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Suzanne Barry

At-large · 8 terms in this record

Suzie Barry

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

34 of 39meetings attended (87%) · whole board 95%
81votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0split votes where Barry was in the minority
0abstained
8terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Barry 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 34 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (39)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Feb 3Position on 2025 Annual Town Meeting Article 10 (Appropriate…Motion: Article 10 Appropriate The FY2026 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget And…Passed 3–0 · Barry: Not recorded

February 3, 2025: Position on 2025 Annual Town Meeting Article 10 (Appropriate The FY2026 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget And CPA Projects): support

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Article 10 Appropriate The FY2026 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget And CPA Projects - Mr. Lucente is a Wait, Mr. Pato, Ms. Hai, and Mr. Sandeen are Yeses

Yes: Hai, Pato, SandeenTown Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (yes = support; no motion). Douglas Lucente is listed as a “wait” and is not shown voting. The minutes give no position for Suzanne Barry on this article.

From the minutes

“Article 10 Appropriate The FY2026 Community Preservation Committee Operating Budget And CPA Projects - Mr. Lucente is a Wait, Mr. Pato, Ms. Hai, and Mr. Sandeen are Yeses.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Feb 3Position on 2025 Annual Town Meeting Article 23 (Dispose…Motion: Article 23 Dispose Of 116 Vine Street - Mr. Lucente is…Passed 3–0 · Barry: Not recorded

February 3, 2025: Position on 2025 Annual Town Meeting Article 23 (Dispose Of 116 Vine Street): support

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Article 23 Dispose Of 116 Vine Street - Mr. Lucente is a Wait, Mr. Pato, Ms. Hai, and Mr. Sandeen are Yeses

Yes: Hai, Pato, SandeenTown Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (yes = support; no motion). Douglas Lucente is listed as a “wait” and is not shown voting. The minutes give no position for Suzanne Barry on this article.

From the minutes

“Article 23 Dispose Of 116 Vine Street - Mr. Lucente is a Wait, Mr. Pato, Ms. Hai, and Mr. Sandeen are Yeses.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jan 27Approve the Consent Agenda item for the Lions ClubMotion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Not recorded

January 27, 2025: Approve the Consent Agenda item for the Lions Club

ApprovePassed · 4–0

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda item for the Lions Club.

The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Douglas Lucente, Joseph Pato, Mark Sandeen, Suzanne Barry and Jill Hai) and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda item for the Lions Club..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Nov 8Approve the Housing Partnership Board's request to send a…Motion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Not recorded

November 8, 2024: Approve the Housing Partnership Board's request to send a letter regarding Bills H2740 & H2741 to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and or the Massachusetts State Senate, with an...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the Housing Partnership Board's request to send a letter regarding Bills H2740 & H2741 to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and or the Massachusetts State Senate, with an endorsement of the contents from the Select board DOCUMENTS: Draft HPB letter to Speaker Mariano 6. Review Proposed Parking Fee Exemption Program for Public Lot Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Maggie Peard, Sustainability & Resilience Officer, explained that, through the Center Employee Parking Program, employees of businesses in the Town Center can opt-in for alternative parking payment options in the public lots.

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting at 10:47am. before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the Housing Partnership Board's request to send a letter regarding Bills H2740 & H2741 to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and or the Massachusetts State Senate, with an endorsement of the contents from the Select board DOCUMENTS: Draft HPB letter to Speaker Mariano 6. Review Proposed Parking Fee Exemption Program for Public Lot Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Maggie Peard, Sustainability & Resilience Officer, explained that, through the Center Employee Parking Program, employees of businesses in the Town Center can opt-in for alternative parking payment options in the public lots..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Nov 8Approve waiving the parking fee at the Electric Vehicle…Motion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Not recorded

November 8, 2024: Approve waiving the parking fee at the Electric Vehicle chargers in the NStar and Depot Lot for center employees enrolled in the Center Employee Parking Program

ApprovePassed · 4–0

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve waiving the parking fee at the Electric Vehicle chargers in the NStar and Depot Lot for center employees enrolled in the Center Employee Parking Program.

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenSuzanne Barry had left the meeting at 10:47am. before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve waiving the parking fee at the Electric Vehicle chargers in the NStar and Depot Lot for center employees enrolled in the Center Employee Parking Program..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Nov 8Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 3 (Establish,…Motion: Article 3 - Establish, Dissolve and Appropriate To and From Specified…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Not recorded

November 8, 2024: Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 3 (Establish, Dissolve and Appropriate To and From Specified Stabilization Funds): support

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Article 3 - Establish, Dissolve and Appropriate To and From Specified Stabilization Funds: Mr. Lucente is a yes, Mr. Pato is a yes, Ms. Hai is a yes, Mr. Sandeen is a yes.

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenTown Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (yes = support; no motion). The minutes give no position for Suzanne Barry on this article.

From the minutes

“Article 3 - Establish, Dissolve and Appropriate To and From Specified Stabilization Funds: Mr. Lucente is a yes, Mr. Pato is a yes, Ms. Hai is a yes, Mr. Sandeen is a yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Nov 8Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 4 (Amend…Motion: Article 4 - Amend FY2025 Operating Enterprise and CPA Budgets: Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Not recorded

November 8, 2024: Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 4 (Amend FY2025 Operating Enterprise and CPA Budgets): support

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Article 4 - Amend FY2025 Operating Enterprise and CPA Budgets: Mr. Lucente is a yes, Mr. Pato is a yes, Ms. Hai is a yes, Mr. Sandeen is a yes.

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenTown Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (yes = support; no motion). The minutes give no position for Suzanne Barry on this article.

From the minutes

“Article 4 - Amend FY2025 Operating Enterprise and CPA Budgets: Mr. Lucente is a yes, Mr. Pato is a yes, Ms. Hai is a yes, Mr. Sandeen is a yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Nov 8Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 5 (Appropriate…Motion: Article 5 - Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements: Mr. Lucente is…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Not recorded

November 8, 2024: Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 5 (Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements): support

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Article 5 - Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements: Mr. Lucente is a yes, Mr. Pato is a yes, Ms. Hai is a yes, Mr. Sandeen is a yes.

Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenTown Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (yes = support; no motion). The minutes give no position for Suzanne Barry on this article.

From the minutes

“Article 5 - Appropriate for Authorized Capital Improvements: Mr. Lucente is a yes, Mr. Pato is a yes, Ms. Hai is a yes, Mr. Sandeen is a yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Nov 8Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 8 (Delay…Motion: Article 8 - Delay Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Filing Resolution…Failed 0–3 · Barry: Not recorded

November 8, 2024: Position on Special Town Meeting 2024-1 Article 8 (Delay Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Filing Resolution (Citizens' Petition)): support

Adopt resolutionFailed · 0–3

Article 8 - Delay Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Filing Resolution (Citizens' Petition): Mr. Lucente is a wait, Mr. Pato is a no, Ms. Hai is a no, Mr. Sandeen is a no

No: Hai, Pato, SandeenTown Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (yes = support; no motion). Douglas Lucente is listed as a “wait” and is not shown voting. The minutes give no position for Suzanne Barry on this article.

From the minutes

“Article 8 - Delay Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Filing Resolution (Citizens' Petition): Mr. Lucente is a wait, Mr. Pato is a no, Ms. Hai is a no, Mr. Sandeen is a no.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Oct 21Approve the Affordable Housing Trust, in consultation with Town…Motion: VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Barry: Yes

October 21, 2024: Approve the Affordable Housing Trust, in consultation with Town Counsel, to commence negotiations with Causeway Development LLC on such agreements, including a land disposition agreement, as are...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the Affordable Housing Trust, in consultation with Town Counsel, to commence negotiations with Causeway Development LLC on such agreements, including a land disposition agreement, as are necessary for the sale of Town-owned Parcel 68-44 located on Lowell Street to Causeway Development LLC for the purposes of developing 100% affordable housing pursuant to Article 33 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barry, Lucente, Pato, SandeenJill Hai had left the meeting at 8:22pm. before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board voted by roll call 4-0 to approve the Affordable Housing Trust, in consultation with Town Counsel, to commence negotiations with Causeway Development LLC on such agreements, including a land disposition agreement, as are necessary for the sale of Town-owned Parcel 68-44 located on Lowell Street to Causeway Development LLC for the purposes of developing 100% affordable housing pursuant to Article 33 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (96)

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