MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2020
10 recorded votes, 5 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
Interview candidates for appointment to the Cultural Council
Appoint Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, and Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, to the Cultural Council for terms to expire 10/30/23
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, and Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, to the Cultural Council for terms to expire 10/30/23.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, and Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, to the Cultural Council for terms to expire 10/30/23..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter-award a contract/agreement for
Authorize the Town Manager to enter-award a contract/agreement for Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) contract to Fuss & O'Neill to complete the 75-100% design work
It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter-award a contract/agreement for Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) contract to Fuss & O'Neill to complete the 75-100% design work.
From the minutes
“It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to enter-award a contract/agreement for Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) contract to Fuss & O'Neill to complete the 75-100% design work..”
Discussion and vote on the BFRT Advisory Task Force mission
Approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force document as presented by Beth Suedmeyer, and amended by the Board of Selectmen
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force document as presented by Beth Suedmeyer, and amended by the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. Resident Patricia Brown, 24 Whispering Pine Road, mentioned the contractor meeting with abutters, but not including abutters on the Task Force. She wondered how the abutters perspective (that was heard by the contractors) would be communicated to the Task Force. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force document as presented by Beth Suedmeyer, and amended by the Board of Selectmen.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force document as presented by Beth Suedmeyer, and amended by the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. Resident Patricia Brown, 24 Whispering Pine Road, mentioned the contractor meeting with abutters, but not including abutters on the Task Force. She wondered how the abutters perspective (that was heard by the contractors) would be communicated to the Task Force. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force document as presented by Beth Suedmeyer, and amended by the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Vote whether to approve and accept an Access Easement, Drainage Easement, and Conservation
Approve and accept an Access Easement, Drainage Easement, and Conservation Restriction from Woodward Glen Realty Trust for the Greenscape Park/Woodward Glen Subdivision off of Powers Road...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and accept an Access Easement, Drainage Easement, and Conservation Restriction from Woodward Glen Realty Trust for the Greenscape Park/Woodward Glen Subdivision off of Powers Road (Assessor's Parcel B09-0001).
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and accept an Access Easement, Drainage Easement, and Conservation Restriction from Woodward Glen Realty Trust for the Greenscape Park/Woodward Glen Subdivision off of Powers Road (Assessor's Parcel B09-0001)..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote whether to approve emergency award of contract by the Town Manager to Mobile Emergency
Approve emergency award of contract by the Town Manager to Mobile Emergency Housing Corp., of Farmingdale, NY for the rental of two (2) quarantine bunk units for use by the DPW; the Town Manager...
Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler- abstain. VOTED: To approve emergency award of contract by the Town Manager to Mobile Emergency Housing Corp., of Farmingdale, NY for the rental of two (2) quarantine bunk units for use by the DPW; the Town Manager to execute all documents related thereto.
Yes: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerAbstained: DretlerThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler- abstain. VOTED: To approve emergency award of contract by the Town Manager to Mobile Emergency Housing Corp., of Farmingdale, NY for the rental of two (2) quarantine bunk units for use by the DPW; the Town Manager to execute all documents related thereto..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Review open session minutes of 9/15/20 and 9/25/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the 9/15/20 minutes, as edited
Review open session minutes of 9/15/20 and 9/25/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the 9/15/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-abstain, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/15/20 minutes, as edited.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoAbstained: Schineller
From the minutes
“Review open session minutes of 9/15/20 and 9/25/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the 9/15/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-abstain, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/15/20 minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Approve the 9/25/20 minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the 9/25/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-abstain, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/25/20 minutes, as edited.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoAbstained: Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the 9/25/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-abstain, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/25/20 minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
There were no citizen's comments
Reappoint Ellen Gitelman, 19 Raynor Road, Martha Romanoff, 21 Pokonoket Avenue, and Claudia Brandon, 60 Balcom Road to the Sudbury Cultural Council for terms to expire October 30, 2023. Also, vote...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Ellen Gitelman, 19 Raynor Road, Martha Romanoff, 21 Pokonoket Avenue, and Claudia Brandon, 60 Balcom Road to the Sudbury Cultural Council for terms to expire October 30, 2023. Also, vote to accept the resignation of Yael Kupiec-Dar, 77 Hemlock Road, upon completion of two consecutive terms, as a member of the Sudbury Cultural Council, and to send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Ellen Gitelman, 19 Raynor Road, Martha Romanoff, 21 Pokonoket Avenue, and Claudia Brandon, 60 Balcom Road to the Sudbury Cultural Council for terms to expire October 30, 2023. Also, vote to accept the resignation of Yael Kupiec-Dar, 77 Hemlock Road, upon completion of two consecutive terms, as a member of the Sudbury Cultural Council, and to send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
That pursuant to G.L. c. 30B s. 16, and the authority under Article 27 of 2019 Annual Town Meeting held on May 6, 2019, the Board of Selectmen declares Assessors' Parcel L08-0010 on Raymond Road...
Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: That pursuant to G.L. c. 30B s. 16, and the authority under Article 27 of 2019 Annual Town Meeting held on May 6, 2019, the Board of Selectmen declares Assessors' Parcel L08-0010 on Raymond Road consisting of approximately 8.86 acres available for disposition for water supply protection purposes.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes say Jennifer S. Roberts was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: That pursuant to G.L. c. 30B s. 16, and the authority under Article 27 of 2019 Annual Town Meeting held on May 6, 2019, the Board of Selectmen declares Assessors' Parcel L08-0010 on Raymond Road consisting of approximately 8.86 acres available for disposition for water supply protection purposes..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Selectman Russo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Carty 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 Russo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Carty 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: Russo, 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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