MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 15, 2025
9 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
2. Vote to appoint Michael Fitzgerald to the Memorial Day Committee for a term ending 5/31/27, as
Approve Consent Calendar Items #2, #3 and #4
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #4. 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 Consent Calendar Items #2, #3 and #4
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to approve Consent Calendar items #2, #3 and #4. 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 Consent Calendar Items #2, #3 and #4.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
MISCELLANEOUS
Approve the appointment Robin Porcella as Town Accountant for an indefinite term of office beginning May 1, 2025, as recommended by Finance Director Victor Garofalo, to fill the vacancy to be...
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the appointment Robin Porcella as Town Accountant for an indefinite term of office beginning May 1, 2025, as recommended by Finance Director Victor Garofalo, to fill the vacancy to be created by the departure of Laurie Dell'Olio. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment Robin Porcella as Town Accountant for an indefinite term of office beginning May 1, 2025, as recommended by Finance Director Victor Garofalo, to fill the vacancy to be created by the departure of Laurie Dell'Olio
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the appointment Robin Porcella as Town Accountant for an indefinite term of office beginning May 1, 2025, as recommended by Finance Director Victor Garofalo, to fill the vacancy to be created by the departure of Laurie Dell'Olio. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the appointment Robin Porcella as Town Accountant for an indefinite term of office beginning May 1, 2025, as recommended by Finance Director Victor Garofalo, to fill the vacancy to be created by the departure of Laurie Dell'Olio.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
7. Discuss and provide direction to Camp Sewataro relative to the summer resident swim program
Approve Consent Calendar Item #1
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the Capital Article Closures and FY25 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo. 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 Consent Calendar Item #1
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to accept the Capital Article Closures and FY25 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo. 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 Consent Calendar Item #1.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #8 - FY25 Snow & Ice Transfer
Support Article #8
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #8. 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 #8
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #8. 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 #8.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #42 - Sudbury 250th Committee Funds
Support Article #42
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #42, in the amount of $15,000. 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 #42
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #42, in the amount of $15,000. 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 #42.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article #14 - FY25 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget Adjustment - $25,000
Support Article #14
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #14, in the amount of $25,000. 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 #14
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to support Article #14, in the amount of $25,000. 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 #14.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
9/5/24 Select Board Minutes
Approve the 9/5/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Vice Chair Carty motioned to approve the 9/5/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. 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 the 9/5/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carty motioned to approve the 9/5/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended. 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 the 9/5/24 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
1/24/25 Select Board Minutes
Approve the 1/24/25 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Vice Chair Carty motioned to approve the 1/24/25 Select Board Minutes, as amended. 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 the 1/24/25 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Carty motioned to approve the 1/24/25 Select Board Minutes, as amended. 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 the 1/24/25 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
14. Adjourn
Adjourn
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 of April 15, 2025
From the minutes
“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 of April 15, 2025.” (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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