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December 15, 2020
15 recorded votes, 2 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 candidate for appointment to the Council on Aging
Approve the appointment of Patricia Lewis, 32 Old Framingham Road, to the Council on Aging for a term ending May 31, 2023
Selectman Carty moved in the words of Chair Dretler. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Patricia Lewis, 32 Old Framingham Road, to the Council on Aging for a term ending May 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty moved in the words of Chair Dretler. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Patricia Lewis, 32 Old Framingham Road, to the Council on Aging for a term ending May 31, 2023..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Chair Dretler read: Vote to approve the acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Approve the acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of a laptop computer to be used in new Fire Department ambulance that was...
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of a laptop computer to be used in new Fire Department ambulance that was approved at 2020 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of a laptop computer to be used in new Fire Department ambulance that was approved at 2020 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Accept FY21 MIIA Risk Management Grant in the amount of $4,424
Accept FY21 MIIA Risk Management Grant in the amount of $4,424 as requested by William Barletta, Facilities Director
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept FY21 MIIA Risk Management Grant in the amount of $4,424 as requested by William Barletta, Facilities Director.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept FY21 MIIA Risk Management Grant in the amount of $4,424 as requested by William Barletta, Facilities Director..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Chair Dretler read: Vote to approve award of contract by the Town Manager to Woodard & Curran for
Approve award of contract by the Town Manager to Woodard & Curran for engineering design and regulatory permitting inclusive of field investigations and bidding and award associated with the...
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts 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 to Woodard & Curran for engineering design and regulatory permitting inclusive of field investigations and bidding and award associated with the replacement of the Wolbach Road culvert; and further execution of any documents relative to said contract.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts 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 to Woodard & Curran for engineering design and regulatory permitting inclusive of field investigations and bidding and award associated with the replacement of the Wolbach Road culvert; and further execution of any documents relative to said contract..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Thank you letter to state legislators for participation in 12/1/20 meeting
Endorse thank you letter to state legislators for their participation at the 12/1/20 meeting
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To endorse thank you letter to state legislators for their participation at the 12/1/20 meeting.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To endorse thank you letter to state legislators for their participation at the 12/1/20 meeting..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Vote to send congratulatory letter to Police Officer Alan Hutchinson on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of service to the Town of Sudbury
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Vote to send congratulatory letter to Police Officer Alan Hutchinson on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of service to the Town of Sudbury.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Vote to send congratulatory letter to Police Officer Alan Hutchinson on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of service to the Town of Sudbury..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Chair Dretler read: Vote to approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Making the
Approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Making the Connections Micro-transit Program
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Making the Connections Micro-transit Program.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve and sign the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Making the Connections Micro-transit Program..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Amend the Cross-Town Connect Intermunicipal Agreement through June 2021
Amend the Cross-Town Connect Intermunicipal Agreement through June 2021, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director
Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To amend the Cross-Town Connect Intermunicipal Agreement through June 2021, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director.
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To amend the Cross-Town Connect Intermunicipal Agreement through June 2021, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Vote, as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses until December 31, 2021, and the Motor Vehicle Classes 1, 2, and...
Selectman Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses until December 31, 2021, and the Motor Vehicle Classes 1, 2, and 3 licenses until January 1, 2022, as shown on the attached lists.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses until December 31, 2021, and the Motor Vehicle Classes 1, 2, and 3 licenses until January 1, 2022, as shown on the attached lists..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Discussion on Discretionary Funds
Approve the proposal for Discretionary Funds as submitted by the Town Social Worker for this fiscal year
Selectman Carty moved to approve the proposal for Discretionary Funds as submitted by the Town Social Worker for this fiscal year. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the proposal for Discretionary Funds as submitted by the Town Social Worker for this fiscal year.
From the minutes
“Selectman Carty moved to approve the proposal for Discretionary Funds as submitted by the Town Social Worker for this fiscal year. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the proposal for Discretionary Funds as submitted by the Town Social Worker for this fiscal year..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Roll Call: Russo-present, Roberts-present, Schineller-present, Dretler-present
Enter into the Eversource Public Hearing
Chair Dretler motioned to enter into the Eversource Public Hearing. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter into the Eversource Public Hearing
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Selectman Carty recused himself from the Eversource hearing. Roll Call: Russo-present, Roberts-presen…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to enter into the Eversource Public Hearing. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter into the Eversource Public Hearing.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Continue the Public Hearing regarding a request by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to construct upon, along, under, or across the...
Selectman Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing regarding a request by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables, piers, abutments, conduits, or fixtures in accordance with plan(s) made by Eversource dated March 1, 2019, on file with said petition: Dutton Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Peakham Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Horse Pond Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Union Avenue (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor). This work is necessary to construct a new underground electric transmission line, to April 6, 2021.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Selectman Carty recused himself from the Eversource hearing. Roll Call: Russo-present, Roberts-presen…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing regarding a request by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables, piers, abutments, conduits, or fixtures in accordance with plan(s) made by Eversource dated March 1, 2019, on file with said petition: Dutton Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Peakham Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Horse Pond Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Union Avenue (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor). This work is necessary to construct a new underground electric transmission line, to April 6, 2021..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Review open session minutes of 11/17/20 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 11/17/20, as edited
Selectman Russo motioned to approve the open session minutes of 11/17/20, as edited. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 11/17/20, as edited
From the minutes
“Selectman Russo motioned to approve the open session minutes of 11/17/20, as edited. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 11/17/20, as edited.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Discussion and possible vote to approve goals from 11/16/20 meeting
Approve 2021 BOS Goals, with inclusion of deliverables for those goals
Selectman Schineller motioned to approve 2021 BOS Goals, with inclusion of deliverables for those goals. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. Selectman Carty suggested that next year, the Board consider goals and their deliverables before voting on the specific goals. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve 2021 BOS Goals, with inclusion of deliverables for those goals.
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned to approve 2021 BOS Goals, with inclusion of deliverables for those goals. Selectman Carty seconded the motion. Selectman Carty suggested that next year, the Board consider goals and their deliverables before voting on the specific goals. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve 2021 BOS Goals, with inclusion of deliverables for those goals..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Selectman Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Schineller, 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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