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John Cahalane
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
John J. Cahalane
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
On split votes, Cahalane voted the same way as…
- Thomas O'Hara80% (4 of 5)
- Carol Sherman80% (4 of 5)
- John Cotton20% (1 of 5)
- Andrew Gottlieb0% (0 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Cahalane 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 13 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (13)
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2018 · Special: Present
- Apr 11, 2018 · Special: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Apr 9Approve the Annual Contract for the Operation of the…Motion: to approve the Annual Contract for the Operation of the Transfer…Passed 5–4 · Cahalane: Not recorded
April 9, 2018: Approve the Annual Contract for the Operation of the Transfer Station, Hauling of Recyclables, and Tip Fee for Single Stream Recycling with Gotta Do Contracting, LLC as recommended
To approve the Annual Contract for the Operation of the Transfer Station, Hauling of Recyclables, and Tip Fee for Single Stream Recycling with Gotta Do Contracting, LLC as recommended
The minutes give the count as 5-4-0, but the roll call reads: Thomas O'Hara yes, John Cotton yes, Carol Sherman yes, John Cahalane yes, Andrew Gottlieb yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the Annual Contract for the Operation of the Transfer Station, Hauling of Recyclables, and Tip Fee for Single Stream Recycling with Gotta Do Contracting, LLC as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-4. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Apr 9Support Option 42; $150 for the 15t Household Permit,…Motion: to support Option 42; $150 for the 15t Household Permit, $35…Failed 2–3 · Cahalane: No
April 9, 2018: Support Option 42; $150 for the 15t Household Permit, $35 for the Recycling Permit, $20 for the 2"d Permit and $15 for a Single Trip
To support Option 42; $150 for the 15t Household Permit, $35 for the Recycling Permit, $20 for the 2"d Permit and $15 for a Single Trip. The tax subsidy is 8%
Voted: No
Yes: Cotton, GottliebNo: Cahalane, O'Hara, Sherman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to support Option 42; $150 for the 15t Household Permit, $35 for the Recycling Permit, $20 for the 2"d Permit and $15 for a Single Trip. The tax subsidy is 8%. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: 2-3. Motion does not carry. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Bara, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Cahalane, no Selectman Gottlieb, yes Opposed, (3).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Gottlieb)
Apr 9Maintain status quo; $140 for the 1St Household Permit,…Motion: to maintain status quo; $140 for the 1St Household Permit, $25…Passed 3–2 · Cahalane: Yes
April 9, 2018: Maintain status quo; $140 for the 1St Household Permit, $25 for the Recycling Permit, $20 for the 2 d Permit and $15 for a Single Trip
To maintain status quo; $140 for the 1St Household Permit, $25 for the Recycling Permit, $20 for the 2 d Permit and $15 for a Single Trip. The tax subsidy is 14%
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Cotton, Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to maintain status quo; $140 for the 1St Household Permit, $25 for the Recycling Permit, $20 for the 2 d Permit and $15 for a Single Trip. The tax subsidy is 14%. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton, no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: Sherman)
Mar 26Move forward with Ballot Question#4, stating very clear it…Motion: to move forward with Ballot Question#4, stating very clear it is…Passed 4–1 · Cahalane: Yes
March 26, 2018: Move forward with Ballot Question#4, stating very clear it is a Non-Binding Question for the purpose of creating a survey regarding recreational marijuana establishments
To move forward with Ballot Question#4, stating very clear it is a Non-Binding Question for the purpose of creating a survey regarding recreational marijuana establishments
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to move forward with Ballot Question#4, stating very clear it is a Non-Binding Question for the purpose of creating a survey regarding recreational marijuana establishments. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call vote: Selectman. O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes - Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no opposed, 1).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Mar 26Include and support Article ##19 on the Annual TownMotion: to include and support Article ##19 on the Annual TownPassed 4–1 · Cahalane: No
March 26, 2018: Include and support Article ##19 on the Annual Town
To include and support Article ##19 on the Annual Town
Voted: No
Yes: Cotton, Gottlieb, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Cahalane
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to include and support Article ##19 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and not recommend Article #18. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE-*, 4-1. Roll Call Vote. Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane, no Selectman Gottlieb}yes opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Sherman)
Mar 12Send communication to the Barnstable County Commissioners in support…Motion: to send communication to the Barnstable County Commissioners in support of…Passed 5–0 · Cahalane: Not recorded
March 12, 2018: Send communication to the Barnstable County Commissioners in support of the nerd orps program requesting consistent fundiniz for this much needed program
To send communication to the Barnstable County Commissioners in support of the nerd orps program requesting consistent fundiniz for this much needed program
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: Thomas O'Hara yes, Carol Sherman yes, John Cahalane yes, Andrew Gottlieb yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to send communication to the Barnstable County Commissioners in support of the nerd orps program requesting consistent fundiniz for this much needed program. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,des Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes opposed, crone.” (Motion: Cahalane, second: Cotton)
Mar 12Remove Article##10 from the May 2018 'down Meeting warrant…Motion: to remove Article##10 from the May 2018 'down Meeting warrant for…Passed 3–2 · Cahalane: Yes
March 12, 2018: Remove Article##10 from the May 2018 'down Meeting warrant for deferral until the October 2018 Town Meeting
To remove Article##10 from the May 2018 'down Meeting warrant for deferral until the October 2018 Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Cotton, Gottlieb
From the minutes
“.lotion made by Selectman Cahalane to remove Article##10 from the May 2018 'down Meeting warrant for deferral until the October 2018 Town Meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman' VOTE: Motion carries. 3-2t Roll CallVote. Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,no Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: Sherman)
Feb 12Extend the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding between…Motion: to extend the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the…Passed 4–1 · Cahalane: Not recorded
February 12, 2018: Extend the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Town of Mashpee for the Provision of Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services and Law...
To extend the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Town of Mashpee for the Provision of Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services and Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Assistance to December 31, 20186
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0, but the roll call reads: Thomas O'Hara yes, Carol Sherman yes, John Cahalane yes, Andrew Gottlieb no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion rade by Selectman Cotton to extend the duration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Town of Mashpee for the Provision of Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services and Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Assistance to December 31, 20186 Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane., OTE: 4-1. Motion carries* Roll Call Vote* Selectman OHara,yes selectman cotton,yes selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb no opposed, 1).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Cahalane)
Votes with no disagreement (66)
From the Mashpee Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive (linked as “View Most Recent Minutes” on the town’s Select Board page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Mashpee (Select Board page)
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