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Yarmouth Member
Mark Forest
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Mark R. Forest
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Forest voted the same way as…
- Peter Smith100% (6 of 6)
- Dan Horgan67% (4 of 6)
- Michael Stone50% (3 of 6)
- Tracy Post33% (2 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Forest 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 17 of 21 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 30, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (21)
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 26, 2022 · Special: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jan 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2021 · Special: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
May 3Adopt the warrant for the May 17, 2022 Annual…Motion: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the May…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Adopt the warrant for the May 17, 2022 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the warrant duly be advertised and posted in accordance with…
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the May 17, 2022 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the warrant duly be advertised and posted in accordance with Mass General Laws, the Town's Charter and bylaws.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the mover, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the May 17, 2022 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the warrant duly be advertised and posted in accordance with Mass General Laws, the Town's Charter and bylaws. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays.” (second: Horgan)
May 3Approve the transfer of the Liquor License, and to…Motion: To approve the transfer of the Liquor License, and to approve…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Approve the transfer of the Liquor License, and to approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses limited to indoor entertainment as currently licensed
To approve the transfer of the Liquor License, and to approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses limited to indoor entertainment as currently licensed. The approvals are conditioned upon the manager producing evidence that he is TIPS certified, and subject to any other approvals or requirements of any other Town board or department.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the transfer of the Liquor License, and to approve the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses limited to indoor entertainment as currently licensed. The approvals are conditioned upon the manager producing evidence that he is TIPS certified, and subject to any other approvals or requirements of any other Town board or department. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
May 3Approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, issued…Motion: To approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, issued in…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, issued in the name of RJ Resorts Blue Water Resort Beverage LLC, and the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, issued to RJ…
To approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, issued in the name of RJ Resorts Blue Water Resort Beverage LLC, and the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, issued to RJ Resorts Blue Water Owner LLC, subject to compliance with other board and department requirements.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, issued in the name of RJ Resorts Blue Water Resort Beverage LLC, and the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, issued to RJ Resorts Blue Water Owner LLC, subject to compliance with other board and department requirements. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Smith)
May 3Approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, subject…Motion: To approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, subject to…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, subject to other board and department requirements, and to approve the Weekday Entertainment License, limited to the hours of 1:00 p.m. to...
To approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, subject to other board and department requirements, and to approve the Weekday Entertainment License, limited to the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the seconder, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the new Seasonal All Alcohol Innholder's License, subject to other board and department requirements, and to approve the Weekday Entertainment License, limited to the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Tracy Post Discussion: There was some discussion on whether to have the end time be 9:00 p.m. as it was before, or to have it at 11:00 p.m. Since the other motel would end at 11:00, the Board agreed to allow the end time to be 11:00 p.m. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Horgan)
May 3Approve the application as requested for the Liquor License,…Motion: To approve the application as requested for the Liquor License, and…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Approve the application as requested for the Liquor License, and as requested for the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, with the hours 11:00 a.m. to midnight, with Outdoor Entertainment...
To approve the application as requested for the Liquor License, and as requested for the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, with the hours 11:00 a.m. to midnight, with Outdoor Entertainment ending at 8:00 p.m., and subject to the approval of other departments.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the mover, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as requested for the Liquor License, and as requested for the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Licenses, with the hours 11:00 a.m. to midnight, with Outdoor Entertainment ending at 8:00 p.m., and subject to the approval of other departments. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Horgan)
May 3Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section…Motion: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155,…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 101a
That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 101a.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the mover, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 101a. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Horgan)
May 3Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section…Motion: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155,…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.04c
That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.04c.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the mover, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.04c. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Horgan)
May 3Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section…Motion: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155,…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.06e
That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.06e.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.06e. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Smith, second: Horgan)
May 3Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section…Motion: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155,…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.09a
That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.09a.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the mover, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.09a. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Horgan)
May 3Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section…Motion: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155,…Passed 4–0 · Forest: Not recorded
May 3, 2022: Find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.09d
That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.09d.
The minutes give the count as 4 in favor and none opposed, but 3 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Dan Horgan and Peter Smith). Showing the count only. The minutes name Tracy Post as the mover, but Tracy Post is not on the attendance list, so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board find El Mariachi in violation of Chapter 155, Section 1.09d. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (second: Smith)
Votes with no disagreement (111)
From the Yarmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and its Archive Center (2018 and 2019). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Yarmouth (Tracy Post, Liz Argo); The Provincetown Independent, courtesy Mark Forest (Mark Forest); Cape Cod Times (Joyce Flynn); AARP (Dorcas McGurrin)
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