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April 28, 2026
16 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Daniel E. Carty took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
1.. As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to
Open the Public Hearing for approving a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing for approving a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for approving a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to open the Public Hearing for approving a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To open the Public Hearing for approving a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Close the Public Hearing for Ramen Haven
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the Public Hearing for Ramen Haven. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing for Ramen Haven
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to close the Public Hearing for Ramen Haven. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing for Ramen Haven.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned as the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Gargeya-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: As the Licensing Authority for the Town of Sudbury, in accordance with MGC c138, s. 15, vote to approve a new common victualler and all alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven of 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
1. May 20, 2026 Special Town Meeting
Sign the Special 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to sign the Special 2026 Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To sign the Special 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to sign the Special 2026 Town Meeting Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To sign the Special 2026 Town Warrant, subject to non-substantive changes that Town Counsel may make.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Advocate for the Citizen's Petition - House Bill 3464 Neel Parwani 8th Grader at the Curtis Middle
Appoint Laura Abrams to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/29
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Laura Abrams to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/29. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Laura Abrams to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/29
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Laura Abrams to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/29. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Laura Abrams to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/29.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Appoint Joshua Joslyn to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/28
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Joshua Joslyn to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/28. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Joshua Joslyn to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/28
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Joshua Joslyn to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/28. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To appoint Joshua Joslyn to the Agricultural Commission for a term ending 5/31/28.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
Consent Calendar item from last meeting)
Accept the revised donation of patio furniture to the Senior Center from the Friends of the Sudbury Seniors
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the revised donation of patio furniture to the Senior Center from the Friends of the Sudbury Seniors. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the revised donation of patio furniture to the Senior Center from the Friends of the Sudbury Seniors
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to accept the revised donation of patio furniture to the Senior Center from the Friends of the Sudbury Seniors. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To accept the revised donation of patio furniture to the Senior Center from the Friends of the Sudbury Seniors.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
4. Approve a new, updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the Town
Adopt a new, updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the Town
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adopt a new, updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adopt a new, updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the Town
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adopt a new, updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the Town. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adopt a new, updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the Town.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Rescind the 1996 Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Chair Dretler motioned to rescind the 1996 Sustainable Purchasing Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind the 1996 Sustainable Purchasing Policy
From the minutes
“Chair Dretler motioned to rescind the 1996 Sustainable Purchasing Policy. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rescind the 1996 Sustainable Purchasing Policy.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)
5. Vote on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission request to use ARPA funds for Equity Audit
Approve the request from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to use the ARPA funds available for an Equity Audit
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the request from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to use the ARPA funds available for an Equity Audit. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the request from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to use the ARPA funds available for an Equity Audit
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to approve the request from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to use the ARPA funds available for an Equity Audit. Mr. Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To approve the request from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to use the ARPA funds available for an Equity Audit.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Article 20 - Amend General Bylaw Chapter 11, Capital Planning
Support Article 20 - Amend General Bylaw Chapter 11, Capital Planning
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 20 - Amend General Bylaw Chapter 11, Capital Planning. 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 20 - Amend General Bylaw Chapter 11, Capital Planning
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 20 - Amend General Bylaw Chapter 11, Capital Planning. 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 20 - Amend General Bylaw Chapter 11, Capital Planning.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
Article 8 - Snow and Ice Transfer
Support Article 8 - Snow and Ice Transfer
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 8 - Snow and Ice Transfer. 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 8 - Snow and Ice Transfer
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 8 - Snow and Ice Transfer. 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 8 - Snow and Ice Transfer.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
8. Affirmative Action Policy discussion and vote on revised/updated policy
Rename the "Affirmative Action Policy" to "Equal Employment Opportunity Policy," and to accept presented edits
Board Member Carty motioned to rename the "Affirmative Action Policy" to "Equal Employment Opportunity Policy," and to accept presented edits. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rename the "Affirmative Action Policy" to "Equal Employment Opportunity Policy," and to accept presented edits
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to rename the "Affirmative Action Policy" to "Equal Employment Opportunity Policy," and to accept presented edits. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To rename the "Affirmative Action Policy" to "Equal Employment Opportunity Policy," and to accept presented edits.” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
9. Town Counsel RFP discussion and next steps
Affirm Town Manager recommendation for Town Counsel representing the Town of Sudbury
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to affirm Town Manager recommendation for Town Counsel representing the Town of Sudbury. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To affirm Town Manager recommendation for Town Counsel representing the Town of Sudbury
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to affirm Town Manager recommendation for Town Counsel representing the Town of Sudbury. Board Member Gargeya seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To affirm Town Manager recommendation for Town Counsel representing the Town of Sudbury.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Gargeya)
10. Review and release attorney-client privileged communication between Town Counsel and the
Release attorney-client privileged communication from Town Counsel and the Town Manager, dated October 2025
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to release attorney-client privileged communication from Town Counsel and the Town Manager, dated October 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 release attorney-client privileged communication from Town Counsel and the Town Manager, dated October 2025
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to release attorney-client privileged communication from Town Counsel and the Town Manager, dated October 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 release attorney-client privileged communication from Town Counsel and the Town Manager, dated October 2025.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (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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