" [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…

I am excited to announce my candidacy for the upcoming Select Board election. As a longtime Sudbury resident and a member of the LS School Committee since 2010, I have dedicated myself to improving our schools and ensuring a safe, exceptional educational experience for all students. With years of institutional knowledge, I am ready…

On Dec 9 the Fire Department sent its (probably) annual appeal for people to adopt a hydrant to shovel out should we actually get any significant snow.  Find the article HERE. I just did the sign up for our nearest hydrant and couldn't help but notice the lack of joining in.  Here's a screen…

As we emerge from the shadows of the pandemic, it's time to reassess how we conduct public meetings in Sudbury. In that time Zoom became indispensable, allowing people to continue working, learning, and holding important discussions without leaving their homes. For our town of Sudbury, this platform enabled public meetings to persist amid unprecedented uncertainty.…

I attended the school committee policy sub-committee meeting on Wednesday, November 22nd, and something happened that should concern all Sudbury parents. As documented in the Sudbury Weekly, a member of the School Committee, Mandy Sim, believes that the school committee should not be creating policies outside of those set forward by the Massachusetts Association of School…