MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 24, 2023
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Jennifer S. Roberts, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Calendar
Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4 PM through approximately 5 PM, subject to compliance with conditions outlined by the...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4 PM through approximately 5 PM, 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 Kouchakdjian motioned to Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Sudbury Family Network to hold the "Witches Ride" on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4 PM through approximately 5 PM, 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: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 8 AM through approximately 9 AM, subject to compliance with conditions...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 8 AM through approximately 9 AM, 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 Kouchakdjian motioned to Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To Grant a Special Permit to Pete Gottlieb to hold the "Bowker Neighborhood Turkey Trot" on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 8 AM through approximately 9 AM, 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: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Reappoint the following Cultural Council members all for a term ending 10/30/26: Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint the following Cultural Council members all for a term ending 10/30/26: Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint the following Cultural Council members all for a term ending 10/30/26: Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint the following Cultural Council members all for a term ending 10/30/26: Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint the following Cultural Council members all for a term ending 10/30/26: Erica O'Brien, 3 Country Village Lane, Diana Peters, 62 Maynard Road, Bethany Shaw, 850 Boston Post Road.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Accept a $5,000 grant donation from the Sudbury Foundation toward the Goodnow Library Collections Diversity Audit, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept a $5,000 grant donation from the Sudbury Foundation toward the Goodnow Library Collections Diversity Audit, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $5,000 grant donation from the Sudbury Foundation toward the Goodnow Library Collections Diversity Audit, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to accept a $5,000 grant donation from the Sudbury Foundation toward the Goodnow Library Collections Diversity Audit, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $5,000 grant donation from the Sudbury Foundation toward the Goodnow Library Collections Diversity Audit, as requested by Esme Green, Library Director.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Appoint Rich Gallup, 11 Shady Hill Lane, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Rich Gallup, 11 Shady Hill Lane, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Rich Gallup, 11 Shady Hill Lane, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Rich Gallup, 11 Shady Hill Lane, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Rich Gallup, 11 Shady Hill Lane, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Appoint Kanika Pandey, 112 Bigelow Drive, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Kanika Pandey, 112 Bigelow Drive, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Kanika Pandey, 112 Bigelow Drive, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Kanika Pandey, 112 Bigelow Drive, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Kanika Pandey, 112 Bigelow Drive, to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term ending 10/30/25.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
9/12/23 Minutes
Approve the 9/12/23 Select Board minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 9/12/23 Select Board minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/12/23 Select Board minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 9/12/23 Select Board minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/12/23 Select Board minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
9/26/23 Minutes
Approve the 9/26/23 Select Board minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 9/26/23 Select Board minutes, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/26/23 Select Board minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 9/26/23 Select Board minutes, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 9/26/23 Select Board minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Consent Calendar Item #5
Accept a $3,050 donation from various donors to the Commission on Disability in support of Town-wide efforts, as requested by the COD Chair
Board Member Russo motioned to accept a $3,050 donation from various donors to the Commission on Disability in support of Town-wide efforts, as requested by the COD Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $3,050 donation from various donors to the Commission on Disability in support of Town-wide efforts, as requested by the COD Chair
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe minutes say Lisa V. Kouchakdjian was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to accept a $3,050 donation from various donors to the Commission on Disability in support of Town-wide efforts, as requested by the COD Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept a $3,050 donation from various donors to the Commission on Disability in support of Town-wide efforts, as requested by the COD Chair.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe roll call does not list Lisa V. Kouchakdjian; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian recused herself from the discussion and left the meeting at approximately 9:03 PM. #5…”, so Lisa V. Kouchakdjian is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
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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