MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2021
10 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
Climate Emergency Working Group will discuss a Climate Emergency Declaration Resolution for May
Approve the transfer and return of two cemetery gravestones
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the transfer and return of two cemetery gravestones
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; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the transfer and return of two cemetery gravestones.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Recess
Recess for five 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, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
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, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Fairbank Update and discussion with Town Manager
Approve the letter from the Select Board to our delegation, as edited
Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the letter from the Select Board to our delegation, as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the letter from the Select Board to our delegation, as edited..” (second: Dretler)
Update DEI Commission mission statement to include an advisory (non-voting) member of the Commission
Include an advisory (non-voting) member of the Commission on Disability
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To include an advisory (non-voting) member of the Commission on Disability
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To include an advisory (non-voting) member of the Commission on Disability.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Review and possible vote on the draft Select Board meeting schedule
Approve the draft Select Board meeting schedule
Board Member Dretler 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 approve the draft Select Board meeting schedule
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; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the draft Select Board meeting schedule.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Review open session minutes of 8/31/21
Approve the Select Board open session minutes of 8/31/21, as edited
Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 8/31/21, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 8/31/21, as edited.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 8/31/21, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 8/31/21, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar
Accept Federal funding related to the ongoing global pandemic; current programs include the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), the 2021 Coronavirus Response and...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept Federal funding related to the ongoing global pandemic; current programs include the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The CARES allocation is $1,730,468 and the ARPA allocation is $5,875,013.78, of which $2,057,260.44 is the municipal allocation and $3,817,753.34 is the non-functioning County allocation. ($2,937,506.89 of the total ARPA funds have been received as of August 17, 2021.)
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept Federal funding related to the ongoing global pandemic; current programs include the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The CARES allocation is $1,730,468 and the ARPA allocation is $5,875,013.78, of which $2,057,260.44 is the municipal allocation and $3,817,753.34 is the non-functioning County allocation. ($2,937,506.89 of the total ARPA funds have been received as of August 17, 2021.).” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Affordable Housing Restriction Agreement (the "Restriction") for the Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing and to execute any documents relative to...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Affordable Housing Restriction Agreement (the "Restriction") for the Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing and to execute any documents relative to said Restriction.
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Affordable Housing Restriction Agreement (the "Restriction") for the Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing and to execute any documents relative to said Restriction..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Affordable Housing Restriction Agreement (the "Restriction") for the Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing and to execute any documents relative to said Restriction.
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Affordable Housing Restriction Agreement (the "Restriction") for the Apartments at Cold Brook Crossing and to execute any documents relative to said Restriction..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
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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