MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
June 15, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Charles G. Russo, Daniel E. Carty, William J. Schineller, Janie W. Dretler
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to approve a new Common Victualler License
Approve a new Common Victualler License (Change of Ownership) for Sudbury Coffee Works LLC, DBA Sudbury Coffee W, 15 Union Ave, as requested in an application dated May 24, 2021, contingent on...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License (Change of Ownership) for Sudbury Coffee Works LLC, DBA Sudbury Coffee W, 15 Union Ave, as requested in an application dated May 24, 2021, contingent on Fire Department final approval.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve a new Common Victualler License (Change of Ownership) for Sudbury Coffee Works LLC, DBA Sudbury Coffee W, 15 Union Ave, as requested in an application dated May 24, 2021, contingent on Fire Department final approval..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Discuss process for Town Manager review and goal setting
Ratify vote taken in Executive Session on proposed letter to ISO-New England
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To ratify vote taken in Executive Session on proposed letter to ISO-New England
Yes: Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: DretlerThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To ratify vote taken in Executive Session on proposed letter to ISO-New England.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Vote to appoint Sandy Lasky as a temporary member of MWRTA advisory board until the return of
Appoint Sandy Lasky as a temporary member of MWRTA advisory board until the return of Debra Galloway (Senior Center Director)
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Sandy Lasky as a temporary member of MWRTA advisory board until the return of Debra Galloway (Senior Center Director).
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Sandy Lasky as a temporary member of MWRTA advisory board until the return of Debra Galloway (Senior Center Director)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Accept the resignations of Thomas Friedlander as a full member of the Conservation Commission, and Erica Silverman from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission, and send both a thank...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignations of Thomas Friedlander as a full member of the Conservation Commission, and Erica Silverman from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission, and send both a thank you letter for their service to the Town
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignations of Thomas Friedlander as a full member of the Conservation Commission, and Erica Silverman from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission, and send both a thank you letter for their service to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Vote to appoint Thomas Friedlander as an Associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term
Appoint Thomas Friedlander as an Associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term expiring 5/31/23
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Thomas Friedlander as an Associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term expiring 5/31/23.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Thomas Friedlander as an Associate member of the Conservation Commission for a term expiring 5/31/23..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Vote to enter into the Town record and congratulate Colby Chung and Ryan I. Grummer of Scout Troop
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Colby Chung and Ryan I. Grummer of Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Colby Chung and Ryan I. Grummer of Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Colby Chung and Ryan I. Grummer of Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Discussion and vote new Select Board liaison assignments
Approve and amend Select Board liaison assignments
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve and amend Select Board liaison assignments
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve and amend Select Board liaison assignments.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Release Town Counsel Opinion related to Park and Recreation User Fees authority
Vice-Chair Russo motioned to release Town Counsel Opinion related to Park and Recreation User Fees authority. Board Members Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Opinion related to Park and Recreation User Fees authority.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo motioned to release Town Counsel Opinion related to Park and Recreation User Fees authority. Board Members Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Opinion related to Park and Recreation User Fees authority..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Minutes of 5/13/21
Approve the 5/13/21 minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/13/21 minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/13/21 minutes, as edited.” (second: Russo)
Minutes of 5/18/21
Approve the 5/18/21 minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/18/21 minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/18/21 minutes, as edited.” (second: Russo)
Vote to Adjourn Meeting
Adjourn
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo 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
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo 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: Russo)
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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