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Pepperell Chair
Mark Mathews
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Mathews voted the same way as…
- Chuck Walkovich75% (6 of 8)
- Tony Beattie25% (2 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mathews 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 29 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (29)
- Apr 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Feb 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Jan 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2023 · Special: Present
- Nov 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Special: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Apr 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Apr 10Place the petitions in the Town Meeting Warrant in…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Mathews: Yes
April 10, 2024: Place the petitions in the Town Meeting Warrant in the order proposed in the Control Listing
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted 2-1 to place the petitions in the Town Meeting Warrant in the order proposed in the Control Listing. Mr. Beattie voted nay.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was voted 2-1 to place the petitions in the Town Meeting Warrant in the order proposed in the Control Listing. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Mar 13Re-appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
March 13, 2024 (Joint meeting): Re-appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2027
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to re-appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2027. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Craig Hansen - Aye David Carney - Aye Mr. Hansen took a moment to thank Ms. Baldassari for her service to date on the Committee.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, it was unanimously voted to re-appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2027. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Craig Hansen - Aye David Carney - Aye Mr. Hansen took a moment to thank Ms. Baldassari for her service to date on the Committee..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Feb 28Provide a resolution in support of Pepperell+'s goal to…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Mathews: Yes
February 28, 2024: Provide a resolution in support of Pepperell+'s goal to engage with Community Heart & Soul
On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, the motion was passed 2-1 to provide a resolution in support of Pepperell+'s goal to engage with Community Heart & Soul. Mr. Beattie voted nay.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mathews, WalkovichNo: Beattie
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Walkovich and seconded by Mr. Beattie, the motion was passed 2-1 to provide a resolution in support of Pepperell+'s goal to engage with Community Heart & Soul. Mr. Beattie voted nay..” (Motion: Walkovich, second: Beattie)
Jan 24Approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Mathews: Yes
January 24, 2024: Approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development for a Food Hub/commercial kitchen in the amount of $17,700.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of...
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development for a Food Hub/commercial kitchen in the amount of $17,700.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of Pepperell. Mr. Walkovich voted nay. Motion carries, 2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Beattie, MathewsNo: Walkovich
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to approve the Agricultural Commission's application for business plan development for a Food Hub/commercial kitchen in the amount of $17,700.00 from the legislative earmark provided to the Town of Pepperell. Mr. Walkovich voted nay. Motion carries, 2-1..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Nov 8Appoint Anita McHugh to the Board of Assessors with…Motion: On a motion made by Ms. Scofield and seconded by Mr.…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
November 8, 2023 (Joint meeting): Appoint Anita McHugh to the Board of Assessors with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 29, 2024
On a motion made by Ms. Scofield and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Anita McHugh to the Board of Assessors with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 29, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Ms. Scofield, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Scofield and seconded by Mr. Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Anita McHugh to the Board of Assessors with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 29, 2024..” (second: Mathews)
Nov 8Appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District…Motion: On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
November 8, 2023 (Joint meeting): Appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2026
On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Maureen Bolger - Aye Marcie Scofield - Aye
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Craig Hansen, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Maureen Bolger - Aye Marcie Scofield - Aye.” (second: Mathews)
Sep 25Appoint Emil Diaz to the Lawrence Library Board of…Motion: On a motion made by Carol Case and seconded by Mark…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
September 25, 2023 (Joint meeting): Appoint Emil Diaz to the Lawrence Library Board of Trustees with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 29, 2024
On a motion made by Carol Case and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Emil Diaz to the Lawrence Library Board of Trustees with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 29, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Carol Case - Aye Bob Kowalski - Aye Charles Burnham - Aye
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Carol Case, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Carol Case and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Emil Diaz to the Lawrence Library Board of Trustees with the term to expire at the next Town Election on April 29, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Carol Case - Aye Bob Kowalski - Aye Charles Burnham - Aye.” (second: Mathews)
Sep 25Appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District…Motion: On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
September 25, 2023 (Special meeting): Appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2026
On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Craig Hansen - Aye David Carney - Aye Tom Casey - Aye
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Craig Hansen, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Sandra Proctor to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Craig Hansen - Aye David Carney - Aye Tom Casey - Aye.” (second: Mathews)
Sep 25Appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District…Motion: On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Mathews: Yes
September 25, 2023 (Special meeting): Appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2024
On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Craig Hansen - Aye David Carney - Aye Tom Casey - Aye
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The motion was made by Craig Hansen, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Craig Hansen and seconded by Mark Mathews, it was unanimously voted to appoint Paula Baldassari to the Nashoba Valley Technical District School Committee with a term to expire on March 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Mark Mathews - Aye Tony Beattie - Aye Chuck Walkovich - Aye Craig Hansen - Aye David Carney - Aye Tom Casey - Aye.” (second: Mathews)
Aug 28Move regularly scheduled Select Board meetings to the second…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr.…Passed 2–1 · Mathews: Yes
August 28, 2023: Move regularly scheduled Select Board meetings to the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning in October 2023
On a motion made by Mr. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to move regularly scheduled Select Board meetings to the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning in October 2023. Mr. Walkovich voted nay.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Beattie, MathewsNo: WalkovichThe minutes name Chuck Walkovich (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. Beattie and seconded by Mr. Walkovich, it was voted to move regularly scheduled Select Board meetings to the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning in October 2023. Mr. Walkovich voted nay..” (Motion: Beattie, second: Walkovich)
Votes with no disagreement (106)
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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