By Janie Dretler, Member, Sudbury Select Board - I am writing this as an individual member of the Sudbury Select Board. These views are my own. Article 54 — a citizen petition to cut Sudbury’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge from 3% to 1.5% — is not just misguided. It is shortsighted, reckless, and…

Dear Select Board, Finance Committee, and Sudbury Residents Thank you to the Select Board for your decision to not support Article 46. Residents of Sudbury appreciate your thoughtful questioning of the Sudbury Housing Authority’s proposed duplex project, comments about the sentiments of the community, acknowledgement that alternative options were not explored, lack of financial clarity/prudence…

Dear Sudbury, My heartfelt thanks and warm regards to all the candidates who stepped forward with passion, dedication, and conviction to serve our town. Democracy in Sudbury unfolded with its quiet strength, as neighbors made thoughtful choices that reflect both care and commitment to our shared future. Thank you to Kevin Matthews…

Dear Sudbury: As the annual town election day dawns tomorrow (MONDAY 3/31), I am grateful to all of you for your time in listening to my vision for Sudbury, my record of service, and my answers to your questions. I thank all of you who cheered me, talked to me, opened their doors for…

Sudbury is a strong and vibrant community—and like any town, it benefits from steady, thoughtful leadership to help it thrive. As we continue to invest in long-term planning, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement, it’s important to have leaders who build trust, work collaboratively, and deliver results. That’s the kind of leadership I’ve brought over…

As the election approaches on Monday, I want to express my gratitude to everyone I've met during this campaign. I sincerely appreciate the conversations, support, and the opportunity to share my vision for the Sudbury School Committee. If elected, I will continue to seek input from the community and ensure transparency in decision-making. …

Class size remains a top concern for SPS families, especially with the projected enrollment increase of 225 students in pre-kindergarten to grade eight over the next five years. Currently, 14 classes exceed the Sudbury School Class Size Guidelines (here), which were established nearly a decade ago in 2016 based on the best available research at…

Throughout this campaign, a recurring claim is that the town is using SPS as leverage for an override. This sentiment undermines the fundamental principle of municipal finance: that public safety, infrastructure, schools, recreation, and other essential services are all vital to the well-being of our community. Effective budget management for SPS involves advocating for students…

The Sudbury League of Women Voters hosts a candidates' forum and shares information about all the candidates running for office in Sudbury.  My opponent and I had the chance to participate in a live, taped, moderated session that answered community-submitted questions. I was excited about this opportunity to show potential voters who I am and…

Have you ever joined a School Committee meeting? Did you consider attending or calling in, but found it hard to know what was being discussed?  The School Committee holds two meetings a month during the school year, and then once each in July and August. The School Committee also has subcommittees that hold meetings…