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September 11, 2018
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Robert C. Haarde, Daniel E. Carty, Patricia A. Brown, Leonard A. Simon, Janie W. Dretler
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, October 15, 2018
Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, October 15, 2018, which must be delivered to residents by October 1, 2018
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, October 15, 2018, which must be delivered to residents by October 1, 2018.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, October 15, 2018, which must be delivered to residents by October 1, 2018..”
Capital Improvement Advisory Committee appointment
Appoint Matthew Dallas, 23 Stone Root Lane, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee for a term ending 5/31/21, as recommended by committee chair Jamie Gossels
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Matthew Dallas, 23 Stone Root Lane, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee for a term ending 5/31/21, as recommended by committee chair Jamie Gossels.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Matthew Dallas, 23 Stone Root Lane, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee for a term ending 5/31/21, as recommended by committee chair Jamie Gossels..”
Election Worker appointment
Approve the appointment of Beverly O'Connor as an Election Worker for a term beginning August 15, 2018 and ending August 16, 2019
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the appointment of Beverly O'Connor as an Election Worker for a term beginning August 15, 2018 and ending August 16, 2019.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the appointment of Beverly O'Connor as an Election Worker for a term beginning August 15, 2018 and ending August 16, 2019..”
Strategic Planning for Capital Funding Committee appointment
Approve the appointment of Jean Nam, 81 New Bridge Road, as the Finance Committee representative, to the Strategic Planning for Capital Funding Committee for a term ending 5/31/19, as requested by...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the appointment of Jean Nam, 81 New Bridge Road, as the Finance Committee representative, to the Strategic Planning for Capital Funding Committee for a term ending 5/31/19, as requested by Dan Carty, committee chair.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the appointment of Jean Nam, 81 New Bridge Road, as the Finance Committee representative, to the Strategic Planning for Capital Funding Committee for a term ending 5/31/19, as requested by Dan Carty, committee chair..”
Permanent Building Committee appointment
Appoint Associate Member Nancy G. Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, as a full member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/20. This is to replace Gifford Perry who resigned in 2015
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Associate Member Nancy G. Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, as a full member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/20. This is to replace Gifford Perry who resigned in 2015.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Associate Member Nancy G. Rubenstein, 57 Winsor Road, as a full member of the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire 5/31/20. This is to replace Gifford Perry who resigned in 2015..”
Board of Registrars appointment
Appoint Dorothy Ann Bisson, Republican, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gregory Bochicchio as of September 1, 2018 (term of office to expire May 31, 2020) and Kathleen C....
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Dorothy Ann Bisson, Republican, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gregory Bochicchio as of September 1, 2018 (term of office to expire May 31, 2020) and Kathleen C. Precourt, to fill Democratic member vacancy (term of office to expire May 31, 2021) as requested by Town Clerk Rosemary Harvell.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Dorothy Ann Bisson, Republican, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gregory Bochicchio as of September 1, 2018 (term of office to expire May 31, 2020) and Kathleen C. Precourt, to fill Democratic member vacancy (term of office to expire May 31, 2021) as requested by Town Clerk Rosemary Harvell..”
Vote to approve the regular session minutes of 7/17/18 and 7/30/18
Approve the regular session minutes of 7/17/18 and 7/30/18
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 7/17/18 and 7/30/18.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 7/17/18 and 7/30/18..”
Vote to approve a special permit for the Colonial Fair and Muster of Fyfes and Drums
Approve a special permit to Harold Cutler for the Colonial Fair and Muster of Fyfes and Drums to be held on the Wayside Inn grounds from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018,...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a special permit to Harold Cutler for the Colonial Fair and Muster of Fyfes and Drums to be held on the Wayside Inn grounds from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, subject to conditions and permits required by the Fire and Police Departments and the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a special permit to Harold Cutler for the Colonial Fair and Muster of Fyfes and Drums to be held on the Wayside Inn grounds from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018, subject to conditions and permits required by the Fire and Police Departments and the Board of Health..”
Vote to accept the awarded FEMA SAFER grant
Accept the awarded FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant of $605,698 over the next three years
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the awarded FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant of $605,698 over the next three years.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the awarded FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant of $605,698 over the next three years..”
Consent Calendar
Proclaim Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 as "Goodbye Little Dude Day" as requested by resident author Rebecca Trotsky and the Sudbury Historical Society
The motion was seconded by Selectman Brown. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To proclaim Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 as "Goodbye Little Dude Day" as requested by resident author Rebecca Trotsky and the Sudbury Historical Society.
From the minutes
“The motion was seconded by Selectman Brown. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To proclaim Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 as "Goodbye Little Dude Day" as requested by resident author Rebecca Trotsky and the Sudbury Historical Society..” (second: Brown)
Approve a new Common Victualler License for Peet's Coffee, 534 Boston Post Road, Building #2, Suite 201, as requested in an application dated August 24, 2018, subject to conditions put forth by...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License for Peet's Coffee, 534 Boston Post Road, Building #2, Suite 201, as requested in an application dated August 24, 2018, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License for Peet's Coffee, 534 Boston Post Road, Building #2, Suite 201, as requested in an application dated August 24, 2018, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department..”
Discussion and vote on whether to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Association of Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen Local #105, and ratify the vote taken in Executive Session between...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Association of Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen Local #105, and ratify the vote taken in Executive Session between the Town of Sudbury and the Engineer's Union.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Association of Engineers, Architects and Draftsmen Local #105, and ratify the vote taken in Executive Session between the Town of Sudbury and the Engineer's Union..”
Award Quarry North for the disposition of the Melone property, pending successful negotiation of a development agreement, affirmative Town Meeting vote, award of necessary permits from local and...
Selectman Simon made the motion. Brown seconded. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To award Quarry North for the disposition of the Melone property, pending successful negotiation of a development agreement, affirmative Town Meeting vote, award of necessary permits from local and state boards and agencies, including any necessary environmental permits, disposition vote from the Board of Selectmen, and successful award of RFP from the Water District.
From the minutes
“Selectman Simon made the motion. Brown seconded. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To award Quarry North for the disposition of the Melone property, pending successful negotiation of a development agreement, affirmative Town Meeting vote, award of necessary permits from local and state boards and agencies, including any necessary environmental permits, disposition vote from the Board of Selectmen, and successful award of RFP from the Water District..” (Motion: Simon, second: Brown)
Vote to select authors for the pro and con ballot questions for the Nov. 6 state election
Select Jean Nam to draft the con argument for the Fairbank ballot question, and the Town Manager to draft the pro arguments for the Fairbank and Broadacres ballot questions
Chairman Haarde so moved, and Selectman Brown seconded It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To select Jean Nam to draft the con argument for the Fairbank ballot question, and the Town Manager to draft the pro arguments for the Fairbank and Broadacres ballot questions.
From the minutes
“Chairman Haarde so moved, and Selectman Brown seconded It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To select Jean Nam to draft the con argument for the Fairbank ballot question, and the Town Manager to draft the pro arguments for the Fairbank and Broadacres ballot questions..” (Motion: Haarde, second: Brown)
Sudbury Historical Society's request for storage pod
Approve the request from the Sudbury Historical Society to place a storage pod on the left side of the lower Town Hall parking lot (or other suitable location) for a period from approximately...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the request from the Sudbury Historical Society to place a storage pod on the left side of the lower Town Hall parking lot (or other suitable location) for a period from approximately 9/15/18 to 10/15/18 for a period of approximately 30 days.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the request from the Sudbury Historical Society to place a storage pod on the left side of the lower Town Hall parking lot (or other suitable location) for a period from approximately 9/15/18 to 10/15/18 for a period of approximately 30 days..”
Vote to accept a $726,000 donation from the Sudbury Historical Society to the Town for the Loring
Accept the total donation of $726,000 raised by the Sudbury Historical Society for the construction contract to be awarded by the Town Manager facilitating the repurposing of the Loring Parsonage...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the total donation of $726,000 raised by the Sudbury Historical Society for the construction contract to be awarded by the Town Manager facilitating the repurposing of the Loring Parsonage as a Sudbury History Center and Museum, with the included amount of $20,000 in contingency funding to be transferred to the Town upon the issuance of the building permit to the Contractor; and further to approve that any balance of these sums remaining unexpended at the completion of the construction project to be returned to the Sudbury Historical Society.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the total donation of $726,000 raised by the Sudbury Historical Society for the construction contract to be awarded by the Town Manager facilitating the repurposing of the Loring Parsonage as a Sudbury History Center and Museum, with the included amount of $20,000 in contingency funding to be transferred to the Town upon the issuance of the building permit to the Contractor; and further to approve that any balance of these sums remaining unexpended at the completion of the construction project to be returned to the Sudbury Historical Society..”
Discussion on the proposed agreement for land purchase offered on behalf of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Approve the disposition of parcels shown on Assessors Map G12-0013 and G12-0015 located on Water Row, as approved under Article 4 of the October 9, 2017 Town Meeting, at the assessed value of...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the disposition of parcels shown on Assessors Map G12-0013 and G12-0015 located on Water Row, as approved under Article 4 of the October 9, 2017 Town Meeting, at the assessed value of $8,600 in total (setting forth use restrictions, if any).
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the disposition of parcels shown on Assessors Map G12-0013 and G12-0015 located on Water Row, as approved under Article 4 of the October 9, 2017 Town Meeting, at the assessed value of $8,600 in total (setting forth use restrictions, if any)..”
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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