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Jonathan H. Freedman
At-large · 4 terms in this record
Jonathan Freedman
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Freedman voted the same way as…
- Michael J. Hickey60% (3 of 5)
- Richard P. Jennett60% (3 of 5)
- Susan G. Salamoff60% (3 of 5)
- Karen Adelman-Foster40% (2 of 5)
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 Freedman 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 36 of 37 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (37)
- Mar 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Mar 10Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art…Motion: On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the…Passed 4–1 · Freedman: Yes
March 10, 2021: Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art Committee with respect to the roadway art
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-1-0 to Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art Committee with respect to the roadway art. The roll call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-1-0 to Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art Committee with respect to the roadway art. The roll call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Feb 24Submit the letter to the State Legislature as attached…Motion: On a motion by Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board,…Passed 3–2 · Freedman: No
February 24, 2021: Submit the letter to the State Legislature as attached to this agenda, and to authorize Chair Freedman to sign on their Behalf
On a motion by Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 3-2-0, to submit the letter to the State Legislature as attached to this agenda, and to authorize Chair Freedman to sign on their Behalf. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: No
Voted: No
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Jennett, SalamoffNo: Freedman, Hickey
From the minutes
“On a motion by Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 3-2-0, to submit the letter to the State Legislature as attached to this agenda, and to authorize Chair Freedman to sign on their Behalf. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: No.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Jan 14Approve Consent agenda item DMotion: On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the…Passed 4–0 · Freedman: Yes
January 14, 2021: Approve Consent agenda item D
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-1 to approve Consent agenda item D. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Hickey Abstain Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffAbstained: Hickey
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-1 to approve Consent agenda item D. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Hickey Abstain Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Oct 14Hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and…Motion: Mr. Hickey moves, and Mr. Freedman, seconded, the Motion to hold…Passed 3–2 · Freedman: Yes
October 14, 2020: Hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and put in place a payment plan for the rest of the money which would bring the bill to $8,456.64
Mr. Hickey moves, and Mr. Freedman, seconded, the Motion to hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and put in place a payment plan for the rest of the money which would bring the bill to $8,456.64. The Board voted 3-2-0, by Roll Call Vote. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: No Mr. Jennett: No Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffNo: Adelman-Foster, Jennett
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey moves, and Mr. Freedman, seconded, the Motion to hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and put in place a payment plan for the rest of the money which would bring the bill to $8,456.64. The Board voted 3-2-0, by Roll Call Vote. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: No Mr. Jennett: No Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Oct 7Appoint Mr. Walz to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory…Motion: On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by The Board by…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Freedman: Yes
October 7, 2020: Appoint Mr. Walz to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee for the period expiring June 30, 2023
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by The Board by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Walz to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee for the period expiring June 30, 2023. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by The Board by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Walz to the Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee for the period expiring June 30, 2023. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff)
Oct 7Recommend favorable action on Article 2, Town Meeting FundingMotion: On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the…Passed 4–0 · Freedman: Yes
October 7, 2020: Recommend favorable action on Article 2, Town Meeting Funding
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0 to recommend favorable action on Article 2, Town Meeting Funding. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Michael J. Hickey, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0 to recommend favorable action on Article 2, Town Meeting Funding. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Oct 7Refer Article 20 Facilities Management Department, to sponsorMotion: On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, The…Passed 4–0 · Freedman: Yes
October 7, 2020: Refer Article 20 Facilities Management Department, to sponsor
On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, The Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0, to refer Article 20 Facilities Management Department, to sponsor. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Michael J. Hickey, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, The Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0, to refer Article 20 Facilities Management Department, to sponsor. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Oct 7Approve the Consent AgendaMotion: On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the…Passed 4–0 · Freedman: Yes
October 7, 2020: Approve the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Michael J. Hickey, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Sep 30Approve Items A-D only of the Consent AgendaMotion: On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the…Passed 4–0 · Freedman: Yes
September 30, 2020: Approve Items A-D only of the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0 to Approve Items A-D only of the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffMichael J. Hickey, Jr. had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0 to Approve Items A-D only of the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Sep 30Sign the Warrant for Presidential Election and to Use…Motion: On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the…Passed 4–0 · Freedman: Yes
September 30, 2020: Sign the Warrant for Presidential Election and to Use electronic signatures
On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0, to sign the Warrant for Presidential Election and to Use electronic signatures. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffMichael J. Hickey, Jr. had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0, to sign the Warrant for Presidential Election and to Use electronic signatures. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Votes with no disagreement (209)
From the Natick Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the yearly minutes pages linked from the town’s Minutes page. 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): Natick Report — Kristen Pope and Cody Jacobs (March 2026), Bruce Evans (March 2025) and Linda Wollschlager (March 2024 swearing-in, captioned); Natick Patch — Kathryn Coughlin (March 2022, courtesy of the candidate). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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