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Paul Bishop
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, Bishop voted the same way as…
- Thomas Maloney94% (17 of 18)
- David Hajjar76% (13 of 17)
- Allan Howard72% (13 of 18)
- William Plasko44% (8 of 18)
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 Bishop 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 40 of 40 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (40)
- Mar 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2020 · Special: Present
- Mar 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Feb 25Approve placing a camera in the center of town…Motion: On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
February 25, 2020: Approve placing a camera in the center of town to monitor traffic and assist with incidents that occur in the pedestrian dense area
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve placing a camera in the center of town to monitor traffic and assist with incidents that occur in the pedestrian dense area.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve placing a camera in the center of town to monitor traffic and assist with incidents that occur in the pedestrian dense area. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Jan 7Table this recommendation for further observationMotion: On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
January 7, 2020: Table this recommendation for further observation
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1 to table this recommendation for further observation.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Howard
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Hajjar, voted 4-1 to table this recommendation for further observation. Selectman Howard opposed The manager will notify the board when the next count is scheduled to occur..” (Motion: Maloney, second: Hajjar)
Dec 10Approve the application with the two initialed changesMotion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
December 10, 2019: Approve the application with the two initialed changes
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve the application with the two initialed changes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve the application with the two initialed changes. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Maloney)
Dec 3Delay the hearing findings for one week to allow…Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
December 3, 2019: Delay the hearing findings for one week to allow Selectman Hajjar can work with Aws Aws on his application
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to delay the hearing findings for one week to allow Selectman Hajjar can work with Aws Aws on his application.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to delay the hearing findings for one week to allow Selectman Hajjar can work with Aws Aws on his application. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Howard)
Nov 12Send a written warning to the establishment that this…Motion: On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
November 12, 2019: Send a written warning to the establishment that this type of behavior on their premises is not acceptable and they should take all possible management actions to prevent it from…
On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to send a written warning to the establishment that this type of behavior on their premises is not acceptable and they should take all possible management actions to prevent it from occurring in the future.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Hajjar
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko seconded by Selectman Howard, voted 4-1 to send a written warning to the establishment that this type of behavior on their premises is not acceptable and they should take all possible management actions to prevent it from occurring in the future. Selectman Hajjar opposed not the letter but the lack of more severe action..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Howard)
Nov 5Table the rules and regulations and direct the Manager…Motion: On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
November 5, 2019: Table the rules and regulations and direct the Manager to look into requirements for the building for future use, and allow scheduled use during November and December if the Town…
On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to table the rules and regulations and direct the Manager to look into requirements for the building for future use, and allow scheduled use during November and December if the Town receives indemnification in advance and permit no further use after December 31, 2019.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Howard, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Hajjar
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Plasko, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to table the rules and regulations and direct the Manager to look into requirements for the building for future use, and allow scheduled use during November and December if the Town receives indemnification in advance and permit no further use after December 31, 2019. Selectman Hajjar opposed..” (Motion: Plasko, second: Maloney)
Oct 1Approve request to place a banner across Washington Street…Motion: On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
October 1, 2019: Approve request to place a banner across Washington Street to commemorate the hospital’s centennial year
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve request to place a banner across Washington Street to commemorate the hospital’s centennial year.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 4-1 to approve request to place a banner across Washington Street to commemorate the hospital’s centennial year. Selectman Plasko opposed as it is a commercial enterprise and banners across Washington Street are for non-profit organizations..” (Motion: Howard, second: Maloney)
Sep 17Take no position on Conversion of Certain Historic Residential…Motion: On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 3-1…Passed 3–1 · Bishop: Yes
September 17, 2019: Take no position on Conversion of Certain Historic Residential Structures Zoning by-law change
On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 3-1 to take no position on Conversion of Certain Historic Residential Structures Zoning by-law change.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Maloney, PlaskoNo: Howard
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Maloney, seconded by Selectman Maloney, voted 3-1 to take no position on Conversion of Certain Historic Residential Structures Zoning by-law change. Selectman Howard opposed 5.” (Motion: Maloney, second: Maloney)
Sep 3Buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00Motion: On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
September 3, 2019: Buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00
On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, PlaskoNo: Maloney
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Hajjar, seconded by Selectman Plasko, voted 4-1 to buy cemetery lot back from owner for $370.00. Selectman Maloney opposed..” (Motion: Hajjar, second: Plasko)
Aug 6Approve the request for (2) one day wine and…Motion: On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted 4-1…Passed 4–1 · Bishop: Yes
August 6, 2019: Approve the request for (2) one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Oktoberfest events at the Winsmith Mills on Saturday, September 7 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday,…
On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted 4-1 to approve the request for (2) one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Oktoberfest events at the Winsmith Mills on Saturday, September 7 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, September 8, 2019 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).with notification to the Police Department.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bishop, Hajjar, Howard, MaloneyNo: Plasko
From the minutes
“On motion of Selectman Howard, seconded by Selectman Hajjar voted 4-1 to approve the request for (2) one day wine and malt beverage licenses for Oktoberfest events at the Winsmith Mills on Saturday, September 7 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, September 8, 2019 (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).with notification to the Police Department. Selectman Plasko opposed..” (Motion: Howard, second: Hajjar)
Votes with no disagreement (31)
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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