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Susan Robinson
Town Council · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council
On split votes, Robinson voted the same way as…
- Dr. Paul Murphy100% (21 of 21)
- Dr. Kevin Perry100% (21 of 21)
- Sonya Striggles100% (21 of 21)
- Bradford McKinnon95% (19 of 20)
- Fred Chase90% (19 of 21)
- Mary McGrath62% (13 of 21)
- Mark Linde48% (10 of 21)
- Adelene Ellenberg29% (6 of 21)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Robinson 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 13 of 13 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (13)
- Oct 15, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2024 · Special: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2024 · Special: Present
- Aug 27, 2024 · Special: Present
- Aug 13, 2024 · Special: Present
- Aug 7, 2024 · Special: Present
- Jul 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Council
Oct 15Amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by striking out “remove in front…Motion: to amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by striking out “remove in front of…Passed 6–3 · Robinson: Yes
October 15, 2024 · Item R-FY25-002: Amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by striking out “remove in front of Academy” at the end of the sentence
To amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by striking out “remove in front of Academy” at the end of the sentence
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, Linde, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, McGrath, McKinnon
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by striking out “remove in front of Academy” at the end of the sentence. This was seconded by Councilor Chase. results recorded as follows: McKinnon - No; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - No; Motion passed 6-3.” (Motion: Linde, second: Chase)
Oct 15Approve Resolution R-FY25-002 as amendedMotion: to approve Resolution R-FY25-002 as amendedPassed 8–1 · Robinson: Yes
October 15, 2024 · Item R-FY25-002: Approve Resolution R-FY25-002 as amended
To approve Resolution R-FY25-002 as amended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, Ellenberg, Linde, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: McGrath
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve Resolution R-FY25-002 as amended. This was seconded by Councilor Chase. results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yes; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - Yes; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - No; Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Linde, second: Chase)
Oct 15Suspend the rules to allow Carlton Hunt to speakMotion: to suspend the rules to allow Carlton Hunt to speakPassed 8–1 · Robinson: Yes
October 15, 2024 · Item D-FY24-003: Suspend the rules to allow Carlton Hunt to speak
To suspend the rules to allow Carlton Hunt to speak
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, Ellenberg, Linde, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: McGrath
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to suspend the rules to allow Carlton Hunt to speak. This was seconded by Councilor Chase. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yes; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - Yes; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - No; Motion passed 8-1.” (Motion: Linde, second: Chase)
Oct 1Approve the appointment of Hayley Bacewicz to the Cultural…Motion: to approve the appointment of Hayley Bacewicz to the Cultural CouncilPassed 8–1 · Robinson: Yes
October 1, 2024: Approve the appointment of Hayley Bacewicz to the Cultural Council
To approve the appointment of Hayley Bacewicz to the Cultural Council
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, Linde, McGrath, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg
From the minutes
“Councilor Linde made a motion to approve the appointment of Hayley Bacewicz to the Cultural Council, which was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-1-0.” (Motion: Linde, second: Striggles)
Oct 1Amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by removing all words after “at…Motion: to amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by removing all words after “at all…Passed 8–1 · Robinson: Yes
October 1, 2024 · Item R-FY25-002: Amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by removing all words after “at all times.”
To amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by removing all words after “at all times.”
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ellenberg, Linde, McGrath, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Chase
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to amend Resolution R-FY25-002 by removing all words after “at all times.”. This was duly seconded by Councilor Linde. results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; Chase - No; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 8-1-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Linde)
Sep 17Ratify the appointment of Council President Perry to the…Motion: to ratify the appointment of Council President Perry to the Town…Passed 6–3 · Robinson: Yes
September 17, 2024 (Special meeting): Ratify the appointment of Council President Perry to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
To ratify the appointment of Council President Perry to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Linde, McGrath
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to ratify the appointment of Council President Perry to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee. This motion was duly seconded by Councilor Striggles. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - No; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - No; Motion passed 6-3-0.” (Motion: Chase, second: Striggles)
Sep 17Ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to…Motion: to ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the…Passed 7–2 · Robinson: Yes
September 17, 2024 (Special meeting): Ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
To ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, McGrath, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee. This motion was duly seconded by Councilor Chase. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - No; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 7-2-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Chase)
Sep 17Ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to…Motion: to ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the…Passed 7–2 · Robinson: Yes
September 17, 2024 (Special meeting): Ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
To ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, McGrath, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee. This motion was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - No; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 7-2-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Murphy)
Sep 17Ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to…Motion: to ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the…Passed 7–2 · Robinson: Yes
September 17, 2024 (Special meeting): Ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
To ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, McGrath, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Linde
From the minutes
“Councilor Striggles made a motion to ratify the appointment of Council Vice President Murphy to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee. This motion was duly seconded by Councilor Chase. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - No; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - Yea; Motion passed 7-2-0.” (Motion: Striggles, second: Chase)
Sep 17Ratify the appointment of School Committee Chair Timothy Fitzgibbons…Motion: to ratify the appointment of School Committee Chair Timothy Fitzgibbons to…Passed 6–3 · Robinson: Yes
September 17, 2024 (Special meeting): Ratify the appointment of School Committee Chair Timothy Fitzgibbons to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
To ratify the appointment of School Committee Chair Timothy Fitzgibbons to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, McKinnon, Murphy, Perry, Robinson, StrigglesNo: Ellenberg, Linde, McGrath
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to ratify the appointment of School Committee Chair Timothy Fitzgibbons to the Town Manager Preliminary Screening Ad Hoc Committee. This motion was duly seconded by Councilor Murphy. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: McKinnon - Yea; Robinson - Yea; Ellenberg - No; Murphy - Yea; Perry - Yea; Linde - No; Chase - Yea; Striggles - Yea; McGrath - No; Motion passed 6-3-0.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Murphy)
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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