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Sudbury Former Select Board member

William J. Schineller

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Bill Schineller

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

41 of 41meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
273votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
18no votes (7% of votes cast) · whole board 5%
17 of 33split votes where Schineller was in the minority (52%) · whole board 31%
1abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Schineller voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Schineller 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 41 of 41 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (41)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 26Support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a…Motion: Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member…Passed 3–2 · Schineller: No

April 26, 2022: Support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a Land Use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property, up to $200,000

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a Land Use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property, up to $200,000.

Voted: No

Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Schineller-no, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Select Board Article 16 - Funding of a Land Use Consultant for the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge Property, up to $200,000..” (Motion: Russo, second: Dretler)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 26Appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to…Motion: Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice-…Passed 3–2 · Schineller: No

April 26, 2022: Appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force

AppointPassed · 3–2

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force

Voted: No

Yes: Dretler, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty, Schineller

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Vice- Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Schineller-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Dick Williamson as a non-voting, emeritus member to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Task Force.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Apr 26Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic DistrictsMotion: Board Member Schineller motioned to support Amend the Process for Creating…Passed 3–2 · Schineller: Yes

April 26, 2022: Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Board Member Schineller motioned to support Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-no VOTED: To Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts

Voted: Yes

Yes: Carty, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler, Roberts

From the minutes

“Board Member Schineller motioned to support Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Russo-aye, Dretler-no, Schineller-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-no VOTED: To Amend the Process for Creating New Local Historic Districts.” (Motion: Schineller, second: Carty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Apr 26Support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for…Motion: Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article 57 - Hire Land…Failed 0–4 · Schineller: No

April 26, 2022: Support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)

ApproveFailed · 0–4

Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article). Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-abstain, Schineller-no, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)

Voted: No

No: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerAbstained: DretlerThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article)”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article). Vice-Chair Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-4-1; Carty-no, Dretler-abstain, Schineller-no, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article 57 - Hire Land Use Consultant for Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Property (Petition Article).” (Motion: Dretler, second: Russo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 26Approve minutes of 3/1/22, as editedMotion: Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · Schineller: Not recorded

April 26, 2022: Approve minutes of 3/1/22, as edited

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/1/22, as edited

Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/1/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 26Approve minutes of 3/8/22, as editedMotion: Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · Schineller: Not recorded

April 26, 2022: Approve minutes of 3/8/22, as edited

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/8/22, as edited

Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Dretler-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve minutes of 3/8/22, as edited.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 26Accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior…Motion: Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · Schineller: Not recorded

April 26, 2022: Accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior Citizens: $30,000 for a gas-fired (or electric) fireplace, and $100,000 to fund the creation of a patio and pergola for the…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior Citizens: $30,000 for a gas-fired (or electric) fireplace, and $100,000 to fund the creation of a patio and pergola for the Senior Center portion of the new Fairbank Community Center.

Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept two donations from the Friends of Sudbury Senior Citizens: $30,000 for a gas-fired (or electric) fireplace, and $100,000 to fund the creation of a patio and pergola for the Senior Center portion of the new Fairbank Community Center..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)

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

Apr 26Acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation…Motion: Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · Schineller: Not recorded

April 26, 2022: Acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard.

Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To acknowledge that the month of May is Military Appreciation Month and to sign a proclamation in this regard..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)

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

Apr 26Accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook…Motion: Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board…Passed 4–0 · Schineller: Not recorded

April 26, 2022: Accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook Circle, from the Commission on Disability, effective April 26, 2022, and send a thank you letter for her service to the…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook Circle, from the Commission on Disability, effective April 26, 2022, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town.

Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoWilliam J. Schineller had left the meeting at 12:38 AM and is not in the roll call for this vote.

From the minutes

“Board Member Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the resignation of Lisa V. Kouchakdjian, 30 Meadowbrook Circle, from the Commission on Disability, effective April 26, 2022, and send a thank you letter for her service to the Town..” (Motion: Dretler, second: Carty)

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

Apr 12Accept the clean version of the five-year Camp Sewataro…Motion: Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of Attorney Smith. Board Member…Passed 4–1 · Schineller: Yes

April 12, 2022 (Special meeting): Accept the clean version of the five-year Camp Sewataro extended contract, as presented to date; subject to one revision regarding "on leash domestic animals," and to authorize that Town Counsel...

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of Attorney Smith. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the clean version of the five-year Camp Sewataro extended contract, as presented to date; subject to one revision regarding "on leash domestic animals," and to authorize that Town Counsel revise the contract to reflect the changes.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Carty, Roberts, Russo, SchinellerNo: Dretler

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Russo moved in the words of Attorney Smith. Board Member Schineller seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Carty-aye, Schineller-aye, Dretler-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To accept the clean version of the five-year Camp Sewataro extended contract, as presented to date; subject to one revision regarding "on leash domestic animals," and to authorize that Town Counsel revise the contract to reflect the changes..” (Motion: Russo, second: Schineller)

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

Votes with no disagreement (227)

    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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