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Rockland Former Select Board member

Donna Shortall

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

Donna M. Shortall

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

16 of 22meetings attended (73%) · whole board 91%
104votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
0 of 4split votes where Shortall was in the minority · whole board 30%
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Shortall 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 16 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (22)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 18Adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presentedMotion: to adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presentedPassed 4–1 · Shortall: Yes

March 18, 2025: Adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presented

Voted: Yes

Yes: Ellard, Needham, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Childs

From the minutes

“MOTION to adopt the Town Administrator Performance Evaluation score as presented, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Mr. Ellard. 4-1 (Childs).” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Ellard)

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

Feb 4Approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with…Motion: to approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the…Passed 3–1 · Shortall: Not recorded

February 4, 2025: Approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the same terms & conditions as previous years, with a cap of $10,000 ($50 an hour)

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the same terms & conditions as previous years, with a cap of $10,000 ($50 an hour)

Yes: Childs, Needham, O'LoughlinNo: Ellard

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the same terms & conditions as previous years, with a cap of $10,000 ($50 an hour), by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2 by Ms. Childs. 3-1(Ellard).” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)

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

Nov 5Approve a Town Special Election 1/25/2025 to coincide with…Motion: to approve a Town Special Election 1/25/2025 to coincide with SSVT…Passed 3–2 · Shortall: Yes

November 5, 2024: Approve a Town Special Election 1/25/2025 to coincide with SSVT Election

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve a Town Special Election 1/25/2025 to coincide with SSVT Election

Voted: Yes

Yes: Childs, Needham, ShortallNo: Ellard, O'Loughlin

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve a Town Special Election 1/25/2025 to coincide with SSVT Election, by Ms. Shortall, 24 by Ms. Childs. 3 in favor (Shortall, Childs, Needham), 2 opposed (Ellard, O'Loughlin).” (Motion: Shortall, second: Childs)

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

Nov 5Approve to place a debt exclusion question on the…Motion: to approve to place a debt exclusion question on the 1/25/2025…Passed 3–2 · Shortall: Yes

November 5, 2024: Approve to place a debt exclusion question on the 1/25/2025 Special Election Ballot

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve to place a debt exclusion question on the 1/25/2025 Special Election Ballot

Voted: Yes

Yes: Childs, Needham, ShortallNo: Ellard, O'Loughlin

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve to place a debt exclusion question on the 1/25/2025 Special Election Ballot, by Ms. Shortall, 2™4 by Ms, Childs. 3 in favor (Shortall, Childs, Needham), 2 opposed (Ellard, O'Loughlin).” (Motion: Shortall, second: Childs)

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

Aug 13Approve reappointment to the Old Colony Elder Service Board…Motion: to approve reappointment to the Old Colony Elder Service Board of…Passed 3–0 · Shortall: Not recorded

August 13, 2024: Approve reappointment to the Old Colony Elder Service Board of Directors - Victoria Deibel, . (

AppointPassed · 3–0

To approve reappointment to the Old Colony Elder Service Board of Directors - Victoria Deibel, . (

The minutes give the count (3-0) and name Lori Childs, but the names and count do not match the members present. 5 members were present. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“MOTION to approve reappointment to the Old Colony Elder Service Board of Directors - Victoria Deibel, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™ by Ms. Shortall. (3-0) Ms. Childs abstained..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Shortall)

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

Jul 9Appoint Ms. Needham as Select Board ChairMotion: to appoint Ms. Needham as Select Board ChairPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes

July 9, 2024: Appoint Ms. Needham as Select Board Chair

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ms. Needham as Select Board Chair

Voted: Yes

The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Mr. Ellard"); the first is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION to appoint Ms. Needham as Select Board Chair, by Ms. Childs, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Mr. Ellard. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Childs, second: Shortall)

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

May 7Support and authorize the Sewer Commissioners submission of a…Motion: to support and authorize the Sewer Commissioners submission of a letter…Passed 3–1 · Shortall: Yes

May 7, 2024: Support and authorize the Sewer Commissioners submission of a letter to Congressman Keating

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To support and authorize the Sewer Commissioners submission of a letter to Congressman Keating

Voted: Yes

Yes: Ellard, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Childs

From the minutes

“MOTION to support and authorize the Sewer Commissioners submission of a letter to Congressman Keating, by Mr. Ellard, 2"4 by Ms. Shortall. 3-1 (Childs).” (Motion: Ellard, second: Shortall)

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

Votes with no disagreement (115)

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