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Tom Donegan
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Thomas Donegan
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Donegan voted the same way as…
- Lise King79% (19 of 24)
- Robert Anthony69% (22 of 32)
- Louise Venden62% (16 of 26)
- Cheryl Andrews6% (2 of 31)
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 Donegan 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 32 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Dec 10, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 3, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 27, 2018 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (36)
- Dec 10, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 3, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 27, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present (Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) from 8:28 pm to 8:31 pm.)
- Nov 19, 2018 · Special: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Special: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2018 · Special: Present
- Nov 7, 2018 · Special: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Special: Present
- Oct 25, 2018 · Special: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Oct 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2018 · Special: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present (Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) at 7:23 pm for an appointment; the minutes do not say when he returned (he made a motion later in the meeting).)
- Sep 10, 2018 · Special: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present (Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) from 8:48 pm to 8:49 pm.)
- Jun 4, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2018 · Special: Present (Tom Donegan joined the meeting at 6:54 pm.)
- May 15, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present (Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) for one item.)
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Dec 10Authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute a…Motion: Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town…Passed 3–1 · Donegan: Not recorded
December 10, 2018: Authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute a license agreement between the Town and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy allowing Eversource to conduct due diligence and submit...
Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute a license agreement between the Town and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy allowing Eversource to conduct due diligence and submit permit applications for the potential construction of a community battery at the Provincetown Transfer Station and updates will be submitted to the Select Board as Eversource goes before other Provincetown Regulatory Boards.
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, VendenNo: King
From the minutes
“Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute a license agreement between the Town and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy allowing Eversource to conduct due diligence and submit permit applications for the potential construction of a community battery at the Provincetown Transfer Station and updates will be submitted to the Select Board as Eversource goes before other Provincetown Regulatory Boards. Motion: Select Member Venden Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 1 (lk) Abstain:.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
Dec 3Accept the five year planMotion: Move that the Select Board vote to accept the five year…Passed 5–0 · Donegan: Not recorded
December 3, 2018 (Joint meeting): Accept the five year plan
Move that the Select Board vote to accept the five year plan
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Cheryl Andrews, Louise Venden, Robert Anthony and Lise King). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to accept the five year plan Motion: Select Member King Second: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: Abstain:.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
Dec 3Approve the following article for Annual Meeting for 2019Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve the following article…Passed 5–0 · Donegan: Not recorded
December 3, 2018 (Joint meeting): Approve the following article for Annual Meeting for 2019
Move that the Select Board vote to approve the following article for Annual Meeting for 2019. Expenditures from the Tourism Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Tourism Fund the sum of $750,000 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen and the Visitor Services Board to fund the following expenditures which market, beautify or enhance tourism in Provincetown pursuant to Chapter 178 of the Acts of 1996: 1. $140,000 for coordination/support of the Visitor Services Board and the Tourism Department, and costs related thereto; 2. $350,000 for marketing, and costs related thereto; 3. $50,000 for municipal projects, and costs related thereto; 4. $200,000 for tourism grants, and costs related thereto; 5. $10,000 for Beautification Committee, and costs related thereto; or to take any other action relative thereto.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Cheryl Andrews, Louise Venden, Robert Anthony and Lise King). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve the following article for Annual Meeting for 2019. Expenditures from the Tourism Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Tourism Fund the sum of $750,000 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen and the Visitor Services Board to fund the following expenditures which market, beautify or enhance tourism in Provincetown pursuant to Chapter 178 of the Acts of 1996: 1. $140,000 for coordination/support of the Visitor Services Board and the Tourism Department, and costs related thereto; 2. $350,000 for marketing, and costs related thereto; 3. $50,000 for municipal projects, and costs related thereto; 4. $200,000 for tourism grants, and costs related thereto; 5. $10,000 for Beautification Committee, and costs related thereto; or to take any other action relative thereto. Motion: Select Member King Second: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 5 Opposed: Abstain:.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)
Nov 26Ask the Town Manager to investigate what it would…Motion: Move that the Select Board ask the Town Manager to investigate…Passed 4–1 · Donegan: Yes
November 26, 2018: Ask the Town Manager to investigate what it would cost to broadcast the majority of our board meetings on PTV
Move that the Select Board ask the Town Manager to investigate what it would cost to broadcast the majority of our board meetings on PTV
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anthony, Donegan, King, VendenNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board ask the Town Manager to investigate what it would cost to broadcast the majority of our board meetings on PTV Motion: Chair Donegan Second: Select Member Anthony Select Member King - we don't see it until everything is baked and then there is this pressure to approve it. More communication from the committees during the process is going to slow things down, and I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. Vice Chair Andrews - I'm going to vote no, though I agree there is an issue, I don't think taping more meetings is the solution. VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: 1 (ca) Abstain:.” (Motion: Donegan, second: Anthony)
Nov 26Appoint Steven Baker as a regular member to the…Motion: MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Steven Baker as…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Donegan: Not recorded
November 26, 2018: Appoint Steven Baker as a regular member to the Water and Sewer Board effective immediately and expiring on December 31, 2018
MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Steven Baker as a regular member to the Water and Sewer Board effective immediately and expiring on December 31, 2018
Tom Donegan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board vote to appoint Steven Baker as a regular member to the Water and Sewer Board effective immediately and expiring on December 31, 2018 Motion: Select Member Venden Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 4 Opposed: Abstain:.” (Motion: Venden, second: Anthony)
Nov 26Reduce the fee to $125Motion: MOVE that the Select Board reduce the fee to $125.Passed 3–2 · Donegan: No
November 26, 2018: Reduce the fee to $125
MOVE that the Select Board reduce the fee to $125.
Voted: No
Yes: Andrews, Anthony, VendenNo: Donegan, King
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board reduce the fee to $125. Motion: Vice Chair Andrews Seconded: Select Member Anthony VOTED In Favor: 3 Opposed: 2 (td, lk) Abstain:.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
Nov 26Make a discretionary DRI referral to the Cape Cod…Motion: MOVE that the Select Board make a discretionary DRI referral to…Failed 2–2 · Donegan: Yes
November 26, 2018: Make a discretionary DRI referral to the Cape Cod Commission for the funicular
MOVE that the Select Board make a discretionary DRI referral to the Cape Cod Commission for the funicular.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Donegan, KingNo: Anthony, VendenAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“MOVE that the Select Board make a discretionary DRI referral to the Cape Cod Commission for the funicular. Motion: Chair Donegan Seconded: Select Member King VOTED In Favor: 2 Opposed: 2 (ra, lv) Abstain: 1 ca Motion failed..” (Motion: Donegan, second: King)
Nov 19Deny request 3: Request by Seth Abrahamson to install…Motion: Vice Chair Andrews MOVE to deny request 3.Passed 2–1 · Donegan: No
November 19, 2018 (Special meeting): Deny request 3: Request by Seth Abrahamson to install a convex mirror at the intersection of Bradford and Bangs
Vice Chair Andrews MOVE to deny request 3.
Voted: No
Yes: Andrews, AnthonyNo: Donegan
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Andrews MOVE to deny request 3. Select Member Anthony seconded 2-1(td)-0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
Nov 19Deny request 4: Request by Ruth Feldman to install…Motion: Vice Chair Andrews MOVE that the Board deny request 4Passed 2–1 · Donegan: No
November 19, 2018 (Special meeting): Deny request 4: Request by Ruth Feldman to install a convex mirror at the intersection of Bradford and Hancock
Vice Chair Andrews MOVE that the Board deny request 4
Voted: No
Yes: Andrews, AnthonyNo: Donegan
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Andrews MOVE that the Board deny request 4 Select Member Anthony seconded 2-1(td)-0.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Anthony)
Nov 19Select Member Anthony - I make a motion that…Motion: Select Member Anthony - I make a motion that we accept…Passed 2–1 · Donegan: Yes
November 19, 2018 (Special meeting): Select Member Anthony - I make a motion that we accept staff recommendation at 12A Standish
Select Member Anthony - I make a motion that we accept staff recommendation at 12A Standish. Chair
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anthony, DoneganNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Select Member Anthony - I make a motion that we accept staff recommendation at 12A Standish. Chair Donegan seconded 2-1(ca)-0.” (Motion: Anthony, second: Donegan)
Votes with no disagreement (158)
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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