Sewataro Proponents Wanted Flexibility and the Ability to Sell Parcels

Since its acquisition in 2019, Camp Sewataro was a unique preservation story. The Town spent millions in 2019 to buy the property at Liberty Ledge, and many residents who fought for that purchase believed they were saving it from ever being carved up and developed. That belief is written plainly on the Friends of Sewataro…

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Legal Counsel: Sudbury Can’t Simply Hand Camp Sewataro Operator a Long-Term Contract

As discussions surrounding the future use of the Liberty Ledge/Camp Sewataro property continue, some Sudbury residents have called for a simple solution: give the current camp operator a long-term contract. However, a formal legal opinion from Town Counsel Lee Smith of KP Law clarifies that doing so without a competitive bidding process would violate…

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Sudbury Voters Cast Ballots in September State Primary

Sudbury residents headed to the polls at the Fairbank Community Center on September 1, 2026, to cast their ballots in the State primary election. According to the unofficial results, 3,837 votes were cast across all six precincts, representing a 26.4% turnout of the town's 14,542 registered voters. Democratic voters made up the bulk of the…

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Lincoln-Sudbury Students Impress Select Board with Pitch for New Youth Commission

Two Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (L-S) students made a compelling case for civic engagement this week, presenting a meticulously researched proposal to form a new Sudbury Youth Commission. Aiyana Allen and Lucy Immonen presented during the September 1 Select Board meeting and they drew high praise from members of the Select Board. The proposal…

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MassDOT Hands Over the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to Sudbury

After much anticipation, MassDOT has formally handed over the Sudbury stretch of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT). The 4.4-mile ribbon of pristine trail is finally under local maintenance jurisdiction, which means the State is no longer the scapegoat when someone complains about a stray branch or displaced gravel from the shoulders. The…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Budget Working Group: FY28 Override May Be Avoidable After All

Town Manager Andy Sheehan's Budget Working Group met on August 31, and the discussion could prove to be a significant financial milestone for the Town. Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director Victor Garofalo presented an updated forecast of revenue and expenses for Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28). The Town is currently in FY27, which…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Sudbury Ice Cream Shop Announces Move to Wayland

Sudbury's New City Microcreamery will be moving to Wayland next spring, and the Sudbury location will cease operations at the end of this month according to a Facebook post from the company. The Hudson-based ice cream purveyor has operated the location in Sudbury for four years. Pete's Coffee previously occupied their space in…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Robust Reporting Provides Context for Sudbury’s Finances

Sudbury's Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director, Victor Garofalo, has significantly expanded Sudbury's financial reporting since joining the Town in 2024. His department's nearly 200-page Financial Report and Reference Guide compares Sudbury's finances to 15 comparable communities, providing context that helps taxpayers understand where Sudbury is similar and different to other communities. Garofalo…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 24, 20260Comments

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State Attorney General Gives Green Light to Sudbury Bylaw Updates

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office has officially approved four general bylaw amendments passed by Sudbury voters at the May, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. The approval, detailed in a letter dated August 10, 2026, clears the way for the Town to implement changes regarding capital planning, the Council on Aging, inactive revolving funds, and local kennel…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 20, 20260Comments

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10-20-30: This Month In Recent Sudbury History

Sudbury is draped in history dating back hundreds of years. But have you ever wondered what was happening in Sudbury 10, 20 or 30 years ago? In this new series, we pull some of the highlights from available public records to create a snapshot of the month over the course of three decades. …

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 20, 20260Comments

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