: GreyNote in the minutes: "Grey recused himself from the vote as he is on the ballot for this election."
From the minutes
“Motion Sestito To approve the reduction in polling hours, expansion of options for voting by mail, and the official ballot for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Election as presented by Town Clerk, Lori West Second Pursel Vote 4-0-1 Sestito – Aye Pursel – Aye Grey – Abstain* Reilly – Aye Constable – Aye *Grey recused himself from the vote as he is on the ballot for this election..” (Motion: Sestito, second: Pursel)
Mar 31Allow 75 cars in the Triangle Lot, 425 in…Motion: to allow 75 cars in the Triangle Lot, 425 in the…Passed 3–2 · Pursel: No
March 31, 2021: Allow 75 cars in the Triangle Lot, 425 in the middle lot, and 100 in the Phipps Street lot with the stipulations that were presented earlier by John Reilly and…
To allow 75 cars in the Triangle Lot, 425 in the middle lot, and 100 in the Phipps Street lot with the stipulations that were presented earlier by John Reilly and with the added stipulation that an additional 100 spots be designated for Hull residents with municipal stickers in either the Triangle Lot or the Phipps Street lot
Voted: No
Yes: Constable, Grey, ReillyNo: Pursel, Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To allow 75 cars in the Triangle Lot, 425 in the middle lot, and 100 in the Phipps Street lot with the stipulations that were presented earlier by John Reilly and with the added stipulation that an additional 100 spots be designated for Hull residents with municipal stickers in either the Triangle Lot or the Phipps Street lot Second Constable Vote 3-2-0 Grey – Aye Constable – Aye Pursel – No Sestito – No Reilly - Aye.” (Motion: Grey, second: Constable)
Mar 17Change the name of the Board of Selectmen to…Motion: to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select…Passed 3–2 · Pursel: Yes
March 17, 2021: Change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board
To change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constable, Grey, PurselNo: Reilly, Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey To change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board Second Pursel Vote 3-2-0 Grey – Aye Pursel – Aye Reilly – No Sestito – No Constable – Aye.” (Motion: Grey, second: Pursel)
Mar 17Change the name of the Board of Selectmen to…Motion: to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Town…Failed 2–3 · Pursel: No
March 17, 2021: Change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Town Executive Commission
To change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Town Executive Commission.
Voted: No
Yes: Reilly, SestitoNo: Constable, Grey, Pursel
From the minutes
“Motion Reilly To change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Town Executive Commission. Second Sestito Vote 2-3-0 Reilly – Aye Sestito – Aye Grey – No Pursel – No Constable – No.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Sestito)
Mar 17That members of the Select Board shall be called…Motion: that members of the Select Board shall be called Select Board…Passed 3–2 · Pursel: Yes
March 17, 2021: That members of the Select Board shall be called Select Board Member
That members of the Select Board shall be called Select Board Member
Voted: Yes
Yes: Constable, Grey, PurselNo: Reilly, Sestito
From the minutes
“Motion Grey That members of the Select Board shall be called Select Board Member Second Pursel Vote 3-2-0 Grey – Aye Pursel – Aye Reilly – No Sestito – No Constable – Aye.” (Motion: Grey, second: Pursel)
Votes with no disagreement (112)
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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