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Donna Shortall
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Donna M. Shortall
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Shortall voted the same way as…
- Lori Childs100% (6 of 6)
- Tiffanie Needham100% (6 of 6)
- Michael P. O'Loughlin100% (6 of 6)
- John J. Ellard, Jr.0% (0 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 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 24 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Apr 2, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 19, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 5, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (24)
- Apr 2, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 19, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 5, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 16, 2023 · Emergency: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jan 16Authorize Mr. Lapp to file waivers for all dispensariesMotion: to authorize Mr. Lapp to file waivers for all dispensariesPassed 4–0 · Shortall: Abstained
January 16, 2024: Authorize Mr. Lapp to file waivers for all dispensaries
To authorize Mr. Lapp to file waivers for all dispensaries
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Childs, Ellard, Needham, O'LoughlinAbstained: Shortall
From the minutes
“MOTION to authorize Mr. Lapp to file waivers for all dispensaries, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Ms. Childs. 4-0 (Shortall abstained).” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Nov 3Approve Warrant W19A24H re: Emergency Management Department expenditures for…Motion: to approve Warrant W19A24H re: Emergency Management Department expenditures for Emergency…Passed 4–1 · Shortall: Yes
November 3, 2023: Approve Warrant W19A24H re: Emergency Management Department expenditures for Emergency Shelter
To approve Warrant W19A24H re: Emergency Management Department expenditures for Emergency Shelter
Voted: Yes
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Warrant W19A24H re: Emergency Management Department expenditures for Emergency Shelter, by Ms. Needham, 24 by Ms. Childs 4-1 (Ellard)..” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Oct 17Approve Entertainment and Common Victualler Licenses for Article XV…Motion: to approve Entertainment and Common Victualler Licenses for Article XV BrewingPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
October 17, 2023: Approve Entertainment and Common Victualler Licenses for Article XV Brewing
To approve Entertainment and Common Victualler Licenses for Article XV Brewing
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Mr. Ellard & Ms. Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Entertainment and Common Victualler Licenses for Article XV Brewing, by Ms. Needham, 2nd by Mr. Ellard & Ms. Childs Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Ellard)
Sep 5Approve the appointment of Thomas Lenane as a Rockland…Motion: to approve the appointment of Thomas Lenane as a Rockland ConstablePassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
September 5, 2023: Approve the appointment of Thomas Lenane as a Rockland Constable
To approve the appointment of Thomas Lenane as a Rockland Constable
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall and Ms. Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the appointment of Thomas Lenane as a Rockland Constable, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Ms. Shortall and Ms. Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Aug 8Approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listedMotion: to approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listedPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
August 8, 2023: Approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listed
To approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listed
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve One Day Liquor Licenses as listed, by Ms. Needham, 2"! by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Aug 8Approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban CaféMotion: to approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban CaféPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
August 8, 2023: Approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban Café
To approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban Café
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Common Victualler License for Mima's Cuban Café, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Aug 8Approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian BistroMotion: to approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian BistroPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
August 8, 2023: Approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian Bistro
To approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian Bistro
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Common Victualler License for Fab 5 Haitian Bistro, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Aug 8Approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building…Motion: to approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building CommitteePassed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
August 8, 2023: Approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building Committee
To approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building Committee
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve appointment Austin Clarke to the Fire Station Building Committee, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Aug 8Formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license…Motion: to formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Shortall: Yes
August 8, 2023: Formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for Southern Auto
To formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for Southern Auto
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Ms. Shortall & Childs"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to formally authorize the existing conditions of a revocable license for Southern Auto, by Ms. Needham, 2™¢ by Ms. Shortall & Childs. Unanimous approval.” (Motion: Needham, second: Shortall)
Aug 8Adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommendedMotion: to adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommendedPassed 4–1 · Shortall: Yes
August 8, 2023: Adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommended
To adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Loughlin, ShortallNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to adopt the Financial Policies- "Revenue Turnover" Section as recommended, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Ms. Childs. 4-1 (Ellard)..” (Motion: Needham, second: Childs)
Votes with no disagreement (94)
From the Rockland Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Town of Rockland Annual Town Reports (2024 and 2025), captioned Select Board photos. Former members show initials.
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