Sudbury Select Board – Moving Sudbury Forward I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Sudbury Select Board! Serving on the Select Board since 2022 has been an incredible honor, and together, we have made significant progress. One of my first accomplishments was working with my colleagues to hire Town Manager Andy…

I am writing to share my perspective on what we should look for when voting for a Select Board member in Sudbury—a decision that has far-reaching impacts on the future of our town. A candidate who has consistently supported transformative projects, such as the construction of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, clearly exemplifies the…

In today’s divisive national political climate, it’s easy to feel that individual voices are drowned out. Yet, local elections present a unique opportunity for residents to directly influence the decisions that shape their daily lives. For Sudbury, this is especially true. Why Local Governance Matters Sudbury’s Select Board, School Committees, and various town boards…

To the friends, neighbors, and colleagues who signed my nomination papers and wished me well in pursuit of serving on the Sudbury School Committee I say thank you for your encouragement and especially for your participation in this most basic democratic process.   I stepped up to offer my time and talents when I saw…

" [Mary Stephens asked Sudbury Weekly to publish her updated letter of resignation so the community could read it in full. The below letter was submitted on January 22, 2025.] Please see my updated resignation letter. I was incorrectly informed that I had to resign effective immediately for the vacancy to appear on…

In times of uncertainty regarding federal funding of public education, federal regulation of public education and even the existence of the Department of Education itself, experience matters. That is why I am declaring my candidacy for the Lincoln Sudbury School Committee.  I have been a resident of Sudbury for 44 years. I have practiced…

I am so happy to say that I am a candidate for serving on the Sudbury Public Schools School Committee!  I will be honored to have your vote and I will be even more honored to serve. I was raised to work hard; to pitch in and help.  I’m ready to join the SPS…

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…

I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Sudbury Select Board, driven by a deep commitment to serving the town I love. With a proven record of delivering educational excellence, responsible financial management, and meaningful capital projects, I am eager to bring the same focus, organization, and dedication to the Select Board to serve…

Earlier this morning on January 6th I had the honor of pulling papers to seek re-election to the Sudbury Select Board. I have loved serving Sudbury for the last three years on the Select Board, and for years before that on the SPS School Committee and Commission on Disability. I look forward to working very hard…