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James Craig
At-large · 5 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Craig 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 21 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (21)
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Jan 31Appoint Peter von Mertens to the Board of the…Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Peter von Mertens to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Craig: Yes
January 31, 2022: Appoint Peter von Mertens to the Board of the Council on Aging & Human Services
Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Peter von Mertens to the Board of the Council on Aging & Human Services. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name James Craig as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Peter von Mertens to the Board of the Council on Aging & Human Services. Mr. Craig seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..” (Motion: Craig)
Nov 15Renew the Cable license with Verizon for a term…Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion that the Board vote to renew…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Renew the Cable license with Verizon for a term of five years commencing on November 15, 2021, consistent with the terms outlined this evening by the Town Administrator and Town…
Mr. Craig made a motion that the Board vote to renew the Cable license with Verizon for a term of five years commencing on November 15, 2021, consistent with the terms outlined this evening by the Town Administrator and Town Counsel. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion that the Board vote to renew the Cable license with Verizon for a term of five years commencing on November 15, 2021, consistent with the terms outlined this evening by the Town Administrator and Town Counsel. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Appoint Fuat Koro to replace Andy Payne as the…Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Fuat Koro to replace…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Appoint Fuat Koro to replace Andy Payne as the Finance Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee
Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Fuat Koro to replace Andy Payne as the Finance Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Fuat Koro to replace Andy Payne as the Finance Committee representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Appoint Ellen Meyer Shorb to replace Nancy Marshall as…Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Ellen Meyer Shorb to…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Appoint Ellen Meyer Shorb to replace Nancy Marshall as the Finance Committee representative to the Affordable Housing Trust
Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Ellen Meyer Shorb to replace Nancy Marshall as the Finance Committee representative to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Ellen Meyer Shorb to replace Nancy Marshall as the Finance Committee representative to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Appoint Jennifer Saffizan to the CouncilMotion: Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Jennifer Saffizan to the…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Appoint Jennifer Saffizan to the Council
Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Jennifer Saffizan to the Council. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to appoint Jennifer Saffizan to the Council. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Authorize Mr. Dwyer to sign the Warrant dated November…Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to authorize Mr. Dwyer to sign…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Authorize Mr. Dwyer to sign the Warrant dated November 15, 2021
Mr. Craig made a motion to authorize Mr. Dwyer to sign the Warrant dated November 15, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to authorize Mr. Dwyer to sign the Warrant dated November 15, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Approve the minutes from October 25, 2021Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from October…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Approve the minutes from October 25, 2021
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from October 25, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from October 25, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Approve the minutes from September 13, 2021Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from September…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Approve the minutes from September 13, 2021
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from September 13, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from September 13, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Nov 15Approve the minutes from September 27, 2021Motion: Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from September…Passed 2–0 · Craig: Yes
November 15, 2021: Approve the minutes from September 27, 2021
Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from September 27, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Craig, DwyerThe roll call does not list Jennifer Glass, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from September 27, 2021. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a roll call vote: Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye..” (Motion: Craig, second: Dwyer)
Sep 27Appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected…Motion: Ms. Drew made a motion to appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Craig: Yes
September 27, 2021: Appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected seat on the Housing Commission, and that he will serve in this appointed capacity until the time of the March Annual…
Ms. Drew made a motion to appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected seat on the Housing Commission, and that he will serve in this appointed capacity until the time of the March Annual election. Ms. Benalfew seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Vander Muellen: Aye; Benalfew: Aye; Gorman: Aye; Drew: Aye; Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with members of another board at a joint session; the roll call also names Benalfew, Drew, Gorman and Muellen. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Drew, who is not a Select Board member. It was seconded by Ms. Benalfew, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Drew made a motion to appoint Rakesh Karmacharya to fill the currently vacant elected seat on the Housing Commission, and that he will serve in this appointed capacity until the time of the March Annual election. Ms. Benalfew seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the motion was approved unanimously with a roll call vote: Vander Muellen: Aye; Benalfew: Aye; Gorman: Aye; Drew: Aye; Craig: Aye; Dwyer: Aye; Glass: Aye..”
Votes with no disagreement (105)
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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