Politics & Government
Sanctuary City, Pot Bylaw, DPW: On The Sudbury Board
A public hearing is being held as part of the Board of Selectmen meeting that focuses on making Sudbury a "sanctuary or welcoming city."

SUDBURY, MA—The Sudbury Board of Selectmen it tackling a jam-packed agenda this week that includes an a public meeting on making Sudbury a welcoming or "sanctuary city," DPW related articles for town meeting, the Housing Choice Initiative and a discussion of the marijuana zoning bylaw.
The meeting, which is open to the public, takes place on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Town Hall.
Here's the agenda:
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7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
1. 7:15 PM Meet with legislator Senator Jamie Eldridge.
2. 7:45 PM Presentation of Fairbank Task Force's recommendations to the Board. Jack Ryan and Jim Marrotta to attend.
3. Discussion on DPW Town Meeting Articles. Dan Nason, DPW Director, to attend.
4. Discuss Article 20 (Marijuana Zoning Bylaw) with Meagen Donoghue, Director of Planning and Community Development. Planning Board invited to attend.
5. VOTE Discussion and vote whether to endorse Housing Choice Initiative Designation application, as requested by Meagen Donoghue, Director of Planning and Community Development.
6. Discussion on transition from Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (MetroLEC) to Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC). Police Chief Scott Nix to attend.
7. Discuss Welcoming Community Proposal. Police Chief Scott Nix to attend.
8. VOTE Discussion and possible vote on Special Town Election date and ballot questions. Also submit ballot questions to Town Clerk.
9. VOTE Review Town Meeting articles, take positions on articles, and assign presentations.
10. Review draft Spring 2018 Board of Selectmen Newsletter and approve for distribution.
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