MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 26, 2022
19 recorded votes, 10 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
Vote on whether to approve request of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon
Approve request of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to Relocate JO 40' CL3 P8/10 with 40' CL2 at new...
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve request of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to Relocate JO 40' CL3 P8/10 with 40' CL2 at new staked location (see attachment) at/near 270 Marlboro Road, Sudbury, MA. This proposed pole relocation is necessary due to the Town Culvert Repair Project in that area.
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, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve request of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to Relocate JO 40' CL3 P8/10 with 40' CL2 at new staked location (see attachment) at/near 270 Marlboro Road, Sudbury, MA. This proposed pole relocation is necessary due to the Town Culvert Repair Project in that area..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Release Town Counsel opinion regarding BFRT easements/property ownership
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 BFRT easements/property ownership
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 BFRT easements/property ownership.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Remove the words "eminent domain" from the motion for Article 19, as written in the 2022 Town Warrant
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 remove the words "eminent domain" from the motion for Article 19, as written in the 2022 Town Warrant.
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 remove the words "eminent domain" from the motion for Article 19, as written in the 2022 Town Warrant..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the proposed use of remaining FY22 Discretionary Funds, as requested by Bethany Hadvab, Town Social Worker
Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the proposed use of remaining FY22 Discretionary Funds, as requested by Bethany Hadvab, Town Social Worker. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed use of remaining FY22 Discretionary Funds, as requested by Bethany Hadvab, Town Social Worker
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the proposed use of remaining FY22 Discretionary Funds, as requested by Bethany Hadvab, Town Social Worker. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed use of remaining FY22 Discretionary Funds, as requested by Bethany Hadvab, Town Social Worker.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Discussion and possible vote on Select Board Appointment Policy and related inquiry from Sudbury
Approve the Select Board Appointment Policy interview process, as amended
Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Appointment Policy interview process, as amended. 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 Select Board Appointment Policy interview process, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Appointment Policy interview process, as amended. 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 Select Board Appointment Policy interview process, as amended.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Recess
Recess for five minutes
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
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; Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Discussion and possible vote regarding Annual Town Meeting Article 16: Funding of a Land Use
Support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a Land Use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property, up to $200,000
Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a Land Use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property, up to $200,000.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a Land Use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property, up to $200,000..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Vote to accept resignation of Park & Recreation Commission representative Dick Williamson from the
Accept resignation of Park & Recreation Commission representative Dick Williamson from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force
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 accept resignation of Park & Recreation Commission representative Dick Williamson from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force.
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 accept resignation of Park & Recreation Commission representative Dick Williamson from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 8 - FY22 Snow & Ice Transfer
Support Article 8 - FY22 Snow & Ice Transfer for $240,641.50
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 8 - FY22 Snow & Ice Transfer for $240,641.50. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 8 - FY22 Snow & Ice Transfer for $240,641.50
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 8 - FY22 Snow & Ice Transfer for $240,641.50. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 8 - FY22 Snow & Ice Transfer for $240,641.50.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Article 9 - Unpaid bills
Indefinitely postpone Article 15
Board Member Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone Article 15. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 15
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone Article 15. Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 15.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Article 29 - Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts
Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts
Board Member Schineller motioned to support Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-no VOTED: To Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to support Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-no VOTED: To Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)
Support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)
Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article). Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-abstain, Schineller-no, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)
No: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerAbstained: DretlerThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article). Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-abstain, Schineller-no, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article).” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
3/1/22 Minutes
Approve minutes of 3/1/22, as edited
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/1/22, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/1/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
3/8/22 Minutes
Approve minutes of 3/8/22, as edited
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/8/22, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/8/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
May 17
Accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior Citizens: $30,000 for a gas-fired (or electric) fireplace, and $100,000 to fund the creation of a patio and pergola for the Senior Center...
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior Citizens: $30,000 for a gas-fired (or electric) fireplace, and $100,000 to fund the creation of a patio and pergola for the Senior Center portion of the new Fairbank Community Center.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior Citizens: $30,000 for a gas-fired (or electric) fireplace, and $100,000 to fund the creation of a patio and pergola for the Senior Center portion of the new Fairbank Community Center..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook Circle, from the Commission on Disability, effective April 26, 2022, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook Circle, from the Commission on Disability, effective April 26, 2022, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook Circle, from the Commission on Disability, effective April 26, 2022, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-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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