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Lincoln Select Board
How the Lincoln Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Jim Hutchinson joined the board after the March 2022 town election (first meeting April 11, 2022). That night the board unanimously chose Jennifer Glass as Chair by roll call. Jonathan Dwyer announced on January 5, 2023 that he would not run again; his last meeting was March 20, 2023. Covers 20 meetings, April 11 to March 20, 2023.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
Coming up
From the agendas Lincoln posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
Members
Jonathan DwyerMember · At-large · at 19 of 20 meetings
Jim HutchinsonMember · At-large · at 18 of 20 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Lincoln Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through September 21, 2026: 202 meetings and 1,438 votes. The board was called the Board of Selectmen until 2021; Article 24 of the May 15, 2021 Annual Town Meeting (a citizens’ petition) proposed the name Select Board, and the minutes use it from May 24, 2021 on. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2013; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. All minutes are typed documents with searchable text. Joint sessions with other boards (School Committee, Housing Commission, Board of Assessors, Water Commission, Planning Board, the Housing Choice Act Working Group and others) are included, but only the Select Board members’ votes are shown; votes the other board took on its own, and reports of other boards’ votes, are left out. Not here: votes taken inside executive session; the minutes of Town Meeting and State of the Town meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them December 15, 2025, January 22, February 18, April 17, May 7, May 14 and June 18, 2026); and meetings after September 21, 2026 (the September 28, October 1 and October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Since spring 2020 Lincoln’s minutes record nearly every vote as a roll call by name (“the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Bodnar, Aye; Glass, Aye; Hutchinson, Aye”), and each member’s vote is shown as recorded. Before that, the minutes usually say “It was unanimously approved,” which is shown as every member present voting yes; when a member abstained or voted no, the minutes name that member. Where the minutes say only “the motion was approved” with no count or names, we show the result only (15 votes); where a split count names no one, or a roll call does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (2 votes). When a roll call leaves out a member who was at the meeting, the votes named are shown and that member is left out of the vote, with a note. Members who stepped aside (recused) are not shown as voting. Abstentions are shown as abstained. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Jan 30Renew the Tack Room's Entertainment License under the same…Motion: Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to renew the Tack Room's Entertainment…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
January 30, 2023: Renew the Tack Room's Entertainment License under the same conditions as their previous license
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to renew the Tack Room's Entertainment License under the same conditions as their previous license. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote Glass: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
The minutes name Jim Hutchinson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to renew the Tack Room's Entertainment License under the same conditions as their previous license. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote Glass: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson)
Jan 5Appoint Matthew Bio as interim Commissioner until the Annual…Motion: Ms. Barnes made a motion to appoint Matthew Bio as interim…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
January 5, 2023: Appoint Matthew Bio as interim Commissioner until the Annual Election in March
Ms. Barnes made a motion to appoint Matthew Bio as interim Commissioner until the Annual Election in March. Steve Gladstone seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Glass: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye: Barnes Aye; Gladstone: Aye.
Joint vote with members of another board at a joint session; the roll call also names Barnes and Gladstone. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Barnes, who is not a Select Board member. It was seconded by Steve Gladstone, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Barnes made a motion to appoint Matthew Bio as interim Commissioner until the Annual Election in March. Steve Gladstone seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Glass: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye: Barnes Aye; Gladstone: Aye..”
Dec 12Approve Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc. Package Store, Wine & Malt…Motion: Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc. Package…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
December 12, 2022: Approve Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc. Package Store, Wine & Malt license for 2023
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc. Package Store, Wine & Malt license for 2023. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved.
The minutes name Jim Hutchinson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve Donelan's Supermarkets, Inc. Package Store, Wine & Malt license for 2023. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hutchinson)
Dec 12Approve Twelve Miles West Development, dba Twisted Tree Café…Motion: Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve Twelve Miles West Development,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
December 12, 2022: Approve Twelve Miles West Development, dba Twisted Tree Café @ DeCordova's General On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverage license for 2023
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve Twelve Miles West Development, dba Twisted Tree Café @ DeCordova's General On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverage license for 2023. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved.
The minutes name Jim Hutchinson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve Twelve Miles West Development, dba Twisted Tree Café @ DeCordova's General On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverage license for 2023. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Hutchinson)
Oct 17Approve the minutes dated May 25, 2022, as presentedMotion: Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated May…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
October 17, 2022: Approve the minutes dated May 25, 2022, as presented
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 25, 2022, as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
The minutes name Jim Hutchinson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated May 25, 2022, as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson)
Oct 17Approve the minutes dated June 27, 2022, as presentedMotion: Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated June…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Hutchinson
October 17, 2022: Approve the minutes dated June 27, 2022, as presented
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 27, 2022, as presented. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstain.
Yes: Dwyer, GlassAbstained: Hutchinson
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion to approve the minutes dated June 27, 2022, as presented. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstain..” (Motion: Hutchinson, second: Dwyer)
Oct 17Approve the minutes dated July 18, 2022, as presentedMotion: Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated July…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Hutchinson
October 17, 2022: Approve the minutes dated July 18, 2022, as presented
Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 18, 2022, as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstain.
Yes: Dwyer, GlassAbstained: Hutchinson
From the minutes
“Mr. Dwyer made a motion to approve the minutes dated July 18, 2022, as presented. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Abstain..” (Motion: Dwyer, second: Hutchinson)
Sep 12Approve the warrants for September 5, 2022Motion: Mr. Hutchinson made a motion approve the warrants for September 5,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
September 12, 2022: Approve the warrants for September 5, 2022
Mr. Hutchinson made a motion approve the warrants for September 5, 2022. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
The minutes name Jim Hutchinson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hutchinson made a motion approve the warrants for September 5, 2022. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Hutchinson)
May 9Appoint Steve Gladstone jointly to the Water Commission until…Motion: Ms. Hendrickson made a motion that Steve Gladstone be jointly appointed…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · see note
May 9, 2022: Appoint Steve Gladstone jointly to the Water Commission until the March 2023 town election (joint vote with the Water Commission)
Ms. Hendrickson made a motion that Steve Gladstone be jointly appointed to the Water Commission for a term of 11 months, expiring at the time of the March 2023 Annual Town Election. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Barnes: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hendrickson: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
Joint vote with members of another board at a joint session; the roll call also names Barnes and Hendrickson. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Hendrickson, who is not a Select Board member. It was seconded by Ms. Barnes, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Hendrickson made a motion that Steve Gladstone be jointly appointed to the Water Commission for a term of 11 months, expiring at the time of the March 2023 Annual Town Election. Ms. Barnes seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Barnes: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye; Hendrickson: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..”
May 9Approve the application from The Tack Room for an…Motion: Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the application from The…Passed 2–0 · see note
May 9, 2022: Approve the application from The Tack Room for an EL3 Entertainment License
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the application from The Tack Room for an EL3 Entertainment License. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Recused; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye.
Yes: Glass, HutchinsonThe minutes say Jonathan Dwyer stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the application from The Tack Room for an EL3 Entertainment License. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Dwyer: Recused; Glass: Aye; Hutchinson: Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Hutchinson)
From the Lincoln Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kim Bodnar from The Lincoln Squirrel’s candidate photo (March 2023); Jim Hutchinson and Jennifer Glass cropped from a captioned group photo in The Lincoln Squirrel (“Board accepts $1.35 million in donations for community center,” May 2026).
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