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January 5, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Reorganization meeting after the inauguration and swearing-in, held in the Chapman School auditorium.
Present: Arthur Mathews, Fred Happel, Rick Coughlin, Kenneth DiFazio, Andrew Donovan, Christopher Heffernan, Kathy Kelly, Gary MacDougall, Carrie Palazzo, Rebecca Sherlock-Shangraw, Stephen Shinney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
New Business
Open the floor for nominations of Town Council President
Councilor Mathews made a motion to open the floor for nominations of Town Council President. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mathews made a motion to open the floor for nominations of Town Council President. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Heffernan)
Nominate, District Four Councilor, Arthur Mathews, as Town Council President
Nominate, District Four Councilor, Arthur Mathews, as Town Council President. Motion seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Councilor Happel made a motion to nominate, District Four Councilor, Arthur Mathews, as Town Council President. Motion seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: Heffernan)
Close the nominations for President
Councilor Happed made a motion to close the nominations for President. Motion seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Councilor Happed made a motion to close the nominations for President. Motion seconded by Councilor MacDougall. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: MacDougall)
Elect Ward 4 District Councilor, Arthur Mathews, as President of the Weymouth Town Council
Councilor Happel made a motion to elect Ward 4 District Councilor, Arthur Mathews, as President of the Weymouth Town Council. Motion seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Councilor Happel made a motion to elect Ward 4 District Councilor, Arthur Mathews, as President of the Weymouth Town Council. Motion seconded by Councilor MacDougall. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: MacDougall)
Open the floor for Vice President nominations made by Councilor Happel
Motion to open the floor for Vice President nominations made by Councilor Happel. Motion was seconded by Councilor MacDougall.
From the minutes
“Motion to open the floor for Vice President nominations made by Councilor Happel. Motion was seconded by Councilor MacDougall. UNAMINOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Happel, second: MacDougall)
Nominate Councilor at Large, Fred Happel, as Vice President
Nominate Councilor at Large, Fred Happel, as Vice President. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall made a motion to nominate Councilor at Large, Fred Happel, as Vice President. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Heffernan)
Close nominations for Vice President
Councilor DiFazio made a motion to close nominations for Vice President. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiFazio made a motion to close nominations for Vice President. Motion was seconded by Councilor Heffernan. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Heffernan)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor MacDougall made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Happel.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT At 7:08 p.m., there being no further business, Councilor MacDougall made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Councilor Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: MacDougall, second: Happel)
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