MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2018
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Parent, Joseph Durant, James Quinn, Fred Lucy, Scott Duplisea
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of June 4, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 4, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 4, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Grant a Wine & Malt Pouring license to Annette Mahon d/b/a Vintage Cafe and a change of operating hours from Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at 246 A Main Street with the provision...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a Wine & Malt Pouring license to Annette Mahon d/b/a Vintage Cafe and a change of operating hours from Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at 246 A Main Street with the provision that the sale and consumption of alcohol be limited to the inside of the building.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a Wine & Malt Pouring license to Annette Mahon d/b/a Vintage Cafe and a change of operating hours from Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at 246 A Main Street with the provision that the sale and consumption of alcohol be limited to the inside of the building..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 11, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 7:00...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 11, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the field behind the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge (not including the Pavilion) located on Park Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 11, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the field behind the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge (not including the Pavilion) located on Park Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the above times, dates and locations
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the above times, dates and locations.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the above times, dates and locations..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Nathan McKinley of Pony Shack, Inc. to serve sample sized cider at the Farmer's Market on Tuesdays from June 26 - October 2, 2018 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Nathan McKinley of Pony Shack, Inc. to serve sample sized cider at the Farmer's Market on Tuesdays from June 26 - October 2, 2018 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Nathan McKinley of Pony Shack, Inc. to serve sample sized cider at the Farmer's Market on Tuesdays from June 26 - October 2, 2018 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Grant a revocable license with Ceto Holdings LLC for the purpose of utilizing a portion of public land owned by the Town of Hudson
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a revocable license with Ceto Holdings LLC for the purpose of utilizing a portion of public land owned by the Town of Hudson.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a revocable license with Ceto Holdings LLC for the purpose of utilizing a portion of public land owned by the Town of Hudson..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Grant a revocable license with Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to use portions of land in Town to park vehicles and equipment and as an ingress and egress to the MBTA railroad right-of way
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to grant a revocable license with Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to use portions of land in Town to park vehicles and equipment and as an ingress and egress to the MBTA railroad right-of way.
The minutes give the count as 4-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to grant a revocable license with Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to use portions of land in Town to park vehicles and equipment and as an ingress and egress to the MBTA railroad right-of way..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Approve the appointments of Brian Dome and Jason Galofaro as Full Time Firefighters effective June 19, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Brian Dome and Jason Galofaro as Full Time Firefighters effective June 19, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Brian Dome and Jason Galofaro as Full Time Firefighters effective June 19, 2018..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Olivia Holverson as Part Time Office Clerk for the Inspection Department at a rate of $11.00 per hour
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Olivia Holverson as Part Time Office Clerk for the Inspection Department at a rate of $11.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Olivia Holverson as Part Time Office Clerk for the Inspection Department at a rate of $11.00 per hour..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Approve the appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Franklin Paint for the purchase of a Graco Grindlazer 390 to remove thermoplastic road markings in the amount of $6,555.00
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 Franklin Paint for the purchase of a Graco Grindlazer 390 to remove thermoplastic road markings in the amount of $6,555.00.
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 Franklin Paint for the purchase of a Graco Grindlazer 390 to remove thermoplastic road markings in the amount of $6,555.00..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hiway Safety Systems for traffic line painting and markings in the amount of $52,817.00
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hiway Safety Systems for traffic line painting and markings in the amount of $52,817.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hiway Safety Systems for traffic line painting and markings in the amount of $52,817.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Cook & Company Insurance Services, Inc. for the period between July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Cook & Company Insurance Services, Inc. for the period between July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
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 contract with Cook & Company Insurance Services, Inc. for the period between July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Award and authorize the signing of various contracts for the purchase of chemicals for FY 19
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize the signing of various contracts for the purchase of chemicals for FY 19.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize the signing of various contracts for the purchase of chemicals for FY 19..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
General
Sign a clearance letter for McGregor & Leger's continued representation on the Eversource matter
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign a clearance letter for McGregor & Leger's continued representation on the Eversource matter.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign a clearance letter for McGregor & Leger's continued representation on the Eversource matter..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a grant contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for grant monies awarded from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant in the amount of $18,000
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for grant monies awarded from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant in the amount of $18,000.
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 grant contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for grant monies awarded from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant in the amount of $18,000..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve an Extinguishment of Easement for approximately 396 square feet of land adjacent to Tannery Brook
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Extinguishment of Easement for approximately 396 square feet of land adjacent to Tannery Brook.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Extinguishment of Easement for approximately 396 square feet of land adjacent to Tannery Brook..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Approve a petition for three pieces of pad mounted electrical equipment to be installed on Houghton Street and South Street Extension
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a petition for three pieces of pad mounted electrical equipment to be installed on Houghton Street and South Street Extension.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a petition for three pieces of pad mounted electrical equipment to be installed on Houghton Street and South Street Extension..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 2, No Parking Zones: Houghton Street - the westerly side form Main...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 2, No Parking Zones: Houghton Street - the westerly side form Main Street to South Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 2, No Parking Zones: Houghton Street - the westerly side form Main Street to South Street..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section5, Service Zones (Loading Zones): Houghton Street - the westerly...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section5, Service Zones (Loading Zones): Houghton Street - the westerly side from Main Street to South Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV - Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section5, Service Zones (Loading Zones): Houghton Street - the westerly side from Main Street to South Street..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Town Issues
Have the remaining funds in the Sesquicentennial Committee's Town of Hudson general ledger account be paid over to the Business Improvement District for the specific purpose of making a...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to have the remaining funds in the Sesquicentennial Committee's Town of Hudson general ledger account be paid over to the Business Improvement District for the specific purpose of making a contribution to the eventual total cost to re-anchor the two bolts in the 641 Café building in order to put up the Sesquicentennial's legacy town meeting gift banners.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to have the remaining funds in the Sesquicentennial Committee's Town of Hudson general ledger account be paid over to the Business Improvement District for the specific purpose of making a contribution to the eventual total cost to re-anchor the two bolts in the 641 Café building in order to put up the Sesquicentennial's legacy town meeting gift banners..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of June 18, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 18, 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 June 18, 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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