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John Knowlton
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Knowlton voted the same way as…
- Neil Rosenthal67% (14 of 21)
- Leilani Dalpe50% (9 of 18)
- Diane Stewart24% (5 of 21)
- Allin Frawley10% (2 of 20)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Knowlton 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 37 of 38 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 1Approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development…Motion: to approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement…Passed 4–1 · Knowlton: Not recorded
April 1, 2019: Approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Green Harbor for property located at 29 Abbey Lane
To approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Green Harbor for property located at 29 Abbey Lane
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted four in favor one against, to approve and sign a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Green Harbor for property located at 29 Abbey Lane..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Apr 1Allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in…Motion: to allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his…Failed 2–3 · Knowlton: Not recorded
April 1, 2019: Allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his rent, unless proven otherwise, so long as the water isn't turned off
To allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his rent, unless proven otherwise, so long as the water isn't turned off
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion is made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted, two in favor, three against, to allow Mr. Alenci a $200 per year reduction in his rent, unless proven otherwise, so long as the water isn't turned off. Motion Does Not Carry..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Stewart)
Apr 1Deny the Alenci petition as presentedMotion: to deny the Alenci petition as presentedPassed 3–2 · Knowlton: Not recorded
April 1, 2019: Deny the Alenci petition as presented
To deny the Alenci petition as presented
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted, three in favor and two against, to deny the Alenci petition as presented. Motion carries..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Apr 1Grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with…Motion: to grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten…Failed 2–2 · Knowlton: Not recorded
April 1, 2019: Grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten vehicles for sale and no more eleven vehicles total on that property and request Mr. Wing make payments as agreed…
To grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten vehicles for sale and no more eleven vehicles total on that property and request Mr. Wing make payments as agreed upon with the Fire Department otherwise the license will not be renewable at the end of the year
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Diane Stewart had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Knowlton, the Board voted to grant the Class II Used Automobile Dealer's License with ten vehicles for sale and no more eleven vehicles total on that property and request Mr. Wing make payments as agreed upon with the Fire Department otherwise the license will not be renewable at the end of the year. Motion Does Not Carry. 2-2-0.” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Knowlton)
Mar 25Approve and sign the Host Community and Development Agreements…Motion: to approve and sign the Host Community and Development Agreements for…Passed 4–1 · Knowlton: No
March 25, 2019: Approve and sign the Host Community and Development Agreements for Green Envy located at 370 Wareham Street
To approve and sign the Host Community and Development Agreements for Green Envy located at 370 Wareham Street
Voted: No
Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Rosenthal, StewartNo: Knowlton
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted four in favor, one against (J. Knowlton is against) to approve and sign the Host Community and Development Agreements for Green Envy located at 370 Wareham Street..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Rosenthal)
Mar 18Ask for a legal opinion from KP Law as…Motion: to ask for a legal opinion from KP Law as to…Passed 4–1 · Knowlton: Not recorded
March 18, 2019: Ask for a legal opinion from KP Law as to whether MassDOT Southcoast Rail is immune to our local bylaw or do they have to follow it
To ask for a legal opinion from KP Law as to whether MassDOT Southcoast Rail is immune to our local bylaw or do they have to follow it
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Rosenthal and seconded by Selectmen Frawley, the Board voted, four in favor, one against, to ask for a legal opinion from KP Law as to whether MassDOT Southcoast Rail is immune to our local bylaw or do they have to follow it..” (Motion: Rosenthal, second: Frawley)
Mar 4Approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with…Motion: to approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven…Passed 4–1 · Knowlton: No
March 4, 2019: Approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven Point of Massachusetts for property located at 461 Wareham Street and include language for priority hiring of Middleborough...
To approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven Point of Massachusetts for property located at 461 Wareham Street and include language for priority hiring of Middleborough residents
Voted: No
Yes: Dalpe, Frawley, Rosenthal, StewartNo: Knowlton
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Frawley and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted four in favor, one against (J. Knowlton) to approve a Host Community Agreement and Development Agreement with Seven Point of Massachusetts for property located at 461 Wareham Street and include language for priority hiring of Middleborough residents..” (Motion: Frawley, second: Stewart)
Mar 4Determine there was a basis for the Board's Order…Motion: to determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Knowlton: Yes
March 4, 2019: Determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
To determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
Voted: Yes
Allin Frawley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Vote/Discuss Town Counsel Response to A Plus Waste Matter Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to determine there was a basis for the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Mar 4Determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated…Motion: to determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Knowlton: Yes
March 4, 2019: Determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was supported when entered in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
To determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was supported when entered in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016
Voted: Yes
Allin Frawley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Stewart, the Board voted unanimously to determine that Paragraph C of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was supported when entered in that there was a continuing odor issue after July 25, 2016..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Stewart)
Mar 4Determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated…Motion: to determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July…Passed 3–1 · Knowlton: Yes
March 4, 2019: Determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was not supported when entered and/or is not supported now in that the Board did not have authority…
To determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was not supported when entered and/or is not supported now in that the Board did not have authority under General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 122 and 123 to prohibit introduction to the site of new materials not associated with the nuisance odor and its removal
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dalpe, Knowlton, RosenthalNo: StewartAllin Frawley had stepped off the Board for this item and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Selectmen Knowlton and seconded by Selectmen Rosenthal, the Board voted three in favor, one against (D. Stewart is against) to determine that Paragraph D of the Board's Order dated July 25, 2016 was not supported when entered and/or is not supported now in that the Board did not have authority under General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 122 and 123 to prohibit introduction to the site of new materials not associated with the nuisance odor and its removal..” (Motion: Knowlton, second: Rosenthal)
Votes with no disagreement (376)
From the Middleborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Nemasket Week candidate profiles (Teresa Farley 2024; Brian Giovanoni and William Pike 2025; Thomas White and Tracie Craig-McGee 2026). Former members show initials.
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