MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 28, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 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
Memo from Adam Burney, Director of Planning and Community Development to Select Board re: Route 20
Approve Consent Calendar Items #2 and #3, as read and presented in tonight's meeting packet
Mr. Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items #2 and #3, as read and presented in tonight's meeting packet. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items #2 and #3, as read and presented in tonight's meeting packet. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Town Manager Sheehan addressed various aspects of additional community use at the Fairbank Community
Accept Town Manager Goals, as presented by Town Manager Sheehan
Mr. Carty motioned to accept Town Manager Goals, as presented by Town Manager Sheehan. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to accept Town Manager Goals, as presented by Town Manager Sheehan. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article - Trailside Circle & Bridle Path - Release of Easement
Advance the Town Meeting Article on Trailside Circle & Bridle Path - Release of Easement, and to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to take action, as needed
Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Article on Trailside Circle & Bridle Path - Release of Easement, and to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to take action, as needed. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Article on Trailside Circle & Bridle Path - Release of Easement, and to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to take action, as needed. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for modification of Finance Committee structure in the general bylaws, and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action accordingly
Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for modification of Finance Committee structure in the general bylaws, and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action accordingly. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for modification of Finance Committee structure in the general bylaws, and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action accordingly. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article - Amend Bylaws, C.11 Capital Planning - To change to single threshold of $500,000
Advance the Town Meeting Warrant A Planning Bylaw and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed
Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant A Planning Bylaw and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To advance the Town Meeting Warrant A Planning Bylaw and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant A Planning Bylaw and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To advance the Town Meeting Warrant A Planning Bylaw and empower Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
That the vocational education article be potentially included on the Town Warrant, subject to inclusion of additional detail and context
Ms. Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye. VOTED: That the vocational education article be potentially included on the Town Warrant, subject to inclusion of additional detail and context.
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye. VOTED: That the vocational education article be potentially included on the Town Warrant, subject to inclusion of additional detail and context..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Article - Amend General Bylaws C. 68 - Town Meetings
Advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article regarding start time to 7:00 PM from 7:30 PM and to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed
Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article regarding start time to 7:00 PM from 7:30 PM and to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article regarding start time to 7:00 PM from 7:30 PM and to authorize Town Manager Sheehan to take action as needed. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article - Sudbury 250th Committee Funds
Advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for the funding of the Sudbury 250 Committee, with the caveat that Town Manager Sheehan the blank dollar sign to "a sum to be determined," and to take any...
Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for the funding of the Sudbury 250 Committee, with the caveat that Town Manager Sheehan the blank dollar sign to "a sum to be determined," and to take any other action, as needed. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5- 0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for the funding of the Sudbury 250 Committee, with the caveat that Town Manager Sheehan the blank dollar sign to "a sum to be determined," and to take any other action, as needed
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for the funding of the Sudbury 250 Committee, with the caveat that Town Manager Sheehan the blank dollar sign to "a sum to be determined," and to take any other action, as needed. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5- 0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To advance the Town Meeting Warrant Article for the funding of the Sudbury 250 Committee, with the caveat that Town Manager Sheehan the blank dollar sign to "a sum to be determined," and to take any other action, as needed.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
10/22/24 Minutes
Approve the 10/22/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion
Mr. Carty motioned to approve the 10/22/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/22/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to approve the 10/22/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 10/22/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
11/19/24 Minutes
Approve the 11/19/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion
Mr. Carty motioned to approve the 11/19/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 11/19/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to approve the 11/19/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 11/19/24 Select Board Minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Ms. Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, 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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