MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 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 $30,000 grant from The Sudbury Foundation toward basic needs for vulnerable
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1-6, as presented in tonight's Select Board meeting packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-6, as presented in tonight's Select Board meeting packet. 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 1-6, as presented in tonight's Select Board meeting packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-6, as presented in tonight's Select Board meeting packet. 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 1-6, as presented in tonight's Select Board meeting packet.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
9. Discussion on next steps for Eversource litigation funds
Allocate $150,331.00 remaining in litigation funding to the Free Cash account
Board Member Russo motioned to allocate $150,331.00 remaining in litigation funding to the Free Cash account. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To allocate $150,331.00 remaining in litigation funding to the Free Cash account
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to allocate $150,331.00 remaining in litigation funding to the Free Cash account. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To allocate $150,331.00 remaining in litigation funding to the Free Cash account.” (Motion: Russo, second: Gargeya)
Director, dated October 31, 2025 with changes to take effect on November 5, 2025, except the Road
Approve the proposed adjustment to Fire Department, Town Clerk, Cemetery and Public Works permits and fees, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager, Finance Director, dated October...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the proposed adjustment to Fire Department, Town Clerk, Cemetery and Public Works permits and fees, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager, Finance Director, dated October 31, 2025 and discussed at tonight's Select Board Meeting, with changes to take effect on November 5, 2025, except the Road Opening Fee which will take effect July 1, 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 approve the proposed adjustment to Fire Department, Town Clerk, Cemetery and Public Works permits and fees, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager, Finance Director, dated October 31, 2025 and discussed at tonight's Select Board Meeting, with changes to take effect on November 5, 2025, except the Road Opening Fee which will take effect
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the proposed adjustment to Fire Department, Town Clerk, Cemetery and Public Works permits and fees, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager, Finance Director, dated October 31, 2025 and discussed at tonight's Select Board Meeting, with changes to take effect on November 5, 2025, except the Road Opening Fee which will take effect July 1, 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 approve the proposed adjustment to Fire Department, Town Clerk, Cemetery and Public Works permits and fees, as outlined in the memo from the Assistant Town Manager, Finance Director, dated October 31, 2025 and discussed at tonight's Select Board Meeting, with changes to take effect on November 5, 2025, except the Road Opening Fee which will take effect.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
12. Vote to sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Town Clerk of
Sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Town Clerk of Ballot Questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Town Clerk of Ballot Questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Town Clerk of Ballot Questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Town Clerk of Ballot Questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and notify the Town Clerk of Ballot Questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the Select Board Fall 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Fall 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution. 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 Fall 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Fall 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution. 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 Fall 2025 Newsletter articles and approve for distribution.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of 9/30/25, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of 9/30/25, 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 Meeting Minutes of 9/30/25, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes of 9/30/25, 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 Meeting Minutes of 9/30/25, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
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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