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Jeffrey Swanberg

At-large · 6 terms in this record

Jeff Swanberg

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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board

27 of 30meetings attended (90%) · whole board 95%
236votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 6split votes where Swanberg was in the minority · whole board 22%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Swanberg voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Swanberg 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 27 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (30)

Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board

Jun 6Re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of HealthMotion: A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr.…Passed 3–1 · Swanberg: No

June 6, 2023: Re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health

AppointPassed · 3–1

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. Swanberg voted against the motion).

Voted: No

Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, JohnNo: Swanberg

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Gavin to re-appoint Lisa Thuot to the Board of Health. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted: Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. Swanberg voted against the motion)..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Gavin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

May 3Approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr.…Passed 3–1 · Swanberg: Yes

May 3, 2023: Approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Action Grant program

ApprovePassed · 3–1

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Action Grant program. Voted: Motion carried, 3-1 (St. John against).

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, SwanbergNo: John

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Gavin to approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Action Grant program. Voted: Motion carried, 3-1 (St. John against)..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Gavin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 3Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms.…Passed 3–1 · Swanberg: Yes

January 3, 2023: Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with O'Brien Commercial Properties, Inc. to advertise and market 1 Summer Street, as presented with the start of the contract matching the...

ApprovePassed · 3–1

A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with O'Brien Commercial Properties, Inc. to advertise and market 1 Summer Street, as presented with the start of the contract matching the date of signature. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. DiSilva voted against the motion)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Gavin, John, SwanbergNo: DiSilvaThe minutes name Chris DiSilva as the mover and record “Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. DiSilva voted against the motion)”; shown as the minutes record.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Ms. St. John to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal with O'Brien Commercial Properties, Inc. to advertise and market 1 Summer Street, as presented with the start of the contract matching the date of signature. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried 3-1 (Mr. DiSilva voted against the motion).” (Motion: DiSilva, second: John)

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

Nov 15Approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax…Motion: A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Swanberg: Yes

November 15, 2022: Approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name the mover and seconder by first name only (“Justine” and “Chris”): Justine St. John and Chris DiSilva.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Justine and seconded by Chris to approve the Commercial Industrial Property (C.I.P.) and residential tax rates with a % of shift 1.29. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 18Waive the exercise of the right of first refusal…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by…Passed 4–1 · Swanberg: Yes

October 18, 2022: Waive the exercise of the right of first refusal for 182 Parker Street

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to waive the exercise of the right of first refusal for 182 Parker Street. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried, 4-1 (Gavin opposed).

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiSilva, Diarbekirian, John, SwanbergNo: Gavin

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to waive the exercise of the right of first refusal for 182 Parker Street. Voted: By roll call. Motion carried, 4-1 (Gavin opposed)..” (Motion: John, second: Diarbekirian)

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

Aug 2Approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Swanberg: Yes

August 2, 2022: Approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as shown

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Justine St. John as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Ms. St. John and seconded by Ms. St. John to approve the Meeting minutes of July 26, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Aug 2Approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the…Motion: A motion was made Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to…Passed 4–1 · Swanberg: Yes

August 2, 2022: Approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the development located at 2,4, and 6 Powder Mill Road and 2 Waltham Street in Maynard, MA. Identified as Assessor's map number…

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the development located at 2,4, and 6 Powder Mill Road and 2 Waltham Street in Maynard, MA. Identified as Assessor's map number 15 and parcel numbers 381 and 91, change article 3 item E, regarding parking at site. The Board members deliberation was informed through advice from town staff, specifically Assistant Town Administrator Megan Zammuto, Town Counsel Liz Lydon, Planning Director Bill Nemser and Conservation Agent/ Assistant Town Planner Julia Flanary. Concerns included parking, infrastructure improvements, pedestrian safety, sustainability aspects, mitigation efforts, affordable housing opportunities, economic impact to the area, and performance bonding. It was noted that further development of the site's plans would be considered by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and perhaps other bodies and agencies. Town Counsel advised that Development Agreements cannot be appealed, because they are voluntarily conditional, unlike Special Permits. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed)

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiSilva, Diarbekirian, John, SwanbergNo: Gavin

From the minutes

“A motion was made Mr. DiSilva seconded by Mr. Diarbekirian to approve the Development Agreement with ASMC LLC for the development located at 2,4, and 6 Powder Mill Road and 2 Waltham Street in Maynard, MA. Identified as Assessor's map number 15 and parcel numbers 381 and 91, change article 3 item E, regarding parking at site. The Board members deliberation was informed through advice from town staff, specifically Assistant Town Administrator Megan Zammuto, Town Counsel Liz Lydon, Planning Director Bill Nemser and Conservation Agent/ Assistant Town Planner Julia Flanary. Concerns included parking, infrastructure improvements, pedestrian safety, sustainability aspects, mitigation efforts, affordable housing opportunities, economic impact to the area, and performance bonding. It was noted that further development of the site's plans would be considered by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and perhaps other bodies and agencies. Town Counsel advised that Development Agreements cannot be appealed, because they are voluntarily conditional, unlike Special Permits. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed).” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Diarbekirian)

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

Aug 2Approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for…Motion: A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva…Passed 4–1 · Swanberg: Yes

August 2, 2022: Approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for a proposed Marijuana Delivery Operator facility to be located at 2 Powder Mill Road, Maynard

ApprovePassed · 4–1

A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for a proposed Marijuana Delivery Operator facility to be located at 2 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. The Board considered the site lay out and the orientation of the proposed marijuana distributor facility. It was noted that the approval of the license will require multiple inspections. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed)

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiSilva, Diarbekirian, John, SwanbergNo: Gavin

From the minutes

“A motion was made Ms. St. John seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the host Community Agreement with UPA, Inc. for a proposed Marijuana Delivery Operator facility to be located at 2 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. The Board considered the site lay out and the orientation of the proposed marijuana distributor facility. It was noted that the approval of the license will require multiple inspections. Voted: 4-1 (Gavin opposed).” (Motion: John, second: DiSilva)

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

Jul 12Approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Swanberg: Yes

July 12, 2022: Approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva signed off).

Voted: Yes

Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergThe minutes say Chris DiSilva was not present for this vote (“Mr. DiSilva signed off”), so that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Diarbekirian and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Meeting minutes of June 7, 2022, and June 21, 2022, as shown. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0 (Mr. DiSilva signed off)..” (Motion: Diarbekirian, second: Swanberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jul 12Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms.…Passed 4–0 · Swanberg: Yes

July 12, 2022: Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown

ApprovePassed · 4–0

A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. A. E. Duggan re St. Bridget's Cemetery Land B. Verizon Fios Broadcast Fee increase Notice June 2022 C. 495 Metro West Strength in Numbers 2022 report D. Grace Wilde re Scholarship Thanks E. Eversource Electric Rate Update F. Notice of Intent to Sell Land under MGL Ch 61A: 182 Parker Street G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Item A: Mr. Diarbekirian reflected on the letter from Ellen Duggan that Town encouraging the Town to consider its interests with the potential sale of properties owned by the Arch Dioceses of Boston for St. Bridget's Church and Cemetery. Item D: Mr. Gavin reflected on the thank you note from Grace Wilde. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Diarbekirian, Gavin, John, SwanbergChris DiSilva had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. St. John to Move to accept and approve Correspondences A through F as shown. A. E. Duggan re St. Bridget's Cemetery Land B. Verizon Fios Broadcast Fee increase Notice June 2022 C. 495 Metro West Strength in Numbers 2022 report D. Grace Wilde re Scholarship Thanks E. Eversource Electric Rate Update F. Notice of Intent to Sell Land under MGL Ch 61A: 182 Parker Street G. Johnson, Town Administrator B. Mosca Administrative Assistant Item A: Mr. Diarbekirian reflected on the letter from Ellen Duggan that Town encouraging the Town to consider its interests with the potential sale of properties owned by the Arch Dioceses of Boston for St. Bridget's Church and Cemetery. Item D: Mr. Gavin reflected on the thank you note from Grace Wilde. Voted: Motion carried unanimously, 4-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: John)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (248)

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