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Rockland Member
John J. Ellard, Jr.
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
John Ellard
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ellard as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 22 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (22)
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Mar 3Approve the One Day Liquor License - Players Sports…Motion: to approve the One Day Liquor License - Players Sports Bar,…Passed 4–0 · Ellard: Yes
March 3, 2026: Approve the One Day Liquor License - Players Sports Bar, Sip& Shop, Rockland Garden Center, 3/14/26
To approve the One Day Liquor License - Players Sports Bar, Sip& Shop, Rockland Garden Center, 3/14/26
Voted: Yes
Yes: Childs, Ellard, Needham, O'DonnellAbstained: O'Loughlin
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the One Day Liquor License - Players Sports Bar, Sip& Shop, Rockland Garden Center, 3/14/26 by Ms. Needham, 2nd by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-0 Mr. O'Loughlin abstained..” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Donnell)
Jan 6Approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with…Motion: to approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the…Passed 4–1 · Ellard: No
January 6, 2026: Approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the same terms & conditions as previous years
To approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the same terms & conditions as previous years
Voted: No
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Donnell, O'LoughlinNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Snow & Ice Stipend for Mr. Taylor with the same terms & conditions as previous years, by Ms. Needham, 2™ by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-1(Ellard).” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Donnell)
Nov 18Approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar…Motion: to approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar &…Passed 4–0 · Ellard: Yes
November 18, 2025: Approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center, 11/30/2025, 12:00pm -4:00pm
To approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center, 11/30/2025, 12:00pm -4:00pm
Voted: Yes
Yes: Childs, Ellard, Needham, O'DonnellAbstained: O'Loughlin
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the One Day Liquor License Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center, 11/30/2025, 12:00pm -4:00pm, by Ms. Needham, 2nd by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-0 (O'Loughlin abstained).” (Motion: Needham, second: O'Donnell)
Nov 18Accept a new three year contract beginning July 8,…Motion: to accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026,…Passed 4–1 · Ellard: No
November 18, 2025: Accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026, until June 30, 2029, for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
To accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026, until June 30, 2029, for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
Voted: No
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'Donnell, O'LoughlinNo: Ellard
From the minutes
“MOTION to accept a new three year contract beginning July 8, 2026, until June 30, 2029, for Town Administrator Doug Lapp, by Ms. Childs, 2 nd by Mr. O'Donnell. 4-1 (Ellard).” (Motion: Childs, second: O'Donnell)
Sep 16Adopt the Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy per…Motion: to adopt the Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy per State…Passed 4–1 · Ellard: Yes
September 16, 2025: Adopt the Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy per State Cannabis Control Commission Requirements
To adopt the Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy per State Cannabis Control Commission Requirements
Voted: Yes
Yes: Childs, Ellard, Needham, O'DonnellNo: O'Loughlin
From the minutes
“MOTION to adopt the Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy per State Cannabis Control Commission Requirements, by Mr. Ellard, 2™ by Ms. Needham. 4-1 (O'Loughlin)..” (Motion: Ellard, second: Needham)
Jul 8Approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice ChairMotion: to approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice ChairPassed Unanimous, 5 present · Ellard: Yes
July 8, 2025: Approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice Chair
To approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice Chair
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders ("Mr. Ellard /O'Loughlin"); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Ms. Childs as Select Board Vice Chair, by Ms. Needham, 2" by Mr. Ellard/O'Loughlin. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Needham, second: Ellard)
Apr 15Approve the reappointment of Victoria Deibel to the Old…Motion: to approve the reappointment of Victoria Deibel to the Old Colony…Passed 4–0 · Ellard: Yes
April 15, 2025: Approve the reappointment of Victoria Deibel to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors contingent on the COA approval
To approve the reappointment of Victoria Deibel to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors contingent on the COA approval
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ellard, Needham, O'Donnell, O'LoughlinAbstained: ChildsThe minutes write the count as 4-1 and say Lori Childs abstained, so we show 4 yes and 1 abstaining.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the reappointment of Victoria Deibel to the Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors contingent on the COA approval, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 24 by Mr. Ellard. 4-1, Childs abstained..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Ellard)
Apr 15Vote on the 5/5/25 STM/ATM Town WarrantMotion: to vote on the 5/5/25 STM/ATM Town WarrantPassed 3–2 · Ellard: No
April 15, 2025: Vote on the 5/5/25 STM/ATM Town Warrant
To vote on the 5/5/25 STM/ATM Town Warrant
Voted: No
Yes: Childs, Needham, O'LoughlinNo: Ellard, O'Donnell
From the minutes
“MOTION to vote on the 5/5/25 STM/ATM Town Warrant, by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2" by Ms. Childs. 3-2 (Ellard & O'Donnell).” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Childs)
Votes with no disagreement (69)
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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