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Christopher Heffernan
Member at-large · 5 terms in this record
Chris Heffernan
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Heffernan as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 38 of 41 Town Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 31, 2023 · Special: Absent
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (41)
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 31, 2023 · Special: Absent
- Jun 26, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Special: Present
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Dec 4Recommend favorable action on Measure #23 133 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Heffernan: Yes
December 4, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Measure #23 133 to the full Town Council
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on Measure #23 133 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Joshua Murray, for appointment to the 4th of July Committee. This is filling a 3 year term due to expire 6/30/2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on Measure #23 133 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Joshua Murray, for appointment to the 4th of July Committee. This is filling a 3 year term due to expire 6/30/2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (second: Kiely)
Dec 4Recommend favorable action on Measure #23 134 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Heffernan: Yes
December 4, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Measure #23 134 to the full Town Council
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on Measure #23 134 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Zachary Gerg, for appointment to the Historical Commission. This is filling a three year term due to expire 6/30/2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on Measure #23 134 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Zachary Gerg, for appointment to the Historical Commission. This is filling a three year term due to expire 6/30/2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY on a roll call vote as follows: Arthur Mathews - Yes Michael Molisse - Yes John Abbot - Yes Lisa Belmarsh - Yes Pascale Burga - Yes Fred Happel - Yes Maureen Kiely - Yes Gary MacDougall - Yes Greg Shanahan - Yes Christopher Heffernan - Yes Kenneth DiFazio - Yes.” (second: Kiely)
Dec 4Approve the zoning change (Proposed Change to Town of…Motion: The motion to approve the zoning changePassed Unanimous, 11 present · Heffernan: Yes
December 4, 2023: Approve the zoning change (Proposed Change to Town of Weymouth Zoning Ordinance)
The motion to approve the zoning change
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The motion to approve the zoning change passed unanimously 11-0.”
Nov 20Favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the…Motion: Motioned for favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Heffernan: Yes
November 20, 2023: Favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Mayor to execute a 5 year lease agreement-through 30 September 2028, with an automatic one…
Motioned for favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Mayor to execute a 5 year lease agreement-through 30 September 2028, with an automatic one time 5 year extension term unless written notice of Cellco's intention not to exercise the extension at least 5 months prior to the expiration of the initial term -through 30 September 2033, with Cellco Partnership doing business as Verizon Wireless, for the leasing of space in the lower cupola of Town Hall. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“He motioned for favorable action that the Town of Weymouth, with the approval of the Mayor, authorize the Mayor to execute a 5 year lease agreement-through 30 September 2028, with an automatic one time 5 year extension term unless written notice of Cellco's intention not to exercise the extension at least 5 months prior to the expiration of the initial term -through 30 September 2033, with Cellco Partnership doing business as Verizon Wireless, for the leasing of space in the lower cupola of Town Hall. Motion seconded by Councilor Kiely, and voted unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
Nov 20Recommend favorable action on measure 23 132 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Heffernan: Yes
November 20, 2023: Recommend favorable action on measure 23 132 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Evelyn Czaja)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 132 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, Evelyn Czaja, for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is a 2 year term due to expire on 30 June 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 132 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, Evelyn Czaja, for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is a 2 year term due to expire on 30 June 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded the motion and passed unanimously.” (second: Kiely)
Oct 16Recommend favorable action on measure #23 124 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Heffernan: Yes
October 16, 2023: Recommend favorable action on measure #23 124 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Board of Health - Cassandra Sullivan)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure #23 124 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Cassandra Sullivan, for appointment to the Board of Health. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure #23 124 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Cassandra Sullivan, for appointment to the Board of Health. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed UNANIMOUSLY.” (second: Kiely)
Sep 18Recommend favorable action on measure 23 114 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Heffernan: Not recorded
September 18, 2023: Recommend favorable action on measure 23 114 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Board of Assessors-Steven Whalen)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 114 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Steven Whalen, 25 Lincoln Street, for appointment to the Board of Assessors. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 114 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Steven Whalen, 25 Lincoln Street, for appointment to the Board of Assessors. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
Sep 18Recommend favorable action on measure 23 115 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Heffernan: Not recorded
September 18, 2023: Recommend favorable action on measure 23 115 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Planning Board-Charles Young)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 115 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Charles Young, 39 Appletree Lane, for appointment to the Planning Board. This is filling a two year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 115 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Charles Young, 39 Appletree Lane, for appointment to the Planning Board. This is filling a two year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
Sep 18Recommend favorable action on measure 23 116 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Heffernan: Not recorded
September 18, 2023: Recommend favorable action on measure 23 116 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Cultural Council-Lisa McCrosson)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 116 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Lisa McCrosson, 25 Georgia Road for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 116 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Lisa McCrosson, 25 Georgia Road for appointment to the Cultural Council. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2025. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
Sep 18Recommend favorable action on measure 23 117 to the…Motion: On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Heffernan: Not recorded
September 18, 2023: Recommend favorable action on measure 23 117 to the full Town Council (Appointment to the Waterfront Committee-Frank Singleton)
On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 117 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Frank Singleton, 60 Bluff Road, for appointment to the Waterfront Committee. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee, Vice President Molisse recommended favorable action on measure 23 117 to the full Town Council. He hereby submitted, on behalf of Mayor Robert Hedlund, in accordance with section 2-10 of the town charter, the name of Frank Singleton, 60 Bluff Road, for appointment to the Waterfront Committee. This is filling a three year term due to expire June 30, 2026. Councilor Kiely seconded. Motion passed 10-0.” (second: Kiely)
Votes with no disagreement (246)
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