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Daniel E. Carty
At-large · 10 terms in this record
Dan Carty
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Carty voted the same way as…
- William J. Schineller57% (8 of 14)
- Charles G. Russo43% (6 of 14)
- Janie W. Dretler21% (3 of 14)
- Jennifer S. Roberts21% (3 of 14)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Carty as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 28 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Sep 25, 2020 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- May 22, 2021 · Special: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2020 · Special: Present
- Nov 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2020 · Special: Absent
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 18Reappoint Jeff Levine to the Council on Aging for…Motion: Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member…Passed 4–1 · Carty: Yes
May 18, 2021: Reappoint Jeff Levine to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/24
Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Jeff Levine to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/24.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Schineller
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To reappoint Jeff Levine to the Council on Aging for a term to expire 5/31/24..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
May 18Conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.mMotion: Board Member Schineller motioned to conduct the brief Select Board meeting…Failed 2–3 · Carty: Yes
May 18, 2021: Conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.m
Board Member Schineller motioned to conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.m. on May 22 prior to the start of Town Meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: To conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.m. on May 22 prior to the start of Town Meeting.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.m. on May 22 prior to the start of Town Meeting”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.m. on May 22 prior to the start of Town Meeting. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: To conduct the brief Select Board meeting at 12:00 p.m. on May 22 prior to the start of Town Meeting..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)
May 4Open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to…Motion: Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair…Passed 4–0 · Carty: Not recorded
May 4, 2021: Open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR
Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open continuation of 4/6/21 Public Hearing: Vote whether to approve a request by NSTAR.” (Motion: Russo, second: Roberts)
May 4Include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain…Motion: Board Member Schineller motioned to include Grant of Location conditioning that…Failed 1–3 · Carty: Not recorded
May 4, 2021: Include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource,...
Board Member Schineller motioned to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Schineller-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA.
Yes: SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote. The minutes record the decision as “Not to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Schineller-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to include Grant of Location conditioning that Eversource shall obtain and provide to the Town of Sudbury, written acknowledgement from ISO New England, states in lease agreement with Eversource, that Eversource shall relocate the transmission line, if requested by the MBTA..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
May 4Work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other…Motion: Board Member Schineller motioned that the Board work with Town Counsel…Failed 1–3 · Carty: Not recorded
May 4, 2021: Work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from…
Board Member Schineller motioned that the Board work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond.
Yes: SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote. The minutes record the decision as “Not to work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue a…”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller motioned that the Board work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond. Vice-Chair Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-3; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to work with Town Counsel after Town Counsel studied other relevant Grant of Locations and the EMF issue and craft a related condition that would protect the Town of Sudbury from harmful EMF effects to be addressed with a bond..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Roberts)
May 4Approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company…Motion: Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller noted that…Passed 3–1 · Carty: Not recorded
May 4, 2021: Approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company d.b.a Eversource Energy to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables,...
Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller noted that the Town was basically opposed to this project in consideration of environmental concerns, especially the EMF issue. He added that an impending appeal was also a consideration. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company d.b.a Eversource Energy to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables, piers, abutments, conduits, or fixtures in accordance with plan(s) made by Eversource dated March 1, 2019, on file with said petition: Dutton Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Peakham Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Horse Pond Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Union Avenue (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor) as part of its work to construct a new underground electric transmission line with all the conditions as discussed at tonight's meeting as reviewed/edited edited by the Select Board, consistent with the final review and edit conducted tonight, subject to a final clean-up for grammar, spelling, consistency; without any substantive changes.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: SchinellerThe roll call does not list Daniel E. Carty; earlier in the meeting the minutes say “Board Member Carty stated he would recuse himself from the Eversource hearing. Citizens comments on items not…”, so Daniel E. Carty is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. Board Member Schineller noted that the Town was basically opposed to this project in consideration of environmental concerns, especially the EMF issue. He added that an impending appeal was also a consideration. It was on motion 3-1; Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve Grant of Location requested by NSTAR Electric company d.b.a Eversource Energy to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables, piers, abutments, conduits, or fixtures in accordance with plan(s) made by Eversource dated March 1, 2019, on file with said petition: Dutton Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Peakham Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Horse Pond Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Union Avenue (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor) as part of its work to construct a new underground electric transmission line with all the conditions as discussed at tonight's meeting as reviewed/edited edited by the Select Board, consistent with the final review and edit conducted tonight, subject to a final clean-up for grammar, spelling, consistency; without any substantive changes..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)
Apr 6Continue the NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY Hearing…Motion: Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Select Board Member Russo seconded the motion.…Passed 4–0 · Carty: Not recorded
April 6, 2021: Continue the NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY Hearing to May 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to construct upon,…
Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Select Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY Hearing to May 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables, piers, abutments, conduits, or fixtures in accordance with plan(s) made by Eversource dated March 1, 2019, on file with said petition: Dutton Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Peakham Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Horse Pond Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Union Avenue (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor). This work is necessary to construct a new underground electric transmission line to May 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Roberts motioned and Select Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Schineller-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To continue the NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY Hearing to May 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for the purpose of obtaining a Grant of Location to construct upon, along, under, or across the following public way(s) of the Town of Sudbury, wires, cables, piers, abutments, conduits, or fixtures in accordance with plan(s) made by Eversource dated March 1, 2019, on file with said petition: Dutton Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Peakham Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Horse Pond Road (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor); Union Avenue (at its intersection with the MBTA rail corridor). This work is necessary to construct a new underground electric transmission line to May 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Russo)
Mar 30Approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader…Motion: Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow Board Member Schineller…Passed 3–2 · Carty: Yes
March 30, 2021: Approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar
Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 18 - Front End Loader with Plow on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Mar 30Approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor…Motion: Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor Board Member Schineller motioned to…Passed 3–2 · Carty: Yes
March 30, 2021: Approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar
Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 19 - Multi-purpose Sidewalk Tractor on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Mar 30Approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump…Motion: Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing…Passed 3–2 · Carty: Yes
March 30, 2021: Approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar
Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
From the minutes
“Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing Board Member Schineller motioned to vote to approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar. Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2-0; Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To approve inclusion of Article 20 - Six-wheel Combo Dump Truck with Plow and Wing on the Consent Calendar..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Russo)
Votes with no disagreement (220)
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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