MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2026
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Radha R. Gargeya, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Rule #8 - Give back to others and volunteer
Proclaim every May 3rd be designated as "Be Like Zach Day" in Sudbury
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to Proclaim every May 3rd be designated as "Be Like Zach Day" in Sudbury. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To Proclaim every May 3rd be designated as "Be Like Zach Day" in Sudbury
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to Proclaim every May 3rd be designated as "Be Like Zach Day" in Sudbury. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To Proclaim every May 3rd be designated as "Be Like Zach Day" in Sudbury.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
2.Vote to appoint Doug Caplan, 20 Revolutionary Road, to the Capital Improvement Advisory
Appoint Doug Caplan, 20 Revolutionary Road, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) with a term to expire 5/31/2028. Board Member Carty seconded the motion
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Doug Caplan, 20 Revolutionary Road, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) with a term to expire 5/31/2028. 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 Doug Caplan, 20 Revolutionary Road, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) with a term to expire 5/31/2028. Board Member Carty seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Doug Caplan, 20 Revolutionary Road, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) with a term to expire 5/31/2028. 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 Doug Caplan, 20 Revolutionary Road, to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) with a term to expire 5/31/2028. Board Member Carty seconded the motion..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
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Appoint Isabelle Kane, 21 Tanbark Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council with a term to expire 10/31/2029
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Isabelle Kane, 21 Tanbark Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council with a term to expire 10/31/2029. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Isabelle Kane, 21 Tanbark Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council with a term to expire 10/31/2029
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianCharles G. Russo had left the meeting at 7:53 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Isabelle Kane, 21 Tanbark Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council with a term to expire 10/31/2029. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Isabelle Kane, 21 Tanbark Road, to the Sudbury Cultural Council with a term to expire 10/31/2029.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
4.Vote to appoint Sumeet Keswani, 148 Pantry Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an
Appoint Sumeet Keswani, 148 Pantry Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with term to expire 5/31/2027 and to the Earth Removal Board as a Member with a term to expire 5/31/2027
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Sumeet Keswani, 148 Pantry Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with term to expire 5/31/2027 and to the Earth Removal Board as a Member with a term to expire 5/31/2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Sumeet Keswani, 148 Pantry Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with term to expire 5/31/2027 and to the Earth Removal Board as a Member with a term to expire 5/31/2027
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianCharles G. Russo had left the meeting at 7:53 PM and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Sumeet Keswani, 148 Pantry Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with term to expire 5/31/2027 and to the Earth Removal Board as a Member with a term to expire 5/31/2027. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Sumeet Keswani, 148 Pantry Road, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member with term to expire 5/31/2027 and to the Earth Removal Board as a Member with a term to expire 5/31/2027.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 15 - Terminate Revolving Funds
Support Article 15
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 15
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 15.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 16 - Resolution: Sudbury 250
Support Article 16
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 16. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 16
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 16. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 16.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 17 - Resolution: Full Inclusion and Accessibility Resolution
Support Article 17
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 17. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 17
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 17. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 17.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 21 - Council on Aging By-Law Revision Article 3 Chapter 5
Support Article 21
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 21. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 21
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 21. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 21.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 23 - Amend Bylaw Chapter 117, Article II - Animals (Ollie's Law)
Support Article 23
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 23. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 23
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 23. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 23.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Article 25 - Digital Publication of Legal Notices - Home Rule Petition
Support Article 25
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 25. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 25
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 25. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 25.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Article 31 - School Classroom Instructional Equipment Replacement
Support Articles 21, 29, 30 and 31
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Articles 29, 30, and 31. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Articles 21, 29, 30 and 31
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Articles 29, 30, and 31. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Articles 21, 29, 30 and 31.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Article 37 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Reversion of Unspent Funds
Support Article 37
Member Carty motioned to support Article 37. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 37
From the minutes
“Member Carty motioned to support Article 37. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 37.” (Motion: Carty, second: Russo)
8. Rescind policy on Training For Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages
Rescind policy on Training For Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to rescind policy on Training For Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages. 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 policy on Training For Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to rescind policy on Training For Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages. 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 policy on Training For Dispensers and Sellers of Alcoholic Beverages.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the February 23, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Board Member Carty motioned to approve the February 23, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the February 23, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve the February 23, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the February 23, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Gargeya)
Approve the February 24, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the February 24, 2026 Select Board Minutes, 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 February 24, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the February 24, 2026 Select Board Minutes, 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 February 24, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee January 28, 2026 Minutes
Approve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee January 28, 2026 Minutes, as amended
Board Member Carty motioned to approve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee January 28, 2026 Minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee January 28, 2026 Minutes, as amended
Yes: Carty, DretlerThe roll call does not list Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Radha R. Gargeya and Charles G. Russo, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to approve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee January 28, 2026 Minutes, as amended. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye VOTED: To approve the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee January 28, 2026 Minutes, as amended.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Adjourn
Close the 3/10/26 Select Board meeting
Board Member Carty motioned to close the 3/10/26 Select Board meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0;Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the 3/10/26 Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to close the 3/10/26 Select Board meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0;Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the 3/10/26 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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