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September 30, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 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
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Application of DashaSolutions LLC, DBA Pinspiration, 435
Re-open 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,...
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To re-open 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 Garcia Dancey, Manager
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To re-open 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 Garcia Dancey, Manager.” (Motion: Carty, second: Gargeya)
Close the evidentiary part of the open hearing for DashaSolutions 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 close the evidentiary part of the open 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. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary part of the open 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
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the evidentiary part of the open 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. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary part of the open 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.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Approve the application 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
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the application 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. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the application 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
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the application 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. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the application 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.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Close 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
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close 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. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close 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
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close 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. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close 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.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
2. Vote to reappoint two members to the Cultural Council: Rich Gallup, 11 Shady Hill Lane, and Anna
Approve Consent Calendar items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as included in the Select Board meeting packet for this meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as included in the Select Board meeting packet for this meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as included in the Select Board meeting packet for this meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as included in the Select Board meeting packet for this meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as included in the Select Board meeting packet for this meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
9. Interview two applicants to the Sudbury Cultural Council (SCC). Vote whether to appoint Hilary
Appoint Hilary Ledebuhar to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Hilary Ledebuhar to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28. 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 Hilary Ledebuhar to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Hilary Ledebuhar to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28. 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 Hilary Ledebuhar to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Appoint Frank Mawhinney to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Frank Mawhinney to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28. 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 Frank Mawhinney to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Frank Mawhinney to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28. 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 Frank Mawhinney to the Sudbury Cultural Council for a term expiring 10/30/28.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Open a joint meeting with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion to vote to open a joint meeting with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC). It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion to vote to open a joint meeting with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC). It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC).” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Khan-present, Tesfay-present, Plihcik-present, Taylor-present
Close the joint meeting with DEIC and resume the Select Board meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the joint meeting with DEIC and resume the Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with DEIC and resume the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the joint meeting with DEIC and resume the Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with DEIC and resume the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
14. Review and vote to adopt Investment Policy
Adopt the Investment Policy, as presented
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adopt the Investment Policy, 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 adopt the Investment Policy, as presented
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adopt the Investment Policy, 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 adopt the Investment Policy, as presented.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
16. Review and possibly approve the minutes of 8/12/25
Approve the Select Board Minutes of 8/12/25, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes of 8/12/25, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes of 8/12/25, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes of 8/12/25, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes of 8/12/25, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
18. Upcoming agenda items
Approve the proposed adjustments to fees for Select Board licenses and permits, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager dated Sept. 26, 2025, with changes effective Oct. 1, 2025,...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the proposed adjustments to fees for Select Board licenses and permits, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager dated Sept. 26, 2025, with changes effective Oct. 1, 2025, and the phased adjustments as presented for FY2026 and FY2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed adjustments to fees for Select Board licenses and permits, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager dated Sept. 26, 2025, with changes effective Oct. 1, 2025, and the phased adjustments as presented for FY2026 and FY2027
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the proposed adjustments to fees for Select Board licenses and permits, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager dated Sept. 26, 2025, with changes effective Oct. 1, 2025, and the phased adjustments as presented for FY2026 and FY2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the proposed adjustments to fees for Select Board licenses and permits, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager dated Sept. 26, 2025, with changes effective Oct. 1, 2025, and the phased adjustments as presented for FY2026 and FY2027.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member 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. Board Member 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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