MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Radha R. Gargeya, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Calendar
Approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance)
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed as yes in response column (all of which are subject to acceptance). Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed as yes in response column (all of which are subject to acceptance). Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the annual Select Board's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance).” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Open the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining if a Fall Town Meeting should occur
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining if a Fall Town Meeting should occur. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining if a Fall Town Meeting should occur
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining if a Fall Town Meeting should occur. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining if a Fall Town Meeting should occur.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Hold a Fall Town Meeting in September, October or November 2025
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to hold a Fall Town Meeting in September, October or November 2025; per Town Bylaw. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Carty-no, Dretler-no, Russo-no, Gargeya-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: Not to hold a Fall Town Meeting in September, October or November 2025
No: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to hold a Fall Town Meeting in September, October or November 2025”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to hold a Fall Town Meeting in September, October or November 2025; per Town Bylaw. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Carty-no, Dretler-no, Russo-no, Gargeya-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: Not to hold a Fall Town Meeting in September, October or November 2025.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Vote to close Public Hearing and resume Select Board meeting
Close the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same; and to resume the Select Board meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same; and to resume the Select Board meeting. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same; and to resume the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same; and to resume the Select Board meeting. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing for the purpose of determining whether a Fall Town Meeting should occur, and to publicize the same; and to resume the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435
Continue the Public Hearing: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G....
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to continue the Public Hearing: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to continue the Public Hearing: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To continue the Public Hearing: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, Sudbury, for a Restaurant License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.12.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Appoint Chris Menge as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/28
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Chris Menge as a member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/28. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Chris Menge as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/28.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Chris Menge as a member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/28. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Chris Menge as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/28..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Appoint Jason Wellemeyer, 133 Goodman's Hill Road, as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/27
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jason Wellemeyer as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/27. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Jason Wellemeyer, 133 Goodman's Hill Road, as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/27
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jason Wellemeyer as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/27. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Jason Wellemeyer, 133 Goodman's Hill Road, as a full member of the Rail Trail Advisory Committee for a term expiring 5/31/27.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Discuss Policy recommendations provided by Policy Subcommittee
Rescind policy listing as presented by Dan Carty; fee policies not to be rescinded at this time
Mr. Carty motioned to rescind the Advertising and Directional Signs Policy, Selectmen's Rules and Regulation policy regarding site plans, Board of Selectmen budget policies, Electronic sign board policy, Road opening policy, Email Communications policy, Code of Conduct for Committees created whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, Portable sign permit 2007 form & policy, Permission to grant alcohol sales during polling hours, Procedure for adding agenda items, Board of Selectmen Chairman and Vice-Chairman responsibilities, Town Manager evaluation procedure/policy. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind policy listing as presented by Dan Carty; fee policies not to be rescinded at this time.
From the minutes
“Mr. Carty motioned to rescind the Advertising and Directional Signs Policy, Selectmen's Rules and Regulation policy regarding site plans, Board of Selectmen budget policies, Electronic sign board policy, Road opening policy, Email Communications policy, Code of Conduct for Committees created whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, Portable sign permit 2007 form & policy, Permission to grant alcohol sales during polling hours, Procedure for adding agenda items, Board of Selectmen Chairman and Vice-Chairman responsibilities, Town Manager evaluation procedure/policy. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind policy listing as presented by Dan Carty; fee policies not to be rescinded at this time..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Discussion on Select Board Handbook and formation of a subcommittee
Form a subcommittee to draft a Board and Committee Handbook
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to form a subcommittee to draft a Board and Committee Handbook. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To form a subcommittee to draft a Board and Committee Handbook
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to form a subcommittee to draft a Board and Committee Handbook. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To form a subcommittee to draft a Board and Committee Handbook.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
4/15/25 Minutes
Approve 4/15/25 Select Board minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve 4/15/25 Select Board minutes, as edited. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4--10; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve 4/15/25 Select Board minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve 4/15/25 Select Board minutes, as edited. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4--10; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve 4/15/25 Select Board minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
4/29/25 Minutes
Approve 4/29/25 Select Board minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve 4/29/25 Select Board minutes, as edited. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve 4/29/25 Select Board minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve 4/29/25 Select Board minutes, as edited. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve 4/29/25 Select Board minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Mr. Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
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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