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January 6, 2026
15 recorded votes, 2 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
4. Vote to approve request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 and 3, as presented in the meeting packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 and 3. 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, 2 and 3, as presented in the meeting packet.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 and 3. 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, 2 and 3, as presented in the meeting packet..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
5. As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, vote to
Open the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 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 open the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 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 open the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Close the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 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 close the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 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 close the Public Hearing, Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, vote to approve a Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, vote to approve a Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, vote to approve a Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, vote to approve a Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGL c138, s. 15, vote to approve a Change of Classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, Inc. d/b/a Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from a Wine and Malt License to an All Alcohol License, as requested in an application dated November 25, 2025..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
6. Vote to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of
Open the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8. 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 to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8. 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 to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Suspend the public hearing for NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8 to 8:00 PM
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to suspend the public hearing for NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8 to 8:00 PM. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To suspend the public hearing for NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8 to 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to suspend the public hearing for NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8 to 8:00 PM. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To suspend the public hearing for NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8 to 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Candidate John Keklak, 12 West Street, Sudbury
Appoint John Keklak of 12 West Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term that expires on May 31, 2029
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint John Keklak of 12 West Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term that expires on May 31, 2029, contingent on verification that he will be the 9th member and not the 10th member. 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 John Keklak of 12 West Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term that expires on May 31, 2029.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint John Keklak of 12 West Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term that expires on May 31, 2029, contingent on verification that he will be the 9th member and not the 10th member. 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 John Keklak of 12 West Street, to the Energy and Sustainability Committee to serve the balance of a three-year term that expires on May 31, 2029..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
4. Vote to approve request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as
Approve request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as requested in a letter dated December 9, 2025, by Crown Castle
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as requested in a letter dated December 9, 2025 by Crown Castle. 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 request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as requested in a letter dated December 9, 2025, by Crown Castle.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as requested in a letter dated December 9, 2025 by Crown Castle. 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 request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road, as requested in a letter dated December 9, 2025, by Crown Castle..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
6. Vote to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of
Open the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8
At 8:01 PM, Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8. 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 to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8.
From the minutes
“At 8:01 PM, Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8. 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 to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Close the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8. 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 public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8. 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 public hearing to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8, with the condition of removing the...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8, with the condition of removing the entire rotted tree. 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 petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8, with the condition of removing the entire rotted tree.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8, with the condition of removing the entire rotted tree. 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 petition of NStar Electric Company d/b/a/ Eversource Energy for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to install one (1) Anchor Guy pole #191/8, with the condition of removing the entire rotted tree..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Board Member Russo advocated for a full-Select Board Committee to review the status of Camp
Vote in favor of the full Select Board (5 members) sharing and reviewing gathered Sewataro documentation at a scheduled meeting in February
Board Member Russo motioned that the full Select Board (5 members) share and review gathered Sewataro documentation at a scheduled meeting in February. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Gargeya-no, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-no. VOTED: Not to vote in favor of the full Select Board (5 members) sharing and reviewing gathered Sewataro documentation at a scheduled meeting in February.
Yes: Carty, RussoNo: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianThe minutes record the decision as “Not to vote in favor of the full Select Board (5 members) sharing and reviewing gathered Sewataro documentatio…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned that the full Select Board (5 members) share and review gathered Sewataro documentation at a scheduled meeting in February. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Gargeya-no, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-no. VOTED: Not to vote in favor of the full Select Board (5 members) sharing and reviewing gathered Sewataro documentation at a scheduled meeting in February..” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Create a Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee, as discussed at this meeting; comprised of Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to create a Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee, as discussed at this meeting; comprised of Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To create a Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee, as discussed at this meeting; comprised of Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to create a Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee, as discussed at this meeting; comprised of Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To create a Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Select Board Subcommittee, as discussed at this meeting; comprised of Board Members Dan Carty and Janie Dretler..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
13. Update from Policy & Procedures Subcommittee, vote to rescind outdated policies, and
Rescind the existing Town Trust Fund Investment Policy, dated 6/28/1999; the Investment Guidelines, dated 9/6/2005 and to rescind the existing Training for Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to rescind the existing Town Trust Fund Investment Policy, dated 6/28/1999; the Investment Guidelines, dated 9/6/2005 and to rescind the existing Training for Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages, dated 12/4/2000. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind the existing Town Trust Fund Investment Policy, dated 6/28/1999; the Investment Guidelines, dated 9/6/2005 and to rescind the existing Training for Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages, dated 12/4/2000.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to rescind the existing Town Trust Fund Investment Policy, dated 6/28/1999; the Investment Guidelines, dated 9/6/2005 and to rescind the existing Training for Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages, dated 12/4/2000. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind the existing Town Trust Fund Investment Policy, dated 6/28/1999; the Investment Guidelines, dated 9/6/2005 and to rescind the existing Training for Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages, dated 12/4/2000..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
15. Upcoming Agenda Items
Close open session and enter Executive Session, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open...
Board Member Russo motioned to close open session and enter Executive Session, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Engineers Union. 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 open session and enter Executive Session, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Engineers Union
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to close open session and enter Executive Session, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Engineers Union. 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 open session and enter Executive Session, pursuant to General Laws chapter 30A, §21(a) (exception 3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: Engineers Union.” (Motion: Russo, 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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