MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2025
6 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
During the meeting:
- Daniel E. Carty took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
2.Vote to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dan Scudder, 31 Brewster Rd., to the
Approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, as presented in this evening's meeting packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, as presented in this evening's meeting packet. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, as presented in this evening's meeting packet.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, as presented in this evening's meeting packet. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and #2, as presented in this evening's meeting packet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Discussion and question of voting to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and
Accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and Operating Reports as required by their contract..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Review and discuss Select Board Policies - update discussion
Rescind the four (4) mentioned policies, as discussed at this meeting
Board Member Russo motioned to rescind the four (4) listed policies, as discussed at this meeting. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind the four (4) mentioned policies, as discussed at this meeting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to rescind the four (4) listed policies, as discussed at this meeting. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind the four (4) mentioned policies, as discussed at this meeting..” (Motion: Russo, second: Gargeya)
9. Upcoming agenda items
Approve the Select Board minutes of 9/9/25, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 9/9/25, as edited. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 9/9/25, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 9/9/25, as edited. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 9/9/25, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Vote to enter Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with
Enter Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town...
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To enter Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town Manager, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a)(exception 2).
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To enter Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and/or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, namely the Town Manager, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a)(exception 2)..” (Motion: Russo, second: Gargeya)
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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