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Robert Anthony

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

Bob Anthony

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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board

14 of 34meetings attended (41%) · whole board 86%
63votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
0 of 4split votes where Anthony was in the minority · whole board 19%
0abstained
6terms in this record
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 Anthony 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 14 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (34)

Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board

Mar 27Appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Biddleman as…Passed 4–0 · Anthony: Yes

March 27, 2023: Appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community Housing Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2024

AppointPassed · 4–0

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community Housing Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, SandbergAbstained: Venden

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community Housing Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-1 (LV).” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Feb 13Appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as…Passed 4–1 · Anthony: Yes

February 13, 2023: Appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024

AppointPassed · 4–1

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, SandbergNo: Venden

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 24Recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the…Motion: Move that the Select Board to recommend the School Committee's FY2024…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Anthony: Not recorded

January 24, 2023 (Special meeting): Recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the amount of $ 5,220,842.47

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board to recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the amount of $ 5,220,842.47.

The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent. The roll call lists Louise Venden as absent. Louise Venden had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board to recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the amount of $ 5,220,842.47. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Not present..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 24Transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Budget:…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Anthony: Not recorded

January 24, 2023 (Special meeting): Transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division 2: $ 12,863,588, Division 3: $ 8,809,006, Division 4: $ 4,360,866, and Division 5: $ 1,263,951 for a total amount of…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division 2: $ 12,863,588, Division 3: $ 8,809,006, Division 4: $ 4,360,866, and Division 5: $ 1,263,951 for a total amount of $28,545,490 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review.

The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent. The roll call lists Louise Venden as absent. Louise Venden had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division 2: $ 12,863,588, Division 3: $ 8,809,006, Division 4: $ 4,360,866, and Division 5: $ 1,263,951 for a total amount of $28,545,490 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Not present..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 24Adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital…Motion: Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Anthony: Not recorded

January 24, 2023 (Special meeting): Adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan Five Year Plan as revised

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan Five Year Plan as revised. The FY2024 CIP was revised to include moving the Province Lands Pedestrian Road project from FY2025 to FY2024 for an increase of $50,000. Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $6,201,000 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review.

The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent. The roll call lists Louise Venden as absent. Louise Venden had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan Five Year Plan as revised. The FY2024 CIP was revised to include moving the Province Lands Pedestrian Road project from FY2025 to FY2024 for an increase of $50,000. Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $6,201,000 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Not present..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 23Approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to…Passed 3–1 · Anthony: Not recorded

January 23, 2023: Approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and parking area on property adjacent to 170 Bradford Street Extension Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and parking area on property adjacent to 170 Bradford Street Extension Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted.

Yes: Golden, Sandberg, VendenNo: AbramsonThe roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and parking area on property adjacent to 170 Bradford Street Extension Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: No Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 23Direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's…Motion: Move to direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Anthony: Not recorded

January 23, 2023: Direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's approval a License Agreement between the Town and Victor DePoalo for the exclusive use of land within the public way

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Move to direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's approval a License Agreement between the Town and Victor DePoalo for the exclusive use of land within the public way.

The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.

From the minutes

“Move to direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's approval a License Agreement between the Town and Victor DePoalo for the exclusive use of land within the public way. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 17Endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to endorse The Community Builder's…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Anthony: Not recorded

January 17, 2023 (Special meeting): Endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for funding the affordable housing project at 3 Jerome Smith Road with a unit mix of...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Move that the Select Board vote to endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for funding the affordable housing project at 3 Jerome Smith Road with a unit mix of thirteen (13) units at 30% AMI, thirty-two (32) units at 60% AMI, sixteen (16) units at 80 AMI and four (4) units at Market Rate/Unrestricted.

The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for funding the affordable housing project at 3 Jerome Smith Road with a unit mix of thirteen (13) units at 30% AMI, thirty-two (32) units at 60% AMI, sixteen (16) units at 80 AMI and four (4) units at Market Rate/Unrestricted. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 17Allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified…Motion: Motion to allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Anthony: Not recorded

January 17, 2023 (Special meeting): Allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified vote letter to The Community Builders

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Motion to allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified vote letter to The Community Builders.

The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.

From the minutes

“Motion to allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified vote letter to The Community Builders. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 9Appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as…Passed 5–0 · Anthony: Not recorded

January 9, 2023: Appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024

AppointPassed · 5–0

Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024

The roll call lists Robert Anthony, but the minutes show this member as not present (Robert Anthony is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024 Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (99)

    From the Provincetown Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Select Board agendas and minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Paul Benson). John Golden: Provincetown Banner (Wicked Local), photo by Vincent Guadazno, February 2019.

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