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October 6, 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, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye
Approve the application for the transfer of a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under M.G.L. Ch. 138, s.12, from Dick J. Bosse, Jr., Manager, Bosse Sports & Health LLC,...
Chair Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the application for the transfer of a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under M.G.L. Ch. 138, s.12, from Dick J. Bosse, Jr., Manager, Bosse Sports & Health LLC, d/b/a Bosse Sports & Health Club, at 141 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, to TFD II LLC, Chandra Gouldrup, Manager, and for a Change of Location, Change of Hours and Pledge of License for TFD II LLC. The proposed new premises are described as follows: 4,084 square feet of floor area of restaurant space on the first floor of the building numbered 534 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the application for the transfer of a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under M.G.L. Ch. 138, s.12, from Dick J. Bosse, Jr., Manager, Bosse Sports & Health LLC, d/b/a Bosse Sports & Health Club, at 141 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, to TFD II LLC, Chandra Gouldrup, Manager, and for a Change of Location, Change of Hours and Pledge of License for TFD II LLC. The proposed new premises are described as follows: 4,084 square feet of floor area of restaurant space on the first floor of the building numbered 534 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Approve a new Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for TFD II LLC, DBA Farmer's Daughter, 534 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated September 18, 2020, subject to...
Chair Dretler 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 a new Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for TFD II LLC, DBA Farmer's Daughter, 534 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated September 18, 2020, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler 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 a new Common Victualler License and Entertainment License for TFD II LLC, DBA Farmer's Daughter, 534 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated September 18, 2020, subject to conditions put forth by the Fire Department and Building Department..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
PUBLIC HEARING: Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. In accordance with the regulations of the
Open the Public Hearing: Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. In accordance with the regulations of the Department of Telecommunications & Energy 207 CMR 3.02(2) and 207 CMR 2.02, question of...
Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing: Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. In accordance with the regulations of the Department of Telecommunications & Energy 207 CMR 3.02(2) and 207 CMR 2.02, question of approving the renewal application for a cable television license in the Town of Sudbury and the extension of current license from November 6, 2020, through November 5, 2030.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing: Comcast of Massachusetts III, Inc. In accordance with the regulations of the Department of Telecommunications & Energy 207 CMR 3.02(2) and 207 CMR 2.02, question of approving the renewal application for a cable television license in the Town of Sudbury and the extension of current license from November 6, 2020, through November 5, 2030..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Close the Comcast Public Hearing
At 8:00 p.m., Chair Dretler motioned to close the Comcast Public Hearing. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the Comcast Public Hearing
From the minutes
“At 8:00 p.m., Chair Dretler motioned to close the Comcast Public Hearing. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the Comcast Public Hearing.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Interview candidates John Porter and John Kraemer for appointment to the Permanent Building
Appoint John Kraemer to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021
Chair Dretler motioned to vote to appoint John Kraemer to the Permanent Building Committee, for a term to expire May 31, 2021. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To appoint John Kraemer to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to vote to appoint John Kraemer to the Permanent Building Committee, for a term to expire May 31, 2021. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To appoint John Kraemer to the Permanent Building Committee for a term to expire May 31, 2021..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Release the opinion of Town Counsel dated October 2, 2020 regarding statutory right of first refusal for railroad rights of way under G.L. c. 161C
Selectman Russo motioned to release the opinion of Town Counsel dated October 2, 2020 regarding statutory right of first refusal for railroad rights of way under G.L. c. 161C. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Vice-Chair Roberts commented that it made sense to release Town Counsel opinion. Selectman Schineller stated he was in favor of releasing Counsel's opinion, and suggested that Town Counsel review the related law before presenting his opinion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To release the opinion of Town Counsel dated October 2, 2020 regarding statutory right of first refusal for railroad rights of way under G.L. c. 161C.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned to release the opinion of Town Counsel dated October 2, 2020 regarding statutory right of first refusal for railroad rights of way under G.L. c. 161C. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Vice-Chair Roberts commented that it made sense to release Town Counsel opinion. Selectman Schineller stated he was in favor of releasing Counsel's opinion, and suggested that Town Counsel review the related law before presenting his opinion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To release the opinion of Town Counsel dated October 2, 2020 regarding statutory right of first refusal for railroad rights of way under G.L. c. 161C..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail update on the 75% design plans, 100% design plans, and preparation of the
Recess for five minutes
Chair Dretler motioned to recess for five minutes. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to recess for five minutes. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Review open session minutes of 8/18/20 and 9/12/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 8/18/20, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion
Chair Dretler motioned to approve the open session minutes of 8/18/20, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 8/18/20, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to approve the open session minutes of 8/18/20, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 8/18/20, as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Approve the open session minutes of 9/12/20
Chair Dretler motioned to approve the open session minutes of 9/12/20. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 9/12/20.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to approve the open session minutes of 9/12/20. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 9/12/20..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to accept expenditure limits for Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2021
Accept the following expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2021: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $600; Lydia Raymond $100; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne...
Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the following expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2021: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $600; Lydia Raymond $100; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000; Raymond Scholarship $1,000; Discretionary $4,000; Sept. 11 Memorial $2,000; Perpetual Care $70,000, for a total of $113,800, as requested by Dennis Keohane, Finance Director.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the following expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2021: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $600; Lydia Raymond $100; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000; Raymond Scholarship $1,000; Discretionary $4,000; Sept. 11 Memorial $2,000; Perpetual Care $70,000, for a total of $113,800, as requested by Dennis Keohane, Finance Director..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Vote to sign the state presidential election warrant
Sign the state presidential election warrant which must be posted by October 27, 2020
Vote to sign the state presidential election warrant After some discussion, Chair Dretler motioned to sign the state presidential election warrant which must be posted by October 27, 2020. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign the state presidential election warrant which must be posted by October 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“Vote to sign the state presidential election warrant After some discussion, Chair Dretler motioned to sign the state presidential election warrant which must be posted by October 27, 2020. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign the state presidential election warrant which must be posted by October 27, 2020..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Accept a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (a non-profit organization) in the amount of $6,195, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the Board...
Vote to accept a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (a non-profit organization) in the amount of $6,195, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (a non-profit organization) in the amount of $6,195, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Vote to accept a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (a non-profit organization) in the amount of $6,195, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (a non-profit organization) in the amount of $6,195, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
To approve execution by the Town Manager of an Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and
Approve execution by the Town Manager of an Agreement Between the Town of Sudbury and RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. for licensing and providing additional software installation in Town vehicles...
For licensing and providing additional software installation in Town vehicles utilized for snowplowing Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of an Agreement Between the Town of Sudbury and RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. for licensing and providing additional software installation in Town vehicles utilized for snowplowing.
From the minutes
“for licensing and providing additional software installation in Town vehicles utilized for snowplowing Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of an Agreement Between the Town of Sudbury and RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. for licensing and providing additional software installation in Town vehicles utilized for snowplowing..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
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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