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Sudbury Select Board
How the Sudbury Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Lisa V. Kouchakdjian joined the board after the March 2022 town election (first meeting May 10, 2022), replacing William J. Schineller. On May 10, 2022 the board chose Charles G. Russo as Chair (5-0) and Janie W. Dretler as Vice-Chair (4-1, Daniel E. Carty voting no), effective at the close of that meeting. Covers 44 meetings, May 10 to May 2, 2023.
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Members
ChairCharles G. RussoChair · At-large · at 44 of 44 meetings
Vice-ChairJanie W. DretlerVice-Chair · At-large · at 43 of 44 meetings
Daniel E. CartyMember · At-large · at 44 of 44 meetings
Lisa V. KouchakdjianMember · At-large · at 44 of 44 meetingsJennifer S. RobertsMember · At-large · at 43 of 44 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Sudbury Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through July 14, 2026: 303 meetings and 2,989 votes. The town’s website holds the board’s minutes back to 1963 (every year from 1973); MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until the state act renaming it was signed; its minutes are titled “Select Board” from January 5, 2021, when the Chair announced the change. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes and meetings held only in executive session; Town Meeting sessions; subcommittee meetings; town forums and information sessions where the board took no votes; votes of other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (the open session of March 26, 2019, and the board’s meetings before Annual Town Meeting on May 4, 5 and 6, 2026); and meetings after July 14, 2026 (the August 11, September 1, 15 and 29, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Since 2020 Sudbury’s minutes record nearly every vote as a roll call by name (“It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, …”); before that they usually say “It was on motion unanimously VOTED,” which is shown as every member present voting yes, and name each member when the vote was split. When a motion fails, the minutes often record the result the other way round (“VOTED: Not to support Article 9”); this page shows the motion as it was made, with each member’s aye or no on it, and quotes the minutes’ wording in a note. Where a roll call names a member twice, or its count does not match the names, we show the count only (16 votes); where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (7 votes). Members a roll call leaves out (because they had recused themselves, left early or had not yet arrived) are not shown in that vote, with a note. At joint meetings only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 2Support Article 55Motion: Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair…Failed 2–3 · No: Carty, Roberts, Russo
May 2, 2023 (Special meeting): Support Article 55
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no VOTED: To support Article 55 The motion failed.
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no VOTED: To support Article 55 The motion failed..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Apr 25Approve the License of real property between the First…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the License of real property…Passed 4–1 · No: Carty
April 25, 2023: Approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury. 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 License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury. 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 License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Apr 4Approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 4, 2023: Approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with Pare Corporation in regard to engineering services related to design of a section of walkway along Peakham Road as requested by…
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with Pare Corporation in regard to engineering services related to design of a section of walkway along Peakham Road as requested by the DPW utilizing existing DPW funding; and further to execute any documents inclusive of change orders required relative to said contract
Yes: Carty, Dretler, KouchakdjianThe minutes say Charles G. Russo was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with Pare Corporation in regard to engineering services related to design of a section of walkway along Peakham Road as requested by the DPW utilizing existing DPW funding; and further to execute any documents inclusive of change orders required relative to said contract.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Mar 21Support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center…Passed 4–1 · No: Carty
March 21, 2023: Support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Mar 16Support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support the Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi…Passed 4–1 · No: Dretler
March 16, 2023: Support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support the Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24, requesting $150,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24
Yes: Carty, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support the Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24, requesting $150,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Mar 16Support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund -…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member…Passed 5–0 · see note
March 16, 2023: Support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Return of Unspent Funds
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 VOTED: To support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Return of Unspent Funds
The roll call does not list Charles G. Russo, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Daniel E. Carty (yes), Janie W. Dretler (yes), Lisa V. Kouchakdjian (yes) and Jennifer S. Roberts (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
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 VOTED: To support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Return of Unspent Funds.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Feb 28Reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding…Passed 3–2 · No: Carty, Russo
February 28, 2023: Reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no VOTED: To reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no VOTED: To reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler)
Feb 7Authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 7, 2023: Authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation to conduct environmental compliance monitoring services for the Phase 2D construction of the Bruce Freeman...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation to conduct environmental compliance monitoring services for the Phase 2D construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsThe minutes say Charles G. Russo was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation to conduct environmental compliance monitoring services for the Phase 2D construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Feb 7Allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board…Passed 4–1 · No: Carty
February 7, 2023: Allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for the future Town Meeting AV
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for the future Town Meeting AV
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for the future Town Meeting AV.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Jan 30Authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–1 · No: Carty
January 30, 2023 (Special meeting): Authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft Warrant Article, and to include the article on behalf of the select Board; with the presentation to be approved by the…
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft Warrant Article, and to include the article on behalf of the select Board; with the presentation to be approved by the full Select Board
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft Warrant Article, and to include the article on behalf of the select Board; with the presentation to be approved by the full Select Board.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
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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