MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 8, 2022
13 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
Continue the public hearing on whether or not to approve the petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of...
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To continue the public hearing on whether or not to approve the 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 install approximately 60± feet conduit at pole #78/142. This work is necessary to provide new electric service at #36 North Road (Cold Brook Crossing Development).
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To continue the public hearing on whether or not to approve the 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 install approximately 60± feet conduit at pole #78/142. This work is necessary to provide new electric service at #36 North Road (Cold Brook Crossing Development)..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purposes of obtaining a Grant of Location to install approximately 60 (+)(-) feet of...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purposes of obtaining a Grant of Location to install approximately 60 (+)(-) feet of conduit at pole #78/142, as shown on plan dated September 28, 2021; to include the requirements as listed by Deputy Director Bill O'Rourke of the DPW Department, on page 21 of the 3/8/22 Select Board Packet.
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; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purposes of obtaining a Grant of Location to install approximately 60 (+)(-) feet of conduit at pole #78/142, as shown on plan dated September 28, 2021; to include the requirements as listed by Deputy Director Bill O'Rourke of the DPW Department, on page 21 of the 3/8/22 Select Board Packet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Vote to close public hearing and resume Select Board meeting
Close public hearing and resume Select Board meeting
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 close public hearing and resume Select Board 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, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close public hearing and resume Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Report from Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) on 2022 Annual Town Meeting capital
Authorize Town Manager Hayes to procure lighting equipment to shine the lights of the Ukraine flag on Sudbury Town Hall
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 authorize Town Manager Hayes to procure lighting equipment to shine the lights of the Ukraine flag on Sudbury Town Hall.
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 authorize Town Manager Hayes to procure lighting equipment to shine the lights of the Ukraine flag on Sudbury Town Hall..” (Motion: Carty, second: Schineller)
Release Town Counsel opinion regarding subcommittees (and impact on Select Board assignments) and post on such opinion on Town website on 3/9/22
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel opinion regarding subcommittees (and impact on Select Board assignments) and post on such opinion on Town website on 3/9/22.
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, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel opinion regarding subcommittees (and impact on Select Board assignments) and post on such opinion on Town website on 3/9/22..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Discussion on 2022 Annual Town Meeting: logistics; order and consent calendar; positions on articles
Support Annual Town Meeting Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 27, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 50, 51,52, 53, 54, 55, and 56
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Annual Town Meeting Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 27, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 50, 51,52, 53, 54, 55, and 56.
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Annual Town Meeting Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 27, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 50, 51,52, 53, 54, 55, and 56..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Recess
Take a five-minute recess and return at 10:33 PM
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess and return at 10:33 PM
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To take a five-minute recess and return at 10:33 PM.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Discussion on 2022 Town Manager review process and timeline
That nine (9) 360 Town Manager Evaluations (including superintendent's review) be performed in this review cycle
Board Member Schineller motioned that nine (9) 360 Town Manager Evaluations (including superintendent's review) be performed in this review cycle. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-no VOTED: That nine (9) 360 Town Manager Evaluations (including superintendent's review) be performed in this review cycle.
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned that nine (9) 360 Town Manager Evaluations (including superintendent's review) be performed in this review cycle. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-no VOTED: That nine (9) 360 Town Manager Evaluations (including superintendent's review) be performed in this review cycle..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 1/18/22, 1/24/22, and 2/1/22
Approve open session minutes of 1/18/22, as edited
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 open session minutes of 1/18/22, as edited
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 open session minutes of 1/18/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve open session minutes of 1/24/22, as edited
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 1/24/22, as edited
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 1/24/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve open session minutes of 2/1/22, 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 open session minutes of 2/1/22, 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 open session minutes of 2/1/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Vote to accept a $105 donation from the Sudbury Historical Society to Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Fund
Accept a $105 donation from the Sudbury Historical Society to Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Fund
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 accept a $105 donation from the Sudbury Historical Society to Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Fund
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 accept a $105 donation from the Sudbury Historical Society to Sept. 11 Memorial Garden Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
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, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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, Dretler-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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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