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Robert C. Haarde
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Bob Haarde
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Haarde 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 10 of 10 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (10)
- May 7, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
May 7Adopt the Safe Community Policy as amendedMotion: Selectman Carty made a motion to adopt the Safe Community Policy…Passed 4–0 · Haarde: Yes
May 7, 2018 (Special meeting): Adopt the Safe Community Policy as amended
Selectman Carty made a motion to adopt the Safe Community Policy as amended, and the motion was seconded. Selectman Iuliano asked if Town Counsel had looked at the policy, and Town Manager Rodrigues responded that they had. Selectman Iuliano added that this Policy could be changed in the future if necessary. Chairman Haarde said that it could be changed at any time. Selectman Iuliano asked if this policy would be included as a policy review item at a future meeting, and Town Manager Rodrigues responded that it could be. It was on motion, four in favor and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Iuliano-aye, Simon-abstain. VOTED: To adopt the Safe Community Policy as amended.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Haarde, IulianoAbstained: Simon
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty made a motion to adopt the Safe Community Policy as amended, and the motion was seconded. Selectman Iuliano asked if Town Counsel had looked at the policy, and Town Manager Rodrigues responded that they had. Selectman Iuliano added that this Policy could be changed in the future if necessary. Chairman Haarde said that it could be changed at any time. Selectman Iuliano asked if this policy would be included as a policy review item at a future meeting, and Town Manager Rodrigues responded that it could be. It was on motion, four in favor and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Iuliano-aye, Simon-abstain. VOTED: To adopt the Safe Community Policy as amended..” (Motion: Carty)
May 7IP Article #40 - Reversion FY19Motion: It was on motion four in favor and one abstain. Haarde-aye,…Passed 4–0 · Haarde: Yes
May 7, 2018 (Special meeting): IP Article #40 - Reversion FY19
It was on motion four in favor and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Simon-aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-abstain. VOTED: To IP Article #40 - Reversion FY19
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Haarde, Iuliano, SimonAbstained: Brown
From the minutes
“It was on motion four in favor and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Simon-aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-abstain. VOTED: To IP Article #40 - Reversion FY19.”
Apr 24Acknowledge the report and the presentation of the Fairbank…Motion: It was on motion four yes, and one no. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye,…Passed 4–1 · Haarde: Yes
April 24, 2018: Acknowledge the report and the presentation of the Fairbank Task Force, and express Board of Selectmen's appreciation for the work done over the years
It was on motion four yes, and one no. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Iuliano-aye, Simon- no. VOTED: To acknowledge the report and the presentation of the Fairbank Task Force, and express Board of Selectmen's appreciation for the work done over the years.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Haarde, IulianoNo: Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion four yes, and one no. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Iuliano-aye, Simon- no. VOTED: To acknowledge the report and the presentation of the Fairbank Task Force, and express Board of Selectmen's appreciation for the work done over the years..”
Apr 24Support Welcoming Town ProposalMotion: It was on motion two for, two against, and one abstain.…Failed 2–2 · Haarde: No
April 24, 2018: Support Welcoming Town Proposal
It was on motion two for, two against, and one abstain. Haarde-No, Carty-No, Simon-Aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-Abstain. VOTED: Not to support Welcoming Town Proposal.
Voted: No
Yes: Iuliano, SimonNo: Carty, HaardeAbstained: BrownThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Welcoming Town Proposal”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“It was on motion two for, two against, and one abstain. Haarde-No, Carty-No, Simon-Aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-Abstain. VOTED: Not to support Welcoming Town Proposal..”
Apr 24Indefinitely postpone decision on Fairbank Community Center Design FundsMotion: It was on motion four for, and one abstain. Haarde-Aye, Carty-Aye,…Passed 4–0 · Haarde: Yes
April 24, 2018: Indefinitely postpone decision on Fairbank Community Center Design Funds
It was on motion four for, and one abstain. Haarde-Aye, Carty-Aye, Iuliano-Aye, Brown-Aye, Simon-abstain. VOTED: To indefinitely postpone decision on Fairbank Community Center Design Funds.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Haarde, IulianoAbstained: Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion four for, and one abstain. Haarde-Aye, Carty-Aye, Iuliano-Aye, Brown-Aye, Simon-abstain. VOTED: To indefinitely postpone decision on Fairbank Community Center Design Funds..”
Apr 10Grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library…Motion: It was on motion four aye and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye,…Passed 4–0 · Haarde: Yes
April 10, 2018: Grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc., to accommodate a 10th Anniversary Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Goodnow…
It was on motion four aye and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-abstain. VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc., to accommodate a 10th Anniversary Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Haarde, IulianoAbstained: Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion four aye and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-abstain. VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc., to accommodate a 10th Anniversary Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability..”
Apr 10Accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation, totaling…Motion: It was on motion four aye and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye,…Passed 4–0 · Haarde: Yes
April 10, 2018: Accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation, totaling $22,732, to support the part-time Senior Volunteer Coordinator position at the Fairbank Senior Center. Said funds to be used at the...
It was on motion four aye and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-aye, Iuliano-abstain. VOTED: To accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation, totaling $22,732, to support the part-time Senior Volunteer Coordinator position at the Fairbank Senior Center. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Senior Center Director.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Haarde, SimonAbstained: Iuliano
From the minutes
“It was on motion four aye and one abstain. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-aye, Iuliano-abstain. VOTED: To accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation, totaling $22,732, to support the part-time Senior Volunteer Coordinator position at the Fairbank Senior Center. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Senior Center Director..”
Apr 10Support Fund Litigation Costs - EversourceMotion: It was on motion three aye and two recuse; Haarde-aye, Simon-aye,…Passed 3–0 · Haarde: Yes
April 10, 2018: Support Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource
It was on motion three aye and two recuse; Haarde-aye, Simon-aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-recuse, Carty-recuse. VOTED: To support Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Haarde, Iuliano, SimonThe minutes say Patricia A. Brown and Daniel E. Carty were recused, so they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was on motion three aye and two recuse; Haarde-aye, Simon-aye, Iuliano-aye, Brown-recuse, Carty-recuse. VOTED: To support Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource..”
Apr 10Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract…Motion: It was on motion two in favor, two not in favor,…Failed 2–2 · Haarde: No
April 10, 2018: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract of up to $140,000 with Jacobs Engineering to finalize the 25% design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to continue eligibility…
It was on motion two in favor, two not in favor, and one abstain. Simon-aye, Iuliano-aye, Carty- no, Haarde-no, Brown-abstain. VOTED: Not to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract of up to $140,000 with Jacobs Engineering to finalize the 25% design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to continue eligibility for TIP funding.
Voted: No
Yes: Iuliano, SimonNo: Carty, HaardeAbstained: BrownThe minutes record the decision as “Not to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract of up to $140,000 with Jacobs Engineering to finali…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“It was on motion two in favor, two not in favor, and one abstain. Simon-aye, Iuliano-aye, Carty- no, Haarde-no, Brown-abstain. VOTED: Not to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract of up to $140,000 with Jacobs Engineering to finalize the 25% design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to continue eligibility for TIP funding..”
Apr 10Authorize the Town Manager to initiate the bid process…Motion: It was on motion four in favor, Selectman Simon abstain. VOTED:…Passed 4–0 · Haarde: Yes
April 10, 2018: Authorize the Town Manager to initiate the bid process for the bridge design work for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
It was on motion four in favor, Selectman Simon abstain. VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to initiate the bid process for the bridge design work for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Haarde, IulianoAbstained: SimonThe minutes name Leonard A. Simon (abstained); the count shows the other members present voted yes.
From the minutes
“It was on motion four in favor, Selectman Simon abstain. VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to initiate the bid process for the bridge design work for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail..”
Votes with no disagreement (104)
From the Sudbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board meetings 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): League of Women Voters of Sudbury voters’ guides (candidate-supplied photos) — Charles Russo (2026), Radha Gargeya and Lisa Kouchakdjian (2025), Janie Dretler and Daniel Carty (2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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