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February 3, 2026
12 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
5. Receive report on grants received by the Sustainability Coordinator
Approve Consent Calendar items 3 and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 3 and 5, as presented in the Select Board 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 3 and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 3 and 5, as presented in the Select Board 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 3 and 5, as presented in the Select Board packet.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
6. Discussion and possible vote to endorse a resolution in support of Massachusetts 'Paint
Endorse a resolution in support of Massachusetts 'Paint Stewardship Legislation' bills H.886 and S.647
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to endorse a resolution in support of Massachusetts 'Paint Stewardship Legislation' bills H.886 and S.647. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To endorse a resolution in support of Massachusetts 'Paint Stewardship Legislation' bills H.886 and S.647
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to endorse a resolution in support of Massachusetts 'Paint Stewardship Legislation' bills H.886 and S.647. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To endorse a resolution in support of Massachusetts 'Paint Stewardship Legislation' bills H.886 and S.647.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
8. Vote to accept the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo
Accept the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director Victor Garofalo.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
9. Liberty Ledge/Camp Sewataro Subcommittee update and discussion regarding next steps
Accept the Subcommittee work as presented and that the Select Board dissolve the Subcommittee and that the two (2) separate reports be presented at the next Select Board meeting with any additions
Board Member Gargeya motioned to accept the Subcommittee work as presented and that the Select Board dissolve the Subcommittee and that the two (2) separate reports be presented at the next Select Board meeting with any additions. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the Subcommittee work as presented and that the Select Board dissolve the Subcommittee and that the two (2) separate reports be presented at the next Select Board meeting with any additions
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Gargeya motioned to accept the Subcommittee work as presented and that the Select Board dissolve the Subcommittee and that the two (2) separate reports be presented at the next Select Board meeting with any additions. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the Subcommittee work as presented and that the Select Board dissolve the Subcommittee and that the two (2) separate reports be presented at the next Select Board meeting with any additions.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
11. Discussion and possible vote to issue a Request for Proposals for Town Counsel services
Authorize the Town Manager to issue an RP for Town Counsel Services
Board Member Dretler motioned to authorize the Town Manager to issue an RP for Town Counsel Services. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to issue an RP for Town Counsel Services
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to authorize the Town Manager to issue an RP for Town Counsel Services. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to issue an RP for Town Counsel Services.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
12. Discussion and possible vote to update Alcohol Rules and Regulations
Update the Alcohol Rules and Regulations, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to update the Alcohol Rules and Regulations, 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 update the Alcohol Rules and Regulations, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to update the Alcohol Rules and Regulations, 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 update the Alcohol Rules and Regulations, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Board Members supported the idea of consolidating of several articles into groups/sections. Members
Acknowledge receipt of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted before January 30, 2026 and to refer all articles to Town Counsel for review and comments as to form; Vote on order of articles,...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to acknowledge receipt of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted before January 30, 2026 and to refer all articles to Town Counsel for review and comments as to form; Vote on order of articles, and designate articles for the consent calendar; vote to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board; and, related discussion. Board Member Carty seconded the motion It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To acknowledge receipt of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted before January 30, 2026 and to refer all articles to Town Counsel for review and comments as to form; Vote on order of articles, and designate articles for the consent calendar; vote to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board; and related discussion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to acknowledge receipt of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted before January 30, 2026 and to refer all articles to Town Counsel for review and comments as to form; Vote on order of articles, and designate articles for the consent calendar; vote to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board; and, related discussion. Board Member Carty seconded the motion It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To acknowledge receipt of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles submitted before January 30, 2026 and to refer all articles to Town Counsel for review and comments as to form; Vote on order of articles, and designate articles for the consent calendar; vote to refer any Zoning Bylaw amendments and street acceptance articles to the Planning Board; and related discussion..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the 11/18/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 11/18/25 Select Board Minutes, 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 11/18/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 11/18/25 Select Board Minutes, 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 11/18/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the 12/01/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 12/01/25 Select Board Minutes, 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 12/01/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 12/01/25 Select Board Minutes, 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 12/01/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the 12/02/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 12/02/25 Select Board Minutes, 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 12/02/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the 12/02/25 Select Board Minutes, 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 12/02/25 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
2. Approve Determination and Consent Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct Governing
Approve Determination and Consent Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct Governing Members of the Massachusetts Bar relative to KP Law's review of proposed revisions to the Lincoln Sudbury...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Determination and Consent Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct Governing Members of the Massachusetts Bar relative to KP Law's review of proposed revisions to the Lincoln Sudbury Regional School Agreement, contingent on separate counsel review for each town. 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 Determination and Consent Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct Governing Members of the Massachusetts Bar relative to KP Law's review of proposed revisions to the Lincoln Sudbury Regional School Agreement, contingent on separate counsel review for each town.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Determination and Consent Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct Governing Members of the Massachusetts Bar relative to KP Law's review of proposed revisions to the Lincoln Sudbury Regional School Agreement, contingent on separate counsel review for each town. 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 Determination and Consent Pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct Governing Members of the Massachusetts Bar relative to KP Law's review of proposed revisions to the Lincoln Sudbury Regional School Agreement, contingent on separate counsel review for each town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Close the Select Board open session meeting and vote to enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the Select Board open session meeting and vote to enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Select Board open session meeting and vote to enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the Select Board open session meeting and vote to enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Select Board open session meeting and vote to enter executive session to review, approve and possibly release executive session meeting minutes.” (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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