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Charles G. Russo
At-large · 7 terms in this record
Charlie Russo
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Russo voted the same way as…
- Jennifer S. Roberts83% (20 of 24)
- Lisa V. Kouchakdjian67% (16 of 24)
- Janie W. Dretler65% (15 of 23)
- Daniel E. Carty38% (9 of 24)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Russo as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (44)
- May 2, 2023 · Special: Present
- May 1, 2023 · Special: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Special: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Feb 9, 2023 · Special: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Special: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Special: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 2Support Article 55Motion: Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair…Failed 2–3 · Russo: No
May 2, 2023 (Special meeting): Support Article 55
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no VOTED: To support Article 55 The motion failed.
Voted: No
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, Russo
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no VOTED: To support Article 55 The motion failed..” (Motion: Carty, second: Dretler)
Apr 25Approve the License of real property between the First…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the License of real property…Passed 4–1 · Russo: Yes
April 25, 2023: Approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the License of real property between the First Parish Church and the Town of Sudbury.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Apr 4Approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board…Passed 3–0 · Russo: Not recorded
April 4, 2023: Approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with Pare Corporation in regard to engineering services related to design of a section of walkway along Peakham Road as requested by…
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with Pare Corporation in regard to engineering services related to design of a section of walkway along Peakham Road as requested by the DPW utilizing existing DPW funding; and further to execute any documents inclusive of change orders required relative to said contract
Yes: Carty, Dretler, KouchakdjianThe minutes say Charles G. Russo was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve the Town Manager's execution of a contract with Pare Corporation in regard to engineering services related to design of a section of walkway along Peakham Road as requested by the DPW utilizing existing DPW funding; and further to execute any documents inclusive of change orders required relative to said contract.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Mar 21Support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center…Passed 4–1 · Russo: Yes
March 21, 2023: Support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Mar 16Support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support the Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi…Passed 4–1 · Russo: Yes
March 16, 2023: Support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support the Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24, requesting $150,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support the Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24, requesting $150,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 14 - Funding of GO Sudbury! Taxi and Uber Transportation Programs for FY24.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Mar 16Support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund -…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member…Passed 5–0 · Russo: Not recorded
March 16, 2023: Support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Return of Unspent Funds
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Return of Unspent Funds
The roll call does not list Charles G. Russo, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote. The minutes give the count as 5-0 but name Daniel E. Carty (yes), Janie W. Dretler (yes), Lisa V. Kouchakdjian (yes) and Jennifer S. Roberts (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article 53 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Return of Unspent Funds.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Feb 28Reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding…Passed 3–2 · Russo: No
February 28, 2023: Reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction...
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no VOTED: To reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town
Voted: No
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Carty, Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-no, Russo-no VOTED: To reallocate the $268,568.82 of unspent ARPA funding related to the waterline connection replacement affecting the Fairbank property to the Fairbank Community Center project Owner's Construction Contingency budget to fund unforeseen or previously unknown costs associated with the original (as bid) Fairbank Community Center scope, provided that any unspent funds remaining at the completion of construction of the original scope project would revert back to the Town.” (Motion: Dretler)
Feb 7Authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · Russo: Not recorded
February 7, 2023: Authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation to conduct environmental compliance monitoring services for the Phase 2D construction of the Bruce Freeman...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation to conduct environmental compliance monitoring services for the Phase 2D construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development.
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsThe minutes say Charles G. Russo was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Vice-Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the contract/agreement with Pare Corporation to conduct environmental compliance monitoring services for the Phase 2D construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, as requested by Adam Duchesneau, Director of Planning and Community Development..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Feb 7Allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board…Passed 4–1 · Russo: Yes
February 7, 2023: Allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for the future Town Meeting AV
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for the future Town Meeting AV
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of Board Member Roberts. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To allocate $13,460 from ARPA funds towards AV design for the future Town Meeting AV.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Jan 30Authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–1 · Russo: Yes
January 30, 2023 (Special meeting): Authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft Warrant Article, and to include the article on behalf of the select Board; with the presentation to be approved by the…
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft Warrant Article, and to include the article on behalf of the select Board; with the presentation to be approved by the full Select Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To authorize the Interim Town Manager to finalize the draft Warrant Article, and to include the article on behalf of the select Board; with the presentation to be approved by the full Select Board.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Votes with no disagreement (317)
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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