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July 12, 2022
17 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
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) update by Beth Suedmeyer, Environmental Planner
Enter into a lease with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the right of way known as the Lowell Secondary, USRA Line Code 4130, as presented, subject to final approval as to form...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into a lease with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the right of way known as the Lowell Secondary, USRA Line Code 4130, as presented, subject to final approval as to form by Town Counsel, for all purposes authorized therein for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into a lease with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the right of way known as the Lowell Secondary, USRA Line Code 4130, as presented, subject to final approval as to form by Town Counsel, for all purposes authorized therein for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept temporary easements in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project and authorize payment therefor to the landowners thereof, and to authorize the Chair and/or...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept temporary easements in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project and authorize payment therefor to the landowners thereof, and to authorize the Chair and/or Interim Town Manager to execute such acceptance of easements and any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept temporary easements in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project and authorize payment therefor to the landowners thereof, and to authorize the Chair and/or Interim Town Manager to execute such acceptance of easements and any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Accept donations of temporary easements in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, and to authorize the Chair and/or Interim Town Manager to execute any and all...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept donations of temporary easements in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, and to authorize the Chair and/or Interim Town Manager to execute any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept donations of temporary easements in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, and to authorize the Chair and/or Interim Town Manager to execute any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Ms. Suedmeyer referred to the "Agreement Number: 11846" Between the Massachusetts Department of
Enter into an agreement for "non-participatory items" with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, subject to...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into an agreement for "non-participatory items" with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, subject to final approval as to form by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor.
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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into an agreement for "non-participatory items" with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, subject to final approval as to form by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Enter into a Traffic Control Agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the traffic signalization at Hudson Road and Peakham Road in connection with the construction of the...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into a Traffic Control Agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the traffic signalization at Hudson Road and Peakham Road in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, subject to final approval as to form by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor.
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into a Traffic Control Agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the traffic signalization at Hudson Road and Peakham Road in connection with the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project, subject to final approval as to form by Town Counsel, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any and all documents or instruments necessary therefor..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to execute the Release of Easement on a portion of 24 Hudson Road
Execute the Release of Easement on a portion of 24 Hudson Road
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To execute the Release of Easement on a portion of 24 Hudson Road.
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To execute the Release of Easement on a portion of 24 Hudson Road..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Authorize the following to close out paperwork process for CWMP SRF loan as requested by Dan Nason DPW Director: (1) Authorize the Town Manager's office as the Local Government Authority and to...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the following to close out paperwork process for CWMP SRF loan as requested by Dan Nason DPW Director: (1) Authorize the Town Manager's office as the Local Government Authority and to have Select Board Chair Russo sign the "Authority to File" document; (2)Authorize Maryanne Bilodeau, Interim Town Manager, as the "Certifying Authority to File" as the authorized representative of the Select Board to file applications, execute agreements, etc. as required for the loan. The "Certifying Authority to File" document shall be dated 7/12/2022 and certified by the Town Clerk as voted by the Select Board; (3)Authorize Maryanne Bilodeau to delegate authority to Daniel Nason, Director of Public Works, as the Local Government Unit (LGU) to process paperwork for the SRF loan and to have Maryanne Bilodeau sign the "Delegation of Authority" letter on Town Manger letterhead (with a date after the Town Clerk certification date on the "Certifying Authority to File" document above), subject to votes in the Public Hearing.
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the following to close out paperwork process for CWMP SRF loan as requested by Dan Nason DPW Director: (1) Authorize the Town Manager's office as the Local Government Authority and to have Select Board Chair Russo sign the "Authority to File" document; (2)Authorize Maryanne Bilodeau, Interim Town Manager, as the "Certifying Authority to File" as the authorized representative of the Select Board to file applications, execute agreements, etc. as required for the loan. The "Certifying Authority to File" document shall be dated 7/12/2022 and certified by the Town Clerk as voted by the Select Board; (3)Authorize Maryanne Bilodeau to delegate authority to Daniel Nason, Director of Public Works, as the Local Government Unit (LGU) to process paperwork for the SRF loan and to have Maryanne Bilodeau sign the "Delegation of Authority" letter on Town Manger letterhead (with a date after the Town Clerk certification date on the "Certifying Authority to File" document above), subject to votes in the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation: $30,000 to hire consultant to assist with public art and signage project along Bruce Freeman Rail Trail; and $7,720 to fund a Sudbury Park &...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation: $30,000 to hire consultant to assist with public art and signage project along Bruce Freeman Rail Trail; and $7,720 to fund a Sudbury Park & Recreation summer concert and block party in August 2022. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Environmental Planner and the Park & Recreation Director.
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept two grant checks from the Sudbury Foundation: $30,000 to hire consultant to assist with public art and signage project along Bruce Freeman Rail Trail; and $7,720 to fund a Sudbury Park & Recreation summer concert and block party in August 2022. Said funds to be used at the discretion of the Environmental Planner and the Park & Recreation Director..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
As the issuing authority for the Town, and according to the current CATV licenses, vote to authorize Chair to endorse letters to Verizon and Comcast requesting two free additional cable access...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the issuing authority for the Town, and according to the current CATV licenses, vote to authorize Chair to endorse letters to Verizon and Comcast requesting two free additional cable access channels, as requested by Jeff Winston, Cable Advisor.
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the issuing authority for the Town, and according to the current CATV licenses, vote to authorize Chair to endorse letters to Verizon and Comcast requesting two free additional cable access channels, as requested by Jeff Winston, Cable Advisor..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 5/24/22
Approve the open session minutes of 5/24/22, as amended
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 5/24/22, as amended.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 5/24/22, as amended..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Recess
That the Select Board Members recess and return to the meeting at 7:15 PM
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the Select Board Members recess and return to the meeting at 7:15 PM
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; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the Select Board Members recess and return to the meeting at 7:15 PM.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Open Public Hearing for the purpose of updating the Town and public on the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) per The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open Public Hearing for the purpose of updating the Town and public on the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) per The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Bureau of Municipal Facilities Guide for the preparation of CWMPs.
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; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open Public Hearing for the purpose of updating the Town and public on the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) per The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Bureau of Municipal Facilities Guide for the preparation of CWMPs..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to close CWMP public hearing, and open public hearing on Fall Town Meeting discussion
Close CWMP public hearing, and open public hearing on Fall Town Meeting discussion
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close CWMP public hearing, and open public hearing on Fall Town Meeting discussion.
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; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close CWMP public hearing, and open public hearing on Fall Town Meeting discussion..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Not hold at 2022 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To not hold at 2022 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To not hold at 2022 Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to close public hearing regarding a need for a Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw
Close public hearing regarding a need for a Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close public hearing regarding a need for a Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close public hearing regarding a need for a Fall Town Meeting in accordance with Town Bylaw Article 1 Section 3..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
DEI Commission conversation on potential extension of the Commission's term and training update
Release a statement related to recent Zoom bombing of a meeting and condemning any form of racism, discrimination, or intolerance
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release a statement related to recent Zoom bombing of a meeting and condemning any form of racism, discrimination, or intolerance.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release a statement related to recent Zoom bombing of a meeting and condemning any form of racism, discrimination, or intolerance..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
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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