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Brian E. Falvey
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Brian Falvey
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board of Selectmen only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Falvey 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 8 of 9 Town Council meetings in 2017–2018 Board of Selectmen.
Missed
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (9)
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present (Selectman Falvey left the meeting at 7:43 p.m.; Selectman Falvey rejoined the meeting at 7:48 p.m.)
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present (Selectman Falvey left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.; Selectman Falvey rejoined the meeting.)
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2018 · Regular: Present (Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board of Selectmen
Apr 23Appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a…Motion: Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 23, 2018: Appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman May seconded. Selectman Dombroski stated that Mr. Tarbell as well as other applicants did not send in the requested documents that were asked of each applicant even though Sherri Dalton reached out to each person requesting the information. Selectwoman Santos commented that she has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he is on a few committees currently. Selectman Falvey also stated that he has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals with him. Selectman Dombroski stressed the fact that the Board requested specific information from the applicants and not all complied. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Selectman Dombroski abstaining and stated that he is abstaining because he doesn't have enough information on Mr. Tarbell.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Chip Tarbell of 23 Morrison Road as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectman May seconded. Selectman Dombroski stated that Mr. Tarbell as well as other applicants did not send in the requested documents that were asked of each applicant even though Sherri Dalton reached out to each person requesting the information. Selectwoman Santos commented that she has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he is on a few committees currently. Selectman Falvey also stated that he has known Mr. Tarbell for many years and that he has been on the Zoning Board of Appeals with him. Selectman Dombroski stressed the fact that the Board requested specific information from the applicants and not all complied. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Selectman Dombroski abstaining and stated that he is abstaining because he doesn't have enough information on Mr. Tarbell..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Apr 23Appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the…Motion: Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 23, 2018: Appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Mr. Romano.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Robert Romano of 12 Brandt Circle to the Conservation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Mr. Romano..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Apr 23Appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the…Motion: Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 23, 2018: Appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021
Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman May seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Ms. Gargano.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to appoint Christine Gargano of 242 Vernon Street to the Recreation Commission with a term expiration date of April 30, 2021. Selectwoman May seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1. Selectman Dombroski abstained citing that this applicant did not send in the requested information and Mr. Dombroski does not have enough information about Ms. Gargano..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Apr 9Approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presentedMotion: Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presented
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Apr 9Appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading,…Motion: Selectman Longo motioned to appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle,…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading, MA 01864 as the vacation replacement Building Inspector
Selectman Longo motioned to appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading, MA 01864 as the vacation replacement Building Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading, MA 01864 as the vacation replacement Building Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Falvey)
Apr 9Appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA…Motion: Selectman Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road,…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 as the vacation replacement Plumbing/Gas Inspector
Selectman Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 as the vacation replacement Plumbing/Gas Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 as the vacation replacement Plumbing/Gas Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Falvey)
Apr 9Approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy…Motion: Selectman Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy Wall for May 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectman Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy Wall for May 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy Wall for May 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
Apr 9Approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town…Motion: Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and the…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and all the Articles as presented
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and all the Articles as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and all the Articles as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Apr 9Approve the high bid of $151,000.00Motion: Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the high bid of $151,000.00. Selectman…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Approve the high bid of $151,000.00
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the high bid of $151,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the high bid of $151,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Apr 9Approve the bid of $12,000.00Motion: Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the bid of $12,000.00. Selectman Longo…Passed 5–0 · Falvey: Yes
April 9, 2018: Approve the bid of $12,000.00
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the bid of $12,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the bid of $12,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Votes with no disagreement (116)
From the Wakefield Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Town Council). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no member photos): Jonathan Chines from his own Wakefield Patch posts (2026); Stacey Constas (2025), John Crisley (2025, captioned group photo) and Ami Ruehrwein Wall (April 2026 WCAT candidate forum screenshot) from the Wakefield Daily Item; Douglas Butler and John Carney from WCAT’s 2024 candidate interview photos (Barbara Worley); Brian Fox from WCAT’s board page (2021). All cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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