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Michael Stone
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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 Stone 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 4 of 5 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- Aug 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (5)
- Aug 6, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Aug 6Adopt the Warrant for the September 3, 2024 Massachusetts…Motion: That the Select Board adopt the Warrant for the September 3,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Stone: Not recorded
August 6, 2024: Adopt the Warrant for the September 3, 2024 Massachusetts State Primary Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the Warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance…
That the Select Board adopt the Warrant for the September 3, 2024 Massachusetts State Primary Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the Warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth's Charter, and Bylaws.
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Select Board adopt the Warrant for the September 3, 2024 Massachusetts State Primary Election as presented by the Town Clerk, and direct that the Warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth's Charter, and Bylaws. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Mike Stone). The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post)
Aug 6Approve the Consent AgendaMotion: To approve the Consent Agenda.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Stone: Not recorded
August 6, 2024: Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Mike Stone; Mark Forest).” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Jun 25Authorize plank sales at $350 for individuals, $450 for…Motion: To authorize plank sales at $350 for individuals, $450 for nonprofits,…Passed 3–0 · Stone: Yes
June 25, 2024: Authorize plank sales at $350 for individuals, $450 for nonprofits, $550 for local businesses, and authorize the initiation of the plank sale campaign at the prices endorsed by the Select…
To authorize plank sales at $350 for individuals, $450 for nonprofits, $550 for local businesses, and authorize the initiation of the plank sale campaign at the prices endorsed by the Select Board, and then direct funds from the plank sales to an account for construction, maintenance and operation of the Riverwalk Park Boardwalk and Event Space.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flynn, Forest, StoneAbstained: PostThe roll call lists Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn and Michael Stone voting yes; the count with it names Tracy Post (abstaining).
From the minutes
“MOTION: To authorize plank sales at $350 for individuals, $450 for nonprofits, $550 for local businesses, and authorize the initiation of the plank sale campaign at the prices endorsed by the Select Board, and then direct funds from the plank sales to an account for construction, maintenance and operation of the Riverwalk Park Boardwalk and Event Space. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Joyce Flynn, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post); 1 absent (Dorcas McGurrin). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Jun 25Endorse the formation of a committee to assist the…Motion: To endorse the formation of a committee to assist the Board…Passed 3–0 · Stone: Yes
June 25, 2024: Endorse the formation of a committee to assist the Board in facilitating a "contest" or a survey of the public to get recommendations for the name of the park
To endorse the formation of a committee to assist the Board in facilitating a "contest" or a survey of the public to get recommendations for the name of the park. They should also involve the Chamber of Commerce.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flynn, Forest, StoneAbstained: PostThe roll call lists Joyce Flynn, Mark Forest and Michael Stone voting yes; the count with it names Tracy Post (abstaining).
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the formation of a committee to assist the Board in facilitating a "contest" or a survey of the public to get recommendations for the name of the park. They should also involve the Chamber of Commerce. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Roll Call Vote: Joyce Flynn, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post); 1 absent (Dorcas McGurrin). The motion carried..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Jun 25Approve the Regional Emergency Communication Center Intermunicipal Agreement as…Motion: To approve the Regional Emergency Communication Center Intermunicipal Agreement as presented.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Stone: Yes
June 25, 2024: Approve the Regional Emergency Communication Center Intermunicipal Agreement as presented
To approve the Regional Emergency Communication Center Intermunicipal Agreement as presented.
Voted: Yes
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Regional Emergency Communication Center Intermunicipal Agreement as presented. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mike Stone Discussion: The members discussed whether they had enough members present to have a majority vote. The Town Administrator believed they just needed a majority of those present. Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Joyce Flynn, aye. Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dorcas McGurrin; Mark Forest). The motion carried..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Stone)
Jun 25Endorse the investment policy in the Board's packetMotion: To endorse the investment policy in the Board's packet.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Stone: Yes
June 25, 2024: Endorse the investment policy in the Board's packet
To endorse the investment policy in the Board's packet.
Voted: Yes
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the investment policy in the Board's packet. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dorcas McGurrin; Mark Forest). The motion carried..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Jun 25Adopt the Order for Construction for Phase 1Motion: To adopt the Order for Construction for Phase 1.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Stone: Yes
June 25, 2024: Adopt the Order for Construction for Phase 1
To adopt the Order for Construction for Phase 1.
Voted: Yes
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adopt the Order for Construction for Phase 1. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays; 2 members absent (Dorcas McGurrin; Mark Forest). The motion carried..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Jun 25Approve the third, fourth and fifth items on the…Motion: To approve the third, fourth and fifth items on the Consent…Passed 3–0 · Stone: Not recorded
June 25, 2024: Approve the third, fourth and fifth items on the Consent Agenda
To approve the third, fourth and fifth items on the Consent Agenda.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Joyce Flynn and Mark Forest). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the third, fourth and fifth items on the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Jun 25Approve the first item on the Consent Agenda with…Motion: To approve the first item on the Consent Agenda with an…Passed 3–0 · Stone: Not recorded
June 25, 2024: Approve the first item on the Consent Agenda with an amendment: To add that the Licensing Chair will have the authority to approve rescheduling of rain dates with the Yarmouth…
To approve the first item on the Consent Agenda with an amendment: To add that the Licensing Chair will have the authority to approve rescheduling of rain dates with the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce without the necessity of a full Board meeting.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Joyce Flynn and Mark Forest). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the first item on the Consent Agenda with an amendment: To add that the Licensing Chair will have the authority to approve rescheduling of rain dates with the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce without the necessity of a full Board meeting. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Jun 25Approve the second item on the Consent Agenda regarding…Motion: To approve the second item on the Consent Agenda regarding the…Passed 3–0 · Stone: Not recorded
June 25, 2024: Approve the second item on the Consent Agenda regarding the Riverwalk Park Eversource Easement and License Agreement
To approve the second item on the Consent Agenda regarding the Riverwalk Park Eversource Easement and License Agreement.
The minutes give the count as 3 in favor and none opposed, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Stone, Tracy Post, Joyce Flynn and Mark Forest). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the second item on the Consent Agenda regarding the Riverwalk Park Eversource Easement and License Agreement. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mike Stone Discussion: Ms. Post stated that she did not believe she could vote on the item since she was an employee of the contracted company for the project. The Town Administrator said the request was really on behalf of Eversource and was unrelated to the work being done by the Robert B. Our Company Vote: 3 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Stone)
Votes with no disagreement (39)
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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