MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2018
29 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Parent, Joseph Durant, James Quinn, Scott Duplisea, Fred Lucy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Appoint Mr. Parent as Chairman
Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Parent as Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Parent as Chairman.
From the minutes
“Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Parent as Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Parent as Chairman..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Appoint Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman
Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk of the Board
Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy nominated Mr. Quinn as Clerk and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk of the Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy nominated Mr. Quinn as Clerk and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk of the Board..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of April 23, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of April 23, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of April 23, 2018..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Approve the public session minutes of May 7, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of May 7, 2018. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
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 May 7, 2018. Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Grant a One-Day Entertainment license to St. Michael's Church for a Brazilian Feast to be held on June 30, 2018 from 5:00PM - 10:00 PM in the church parking lot
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment license to St. Michael's Church for a Brazilian Feast to be held on June 30, 2018 from 5:00PM - 10:00 PM in the church parking lot.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment license to St. Michael's Church for a Brazilian Feast to be held on June 30, 2018 from 5:00PM - 10:00 PM in the church parking lot..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Grant a One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer's Market to be held Tuesdays from June 26 - October 2, 2018 from 3-8 PM in the front of Town...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer's Market to be held Tuesdays from June 26 - October 2, 2018 from 3-8 PM in the front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer's Market to be held Tuesdays from June 26 - October 2, 2018 from 3-8 PM in the front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Acting Fire Chief Steven Geldart to the position of Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Acting Fire Chief Steven Geldart to the position of Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Acting Fire Chief Steven Geldart to the position of Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Michael Parker as Acting Deputy Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Parker as Acting Deputy Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Parker as Acting Deputy Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Matthew LaBossiere as Temporary Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department effective May 22, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Matthew LaBossiere as Temporary Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department effective May 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Matthew LaBossiere as Temporary Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department effective May 22, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Approve the appointment of Sarah Worrest to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sarah Worrest to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sarah Worrest to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Ellen King to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Ellen King to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Ellen King to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Approve the appointment of John Howland as a W-2 Laborer for the Department of Public Works, effective May 22, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John Howland as a W-2 Laborer for the Department of Public Works, effective May 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John Howland as a W-2 Laborer for the Department of Public Works, effective May 22, 2018..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the appointments of Zack Burgess, Zachary Chartrand, John Craig III, William Coffey, Sarge Francolini and Cody Delvecchio as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Zack Burgess, Zachary Chartrand, John Craig III, William Coffey, Sarge Francolini and Cody Delvecchio as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective May 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Zack Burgess, Zachary Chartrand, John Craig III, William Coffey, Sarge Francolini and Cody Delvecchio as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective May 22, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CAP Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $11,555.00 for purchase of Turbidity Meters for the Water Treatment Plant
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CAP Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $11,555.00 for purchase of Turbidity Meters for the Water Treatment Plant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CAP Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $11,555.00 for purchase of Turbidity Meters for the Water Treatment Plant..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with New England Water Distribution Services, LLC in the amount $5,580.00 for a Town-wide water leak detection survey
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with New England Water Distribution Services, LLC in the amount $5,580.00 for a Town-wide water leak detection survey.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with New England Water Distribution Services, LLC in the amount $5,580.00 for a Town-wide water leak detection survey..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Elm Electrical in the amount of $94,545.00 for the pump station alarm upgrades
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Elm Electrical in the amount of $94,545.00 for the pump station alarm upgrades.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Elm Electrical in the amount of $94,545.00 for the pump station alarm upgrades..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Equipment East, LLC in the amount of $5,600.00 for the purchase of a reversible plate compactor
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Equipment East, LLC in the amount of $5,600.00 for the purchase of a reversible plate compactor.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Equipment East, LLC in the amount of $5,600.00 for the purchase of a reversible plate compactor..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with MassDOT for a subsidy payment for the Metro West Regional Transit Authority Bus
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with MassDOT for a subsidy payment for the Metro West Regional Transit Authority Bus.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with MassDOT for a subsidy payment for the Metro West Regional Transit Authority Bus..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Colonial Ford of Marlborough in the amount of $7,125 for repairs to repairs to a Public Works Truck
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Colonial Ford of Marlborough in the amount of $7,125 for repairs to repairs to a Public Works Truck.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Colonial Ford of Marlborough in the amount of $7,125 for repairs to repairs to a Public Works Truck..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard and Curran for the design, bidding and construction oversight for water main work on Marlborough Street in the amount of $97,000
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard and Curran for the design, bidding and construction oversight for water main work on Marlborough Street in the amount of $97,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard and Curran for the design, bidding and construction oversight for water main work on Marlborough Street in the amount of $97,000..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of various contracts for FY2019 Materials for the Department of Public Works
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of various contracts for FY2019 Materials for the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of various contracts for FY2019 Materials for the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation in the amount of $10,715.29 for the purchase of fire hydrants in various parts of Town
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation in the amount of $10,715.29 for the purchase of fire hydrants in various parts of Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation in the amount of $10,715.29 for the purchase of fire hydrants in various parts of Town..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
General
Accept $5,600 in donations toward the Recreation Department's Annual Golf Tournament and Fishing Derby from various local businesses
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept $5,600 in donations toward the Recreation Department's Annual Golf Tournament and Fishing Derby from various local businesses.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept $5,600 in donations toward the Recreation Department's Annual Golf Tournament and Fishing Derby from various local businesses..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of May 21, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to note the correspondence of its meeting of May 21, 2018.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to note the correspondence of its meeting of May 21, 2018..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of May 21, 2018 at 7:40 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of May 21, 2018 at 7:40 PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
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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