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Ellen Maher
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Maher 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 13 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (13)
- Sep 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2026 · Workshop: Present
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 22Recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset…Motion: to recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle…Passed 4–1 · Maher: Not recorded
September 22, 2026: Recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle High School feasibility study
To recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle High School feasibility study
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle High School feasibility study.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 4-1-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Sep 22Not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight…Motion: to not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight BylawPassed 4–1 · Maher: Yes
September 22, 2026: Not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight Bylaw
To not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight Bylaw
Voted: Yes
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, WattsNo: Ashton
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight Bylaw.; Second: Paul L. Grady, Jr.; Vote: 4-1-0 (William Ashton-No, Gregory Watts-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Yes, David Farrag-Yes) — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Grady)
Sep 15For Emily Johnston for the position of citizenMotion: for Emily Johnston for the position of citizenFailed 1–4 · Maher: Not recorded
September 15, 2026: For Emily Johnston for the position of citizen
For Emily Johnston for the position of citizen
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion for Emily Johnston for the position of citizen.; Second: Paul L. Grady, Jr.; Vote: 1-4-0 — FAILED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Grady)
Sep 8Recommend the citizens petition to repeal the water bottle…Motion: to recommend the citizens petition to repeal the water bottle banPassed 3–2 · Maher: Not recorded
September 8, 2026: Recommend the citizens petition to repeal the water bottle ban
To recommend the citizens petition to repeal the water bottle ban
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to recommend the citizens petition to repeal the water bottle ban.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 3-2-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Sep 8Recommend the citizens petition noise control bylawMotion: to recommend the citizens petition noise control bylawFailed 2–3 · Maher: No
September 8, 2026: Recommend the citizens petition noise control bylaw
To recommend the citizens petition noise control bylaw
Voted: No
Yes: Ashton, FarragNo: Grady, Maher, Watts
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to recommend the citizens petition noise control bylaw.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 2-3-0 (David Farrag-Yes, William Ashton-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-No, Ellen Maher-No, Gregory Watts-No) — FAILED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Aug 11The Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum…Motion: that the Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited…Passed 4–0 · Maher: Yes
August 11, 2026: The Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited to dealing with the liabilities, have town counsel present, and discuss the land underwater regarding the moorings with a brief...
That the Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited to dealing with the liabilities, have town counsel present, and discuss the land underwater regarding the moorings with a brief history of Cohasset Harbor included
Voted: Yes
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, WattsAbstained: Ashton
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion that the Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited to dealing with the liabilities, have town counsel present, and discuss the land underwater regarding the moorings with a brief history of Cohasset Harbor included.; Second: G. Watts; Vote: 4-0-0 (David Farrag-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, Gregory Watts-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Yes, William Ashton-Abstain) — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Aug 4Issue the one-day liquor license for Cohasset Community Assistance…Motion: to issue the one-day liquor license for Cohasset Community Assistance Fund,…Passed 4–0 · Maher: Yes
August 4, 2026: Issue the one-day liquor license for Cohasset Community Assistance Fund, St. Stephen's Church, Chow Cohasset Pasta Dinner on September 19, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m
To issue the one-day liquor license for Cohasset Community Assistance Fund, St. Stephen's Church, Chow Cohasset Pasta Dinner on September 19, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m
Voted: Yes
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, WattsAbstained: Ashton
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion to issue the one-day liquor license for Cohasset Community Assistance Fund, St. Stephen's Church, Chow Cohasset Pasta Dinner on September 19, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Second: G. Watts; Vote: 4-0-1 (David Farrag-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, Gregory Watts-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Yes, William Ashton-Abstain) — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Aug 4Approve the Open Space and Recreation Committee charge from…Motion: to approve the Open Space and Recreation Committee charge from the…Passed 4–0 · Maher: Yes
August 4, 2026: Approve the Open Space and Recreation Committee charge from the select board in its final draft
To approve the Open Space and Recreation Committee charge from the select board in its final draft
Voted: Yes
Yes: Ashton, Farrag, Maher, WattsAbstained: Grady
From the minutes
“G. Watts: Motion to approve the Open Space and Recreation Committee charge from the select board in its final draft.; Second: W. Ashton; Vote: 4-0-1 (David Farrag-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, Gregory Watts-Yes, William Ashton-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Abstain) — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Jun 16Approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor licenseMotion: to approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license.Passed 4–0 · Maher: Not recorded
June 16, 2026: Approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license
To approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 4-0-1 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Votes with no disagreement (92)
From the Cohasset Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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