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December 6, 2022
12 recorded votes, 3 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
Continue the 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...
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To continue the 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
“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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To continue the 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: Dretler, second: Roberts)
That the Select Board of Sudbury voted in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property,...
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: That the Select Board of Sudbury voted in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, 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 rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9789, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.26, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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: That the Select Board of Sudbury voted in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, 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 rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9789, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.26, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Adopt the residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2023, with the intention of voting against that
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Carty-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-no VOTED: To adopt the residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2023, with the intention of voting against that The motion did not pass.
No: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Carty-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-no VOTED: To adopt the residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2023, with the intention of voting against that The motion did not pass..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Adopt the small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2023, with the intention of voting against that
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Carty-no, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-no VOTED: To adopt the small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2023, with the intention of voting against that. The motion did not pass.
No: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Carty-no, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-no VOTED: To adopt the small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2023, with the intention of voting against that. The motion did not pass..” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
That the Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property,...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. Board Member Roberts suggested a developmental study be considered after the new Town Manager begins his term, which might support future changes. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Yar 2023 tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9789, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.26, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. Board Member Roberts suggested a developmental study be considered after the new Town Manager begins his term, which might support future changes. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That the Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Yar 2023 tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9789, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.26, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2023 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2023 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy.
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2023 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Discussion and possible vote on whether to approve the Town Manager Contract between the Town of
Approve the Town Manager Agreement between the Town and Andrew J. Sheehan, and ratify the vote which was taken last night in Executive Session
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager Agreement between the Town and Andrew J. Sheehan, and ratify the vote which was taken last night in Executive Session.
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; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager Agreement between the Town and Andrew J. Sheehan, and ratify the vote which was taken last night in Executive Session..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Open 2023 Warrant and announce Annual Town Meeting dates of May 1-3, 2023 at Lincoln-Sudbury
Open the 2023 Warrant and announce Annual Town Meeting dates of May 1-3, 2023 at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; with the reminder that the deadline to submit articles for the Town Meeting...
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 open the 2023 Warrant and announce Annual Town Meeting dates of May 1-3, 2023 at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; with the reminder that the deadline to submit articles for the Town Meeting Warrant is Tuesday, January 31, 4:30 PM.
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 open the 2023 Warrant and announce Annual Town Meeting dates of May 1-3, 2023 at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School; with the reminder that the deadline to submit articles for the Town Meeting Warrant is Tuesday, January 31, 4:30 PM..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discuss and possible vote to approve proposed 2023 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines
Approve proposed 2023 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval
Board Member Carty motioned to approve proposed 2023 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve proposed 2023 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve proposed 2023 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve proposed 2023 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 9/13/22
Approve the open session minutes of 9/13/22, as edited
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 9/13/22, as edited
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; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 9/13/22, as edited.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept a donation of $30 to the Commission on Disability, account 118348/483100: Handicap
Accept a donation of $30 to the Commission on Disability, account 118348/483100: Handicap Parking Contributions & Donations, from Patricia A Brown, 34 Whispering Pine Road
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a donation of $30 to the Commission on Disability, account 118348/483100: Handicap Parking Contributions & Donations, from Patricia A Brown, 34 Whispering Pine Road
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a donation of $30 to the Commission on Disability, account 118348/483100: Handicap Parking Contributions & Donations, from Patricia A Brown, 34 Whispering Pine Road.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the 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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