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Dawn E. Hill

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

72 of 75meetings attended (96%) · whole board 92%
334votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
5no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
4 of 27split votes where Hill was in the minority (15%) · whole board 26%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Hill voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hill 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 72 of 75 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

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Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 6Alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and…Motion: that alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the…Passed 3–2 · Hill: Yes

April 6, 2022: Alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the noise bylaw waiver for 12:00 AM as requested

ApprovePassed · 3–2

That alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the noise bylaw waiver for 12:00 AM as requested

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges, Ferrantella

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved that alcohol service is to stop at 11:00 PM and the noise bylaw waiver for 12:00 AM as requested; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – No; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – No. 3.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)

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Mar 16Add a ballot question to the May 10, 2022…Motion: add a ballot question to the May 10, 2022 election warrant…Passed 4–1 · Hill: Yes

March 16, 2022: Add a ballot question to the May 10, 2022 election warrant for the design of the water main extension, as described in the agenda materials

AppointPassed · 4–1

Add a ballot question to the May 10, 2022 election warrant for the design of the water main extension, as described in the agenda materials

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved to add a ballot question to the May 10, 2022 election warrant for the design of the water main extension, as described in the agenda materials; seconded by Mr. Fee. So voted 4-1 Chair Bridges was opposed.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)

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Feb 2Remand the matter to the HDCMotion: remand the matter to the HDCFailed 1–3 · Hill: No

February 2, 2022: Remand the matter to the HDC

ApproveFailed · 1–3

Remand the matter to the HDC

Voted: No

Yes: FeeNo: Bridges, Hill, Murphy

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved to remand the matter to the HDC; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Discussion followed as to potential Board’s actions. Attorney Pucci suggested a revised motion to affirm the appeal, vacate the HDC approval and remand to the HDC for a new public hearing. Ms. Murphy accepted the revised motion. She added that she agrees the administrative record is confusing but does not think the HDC decision was arbitrary. Ms. … the Board members. Chair Bridges asked what a 2-2 vote would mean. Attorney Pucci said that would be a denial. Mr. Fee said the HDC should have clarified its vote earlier and this would give them the chance to do that. Discussion continued among the Board members. By roll call vote: Mr. Fee - Yes; Ms. Holdgate – No; Ms. Murphy – No; Chair Bridges – No. The motion did not carry resulting in the denial of the appeal.” (Motion: Fee, second: Murphy)

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Jan 5Reconsider the Board’s prior vote to revokeMotion: reconsider the Board’s prior vote to revokePassed 3–2 · Hill: Yes

January 5, 2022: Reconsider the Board’s prior vote to revoke

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Reconsider the Board’s prior vote to revoke

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges, Ferrantella

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved to reconsider the Board’s prior vote to revoke; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. Mr. Fee said he thinks the matter should be remanded to HSAB. Ms. Murphy said the Board’s decision was based on the gear issue, which has not been properly addressed, despite many opportunities. She added that the oyster stock issue raised earlier is solvable if the license is revoked. Ms. Holdgate said she feels there has been progress and advocated for the matter to go back to HSAB. On the motion, by roll call vote: Mr. Fee – yes; Ms. Ferrantella – no; Ms. Holdgate – yes; Chair Bridges – no; Ms. Murphy – yes. So voted to rescind the prior vote to revoke the lease.” (Motion: Fee, second: Hill)

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Jan 5Remand the matter to HSABMotion: remand the matter to HSABPassed 3–2 · Hill: Yes

January 5, 2022: Remand the matter to HSAB

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Remand the matter to HSAB

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges, Ferrantella

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved to remand the matter to HSAB; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Ms. Murphy – yes; Mr. Fee – yes; Ms. Ferrantella – no; Ms. Holdgate – yes; Chair Bridges – no. Mr. Carlson asked for clarification on what is expected to happen with the lease between now and January 18th when HSAB meets on this.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)

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Dec 8Reconsider the vote and schedule a new public hearingMotion: reconsider the vote and schedule a new public hearingPassed 4–1 · Hill: Yes

December 8, 2021: Reconsider the vote and schedule a new public hearing

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Reconsider the vote and schedule a new public hearing

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fee, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Bridges

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved to reconsider the vote and schedule a new public hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy. So voted Chair Bridges – No; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. XII. SELECT BOARD’S REPORTS/COMMENTS 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)

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Nov 10Approve as recommended – Traffic Safety Work Group Recommendations:…Motion: approve as recommendedPassed 4–1 · Hill: Yes

November 10, 2021: Approve as recommended – Traffic Safety Work Group Recommendations: Traffic Safety Work Group member Art Gasbarro reviewed both recommendations

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve as recommended

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Murphy moved approval as recommended; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy - Yes. b) Designate No Parking on South Side of Starbuck Road from Baltimore Street to Approximately 47 Starbuck Road to Allow for Emergency Vehicles and Residents to Pass Through.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)

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Nov 3Authorize Mr. Giorgio to draft a home rule petitionMotion: authorize Mr. Giorgio to draft a home rule petitionPassed 4–1 · Hill: Yes

November 3, 2021: Authorize Mr. Giorgio to draft a home rule petition

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Authorize Mr. Giorgio to draft a home rule petition

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Ferrantella, Hill, MurphyNo: Fee

From the minutes

“Ms. Holdgate moved to authorize Mr. Giorgio to draft a home rule petition; Ms. Ferrantella seconded. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Murphy – Yes..” (Motion: Hill, second: Ferrantella)

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Oct 13Uphold the decision of the HDC as not being…Motion: uphold the decision of the HDC as not being arbitrary or…Passed 4–1 · Hill: No

October 13, 2021: Uphold the decision of the HDC as not being arbitrary or capricious and to deny the appeal

DenyPassed · 4–1

Uphold the decision of the HDC as not being arbitrary or capricious and to deny the appeal

Voted: No

Yes: Bridges, Fee, Ferrantella, MurphyNo: Hill

From the minutes

“Mr. Fee moved to uphold the decision of the HDC as not being arbitrary or capricious and to deny the appeal; seconded by Ms. Ferrantella. Ms. Holdgate said she is struggling with this because the way Mr. Pohl represented the decision went beyond visibility issues and said as a result it feels somewhat arbitrary. Ms. Murphy agreed with Ms. Holdgate, noting that it was stated this issue was being brought to the Board … Attorney Riley said the appellant has the potential to take the matter to Superior Court and that outcome is uncertain. Mr. Fee said the HDC indicated the spa is visible, a remand will not help and the HDC should be supported. He said the applicant can make changes and reapply. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – No; Ms. Murphy – Yes. XI. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Ferrantella)

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Oct 13Approve the October 21st request and no further requestsMotion: approve the October 21st request and no further requestsPassed 4–1 · Hill: Yes

October 13, 2021: Approve the October 21st request and no further requests

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Approve the October 21st request and no further requests

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bridges, Fee, Ferrantella, HillNo: Murphy

From the minutes

“Ms. Ferrantella moved approval of the October 21st request and no further requests; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Ferrantella – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – No. XII. ADJOURNMENT.” (Motion: Ferrantella, second: Hill)

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Votes with no disagreement (329)

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