MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2018
21 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, John Parent, James Quinn, Fred Lucy, Joseph Durant
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Licenses
Approve a Fortune Teller/Tarot Card Reading License to Hollie Kiley between the hours of 10:00AM - 7:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Fortune Teller/Tarot Card Reading License to Hollie Kiley between the hours of 10:00AM - 7:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Fortune Teller/Tarot Card Reading License to Hollie Kiley between the hours of 10:00AM - 7:00PM..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Dustin Scott for a birthday party to be held on January 27, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Dustin Scott for a birthday party to be held on January 27, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Dustin Scott for a birthday party to be held on January 27, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Daniel R. Iacovelli as a full-time W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $20.87/hour, effective January 23, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Daniel R. Iacovelli as a full-time W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $20.87/hour, effective January 23, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Daniel R. Iacovelli as a full-time W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $20.87/hour, effective January 23, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Brian Gellerstein as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Brian Gellerstein as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Brian Gellerstein as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Note the resignation of Manuel Chaves from the Finance Committee effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Manuel Chaves from the Finance Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Manuel Chaves from the Finance Committee effective immediately..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Katie Cohen as a temporary Chair Yoga Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65.00
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Katie Cohen as a temporary Chair Yoga Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Katie Cohen as a temporary Chair Yoga Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of the complete ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with the Massachusetts Office of Disability
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted to approve and authorize the signing of the complete ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with the Massachusetts Office of Disability.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted to approve and authorize the signing of the complete ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with the Massachusetts Office of Disability..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with JM Goldson for the survey and inventory of historic properties and resources in Town in the amount of $20,000
On a motion by Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with JM Goldson for the survey and inventory of historic properties and resources in Town in the amount of $20,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with JM Goldson for the survey and inventory of historic properties and resources in Town in the amount of $20,000..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. Inc. for the installation of a 24" X 36" gravel packed well located at the Chestnut Well #1 site in the amount of $254,437.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. Inc. for the installation of a 24" X 36" gravel packed well located at the Chestnut Well #1 site in the amount of $254,437.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
General
Recommend the submission of the Recreational Marijuana by-law for the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-1-1 to recommend the submission of the Recreational Marijuana by-law for the May Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed, Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, ParentNo: LucyAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-1-1 to recommend the submission of the Recreational Marijuana by-law for the May Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed, Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Insert the following language, to not allow parking, into Article IV, section 2 of the Town of Hudson's Traffic Rules & Regulations: Highland Park Avenue On the easterly side from Coolidge Street...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to insert the following language, to not allow parking, into Article IV, section 2 of the Town of Hudson's Traffic Rules & Regulations: Highland Park Avenue On the easterly side from Coolidge Street to Teresa Drive from November 15th through April 1st.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to insert the following language, to not allow parking, into Article IV, section 2 of the Town of Hudson's Traffic Rules & Regulations: Highland Park Avenue On the easterly side from Coolidge Street to Teresa Drive from November 15th through April 1st..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation for the Hudson Health Department and the Senior Center in the amount of $30,000
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation for the Hudson Health Department and the Senior Center in the amount of $30,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation for the Hudson Health Department and the Senior Center in the amount of $30,000..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Accept a donation for the Youth Substance Abuse Program in the amount of $40 in memory of Matthew Holmes from Brett and Elizabeth Jackson
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation for the Youth Substance Abuse Program in the amount of $40 in memory of Matthew Holmes from Brett and Elizabeth Jackson.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation for the Youth Substance Abuse Program in the amount of $40 in memory of Matthew Holmes from Brett and Elizabeth Jackson..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Remove the taxicab parking space on Felton Street and re-designating the space for general on street parking
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to remove the taxicab parking space on Felton Street and re-designating the space for general on street parking.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to remove the taxicab parking space on Felton Street and re-designating the space for general on street parking..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Budget & Capital
Approve the budget for Capital Plan ($1,228,736)
Capital Plan 4 $1,228,736 Parent Durant 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Capital Plan 4 $1,228,736 Parent Durant 5-0.” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Approve the budget for Fire Department ($3,243,273)
Fire Department 2200 18 $3,243,273 Parent Durant 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fire Department 2200 18 $3,243,273 Parent Durant 5-0.” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Approve the budget for Police Department ($3,593,295)
Police Department 2100 17 $3,593,295 Parent Durant 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Police Department 2100 17 $3,593,295 Parent Durant 5-0.” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Approve the budget for Recreation & Park ($382,759)
Recreation & Park 6300 25 $382,759 Parent Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Recreation & Park 6300 25 $382,759 Parent Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of January 22, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of January 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of January 22, 2018..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session, not to return to public session
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session..”
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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