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Kara Nyman
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
Kara L. Nyman
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Nyman 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 30 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (31)
- Jun 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Nov 19Approve 2020 License RenewalsMotion: to approve 2020 License RenewalsPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Nyman: Yes
November 19, 2019: Approve 2020 License Renewals
To approve 2020 License Renewals
Voted: Yes
Michael P. Mullen, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve 2020 License Renewals by Mr. Ryan, 2" Ms. Nyman. Unanimous approval- pending all obligations are met..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Nyman)
Nov 19Approve a Lien forgiveness request for 173 Crescent StreetMotion: to approve a Lien forgiveness request for 173 Crescent StreetPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Nyman: Yes
November 19, 2019: Approve a Lien forgiveness request for 173 Crescent Street
To approve a Lien forgiveness request for 173 Crescent Street
Voted: Yes
Michael P. Mullen, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve a Lien forgiveness request for 173 Crescent Street by Mr. Ryan, 2™ by Ms. Nyman. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Nyman)
Nov 19Approve a Waiver request of the Housing Rehab Program…Motion: to approve a Waiver request of the Housing Rehab Program project…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Nyman: Yes
November 19, 2019: Approve a Waiver request of the Housing Rehab Program project cap -Case #18-199
To approve a Waiver request of the Housing Rehab Program project cap -Case #18-199
Voted: Yes
Michael P. Mullen, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve a Waiver request of the Housing Rehab Program project cap -Case #18-199 by Mr. Ryan, 2™ by Ms. Nyman. Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Nyman)
Nov 19Approve Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine RestaurantMotion: to approve Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine RestaurantPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Nyman: Yes
November 19, 2019: Approve Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant
To approve Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant
Voted: Yes
Michael P. Mullen, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant by Ms. Nyman, 2"? by Mr. Ryan, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Nyman, second: Ryan)
Nov 19Approve Change of Beneficial Interest for the Ninety-Nine RestaurantMotion: to approve Change of Beneficial Interest for the Ninety-Nine RestaurantPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Nyman: Yes
November 19, 2019: Approve Change of Beneficial Interest for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant
To approve Change of Beneficial Interest for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant
Voted: Yes
Michael P. Mullen, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Change of Beneficial Interest for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant by Ms. Nyman, 2" by Mr. Ryan, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Nyman, second: Ryan)
Nov 19Approve to authorize the Chair of the Board of…Motion: to approve to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Nyman: Yes
November 19, 2019: Approve to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to execute and deliver the Project Scope and Budget Agreement, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the Town and…
To approve to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to execute and deliver the Project Scope and Budget Agreement, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the Town and to bind the Town to its terms and conditions as stated
Voted: Yes
Michael P. Mullen, Jr. had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve to authorize the Chair of the Board of Selectmen to execute and deliver the Project Scope and Budget Agreement, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the Town and to bind the Town to its terms and conditions as stated, by Mr. Ryan, 2"? by Ms. Nyman, Unanimous approval..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Nyman)
Nov 5Approve Patricia Penney and Audrey RyanMotion: to approve Patricia Penney and Audrey RyanPassed 4–0 · Nyman: Yes
November 5, 2019: Approve Patricia Penney and Audrey Ryan
To approve Patricia Penney and Audrey Ryan
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mullen, Nyman, O'Loughlin, RyanAbstained: Penney
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve Patricia Penney and Audrey Ryan, by Mr. Mullen, 2"4 by Ms. Nyman. 4-0, Mr. Penney, abstained..” (Motion: Mullen, second: Nyman)
Jul 9Approve nomination of Mr. O'Loughlin as Chairman of the…Motion: to approve nomination of Mr. O'Loughlin as Chairman of the BOSPassed 4–0 · Nyman: Not recorded
July 9, 2019: Approve nomination of Mr. O'Loughlin as Chairman of the BOS
To approve nomination of Mr. O'Loughlin as Chairman of the BOS
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Larry J. Ryan, Michael P. O'Loughlin, Michael P. Mullen, Jr., Rich Penney and Kara Nyman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve nomination of Mr. O'Loughlin as Chairman of the BOS by Mr. Ryan, 2°4 by Mr. Penney - 4-0..” (Motion: Ryan, second: Penney)
Jul 9Approve nomination of Mr. Ryan as Vice Chairman of…Motion: to approve nomination of Mr. Ryan as Vice Chairman of the…Passed 4–0 · Nyman: Not recorded
July 9, 2019: Approve nomination of Mr. Ryan as Vice Chairman of the BOS
To approve nomination of Mr. Ryan as Vice Chairman of the BOS
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were present (Larry J. Ryan, Michael P. O'Loughlin, Michael P. Mullen, Jr., Rich Penney and Kara Nyman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve nomination of Mr. Ryan as Vice Chairman of the BOS by Mr. O'Loughlin, 2™ by Mr. Penney - 4-0..” (Motion: O'Loughlin, second: Penney)
Jun 4Rent Control Board AppointmentsMotion: to Rent Control Board AppointmentsPassed 3–0 · Nyman: Yes
June 4, 2019: Rent Control Board Appointments
To Rent Control Board Appointments
Voted: Yes
Yes: Mullen, Nyman, PenneyAbstained: Ryan
From the minutes
“MOTION to Rent Control Board Appointments by Mr. Penney, 2"? by Mr. Mullen. Vote 3-0 (Ryan abstained).” (Motion: Penney, second: Mullen)
Votes with no disagreement (115)
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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