MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 26, 2020
17 recorded votes, 1 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 a joint meeting with the Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA)
Open a joint meeting with `the Sudbury Housing Authority to vote to appoint Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020
Open a joint meeting with the Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) Present: Sheila Cusolito, Executive Director - SHA; SHA Commissioners - Kaffee Kang, Amy Lepak, Sherril Cline, Steve Swanger, Terry Layden and Tania Vitvitsky Chair Carty moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open a joint meeting with `the Sudbury Housing Authority to vote to appoint Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020.
From the minutes
“Open a joint meeting with the Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) Present: Sheila Cusolito, Executive Director - SHA; SHA Commissioners - Kaffee Kang, Amy Lepak, Sherril Cline, Steve Swanger, Terry Layden and Tania Vitvitsky Chair Carty moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To open a joint meeting with `the Sudbury Housing Authority to vote to appoint Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
The Sudbury Board of Selectmen appointed Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020, and in accordance with M.G.L. c.41, §11, to coincide with the...
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: The Sudbury Board of Selectmen appointed Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020, and in accordance with M.G.L. c.41, §11, to coincide with the resignation of Kaffee Kang, current Chairperson, whose term expires 5/31/2021, but who has submitted a letter of resignation, effective May 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: The Sudbury Board of Selectmen appointed Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020, and in accordance with M.G.L. c.41, §11, to coincide with the resignation of Kaffee Kang, current Chairperson, whose term expires 5/31/2021, but who has submitted a letter of resignation, effective May 31, 2020..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
The Sudbury Housing Authority appointed Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020, and in accordance with M.G.L. c.41, §11, to coincide with the...
Ms. Cusolito motioned and Ms. Cline seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: The Sudbury Housing Authority appointed Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020, and in accordance with M.G.L. c.41, §11, to coincide with the resignation of Kaffee Kang, current Chairperson, whose term expires 5/31/2021, but who has submitted a letter of resignation, effective May 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Ms. Cusolito motioned and Ms. Cline seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: The Sudbury Housing Authority appointed Tania Vitvitsky to the SHA Board on a one-year interim basis, effective June 1, 2020, and in accordance with M.G.L. c.41, §11, to coincide with the resignation of Kaffee Kang, current Chairperson, whose term expires 5/31/2021, but who has submitted a letter of resignation, effective May 31, 2020..”
Close joint meeting with Sudbury Housing Authority and resume Board of Selectmen meeting
Close the joint meeting with the Sudbury Housing Authority and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting
Close joint meeting with Sudbury Housing Authority and resume Board of Selectmen meeting Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Sudbury Housing Authority and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting.
From the minutes
“Close joint meeting with Sudbury Housing Authority and resume Board of Selectmen meeting Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Sudbury Housing Authority and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Close the Sudbury Housing Authority meeting
Mr. Swanger motioned to close the Sudbury Housing Authority meeting. Ms. Layden seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the Sudbury Housing Authority meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Swanger motioned to close the Sudbury Housing Authority meeting. Ms. Layden seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To close the Sudbury Housing Authority meeting..”
Interview two applicants for the Historic Districts Commission - Marlana Voerster and Anuraj Shah
Appoint Anuraj Shah to the Historic Districts Commission for a term to expire 1/1/24
Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Anuraj Shah to the Historic Districts Commission for a term to expire 1/1/24.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To appoint Anuraj Shah to the Historic Districts Commission for a term to expire 1/1/24..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Approve the letter of affirmation of apportionment method and be sent to the MA Commissioner of Education
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the letter of affirmation of apportionment method and be sent to the MA Commissioner of Education.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the letter of affirmation of apportionment method and be sent to the MA Commissioner of Education..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
Take no action for approval of E & D up to $500,000 for unanticipated expenses related to tuition, specialized student services, or COVID-19
Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To take no action for approval of E & D up to $500,000 for unanticipated expenses related to tuition, specialized student services, or COVID-19.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To take no action for approval of E & D up to $500,000 for unanticipated expenses related to tuition, specialized student services, or COVID-19..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Take no action for approval of E & D up to $337,500 to replace the Stadium Field
Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To take no action for approval of E & D up to $337,500 to replace the Stadium Field.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To take no action for approval of E & D up to $337,500 to replace the Stadium Field..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
Reappointment of Sudbury Housing Trust members
Reappoint the following members of the Sudbury Housing Trust for a two-year term to expire 4/30/2020: Cynthia Howe, 28 Birchwood Avenue, Kelley Cronin, 244 Lincoln Road, and Janie W. Dretler, 286...
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, (4-0); Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, and Dretler-abstain. VOTED: To reappoint the following members of the Sudbury Housing Trust for a two-year term to expire 4/30/2020: Cynthia Howe, 28 Birchwood Avenue, Kelley Cronin, 244 Lincoln Road, and Janie W. Dretler, 286 Goodmans Hill Road.
Yes: Brown, Carty, Roberts, SchinellerAbstained: Dretler
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion, (4-0); Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, and Dretler-abstain. VOTED: To reappoint the following members of the Sudbury Housing Trust for a two-year term to expire 4/30/2020: Cynthia Howe, 28 Birchwood Avenue, Kelley Cronin, 244 Lincoln Road, and Janie W. Dretler, 286 Goodmans Hill Road..” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)
Town Manager reappointment to the Historical Commission
Approve the Town Manager reappointment of Jan Costa, 91 Willard Grant Road, to the Historical Commission for a term to expire 5/31/23
Selectman Roberts motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Town Manager reappointment of Jan Costa, 91 Willard Grant Road, to the Historical Commission for a term to expire 5/31/23.
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the Town Manager reappointment of Jan Costa, 91 Willard Grant Road, to the Historical Commission for a term to expire 5/31/23..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Execute the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) 90-day extension
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) IMA 90-day extension to 9/30/20
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to execute the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) IMA 90-day extension to 9/30/20.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to execute the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) IMA 90-day extension to 9/30/20..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Article 9 - Unpaid Bills
Support Article 9 - Unpaid Bills
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 9 - Unpaid Bills.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To support Article 9 - Unpaid Bills..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Discussion on Board policies
Approve the edits to the Selectmen Meeting Policy as discussed
Chair Carty moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the edits to the Selectmen Meeting Policy as discussed.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty moved and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the edits to the Selectmen Meeting Policy as discussed..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Review minutes of 4/28/20
Approve the regular session minutes of 4/28/20 as amended
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 4/28/20 as amended.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 4/28/20 as amended..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Vote to dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee
Dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee, and send a letter of thanks to all participants for their service to the Town
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee, and send a letter of thanks to all participants for their service to the Town.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To dissolve the Town Manager Search Committee, and send a letter of thanks to all participants for their service to the Town..” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Brown motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To adjourn meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned to adjourn the meeting. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To adjourn meeting.” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)
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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