MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 25, 2019
23 recorded votes, 6 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
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of March 11, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 11, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 11, 2019..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019.
The minutes name Scott Duplisea as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Zachary Forest as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective March 28, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Zachary Forest as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective March 28, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Zachary Forest as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective March 28, 2019..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve the appointment of Megan Downing as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective March 28, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Megan Downing as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective March 28, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Megan Downing as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective March 28, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the promotion of Richard O'Neil from W-2 Laborer to Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Richard O'Neil from W-2 Laborer to Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Richard O'Neil from W-2 Laborer to Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the reappointment of Patricia Fay as Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Patricia Fay as Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Patricia Fay as Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2022..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Economic Development Commission effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Economic Development Commission effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Economic Development Commission effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Finance Committee effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Finance Committee effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Finance Committee effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Nusrath Khan from the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Approve the reappointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on March 31, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on March 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reappointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on March 31, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Alex Sleeper as Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Alex Sleeper as Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Alex Sleeper as Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Note the resignation of Brian Farrar as Crew Leader for the DPW, effective April 3, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Brian Farrar as Crew Leader for the DPW, effective April 3, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Brian Farrar as Crew Leader for the DPW, effective April 3, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the promotion of Matthew Labossiere from Temporary Fire Lieutenant/EMT to Permanent Fire Lieutenant/EMT, effective March 25, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Matthew Labossiere from Temporary Fire Lieutenant/EMT to Permanent Fire Lieutenant/EMT, effective March 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Matthew Labossiere from Temporary Fire Lieutenant/EMT to Permanent Fire Lieutenant/EMT, effective March 25, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Contracts
Approve and authorize of the signing of a contract with Huntress Associates, Inc. for the design development, construction documentation, public bid coordination and construction administration...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize of the signing of a contract with Huntress Associates, Inc. for the design development, construction documentation, public bid coordination and construction administration for the improvements to Morgan Bowl in the amount of $28,450.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize of the signing of a contract with Huntress Associates, Inc. for the design development, construction documentation, public bid coordination and construction administration for the improvements to Morgan Bowl in the amount of $28,450.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
General
Have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019. Mr. Durant opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Sign their 2018 Annual Report
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to sign their 2018 Annual Report.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to sign their 2018 Annual Report..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Nominate Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, Sarah Macone and Michael Albanese as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to nominate Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, Sarah Macone and Michael Albanese as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to nominate Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, Sarah Macone and Michael Albanese as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019. Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Waive the noise-by law for Oliver Avenue Productions
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to waive the noise-by law for Oliver Avenue Productions.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to waive the noise-by law for Oliver Avenue Productions..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond. Mr. Durant opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Accept the correspondence of its meeting of March 25, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of its meeting of March 25, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of its meeting of March 25, 2019..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
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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