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December 19, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 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 Items 1, 3, 4. 5, 6; as listed on the Select Board agenda
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve consent Calendar Items 1, 3, 4. 5, 6; as listed on the Select Board agenda. 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 Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, 4. 5, 6; as listed on the Select Board agenda
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve consent Calendar Items 1, 3, 4. 5, 6; as listed on the Select Board agenda. 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 Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, 4. 5, 6; as listed on the Select Board agenda.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Interview applicant William Atkeson and vote whether to appoint him for a term ending March 24, 2024
Open a joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission regarding interim commission member. Interview applicant William Atkeson and vote whether to appoint him for a term ending March 24, 2024...
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open a joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission regarding interim commission member. Interview applicant William Atkeson and vote whether to appoint him for a term ending March 24, 2024 (Annual Town Election). Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission regarding interim commission member. Interview applicant William Atkeson and vote whether to appoint him for a term ending March 24, 2024 (Annual Town Election)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open a joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission regarding interim commission member. Interview applicant William Atkeson and vote whether to appoint him for a term ending March 24, 2024 (Annual Town Election). Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with Park & Recreation Commission regarding interim commission member. Interview applicant William Atkeson and vote whether to appoint him for a term ending March 24, 2024 (Annual Town Election).” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
William Atkeson
Appoint William Atkeson as an interim commission member on the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending at the end of Annual Town Meeting May, 2024
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint William Atkeson as an interim commission member on the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending at the end of Annual Town Meeting May, 2024. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 9-0; Carmel-aye, Beagan-aye, Huston-aye, Eliason-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint William Atkeson as an interim commission member on the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending at the end of Annual Town Meeting May, 2024
Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint William Atkeson as an interim commission member on the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending at the end of Annual Town Meeting May, 2024. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 9-0; Carmel-aye, Beagan-aye, Huston-aye, Eliason-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To appoint William Atkeson as an interim commission member on the Park & Recreation Commission for a term ending at the end of Annual Town Meeting May, 2024.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to close joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission and resume Select Board meeting
Close the joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission and resume Select Board meeting
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close the joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission and resume Select Board meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission and resume Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to close the joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission and resume Select Board meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Park & Recreation Commission and resume Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to approve adding vacancy to 2024 Annual Town Election ballot due to resignation from Park &
Approve adding vacancy to 2024 Annual Town Election ballot due to resignation from Park & Recreation Commission
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve adding vacancy to 2024 Annual Town Election ballot due to resignation from Park & Recreation Commission. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve adding vacancy to 2024 Annual Town Election ballot due to resignation from Park & Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve adding vacancy to 2024 Annual Town Election ballot due to resignation from Park & Recreation Commission. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve adding vacancy to 2024 Annual Town Election ballot due to resignation from Park & Recreation Commission.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Vote, as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler, and Entertainment licenses until December 31, 2024; and the Motor Vehicle - Classes 1, 2,...
Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: "as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler, and Entertainment licenses until December 31, 2024; and the Motor Vehicle - Classes 1, 2, and 3 licenses until January 1, 2025, as shown on the "2024 License Renewal Applications," attached and incorporated herein; and to forward the appropriate renewal forms to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission where applicable; said licenses to be held subject to payment of the required license fees, compliance with the Select Board's Alcohol Training Policy, correction of any/all outstanding health, safety or zoning violations, receipt of verification of Workers' Compensation Insurance for the licensing period, and the payment of all outstanding personal property taxes, real estate taxes and state taxes; said licenses shall also be subject to all previous restrictions."
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: "as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, to renew the Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler, and Entertainment licenses until December 31, 2024; and the Motor Vehicle - Classes 1, 2, and 3 licenses until January 1, 2025, as shown on the "2024 License Renewal Applications," attached and incorporated herein; and to forward the appropriate renewal forms to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission where applicable; said licenses to be held subject to payment of the required license fees, compliance with the Select Board's Alcohol Training Policy, correction of any/all outstanding health, safety or zoning violations, receipt of verification of Workers' Compensation Insurance for the licensing period, and the payment of all outstanding personal property taxes, real estate taxes and state taxes; said licenses shall also be subject to all previous restrictions.".” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Vote to review and possibly approve open session minutes of 11/20/23
Approve the open session minutes of 11/20/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 11/20/23 as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 11/20/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the open session minutes of 11/20/23 as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 11/20/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (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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