MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 17, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Charles G. Russo, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Jennifer S. Roberts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion and vote whether to approve the Town of Sudbury, through its Historical Commission and
Approve the Town of Sudbury, through its Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission, to become a Certified Local Government with the Massachusetts Historical Commission
Board Member Roberts motioned to approve the Town of Sudbury, through its Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission, to become a Certified Local Government with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Town of Sudbury, through its Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission, to become a Certified Local Government with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to approve the Town of Sudbury, through its Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission, to become a Certified Local Government with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Town of Sudbury, through its Historical Commission and Historic Districts Commission, to become a Certified Local Government with the Massachusetts Historical Commission..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
L-S Regional High School, Conservation Commission, Permanent Building Committee, Sudbury Housing
Approve the "Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments 2022-2023, as edited this evening; subject to verification from Town Counsel regarding two-member liaison assignments
Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the "Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments 2022-2023, as edited this evening; subject to verification from Town Counsel regarding two-member liaison assignments
From the minutes
“Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the "Sudbury Select Board Liaison and Committee Assignments 2022-2023, as edited this evening; subject to verification from Town Counsel regarding two-member liaison assignments.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Review the Select Board Spring 2022 Newsletter Articles and approve for distribution
Approve the Select Board Spring 2022 Newsletter Article and approve for distribution
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Spring 2022 Newsletter Article and approve for distribution
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Spring 2022 Newsletter Article and approve for distribution.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Recess
Recess for five minutes
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to sign a Proclamation recognizing May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week (NPWW)
Sign a Proclamation recognizing May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week (NPWW)
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign a Proclamation recognizing May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week (NPWW)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign a Proclamation recognizing May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week (NPWW).” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Carmela Silvia of Girl Scout Troop 72466 for having achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Carmela Silvia of Girl Scout Troop 72466 for having achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Carmela Silvia of Girl Scout Troop 72466 for having achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Sign Proclamation for Reverend Joel Guillemette, Pastor of Sudbury United Methodist Church, on his upcoming retirement
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign Proclamation for Reverend Joel Guillemette, Pastor of Sudbury United Methodist Church, on his upcoming retirement.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To sign Proclamation for Reverend Joel Guillemette, Pastor of Sudbury United Methodist Church, on his upcoming retirement..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept grant in the amount of $1,484.33 for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This grant was provided by The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) and The Executive Office...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept grant in the amount of $1,484.33 for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This grant was provided by The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) and The Executive Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security (EOPS).
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept grant in the amount of $1,484.33 for the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This grant was provided by The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) and The Executive Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security (EOPS)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote whether to reallocate ARPA funds of $50,000 to extend employment of two part-time nurses beyond
Reallocate ARPA funds of $50,000 to extend employment of two part-time nurses beyond 6/30/22 to support the continued COVID response
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reallocate ARPA funds of $50,000 to extend employment of two part-time nurses beyond 6/30/22 to support the continued COVID response.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reallocate ARPA funds of $50,000 to extend employment of two part-time nurses beyond 6/30/22 to support the continued COVID response..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept the following easements executed on March 30, 2022, by property owners Pawel Sowinski
Accept the following easements executed on March 30, 2022, by property owners Pawel Sowinski and Monika Haack for property located at 78 Old Framingham Road (Parcel L07-0024) and shown on "Plan of...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the following easements executed on March 30, 2022, by property owners Pawel Sowinski and Monika Haack for property located at 78 Old Framingham Road (Parcel L07-0024) and shown on "Plan of Property Surveyed for the Town of Sudbury Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts" dated January 13, 2022, prepared by Jarvis Land Survey, Inc: Permanent Drainage Easement, 599 s.f.; Temporary Walkway Easement, 2,739 s.f.; Permanent Walkway Easement, 1,183 s.f., and Permanent Roadway Easement, 445 s.f.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the following easements executed on March 30, 2022, by property owners Pawel Sowinski and Monika Haack for property located at 78 Old Framingham Road (Parcel L07-0024) and shown on "Plan of Property Surveyed for the Town of Sudbury Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts" dated January 13, 2022, prepared by Jarvis Land Survey, Inc: Permanent Drainage Easement, 599 s.f.; Temporary Walkway Easement, 2,739 s.f.; Permanent Walkway Easement, 1,183 s.f., and Permanent Roadway Easement, 445 s.f..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept a permanent drainage easement (2,837 s.f.) executed on May 9, 2022, by property owner
Accept a permanent drainage easement (2,837 s.f.) executed on May 9, 2022, by property owner Audrey C. Murphy, Trustee of the Holly Realty Trust, for property located at 120 Nobscot Road (Parcel...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a permanent drainage easement (2,837 s.f.) executed on May 9, 2022, by property owner Audrey C. Murphy, Trustee of the Holly Realty Trust, for property located at 120 Nobscot Road (Parcel L07-0202) and shown on "Plan of Property Surveyed for the Town of Sudbury Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts" dated January 13, 2022, prepared by Jarvis Land Survey, Inc.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a permanent drainage easement (2,837 s.f.) executed on May 9, 2022, by property owner Audrey C. Murphy, Trustee of the Holly Realty Trust, for property located at 120 Nobscot Road (Parcel L07-0202) and shown on "Plan of Property Surveyed for the Town of Sudbury Old Framingham Road, Sudbury, Massachusetts" dated January 13, 2022, prepared by Jarvis Land Survey, Inc..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
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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