MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Charles G. Russo, Daniel E. Carty, Radha R. Gargeya
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit
Open the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages
The roll call lists Lisa V. Kouchakdjian without a word after the name; the count (5-0) shows that member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Continue the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages Dretler-aye,...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to continue the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages c. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to continue the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages c. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing for Dasha Solutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
BMW of Sudbury, 130 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers Boston Post Road to Asbury Sudbury B) 2)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote whether to transfer the following Class 1 Licenses to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble Second Hand Motor Vehicles or Parts Thereof: 1) BMW...
Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote whether to transfer the following Class 1 Licenses to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble Second Hand Motor Vehicles or Parts Thereof: 1) BMW of Sudbury, 130 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers Boston Post Road to Asbury Sudbury B) 2) Jaguar of Sudbury, 83 and 105 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers of Sudbury to Asbury Sudbury LR) 3) Land Rover of Sudbury, 83 and 105 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers of Sudbury to Asbury Sudbury LR) 4) Mercedes Benz of Sudbury, 141 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers of Natick to Asbury Sudbury M) as requested in an application dated May 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, vote whether to transfer the following Class 1 Licenses to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble Second Hand Motor Vehicles or Parts Thereof: 1) BMW of Sudbury, 130 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers Boston Post Road to Asbury Sudbury B) 2) Jaguar of Sudbury, 83 and 105 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers of Sudbury to Asbury Sudbury LR) 3) Land Rover of Sudbury, 83 and 105 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers of Sudbury to Asbury Sudbury LR) 4) Mercedes Benz of Sudbury, 141 Boston Post Road (from Herb Chambers of Natick to Asbury Sudbury M) as requested in an application dated May 8, 2025.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
16. Vote to accept a Federal grant in the amount of $18,500 awarded by the FDA to the Sudbury Health
Approve Consent Calendar items 3 to 16
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 3 to 16. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 3 to 16
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 3 to 16. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 3 to 16.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
17. Interview Council on Aging (COA) applicant Mary Brauer. Following interview, vote whether to
Appoint Mary Brauer to the COA for a term ending 5/31/28
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Mary Brauer to the COA for a term ending 5/31/28. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Mary Brauer to the COA for a term ending 5/31/28
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Mary Brauer to the COA for a term ending 5/31/28. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Mary Brauer to the COA for a term ending 5/31/28.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Appoint Mary Brauer to the Transportation Committee for a term ending 5/31/26
It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Mary Brauer to the Transportation Committee for a term ending 5/31/26
From the minutes
“It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Mary Brauer to the Transportation Committee for a term ending 5/31/26.”
Not exercise the right of first refusal subject to MGL C61A located at 136 Hudson Road, Sudbury
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to not exercise the right of first refusal subject to MGL C61A located at 136 Hudson Road, Sudbury. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To not exercise the right of first refusal subject to MGL C61A located at 136 Hudson Road, Sudbury
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to not exercise the right of first refusal subject to MGL C61A located at 136 Hudson Road, Sudbury. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To not exercise the right of first refusal subject to MGL C61A located at 136 Hudson Road, Sudbury.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
19. Review and vote to approve Housing Production Plan
Approve Housing Production Plan
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Housing Production Plan. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Housing Production Plan
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Housing Production Plan. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Housing Production Plan.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Approve transfer of appropriations request for Sustainability Coordinator, submitted by Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Victor Garofalo
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve transfer of appropriations request for Sustainability Coordinator, submitted by Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Victor Garofalo. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve transfer of appropriations request for Sustainability Coordinator, submitted by Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Victor Garofalo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve transfer of appropriations request for Sustainability Coordinator, submitted by Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Victor Garofalo. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve transfer of appropriations request for Sustainability Coordinator, submitted by Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Victor Garofalo.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Recess
That the Select Board take a five-minutes recess
At 10:11 PM, Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Select Board take a five-minutes recess. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: That the Select Board take a five-minutes recess
From the minutes
“At 10:11 PM, Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Select Board take a five-minutes recess. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: That the Select Board take a five-minutes recess.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
24. Discussion on Select Board's liaison and committee assignments for 2025-26
Approve the Select Board's liaison and committee assignments for 2025-26
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board's liaison and committee assignments for 2025-26. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board's liaison and committee assignments for 2025-26.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board's liaison and committee assignments for 2025-26. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board's liaison and committee assignments for 2025-26..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
26. Review the Select Board Spring 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Approve the Select Board Spring 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Spring 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0: Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Spring 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Spring 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0: Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Spring 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
March 17, 2025 Minutes
Approve the 3/17/25 Select Board minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 3/17/25 Select Board minutes, as edited. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/17/25 Select Board minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 3/17/25 Select Board minutes, as edited. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 3/17/25 Select Board minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Mr. Russo motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Russo motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Russo, second: Gargeya)
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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