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September 24, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.Vote whether to approve 1-day wine and malt license for a Halloween event at Goodnow Farms
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as presented in the Select Board 9/24/24 Packet
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as presented in the Select Board 9/24/24 Packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as presented in the Select Board 9/24/24 Packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as presented in the Select Board 9/24/24 Packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as presented in the Select Board 9/24/24 Packet.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Interview candidate for Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Following interview, vote whether to appoint
Appoint Michael Hershberg to the ZBA for a term ending 5/31/29
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Michael Hershberg to the ZBA for a term ending 5/31/29. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Michael Hershberg to the ZBA for a term ending 5/31/29
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Michael Hershberg to the ZBA for a term ending 5/31/29. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Michael Hershberg to the ZBA for a term ending 5/31/29.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Interview applicant for appointment to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). Following
Appoint Sam Markuse to the CPC for a term ending 5/31/2027
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Sam Markuse to the CPC for a term ending 5/31/2027. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Sam Markuse to the CPC for a term ending 5/31/2027
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Sam Markuse to the CPC for a term ending 5/31/2027. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Sam Markuse to the CPC for a term ending 5/31/2027.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Interview candidate for Sudbury Housing Trust. Following interview, vote whether to recommend Ashley
Appoint Ashley Rieser to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/25
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Ashley Rieser to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/25. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Ashley Rieser to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/25.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Ashley Rieser to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/25. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Ashley Rieser to the Sudbury Housing Trust for a term ending 5/31/25..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion on Combined Facilities Director Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Appoint Chair Roberts to attend a joint meeting with a representative from the SPS Committee, Superintendent Brad Crozier, Town Manager Andy Sheehan regarding the Combined Facilities Director...
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Chair Roberts to attend a joint meeting with a representative from the SPS Committee, Superintendent Brad Crozier, Town Manager Andy Sheehan regarding the Combined Facilities Director Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Vice-Chair Carty second the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Chair Roberts to attend a joint meeting with a representative from the SPS Committee, Superintendent Brad Crozier, Town Manager Andy Sheehan regarding the Combined Facilities Director Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Chair Roberts to attend a joint meeting with a representative from the SPS Committee, Superintendent Brad Crozier, Town Manager Andy Sheehan regarding the Combined Facilities Director Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Vice-Chair Carty second the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Chair Roberts to attend a joint meeting with a representative from the SPS Committee, Superintendent Brad Crozier, Town Manager Andy Sheehan regarding the Combined Facilities Director Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Discussion on follow-up and next steps after 9/5/24 Select Board Goals Session
Accept the Select Board Goals, as discussed, this evening
Board Member Dretler motioned to accept the Select Board Goals, as discussed, this evening. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the Select Board Goals, as discussed, this evening
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to accept the Select Board Goals, as discussed, this evening. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the Select Board Goals, as discussed, this evening.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
8/13/24 Minutes
Approve the 8/13/24 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 8/13/24 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/13/24 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 8/13/24 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 8/13/24 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-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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