MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2025
9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel E. Carty, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Charles G. Russo, Radha R. Gargeya
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. Vote to accept a $500 gift from Sheila Narayan of Burlington, MA, to be deposited into the Fire
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5, as presented in tonight's Select Board packet
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5, as presented in tonight's Select Board packet. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5, as presented in tonight's Select Board packet.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5, as presented in tonight's Select Board packet. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5, as presented in tonight's Select Board packet..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
MISCELLANEOUS
Appoint Joel Bauman to the COA for a term expiring 5/31/28
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Joel Bauman to the COA for a term expiring 5/31/28. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To appoint Joel Bauman to the COA for a term expiring 5/31/28.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Joel Bauman to the COA for a term expiring 5/31/28. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To appoint Joel Bauman to the COA for a term expiring 5/31/28..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
10. Discuss Select Board Transportation goal and deliverables, Transportation committee update, and
Appoint Nickole Boardman as the MWRTA representative
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Nickole Boardman as the MWRTA representative. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To appoint Nickole Boardman as the MWRTA representative
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to appoint Nickole Boardman as the MWRTA representative. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To appoint Nickole Boardman as the MWRTA representative.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
3/3/25 Minutes
Approve the 3/3/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 3/3/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/3/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 3/3/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/3/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
3/11/25 Minutes
Approve the 3/11/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 3/11/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/11/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the 3/11/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/11/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
14. Vote to elect a new Select Board Chair. This will take effect at the close of tonight's meeting
Elect Lisa Kouchakdjian as Select Board Chair
Ms. Dretler motioned to elect Lisa Kouchakdjian as Select Board Chair. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-no VOTED: To elect Lisa Kouchakdjian as Select Board Chair
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Ms. Dretler motioned to elect Lisa Kouchakdjian as Select Board Chair. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-no VOTED: To elect Lisa Kouchakdjian as Select Board Chair.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Elect Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to elect Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To elect Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to elect Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To elect Janie Dretler as Select Board Vice-Chair.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Gargeya)
Reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk of the Select Board
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk of the Select Board. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk of the Select Board. Ms. Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To reappoint Town Manager Andrew Sheehan as Clerk of the Select Board.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board Meeting. Ms. Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-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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