MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
November 5, 2018
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Parent, Scott Duplisea, Joseph Durant, Fred Lucy, James Quinn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of October 15, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 15, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 15, 2018..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve the joint pole hearing applications
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the joint pole hearing applications.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the joint pole hearing applications..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Licenses
Issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 10:00AM - 9:00PM
The Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 10:00AM - 9:00PM.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 10:00AM - 9:00PM..”
Approve 2019 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 2019 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 2019 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Alfred Barese as Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Alfred Barese as Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Alfred Barese as Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Glenna Karvoski as a member of the Council on Aging effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Glenna Karvoski as a member of the Council on Aging 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 Glenna Karvoski as a member of the Council on Aging effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Note the retirement of Deborah Backman from the Hudson Public Library as Library Director, effective February 15, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Deborah Backman from the Hudson Public Library as Library Director, effective February 15, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Deborah Backman from the Hudson Public Library as Library Director, effective February 15, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Accept the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve accepting the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve accepting the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve accepting the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Contracts
Approve an authorize the signing of a contract with LLB Architects for designer services for the Senior Center addition/enclosure project in the amount of $25,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an authorize the signing of a contract with LLB Architects for designer services for the Senior Center addition/enclosure project in the amount of $25,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an authorize the signing of a contract with LLB Architects for designer services for the Senior Center addition/enclosure project in the amount of $25,000.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00
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 Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00.
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 Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Authorize the signing of a contract with Univar for liquid sodium bisulfite in the amount of $0.2120 per gallon
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the signing of a contract with Univar for liquid sodium bisulfite in the amount of $0.2120 per gallon.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the signing of a contract with Univar for liquid sodium bisulfite in the amount of $0.2120 per gallon..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation for the purchase of six (6) Kennedy K81D fire hydrants in the amount of $11,496.33
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 Putnam Pipe Corporation for the purchase of six (6) Kennedy K81D fire hydrants in the amount of $11,496.33.
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 Putnam Pipe Corporation for the purchase of six (6) Kennedy K81D fire hydrants in the amount of $11,496.33..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of contracts with various vendors for the snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2018 - 2019 season
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of contracts with various vendors for the snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2018 - 2019 season.
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 contracts with various vendors for the snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2018 - 2019 season..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Performance Plumbing for the replacement of two boilers at the Fire Department Headquarters in the amount of $94,288.00
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 Performance Plumbing for the replacement of two boilers at the Fire Department Headquarters in the amount of $94,288.00.
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 Performance Plumbing for the replacement of two boilers at the Fire Department Headquarters in the amount of $94,288.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
General
Not exercise the Right of First Refusal on the property shown on Assessors Map 73 Parcel #14 however the Town will reserve any future rights to additional lots on this land and will so notify the...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to not exercise the Right of First Refusal on the property shown on Assessors Map 73 Parcel #14 however the Town will reserve any future rights to additional lots on this land and will so notify the seller.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 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. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to not exercise the Right of First Refusal on the property shown on Assessors Map 73 Parcel #14 however the Town will reserve any future rights to additional lots on this land and will so notify the seller..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program Grant application
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program Grant application.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program Grant application..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Accept the correspondence of November 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of November 5, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of November 5, 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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