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Stoneham Former Select Board member

Caroline Colarusso

At-large · 4 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

26 of 34meetings attended (76%) · whole board 93%
141votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
13no votes (9% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
13 of 15split votes where Colarusso was in the minority (87%) · whole board 22%
4abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Colarusso voted the same way as…

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 Colarusso 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 26 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (34)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Jun 16Approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535Motion: Colarusso moved to approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535.…Passed 4–0 · Colarusso: Yes

June 16, 2020: Approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Colarusso moved to approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, MacNeill, SeiboldAbstained: ParkerThe roll call does not list Raymie Parker; the minutes say “with Parker abstaining”, so Raymie Parker is shown abstaining.

From the minutes

“Colarusso moved to approve the Stoneham Police Department budget of $4,587,535. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0-1) with Parker abstaining..” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Bilbo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 16Approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960Motion: Parker moved to approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960. Bilbo…Passed 5–1 · Colarusso: Not recorded

June 16, 2020: Approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960

ApprovePassed · 5–1

Parker moved to approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (5-1)

The roll call lists Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill, Raymie Parker, George Seibold, Heidi Bilbo; Voting against: Caroline Colarusso, but the minutes record the vote as “Motion Passes (5-1)”; the count and the names do not match, so the count only is shown.

From the minutes

“Parker moved to approve the remaining Town budget of $77,385,960. Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (5-1).” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 9Accept the reading as presentedMotion: Seibold moved to accept the reading as presented. Bilbo seconded the…Failed 2–3 · Colarusso: No

June 9, 2020: Accept the reading as presented

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Seibold moved to accept the reading as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. Colarusso requested that the vote be placed on the next agenda to give her time to review it and have input and enhance the statement. Seibold stated that he would like the Board to act on this now and not dissect every word. Bilbo stated that time is of the essence and suggested that the Board take a recess to allow members to review the statement now. Colarusso stated that she wants to have input into the language. Parker stated that words are strong and members should have time to read the statement. MacNeill asked Seibold to withdraw his motion in light of Parker's comment. Seibold stated that he would not and that he wanted a vote. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Caroline Colarusso Motion Fails (2-3)

Voted: No

Yes: Bilbo, SeiboldNo: Colarusso, MacNeill, Parker

From the minutes

“Seibold moved to accept the reading as presented. Bilbo seconded the motion. Colarusso requested that the vote be placed on the next agenda to give her time to review it and have input and enhance the statement. Seibold stated that he would like the Board to act on this now and not dissect every word. Bilbo stated that time is of the essence and suggested that the Board take a recess to allow members to review the statement now. Colarusso stated that she wants to have input into the language. Parker stated that words are strong and members should have time to read the statement. MacNeill asked Seibold to withdraw his motion in light of Parker's comment. Seibold stated that he would not and that he wanted a vote. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Caroline Colarusso Motion Fails (2-3).” (Motion: Seibold, second: Bilbo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 9Approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application…Motion: Parker moved to approve the use of the Town of Stoneham…Passed 4–0 · Colarusso: Yes

June 9, 2020: Approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application for Outdoor Seating as the process required pursuant to Covid-19 Order No. 35

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

Parker moved to approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application for Outdoor Seating as the process required pursuant to Covid-19 Order No. 35. Colarusso seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-0) with Seibold not voting as he was temporarily disconnected from the meeting.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, MacNeill, ParkerThe minutes say “with Seibold not voting as he was temporarily disconnected from the meeting”, so George Seibold is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Parker moved to approve the use of the Town of Stoneham Application for Outdoor Seating as the process required pursuant to Covid-19 Order No. 35. Colarusso seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-0) with Seibold not voting as he was temporarily disconnected from the meeting..” (Motion: Parker, second: Colarusso)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

May 12Amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20,…Motion: Seibold moved to amend Parker's motion to hold the election on…Passed 4–0 · Colarusso: Yes

May 12, 2020: Amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20, to include from the hour of 9:00 a.m. to the hour of 3:00 p.m

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Seibold moved to amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20, to include from the hour of 9:00 a.m. to the hour of 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Colarusso. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: MacNeillThe roll call does not list Shelly MacNeill; the minutes say “with MacNeill abstaining”, so Shelly MacNeill is shown abstaining.

From the minutes

“Seibold moved to amend Parker's motion to hold the election on 6/27/20, to include from the hour of 9:00 a.m. to the hour of 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Colarusso. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining..” (Motion: Seibold, second: Colarusso)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

May 12Hold the town election on June 27, 2020 (motion…Motion: Seibold seconded Parker's original motion to hold the election on 6/27/20.…Passed 4–0 · Colarusso: Yes

May 12, 2020: Hold the town election on June 27, 2020 (motion as amended)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Seibold seconded Parker's original motion to hold the election on 6/27/20. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bilbo, Colarusso, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: MacNeillThe roll call does not list Shelly MacNeill; the minutes say “with MacNeill abstaining”, so Shelly MacNeill is shown abstaining.

From the minutes

“Seibold seconded Parker's original motion to hold the election on 6/27/20. A roll call vote was Voting in favor: Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion Passes (4-0) with MacNeill abstaining..” (Motion: Parker, second: Seibold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 7Approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town CounselMotion: Parker moved to approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel. Seibold…Passed 4–1 · Colarusso: No

April 7, 2020: Approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel

AppointPassed · 4–1

Parker moved to approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-1)

Voted: No

Yes: Bilbo, MacNeill, Parker, SeiboldNo: Colarusso

From the minutes

“Parker moved to approve Robert Galvin's appointment as Town Counsel. Seibold seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Voting against: Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (4-1).” (Motion: Parker, second: Seibold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 24Amend the 489 Main Street site plan motion to…Motion: Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Colarusso: Yes

March 24, 2020: Amend the 489 Main Street site plan motion to add the COVID-19 timeline language suggested by Town Counsel

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)

Voted: Yes

The minutes say “Caroline moved to amend Seibold’s motion”; Caroline Colarusso is shown as the mover.

From the minutes

“Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the site plan for 489 Main Street with…Motion: Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Colarusso: Yes

March 24, 2020: Approve the site plan for 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements (motion as amended)

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0) MacNeill read a letter in support of the project written by Marcia Wengen, chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission. MacNeill opened the meeting to public comment by remote access. No public comments were made. A roll call vote was taken on Seibold's amended motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0)

Voted: Yes

The minutes name no seconder for George Seibold’s motion.

From the minutes

“Seibold moved to approve the site plan on 489 Main Street with all of the department requirements. Colarusso stated that with the current demand for builders the Board may want to include timeline flexibility. Galvin suggested the following language: the applicant shall proceed diligently to complete the proposed work shown in its site plan dated 3/1/20 and that the applicant shall not be prejudiced by its obligation to comply with any governmental order associated with the COVID-19 virus in proceeding to completions. Caroline moved to amend Seibold's motion as such. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0) MacNeill read a letter in support of the project written by Marcia Wengen, chair of the Stoneham Historical Commission. MacNeill opened the meeting to public comment by remote access. No public comments were made. A roll call vote was taken on Seibold's amended motion. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Caroline Colarusso Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Seibold)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of…Motion: Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction…Passed 4–0 · Colarusso: Abstained

March 24, 2020: Approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated."

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated." Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Bilbo, MacNeill, Parker, SeiboldAbstained: ColarussoThe roll call does not list Caroline Colarusso; the minutes say “with Colarusso abstaining”, so Caroline Colarusso is shown abstaining.

From the minutes

“Parker moved to approve the minutes of 3/10/20 with the correction of the word "tated" to "stated." Bilbo seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Shelly MacNeill Raymie Parker George Seibold Heidi Bilbo Motion passes (4-0-1) with Colarusso abstaining..” (Motion: Parker, second: Bilbo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (165)

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