MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 14, 2020
20 recorded votes, 2 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
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of August 24, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of August 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of August 24, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Rebecca Weksner from the School Committee, effective August 22, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Rebecca Weksner from the School Committee, effective August 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Rebecca Weksner from the School Committee, effective August 22, 2020..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Linda Fahey as a Temporary Part-Time employee in the Treasurer/Collector Office, effective September 15, 2020 at a rate of $18.71 per hour
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Linda Fahey as a Temporary Part-Time employee in the Treasurer/Collector Office, effective September 15, 2020 at a rate of $18.71 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Linda Fahey as a Temporary Part-Time employee in the Treasurer/Collector Office, effective September 15, 2020 at a rate of $18.71 per hour..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Approve the conditional appointment of Michael Doran as Full Time Police Officer Step P-1, effective September 28, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the conditional appointment of Michael Doran as Full Time Police Officer Step P-1, effective September 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the conditional appointment of Michael Doran as Full Time Police Officer Step P-1, effective September 28, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment of Maria Markonidis to serve as the Real Estate representative to the Silas Felton Historic District Commission, term to expire December 31, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a) the appointment of Maria Markonidis to serve as the Real Estate representative to the Silas Felton Historic District Commission, term to expire December 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a) the appointment of Maria Markonidis to serve as the Real Estate representative to the Silas Felton Historic District Commission, term to expire December 31, 2021..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Approve the promotion of Joe Janeiro from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to W-4 Water Treatment Maintenance Mechanic for the Department of Public Works, effective September 15, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Joe Janeiro from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to W-4 Water Treatment Maintenance Mechanic for the Department of Public Works, effective September 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Joe Janeiro from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to W-4 Water Treatment Maintenance Mechanic for the Department of Public Works, effective September 15, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve the promotion of Mark Griffin from W-4 Mechanic to W-7 Chief Mechanic for the Department of Public Works, effective September 15, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Mark Griffin from W-4 Mechanic to W-7 Chief Mechanic for the Department of Public Works, effective September 15, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Mark Griffin from W-4 Mechanic to W-7 Chief Mechanic for the Department of Public Works, effective September 15, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve the promotion of Sergeant Chad Perry to Police Captain for the Hudson Police Department at a grade M9, step 6, effective September 18, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Sergeant Chad Perry to Police Captain for the Hudson Police Department at a grade M9, step 6, effective September 18, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Sergeant Chad Perry to Police Captain for the Hudson Police Department at a grade M9, step 6, effective September 18, 2020..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Appoint Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, effective through September 15, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to appoint Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, effective through September 15, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to appoint Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, effective through September 15, 2023..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Appoint Kristina Johnson as Hudson representative to the MWRTA
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to appoint Kristina Johnson as Hudson representative to the MWRTA.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to appoint Kristina Johnson as Hudson representative to the MWRTA..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Note the resignation of Matt Olson as Call Firefighter
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Matt Olson as Call Firefighter.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Matt Olson as Call Firefighter..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Note the retirement of Thomas Moses as Executive Assistant, effective May 7, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 by roll call to note the retirement of Thomas Moses as Executive Assistant, effective May 7, 2021. Mr. Lucy opposed.
The count and the names in the minutes do not agree: they give the count as 4-0-1 (“voted 4-0-1”) and also say “Mr. Lucy opposed”, with 5 members present (Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, Fred Lucy, John Parent and James Quinn). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 by roll call to note the retirement of Thomas Moses as Executive Assistant, effective May 7, 2021. Mr. Lucy opposed..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a Cleaning Services Contract with New England Cleaning Systems in the amount of $75,000 for cleaning Town Hall, Library, Senior Center and the Police/DPW...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a Cleaning Services Contract with New England Cleaning Systems in the amount of $75,000 for cleaning Town Hall, Library, Senior Center and the Police/DPW Headquarters for September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a Cleaning Services Contract with New England Cleaning Systems in the amount of $75,000 for cleaning Town Hall, Library, Senior Center and the Police/DPW Headquarters for September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
General
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program for the Board of Health in the amount of $1237.20 to be used to support cell phone...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program for the Board of Health in the amount of $1237.20 to be used to support cell phone and data service.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program for the Board of Health in the amount of $1237.20 to be used to support cell phone and data service..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Move forward with the acquisition of the Armory
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-1-1 by roll call vote to move forward with the acquisition of the Armory. Mr. Lucy opposes. Mr. Parent abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, QuinnNo: LucyAbstained: Parent
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-1-1 by roll call vote to move forward with the acquisition of the Armory. Mr. Lucy opposes. Mr. Parent abstained..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Begin negotiations for a Community Host Agreemdent with Gabe Singal of Cannect Wellness at 7 Kane Industrial Drive
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to begin negotiations for a Community Host Agreemdent with Gabe Singal of Cannect Wellness at 7 Kane Industrial Drive.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to begin negotiations for a Community Host Agreemdent with Gabe Singal of Cannect Wellness at 7 Kane Industrial Drive..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Amend the traffic rules & regulations under Article IV (as seen above)
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to amend the traffic rules & regulations under Article IV (as seen above).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to amend the traffic rules & regulations under Article IV (as seen above)..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to amend the traffic rules & regulations under Article IV (as seen above).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to amend the traffic rules & regulations under Article IV (as seen above)..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of September 14, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of September 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of September 14, 2020..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of September 14, 2020 at 9:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of September 14, 2020 at 9:00 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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