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Charles Holden
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Charles M. Holden
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Holden 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 28 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (28)
- Apr 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Mar 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Nov 4, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Oct 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Apr 28Authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador…Motion: To authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on…Passed 4–0 · Holden: Yes
April 28, 2022: Authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on his visit to Kent, ENG
To authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on his visit to Kent, ENG.
Voted: Yes
Yes: George, Hoctor, Holden, MillerAbstained: SampsonThe minutes say "Approved with Mr. Sampson abstaining." without a count; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Holden moved to authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on his visit to Kent, ENG. Mr. George seconded. Approved with Mr. Sampson abstaining..” (Motion: Holden, second: George)
Mar 31Authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation…Motion: To authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about…Passed 4–1 · Holden: Not recorded
March 31, 2022: Authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about taxes owed
To authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about taxes owed. If the amount is accurate, we send the letter.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about taxes owed. If the amount is accurate, we send the letter. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Mr. George stated that they should give the $250,000 up front; then we will work with them. Motion approved 4 for, 1 against by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Hoctor)
Mar 17Were moved, secondedMotion: were moved, secondedPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Holden: Yes
March 17, 2022: Were moved, seconded
Were moved, seconded
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“were moved, seconded and approved unanimously..”
Dec 2Appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical…Motion: To appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission…Passed 4–0 · Holden: Not recorded
December 2, 2021 (Joint meeting): Appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term
To appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term.
The minutes say "Approved by four members.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Michael Miller, Robert George, Shane Hoctor and Charles Holden). Showing the count only. The minutes name Shane Hoctor as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved by four members..” (Motion: Hoctor)
Jul 22Approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift…Motion: To approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Holden: Yes
July 22, 2021: Approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co. LLC for July 27, 2021
To approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co. LLC for July 27, 2021.
Voted: Yes
Dave Sampson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co. LLC for July 27, 2021. Mr. Holden seconded. Approved by four Board members..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)
Votes with no disagreement (106)
From the Sandwich 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: The Sandwich Enterprise (capenews.net).
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