MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 20, 2020
17 recorded votes, 1 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
Vote to accept a $500 donation for the installation of a tree
Accept donation of $500 for the installation of a tree, as requested by Peter Anderson
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept donation of $500 for the installation of a tree, as requested by Peter Anderson.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept donation of $500 for the installation of a tree, as requested by Peter Anderson..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager for design and permitting for the replacement of Old Sudbury Road culverts (2) to Woodard & Curran as approved by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting under...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for design and permitting for the replacement of Old Sudbury Road culverts (2) to Woodard & Curran as approved by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting under Article 26; and for the execution of any documents relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Town Manager for design and permitting for the replacement of Old Sudbury Road culverts (2) to Woodard & Curran as approved by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting under Article 26; and for the execution of any documents relative thereto..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $11,840 for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by Fire Department personnel to combat the...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $11,840 for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by Fire Department personnel to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety in the amount of $11,840 for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by Fire Department personnel to combat the COVID-19 pandemic..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Accept a grant for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) relative to the Sudbury Acquisition of the CSX Corridor to expand the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in the amount of...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) relative to the Sudbury Acquisition of the CSX Corridor to expand the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in the amount of $300,000 to be managed by Environmental Planner Beth Suedmeyer, and further, to authorize the Town Manager to execute any documents in connection therewith.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) relative to the Sudbury Acquisition of the CSX Corridor to expand the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in the amount of $300,000 to be managed by Environmental Planner Beth Suedmeyer, and further, to authorize the Town Manager to execute any documents in connection therewith..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to sign a proclamation for 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio, acknowledging his safe return home from
Sign a proclamation for 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio, acknowledging his safe return home from Afghanistan, and proclaiming Tuesday, October 20, 2020 as 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio Day in Sudbury
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign a proclamation for 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio, acknowledging his safe return home from Afghanistan, and proclaiming Tuesday, October 20, 2020 as 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio Day in Sudbury.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To sign a proclamation for 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio, acknowledging his safe return home from Afghanistan, and proclaiming Tuesday, October 20, 2020 as 1st Lt. Dylan DeFlorio Day in Sudbury..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Thank resident John Porter, 2 Woodland Road, for his years of service on the Permanent Building Committee from 2013 to 2019
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To thank resident John Porter, 2 Woodland Road, for his years of service on the Permanent Building Committee from 2013 to 2019.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To thank resident John Porter, 2 Woodland Road, for his years of service on the Permanent Building Committee from 2013 to 2019..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to accept a $23,050 Emergency COVID-19 Taxicab, Livery, and Hackney Partnership Grant award
Accept, on behalf of the Town, a $23,050 Emergency COVID-19 Taxicab, Livery, and Hackney Partnership Grant award from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $23,050 Emergency COVID-19 Taxicab, Livery, and Hackney Partnership Grant award from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment), with the funds to be utilized toward the Go Sudbury! Taxi Rides Transportation Program.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept, on behalf of the Town, a $23,050 Emergency COVID-19 Taxicab, Livery, and Hackney Partnership Grant award from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment), with the funds to be utilized toward the Go Sudbury! Taxi Rides Transportation Program..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Open the Public Hearing
Selectman Carty motioned to open the Public Hearing. Selectman Schineller 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
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned to open the Public Hearing. Selectman Schineller 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.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Approve a plan presented by Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install conduit at pole 15/1. This work is necessary to provide new...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve a plan presented by Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install conduit at pole 15/1. This work is necessary to provide new electric service TLCB (Traffic Light Control Box) at 209 Boston Post Road.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve a plan presented by Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install conduit at pole 15/1. This work is necessary to provide new electric service TLCB (Traffic Light Control Box) at 209 Boston Post Road..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Close the Public Hearing
Chair Dretler motioned to close the Public Hearing. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to close the Public Hearing. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Approve 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
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve 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
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve 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: Carty, second: Schineller)
Extend the Sudbury Access Corporation (SAC) contract for a three year-term to expire November 15, 2023
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To extend the Sudbury Access Corporation (SAC) contract for a three year-term to expire November 15, 2023.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To extend the Sudbury Access Corporation (SAC) contract for a three year-term to expire November 15, 2023..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Citizen's Comments
Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal to purchase the deed restricted affordable dwelling unit at 6 Old County Road, Unit 11 (The Villages at Old County Road)
Chair Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal to purchase the deed restricted affordable dwelling unit at 6 Old County Road, Unit 11 (The Villages at Old County Road).
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal to purchase the deed restricted affordable dwelling unit at 6 Old County Road, Unit 11 (The Villages at Old County Road)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session, and release the redacted minutes of 8/4/20, 8/11/20, and 9/8/20
Chair Dretler moved in the words of Town Manager Hayes. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-abstain, Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session, and release the redacted minutes of 8/4/20, 8/11/20, and 9/8/20.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, RussoNo: RobertsAbstained: Schineller
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler moved in the words of Town Manager Hayes. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-abstain, Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session, and release the redacted minutes of 8/4/20, 8/11/20, and 9/8/20..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Review open session minutes of 8/25/20 and 9/8/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the 8/25/20 minutes as edited
Selectman Carty motioned to approve the 8/25/20 minutes as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/25/20 minutes as edited
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned to approve the 8/25/20 minutes as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/25/20 minutes as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the 9/8/20 minutes as edited
Selectman Carty motioned to approve the 9/8/20 minutes as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/8/20 minutes as edited
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned to approve the 9/8/20 minutes as edited. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/8/20 minutes as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Selectman Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Carty, 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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