MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 9, 2025
11 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Charles G. Russo, Radha R. Gargeya
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
6. Vote to accept the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Grant of Easement regarding the
Authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for a Special Act to amend Sudbury's Means Tested Senior Exemption, Chapter 169 of the Acts or 2012 as amended by Chapter 10 of the Acts of...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1-7, as listed in the Select Board agenda. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for a Special Act to amend Sudbury's Means Tested Senior Exemption, Chapter 169 of the Acts or 2012 as amended by Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2016
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1-7, as listed in the Select Board agenda. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for a Special Act to amend Sudbury's Means Tested Senior Exemption, Chapter 169 of the Acts or 2012 as amended by Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2016.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
8. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435
That the Public Hearing for 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,...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Public Hearing for 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, Rashida GarciaDancey, Manager; be continued TO THE 9/30/25 SELECT BOARD MEETING without testimony. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: That the Public Hearing for 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, Rashida GarciaDancey, Manager; be continued TO THE 9/30/25 SELECT BOARD MEETING without testimony.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that the Public Hearing for 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, Rashida GarciaDancey, Manager; be continued TO THE 9/30/25 SELECT BOARD MEETING without testimony. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: That the Public Hearing for 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, Rashida GarciaDancey, Manager; be continued TO THE 9/30/25 SELECT BOARD MEETING without testimony..” (Motion: Dretler)
Appoint Hilda Ioanilli as the Republican Registrar of Voters for a one-year term expiring April 2026
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Hilda Ioanilli as the Republican Registrar of Voters for a one-year term expiring April 2026. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Hilda Ioanilli as the Republican Registrar of Voters for a one-year term expiring April 2026
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Hilda Ioanilli as the Republican Registrar of Voters for a one-year term expiring April 2026. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Hilda Ioanilli as the Republican Registrar of Voters for a one-year term expiring April 2026.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Appoint Barbara Ryan as the Registrar of Voters for a three-year term expiring April 2028
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Barbara Ryan as the Registrar of Voters for a three-year term expiring April 2028. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Barbara Ryan as the Registrar of Voters for a three-year term expiring April 2028
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Barbara Ryan as the Registrar of Voters for a three-year term expiring April 2028. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Barbara Ryan as the Registrar of Voters for a three-year term expiring April 2028.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
10. Review and endorse Rail Trail Advisory Committee CPA application
Endorse the Rail Trail Advisory Committee CPA application, as presented
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to endorse the Rail Trail Advisory Committee CPA application, as presented. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To endorse the Rail Trail Advisory Committee CPA application, as presented
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to endorse the Rail Trail Advisory Committee CPA application, as presented. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To endorse the Rail Trail Advisory Committee CPA application, as presented.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
14. Camp Sewataro: discussion and vote on providing direction for Town Manager
Direct the Town Manager, in consultation with Staff and Legal Counsel to review the Agreement with Camp Sewataro, LLC, including its current term, potential extension provisions and associated...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to direct the Town Manager, in consultation with Staff and Legal Counsel to review the Agreement with Camp Sewataro, LLC, including its current term, potential extension provisions and associated financials; with history provided by Board Member Russo, and to report back to the Board with recommendations no later than December 16, 2025. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-no, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To direct the Town Manager, in consultation with Staff and Legal Counsel to review the Agreement with Camp Sewataro, LLC, including its current term, potential extension provisions and associated financials; with history provided by Board Member Russo, and to report back to the Board with recommendations no later than December 16, 2025
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to direct the Town Manager, in consultation with Staff and Legal Counsel to review the Agreement with Camp Sewataro, LLC, including its current term, potential extension provisions and associated financials; with history provided by Board Member Russo, and to report back to the Board with recommendations no later than December 16, 2025. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-no, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To direct the Town Manager, in consultation with Staff and Legal Counsel to review the Agreement with Camp Sewataro, LLC, including its current term, potential extension provisions and associated financials; with history provided by Board Member Russo, and to report back to the Board with recommendations no later than December 16, 2025.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
5/5/25 Minutes
Approve the 5/5/25 Select Board Minutes
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 5/5/25 Select Board Minutes. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/5/25 Select Board Minutes
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 5/5/25 Select Board Minutes. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/5/25 Select Board Minutes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
5/6/25 Minutes
Approve the 5/6/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 5/6/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/6/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 5/6/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/6/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
5/7/25 Minutes
Approve the 5/7/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 5/7/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/7/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Gargeya
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 5/7/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-abstain, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 5/7/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
7/15/25 Minutes
Approve the 7/15/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 7/15/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 7/15/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 7/15/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the 7/15/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
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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