MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2018
21 recorded votes, 2 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 July 30, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 30, 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 July 30, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Greg Emerson for a birthday party to be held on August 25, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Greg Emerson for a birthday party to be held on August 25, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Greg Emerson for a birthday party to be held on August 25, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Issue a One-Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Feast of the Lady of Fatima to be held on September 14th from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, September 15th from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Feast of the Lady of Fatima to be held on September 14th from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, September 15th from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM and September 16th from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Feast of the Lady of Fatima to be held on September 14th from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, September 15th from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM and September 16th from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Approve the Transfer of Ownership of a Class II License for Hatch Motors, LLC, 406 Main Street from Robert Hatch to Brian McNamara
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Transfer of Ownership of a Class II License for Hatch Motors, LLC, 406 Main Street from Robert Hatch to Brian McNamara.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Transfer of Ownership of a Class II License for Hatch Motors, LLC, 406 Main Street from Robert Hatch to Brian McNamara..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Bryan Amandolare for a celebration to be held on October 6, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Bryan Amandolare for a celebration to be held on October 6, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue pending the submittal of a liquor liability insurance certificate.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Bryan Amandolare for a celebration to be held on October 6, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue pending the submittal of a liquor liability insurance certificate..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Zachary Chartrand as temporary Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW at a salary of $36,252, effective August 21, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Zachary Chartrand as temporary Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW at a salary of $36,252, effective August 21, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Zachary Chartrand as temporary Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW at a salary of $36,252, effective August 21, 2018..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Tammy Coughlin as Principal Clerk for the Office of the Treasurer/Collector effective August 17, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Tammy Coughlin as Principal Clerk for the Office of the Treasurer/Collector effective August 17, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Tammy Coughlin as Principal Clerk for the Office of the Treasurer/Collector effective August 17, 2018..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Tammy Coughlin as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $22.64 per hour, effective August 21, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Tammy Coughlin as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $22.64 per hour, effective August 21, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Tammy Coughlin as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $22.64 per hour, effective August 21, 2018..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Create a Special Municipal position in the office of the Treasurer/Collector
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to create a Special Municipal position in the office of the Treasurer/Collector.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to create a Special Municipal position in the office of the Treasurer/Collector..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the appointment of Kathleen Brennan as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $19.36 per hour, effective August 21, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kathleen Brennan as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $19.36 per hour, effective August 21, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kathleen Brennan as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $19.36 per hour, effective August 21, 2018..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Note the resignation of William Mulvey as the Town's Sealer of Weights and Measures, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of William Mulvey as the Town's Sealer of Weights and Measures, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of William Mulvey as the Town's Sealer of Weights and Measures, effective immediately..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Kyle Cullen as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective August 22, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kyle Cullen as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective August 22, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kyle Cullen as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective August 22, 2018..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Adelaide Saragian as Traffic Supervisor for the Police Department at a Grade NU-B, Step 1, effective August 24, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Adelaide Saragian as Traffic Supervisor for the Police Department at a Grade NU-B, Step 1, effective August 24, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Adelaide Saragian as Traffic Supervisor for the Police Department at a Grade NU-B, Step 1, effective August 24, 2018..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of General: Selectmen to consider approving Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of General: Selectmen to consider approving Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining.
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 General: Selectmen to consider approving Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
General
Approve the Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Appoint Mr. Moses as the Town's Municipal representative for the program and also send a letter of support on behalf of the Board
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Moses as the Town's Municipal representative for the program and also send a letter of support on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Moses as the Town's Municipal representative for the program and also send a letter of support on behalf of the Board..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept the donation to the Hudson Public Library from the Mark Poplin Family Trust in the amount of $29,601.00
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation to the Hudson Public Library from the Mark Poplin Family Trust in the amount of $29,601.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation to the Hudson Public Library from the Mark Poplin Family Trust in the amount of $29,601.00..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Approve the amendment to the C-1 Downtown Zoning District
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the amendment to the C-1 Downtown Zoning District.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the amendment to the C-1 Downtown Zoning District..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Move forward with a warrant article for a Marijuana Industrial Overlay District given the guidelines discussed
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to move forward with a warrant article for a Marijuana Industrial Overlay District given the guidelines discussed. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to move forward with a warrant article for a Marijuana Industrial Overlay District given the guidelines discussed. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of August 20, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of August 20, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of August 20, 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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