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Stanley Widak
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Stanley Widak, Jr.
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Widak 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 25 of 25 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (25)
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 27, 2022 · Special: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jul 14, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Feb 13Approve the appointment of Karen L. Spiewak, 140 East…Motion: a motion to approve the appointment of Karen L. Spiewak, 140…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Widak: Yes
February 13, 2023: Approve the appointment of Karen L. Spiewak, 140 East Bacon Street, 7B to the Tenant Board Member seat of the Plainville Housing Authority for a 5-year term to expire June…
A motion to approve the appointment of Karen L. Spiewak, 140 East Bacon Street, 7B to the Tenant Board Member seat of the Plainville Housing Authority for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2027. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Voted: Yes
The minutes show “Mr. ??” for the mover and the seconder.
From the minutes
“a motion to approve the appointment of Karen L. Spiewak, 140 East Bacon Street, 7B to the Tenant Board Member seat of the Plainville Housing Authority for a 5-year term to expire June 30, 2027. PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY.”
Sep 19Appoint Clarke, Sundin, McHugh, Smith, Rabinovitz, Lerch, Alexander, Denizkurt…Motion: Motion by Mr. Johnson to appoint Clarke, Sundin, McHugh, Smith, Rabinovitz,…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Widak: Yes
September 19, 2022 (Joint meeting): Appoint Clarke, Sundin, McHugh, Smith, Rabinovitz, Lerch, Alexander, Denizkurt and a member of the Select Board to the Committee
Motion by Mr. Johnson to appoint Clarke, Sundin, McHugh, Smith, Rabinovitz, Lerch, Alexander, Denizkurt and a member of the Select Board to the Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Kelly with addition that Mr. Johnson would be the Select Board representative. Passed: 5-2-0 (Davis, Desprez opposed)
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with the Planning Board. The minutes record 5-2-0 for both boards together and name the two members who voted no, Mr. Davis and Mr. Desprez, who are Planning Board members; so each Select Board member present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Johnson to appoint Clarke, Sundin, McHugh, Smith, Rabinovitz, Lerch, Alexander, Denizkurt and a member of the Select Board to the Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Kelly with addition that Mr. Johnson would be the Select Board representative. Passed: 5-2-0 (Davis, Desprez opposed).” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
Aug 8Grant Ms. Polvinen of Norton a Temporary Vendor, Hawker…Motion: Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board grant Ms. Polvinen of…Passed 2–1 · Widak: Yes
August 8, 2022: Grant Ms. Polvinen of Norton a Temporary Vendor, Hawker and Peddler License for Trinity Solar Inc. through 9/ 26/2022
Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board grant Ms. Polvinen of Norton a Temporary Vendor, Hawker and Peddler License for Trinity Solar Inc. through 9/ 26/2022. Mr. Widak seconded Passed: 2-1 Ayes- Mr. Johnson, Mr. Widak No - Mr. Kelly
Voted: Yes
Yes: Johnson, WidakNo: Kelly
From the minutes
“Mr. Johnson moved that the Select Board grant Ms. Polvinen of Norton a Temporary Vendor, Hawker and Peddler License for Trinity Solar Inc. through 9/ 26/2022. Mr. Widak seconded Passed: 2-1 Ayes- Mr. Johnson, Mr. Widak No - Mr. Kelly.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Widak)
Jul 25Sign and approve the mitigation agreement between the Town…Motion: I move that the Select Board sign and approve the mitigation…Passed 2–0 · Widak: Not recorded
July 25, 2022: Sign and approve the mitigation agreement between the Town and Carroll Advertising for a two-sided electronic digital monopole billboard located at 109 Washington Street
I move that the Select Board sign and approve the mitigation agreement between the Town and Carroll Advertising for a two-sided electronic digital monopole billboard located at 109 Washington Street. Said Grant to be expended under the direction of the Town Administrator. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Mr. Johnson Passed 2-0-1, Mr. Widak recused.
Yes: Johnson, KellyStanley Widak recused himself because he owns property next to the site (the minutes say so), so he is not counted.
From the minutes
“I move that the Select Board sign and approve the mitigation agreement between the Town and Carroll Advertising for a two-sided electronic digital monopole billboard located at 109 Washington Street. Said Grant to be expended under the direction of the Town Administrator. MOTION MADE BY: Mr. Kelly SECOND: Mr. Johnson Passed 2-0-1, Mr. Widak recused..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Johnson)
Jun 27Approve the Water and Sewer rates as presented for…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr.…Passed 2–0 · Widak: Not recorded
June 27, 2022: Approve the Water and Sewer rates as presented for FY23
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Kelly, the Select Board approved the Water and Sewer rates as presented for FY23. PASSED: 2-0-1 (Abstention)
The minutes give only the count (2-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Johnson and a second by Mr. Kelly, the Select Board approved the Water and Sewer rates as presented for FY23. PASSED: 2-0-1 (Abstention).” (Motion: Johnson, second: Kelly)
May 9Approve the application for three sewer connections and the…Motion: Mr. Kelly moved, and Mr. Jefferson seconded the motion that the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Widak: Yes
May 9, 2022: Approve the application for three sewer connections and the constructions plans for the sewer line installation on South Street subject to a road opening approval by the DPW Superintendent and…
Mr. Kelly moved, and Mr. Jefferson seconded the motion that the Select Board approve the application for three sewer connections and the constructions plans for the sewer line installation on South Street subject to a road opening approval by the DPW Superintendent and the execution of an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) that the Sewer line in the street constructed at a 1% incline, as recommended by Level One Engineering, shall remain the responsibility of the petitioner for a period of two year(s) after then issuance of the final Occupancy Certificate. PASSED: Unanimously
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Mr. Jefferson as seconding the motion; Mr. Jefferson is not a Select Board member, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly moved, and Mr. Jefferson seconded the motion that the Select Board approve the application for three sewer connections and the constructions plans for the sewer line installation on South Street subject to a road opening approval by the DPW Superintendent and the execution of an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) that the Sewer line in the street constructed at a 1% incline, as recommended by Level One Engineering, shall remain the responsibility of the petitioner for a period of two year(s) after then issuance of the final Occupancy Certificate. PASSED: Unanimously.” (Motion: Kelly)
Apr 11Reorganize and nominated Stanley Widak as Chair, Jeff Johnson…Motion: Mr. Kelly made a motion to reorganize and nominated Stanley Widak…Passed 2–0 · Widak: Not recorded
April 11, 2022: Reorganize and nominated Stanley Widak as Chair, Jeff Johnson as Vice- Chair and Brian Kelly as Clerk
Mr. Kelly made a motion to reorganize and nominated Stanley Widak as Chair, Jeff Johnson as Vice- Chair and Brian Kelly as Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Widak. VOTE: 2 in favor, 1 abstention.
The minutes give only the count (2-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Kelly made a motion to reorganize and nominated Stanley Widak as Chair, Jeff Johnson as Vice- Chair and Brian Kelly as Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Widak. VOTE: 2 in favor, 1 abstention..” (Motion: Kelly, second: Widak)
Votes with no disagreement (115)
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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