Jennifer S. Roberts

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

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: No

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.

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

Voted: Yes

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.

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.

Voted: No

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.

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.

Voted: No

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.

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.

Voted: Yes

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.

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.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dretler, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty was recused, so that member is not shown voting.

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: No

Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts

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: No

Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts

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: No

Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts