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Bill Greathead
At-large · 3 terms in this record
William Greathead
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On split votes, Greathead voted the same way as…
- Roland P. Nutter71% (10 of 14)
- Lisa M. Ferolito29% (4 of 14)
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 Greathead 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 36 of 37 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (37)
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 8Accept and release the March 25, 2019 meeting minutes…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Greathead: Yes
April 8, 2019: Accept and release the March 25, 2019 meeting minutes as written
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms. Ferolito, it was voted to accept and release the March 25, 2019 meeting minutes as written. Ms. Ferolito abstained from the vote as she was not in attendance of that meeting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greathead, NutterAbstained: FerolitoThe minutes say Lisa M. Ferolito abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Ms. Ferolito, it was voted to accept and release the March 25, 2019 meeting minutes as written. Ms. Ferolito abstained from the vote as she was not in attendance of that meeting..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Ferolito)
Mar 18Approve the FY2020 budget for inclusion on the Annual…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
March 18, 2019: Approve the FY2020 budget for inclusion on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 6, 2019 in the amount of $27,809,571.00
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to approve the FY2020 budget for inclusion on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 6, 2019 in the amount of $27,809,571.00. Ms. Ferolito opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greathead, NutterNo: FerolitoThe minutes name Lisa M. Ferolito (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to approve the FY2020 budget for inclusion on the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 6, 2019 in the amount of $27,809,571.00. Ms. Ferolito opposed..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
Mar 18Include on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting,…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
March 18, 2019: Include on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, a supplemental budget appropriation article, with the appropriation contingent on approval of a proposition 2 ½ override ballot question, in the...
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to include on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, a supplemental budget appropriation article, with the appropriation contingent on approval of a proposition 2 ½ override ballot question, in the preliminary amount of $1,460,000, with the final amount to be determined by the Board after the Board's receipt of additional information on the Town's financial position for fiscal year 2020. Ms. Ferolito opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greathead, NutterNo: FerolitoThe minutes name Lisa M. Ferolito (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to include on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, a supplemental budget appropriation article, with the appropriation contingent on approval of a proposition 2 ½ override ballot question, in the preliminary amount of $1,460,000, with the final amount to be determined by the Board after the Board's receipt of additional information on the Town's financial position for fiscal year 2020. Ms. Ferolito opposed..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
Mar 18Set May 13, 2019 as the date for a…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
March 18, 2019: Set May 13, 2019 as the date for a special election for the consideration of a Proposition 2 ½ override, subject to approval of the FY2020 Supplemental budget at the…
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to set May 13, 2019 as the date for a special election for the consideration of a Proposition 2 ½ override, subject to approval of the FY2020 Supplemental budget at the Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Ferolito opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greathead, NutterNo: FerolitoThe minutes name Lisa M. Ferolito (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to set May 13, 2019 as the date for a special election for the consideration of a Proposition 2 ½ override, subject to approval of the FY2020 Supplemental budget at the Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Ferolito opposed..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
Feb 11Accept the meeting minutes of April 17, 2018 as…Motion: On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–0 · Greathead: Abstained
February 11, 2019: Accept the meeting minutes of April 17, 2018 as submitted
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to accept the meeting minutes of April 17, 2018 as submitted. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote as he was not in attendance for that meeting.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Ferolito, NutterAbstained: GreatheadThe minutes say Bill Greathead abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito, and seconded by Mr. Nutter, it was voted to accept the meeting minutes of April 17, 2018 as submitted. Mr. Greathead abstained from the vote as he was not in attendance for that meeting..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Nutter)
Dec 3Conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of fraud…Motion: On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
December 3, 2018: Conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of fraud by the previous Town Administrator and the handling of the alleged complaint
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was voted to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of fraud by the previous Town Administrator and the handling of the alleged complaint. Mr. Nutter opposed the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ferolito, GreatheadNo: NutterThe minutes name Roland P. Nutter (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was voted to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of fraud by the previous Town Administrator and the handling of the alleged complaint. Mr. Nutter opposed the motion..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
Oct 29Make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
October 29, 2018: Make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee reserve fund for the purpose of paying unemployment insurance
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr. Nutter out of necessity, it was voted to make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee reserve fund for the purpose of paying unemployment insurance. Ms. Ferolito opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greathead, NutterNo: FerolitoThe minutes name Lisa M. Ferolito (no) and record the motion as passed; with 3 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, and seconded by Mr. Nutter out of necessity, it was voted to make a request for $4,000 from the Finance Committee reserve fund for the purpose of paying unemployment insurance. Ms. Ferolito opposed..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
Oct 18Offer the job of Town Administrator to Andrew Maclean…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, seconded by Mr. Nutter…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
October 18, 2018: Offer the job of Town Administrator to Andrew Maclean with the stipulation of a completed background check, 2 yes, 1 no (Ferolito) A base salary of $120,000 per year until…
On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, seconded by Mr. Nutter out of necessity, it was voted to offer the job of Town Administrator to Andrew Maclean with the stipulation of a completed background check, 2 yes, 1 no (Ferolito) A base salary of $120,000 per year until June 30, 2019 On July 1, 2019, salary renegotiated dependent upon performance related goals and objectives On July 1, 2020 up to a 2.75% increase based upon salary approved on July 1, 2019 dependent on performance evaluation.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greathead, NutterNo: FerolitoThe minutes say “2 yes, 1 no (Ferolito)”; with three members present, the two yes votes were Bill Greathead and Roland P. Nutter.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Greathead, seconded by Mr. Nutter out of necessity, it was voted to offer the job of Town Administrator to Andrew Maclean with the stipulation of a completed background check, 2 yes, 1 no (Ferolito) A base salary of $120,000 per year until June 30, 2019 On July 1, 2019, salary renegotiated dependent upon performance related goals and objectives On July 1, 2020 up to a 2.75% increase based upon salary approved on July 1, 2019 dependent on performance evaluation..” (Motion: Greathead, second: Nutter)
Sep 24Appoint KP Law to the town's new Labor/Town Counsel…Motion: On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Greathead: Yes
September 24, 2018: Appoint KP Law to the town's new Labor/Town Counsel Service
On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was voted 2-1 to appoint KP Law to the town's new Labor/Town Counsel Service. Mr. Nutter voted nay.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ferolito, GreatheadNo: Nutter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Ferolito and seconded by Mr. Greathead, it was voted 2-1 to appoint KP Law to the town's new Labor/Town Counsel Service. Mr. Nutter voted nay..” (Motion: Ferolito, second: Greathead)
Aug 27The temporary trailer to be removed by August 31,…Motion: The Board members unanimously voted that the temporary trailer to be…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Greathead: Yes
August 27, 2018: The temporary trailer to be removed by August 31, 2018
The Board members unanimously voted that the temporary trailer to be removed by August 31, 2018.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board members unanimously voted that the temporary trailer to be removed by August 31, 2018..”
Votes with no disagreement (147)
From the Pepperell Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Tony Beattie from his campaign website (Anthony Beattie for Pepperell Selectman); Mark Mathews from the Nashoba Valley Voice / Lowell Sun (April 30, 2021). No photo found for Chuck Walkovich.
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