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Fred Happel
Member at-large · 5 terms in this record
Fred Happel Jr.; Frederick Happel
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On split votes, Happel voted the same way as…
- Christopher Heffernan100% (5 of 5)
- Michael Molisse100% (5 of 5)
- Michael Smart80% (4 of 5)
- Kenneth DiFazio60% (3 of 5)
- Arthur Mathews60% (3 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Happel 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 39 of 41 Town Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (41)
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2019 · Regular: Present (Fred Happel stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2019 · Special: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present (Fred Happel stepped aside (recused) for at least one vote.)
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Dec 16Approve measure 19 119 (Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington…Motion: A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure…Passed 9–0 · Happel: Not recorded
December 16, 2019: Approve measure 19 119 (Utility Petition-NGRID/Verizon-Joint Pole Installation -Washington Street)
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 119; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID/VERIZON, each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, permission to locate and erect in said locations poles, wires and fixtures thereto attached, along and across the following public way or ways: Washington St. Install new P13-1 26ft. SW of P13. New pole required to provide electric service to new building @ 143-145 Washington St. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but 10 councilors were present for this vote (Kenneth DiFazio, Jane Hackett, Fred Happel, Ed Harrington, Rebecca Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Maureen Kiely, Arthur Mathews, Michael Molisse and Michael Smart). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve measure 19 119; that the Town of Weymouth grants NGRID/VERIZON, each having locations in certain of the streets of the municipality, permission to locate and erect in said locations poles, wires and fixtures thereto attached, along and across the following public way or ways: Washington St. Install new P13-1 26ft. SW of P13. New pole required to provide electric service to new building @ 143-145 Washington St. The motion was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED. 9/0.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Dec 2Deny the amendment (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Billboard Relocation Overlay…Motion: Motion was made by member DiFazio to deny the amendment and…Passed 7–1 · Happel: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Deny the amendment (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Billboard Relocation Overlay District- Citizen)
Motion was made by councilor DiFazio to deny the amendment and was seconded by Councilor Mathews.
The minutes give the count (7-1) and name Michael Molisse (voting no), but the names and the count do not match the 9 councilors present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by councilor DiFazio to deny the amendment and was seconded by Councilor Mathews. President Smart stated that a yes vote supports the action recommended by the Ordinance Committee. Motion passed by a 7-1 vote. (Councilor Molisse- NO).” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Mathews)
Dec 2Draft a letter to the Attorney General (Amendment to…Motion: A motion was made by Member Molisse to draft a letter…Passed 8–1 · Happel: Not recorded
December 2, 2019: Draft a letter to the Attorney General (Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Billboard Relocation Overlay District- Citizen)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to draft a letter to the Attorney General and was seconded by Councilor Harrington.
Yes: DiFazio, Harrington, Haugh, Heffernan, Kiely, Mathews, Molisse, SmartNo: Hackett
From the minutes
“Any individual councilor could request this. Vote passed 8-1; (Councilor Hackett- No).” (Motion: Molisse, second: Harrington)
Oct 21Approve measure 19 104 (Director of Municipal Finance Appointment-James…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 19 104;…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Happel: Yes
October 21, 2019: Approve measure 19 104 (Director of Municipal Finance Appointment-James Malary)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 104; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint James Malary to the position of Director of Municipal Finance. The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
Voted: Yes
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 104; that the Town of Weymouth, in accordance with section 2-10 of the Town Charter, appoint James Malary to the position of Director of Municipal Finance. The motion was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Oct 21Approve measure 19 105 (CPA Funding Request for Lovell…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 19 105;…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Happel: Yes
October 21, 2019: Approve measure 19 105 (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $182,341 from the Unreserved Fund Balance account for the design, permitting and construction of a bridge over the Herring Run to Lovell Field; and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio.
Voted: Yes
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A public hearing was held on October 21, 2019. On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 105; that the Town of Weymouth appropriate the sum of $182,341 from the Unreserved Fund Balance account for the design, permitting and construction of a bridge over the Herring Run to Lovell Field; and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio. Councilor Hackett thanked the administration for this proposed solution to the parking issue and for securing the lot two years ago. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Oct 21Send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback…Motion: Motion was made by Member DiFazio to send the draft to…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Happel: Yes
October 21, 2019: Send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback (CPA Funding Request for Lovell Field Pedestrian Bridge)
Motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback and was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Voted: Yes
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Ordinance Committee, a motion was made by Councilor DiFazio to send the draft to the Mayor's office soliciting feedback and was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: DiFazio, second: Hackett)
Oct 21Approve measure 19 106 (Town Clerk-Call of Town General…Motion: A motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 19…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Happel: Yes
October 21, 2019: Approve measure 19 106 (Town Clerk-Call of Town General Election)
A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 106 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio; In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the Town General Election to vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Voted: Yes
Maureen Kiely had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 106 and was seconded by Councilor DiFazio; In the name of the Commonwealth, the Town of Weymouth is hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, who are qualified to vote in the Town General Election to vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Molisse, second: DiFazio)
Oct 7Proclaim October 10, 2019 as World Mental Health Day…Motion: Now therefore: We, the Weymouth Town Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday,…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Happel: Yes
October 7, 2019: Proclaim October 10, 2019 as World Mental Health Day in Weymouth
Now therefore: We, the Weymouth Town Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 10th , 2019 as World Mental Health Day in the Town of Weymouth and urge all residents of this community to join us in raising awareness of Mental Health issues. The proclamation was read into the record in the form of a motion that was seconded by Councilor Hackett.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "The proclamation was read into the record in the form of a motion that was seconded by Councilor Hackett" but do not say who made the motion. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Now therefore: We, the Weymouth Town Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 10th , 2019 as World Mental Health Day in the Town of Weymouth and urge all residents of this community to join us in raising awareness of Mental Health issues. The proclamation was read into the record in the form of a motion that was seconded by Councilor Hackett. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Hackett)
Jun 17Approve measure 19 051 L in the amount of…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 19 051…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Happel: Yes
June 17, 2019: Approve measure 19 051 L in the amount of $13,425,763 (Police Department)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 051 L in the amount of $13,425,763, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Voted: Yes
Michael Molisse stepped aside (recused) and is not shown as voting. Jane Hackett had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 051 L in the amount of $13,425,763, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. VOTED. 9-0 (Councilor Molisse recused).” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Jun 17Approve measure 19 051 M in the amount of…Motion: Motion was made by Member Molisse to approve measure 19 051…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Happel: Yes
June 17, 2019: Approve measure 19 051 M in the amount of $9,387,092 (Fire Department)
Motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 051 M in the amount of $9,387,092, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews.
Voted: Yes
Jane Hackett had stepped away or left and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“On behalf of the Budget/Management Committee a motion was made by Councilor Molisse to approve measure 19 051 M in the amount of $9,387,092, and was seconded by Vice President Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED, 10-0.” (Motion: Molisse, second: Mathews)
Votes with no disagreement (214)
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