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February 25, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Present line leaves out Charles G. Russo, but the roll call at the start of the meeting lists Charles G. Russo as present, so Charles G. Russo is counted present.
Present: Jennifer S. Roberts, Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Close Open Session and immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close Open Session and immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) 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), and return to Open Session. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close Open Session and immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) 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), and return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to close Open Session and immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) 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), and return to Open Session. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close Open Session and immediately enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters) 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), and return to Open Session.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
8. Vote to accept the resignation of Athena Buenconsejo from the Sudbury Cultural Council and send a
Approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 7, and 8, as detailed in tonight's Select Board meeting packet
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 7, and 8, as detailed in tonight's Select Board meeting packet. 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 Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 7, and 8, as detailed in tonight's Select Board meeting packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 7, and 8, as detailed in tonight's Select Board meeting packet. 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 Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, 7, and 8, as detailed in tonight's Select Board meeting packet.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Following interview, vote whether to appoint Alexander Dorjets for a term expiring 5/31/26
Appoint Alexander Dorjets as an associate member of ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/26
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Alexander Dorjets as an associate member of ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/26. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Alexander Dorjets as an associate member of ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/26
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to appoint Alexander Dorjets as an associate member of ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/26. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Alexander Dorjets as an associate member of ZBA for a term expiring 5/31/26.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Authorize the Town Manager Sheehan to sign a lease and purchase power agreement and related documents with Solect Energy at the Fairbank Community Center Building Roof
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager Sheehan to sign a lease and purchase power agreement and related documents with Solect Energy at the Fairbank Community Center Building Roof. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager Sheehan to sign a lease and purchase power agreement and related documents with Solect Energy at the Fairbank Community Center Building Roof
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to authorize the Town Manager Sheehan to sign a lease and purchase power agreement and related documents with Solect Energy at the Fairbank Community Center Building Roof. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager Sheehan to sign a lease and purchase power agreement and related documents with Solect Energy at the Fairbank Community Center Building Roof.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $281,800, to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facility Director, for the purpose of the...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $281,800, to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facility Director, for the purpose of the replacement of the Atkinson Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $281,800, to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facility Director, for the purpose of the replacement of the Atkinson Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $281,800, to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facility Director, for the purpose of the replacement of the Atkinson Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $281,800, to be expended under the direction of the Combined Facility Director, for the purpose of the replacement of the Atkinson Roof system, or act on anything relative thereto..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to accept the State funded reimbursement grant of $100,000 provided through Representative
Accept the State funded reimbursement grant of $100,000 provided through Representative Carmine Gentile for the purpose of funding fencing and lighting for the Fairbank Community Center basketball...
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the State funded reimbursement grant of $100,000 provided through Representative Carmine Gentile for the purpose of funding fencing and lighting for the Fairbank Community Center basketball court, said funds to be placed in the Fairbank Community Center account. 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 State funded reimbursement grant of $100,000 provided through Representative Carmine Gentile for the purpose of funding fencing and lighting for the Fairbank Community Center basketball court, said funds to be placed in the Fairbank Community Center account
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the State funded reimbursement grant of $100,000 provided through Representative Carmine Gentile for the purpose of funding fencing and lighting for the Fairbank Community Center basketball court, said funds to be placed in the Fairbank Community Center account. 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 State funded reimbursement grant of $100,000 provided through Representative Carmine Gentile for the purpose of funding fencing and lighting for the Fairbank Community Center basketball court, said funds to be placed in the Fairbank Community Center account.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 31, 2025, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 24, 2025
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 31, 2025, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 24, 2025. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 31, 2025, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 31, 2025, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 24, 2025. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 31, 2025, which must be posted and delivered to residents by March 24, 2025.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion on Sudbury School Committee vacancy
Initiate the process to fill the SPS School Committee Member, applicable to Mass General Law
Board Member Russo motioned to initiate the process to fill the SPS School Committee Member, applicable to Mass General Law. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye 4-1 VOTED: To initiate the process to fill the SPS School Committee Member, applicable to Mass General Law.
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to initiate the process to fill the SPS School Committee Member, applicable to Mass General Law. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye 4-1 VOTED: To initiate the process to fill the SPS School Committee Member, applicable to Mass General Law..” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Discussion and vote on submission to 2024 Annual Town Report
Accept the submission of the 2024 Annual Town Report, with amendments as recommended this evening
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the submission of the 2024 Annual Town Report, with amendments as recommended this evening. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the submission of the 2024 Annual Town Report, with amendments as recommended this evening
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the submission of the 2024 Annual Town Report, with amendments as recommended this evening. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the submission of the 2024 Annual Town Report, with amendments as recommended this evening.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
12/3/24 Minutes
Approve the 12/3/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 12/3/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/3/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 12/3/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/3/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
12/17/24
Approve the 12/17/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 12/17/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/17/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 12/17/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 12/17/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting.” (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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