MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 5, 2021
7 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
Consent Calendar
Re-certify Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director as the Town's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)
Consent Calendar Designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) Chair Dretler read: "To re-certify Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director as the Town's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)." Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To re-certify Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director as the Town's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA).
From the minutes
“Consent Calendar Designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) Chair Dretler read: "To re-certify Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director as the Town's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)." Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To re-certify Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director as the Town's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work off program beginning
Approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work off program beginning January 1, 2021. For 100 hours of service, the maximum credit shall increase from...
For 100 hours of service, the maximum credit shall increase from $1,275 per year to $1,350." Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work off program beginning January 1, 2021. For 100 hours of service, the maximum credit shall increase from $1,275 per year to $1,350.
From the minutes
“For 100 hours of service, the maximum credit shall increase from $1,275 per year to $1,350." Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve an increase in the abatement amount for both veterans and seniors in the Tax Work off program beginning January 1, 2021. For 100 hours of service, the maximum credit shall increase from $1,275 per year to $1,350..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Relative to the construction of the Fairbank Community Center funded under Article 18 of the 2020
Relative to the construction of the Fairbank Community Center funded under Article 18 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to approve award and execution of contracts by the Town Manager for...
Committee in accordance with statute together with any contractual actions as may arise connected with the overall project." Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts asked if any decisions had been made relative to the Fairbank Community Center. Town Manager Hayes responded not. Board Member Schineller inquired if Town Manager Hayes would delegate such decisions to the Permanent Building Committee. Town Manager Hayes responded the decision would reflect joint determination by the Permanent Building Committee, himself, and Staff. VOTED: Relative to the construction of the Fairbank Community Center funded under Article 18 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to approve award and execution of contracts by the Town Manager for professional project management and design services solicited and recommended by the Permanent Building Committee in accordance with statute together with any contractual actions as may arise connected with the overall project.
From the minutes
“Committee in accordance with statute together with any contractual actions as may arise connected with the overall project." Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts asked if any decisions had been made relative to the Fairbank Community Center. Town Manager Hayes responded not. Board Member Schineller inquired if Town Manager Hayes would delegate such decisions to the Permanent Building Committee. Town Manager Hayes responded the decision would reflect joint determination by the Permanent Building Committee, himself, and Staff. VOTED: Relative to the construction of the Fairbank Community Center funded under Article 18 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to approve award and execution of contracts by the Town Manager for professional project management and design services solicited and recommended by the Permanent Building Committee in accordance with statute together with any contractual actions as may arise connected with the overall project..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
In accordance with the vote under Articles 40 and 41 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction from the Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its...
Shown as Assessor's Map H11, Parcel 305." Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: In accordance with the vote under Articles 40 and 41 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction from the Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, to Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc. pursuant to M.G.L. c.184 s.32 for two properties located off Water Row being 23.49+/- a. shown as Assessor's Map H11, Parcel 401 and 2.39+/- a. shown as Assessor's Map H11, Parcel 305.
From the minutes
“shown as Assessor's Map H11, Parcel 305." Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: In accordance with the vote under Articles 40 and 41 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction from the Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, to Sudbury Valley Trustees, Inc. pursuant to M.G.L. c.184 s.32 for two properties located off Water Row being 23.49+/- a. shown as Assessor's Map H11, Parcel 401 and 2.39+/- a. shown as Assessor's Map H11, Parcel 305..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Review open session minutes of 11/16/20 and 11/30/20
Approve the 11/16/20 minutes, as edited
Review open session minutes of 11/16/20 and 11/30/20 Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 11/16/20 minutes, as edited. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 11/16/20 minutes, as edited.
From the minutes
“Review open session minutes of 11/16/20 and 11/30/20 Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 11/16/20 minutes, as edited. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 11/16/20 minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Approve the minutes of 11/30/20
Board Member Russo motioned to approve the minutes of 11/30/20. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 11/30/20.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to approve the minutes of 11/30/20. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 11/30/20..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Vote to Adjourn Meeting
Adjourn
Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Schineller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Schineller, 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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