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Susan G. Falkoff
At-large · 1 term in this record
Susan Falkoff
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On split votes, Falkoff voted the same way as…
- Lisa J. Feltner79% (15 of 19)
- Vincent J. Piccirilli75% (15 of 20)
- Mark S. Sideris75% (15 of 20)
- Caroline Bays70% (14 of 20)
- Anthony J. Donato70% (14 of 20)
- Anthony Palomba58% (11 of 19)
- Angeline B. Kounelis50% (10 of 20)
- Kenneth M. Woodland50% (10 of 20)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Falkoff 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 council” 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 37 of 40 City Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 8, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 1, 2018 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (40)
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Special: Present
- Sep 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2019 · Special: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 5, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 1, 2018 · Special: Absent
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Dec 10Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Work of Library…Motion: Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the Proclamation;Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Work of Library Trustee Timothy Tracy
Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the Proclamation;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Woodland)
Dec 10Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Work of Penny…Motion: Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the Proclamation;Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring the Work of Penny Peoples
Councilor Falkoff moved to accept the Proclamation;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote C..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Piccirilli)
Dec 10Approve the grant of location by National Grid to…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location by National…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Approve the grant of location by National Grid to install and maintain a 6-inch prefabricated regulator with approximately 100 feet of 16-inch gas main and approximately 140 feet of 12-inch…
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the grant of location by National Grid to install and maintain a 6-inch prefabricated regulator with approximately 100 feet of 16-inch gas main and approximately 140 feet of 12-inch gas main in Belmont Street (abutting Saint Patrick’s Cemetery) near the intersection of Duff Street, all of which to replace and remove the existing regulator in the intersection of Duff Street and Belmont Street;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Dec 10Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 51 feet of conduit in Pleasant Street, southerly from Pole 16/48, approximately 416 feet west of…
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 51 feet of conduit in Pleasant Street, southerly from Pole 16/48, approximately 416 feet west of Waltham Street, a distance of 51 ± Feet – Conduit to Provide Underground Electric to 330 Pleasant Street subject to the following conditions: 1.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Dec 10Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 119 feet of Conduit in Pleasant Street, Southerly from Pole 16/45, thence turning northeasterly...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install 119 feet of Conduit in Pleasant Street, Southerly from Pole 16/45, thence turning northeasterly, approximately 104 feet southwest of Waltham Street, a distance of 119 ± feet – conduit;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Dec 10Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install Northwesterly from pole 16/46, approximately 220 feet Southwest of Waltham Street, a distance of 9 feet…
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve a grant of location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY to install Northwesterly from pole 16/46, approximately 220 feet Southwest of Waltham Street, a distance of 9 feet ± of conduit to provide underground electric service to 385 Pleasant Street subject to the condition that as Pole 16/46 is a double pole, the underground conduit may be installed on the new pole, but cables run in the conduit shall not be connected to the primary conductors until all remnants of the old pole are removed, and that Eversource shall coordinate with Verizon and other attachment entities to make this occur;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Falkoff)
Dec 10Adopt the ordinance amending the Town Manager’s CompensationMotion: Councilor Falkoff moved to adopt the ordinance amending the Town Manager’s…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Adopt the ordinance amending the Town Manager’s Compensation
Councilor Falkoff moved to adopt the ordinance amending the Town Manager’s Compensation;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“the motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Piccirilli)
Dec 10Bring forward for consideration a successor agreement between the…Motion: Councilor Falkoff moved to bring forward for consideration a successor agreement…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Bring forward for consideration a successor agreement between the Town of Watertown and Michael J. Driscoll by February 28, 2020
Councilor Falkoff moved to bring forward for consideration a successor agreement between the Town of Watertown and Michael J. Driscoll by February 28, 2020;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Piccirilli)
Dec 10Ratify the amendment of sublease section 4.2 of the…Motion: Councilor Falkoff moved to ratify the amendment of sublease section 4.2…Passed 8–0 · Falkoff: Yes
December 10, 2019: Ratify the amendment of sublease section 4.2 of the Tenant’s right to extend the term of the sublease for the total allowed period of 40 years and to approve the…
Councilor Falkoff moved to ratify the amendment of sublease section 4.2 of the Tenant’s right to extend the term of the sublease for the total allowed period of 40 years and to approve the such extension period to start on March 1, 2022 and to direct the Town Attorney to prepare an amendment for signatures by the parties;
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bays, Donato, Falkoff, Feltner, Kounelis, Palomba, Sideris, WoodlandVincent J. Piccirilli recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote of 8-0;.” (Motion: Falkoff, second: Feltner)
Nov 26Adopt Chapter 64 N Section 3 for a 3%…Motion: He then moved that the Town Council adopt Chapter 64 N…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Falkoff: Yes
November 26, 2019: Adopt Chapter 64 N Section 3 for a 3% Marijuana Sales Tax
He then moved that the Town Council adopt Chapter 64 N Section 3 for a 3% Marijuana Sales Tax;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call..” (second: Woodland)
From the Watertown City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on watertown-ma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) candidate Q&As, candidate letters and articles that name each councilor; Mark Sideris photo by Charlie Breitrose. The city’s website has no councilor photos.
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