MassVoter.com← Sudbury Select BoardSudbury Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 2, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Janie W. Dretler, Radha R. Gargeya, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, Daniel E. Carty, Charles G. Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL TO ORDER
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a...
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned that the Select Board would enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body relative to the Sudbury Housing Trust's consideration of the purchase of a property. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body relative to the Sudbury Housing Trust's consideration of the purchase of a property
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned that the Select Board would enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body relative to the Sudbury Housing Trust's consideration of the purchase of a property. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a), exemption 6, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body relative to the Sudbury Housing Trust's consideration of the purchase of a property.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
4. Vote to approve an entertainment license to Wayside Inn Beer Garden, 73 Wayside Inn Road for
Approve the Consent Calendar (Items 1-4) as presented in the Select Board packet
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 1-4) as presented in the Select Board packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Consent Calendar (Items 1-4) as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to approve the Consent Calendar (Items 1-4) as presented in the Select Board packet. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Consent Calendar (Items 1-4) as presented in the Select Board packet.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 4 - Citizen's Petition: Vote of No Confidence - Passed
Release the Memo from KP Law to Town Manager Sheehan, dated 5/31/26 regarding guidance/next steps regarding Article 3 - Recall Elections in the Town of Sudbury
Board Member Russo motioned to release the Memo from KP Law to Town Manager Sheehan, dated 5/31/26 regarding guidance/next steps regarding Article 3 - Recall Elections in the Town of Sudbury. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To release the Memo from KP Law to Town Manager Sheehan, dated 5/31/26 regarding guidance/next steps regarding Article 3 - Recall Elections in the Town of Sudbury
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to release the Memo from KP Law to Town Manager Sheehan, dated 5/31/26 regarding guidance/next steps regarding Article 3 - Recall Elections in the Town of Sudbury. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To release the Memo from KP Law to Town Manager Sheehan, dated 5/31/26 regarding guidance/next steps regarding Article 3 - Recall Elections in the Town of Sudbury.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
That Article Letters 1, 2 and 3 for prospective Special Town Meeting Articles be forwarded to Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile, with changes to Article 3, adding a sentence that...
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned that Article Letters 1, 2 and 3 for prospective Special Town Meeting Articles be forwarded to Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile, with changes to Article 3, adding a sentence that includes Select Board Statements as an enclosure. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: That Article Letters 1, 2 and 3 for prospective Special Town Meeting Articles be forwarded to Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile, with changes to Article 3, adding a sentence that includes Select Board Statements as an enclosure.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned that Article Letters 1, 2 and 3 for prospective Special Town Meeting Articles be forwarded to Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile, with changes to Article 3, adding a sentence that includes Select Board Statements as an enclosure. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: That Article Letters 1, 2 and 3 for prospective Special Town Meeting Articles be forwarded to Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile, with changes to Article 3, adding a sentence that includes Select Board Statements as an enclosure..” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
2. 2026-2027 Board and Committee Liaison discussion
Accept the 2026-2027 Board and Committee liaison appointments
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to accept the 2026-2027 Board and Committee liaison appointments. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the 2026-2027 Board and Committee liaison appointments
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to accept the 2026-2027 Board and Committee liaison appointments. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To accept the 2026-2027 Board and Committee liaison appointments.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Russo)
3. 2026-2027 Board and Committee Reappointments
That all Board/Committee Reappointment responses as received and included in the Select Board packet be approved for the 2026-2027 term
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned that all Board/Committee Reappointment responses as received and included in the Select Board packet be approved for the 2026-2027 term. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: That all Board/Committee Reappointment responses as received and included in the Select Board packet be approved for the 2026-2027 term
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned that all Board/Committee Reappointment responses as received and included in the Select Board packet be approved for the 2026-2027 term. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: That all Board/Committee Reappointment responses as received and included in the Select Board packet be approved for the 2026-2027 term.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran referenced aspects from the "Town of Sudbury - Haskell
Authorize Chair Dretler to sign a Select Board letter of support for a grant from the MOD to install an accessible circuit path to and around the athletic fields at Haskell Field, to install an...
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to authorize Chair Dretler to sign a Select Board letter of support for a grant from the MOD to install an accessible circuit path to and around the athletic fields at Haskell Field, to install an accessible pavilion at the Fairbank Community Center grounds and to install accessible pathways to a future multi-sport court as proposed by Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize Chair Dretler to sign a Select Board letter of support for a grant from the MOD to install an accessible circuit path to and around the athletic fields at Haskell Field, to install an accessible pavilion at the Fairbank Community Center grounds and to install accessible pathways to a future multi-sport court as proposed by Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to authorize Chair Dretler to sign a Select Board letter of support for a grant from the MOD to install an accessible circuit path to and around the athletic fields at Haskell Field, to install an accessible pavilion at the Fairbank Community Center grounds and to install accessible pathways to a future multi-sport court as proposed by Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize Chair Dretler to sign a Select Board letter of support for a grant from the MOD to install an accessible circuit path to and around the athletic fields at Haskell Field, to install an accessible pavilion at the Fairbank Community Center grounds and to install accessible pathways to a future multi-sport court as proposed by Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
9. Review and Approve Minutes: March 31, 2026 April 14, 2026 April 28, 2026
Approve the Select Board Minutes of April 14, 2026, as edited
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes of April 14, 2026, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes of April 14, 2026, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes of April 14, 2026, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes of April 14, 2026, as edited.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve the Select Board Minutes of April 28, 2026, as edited
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes of April 28, 2026, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes of April 28, 2026, as edited
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to approve the Select Board Minutes of April 28, 2026, as edited. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Select Board Minutes of April 28, 2026, as edited.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Gargeya motioned to adjourn the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Gargeya-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To adjourn the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Gargeya, second: Kouchakdjian)
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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