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April 9, 2019
27 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Present line says Chairman Haarde “arrived around 7:45 pm”; the minutes first record him at the discussion with the state legislators, so he is not shown in the vote taken before that.
Present: Robert C. Haarde, Daniel E. Carty, Leonard A. Simon, Patricia A. Brown, Janie W. Dretler
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert C. Haarde arrived after the meeting began (around 7:45 PM).
Every vote, in order
Vote to accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree
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...
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..”
Discuss Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Town Meeting articles
Support Article 29 - SPS Playground Modernization in the amount of $235,000
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Support Article 29 - SPS Playground Modernization in the amount of $235,000.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Support Article 29 - SPS Playground Modernization in the amount of $235,000..”
Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Featherland Park Multisport Court Reconstruction, Phase 2
Support Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Featherland Park Multisport Court Reconstruction, Phase 2 in the amount of $220,000 (inclusive)
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Featherland Park Multisport Court Reconstruction, Phase 2 in the amount of $220,000 (inclusive).
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Featherland Park Multisport Court Reconstruction, Phase 2 in the amount of $220,000 (inclusive)..”
Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO)
Support the Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO) in the amount of $30,000
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO) in the amount of $30,000.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO) in the amount of $30,000..”
Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - The Coolidge at Sudbury Phase 2
Support Community Preservation Fund - The Coolidge at Sudbury Phase 2
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Community Preservation Fund - The Coolidge at Sudbury Phase 2.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Community Preservation Fund - The Coolidge at Sudbury Phase 2..”
Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Newspaper Digitalization
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..”
Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Smoke and Fire Detection for Loring Parsonage
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..”
Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations
Support the Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations as described in Article 35 of the Town Warrant
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations as described in Article 35 of the Town Warrant.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support the Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations as described in Article 35 of the Town Warrant..”
Update and discussion on community compact
Approve submission to of the application for proposed ride-hail and taxi pilot for Sudbury and other MAGIC communities
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve submission to of the application for proposed ride-hail and taxi pilot for Sudbury and other MAGIC communities.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve submission to of the application for proposed ride-hail and taxi pilot for Sudbury and other MAGIC communities..”
Review ATM articles, take positions on articles, and assign presentations
Support Article 3 - FY20 Budget
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY20 Budget.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 3 - FY20 Budget..”
Article 8 - FY19 Snow & Ice Transfer
Support Article 8 - FY19 Snow & Ice Transfer in the amount of $270,000
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 8 - FY19 Snow & Ice Transfer in the amount of $270,000.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 8 - FY19 Snow & Ice Transfer in the amount of $270,000..”
Article 11 - LSRHS Excess & Deficiency - Withdrawn
Support Article 14 - Surplus Vehicle Revolving Fund
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 14 - Surplus Vehicle Revolving Fund
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 14 - Surplus Vehicle Revolving Fund.”
Support Article 15 - Board of Health Revolving Fund - Scope Expansion
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 15 - Board of Health Revolving Fund - Scope Expansion
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 15 - Board of Health Revolving Fund - Scope Expansion.”
Support Article 16 - ZBA Revolving Fund - Scope Expansion
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 16 - ZBA Revolving Fund - Scope Expansion
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 16 - ZBA Revolving Fund - Scope Expansion.”
Article 27 - Raymond Road Conveyance to Water District
Support Article 27 - Raymond Road Conveyance to Water District
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 27 - Raymond Road Conveyance to Water District.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 27 - Raymond Road Conveyance to Water District..”
Discussion and vote whether to waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy
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..”
Approve a new Common Victualler License for Twenty-Nine
Approve a new Common Victualler License for Twenty-Nine, 29 Hudson Road, as requested in an application dated March 14, 2019, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License for Twenty-Nine, 29 Hudson Road, as requested in an application dated March 14, 2019, 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 Twenty-Nine, 29 Hudson Road, as requested in an application dated March 14, 2019, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department..”
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Fire Fighters Union
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Fire Fighters Union, I.A.F.F. Local 2023, and ratify the vote taken in Executive Session between the Town of...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Fire Fighters Union, I.A.F.F. Local 2023, and ratify the vote taken in Executive Session between the Town of Sudbury and the Fire Fighters Union.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Fire Fighters Union, I.A.F.F. Local 2023, and ratify the vote taken in Executive Session between the Town of Sudbury and the Fire Fighters Union..”
Consent Calendar
Sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/29/19
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/29/19.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/29/19..”
Military Appreciation Month
Acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a 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 to sign a proclamation in this regard..”
Marilyn MacLean Day
Proclaim Wednesday, April 24, 2019 as Marilyn MacLean Day in the Town of Sudbury in honor of 36 years of support on the Historical Commission, and sign a proclamation in this regard
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To proclaim Wednesday, April 24, 2019 as Marilyn MacLean Day in the Town of Sudbury in honor of 36 years of support on the Historical Commission, and sign a proclamation in this regard.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To proclaim Wednesday, April 24, 2019 as Marilyn MacLean Day in the Town of Sudbury in honor of 36 years of support on the Historical Commission, and sign a proclamation in this regard..”
Approve the minutes of 3/5/19 and 3/12/19
Approve the minutes of 3/5/19 and 3/12/19
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the minutes of 3/5/19 and 3/12/19.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the minutes of 3/5/19 and 3/12/19..”
Grant a Special Permit for Patriot's Day Parade on Friday, April 19
Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Friday, April 19, 2019, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Friday, April 19, 2019, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the parade's conclusion.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Friday, April 19, 2019, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the parade's conclusion..”
Resignations from the Sudbury Housing Trust
Accept the resignations of Lydia Pastuszek and Andrew Kaye from the Sudbury Housing Trust, who are choosing not to serve another term and send a letter of thanks for their service to the Town
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the resignations of Lydia Pastuszek and Andrew Kaye from the Sudbury Housing Trust, who are choosing not to serve another term and send a letter of thanks for their service to the Town.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the resignations of Lydia Pastuszek and Andrew Kaye from the Sudbury Housing Trust, who are choosing not to serve another term and send a letter of thanks for their service to the Town..”
Approve Conservation Restriction on land located off Old Framingham Road
Approve and signify approval of a Conservation Restriction granted under M.G.L. c.40 §8C by Mahoney Farms LLC on land located off Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, being a 0.68- acre portion of a...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve and signify approval of a Conservation Restriction granted under M.G.L. c.40 §8C by Mahoney Farms LLC on land located off Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, being a 0.68- acre portion of a 1.703- acre parcel of land and shown as "75' Wide Wildlife Corridor Easement" on a plan of land entitled "Easement Plan of Land in Sudbury, MA", dated July 26, 2005, by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, said plan recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds on October 26th, 2005 as Plan No. 1464 of 2005.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve and signify approval of a Conservation Restriction granted under M.G.L. c.40 §8C by Mahoney Farms LLC on land located off Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, being a 0.68- acre portion of a 1.703- acre parcel of land and shown as "75' Wide Wildlife Corridor Easement" on a plan of land entitled "Easement Plan of Land in Sudbury, MA", dated July 26, 2005, by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, said plan recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds on October 26th, 2005 as Plan No. 1464 of 2005..”
Approve Conservation Restriction for property at 30 Nobscot Road
Approve and signify approval of a Conservation Restriction granted under M.G.L. c.40 §8C by Mahoney Farms LLC for property at 30 Nobscot Rd., Sudbury, being a 3.09-acre portion of a 23.527- acre...
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve and signify approval of a Conservation Restriction granted under M.G.L. c.40 §8C by Mahoney Farms LLC for property at 30 Nobscot Rd., Sudbury, being a 3.09-acre portion of a 23.527- acre parcel of land and shown as "Easement #2 Open Space Easement", "Easement #3 Open Space and Drainage Easement", "Easement #4 Existing 'No Structure' Open Space Easement Used for Underground Utilities by Grantor", "Easement #6 Drainage Easement", and "Easement #7 Existing 'No Structure' Open Space Easement Used for Underground Utilities by Grantor", on a plan entitled "Conservation Restriction Plan of Land Mahoney Farms in Sudbury, MA", dated December 26, 2018, by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, said plan recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds on March 3, 2019 as Plan No. 171 of 2019.
From the minutes
“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve and signify approval of a Conservation Restriction granted under M.G.L. c.40 §8C by Mahoney Farms LLC for property at 30 Nobscot Rd., Sudbury, being a 3.09-acre portion of a 23.527- acre parcel of land and shown as "Easement #2 Open Space Easement", "Easement #3 Open Space and Drainage Easement", "Easement #4 Existing 'No Structure' Open Space Easement Used for Underground Utilities by Grantor", "Easement #6 Drainage Easement", and "Easement #7 Existing 'No Structure' Open Space Easement Used for Underground Utilities by Grantor", on a plan entitled "Conservation Restriction Plan of Land Mahoney Farms in Sudbury, MA", dated December 26, 2018, by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, said plan recorded at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds on March 3, 2019 as Plan No. 171 of 2019..”
Place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 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 to exempt from the...
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?.”
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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