MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 4, 2021
10 recorded votes, 6 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
Send a thank you letter to Anuraj Shah for his service on the Community Preservation Committee and
Send a thank you letter to Anuraj Shah for his service on the Community Preservation Committee and Planning Board
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To send a thank you letter to Anuraj Shah for his service on the Community Preservation Committee and Planning Board.
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, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To send a thank you letter to Anuraj Shah for his service on the Community Preservation Committee and Planning Board..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Approve the FY22 rates for transfer station stickers as recommended by DPW Director Dan Nason, who is advising leaving them at the FY21 amounts
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the FY22 rates for transfer station stickers as recommended by DPW Director Dan Nason, who is advising leaving them at the FY21 amounts.
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, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the FY22 rates for transfer station stickers as recommended by DPW Director Dan Nason, who is advising leaving them at the FY21 amounts..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Accept a grant from the Department of Fire Service in the amount of $14,880 for the purchase of
Accept a grant from the Department of Fire Service in the amount of $14,880 for the purchase of Firefighter Safety Equipment
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Department of Fire Service in the amount of $14,880 for the purchase of Firefighter Safety Equipment
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, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Department of Fire Service in the amount of $14,880 for the purchase of Firefighter Safety Equipment.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
VOTE to open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR
Open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource,...
Board Member Schineller motioned to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Schineller-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA.
Yes: SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote. The minutes record the decision as “Not to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Schineller-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Take a five-minute recess
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Board Members resumed the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Board Members spent considerable time discussing and
Work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects...
Board Member Schineller motioned that the Board work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond.
Yes: SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote. The minutes record the decision as “Not to work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue a…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned that the Board work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
Close the Public Hearing
Board Member Russo motioned to close the Public Hearing. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To close the Public Hearing
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to close the Public Hearing. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To close the Public Hearing.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
Approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company d.b.a Eversource Energy to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables,...
Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller noted that the Town was basically opposed to this project in consideration of environmental concerns, especially the EMF issue. He added that an impending appeal was also a consideration. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company d.b.a Eversource Energy 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) as part of its work to construct a new underground electric transmission line with all the conditions as discussed at tonight's meeting as reviewed/edited edited by the Select Board, consistent with the final review and edit conducted tonight, subject to a final clean-up for grammar, spelling, consistency; without any substantive changes.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller noted that the Town was basically opposed to this project in consideration of environmental concerns, especially the EMF issue. He added that an impending appeal was also a consideration. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company d.b.a Eversource Energy 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) as part of its work to construct a new underground electric transmission line with all the conditions as discussed at tonight's meeting as reviewed/edited edited by the Select Board, consistent with the final review and edit conducted tonight, subject to a final clean-up for grammar, spelling, consistency; without any substantive changes..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Dretler, 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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