MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 17, 2020
14 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
Citizen Comments
Approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to relocate one (1) pole #71/119. This work is necessary to...
Vote whether to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to relocate one (1) pole #71/119 Present: Deputy DPW Director Bill O'Rourke Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. Selectman Carty asked about easements. Mr. O'Rourke responded that there was no such easement. Vice-Chair Roberts asked if the pole removal would be permanent. Mr. O'Rourke responded affirmatively. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to relocate one (1) pole #71/119. This work is necessary to accommodate Dutton Road bridge replacement project.
From the minutes
“Vote whether to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to relocate one (1) pole #71/119 Present: Deputy DPW Director Bill O'Rourke Selectman Russo motioned and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. Selectman Carty asked about easements. Mr. O'Rourke responded that there was no such easement. Vice-Chair Roberts asked if the pole removal would be permanent. Mr. O'Rourke responded affirmatively. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to relocate one (1) pole #71/119. This work is necessary to accommodate Dutton Road bridge replacement project..” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Release Town Counsel Opinion regarding the use of Community Preservation Act ("CPC") funds pursuant to G.L. c.44B for the design of a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury
Selectman Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Smith agreed to release his opinion regarding the use of Community Preservation Act ("CPC") funds pursuant to G.L. c.44B for the design of a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Opinion regarding the use of Community Preservation Act ("CPC") funds pursuant to G.L. c.44B for the design of a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned and Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Smith agreed to release his opinion regarding the use of Community Preservation Act ("CPC") funds pursuant to G.L. c.44B for the design of a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Opinion regarding the use of Community Preservation Act ("CPC") funds pursuant to G.L. c.44B for the design of a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Support the expenditure of up to $150,000 for the 75% design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail as appropriated by vote on Article 42 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-nay, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support the expenditure of up to $150,000 for the 75% design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail as appropriated by vote on Article 42 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-nay, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support the expenditure of up to $150,000 for the 75% design of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail as appropriated by vote on Article 42 of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Authorize the acquisition of the rail corridor from Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 from CSX Transportation, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 24, 2020, as...
It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To authorize the acquisition of the rail corridor from Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 from CSX Transportation, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 24, 2020, as may be amended, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the acquisition.
From the minutes
“It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To authorize the acquisition of the rail corridor from Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 from CSX Transportation, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated August 24, 2020, as may be amended, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the acquisition..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Discussion on next steps with Fairbank Community Center
Recess for five minutes and resume with the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission discussion
Selectman Russo motioned that the Board of Selectmen recess for five minutes, and then resume with the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission discussion. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes and resume with the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission discussion
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned that the Board of Selectmen recess for five minutes, and then resume with the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission discussion. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes and resume with the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission discussion.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Approve the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission/Charter as edited on screen tonight by Town Manager Henry Hayes
Selectman Schineller motioned to approve the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission/Charter as edited on screen tonight by Town Manager Henry Hayes. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission/Charter as edited on screen tonight by Town Manager Henry Hayes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned to approve the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission/Charter as edited on screen tonight by Town Manager Henry Hayes. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission/Charter as edited on screen tonight by Town Manager Henry Hayes..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Discussion and possible vote on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Project Tracking Policy as presented by Selectmen Schineller
Selectman Carty motioned to approve the Board of Selectmen Project Tracking Policy as presented by Selectmen Schineller. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Board of Selectmen Project Tracking Policy as presented by Selectmen Schineller.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty motioned to approve the Board of Selectmen Project Tracking Policy as presented by Selectmen Schineller. Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Board of Selectmen Project Tracking Policy as presented by Selectmen Schineller..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session regarding the release of Lampke Law opinion in a letter dated 9/8/20
Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session regarding the release of Lampke Law opinion in a letter dated 9/8/20.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned and Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session regarding the release of Lampke Law opinion in a letter dated 9/8/20..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Review draft Fall 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter and approve for distribution
Approve the Fall 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as edited
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the Fall 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as edited. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Fall 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as edited.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to approve the Fall 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as edited. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Fall 2020 Board of Selectmen Newsletter as edited..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Review open session minutes of 9/30/20 and 10/6/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the 9/30/20 minutes, as edited
Review open session minutes of 9/30/20 and 10/6/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes Selectman Carty motioned to approve the 9/30/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/30/20 minutes, as edited.
From the minutes
“Review open session minutes of 9/30/20 and 10/6/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes Selectman Carty motioned to approve the 9/30/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/30/20 minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the 10/6/20 minutes, as edited
Selectman Russo motioned to approve the 10/6/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/6/20 minutes, as edited.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned to approve the 10/6/20 minutes, as edited. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/6/20 minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Vote to execute the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the
Execute the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) setting forth the terms and conditions for use of Community Preservation...
Selectman Carty 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 execute the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) setting forth the terms and conditions for use of Community Preservation Act funding in the amount of $259,000 toward creation by the SHA of rental housing specific to low income individuals or families which appropriation was approved by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting under Article 46.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty 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 execute the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Housing Authority (SHA) setting forth the terms and conditions for use of Community Preservation Act funding in the amount of $259,000 toward creation by the SHA of rental housing specific to low income individuals or families which appropriation was approved by the 2020 Annual Town Meeting under Article 46..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Send a thank-you letter to all election workers and Town Clerk staff for their outstanding efforts in preparation for the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election
3, 2020 Presidential Election Selectman Carty 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 send a thank-you letter to all election workers and Town Clerk staff for their outstanding efforts in preparation for the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election.
From the minutes
“3, 2020 Presidential Election Selectman Carty 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 send a thank-you letter to all election workers and Town Clerk staff for their outstanding efforts in preparation for the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential Election..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to adjourn meeting
Adjourn
Vote to adjourn meeting Selectman Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts 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
“Vote to adjourn meeting Selectman Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts 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: Roberts)
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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