On September 1st, last Tuesday, I had the honor and pleasure of working as a Check-Out Officer and Teller for the Massachusetts Primary Election.  Three thousand nine hundred four (3,904) Sudbury residents voted, representing 26.8% of Sudbury’s registered voters.  That turnout lands within the range of 18.7% to 44.9% for state primaries since September 2020.…

We have many volunteer boards and committees who, day in and day out, are contributing to the complex work of running our town. They have many other responsibilities in their lives including paid work and family responsibilities, and yet they choose to give of their limited time and energy to support and sustain our community.…

In June, we published an opinion piece on the continued controversy over the Sudbury Housing Authority's plan to demolish four affordable single-family homes in Pine Lakes. Since then, residents have watched closely. Here is what two months have — and haven't — produced. Start with the silence. In May, Town Meeting passed Article…

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Vivian Zeng, Sudbury’s Director of Health and Community Services, for all the work that she and her team did last year when we were dealing with a noise issue. Our community of townhouses on Farmstead Lane back up to the Chiswick Park industrial park, and, unfortunately, last…

Congratulations to Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Victor Garofalo and the Finance Staff on the Town’s receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Town Budget from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is a deserved recognition of their commitment to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting which benefits the Town…

While perusing the Town Website, I clicked on the Publications tab and browsed through the two most recent issues of the SudBrief. There was a host of helpful information about meetings and panel discussions, details such as the paving schedule and cooling center locations, updates on town projects, and helpful guidance on the leash law,…

On the occasion of the formal opening of the Mass Central Rail Trail, thanks to the current and past members of the Select Board and the Rail Trails Advisory Committee for the years of planning and effort they put into bringing both the Mass Central and Bruce Freeman Rail Trails to Sudbury.  It has been…

While I was regrettably unable to attend the Sudbury250 events in person, I have enjoyed browsing the catalogue of programs available on demand via SudburyTV. I have washed dishes while learning about Sudbury's early history and peoples, contemplated the purpose and evolution of American art with my family on a quiet summer evening, and listened…

SOURCES: Despite extensive pecking around, Cluck of the Town has been unable to identify any current proposal, recommendation, or plan to develop Sewataro/Liberty Ledge for housing or other private development. If you have found one, please send it our way at forclucksake@LEGALREDACTION.com. HAVE $500 YOU’RE LOOKING TO SPEND? Before starting a GoFundMe,…

“A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on.” The ‘no confidence’ petition, Article 4 on the May 20 Special Town Meeting warrant, was a watershed moment for Sudbury.  The petition criticizing the SPS School Committee included itemized allegations of “potential” violations of laws including the Massachusetts…