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March 23, 2021
23 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
Reports from Town Manager
Open a joint meeting with the Transportation Committee
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Transportation Committee.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Transportation Committee..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Vote to close joint meeting with Transportation Committee and resume Select Board meeting
Close the joint meeting with the Transportation Committee and resume the Select Board meeting
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Transportation Committee and resume the Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Transportation Committee and resume the Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 26 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend Text of Section 2110. Establishment
Rescind the vote to indefinitely postpone Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose
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 rescind the vote to indefinitely postpone Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose.
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; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To rescind the vote to indefinitely postpone Article 15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Withdraw Article #15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To withdraw Article #15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose.
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; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To withdraw Article #15 - Melone Stabilization Fund Repurpose..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Article 25 - LSRHS Stadium Field
Support Article 25 - LSRHS Stadium Field
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 25 - LSRHS Stadium Field
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 25 - LSRHS Stadium Field.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 2110.Establishment
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 Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 2110.Establishment
From the minutes
“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 Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 2110.Establishment.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Support Article 27 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 2324 Regarding Trailers or other structures for storage or office purposes
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 support Article 27 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 2324 Regarding Trailers or other structures for storage or office purposes
From the minutes
“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 support Article 27 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 2324 Regarding Trailers or other structures for storage or office purposes.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 3200 Signs and Advertising Devices Chair Dretler motioned to move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar. Board Member Carty seconded...
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 Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 3200 Signs and Advertising Devices Chair Dretler motioned to move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar. Board Member Carty seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“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 Amend Zoning Bylaw, Article IX: Amend text of Section 3200 Signs and Advertising Devices Chair Dretler motioned to move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar. Board Member Carty seconded the motion..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar
It was on motion 5-0; Russo-no, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar
No: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 5-0 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 0-5.
From the minutes
“It was on motion 5-0; Russo-no, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to move Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the Consent Calendar.”
Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan
Support Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar
Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historic Preservation Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan
Support Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar
Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Production Plan and be included on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation
Support Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation and be included on the Consent Calendar
Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation and be included on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Housing Trust Allocation and be included on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee
Support Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee and be included on the Consent Calendar
Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee and be included on the Consent Calendar
From the minutes
“Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) membership fee and be included on the Consent Calendar.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Support Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds and be included on the Consent Calendar
Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds and be included on the Consent Calendar
From the minutes
“Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds and be included on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund - Reversion of Funds and be included on the Consent Calendar.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Support Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations and be included on the Consent Calendar
Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations and be included on the Consent Calendar It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations and be included on the Consent Calendar
From the minutes
“Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations Vice-Chair Roberts motioned to support Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations and be included on the Consent Calendar It was motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations and be included on the Consent Calendar.” (Motion: Roberts)
Put Article 29 - Community Preservation Fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements and Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements
Board Member Carty motioned to put Articles 29 and 30 on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To put Article 29 - Community Preservation Fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements and Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to put Articles 29 and 30 on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To put Article 29 - Community Preservation Fund - Dr. Bill Adelson Playground Improvements and Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Take a five-minute recess Board Members returned from the five-minute recess at 10:20 p.m
Vice-Chair Roberts 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 take a five-minute recess Board Members returned from the five-minute recess at 10:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts 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 take a five-minute recess Board Members returned from the five-minute recess at 10:20 p.m..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Schineller)
Discussion on possible Sewataro Subcommittee
Form the Sewataro Goal Subcommittee to assess and make recommendations to the Select Board regarding property management, and to appoint Board Member Charlie Russo and Board Member Bill Schineller...
Board Member Schineller motioned to form the Sewataro Goal Subcommittee to assess and make recommendations to the Select Board regarding property management, and to appoint Board Member Charlie Russo and Board Member Bill Schineller to the Subcommittee, for a term ending May 31, 2022. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To form the Sewataro Goal Subcommittee to assess and make recommendations to the Select Board regarding property management, and to appoint Board Member Charlie Russo and Board Member Bill Schineller to the Subcommittee, for a term ending May 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to form the Sewataro Goal Subcommittee to assess and make recommendations to the Select Board regarding property management, and to appoint Board Member Charlie Russo and Board Member Bill Schineller to the Subcommittee, for a term ending May 31, 2022. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To form the Sewataro Goal Subcommittee to assess and make recommendations to the Select Board regarding property management, and to appoint Board Member Charlie Russo and Board Member Bill Schineller to the Subcommittee, for a term ending May 31, 2022..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Review open session minutes of 3/9/21 and possibly vote to approve minutes
Approve the 3/9/21 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; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/9/21 minutes, 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; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/9/21 minutes, as edited..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Upcoming Agenda Items
Accept a $2,000 grant from BayPath Elder Services to the Sudbury Council on Aging/Sudbury Senior Center. The grant is to be utilized toward the cost of providing transportation to COVID-19...
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $2,000 grant from BayPath Elder Services to the Sudbury Council on Aging/Sudbury Senior Center. The grant is to be utilized toward the cost of providing transportation to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $2,000 grant from BayPath Elder Services to the Sudbury Council on Aging/Sudbury Senior Center. The grant is to be utilized toward the cost of providing transportation to COVID-19 vaccination appointments.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Rd, to the Commission on Disability for a term ending 5/31/24, as requested by Pat Guthy, Commission Chair
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Rd, to the Commission on Disability for a term ending 5/31/24, as requested by Pat Guthy, Commission Chair
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Jane Kline, 187 Boston Post Rd, to the Commission on Disability for a term ending 5/31/24, as requested by Pat Guthy, Commission Chair.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Send thank you letter to Deborah Kruskal for her 27 years of service on the Design Review Board
Send a thank you letter to Deborah Kruskal for her 27 years of service on the Design Review Board
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To send a thank you letter to Deborah Kruskal for her 27 years of service on the Design Review Board
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To send a thank you letter to Deborah Kruskal for her 27 years of service on the Design Review Board.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
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, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
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, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
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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