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Seekonk Vice Chair
Michael P. Healy
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
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 Healy 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 18 of 18 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (18)
- Nov 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Oct 25Cadime answered approximately $10,000-$15,000Motion: to not hire a consultant for the hiring process and do…Passed 4–1 · Healy: Yes
October 25, 2023 · Item S: Cadime answered approximately $10,000-$15,000.
To not hire a consultant for the hiring process and do it within the Town personnel
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraNo: SullivanThe minutes give the count as 4–0, but the roll call in the minutes lists 4 Yes and 1 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to not hire a consultant for the hiring process and do it within the Town personnel; it was seconded by P. Pozzi; and it was voted: C. Zorra asked for clarification of motion. M. Hines said the motion is not to hire a consultant and the Town would do the hiring process for a new Fire Chief within our own Town personnel. Roll Call Vote: 4 in favor/1 not in favor Justin Sullivan-Nay; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye S. Cadime asked if the Board wanted to proceed with an interim chief. M. Hin.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Sep 13Consider the appointment of Anne Walsh as full member…Motion: to appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of AppealsPassed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item A: Consider the appointment of Anne Walsh as full member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of Appeals
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of Appeals; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor B. Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road from July 19, 2023 Chris Zorra recused himself from the meeting. Present: Andrea Russo, Animal Control Officer Richard Amaral (homeowner) Animal Control Office, Andrea Russo, stated they have not received any complaints regarding Ghost sinc.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
Sep 13Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing…Motion: that no further action will be taken at this time as…Passed 3–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item B: Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road from July 19, 2023
That no further action will be taken at this time as the dog has not been determined to be a nuisance dog
The minutes record this vote as 3–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion that no further action will be taken at this time as the dog has not been determined to be a nuisance dog; M. Hines seconded the motion; and it was unanimously agreed. Vote: 3-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) Chris Zorra reentered the meeting.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
Sep 13License Hearing: Consider the request for a One-Day Special…Motion: to approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican…Passed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item C: License Hearing: Consider the request for a One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos Inc., d/b/a Plaza Mexico Cocina Mexicana &
To approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos, Inc.
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos, Inc.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
Sep 13Consider rendering a decision on the Removal or Repair…Motion: to remove the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) DamPassed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item E: Consider rendering a decision on the Removal or Repair of the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) Dam in order to move forward with the expenditure of the Municipal Vulnerability
To remove the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) Dam
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to remove the Attleboro Dye Works (ADW) Dam; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Sep 13Consider accepting the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby…Motion: to accept the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the…Passed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item F: Consider accepting the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the Human Services Gift and Donation account
To accept the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the Human Services Gift and Donation account
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to accept the donation of $100 from Patricia Libby for the Human Services Gift and Donation account; P. Pozzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Sep 13Discussion of the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives for…Motion: to continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item G: Discussion of the Town Administrator's Goals and Objectives for FY 24
To continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting; C. Zorra seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
Sep 13Discussion of the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives…Motion: to continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board…Passed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item H: Discussion of the Board of Selectmen Goals and Objectives for FY 24
To continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made the motion to continue this discussion to the September 27, 2023 Select Board meeting; C. Zorra seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS: No one was present to speak. OTHER BUSINESS: Discuss other topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chairman 48 hours before the meeting. Nothing at this time. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. South End Fire Station Building Committee – File sub bids due next Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. B. Department of Public Works Building Committee –.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
Aug 16Consider waiving the strict mandates for Mobile Food Truck…Motion: to approve the request waive the strict mandates for the application…Passed 5–0 · Healy: Not recorded
August 16, 2023 · Item U: Consider waiving the strict mandates for Mobile Food Truck permits for the Town's Tree Lighting Event
To approve the request waive the strict mandates for the application process for Mobile Food Truck permits for the Town's Tree Lighting Event
The minutes record this vote as 5–0, all in favor, but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the request waive the strict mandates for the application process for Mobile Food Truck permits for the Town's Tree Lighting Event; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Jul 19Russo answered this past MarchMotion: to continue this nuisance dog hearing for 60 days until September…Passed 4–0 · Healy: Not recorded
July 19, 2023 · Item A: Russo answered this past March.
To continue this nuisance dog hearing for 60 days until September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for further discussion
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“J. Sullivan made a motion to continue this nuisance dog hearing for 60 days until September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for further discussion; M. Hines seconded the motion; and it was unanimously agreed. Vote: 4-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) M. Hines advised if there were any further complaints during this time, to have them contact Animal Control. Chris Zorra reentered the meeting.” (Motion: Sullivan, second: Hines)
Votes with no disagreement (151)
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