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Mark Forest
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Mark R. Forest
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 28 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- Aug 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- May 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2025 · Special: Present
- Apr 22, 2025 · Special: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2024 · Regular: Present (Mark Forest joined the meeting after it began.)
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Feb 25Approve the fees as presentedMotion: To approve the fees as presented.Passed 6–0 · Forest: Not recorded
February 25, 2025: Approve the fees as presented
To approve the fees as presented.
The minutes give the count as 6 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn and Liz Argo). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the fees as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 6 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Feb 4Reconsider the name of the parkMotion: To reconsider the name of the park.Passed 3–2 · Forest: No
February 4, 2025: Reconsider the name of the park
To reconsider the name of the park.
Voted: No
Yes: Argo, Flynn, McGurrinNo: Forest, Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reconsider the name of the park. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Discussion: The Board continued the discussion on whether to change the name of the former drive-in site to Parkers River Landing. Amended Motion: To change the name to Parkers River Landing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Discussion: Members noted that while some community outreach had been done via sociai media, there were no documented positive responses supporting the current name, Parkers River Boardwalk Park. Select Board members debated whether the motion was for a formal name change or to initiate a reconsideration process with additional public input. Time constraints were noted, as the park signage needed to be finalized by February. Further discussion and a vote could be scheduled for the next meeting to allow proper consideration, however, since it appeared the vote would be in compliance with what was on the agenda and met open meeting requirements, it was decided to take up the vote on the motion. Roll Call Vote: Liz Argo, aye; Mark Forest, nay; Tracy Post, nay; Joyce Flynn, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye. Vote: 3 ayes and 2 nays. The motion carried..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Feb 4Accept Liz Argo's resignation from the Old Kings Highway…Motion: To accept Liz Argo's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Historic…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Forest: Yes
February 4, 2025: Accept Liz Argo's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee
To accept Liz Argo's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee.
Voted: Yes
Liz Argo stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Liz Argo's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 recusal (Liz Argo). The motion carried..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Dec 10Approve agenda item B on the Consent AgendaMotion: To approve agenda item B on the Consent Agenda.Passed 4–0 · Forest: Yes
December 10, 2024: Approve agenda item B on the Consent Agenda
To approve agenda item B on the Consent Agenda.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Argo, Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve agenda item B on the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Nov 12For the Town Administrator to create a Plastic Reduction…Motion: For the Town Administrator to create a Plastic Reduction Task Force,…Passed 3–0 · Forest: Yes
November 12, 2024: For the Town Administrator to create a Plastic Reduction Task Force, which will develop a Town Meeting Article to substitute a Board of Health Regulation for the Plastic Reduction Bylaw
For the Town Administrator to create a Plastic Reduction Task Force, which will develop a Town Meeting Article to substitute a Board of Health Regulation for the Plastic Reduction Bylaw. An article will be placed on the December Special Town Meeting Warrant to postpone the January 1, 2025 enforcement date of the Plastic Reduction Bylaw.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, PostAbstained: Flynn
From the minutes
“MOTION: For the Town Administrator to create a Plastic Reduction Task Force, which will develop a Town Meeting Article to substitute a Board of Health Regulation for the Plastic Reduction Bylaw. An article will be placed on the December Special Town Meeting Warrant to postpone the January 1, 2025 enforcement date of the Plastic Reduction Bylaw. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Joyce Flynn). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Oct 22Recommend Article 7Motion: To recommend Article 7.Passed 3–0 · Forest: Yes
October 22, 2024: Recommend Article 7
To recommend Article 7.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, PostAbstained: Flynn
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 7. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Joyce Flynn). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Oct 22Recommend Article 11Motion: To recommend Article 11.Passed 3–0 · Forest: Yes
October 22, 2024: Recommend Article 11
To recommend Article 11.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 11. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: Select Board Member Post asked why the Finance Committee recommendation was a split 3-3 vote. Assistant Town Administrator Scott said he believed the Finance Committee were concerned about a revenue plan. Finance Director Jennifer Mullen said they were concerned about a maintenance plan and did not want to vote until they saw a maintenance plan for the park. A discussion then took place on the bathrooms, boardwalk, grass/plants and irrigation system. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post) The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Oct 1Approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H.…Motion: Motion to approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H.…Passed 3–0 · Forest: Yes
October 1, 2024: Approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H. Nickerson for the amount of $97,550,151
Motion to approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H. Nickerson for the amount of $97,550,151.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve the award of the Contract 1 to C.H. Nickerson for the amount of $97,550,151. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Oct 1Approve Contract 4Motion: Motion to approve Contract 4,Passed 3–0 · Forest: Yes
October 1, 2024: Approve Contract 4
Motion to approve Contract 4,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve Contract 4, Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Oct 1Approve Contract 5Motion: Motion to approve Contract 5.Passed 3–0 · Forest: Not recorded
October 1, 2024: Approve Contract 5
Motion to approve Contract 5.
The minutes give only the count (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Motion to approve Contract 5. Motion by: Joyce Fiynn Seconded by: Mark Forest. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Votes with no disagreement (187)
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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