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Susan Girard-Irwin

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

38 of 39meetings attended (97%) · whole board 93%
226votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
0 of 5split votes where Girard-Irwin was in the minority · whole board 25%
1abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Girard-Irwin voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Girard-Irwin 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 38 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (39)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 8Authorize the Chair to approve the curb cut application…Motion: To authorize the Chair to approve the curb cut application for…Passed 4–0 · Girard-Irwin: Not recorded

April 8, 2025: Authorize the Chair to approve the curb cut application for 20 Great Hollow Road

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the Chair to approve the curb cut application for 20 Great Hollow Road.

The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Medoff, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to authorize the Chair to approve the curb cut application for 20 Great Hollow Road. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 25Include Article 24: Amended Charter Section 4-5-2 in the…Motion: To include Article 24: Amended Charter Section 4-5-2 in the warrant.Passed 5–0 · Girard-Irwin: Not recorded

March 25, 2025: Include Article 24: Amended Charter Section 4-5-2 in the warrant

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To include Article 24: Amended Charter Section 4-5-2 in the warrant.

The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Stephanie Rein yes, Nancy Medoff yes, Robert Weinstein yes, Susan Areson yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Weinstein moved to include Article 24: Amended Charter Section 4-5-2 in the warrant. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-!rwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Weinstein, second: Areson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 25Recommend the petitioned article on the DPW cap as…Motion: To recommend the petitioned article on the DPW cap as printed…Failed 0–5 · Girard-Irwin: No

March 25, 2025: Recommend the petitioned article on the DPW cap as printed in the warrant

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend the petitioned article on the DPW cap as printed in the warrant.

Voted: No

No: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, Rein, Weinstein

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to recommend the petitioned article on the DPW cap as printed in the warrant. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - No Clerk Medoff - No Member Girard-Irwin - No Vice Chair Weinstein - No Page 11 of 16 nS Chair Areson - No So voted, 0-5-0, motion fails.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mar 25Recommend Article XX Charter Amendment to Section 6-4-3 Petitioned…Motion: To recommend Article XX Charter Amendment to Section 6-4-3 Petitioned Article.Passed 4–1 · Girard-Irwin: Yes

March 25, 2025: Recommend Article XX Charter Amendment to Section 6-4-3 Petitioned Article

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend Article XX Charter Amendment to Section 6-4-3 Petitioned Article.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Rein, WeinsteinNo: Medoff

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article XX Charter Amendment to Section 6-4-3 Petitioned Article. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - No Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Vice Chair Weinstein - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-1-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Mar 25Recommend Article XX to accept Mass General Law in…Motion: To recommend Article XX to accept Mass General Law in the…Failed 1–4 · Girard-Irwin: No

March 25, 2025: Recommend Article XX to accept Mass General Law in the plowing of private roads

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To recommend Article XX to accept Mass General Law in the plowing of private roads.

Voted: No

Yes: AresonNo: Girard-Irwin, Medoff, Rein, Weinstein

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to recommend Article XX to accept Mass General Law in the plowing of private roads. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - No Clerk Medoff - No Member Girard-Irwin - No Vice Chair Weinstein - No Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 1-4-0, motion fails.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Mar 25Recommend the Article on Free Cash and returning it…Motion: To recommend the Article on Free Cash and returning it to…Failed 0–5 · Girard-Irwin: No

March 25, 2025: Recommend the Article on Free Cash and returning it to tax payers

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend the Article on Free Cash and returning it to tax payers.

Voted: No

No: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, Rein, Weinstein

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to recommend the Article on Free Cash and returning it to tax payers. Vice Chair Weinstein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - No Clerk Medoff - No Member Girard-Irwin - No Vice Chair Weinstein - No Chair Areson - No So voted, 0-5-0, motion fails.” (Motion: Areson, second: Weinstein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Mar 19Recommend Article X: Amendments to the FY2025 Operating Budget…Motion: To recommend Article X: Amendments to the FY2025 Operating Budget Funded…Passed 4–0 · Girard-Irwin: Not recorded

March 19, 2025 (Special meeting): Recommend Article X: Amendments to the FY2025 Operating Budget Funded by Free Cash concerning snow removal as printed

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend Article X: Amendments to the FY2025 Operating Budget Funded by Free Cash concerning snow removal as printed.

The roll call includes a name that is not a Select Board member (Received TOW). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Manager Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article X: Amendments to the FY2025 Operating Budget Funded by Free Cash concerning snow removal as printed. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion - - - Roll Call Vote: | Member Girard-Irwin - Aye 9.334N | Member Rein - Aye | | | Chair Areson - Aye | | Clerk Medoff- Aye | Received TOWNO JRO | So voted, 4-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

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

Mar 11Approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet…Motion: To approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with…Passed 4–0 · Girard-Irwin: Yes

March 11, 2025: Approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with noted recusals and changes

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with noted recusals and changes.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Weinstein

From the minutes

“Chair Areson moved to approve the consent agenda as printed in the packet with noted recusals and changes. Member Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - Abstain Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 4Nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod…Motion: To nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National…Passed 3–0 · Girard-Irwin: Yes

March 4, 2025: Nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as Truro's voting member

AppointPassed · 3–0

To nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as Truro's voting member.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Girard-Irwin, Medoff, ReinAbstained: Areson

From the minutes

“Clerk Medoff made a motion to nominate Susan Areson for reappointment to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission as Truro's voting member. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Abstain So voted, 3-0-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 25Amend the motion on the floor to direct the…Motion: To amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant…Passed 3–1 · Girard-Irwin: Yes

February 25, 2025: Amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue working on…

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue working on the future DPW Facility design at Town Hall Hill and draft a borrowing authorization for the engineering and construction of the new public works facility for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, MedoffNo: WeinsteinAbstained: Rein

From the minutes

“Member Girard-Irwin made a motion to amend the motion on the floor to direct the Assistant Town Manager, the Ad Hoc Building Committee for the future public works facility, and town staff to continue working on the future DPW Facility design at Town Hall Hill and draft a borrowing authorization for the engineering and construction of the new public works facility for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair Weinstein - No Page 4 of 11 aa Member Rein - Abstain Clerk Medoff - Aye Member Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 3-1-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)

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

Votes with no disagreement (217)

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