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September 27, 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 update on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission, and possible vote on
Approve the DEI Mission Statement, as edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the DEI Mission Statement, as edited
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; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the DEI Mission Statement, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Recess
Recess and come back to the meeting at 10:23 PM
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and come back to the meeting at 10:23 PM
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; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and come back to the meeting at 10:23 PM.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail "Community Summit" report back
That the BFRT Advisory Task Force schedule a meeting in the next 30 days with the Select Board, to provided related recommendations
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the BFRT Advisory Task Force schedule a meeting within the next 30 days to discuss items mentioned and provide recommendations to the Select Board. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the BFRT Advisory Task Force schedule a meeting in the next 30 days with the Select Board, to provided related recommendations.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the BFRT Advisory Task Force schedule a meeting within the next 30 days to discuss items mentioned and provide recommendations to the Select Board. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the BFRT Advisory Task Force schedule a meeting in the next 30 days with the Select Board, to provided related recommendations..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Consent Calendar
Accept the resignation of Patricia Lewis, 32 Old Framingham Road, Unit 6, from the Council on Aging, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Patricia Lewis, 32 Old Framingham Road, Unit 6, from the Council on Aging, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Patricia Lewis, 32 Old Framingham Road, Unit 6, from the Council on Aging, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept resignation of Peju Champion, 138 Peakham Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept resignation of Peju Champion, 138 Peakham Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept resignation of Peju Champion, 138 Peakham Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept resignation of Fred Taylor, 38 Cider Mill Road, from the Historic Districts Commission and send a thank you letter for his service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept resignation of Fred Taylor, 38 Cider Mill Road, from the Historic Districts Commission and send a thank you letter for his service to the Town.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept resignation of Fred Taylor, 38 Cider Mill Road, from the Historic Districts Commission and send a thank you letter for his service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept resignation of Randi Korn, 21 Pine Ridge Road, from the Commission on Disability, and
Accept resignation of Randi Korn, 21 Pine Ridge Road, from the Commission on Disability, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept resignation of Randi Korn, 21 Pine Ridge Road, from the Commission on Disability, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept resignation of Randi Korn, 21 Pine Ridge Road, from the Commission on Disability, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on
Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday November 19, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday November 19, 2022, from 10:00 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
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday November 19, 2022, from 10:00 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: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept a $300 donation from Lois Schiappa to the Sudbury Senior Center Donation Account as
Accept a $300 donation from Lois Schiappa to the Sudbury Senior Center Donation Account as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $300 donation from Lois Schiappa to the Sudbury Senior Center Donation Account as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $300 donation from Lois Schiappa to the Sudbury Senior Center Donation Account as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Discussion and possible vote on allocation and distribution of $4000 of FY23 Discretionary Funds, as
On allocation and distribution of $4000 of FY23 Discretionary Funds, as requested by the Town Social Worker
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: On allocation and distribution of $4000 of FY23 Discretionary Funds, as requested by the Town Social Worker.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: On allocation and distribution of $4000 of FY23 Discretionary Funds, as requested by the Town Social Worker..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to approve award of contract by the Interim Town Manager for payroll and related services to be
Approve award of contract by the Interim Town Manager for payroll and related services to be contracted with Harper's Payroll Services at the estimated cost amounts inclusive of implementation as...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Interim Town Manager for payroll and related services to be contracted with Harper's Payroll Services at the estimated cost amounts inclusive of implementation as set forth for the Town and Sudbury Public Schools in its proposal dated September 15, 2022; and further to execute any documents related thereto.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve award of contract by the Interim Town Manager for payroll and related services to be contracted with Harper's Payroll Services at the estimated cost amounts inclusive of implementation as set forth for the Town and Sudbury Public Schools in its proposal dated September 15, 2022; and further to execute any documents related thereto..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-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 Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board 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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