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Michael L. Champoux
At-large · 1 term in this record
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On split votes, Champoux voted the same way as…
- Edward P. Loud83% (5 of 6)
- Kevin A. Caira50% (3 of 6)
- Michael V. McCoy17% (1 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Champoux 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 10 of 10 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (10)
- Apr 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Apr 9Sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel…Passed 4–0 · Champoux: Yes
April 9, 2018: Sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2018
A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2018.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Caira, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen sign the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2018..” (Motion: Caira, second: Bendel)
Apr 2Call a Special Town Meeting within the May 5,…Motion: There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote…Failed 2–2 · Champoux: No
April 2, 2018: Call a Special Town Meeting within the May 5, 2018 Annual Town Meeting to consider acquiring the Sciarappa Farm (motion as amended)
There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote on the amended motion. The vote was Selectmen McCoy and Caira in favor; Selectmen Loud and Champoux opposed and Selectman Bendel abstained. Motion failed.
Voted: No
Yes: Caira, McCoyNo: Champoux, LoudAbstained: BendelMichael V. McCoy moved, and Kevin A. Caira seconded, to call a Special Town Meeting to see if the Town would acquire the “Sciarappa Farm”; the motion was amended to hold it within the Annual Town Meeting. The minutes name each member’s vote (2 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstaining); the motion failed.
From the minutes
“There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote on the amended motion. The vote was Selectmen McCoy and Caira in favor; Selectmen Loud and Champoux opposed and Selectman Bendel abstained. Motion failed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Caira)
Apr 2Call a Special Town Meeting in response to a…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud…Passed 4–0 · Champoux: Yes
April 2, 2018: Call a Special Town Meeting in response to a petition to call for a Special Town Meeting to consider zoning changes to the Wilmington Zoning By-Laws and that the Special…
A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting in response to a petition to call for a Special Town Meeting to consider zoning changes to the Wilmington Zoning By-Laws and that the Special Town Meeting to be scheduled after Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Bendel, seconded by Selectman Loud and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting in response to a petition to call for a Special Town Meeting to consider zoning changes to the Wilmington Zoning By-Laws and that the Special Town Meeting to be scheduled after Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Bendel, second: Loud)
Apr 2Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira…Passed 4–0 · Champoux: Yes
April 2, 2018: Open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for May 5, 2018 and close the Warrant for petitioned articles at the close of business Friday, April 6, 2018
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for May 5, 2018 and close the Warrant for petitioned articles at the close of business Friday, April 6, 2018.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudAbstained: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for May 5, 2018 and close the Warrant for petitioned articles at the close of business Friday, April 6, 2018..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)
Mar 26Authorize up to $40 per ton be paid toward…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy…Passed 3–2 · Champoux: Yes
March 26, 2018: Authorize up to $40 per ton be paid toward recycling tip fee for the period April 1 through June 30
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman Bendel and Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize up to $40 per ton be paid toward recycling tip fee for the period April 1 through June 30.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Champoux, Loud, McCoyNo: Bendel, Caira
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of three with Selectman Bendel and Caira opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen authorize up to $40 per ton be paid toward recycling tip fee for the period April 1 through June 30..” (Motion: Loud, second: McCoy)
Mar 26Schedule a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town…Motion: With a motion having been made and seconded, Chairman Champoux called…Passed 3–1 · Champoux: No
March 26, 2018: Schedule a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting as the first item following a quorum being reached for the sole purpose to authorize the Town to pursue obtaining…
With a motion having been made and seconded, Chairman Champoux called for the vote. By the affirmative vote of three with Chairman Champoux opposed and Selectman Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen schedule a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting as the first item following a quorum being reached for the sole purpose to authorize the Town to pursue obtaining the land known as Sciarappa Farm.
Voted: No
Yes: Caira, Loud, McCoyNo: ChampouxAbstained: Bendel
From the minutes
“With a motion having been made and seconded, Chairman Champoux called for the vote. By the affirmative vote of three with Chairman Champoux opposed and Selectman Bendel abstaining, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen schedule a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting as the first item following a quorum being reached for the sole purpose to authorize the Town to pursue obtaining the land known as Sciarappa Farm..”
Mar 12Direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from…Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman McCoy…Passed 4–1 · Champoux: Yes
March 12, 2018: Direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from the respective firms to ensure the same individual attorney will represent the town through Town Meeting with preference of John...
A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from the respective firms to ensure the same individual attorney will represent the town through Town Meeting with preference of John Foskett, if circumstances preclude him from being available, defer to Attorney Lou Ross of Mr. DeRensis' firm.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudNo: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Chairman Champoux, seconded by Selectman McCoy and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to communicate with representatives from the respective firms to ensure the same individual attorney will represent the town through Town Meeting with preference of John Foskett, if circumstances preclude him from being available, defer to Attorney Lou Ross of Mr. DeRensis' firm..” (Motion: Champoux, second: McCoy)
Feb 26Instruct Town Manager Hull to issue the Request for…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira…Passed 4–1 · Champoux: Yes
February 26, 2018: Instruct Town Manager Hull to issue the Request for Proposal as presented
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen instruct Town Manager Hull to issue the Request for Proposal as presented.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudNo: McCoy
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Caira and by the affirmative vote of four with Selectman McCoy opposed, it was VOTED: That the Board of Selectmen instruct Town Manager Hull to issue the Request for Proposal as presented..” (Motion: Loud, second: Caira)
Feb 5Selectman Michael McCoy and Selectman Kevin Caira represent the…Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel…Passed 4–0 · Champoux: Not recorded
February 5, 2018: Selectman Michael McCoy and Selectman Kevin Caira represent the Board of Selectmen on a team to negotiate a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Analog Devices
A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Selectman Michael McCoy and Selectman Kevin Caira represent the Board of Selectmen on a team to negotiate a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Analog Devices.
Yes: Bendel, Caira, Loud, McCoyThe minutes say “Chairman Champoux left the meeting at this time and Selectman McCoy served as Chairman for this portion of the meeting.” before this vote; Michael L. Champoux is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Loud, seconded by Selectman Bendel and by the affirmative vote of all, it was VOTED: That Selectman Michael McCoy and Selectman Kevin Caira represent the Board of Selectmen on a team to negotiate a Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Analog Devices..” (Motion: Loud, second: Bendel)
Jan 29Instruct the Town Manager to write a warrant article…Motion: There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote.…Failed 1–4 · Champoux: No
January 29, 2018: Instruct the Town Manager to write a warrant article for $5,982,500 for affordable senior housing at the Whitefield site
There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote. The vote was one in favor (Selectman McCoy) and four opposed, motion failed.
Voted: No
Yes: McCoyNo: Bendel, Caira, Champoux, LoudMichael V. McCoy “offered a motion that the Board of Selectmen instruct the Town Manager to write an article” for $5,982,500 for senior housing at the Whitefield site; Gregory B. Bendel seconded “for discussion.” The minutes record “one in favor (Selectman McCoy) and four opposed”; the five members present are shown that way.
From the minutes
“There being no further discussion, Chairman Champoux called for a vote. The vote was one in favor (Selectman McCoy) and four opposed, motion failed..” (Motion: McCoy, second: Bendel)
Votes with no disagreement (66)
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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