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Jen Roberts
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At the start of 50 of 51 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
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September 8, 2020: Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $3,000.00 for a historic preservationist to support the Historical Commission's review of the Section 106 permit with...
Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0-2; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-abstain, Dretler-abstain VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $3,000.00 for a historic preservationist to support the Historical Commission's review of the Section 106 permit with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Brown, Carty, SchinellerAbstained: Dretler, Roberts
“Vice-Chair Brown motioned and Selectman Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-0-2; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-abstain, Dretler-abstain VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract not to exceed $3,000.00 for a historic preservationist to support the Historical Commission's review of the Section 106 permit with the Army Corps of Engineers..” (Motion: Brown, second: Schineller)
September 8, 2020: Support Article 17 - Acquisition of CSX Corridor
It was on motion 4-1; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-no, Carty-aye VOTED: To support Article 17 - Acquisition of CSX Corridor.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsNo: Schineller
“It was on motion 4-1; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-no, Carty-aye VOTED: To support Article 17 - Acquisition of CSX Corridor..”
July 28, 2020: Approve that the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order…
Selectman Roberts motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, three against and two in favor; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no. VOTED: Not to approve that the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire the parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 on a Railroad Map dated July 22, 2020 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and a Plan dated July 20, 2020, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less and any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith for any and/or all of the following purposes: establishment and construction of a multi-purpose rail trail, bicycle path for open space, conservation and active recreation purposes, water resource area preservation and general municipal purposes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, RobertsNo: Brown, Carty, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 3-2 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to approve that the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 2-3.
“Selectman Roberts motioned and Selectman Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, three against and two in favor; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no. VOTED: Not to approve that the Town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire the parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS 3.40 to QBS 4.80 on a Railroad Map dated July 22, 2020 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and a Plan dated July 20, 2020, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less and any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith for any and/or all of the following purposes: establishment and construction of a multi-purpose rail trail, bicycle path for open space, conservation and active recreation purposes, water resource area preservation and general municipal purposes..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
July 28, 2020: Hold Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS, with a backup date of Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-no VOTED: To hold Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS, with a backup date of Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsNo: Schineller
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-no VOTED: To hold Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS, with a backup date of Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at LSRHS..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
July 28, 2020: Support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000
Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no VOTED: Not to support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, RobertsNo: Brown, Carty, SchinellerThe minutes give the count as 3-2 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 2-3.
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Brown-no, Schineller-no, Carty-no VOTED: Not to support Article 18 - Fairbank Community Center Design and Construction Funds - $28,832,000..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)
July 21, 2020: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.59, s. 21C, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth include on the ballot for the November biennial state election for use in the Town…
It was on motion 3-2, two against and three in favor; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye. VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.59, s. 21C, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth include on the ballot for the November biennial state election for use in the Town of Sudbury the following debt exclusion questions: QUESTION 1 - Shall the town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire the fee or lesser interest in the parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS3.40 to QBS4.80 on a Railroad Map dated 4/21/2015 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and shown as CSX corridor, a plan dated July 20, 2020, prepared by the Town of Sudbury Engineering Department, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less, including any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith.
Voted: No
Yes: Brown, Carty, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts
“It was on motion 3-2, two against and three in favor; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Roberts-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye. VOTED: Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.59, s. 21C, that the Secretary of the Commonwealth include on the ballot for the November biennial state election for use in the Town of Sudbury the following debt exclusion questions: QUESTION 1 - Shall the town of Sudbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire the fee or lesser interest in the parcel of land shown as Mile Post QBS3.40 to QBS4.80 on a Railroad Map dated 4/21/2015 prepared by CSX Transportation, Inc., and shown as CSX corridor, a plan dated July 20, 2020, prepared by the Town of Sudbury Engineering Department, copies of which are on file with the Town Clerk, consisting of 11.26 acres of land, more or less, including any and all incidental and related costs associated therewith..”
July 21, 2020: Approve the letter drafted by Town Counsel in response to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint
Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion three for, one against and one abstain, 3-1-1; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no and Roberts-abstain. VOTED: To approve the letter drafted by Town Counsel in response to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Brown, Carty, SchinellerNo: DretlerAbstained: Roberts
“Selectman Schineller moved and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion three for, one against and one abstain, 3-1-1; Brown-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no and Roberts-abstain. VOTED: To approve the letter drafted by Town Counsel in response to the Open Meeting Law violation complaint..” (Motion: Schineller, second: Brown)
July 21, 2020: Approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills)
Selectman Dretler moved in the words of the motion to approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills). Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills).
The roll call names Patricia A. Brown twice. Showing the count only.
“Selectman Dretler moved in the words of the motion to approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills). Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Brown-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Brown-aye, Carty-aye. VOTED: To approve withdrawal of Town Meeting article #2 (FY20 Budget Adjustments) and article #9 (FY19 Unpaid Bills)..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
July 21, 2020: Appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2020 and ending August 14, 2021, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk
Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1 four in favor, one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2020 and ending August 14, 2021, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Dretler, Roberts, SchinellerAbstained: CartyThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
“Selectman Dretler motioned and Vice-Chair Brown seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1 four in favor, one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Schineller-aye, Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Election Officers for a one-year term, commencing August 15, 2020 and ending August 14, 2021, as recommended by the Democratic and Republican Town Committee Chairs and the Town Clerk..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Brown)
July 21, 2020: Approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a...
Selectman Dretler moved to vote to approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee liaison to reflect Selectman William Schineller. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1, four in favor and one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-abstain. Selectman Schineller explained that he abstained due to the fact that he did not hear the full motion and was on break. VOTED: To approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee to reflect Selectman William Schineller.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, RobertsAbstained: SchinellerThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
“Selectman Dretler moved to vote to approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee liaison to reflect Selectman William Schineller. Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1, four in favor and one abstain; Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Schineller-abstain. Selectman Schineller explained that he abstained due to the fact that he did not hear the full motion and was on break. VOTED: To approve the annual Selectmen's re-appointments of those listed (all of which are subject to acceptance), to acknowledge the resignations of those who choose not be re-appointed, and to send a letter of appreciation to the resigning volunteers for their service to the community; with exception of an appointment of a PBC member, and to change the name of the September 11 Memorial Garden Committee to reflect Selectman William Schineller..” (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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