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Sudbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2025

36 recorded votes, 2 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

1. Vote to approve the appointment of Peter Iovanella from associate to full member of the Historic

Approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 2.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

3. Vote to enter a joint meeting with the Finance Committee

Enter into joint meeting with the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Carty motioned to enter into joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter into joint meeting with the Finance Committee

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to enter into joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To enter into joint meeting with the Finance Committee.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

6. Vote to close joint meeting with FinCom and resume Select Board meeting

The close joint meeting with the Finance Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Carty motioned to the close joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To the close joint meeting with the Finance Committee

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to the close joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To the close joint meeting with the Finance Committee.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

7. Update on Mass Central Rail Trail and vote to approve sending joint letter to Department of

Approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT

Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoDaniel E. Carty had left the meeting and is not in the roll call for this vote.

From the minutes

“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recess

That the Select Board take a rescess and rejoin the Select Board meeting at 10:35 PM

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Dretler motioned that the Select Board take a recess and rejoin the Select Board meeting at 10:35 PM with all members present. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Select Board take a rescess and rejoin the Select Board meeting at 10:35 PM.

From the minutes

“Ms. Dretler motioned that the Select Board take a recess and rejoin the Select Board meeting at 10:35 PM with all members present. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: That the Select Board take a rescess and rejoin the Select Board meeting at 10:35 PM..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Article #3 - FY26 Budget

Support Article #3 - FY26 Budget

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #3 - FY26 Budget. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #3 - FY26 Budget

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #3 - FY26 Budget. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #3 - FY26 Budget.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Support Articles #4-7 (4 - FY26 Capital Budget, 5 - FY26 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget, 6 - FY26 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget, 7 - FY26 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Articles #4-7 (4 - FY26 Capital Budget, 5 - FY26 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget, 6 - FY26 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget, 7 - FY26 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget). Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Articles #4-7 (4 - FY26 Capital Budget, 5 - FY26 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget, 6 - FY26 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget, 7 - FY26 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget)

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Articles #4-7 (4 - FY26 Capital Budget, 5 - FY26 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget, 6 - FY26 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget, 7 - FY26 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget). Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Articles #4-7 (4 - FY26 Capital Budget, 5 - FY26 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget, 6 - FY26 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget, 7 - FY26 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget).” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article #17 - Establishment of a Fairbank Community Center Revolving Fund

Support Article #17 - Establishment of a Fairbank Community Center Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #17 - Establishment of a Fairbank Community Center Revolving Fund. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #17 - Establishment of a Fairbank Community Center Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #17 - Establishment of a Fairbank Community Center Revolving Fund. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #17 - Establishment of a Fairbank Community Center Revolving Fund.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article #18 - Establishment of a Public Health Revolving Fund

Support Article #18 - Establishment of a Public Health Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #18 - Establishment of a Public Health Revolving Fund. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #18 - Establishment of a Public Health Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #18 - Establishment of a Public Health Revolving Fund. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #18 - Establishment of a Public Health Revolving Fund.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article #19 - Establishment of Electric Vehicle Revolving Fund

Support Article #19 - Establishment of Electric Vehicle Revolving Fund

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #19 - Establishment of Electric Vehicle Revolving Fund. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #19 - Establishment of Electric Vehicle Revolving Fund

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #19 - Establishment of Electric Vehicle Revolving Fund. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #19 - Establishment of Electric Vehicle Revolving Fund.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article #21 - Accept MGL C. 200A - Disposition of Unclaimed Property

Support Article #21 - Accept MGL C. 200A - Disposition of Unclaimed Property

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #21 - Accept MGL C. 200A - Disposition of Unclaimed Property. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #21 - Accept MGL C. 200A - Disposition of Unclaimed Property

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #21 - Accept MGL C. 200A - Disposition of Unclaimed Property. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #21 - Accept MGL C. 200A - Disposition of Unclaimed Property.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article #22 - Adopt Hero Act, Clause 221

Support Article #22 - Adopt Hero Act, Clause 221

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #22 - Adopt Hero Act, Clause 221. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #22 - Adopt Hero Act, Clause 221

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #22 - Adopt Hero Act, Clause 221. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #22 - Adopt Hero Act, Clause 221.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Article #23 - Amend General Bylaws C. 5, Finance Committee

Support Article #23 - Amend General Bylaws C. 5, Finance Committee

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #23 - Amend General Bylaws C. 5, Finance Committee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #23 - Amend General Bylaws C. 5, Finance Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #23 - Amend General Bylaws C. 5, Finance Committee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #23 - Amend General Bylaws C. 5, Finance Committee.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article #26 - Amend C. 170 - Weights & Measures Fees

Support Article #26 - Amend C. 170 - Weights & Measures Fees

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #26 - Amend C. 170 - Weights & Measures Fees. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #26 - Amend C. 170 - Weights & Measures Fees

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #26 - Amend C. 170 - Weights & Measures Fees. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #26 - Amend C. 170 - Weights & Measures Fees.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article #29 - Purchase of Fire Engine

Support Article #29 - Purchase of Fire Engine

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #29 - Purchase of Fire Engine. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #29 - Purchase of Fire Engine

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #29 - Purchase of Fire Engine. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #29 - Purchase of Fire Engine.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article #30 - Ambulance Replacement

Support Article #30 - Ambulance Replacement

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #30 - Ambulance Replacement. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #30 - Ambulance Replacement

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #30 - Ambulance Replacement. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #30 - Ambulance Replacement.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article #31 - Roads, Culverts, Drainage, Consultant & Construction

Support Article #31 - Roads, Culverts, Drainage, Consultant & Construction

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #31 - Roads, Culverts, Drainage, Consultant & Construction. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #31 - Roads, Culverts, Drainage, Consultant & Construction

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #31 - Roads, Culverts, Drainage, Consultant & Construction. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #31 - Roads, Culverts, Drainage, Consultant & Construction.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article #32 - Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader

Support Article #32 - Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #32 - Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #32 - Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #32 - Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #32 - Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Article #33 - 6-Wheel Dump Truck with Slide-in Sander

Support Article #33 - 6-Wheel Dump Truck with Slide-in Sander

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #33 - 6-Wheel Dump Truck with Slide-in Sander. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #33 - 6-Wheel Dump Truck with Slide-in Sander

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #33 - 6-Wheel Dump Truck with Slide-in Sander. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #33 - 6-Wheel Dump Truck with Slide-in Sander.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article #35 - DPW Emergency Operations Center Cost Share

Support Article #35 - DPW Emergency Operations Center Cost Share

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #35 - DPW Emergency Operations Center Cost Share. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #35 - DPW Emergency Operations Center Cost Share

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #35 - DPW Emergency Operations Center Cost Share. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #35 - DPW Emergency Operations Center Cost Share.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article #36 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement

Support Article #36 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #36 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #36 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #36 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #36 - SPS - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article #37 - SPS - ELA Curriculum Implementation

Support Article #37 - SPS - ELA Curriculum Implementation

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #37 - SPS - ELA Curriculum Implementation. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #37 - SPS - ELA Curriculum Implementation

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #37 - SPS - ELA Curriculum Implementation. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #37 - SPS - ELA Curriculum Implementation.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article #38 - SPS - HVAC Capital Improvement Engineering Study

Support Article #38 - SPS - HVAC Capital Improvement Engineering Study

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #38 - SPS - HVAC Capital Improvement Engineering Study. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #38 - SPS - HVAC Capital Improvement Engineering Study

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #38 - SPS - HVAC Capital Improvement Engineering Study. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #38 - SPS - HVAC Capital Improvement Engineering Study.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Support Article #39 - SPS - Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Bi-Directional Amplification System Design Fees

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #39 - SPS - Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Bi-Directional Amplification System Design Fees. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #39 - SPS - Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Bi-Directional Amplification System Design Fees

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #39 - SPS - Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Bi-Directional Amplification System Design Fees. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #39 - SPS - Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Bi-Directional Amplification System Design Fees.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Article #44 - CPC - Fairbank Community Center and Haskell Field Landscape Master Plan

Support Article #44 - CPC - Fairbank Community Center and Haskell Field Landscape Master Plan

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #44 - CPC - Fairbank Community Center and Haskell Field Landscape Master Plan. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #44 - CPC - Fairbank Community Center and Haskell Field Landscape Master Plan

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #44 - CPC - Fairbank Community Center and Haskell Field Landscape Master Plan. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #44 - CPC - Fairbank Community Center and Haskell Field Landscape Master Plan.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article #45 - CPC - Hop Brook

Support Article #45 - CPC - Hop Brook

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #45 - CPC - Hop Brook. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #45 - CPC - Hop Brook

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #45 - CPC - Hop Brook. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #45 - CPC - Hop Brook.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article #47 - CPC - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation

Support Article #47 - CPC - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #47 - CPC - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #47 - CPC - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #47 - CPC - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #47 - CPC - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article #48 - CPC - Hosmer House Collection

Support Article #48 - CPC - Hosmer House Collection

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #48 - CPC - Hosmer House Collection. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #48 - CPC - Hosmer House Collection

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #48 - CPC - Hosmer House Collection. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #48 - CPC - Hosmer House Collection.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article #49 - CPC - Hosmer House Envelope & HVAC

Support Article #49 - CPC - Hosmer House Envelope & HVAC

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #49 - CPC - Hosmer House Envelope & HVAC. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #49 - CPC - Hosmer House Envelope & HVAC

Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #49 - CPC - Hosmer House Envelope & HVAC. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #49 - CPC - Hosmer House Envelope & HVAC.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Article #50 - CPC - Hosmer House Roof

Support Article #50 - CPC - Hosmer House Roof

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #50 - CPC - Hosmer House Roof. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #50 - CPC - Hosmer House Roof

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #50 - CPC - Hosmer House Roof. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #50 - CPC - Hosmer House Roof.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

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Article #51 - CPC - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee

Support Article #51 - CPC - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #51 - CPC - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #51 - CPC - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #51 - CPC - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #51 - CPC - Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) Membership Fee.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

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Article #52 - CPC - Return of Unspent Funds

Support Article #52 - CPC - Return of Unspent Funds

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #52 - CPC - Return of Unspent Funds. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #52 - CPC - Return of Unspent Funds

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #52 - CPC - Return of Unspent Funds. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #52 - CPC - Return of Unspent Funds.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

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Article #53 - CPC - General Budget and Appropriations

Support Article #53 - CPC - General Budget and Appropriations

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #53 - CPC - General Budget and Appropriations. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #53 - CPC - General Budget and Appropriations

From the minutes

“Mr. Russo motioned to support Article #53 - CPC - General Budget and Appropriations. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #53 - CPC - General Budget and Appropriations.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)

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1/28/25 Minutes

Approve the 1/28/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 1/28/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/28/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 1/28/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 1/28/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)

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2/4/25 Minutes

Approve the 2/4/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended

Minutes, page 12

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 2/4/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 2/4/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve the 2/4/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the 2/4/25 Select Board minutes, as presented and amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)

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Adjourn

Adjourn Open Session, enter Executive Session, and not return to Open Session

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn Open Session, enter Executive Session, and not return to Open Session. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn Open Session, enter Executive Session, and not return to Open Session.

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn Open Session, enter Executive Session, and not return to Open Session. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn Open Session, enter Executive Session, and not return to Open Session..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)

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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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