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October 25, 2022
13 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
Vote to accept the resignation of Amy Wilson Sheldon, 123 Moore Road, from the Cultural Council and
Accept the resignation of Amy Wilson Sheldon, 123 Moore Road, from the Cultural Council; 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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Amy Wilson Sheldon, 123 Moore Road, from the Cultural Council; 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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Amy Wilson Sheldon, 123 Moore Road, from the Cultural Council; and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Appoint Renee Border, 75 Witherell Drive, and Anna Ryan, 54 Cider Mill Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council, for terms expiring 10/30/25
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 appoint Renee Border, 75 Witherell Drive, and Anna Ryan, 54 Cider Mill Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council, for terms expiring 10/30/25.
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 appoint Renee Border, 75 Witherell Drive, and Anna Ryan, 54 Cider Mill Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council, for terms expiring 10/30/25..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to open a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss Master Plan
Open a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss Master Plan
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss Master Plan
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss Master Plan.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to close joint meeting with Planning Board and resume Select Board meeting
Close joint meeting with Planning Board and resume Select Board meeting
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close joint meeting with Planning Board and resume Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close joint meeting with Planning Board and resume Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Recess
Recess and return to the Select Board meeting at 9:59 PM
Board Member Roberts motioned to recess and return to the Select Board meeting at 9:59 PM. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the Select Board meeting at 9:59 PM
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to recess and return to the Select Board meeting at 9:59 PM. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the Select Board meeting at 9:59 PM.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion and possible vote on proposed Housing Trust bylaw revisions
Accept "Sudbury's Board of Selectmen Statement of Mission and Values for Determining Goals," as edited
Board Member Carty motioned to accept "Sudbury's Board of Selectmen Statement of Mission and Values for Determining Goals," as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye Russo-aye VOTED: To accept "Sudbury's Board of Selectmen Statement of Mission and Values for Determining Goals," as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to accept "Sudbury's Board of Selectmen Statement of Mission and Values for Determining Goals," as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye Russo-aye VOTED: To accept "Sudbury's Board of Selectmen Statement of Mission and Values for Determining Goals," as edited.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Review and possibly vote to approve the Select Board 2023 meeting calendar
Approve the Select Board 2023 meeting calendar
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board 2023 meeting calendar. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board 2023 meeting calendar
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board 2023 meeting calendar. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board 2023 meeting calendar.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
7/12/22
Approve open session minutes of 7/12/22, as previously edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 7/12/22, as previously 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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 7/12/22, as previously edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
7/26/22
Approve open session minutes of 7/26/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 7/26/22, as edited.
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, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve open session minutes of 7/26/22, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept the resignation of Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, from the Diversity Equity and
Accept the resignation of Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, from the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEI) and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town
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 accept the resignation of Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, from the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEI) 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 Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Susan Rushfirth, 48 Harvard Drive, from the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEI) and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 4:00 PM through approximately 5:00 PM, subject to compliance with conditions outlined...
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 Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 4:00 PM through approximately 5:00 PM, subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability
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 Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 4:00 PM through approximately 5:00 PM, subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to approve contract execution by the Interim Town Manager for the Cisco Subscription Service
Approve contract execution by the Interim Town Manager for the Cisco Subscription Service Agreement in conjunction with ePlus Technology, Inc. relative to software maintenance for the Cisco VoIP...
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 contract execution by the Interim Town Manager for the Cisco Subscription Service Agreement in conjunction with ePlus Technology, Inc. relative to software maintenance for the Cisco VoIP telephone system with payments over a period of five years as requested by the Information Systems Technology Administrator
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 contract execution by the Interim Town Manager for the Cisco Subscription Service Agreement in conjunction with ePlus Technology, Inc. relative to software maintenance for the Cisco VoIP telephone system with payments over a period of five years as requested by the Information Systems Technology Administrator.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
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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