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Sudbury Select Board
How the Sudbury Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Janie W. Dretler joined the board after the March 2018 town election (first meeting May 15, 2018), replacing Susan N. Iuliano. On May 15, 2018 the board unanimously elected Robert C. Haarde as Chairman again and Daniel E. Carty as Vice-Chairman. Robert C. Haarde’s and Leonard A. Simon’s last meeting was April 30, 2019. Covers 28 meetings, May 15 to April 30, 2019.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
Vice-ChairDaniel E. CartyVice-Chair · At-large · at 27 of 28 meetings
Janie W. DretlerMember · At-large · at 27 of 28 meetingsLeonard A. SimonMember · At-large · at 25 of 28 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Sudbury Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through July 14, 2026: 303 meetings and 2,989 votes. The town’s website holds the board’s minutes back to 1963 (every year from 1973); MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until the state act renaming it was signed; its minutes are titled “Select Board” from January 5, 2021, when the Chair announced the change. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes and meetings held only in executive session; Town Meeting sessions; subcommittee meetings; town forums and information sessions where the board took no votes; votes of other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (the open session of March 26, 2019, and the board’s meetings before Annual Town Meeting on May 4, 5 and 6, 2026); and meetings after July 14, 2026 (the August 11, September 1, 15 and 29, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Since 2020 Sudbury’s minutes record nearly every vote as a roll call by name (“It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, …”); before that they usually say “It was on motion unanimously VOTED,” which is shown as every member present voting yes, and name each member when the vote was split. When a motion fails, the minutes often record the result the other way round (“VOTED: Not to support Article 9”); this page shows the motion as it was made, with each member’s aye or no on it, and quotes the minutes’ wording in a note. Where a roll call names a member twice, or its count does not match the names, we show the count only (16 votes); where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (7 votes). Members a roll call leaves out (because they had recused themselves, left early or had not yet arrived) are not shown in that vote, with a note. At joint meetings only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 30Support Article 25 - Camp SewataroMotion: It was on motion, three in support and two not in…Passed 3–2 · No: Dretler, Simon
April 30, 2019: Support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro
It was on motion, three in support and two not in support; Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-no, and Simon-no. VOTED: To support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro.
Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Dretler, Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion, three in support and two not in support; Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-no, and Simon-no. VOTED: To support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro..”
Apr 9Accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael…Motion: It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the donation of…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 9, 2019: Accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc. for: 1) The installation of a brick landing for the Heritage Tree and…
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc. for: 1) The installation of a brick landing for the Heritage Tree and Bench to be installed at Haskell Field, near Lyon's Pride playground, in memory of Max Patrick McCormick. 2) Weed control and organic mulch application on the Town Common triangle in Town Center. As requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, SimonRobert C. Haarde arrived at around 7:45 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc. for: 1) The installation of a brick landing for the Heritage Tree and Bench to be installed at Haskell Field, near Lyon's Pride playground, in memory of Max Patrick McCormick. 2) Weed control and organic mulch application on the Town Common triangle in Town Center. As requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director..”
Apr 9Support the Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Newspaper Digitalization…Motion: VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Newspaper Digitalization…Passed · see note
April 9, 2019: Support the Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Newspaper Digitalization in the amount of $25,000
VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Newspaper Digitalization in the amount of $25,000.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Newspaper Digitalization in the amount of $25,000..”
Apr 9Support the Community Preservation Fund - Smoke and Fire…Motion: VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Smoke and Fire…Passed · see note
April 9, 2019: Support the Community Preservation Fund - Smoke and Fire Detection for Loring Parsonage in the amount of $63,000
VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Smoke and Fire Detection for Loring Parsonage in the amount of $63,000.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Smoke and Fire Detection for Loring Parsonage in the amount of $63,000..”
Apr 9Waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice…Motion: It was on motion two opposed and three in favor. Haarde-aye,…Passed 3–2 · No: Dretler, Simon
April 9, 2019: Waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice requirements for solicitation of arguments in favor and arguments in opposition to accompany the Ballot Question concerning the...
It was on motion two opposed and three in favor. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice requirements for solicitation of arguments in favor and arguments in opposition to accompany the Ballot Question concerning the acquisition of the Camp Sewataro property and refer such solicitation to Town Counsel pursuant to Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1996.
Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Dretler, Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion two opposed and three in favor. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice requirements for solicitation of arguments in favor and arguments in opposition to accompany the Ballot Question concerning the acquisition of the Camp Sewataro property and refer such solicitation to Town Counsel pursuant to Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1996..”
Apr 9Place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for…Motion: It was on motion two no and three in favor Haarde-aye,…Passed 3–2 · No: Dretler, Simon
April 9, 2019: Place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 2019 and notify the Town Clerk accordingly: Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed…
It was on motion two no and three in favor Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 2019 and notify the Town Clerk accordingly: Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the purpose of acquiring the fee or lesser interest in all or a part of the land and the improvements thereon commonly known as "Camp Sewataro", located at 1 Liberty Ledge, consisting of a total of approximately 44.32 acres of land, more or less, for general municipal purposes including the payment of all incidental and related costs?
Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Dretler, Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion two no and three in favor Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 2019 and notify the Town Clerk accordingly: Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the purpose of acquiring the fee or lesser interest in all or a part of the land and the improvements thereon commonly known as "Camp Sewataro", located at 1 Liberty Ledge, consisting of a total of approximately 44.32 acres of land, more or less, for general municipal purposes including the payment of all incidental and related costs?.”
Mar 12Appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an…Motion: It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye,…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Carty
March 12, 2019: Appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an Election Officer for a term to expire August 14, 2019, as recommended by the Town Clerk
It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye, Simon-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, and Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an Election Officer for a term to expire August 14, 2019, as recommended by the Town Clerk.
Yes: Brown, Dretler, Haarde, SimonAbstained: Carty
From the minutes
“It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye, Simon-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, and Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an Election Officer for a term to expire August 14, 2019, as recommended by the Town Clerk..”
Mar 12Support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - EversourceMotion: It was on motion 2 recused, three in favor, Haarde -…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 12, 2019: Support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource
It was on motion 2 recused, three in favor, Haarde - aye, Simon - aye, Dretler - aye. Selectmen Carty and Brown were recused. VOTED: To support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource
Yes: Dretler, Haarde, SimonThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty and Patricia A. Brown were recused, so they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“It was on motion 2 recused, three in favor, Haarde - aye, Simon - aye, Dretler - aye. Selectmen Carty and Brown were recused. VOTED: To support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource.”
Mar 12Support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact ReportMotion: It was on motion one opposed, and four in favor. Haarde…Passed 4–1 · No: Simon
March 12, 2019: Support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report
It was on motion one opposed, and four in favor. Haarde - aye, Carty - aye, Brown - aye, Dretler-aye, and Simon-opposed. VOTED: To support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, HaardeNo: Simon
From the minutes
“It was on motion one opposed, and four in favor. Haarde - aye, Carty - aye, Brown - aye, Dretler-aye, and Simon-opposed. VOTED: To support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report.”
Mar 5Finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell…Motion: It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · see note
March 5, 2019 (Joint meeting): Finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road.
Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road..”
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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