On March 25 we will vote on members of the Select Board. There are three candidates for two openings. I will be voting only for Janie Dretler, a so called ‘bullet’ vote, as it will be the surest way to get her re-elected. Why vote to put Janie on the Select Board for another…

Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am writing to request you to join me in supporting Janie Dretler for the Sudbury Select Board.  I first met Janie when I was on the Lincoln Sudbury School Committee, and she was running for the Select Board for the first time. Later, when I gave a seminar on…

A Selfless Leader Who Honors Our Community I have known Janie Dretler for several years. I originally met her in my capacity as a Sudbury School Committee member. During my two terms on the Sudbury School Committee, I had the opportunity to get to know Janie as she served our community as a Select Board…

Karyn has a passion for the children and families in Sudbury. She is an individual who seeks to solve problems through collaboration. Karyn’s approachable demeanor allows her to engage with families. After listening to concerns closely, she researches thoroughly to gather the necessary information. She is someone who always considers all sides of a…

I am writing in support of Janie Dretler’s reelection to the Sudbury Select Board. As a member of several committees, my interaction with Janie has increased significantly with the many projects presented to the town during her tenure. The questions Janie poses, and the observations she makes, are always thoughtful, researched in advance, and make clear…

I have worked with Karyn Jones on the Commission on Disability and on community-based projects beginning in 2021. Karyn was quick to master the mechanics of working in the municipal space, which is distinct from the corporate and non-profits arenas where she acquired a breadth of applicable experience. The planning, research, and communication skills Karyn…

A resident told me she heard about a new bylaw that would let gun shops open up on Rt. 20. She wanted to know if that was true. This is how I answered: Whether to allow gun shops to open in Sudbury is a high-profile issue, and a major safety concern especially for…

[Opinion submitted by Parents for Sudbury After-School Care Solutions] Parents for Sudbury After-School Care Solutions started because of the silent cry that happens when a caregiver hears: Your child is on the waitlist. Only one of the four days requested is available. The program doesn’t fit your child’s needs. You…