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June 29, 2021
15 recorded votes, 0 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
In accordance with General Bylaws Art. VII, Legal Affairs, vote to appoint Attorney William
Appoint Attorney William Solomon as Special Counsel to perform legal services related to the Verizon New England, Inc. cable license renewal, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a...
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, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Attorney William Solomon as Special Counsel to perform legal services related to the Verizon New England, Inc. cable license renewal, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract relative thereto
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, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Attorney William Solomon as Special Counsel to perform legal services related to the Verizon New England, Inc. cable license renewal, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract relative thereto.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Vote to approve a request dated June 15, 2021 from Austin Richard, Pilot Construction, Inc. to
Approve a request dated June 15, 2021 from Austin Richard, Pilot Construction, Inc. to grant permission for one 36 ft. temporary office trailer at 36 North Road, Cold Brook Crossing Development,...
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve a request dated June 15, 2021 from Austin Richard, Pilot Construction, Inc. to grant permission for one 36 ft. temporary office trailer at 36 North Road, Cold Brook Crossing Development, from July 12, 2021 through June 20, 2022, subject to approval of the Building Inspector.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve a request dated June 15, 2021 from Austin Richard, Pilot Construction, Inc. to grant permission for one 36 ft. temporary office trailer at 36 North Road, Cold Brook Crossing Development, from July 12, 2021 through June 20, 2022, subject to approval of the Building Inspector..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Vice-Chair Russo congratulated the RHSO on all its member towns achieving safe harbor, and he was
Authorize the Town Manager to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) Amendment FY22 for Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO)
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) Amendment FY22 for Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO).
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) Amendment FY22 for Regional Housing Service Office (RHSO)..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Vote to open a joint meeting with Planning Board to vote to appoint a new full member, Anuraj
Open the joint meeting with the Planning Board
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To open the joint meeting with the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To open the joint meeting with the Planning Board.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Appoint a new full member, Anuraj Shah, 257 Concord Road, to the Planning Board for a term ending 5/31/22
Board Member Dretler motioned to appoint a new full member, Anuraj Shah, 257 Concord Road, to the Planning Board for a term ending 5/31/22. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint a new full member, Anuraj Shah, 257 Concord Road, to the Planning Board for a term ending 5/31/22.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to appoint a new full member, Anuraj Shah, 257 Concord Road, to the Planning Board for a term ending 5/31/22. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint a new full member, Anuraj Shah, 257 Concord Road, to the Planning Board for a term ending 5/31/22..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Vote to close joint meeting with Planning Board
Close the joint meeting with the Planning Board
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Planning Board.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Planning Board..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
Update and post the Appointment Policy process (30-day advertisement requirement)
Update and post the Appointment Policy process (30-day advertisement requirement), as amended
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To update and post the Appointment Policy process (30-day advertisement requirement), as amended
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, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To update and post the Appointment Policy process (30-day advertisement requirement), as amended.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Newsletter discussion and potential vote on desired way forward for the Newsletter
Take a five-minute recess
Chair Roberts motioned that the Board take a five-minute recess. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess
From the minutes
“Chair Roberts motioned that the Board take a five-minute recess. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
5/25/21 Open Session Minutes
Approve open session minutes of 5/25/21, as amended
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 5/25/21, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 5/25/21, as amended.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
6/1/21 Open Session Minutes
Approve open session minutes of 6/1/21, as amended
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 6/1/21, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 6/1/21, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee CoChair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS"
Grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee CoChair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS" bike ride on Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. through approximately 3:00 p.m., following the...
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee CoChair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS" bike ride on Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. through approximately 3:00 p.m., following the same route as in previous years, subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Myke Farricker, Committee CoChair, to hold a "Ride to Defeat ALS" bike ride on Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. through approximately 3:00 p.m., following the same route as in previous years, subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Approve the FY22 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit
Approve the FY22 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) and the Town of Sudbury to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled...
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the FY22 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) and the Town of Sudbury to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled persons through the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2021, as requested by Ana Christina Olivera, Acting Senior Center Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the FY22 amendment extending the contract between the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) and the Town of Sudbury to provide transportation services for elderly and disabled persons through the Council on Aging effective July 1, 2021, as requested by Ana Christina Olivera, Acting Senior Center Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Accept an allocation of $16,000 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's FY2021 Survey
Accept an allocation of $16,000 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's FY2021 Survey and Planning Grant Program to conduct a Sudbury Town-Wide Historic Preservation Plan; and further, to...
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept an allocation of $16,000 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's FY2021 Survey and Planning Grant Program to conduct a Sudbury Town-Wide Historic Preservation Plan; and further, to approve the award by the Town Manager for contracting relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept an allocation of $16,000 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's FY2021 Survey and Planning Grant Program to conduct a Sudbury Town-Wide Historic Preservation Plan; and further, to approve the award by the Town Manager for contracting relative thereto..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Approve the FY22 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and
Approve the FY22 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications...
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the FY22 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment provided to the Goodnow Library for participation in the Network, effective July 1, 2021, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the FY22 contract between the Town on behalf of the Goodnow Library (Participant) and Minuteman Library Network, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment provided to the Goodnow Library for participation in the Network, effective July 1, 2021, as requested by the Goodnow Library Director, said Agreement to be executed by the Town Manager..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Russo motioned in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo motioned in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
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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