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February 24, 2026
14 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Charles G. Russo as absent.
Present: Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Radha R. Gargeya
Absent: Charles G. Russo
Every vote, in order
2. Review and approve Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025
Approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 3, as listed in the Select Board packet
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 3, as listed in the Select Board packet. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 3, as listed in the Select Board packet
The roll call lists Lisa V. Kouchakdjian without a word after the name; the count (4-0) shows that member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 3, as listed in the Select Board packet. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To approve Consent Calendar items 1 and 3, as listed in the Select Board packet.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
5. Elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to full member
Elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to full member with term to expire 5/31/2030
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to full member with term to expire 5/31/2030. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to full member with term to expire 5/31/2030
The roll call lists Lisa V. Kouchakdjian without a word after the name; the count (4-0) shows that member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to full member with term to expire 5/31/2030. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to full member with term to expire 5/31/2030.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
6. Vote to appoint Louis Petrovic, 26 Dunster Road, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term
Appoint Louis Petrovic, 26 Dunster Road, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Louis Petrovic, 26 Dunster Road, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To appoint Louis Petrovic, 26 Dunster Road, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027
The roll call lists Lisa V. Kouchakdjian without a word after the name; the count (4-0) shows that member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Louis Petrovic, 26 Dunster Road, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To appoint Louis Petrovic, 26 Dunster Road, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
7. Vote to appoint Jonathan Harding, 55 Bay Drive, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term
Appoint Jonathan Harding, 55 Bay Drive, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jonathan Harding, 55 Bay Drive, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To appoint Jonathan Harding, 55 Bay Drive, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027
The roll call lists Lisa V. Kouchakdjian without a word after the name; the count (4-0) shows that member voted yes.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jonathan Harding, 55 Bay Drive, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian VOTED: To appoint Jonathan Harding, 55 Bay Drive, as a member of the Council on Aging for a term ending 5/31/2027.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
This fourth amendment to the Contract for Day Camp Operator and Management of Real Property (this
Approve the "FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DAY CAMP OPERATOR AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY" at Camp Sewataro
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the "FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DAY CAMP OPERATOR AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY" at Camp Sewataro. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the "FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DAY CAMP OPERATOR AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY" at Camp Sewataro
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the "FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DAY CAMP OPERATOR AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY" at Camp Sewataro. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the "FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DAY CAMP OPERATOR AND MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY" at Camp Sewataro.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Chair Kouchakdjian and Board Member Gargeya summarized the "Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Select Board
Accept the compilation report. as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the compilation report as edited. Board member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the compilation report. as edited
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the compilation report as edited. Board member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the compilation report. as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Accept the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee document, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee document, as edited. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee document, as edited.
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee document, as edited. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee document, as edited..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Appoint Radha Gargeya as Select Board representative to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Radha Gargeya as Select Board representative to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Radha Gargeya as Select Board representative to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Radha Gargeya as Select Board representative to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Radha Gargeya as Select Board representative to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Post the request for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee applications for 30 days
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to post the request for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee applications for 30 days. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To post the request for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee applications for 30 days
Yes: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to post the request for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee applications for 30 days. Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-1; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To post the request for the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory Committee applications for 30 days.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
12. Release legal opinion regarding Haskell Field
Release legal opinion regarding Haskell Field
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to release legal opinion regarding Haskell Field. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To release legal opinion regarding Haskell Field
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to release legal opinion regarding Haskell Field. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To release legal opinion regarding Haskell Field.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the Select Board minutes of 1/6/26, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 1/6/26, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 1/6/26, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 1/6/26, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 1/6/26, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the Select Board minutes of 1/20/26, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 1/20/26, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 1/20/26, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board minutes of 1/20/26, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board minutes of 1/20/26, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar Item #2 - Review and approve the Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town
Approve the Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025, as edited. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-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. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
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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