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Cecil Newcomb
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
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 Newcomb 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 3 of 4 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Jun 16, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (4)
- Jun 23, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 16, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Jun 16Approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools…Motion: To approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located…Passed 4–0 · Newcomb: Not recorded
June 16, 2021: Approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located at 87 Rt. 6A, Amber Kingston Mer. for alterations of premises for the current annual all alcoholic beverages common victualer…
To approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located at 87 Rt. 6A, Amber Kingston Mer. for alterations of premises for the current annual all alcoholic beverages common victualer liquor license to include serving of alcohol in designated and fenced in 864ft outdoor dining area with 24 seats subject to all local and state rules, regulations and approvals, laws and by-laws in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority adopted December 21, 1994 and amended June 10, 2015 and Mass. General Law Chapter 138. All other terms po of the license remain unchanged, and the annual alcoholic beverage license to be issued after : approval from the Mass Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and will be expiring on December 31, 2021
The roll call lists Cecil Newcomb, but the minutes show this member as not present (Cecil Newcomb is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located at 87 Rt. 6A, Amber Kingston Mer. for alterations of premises for the current annual all alcoholic beverages common victualer liquor license to include serving of alcohol in designated and fenced in 864ft outdoor dining area with 24 seats subject to all local and state rules, regulations and approvals, laws and by-laws in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority adopted December 21, 1994 and amended June 10, 2015 and Mass. General Law Chapter 138. All other terms po of the license remain unchanged, and the annual alcoholic beverage license to be issued after : approval from the Mass Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and will be expiring on December 31, 2021, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, Cecil Newcomb, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Jun 2Mefford Runyon for Select Board ChairMotion: Mefford Runyon for Select Board ChairPassed 4–0 · Newcomb: Not recorded
June 2, 2021: Mefford Runyon for Select Board Chair
Mefford Runyon for Select Board Chair
The roll call does not give a vote for Mefford Runyon, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Select Board Chair Andrea Reed nominated Mefford Runyon for Select Board Chair, 2" by Cecil Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison, Cecil Newcomb and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)
Jun 2Mark Mathison as Select Board ClerkMotion: Mark Mathison as Select Board ClerkPassed 4–0 · Newcomb: Yes
June 2, 2021: Mark Mathison as Select Board Clerk
Mark Mathison as Select Board Clerk
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Newcomb, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mefford Runyon nominated Mark Mathison as Select Board Clerk, 2" by Andrea Reed, The vote was 4-0-1 with Kevin Galligan, Cecil Newcomb, Andrea Reed and Mefford Runyon all voting aye and Mark Mathison abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Jun 2Offer the first position to negotiate a host community…Motion: To offer the first position to negotiate a host community agreement…Passed 3–2 · Newcomb: No
June 2, 2021: Offer the first position to negotiate a host community agreement to Seaside Joint Venture
To offer the first position to negotiate a host community agreement to Seaside Joint Venture
Voted: No
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, RunyonNo: Newcomb, Reed
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to offer the first position to negotiate a host community agreement to Seaside Joint Venture, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-2-0 with Cecil Newcomb and Andrea Reed voting no, and Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Jun 2Approve the request to keep annual banners hung at…Motion: To approve the request to keep annual banners hung at Eldredge…Passed 3–1 · Newcomb: No
June 2, 2021: Approve the request to keep annual banners hung at Eldredge Field from June 20" through August 3 without nightly removal with the addition of two new banners
To approve the request to keep annual banners hung at Eldredge Field from June 20" through August 3 without nightly removal with the addition of two new banners
Voted: No
Yes: Mathison, Reed, RunyonNo: NewcombAbstained: Galligan
From the minutes
“Mefford Runyon moved to approve the request to keep annual banners hung at Eldredge Field from June 20" through August 3 without nightly removal with the addition of two new banners, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3-1-1 with Andrea Reed, Mefford Runyon and Mark Mathison voting aye, Cecil Newcomb voting no, and Kevin Galligan abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Votes with no disagreement (35)
From the Orleans Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle.
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