MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 4, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 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
Discuss Annual Town Meeting date, time and location, and vote to add September 13, 2020 as an
Add September 13, 2020 as an alternative date to the September 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting date, starting at 9:00 a.m. on both days, with September 20, 2020, as a backup, starting at 9:00 a.m
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To add September 13, 2020 as an alternative date to the September 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting date, starting at 9:00 a.m. on both days, with September 20, 2020, as a backup, starting at 9:00 a.m.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To add September 13, 2020 as an alternative date to the September 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting date, starting at 9:00 a.m. on both days, with September 20, 2020, as a backup, starting at 9:00 a.m..” (Motion: Brown, second: Carty)
Interview candidate for Historic District Commission (HDC)
Appoint Susanna Finn, 58 Hudson Road, to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 1/1/2025
Selectman Dretler motioned to appoint Susanna Finn, 58 Hudson Road, to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 1/1/2025. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To appoint Susanna Finn, 58 Hudson Road, to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 1/1/2025.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned to appoint Susanna Finn, 58 Hudson Road, to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 1/1/2025. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To appoint Susanna Finn, 58 Hudson Road, to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 1/1/2025..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
Interview candidates Kenneth Holtz, 175 Landham Road, and Jeremy Cook, 123 Maynard Farm Road, for
Approve the appointment of Kenneth Holtz, 175 Landham Road to the Conservation Commission, effective upon the resignation date of Charles Russo, for a term ending May 31, 2021
Selectman Roberts moved and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve the appointment of Kenneth Holtz, 175 Landham Road to the Conservation Commission, effective upon the resignation date of Charles Russo, for a term ending May 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Selectman Roberts moved and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve the appointment of Kenneth Holtz, 175 Landham Road to the Conservation Commission, effective upon the resignation date of Charles Russo, for a term ending May 31, 2021..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Accept the resignation of Charles Russo, 30 Juniper Road, member of Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
Chair Carty moved and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To accept the resignation of Charles Russo, 30 Juniper Road, member of Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty moved and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To accept the resignation of Charles Russo, 30 Juniper Road, member of Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Approve the joint letter from BOS, SPS, Board of Health, and Lincoln BOS, Lincoln Schools, and Lincoln Board of Health, with comments provided by the Sudbury Board of Selectmen
Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve the joint letter from BOS, SPS, Board of Health, and Lincoln BOS, Lincoln Schools, and Lincoln Board of Health, with comments provided by the Sudbury Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve the joint letter from BOS, SPS, Board of Health, and Lincoln BOS, Lincoln Schools, and Lincoln Board of Health, with comments provided by the Sudbury Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Vote to open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee
Open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee
Chair Carty motioned to open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Chair Carty motioned to open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Vote to close a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume Board of Selectmen meeting
Close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting
Vote to close a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume Board of Selectmen meeting Chair Carty moved to close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting.
From the minutes
“Vote to close a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume Board of Selectmen meeting Chair Carty moved to close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting. Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and resume the Board of Selectmen meeting..” (Motion: Carty, second: Brown)
Upcoming Agenda Items
Sign the state primary election warrant which must be posted by Aug. 25, 2020
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To sign the state primary election warrant which must be posted by Aug. 25, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To sign the state primary election warrant which must be posted by Aug. 25, 2020..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Add the following Annual Town Meeting articles to the Consent Calendar: 15, 25, 26, 39, 40 and 41 and such other articles as may be approved by sponsors and found to be legally suitable
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To add the following Annual Town Meeting articles to the Consent Calendar: 15, 25, 26, 39, 40 and 41 and such other articles as may be approved by sponsors and found to be legally suitable.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To add the following Annual Town Meeting articles to the Consent Calendar: 15, 25, 26, 39, 40 and 41 and such other articles as may be approved by sponsors and found to be legally suitable..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Noah Buttner, Russell Forester, and William Maloney of Boy Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
Vote to enter into the Town record and congratulate Noah Buttner, Russell Forester, and William Maloney of Boy Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. Voted: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Noah Buttner, Russell Forester, and William Maloney of Boy Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.
From the minutes
“Vote to enter into the Town record and congratulate Noah Buttner, Russell Forester, and William Maloney of Boy Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. Voted: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Noah Buttner, Russell Forester, and William Maloney of Boy Scout Troop 61 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Accept a $100 donation from Friends of the Sudbury Senior Citizens, Inc. The purpose of this donation is for the Board of Health to purchase hand sanitizer for distribution to at-risk residents
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To accept a $100 donation from Friends of the Sudbury Senior Citizens, Inc. The purpose of this donation is for the Board of Health to purchase hand sanitizer for distribution to at-risk residents.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To accept a $100 donation from Friends of the Sudbury Senior Citizens, Inc. The purpose of this donation is for the Board of Health to purchase hand sanitizer for distribution to at-risk residents..” (Motion: Brown, second: Dretler)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Selectman Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
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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