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18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Janie W. Dretler, Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, William J. Schineller, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Authorize the conveyance of the real property located off Raymond Road shown on Assessor's Map L08, Parcel 0010 consisting of approximately 8.86 acres to the Sudbury Water District as authorized...
It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To authorize the conveyance of the real property located off Raymond Road shown on Assessor's Map L08, Parcel 0010 consisting of approximately 8.86 acres to the Sudbury Water District as authorized by Town Meeting pursuant to Article 27 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the conveyance.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record Jennifer S. Roberts as not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
“It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To authorize the conveyance of the real property located off Raymond Road shown on Assessor's Map L08, Parcel 0010 consisting of approximately 8.86 acres to the Sudbury Water District as authorized by Town Meeting pursuant to Article 27 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the conveyance..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Decline an offer from the Sudbury Water District dated January 26, 2021 made pursuant to G.L. c. 40 s. 15B (a copy of which is on file with the Board and attached hereto) offering to convey to the...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To decline an offer from the Sudbury Water District dated January 26, 2021 made pursuant to G.L. c. 40 s. 15B (a copy of which is on file with the Board and attached hereto) offering to convey to the Town the land shown as Parcel A on a plan entitled "Plan of Land 16 North Road in Sudbury, Mass", by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, 121 Boston Post Road Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776 dated January 12, 2021, Scale 1"=100', said plan to be recorded at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record Jennifer S. Roberts as not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To decline an offer from the Sudbury Water District dated January 26, 2021 made pursuant to G.L. c. 40 s. 15B (a copy of which is on file with the Board and attached hereto) offering to convey to the Town the land shown as Parcel A on a plan entitled "Plan of Land 16 North Road in Sudbury, Mass", by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, 121 Boston Post Road Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776 dated January 12, 2021, Scale 1"=100', said plan to be recorded at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Authorize the conveyance of the real property known as the "Melone property" located off North Road consisting of approximately 36.7 acres to Quarry North Road, LLC pursuant to the Land...
It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To authorize the conveyance of the real property known as the "Melone property" located off North Road consisting of approximately 36.7 acres to Quarry North Road, LLC pursuant to the Land Disposition and Development Agreement dated February 28, 2019, and as authorized by Town Meeting pursuant to Article 4 of the December 11, 2018 Special Town Meeting, said land being shown as a portion of Lot 3 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land #0, #16, #36 North Road, Sudbury, MA in Sudbury, Mass," by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, 121 Boston Post Road Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776 dated January 15, 2021, Scale 1"=100' said plan to be recorded at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, and also described as being a portion of Lot 1 shown on a plan entitled "Land in Sudbury & Concord Mass Surveyed for Joseph & Maria Melone Trust", Scale 1"=100', October, 1982 Charles A. Perkins Co. Inc. Civil Engineers & Surveyors 444 High St-Clinton, Mass 01510, which plan is recorded at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 321 of 1992 in Bk 21995, Page 172, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents, including deeds, as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the conveyance.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record Jennifer S. Roberts as not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
“It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To authorize the conveyance of the real property known as the "Melone property" located off North Road consisting of approximately 36.7 acres to Quarry North Road, LLC pursuant to the Land Disposition and Development Agreement dated February 28, 2019, and as authorized by Town Meeting pursuant to Article 4 of the December 11, 2018 Special Town Meeting, said land being shown as a portion of Lot 3 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land #0, #16, #36 North Road, Sudbury, MA in Sudbury, Mass," by Sullivan, Connors and Associates Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, 121 Boston Post Road Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776 dated January 15, 2021, Scale 1"=100' said plan to be recorded at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, and also described as being a portion of Lot 1 shown on a plan entitled "Land in Sudbury & Concord Mass Surveyed for Joseph & Maria Melone Trust", Scale 1"=100', October, 1982 Charles A. Perkins Co. Inc. Civil Engineers & Surveyors 444 High St-Clinton, Mass 01510, which plan is recorded at Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 321 of 1992 in Bk 21995, Page 172, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents, including deeds, as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the conveyance..”
Authorize the Town Manager to grant and execute a License and Right of Entry Agreement on the real property known as the "Melone property" located off North Road consisting of approximately 36.7...
It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to grant and execute a License and Right of Entry Agreement on the real property known as the "Melone property" located off North Road consisting of approximately 36.7 acres to Quarry North Road, LLC for purposes of conducting due diligence and erecting structures on the land.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record Jennifer S. Roberts as not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
“It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts not present. VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to grant and execute a License and Right of Entry Agreement on the real property known as the "Melone property" located off North Road consisting of approximately 36.7 acres to Quarry North Road, LLC for purposes of conducting due diligence and erecting structures on the land..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Amend the motion as read by Attorney Smith
Attorney Smith stated that the motion needed to be amended; to substitute "owners of record" for "Quarry North Land, LLC." Board Member Russo motioned to amend the motion as read by Attorney Smith. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts was not present. VOTED: To amend the motion as read by Attorney Smith.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record Jennifer S. Roberts as not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
“Attorney Smith stated that the motion needed to be amended; to substitute "owners of record" for "Quarry North Land, LLC." Board Member Russo motioned to amend the motion as read by Attorney Smith. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts was not present. VOTED: To amend the motion as read by Attorney Smith..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
That the Select Board authorize the acquisition of the real property known as the Town Center land, also known as the Sudbury Station land, consisting of approximately 39.92 acres and easements...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts was not present. VOTED: That the Select Board authorize the acquisition of the real property known as the Town Center land, also known as the Sudbury Station land, consisting of approximately 39.92 acres and easements appurtenant thereto from owners of record pursuant to the Land Disposition and Development Agreement dated February 28, 2019, and as authorized by Town Meeting pursuant to Article 6 of the December 11, 2018 Special Town Meeting, and that the Chair be authorized to execute any and all documents as may be necessary or convenient in order to consummate the acquisition.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record Jennifer S. Roberts as not present for this vote, so that member is not shown voting.
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye Vice-Chair Roberts was not present. VOTED: That the Select Board authorize the acquisition of the real property known as the Town Center land, also known as the Sudbury Station land, consisting of approximately 39.92 acres and easements appurtenant thereto from owners of record pursuant to the Land Disposition and Development Agreement dated February 28, 2019, and as authorized by Town Meeting pursuant to Article 6 of the December 11, 2018 Special Town Meeting, 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: Carty, second: Russo)
Intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM: Anthony Drive from North Road/Route 117 to a dead end, a distance of 613 feet +/-; and further to refer the...
Board Member Russo motioned that the Board vote to intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM: Anthony Drive from North Road/Route 117 to a dead end, a distance of 613 feet +/-; and further to refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report prior to the April 6, 2021 hearing, and to place this item on the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM: Anthony Drive from North Road/Route 117 to a dead end, a distance of 613 feet +/-; and further to refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report prior to the April 6, 2021 hearing, and to place this item on the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
“Board Member Russo motioned that the Board vote to intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM: Anthony Drive from North Road/Route 117 to a dead end, a distance of 613 feet +/-; and further to refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report prior to the April 6, 2021 hearing, and to place this item on the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To intend to layout the following way at a public hearing on April 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM: Anthony Drive from North Road/Route 117 to a dead end, a distance of 613 feet +/-; and further to refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report prior to the April 6, 2021 hearing, and to place this item on the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
(1) Authorize the Town Manager to act as the perpetual Sudbury representative in the Marlborough-Sudbury Regional Veterans' District. (2) Also vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter an...
Board Member Schineller motioned to Authorize the Town Manager to act as the perpetual Sudbury representative in the Marlborough-Sudbury Regional Veterans' District. (2) Also vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter an InterMunicipal Agreement for a period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, with appropriate extensions and as legally reviewed. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To (1) Authorize the Town Manager to act as the perpetual Sudbury representative in the Marlborough-Sudbury Regional Veterans' District. (2) Also vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter an InterMunicipal Agreement for a period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, with appropriate extensions and as legally reviewed.
“Board Member Schineller motioned to Authorize the Town Manager to act as the perpetual Sudbury representative in the Marlborough-Sudbury Regional Veterans' District. (2) Also vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter an InterMunicipal Agreement for a period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, with appropriate extensions and as legally reviewed. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To (1) Authorize the Town Manager to act as the perpetual Sudbury representative in the Marlborough-Sudbury Regional Veterans' District. (2) Also vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter an InterMunicipal Agreement for a period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, with appropriate extensions and as legally reviewed..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Have the Annual Town Meeting begin on May 3, 2021, with a backup week-end date of May 15 and 16; a rain date of May 22 and May 23, 2021
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To have the Annual Town Meeting begin on May 3, 2021, with a backup week-end date of May 15 and 16; a rain date of May 22 and May 23, 2021.
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To have the Annual Town Meeting begin on May 3, 2021, with a backup week-end date of May 15 and 16; a rain date of May 22 and May 23, 2021..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Approve the proposed dates for the Select Board Newsletter
Board Member Carty moved to approve the proposed dates for the Select Board Newsletter. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed dates for the Select Board Newsletter.
“Board Member Carty moved to approve the proposed dates for the Select Board Newsletter. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed dates for the Select Board Newsletter..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Approve the 12/8/20 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/8/20 Select Board Minutes, as edited.
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/8/20 Select Board Minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the 1/5/21 Select Board Minutes
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/5/21 Select Board Minutes.
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/5/21 Select Board Minutes..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 1 and 3, of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the...
Board Member Schineller moved in the word of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 1 and 3, of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Herb Chambers 83 Boston Post Road, LLC for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 83 Boston Post Road
“Board Member Schineller moved in the word of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 1 and 3, of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Herb Chambers 83 Boston Post Road, LLC for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 83 Boston Post Road.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 1 and 3, of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Portside Realty Trust for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 58 Carriage Way.
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 83, §4, Article XII s. 1 and 3, of the Sudbury General Bylaws, and any other enabling authority, vote to accept the Grant of Easement set forth in the document entitled "DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND GRANT OF EASEMENT REGARDING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" granted by Portside Realty Trust for stormwater system maintenance purposes upon the property at 58 Carriage Way..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Approve an award of a two-year contract to Girard & Associates, LLC by the Town Manager as a sole source procurement for services to be provided for the Fire Department's Advanced Life Support...
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve an award of a two-year contract to Girard & Associates, LLC by the Town Manager as a sole source procurement for services to be provided for the Fire Department's Advanced Life Support Program involving quality assurance/quality control, in the amount of $17,800 per year.
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve an award of a two-year contract to Girard & Associates, LLC by the Town Manager as a sole source procurement for services to be provided for the Fire Department's Advanced Life Support Program involving quality assurance/quality control, in the amount of $17,800 per year..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Approve execution by the Town Manager of the Temporary Construction Easement between the Town of Sudbury and Alta River's Edge, LLC for a 70' wide portion of Town-owned property located at 484...
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of the Temporary Construction Easement between the Town of Sudbury and Alta River's Edge, LLC for a 70' wide portion of Town-owned property located at 484 Boston Post Road, shown on a plan entitled "License Area Exhibit - 484 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA", dated December 22, 2020, prepared by Allen & Majors Associates, Inc.
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve execution by the Town Manager of the Temporary Construction Easement between the Town of Sudbury and Alta River's Edge, LLC for a 70' wide portion of Town-owned property located at 484 Boston Post Road, shown on a plan entitled "License Area Exhibit - 484 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA", dated December 22, 2020, prepared by Allen & Majors Associates, Inc..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Approve action by the Town Manager to execute the Budgetary Scope of Work ITC68 set forth by Comm-Tract Corp. to design, engineer, provide and install the Phase 2, South Ring Backbone addition to...
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve action by the Town Manager to execute the Budgetary Scope of Work ITC68 set forth by Comm-Tract Corp. to design, engineer, provide and install the Phase 2, South Ring Backbone addition to the Town's Fiber Optic Municipal Area Network; and to execute any documents relative thereto.
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve action by the Town Manager to execute the Budgetary Scope of Work ITC68 set forth by Comm-Tract Corp. to design, engineer, provide and install the Phase 2, South Ring Backbone addition to the Town's Fiber Optic Municipal Area Network; and to execute any documents relative thereto..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.
“Vote to Adjourn Meeting Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-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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