MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 16, 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
During the meeting:
- Charles G. Russo took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
5. Vote to declare various items from the Library, Senior Center, Public Works, Fire, and Human
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet. 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 Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet. 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 Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, as presented in the Select Board meeting packet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
6.Vote to appoint Gabriel Ciccariello of 9 Willis Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust to serve the
Appoint Gabriel Ciccariello of 9 Willis Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on May 31, 2027
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Gabriel Ciccariello of 9 Willis Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on 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 Gabriel Ciccariello of 9 Willis Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on May 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Gabriel Ciccariello of 9 Willis Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on 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 Gabriel Ciccariello of 9 Willis Road, to the Sudbury Housing Trust to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on May 31, 2027..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
7. Vote to appoint Kimberly Lezak of 246 Raymond Road, to the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and
Appoint Kimberly Lezak of 246 Raymond Road, to the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on May...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Kimberly Lezak of 246 Raymond Road, to the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on 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 Kimberly Lezak of 246 Raymond Road, to the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on May 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Kimberly Lezak of 246 Raymond Road, to the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on 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 Kimberly Lezak of 246 Raymond Road, to the Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission to serve the balance of a two-year term which began on June 1, 2025 and expires on May 31, 2027.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
11. Vote to Approve Employment Agreement with Town Manager
Approve the Employment Agreement with Town Manager Sheehan
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Employment Agreement with Town Manager Sheehan. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Employment Agreement with Town Manager Sheehan
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Employment Agreement with Town Manager Sheehan. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Employment Agreement with Town Manager Sheehan.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
12. Discussion and possible vote to approve proposed 2026 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule
Approve proposed 2026 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission, and approval
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve proposed 2026 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission, and approval. 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 proposed 2026 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission, and approval
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve proposed 2026 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission, and approval. 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 proposed 2026 Municipal Update Newsletter Schedule of Deadlines for Select Board assignment, submission, and approval.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
10/7/25 Select Board Minutes
Approve the Select Board minutes of 10/7/25, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 10/7/25, as edited. 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 Select Board minutes of 10/7/25, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 10/7/25, as edited. 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 Select Board minutes of 10/7/25, as edited.” (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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