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Pembroke Chair
John G. Brown, Jr.
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Brown voted the same way as…
- Daniel W. Trabucco50% (3 of 6)
- Matthew J. Furlong33% (2 of 6)
- Willard J. Boulter, Jr.20% (1 of 5)
- Arthur P. Boyle, Jr.0% (0 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Brown 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 37 of 38 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- May 14, 2019 · Special: Present
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2018 · Special: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 23Waive the Right of First Refusal on this landMotion: To waive the Right of First Refusal on this landPassed 4–1 · Brown: Yes
April 23, 2019: Waive the Right of First Refusal on this land
To waive the Right of First Refusal on this land
Voted: Yes
Yes: Boulter, Brown, Furlong, TrabuccoNo: Boyle
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved that the Board vote to waive the Right of First Refusal on this land; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote passed with a 4/1 vote with Mr. Boyle opposed..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Apr 2Favorable action on article oneMotion: Favorable action on article onePassed 4–1 · Brown: No
April 2, 2019: Favorable action on article one
Favorable action on article one
Voted: No
Yes: Boulter, Boyle, Furlong, TrabuccoNo: Brown
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved favorable action on article one; Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The vote was 4/1 with Mr. Brown opposed..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Boyle)
Feb 19Appoint Ronald Boidi of 36 Water Street to the…Motion: To appoint Ronald Boidi of 36 Water Street to the Conservation…Passed 4–1 · Brown: No
February 19, 2019: Appoint Ronald Boidi of 36 Water Street to the Conservation Commission vacancy, term to expire June 30, 2019
To appoint Ronald Boidi of 36 Water Street to the Conservation Commission vacancy, term to expire June 30, 2019
Voted: No
Yes: Boulter, Boyle, Furlong, TrabuccoNo: Brown
From the minutes
“Mr. Boyle moved to appoint Ronald Boidi of 36 Water Street to the Conservation Commission vacancy, term to expire June 30, 2019. Mr. Boulter seconded the motion. The vote was 4/1 in favor, with Mr. Brown opposed..” (Motion: Boyle, second: Boulter)
Jan 29Appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing…Motion: To appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes
January 29, 2019: Appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority as a result of the passing of Joshua Smey
To appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority as a result of the passing of Joshua Smey
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Crossley, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Crossley moved to appoint Thomas Berry to the vacancy on the Housing Authority as a result of the passing of Joshua Smey; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (second: Trabucco)
Jan 15Appoint Kelly Seifert to the Advisory CommitteeMotion: To appoint Kelly Seifert to the Advisory CommitteePassed Unanimous, 5 present · Brown: Yes
January 15, 2019: Appoint Kelly Seifert to the Advisory Committee
To appoint Kelly Seifert to the Advisory Committee
Voted: Yes
Joint vote with another board; only the Select Board members' votes are shown. The motion was made by Curley, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Curley moved to appoint Kelly Seifert to the Advisory Committee and Mr. Dodge seconded the motion. Ms. Seifert was present and introduced to the Board. The vote was unanimously in favor..”
Dec 17Accept the agreement between Plymouth Area Community Access Television,…Motion: To accept the agreement between Plymouth Area Community Access Television, Inc.…Passed 4–0 · Brown: Not recorded
December 17, 2018: Accept the agreement between Plymouth Area Community Access Television, Inc. and the Town of Pembroke as presented
To accept the agreement between Plymouth Area Community Access Television, Inc. and the Town of Pembroke as presented
Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote. The minutes call the vote unanimous (4/0), but 3 members are listed as present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to accept the agreement between Plymouth Area Community Access Television, Inc. and the Town of Pembroke as presented; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor (4/0)..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Dec 3Accept the resignation of Janet LaBerge effective immediately, with…Motion: To accept the resignation of Janet LaBerge effective immediately, with regretPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Brown: Yes
December 3, 2018: Accept the resignation of Janet LaBerge effective immediately, with regret
To accept the resignation of Janet LaBerge effective immediately, with regret
Voted: Yes
Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to accept the resignation of Janet LaBerge effective immediately, with regret. Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Trabucco)
Dec 3Approve the appointment of Timothy Folan to the vacancy…Motion: To approve the appointment of Timothy Folan to the vacancy on…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Brown: Yes
December 3, 2018: Approve the appointment of Timothy Folan to the vacancy on the Recreation Commission, term to expire 2020
To approve the appointment of Timothy Folan to the vacancy on the Recreation Commission, term to expire 2020
Voted: Yes
Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved to approve the appointment of Timothy Folan to the vacancy on the Recreation Commission, term to expire 2020; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Dec 3Approval of the Common Victualer's licenses as printed on…Motion: Approval of the Common Victualer's licenses as printed on the agendaPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Brown: Yes
December 3, 2018: Approval of the Common Victualer's licenses as printed on the agenda
Approval of the Common Victualer's licenses as printed on the agenda
Voted: Yes
Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trabucco moved approval of the Common Victualer's licenses as printed on the agenda; Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor..” (Motion: Trabucco, second: Brown)
Nov 19Grant the renewal of a New Auto Dealer's (Class…Motion: To grant the renewal of a New Auto Dealer's (Class I)…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Brown: Yes
November 19, 2018: Grant the renewal of a New Auto Dealer's (Class I) License to New England Fresh Water Marine, Inc. at 447 Washington Street
To grant the renewal of a New Auto Dealer's (Class I) License to New England Fresh Water Marine, Inc. at 447 Washington Street
Voted: Yes
Willard J. Boulter, Jr. had left the meeting, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Boyle moved to grant the renewal of a New Auto Dealer's (Class I) License to New England Fresh Water Marine, Inc. at 447 Washington Street; Mr. Trabucco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor (4/0)..” (Motion: Boyle, second: Trabucco)
Votes with no disagreement (166)
From the Pembroke Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Town of Pembroke Select Board page; Steven Ciciotti from WATD 95.9 (April 2025 candidate forum story). Former members show initials.
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