MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2019
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn, John Parent, Fred Lucy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of October 21, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 21, 2019.
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 21, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Approve the Change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for Applebee's
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for Applebee's.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for Applebee's..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve an application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officers and Change of Ownership Interest for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officers and Change of Ownership Interest for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officers and Change of Ownership Interest for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Issue a One- Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Alexandra Zenga for a Birthday Party to be held on November 23, 2019 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5...
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 Alexandra Zenga for a Birthday Party to be held on November 23, 2019 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 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 Alexandra Zenga for a Birthday Party to be held on November 23, 2019 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve 2020 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 2020 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 2020 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Personnel
Approve the contract for Aileen Sanchez-Himes as Library Director at a Grade M8, Step 2
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract for Aileen Sanchez-Himes as Library Director at a Grade M8, Step 2.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract for Aileen Sanchez-Himes as Library Director at a Grade M8, Step 2..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Bryan Johannes as Fire Chief at a Grade M11, Step 5, effective immediately and to approve contract
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Bryan Johannes as Fire Chief at a Grade M11, Step 5, effective immediately and to approve contract.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Bryan Johannes as Fire Chief at a Grade M11, Step 5, effective immediately and to approve contract..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Approve the change of pay grade for the Deputy Fire Chief from M8 to M9
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change of pay grade for the Deputy Fire Chief from M8 to M9.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change of pay grade for the Deputy Fire Chief from M8 to M9..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Approve the appointment of John White as Permanent Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective November 5, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John White as Permanent Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective November 5, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John White as Permanent Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective November 5, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Note the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Michael Parker, effective November 1, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Michael Parker, effective November 1, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Michael Parker, effective November 1, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Approve the promotion of Bennett Morse from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to a W-4 Fleet Mechanic, effective November 5, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Bennett Morse from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to a W-4 Fleet Mechanic, effective November 5, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Bennett Morse from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to a W-4 Fleet Mechanic, effective November 5, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Contracts
Sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Weston & Sampson for the Recreation Master Plan Project in the amount of $35,500.00
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 Weston & Sampson for the Recreation Master Plan Project in the amount of $35,500.00.
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 Weston & Sampson for the Recreation Master Plan Project in the amount of $35,500.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the singing of a contract with Triple G Scaffold Services Corporation for a winter enclosure to be built at the Chestnut Street Filtration Plant in the amount of $55,700.00
Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the singing of a contract with Triple G Scaffold Services Corporation for a winter enclosure to be built at the Chestnut Street Filtration Plant in the amount of $55,700.00.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the singing of a contract with Triple G Scaffold Services Corporation for a winter enclosure to be built at the Chestnut Street Filtration Plant in the amount of $55,700.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
General
Approve an Energy Reduction Plan for the Town
Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Energy Reduction Plan for the Town.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Energy Reduction Plan for the Town..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Adopt a fuel efficient vehicle policy
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a fuel efficient vehicle policy.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a fuel efficient vehicle policy..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note its correspondence for November 4, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note its correspondence for November 4, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note its correspondence for November 4, 2019..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session and not return to public session at 7:30 PM
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not return to public session at 7:30 PM.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not return to public session at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Durant, 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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