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July 16, 2024
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Charles G. Russo, Janie W. Dretler
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
3. Vote to accept the resignation of Robert Hummel, 414 Dutton Road, from the Housing Trust, and
Approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 3 as presented in the packet
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 3 as presented in the packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 3 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 3 as presented in the packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 3 as presented in the packet.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road)
Open the Public Hearing for the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch....
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to open the Public Hearing for the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to open the Public Hearing for the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Board Member Dretler echoed comments made by Board Member Kouchakdjian and appreciated the
Close the evidentiary part of the public hearing
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close the evidentiary part of the public hearing. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary part of the public hearing
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close the evidentiary part of the public hearing. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary part of the public hearing.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the Application of Ahara LLC, DBA Zayith Tapas and Bar, 621 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Close the public hearing relative to the All-Alcoholic Beverages license under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close the public hearing relative to the All-Alcoholic Beverages license under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the public hearing relative to the All-Alcoholic Beverages license under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close the public hearing relative to the All-Alcoholic Beverages license under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close the public hearing relative to the All-Alcoholic Beverages license under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12, Piyush Kotak, Manager. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 621 Boston Post Road) is approximately 5712 sq ft of floor space (2856 sq ft on the first floor & 2856 sq ft on the second floor). Alcohol served on first floor only.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve the letters in support of $50,000 State budget amendment for Sudbury 250 Committee, as presented in the packet
Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the letters in support of $50,000 State budget amendment for Sudbury 250 Committee, as presented in the packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the letters in support of $50,000 State budget amendment for Sudbury 250 Committee, as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to approve the letters in support of $50,000 State budget amendment for Sudbury 250 Committee, as presented in the packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the letters in support of $50,000 State budget amendment for Sudbury 250 Committee, as presented in the packet.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
6. Discussion of allocation of $25,000 in ARPA funds to be expended for Sudbury's commemoration
Allocate $25,000 in ARPA funds to be expended for Sudbury's commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution under the direction of the Sudbury 250 Committee
Board Member Dretler motioned to allocate $25,000 in ARPA funds to be expended for Sudbury's commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution under the direction of the Sudbury 250 Committee. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To allocate $25,000 in ARPA funds to be expended for Sudbury's commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution under the direction of the Sudbury 250 Committee
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to allocate $25,000 in ARPA funds to be expended for Sudbury's commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution under the direction of the Sudbury 250 Committee. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To allocate $25,000 in ARPA funds to be expended for Sudbury's commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution under the direction of the Sudbury 250 Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Chair Roberts echoed all Member comments and recognized DPW having great interactions with the
Reappoint the Zoning Board of Appeals Members John Gossels and John Riordan, as specified in the packet
It was on motion 2-3; Russo-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-no VOTED: To reappoint the Zoning Board of Appeals Members John Gossels and John Riordan, as specified in the packet The motion was defeated.
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, Russo
From the minutes
“It was on motion 2-3; Russo-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-no VOTED: To reappoint the Zoning Board of Appeals Members John Gossels and John Riordan, as specified in the packet The motion was defeated..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Reappoint John Gossels as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to reappoint John Gossels as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: To reappoint John Gossels as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member The motion was defeated.
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To reappoint John Gossels as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to reappoint John Gossels as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: To reappoint John Gossels as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member The motion was defeated..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Appoint Jeffrey R. Rose as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Jeffrey R. Rose as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Jeffrey R. Rose as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Jeffrey R. Rose as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Jeffrey R. Rose as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Appoint Bill Ray as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Bill Ray as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Bill Ray as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Bill Ray as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Bill Ray as Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Reappoint John Riordan as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to reappoint John Riordan as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To reappoint John Riordan as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to reappoint John Riordan as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To reappoint John Riordan as a full Zoning Board of Appeals Member.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
9. Vote to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town's new Uber For Business Dashboard Access
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town's new Uber For Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per terms of the existing contract
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town's new Uber For Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per terms of the existing contract. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town's new Uber For Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per terms of the existing contract
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town's new Uber For Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per terms of the existing contract. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Town's new Uber For Business Dashboard Access Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for one (1) year per terms of the existing contract.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
11. Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a Public Hearing at the
That Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting on July 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned that Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting on July 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting on July 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned that Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting on July 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That Pursuant to General Bylaws, Article 1 Town Meetings, vote to hold a Public Hearing at the Select Board meeting on July 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM, for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
5/6/24 Select Board Minutes
Approve the 5/6/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 5/6/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/6/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 5/6/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/6/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so...
Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), with respect to the Sudbury Supervisory Association and Laborers International Union; and to continue in
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), with respect to the Sudbury Supervisory Association and Laborers International Union; and to continue in.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn open session
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn open session.” (second: Kouchakdjian)
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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