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Thomas Palmer

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Tom Palmer

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

34 of 34meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
94votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
5 of 6split votes where Palmer was in the minority · whole board 33%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Palmer voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Palmer 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 34 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (34)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Apr 10Pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald made a motion to pass over the Capital…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: No

April 10, 2026: Pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at Annual Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. McDonald made a motion to pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by majority vote 2-1.

Voted: No

Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. McDonald made a motion to pass over the Capital Stabilization Fund warrant article at Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by majority vote 2-1..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Feb 11Approve the proposed plan for the access road to…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to approve the proposed plan for the…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: No

February 11, 2026 (Special meeting): Approve the proposed plan for the access road to go through the middle of the existing tank site, contingent upon the Seeman's' offer to pay up to $250,000 of the…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to approve the proposed plan for the access road to go through the middle of the existing tank site, contingent upon the Seeman's' offer to pay up to $250,000 of the additional cost. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers and Mr. McDonald voted in the affirmative and Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by a Majority

Voted: No

Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to approve the proposed plan for the access road to go through the middle of the existing tank site, contingent upon the Seeman's' offer to pay up to $250,000 of the additional cost. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers and Mr. McDonald voted in the affirmative and Mr. Palmer voted against. Approved by a Majority.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 17Move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer made a motion to move forward with Alternative…Failed 1–2 · Palmer: Yes

December 17, 2025 (Special meeting): Move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying to the north)

ApproveFailed · 1–2

MOTION: Mr. Palmer made a motion to move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying to the north). Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer voted in favor. Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted against. Motion Failed by a 1-2 vote.

Voted: Yes

Yes: PalmerNo: McDonald, Revers

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer made a motion to move forward with Alternative 1 (the access road staying to the north). Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer voted in favor. Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted against. Motion Failed by a 1-2 vote..” (Motion: Palmer, second: McDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 28Approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes,…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the consent agenda, except for…Passed 3–0 · Palmer: Not recorded

October 28, 2025: Approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes, which need to be edited to reflect Mr. Palmer's position on the Select Board as Member

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes, which need to be edited to reflect Mr. Palmer's position on the Select Board as Member. Seconded by Mr. McDonald Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.

The roll call names Thomas Palmer twice and does not name John McDonald, who was at the meeting. The minutes say the motion was approved unanimously with 3 members present. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to approve the consent agenda, except for the meeting minutes, which need to be edited to reflect Mr. Palmer's position on the Select Board as Member. Seconded by Mr. McDonald Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Palmer, second: McDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Oct 14Reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Palmer: Yes

October 14, 2025: Reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent Building Committee for terms to expire June 30th, 2028

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent Building Committee for terms to expire June 30th, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Joint appointment with the School Committee (the roll call also lists School Committee members Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li and Mr. Xie); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to reappoint Ted Bascom and Daniel Colli to the Permanent Building Committee for terms to expire June 30th, 2028. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Palmer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Oct 14Appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for…Motion: MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint David Fixler to the Permanent…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Palmer: Yes

October 14, 2025: Appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire June 30th, 2027

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire June 30th, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Joint appointment with the School Committee (the roll call also lists School Committee members Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li and Mr. Xie); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint David Fixler to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire June 30th, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers, Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, Ms. Selvig, Mr. Newman, Ms. Li, and Mr. Xie voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Palmer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 9Appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic…Motion: MOTION 1: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: No

September 9, 2025: Appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee for terms expiring 6/30/2028

AppointPassed · 2–1

MOTION 1: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee for terms expiring 6/30/2028. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative, Mr. Palmer vote against. Approved by a Majority

Voted: No

Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer

From the minutes

“MOTION 1: Mr. McDonald moved to appoint Rebecca Mercuri and Richard Flynn to the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee for terms expiring 6/30/2028. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative, Mr. Palmer vote against. Approved by a Majority.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 3Declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to declare the Zhang dog a nuisance…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: Yes

June 3, 2025: Declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order remedies in draft decision with amended dates

Adopt orderPassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order remedies in draft decision with amended dates. Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, voted in the affirmative Ms. Revers opposed. Approved by majority vote 2-1.

Voted: Yes

Yes: McDonald, PalmerNo: Revers

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to declare the Zhang dog a nuisance dog and order remedies in draft decision with amended dates. Seconded by Mr. McDonald. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Palmer, Mr. McDonald, voted in the affirmative Ms. Revers opposed. Approved by majority vote 2-1..” (Motion: Palmer, second: McDonald)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

May 13Dissolve the Town Government Study CommitteeMotion: MOTION: Ms. McDonald moved to dissolve the Town Government Study Committee.…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: No

May 13, 2025: Dissolve the Town Government Study Committee

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Ms. McDonald moved to dissolve the Town Government Study Committee. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted in opposition. Approved by majority vote 2-1.

Voted: No

Yes: McDonald, ReversNo: Palmer

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. McDonald moved to dissolve the Town Government Study Committee. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Mr. McDonald, and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative. Mr. Palmer voted in opposition. Approved by majority vote 2-1..” (Motion: McDonald, second: Revers)

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

Votes with no disagreement (86)

    From the Weston Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Weston Observer — Al Aydelott, Rebecca Mercuri and Anupam Sachdev (Addison Antonoff, April 2026); Weston Owl — Lise Revers (April 2024) and John McDonald (courtesy photo, January 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.

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