The pandemic reshaped how we work, communicate, and govern, making remote and hybrid meetings essential for maintaining public engagement and participation. Recognizing this, Massachusetts lawmakers have worked to extend provisions allowing public bodies to continue offering virtual access. Recently, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced a bill (MMA bill overview here) extending these measures…

I am writing to endorse Betsy Sues for a seat on the Sudbury Public Schools Committee.  Without question the Sudbury Public Schools Committee is in need of new faces, new ideas, and a respectful attitude towards Sudbury parents and children.  The Committee’s handling of extended day, the food service, facilities maintenance, the contract with…

Understanding School Connectedness School connectedness is the quality of students' engagement with their peers, teachers, and learning environment. While it is crucial for achieving optimal student outcomes, the desire for connection goes beyond academics. It is about creating a sense of safety and security, fostering an environment where students can develop a passion for learning,…

Four years ago, my family chose Sudbury for its values of inclusion, equity, and collaboration. In our previous town, I fought tirelessly for accessible playgrounds, only to face resistance and even hostility. That experience made me realize just how crucial local elections are in shaping the values of a community. It also made me question…

An experienced, collaborative leader with a history of showing up for Sudbury’s students, parents, teachers and taxpayers.  We are thrilled to heartily offer our endorsement of Allison Vanderels for Sudbury School Committee. We’ve both known Allison for many years, having met her and her family when our current middle schoolers all began Haynes School together.…

I enthusiastically endorse Radha Gargeya for the Sudbury Select Board. Radha’s intelligence, integrity, and insight are just what the Board needs at this time.  I’ve known Radha for well more than a decade through our work on town boards and committees – we served together on the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee and the Budget Strategies…

Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) has long followed set class size guidelines, but as class sizes grow beyond recommendations, concerns about their effectiveness have grown. The Class Size Guidelines are linked here. At the School Committee’s December 16th meeting, principals stressed the need to assess classroom-specific needs rather than relying on a fixed number. It seems…

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln Dear Residents and Voters of Sudbury, This year’s election is an opportunity to continue building a Select Board that is transparent, collaborative, and committed to serving the entire community. We bring a shared vision for Sudbury’s future—one that prioritizes…

Here we are in the last days of the Sudbury election season.  I cringe and grow fatigued when, on social media, I read claims of mismanagement - invented out of whole cloth, ignoring facts shared transparently and repeatedly sinister interpretations of town employees’ retirements or career moves fabricated stories of issues ignored, when in…

Sudbury has made tremendous progress in expanding its rail trail network. Now is the time to complete these critical connections. Extending the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) to Framingham and working with Massachusetts DCR to pave and complete the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) will enhance recreation, transportation, and regional connectivity. Completing the MCRT connection…