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Jonathan R. Eaton
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Eaton 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 21 of 23 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (23)
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Mar 11Determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the…Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel…Passed 3–0 · Eaton: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: Determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the carnival site is not so substantial as to likely affect him from impartially acting on the special permit application submitted by...
A motion was made by Chairman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the carnival site is not so substantial as to likely affect him from impartially acting on the special permit application submitted by the Fourth of July Committee.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, McCoyThe minutes say “Selectman Eaton recused himself and left the room noting his past professional relationship with Mr.” before this vote on this agenda item; Jonathan R. Eaton is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Chairman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen determine that Daniel Veerman's ownership of property near the carnival site is not so substantial as to likely affect him from impartially acting on the special permit application submitted by the Fourth of July Committee..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Feb 25Amend the motion to also accept and ratify the…Motion: Selectman Eaton offered an amendment to his original motion to include…Passed 3–1 · Eaton: Yes
February 25, 2019: Amend the motion to also accept and ratify the Economic Development Committee appointments made by Town Manager Hull
Selectman Eaton offered an amendment to his original motion to include that the Board of Selectmen accept and ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull. The motion was seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy opposed the original motion was amended.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, EatonNo: McCoy
From the minutes
“Selectman Eaton offered an amendment to his original motion to include that the Board of Selectmen accept and ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull. The motion was seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy opposed the original motion was amended..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Bendel)
Feb 25The members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one…Motion: Chairman Caira asked if there was any additional discussion, there being…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Eaton: Yes
February 25, 2019: The members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one individual to the Economic Development Committee and further to ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull
Chairman Caira asked if there was any additional discussion, there being none he called for a vote. By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one individual to the Economic Development Committee and further to ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull.
Voted: Yes
Jonathan R. Eaton moved, and Michael V. McCoy seconded, that each member make an appointment; the motion was amended first (see the vote before this one).
From the minutes
“Chairman Caira asked if there was any additional discussion, there being none he called for a vote. By the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That the members of the Board of Selectmen appoint one individual to the Economic Development Committee and further to ratify the appointments made by Town Manager Hull..” (Motion: Eaton, second: McCoy)
Feb 11Introduce a 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant article to…Motion: Chairman Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote…Failed 1–4 · Eaton: No
February 11, 2019: Introduce a 2019 Annual Town Meeting warrant article to move Town Meeting to the last Saturday in March, with the Town Election the Saturday before
Chairman Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of Selectman McCoy and four members opposed, the motion failed.
Voted: No
Yes: McCoyNo: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudMichael V. McCoy made the motion; Edward P. Loud seconded “for the purpose of discussion.” The minutes record “the affirmative vote of Selectman McCoy and four members opposed”; the five members present are shown that way.
From the minutes
“Chairman Caira called for the vote and by the affirmative vote of Selectman McCoy and four members opposed, the motion failed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Loud)
Jan 14Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 3–0 · Eaton: Not recorded
January 14, 2019: Execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1703, Unit 1 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1703, Unit 1 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.
The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy abstaining”, but Gregory B. Bendel, Kevin A. Caira, Edward P. Loud, Michael V. McCoy and Jonathan R. Eaton were present; the count and the members present do not match, so the count only is shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen execute the agreement between the Town of Wilmington and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1703, Unit 1 effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Loud)
Dec 10Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Eaton: Yes
December 10, 2018: Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Club for Fordham Associates DBA Aleppo Temple, 99 Fordham Road, and 4982 Building Association DBA Knights of Columbus, 112 Middlesex…
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all with Selectman Bendel abstaining from the vote of Knights of Columbus, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Club for Fordham Associates DBA Aleppo Temple, 99 Fordham Road, and 4982 Building Association DBA Knights of Columbus, 112 Middlesex Avenue.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the vote as “the affirmative vote of all with Selectman Bendel abstaining from the vote of Knights of Columbus”; Gregory B. Bendel is shown voting yes on the motion as a whole.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of all with Selectman Bendel abstaining from the vote of Knights of Columbus, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Club for Fordham Associates DBA Aleppo Temple, 99 Fordham Road, and 4982 Building Association DBA Knights of Columbus, 112 Middlesex Avenue..” (Motion: Loud, second: McCoy)
Dec 10Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectmen Bendel…Passed 4–0 · Eaton: Yes
December 10, 2018: Approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Restaurant for Sumanbeera Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectmen Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Restaurant for Sumanbeera Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectmen Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of an All Alcohol Beverage License - Restaurant for Sumanbeera Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Bendel)
Dec 10Approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 4–0 · Eaton: Yes
December 10, 2018: Approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to Sumanbeera, Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street
A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to Sumanbeera, Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Eaton, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of a Common Victualer License to Sumanbeera, Inc. DBA Michael's Place, 110 Lowell Street..” (Motion: Eaton, second: Loud)
Oct 22Provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel…Passed 4–0 · Eaton: Yes
October 22, 2018: Provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to represent Eames Street Member LLC and that the Board reserve their right to revisit this matter should other facts or information…
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to represent Eames Street Member LLC and that the Board reserve their right to revisit this matter should other facts or information arise that may cause a concern.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Eaton, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen provide informed written consent to Michael J. Newhouse to represent Eames Street Member LLC and that the Board reserve their right to revisit this matter should other facts or information arise that may cause a concern..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)
Sep 24Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9,…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 4–0 · Eaton: Abstained
September 24, 2018: Approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed
A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Eaton abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Loud, McCoyAbstained: Eaton
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman McCoy, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman Eaton abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of their meeting held April 9, 2018 and all action taken is hereby ratified and confirmed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Loud)
Votes with no disagreement (122)
From the Wilmington Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Town Manager – Select Board minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Wilmington Annual Town Reports (captioned Select Board photos) — 2023 report: Kevin Caira, Gary DePalma, Lilia Maselli and Frank West; 2025 report: Jacob Gearwar. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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