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Stephen Shinney
Member at-large · 2 terms in this record
Steven Shinney
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Shinney as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 2 of 2 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (2)
- Dec 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Council
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 091 - Appointment as Town…Motion: She will serve a term of three years. Seconded by Member…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 091 - Appointment as Town Clerk - Lisa Van Winkle
She will serve a term of three years. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“She will serve a term of three years. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 092 - Reappointment as Assistant…Motion: This measure will amend measure 25 002 Reappointment as Assistant Town…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 092 - Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk - Lee Hultin
This measure will amend measure 25 002 Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk Lee Hultin as the three year term would be amended accordingly to be in line with the Town Clerk appointment. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This measure will amend measure 25 002 Reappointment as Assistant Town Clerk Lee Hultin as the three year term would be amended accordingly to be in line with the Town Clerk appointment. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 093 - Appointment to the…Motion: This is a two year term set to expire on June…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 093 - Appointment to the Weymouth Cultural Council - Jason Benjamin
This is a two year term set to expire on June 30%, 2027 and was filling vacancy created by the resignation of Gina O'Leary. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a two year term set to expire on June 30%, 2027 and was filling vacancy created by the resignation of Gina O'Leary. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Favorable action on measure 25 094 - Appointment to…Motion: Chair Shanahan stated that Measure 25 094 - Appointment to Historical…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Favorable action on measure 25 094 - Appointment to the Historical Commission - Harrison Carter
Chair Shanahan stated that Measure 25 094 - Appointment to Historical Commission - Harrison Carter was hereby submitted for consideration by the full Town Council, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter he respectfully submitted the name of Harrison Carter of 61 Marks Road, Weymouth, MA, 02189 for appointment to the Historical Commission filling a three year term due to expire on June 30. 2026. This was filling a remainder of a three year term created by the resignation of Zachary Craig. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Shanahan stated that Measure 25 094 - Appointment to Historical Commission - Harrison Carter was hereby submitted for consideration by the full Town Council, in accordance with Section 2-10 of the Town Charter he respectfully submitted the name of Harrison Carter of 61 Marks Road, Weymouth, MA, 02189 for appointment to the Historical Commission filling a three year term due to expire on June 30. 2026. This was filling a remainder of a three year term created by the resignation of Zachary Craig. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 095 - Appointment to the…Motion: This is a three year term due to expire on June…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 095 - Appointment to the Board of Elder Services - Linda Glennon
This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Ashely Eikelberg. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Ashely Eikelberg. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 096 - Appointment to the…Motion: This is a three year term due to expire on June…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 096 - Appointment to the Recreation Commission - Rebecca Haugh
This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Arthur DelRosso. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a three year term due to expire on June 30", 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Arthur DelRosso. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 097 - Appointment to the…Motion: This is a two year term due to expire on June…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 097 - Appointment to the Cultural Council - Brian Kintz
This is a two year term due to expire on June 30%, 2027 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Marie Stoeckel. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a two year term due to expire on June 30%, 2027 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Marie Stoeckel. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Nov 10Vote on measure 25 098 - Appointment to the…Motion: This is a three year term due to expire on June…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Shinney: Yes
November 10, 2025: Vote on measure 25 098 - Appointment to the Scholarship Committee - Brian Kintz
This is a three year term due to expire on June 30%, 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Grafton. Seconded by Councilor Mathews.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“This is a three year term due to expire on June 30%, 2028 filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Michael Grafton. Seconded by Councilor Mathews. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (second: Mathews)
Votes with no disagreement (3)
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