MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 1, 2025
16 recorded votes, 8 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
Consent Calendar
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, and 4
Vice-Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, and 4. 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 1, 3, and 4.
From the minutes
“Vice-Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, and 4. 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 1, 3, and 4..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Mr. Burney addressed the differences between the ADU Bylaw and the MBTA Housing Production Plan. He
Perform due diligence for potential affordable housing development at 77 Hudson Road (G08-0008), as requested by the Sudbury Housing Trust
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to perform due diligence for potential affordable housing development at 77 Hudson Road (G08-0008), as requested by the Sudbury Housing Trust. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To perform due diligence for potential affordable housing development at 77 Hudson Road (G08-0008), as requested by the Sudbury Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to perform due diligence for potential affordable housing development at 77 Hudson Road (G08-0008), as requested by the Sudbury Housing Trust. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To perform due diligence for potential affordable housing development at 77 Hudson Road (G08-0008), as requested by the Sudbury Housing Trust.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Article #13 - Capital Stabilization Fund
Support Article #13
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #13. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #13
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #13. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #13.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #15 - Create Pension Stabilization Fund
Support Article #15
Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #15. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #15
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #15. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #15.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #16 - Accrued Leave Fund
Support Article #16
Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #16
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #16.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #24 - Amend Bylaws, C. 11 Capital Planning
Indefinitely postpone Article #24
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone Article #24. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article #24
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to indefinitely postpone Article #24. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To indefinitely postpone Article #24.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #27 - Adopt Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code
Support Article #27
Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #27
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #27.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #46 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Authority Allocation
Support Article #46
Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #46. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3: Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #46
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article #46”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #46. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3: Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #46.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Citizens Petition - Article #54 - Community Preservation Act Fund - General Budget and Appropriation
Support Article #54
Board Member Russo motioned to support Article #54. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-abstain, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #54
No: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoAbstained: CartyThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to support Article #54…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 0-4.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to support Article #54. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-abstain, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #54.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Citizens Petition - Article #55 - Means Tested Tax Exemption
Support Article #55
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #55. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #55.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #55. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #55..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Citizens Petition - Article #56 - Walkway Funding and Taking
Support Article #56
Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #56. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to support Article #56
No: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article #56”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #56. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to support Article #56.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Accept the Town Meeting Consent Calendar Articles, as read by Town Manager Sheehan
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the Town Meeting Consent Calendar Articles, as read by Town Manager Sheehan. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the Town Meeting Consent Calendar Articles, as read by Town Manager Sheehan
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the Town Meeting Consent Calendar Articles, as read by Town Manager Sheehan. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the Town Meeting Consent Calendar Articles, as read by Town Manager Sheehan.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Consent Calendar - Article #49 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Hosmer House Collection
Pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye Voted: To not pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar
Yes: Carty, RobertsNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To not pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye Voted: To not pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
2. Vote to sign the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/28/25, subject to minor modifications by Staff, Town Counsel and Town Manager
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/28/25, subject to minor modifications by Staff, Town Counsel and Town Manager. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye Voted: To approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/28/25, subject to minor modifications by Staff, Town Counsel and Town Manager
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/28/25, subject to minor modifications by Staff, Town Counsel and Town Manager. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye Voted: To approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant which must be delivered to residents by 4/28/25, subject to minor modifications by Staff, Town Counsel and Town Manager.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
9. Discussion on appointing a Select Board Member to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement
Appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement Subcommittee
Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement Subcommittee
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement Subcommittee.” (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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting was adjourned at 10:34 PM.
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, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting was adjourned at 10:34 PM..” (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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