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November 14, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve Consent Calendar agenda items #1 through #7
Vice-Chair Lisa Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar agenda items #1 through #7. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar agenda items #1 through #7.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Lisa Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar agenda items #1 through #7. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar agenda items #1 through #7..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Nancy Hudgins
Appoint Nancy Hudgins, 9 Kendall Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Nancy Hudgins, 9 Kendall Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Nancy Hudgins, 9 Kendall Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Nancy Hudgins, 9 Kendall Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Nancy Hudgins, 9 Kendall Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Athena Buenconsejo
Appoint Athena Buenconsejo, 54 King Philip Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Athena Buenconsejo, 54 King Philip Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Athena Buenconsejo, 54 King Philip Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Athena Buenconsejo, 54 King Philip Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint Athena Buenconsejo, 54 King Philip Road, to the Cultural Council for a terming ending 10/30/26.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Recess
Recess for five minutes
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to recess for five minutes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to recess for five minutes. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To recess for five minutes.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Review the Select Board Fall 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Approve the Select Board Fall 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Fall 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Fall 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board Fall 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Fall 2023 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Consent Calendar
Approve Consent Calendar Item #8
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #8. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #8
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Item #8. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Item #8.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Open Session Minutes of 10/10/23
Approve the 10/10/23 open session minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 10/10/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/10/23 open session minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 10/10/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/10/23 open session minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Open Session Minutes of 10/24/23
Approve the 10/24/23 open session minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 10/24/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/24/23 open session minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 10/24/23 open session minutes, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/24/23 open session minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Close open session, and enter executive session 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...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close open session, and enter executive session 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 not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session, and enter executive session 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 not return to open session
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close open session, and enter executive session 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 not return to open session. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close open session, and enter executive session 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 not return to open session.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, 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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