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February 7, 2023
15 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, Jennifer S. Roberts, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote to open public hearing for alcohol license
Open public hearing for alcohol license
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open public hearing for alcohol license
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open public hearing for alcohol license.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, to approve a Change of Manager for RBSBW, Inc. d/b/a Sudbury Farms, 439 Boston Post Road, from James Kevin...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, to approve a Change of Manager for RBSBW, Inc. d/b/a Sudbury Farms, 439 Boston Post Road, from James Kevin McCafferty to Kevin Fry, as requested in an application dated January 12, 2023
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, to approve a Change of Manager for RBSBW, Inc. d/b/a Sudbury Farms, 439 Boston Post Road, from James Kevin McCafferty to Kevin Fry, as requested in an application dated January 12, 2023.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to close public hearing
Close public hearing for alcohol license
Board Member Roberts motioned to close hearing. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close public hearing for alcohol license
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to close hearing. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close public hearing for alcohol license.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Interview candidate for the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC). Following interview, vote
Appoint Lisa Saklad, 73 Firecut Lane, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) for a term to expire 05/31/2026
Board Member Roberts motioned to appoint Lisa Saklad to the CIAC. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Lisa Saklad, 73 Firecut Lane, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) for a term to expire 05/31/2026
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to appoint Lisa Saklad to the CIAC. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Lisa Saklad, 73 Firecut Lane, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) for a term to expire 05/31/2026.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation 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...
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)
Accept 2023 Annual Town meeting articles final order of articles, as presented tonight, with exceptions of removing Article #16 (SPS Article withdrawn), and to move the A/V-Fairbanks and Plastic...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept 2023 Annual Town meeting articles final order of articles, as presented tonight, with exceptions of removing Article #16 (SPS Article withdrawn), and to move the A/V-Fairbanks and Plastic Bag Article up with the Go Sudbury Article, changing numbering going forward; to refer street-related zoning articles to Planning Board, with Town Counsel review of form.
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, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept 2023 Annual Town meeting articles final order of articles, as presented tonight, with exceptions of removing Article #16 (SPS Article withdrawn), and to move the A/V-Fairbanks and Plastic Bag Article up with the Go Sudbury Article, changing numbering going forward; to refer street-related zoning articles to Planning Board, with Town Counsel review of form..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion of potential Special Town Election Ballot Timelines/Guidelines
Direct Town Counsel to prepare voting language for review at the Select Board meeting on Thursday night
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member C seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To direct Town Counsel to prepare voting language for review at the Select Board meeting on Thursday night.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member C seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To direct Town Counsel to prepare voting language for review at the Select Board meeting on Thursday night..” (Motion: Dretler)
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)
Recess
Recess and return to the meeting by 10:01 AM
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Select Board recess and return to the meeting by 10:01 AM. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting by 10:01 AM
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Select Board recess and return to the meeting by 10:01 AM. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return to the meeting by 10:01 AM.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection
Reallocate $11,542 in ARPA funds originally allocated to purchase a new stretcher to purchase a new Rescue Boat, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reallocate $11,542 in ARPA funds originally allocated to purchase a new stretcher to purchase a new Rescue Boat, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To reallocate $11,542 in ARPA funds originally allocated to purchase a new stretcher to purchase a new Rescue Boat, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Financial Policies Amendment for Timing of Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) Input on
Make the changes to the Financial Policies regarding expectations for the CIAC report and date as described
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to make the changes to the Financial Policies regarding expectations for the CIAC report and date as described
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: to make the changes to the Financial Policies regarding expectations for the CIAC report and date as described.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent calendar
Grant a Special Permit to the National Brain Tumor Society, to hold the "National Brain Tumor Society Ride" on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 2:00 P.M., subject to...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the National Brain Tumor Society, to hold the "National Brain Tumor Society Ride" on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 2:00 P.M., subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to 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; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to the National Brain Tumor Society, to hold the "National Brain Tumor Society Ride" on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 7:00 A.M. through approximately 2:00 P.M., subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the Police and Fire Departments, DPW and Park and Recreation, subject to receipt of a certificate of liability.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept the Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Service (EOPS/DFS) FY23
Accept the Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Service (EOPS/DFS) FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $12,382.30. These funds will be used to purchase...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Service (EOPS/DFS) FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $12,382.30. These funds will be used to purchase replacement firefighting gear for four (4) members of the Fire Department, 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; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the Executive Office of Public Safety, Department of Fire Service (EOPS/DFS) FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $12,382.30. These funds will be used to purchase replacement firefighting gear for four (4) members of the Fire Department, as requested by Fire Chief John Whalen.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the Easement for Pedestrian Access (sidewalk easement) for the sidewalks in the Cold Brook Crossing residential development along North Road/Route 117 and Cold Brook Drive, as requested by...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the Easement for Pedestrian Access (sidewalk easement) for the sidewalks in the Cold Brook Crossing residential development along North Road/Route 117 and Cold Brook Drive, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and 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; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept the Easement for Pedestrian Access (sidewalk easement) for the sidewalks in the Cold Brook Crossing residential development along North Road/Route 117 and Cold Brook Drive, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development.” (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, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board
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, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.” (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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