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Carol Sherman
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Carol A. Sherman
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Sherman voted the same way as…
- John Cotton93% (13 of 14)
- Michaela Wyman-Colombo67% (4 of 6)
- Thomas O'Hara60% (9 of 15)
- David Weeden47% (7 of 15)
- Andrew Gottlieb20% (1 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sherman 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 29 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 18, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 24Remove Mohamad Fand as an appointed member of the…Motion: to remove Mohamad Fand as an appointed member of the Mashpee…Passed 3–2 · Sherman: Yes
April 24, 2023: Remove Mohamad Fand as an appointed member of the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee
To remove Mohamad Fand as an appointed member of the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Weeden, Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to remove Mohamad Fand as an appointed member of the Mashpee Community Garden Advisory Committee. For point of discussion, the motion was seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Mar 13Add the new Article 11 to the Town Meeting…Motion: to add the new Article 11 to the Town Meeting warrant,…Passed 4–1 · Sherman: Yes
March 13, 2023: Add the new Article 11 to the Town Meeting warrant, approving and recommending the article proposed to borrow the sum of $8,000,000 for the purposes of paying costs associated to…
To add the new Article 11 to the Town Meeting warrant, approving and recommending the article proposed to borrow the sum of $8,000,000 for the purposes of paying costs associated to the above referenced capital improvement projects
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, Wyman-ColomboNo: Weeden
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to add the new Article 11 to the Town Meeting warrant, approving and recommending the article proposed to borrow the sum of $8,000,000 for the purposes of paying costs associated to the above referenced capital improvement projects. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Sherman)
Mar 13Approve and recommend Article 4 to fund the Quashnet…Motion: to approve and recommend Article 4 to fund the Quashnet School…Passed 5–0 · Sherman: Not recorded
March 13, 2023: Approve and recommend Article 4 to fund the Quashnet School Playground as presented
To approve and recommend Article 4 to fund the Quashnet School Playground as presented
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: David Weeden no, John Cotton no, Thomas O'Hara no, Carol Sherman no, Michaela Wyman-Colombo no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend Article 4 to fund the Quashnet School Playground as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Cotton, no Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (5).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Feb 27Approve and recommend the Library articleMotion: to approve and recommend the Library articlePassed 4–0 · Sherman: Yes
February 27, 2023: Approve and recommend the Library article
To approve and recommend the Library article
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboAbstained: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend the Library article. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, abstained Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Cotton, second: Wyman-Colombo)
Feb 27Approve and recommend the article to increase the current…Motion: to approve and recommend the article to increase the current buffer…Passed 4–1 · Sherman: Yes
February 27, 2023: Approve and recommend the article to increase the current buffer zone
To approve and recommend the article to increase the current buffer zone
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and recommend the article to increase the current buffer zone. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Feb 13Appoint Rick Cayer to the EDIC as the Commercial…Motion: to appoint Rick Cayer to the EDIC as the Commercial RepresentativePassed 4–1 · Sherman: Yes
February 13, 2023: Appoint Rick Cayer to the EDIC as the Commercial Representative
To appoint Rick Cayer to the EDIC as the Commercial Representative
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, O'Hara, Sherman, WeedenNo: Wyman-Colombo
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Rick Cayer to the EDIC as the Commercial Representative. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, no Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Jan 9Appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod &…Motion: to appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands…Passed 4–1 · Sherman: Yes
January 9, 2023: Appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board
To appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cotton, Sherman, Weeden, Wyman-ColomboNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Selectman Wyman -Colombo to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Board. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Sherman, second: Cotton)
Dec 19Accept the Mooring Regulation Fee Changes and Additions to…Motion: to accept the Mooring Regulation Fee Changes and Additions to Waterways…Passed 3–0 · Sherman: Not recorded
December 19, 2022: Accept the Mooring Regulation Fee Changes and Additions to Waterways Regulations under M.G.L., Chapter 170 as recommended
To accept the Mooring Regulation Fee Changes and Additions to Waterways Regulations under M.G.L., Chapter 170 as recommended
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but the roll call reads: John Cotton yes, Thomas O'Hara yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to accept the Mooring Regulation Fee Changes and Additions to Waterways Regulations under M.G.L., Chapter 170 as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Dec 19Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community…Motion: to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement…Passed 3–0 · Sherman: Not recorded
December 19, 2022: Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with CatDog LLC d/b/a Sublime Cannabis, 800 Falmouth Road, Unit 102A, Mashpee for a Retail Marijuana and Product Manufacturing...
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with CatDog LLC d/b/a Sublime Cannabis, 800 Falmouth Road, Unit 102A, Mashpee for a Retail Marijuana and Product Manufacturing establishment
The minutes give the count as 3-0-0, but the roll call reads: John Cotton yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a Host Community Agreement with CatDog LLC d/b/a Sublime Cannabis, 800 Falmouth Road, Unit 102A, Mashpee for a Retail Marijuana and Product Manufacturing establishment. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 3-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Wyman-Colombo, second: O'Hara)
Dec 5Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlonMotion: Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlonPassed 4–1 · Sherman: Not recorded
December 5, 2022: Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlon
Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlon
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0, but the roll call reads: Thomas O'Hara no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman W Brian -Colombo tov mplement_the residential exem )tlon. Motion seconded Se ectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll CallVot ................ e: SelectmanWWeeden„, yes Selectman Cotton, des Selectman O'Hara .no Selectman Sherman, fires Selectman Warman -Colombo, es Opposed, (1).”
Votes with no disagreement (230)
From the Mashpee Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive (linked as “View Most Recent Minutes” on the town’s Select Board page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Mashpee (Select Board page)
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