MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 30, 2020
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, William J. Schineller, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Roll Call: Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye
Accept a donation from the Sudbury Garden Club of a Heritage Park sign. Total cost of sign is $6,120
Selectman Carty motioned to accept a donation from the Sudbury Garden Club of a Heritage Park sign. Total cost of sign is $6,120. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a donation from the Sudbury Garden Club of a Heritage Park sign. Total cost of sign is $6,120.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned to accept a donation from the Sudbury Garden Club of a Heritage Park sign. Total cost of sign is $6,120. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a donation from the Sudbury Garden Club of a Heritage Park sign. Total cost of sign is $6,120..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the extension of previously approved applications for Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits. Currently, permits are effective through November 1, 2020, or until COVID-19 Order No. 35 is...
Vote to approve the extension of previously approved applications for Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the extension of previously approved applications for Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits. Currently, permits are effective through November 1, 2020, or until COVID-19 Order No. 35 is rescinded, whichever is sooner. The extension would allow the temporary permits to stay in effect for any period up to and until sixty (60) days after the end of the state of emergency, reverting to their original licensed premises on that date.
From the minutes
“Vote to approve the extension of previously approved applications for Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the extension of previously approved applications for Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits. Currently, permits are effective through November 1, 2020, or until COVID-19 Order No. 35 is rescinded, whichever is sooner. The extension would allow the temporary permits to stay in effect for any period up to and until sixty (60) days after the end of the state of emergency, reverting to their original licensed premises on that date..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for irrigation installation at Grinnell Park
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for irrigation installation at Grinnell Park, located at 15 Hudson Rd. and 311 Concord Rd., upon recommendation of the Department of Public Works...
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for irrigation installation at Grinnell Park Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for irrigation installation at Grinnell Park, located at 15 Hudson Rd. and 311 Concord Rd., upon recommendation of the Department of Public Works Director; and further to execute any documents relative to said contract.
From the minutes
“Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for irrigation installation at Grinnell Park Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for irrigation installation at Grinnell Park, located at 15 Hudson Rd. and 311 Concord Rd., upon recommendation of the Department of Public Works Director; and further to execute any documents relative to said contract..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Pursuant to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting passage of Article 22, accept the following easements relative to the Dutton Road Bridge Project: Permanent and Temporary Bridge Construction Easements,...
Pursuant to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting passage of Article 22, vote to accept easements relative to the Dutton Road Bridge Project Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting passage of Article 22, accept the following easements relative to the Dutton Road Bridge Project: Permanent and Temporary Bridge Construction Easements, and Permanent Walkway Easement granted by property owners Laura M. Flynn and John R. Flynn, 510 Dutton Road, Sudbury, MA; Permanent and Temporary Bridge Construction Easements granted by property owner the Stearns Mill Pond Condominium Trust, 557 Dutton Road, Sudbury, MA.
From the minutes
“Pursuant to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting passage of Article 22, vote to accept easements relative to the Dutton Road Bridge Project Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting passage of Article 22, accept the following easements relative to the Dutton Road Bridge Project: Permanent and Temporary Bridge Construction Easements, and Permanent Walkway Easement granted by property owners Laura M. Flynn and John R. Flynn, 510 Dutton Road, Sudbury, MA; Permanent and Temporary Bridge Construction Easements granted by property owner the Stearns Mill Pond Condominium Trust, 557 Dutton Road, Sudbury, MA..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to accept a $10,000 donation from B'nai B'rith Housing to the Council on Aging
Accept, on behalf of the Town, a $10,000 donation from B'nai B'rith Housing to the Council on Aging, as part of Condition IX.2 of B'nai B'rith's Comprehensive Permit for the Coolidge at Sudbury...
Selectman Russo motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $10,000 donation from B'nai B'rith Housing to the Council on Aging, as part of Condition IX.2 of B'nai B'rith's Comprehensive Permit for the Coolidge at Sudbury Phase II residential development. The donation is to be utilized at the discretion of the Council on Aging in a manner consistent with its mission.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $10,000 donation from B'nai B'rith Housing to the Council on Aging, as part of Condition IX.2 of B'nai B'rith's Comprehensive Permit for the Coolidge at Sudbury Phase II residential development. The donation is to be utilized at the discretion of the Council on Aging in a manner consistent with its mission..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept a $3,000 donation from BayPath Elder Services CARES Act grant to the Sudbury Senior
Accept, on behalf of the Town, a $3,000 donation from BayPath Elder Services CARES Act grant to the Sudbury Senior Center. Funds to be utilized toward the Go Sudbury! Taxi Rides Transportation program
Vote to accept a $3,000 donation from BayPath Elder Services CARES Act grant to the Sudbury Senior Center Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $3,000 donation from BayPath Elder Services CARES Act grant to the Sudbury Senior Center. Funds to be utilized toward the Go Sudbury! Taxi Rides Transportation program.
From the minutes
“Vote to accept a $3,000 donation from BayPath Elder Services CARES Act grant to the Sudbury Senior Center Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $3,000 donation from BayPath Elder Services CARES Act grant to the Sudbury Senior Center. Funds to be utilized toward the Go Sudbury! Taxi Rides Transportation program..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to approve execution by the Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the
Approve execution by the Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the Town and First Student, Inc. for Sudbury student transportation services to and from the Assabet Valley...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the Town and First Student, Inc. for Sudbury student transportation services to and from the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School for a period of one year with extensions as may be agreed by the parties, said contract subject to approval by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of a Charter Transportation Agreement between the Town and First Student, Inc. for Sudbury student transportation services to and from the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School for a period of one year with extensions as may be agreed by the parties, said contract subject to approval by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the site evaluation of the CSX Rail Corridor property to Capital Environmental, LLC; and further, to execute any documents relative thereto
It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the site evaluation of the CSX Rail Corridor property to Capital Environmental, LLC; and further, to execute any documents relative thereto.
From the minutes
“It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for the site evaluation of the CSX Rail Corridor property to Capital Environmental, LLC; and further, to execute any documents relative thereto..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Vote to adopt and sign the updated 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution for submission to
Adopt and sign the updated 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution for submission to MEMA/FEMA, and change the "Select Board" language to "Board of Selectmen
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adopt and sign the updated 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution for submission to MEMA/FEMA, and change the "Select Board" language to "Board of Selectmen."
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adopt and sign the updated 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution for submission to MEMA/FEMA, and change the "Select Board" language to "Board of Selectmen.".” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for Regional Housing Service Office
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye 5-0. VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for Regional Housing Service Office.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye 5-0. VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for Regional Housing Service Office..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Discuss Board of Selectmen notice seeking parties to write arguments supporting or opposing ballot
Approve the Warrant, including the supporting and opposing ballot questions, as included in the packet; though the pro argument on the CSX Rail Corridor was updated in an e-mail submitted to the...
Selectman Russo motioned and Selectmen Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Warrant, including the supporting and opposing ballot questions, as included in the packet; though the pro argument on the CSX Rail Corridor was updated in an e-mail submitted to the Board today, subject to final Town Counsel review and subject to final review by Vice-Chair Roberts for substantive comments to present to the Board at the Board meeting on October 6, 2020; and all other formatting aspects to be accurate and precise.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned and Selectmen Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Warrant, including the supporting and opposing ballot questions, as included in the packet; though the pro argument on the CSX Rail Corridor was updated in an e-mail submitted to the Board today, subject to final Town Counsel review and subject to final review by Vice-Chair Roberts for substantive comments to present to the Board at the Board meeting on October 6, 2020; and all other formatting aspects to be accurate and precise..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Review regular session minutes of 8/4/20 and 8/11/20
Approve the 8/4/20 minutes as amended
Review regular session minutes of 8/4/20 and 8/11/20 Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/4/20 minutes as amended.
From the minutes
“Review regular session minutes of 8/4/20 and 8/11/20 Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/4/20 minutes as amended..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Review regular session minutes of 8/4/20 and 8/11/20
Selectman Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
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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