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August 15, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Charles G. Russo as absent.
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Jennifer S. Roberts
Absent: Charles G. Russo
Every vote, in order
Vote to accept the resignation of Stephanie Hunt, 289 Dutton Road, from the Diversity, Equity and
Accept the resignation of Stephanie Hunt, 289 Dutton Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the resignation of Stephanie Hunt, 289 Dutton Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Stephanie Hunt, 289 Dutton Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the resignation of Stephanie Hunt, 289 Dutton Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Stephanie Hunt, 289 Dutton Road, from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Accept the resignation of Thomas Friedlander, 75 Water Row, from the Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the resignation of Thomas Friedlander, 75 Water Row, from the Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Thomas Friedlander, 75 Water Row, from the Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the resignation of Thomas Friedlander, 75 Water Row, from the Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Thomas Friedlander, 75 Water Row, from the Conservation Commission, and send a letter of thanks for his service to the Town.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Accept the resignation of Susan Abrams, 24 Hudson Road, from the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the resignation of Susan Abrams, 24 Hudson Road, from the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Susan Abrams, 24 Hudson Road, from the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept the resignation of Susan Abrams, 24 Hudson Road, from the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Susan Abrams, 24 Hudson Road, from the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and send a letter of thanks for her service to the Town.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Review Liaison Policy
Hold a 2023 Fall Town on a date to be determined, and vote to open the Warrant and keep it open until a time select by the Select Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to hold a 2023 Fall Town Meeting on a date to be determined, and vote to open the Warrant and keep it open until a time select by the Select Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To hold a 2023 Fall Town on a date to be determined, and vote to open the Warrant and keep it open until a time select by the Select Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to hold a 2023 Fall Town Meeting on a date to be determined, and vote to open the Warrant and keep it open until a time select by the Select Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To hold a 2023 Fall Town on a date to be determined, and vote to open the Warrant and keep it open until a time select by the Select Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Review the Select Board Summer 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Approve the Select Board Summer 2023 Newsletter Articles, as edited and to distribute the Summer 2023 Newsletter for distribution
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Summer 2023 Newsletter Articles, as edited and to distribute the Summer 2023 Newsletter for distribution. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Summer 2023 Newsletter Articles, as edited and to distribute the Summer 2023 Newsletter for distribution.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Summer 2023 Newsletter Articles, as edited and to distribute the Summer 2023 Newsletter for distribution. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Summer 2023 Newsletter Articles, as edited and to distribute the Summer 2023 Newsletter for distribution..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
7/11/23 Minutes
Approve the minutes of 7/11/23, as edited
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 7/11/23, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, RobertsLisa V. Kouchakdjian had left the meeting at 7:55 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the minutes of 7/11/23, as edited.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Carty)
Close open session and vote to continue Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Board Member Carty motioned to close open session and vote to continue Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to General Laws chapter 30a §21(a)(exception 3), and Vote to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g); and to not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session and vote to continue Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to General Laws chapter 30a 21(a) (exception 3), and Vote to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g); and to not return to open session
Yes: Carty, Dretler, RobertsLisa V. Kouchakdjian had left the meeting at 7:55 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to close open session and vote to continue Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to General Laws chapter 30a §21(a)(exception 3), and Vote to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g); and to not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session and vote to continue Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to General Laws chapter 30a 21(a) (exception 3), and Vote to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7) (Purpose 7), citing to the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g); and to not return to open session.” (Motion: Carty, 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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