MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 29, 2022
10 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
Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to
Open the Tax Classification hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and...
Board Member Roberts 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 open the Tax Classification hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2023 tax rate.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open the Tax Classification hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2023 tax rate..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Close Tax Classification hearing, and immediately continue the hearing to Tuesday
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close Tax Classification hearing, and immediately continue the hearing to Tuesday,
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close Tax Classification hearing, and immediately continue the hearing to Tuesday,.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Vote to approve acceptance of MIIA's FY23 Rewards Grant in the amount of $4,670.90 for the
Approve acceptance of MIIA's FY23 Rewards Grant in the amount of $4,670.90 for the acquisition/procurement of the confined space entry equipment and ladders in accordance with the Grant Program...
Board Member Roberts 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 acceptance of MIIA's FY23 Rewards Grant in the amount of $4,670.90 for the acquisition/procurement of the confined space entry equipment and ladders in accordance with the Grant Program and attached statement, as requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve acceptance of MIIA's FY23 Rewards Grant in the amount of $4,670.90 for the acquisition/procurement of the confined space entry equipment and ladders in accordance with the Grant Program and attached statement, as requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve acceptance of Sustainability Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grant as described and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any agreements pertaining thereto, as requested by...
Board Member Roberts 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 acceptance of Sustainability Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grant as described and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any agreements pertaining thereto, as requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve acceptance of Sustainability Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) grant as described and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute any agreements pertaining thereto, as requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Dylan Glin, Benjamin Rippy, Samuel Greenblat, and Karter Singh of BSA Scout Troop 60 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
Board Member Roberts 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 enter into the Town record and congratulate Dylan Glin, Benjamin Rippy, Samuel Greenblat, and Karter Singh of BSA Scout Troop 60 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Dylan Glin, Benjamin Rippy, Samuel Greenblat, and Karter Singh of BSA Scout Troop 60 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Review and possibly vote to approve MBTA Communities Zoning Action Plan for compliance
Approve MBTA Communities Zoning Action Plan for compliance
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve MBTA Communities Zoning Action Plan for compliance. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve MBTA Communities Zoning Action Plan for compliance
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve MBTA Communities Zoning Action Plan for compliance. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve MBTA Communities Zoning Action Plan for compliance.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Acknowledge and discuss Open Meeting Law Complaint against Chair Charlie Russo filed by resident
Release the legal opinion regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint against Chair Charlie Russo filed by resident Manish Sharma and dated November 17, 2022
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release the legal opinion regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint against Chair Charlie Russo filed by resident Manish Sharma and dated November 17, 2022
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; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release the legal opinion regarding the Open Meeting Law Complaint against Chair Charlie Russo filed by resident Manish Sharma and dated November 17, 2022.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Direct KP Law to file their response on behalf of the Town with the Division of Open Government and the Office of the Attorney General, as written in the Select Board Meeting Packet
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To direct KP Law to file their response on behalf of the Town with the Division of Open Government and the Office of the Attorney General, as written in the Select Board Meeting Packet.
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; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To direct KP Law to file their response on behalf of the Town with the Division of Open Government and the Office of the Attorney General, as written in the Select Board Meeting Packet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 10/11/22
Approve the open session minutes of 10/11/22, as edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 10/11/22, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 10/11/22, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 10/11/22, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 10/11/22, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-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; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-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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