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Sherborn Former Select Board member

Eric Johnson

At-large · 5 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

27 of 28meetings attended (96%) · whole board 96%
149votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
3 of 8split votes where Johnson was in the minority · whole board 28%
2abstained
5terms in this record

On split votes, Johnson voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Johnson 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 27 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 17Support Article 11 with changes presented by the School…Motion: Motion: Move to support Article 11 with changes presented by the…Failed 2–3 · Johnson: Yes

April 17, 2025: Support Article 11 with changes presented by the School Department

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Motion: Move to support Article 11 with changes presented by the School Department. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: Waldron - no; Tsai - no; Neutra - no; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye Voted 3-2 to Not Support the Article

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, JohnsonNo: Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe roll call reads “Waldron - no; Tsai - no; Neutra - no; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye” and the minutes add “Voted 3-2 to Not Support the Article”: the motion to support failed 2–3.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to support Article 11 with changes presented by the School Department. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: Waldron - no; Tsai - no; Neutra - no; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye Voted 3-2 to Not Support the Article.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 17Appoint John Neas to the Board of AssessorsMotion: Motion: Move to appoint John Neas to the Board of Assessors.…Failed 2–3 · Johnson: No

April 17, 2025: Appoint John Neas to the Board of Assessors

AppointFailed · 2–3

Motion: Move to appoint John Neas to the Board of Assessors. Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - no; Johnson - no; DeRensis - no Motion failed.

Voted: No

Yes: Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis, Johnson, Neutra

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to appoint John Neas to the Board of Assessors. Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call Vote: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - no; Johnson - no; DeRensis - no Motion failed..” (Motion: Waldron, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 17Appoint Kevin Rudden to the Board of AssessorsMotion: Motion: Move to appoint Kevin Rudden to the Board of Assessors.…Passed 4–1 · Johnson: Yes

April 17, 2025: Appoint Kevin Rudden to the Board of Assessors

AppointPassed · 4–1

Motion: Move to appoint Kevin Rudden to the Board of Assessors. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: Waldron - no; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye Voted: 4-1-0

Voted: Yes

Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, Neutra, TsaiNo: Waldron

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to appoint Kevin Rudden to the Board of Assessors. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call Vote: Waldron - no; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye; Johnson - aye; DeRensis - aye Voted: 4-1-0.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 22Authorize the full $623,223 for the full project that…Motion: Motion: Move to authorize the full $623,223 for the full project…Passed 3–2 · Johnson: Not recorded

March 22, 2025 (Special meeting): Authorize the full $623,223 for the full project that includes the pickle courts and does not have to be done this year

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Motion: Move to authorize the full $623,223 for the full project that includes the pickle courts and does not have to be done this year. Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Approved: 3-2-0

The minutes give the count as 3-2-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to authorize the full $623,223 for the full project that includes the pickle courts and does not have to be done this year. Moved: Jeff Waldron Second: Paul DeRensis Approved: 3-2-0.” (Motion: Waldron, second: DeRensis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 22Support $540,928 for the project of just the tennis…Motion: Motion: Move that $540,928 to support the project of just the…Passed 3–2 · Johnson: Not recorded

March 22, 2025 (Special meeting): Support $540,928 for the project of just the tennis courts and fencing

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Motion: Move that $540,928 to support the project of just the tennis courts and fencing Moved: Jeff Second: Marian Voted: 3-2-0

The minutes give the count as 3-2-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move that $540,928 to support the project of just the tennis courts and fencing Moved: Jeff Second: Marian Voted: 3-2-0.” (Motion: Waldron, second: Neutra)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 22Not support Article 11 - request of the Regional…Motion: Motion: Move to not support Article 11 - request of the…Passed 4–1 · Johnson: No

March 22, 2025 (Special meeting): Not support Article 11 - request of the Regional Schools to replace the turf fields with more turf fields and with that said would listen to alternative suggestions

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion: Move to not support Article 11 - request of the Regional Schools to replace the turf fields with more turf fields and with that said would listen to alternative suggestions. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Voted: 4-1-0 - Eric Johnson; nay

Voted: No

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronNo: JohnsonThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name Eric Johnson (no); the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to not support Article 11 - request of the Regional Schools to replace the turf fields with more turf fields and with that said would listen to alternative suggestions. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Voted: 4-1-0 - Eric Johnson; nay.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 20Support reduction of spending limit for Parks & Recreation…Motion: Motion: Move to support reduction of spending limit for Parks &…Passed 4–1 · Johnson: Yes

March 20, 2025: Support reduction of spending limit for Parks & Recreation Revolving Fund

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Motion: Move to support reduction of spending limit for Parks & Recreation Revolving Fund. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye; DeRensis - nay

Voted: Yes

Yes: Johnson, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to support reduction of spending limit for Parks & Recreation Revolving Fund. Moved: Steven Tsai Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call: Waldron - aye; Tsai - aye; Neutra - aye, Johnson - aye; DeRensis - nay.” (Motion: Tsai, second: Waldron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 6Appoint Frank Jenkins and Andrea Stiller to the North…Motion: Motion: Move to appoint Frank Jenkins and Andrea Stiller to the…Passed 4–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

March 6, 2025: Appoint Frank Jenkins and Andrea Stiller to the North Sherborn Water Sewer District Commission for a 3-year term or until a permanent commission is established

AppointPassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to appoint Frank Jenkins and Andrea Stiller to the North Sherborn Water Sewer District Commission for a 3-year term or until a permanent commission is established. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye.

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say “Eric Johnson recused himself from the discussion and left the meetin”, so Eric Johnson is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to appoint Frank Jenkins and Andrea Stiller to the North Sherborn Water Sewer District Commission for a 3-year term or until a permanent commission is established. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeff Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 6Appoint Joshua Gould, Kathy Horigan Dye, Matthew DiMartino, and…Motion: Motion: Move to appoint Joshua Gould, Kathy Horigan Dye, Matthew DiMartino,…Passed 4–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

March 6, 2025: Appoint Joshua Gould, Kathy Horigan Dye, Matthew DiMartino, and Nora Kochupurakkal as associate members of the North Sherborn Water Sewer District or until a permanent commission is established

AppointPassed · 4–0

Motion: Move to appoint Joshua Gould, Kathy Horigan Dye, Matthew DiMartino, and Nora Kochupurakkal as associate members of the North Sherborn Water Sewer District or until a permanent commission is established. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye.

Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say “Eric Johnson recused himself from the discussion and left the meetin”, so Eric Johnson is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to appoint Joshua Gould, Kathy Horigan Dye, Matthew DiMartino, and Nora Kochupurakkal as associate members of the North Sherborn Water Sewer District or until a permanent commission is established. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 6Appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra to the North…Motion: Motion: Move to appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra to the…Passed 3–0 · Johnson: Not recorded

March 6, 2025: Appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra to the North Sherborn Water Sewer District as representative of the Select Board for a 3-year term or until a permanent commission is established

AppointPassed · 3–0

Motion: Move to appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra to the North Sherborn Water Sewer District as representative of the Select Board for a 3-year term or until a permanent commission is established. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; DeRensis, aye Marian Neutra abstained.

Yes: DeRensis, Tsai, WaldronAbstained: NeutraThe minutes say “Eric Johnson recused himself from the discussion and left the meetin”, so Eric Johnson is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Motion: Move to appoint Steven Tsai and Marian Neutra to the North Sherborn Water Sewer District as representative of the Select Board for a 3-year term or until a permanent commission is established. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Jeffrey Waldron Roll Call Vote: Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; DeRensis, aye Marian Neutra abstained..” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Waldron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (127)

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