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Brian Dwyer

District Six Member · 1 term in this record

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Council

29 of 37meetings attended (78%) · whole board 91%
144votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Dwyer was in the minority
0abstained
1term in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dwyer 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.

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Attendance

At the start of 29 of 37 Town Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (37)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Council

Oct 4Vote on measure 21 111 - Acceptance of Conservation…Motion: Said Plan being recorded in Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Dwyer: Not recorded

October 4, 2021: Vote on measure 21 111 - Acceptance of Conservation Land-640 Union Street

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Said Plan being recorded in Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 704, Page 46." This parcel is conveyed to said Town of Weymouth under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40 Section 8C, as it may and hereinafter be amended and of Amendment Article 49 of the Massachusetts Constitution to be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission of the Town of Weymouth for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of the watershed resources of said Town of Weymouth. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Said Plan being recorded in Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 704, Page 46." This parcel is conveyed to said Town of Weymouth under the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40 Section 8C, as it may and hereinafter be amended and of Amendment Article 49 of the Massachusetts Constitution to be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission of the Town of Weymouth for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of the watershed resources of said Town of Weymouth. The motion was seconded by Councilor Kiely. Unanimously voted.” (second: Kiely)

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

Aug 30Approve measure 21 013 (Municipal Fiber Broadband Master Plan)Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a…Passed 9–0 · Dwyer: Not recorded

August 30, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve measure 21 013 (Municipal Fiber Broadband Master Plan)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 013; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $25,000 from the Reserve Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the completion of a Broadband Master Plan to investigate a municipal fiber network. NOTE: The amount of this reserve fund transfer will spend down FY21 reserve funds, however, the subsequent FY22 reserve fund will be partially funded with FY21 Free Cash, which is expected and includes the unappropriated $10 million received via the Host Community Agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, resulting in no net change in the FY21 and FY22 reserve balances from this expenditure. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 013; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $25,000 from the Reserve Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the completion of a Broadband Master Plan to investigate a municipal fiber network. NOTE: The amount of this reserve fund transfer will spend down FY21 reserve funds, however, the subsequent FY22 reserve fund will be partially funded with FY21 Free Cash, which is expected and includes the unappropriated $10 million received via the Host Community Agreement with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, resulting in no net change in the FY21 and FY22 reserve balances from this expenditure. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Aug 30Approve measure 21 104 (Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth)Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a…Passed 9–0 · Dwyer: Not recorded

August 30, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve measure 21 104 (Conceptual Design Services-Beals Park/North Weymouth)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 104; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $30,000 from the Stabilization Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with conceptual design services for Beals Park This is item #99 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“A public hearing was held on August 2, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 104; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $30,000 from the Stabilization Fund to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with conceptual design services for Beals Park This is item #99 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED 9-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Aug 30Approve measure 21 105 (Transfer of Funds for Conceptual…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a…Passed 9–0 · Dwyer: Not recorded

August 30, 2021 (Special meeting): Approve measure 21 105 (Transfer of Funds for Conceptual Design Services for Iron Hill Park/Jackson)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Open Space and Trails Account to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the conceptual design services for Iron Hill Park in Jackson Square. This is item #101 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“A public hearing was held on August 2, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve measure 21 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $40,000 from the Open Space and Trails Account to a capital project fund for the purpose of funding costs associated with the conceptual design services for Iron Hill Park in Jackson Square. This is item #101 on the Capital Improvement Plan. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Aug 30Withdraw measure 21 010 (Review of Measure 17 127-Zoning…Motion: On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Member DiFazio made a motion…Passed 9–0 · Dwyer: Not recorded

August 30, 2021 (Special meeting): Withdraw measure 21 010 (Review of Measure 17 127-Zoning Amendment to Create a Commercial Overlay)

ApprovePassed · 9–0

On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to withdraw measure 21 010. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion.

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Brian Dwyer, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, Councilor DiFazio made a motion to withdraw measure 21 010. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Jun 28Favorable action on measure 21 102 as follows: Ordered:…Motion: Motioned for favorable action on measure 21 102 as follows: Ordered:…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Dwyer: Not recorded

June 28, 2021 (Special meeting): Favorable action on measure 21 102 as follows: Ordered: that $591,000 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the cost of services for compliance with the Town's General Permit for…

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motioned for favorable action on measure 21 102 as follows: Ordered: that $591,000 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the cost of services for compliance with the Town's General Permit for Discharges from the Municipal Separate Stormwater System including, without limitation, all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow $591,000 and issue bonds or notes thereof under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and/or Chapter 29C of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations for the City unless the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C; that the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust established pursuant to Chapter 29C; and in connection therewith to enter into a financing agreement and/or a security agreement with the Trust and otherwise to contract with the Trust and the Department of Environmental Protection with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the project or for the financing thereof; that the Mayor is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the Department of Environmental...

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Kiely)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Jun 21Approve Measure 21 062 L (Overlay for Abatements)Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a…Passed 8–0 · Dwyer: Yes

June 21, 2021: Approve Measure 21 062 L (Overlay for Abatements)

ApprovePassed · 8–0

On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve Measure 21 062 L and was seconded by Councilor Haugh.

Voted: Yes

Yes: DiFazio, Dwyer, Happel, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Mathews, MolisseAbstained: Burga

From the minutes

“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse made a motion to approve Measure 21 062 L and was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Abstain, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer- Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. VOTED 8-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 21Vote on measure 21 062 BB - Overlay for…Motion: A roll call vote was taken: Member Burga-Yes, Member DiFazio-Yes, Member…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Dwyer: Yes

June 21, 2021: Vote on measure 21 062 BB - Overlay for Abatements

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan- Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 21Approve measure 21 071 (Water Retained Earnings- Water Treatment…Motion: Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21…Passed 11–0 · Dwyer: Not recorded

June 21, 2021: Approve measure 21 071 (Water Retained Earnings- Water Treatment Plant Upgrades & Improvements)

ApprovePassed · 11–0

Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 071; that That the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Water Treatment Plan improvements. This is item is #60 in the Capital Improvements Plan - Building, Grounds and Equipment. The motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh.

The roll call lists Jane Hackett and Maureen Kiely, but the minutes do not show them as present for this vote. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“A public hearing was held on May 24, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 071; that That the Town of Weymouth raise and appropriate the sum of $250,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund's Retained Earnings for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the Water Treatment Plan improvements. This is item is #60 in the Capital Improvements Plan - Building, Grounds and Equipment. The motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, Councilor Hackett-Yes, Councilor Happel-Yes, Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh- Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Councilor Kiely-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Jun 21Approve measure 21 073 (Free Cash for FY21 Snow…Motion: Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21…Passed 8–0 · Dwyer: Yes

June 21, 2021: Approve measure 21 073 (Free Cash for FY21 Snow Removal Deficit)

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 073; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,445,097 from Free Cash for the purpose of supplementing the fiscal year 2021 snow and ice removal budget This amount will be placed in an 02 fund account and used for transferring deficit expenses as outlined in an attached memo. The motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Burga, DiFazio, Dwyer, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Mathews, MolisseThe roll call does not list Fred Happel, who was present; this councilor is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“A public hearing was held on May 24, 2021. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Vice President Molisse to approve measure 21 073; that the Town of Weymouth transfer the sum of $1,445,097 from Free Cash for the purpose of supplementing the fiscal year 2021 snow and ice removal budget This amount will be placed in an 02 fund account and used for transferring deficit expenses as outlined in an attached memo. The motion was seconded by Councilor Haugh. A roll call vote was taken: Councilor Burga-Yes, Councilor DiFazio-Yes, Councilor Dwyer-Yes, (Councilor Happel-connection issues) Councilor Harrington-Yes, Councilor Haugh-Yes, Councilor Heffernan-Yes, Vice President Molisse-Yes, President Mathews-Yes. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. 8-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Haugh)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (152)

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