Historic preservation and land conservation appear to be mutually agreeable interests in Sudbury. Over the course of multiple Conservation Commission and Historical Commission meetings, the two commissions have devised an initial path for collaboration on the restoration and preservation of the Carding Mill house, dam and property. For many Sudbury residents, the big…

Sudbury’s May 20 Special Town Meeting was unusual. The two main event articles set the stage for a contentious evening: the addition of a recall provision to the Town Charter and a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the Sudbury School Committee. But the way the meeting was run, the technical difficulties and the conduct of…

Afterschool care has been a difficult discussion in Sudbury for years. Sudbury Extended Day is a popular local nonprofit that has been serving the majority of students inside the Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) school buildings for decades. But a waiting list of students still remains, and there are limited alternative programs for parents to choose…

Sudbury's much-anticipated Special Town Meeting got called to order at 8:07 p.m., over an hour late, on Wednesday, May 20. As the room filled, Moderator Cate Blake informed attendees that she was delaying the start due to a long line of voters outside waiting to be checked in. The meeting took place in the…

Just hours before facing an unprecedented and non-binding vote of no confidence at tonight's Special Town Meeting, the Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) School Committee released a 17-page 2025-2026 Year-End Goals Report. The report, formally completed on May 18, paints a picture of a governing body focused on transparent governance, robust community engagement, and proactive planning.…

The Select Board conducted its annual reorganization during their May 19 meeting. The Board opted to appoint Vice Chair Janie Dretler as Chair for the year ahead. This will be her third time serving as Chair during her three terms on the Board. The vote was four in favor and one opposed. Member Dan Carty…

On May 19, the Sudbury Select Board took a position on Article 2 at Sudbury's Special Town Meeting. It was the last of four articles the board considered. The Select Board took positions on the other three articles earlier this month. Article 2 is a non-binding resolution that "urges the Speaker of the…

Following their usual process of reorganizing after Sudbury's Annual Town Meeting, the Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) School Committee selected a new Chair and Vice Chair during their May 18 meeting. Current Vice Chair Jessica McCready was unanimously voted to serve as Chair for the next year. Member Betsy Sues was unanimously voted to…

The Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) School Committee announced, on May 18, that Annette Doyle accepted the position of Interim Superintendent of Sudbury Public Schools for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year. Doyle, who currently serves as the district’s Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, will step into the top administrative role following the departure of…