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April 14, 2026
22 recorded votes, 12 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. Vote to authorize the Town Manager and Select Board chair to sign documents required by the
Approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3 and 4
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3 and 4. 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, 3 and 4
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3 and 4. 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, 3 and 4.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
1. Appoint Ian Henchy, 437 Cold Brook Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate
Appoint Ian Henchy, 437 Cold Brook Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire 5/31/27
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Ian Henchy, 437 Cold Brook Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire 5/31/27. 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 Ian Henchy, 437 Cold Brook Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire 5/31/27
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Ian Henchy, 437 Cold Brook Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire 5/31/27. 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 Ian Henchy, 437 Cold Brook Drive, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term to expire 5/31/27.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
2. Discuss appointments for Agricultural Commission and vote if deemed appropriate
Appoint Victor Sulkowski to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2029
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Victor Sulkowski to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2029. 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 Victor Sulkowski to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2029
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Victor Sulkowski to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2029. 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 Victor Sulkowski to the Agricultural Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2029.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Recreation
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)
Accessibility/Disability
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)
Planning and Zoning
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)
Housing
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)
Finance
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)
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)
Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization Fund
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)
Article 18 - Funding for Transportation Programs
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)
Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Visioning
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)
Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Curtis Middle School Solar Canopy
Support Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Curtis Middle School Solar Canopy
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 33 - Authorization to Proceed with Curtis Middle School Solar Canopy. 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 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Curtis Middle School Solar Canopy
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 33 - Authorization to Proceed with Curtis Middle School Solar Canopy. 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 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Curtis Middle School Solar Canopy.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 34 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell Field Solar Canopy
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)
Article 35 - Authorization to Proceed with the Police Station Solar Canopy
Support Article 35 - Authorization to Proceed with the Police Station Solar Canopy
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 35 - Authorization to Proceed with the Police Station Solar Canopy. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 35 - Authorization to Proceed with the Police Station Solar Canopy
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 35 - Authorization to Proceed with the Police Station Solar Canopy. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To support Article 35 - Authorization to Proceed with the Police Station Solar Canopy.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways
Support Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Carty-no, Russo-no, Gargeya-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: To not support Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways
No: Carty, Dretler, Gargeya, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To not support Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Dretler-no, Carty-no, Russo-no, Gargeya-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: To not support Article 38 - Citizen's Petition: 10 Year Plan to Fund & Construct Walkways.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes
Support Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3-1; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Russo-abstain, Gargeya-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: To support Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes
Yes: CartyNo: Dretler, Gargeya, KouchakdjianAbstained: RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To support Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3-1; Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Russo-abstain, Gargeya-no, Kouchakdjian-no VOTED: To support Article 39 - Citizen's Petition: Appropriation of Funds for the Repairing of Single-Family Homes.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
7. Review and Discuss Board and Committee Handbook
Accept the Committee Handbook, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the Committee Handbook. 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 Committee Handbook, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the Committee Handbook. 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 Committee Handbook, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
10. Approve Minutes: March 10, 2026 & March 17, 2026
Approve the March 10, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the March 10, 2026 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 March 10, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the March 10, 2026 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 March 10, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Approve the March 17, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as edited
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the March 17, 2026 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 March 17, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the March 17, 2026 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 March 17, 2026 Select Board Minutes, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Consent Calendar Item #5 (Continued)
That in connection with the roof projects for the Josiah Haynes Elementary School and the General John Nixon Elementary School, the Select Board vote to authorize the execution of the...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that in connection with the roof projects for the Josiah Haynes Elementary School and the General John Nixon Elementary School, the Select Board vote to authorize the execution of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Project Funding Agreement, binding the Town to the terms thereof, by the Members of the Select Board, or their designee, and to execute any and all other agreements or documents as may be necessary in order to proceed with the roof projects. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: That in connection with the roof projects for the Josiah Haynes Elementary School and the General John Nixon Elementary School, the Select Board vote to authorize the execution of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Project Funding Agreement, binding the Town to the terms thereof, by the Members of the Select Board, or their designee, and to execute any and all other agreements or documents as may be necessary in order to proceed with the roof projects
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned that in connection with the roof projects for the Josiah Haynes Elementary School and the General John Nixon Elementary School, the Select Board vote to authorize the execution of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Project Funding Agreement, binding the Town to the terms thereof, by the Members of the Select Board, or their designee, and to execute any and all other agreements or documents as may be necessary in order to proceed with the roof projects. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: That in connection with the roof projects for the Josiah Haynes Elementary School and the General John Nixon Elementary School, the Select Board vote to authorize the execution of the Massachusetts School Building Authority Project Funding Agreement, binding the Town to the terms thereof, by the Members of the Select Board, or their designee, and to execute any and all other agreements or documents as may be necessary in order to proceed with the roof projects.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the April 14, 2026 Select Board Meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the April 14, 2026 Select Board Meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to adjourn the April 14, 2026 Select Board Meeting. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the April 14, 2026 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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