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Cecil Newcomb
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Newcomb voted the same way as…
- Mark Mathison29% (2 of 7)
- Mefford Runyon29% (2 of 7)
- Kevin Galligan17% (1 of 6)
- Andrea Reed14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 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 51 of 55 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 1, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 6, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 9, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (55)
- May 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 26, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Feb 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Special: Present
- Dec 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Dec 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Sep 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 4, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 1, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 5The Select Board sign (using stamps) the revised Nauset…Motion: that the Select Board sign (using stamps) the revised Nauset Beach…Passed 4–0 · Newcomb: Abstained
May 5, 2021: The Select Board sign (using stamps) the revised Nauset Beach Agreement -_ with Chatham
That the Select Board sign (using stamps) the revised Nauset Beach Agreement -_ with Chatham
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Newcomb
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved that the Select Board sign (using stamps) the revised Nauset Beach Agreement -_ with Chatham. Motion was seconded by Mr. Galligan. Motion passed: 4-0-1. Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, L Mr. Mathison and Mr. Galligan voted Aye, Mr. Newcomb abstained..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
May 5Renew two of the three locations for portable toilets…Motion: To renew two of the three locations for portable toilets (per…Passed 4–1 · Newcomb: No
May 5, 2021: Renew two of the three locations for portable toilets (per staff recommendations) and defer the issue of deployment trash receptables
To renew two of the three locations for portable toilets (per staff recommendations) and defer the issue of deployment trash receptables
Voted: No
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Reed, RunyonNo: Newcomb
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed made a motion to renew two of the three locations for portable toilets (per staff recommendations) and defer the issue of deployment trash receptables. Mr. Runyon seconded. Motion passed: 4-1-0 with Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon and Mr. Galligan voting Aye and Mr. Newcomb opposed the motion..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Apr 14Sign and post the May 22, 2021 Annual Town…Motion: To sign and post the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Newcomb: Yes
April 14, 2021: Sign and post the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, the May 22, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the May 25, 2021 Town Election Warrant
To sign and post the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, the May 22, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the May 25, 2021 Town Election Warrant
Voted: Yes
Mark Mathison had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved, and Mr. Runyon seconded to sign and post the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, the May 22, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the May 25, 2021 Town Election Warrant. The motion passed by 4-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Apr 14Support for the Pollinator Pathway Cape : Cod ProjectMotion: To support for the Pollinator Pathway Cape : Cod Project. Ms.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Newcomb: Yes
April 14, 2021: Support for the Pollinator Pathway Cape : Cod Project
To support for the Pollinator Pathway Cape : Cod Project. Ms. Reed read the mission of the organization
Voted: Yes
Mark Mathison had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved and Ms. Reed seconded to support for the Pollinator Pathway Cape : Cod Project. Ms. Reed read the mission of the organization. The motion passed by 4-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Apr 14Approve the request for change of hours for the…Motion: To approve the request for change of hours for the Annual…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Newcomb: Yes
April 14, 2021: Approve the request for change of hours for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor license of LONGQUIST WEST, INC. dba ABROAD, Molly Kafakoff, Manager, located at 89 Old...
To approve the request for change of hours for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor license of LONGQUIST WEST, INC. dba ABROAD, Molly Kafakoff, Manager, located at 89 Old Colony Way, Orleans, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority revised on June 10, 2015 and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. The hours of operations shall be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week during the season and three (3) days a week off-season, Said amended license to be issued after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and expiring on December 31, 2021
Voted: Yes
Mark Mathison had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved and Mr. Runyon seconded to approve the request for change of hours for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor license of LONGQUIST WEST, INC. dba ABROAD, Molly Kafakoff, Manager, located at 89 Old Colony Way, Orleans, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority revised on June 10, 2015 and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. The hours of operations shall be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week during the season and three (3) days a week off-season, Said amended license to be issued after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and expiring on December 31, 2021. The motion passed by 4-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Apr 7Adopt the Select Board Policy on Enterprise Fund Operation…Motion: To adopt the Select Board Policy on Enterprise Fund Operation Budgets…Passed 5–0 · Newcomb: Not recorded
April 7, 2021: Adopt the Select Board Policy on Enterprise Fund Operation Budgets with edits as discussed to strike "revenue wording"
To adopt the Select Board Policy on Enterprise Fund Operation Budgets with edits as discussed to strike "revenue wording"
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Kevin Galligan yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes, Cecil Newcomb yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved and Ms. Reed seconded to adopt the Select Board Policy on Enterprise Fund Operation Budgets with edits as discussed to strike "revenue wording". The motion passed by 5-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Mar 31Approve the request of the Barley Neck Inn for…Motion: To approve the request of the Barley Neck Inn for an…Passed 4–1 · Newcomb: Not recorded
March 31, 2021: Approve the request of the Barley Neck Inn for an amendment of their Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses to include outdoor entertainment from Wednesday to Sunday, Mid-June - Mid-September...
To approve the request of the Barley Neck Inn for an amendment of their Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses to include outdoor entertainment from Wednesday to Sunday, Mid-June - Mid-September from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with 30 min adjustment for daylight savings changes. The license will expire on December 31, 2021
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved, and Ms. Reed seconded to approve the request of the Barley Neck Inn for an amendment of their Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses to include outdoor entertainment from Wednesday to Sunday, Mid-June - Mid-September from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with 30 min adjustment for daylight savings changes. The license will expire on December 31, 2021. The motion passed by 4-1 roll call : vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb voting "Aye", and Mr. Newcomb voting L "No," : ..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Mar 31Grant the Treasurer's recommendation on Ambulance Hardship Application waiversMotion: To grant the Treasurer's recommendation on Ambulance Hardship Application waivers. Mr.…Passed 5–0 · Newcomb: Not recorded
March 31, 2021: Grant the Treasurer's recommendation on Ambulance Hardship Application waivers
To grant the Treasurer's recommendation on Ambulance Hardship Application waivers. Mr. Runyon wanted to have this matter discussed at a future meeting to possibly streamline the waiver process
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Kevin Galligan yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes, Cecil Newcomb yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved, and Ms. Reed seconded to grant the Treasurer's recommendation on Ambulance Hardship Application waivers. Mr. Runyon wanted to have this matter discussed at a future meeting to possibly streamline the waiver process. The motion passed by 5-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Mar 31Approve the renewal of the seasonal Common Victualler License…Motion: To approve the renewal of the seasonal Common Victualler License and…Passed 4–0 · Newcomb: Not recorded
March 31, 2021: Approve the renewal of the seasonal Common Victualler License and Seasonal Wine and Malt Common Victualler License for Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood
To approve the renewal of the seasonal Common Victualler License and Seasonal Wine and Malt Common Victualler License for Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood
The minutes give the result as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Kevin Galligan yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved, and Mr. Runyon seconded to approve the renewal of the seasonal Common Victualler License and Seasonal Wine and Malt Common Victualler License for Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood. The motion passed by 4-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Mar 31Place and recommend Article 22 for $200,000 OES Windows…Motion: To place and recommend Article 22 for $200,000 OES Windows ReplacementPassed 4–0 · Newcomb: Not recorded
March 31, 2021: Place and recommend Article 22 for $200,000 OES Windows Replacement
To place and recommend Article 22 for $200,000 OES Windows Replacement
The minutes give the result as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Kevin Galligan yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved, and Mr. Runyon seconded to place and recommend Article 22 for $200,000 OES Windows Replacement. The motion passed by 4-0 roll call vote with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed i E all voting "Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Votes with no disagreement (281)
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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