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October 22, 2025
8 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
3. Vote to grant a one-day Wine & Malt license to Goodnow Library Association, to accommodate a
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 and 3; as presented in this evening's meeting packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, and 3; 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, 2 and 3; as presented in this evening's meeting packet.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, and 3; 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, 2 and 3; as presented in this evening's meeting packet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston
Open the Public Hearing: Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing: Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing: Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing: Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing: Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Close the evidentiary portion of the Public Hearing
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the evidentiary portion of the Public Hearing. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary portion of the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the evidentiary portion of the Public Hearing. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the evidentiary portion of the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Application of Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC, 410 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, for a change of Ownership Interest in Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
5. Vote to appoint David Kaplan, 112 Puritan Lane, to the vacant at large seat on the Community
Appoint David Kaplan, 112 Puritan Lane, to the vacant at large seat on the Community Preservation Committee to complete a 3-year term which began June 1, 2024, and expires May 31, 2027
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint David Kaplan, 112 Puritan Lane, to the vacant at large seat on the Community Preservation Committee to complete a 3-year term which began June 1, 2024, and expires May 31, 2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint David Kaplan, 112 Puritan Lane, to the vacant at large seat on the Community Preservation Committee to complete a 3-year term which began June 1, 2024, and expires May 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint David Kaplan, 112 Puritan Lane, to the vacant at large seat on the Community Preservation Committee to complete a 3-year term which began June 1, 2024, and expires May 31, 2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint David Kaplan, 112 Puritan Lane, to the vacant at large seat on the Community Preservation Committee to complete a 3-year term which began June 1, 2024, and expires May 31, 2027.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Related procedural questions were posed by Board Member Carty. Town Manager Sheehan provided
Call a Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, open the Warrant for same, and close the Warrant on November 3, 2025
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to call a Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, open the Warrant for same, and close the Warrant on Nov. 3, 2025. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, open the Warrant for same, and close the Warrant on November 3, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to call a Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, open the Warrant for same, and close the Warrant on Nov. 3, 2025. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To call a Special Town Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, open the Warrant for same, and close the Warrant on November 3, 2025..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Accept the 2026 Select Board Calendar as identified, with the addition of a January 6, 2026 Select Board meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the 2026 Select Board Calendar as identified, with the addition of a January 6, 2026, Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the 2026 Select Board Calendar as identified, with the addition of a January 6, 2026 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the 2026 Select Board Calendar as identified, with the addition of a January 6, 2026, Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the 2026 Select Board Calendar as identified, with the addition of a January 6, 2026 Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
10. Close Regular Session, and vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
Close Regular Session, and vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining matters related to negotiation strategy for all Town unions, wherein strategy...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close Regular Session, and vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining matters related to negotiation strategy for all Town unions, wherein strategy discussion with respect to collective bargaining in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body pursuant to MGL chapter 30a §21(a)(3); and not return to open session. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close Regular Session, and vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining matters related to negotiation strategy for all Town unions, wherein strategy discussion with respect to collective bargaining in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body pursuant to MGL chapter 30a §21(a)(3); and not return to open session.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close Regular Session, and vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining matters related to negotiation strategy for all Town unions, wherein strategy discussion with respect to collective bargaining in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body pursuant to MGL chapter 30a §21(a)(3); and not return to open session. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close Regular Session, and vote to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining matters related to negotiation strategy for all Town unions, wherein strategy discussion with respect to collective bargaining in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body pursuant to MGL chapter 30a §21(a)(3); and not return to open session..” (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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