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November 16, 2021
14 recorded votes, 3 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
No Citizen's Comments
Approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to remove one (1) pole #13/10X and to install one...
Board Member Schineller 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 petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to remove one (1) pole #13/10X and to install one (1) new pole #13/10A
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, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to remove one (1) pole #13/10X and to install one (1) new pole #13/10A.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Dretler)
Vote to close the Public Hearing and resume Select Board Meeting
Close the Public Hearing and resume Select Board Meeting
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 close the Public Hearing and resume Select Board Meeting.
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 close the Public Hearing and resume Select Board Meeting..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Town Manager Hayes provided an update regarding MA Department of Environmental Protection and MA
Release Town Counsel opinion regarding Sewataro Use Policy dated September 10, 2021
Board Member Dretler motioned to release Town Counsel Sewataro Use Policy opinion dated September 10, 2021. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schniller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel opinion regarding Sewataro Use Policy dated September 10, 2021.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to release Town Counsel Sewataro Use Policy opinion dated September 10, 2021. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schniller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel opinion regarding Sewataro Use Policy dated September 10, 2021..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Release Town Counsel opinion regarding Sewataro Use Policy draft, dated November 16, 2021
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, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel opinion regarding Sewataro Use Policy draft, dated November 16, 2021.
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, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel opinion regarding Sewataro Use Policy draft, dated November 16, 2021..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Recess
That the Board recess for five minutes, and return at 9:44 P.M
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board recess for five minutes, and return at 9:44 P.M.
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; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Board recess for five minutes, and return at 9:44 P.M..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Discussion on Remote Participation Policy. Subcommittee members Roberts and Schineller to present
Approve the Select Board Remote Participation Policy as edited tonight, subject to approval of Town Counsel
Vice-Chair Russo motioned to approve the Select Board Remote Participation Policy as edited tonight, subject to approval of Town Counsel. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Remote Participation Policy as edited tonight, subject to approval of Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo motioned to approve the Select Board Remote Participation Policy as edited tonight, subject to approval of Town Counsel. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Remote Participation Policy as edited tonight, subject to approval of Town Counsel..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Support signature of Arlington Town Manager letter on Energy Stretch Codes
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support signature of Arlington Town Manager letter on Energy Stretch Codes.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support signature of Arlington Town Manager letter on Energy Stretch Codes..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
1/15/21 Open Session Minutes
Approve the 1/15/21 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, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/15/21 minutes
The roll call names Jennifer S. Roberts twice and leaves out Janie W. Dretler. Showing the count only.
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, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/15/21 minutes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
10/5/21 Open Session Minutes
Approve the 10/5/21 minutes, as edited
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/5/21 minutes, as edited
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, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/5/21 minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Direct the Town Clerk to place the vacancy for Sudbury School Committee member on the March 28, 2022
Direct the Town Clerk to place the vacancy for Sudbury School Committee member on the March 28, 2022 Annual Town Election ballot for a one-year term expiring May 31, 2023
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 direct the Town Clerk to place the vacancy for Sudbury School Committee member on the March 28, 2022 Annual Town Election ballot for a one-year term expiring May 31, 2023.
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 direct the Town Clerk to place the vacancy for Sudbury School Committee member on the March 28, 2022 Annual Town Election ballot for a one-year term expiring May 31, 2023..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Accept Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPT) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the
Accept Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPT) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of mass casualty equipment to be used by the Fire Department
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 accept Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPT) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of mass casualty equipment to be used by the Fire Department.
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 accept Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPT) funds in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of mass casualty equipment to be used by the Fire Department..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Allocate $35,000 of the remaining mitigation funds listed in item 4.2.c. of the Meadow Walk Development Agreement to any and all aspects of the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program to be...
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 allocate $35,000 of the remaining mitigation funds listed in item 4.2.c. of the Meadow Walk Development Agreement to any and all aspects of the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program to be administered by the Transportation Committee.
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 allocate $35,000 of the remaining mitigation funds listed in item 4.2.c. of the Meadow Walk Development Agreement to any and all aspects of the Go Sudbury! Microtransit Pilot Program to be administered by the Transportation Committee..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Franco's Trattoria, 365...
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 a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Franco's Trattoria, 365 Boston Post Road; Fugakyu Cafe, 621 Boston Post Road; Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road (1AM to 2AM) and Max and Leo's Artisan Pizza, 470 North Road on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 (Thanksgiving eve) and Friday, December 31, 2021 (New Year's Eve), on the condition that the kitchen remains open and food is served.
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 a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Franco's Trattoria, 365 Boston Post Road; Fugakyu Cafe, 621 Boston Post Road; Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road (1AM to 2AM) and Max and Leo's Artisan Pizza, 470 North Road on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 (Thanksgiving eve) and Friday, December 31, 2021 (New Year's Eve), on the condition that the kitchen remains open and food is served..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Adjourn
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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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