Politics & Government

A Complete Look at What Voters Approved at Annual Town Meeting

There were a total of 47 articles approved during three nights of Annual Town Meeting as residents weighed in on a variety of topics.

Sudbury residents were busy this week, approving a long list of articles during Annual Town Meeting, which lasted for three nights and wrapped up on Wednesday.

Below is a complete list of what residents voted on during Annual Town Meeting, according to the Town of Sudbury website.

Night 1 - Monday, May 5

  • Article 1 - Hear Reports - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 2 - Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Adjustments - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 3 - Stabilization Fund - Indefinitely Postponed
  • Article 4 - Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Limiting Motion - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 4 - Fiscal Year 2015 Budget - Voted
  • Article 5 - Fiscal Year 2015 Transfer Station Enterprise Fund Budget - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 6 - Fiscal Year 2015 Pool Enterprise Fund Budget - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 7 - Fiscal Year 2015 Recreation Field Maintenance Enterprise Fund Budget - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 8 - Unpaid Bills - Indefinitely Postponed
  • Article 9 - Chapter 90 Highway Funding - Unanimously Voted on the Consent Calendar
  • Article 10 - Real Estate Exemption - Unanimously Voted on the Consent Calendar
  • Article 11 - Town/School Revolving Funds - Unanimously Voted on the Consent Calendar
  • Article 12 - Rescind/Amend Borrowings - Unanimously Voted on the Consent Calendar
  • Article 13 - Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Budget - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 14 - Construct Police Headquarters - Two-third Vote
Night 2 - Tuesday, May 6
  • Article 15 - Purchase of Fire Department Ambulance and Fire Engine - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 16 - Department of Public Works Rolling Stock Replacement - Voted
  • Article 17 - Technology Infrastructure Improvement for Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School - Voted
  • Article 18 - Purchase of New Phone System for Israel Loring Elementary School - Voted
  • Article 19 - School Driveways, Parking Lot, and Sidewalks Improvement - Voted
  • Article 20 - Purchase of Technology Devices for Ephraim Curtis Middle School - Voted
  • Article 21 - Fairbank Community Center Roof Project - Voted
  • Article 22 - Energy Services Company Energy Improvement Program - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 23 - Nixon School Partial Roof, Window and Door Replacements - Indefinitely Postponed
  • Article 24 - Department of Public Works Rolling Stock Stabilization Fund - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 25 - Energy Saving Programs Stabilization Fund - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 26 - Conduct Feasibility Study for Wastewater Disposal Options for Rte. 20 Business District - Indefinitely Postponed
  • Article 27 - Amendments to the District Agreement of the Minuteman Regional Vocational School District - Indefinitely Postponed
  • Article 28 - Chp. 110, Sec. 110 of Acts of 1993, Disabled Veteran's Exemption Residency Requirement - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 29 - Community Preservation Fund - Town-wide Walkways - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 30 - Community Preservation Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust 10% Allocation - Voted
Night 3 - Wednesday, May 7
  • Article 31 - Community Preservation Fund - Historical Projects - Voted
  • Article 32 - Community Preservation Fund - Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Design - Voted
  • Article 33 - Community Preservation Fund - Melone Property Engineering - Voted
  • Article 34 - Community Preservation Fund - SHA Preservation Project - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 35 - Community Preservation Fund – Amend Art. 43/2006 ATM SHA Unit Buy-Down - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 36 - Community Preservation Fund – Reversion of Funds - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 37 - Community Preservation Fund - General Budget and Appropriations - Unanimously Voted
  • Article 38 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Art. IX - Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 39 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Art. IX - Accessory Structures - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 40 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Art. IX, Section 4100 Flood Plain Overlay District - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 41 - Amend Zoning Bylaw, Art. IX – Delete Section 4500, Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Two-Third Vote
  • Article 42 - Lafayette Drive – Land Sale to Abutter - Defeated
  • Article 43 - Resolution – Adopt Chapter 61 Lands Policy  - Defeated
  • Article 44 - Resolution on Fossil Fuel Fund Divestment - PRIT Funds  - Voted
  • Article 45 - Utilize Portion of CPA Funds to Fund Conservation Fund  - Invalid Article
  • Article 46 - Amend Wetlands Administration Bylaw:  Projects Funded with CPC Funds - Defeated
  • Article 47 - Amend Town Bylaws, Art. IV, Finance Committee - Defeated
What article stood out to you the most? Do you agree with the votes that took place? Let us know in the comment section below.

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