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Medway Chair
Dennis Crowley
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Crowley voted the same way as…
- Frank Rossi50% (4 of 8)
- Glenn Trindade43% (3 of 7)
- Todd Alessandri25% (2 of 8)
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 Crowley 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 22 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 9, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 28, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 6, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2024 · Workshop: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 6, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 6Approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable…Motion: Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve a 3% 2024 increase…Passed 3–2 · Crowley: Yes
May 6, 2024: Approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable rent price for existing and new renters as discussed
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable rent price for existing and new renters as discussed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Alessandri, Crowley, RossiNo: Trindade, White
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board approve a 3% 2024 increase to Medway Hathon affordable rent price for existing and new renters as discussed. Mr. Alessandri seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-2-0Mr. Trindade and Ms. White voted against..” (Motion: Crowley, second: Alessandri)
Apr 16Request the development of letter to be sent to…Motion: Ms. White moved that the Board vote to request the development…Passed 3–0 · Crowley: Yes
April 16, 2024: Request the development of letter to be sent to the School Committee relative to the coaching situation at Medway High School
Ms. White moved that the Board vote to request the development of letter to be sent to the School Committee relative to the coaching situation at Medway High School. Discussion: Christina Oster of 10 Gray Squirrel Circle is a twenty-year Medway resident, has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals for six years, and has been a clerk for the Medway High School football and cheer boosters. She has a son who is a junior and a daughter who is a freshman. She noted that the cheerleaders won the state and New England regional cheerleading championships. She referenced the need to provide feedback in a constructive manner. Mr. Crowley asked for confirmation that the cheer coach is no longer a coach and thanked her for coming before the Board. Ms. Oster confirmed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Crowley, Trindade, WhiteAbstained: Rossi
From the minutes
“Ms. White moved that the Board vote to request the development of letter to be sent to the School Committee relative to the coaching situation at Medway High School. Discussion: Christina Oster of 10 Gray Squirrel Circle is a twenty-year Medway resident, has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals for six years, and has been a clerk for the Medway High School football and cheer boosters. She has a son who is a junior and a daughter who is a freshman. She noted that the cheerleaders won the state and New England regional cheerleading championships. She referenced the need to provide feedback in a constructive manner. Mr. Crowley asked for confirmation that the cheer coach is no longer a coach and thanked her for coming before the Board. Ms. Oster confirmed. Mr. Crowley seconded. VOTE: 3-0-1Mr. Rossi abstained..” (Motion: White, second: Crowley)
Apr 1Appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the…Passed 4–0 · Crowley: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Sibbi Maruthu to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Thiru Munisamy to the…Passed 4–0 · Crowley: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a three-year term
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint Thiru Munisamy to the Cultural Council for a three-year term. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the changes to the…Passed 4–0 · Crowley: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s name and charge as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s name and charge as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the changes to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee’s name and charge as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint BCK Law as Special…Passed 4–0 · Crowley: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town for the Medway Energy Center Battery Energy Storage Project as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town for the Medway Energy Center Battery Energy Storage Project as discussed.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board appoint BCK Law as Special Counsel for the Town for the Medway Energy Center Battery Energy Storage Project as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Ride for Food…Passed 4–0 · Crowley: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage.
The minutes give the vote as 4-0-0, but 5 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri, Dennis Crowley and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve the Ride for Food subject to the Police Chief’s recommendations and proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Apr 1Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair…Passed 3–1 · Crowley: Not recorded
April 1, 2024: Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed.
The minutes give the count (3-1-0) and name Dennis Crowley as voting no, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute the amended and restated Master Subordination Agreement with Glen Brook Way as discussed. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Crowley opposed..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Mar 4Re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board re-open the Annual Town Meeting…Passed 3–1 · Crowley: No
March 4, 2024: Re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy resources district article, close the warrant, and refer this article to the Planning and Economic Development Board
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy resources district article, close the warrant, and refer this article to the Planning and Economic Development Board.
Voted: No
Yes: Alessandri, Rossi, WhiteNo: Crowley
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, insert the energy resources district article, close the warrant, and refer this article to the Planning and Economic Development Board. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 3-1-0Mr. Crowley opposed..” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Feb 9Approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway…Motion: Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the negotiated…Passed 5–0 · Crowley: Not recorded
February 9, 2024: Approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway Permanent Firefighters Association as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract and any associated...
Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway Permanent Firefighters Association as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract and any associated side letters required during the term of the agreement.
The minutes give the vote as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present (Glenn Trindade, Frank Rossi, Todd Alessandri and Maryjane White). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Alessandri moved that the Board vote to approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Medway Permanent Firefighters Association as presented and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract and any associated side letters required during the term of the agreement. Ms. White seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Alessandri, second: White)
Votes with no disagreement (217)
From the Medway Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s meetings page (2024 on) and in its meetings archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Medway (all five members cropped from the town’s captioned photo of the Select Board with the Medway Food Pantry, September 2026).
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