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Sudbury Former Select Board member

Leonard A. Simon

At-large · 2 terms in this record

Len Simon

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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board

25 of 28meetings attended (89%) · whole board 95%
236votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
7no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
8 of 9split votes where Simon was in the minority · whole board 33%
2abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Simon voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Simon 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 25 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board

Apr 30Support Article 25 - Camp SewataroMotion: It was on motion, three in support and two not in…Passed 3–2 · Simon: No

April 30, 2019: Support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro

ApprovePassed · 3–2

It was on motion, three in support and two not in support; Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-no, and Simon-no. VOTED: To support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro.

Voted: No

Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Dretler, Simon

From the minutes

“It was on motion, three in support and two not in support; Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-no, and Simon-no. VOTED: To support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 9Accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael…Motion: It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the donation of…Passed 4–0 · Simon: Yes

April 9, 2019: Accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc. for: 1) The installation of a brick landing for the Heritage Tree and…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc. for: 1) The installation of a brick landing for the Heritage Tree and Bench to be installed at Haskell Field, near Lyon's Pride playground, in memory of Max Patrick McCormick. 2) Weed control and organic mulch application on the Town Common triangle in Town Center. As requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, SimonRobert C. Haarde arrived at around 7:45 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To accept the donation of labor and materials from Michael Lynch of Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc. for: 1) The installation of a brick landing for the Heritage Tree and Bench to be installed at Haskell Field, near Lyon's Pride playground, in memory of Max Patrick McCormick. 2) Weed control and organic mulch application on the Town Common triangle in Town Center. As requested by Dan Nason, DPW Director..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 9Waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice…Motion: It was on motion two opposed and three in favor. Haarde-aye,…Passed 3–2 · Simon: No

April 9, 2019: Waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice requirements for solicitation of arguments in favor and arguments in opposition to accompany the Ballot Question concerning the...

ApprovePassed · 3–2

It was on motion two opposed and three in favor. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice requirements for solicitation of arguments in favor and arguments in opposition to accompany the Ballot Question concerning the acquisition of the Camp Sewataro property and refer such solicitation to Town Counsel pursuant to Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1996.

Voted: No

Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Dretler, Simon

From the minutes

“It was on motion two opposed and three in favor. Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To waive the Board of Selectmen Ballot Question Policy notice requirements for solicitation of arguments in favor and arguments in opposition to accompany the Ballot Question concerning the acquisition of the Camp Sewataro property and refer such solicitation to Town Counsel pursuant to Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1996..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 9Place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for…Motion: It was on motion two no and three in favor Haarde-aye,…Passed 3–2 · Simon: No

April 9, 2019: Place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 2019 and notify the Town Clerk accordingly: Shall the Town of Sudbury be allowed…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

It was on motion two no and three in favor Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 2019 and notify the Town Clerk accordingly: 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 for the purpose of acquiring the fee or lesser interest in all or a part of the land and the improvements thereon commonly known as "Camp Sewataro", located at 1 Liberty Ledge, consisting of a total of approximately 44.32 acres of land, more or less, for general municipal purposes including the payment of all incidental and related costs?

Voted: No

Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Dretler, Simon

From the minutes

“It was on motion two no and three in favor Haarde-aye, Carty-aye, Brown-aye, Simon-no and Dretler-no. VOTED: To place the following Ballot Question on the Warrant for the Special Town Election of June 4, 2019 and notify the Town Clerk accordingly: 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 for the purpose of acquiring the fee or lesser interest in all or a part of the land and the improvements thereon commonly known as "Camp Sewataro", located at 1 Liberty Ledge, consisting of a total of approximately 44.32 acres of land, more or less, for general municipal purposes including the payment of all incidental and related costs?.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mar 12Appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an…Motion: It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye,…Passed 4–0 · Simon: Yes

March 12, 2019: Appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an Election Officer for a term to expire August 14, 2019, as recommended by the Town Clerk

AppointPassed · 4–0

It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye, Simon-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, and Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an Election Officer for a term to expire August 14, 2019, as recommended by the Town Clerk.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brown, Dretler, Haarde, SimonAbstained: Carty

From the minutes

“It was on motion one abstain, and four in favor Haarde-aye, Simon-aye, Brown-aye, Dretler-aye, and Carty-abstain. VOTED: To appoint Maura F. Carty, 15 Stonebrook Rd., as an Election Officer for a term to expire August 14, 2019, as recommended by the Town Clerk..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 12Support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - EversourceMotion: It was on motion 2 recused, three in favor, Haarde -…Passed 3–0 · Simon: Yes

March 12, 2019: Support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource

ApprovePassed · 3–0

It was on motion 2 recused, three in favor, Haarde - aye, Simon - aye, Dretler - aye. Selectmen Carty and Brown were recused. VOTED: To support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dretler, Haarde, SimonThe minutes say Daniel E. Carty and Patricia A. Brown were recused, so they are not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was on motion 2 recused, three in favor, Haarde - aye, Simon - aye, Dretler - aye. Selectmen Carty and Brown were recused. VOTED: To support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Mar 12Support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact ReportMotion: It was on motion one opposed, and four in favor. Haarde…Passed 4–1 · Simon: No

March 12, 2019: Support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report

ApprovePassed · 4–1

It was on motion one opposed, and four in favor. Haarde - aye, Carty - aye, Brown - aye, Dretler-aye, and Simon-opposed. VOTED: To support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report

Voted: No

Yes: Brown, Carty, Dretler, HaardeNo: Simon

From the minutes

“It was on motion one opposed, and four in favor. Haarde - aye, Carty - aye, Brown - aye, Dretler-aye, and Simon-opposed. VOTED: To support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Mar 5Finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell…Motion: It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Simon: Not recorded

March 5, 2019 (Joint meeting): Finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road.

Vote at a joint meeting; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 22Approve the application, as the Local Licensing Authority, of…Motion: It was on motion, three in favor and one opposed. Haarde-Aye,…Passed 3–1 · Simon: No

January 22, 2019: Approve the application, as the Local Licensing Authority, of CSJE Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a CJ's Gourmet Pizza & Grill, 29 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, for a Restaurant license for the Sale of…

ApprovePassed · 3–1

It was on motion, three in favor and one opposed. Haarde-Aye, Carty-Aye, Brown-Aye, and Simon-No. VOTED: To approve the application, as the Local Licensing Authority, of CSJE Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a CJ's Gourmet Pizza & Grill, 29 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, for a Restaurant license for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G.L. Ch. 138, s.12; Joanna Vozikis, Manager, contingent on TIPS Certification, of employees. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 29 Hudson Road) is a one story, 1,375 square foot restaurant.

Voted: No

Yes: Brown, Carty, HaardeNo: Simon

From the minutes

“It was on motion, three in favor and one opposed. Haarde-Aye, Carty-Aye, Brown-Aye, and Simon-No. VOTED: To approve the application, as the Local Licensing Authority, of CSJE Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a CJ's Gourmet Pizza & Grill, 29 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, for a Restaurant license for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G.L. Ch. 138, s.12; Joanna Vozikis, Manager, contingent on TIPS Certification, of employees. The premises proposed to be licensed (i.e., 29 Hudson Road) is a one story, 1,375 square foot restaurant..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 27Approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18Motion: It was on motion; one recuse, and four in favor. VOTED:…Passed 4–0 · Simon: Yes

November 27, 2018 (Special meeting): Approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

It was on motion; one recuse, and four in favor. VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Carty, Dretler, Haarde, SimonThe minutes say Patricia A. Brown was recused, so that member is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“It was on motion; one recuse, and four in favor. VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (245)

    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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