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Richard G. Wells, Jr.
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
Richard Wells
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Wells voted the same way as…
- Kathleen M. Conlon40% (2 of 5)
- Melinda A. Collins20% (1 of 5)
- Arthur J. Doyle20% (1 of 5)
- Michael F. Zullas0% (0 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Wells 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 44 of 61 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- May 6, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 21, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 14, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 17, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 9, 2021 · Joint: Absent
- Feb 3, 2021 · Joint: Absent
- Dec 10, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 4, 2020 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 25, 2020 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 18, 2020 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 12, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 26, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 8, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 16, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (61)
- May 6, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 14, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Joint: Absent
- Feb 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2021 · Joint: Absent
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2021 · Regular: Present (Mr. Wells left the meeting at 5:51 PM.; Mr. Wells returned to the meeting.)
- Jan 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present (Mr. Wells left the meeting.)
- Dec 29, 2020 · Regular: Present (Mr. Wells entered the meeting at 2:06 PM.)
- Dec 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 7, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Dec 4, 2020 · Joint: Absent
- Dec 4, 2020 · Emergency: Present
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2020 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Oct 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2020 · Regular: Present (Mr. Wells recused himself from the discussion, as he sits on the board of the Copeland Foundation, a major funder of the Animal Shelter project, and left the meeting.; Mr. Wells returned to the meeting.)
- Sep 12, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 26, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 3Approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services…Motion: To approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from…Passed 4–0 · Wells: Not recorded
May 3, 2021: Approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from the Town of Milton to Daedalus Projects Incorporated (DPI) and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the letter
To approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from the Town of Milton to Daedalus Projects Incorporated (DPI) and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the letter.
The roll call does not give a vote for Michael F. Zullas, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Collins moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Notice of Termination of the Contractor's Services from the Town of Milton to Daedalus Projects Incorporated (DPI) and to authorize Mr. Dennehy to sign the letter. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Wells)
Apr 28Reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a…Motion: To reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term…Passed 4–0 · Wells: Yes
April 28, 2021: Reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring May 31, 2024
To reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring May 31, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Collins, Conlon, Wells, ZullasAbstained: Doyle
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Arthur Doyle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring May 31, 2024. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle ABSTAIN Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Apr 28Support the articleMotion: To support the article.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
April 28, 2021: Support the article
To support the article.
Voted: Yes
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Collins moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to support the article. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Collins, second: Wells)
Mar 24Close the evidentiary portion of the hearingMotion: To close the evidentiary portion of the hearing.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
March 24, 2021: Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
To close the evidentiary portion of the hearing.
Voted: Yes
Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Mar 24Approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon…Motion: To approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
March 24, 2021: Approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane tanks and thirteen (13) 500 gallon propane tanks to be stored in underground containers to be located at 1672 Canton…
To approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane tanks and thirteen (13) 500 gallon propane tanks to be stored in underground containers to be located at 1672 Canton Ave at the Wolcott Woods Residential Development.
Voted: Yes
Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Ms. Conlon moved, Mr. Wells seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the installation and storage of (23) 1,000 gallon propane tanks and thirteen (13) 500 gallon propane tanks to be stored in underground containers to be located at 1672 Canton Ave at the Wolcott Woods Residential Development. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Conlon, second: Wells)
Mar 24That the Board approve September 14th as a date…Motion: that the Board approve September 14th as a date for the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
March 24, 2021: That the Board approve September 14th as a date for the Milton Junior Women's Club Annual Road Race
That the Board approve September 14th as a date for the Milton Junior Women's Club Annual Road Race.
Voted: Yes
Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Mr. Wells moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 in favor that the Board approve September 14th as a date for the Milton Junior Women's Club Annual Road Race. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Doyle)
Mar 24Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from…Motion: To approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's…Passed 5–0 · Wells: Not recorded
March 24, 2021: Approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue
To approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue.
The minutes give the result as "Following discussion, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue. " Mr. Wells accepted and the Board voted 4-0 in favor.", but the roll call reads: Melinda A. Collins yes, Kathleen M. Conlon yes, Arthur J. Doyle yes, Richard G. Wells, Jr. yes. Showing the count only. Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Following discussion, Mr. Wells moved, Ms. Conlon seconded, and the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler's license from Tino's Pizza to KME Milton, d/b/a Stevie's at 22 Central Avenue. Ms. Conlon offered a friendly amendment to add "pending final approval from the Department of Inspectional Services, the Fire Department, and the Health Department with the proposed conditions." Mr. Wells accepted and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Wells, second: Conlon)
Mar 24Authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or…Motion: To authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
March 24, 2021: Authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in…
To authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department, or the Joint Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid the members of our departments shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within this municipality
Voted: Yes
Michael F. Zullas had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doyle moved to authorize the Milton Fire Department, including any ambulance or EMS component, to go to aid another city, town, fire district or area under federal jurisdiction in this commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing fires therein, or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any detail as ordered by the head of the fire department, or the Joint Base Cape Cod fire district and while in the performance of their duties in extending such aid the members of our departments shall have the same immunities and privileges as if performing the same within this municipality. Mr. Wells seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Conlon YES Doyle YES Wells YES.” (Motion: Doyle, second: Wells)
Mar 10Approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot…Motion: To approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
March 10, 2021: Approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election
To approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election
Voted: Yes
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved to approve the Fire Station Construction and Building Appropriation ballot question as written and submit the question to the Town Clerk's office for the April 27th Election. Mr. Wells seconded and the Board voted 4-0 in favor. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Wells)
Mar 10Approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee…Motion: To approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wells: Yes
March 10, 2021: Approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented
To approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented.
Voted: Yes
Kathleen M. Conlon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zullas moved, Mr. Doyle seconded, and the Board voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as presented. Collins YES Doyle YES Wells YES Zullas YES.” (Motion: Zullas, second: Doyle)
Votes with no disagreement (275)
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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