I am writing to endorse Betsy Sues for a seat on the Sudbury Public Schools Committee.  Without question the Sudbury Public Schools Committee is in need of new faces, new ideas, and a respectful attitude towards Sudbury parents and children.  The Committee’s handling of extended day, the food service, facilities maintenance, the contract with…

As we consider who should serve on the Select Board in the coming years, we must recognize that the issues before the Board are no longer just local. National politics increasingly shape decisions at the town level, affecting public health, education funding, diversity and inclusion efforts, and LGBTQ+ rights. National political threats are already at…

The Select Board is the primary policy making board in Sudbury.  It should set an example for leadership, especially in times when our nation is more deeply divided than ever.  Uncivil rhetoric at the federal level has filtered down to the local level, contributing to divisions and igniting disrespect.  Here in Sudbury, we have witnessed…

The ongoing conflict between the Select Board (SB) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) highlights a troubling disregard for trust and cooperation in our local government.  On October 7, 2024, the ZBA unanimously passed a Motion of No confidence in Select Board member Charlie Russo as its liaison, citing his inability to be an…

The Combined Facilities Director (CFD) is responsible for the facility planning, renovation, construction, sustainability, maintenance, and repair of all Town-owned buildings including the K-8 school buildings.   Sandra Duran was hired to do that job in May 2022.  A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town and Sudbury Public Schools (K-8) which has been in…

The Select Board meeting of July 30 was out of the ordinary. When Chair Jennifer Roberts called for Reports from the Select Board, Mr. Carty started out (timestamp 5:40) by saying he was not giving a report, but “In lieu of comment tonight I want to read a statement.”   He then read a…

On Tuesday, July 16, the Select Board took the unprecedented step of refusing, 3-2, to reappoint a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to another term. Member Russo led the charge against the entire ZBA, and in particular Jon Gossels.  Mr. Gossels has served 24 years on the ZBA, more than any other…