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David Hajjar
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
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 Hajjar 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 18 of 19 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (19)
- Oct 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Sep 28With Selectman Donohue opposed, to reduce the quorum for…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board…Passed 3–1 · Hajjar: Yes
September 28, 2021: With Selectman Donohue opposed, to reduce the quorum for Special Town Meetings to 45 people beginning on October 14th, 2021
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3:1, with Selectman Donohue opposed, to reduce the quorum for Special Town Meetings to 45 people beginning on October 14th, 2021.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hajjar, Lane, MaloneyNo: Donohue
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane, the Board voted 3:1, with Selectman Donohue opposed, to reduce the quorum for Special Town Meetings to 45 people beginning on October 14th, 2021..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Jun 8Charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance…Motion: Motion to charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance…Passed 4–1 · Hajjar: Yes
June 8, 2021: Charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance - to be worked out with the Town Manager –
Motion to charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance - to be worked out with the Town Manager – made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved – 4-1 in favor.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donohue, Hajjar, Lane, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“Motion to charge Miano Construction Company $750.00 plus the required insurance - to be worked out with the Town Manager – made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. Motion was approved – 4-1 in favor. Selectman Plasko voted no. 8..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
May 25Endorse – Land Use WarrantMotion: Motion to endorse made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane.…Passed 4–1 · Hajjar: Not recorded
May 25, 2021: Endorse – Land Use Warrant
Motion to endorse made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The vote was 4-1 in favor.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Lane. The vote was 4-1 in favor..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Lane)
May 25Endorse – Land Use WarrantMotion: Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane.…Passed 4–1 · Hajjar: Not recorded
May 25, 2021: Endorse – Land Use Warrant
Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. 4-1 in favor of support.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to endorse made by Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Lane. 4-1 in favor of support..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Lane)
Apr 27Reorganize and set up a five member airport commission,…Motion: On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Hajjar: Not recorded
April 27, 2021: Reorganize and set up a five member airport commission, increased from three members, with staggered terms in compliance with state law
On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted to reorganize and set up a five member airport commission, increased from three members, with staggered terms in compliance with state law.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On Motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted to reorganize and set up a five member airport commission, increased from three members, with staggered terms in compliance with state law. The Board voted 4-1, with Chairman Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)
Apr 27Set the following terms for the new Airport Commission:…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board…Passed 4–1 · Hajjar: Not recorded
April 27, 2021: Set the following terms for the new Airport Commission: 1 year term to be vacant. 2 year term to be assigned to Michael Sheehan, who has two years left on…
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted to set the following terms for the new Airport Commission: 1 year term to be vacant. 2 year term to be assigned to Michael Sheehan, who has two years left on his currently appointed term. 2 year term to be appointed to Mark Ryan. 3 year term to be appointed to John Corcoran 3 year term to be vacant.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Donohue, the Board voted to set the following terms for the new Airport Commission: 1 year term to be vacant. 2 year term to be assigned to Michael Sheehan, who has two years left on his currently appointed term. 2 year term to be appointed to Mark Ryan. 3 year term to be appointed to John Corcoran 3 year term to be vacant. The Board voted 4-1, with Chairman Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Donohue)
Votes with no disagreement (227)
From the Norwood Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Board of Selectmen minutes page. We check every vote against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: campaign websites (Robert Donnelly, Amanda Grow); The Norwood Record (Cheryl Doyle; Michael Saad, photo by Jeff Sullivan); Norwood Community Media (Matthew Lane, from “Fast Facts with Matt Lane”).
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