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Robert Scherer
At-large · 8 terms in this record
Rob Scherer
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Scherer 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 26 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 11, 2020 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (28)
- May 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2021 · Special: Present
- Apr 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2020 · Regular: Present (Robert Scherer arrived after the meeting began.)
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Aug 18, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Aug 13, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2020 · Special: Absent
- Jul 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Jan 20Joint appointment with the Board of Health: Barbara Sekesogundu-Simon…Motion: KG made a recommendation to have Barbara fill the interim Board…Passed 4–1 · Scherer: No
January 20, 2021: Joint appointment with the Board of Health: Barbara Sekesogundu-Simon to fill the interim Board of Health seat until the May 18, 2021 election
KG made a recommendation to have Barbara fill the interim Board of Health position until the election in on May 18, 2021. This nomination was seconded by Diane with a vote of Kinsman-ayc, Magnani-ayc, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-no, Greaves-aye, Mortensen-aye, Etskovitz-no, Narayana-aye; 6-2-0.
Voted: No
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, MitchellNo: SchererA joint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health, by roll call naming each member (“Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-no, Greaves-aye, Mortensen-aye, Etskovitz-no, Narayana-aye; 6-2-0”); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. Board of Health members made and seconded the nomination.
From the minutes
“KG made a recommendation to have Barbara fill the interim Board of Health position until the election in on May 18, 2021. This nomination was seconded by Diane with a vote of Kinsman-ayc, Magnani-ayc, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-no, Greaves-aye, Mortensen-aye, Etskovitz-no, Narayana-aye; 6-2-0..”
Jan 20(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Steve read into record that the attached votes taken on January…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Scherer: Yes
January 20, 2021: (the minutes do not state the motion)
Steve read into record that the attached votes taken on January 6, 2021, approving the sale of (i) the $11,130,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated January 21, 2021 (the "Bonds") and (ii) the $3,999,000 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of the Town dated January 21, 2021, and payable January 21, 2022 (the "Notes"), and approving the terms and details of the Bonds and Notes, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Steve read into record that the attached votes taken on January 6, 2021, approving the sale of (i) the $11,130,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2021 Bonds of the Town dated January 21, 2021 (the "Bonds") and (ii) the $3,999,000 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note of the Town dated January 21, 2021, and payable January 21, 2022 (the "Notes"), and approving the terms and details of the Bonds and Notes, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. This motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (second: Kinsman)
Dec 11Close the Tax Classification HearingMotion: Steve made a motion to close the Tax Classification Hearing. Motion…Passed 4–0 · Scherer: Not recorded
December 11, 2020: Close the Tax Classification Hearing
Steve made a motion to close the Tax Classification Hearing. Motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Greaves-aye; 4-0-0.
Yes: Greaves, Kinsman, Magnani, MitchellThe minutes say Robert Scherer arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0-0) matches the 4 other members present, so Robert Scherer is not shown in this vote.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to close the Tax Classification Hearing. Motion was seconded by Brandi, with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Greaves-aye; 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Kinsman)
Oct 7Deny the request for Columbus Day workMotion: Rob made a motion to deny the request for Columbus Day…Passed 4–1 · Scherer: Yes
October 7, 2020: Deny the request for Columbus Day work
Rob made a motion to deny the request for Columbus Day work. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-no; 4-1-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererNo: Greaves
From the minutes
“Rob made a motion to deny the request for Columbus Day work. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-no; 4-1-0..” (Motion: Scherer, second: Magnani)
Oct 7Approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in…Motion: Steve made a motion to approve the request from the Ashland…Passed 4–0 · Scherer: Yes
October 7, 2020: Approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in the amount of $2,500.00
Steve made a motion to approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in the amount of $2,500.00. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Scherer-aye; 4-0-
Voted: Yes
Yes: Kinsman, Magnani, Mitchell, SchererThe roll call does not list Yolanda Greaves, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Steve made a motion to approve the request from the Ashland Garden Club in the amount of $2,500.00. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, and Scherer-aye; 4-0-.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Scherer)
Aug 13Appoint Deepa Venkat to the Planning Board to fill…Motion: Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Deepa Venkat to the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Scherer: Yes
August 13, 2020 (Joint meeting): Appoint Deepa Venkat to the Planning Board to fill the position vacated by Philip Williams, with the appointment to expire at the next annual Municipal Election
Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Deepa Venkat to the Planning Board to fill the position vacated by Philip Williams, with the appointment to expire at the next annual Municipal Election. The motion was seconded by Dale Buchanan; Mitchell-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye; with a vote of 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the other board at this joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. It was seconded by Dale Buchanan, who is not a member of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Yolanda Greaves made a motion to appoint Deepa Venkat to the Planning Board to fill the position vacated by Philip Williams, with the appointment to expire at the next annual Municipal Election. The motion was seconded by Dale Buchanan; Mitchell-aye, Magnani-aye, Scherer-aye, Greaves-aye; with a vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Greaves)
Jul 15Approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring…Motion: Joe made a motion to approve the request from VFW for…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Scherer: Yes
July 15, 2020: Approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring on November *
Joe made a motion to approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring on November *. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Joseph Magnani as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Joe made a motion to approve the request from VFW for outside dining expiring on November *. This motion was seconded by Joe with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye; 5-0-0..” (Motion: Magnani)
Jul 15Support the Chapter 90 bond billMotion: Rob made a motion to support the Chapter 90 bond bill.…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Scherer: Yes
July 15, 2020: Support the Chapter 90 bond bill
Rob made a motion to support the Chapter 90 bond bill. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye: 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Robert Scherer as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Rob made a motion to support the Chapter 90 bond bill. This motion was seconded by Rob with a vote of Kinsman-aye, Magnani-aye, Mitchell-aye, Scherer-aye, and Greaves-aye: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Scherer)
Votes with no disagreement (135)
From the Ashland Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): WACA-TV Ashland videos — Brandi Kinsman (July 2026), Makeda Keegan (September 2026), Joseph Magnani (May 2026), Yolanda Greaves (May 2025) and Claudia Bennett (March 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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