MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 10, 2018
24 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Haarde, Leonard A. Simon, Susan N. Iuliano, Patricia A. Brown, Daniel E. Carty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Application of SRG Restaurant d/b/a Oak Barrel Tavern of Sudbury to sell alcoholic beverages on
Open the public hearing
At 7:15 p.m., Chairman Haarde motioned to vote to open the public hearing. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“At 7:15 p.m., Chairman Haarde motioned to vote to open the public hearing. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open the public hearing..” (Motion: Haarde)
As the Local Licensing Authority, approve the application of SRG Restaurant of Sudbury, LLC, d/b/a Oak Barrel Tavern, 528 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for an amendment to its license to sell...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: As the Local Licensing Authority, approve the application of SRG Restaurant of Sudbury, LLC, d/b/a Oak Barrel Tavern, 528 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for an amendment to its license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Richard Lanza, Manager. The premises are described as follows: one story, 5,500 square foot restaurant. Approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to change the interior floor layout and add an enclosed outdoor patio area adjacent to the restaurant.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: As the Local Licensing Authority, approve the application of SRG Restaurant of Sudbury, LLC, d/b/a Oak Barrel Tavern, 528 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for an amendment to its license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Richard Lanza, Manager. The premises are described as follows: one story, 5,500 square foot restaurant. Approve the application for an Alteration of Premises to change the interior floor layout and add an enclosed outdoor patio area adjacent to the restaurant..”
Military Appreciation Month
Acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and vote to sign proclamation in this regard
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and vote to sign proclamation in this regard.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and vote to sign proclamation in this regard..”
Minutes of February 6, 2018
Approve regular session minutes of February 6, 2018
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve regular session minutes of February 6, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve regular session minutes of February 6, 2018..”
Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Run Into Summer" on Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Run Into Summer" on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 7:00 P.M. through approximately 8:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements,...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Run Into Summer" on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 7:00 P.M. through approximately 8:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Run Into Summer" on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 7:00 P.M. through approximately 8:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion..”
One-day Wine & Malt license for a Knights of Columbus fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018
Vote to grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to William E. Kneeland, Jr, to accommodate a Knights of Columbus fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Our Lady of Fatima...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Vote to grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to William E. Kneeland, Jr, to accommodate a Knights of Columbus fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 160 Concord Road, subject to the use of a TIPS- trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: Vote to grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to William E. Kneeland, Jr, to accommodate a Knights of Columbus fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 160 Concord Road, subject to the use of a TIPS- trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability..”
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...
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.
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..”
Accept a $5,000 donation from Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Accept a $5,000 donation from Our Lady of Fatima Parish to be used for assisting single mothers in town with furthering their education. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Town Social...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $5,000 donation from Our Lady of Fatima Parish to be used for assisting single mothers in town with furthering their education. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Town Social Worker.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a $5,000 donation from Our Lady of Fatima Parish to be used for assisting single mothers in town with furthering their education. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Town Social Worker..”
Accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation, totaling $22,732
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.
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..”
Authorize Town Manager to sign a contract for disaster generated debris removal
Authorize Town Manager to sign a contract for disaster generated debris removal
VOTED: To authorize Town Manager to sign a contract for disaster generated debris removal.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“VOTED: To authorize Town Manager to sign a contract for disaster generated debris removal..”
Approve transfer of $50,000 of mitigation funds from Town and School Technology to the
Approve transfer of $50,000 of mitigation funds from Town and School Technology to the Goodnow Library for the Maker Space
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: TO approve transfer of $50,000 of mitigation funds from Town and School Technology to the Goodnow Library for the Maker Space.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: TO approve transfer of $50,000 of mitigation funds from Town and School Technology to the Goodnow Library for the Maker Space..”
Approve the execution of an Agreement for Technical Services for continuing stormwater
Approve the execution of an Agreement for Technical Services for continuing stormwater management consulting services by Woodard & Curran, Inc. set forth as Appendix A to the contract dated March...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the execution of an Agreement for Technical Services for continuing stormwater management consulting services by Woodard & Curran, Inc. set forth as Appendix A to the contract dated March 1, 2018, and related to compliance with the DPW Phase 2 MS4 Permit and other stormwater-related tasks.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the execution of an Agreement for Technical Services for continuing stormwater management consulting services by Woodard & Curran, Inc. set forth as Appendix A to the contract dated March 1, 2018, and related to compliance with the DPW Phase 2 MS4 Permit and other stormwater-related tasks..”
Approve revised Transportation Committee Mission Statement
Approve the revised Transportation Committee Mission Statement as requested by Selectman Brown
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the revised Transportation Committee Mission Statement as requested by Selectman Brown.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the revised Transportation Committee Mission Statement as requested by Selectman Brown..”
Approve execution by the Town Manager of contracts related to the restoration and rehabilitation
Approve execution by the Town Manager of contracts related to the restoration and rehabilitation of the Town Hall pursuant to ATM 2018 article 31, as requested by the Permanent Building Committee
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of contracts related to the restoration and rehabilitation of the Town Hall pursuant to ATM 2018 article 31, as requested by the Permanent Building Committee.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of contracts related to the restoration and rehabilitation of the Town Hall pursuant to ATM 2018 article 31, as requested by the Permanent Building Committee..”
Article 12 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource
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.
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..”
Article 13 - Fund Litigation Costs - Sudbury Station Project
Support Fund Litigation Costs - Sudbury Station Project
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Fund Litigation Costs - Sudbury Station Project
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Fund Litigation Costs - Sudbury Station Project.”
Support Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension.”
Support Sudbury Public Schools Playground Improvement Funding
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Sudbury Public Schools Playground Improvement Funding.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Sudbury Public Schools Playground Improvement Funding..”
Article 27 - LSRHS Phone System Replacement
Support LSRHS Phone System Replacement
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support LSRHS Phone System Replacement
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support LSRHS Phone System Replacement.”
Article 34 - CPC - Playground Modernization for Sudbury Public Schools
Support Playground Modernization for Sudbury Public Schools
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Playground Modernization for Sudbury Public Schools.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Playground Modernization for Sudbury Public Schools..”
Sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant with modification, which must be delivered to residents by 4/30/18
Vote to sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/30/18 Vice-Chairman Simon moved that the Board sign the Warrant with the modifications made this evening. Resident Susan Berry, 4 Dawson Drive, asked if the Finance Committee vote was needed. Town Manager said not. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant with modification, which must be delivered to residents by 4/30/18.
From the minutes
“Vote to sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/30/18 Vice-Chairman Simon moved that the Board sign the Warrant with the modifications made this evening. Resident Susan Berry, 4 Dawson Drive, asked if the Finance Committee vote was needed. Town Manager said not. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant with modification, which must be delivered to residents by 4/30/18..” (Motion: Simon)
Appoint a subcommittee to negotiate a potential successor contract with Town Manager
Appoint Vice-Chairman Simon and Selectman Carty as subcommittee to negotiate a potential successor contract with Town Manager
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Vice-Chairman Simon and Selectman Carty as subcommittee to negotiate a potential successor contract with Town Manager.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Vice-Chairman Simon and Selectman Carty as subcommittee to negotiate a potential successor contract with Town Manager..”
Discussion and vote whether to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract of up 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
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.
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..”
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.
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..”
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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