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Sudbury Select Board
How the Sudbury Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Radha R. Gargeya joined the board after the March 2025 town election (first meeting May 20, 2025), replacing Jennifer S. Roberts. On May 20, 2025 the board chose Lisa V. Kouchakdjian as Chair (3-2, Charles G. Russo and Daniel E. Carty voting no) and Janie W. Dretler as Vice-Chair (5-0), effective at the close of that meeting. Covers 28 meetings, May 20 to April 28, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairLisa V. KouchakdjianChair · At-large · at 28 of 28 meetings
Vice-ChairJanie W. DretlerVice-Chair · At-large · at 28 of 28 meetings
Daniel E. CartyMember · At-large · at 28 of 28 meetings
Radha R. GargeyaMember · At-large · at 27 of 28 meetings
Charles G. RussoMember · At-large · at 26 of 28 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Sudbury Select Board minutes from January 9, 2018 through July 14, 2026: 303 meetings and 2,989 votes. The town’s website holds the board’s minutes back to 1963 (every year from 1973); MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until the state act renaming it was signed; its minutes are titled “Select Board” from January 5, 2021, when the Chair announced the change. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes and meetings held only in executive session; Town Meeting sessions; subcommittee meetings; town forums and information sessions where the board took no votes; votes of other boards at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (the open session of March 26, 2019, and the board’s meetings before Annual Town Meeting on May 4, 5 and 6, 2026); and meetings after July 14, 2026 (the August 11, September 1, 15 and 29, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Since 2020 Sudbury’s minutes record nearly every vote as a roll call by name (“It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, …”); before that they usually say “It was on motion unanimously VOTED,” which is shown as every member present voting yes, and name each member when the vote was split. When a motion fails, the minutes often record the result the other way round (“VOTED: Not to support Article 9”); this page shows the motion as it was made, with each member’s aye or no on it, and quotes the minutes’ wording in a note. Where a roll call names a member twice, or its count does not match the names, we show the count only (16 votes); where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (7 votes). Members a roll call leaves out (because they had recused themselves, left early or had not yet arrived) are not shown in that vote, with a note. At joint meetings only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 14Appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Passed 3–2 · No: Carty, Russo
April 14, 2026: Appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Apr 14Appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Passed 3–2 · No: Carty, Russo
April 14, 2026: Appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Apr 14Appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Passed 3–2 · No: Carty, Russo
April 14, 2026: Appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Apr 14Appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty…Failed 1–4 · No: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, Russo
April 14, 2026: Appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-4; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Gargeya-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: To not appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee The motion failed.
Yes: CartyNo: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To not appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-4; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Gargeya-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: To not appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee The motion failed..” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
Apr 14Appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to…Passed 3–2 · No: Carty, Russo
April 14, 2026: Appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Apr 14Appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Board Member Carty motioned to appoint William Pimental to the Liberty…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Dretler
April 14, 2026: Appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Board Member Carty motioned to appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-abstain, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Yes: Carty, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoAbstained: Dretler
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-abstain, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Carty, second: Gargeya)
Apr 14Support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization FundMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization…Passed 4–1 · No: Russo
April 14, 2026: Support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization Fund
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization Fund
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization Fund. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization Fund.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Apr 14Support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation ProgramsMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation…Passed 4–1 · No: Dretler
April 14, 2026: Support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation Programs
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation Programs. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation Programs
Yes: Carty, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoNo: Dretler
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation Programs. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation Programs.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Apr 14Support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 19 - Consultant Services for…Passed 3–2 · No: Carty, Russo
April 14, 2026: Support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Visioning
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Visioning. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Visioning
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Visioning. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Visioning.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Apr 14Support Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 34 - Authorization To Proceed…Passed 4–1 · No: Carty
April 14, 2026: Support Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell Field Solar Canopy
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 34 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell Field Solar Canopy. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell Field Solar Canopy
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 34 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell Field Solar Canopy. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell Field Solar Canopy.” (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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