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Janet Worthington
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
Jan Worthington
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Worthington voted the same way as…
- Susan Areson60% (3 of 5)
- Kristen Reed20% (1 of 5)
- Stephanie Rein20% (1 of 5)
- Robert Weinstein17% (1 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Worthington 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 53 of 54 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (54)
- Jun 25, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2021 · Work Session: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 29, 2021 · Special: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Special: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Feb 4, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2021 · Special: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Special: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Oct 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2020 · Special: Present
- Sep 25, 2020 · Special: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Special: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 4, 2020 · Special: Present
- Sep 3, 2020 · Regular: Present (Janet Worthington arrived after the meeting began ("Select Board Member Jan Worthington joined the meeting at").)
- Aug 31, 2020 · Special: Present
- Aug 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2020 · Special: Present
- Aug 14, 2020 · Special: Present
- Aug 12, 2020 · Special: Present
- Aug 12, 2020 · Special: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Work Session: Present
- Jul 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Jun 22Ith the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A,…Motion: ith the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a)…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Worthington: Yes
June 22, 2021 (Special meeting): Ith the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 3, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Appeal Cloverleaf Decision), whereas discussion of these matters in open...
Ith the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 3, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Appeal Cloverleaf Decision), whereas discussion of these matters in open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating positions of the Town (and the Chair so declares it).
Voted: Yes
The minutes say the Chair "immediately made a motion" after opening the meeting; the mover shown is Robert Weinstein.
From the minutes
“ith the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, §21 (a) 3, to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Appeal Cloverleaf Decision), whereas discussion of these matters in open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating positions of the Town (and the Chair so declares it). Roll Call: S. Rein, Aye; S. Areson, Aye; J. Worthington, Aye; K. Reed, Aye; R. Weinstein, Aye..” (Motion: Weinstein)
Jun 22Invite Chair of Planning Board to be present at…Motion: To invite Chair of Planning Board to be present at the…Passed 4–0 · Worthington: Not recorded
June 22, 2021 (Special meeting): Invite Chair of Planning Board to be present at the executive session, to make any comments and answer any questions from the Board, and then to be dismissed to allow…
To invite Chair of Planning Board to be present at the executive session, to make any comments and answer any questions from the Board, and then to be dismissed to allow the board to deliberate.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Reed made a motion to invite Chair of Planning Board to be present at the executive session, to make any comments and answer any questions from the Board, and then to be dismissed to allow the board to deliberate. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call: S. Areson, Aye; J. Worthington, Aye; S. Rein, Aye; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Jun 22Policy 54 was violated in this caseMotion: that Policy 54 was violated in this case.Failed 2–2 · Worthington: Not recorded
June 22, 2021 (Special meeting): Policy 54 was violated in this case
That Policy 54 was violated in this case.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Worthington made a motion that Policy 54 was violated in this case. Clerk Areson seconded. Roll Call: S. Areson, Aye; S. Rein, Nay; J. Worthington, Aye; K Reed, Nay..” (Motion: Worthington, second: Areson)
Jun 22That Bob Weinstein of the Select Board is not…Motion: that that Bob Weinstein of the Select Board is not in…Failed 2–2 · Worthington: Not recorded
June 22, 2021 (Special meeting): That Bob Weinstein of the Select Board is not in violation speaking as a private citizen to the Provincetown Independent
That that Bob Weinstein of the Select Board is not in violation speaking as a private citizen to the Provincetown Independent.
The roll call does not give a vote for Robert Weinstein, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Reed made a motion that that Bob Weinstein of the Select Board is not in violation speaking as a private citizen to the Provincetown Independent. Clerk Areson seconded. Roll Call: S. Areson, Nay; S. Rein, Aye; J. Worthington, Nay; K. Reed, Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Jun 8Approve revised Policy 64: Masks and Social Distancing for…Motion: To approve revised Policy 64: Masks and Social Distancing for the…Passed 3–0 · Worthington: Abstained
June 8, 2021: Approve revised Policy 64: Masks and Social Distancing for the Town of Truro
To approve revised Policy 64: Masks and Social Distancing for the Town of Truro.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Reed, Rein, WeinsteinAbstained: Areson, Worthington
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to approve revised Policy 64: Masks and Social Distancing for the Town of Truro. Member Rein seconded. Roll call vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Abstained Member Areson-Abstained Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye , So voted; 3-0-2, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Jun 8Approve the amendment with the USDA/NRCS to the application…Motion: To approve the amendment with the USDA/NRCS to the application for…Passed 4–0 · Worthington: Yes
June 8, 2021: Approve the amendment with the USDA/NRCS to the application for Federal Assistance SF-424 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign
To approve the amendment with the USDA/NRCS to the application for Federal Assistance SF-424 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Areson, Reed, Weinstein, WorthingtonAbstained: Rein
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to approve the amendment with the USDA/NRCS to the application for Federal Assistance SF-424 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign. Member Areson seconded. Member Rein is an abutter to abutters and has recused herself from this vote. Roll call vote: Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-0-1 (Member Rein abstained), motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Jun 8Accept the proposal from Fuss & O'Neill for final…Motion: To accept the proposal from Fuss & O'Neill for final design,…Passed 4–0 · Worthington: Yes
June 8, 2021: Accept the proposal from Fuss & O'Neill for final design, bidding services, and construction administration services for the Eagle Neck Creek culvert replacement and to authorize the Town Manager...
To accept the proposal from Fuss & O'Neill for final design, bidding services, and construction administration services for the Eagle Neck Creek culvert replacement and to authorize the Town Manager to sign.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Areson, Reed, Weinstein, WorthingtonAbstained: Rein
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to accept the proposal from Fuss & O'Neill for final design, bidding services, and construction administration services for the Eagle Neck Creek culvert replacement and to authorize the Town Manager to sign. Member Areson seconded. Member Rein is an abutter to abutters and has recused herself from this vote. Roll call vote: Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-0-1 (Member Rein abstained), motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Jun 8Approve the consent agenda as written, minus the appointment…Motion: To approve the consent agenda as written, minus the appointment of…Passed 5–0 · Worthington: Not recorded
June 8, 2021: Approve the consent agenda as written, minus the appointment of Betty Gallo
To approve the consent agenda as written, minus the appointment of Betty Gallo.
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Janet Worthington yes, Susan Areson yes, Kristen Reed yes, Robert Weinstein yes. Showing the count only. Stephanie Rein stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to approve the consent agenda as written, minus the appointment of Betty Gallo. Member Worthington seconded. Roll call vote: Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye Member Rein-Aye (except for the Entertainment License, which she recused herself) Member Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0 (the vote for item 7A1 would be 4-0-1, Member Rein recused), motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Worthington)
May 25Approve the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant posting and…Motion: To approve the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant posting and Election…Passed 5–0 · Worthington: Not recorded
May 25, 2021: Approve the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant posting and Election Ballot and to authorize signing the Warrant electronically and to post the Warrant in accordance with the Town Charter
To approve the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant posting and Election Ballot and to authorize signing the Warrant electronically and to post the Warrant in accordance with the Town Charter.
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Stephanie Rein yes, Janet Worthington yes, Susan Areson yes, Robert Weinstein yes. Showing the count only. Kristen Reed stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to approve the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant posting and Election Ballot and to authorize signing the Warrant electronically and to post the Warrant in accordance with the Town Charter. Member Rein seconded. Member Reed stated that as a candidate for re-election, she would recuse herself. Roll call vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Worthington-Aye Member Areson-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-1 (Member Reed recused), motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
May 25Recommend Article 10 as printed in the WarrantMotion: To recommend Article 10 as printed in the Warrant.Failed 0–5 · Worthington: No
May 25, 2021: Recommend Article 10 as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 10 as printed in the Warrant.
Voted: No
No: Areson, Reed, Rein, Weinstein, Worthington
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to recommend Article 10 as printed in the Warrant. Member Reed seconded. Member Reed asked for a best practice regarding not recommending (or abstaining) Article 10, should Article 9 not pass. She wants to communicate that she supports child care in Truro but not confuse voters. Town Manager Tangeman stated that an abstention vote could be something the Select Board could do, and also put additional comments in the Article if the Board so chooses. There was some discussion regarding abstaining vs. voting no. Roll call vote: Member Rein-Nay Member Reed-Nay Member Areson-Nay Member Worthington-Nay Chair Weinstein-Nay Page | 6 So voted; 0-5-0, motion does not carry.” (Motion: Areson, second: Reed)
Votes with no disagreement (176)
From the Truro Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas & Minutes calendar (CivicClerk). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Aden Choate and Nancy Bloom).
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