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Sudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Joint meeting

November 5, 2019

15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Daniel E. Carty, Patricia A. Brown, Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, William J. Schineller

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission to interview candidate for appointment

Open joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission

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From the minutes

“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously. VOTED: To appoint Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20.

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From the minutes

“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously. VOTED: To appoint Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Beagan motioned to appoint Mr. Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20. Mr. Marotta seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20.

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From the minutes

“Mr. Beagan motioned to appoint Mr. Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20. Mr. Marotta seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Benjamin Carmel, 24 Thornberry Lane, to the Park & Recreation Commission for a term to expire 5/31/20..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the joint session with the Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Beagan motioned to close the Park & Recreation joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Marotta seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the joint session with the Board of Selectmen.

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From the minutes

“Mr. Beagan motioned to close the Park & Recreation joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Marotta seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the joint session with the Board of Selectmen..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the joint session with the Park & Recreation Commission

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the joint session with the Park & Recreation Commission.

Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the joint session with the Park & Recreation Commission..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Interview candidate to the Council on Aging (COA)

Appoint Robert Lieberman, 32 Old Framingham Road, Unit #41, to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/22

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Robert Lieberman, 32 Old Framingham Road, Unit #41, to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/22.

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From the minutes

“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Robert Lieberman, 32 Old Framingham Road, Unit #41, to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/22..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Review updated Fall 2019 Board of Selectmen Newsletter and approve for distribution

Approve the Fall 2019 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as amended

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Fall 2019 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as amended.

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From the minutes

“Selectman Roberts motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Fall 2019 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as amended..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote on Application of Paani Indian Cuisine for a Pledge of License to its License to Sell Alcoholic

Approve the application of Paani Indian Cuisine, LCC d/b/a Paani-Pure Cuisine, Meadow Walk, Sudbury, Building #5, Sudbury, for a Pledge of License to its License to Sell Alcoholic Beverages on the...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the application of Paani Indian Cuisine, LCC d/b/a Paani-Pure Cuisine, Meadow Walk, Sudbury, Building #5, Sudbury, for a Pledge of License to its License to Sell Alcoholic Beverages on the premises, under G.L.Ch. 138, s. 12, Vimlesh Verma, Manager.

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From the minutes

“Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the application of Paani Indian Cuisine, LCC d/b/a Paani-Pure Cuisine, Meadow Walk, Sudbury, Building #5, Sudbury, for a Pledge of License to its License to Sell Alcoholic Beverages on the premises, under G.L.Ch. 138, s. 12, Vimlesh Verma, Manager..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Letter to Legislators requesting modifications to Massachusetts House Bill 3507 - Governor Baker's

Send a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen to Jeff Dougan/Mass Office for Disability in support of the Town's Planning Grant Application for the ADA Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan, as...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To send a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen to Jeff Dougan/Mass Office for Disability in support of the Town's Planning Grant Application for the ADA Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan, as amended.

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From the minutes

“Selectman Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To send a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen to Jeff Dougan/Mass Office for Disability in support of the Town's Planning Grant Application for the ADA Self-Evaluation/Transition Plan, as amended..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Discuss Upcoming Agenda Items

Approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Lavender, 519A Boston Post...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road, (1AM to 2AM) on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (Thanksgiving eve) and Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year's Eve) Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road, (1AM to 2AM) on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (Thanksgiving eve) and Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year's Eve), on the condition that the kitchen remains open and food is served.

Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“Approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road, (1AM to 2AM) on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (Thanksgiving eve) and Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year's Eve) Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road, (1AM to 2AM) on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (Thanksgiving eve) and Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year's Eve), on the condition that the kitchen remains open and food is served..” (Motion: Brown, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Eagle Scout recognition of Alex John Kilroy and David John Marchand of Troop 63

Enter into the Town record and congratulate Alex John Kilroy and David John Marchand of Boy Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Eagle Scout recognition of Alex John Kilroy and David John Marchand of Troop 63 Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Alex John Kilroy and David John Marchand of Boy Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.

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From the minutes

“Eagle Scout recognition of Alex John Kilroy and David John Marchand of Troop 63 Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Alex John Kilroy and David John Marchand of Boy Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout..” (Motion: Brown, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Correction of Housing Trust Appointment of Carmine Gentile

Approve correction of the appointment of Carmine Gentile to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a two-year term expiring 4/30/21, and to sign the Trustee Certificate

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Correction of Housing Trust Appointment of Carmine Gentile Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve correction of the appointment of Carmine Gentile to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a two-year term expiring 4/30/21, and to sign the Trustee Certificate.

Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“Correction of Housing Trust Appointment of Carmine Gentile Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve correction of the appointment of Carmine Gentile to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a two-year term expiring 4/30/21, and to sign the Trustee Certificate..” (Motion: Brown, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Historical Society

Grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Historical Society, to accommodate a Holiday Cocktail fundraiser on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Loring Parsonage, 288 Old...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Historical Society Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Robert seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Historical Society, to accommodate a Holiday Cocktail fundraiser on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Loring Parsonage, 288 Old Sudbury Road, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability.

Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“Grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Historical Society Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Robert seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To grant a 1-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Historical Society, to accommodate a Holiday Cocktail fundraiser on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Loring Parsonage, 288 Old Sudbury Road, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability..” (Motion: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve installation of a stop sign on Winsor Road at the intersection of Singletary Lane

Approve the installation of a stop sign on Winsor Road, at the intersection of Singletary Lane for southerly traffic, as requested by Police Chief Scott Nix

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the installation of a stop sign on Winsor Road, at the intersection of Singletary Lane for southerly traffic, as requested by Police Chief Scott Nix.

Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the installation of a stop sign on Winsor Road, at the intersection of Singletary Lane for southerly traffic, as requested by Police Chief Scott Nix..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Vote to accept a gift from Mark and Robin Hollyer for conservation purposes

Accept a gift in the amount of $3,000 from Mark and Robin Hollyer, 271 Peakham Road, Sudbury, for conservation purposes, said amount to be expected for such purposes by the Town of Sudbury...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vote to accept a gift from Mark and Robin Hollyer for conservation purposes Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a gift in the amount of $3,000 from Mark and Robin Hollyer, 271 Peakham Road, Sudbury, for conservation purposes, said amount to be expected for such purposes by the Town of Sudbury Conservation Commission.

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From the minutes

“Vote to accept a gift from Mark and Robin Hollyer for conservation purposes Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept a gift in the amount of $3,000 from Mark and Robin Hollyer, 271 Peakham Road, Sudbury, for conservation purposes, said amount to be expected for such purposes by the Town of Sudbury Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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