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Randolph Town Council
How the Randolph Town Council voted, from the Town Council’s official minutes. 9 members: 5 elected townwide (at-large) and 4 elected by district. Paul McDermott and Richard Brewer joined the board after the November 2019 town election; Jason Adams and Arthur Goldstein left. James Burgess chaired the board from January 2020 (the minutes of the January 2, 2020 organization meeting are not online). On October 30, 2020 the board reorganized and chose William Alexopoulos as President and Ryan Egan as Vice President, and it voted again on November 9, 2020; on January 11, 2021 it re-elected Mr. Alexopoulos (5-3, after a 4-4 tie with Katrina Huff-Larmond) and Mr. Egan. Paul McDermott resigned (his letter was read on March 8, 2021); Jesse Gordon joined the board and is on it from March 22, 2021. Covers 46 meetings, January 13 to November 22, 2021.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Town Council do? It is the town’s lawmaking body (this town has no Town Meeting). It passes local laws (bylaws or ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The council hires the town manager or administrator, who runs the town day to day and proposes the budget.
Sources: Mass. General Laws c. 44 § 32 (city budgets)Your Randolph ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Members
PresidentJames BurgessPresident (January to October 2020) · Member at-large · at 40 of 46 meetings
Vice PresidentRyan EganVice President · Member at-large · at 44 of 46 meetings
Richard BrewerMember · Member at-large · at 46 of 46 meetings
Christos AlexopoulosMember · District 4 member · at 46 of 46 meetings
Natacha ClergerMember · Member at-large · at 45 of 46 meetingsKenrick CliftonMember · District 1 member · at 46 of 46 meetings
Jesse GordonMember · Member at-large · at 13 of 13 meetings · from Mar 2021
Katrina Huff-LarmondMember · District 3 member · at 45 of 46 meetingsPaul McDermottMember · Town Member · at 31 of 32 meetings · until Feb 2021William AlexopoulosPresident (from October 30, 2020) · Town Member · at 44 of 46 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Town Council minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 14, 2026, full-board meetings only (council subcommittee and Plan Review Authority meetings are not included). Minutes from 2022 on come from the town’s Municode meetings portal; 2018 to 2021 minutes come from the town’s Agenda Center, which holds council minutes back to 2000 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on). Not here: meetings with an agenda but no minutes online, including January 22, February 12 and February 26, 2018 and June 14, 2021 and August 21, 2023 (the posted “minutes” file is the agenda), the inauguration meetings of January 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024, several 2019 to 2021 meetings (such as September 12 and 23, 2019, March 2020 and September 27, October 26 and December 6, 2021), joint meetings with the Planning Board (2024 to 2025), July 14, 2025, the August 6, 2025 workshop, and meetings after September 14, 2026 (the September 28, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Three files (January 31 and April 25, 2022 and June 23, 2025) are scanned copies, which MassVoter read with text-recognition software. Randolph’s minutes give a count such as “Roll Call Vote: 7-1-0 (Nays: Burgess; Absent: Egan)”, and many votes, especially in 2018 to 2021 and from 2025 on, list each member’s vote by name. When the count matches the members present, we show every member present as voting yes; when the minutes name the members who voted no or abstained (or list everyone’s vote), we show each vote as recorded. Members the minutes list as absent for a vote, who had left, or who had not yet arrived are left out of that vote. Where the minutes give a split count without names, the count does not match the members present, a roll call lists a member who is not on the attendance line, or the names and the count do not match, we show the count only and add a note. A few votes have no count written down; we show those as passed or failed with no count. Votes choosing between candidates are shown without individual votes, with a note quoting the roll call. Votes by the School Committee and Stetson Hall Trustees at joint meetings, and joint votes that count both boards together, are not included. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Nov 22Have the shift 1.75Motion: Member Clifton - Make a motion to have the shift 1.75,…Passed 8–1 · No: Burgess
November 22, 2021: Have the shift 1.75
Councilor Clifton - Make a motion to have the shift 1.75, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosNo: Burgess
From the minutes
“Councilor Clifton - Make a motion to have the shift 1.75, seconded by Councilor Huff-Larmond. Ms. Florio - 1.75 is the shift not the tax rate. Maximum shift the State will allow the town to go. The higher the shift the burden is put on commercial not residential. Councilor Clifton - 1.75 because we are in the middle of a pandemic, residents have lost their jobs or working hours, less income for the families. Roll-call vote: 8-1-0 (Councilor Burgess in the negative).” (Motion: Clifton, second: Huff-Larmond)
Nov 22Approve an open space exemptionMotion: Member Burgess - Motion to approve an open space exemption, seconded…Failed 1–8 · No: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William Alexopoulos
November 22, 2021: Approve an open space exemption
Councilor Burgess - Motion to approve an open space exemption, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos for discussion.
Yes: BurgessNo: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William Alexopoulos
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess - Motion to approve an open space exemption, seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos for discussion. Councilor Burgess - If you do not give people a benefit to keep the land open then it will be sold. I made this motion every year since 1993. I understand the shift would go to the other residential owners. Roll-call vote: 1-8-0 (Councilor Burgess in the affirmative) Motion fails..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Nov 22A motion: Council Order 2021-045: Establishment and Funding of…Motion: A motion was made by Egan, seconded by C. Alexopoulos, that…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · see note
November 22, 2021: A motion: Council Order 2021-045: Establishment and Funding of Reserve Fund Town Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 2021
A motion was made by Egan, seconded by C. Alexopoulos, that the Action Item be approved.
The minutes list all nine councilors as voting aye ("Alexopoulos, Alexopoulos" names both Alexopoulos councilors).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Egan, seconded by C. Alexopoulos, that the Action Item be approved. The motion passed by the following vote: Aye: 9- Burgess, Huff-Larmond, Clifton, Clerger, Brewer, Egan, Alexopoulos, Alexopoulos and Gordon.” (Motion: Egan, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
Nov 22Take collective actionMotion: Member Burgess made a motion to take collective action, seconded by…Passed 8–1 · No: Egan
November 22, 2021: Take collective action
Councilor Burgess made a motion to take collective action, seconded by Councilor Clerger.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosNo: Egan
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess made a motion to take collective action, seconded by Councilor Clerger. Town Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 2021 Roll-call vote: 8-1-0 (Councilor Egan in the negative)..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Clerger)
Nov 22Accept nominationsMotion: Accept nominations made by Town Manager HowardPassed 8–1 · No: Egan
November 22, 2021: Accept nominations
Accept nominations made by Town Manager Howard
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosNo: Egan
From the minutes
“Accept nominations made by Town Manager Howard, seconded by Councilor Brewer. Roll-call vote: 8-1-0 (Councilor Egan in the negative)..” (Motion: Clifton, second: Brewer)
Nov 22On the amendment of District 4 comprising of precincts…Motion: Motion on the amendment of District 4 comprising of precincts 10,…Passed 8–0 · see note
November 22, 2021: On the amendment of District 4 comprising of precincts 10, 11 and 12
Motion on the amendment of District 4 comprising of precincts 10, 11 and 12.
The minutes give the count (8-0-2) and name Jesse Gordon (abstaining) and Ryan Egan (abstaining), but the names and the count do not match the 9 councilors present (James Burgess, Katrina Huff-Larmond, Kenrick Clifton, Natacha Clerger, Richard Brewer, Ryan Egan, William Alexopoulos, Christos Alexopoulos and Jesse Gordon). Showing the count only. The minutes do not name the mover. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion on the amendment of District 4 comprising of precincts 10, 11 and 12. Roll-call vote: 8-0-2 (Councilor Gordon and Councilor Egan abstained)..”
Nov 8I would like to make a motion that we…Motion: Member Burgess - I would like to make a motion that…Passed 8–0 · Abstained: Clifton
November 8, 2021: I would like to make a motion that we officially endorse the role as defined by the Finance Director under the construction of a new school and the 2 ½…
Councilor Burgess - I would like to make a motion that we officially endorse the role as defined by the Finance Director under the construction of a new school and the 2 ½ borrowing.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Egan, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosAbstained: Clifton
From the minutes
“Councilor Burgess - I would like to make a motion that we officially endorse the role as defined by the Finance Director under the construction of a new school and the 2 ½ borrowing. The Finance Director can fine tooth the language that it may entail. I think it is important that we endorse that. Councilor Brewer - I second the motion. Councilor Clifton - I am not opposed to it. I would like to see more discussion on this. In writing specifically what her role and responsibilities would be. Councilor Burgess - I believe it was made in the form of a motion that the we turned Devine over to the schools and they turned it over to us. There was also discussion to see if the motion included or a suggestion that the Lyons School should be sold to pay down the debt of the new school. I Town Council Meeting Minutes November 8, 2021 know that came up in discussion. That came up at that time. Councilor W. Alexopoulos - We can take a look at that. Roll-call vote on the motion regarding Finance Director: 8-0-1 (Councilor Clifton abstained)..” (Motion: Burgess, second: Brewer)
Nov 8For us to continue the Town Council Clerk position…Motion: motion for us to continue the Town Council Clerk position employed…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · see note
November 8, 2021: For us to continue the Town Council Clerk position employed by the council and look at the other 42 positions at our next council meeting
Motion for us to continue the Town Council Clerk position employed by the council and look at the other 42 positions at our next council meeting.
The minutes do not name the mover.
From the minutes
“motion for us to continue the Town Council Clerk position employed by the council and look at the other 42 positions at our next council meeting. Councilor Clerger - Second that motion. Councilor Burgess - I question whether it is a motion. Legal Counsel? Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Designate the position of Clerk of the Town Council and Licensing Board Clerks as Special Municipal Employees and to continue the discussion of the other positions until a future meeting. Councilor Huff-Larmond - I accept that as my motion. Councilor Burgess - I remove my motion. Roll call vote: 9-0-0.” (second: Clerger)
Oct 18ApproveMotion: Member C. Alexopoulos made a motion to approve, seconded by Member…Passed 8–0 · see note
October 18, 2021: Approve
Councilor C. Alexopoulos made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilor Brewer.
Yes: Brewer, Christos Alexopoulos, Clerger, Clifton, Egan, Gordon, Huff-Larmond, William AlexopoulosThe minutes list James Burgess as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor C. Alexopoulos made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilor Brewer. Roll-call vote: 8-0-0 (Councilor Burgess not at the meeting at the time of the vote)..” (Motion: Christos Alexopoulos, second: Brewer)
Oct 18Direct legal counselMotion: motion to direct legal counsel was seconded by Member C. Alexopoulos.Passed 6–0 · Abstained: Clerger, Clifton, Huff-Larmond
October 18, 2021: Direct legal counsel
Motion to direct legal counsel was seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos.
Yes: Brewer, Burgess, Christos Alexopoulos, Egan, Gordon, William AlexopoulosAbstained: Clerger, Clifton, Huff-Larmond
From the minutes
“motion to direct legal counsel was seconded by Councilor C. Alexopoulos. Councilor Clifton - Are there any other actions that could be taken by a town prior to a legal claim. Can we get our reps to put something in front of the house to show how we feel discarded. Attorney Griffin - The cases themselves the judges will often say they are not granting relief because it is a political remedy. Councilor Clerger - Reach out to our representatives and the people can just not give another seat on the senate. We are going to lose and Councilor Burgess has lost in the past. Councilor W. Alexopoulos - In the meanwhile if the motion does pass that we contact our state delegation and let them know what are sentiment is on how we have been treated. Roll-call vote on the motion to direct legal counsel to start preparing an injunction: Councilor C. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor W. Alexopoulos - Yes Councilor Brewer - Yes Councilor Burgess -Yes Councilor Clerger - Abstained Councilor Clifton - Abstained Councilor Egan - Yes Councilor Gordon - Yes Councilor Huff-Larmond - Abstained Motion passes..” (Motion: William Alexopoulos, second: Christos Alexopoulos)
From the Randolph Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s meetings portal (2022 on) and in its Agenda Center (earlier years). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Randolph (Town Council Member Information page).
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