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January 10, 2023
17 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
Public Comments on items not on agenda
Open the public hearing for the small wireless facilities
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open the public hearing for the small wireless facilities
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open the public hearing for the small wireless facilities.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Close the public hearing for placement of small wireless facilities in public ways in Sudbury
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close the public hearing for placement of small wireless facilities in public ways in Sudbury
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close the public hearing for placement of small wireless facilities in public ways in Sudbury.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Move forward with the Article, proposing the adoption of a general bylaw regulating the placement of the small wireless facilities in public ways to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and authorize...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To move forward with the Article, proposing the adoption of a general bylaw regulating the placement of the small wireless facilities in public ways to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and authorize the Interim Town Manager to submit the Warrant Article for the Select Board
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To move forward with the Article, proposing the adoption of a general bylaw regulating the placement of the small wireless facilities in public ways to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and authorize the Interim Town Manager to submit the Warrant Article for the Select Board.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to open the public hearing to transfer all alcohol license
Voted to open the public hearing on the alcohol license for Riceberry, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: Voted to open the public hearing on the alcohol license for Riceberry, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion, as amended. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: Voted to open the public hearing on the alcohol license for Riceberry, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Application of Eat Am Are, Inc., d/b/a Riceberry, 621 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, Manager Pornphan
Approve the Transfer of License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, from Nala Prosperity, Inc, d/b/a Riceberry, Manager Lanlalit Soares. The premises proposed to be...
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 approve the Transfer of License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, from Nala Prosperity, Inc, d/b/a Riceberry, Manager Lanlalit Soares. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is described as: one floor and three total rooms consisting of a dining room, kitchen and bathroom
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 approve the Transfer of License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, from Nala Prosperity, Inc, d/b/a Riceberry, Manager Lanlalit Soares. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is described as: one floor and three total rooms consisting of a dining room, kitchen and bathroom.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Close the public hearing for transfer of all alcohol license for Riceberry
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 the public hearing for transfer of all alcohol license for Riceberry
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 the public hearing for transfer of all alcohol license for Riceberry.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Discussion and vote whether to approve request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as
Approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY and VERIZON for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Locations to relocate two (2) poles #2/41, #2/38A and to remove one (1)...
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 approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY and VERIZON for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Locations to relocate two (2) poles #2/41, #2/38A and to remove one (1) pole #2/39. This work is necessary to accommodate town road intersection improvements
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 approve the request of NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a as EVERSOURCE ENERGY and VERIZON for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Locations to relocate two (2) poles #2/41, #2/38A and to remove one (1) pole #2/39. This work is necessary to accommodate town road intersection improvements.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Appoint Dianne Baxter, 2 East Street, to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) for a term expiring 5/31/25
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 appoint Dianne Baxter, 2 East Street, to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) for a term expiring 5/31/25
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 appoint Dianne Baxter, 2 East Street, to the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) for a term expiring 5/31/25.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Interim Town Manager to enter into an agreement with
Authorize the Interim Town Manager to enter into an agreement with General Code (GC) to incorporate gender-neutral language to the Town of Sudbury Town Code by replacing Selectmen/Board of...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion . It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to enter into an agreement with General Code (GC) to incorporate gender-neutral language to the Town of Sudbury Town Code by replacing Selectmen/Board of Selectmen with Select Board everywhere it appears in the Bylaws; and replacing pronouns and nomenclature everywhere they appear in the Town of Sudbury Bylaws to make them gender neutral, as requested by Town Clerk Beth Klein.
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to enter into an agreement with General Code (GC) to incorporate gender-neutral language to the Town of Sudbury Town Code by replacing Selectmen/Board of Selectmen with Select Board everywhere it appears in the Bylaws; and replacing pronouns and nomenclature everywhere they appear in the Town of Sudbury Bylaws to make them gender neutral, as requested by Town Clerk Beth Klein..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Recess
Recess, with the Board resuming at 9:58 PM
Board Member Roberts motioned to recess, with the Board resuming at 9:58 PM. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to recess, with the Board resuming at 9:58 PM
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to recess, with the Board resuming at 9:58 PM. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to recess, with the Board resuming at 9:58 PM.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Transportation Warrant Article Discussion/possible vote
Authorize the Interim Town Manager to submit articles on behalf of the Select Board
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion . It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to submit articles on behalf of the Select Board
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, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to submit articles on behalf of the Select Board.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Release Town Counsel Housing Trust legal opinion as requested by resident Pat Brown
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. seconded. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Housing Trust legal opinion as requested by resident Pat Brown
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. seconded. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To release Town Counsel Housing Trust legal opinion as requested by resident Pat Brown.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion and possible vote on Town Counsel 3-year Evaluation
Authorize Interim Town Manager Bilodeau to negotiate another 3-year contract
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize Interim Town Manager Bilodeau to negotiate another 3-year contract.
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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize Interim Town Manager Bilodeau to negotiate another 3-year contract..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 10/25/22
Approve the 10/25/22 minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/25/22 minutes, 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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/25/22 minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept $4600 of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds for the purchase of
Accept $4600 of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds for the purchase of computing devices to be used with the Fire Departments new Fire Software (RMS) program. This grant will also...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to accept $4600 of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds for the purchase of computing devices to be used with the Fire Departments new Fire Software (RMS) program. This grant will also fund the purchase of three new air gas sampling meters for 02, LEL, CO and H2s, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen
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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to accept $4600 of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds for the purchase of computing devices to be used with the Fire Departments new Fire Software (RMS) program. This grant will also fund the purchase of three new air gas sampling meters for 02, LEL, CO and H2s, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion and vote whether to approve an increase in the annual senior property tax workoff amount
Approve an increase in the annual senior property tax workoff amount from $1425 to $1500 per year, 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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve an increase in the annual senior property tax workoff amount from $1425 to $1500 per year, 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; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve an increase in the annual senior property tax workoff amount from $1425 to $1500 per year, as requested by Debra Galloway, Senior Center Director.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
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
“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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