MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 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
Interview Conservation Commission associate member Luke Faust. Following interview, vote whether to
Appoint Luke Faust as a full member of the Conservation Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fill the unexpired term of Richard Morse who resigned
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Luke Faust as a full member of the Conservation Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fill the unexpired term of Richard Morse who resigned. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Luke Faust as a full member of the Conservation Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fill the unexpired term of Richard Morse who resigned
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Luke Faust as a full member of the Conservation Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fill the unexpired term of Richard Morse who resigned. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To appoint Luke Faust as a full member of the Conservation Commission, for a term expiring 5/31/23, to fill the unexpired term of Richard Morse who resigned.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Discussion/vote on First Parish License
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)
Discussion and vote of Town Counsel services renewal with KP Law
Approve a new contract with KP Law as outlined in the letter dated April 11, 2023 regarding the terms of engagement for Town Counsel services and authorize Town Manager Sheehan to sign
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve a new contract with KP Law as outlined in the letter dated April 11, 2023 regarding the terms of engagement for Town Counsel services and authorize Town Manager Sheehan to sign. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve a new contract with KP Law as outlined in the letter dated April 11, 2023 regarding the terms of engagement for Town Counsel services and authorize Town Manager Sheehan to sign
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve a new contract with KP Law as outlined in the letter dated April 11, 2023 regarding the terms of engagement for Town Counsel services and authorize Town Manager Sheehan to sign. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve a new contract with KP Law as outlined in the letter dated April 11, 2023 regarding the terms of engagement for Town Counsel services and authorize Town Manager Sheehan to sign.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Support Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, as reported in the Warrant
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, as reported in the Warrant
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, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits, as reported in the Warrant.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 8 - FY23 Snow & Ice Transfer
Indefinitely postpone Article 8 - FY23 Snow & Ice Transfer
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 8 - FY23 Snow & Ice Transfer
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 8 - FY23 Snow & Ice Transfer.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Article 2 - FY23 Budget Adjustments
Indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY23 Budget Adjustments
Board Member Carty moved to indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY23 Budget Adjustments. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY23 Budget Adjustments
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved to indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY23 Budget Adjustments. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article 2 - FY23 Budget Adjustments.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Recess
Recess and return at 10:36 PM
Board Member Roberts motioned to recess and return at 10:36 PM. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return at 10:36 PM
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to recess and return at 10:36 PM. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recess and return at 10:36 PM.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Vote decision on Sudbury Sundries from meeting of March 21, 2023
Authorize the Chair to sign the "Notice of Decision" for the application for new package store license - Wine and Malt Beverages, dated April 25, 2023
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to authorize the Chair to sign the "Notice of Decision" for the application for new package store license - Wine and Malt Beverages, dated April 25, 2023. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign the "Notice of Decision" for the application for new package store license - Wine and Malt Beverages, dated April 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to authorize the Chair to sign the "Notice of Decision" for the application for new package store license - Wine and Malt Beverages, dated April 25, 2023. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Chair to sign the "Notice of Decision" for the application for new package store license - Wine and Malt Beverages, dated April 25, 2023.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Acknowledge and discuss Open Meeting Law complaint against Select Board Chair Charles Russo dated
Approve and authorize the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 6, 2023 and the letter dated April 25,...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve and authorize the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 6, 2023 and the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 8, 2023, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve and authorize the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 6, 2023 and the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 8, 2023, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve and authorize the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 6, 2023 and the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 8, 2023, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve and authorize the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 6, 2023 and the letter dated April 25, 2023 regarding Town of Sudbury Select Board Open Meeting filed complaint from Manish Sharma, received April 8, 2023, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Consent Calendar
Accept return of the 19th Century garden plow originally belonging to the Hosmer family to be utilized by the Commission for continuing educational purposes
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept return of the 19th Century garden plow originally belonging to the Hosmer family to be utilized by the Commission for continuing educational purposes.
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept return of the 19th Century garden plow originally belonging to the Hosmer family to be utilized by the Commission for continuing educational purposes..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept a $200 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank for the purposes of the Sudbury Spring Slam Pickleball Tournament on May 20, 2023, as requested by Tricia Sardagnola, Sudbury Park and Recreation...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $200 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank for the purposes of the Sudbury Spring Slam Pickleball Tournament on May 20, 2023, as requested by Tricia Sardagnola, Sudbury Park and Recreation Program Coordinator
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $200 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank for the purposes of the Sudbury Spring Slam Pickleball Tournament on May 20, 2023, as requested by Tricia Sardagnola, Sudbury Park and Recreation Program Coordinator.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept a $500 donation from Roche Bros. Supermarket towards the 2023 Summer Concert Series
Accept a $500 donation from Roche Bros. Supermarket towards the 2023 Summer Concert Series, as requested by Tricia Sardagnola, Park and Recreation Program Director
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $500 donation from Roche Bros. Supermarket towards the 2023 Summer Concert Series, as requested by Tricia Sardagnola, Park and Recreation Program Director
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $500 donation from Roche Bros. Supermarket towards the 2023 Summer Concert Series, as requested by Tricia Sardagnola, Park and Recreation Program Director.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Accept a $15,000 grant from the Sudbury Foundation to the Goodnow Library for the purposes of adding adaptive services offerings to the Library of Things, book collections, and programming, as...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $15,000 grant from the Sudbury Foundation to the Goodnow Library for the purposes of adding adaptive services offerings to the Library of Things, book collections, and programming, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $15,000 grant from the Sudbury Foundation to the Goodnow Library for the purposes of adding adaptive services offerings to the Library of Things, book collections, and programming, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Enter into the Town record and congratulate Ryan Coyne Warzynski of Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Ryan Coyne Warzynski of Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To enter into the Town record and congratulate Ryan Coyne Warzynski of Scout Troop 63 for having achieved the high honor of Eagle Scout.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
In accordance with Article VII, Section 8 "OBEDIANCE TO ISOLATED STOP SIGNS" of the Town of
In accordance with Article VII, Section 8 "OBEDIANCE TO ISOLATED STOP SIGNS" of the Town of Sudbury Traffic Rules and Regulations and M.G.L. Chapter 89, Section 9, VOTE to approve the installation...
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: In accordance with Article VII, Section 8 "OBEDIANCE TO ISOLATED STOP SIGNS" of the Town of Sudbury Traffic Rules and Regulations and M.G.L. Chapter 89, Section 9, VOTE to approve the installation of "STOP" signs across the eastbound and westbound King Philip Road approaches, as requested by DPW Director Dan Nason
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; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: In accordance with Article VII, Section 8 "OBEDIANCE TO ISOLATED STOP SIGNS" of the Town of Sudbury Traffic Rules and Regulations and M.G.L. Chapter 89, Section 9, VOTE to approve the installation of "STOP" signs across the eastbound and westbound King Philip Road approaches, as requested by DPW Director Dan Nason.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-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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