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Arthur Mathews
District Four Member · 5 terms in this record
Arthur E. Mathews; Artie Mathews
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mathews as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 7 of 7 Town Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (7)
- Apr 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Apr 6Make a Motion for favorable action to accept the…Motion: Make a Motion for favorable action to accept the revisions to…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Mathews: Yes
April 6, 2026: Make a Motion for favorable action to accept the revisions to the Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2026-2028
Make a Motion for favorable action to accept the revisions to the Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2026-2028. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor Sherlock-Shangraw stated that she would like to make a Motion for favorable action to accept the revisions to the Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2026-2028. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. President Mathews stated that a Motion to accept Measure 26 001-Town Council Rules and Regulations for 2026-2028, was seconded for favorable action, as amended, in the Rules Committee, and asked if there was any discussion on the Motion. With no discussion being made, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Apr 6Ask the State Delegation to discuss including Weymouth in…Motion: Make a Motion for our State Delegation to discuss having the…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Mathews: Yes
April 6, 2026: Ask the State Delegation to discuss including Weymouth in the Gateway Communities program
Make a Motion for our State Delegation to discuss having the Town of Weymouth included in the Gateway Communities, which would give funding to the town.
Voted: Yes
Councilor Coughlin said he would like to make the motion; the minutes do not name a seconder. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Councilor Coughlin commented that during the Education Committee meeting, the subject of Gateway Communities was discussed, and indicated that he would like to make a Motion for our State Delegation to discuss having the Town of Weymouth included in the Gateway Communities, which would give funding to the town. Councilor Coughlin stated that the Town of Weymouth qualifies as the statute is written. President Mathews stated that he agrees with Councilor Coughlin, and believes that this item should be put on the Town Council Agenda in order to have the Economic Development Committee look into this possibility. President Mathews further stated that a more detailed discussion relative to this matter should be with the Mayor, the Administration, and Mr. Luongo, Director of Planning and Community Development. President Mathews asked the Town Council members if there was any further discussion on this Motion. Seeing none, UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Coughlin)
Feb 17Favorable action on measure 25 109 - Proposed Ordinance-Chapter…Motion: A Public Hearing was held on February 2, 2026, and the…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Mathews: Yes
February 17, 2026: Favorable action on measure 25 109 - Proposed Ordinance-Chapter 6 of the Town Ordinances Adding
A Public Hearing was held on February 2, 2026, and the Ordinance Committee met once again for a final review on February 1, 2026, wherein the Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend to the full Town Council passage of all three of these Ordinances. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 107 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1500, entitled 'Massage Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1501 through 6-1510. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“A Public Hearing was held on February 2, 2026, and the Ordinance Committee met once again for a final review on February 1, 2026, wherein the Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend to the full Town Council passage of all three of these Ordinances. On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 107 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1500, entitled 'Massage Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1501 through 6-1510. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Feb 17Favorable action on measure 25 107 - That the…Motion: On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Member DiFazio submitted the following…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Mathews: Yes
February 17, 2026: Favorable action on measure 25 107 - That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 108 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1600, entitled 'Mobility Studio Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1601 through 6-1613. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 108 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1600, entitled 'Mobility Studio Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1601 through 6-1613. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Feb 17Favorable action on measure 25 108 - That the…Motion: On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Member DiFazio submitted the following…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Mathews: Yes
February 17, 2026: Favorable action on measure 25 108 - That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 109 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1400, entitled 'Bodywork Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1401 through 6-1413. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio submitted the following measure for consideration by full Town Council: 25 109 That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of the Mayor, hereby amends Chapter 6 Preservation of Public Peace and Order, by adding Section 6-1400, entitled 'Bodywork Establishment' inclusive of subsection 6-1401 through 6-1413. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Feb 17Favorable action on measure 25 109 - That the…Motion: Member MacDougall read this measure into the record: "That the Town…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Mathews: Yes
February 17, 2026: Favorable action on measure 25 109 - That the Town of Weymouth, through Town Council, with the approval of
Councilor MacDougall read this measure into the record: "That the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $31,000.00 from the FY26 Reserve Fund (11325201-573100) to the Fire Department Equipment line item (13204410-585201) for the purpose of purchasing turnout gear, helmet fronts and airpack repairs." Line item 13204410-585201 was budgeted at $50,000.00, and as of the date of this measure has a balance of $7,933.88. The balance of the Reserve Fund is $209,238.69. Councilor MacDougall indicated that measure 26 005 - Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier this evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Councilor MacDougall read this measure into the record: "That the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $31,000.00 from the FY26 Reserve Fund (11325201-573100) to the Fire Department Equipment line item (13204410-585201) for the purpose of purchasing turnout gear, helmet fronts and airpack repairs." Line item 13204410-585201 was budgeted at $50,000.00, and as of the date of this measure has a balance of $7,933.88. The balance of the Reserve Fund is $209,238.69. Councilor MacDougall indicated that measure 26 005 - Reserve Fund Transfer- Fire Equipment, was referred to Budget/Management Committee on January 15, 2026. He stated that the Budget/Management Committee met earlier this evening and voted 4-0 for favorable action by full Town Council. Motion seconded by Vice President Happel. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Happel)
Votes with no disagreement (22)
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