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Anthony J. Farrington
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Tony Farrington
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Farrington voted the same way as…
- Richard G. Wells, Jr.71% (5 of 7)
- Melinda A. Collins67% (4 of 6)
- Kathleen M. Conlon29% (2 of 7)
- Michael F. Zullas13% (1 of 8)
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 Farrington 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 32 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- May 17, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 5, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 1, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 23, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 19, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 5, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (39)
- May 17, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present (Mr. Farrington joined the meeting at 7:08pm.)
- Apr 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 27, 2019 · Regular: Present (Mr. Farrington recused himself from the hearing.; Mr. Farrington returned to the meeting.)
- Mar 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 23, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2018 · Emergency: Present
- Aug 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 5, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
May 6Approve a one-day liquor license for Milton's Opus d/b/a…Motion: To approve a one-day liquor license for Milton's Opus d/b/a Steel…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Approve a one-day liquor license for Milton's Opus d/b/a Steel & Rye at 95 Eliot Street for a Boys and Girls Club Summer Solstice Fundraiser on June 25, 2019 from…
To approve a one-day liquor license for Milton's Opus d/b/a Steel & Rye at 95 Eliot Street for a Boys and Girls Club Summer Solstice Fundraiser on June 25, 2019 from 5pm-8pm.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“One Day Liquor Licenses Ms. Collins moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve a one-day liquor license for Milton's Opus d/b/a Steel & Rye at 95 Eliot Street for a Boys and Girls Club Summer Solstice Fundraiser on June 25, 2019 from 5pm-8pm..” (Motion: Collins, second: Zullas)
May 6Approve thirteen one-day liquor licenses for Milton Academy for…Motion: To approve thirteen one-day liquor licenses for Milton Academy for Friday,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Approve thirteen one-day liquor licenses for Milton Academy for Friday, June 14, 2019, and Saturday June 15, 2019 for "All Class Parties", Class Reunion Dinners, and a Leadership & Loyalty…
To approve thirteen one-day liquor licenses for Milton Academy for Friday, June 14, 2019, and Saturday June 15, 2019 for "All Class Parties", Class Reunion Dinners, and a Leadership & Loyalty Reception.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to approve thirteen one-day liquor licenses for Milton Academy for Friday, June 14, 2019, and Saturday June 15, 2019 for "All Class Parties", Class Reunion Dinners, and a Leadership & Loyalty Reception..” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
May 6Appoint Mr. Wells and Ms. Conlon as Select Board…Motion: To appoint Mr. Wells and Ms. Conlon as Select Board members,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Appoint Mr. Wells and Ms. Conlon as Select Board members, Town Planner, Bill Clark, Town Administrator Michael Dennehy, Director of Consolidated Facilities Bill Ritchie, MPIC member Richard Burke,...
To appoint Mr. Wells and Ms. Conlon as Select Board members, Town Planner, Bill Clark, Town Administrator Michael Dennehy, Director of Consolidated Facilities Bill Ritchie, MPIC member Richard Burke, and a Park Commissioner to be determined, to the Milton Landing Wharf Working Group.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Wells and Ms. Conlon as Select Board members, Town Planner, Bill Clark, Town Administrator Michael Dennehy, Director of Consolidated Facilities Bill Ritchie, MPIC member Richard Burke, and a Park Commissioner to be determined, to the Milton Landing Wharf Working Group..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
May 6Appoint Glen P. Hoffman of One Adams Street as…Motion: To appoint Glen P. Hoffman of One Adams Street as a…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Appoint Glen P. Hoffman of One Adams Street as a Select Board representative to the School Building Committee
To appoint Glen P. Hoffman of One Adams Street as a Select Board representative to the School Building Committee.
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously 3-0, to appoint Glen P. Hoffman of One Adams Street as a Select Board representative to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Zullas, second: Collins)
May 6Appoint Thomas J. Dougherty of 247 Adams Street as…Motion: To appoint Thomas J. Dougherty of 247 Adams Street as the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Appoint Thomas J. Dougherty of 247 Adams Street as the interim Massport CAC representative for the Town of Milton through October 31, 2019
To appoint Thomas J. Dougherty of 247 Adams Street as the interim Massport CAC representative for the Town of Milton through October 31, 2019.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously, to appoint Thomas J. Dougherty of 247 Adams Street as the interim Massport CAC representative for the Town of Milton through October 31, 2019..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
May 6Accept a $50,000.00 gift from the Milton Animal League…Motion: To accept a $50,000.00 gift from the Milton Animal League to…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Accept a $50,000.00 gift from the Milton Animal League to fund design services for the proposed new Milton Animal Shelter
To accept a $50,000.00 gift from the Milton Animal League to fund design services for the proposed new Milton Animal Shelter.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Animal Shelter Donation Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously 4-0, to accept a $50,000.00 gift from the Milton Animal League to fund design services for the proposed new Milton Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Conlon, second: Zullas)
May 6Issue the Statement of the Select Board as amended.…Motion: To issue the Statement of the Select Board as amended. 2019…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Issue the Statement of the Select Board as amended. 2019 May Annual Town Meeting Articles Ms. Conlon discussed proposed revised budget recommendations prepared by the Finance Committee and the...
To issue the Statement of the Select Board as amended. 2019 May Annual Town Meeting Articles Ms. Conlon discussed proposed revised budget recommendations prepared by the Finance Committee and the School Finance Subcommittee to be presented to the Warrant Committee and the May 6th Annual Town Meeting.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved, Ms. Collins seconded, and the Board voted unanimously 4-0, to issue the Statement of the Select Board as amended. 2019 May Annual Town Meeting Articles Ms. Conlon discussed proposed revised budget recommendations prepared by the Finance Committee and the School Finance Subcommittee to be presented to the Warrant Committee and the May 6th Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Collins)
May 6Support the proposed revisions on the "green sheets" for…Motion: To support the proposed revisions on the "green sheets" for the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Support the proposed revisions on the "green sheets" for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To support the proposed revisions on the "green sheets" for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
Anthony J. Farrington had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Chair Wells moved, Mr. Zullas seconded, and the Board voted unanimously 4-0, to support the proposed revisions on the "green sheets" for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Wells, second: Zullas)
Apr 10Appoint board member Mike Zullas to the School Building…Motion: To appoint board member Mike Zullas to the School Building Committee.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Yes
April 10, 2019: Appoint board member Mike Zullas to the School Building Committee
To appoint board member Mike Zullas to the School Building Committee.
Voted: Yes
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Tony Farrington and seconded by Melinda Collins, the board voted unanimously to appoint board member Mike Zullas to the School Building Committee..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Collins)
Mar 27Approve an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534…Motion: To approve an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Farrington: Yes
March 27, 2019: Approve an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's Street
To approve an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's Street.
Voted: Yes
Kathleen M. Conlon had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Farrington moved, Vice Chair Zullas seconded and the Board voted unanimously 4-0 to approve an Entertainment License for Mr. Chan's at 534 Adam's Street..” (Motion: Farrington, second: Zullas)
Votes with no disagreement (201)
From the Milton 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: the members’ campaign websites (Winston Daley, Meghan Haggerty), The Milton Scene (Peter Obersheimer) and the Milton Times (Megan Nolan, photo by Jose Zamora; John Driscoll).
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