MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 5, 2022
13 recorded votes, 4 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
Call to Order/Roll Call
Lay out the following Town Way with the boundaries and measurements as set forth on a plan prepared by Thomas Land Surveyors and Engineering Consultants, Inc. on file in the office of the Town...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair, with the edit of 353+/- feet to 453+/- feet. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To lay out the following Town Way with the boundaries and measurements as set forth on a plan prepared by Thomas Land Surveyors and Engineering Consultants, Inc. on file in the office of the Town Clerk, to be presented for acceptance at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting: Huckleberry Lane from Old Lancaster Road to a dead end, a distance of 453 ft. +/-; and further vote that the layout is subject to meeting the conditions and requirements deemed necessary by the Select Board prior to the execution and recording of a Deed or Order of Taking
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair, with the edit of 353+/- feet to 453+/- feet. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To lay out the following Town Way with the boundaries and measurements as set forth on a plan prepared by Thomas Land Surveyors and Engineering Consultants, Inc. on file in the office of the Town Clerk, to be presented for acceptance at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting: Huckleberry Lane from Old Lancaster Road to a dead end, a distance of 453 ft. +/-; and further vote that the layout is subject to meeting the conditions and requirements deemed necessary by the Select Board prior to the execution and recording of a Deed or Order of Taking.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Interview candidate for Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) associate and Earth Removal Board (ERB)
Appoint Michael B. Hershberg, 5 Brooks Road, as a ZBA associate and ERB member for a term ending 5/31/23
Board Member Dretler motioned to appoint Michael B. Hershberg, 5 Brooks Road, as a ZBA associate and ERB member for a term ending 5/31/23. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Michael B. Hershberg, 5 Brooks Road, as a ZBA associate and ERB member for a term ending 5/31/23
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to appoint Michael B. Hershberg, 5 Brooks Road, as a ZBA associate and ERB member for a term ending 5/31/23. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Michael B. Hershberg, 5 Brooks Road, as a ZBA associate and ERB member for a term ending 5/31/23.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 14 - GO Sudbury Taxi Uber Programs for FY23
Support Article 14
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To Support Article 14
Yes: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To Support Article 14.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Article 22 - Fairbank Community Center Audio-Visual Equipment Funding
In support of Article 22
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: In support of Article 22
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: In support of Article 22.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 23 - Fairbank Community Center Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment Funding (FF&E)
Support Article 23
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 23
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 23.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 32 - ADA Transition Plan Recommendation
Support Article 32
Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 32
Yes: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 32.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Article 47 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Design and Construction
Support Article 47
Vice-Chair Russo motioned that the Select Board support Article 47. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye. Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 47
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo motioned that the Select Board support Article 47. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye. Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 47.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Article 49 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Historic Districts Commission Design Guidelines
Article 49 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Historic Districts Commission Design Guidelines
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye
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, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Schineller)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote to renew a billiards table license for the
Renew a billiards table license for the American Legion Sudbury Post #191, Inc., John L. Poff, Manager, 676 Boston Post Road, through May 1, 2023
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To renew a billiards table license for the American Legion Sudbury Post #191, Inc., John L. Poff, Manager, 676 Boston Post Road, through May 1, 2023.
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To renew a billiards table license for the American Legion Sudbury Post #191, Inc., John L. Poff, Manager, 676 Boston Post Road, through May 1, 2023..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Vote to accept the resignation of Doug Frey, 74 Cutler Farm Road, as a member of the Commission on
Accept the resignation of Doug Frey, 74 Cutler Farm Road, as a member of the Commission on Disability and the Transportation Committee, effective 4/28/22, and to send a thank you letter for his...
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Doug Frey, 74 Cutler Farm Road, as a member of the Commission on Disability and the Transportation Committee, effective 4/28/22, and to send a thank you letter for his service to the Town.
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Doug Frey, 74 Cutler Farm Road, as a member of the Commission on Disability and the Transportation Committee, effective 4/28/22, and to send a thank you letter for his service to the Town..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Accept the resignation of Vona Hill, 11 Kendra Lane, from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) and to send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Vona Hill, 11 Kendra Lane, from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) and to send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town.
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Vona Hill, 11 Kendra Lane, from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) and to send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Vote to accept a grant from the Sudbury Foundation in the amount of $21,000 to purchase a power
Accept a grant from the Sudbury Foundation in the amount of $21,000 to purchase a power stretcher for the Fire Department's third ambulance
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Sudbury Foundation in the amount of $21,000 to purchase a power stretcher for the Fire Department's third ambulance.
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept a grant from the Sudbury Foundation in the amount of $21,000 to purchase a power stretcher for the Fire Department's third ambulance..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye. Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye. Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
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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