MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 22, 2024
6 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
Vote to Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on
Grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion, as presented in the Select Board agenda of 11/23/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion, as presented in the Select Board agenda of 11/23/24.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion, as presented in the Select Board agenda of 11/23/24. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To grant a Special Permit to SMILE Mass, to Hold the "Gobble Wobble for SMILE MASS" on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. through approximately 12:00 P.M., subject to Police Department safety requirements, Proof of Insurance Coverage and the assurance that any litter will be removed at the race's conclusion, as presented in the Select Board agenda of 11/23/24..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
FY 2024 SAC Annual Financial and Operating Reports
Accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY24 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY24 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY24 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY24 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY24 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Town Forum discussion
Authorize the Town Manager to request the Division of Local Services (DLS) undertake a Financial Management Review
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to request the Division of Local Services (DLS) undertake a Financial Management Review. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to request the Division of Local Services (DLS) undertake a Financial Management Review
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to request the Division of Local Services (DLS) undertake a Financial Management Review. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to request the Division of Local Services (DLS) undertake a Financial Management Review.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $500; Lydia Raymond $200; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne
Accept the expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2025: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $500; Lydia Raymond $200; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000;...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2025: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $500; Lydia Raymond $200; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000; Raymond Scholarship $1,000; Discretionary/Charity $4,500; Sept. 11 Memorial $2,000; Perpetual Care $70,000, for a total of $114,300, as requested by Victor Garofalo, Finance Director. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2025: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $500; Lydia Raymond $200; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000; Raymond Scholarship $1,000; Discretionary/Charity $4,500; Sept. 11 Memorial $2,000; Perpetual Care $70,000, for a total of $114,300, as requested by Victor Garofalo, Finance Director
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2025: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $500; Lydia Raymond $200; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000; Raymond Scholarship $1,000; Discretionary/Charity $4,500; Sept. 11 Memorial $2,000; Perpetual Care $70,000, for a total of $114,300, as requested by Victor Garofalo, Finance Director. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the expenditure limits for the Town Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2025: Goodnow Library $35,000; Rhodes Memorial $500; Lydia Raymond $200; Forrest Bradshaw $100; Cheri-Anne Cavanaugh $1,000; Raymond Scholarship $1,000; Discretionary/Charity $4,500; Sept. 11 Memorial $2,000; Perpetual Care $70,000, for a total of $114,300, as requested by Victor Garofalo, Finance Director.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to review and possibly approve open session minutes of 9/10/24
Approve the open session minutes of 9/10/24, as amended
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the open session minutes of 9/10/24, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 9/10/24, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the open session minutes of 9/10/24, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 9/10/24, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation 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). Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation 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)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation 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). Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To close Open Session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation 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).” (Motion: Carty, 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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