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Jackie McCarthy
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Jacqueline McCarthy
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, McCarthy voted the same way as…
- Mark Dockser67% (4 of 6)
- Karen Gately Herrick67% (4 of 6)
- Chris Haley50% (3 of 6)
- Carlo Bacci33% (2 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McCarthy 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 16 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (16)
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present (Jackie McCarthy left the meeting before it ended.)
- Jan 27, 2024 · Special: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present (Jackie McCarthy took part remotely.)
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Feb 6Approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public…Motion: Herrick moved to approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
February 6, 2024: Approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public Trail Easement from the Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading, Massachusetts, over a portion of land approximately 3, 482...
Herrick moved to approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public Trail Easement from the Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading, Massachusetts, over a portion of land approximately 3, 482 square feet and shown on a plan of land entitled " Easement Plan of Land, Weston & Sampson, 0 Grove Street, Lot 24, Map 44, Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts," dated January 5, 2023, and as provided in the easement document presented to the Conservation Commission on January 10, 2023; and authorize Town Counsel to record all necessary documents to effectuate the acquisition. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the Conservation Commission' s acceptance of a Public Trail Easement from the Meadow Brook Golf Club Corporation of Reading, Massachusetts, over a portion of land approximately 3, 482 square feet and shown on a plan of land entitled " Easement Plan of Land, Weston & Sampson, 0 Grove Street, Lot 24, Map 44, Town of Reading, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts," dated January 5, 2023, and as provided in the easement document presented to the Conservation Commission on January 10, 2023; and authorize Town Counsel to record all necessary documents to effectuate the acquisition. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Feb 6Approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for…Motion: Herrick moved to approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
February 6, 2024: Approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Parc Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917 at 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA
Herrick moved to approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Parc Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917 at 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the Amended Annual All Alcohol Liquor License for Parc Restaurant Group, LLC d/ b/ a Post 1917 at 136 Haven Street, Reading, MA. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Feb 6Close the warrant for the Local Election and State…Motion: Herrick moved to close the warrant for the Local Election and…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
February 6, 2024: Close the warrant for the Local Election and State Primary to be held on March 5, 2024
Herrick moved to close the warrant for the Local Election and State Primary to be held on March 5, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4-0 vote.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to close the warrant for the Local Election and State Primary to be held on March 5, 2024. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4-0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Feb 6Approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as…Motion: Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
February 6, 2024: Approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as written
Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as written. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickJackie McCarthy left, before this vote, so Jackie McCarthy is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to approve the meeting minutes of January 23, 2024 as written. The motion was seconded by Haley and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Haley)
Nov 7Make the Chair and Vice Chair the Select Board…Motion: Herrick nominated the Chair and Vice Chair to be the Select…Passed 3–2 · McCarthy: Yes
November 7, 2023: Make the Chair and Vice Chair the Select Board representatives on the Town Manager Screening Committee
Herrick nominated the Chair and Vice Chair to be the Select Board representatives on the Screening Committee. The motion was seconded by Dockser. Haley nominated Bacci and McCarthy to be the Select Board representatives on the Screening Committee. The motion was seconded by Herrick. The board voted on the first motion for Chair and Vice Chair to be the representatives. The motion passed with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley against.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, HaleyTwo competing nominations (Karen Herrick: the Chair and Vice Chair; Chris Haley: Carlo Bacci and Jackie McCarthy). “The board voted on the first motion for Chair and Vice Chair to be the representatives. The motion passed with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley against.”
From the minutes
“Herrick nominated the Chair and Vice Chair to be the Select Board representatives on the Screening Committee. The motion was seconded by Dockser. Haley nominated Bacci and McCarthy to be the Select Board representatives on the Screening Committee. The motion was seconded by Herrick. The board voted on the first motion for Chair and Vice Chair to be the representatives. The motion passed with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley against..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Oct 24Adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1.…Motion: Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of . 989925 (…Failed 2–3 · McCarthy: No
October 24, 2023: Adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1. 15) for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1. 15) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and failed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- no; Haley -no; McCarthy -no; Dockser - yes; Herrick -yes.
Voted: No
Yes: Dockser, HerrickNo: Bacci, Haley, McCarthy
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of . 989925 ( 1. 15) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by Dockser and failed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- no; Haley -no; McCarthy -no; Dockser - yes; Herrick -yes..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Oct 24Adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1)…Motion: Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1.…Passed 3–2 · McCarthy: Yes
October 24, 2023: Adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1) for Fiscal Year 2024
Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and passed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- yes; Haley -yes; McCarthy -yes; Dockser - no; Herrick -no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bacci, Haley, McCarthyNo: Dockser, Herrick
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to adopt a residential factor of .993284 ( 1. 1) for Fiscal Year 2024. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and passed with the following roll call vote: Bacci- yes; Haley -yes; McCarthy -yes; Dockser - no; Herrick -no..” (Motion: Herrick, second: McCarthy)
Sep 12Approve the Town Personnel Policy: Military Leave as presentedMotion: Haley moved to approve the Town Personnel Policy: Military Leave as…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Not recorded
September 12, 2023: Approve the Town Personnel Policy: Military Leave as presented
Haley moved to approve the Town Personnel Policy: Military Leave as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0 vote.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Jackie McCarthy, Mark Dockser, Carlo Bacci, Chris Haley and Karen Gately Herrick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve the Town Personnel Policy: Military Leave as presented. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 4- 0 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Dockser)
Jun 20Continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for…Motion: Herrick moved to continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application…Passed 4–0 · McCarthy: Yes
June 20, 2023: Continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Meadow Brook Golf Club to July 181h, 2023
Herrick moved to continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Meadow Brook Golf Club to July 181h, 2023. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved 4-0 vote. ( Bacci briefly excused himself from the meeting).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, McCarthyThe minutes say: “( Bacci briefly excused himself from the meeting).” Carlo Bacci is not shown voting; the count (4-0) matches the other members present, who are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to continue the Liquor License Alteration of Premises Application for Meadow Brook Golf Club to July 181h, 2023. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved 4-0 vote. ( Bacci briefly excused himself from the meeting)..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Jun 20Set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates:…Motion: Herrick moved to set the FY2024 water rate at the following…Passed 3–2 · McCarthy: Yes
June 20, 2023: Set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates: 10. 75 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 70 per 100 cubic feet…
Herrick moved to set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates: 10. 75 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 70 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 sewer rate at the following rates: 10. 20 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3230 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2023 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley opposing.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, Haley
From the minutes
“Herrick moved to set the FY2024 water rate at the following rates: 10. 75 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 70 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 sewer rate at the following rates: 10. 20 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 0 and 1, 000 cubic feet 11. 15 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 1, 001 to 2, 501 cubic feet 11. 50 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 2, 501 to 4, 000 cubic feet 12. 00 per 100 cubic feet with usage between 4, 001 and above cubic feet minimum quarterly bill of $22. 82 effective with the December, 2023 billing. And; moved to set the FY2024 Storm Water Rate at $ 60 per unit ( 3230 square feet) per year to be billed quarterly effective with the December, 2023 billing. The motion was seconded by Dockser and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Bacci and Haley opposing..” (Motion: Herrick, second: Dockser)
Votes with no disagreement (56)
From the Reading Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Public Records Archive (Minutes > Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Reading Patch candidate profiles, courtesy of the candidates (Melissa Murphy, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley), and The Reading Post candidacy announcements (Karen Rose-Gillis, Sal Bramante). The town’s website has no member photos.
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