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Dr. Paul Murphy
Town Council · 4 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
On split votes, Murphy voted the same way as…
- Marilee Hunt83% (5 of 6)
- Mark Linde83% (5 of 6)
- Dr. Kevin Perry83% (5 of 6)
- Sean Kennedy67% (4 of 6)
- Mary McGrath67% (4 of 6)
- Adelene Ellenberg50% (3 of 6)
- Michaela Spagone50% (3 of 6)
- Timothy Trocchio50% (3 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Murphy 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 6 of 6 Town Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (6)
- Aug 18, 2026 · Special: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Jun 30Amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with…Motion: to amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any…Passed 5–4 · Murphy: Yes
June 30, 2026 (Special meeting) · Item O-FY26-080: Amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any approved project” under 1. on the 2nd to last paragraph and to add “Approved Project Definition: any project that has…
To amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any approved project” under 1. on the 2nd to last paragraph and to add “Approved Project Definition: any project that has site plan approval, survey approval, a building permit, comprehensive permit or approved subdivision.” after 1
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hunt, Kennedy, Murphy, Perry, SpagoneNo: Ellenberg, Linde, McGrath, Trocchio
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to amend Order O-FY26-080 by replacing “a building permit” with “any approved project” under 1. on the 2nd to last paragraph and to add “Approved Project Definition: any project that has site plan approval, survey approval, a building permit, comprehensive permit or approved subdivision.” after 1. This was duly seconded by Councilor Spagone. results are as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - No; McGrath - No; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - No; Trocchio - No. Motion passed 5-4.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Spagone)
Jun 16Suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 10:30pmMotion: to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 10:30pmPassed 7–2 · Murphy: No
June 16, 2026: Suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 10:30pm
To suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 10:30pm
Voted: No
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, McGrath, Perry, Spagone, TrocchioNo: Linde, Murphy
From the minutes
“Councilor Kennedy made a motion to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 10:30pm. This was seconded by Councilor Spagone. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - No; Hunt - Yea; Linde - No; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 7-2.” (Motion: Kennedy, second: Spagone)
Jun 16Extend the meeting to 11:00pm (R-FY26-017)Motion: to extend the meeting to 11:00pmPassed 8–1 · Murphy: Yes
June 16, 2026 · Item R-FY26-017: Extend the meeting to 11:00pm (R-FY26-017)
To extend the meeting to 11:00pm
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Linde, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, Spagone, TrocchioNo: Kennedy
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to extend the meeting to 11:00pm. This was duly seconded by Councilor Kennedy. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - No; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Perry, second: Kennedy)
Jun 2Approve the re-appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation…Motion: to approve the re-appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation CommitteePassed 7–2 · Murphy: Yes
June 2, 2026: Approve the re-appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation Committee
To approve the re-appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hunt, Kennedy, Linde, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, SpagoneNo: Ellenberg, Trocchio
From the minutes
“Councilor Hunt made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Marilyn MacDonald to the Conservation Committee, which was duly seconded by Councilor Spagone. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - No; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - Yea; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - No. Motion passed 7-2.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Spagone)
Jun 2Approve Order O-FY26-067Motion: to approve Order O-FY26-067Passed 8–1 · Murphy: Yes
June 2, 2026 · Item O-FY26-067: Approve Order O-FY26-067
To approve Order O-FY26-067
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Linde, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, TrocchioNo: Spagone
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY26-067, which was duly seconded by Councilor Kennedy. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - No; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Perry, second: Kennedy)
Jun 2Approve Order O-FY26-068Motion: to approve Order O-FY26-068Passed 8–1 · Murphy: Yes
June 2, 2026 · Item O-FY26-068: Approve Order O-FY26-068
To approve Order O-FY26-068
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ellenberg, Hunt, Kennedy, Linde, McGrath, Murphy, Perry, TrocchioNo: Spagone
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to approve Order O-FY26-068, which was duly seconded by Councilor Kennedy. A voice vote was taken with the results as follows: Kennedy - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Spagone - No; Perry - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Hunt - Yea; Linde - Yea; Trocchio - Yea. Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Perry, second: Kennedy)
Votes with no disagreement (86)
From the Bridgewater Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every roll call against the recorded count and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Town of Bridgewater Town Council page (bridgewaterma.gov); Paul Murphy from his MIT staff page. Mark Linde from a BTV (Bridgewater access TV) “Candidate’s Corner” video. Mary McGrath and Michaela Spagone from the Town of Bridgewater video of the September 15, 2026 Town Council meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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