MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 27, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Vote to accept the resignation of Town Historian, Christopher Morely, and send a letter of thanks
Accept the resignation of Town Historian, Christopher Morely, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Town Historian, Christopher Morely, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Town Historian, Christopher Morely, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Vote to accept the grant of easements, both temporary and permanent, set forth in the Easement
Accept the grant of easements, both temporary and permanent, set forth in the Easement document executed by property owners Friedel S. Vongoeler and Darlene M. Murphy for property located at 270...
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the grant of easements, both temporary and permanent, set forth in the Easement document executed by property owners Friedel S. Vongoeler and Darlene M. Murphy for property located at 270 Marlboro Road and shown on "Easement Plan Marlboro Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts" dated April 20, 2021, revised June 10, 2021, prepared by Chappel Engineering Associates, LLC
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the grant of easements, both temporary and permanent, set forth in the Easement document executed by property owners Friedel S. Vongoeler and Darlene M. Murphy for property located at 270 Marlboro Road and shown on "Easement Plan Marlboro Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts" dated April 20, 2021, revised June 10, 2021, prepared by Chappel Engineering Associates, LLC.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Vote to approve the Town Manager appointment of Kathryn J. McGrath, 39 Pilgrim's Path, as an
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Kathryn J. McGrath, 39 Pilgrim's Path, as an Associate member to the Historical Commission for a term to expire 5/31/24
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Kathryn J. McGrath, 39 Pilgrim's Path, as an Associate member to the Historical Commission for a term to expire 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Kathryn J. McGrath, 39 Pilgrim's Path, as an Associate member to the Historical Commission for a term to expire 5/31/24.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Vote to continue the public hearing from 7/13/21 for discussion, subsequently Vote to close the
Hold a 2021 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3
Select Board Member Carty motioned to hold a 2021 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Russo-no, Schineller-no, Dretler-no, Carty-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to hold a 2021 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3
No: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes record the decision as “Not to hold a 2021 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Select Board Member Carty motioned to hold a 2021 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Russo-no, Schineller-no, Dretler-no, Carty-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to hold a 2021 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Vote to close Public Hearing from 7/13/21 to discuss a possible fall Town Meeting, and resume
Close the Public Hearing from 7/13/21, and resume the Select Board meeting
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing from 7/13/21, and resume the Select Board meeting
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; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing from 7/13/21, and resume the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Select Board Member Dretler motion to approve the Transportation Committee appointments and
Approve the Transportation Committee appointments and corresponding mission statement, as edited at tonight's meeting
Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Transportation Committee appointments and corresponding mission statement, as edited at tonight's meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Transportation Committee appointments and corresponding mission statement, as edited at tonight's meeting..” (second: Schineller)
Recess
That the Board take a five-minute recess break, and resume the meeting at 9:20 p.m
Board Member Dretler motioned that the Board take a five-minute recess break, and resume the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board take a five-minute recess break, and resume the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned that the Board take a five-minute recess break, and resume the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board take a five-minute recess break, and resume the meeting at 9:20 p.m..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
6/15/21 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 6/15/21, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 6/15/21, as edited
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; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 6/15/21, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
6/23/21 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 6/23/21, as edited
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 6/23/21, as edited
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, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 6/23/21, as edited.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
6/29/21 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 6/29/21, as edited
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 6/29/21, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 6/29/21, as edited.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Vote to appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2021 and ending
Appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2021 and ending August 14, 2022, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk
Board Member Dretler motioned to appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2021 and ending August 14, 2022, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2021 and ending August 14, 2022, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerAbstained: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2021 and ending August 14, 2022, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2021 and ending August 14, 2022, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not to be reappointed, and to send a...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not to be reappointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community
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; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not to be reappointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Vote to approve the execution of the First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for
Approve the execution of the First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the Transportation Pilot Program Manager Services in the amount of $44,915 pursuant to an Agreement under a...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the execution of the First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the Transportation Pilot Program Manager Services in the amount of $44,915 pursuant to an Agreement under a Community Compact Best Practices state grant program initiated by the Town Manager on May 5, 2021 to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.
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; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the execution of the First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement for the Transportation Pilot Program Manager Services in the amount of $44,915 pursuant to an Agreement under a Community Compact Best Practices state grant program initiated by the Town Manager on May 5, 2021 to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Adjourn
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, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-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, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-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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