MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 7, 2023
15 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 Comment
Open the public hearing for the application of Sudbury Sundries, Inc, d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, 100 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open the public hearing for the application of Sudbury Sundries, Inc, d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, 100 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.15
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; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open the public hearing for the application of Sudbury Sundries, Inc, d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, 100 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.15.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Continue the application of Sudbury Sundries, Inc, d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, 100 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138,...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To continue the application of Sudbury Sundries, Inc, d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, 100 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.15, Ashraf Youssef, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 100 Boston Post Road) is described as: Left unit of a 2-unit commercial building. Single entrance in the left front and single exit in the rear. Approximately 2600 Sq. Ft., to the Select Board meeting on March 21, 2023 at 7:15 PM.
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To continue the application of Sudbury Sundries, Inc, d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, 100 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, for a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.15, Ashraf Youssef, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 100 Boston Post Road) is described as: Left unit of a 2-unit commercial building. Single entrance in the left front and single exit in the rear. Approximately 2600 Sq. Ft., to the Select Board meeting on March 21, 2023 at 7:15 PM..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Article 1 - Hear Reports
Support Article 1 - Hear Reports
Chair Russo motioned to support Article 1. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Hear Reports
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support Article 1. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 1 - Hear Reports.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Support Article 16 - Authorize Select Board to Petition the General Court to Adopt Legislation - An Act Authorizing the Town to establish a fee for a Checkout Bag Charge
Chair Russo motioned to support Article 16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 16 - Authorize Select Board to Petition the General Court to Adopt Legislation - An Act Authorizing the Town to establish a fee for a Checkout Bag Charge
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support Article 16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 16 - Authorize Select Board to Petition the General Court to Adopt Legislation - An Act Authorizing the Town to establish a fee for a Checkout Bag Charge.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 39 - Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw
Support Article 39 - Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw
Chair Russo motioned to support Article 39. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 39 - Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support Article 39. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 39 - Amend General Bylaws - Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 40 - General Bylaw for the Placement of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Ways
Support Article 40 - General Bylaw for the Placement of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Ways
Chair Russo motioned to support Article 40. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 40 - General Bylaw for the Placement of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Ways
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support Article 40. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 40 - General Bylaw for the Placement of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Ways.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Support Article 52 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee
Chair Russo motioned to support Article 52. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 52 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support Article 52. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 52 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 51 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study
Support Article 51 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study
Chair Russo motioned to support Article 51. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 51 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support Article 51. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 51 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion and vote to approve the Select Board's submission to the 2022 Annual Town Report
Approve the Select Board's submission to the 2022 Annual Town Report, with minor edits
Chair Russo motioned to approve the Select Board's submission to the 2022 Annual Town Report, with minor edits. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board's submission to the 2022 Annual Town Report, with minor edits
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to approve the Select Board's submission to the 2022 Annual Town Report, with minor edits. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board's submission to the 2022 Annual Town Report, with minor edits.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 1/30/23
Approve the open session minutes of 1/30/23, as edited
Chair Russo motioned to approve the open session minutes of 1/30/23, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 1/30/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to approve the open session minutes of 1/30/23, as edited. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 1/30/23, as edited.” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)
Vote to accept a grant and approve execution of an agreement by the Town Manager between the
Accept a grant and approve execution of an agreement by the Town Manager between the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Sudbury for funding in the amount of...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a grant and approve execution of an agreement by the Town Manager between the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Sudbury for funding in the amount of $81,909.31 toward the installation of charging stations at selected areas of Town properties; and further, approve execution of contracts to be signed by the Town Manager with the approval of Town Counsel relative to infrastructure and construction as applicable between the installers and the Town
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a grant and approve execution of an agreement by the Town Manager between the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Sudbury for funding in the amount of $81,909.31 toward the installation of charging stations at selected areas of Town properties; and further, approve execution of contracts to be signed by the Town Manager with the approval of Town Counsel relative to infrastructure and construction as applicable between the installers and the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to approve the appointment of Ken Holtz, 175 Landham Road, as the Conservation Commission's
Approve the appointment of Ken Holtz, 175 Landham Road, as the Conservation Commission's representative to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fulfill the term...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Ken Holtz, 175 Landham Road, as the Conservation Commission's representative to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fulfill the term of Richard Morse, as requested by Lori Capone, Conservation Coordinator
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment of Ken Holtz, 175 Landham Road, as the Conservation Commission's representative to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fulfill the term of Richard Morse, as requested by Lori Capone, Conservation Coordinator.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept a $1,500 grant from HOPEsudbury to be applied toward Sudbury Police Department's Jail
Accept a $1,500 grant from HOPEsudbury to be applied toward Sudbury Police Department's Jail Diversion Program maintained through Advocates, as requested by Chief Nix
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $1,500 grant from HOPEsudbury to be applied toward Sudbury Police Department's Jail Diversion Program maintained through Advocates, as requested by Chief Nix
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $1,500 grant from HOPEsudbury to be applied toward Sudbury Police Department's Jail Diversion Program maintained through Advocates, as requested by Chief Nix.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Savannah Lily Butler of Scout Troop 65 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Savannah Lily Butler of Scout Troop 65 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
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, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Savannah Lily Butler of Scout Troop 65 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Chair Russo motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Russo, 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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