MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 30, 2022
20 recorded votes, 6 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
Interview two candidates for appointment to the Commission on Disability. Following interviews, vote
Appoint Jean Nam to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23
Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Jean Nam to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-no, Russo-aye VOTED: Not to appoint Jean Nam to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23
Yes: Carty, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsThe minutes record the decision as “Not to appoint Jean Nam to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Jean Nam to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-no, Russo-aye VOTED: Not to appoint Jean Nam to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Appoint Cameron LaHaise to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/25
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Cameron LaHaise to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/25
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Cameron LaHaise to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/25.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Appoint Patricia Brown to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23
Board Member Roberts motioned to appoint Patricia Brown to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Patricia Brown to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23
Yes: Carty, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to appoint Patricia Brown to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Patricia Brown to the Commission on Disability for a term expiring 5/31/23.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to approve a new Common Victualler License for Wayside Pizza, 730 Boston Post Road, #6, as requested in an application dated August 9, 2022;...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian second the motion. It was on motion 5-0; VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to approve a new Common Victualler License for Wayside Pizza, 730 Boston Post Road, #6, as requested in an application dated August 9, 2022; subject to conditions as mentioned, and completion of inspection-related items.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian second the motion. It was on motion 5-0; VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to approve a new Common Victualler License for Wayside Pizza, 730 Boston Post Road, #6, as requested in an application dated August 9, 2022; subject to conditions as mentioned, and completion of inspection-related items..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion with Community Paradigm Associates - Town Manager Search
Approve the Town Manager Position Statement/Advertisement, subject to edits presented, and further stylistic edits to be made by Select Board Member Roberts and Community Paradigm Associates
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager Position Statement/Advertisement, subject to edits presented, and further stylistic edits to be made by Select Board Member Roberts and Community Paradigm Associates
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, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager Position Statement/Advertisement, subject to edits presented, and further stylistic edits to be made by Select Board Member Roberts and Community Paradigm Associates.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Establish the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to establish the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To establish the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to establish the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To establish the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Appoint Select Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler to the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Select Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler to the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to appoint Select Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler to the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Select Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler to the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee. Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to appoint Select Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler to the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Subcommittee.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Recess
Recess for five 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, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
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, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 6/21/22
Approve the minutes of 6/21/22, as presented
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 6/21/22 Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the minutes of 6/21/22, as presented. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 6/21/22, as presented
From the minutes
“Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 6/21/22 Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the minutes of 6/21/22, as presented. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 6/21/22, as presented.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Upcoming Agenda Items
Grant awarded by Mass Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) up to $10,000 for a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, in the form of a reimbursement, toward the purchase of a mattress and...
Board Member Roberts 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 grant awarded by Mass Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) up to $10,000 for a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, in the form of a reimbursement, toward the purchase of a mattress and box spring collection container for recycling
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant awarded by Mass Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) up to $10,000 for a Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, in the form of a reimbursement, toward the purchase of a mattress and box spring collection container for recycling.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Accept a Social Work Grant from the MetroWest Foundation in the amount of $30,000
Board Member Roberts 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 accept a Social Work Grant from the MetroWest Foundation in the amount of $30,000
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a Social Work Grant from the MetroWest Foundation in the amount of $30,000.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Vote to approve the execution of a contract by the Interim Town Manager to Pare Corporation for
Approve the execution of a contract by the Interim Town Manager to Pare Corporation for environmental monitoring services related to the Eversource underground transmission line project upon...
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the execution of a contract by the Interim Town Manager to Pare Corporation for environmental monitoring services related to the Eversource underground transmission line project upon approval by Town Counsel
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoAbstained: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the execution of a contract by the Interim Town Manager to Pare Corporation for environmental monitoring services related to the Eversource underground transmission line project upon approval by Town Counsel.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Pursuant to the Street Acceptance vote under Article 21 of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to execute the Order of Taking of a permanent easement for all purposes, including attendant...
Board Member Roberts 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: Pursuant to the Street Acceptance vote under Article 21 of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to execute the Order of Taking of a permanent easement for all purposes, including attendant customary uses for which public ways are utilized in the Town of Sudbury, in, on and under the parcel of land and any associated drainage utility, or other easements shown as "Huckleberry Lane" (the "Easement Premises") on a plan entitled "Acceptance Plan of Huckleberry Lane in Sudbury, MA" prepared for Eligius Homes Company by Thomas Land Surveyors and Engineering Consultants, Inc., dated September 17, 2014 and twice revised on December 12, 2016 and March 16, 2017, filed with the Town Clerk, and subject to Town Counsel's review
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: Pursuant to the Street Acceptance vote under Article 21 of the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, VOTE to execute the Order of Taking of a permanent easement for all purposes, including attendant customary uses for which public ways are utilized in the Town of Sudbury, in, on and under the parcel of land and any associated drainage utility, or other easements shown as "Huckleberry Lane" (the "Easement Premises") on a plan entitled "Acceptance Plan of Huckleberry Lane in Sudbury, MA" prepared for Eligius Homes Company by Thomas Land Surveyors and Engineering Consultants, Inc., dated September 17, 2014 and twice revised on December 12, 2016 and March 16, 2017, filed with the Town Clerk, and subject to Town Counsel's review.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Accept a $100.00 donation from Katie Sutherland for deposit to the Pool Donations Account 191748/483100, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park & Recreation/Aquatics Director
Board Member Roberts 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 accept a $100.00 donation from Katie Sutherland for deposit to the Pool Donations Account 191748/483100, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park & Recreation/Aquatics Director
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $100.00 donation from Katie Sutherland for deposit to the Pool Donations Account 191748/483100, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park & Recreation/Aquatics Director.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Accept the resignation of Yana Bloomstein, 84 Carriage Way, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission, effective immediately, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
Board Member Roberts 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 accept the resignation of Yana Bloomstein, 84 Carriage Way, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission, effective immediately, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Yana Bloomstein, 84 Carriage Way, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission, effective immediately, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Reappoint Janie Dretler, 286 Goodman's Hill Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/24
Board Member Roberts 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 reappoint Janie Dretler, 286 Goodman's Hill Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/24
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Janie Dretler, 286 Goodman's Hill Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/24.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Grant a special permit to Sudbury Historical Society to hold the "Sudbury Historical Society Road Race" on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to...
Board Member Roberts 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 grant a special permit to Sudbury Historical Society to hold the "Sudbury Historical Society Road Race" on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Sudbury Historical Society to hold the "Sudbury Historical Society Road Race" on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Grant a special permit to Lisa Hanson, St. Anselm Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to hold a "Walk for the Poor" on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. through...
Board Member Roberts 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 grant a special permit to Lisa Hanson, St. Anselm Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to hold a "Walk for the Poor" on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. through approximately 2:00 p.m., subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a special permit to Lisa Hanson, St. Anselm Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to hold a "Walk for the Poor" on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. through approximately 2:00 p.m., subject to Police Department safety requirements, proof of insurance coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Vote to assign Chair Charlie Russo and Director of Planning and Community Development Adam
Assign Chair Charlie Russo and Director of Planning and Community Development Adam Duchesneau as designated representatives from Sudbury to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail's Community Summit on Sept....
Board Member Carty motioned to assign Chair Charlie Russo and Director of Planning and Community Development Adam Duchesneau as designated representatives from Sudbury to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail's Community Summit on Sept. 15, 2022 at 2:15 PM. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Dan-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To assign Chair Charlie Russo and Director of Planning and Community Development Adam Duchesneau as designated representatives from Sudbury to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail's Community Summit on Sept. 15, 2022 at 2:15 PM
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoVote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to assign Chair Charlie Russo and Director of Planning and Community Development Adam Duchesneau as designated representatives from Sudbury to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail's Community Summit on Sept. 15, 2022 at 2:15 PM. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Dan-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To assign Chair Charlie Russo and Director of Planning and Community Development Adam Duchesneau as designated representatives from Sudbury to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail's Community Summit on Sept. 15, 2022 at 2:15 PM.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Adjourn Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Dan-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoVote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Adjourn Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Dan-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, 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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