MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2020
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, Fred Lucy, John Parent, James Quinn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session and to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and to return to public session..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of March 9, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 9, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 9, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Personnel
Note the retirement of Michael Tarves from the Department of Public Works as General Foreman, effective June 18, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Michael Tarves from the Department of Public Works as General Foreman, effective June 18, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Michael Tarves from the Department of Public Works as General Foreman, effective June 18, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Note the resignation of Zenaide Swenson from the Silas Felton Historic District Commission effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Zenaide Swenson from the Silas Felton Historic District Commission 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 Zenaide Swenson from the Silas Felton Historic District Commission effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Note the resignation of Barbara Rose from the Finance Committee effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Barbara Rose from the Finance Committee 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 Barbara Rose from the Finance Committee effective immediately..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve a change to the non-union position of M-6 General Foreman to M-7 Director of Operations
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change to the non-union position of M-6 General Foreman to M-7 Director of Operations.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change to the non-union position of M-6 General Foreman to M-7 Director of Operations..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Move the position of Wastewater Operator at a W-6 to Operator-In-Training at a W-4
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to move the position of Wastewater Operator at a W-6 to Operator-In-Training at a W-4.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to move the position of Wastewater Operator at a W-6 to Operator-In-Training at a W-4..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the removal of the Administrative Manager position for the DPW from the AFSCME union G-11 and make it non-union M-4 position
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the removal of the Administrative Manager position for the DPW from the AFSCME union G-11 and make it non-union M-4 position.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the removal of the Administrative Manager position for the DPW from the AFSCME union G-11 and make it non-union M-4 position..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the promotion of Patrick Donohue to Operator-In-Training at a grade W-4, Step 3, effective March 24, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Patrick Donohue to Operator-In-Training at a grade W-4, Step 3, effective March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Patrick Donohue to Operator-In-Training at a grade W-4, Step 3, effective March 24, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Kristin French as the part-time Regional Youth Substance Use Prevention Program Coordinator at a rate of $34.75/hour, effective March 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kristin French as the part-time Regional Youth Substance Use Prevention Program Coordinator at a rate of $34.75/hour, effective March 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kristin French as the part-time Regional Youth Substance Use Prevention Program Coordinator at a rate of $34.75/hour, effective March 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the promotion of Brian Sleeper to Permanent Full-Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective March 24, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Brian Sleeper to Permanent Full-Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Brian Sleeper to Permanent Full-Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective March 24, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Patrick Kelleher from Call Firefighter to Permanent Full- Time Firefighter, effective March 24, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Patrick Kelleher from Call Firefighter to Permanent Full- Time Firefighter, effective March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Patrick Kelleher from Call Firefighter to Permanent Full- Time Firefighter, effective March 24, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the part-time appointment (four hours per week) of Cheryl Lombardo as File Clerk for the Inspections Office at a rate of $15.00, effective March 24, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the part-time appointment (four hours per week) of Cheryl Lombardo as File Clerk for the Inspections Office at a rate of $15.00, effective March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the part-time appointment (four hours per week) of Cheryl Lombardo as File Clerk for the Inspections Office at a rate of $15.00, effective March 24, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Michael Gibbons to Administrative Manager for the DPW at a Grade M-4, Step 3, effective March 24, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Gibbons to Administrative Manager for the DPW at a Grade M-4, Step 3, effective March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Gibbons to Administrative Manager for the DPW at a Grade M-4, Step 3, effective March 24, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of William Weagle as Temporary Town Treasurer/Collector at a Step 8, 1, effective April 3, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of William Weagle as Temporary Town Treasurer/Collector at a Step 8, 1, effective April 3, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of William Weagle as Temporary Town Treasurer/Collector at a Step 8, 1, effective April 3, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Auburn Winwater in the amount of $10,951.56 for the purchase of fire hydrants
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Auburn Winwater in the amount of $10,951.56 for the purchase of fire hydrants.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Auburn Winwater in the amount of $10,951.56 for the purchase of fire hydrants..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Solterra Group, LLC for the wastewater sludge odor control in the amount of $26 per gallon
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Solterra Group, LLC for the wastewater sludge odor control in the amount of $26 per gallon.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Solterra Group, LLC for the wastewater sludge odor control in the amount of $26 per gallon..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Dude Solutions for a Work Order System in the amount of $8,637.68
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Dude Solutions for a Work Order System in the amount of $8,637.68.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Dude Solutions for a Work Order System in the amount of $8,637.68..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $42,417.00 for the Downtown Rotary Sewer Cleaning & Lining Project
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $42,417.00 for the Downtown Rotary Sewer Cleaning & Lining Project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $42,417.00 for the Downtown Rotary Sewer Cleaning & Lining Project..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Bayside Engineering for the professional engineering design services for the Main Street Bridge in the amount of $0.00
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Bayside Engineering for the professional engineering design services for the Main Street Bridge in the amount of $0.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Bayside Engineering for the professional engineering design services for the Main Street Bridge in the amount of $0.00..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract extension with Cassella Organics for wastewater treatment facility sludge hauling in the amount of $185/ton
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract extension with Cassella Organics for wastewater treatment facility sludge hauling in the amount of $185/ton.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract extension with Cassella Organics for wastewater treatment facility sludge hauling in the amount of $185/ton..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co., Inc. in the amount of $10,200 for a variable frequency drive (VFD) for Chestnut Well #2
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co., Inc. in the amount of $10,200 for a variable frequency drive (VFD) for Chestnut Well #2.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co., Inc. in the amount of $10,200 for a variable frequency drive (VFD) for Chestnut Well #2..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
General
Adopt a remote participation policy for the Town during this time of emergency
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a remote participation policy for the Town during this time of emergency.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a remote participation policy for the Town during this time of emergency..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Sign their 2019 Annual Report
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to sign their 2019 Annual Report.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to sign their 2019 Annual Report..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
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. Duplisea, 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. Duplisea, 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: Duplisea)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of March 23, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of March 23, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of March 23, 2020..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of March 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of March 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Parent, 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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