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…

The League of Women Voters of Sudbury submitted the following request to the Sudbury School Committee: In June, the League of Women Voters of Sudbury urged you to reconsider your decision to hold alternate meetings of the Sudbury School Committee using an in-person only format, with no option for the public to attend and…

Disclosure:  I am sharing this opinion as an individual and not as a member of the Sudbury School Committee or member of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability. Last night, approximately 200 children visited the neighborhood of Meadowbrook Circle and Meadowbrook Road to participate in Sudbury’s 2nd Accessible Trick-or-Treat. Neighbors came together to put tables at the…

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…