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Stephen O'Leary
At-large · 10 terms in this record
Stephen J. O'Leary (Steve)
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, O'Leary voted the same way as…
- Richard Wallner100% (7 of 7)
- Kathryn Manupelli86% (6 of 7)
- Liane Gonzalez43% (3 of 7)
- Andrew Schultz14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list O'Leary 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 26 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (26)
- Jun 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present (Stephen O'Leary arrived after the meeting began.)
- Jun 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 1Sign the June 29, 2020 Town Meeting WarrantMotion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN…Passed 4–1 · O'Leary: Yes
June 1, 2020: Sign the June 29, 2020 Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, WallnerNo: Schultz
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 29, 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ NAY MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 4-1 (MR. SCHULTZ OPPOSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
May 18Place on the June Town Meeting Floor a Warrant…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE ON THE JUNE TOWN MEETING…Failed 2–3 · O'Leary: No
May 18, 2020: Place on the June Town Meeting Floor a Warrant Article to Ban the Plastic Bag Bylaw
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE ON THE JUNE TOWN MEETING FLOOR A WARRANT ARTICLE TO BAN THE PLASTIC BAG BYLAW
Voted: No
Yes: Gonzalez, SchultzNo: Manupelli, O'Leary, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE ON THE JUNE TOWN MEETING FLOOR A WARRANT ARTICLE TO BAN THE PLASTIC BAG BYLAW MOTION BY: MR. SCHULTZ SECONDED BY: MRS. GONZALEZ VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY NAY MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 2-3 (MOTION FAILS).” (Motion: Schultz, second: Gonzalez)
Apr 6Approve Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Administrative Consent Order…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION…Passed 4–1 · O'Leary: Yes
April 6, 2020: Approve Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Administrative Consent Order and Authorize the Town Administrator to Sign
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gonzalez, O'Leary, Schultz, WallnerNo: Manupelli
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO APPROVE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. SCHULTZ AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER AYE MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI NAY VOTE: 4-1 (MRS. MANUPELLI OPPOSED).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Feb 29Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 30,…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR…Failed 0–5 · O'Leary: No
February 29, 2020: Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, March 30, 2020 and to Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 AND TO SIGN THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Voted: No
No: Gonzalez, Manupelli, O'Leary, Schultz, Wallner
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020 AND TO SIGN THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT. MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ Discussion was had regarding the date to hold a Special Town Meeting. Mr. Gilleberto discussed the limitations with the various dates presented and further stated March 30th would be the best date to hold the meeting. Mr. Gilleberto stated that Board and Committee recommendations would not be able to be included in the Warrant if the Board decided to hold the Meeting on March 25th, due to printing and mailing timelines. It was the consensus of the Board to hold the Special Town Meeting on May 11th which would afford time to get data back from surveys, avoid being rushed, additional public comment and input could be heard, and the environmental piece would also be complete. Mr. Gilleberto stated that being within 9 days of the 120 day deadline will put the Board on a very tight timeline. VOTED: 0-5 (OPPOSED - UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2021. (One Opening) 1) Jennifer Platt 2)…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: VINNY RAGUCCI MR. SCHULTZ: VINNY RAGUCCI MR. WALLNER: VINNY RAGUCCI MRS. GONSALVES: VINNY RAGUCCI MRS. MANUPELLI: VINNY RAGUCCI VOTED: VINNY RAGUCCI: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Member of the Board of Appeals for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Opening) 1) Jennifer Platt 2)…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) JENNIFER PLATT 2) VINCENT RAGUCCI 3) FRANK GAZZOLA 4) JEFFREY STOLZ 5) MARIA LOCKHART MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: JENNIFER PLATT MR. SCHULTZ: JENNIFER PLATT MR. WALLNER: JENNIFER PLATT MRS. GONSALVES: JENNIFER PLATT MRS. MANUPELLI: JENNIFER PLATT VOTED: JENNIFER PLATT: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Potential Opening) 1) Frank…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING) 1) FRANK GAZZOLA 2) JEFFREY STOLZ 3) MARIA LOCKHART
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING) 1) FRANK GAZZOLA 2) JEFFREY STOLZ 3) MARIA LOCKHART MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: MARIA LOCKHART MR. SCHULTZ: MARIA LOCKHART MR. WALLNER: MARIA LOCKHART MRS. GONSALVES: MARIA LOCKHART MRS. MANUPELLI: MARIA LOCKHART VOTED: MARIA LOCKHART: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as a Member of the Conservation Commission for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2020. (One Opening) 1) Lauren Beshara 2) Yan…
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) LAUREN BESHARA 2) YAN HUANG
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020. (ONE OPENING) 1) LAUREN BESHARA 2) YAN HUANG MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: LAUREN BESHARA MR. SCHULTZ: LAUREN BESHARA MR. WALLNER: LAUREN BESHARA MRS. GONSALVES: LAUREN BESHARA MRS. MANUPELLI: LAUREN BESHARA VOTED: LAUREN BESHARA: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for an Unexpired Term Through December 31, 2022, (One Potential Opening). 1) Erinne...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022, (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING). 1) ERINNE MATTE-DANIELS 2) CHRIS LIPPERT 3) JAMES CHENEY 4) ALISON PAPPAVESELIO 5) YAN HUANG
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022, (ONE POTENTIAL OPENING). 1) ERINNE MATTE-DANIELS 2) CHRIS LIPPERT 3) JAMES CHENEY 4) ALISON PAPPAVESELIO 5) YAN HUANG MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY MR. O'LEARY: JAMES CHENEY MR. SCHULTZ: JAMES CHENEY MR. WALLNER: JAMES CHENEY MRS. GONSALVES: JAMES CHENEY MRS. MANUPELLI: JAMES CHENEY VOTED: JAMES CHENEY: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: O'Leary)
Feb 10Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
February 10, 2020: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment as Members of the Veterans Event Committee for an Unexpired Term to Expire December 31, 2021: (One Opening) Deborah Aldrich Michele Reid...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021: (ONE OPENING) DEBORAH ALDRICH MICHELE REID DANIEL MAHONEY
This was a roll call in which each member named the person they chose (""), not a yes-or-no vote, so we show the result only. The minutes give the count as 5-0.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2021: (ONE OPENING) DEBORAH ALDRICH MICHELE REID DANIEL MAHONEY MOTION BY: MRS. GONZALEZ SECONDED BY: MR. SCHULTZ MR. O'LEARY: DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. SCHULTZ: DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. WALLNER: DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. GONSALVES: DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. MANUPELLI: DEBORAH ALDRICH VOTED: DEBORAH ALDRICH: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Gonzalez, second: Schultz)
Votes with no disagreement (188)
From the North Reading Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Document Center (Meeting Minutes, Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: North Reading Transcript (Local Headline News) candidate headshots: Stephen O’Leary and Nicholas Masse (May 2024), Richard Wallner and Catherine Morrin (May 2025), Charles Tyler (April 2026).
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