MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 9, 2021
19 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
Interview candidate for associate position on Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Appoint William Ray, 29 Cranberry Circle, to the ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/22
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint William Ray, 29 Cranberry Circle, to the ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/22.
From the 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, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint William Ray, 29 Cranberry Circle, to the ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/22..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Review open session minutes of 2/23/21 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 2/23/21 as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 2/23/21 as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 2/23/21 as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Accept House Bill H5196, which reflects changes to H5118 by Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The outcome of the vote will be relayed to accompany H5196, An Act...
Board Member Carty motioned to accept House Bill H5196, which reflects changes to H5118 by Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The outcome of the vote will be relayed to accompany H5196, An Act authorizing the Town of Sudbury to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept House Bill H5196, which reflects changes to H5118 by Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The outcome of the vote will be relayed to accompany H5196, An Act authorizing the Town of Sudbury to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to accept House Bill H5196, which reflects changes to H5118 by Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The outcome of the vote will be relayed to accompany H5196, An Act authorizing the Town of Sudbury to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept House Bill H5196, which reflects changes to H5118 by Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The outcome of the vote will be relayed to accompany H5196, An Act authorizing the Town of Sudbury to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Upcoming Agenda Items
Appoint Erica Silverman, Joanna Steffey, Katina Fontes, Nalini Luthra, Nancy Kimble, Peju Champion, Stephanie Oliver and Vona Hill to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for terms to...
Chair Dretler read the motion, and Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Erica Silverman, Joanna Steffey, Katina Fontes, Nalini Luthra, Nancy Kimble, Peju Champion, Stephanie Oliver and Vona Hill to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for terms to expire May 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler read the motion, and Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Erica Silverman, Joanna Steffey, Katina Fontes, Nalini Luthra, Nancy Kimble, Peju Champion, Stephanie Oliver and Vona Hill to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for terms to expire May 31, 2022..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Chief John Whalen to provide update on Fire Station Town Meeting article. Town Manager Hayes to
Support Article 1 - Hear Reports
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Hear Reports
From the 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, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Hear Reports.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Support Article 5 - FY22 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 5 - FY22 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget
From the 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, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 5 - FY22 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Support Article 6 - FY22 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 6 - FY22 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget
From the 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, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 6 - FY22 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funds
Support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funds
Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funds Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funds
From the minutes
“Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funds Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 10 - Chapter 90 Highway Funds.” (Motion: Carty)
Support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund
Article 11 - Stabilization Fund Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Article 11 - Stabilization Fund Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 11 - Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Carty)
Article 12 - FY22 Revolving Fund Limits
Support Article 12 - FY22 Revolving Fund Limits
Article 12 - FY22 Revolving Fund Limits Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 12. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - FY22 Revolving Fund Limits
From the minutes
“Article 12 - FY22 Revolving Fund Limits Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 12. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - FY22 Revolving Fund Limits.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Support Article 14 - Fund Litigation costs - Eversource
Board Member Schineller motioned to support Article 14. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Fund Litigation costs - Eversource
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to support Article 14. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Fund Litigation costs - Eversource.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Support Article 17 - Marlboro Road Culvert Replacement
Article 17 - Marlboro Road Culvert Replacement Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 17. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 17 - Marlboro Road Culvert Replacement
From the minutes
“Article 17 - Marlboro Road Culvert Replacement Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 17. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 17 - Marlboro Road Culvert Replacement.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Take a 5-minute recess
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To take a 5-minute recess.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To take a 5-minute recess..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Article 29 - Community Preservation fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements
Support Article 29 - Community Preservation fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements
Bill Adelson Playground Improvements Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 29 - Community Preservation fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements
From the minutes
“Bill Adelson Playground Improvements Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 29 - Community Preservation fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Support Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements
Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Field Improvements Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements
From the minutes
“Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Field Improvements Board Member Carty motioned to support the Article. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Support Article 22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension
Article 22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension Board Member Russo motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension
From the minutes
“Article 22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension Board Member Russo motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 22 - Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption Extension.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Support Article 23 - Sudbury Public Schools COVID-19 Academic Program
Article 23 - Sudbury Public Schools COVID-19 Academic Program Board Member Russo motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 23 - Sudbury Public Schools COVID-19 Academic Program
From the minutes
“Article 23 - Sudbury Public Schools COVID-19 Academic Program Board Member Russo motioned to support the Article. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 23 - Sudbury Public Schools COVID-19 Academic Program.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Approve the Code of Conduct as edited by the Select Board on March 9, 2021
Board Member Russo motioned to approve the Code of Conduct as edited by the Select Board on March 9, 2021. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Code of Conduct as edited by the Select Board on March 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to approve the Code of Conduct as edited by the Select Board on March 9, 2021. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Code of Conduct as edited by the Select Board on March 9, 2021..” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Vote to Adjourn
Adjourn
Vote to Adjourn Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vote to Adjourn Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-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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