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November 15, 2022
19 recorded votes, 2 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
Evaluate Town Manager candidates, and possibly vote to authorize the consultant (Bernard Lynch) to
Authorize Bernard Lynch to make a conditional offer to Andrew Sheehan, the candidate of choice; subject to a successful negotiation agreement
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize Bernard Lynch to make a conditional offer to Andrew Sheehan, the candidate of choice; subject to a successful negotiation agreement
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize Bernard Lynch to make a conditional offer to Andrew Sheehan, the candidate of choice; subject to a successful negotiation agreement.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Appoint Chair Charles Russo and Vice-Chair Janie Dretler to the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Chair Russo and Vice-Chair Dretler to the Town Manager Contract Subcommittee. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Chair Charles Russo and Vice-Chair Janie Dretler to the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Chair Russo and Vice-Chair Dretler to the Town Manager Contract Subcommittee. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Chair Charles Russo and Vice-Chair Janie Dretler to the Town Manager Contract Negotiation Subcommittee.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Preliminary discussion on Annual Tax Classification Hearing
Authorize the Director of Park & Recreation to move forward with purchase of a gas vehicle, and use ARPA funds/allocation of $95,000; as approved at a previous meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To Authorize the Director of Park & Recreation to move forward with purchase of a gas vehicle, and use ARPA funds/allocation of $95,000; as approved at a previous meeting.
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To Authorize the Director of Park & Recreation to move forward with purchase of a gas vehicle, and use ARPA funds/allocation of $95,000; as approved at a previous meeting..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve universal uniform signage, as recommended by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve universal uniform signage, as recommended by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve universal uniform signage, as recommended by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve universal uniform signage, as recommended by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve universal uniform signage, as recommended by the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve the Select Board Fall 2022 Newsletter Articles for distribution, as amended, and subject to article revisions to be made by Vice-Chair Dretler
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 Select Board Fall 2022 Newsletter Articles for distribution, as amended, and subject to article revisions to be made by Vice-Chair Dretler
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 Select Board Fall 2022 Newsletter Articles for distribution, as amended, and subject to article revisions to be made by Vice-Chair Dretler.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Interview three DEI members for reappointment: Janine Taylor, Joanna Steffey, Nalini Luthra, all for
Reappoint Nalini Luthra to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Nalini Luthra to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Nalini Luthra to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Nalini Luthra to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Nalini Luthra to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Reappoint Joanna Steffey to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Joanna Steffey to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Joanna Steffey to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Joanna Steffey to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Joanna Steffey to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Reappoint Janine Taylor to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Janine Taylor to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Janine Taylor to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Janine Taylor to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reappoint Janine Taylor to the DEI Commission for a term expiring 5/31/24.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Approve the open session minutes of 8/9/22, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 8/9/22, 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; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 8/9/22, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Consent Calendar
Approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Fugakyu Cafe, 621 Boston...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Fugakyu Cafe, 621 Boston Post Road and Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road (1AM to 2AM) on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 (Thanksgiving eve) and Saturday, December 31, 2022 (New Year's Eve), on the condition that the kitchen remains open, and food is served.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve a one-hour extension of the licensed closing hour and serving of alcoholic beverages for licensees who make application in advance to the Town Manager's Office: Fugakyu Cafe, 621 Boston Post Road and Lavender, 519A Boston Post Road (1AM to 2AM) on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 (Thanksgiving eve) and Saturday, December 31, 2022 (New Year's Eve), on the condition that the kitchen remains open, and food is served..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate a Donor
Grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate a Donor Reception on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd,...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate a Donor Reception on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a 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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To grant a 1-day All Alcohol license to Goodnow Library Foundation, Inc, to accommodate a Donor Reception on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, subject to the use of a TIPS-trained bartender and a receipt of a Certificate of Liability..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept donation of $530 to the Senior Center Donation Account in memory of Dorothy M. Wright, to be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept donation of $530 to the Senior Center Donation Account in memory of Dorothy M. Wright, to be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center 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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept donation of $530 to the Senior Center Donation Account in memory of Dorothy M. Wright, to be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept donation of $150 to the Senior Center Donation Account in memory of Mimi Waible, to be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept donation of $150 to the Senior Center Donation Account in memory of Mimi Waible, to be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center 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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept donation of $150 to the Senior Center Donation Account in memory of Mimi Waible, to be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept a $1,000 donation from Shaws Supermarket, for the purposes of community programming
Accept a $1,000 donation from Shaws Supermarket, for the purposes of community programming events, to account 191448/483100 - program contributions and donations, as requested by Dennis Mannone,...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $1,000 donation from Shaws Supermarket, for the purposes of community programming events, to account 191448/483100 - program contributions and donations, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and Rec 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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $1,000 donation from Shaws Supermarket, for the purposes of community programming events, to account 191448/483100 - program contributions and donations, as requested by Dennis Mannone, Park and Rec Director..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the resignations and/or non-renewals of Stephanie Oliver, Nuha Muntasser, Peng Zhou, and Tanisha Tate from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, and send a letter of thanks for...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignations and/or non-renewals of Stephanie Oliver, Nuha Muntasser, Peng Zhou, and Tanisha Tate from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, and send a letter of thanks for their service to the Town, and to correct the spelling to Tanisha "Tate."
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignations and/or non-renewals of Stephanie Oliver, Nuha Muntasser, Peng Zhou, and Tanisha Tate from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, and send a letter of thanks for their service to the Town, and to correct the spelling to Tanisha "Tate.".” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the resignation of Karyn Jones, 27 Pendleton Road, from the Commission on Disability, and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. Board Member Carty mentioned there had been three resignations from the Commission on Disability within the last seven weeks; he opined if such activity might be considered within the updated Select Board Mission Statement. Chair Russo noted the Board might consider including this discussion item at a future Select Board meeting. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Karyn Jones, 27 Pendleton Road, from the Commission on Disability, and send a letter of thanks 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. Board Member Carty mentioned there had been three resignations from the Commission on Disability within the last seven weeks; he opined if such activity might be considered within the updated Select Board Mission Statement. Chair Russo noted the Board might consider including this discussion item at a future Select Board meeting. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Karyn Jones, 27 Pendleton Road, from the Commission on Disability, and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the $222,336 grant award from the MassDevelopment Taxi & Livery Partnership Program, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning & Community Development
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the $222,336 grant award from the MassDevelopment Taxi & Livery Partnership Program, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning & Community Development.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the $222,336 grant award from the MassDevelopment Taxi & Livery Partnership Program, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning & Community Development..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Certified Local Government Certification
Authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Certified Local Government Certification Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, as requested by Adam...
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Certified Local Government Certification Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning & Community Development.
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, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign the Certified Local Government Certification Agreement between the Town of Sudbury and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning & Community Development..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Adjourn Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Adjourn Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the 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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