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Melissa Murphy
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Board years
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Murphy voted the same way as…
- Brooke Mohr71% (5 of 7)
- Dawn E. Hill60% (3 of 5)
- Jason Bridges57% (4 of 7)
- Matt Fee40% (2 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Murphy 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 15 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Oct 26, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 18, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 5, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- Nov 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 18, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 5, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 17, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jul 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Nov 2Amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in…Motion: amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s…Passed 3–1 · Murphy: Yes
November 2, 2022: Amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s agenda materials, subject to final approval by Town Counsel
Amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s agenda materials, subject to final approval by Town Counsel
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bridges, Mohr, MurphyNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to amend the sewer fee waiver policy as presented in the Board’s agenda materials, subject to final approval by Town Counsel; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Mr. Fee expressed concern about amending the policy, in such a specific manner, written for a particular situation. Mr. Gray said that Mr. Fee recently asked about costs to upgrade the Naushop pump station, necessary in order to serve the Richmond development and noted the project went out to bid and the low bid is approximately $2,000,000 which is significantly higher than earlier estimates. Ms. Mohr said that the project requires certain contributions in order to be built. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 3.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Murphy)
Nov 2Approve the full requestMotion: approve the full requestPassed 3–1 · Murphy: Yes
November 2, 2022: Approve the full request
Approve the full request
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bridges, Mohr, MurphyNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of the full request; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Ms. Murphy commented that she understands what Mr. Turbitt was saying and would be perhaps more comfortable with a waiver of more than 50% but less than a full waiver. Ms. Mohr suggested a percentage, and that there be a 75% reduction in the fees that led to the $474,925 number which covers Phases II, III, IV, V, VI for Meadows II Apartments; so moved by Ms. Mohr; seconded by Ms. Murphy. Some discussion followed. Mr. Fee expressed discomfort at how the waiver is being handled. Ms. Murphy said that going forward more financial analysis would be helpful. Mr. Fee spoke further on his concern. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – No; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 4.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Murphy)
Oct 19Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application…Motion: approve the applicationPassed 3–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
October 19, 2022: Approve the application – Public Hearing to Consider Application for Change of Officers and Alteration of Premises of All-Alcoholic Beverages Club License for Sankaty Head Golf
Approve the application
The minutes give the count (3-0), which does not match the 4 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to approve the application; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-0 Ms. Holdgate returned to the table and resumed her seat.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Sep 7Reestablish the SAC tonight with the existing members with…Motion: reestablish the SAC tonight with the existing members with all terms…Passed 3–1 · Murphy: Not recorded
September 7, 2022: Reestablish the SAC tonight with the existing members with all terms ending June 2023 and then getting a recommendation from the HDC on the SAC in terms of mission, membership,…
Reestablish the SAC tonight with the existing members with all terms ending June 2023 and then getting a recommendation from the HDC on the SAC in terms of mission, membership, etc. which the Board can ratify at a later meeting
Yes: Bridges, Hill, MohrNo: Fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to reestablish the SAC tonight with the existing members with all terms ending June 2023 and then getting a recommendation from the HDC on the SAC in terms of mission, membership, etc. which the Board can ratify at a later meeting; seconded by Mr. Fee. Hillary Hedges Rayport asked to speak while the vote was in process. Chair Bridges said she would have to wait to speak until the vote was taken. On the motion, so voted 3 – 1 Mr. Fee was opposed as he wanted to hear from Ms. Rayport.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Jul 20Approve as recommended – Town Clerk: Request for Appointment…Motion: approve as recommendedPassed 4–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
July 20, 2022: Approve as recommended – Town Clerk: Request for Appointment to Registrars of Voters
Approve as recommended
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval as recommended; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 4-0 Ms. Holdgate returned to the table. 3.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Fee)
Jul 6Schedule the 2023 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May…Motion: schedule the 2023 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2023…Passed 4–1 · Murphy: No
July 6, 2022: Schedule the 2023 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2023 and the 2023 Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Schedule the 2023 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2023 and the 2023 Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Voted: No
Yes: Bridges, Fee, Hill, MohrNo: Murphy
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to schedule the 2023 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2023 and the 2023 Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 23, 2023; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – No. 3.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Jun 22Approve as requested – Request for Waiver of Town…Motion: approve as requestedPassed 4–1 · Murphy: Yes
June 22, 2022: Approve as requested – Request for Waiver of Town Noise Bylaw from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM for Wedding to be held Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 17 Hulbert Avenue
Approve as requested
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bridges, Fee, Hill, MurphyNo: Mohr
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved approval as requested; seconded by Mr. Fee, so voted 4-1 with Ms. Mohr opposed. 2.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Fee)
Jun 8Authorize Town Counsel to reach out to the SEC…Motion: authorize Town Counsel to reach out to the SEC for guidance…Passed 3–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
June 8, 2022: Authorize Town Counsel to reach out to the SEC for guidance as requested
Authorize Town Counsel to reach out to the SEC for guidance as requested
The minutes give the count (3-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to authorize Town Counsel to reach out to the SEC for guidance as requested; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-0 Mr. Iverson thanked Mr. Giorgio for providing clarity to this situation.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
Jun 1Affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decisionMotion: affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decisionPassed 4–1 · Murphy: Yes
June 1, 2022: Affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decision
Affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decision
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fee, Hill, Mohr, MurphyNo: Bridges
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decision; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. Mr. Fee asked what the consequences are if the tree is cut down anyway. Mr. Riley reviewed the fine allowed by the Town bylaw, noting there is a cap; and, that the Town would most likely have to seek additional legal action for further damages. Ms. Mohr spoke on the need for a better process. By roll call vote all in favor: Chair … some liability. Ms. Murphy said she does not see this issue as much different than the prior issue. She moved to uphold the TAC/Tree Warden decision not to take the tree down; seconded by Ms. Mohr. By roll call vote: Chair Bridges – No; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted Mr. Fee said he would like to see a “blueprint” as to how this process will be improved and clarified.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
May 18Close hearing – He left the Board’s tableMotion: close hearingPassed 4–0 · Murphy: Not recorded
May 18, 2022: Close hearing – He left the Board’s table
Close hearing
The minutes give the count (4-0), which does not match the 5 members listed present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close hearing; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Votes with no disagreement (98)
From the Nantucket Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos from the Nantucket Current: Dawn E. Hill (with its March 2024 story on her reelection bid), Matt Fee (with his March 2025 reelection column), Brooke Mohr (2025 campaign photo by Jason Graziadei), Robert DeCosta and Jill Vieth (May 2026 election-day photos by Jason Graziadei). Former members show initials.
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