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December 5, 2023
11 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
Call Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:30 PM, and open Warrant. Articles due to Select Board/Town Manager's office no later than 4:30 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar item #1. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To call Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:30 PM, and open Warrant. Articles due to Select Board/Town Manager's office no later than 4:30 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar item #1. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To call Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:30 PM, and open Warrant. Articles due to Select Board/Town Manager's office no later than 4:30 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to
Open the Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open the Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open the Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open the Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open the Annual Tax Classification hearing - In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40, sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for Fiscal Year 2024.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2024 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2024 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2024 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned in accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2024 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: In accordance with Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2012, the total FY2024 cap on the exemptions granted by the Means Tested Senior Tax Exemption shall be .5% (half of one percent) of the residential property tax levy.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
The Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative...
Board Member Russo motioned The Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9698, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.41, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: The Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9698, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.41, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned The Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9698, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.41, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: The Select Board of Sudbury votes in accordance with M.G.L., Ch. 40, Sec. 56, as amended, the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax rates and sets the Residential Factor at 0.9698, with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.41, pending certification of the Town's annual tax recap by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Continue the Tax Classification hearing to the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to continue the Tax Classification hearing to the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the Tax Classification hearing to the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to continue the Tax Classification hearing to the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the Tax Classification hearing to the Select Board meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Board members provided comments and edits to the "Town of Sudbury - Sudbury 250 Committee" draft
Establish a committee to plan Sudbury's events, marking the 250th Anniversary and to request appropriation of funds at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting to support such activities
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to establish a committee to plan Sudbury's events, marking the 250th Anniversary and to request appropriation of funds at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting to support such activities. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To establish a committee to plan Sudbury's events, marking the 250th Anniversary and to request appropriation of funds at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting to support such activities
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to establish a committee to plan Sudbury's events, marking the 250th Anniversary and to request appropriation of funds at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting to support such activities. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To establish a committee to plan Sudbury's events, marking the 250th Anniversary and to request appropriation of funds at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting to support such activities.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
10/23/23 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 10/23/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 10/23/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 10/23/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 10/23/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 10/23/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
11/14/23 Minutes
Approve the open session minutes of 11/14/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 11/14/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 11/14/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 11/14/23, as edited. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 11/14/23, 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). Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-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)
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). Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-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).” (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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