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February 1, 2022
12 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
Citizen comments on items not on agenda
Accept 2022 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/22; as well as vote to refer the Fencing Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept 2022 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/22; as well as vote to refer the Fencing Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board.
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept 2022 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted by 1/31/22; as well as vote to refer the Fencing Bylaw Amendment to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Discussion and possible vote to update Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission mission
Approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission mission statement with edits
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, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission mission statement with edits.
The roll call does not list Charles G. Russo, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Daniel E. Carty (yes), William J. Schineller (yes), Janie W. Dretler (yes) and Jennifer S. Roberts (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
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, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission mission statement with edits..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Camp Operator/Property Manager Contract Negotiation update, and possible
Dissolve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Negotiation Subcommittee
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion to dissolve the subcommittee. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To dissolve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Negotiation Subcommittee
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion to dissolve the subcommittee. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To dissolve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Negotiation Subcommittee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Appoint Bryan Gammons, 20 Butler Place, to the Earth Removal Board for a term ending 5/31/23
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Bryan Gammons, 20 Butler Place, to the Earth Removal Board for a term ending 5/31/23
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Bryan Gammons, 20 Butler Place, to the Earth Removal Board for a term ending 5/31/23.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
Recess
Recess for five minutes, and resume the meeting at 9:51 p.m
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes, and resume the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
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, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes, and resume the meeting at 9:51 p.m..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Review and vote on Select Board Winter 2022 Municipal Update articles and approve for distribution
Release the Select Board Winter 2022 Municipal Articles, as edited, and approved for distribution
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release the Select Board Winter 2022 Municipal Articles, as edited, and approved for distribution.
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, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release the Select Board Winter 2022 Municipal Articles, as edited, and approved for distribution..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Minutes of 11/30/21
Approve the Select Board minutes of 11/30/21, as edited
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 11/30/21, 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; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 11/30/21, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Minutes of 12/13/21
Approve the Select Board minutes of 12/13/21, as edited
Board Member Carty 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 approve the Select Board minutes of 12/13/21, as edited
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; Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 12/13/21, as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Minutes of 12/21/21
Approve the Select Board minutes of 12/21/21
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 12/21/21
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; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 12/21/21.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar
Grant a Special Permit to the National Brain Tumor Society, to hold the "National Brain Tumor Society Ride" on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 2:00 P.M., subject to...
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 Grant a Special Permit to the National Brain Tumor Society, to hold the "National Brain Tumor Society Ride" on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 2:00 P.M., subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability
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 Grant a Special Permit to the National Brain Tumor Society, to hold the "National Brain Tumor Society Ride" on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 2:00 P.M., subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability.” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30...
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 grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the parade's conclusion.
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 grant a Special Permit to the Sudbury Companies of Minute and Militia, to hold the annual Parade to Commemorate Patriot's Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 5:30 A.M. through approximately 12:30 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the parade's conclusion..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
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, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-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, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-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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