Sudbury, MA

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will vote on annual reappointments to numerous town boards and committees, and hold a public hearing on a restaurant liquor license for Pinspiration at 435 Boston Post Road. The board will also interview and appoint members to the Board of Registrars and Rail Trails Advisory Committee, and discuss policy recommendations and the Town Manager evaluation process.

• Vote on annual reappointments to 30+ boards/committees including Capital Improvement Advisory, Community Preservation, and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Public hearing and vote on restaurant liquor license for DashaSolutions LLC (Pinspiration) at 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11
• Interview and appoint Hilda Ioanilli to Board of Registrars (1-year term) and one of two candidates for a 3-year term
• Interview four applicants and appoint two members to the Rail Trails Advisory Committee
• Discuss policy recommendations from the Policy Subcommittee, including potential rescission of several older policies

The Select Board voted to approve the annual reappointments of numerous board and committee members, as listed in the consent calendar. A public hearing on whether to hold a Fall Town Meeting was opened and closed. The hearing for Pinspiration's all-alcohol restaurant license was continued to August 12 without testimony. The board also interviewed and appointed Hilda Ioanilli to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term and Siobhan Hullinger for a three-year term.

• Approved annual reappointments of board and committee members (consent calendar)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Fall Town Meeting
• Continued Pinspiration all-alcohol license hearing to August 12 without testimony
• Appointed Hilda Ioanilli to Board of Registrars for one-year term
• Appointed Siobhan Hullinger to Board of Registrars for three-year term

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will vote on a consent calendar including a cost-sharing agreement with Wayland for Sherman's Bridge, acceptance of a $2,500 pool table donation, and appointment of election officers. They will also consider power purchase agreements for solar panels at Haskell Field and the Police Station parking lots, and a consolidated fee schedule. A public hearing on a restaurant license for Pinspiration at 435 Boston Post Road is continued without testimony.

• Vote to authorize Town Manager to sign MOA with Wayland for equal financial responsibility for Sherman's Bridge work
• Vote to approve Power Purchase Agreements with Solect Energy at Haskell Field and Police Station parking lots
• Vote to adopt consolidated fee schedule, rescinding previous ones
• Continuation of public hearing for DashaSolutions LLC (Pinspiration) restaurant license at 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11
• Vote to grant 30 one-day Wine & Malt licenses to Wayside Inn for a season beer tent at 73 Wayside Inn Rd

The Select Board voted to authorize the Town Manager to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Wayland to equally share costs for evaluation, design, and repair of Sherman's Bridge. The board also approved a pool table donation, appointed election officers, granted entertainment and special permits, and adopted a consolidated fee schedule. No votes were recorded on the consent calendar items individually; they were approved as a block.

• Authorized Town Manager to sign MOA with Wayland for equal cost-sharing on Sherman's Bridge repairs
• Accepted donation of a pool table valued at $2,500 to the Sudbury Senior Center
• Appointed Election Officers for a one-year term from August 13, 2025 to August 12, 2026
• Approved new Entertainment License for Sudbury American Legion Post 191, subject to conditions
• Re-appointed listed volunteers to Select Board positions and acknowledged resignations
• Granted special permit to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for Pan-Mass Challenge Kids Ride on September 8, 2024
• Granted special permit to Bikes Not Bombs for 2025 Century Challenge on September 7, 2025
• Adopted consolidated fee schedule, rescinding previous fee schedules

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will vote on several items including two one-day wine and malt licenses for events, reappointments to town boards, and a petition to amend the Means Tested Senior Exemption. A public hearing on a restaurant license for Pinspiration at 435 Boston Post Road is continued. The board will also discuss the FY25 budget, school roof projects, and the Town Manager's performance evaluation.

• Vote to grant one-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Meetinghouse for launch event on Sept 13 at 327 Concord Rd
• Vote to grant one-day Wine & Malt licenses to Goodnow Farms Chocolate for Halloween parties on Oct 24-25 at 80 Goodnow Road
• Vote to petition for a Special Act to amend Sudbury's Means Tested Senior Exemption
• Continuation of public hearing for Pinspiration restaurant license at 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11
• Discussion on Haynes and Nixon school roof projects

The Select Board voted on several consent calendar items, including granting one-day Wine & Malt licenses to Sudbury Meetinghouse and Goodnow Farms Chocolate, reappointing Thomas Plihcik to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, and accepting a resignation from the Cultural Council. A public hearing for a restaurant license was continued to September 30 without testimony. The board also interviewed and appointed Hilda Ioanilli to the Board of Registrars of Voters for a one-year term and appointed Siobhan Hullinger for a three-year term.

• Granted one-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Meetinghouse for September 13 event
• Granted one-day Wine & Malt license to Goodnow Farms Chocolate for October 24 and 25 events
• Reappointed Thomas Plihcik to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission for 1-year term
• Accepted resignation of Kanika Pandey from Cultural Council with thank you letter
• Accepted Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for stormwater system at 527 Boston Post Road
• Authorized petition for Special Act to amend Means Tested Senior Exemption
• Continued Pinspiration restaurant license public hearing to September 30
• Appointed Hilda Ioanilli (1-year) and Siobhan Hullinger (3-year) to Board of Registrars

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will convene its regular meeting with opening remarks, reports from the Town Manager and Select Board, and public comments. A vote is scheduled for a goal-setting session with department heads, facilitated by Mel Kleckner of the UMass Collins Center.

• Vote on goal-setting session with department heads, facilitated by Mel Kleckner of UMass Collins Center

The Select Board held a goal-setting session facilitated by Mel Kleckner of the UMass Collins Center to prioritize 2024 goals. No formal votes were taken; the session was a discussion and ranking exercise. The board reviewed mission statements, values, and proposed goals, including new items like financial sustainability and emergency preparedness for older adults.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded; session was a facilitated discussion and ranking of goals

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a restaurant all-alcohol license for Pinspiration at 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11. The board will also vote on fee adjustments for licenses and permits, accept $114,300 in Town Trust Fund expenditure limits, and approve two grants totaling $15,000 from MetroWest Health Foundation. Other items include special permits for the Witches Ride and a Historical Society road race, and appointments to the Cultural Council and Commission on Disability.

• Public hearing and vote on all-alcohol license for Pinspiration, 435 Boston Post Road, Unit 11, 2,500 sq ft, 50-person capacity
• Vote to adjust fees for Select Board licenses and permits, effective Oct. 1, 2025, with phased changes for FY2026 and FY2027
• Vote to accept $114,300 in Town Trust Fund expenditure limits for FY2026, including $35,000 for Goodnow Library
• Vote to accept two $7,500 grants from MetroWest Health Foundation for Social Work and Public Health intern stipends
• Vote to grant special permits for Witches Ride (Oct. 26, 2025) and Sudbury Historical Society Road Race (Nov. 11, 2025)

The Select Board held a continuation of the public hearing for Pinspiration's all-alcohol restaurant license but no vote was recorded. The board approved all consent calendar items, including reappointments to the Cultural Council, a Town Manager appointment to the Commission on Disability, special permits for the Witches Ride and Historical Society Road Race, fee adjustments, trust fund expenditure limits, and two health intern grants. They also interviewed and appointed two new Cultural Council members, adopted an Investment Policy, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Continued public hearing for Pinspiration all-alcohol license (no vote recorded)
• Reappointed Rich Gallup and Anna Ryan to Cultural Council (consent)
• Confirmed Bessie Struck to Commission on Disability (consent)
• Granted special permit for Witches Ride on Oct. 26, 2025 (consent)
• Granted special permit for Sudbury Historical Society Road Race on Nov. 11, 2025 (consent)
• Approved fee adjustments for Select Board licenses and permits (consent)
• Accepted $114,300 in trust fund expenditure limits for FY2026 (consent)
• Accepted two $7,500 grants from MetroWest Health Foundation for intern stipends (consent)

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will vote on accepting a $500 tree donation, confirm a committee appointment, and review Sudbury Access Corp's FY25 financial and operating reports. They will also discuss updates to Select Board policies, begin a periodic review of the Financial Policies Manual, and start discussions on potential warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Vote to accept $500 donation from Desert Horse Grant for a commemorative plaque and tree in Heritage Park
• Vote to confirm Dan Scudder, 31 Brewster Rd., to the September 11th Memorial Garden Oversight Committee through 5/31/27
• Discussion and vote on accepting Sudbury Access Corp (SAC) FY25 Financial and Operating Reports
• Begin periodic review of Financial Policies Manual
• Begin discussion of potential Select Board warrant articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board voted to accept a $500 donation from Desert Horse Grant for a commemorative plaque in Heritage Park, and confirmed Dan Scudder's appointment to the September 11th Memorial Garden Oversight Committee. The board also discussed accepting Sudbury Access Corp's FY25 financial and operating reports, but no vote was recorded on that item. The meeting included several discussion items, such as reviewing Select Board policies and potential warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

• Accepted $500 donation from Desert Horse Grant for Heritage Park tree plaque
• Confirmed appointment of Dan Scudder to September 11th Memorial Garden Oversight Committee (term through 5/31/27)

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy and contract negotiations with the Town Manager, a nonunion employee. The board will then vote to close the session without resuming open session.

• Vote to enter executive session for Town Manager contract negotiations
• Vote to close executive session and not resume open session

The Select Board voted to enter open session and immediately enter executive session to conduct strategy and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Town Manager. The board then voted to close executive session and not resume open session. No substantive public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Voted to enter executive session for Town Manager contract negotiations
• Voted to close executive session and not resume open session

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a change of ownership interest for Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC at 410 Boston Post Road. They will also vote on a one-day wine and malt license for the Goodnow Library Association, appointments to the Cultural Council and Community Preservation Committee, and a special town meeting warrant. The board will review the 5- and 15-year Capital Improvement Plan and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on change of ownership interest for Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC at 410 Boston Post Road
• Vote to grant one-day Wine & Malt license to Goodnow Library Association for a donor event on November 12, 2025
• Vote to appoint David Kaplan to the Community Preservation Committee at-large seat
• Vote to call a Special Town Meeting on December 1, 2025, with warrant opening and closing dates
• Review and discussion of 5- and 15-year Capital Improvement Plan

The Select Board held a public hearing and voted to approve a change of ownership interest for Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC at 410 Boston Post Road. The board also approved consent calendar items, including correcting Cultural Council reappointment dates, archiving an old policies document, and granting a one-day liquor license to Goodnow Library Association. David Kaplan was appointed to the Community Preservation Committee, and a Special Town Meeting was called for December 1, 2025.

• Approved change of ownership interest for Sudbury Wine, Spirits, and Provisions LLC (vote not recorded)
• Approved correction of Cultural Council reappointment expiration dates for Rich Gallup and Anna Ryan to 10/31/2026 (consent calendar)
• Approved archiving of Selectmen's Policies and Procedures document from 1999 (consent calendar)
• Granted one-day Wine & Malt license to Goodnow Library Association for Nov. 12, 2025 donor event (consent calendar)
• Appointed David Kaplan to Community Preservation Committee at-large seat (vote not recorded)
• Called Special Town Meeting for Dec. 1, 2025, with warrant opening and closing on Nov. 3, 2025 (vote not recorded)

Select Board - Executive Session

The Select Board will vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy and/or conduct contract negotiations with the Town Manager, a nonunion employee. The meeting is held via Zoom and may not take up all listed items.

• Vote to enter executive session for negotiations with the Town Manager
• Vote to close executive session without resuming open session

The Select Board voted to enter open session and immediately enter executive session to conduct a strategy session for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Town Manager, under state law. The board then voted to close executive session and not resume open session. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Voted to enter open session and immediately enter executive session for Town Manager negotiations (exception 2)
• Voted to close executive session and not resume open session

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will vote to sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant and notify the Town Clerk of ballot questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election. The board will also discuss next steps for Eversource litigation funds, vote on fee adjustments for several town departments, and consider a Master Plan update from the Planning Board.

• Vote to sign the December 1, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant and set ballot questions for the December 16, 2025 Special Town Election
• Discussion on next steps for Eversource litigation funds
• Vote to approve fee adjustments for Fire Department, Town Clerk, Cemetery, and Public Works, effective November 5, 2025
• Vote to accept $30,000 grant from the Sudbury Foundation for basic needs and $11,000 for adaptive cycling
• Discussion on Master Plan Update by the Planning Board

The Select Board voted to approve the consent calendar, which included a one-hour alcohol serving extension for Lavender on Thanksgiving Eve and New Year's Eve, acceptance of a stormwater easement at 631 Boston Post Road, acceptance of $41,000 in donations from the Sudbury Foundation, confirmation of Annika Hardy to the Commission on Disability, a special permit for the Gobble Wobble event, and a $30,000 grant for basic needs. The board also discussed the Master Plan Update, a School Committee vacancy, Eversource litigation funds, and vocational education goals, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved one-hour alcohol serving extension for Lavender on Thanksgiving Eve and New Year's Eve (consent calendar)
• Accepted Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement for stormwater at 631 Boston Post Road (consent calendar)
• Accepted $30,000 donation for Basic Needs Gift Card Program and $11,000 for Adaptive Cycling Culture from Sudbury Foundation (consent calendar)
• Confirmed appointment of Annika Hardy to Commission on Disability for term expiring 5/31/28 (consent calendar)
• Granted special permit to SMILE Mass for Gobble Wobble event on November 22, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Accepted $30,000 grant from Sudbury Foundation for basic needs for vulnerable residents (consent calendar)

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will vote on whether Frank Mahwinney, a Cultural Council member who applied for a grant on behalf of a nonprofit he runs, is not in conflict of interest provided he recuses himself from voting on the matter. The board will also enter executive session to discuss negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Town Manager. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the Town Manager and Select Board.

• Vote to determine that Frank Mahwinney is not in conflict of interest under G.L. c. 268A, s. 20(d) if he recuses himself from voting on a Cultural Council grant for his nonprofit
• Vote to enter executive session for strategy session on negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Town Manager
• Vote to close executive session and not resume open session
• Legal memo recommends correcting the statutory reference from s. 20(c) to s. 20(d) on the agenda and vote language
• Disclosure forms filed by Cultural Council members Bethany Shaw and Anna W. Ryan regarding appearance of conflict of interest

The Select Board voted to find that Frank Mahwinney, a Sudbury Cultural Council member, is not in conflict of interest under state law provided he recuses himself from voting on a grant application he submitted on behalf of a non-profit he runs. The board also voted to enter Executive Session to discuss nonunion personnel contract negotiations, then voted to close Executive Session without resuming open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved finding that Frank Mahwinney is not in conflict of GL c. 268A, s. 20(d) provided he recuses from voting on the Cultural Council grant matter
• Voted to close Open Session and enter Executive Session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations
• Voted to close Executive Session and not resume Open Session

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a change of manager for Oak Barrel Tavern on Boston Post Road and the town’s financial condition. They will also discuss positions on Special Town Meeting articles and review a financial management review prepared by the Division of Local Services. Additionally, the board will hear legislative updates from state representatives and discuss potential 2026 Town Meeting articles.

• Vote to approve change of manager for Oak Barrel Tavern (528A Boston Post Road) from Rich Lanza to Jeffrey Charoff
• Vote to discuss and take positions on Special Town Meeting articles
• Annual legislative update with Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representative Carmine Gentile
• Town Manager to present Financial Condition of the Town
• Vote to review and discuss Financial Management Review prepared by the Division of Local Services

The minutes provided are an agenda packet for the November 18, 2025 Select Board meeting. They list items scheduled for discussion, including a petition article, a liquor license manager change, a financial update, and positions on Special Town Meeting articles, but contain no record of votes, approvals, or outcomes. No substantive decisions are documented in this text.

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to set the percentage of the local tax levy borne by each class of real and personal property for Fiscal Year 2026. They will also open the warrant for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, review a financial management report from the state Division of Local Services, and discuss the town's financial condition with school and finance committees.

• Vote on annual tax classification hearing to set FY2026 tax rate
• Open Annual Town Meeting warrant; articles due Jan. 30, 2026
• Review and discuss Financial Management Review by Division of Local Services
• Continue discussion of town's financial condition with school and finance committees
• Discussion on potential 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles

The Select Board held a public hearing on the FY2026 tax classification and voted to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, setting the meeting for May 4, 2026, with articles due Jan. 30, 2026. The board also discussed a financial management review from the Division of Local Services and continued talks on the town's financial condition. No final votes on tax rates or financial policies were recorded in the minutes.

• Opened Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 4, 2026, with article deadline Jan. 30, 2026
• Held public hearing on FY2026 tax classification (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Financial Management Review from Division of Local Services (no vote recorded)
• Continued discussion of town's financial condition (no vote recorded)

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Sudbury School Committee to interview candidates and vote to fill a committee vacancy. The agenda includes only this single action item and is otherwise procedural.

• Vote to open a joint meeting with the Sudbury School Committee to fill a committee vacancy
• Candidate applications reviewed: Julie Durgin-Sicree, T. Steffey, and Ellen Lederer-DeFrancesco

The Select Board voted to open a joint meeting with the Sudbury School Committee to meet with candidates, deliberate, and vote to fill a committee vacancy. The minutes include applications and resumes from three candidates: Julie Durgin-Sicree, T. Steffey, and Ellen Lederer-DeFrancesco. No final appointment decision is recorded in these minutes.

• Voted to open a joint meeting with the Sudbury School Committee to fill a committee vacancy

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will vote on accepting a restrictive covenant and easement for the stormwater management system at 86-92 Boston Post Road, as required by a prior Planning Board permit. The board will also vote on a special permit for the 2026 Patriot's Day Parade and renewals of entertainment and liquor licenses. Other items include appointments to town boards, discussion of potential 2026 Town Meeting articles, and a vote on the town manager's employment agreement.

• Vote to accept Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement for stormwater system at 86-92 Boston Post Road
• Vote to grant Special Permit for annual Patriot's Day Parade on April 19, 2026
• Vote to renew Sunday Entertainment License for Bullfinch's Restaurant at 730 Boston Post Road
• Vote to appoint Gabriel Ciccariello to the Sudbury Housing Trust and Kimberly Lezak to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
• Discussion of potential 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles and vote on Town Manager employment agreement

The Select Board voted to accept a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement for the stormwater management system at 86-92 Boston Post Road, as required by the Planning Board's Stormwater Management Permit. The board also approved a special permit for the 2026 Patriot's Day Parade, renewed Bullfinch's Sunday entertainment license, and renewed various town licenses. Appointments were made to the Sudbury Housing Trust and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.

• Approved stormwater covenant and easement for 86-92 Boston Post Road
• Granted special permit for Patriot's Day Parade on April 19, 2026
• Renewed Sunday entertainment license for Bullfinch's Restaurant through Dec 31, 2026
• Renewed alcoholic beverages, common victualler, entertainment, and motor vehicle licenses
• Declared surplus items from Library, Senior Center, Public Works, Fire, and HR departments
• Appointed Gabriel Ciccariello to Sudbury Housing Trust (term expires May 31, 2027)
• Appointed Kimberly Lezak to Sudbury Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (term expires May 31, 2027)

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on a liquor license change for Oishii Too Sushi Bar and vote on a cell tower modification at the landfill. The board will also discuss the Sewataro/Liberty Ledge property, sidewalks and walkways, and potential 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. Several consent calendar items include accepting resignations from the Council on Aging and recognizing two new Eagle Scouts.

• Public hearing and vote on change of classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar, 365 Boston Post Road, from Wine and Malt to All Alcohol License
• Vote to approve modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road by Crown Castle for Verizon Wireless equipment
• Discussion and vote on next steps for Sewataro/Liberty Ledge property
• Discussion of sidewalks and walkways with DPW Director Tina Rivard
• Vote to appoint John Keklak of 12 West Street to the Energy and Sustainability Committee

The Select Board voted to approve a change of classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar from a wine and malt license to an all-alcohol license. The board also accepted resignations from two Council on Aging members, recognized two new Eagle Scouts, and approved a modification to the Sudbury Landfill cell tower. An appointment was made to the Energy and Sustainability Committee, and the board voted to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Engineers Union.

• Approved change of classification for Oishii Too Sushi Bar to an All Alcohol License
• Accepted resignation of Anna Newberg from the Council on Aging with a letter of thanks
• Accepted resignation of Donald Sherman from the Council on Aging with a letter of thanks
• Entered into the Town record congratulations for Ari Mitiguy and Julia Johnson on achieving Eagle Scout
• Approved request for modification of Sudbury Landfill Cell Tower off Boston Post Road by Crown Castle
• Appointed John Keklak to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term expiring May 31, 2029
• Voted to close open session and enter Executive Session to discuss strategy with the Engineers Union

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will vote on designating Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as U.S. Bicycle Route 1, a national bike route connecting New Hampshire to Rhode Island. The board will also consider a one-day wine and malt license for a concert fundraiser, appoint a member to the Earth Removal Board, and discuss potential 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.

• Vote to designate Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as U.S. Bicycle Route 1 through Sudbury
• Vote to grant a one-day Wine & Malt license to Sudbury Meeting House for a Southern Rail Concert Fundraiser on January 31, 2026 at First Parish of Sudbury, 327 Concord Road
• Vote to appoint Kirsten Roopenian of 45 Harness Lane to the Earth Removal Board for a term expiring May 31, 2026
• Discussion and possible vote on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission’s mission statement
• Discussion of potential 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and vote on articles sponsored by the board

The Select Board voted to designate Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as part of U.S. Bicycle Route 1, connecting Wayland to Framingham. The board also approved a one-day wine and malt license for a Sudbury Meeting House fundraiser, accepted a stormwater easement for 7 Fox Hill Drive, and appointed Kirsten Roopenian to the Earth Removal Board. Several other items were discussed or voted on, including a joint meeting with the DEI Commission and approval of the Board and Committee Handbook.

• Approved US Bicycle Route 1 designation on Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road
• Granted one-day wine and malt license to Sudbury Meeting House for Jan 31 fundraiser
• Accepted Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and Grant of Easement for stormwater at 7 Fox Hill Drive
• Appointed Kirsten Roopenian to Earth Removal Board for term expiring May 31, 2026
• Approved Determination and Consent for KP Law's review of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School Agreement
• Disclosed Engineering Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Approved Board and Committee Handbook
• Voted to enter executive session to review and release prior executive session minutes

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will vote on designating Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as U.S. Bicycle Route 1. Other votes include accepting a $3,000 Emerson Hospital grant for social workers and a $4,500 donation for a bench at Heritage Park. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on updating alcohol rules, issuing an RFP for town counsel, and approving the FY26 budget-to-actuals memo.

• Vote to designate Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as U.S. Bicycle Route 1
• Vote to accept $3,000 Emerson Hospital grant for Sudbury Social Workers
• Vote to accept $4,500 donation for a landscape designer and gifted bench at Heritage Park
• Discussion and possible vote to update Alcohol Rules and Regulations
• Discussion and possible vote to issue a Request for Proposals for Town Counsel services

The Select Board voted to designate Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as U.S. Bicycle Route 1 through Sudbury, supporting a state-led effort to connect New Hampshire to Rhode Island. The board also voted to accept a $3,000 grant from Emerson Hospital for social workers and a $4,500 donation for a landscape designer for a gifted bench at Heritage Park. Other actions included approving the consent calendar, endorsing paint stewardship legislation, accepting the FY26 Budget to Actuals memo, and referring Annual Town Meeting articles to counsel.

• Designated Pelham Island Road, Landham Road, and Woodside Road as U.S. Bicycle Route 1 through Sudbury
• Accepted $3,000 grant from Emerson Hospital for Sudbury Social Workers
• Accepted $4,500 donation for landscape designer for gifted bench at Heritage Park
• Endorsed resolution supporting Massachusetts Paint Stewardship Legislation bills H.886 and S.647
• Accepted FY26 Budget to Actuals memo from Finance Director
• Referred 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles to Town Counsel for review
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025 through January 6, 2026
• Voted to enter executive session to review executive session minutes

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a new common victualler and all-alcohol license for Ramen Haven at 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A. The board will also vote on appointments, including a representative to MAGIC, and discuss the 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles. Several consent calendar items and miscellaneous votes are scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote to approve a new common victualler and all-alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, dba Ramen Haven, at 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A
• Vote to appoint Adam Burney as representative to MAGIC
• Vote to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 30, 2026
• Vote to elevate Alexander Dorjets from associate to full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Discussion of Sewataro Resident Swim Program and Liberty Ledge/Camp Sewataro Subcommittee update

The Select Board approved a new common victualler and all-alcohol license for RH Sudbury MA LLC, doing business as Ramen Haven at 530 Boston Post Road, Unit A. The board also appointed Adam Burney as representative to MAGIC, approved the 2025 Annual Town Report, and signed the Annual Town Election Warrant for March 30, 2026. Several other appointments and discussions were on the agenda, but the minutes do not record final votes on those items.

• Approved new common victualler and all-alcohol license for Ramen Haven (530 Boston Post Road, Unit A)
• Appointed Adam Burney as representative to MAGIC
• Approved Select Board/Town Manager Annual Town Report for 2025
• Signed Annual Town Election Warrant for March 30, 2026

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will discuss the Town Manager's proposed FY27 budget and review the order of articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The board will also vote on several appointments, including Doug Caplan to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and Isabelle Kane to the Sudbury Cultural Council. A vote is scheduled to proclaim May 3, 2026 as 'Be Like Zach Day' in Sudbury.

• Discussion of Town Manager's proposed FY27 budget
• Review and order of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles
• Vote to appoint Doug Caplan to Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (term to 5/31/2028)
• Vote to appoint Isabelle Kane to Sudbury Cultural Council (term to 10/31/2029)
• Vote to proclaim May 3, 2026 as 'Be Like Zach Day' in Sudbury

The Select Board voted to proclaim May 3, 2026 as 'Be Like Zach Day' in Sudbury, honoring Zach Wall, a 16-year-old community member who died from cancer. The board also appointed Doug Caplan to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, Isabelle Kane to the Sudbury Cultural Council, and Sumeet Keswani to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Earth Removal Board. The minutes do not record vote tallies or outcomes for the appointments or other agenda items.

• Proclaimed May 3, 2026 as 'Be Like Zach Day' in Sudbury
• Appointed Doug Caplan to Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (term to 5/31/2028)
• Appointed Isabelle Kane to Sudbury Cultural Council (term to 10/31/2029)
• Appointed Sumeet Keswani to Zoning Board of Appeals as Associate Member and Earth Removal Board as Member (both terms to 5/31/2027)

Senior Tax Advisor - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Sudbury Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a new seasonal wine and malt liquor license for Wayside Inn Corporation to operate a Beer Garden at 73 Wayside Inn Road from May to October. The board will also consider appointments, policy discussions, and joint meetings with other town bodies.

• Vote to approve new seasonal wine & malt liquor license for Wayside Inn Corporation at 73 Wayside Inn Road (May–October)
• Vote to appoint Taryn Trexler to Historic Districts Commission (term expires 1/1/2031)
• Vote on Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy for municipal fleet
• Joint meeting with Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District Subcommittee on Regional Agreement
• Review and discuss 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles and vote positions

The Select Board voted to approve a new seasonal wine and malt on-premises liquor license for Wayside Inn Corporation, allowing a seasonal beer garden from May to October in an open-air tent at 73 Wayside Inn Road. The board also appointed Taryn Trexler to the Historic Districts Commission with a term expiring January 1, 2031. Other items were discussed but no final votes were recorded on them in the minutes.

• Approved new seasonal wine and malt on-premises liquor license for Wayside Inn Corporation for a beer garden at 73 Wayside Inn Road (May–October)
• Appointed Taryn Trexler to the Historic Districts Commission (term to expire 1/1/2031)

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

Select Board - Regular Meeting

The Select Board will vote on a $65,780 contract for a greenhouse gas inventory and on the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 23. They will also discuss a potential firearms bylaw and review an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Vote to award $65,780 contract to Kim Lundgren Associates for a community-scale emissions inventory
• Vote to approve and sign the Special Town Meeting warrant for October 23, 2023
• Discussion on a potential Firearms bylaw
• Review of an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by resident Manish Sharma

The Select Board voted to approve a $65,780 contract with Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. to produce a Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas and Consumption-Based Emissions Inventory. The board also voted to recognize October 2023 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and sign a proclamation. Other items included discussion of a potential firearms bylaw and an Open Meeting Law complaint, but no final votes were recorded on those.

• Approved $65,780 contract with Kim Lundgren Associates for emissions inventory
• Recognized October 2023 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and signed proclamation