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Susan Areson
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Areson voted the same way as…
- John Dundas50% (5 of 10)
- Robert Weinstein11% (1 of 9)
- Stephanie Rein10% (1 of 10)
- Kristen Reed0% (0 of 10)
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 Areson 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 34 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Jan 20, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (36)
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2022 · Work Session: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Work Session: Present
- Feb 4, 2022 · Work Session: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Jan 18, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Work Session: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 8, 2021 · Work Session: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2021 · Work Session: Present
- Sep 23, 2021 · Work Session: Present
- Sep 20, 2021 · Special: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2021 · Special: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Apr 12Appoint Robert Ross to the Conservation Commission for a…Motion: To appoint Robert Ross to the Conservation Commission for a term…Failed 2–2 · Areson: No
April 12, 2022: Appoint Robert Ross to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2022
To appoint Robert Ross to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2022.
Voted: No
Yes: Reed, ReinNo: Areson, DundasRobert Weinstein stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to appoint Robert Ross to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2022. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Areson-Nay Member Dundas-Nay Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye So voted; 2-2-1 (Chair Weinstein recused), motion does not carry.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Apr 12Appoint Amy Wolff to the Conservation Commission for a…Motion: To appoint Amy Wolff to the Conservation Commission for a term…Passed 4–1 · Areson: Yes
April 12, 2022: Appoint Amy Wolff to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2022
To appoint Amy Wolff to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2022.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Rein, WeinsteinNo: Reed
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Amy Wolff to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2022. Member Reed seconded. Rp OF Tp b Roll Call Vote: © - Member Rein-Aye ° Member Areson-Aye JUL 2 7.2027 Member Dundas-Aye Member Reed-Nay RECEIVED Chair Weinstein-Aye TOWN CLERK So voted; 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Reed)
Apr 12Appoint Curtis Hartman to the Zoning Board of Appeals…Motion: To appoint Curtis Hartman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as…Passed 5–0 · Areson: Not recorded
April 12, 2022: Appoint Curtis Hartman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member with a term of one year, expiring June 30, 2023
To appoint Curtis Hartman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member with a term of one year, expiring June 30, 2023.
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Stephanie Rein yes, John Dundas yes, Kristen Reed no, Susan Areson yes, Robert Weinstein yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to appoint Curtis Hartman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member with a term of one year, expiring June 30, 2023. Member Reed seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Dundas-Aye Member Reed-Nay Member Areson-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Reed)
Apr 12Acknowledge that there was a Policy #54 violation made…Motion: To acknowledge that there was a Policy #54 violation made by…Passed 4–1 · Areson: No
April 12, 2022: Acknowledge that there was a Policy #54 violation made by Cheryl Best with respect to specific comments that were made in a joint meeting held on January 25, 2022
To acknowledge that there was a Policy #54 violation made by Cheryl Best with respect to specific comments that were made in a joint meeting held on January 25, 2022.
Voted: No
Yes: Dundas, Reed, Rein, WeinsteinNo: Areson
From the minutes
“CLERK Chair Weinstein made a motion to acknowledge that there was a Policy #54 violation made by Cheryl Best with respect to specific comments that were made in a joint meeting held on January 25, 2022. Member Reed seconded. Ms. Best would like a listing of what statements specifically are in Policy #54 vote, and she also asked that if an admonishment is voted for that the admonishment be a dual admonishment to both herself and Mr. Panessiti because she is not alone in this issue. If that cannot be done, she stated she has the right (and reserves the right) to put in her own Policy #54 complaint against Mr. Panessiti. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Dundas-Aye Member Areson-Nay Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Reed)
Apr 12Admonish Cheryl Best for her comments made on the…Motion: To admonish Cheryl Best for her comments made on the joint…Passed 4–1 · Areson: No
April 12, 2022: Admonish Cheryl Best for her comments made on the joint meeting on January 25, 2022, with the Select Board and Charter Review Committee, and recommend admonishment
To admonish Cheryl Best for her comments made on the joint meeting on January 25, 2022, with the Select Board and Charter Review Committee, and recommend admonishment.
Voted: No
Yes: Dundas, Reed, Rein, WeinsteinNo: Areson
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to admonish Cheryl Best for her comments made on the joint meeting on January 25, 2022, with the Select Board and Charter Review Committee, and recommend admonishment. Member Rein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye OF TR Up Member Dundas-Aye & o Member Areson-Nay JUL 27-2022 Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye RECEIVED So voted; 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Apr 12Approve the 2022 Common Victualler license for Salty Market…Motion: To approve the 2022 Common Victualler license for Salty Market Farmstand…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Areson: Yes
April 12, 2022: Approve the 2022 Common Victualler license for Salty Market Farmstand Inc. upon compliance with all regulations and receipt of the necessary fees
To approve the 2022 Common Victualler license for Salty Market Farmstand Inc. upon compliance with all regulations and receipt of the necessary fees.
Voted: Yes
Kristen Reed stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Areson made a motion to approve the 2022 Common Victualler license for Salty Market Farmstand Inc. upon compliance with all regulations and receipt of the necessary fees. Member Dundas seconded. Roll Call Vote: +\ OF TR Member Rein-Aye of Op Member Areson-Aye & o Member Dundas-Aye JUL 2 7.2022 Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Mar 29Recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of…Motion: To recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the…Passed 4–1 · Areson: No
March 29, 2022: Recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board as printed in the Warrant.
Voted: No
Yes: Dundas, Reed, Rein, WeinsteinNo: Areson
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 2: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Select Board as printed in the Warrant. Member Rein seconded. Member Areson is uncomfortable voting on doubling the Select Board salary. She is not sure she's prepared to vote in favor but does not want to offend any fellow Board members. Member Reed mentioned the compensation study being done for the Town and noted various Select Board salaries from around the Cape. Member Dundas is in support of the Article as is the Chair. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein-Aye Member Dundas-Aye Member Areson-Nay Member Reed-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Rein)
Mar 29Recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of…Motion: To recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Areson: Yes
March 29, 2022: Recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Moderator as printed in the Warrant
To recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Moderator as printed in the Warrant.
Voted: Yes
Robert Weinstein stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to recommend Article 3: Authorization to Set the Salary of the Moderator as printed in the Warrant. Member Dundas seconded. Ry OF TR Up Roll Call Vote: © o) Member Rein-Aye MAY 19 2022 Page | 1 RECEIVED TOWN CLERK Member Dundas-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Reed-Aye So voted; 4-0-1 (Chair Weinstein recused), motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Dundas)
Mar 29Recommend Article 35: Charter Amendment to Section 7-1-2Motion: To recommend Article 35: Charter Amendment to Section 7-1-2.Passed 4–0 · Areson: Not recorded
March 29, 2022: Recommend Article 35: Charter Amendment to Section 7-1-2
To recommend Article 35: Charter Amendment to Section 7-1-2.
The roll call does not give a vote for John Dundas, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 35: Charter Amendment to Section 7-1-2. Member Areson seconded. wn OF 7 Roll Call Vote: 60 *e, Member Areson-Aye O Member Rein-Aye Member Reed-Aye MAY 19 2022 Chair Weinstein-Aye RECEIVE So voted; 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Mar 29Recommend Article 42: Charter Amendment to Section 3-2-1 as…Motion: To recommend Article 42: Charter Amendment to Section 3-2-1 as printed…Passed 4–0 · Areson: Not recorded
March 29, 2022: Recommend Article 42: Charter Amendment to Section 3-2-1 as printed in the warrant
To recommend Article 42: Charter Amendment to Section 3-2-1 as printed in the warrant.
The roll call does not give a vote for John Dundas, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Reed made a motion to recommend Article 42: Charter Amendment to Section 3-2-1 as printed in the warrant. Member Areson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Member Reed-Aye Member Areson-Aye Member Rein-Aye Chair Weinstein-Aye So voted; 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Reed, second: Areson)
Votes with no disagreement (135)
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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