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September 14, 2021
12 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
Reports from Select Board
Ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 9/14/21, regarding collective bargaining matters related to negotiations between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Association of Engineering,...
Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0: Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 9/14/21, regarding collective bargaining matters related to negotiations between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Association of Engineering, Architects and Draftsmen IFPTE Local 105 dated 9/9//21.
From the minutes
“Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0: Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To ratify the vote taken in Executive Session on 9/14/21, regarding collective bargaining matters related to negotiations between the Town of Sudbury and the Sudbury Association of Engineering, Architects and Draftsmen IFPTE Local 105 dated 9/9//21..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Town Manager Hayes to review ARPA program, funds, timeline, and possible uses
Retain the rights and ownership of the U.S.A.; Reg. No. 4,826,540 and U.S.A.; Reg. No. 4,826,543 relative to the intellectual property Declarations for "Sewataro" and "Summer as it should be," and...
Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To retain the rights and ownership of the U.S.A.; Reg. No. 4,826,540 and U.S.A.; Reg. No. 4,826,543 relative to the intellectual property Declarations for "Sewataro" and "Summer as it should be," and to amend "registration," language within the words of the motion.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To retain the rights and ownership of the U.S.A.; Reg. No. 4,826,540 and U.S.A.; Reg. No. 4,826,543 relative to the intellectual property Declarations for "Sewataro" and "Summer as it should be," and to amend "registration," language within the words of the motion..” (second: Dretler)
Release Town Counsel Opinion related to the Town offering swimming and charging fees at Sewataro
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Opinion related to the Town offering swimming and charging fees at Sewataro.
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; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Opinion related to the Town offering swimming and charging fees at Sewataro..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Recess
Take a five-minute recess
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess
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; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
Discussion and possible vote whether or not to dissolve the Budget Strategies Task Force
Dissolve the Budget Strategies Task Force
Board Member Schineller motioned to dissolve the Budget Strategies Task Force. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To dissolve the Budget Strategies Task Force.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to dissolve the Budget Strategies Task Force. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To dissolve the Budget Strategies Task Force..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
7/27/21 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 7/27/21 as edited
Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 7/27/21 as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 7/27/21 as edited..” (second: Carty)
8/10/21 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 8/10/21 as edited
Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the open session minutes of 8/10/21, as edited. 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 open session minutes of 8/10/21 as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the open session minutes of 8/10/21, as edited. 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 open session minutes of 8/10/21 as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Vote to approve the award of a contract by the Town Manager for a Town-Wide Historic Preservation
Approve the award of a contract by the Town Manager for a Town-Wide Historic Preservation Plan upon the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development and pursuant to Article...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the award of a contract by the Town Manager for a Town-Wide Historic Preservation Plan upon the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development and pursuant to Article 31 of the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting; and further, to execute any documents relative to said contract.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the award of a contract by the Town Manager for a Town-Wide Historic Preservation Plan upon the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Community Development and pursuant to Article 31 of the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting; and further, to execute any documents relative to said contract..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to accept and execute the Conservation Restriction from Bryan and Paula Coffey to the Town of
Accept and execute the Conservation Restriction from Bryan and Paula Coffey to the Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 184 Sec. 32 for a 1+/-...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept and execute the Conservation Restriction from Bryan and Paula Coffey to the Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 184 Sec. 32 for a 1+/- acre portion of the property located at 24 Tippling Rock, shown as a portion of Assessor's Map L06, Parcel 0101, to maintain the Premises predominantly in its natural state in perpetuity.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept and execute the Conservation Restriction from Bryan and Paula Coffey to the Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its Conservation Commission, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 184 Sec. 32 for a 1+/- acre portion of the property located at 24 Tippling Rock, shown as a portion of Assessor's Map L06, Parcel 0101, to maintain the Premises predominantly in its natural state in perpetuity..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the Town Manager appointment of Christopher Durall, 144 Hayden Circle, as an alternate member to the Historical Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/24
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Christopher Durall, 144 Hayden Circle, as an alternate member to the Historical Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/24.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager appointment of Christopher Durall, 144 Hayden Circle, as an alternate member to the Historical Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/24..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to accept donation in the amount of $610 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town
Accept donation in the amount of $610 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social Worker to be used to counsel Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept donation in the amount of $610 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social Worker to be used to counsel Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept donation in the amount of $610 from the Sudbury United Methodist Church to the Town Social Worker to be used to counsel Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School students..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
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; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, 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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