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Thomas O'Hara
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Thomas F. O'Hara
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, O'Hara voted the same way as…
- John Cotton63% (5 of 8)
- Michaela Wyman-Colombo56% (5 of 9)
- Carol Sherman44% (4 of 9)
- David Weeden33% (3 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list O'Hara 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 24 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (28)
- May 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 6Approve and recommend Article #10 of the Special Town…Motion: to approve and recommend Article #10 of the Special Town Meeting…Passed 3–1 · O'Hara: Not recorded
May 6, 2024: Approve and recommend Article #10 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the sum of $2,821,000
To approve and recommend Article #10 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the sum of $2,821,000
Yes: Cotton, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: Sherman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve and recommend Article #10 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the sum of $2,821,000. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 3-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Weeden, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Apr 29Proclaim May 6, 2024 as Patrick J. Costello Day…Motion: to proclaim May 6, 2024 as Patrick J. Costello Day in…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: Yes
April 29, 2024: Proclaim May 6, 2024 as Patrick J. Costello Day in the Town of Mashpee to honor this dedicated individual
To proclaim May 6, 2024 as Patrick J. Costello Day in the Town of Mashpee to honor this dedicated individual
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, Wyman-ColomboNo: Weeden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to proclaim May 6, 2024 as Patrick J. Costello Day in the Town of Mashpee to honor this dedicated individual. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Apr 1Approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presentedMotion: to approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presentedPassed 3–0 · O'Hara: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presented
To approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presented
Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 5-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. Part of the roll call cannot be read in the town's text of these minutes ("Selectman"). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Weeden to approve the Ruck4HIT Cape Cod 2024 event as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman, yes- Selectman O'Hara, yes- ,SelectmawSherman, yes- Select- an Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Weeden, second: O'Hara)
Apr 1Maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May…Motion: to maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11,…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: No
April 1, 2024: Maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11, 20,24 AnnualTown Election from 7:00 a.m. to -00 p.m
To maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11, 20,24 AnnualTown Election from 7:00 a.m. to -00 p.m
Voted: No
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to maintain time regular ar voting hours of time May 11, 20,24 AnnualTown Election from 7:00 a.m. to -00 p.m. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 4 1. Motion carries. 70i uu1lVote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: Weeden)
Mar 18Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of…Motion: to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support…Passed 3–0 · O'Hara: Yes
March 18, 2024: Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for the proposed indoor pickleball facility for execution by the Select Board at their next meeting
To authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for the proposed indoor pickleball facility for execution by the Select Board at their next meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: O'Hara, Sherman, Wyman-ColomboAbstained: Cotton
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter of support for the proposed indoor pickleball facility for execution by the Select Board at their next meeting. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 3-0-1. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, abstained Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Jan 22Appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as…Motion: to appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: Yes
January 22, 2024: Appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
To appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: Sherman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Dec 4Authorize the additional expenditure of $7,000 from the Affordable…Motion: authorize the additional expenditure of $7,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Hara: Yes
December 4, 2023: Authorize the additional expenditure of $7,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust reserves to purchase 12 Cypress Circle, Mashpee for a total price of $107,000; property is identified on Assessor's...
Authorize the additional expenditure of $7,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust reserves to purchase 12 Cypress Circle, Mashpee for a total price of $107,000; property is identified on Assessor's Map as Map 21, Block 33, and direct Town Counsel to re-engage with the property owners' counsel to convey the property
Voted: Yes
Moved by Mr. McKelvey to of another board. Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 9-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. McKelvey to authorize the additional expenditure of $7,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust reserves to purchase 12 Cypress Circle, Mashpee for a total price of $107,000; property is identified on Assessor's Map as Map 21, Block 33, and direct Town Counsel to re-engage with the property owners' counsel to convey the property. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 9-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Mr. Isbitz, yes Mr. McKelvey, yes Mr. Klein, yes Mr. Cayer, yes Opposed, none.” (second: O'Hara)
Dec 4Authorize a Real Estate Appraisal for 46 Main Street,…Motion: authorize a Real Estate Appraisal for 46 Main Street, Mashpee for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Hara: Yes
December 4, 2023: Authorize a Real Estate Appraisal for 46 Main Street, Mashpee for a sum not to exceed $5,000
Authorize a Real Estate Appraisal for 46 Main Street, Mashpee for a sum not to exceed $5,000
Voted: Yes
Moved by Mr. McKelvey to of another board. Seconded by Mr. Klein of another board. Joint vote with another board (the minutes give the combined count as 9-0); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. McKelvey to authorize a Real Estate Appraisal for 46 Main Street, Mashpee for a sum not to exceed $5,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Klein. VOTE: 9-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Mr. Isbitz, yes Mr. McKelvey, yes Mr. Klein, yes Mr. Cayer, yes Opposed, none.”
Nov 13Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor…Motion: to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: No
November 13, 2023: Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of "1" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption…
To move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of "1" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption no higher than 15%
Voted: No
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of "1" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and a Residential Exemption no higher than 15%. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Nov 13Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor…Motion: to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of…Passed 3–2 · O'Hara: Yes
November 13, 2023: Move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of 111" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and to retain a…
To move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of 111" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and to retain a Residential Exemption of 5%
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Weeden, Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to move that the Town of Mashpee adopt a factor of 111" for all Classes of Property with No discount for Open Space, No Small Commercial Exemption and to retain a Residential Exemption of 5%. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Sherman, second: O'Hara)
Votes with no disagreement (209)
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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