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Plainville Vice-Chair
Brian Kelly
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Kelly 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 21 of 23 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- Sep 16, 2024 · Special: Absent
- Aug 26, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (23)
- Mar 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2024 · Special: Absent
- Sep 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2024 · Special: Present
- May 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Feb 24No longer pursue or resubmit Articles 1 and 2…Motion: Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the…Passed 2–0 · Kelly: Yes
February 24, 2025: No longer pursue or resubmit Articles 1 and 2 of the 2019 Special Town Meeting - Mobile Home Parks
Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to no longer pursue or resubmit Articles 1 and 2 of the 2019 Special Town Meeting - Mobile Home Parks. PASSED: 2-1, Ms. Clarke abstained
Voted: Yes
Yes: Johnson, KellyAbstained: ClarkeThe minutes write the result as “2-1, Ms. Clarke abstained,” so it is shown as 2 yes and Maggie Clarke abstaining.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to no longer pursue or resubmit Articles 1 and 2 of the 2019 Special Town Meeting - Mobile Home Parks. PASSED: 2-1, Ms. Clarke abstained.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Jan 27Approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of…Motion: Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the…Passed 2–0 · Kelly: Yes
January 27, 2025: Approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Hometown Picnic on June 1, 2025, event location 142 South Street from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Hometown Picnic on June 1, 2025, event location 142 South Street from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Voted: Yes
Yes: Johnson, KellyMaggie Clarke recused herself from this item (the minutes say so), so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Hometown Picnic on June 1, 2025, event location 142 South Street from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Jan 27Approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of…Motion: Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the…Passed 2–0 · Kelly: Yes
January 27, 2025: Approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Summer Concert Series on July 12', 19t, and 26", and August 2™ and 9t+, event location 142 South Street, from…
Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Summer Concert Series on July 12', 19t, and 26", and August 2™ and 9t+, event location 142 South Street, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Voted: Yes
Yes: Johnson, KellyMaggie Clarke recused herself from this item (the minutes say so), so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Special Events Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Summer Concert Series on July 12', 19t, and 26", and August 2™ and 9t+, event location 142 South Street, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Jan 27Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Spirit of…Motion: Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the…Passed 2–0 · Kelly: Yes
January 27, 2025: Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Country Fest on August 16, 2025, event location 142 South Street, from 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Special Event Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Country Fest on August 16, 2025, event location 142 South Street, from 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Voted: Yes
Yes: Johnson, KellyMaggie Clarke recused herself from this item (the minutes say so), so she is not counted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved, and Mr. Kelly seconded a motion that the Select Board approve the Special Event Permit Application for Spirit of Plainville Country Fest on August 16, 2025, event location 142 South Street, from 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Aug 26Appoint Donald Fairbanks as a member of the Board…Motion: Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Johnson…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Kelly: Not recorded
August 26, 2024: Appoint Donald Fairbanks as a member of the Board of Health for the Town of Plainville for a term effective August 27, 2024, and expiring on April 7, 2025
Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Donald Fairbanks as a member of the Board of Health for the Town of Plainville for a term effective August 27, 2024, and expiring on April 7, 2025. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
This was a joint vote with the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy; the minutes list Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Davis (Board of Health) and Mr. Johnson as seconding. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Clarke moved, and Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion that the Select Board vote to appoint Donald Fairbanks as a member of the Board of Health for the Town of Plainville for a term effective August 27, 2024, and expiring on April 7, 2025. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Clarke, second: Johnson)
Jun 24Cribed or approved by the Attorney General as set…Motion: cribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Kelly: Yes
June 24, 2024: Cribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of…
Cribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“cribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Bonds were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.”
Apr 8Approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis…Motion: r shall grant a waiver. Mr. Kelly asked what would happen…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Kelly: Yes
April 8, 2024: Approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 and adopt as presented
R shall grant a waiver. Mr. Kelly asked what would happen if the Board does not accept the policy. Mr. Noble stated that the Town will have to pay back the entire cannabis funds received if the policy is not accepted. Mr. Kelly begrudgingly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 and adopt as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“r shall grant a waiver. Mr. Kelly asked what would happen if the Board does not accept the policy. Mr. Noble stated that the Town will have to pay back the entire cannabis funds received if the policy is not accepted. Mr. Kelly begrudgingly moved, and Ms. Clarke seconded a motion that the Board vote to approve the second and final reading of the Cannabis Equity Policy 2024 and adopt as presented. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.” (second: Clarke)
Votes with no disagreement (144)
From the Plainville 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. Select Board member photos: North TV (local cable TV for North Attleborough and Plainville): Jeff Johnson from its April 5, 2024 election story “Johnson defeats Wydak for select board seat”; Brian Kelly from “Brian Noble and Brian Kelly Discuss the Upcoming Election”; Steven Albert from its 2026 Plainville Select Board candidate interviews. Former members show initials.
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