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Len Simon
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At the start of 25 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
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April 30, 2019: Support Article 25 - Camp Sewataro
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
“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..”
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…
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.
“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..”
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...
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
“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..”
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…
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
“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?.”
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
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
“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..”
March 12, 2019: Support Article 18 - Fund Litigation Costs - Eversource
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.
“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.”
March 12, 2019: Support Article 23 - Funding of CWMP Impact Report
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
“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.”
March 5, 2019 (Joint meeting): Finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road
It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road.
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“It was on motion unanimously VOTED: To finish the Town Center Stone Wall project from Grinnell Park to 29 Hudson Road..”
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…
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
“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..”
November 27, 2018 (Special meeting): Approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18
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.
“It was on motion; one recuse, and four in favor. VOTED: To approve the regular session minutes of 10/9/18..”
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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