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Orleans Member
Mary Wright
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
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Attendance
At the start of 9 of 9 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (9)
- Jul 15, 2026 · Work Session: Present
- Jul 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2026 · Work Session: Present
- Jun 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2026 · Work Session: Present
- Jun 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Joint: Present
- May 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Jul 15Approve the pending motion on the financial policy recommendations…Motion: (the minutes say the motion was "not on the recording")Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Wright: Yes
July 15, 2026 (Work Session meeting): Approve the pending motion on the financial policy recommendations (motion wording not recorded)
(the minutes say the motion was "not on the recording")
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "The recorded discussion concluded with a vote on the pending (not on the recording) motion, which was approved by unanimous voice vote." The work session reviewed financial policy recommendations; policies E8 and E9 were held. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The recorded discussion concluded with a vote on the pending (not on the recording) motion, which was approved by unanimous voice vote..”
Jul 15Affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old…Motion: To affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote…Passed 4–0 · Wright: Yes
July 15, 2026: Affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication
To affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Runyon, WrightAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Herman made the motion to affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. Discussion: In response to a question regarding the project schedule, Ms. Jenkins reported that the project remained on track and that the parties were awaiting the purchase and sale agreement from legal counsel. She stated that Housing Assistance Corporation was prepared to move forward, a walkthrough of the property had been completed, and the deed restrictions and regulatory agreements had been finalized, including one of the Cape's first affordable housing deed restrictions at 120% Area Median Income. She indicated that the project was ready to proceed once the purchase and sale agreement was completed. Vote: The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Mathison abstaining..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
Jul 1Reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality…Motion: To reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee…Passed 3–2 · Wright: Yes
July 1, 2026: Reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a one- year term, with the appointment to expire on June 30, 2027
To reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a one- year term, with the appointment to expire on June 30, 2027
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Runyon, WrightNo: Herman, Mathison
From the minutes
“Ms. Wright moved to reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a one- year term, with the appointment to expire on June 30, 2027. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. The motion passed, 3-2-0. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE; Mr. Herman - NAY; Mr. Mathison - NAY..” (Motion: Wright, second: Galligan)
Jul 1Reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members…Motion: To reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of…Passed 4–1 · Wright: Yes
July 1, 2026: Reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for one-year terms, with their appointments to expire on June 30, 2027
To reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for one-year terms, with their appointments to expire on June 30, 2027
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Runyon, WrightNo: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for one-year terms, with their appointments to expire on June 30, 2027. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Discussion: During discussion, Board members noted that two Recreation Advisory Committee members had reached their term limits while two other reappointments remained on the Consent Agenda because they had not reached their term limits. It was further noted that the Recreation Advisory Committee is actively involved in the ongoing Eldredge Park recreation project, and that the proposed one-year extensions were intended to provide continuity ) during the implementation of that multi-million-dollar capital project. Board members distinguished the request as an exception based on the project's significance rather than on the individuals themselves. The motion passed, 4-1-0. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Mathison - NAY..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Jun 3Support the Conservation Restriction for 32 Locust Road proposed…Motion: To support the Conservation Restriction for 32 Locust Road proposed by…Passed 4–1 · Wright: Yes
June 3, 2026: Support the Conservation Restriction for 32 Locust Road proposed by the Orleans Conservation Trust and that the Select Board finds that the 3.78 acre restriction is in the public interest…
To support the Conservation Restriction for 32 Locust Road proposed by the Orleans Conservation Trust and that the Select Board finds that the 3.78 acre restriction is in the public interest of the Town
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Runyon, WrightNo: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support the Conservation Restriction for 32 Locust Road proposed by the Orleans Conservation Trust and that the Select Board finds that the 3.78 acre restriction is in the public interest of the Town. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Herman stated that he hoped future discussions regarding similar matters would occur earlier in the process so that expectations and potential issues could be addressed before time constraints became a factor. He expressed concern about being placed in a position where a decision must be made under a deadline and thanked the parties for the discussion. Vote: Motion passed, 4-1-0. Ms. Wright, Mr. Herman, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Runyon AYE; Mr. Mathison NAY..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)
Jun 3Adopt the proposed guidelines of the Affordable Housing Property…Motion: To adopt the proposed guidelines of the Affordable Housing Property Tax…Passed 3–0 · Wright: Abstained
June 3, 2026: Adopt the proposed guidelines of the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program as presented for the implementation of FY27
To adopt the proposed guidelines of the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program as presented for the implementation of FY27
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: WrightThe minutes say "Motion passed, 3-0-1-1, with one abstention. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Ms. Wright abstained. Mr. Galligan had recused himself from the matter." Kevin Galligan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to adopt the proposed guidelines of the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program as presented for the implementation of FY27. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Herman requested that the guidelines include an annual review of the program parameters so the Board can evaluate participation, track implementation, and consider any needed adjustments. Staff indicated that language could be added to include an annual review requirement.. Motion passed, 3-0-1-1, with one abstention. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Ms. Wright abstained..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Votes with no disagreement (42)
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