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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 · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, O'Leary voted the same way as…
- Vincenzo Stuto80% (4 of 5)
- Liane Gonzalez60% (3 of 5)
- Kathryn Manupelli40% (2 of 5)
- Richard Wallner40% (2 of 5)
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 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 23 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (24)
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present (Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Nov 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2021 · Regular: Present (Stephen O'Leary stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Aug 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Apr 11Approve a Curbside Solid Waste Collection Effective July 1,…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE A CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION EFFECTIVE…Passed 5–0 · O'Leary: Not recorded
April 11, 2022: Approve a Curbside Solid Waste Collection Effective July 1, 2022 as Follows: 1. Annual Household Rate of $300 Annually, Billed Quarterly 2. Trash Limit of Two 50 Gallon Barrels per…
MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE A CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 AS FOLLOWS: 1. ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD RATE OF $300 ANNUALLY, BILLED QUARTERLY 2. TRASH LIMIT OF TWO 50 GALLON BARRELS PER HOUSEHOLD 3. MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 40 POUNDS PER BARREL 4. PAY AS YOU THROW BAGS FOR TRASH IN EXCESS OF TWO BARRELS AT A RATE OF $2.50 PER BAG.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Vincenzo Stuto yes, Liane Gonzalez yes, Richard Wallner no, Stephen O'Leary yes, Kathryn Manupelli yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, IMOVE TO APPROVE A CURBSIDE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 AS FOLLOWS: 1. ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD RATE OF $300 ANNUALLY, BILLED QUARTERLY 2. TRASH LIMIT OF TWO 50 GALLON BARRELS PER HOUSEHOLD 3. MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 40 POUNDS PER BARREL 4. PAY AS YOU THROW BAGS FOR TRASH IN EXCESS OF TWO BARRELS AT A RATE OF $2.50 PER BAG. MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO AYE MRS. GONZALEZ AYE MR. WALLNER NAY MR. O'LEARY AYE MRS. MANUPELLI AYE VOTE: 5-0.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Mar 14Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · O'Leary: Not recorded
March 14, 2022: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Youth Services Committee for Term to Expire on December 31, 2024. (1 Opening) Kathleen Logan
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) KATHLEEN LOGAN
Each member who voted named the same choice (Kathleen Logan), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) KATHLEEN LOGAN MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO KATHLEEN LOGAN MRS. GONZALEZ KATHLEEN LOGAN MR. WALLNER KATHLEEN LOGAN MR. O'LEARY ABSENT MRS. MANUPELLI KATHLEEN LOGAN VOTE: 4-0 (1- ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
Mar 14Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · O'Leary: Not recorded
March 14, 2022: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Recycling Committee for an Indefinite Term. (4 Openings) Thomas Kiselak
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM. (4 OPENINGS) THOMAS KISELAK
Each member who voted named the same choice (Thomas Kiselak), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM. (4 OPENINGS) THOMAS KISELAK MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO THOMAS KISELAK MRS. GONZALEZ THOMAS KISELAK MR. WALLNER THOMAS KISELAK MR.O'LEARY ABSENT MRS. MANUPELLI THOMAS KISELAK VOTE: 4-0 (I- ABSENT).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
Feb 7Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
February 7, 2022: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Appointment to the Youth Services Committee for Term to Expire on December 31, 2024. (1 Opening) Rebecca M. Griffin
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) REBECCA M. GRIFFIN
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (Rebecca Griffin), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (1 OPENING) REBECCA M. GRIFFIN MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO_ REBECCA GRIFFIN MRS. GONZALEZ REBECCA GRIFFIN MR. WALLNER REBECCA GRIFFIN MR. O'LEARY REBECCA GRIFFIN MRS. MANUPELLI REBECCA GRIFFIN VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS LIBRARY TRUSTEES.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Feb 7Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment /…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
February 7, 2022: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Library Trustees for Terms to Expire as Follows: (3 Openings) Deborah Aldrich (Incumbent) December 31, 2024 Heather...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (3 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH (INCUMBENT) DECEMBER 31, 2024 HEATHER SIEVERS DECEMBER 31, 2024 MARGOT SCHOMP (ASSOCIATE) DECEMBER 31, 2023
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (Aldrich, Sievers & Schomp), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE AS FOLLOWS: (3 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH (INCUMBENT) DECEMBER 31, 2024 HEATHER SIEVERS DECEMBER 31, 2024 MARGOT SCHOMP (ASSOCIATE) DECEMBER 31, 2023 MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MRS. GONZALEZ ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MR. WALLNER ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MR. O'LEARY ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP MRS. MANUPELLI ALDRICH, SIEVERS & SCHOMP VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS Next order of business. LEGAL BILLS.” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Dec 20Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
December 20, 2021: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment as Process Serving Constables for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2022. (5 Openings) John Firiello (Incumbent) Douglas Labb (Incumbent)...
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. (5 OPENINGS) JOHN FIRIELLO (INCUMBENT) DOUGLAS LABB (INCUMBENT) DAVID ROSATI (INCUMBENT)
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (John Firiello, Douglas Labb & David Rosati), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022. (5 OPENINGS) JOHN FIRIELLO (INCUMBENT) DOUGLAS LABB (INCUMBENT) DAVID ROSATI (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MRS. GONZALEZ JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MR. WALLNER JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MR. O'LEARY JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI MRS. MANUPELLI JOHN FIRIELLO, DOUGLAS LABB & DAVID ROSATI VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Dec 20Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
December 20, 2021: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment to the Conservation Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) Lori Mitchener- (Incumbent) Randall Mason- (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) LORI MITCHENER- (INCUMBENT) RANDALL MASON- (INCUMBENT)
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (Lori Mitchener & Randall Mason), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) LORI MITCHENER- (INCUMBENT) RANDALL MASON- (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MRS. GONZALEZ LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MR. WALLNER LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MR. O° LEARY LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON MRS. MANUPELLI LORI MITCHENER & RANDALL MASON VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Dec 20Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
December 20, 2021: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Appointment to the Cultural Council_for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) Rebecca M Griffin Frances Toneguzzo
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL_FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) REBECCA M GRIFFIN FRANCES TONEGUZZO
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (Rebecca M Griffin & Frances Toneguzzo), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL_FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) REBECCA M GRIFFIN FRANCES TONEGUZZO MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. WALLNER VOTED BY: MR. STUTO REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MRS. GONZALEZ REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MR. WALLNER REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MR. O'LEARY REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO MRS. MANUPELLI REBECCA M GRIFFIN & FRANCES TONEGUZZO VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: Wallner)
Dec 20Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
December 20, 2021: Place in Nomination the Following Name for Reappointment to the Historic District Commission for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) -William Birkmaier (Incumbent)
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) -WILLIAM BIRKMAIER (INCUMBENT)
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (William Birkmaier), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) -WILLIAM BIRKMAIER (INCUMBENT) MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O' LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MRS. GONZALEZ WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MR. WALLNER WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MR. O'LEARY WILLIAM BIRKMAIER MRS. MANUPELLI WILLIAM BIRKMAIER VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Dec 20Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment /…Motion: MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · O'Leary: Yes
December 20, 2021: Place in Nomination the Following Names for Reappointment / Appointment to the Veterans Event Committee for Terms to Expire on December 31, 2024. (2 Openings) Deborah Aldrich-Incumbent
MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH-INCUMBENT
Voted: Yes
Each member who voted named the same choice (Deborah Aldrich), so they are shown as voting yes.
From the minutes
“MADAM CHAIR, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT / APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS EVENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. (2 OPENINGS) DEBORAH ALDRICH-INCUMBENT MOTION BY: MR. STUTO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY VOTED BY: MR. STUTO DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. GONZALEZ DEBORAH ALDRICH MR.WALLNER DEBORAH ALDRICH MR. O'LEARY DEBORAH ALDRICH MRS. MANUPELLI DEBORAH ALDRICH VOTE: 5-0 (UNANIMOUS).” (Motion: Stuto, second: O'Leary)
Votes with no disagreement (165)
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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