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January 9, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Jennifer S. Roberts as absent.
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Charles G. Russo
Absent: Jennifer S. Roberts
Every vote, in order
Consent Calendar
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, as listed on the Select Board meeting agenda of 1/9/24
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, as listed on the Select Board meeting agenda of 1/9/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, as listed on the Select Board meeting agenda of 1/9/24.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, as listed on the Select Board meeting agenda of 1/9/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, as listed on the Select Board meeting agenda of 1/9/24..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Update on status and next steps on the proposed firearms business use zoning bylaw
Continue the firearms zoning discussion
Board Member Russo motioned to continue the firearms zoning discussion. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the firearms zoning discussion
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to continue the firearms zoning discussion. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the firearms zoning discussion.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Authorize Town Manager Sheehan to submit Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to submit Annual town Meeting articles on behalf of the Select Board. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize Town Manager Sheehan to submit Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to submit Annual town Meeting articles on behalf of the Select Board. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize Town Manager Sheehan to submit Annual Town Meeting articles on behalf of the.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Discuss and possible vote to approve proposed 2024 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines
Approve the proposed 2024 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the proposed 2024 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed 2024 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the proposed 2024 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed 2024 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission and approval.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
11/28/23
Approve the Select Board open session minutes of 11/28/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 11/28/23, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 11/28/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 11/28/23, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 11/28/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
12/5/23
Approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/5/23, as edited
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/5/23, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/5/23, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/5/23, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/5/23, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
12/12/23
Approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/12/23
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/12/23. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/12/23
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/12/23. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board open session minutes of 12/12/23.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-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 Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, 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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