Planning Board Takes Methodical Approach to Route 20 Corridor

During the September 24 meeting of the Sudbury Planning Board, the Town's Director of Planning and Community Development, Adam Burney, walked the board through a proposed approach for implementing the recommendations made in a recent Route 20 Corridor Study. Burney told the board that focusing on the action items associated with the current…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 26, 20250Comments

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State of the Sudbury Rental Market

The town of Sudbury is known for its abundance of single-family homes, green lawns, open space, and public schools. But what if you're not interested in buying a single-family home? What options are available to you? Given single-family homes make up the vast majority of Sudbury's housing stock, about 94% according to the…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 25, 20250Comments

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Permanent Building Committee Reorganizes and Closes Out Major Projects

On Wednesday, September 24, the Sudbury Permanent Building Committee reorganized, appointing member Jennifer Pincus as co-chair with existing co-chair Craig Blake. Elaine Jones stepped down from the co-chair position but will continue to serve as she approaches four decades on the Permanent Building Committee. Committee members were enthusiastic in expressing their gratitude for…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 25, 20250Comments

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SPS Committee Votes Down Expansion of Employee Enrollment

On Monday, September 22 the Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) School Committee voted on a motion to revert Policy JFABG, Enrollment of Non-Resident Employees, back to a prior version that allowed a broader group of school employees to enroll their children in SPS. If the motion had passed, it would have undone a 2024…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 23, 20250Comments

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Atkinson Pool Renovation Moving Right Along

Renovations at Sudbury's Atkinson Pool are progressing smoothly, with officials reporting that the project is slightly ahead of schedule on some elements, and within budget. At the September 17 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting, Finance Director and Assistant Town Manager, Victor Garofalo, confirmed that the new pool roof is complete, with…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 18, 20250Comments

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Park and Rec to Go Big On CPA Funding Applications

During the September 17 meeting of the Sudbury Park and Recreation Commission, the commissioners discussed applications for the upcoming Community Preservation Committee (CPC) cycle. The CPC reviews applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding, which is a combination of a local tax surcharge and an annual state match in participating communities. Sudbury Weekly previously…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 18, 20250Comments

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Sudbury, MA: A Golfer’s Wooded Paradise?

In golf, it’s usually bad news when you find yourself in the woods. But that may not be the case in Sudbury. Tucked behind a fishing pond, and bordered by majestic pines, there’s a little-known golf practice facility in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Don’t get your hopes up for Top Golf-caliber technology and amenities, and don’t…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 18, 20250Comments

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Sudbury Public Schools Roof Project Estimates Far Exceed Initial Projections

Town Manager Andy Sheehan told the Select Board this week that cost estimates for the Josiah Haynes Elementary School and General John Nixon Elementary School roof projects have nearly doubled since their original ballpark projections, climbing from $6.3 million to $11.7 million. Sheehan explained that the increase reflects updated construction costs, inflation, and additional…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 14, 20250Comments

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Sudbury Closes Out Fiscal Year 2025 on Strong Financial Footing

Sudbury closed the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with stronger-than-expected revenues and careful spending, putting the town in solid financial shape as it moves into FY2026 and begins planning for FY2027. According to a memo (Page 74) and Select Board presentation from Finance Director and Assistant Town Manager, Victor Garofalo, total revenues reached…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 14, 20250Comments

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Select Board Initiates Sewataro Evaluation from Town Staff

On Tuesday, September 9, the Sudbury Select Board voted to instruct Town Manager Andy Sheehan to review the Town's current agreement with a private camp operator at Camp Sewataro and return to the board with options, information, and recommendations for how to proceed in the future. Member Charlie Russo, who negotiated the terms…

ByKevin LaHaiseSeptember 12, 20250Comments

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