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Hudson Select Board
How the Hudson Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. John Parent served as Chairman, Joseph Durant as Vice Chairman and James Quinn as Clerk (elected May 15, 2017), with Scott Duplisea and Fred Lucy. MassVoter has loaded this board’s minutes from January 8, 2018 on. Covers 11 meetings, January 8 to May 7, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Loaded: Hudson Select Board minutes from January 8, 2018 through September 9, 2026: 191 meetings and 3,202 votes. The town’s Agenda Center holds the board’s minutes back to 2017; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until it voted on December 7, 2020 to call itself the Select Board; from January 2021 its minutes say “Board of Selectmen who, by vote, prefer to be referred to as the Select Board.” All the minutes loaded have searchable text except two: the July 29, 2024 minutes are a scan and the February 28, 2022 file has unreadable text, so both were read with text recognition; two older files were posted as Word documents. Not here: executive-session minutes; cancelled meetings; and meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes. Many of those gaps fall in 2019 to 2024, when the town moved its records to a new website and some meeting pages list a minutes file that was never posted (among them June 17, 2019, January 6 and 13, June 1, 22 and 29, July 13 and December 21, 2020, March 16, May 17, June 7, July 12 and 26 and August 9, 2021, January 10, June 6 and 16, July 25 and August 15, 2022, January 9 and 23, March 13, April 24 and June 5, 2023, and February 26, March 11 and June 3, 2024); April 13 and August 10, 2026 also have no minutes posted, and meetings after September 9, 2026 are not posted yet. Until December 2024 Hudson’s minutes say “On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to …” and name members who abstain or vote no in the next sentence (“Mr. Lucy abstained”); a count that matches the members present is shown as every member present voting yes. Since December 2024 the minutes name the mover and seconder and list no votes and abstentions by name (“Motion Carries 4-0-1 – Abstained: Scott Duplisea”). Budget hearings are recorded in tables (department, amount, mover, seconder, vote); each row is shown as a vote (225 rows). Some counts do not agree with the names in the same sentence (for example “voted 4-0-1 … Mr. Lucy opposed”); those votes show the count only, with a note quoting both. Where a split count names no one, or the count does not match the members present, we show the count only, with a note (75 votes); where the minutes say only “the Board voted” with no count, or the count is misprinted, we show the result only (22 votes). Members who stepped aside (recused), arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. At joint meetings with other boards only the Select Board members’ votes are shown, and choices between candidates where members picked different people show the result only. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 12Impose a 3% impact fee (separate from any sales…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the…Passed 4–1 · No: Durant
April 12, 2018 (Special meeting): Impose a 3% impact fee (separate from any sales tax voted on at Town Meeting) on gross sales on medical and recreational marijuana sales and that the steps referring to…
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1 to impose a 3% impact fee (separate from any sales tax voted on at Town Meeting) on gross sales on medical and recreational marijuana sales and that the steps referring to dollar amounts per year over a five year period be eliminated. Mr. Durant opposed for the reasons he previously stated that this facility has gone from a medical facility to a retail facility.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1 to impose a 3% impact fee (separate from any sales tax voted on at Town Meeting) on gross sales on medical and recreational marijuana sales and that the steps referring to dollar amounts per year over a five year period be eliminated. Mr. Durant opposed for the reasons he previously stated that this facility has gone from a medical facility to a retail facility..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Apr 12Have Town Counsel independently review the terms of the…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Durant
April 12, 2018 (Special meeting): Have Town Counsel independently review the terms of the agreement and remove any language that would keep the impact fee at 3% and limit the use of the funds and…
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-1 to have Town Counsel independently review the terms of the agreement and remove any language that would keep the impact fee at 3% and limit the use of the funds and modify any language as to not lock the Town in as to what presently exists in State law. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: DurantThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-1 to have Town Counsel independently review the terms of the agreement and remove any language that would keep the impact fee at 3% and limit the use of the funds and modify any language as to not lock the Town in as to what presently exists in State law. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Mar 12Approve the public session minutes of March 5, 20118Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Duplisea
March 12, 2018: Approve the public session minutes of March 5, 20118
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 5, 20118. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 5, 20118. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Mar 12Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a Community Host…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 4–1 · No: Durant
March 12, 2018: Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a Community Host Agreement and letter of non-opposition for Native Sun Wellness for a registered marijuana dispensary located on Coolidge Street
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a Community Host Agreement and letter of non-opposition for Native Sun Wellness for a registered marijuana dispensary located on Coolidge Street. Mr. Durant opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a Community Host Agreement and letter of non-opposition for Native Sun Wellness for a registered marijuana dispensary located on Coolidge Street. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Feb 26Approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Duplisea
February 26, 2018: Approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Feb 26Issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures,…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Quinn
February 26, 2018: Issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Feb 26Issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Quinn
February 26, 2018: Issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018,…
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Feb 26Sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the…Passed 4–1 · No: Lucy
February 26, 2018: Sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnNo: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Feb 26Sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Durant
February 26, 2018: Sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Feb 26Authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Lucy
February 26, 2018: Authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age- Friendly Cities and Communities
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age- Friendly Cities and Communities. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age- Friendly Cities and Communities. Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
From the Hudson Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Community Advocate — Michele Tousignant Dufour (Paul Hopkins, August 2026), Lauren DuBreuil and Patrick Thayer (candidate photos, May 2025), Steven Sharek and Diane Bemis (candidate photos, May 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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