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Weston Former Select Board member

Thomas Palmer

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Tom Palmer

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2025–2026 Board2024–2025 Board2023–2024 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

34 of 34meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
97votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
1 of 5split votes where Palmer was in the minority · whole board 33%
1abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Palmer 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 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 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (34)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 29Appoint Al Aydelott to fill the remaining term on…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Revers moved to appoint Al Aydelott to fill the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Palmer: Yes

April 29, 2025: Appoint Al Aydelott to fill the remaining term on Planning Board expiring in 2026

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

MOTION: Ms. Revers moved to appoint Al Aydelott to fill the remaining term on Planning Board expiring in 2026. Seconded by Ms. Glynn. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Glynn, Mr. Selvig, Ms. Yu, Mr. Lanier, Ms. Bent, Ms. Revers, and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously by both boards.

Voted: Yes

It was seconded by Ms. Glynn, who is not a Select Board member.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Revers moved to appoint Al Aydelott to fill the remaining term on Planning Board expiring in 2026. Seconded by Ms. Glynn. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Glynn, Mr. Selvig, Ms. Yu, Mr. Lanier, Ms. Bent, Ms. Revers, and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously by both boards..” (Motion: Revers)

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

Apr 29Support Article 18Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to support Article 18. Seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Palmer: Abstained

April 29, 2025: Support Article 18

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to support Article 18. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative, Mr. Palmer abstained. Motion Approved 2-0-1.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Bent, ReversAbstained: Palmer

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Bent moved to support Article 18. Seconded by Ms. Revers. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent and Ms. Revers voted in the affirmative, Mr. Palmer abstained. Motion Approved 2-0-1..” (Motion: Bent, second: Revers)

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

Feb 26Approve the consent agendaMotion: MOTION: Ms. Revers moved the consent agenda. Seconded by Mr. Palmer.…Passed 2–0 · Palmer: Yes

February 26, 2025: Approve the consent agenda

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Ms. Revers moved the consent agenda. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Palmer, ReversThe minutes add “(Ms. Bent was not present for this vote)”, so Laurie Bent is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Revers moved the consent agenda. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Revers and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved Unanimously..” (Motion: Revers, second: Palmer)

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

Feb 11Appoint Alice Benson to fill the vacancy on the…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to appoint Alice Benson to…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: Yes

February 11, 2025: Appoint Alice Benson to fill the vacancy on the Town Governance Study Committee for a term

AppointPassed · 2–1

MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to appoint Alice Benson to fill the vacancy on the Town Governance Study Committee for a term. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Ms. Revers was opposed. Approved by a vote of 2-1.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerNo: Revers

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to appoint Alice Benson to fill the vacancy on the Town Governance Study Committee for a term. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Ms. Revers was opposed. Approved by a vote of 2-1..” (Motion: Bent, second: Palmer)

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

Jan 14Accept the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee recommendations and forward…Motion: MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to accept the Traffic &…Passed 2–0 · Palmer: Yes

January 14, 2025: Accept the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee recommendations and forward to HSH for 75% design

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to accept the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee recommendations and forward to HSH for 75% design. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved 2-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerLise Revers recused herself from this item (she is an abutter to the Route 30 project), so she is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Ms. Bent made a motion to accept the Traffic & Sidewalk Committee recommendations and forward to HSH for 75% design. Seconded by Mr. Palmer. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent and Mr. Palmer voted in the affirmative. Approved 2-0..” (Motion: Bent, second: Palmer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Nov 26Have a vote on taking a position on Article…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: Yes

November 26, 2024: Have a vote on taking a position on Article One

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a position on Article One. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerNo: ReversRoll call: “Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved.” Ms. Revers’s vote is shown as no.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a position on Article One. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved.” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

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

Nov 26Support Article OneMotion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to support Article One. Seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Palmer: Yes

November 26, 2024: Support Article One

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to support Article One. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to support Article One, Ms. Revers abstained. Motion Approved

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerAbstained: ReversThe minutes say Lise Revers abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to support Article One. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to support Article One, Ms. Revers abstained. Motion Approved.” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

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

Nov 26Have a vote on taking a position on Article…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: Yes

November 26, 2024: Have a vote on taking a position on Article Two

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a position on Article Two. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerNo: ReversRoll call: “Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved.” Ms. Revers’s vote is shown as no.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a position on Article Two. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved.” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

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

Nov 26Support Article TwoMotion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to support Article Two. Seconded by Ms.…Passed 2–0 · Palmer: Yes

November 26, 2024: Support Article Two

ApprovePassed · 2–0

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to support Article Two. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to support Article Two, Ms. Revers abstained. Motion Approved

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerAbstained: ReversThe minutes say Lise Revers abstained and record the motion as passed; the other members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to support Article Two. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to support Article Two, Ms. Revers abstained. Motion Approved.” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

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

Nov 26Have a vote on taking a position on Article…Motion: MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a…Passed 2–1 · Palmer: Yes

November 26, 2024: Have a vote on taking a position on Article Four

ApprovePassed · 2–1

MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a position on Article Four. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bent, PalmerNo: ReversRoll call: “Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved.” Ms. Revers’s vote is shown as no.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Mr. Palmer moved to have a vote on taking a position on Article Four. Seconded by Ms. Bent. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Bent, and Mr. Palmer voted to take a position; Ms. Revers voted not to take a position. Motion Approved.” (Motion: Palmer, second: Bent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (83)

    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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