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Sudbury Chair
Janie W. Dretler
At-large · 9 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Dretler voted the same way as…
- Radha R. Gargeya97% (30 of 31)
- Lisa V. Kouchakdjian97% (30 of 31)
- Charles G. Russo38% (10 of 26)
- Daniel E. Carty6% (2 of 31)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dretler 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 28 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (28)
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2025 · Special: Present
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2025 · Special: Present
- Nov 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Apr 14Appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint William Atkeson to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Passed 3–2 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 14Appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Kay Bell to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Passed 3–2 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 14Appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Jennifer Pincus to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Passed 3–2 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 14Appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Board Member Carty motioned to appoint Rachel Henschel to the Liberty…Failed 1–4 · Dretler: No
April 14, 2026: 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.
Voted: No
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)
Apr 14Appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to the Liberty…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to appoint Debbie Dineen and Dave Henkels to…Passed 3–2 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 14Appoint William Pimental to the Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Advisory CommitteeMotion: Board Member Carty motioned to appoint William Pimental to the Liberty…Passed 4–0 · Dretler: Abstained
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Abstained
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)
Apr 14Support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization FundMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 13 - Vocational Education Stabilization…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 14Support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation ProgramsMotion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 18 - Funding for Transportation…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: No
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: No
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)
Apr 14Support Article 19 - Consultant Services for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 19 - Consultant Services for…Passed 3–2 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Apr 14Support Article 33 - Authorization To Proceed with Haskell…Motion: Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 34 - Authorization To Proceed…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 14, 2026: 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Votes with no disagreement (175)
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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