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October 19, 2020
33 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn, Fred Lucy, John Parent
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- James Quinn left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of September 28, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of September 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of September 28, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Appoint Mr. Domenicucci to the Hudson Housing Authority (joint vote with the Housing Authority)
All members voted for Mr. Domenicucci except Mr. Quinn who then changed his vote to make the vote unanimous. All members voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Mr. Domenicucci to a term to expire on May 10, 2021.
Joint meeting with the Hudson Housing Authority. The minutes say all members first voted for Mr. Domenicucci except Mr. Quinn, “who then changed his vote to make the vote unanimous,” and that “all members voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Mr. Domenicucci”; the Select Board members present are shown voting yes. The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“All members voted for Mr. Domenicucci except Mr. Quinn who then changed his vote to make the vote unanimous. All members voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Mr. Domenicucci to a term to expire on May 10, 2021..”
Appoint Mr. Domenicucci to a term to expire on May 10, 2021
All members voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Mr. Domenicucci to a term to expire on May 10, 2021.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“All members voted unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Mr. Domenicucci to a term to expire on May 10, 2021..”
Choose a candidate for the Planning Board vacancy (joint vote with the Planning Board)
Candidate Voted in Favor Ms. Baylis D'Amelio, Underwood, Parent Mr. Filippi Daigneault, Duplisea, Lucy, Quinn, Durant Mr. Thayer
A choice between three candidates at a joint meeting with the Planning Board. The minutes’ table shows John Parent (with Planning Board members D’Amelio and Underwood) for Ms. Baylis, and Scott Duplisea, Fred Lucy, James Quinn and Joseph Durant (with Mr. Daigneault) for Mr. Filippi. The members split their picks, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“Candidate Voted in Favor Ms. Baylis D'Amelio, Underwood, Parent Mr. Filippi Daigneault, Duplisea, Lucy, Quinn, Durant Mr. Thayer.”
Appoint Mr. Filippi to the Planning Board vacancy (joint vote with the Planning Board)
All members voted by roll call to appoint Mr. Filippi to the vacant Planning Board seat for a term to expire on May 10, 2021.
Joint roll call with the Planning Board: “All members voted by roll call to appoint Mr. Filippi”; the Select Board members present are shown voting yes. The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“All members voted by roll call to appoint Mr. Filippi to the vacant Planning Board seat for a term to expire on May 10, 2021..”
Approve the transfer of a Wine & Malt Package Store License and Pledge of License at 15-17 Central Street from C & M Market, Inc. to Ewnidsha Torres-Alves and Erick Alves, Owners of D&F Market...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the transfer of a Wine & Malt Package Store License and Pledge of License at 15-17 Central Street from C & M Market, Inc. to Ewnidsha Torres-Alves and Erick Alves, Owners of D&F Market LLC, d/b/a Central Street Market.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the transfer of a Wine & Malt Package Store License and Pledge of License at 15-17 Central Street from C & M Market, Inc. to Ewnidsha Torres-Alves and Erick Alves, Owners of D&F Market LLC, d/b/a Central Street Market..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Licenses
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Sara Lee for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: November 4-8, 11-14, 25, 27-29, 2020 Thursdays from 3:00 -...
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Sara Lee for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: November 4-8, 11-14, 25, 27-29, 2020 Thursdays from 3:00 - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Sara Lee for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: November 4-8, 11-14, 25, 27-29, 2020 Thursdays from 3:00 - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Richard Healy for a Beer Garden located at 43 Broad Street, Suite C300 for the following dates and times: December 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23, 24, 26, 27,...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Richard Healy for a Beer Garden located at 43 Broad Street, Suite C300 for the following dates and times: December 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2020 Thursdays from 3:00 - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Richard Healy for a Beer Garden located at 43 Broad Street, Suite C300 for the following dates and times: December 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2020 Thursdays from 3:00 - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Carlos Correia as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Carlos Correia as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Carlos Correia as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the appointment of Joseph Lobus as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Joseph Lobus as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Joseph Lobus as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the appointment of Stephen Nezuch as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Stephen Nezuch as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the appointment of Stephen Nezuch as W-2 Laborer, Step 1 for the Department of Public Works, effective October 20, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the promotion of Jacob Girard from W-2 Laborer to W- 4 Fleet Mechanic, effective October 20, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Jacob Girard from W-2 Laborer to W- 4 Fleet Mechanic, effective October 20, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Jacob Girard from W-2 Laborer to W- 4 Fleet Mechanic, effective October 20, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve a new temporary position and job description of Contract Tracer in the Health Department
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a new temporary position and job description of Contract Tracer in the Health Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a new temporary position and job description of Contract Tracer in the Health Department..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve a change of position from W- 6 Water Treatment Operator to a W- 4 Operator in Training, this will revert to W- 6 once the candidate is trained and certified
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve a change of position from W- 6 Water Treatment Operator to a W- 4 Operator in Training, this will revert to W- 6 once the candidate is trained and certified.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve a change of position from W- 6 Water Treatment Operator to a W- 4 Operator in Training, this will revert to W- 6 once the candidate is trained and certified..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the following appointments to the Executive Assistant Search Committee: Robert Clark, Finance Committee, Michelle Dufour, School Committee, David Daigneault, Planning Board, Darja Nevits,...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5 -0 by roll call to approve the following appointments to the Executive Assistant Search Committee: Robert Clark, Finance Committee, Michelle Dufour, School Committee, David Daigneault, Planning Board, Darja Nevits, Zoning Board, John Parent, Board of Selectman.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5 -0 by roll call to approve the following appointments to the Executive Assistant Search Committee: Robert Clark, Finance Committee, Michelle Dufour, School Committee, David Daigneault, Planning Board, Darja Nevits, Zoning Board, John Parent, Board of Selectman..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Individually by roll call to approve the appointment to Richard Braga and Andrew Massa to serve as the two at-large community members on the Executive Assistant Search Committee
The Board voted individually by roll call to approve the appointment to Richard Braga and Andrew Massa to serve as the two at-large community members on the Executive Assistant Search Committee.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted individually by roll call to approve the appointment to Richard Braga and Andrew Massa to serve as the two at-large community members on the Executive Assistant Search Committee..”
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Lexipol for the purchase of policy and risk management services under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund (CESF) Program in the amount...
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 contract with Lexipol for the purchase of policy and risk management services under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund (CESF) Program in the amount of $8,900.00.
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 contract with Lexipol for the purchase of policy and risk management services under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund (CESF) Program in the amount of $8,900.00..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Authorized Services of New England for generator repairs at the Gates Pond Water Treatment Facility in the amount of $7,707.01
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 contract with Authorized Services of New England for generator repairs at the Gates Pond Water Treatment Facility in the amount of $7,707.01.
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 contract with Authorized Services of New England for generator repairs at the Gates Pond Water Treatment Facility in the amount of $7,707.01..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Horizon Solutions for the installation for the library roof as part of the Green Communities Grant in the amount of $40,027
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Horizon Solutions for the installation for the library roof as part of the Green Communities Grant in the amount of $40,027.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Horizon Solutions for the installation for the library roof as part of the Green Communities Grant in the amount of $40,027..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Have the Executive Assistant send out the RFP to four search firms
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to have the Executive Assistant send out the RFP to four search firms.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to have the Executive Assistant send out the RFP to four search firms..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Form a Selection Committee to review the RFP's made up of Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant and Mr. Clark
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to form a Selection Committee to review the RFP's made up of Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant and Mr. Clark.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to form a Selection Committee to review the RFP's made up of Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant and Mr. Clark..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
General
Approve moving the monitoring, maintenance and service of the AES Wireless Fire Alarm Reporting System from the combined police/fire dispatch center to a fully hands-off system to the Town's...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve moving the monitoring, maintenance and service of the AES Wireless Fire Alarm Reporting System from the combined police/fire dispatch center to a fully hands-off system to the Town's current provider Easton Electronics.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve moving the monitoring, maintenance and service of the AES Wireless Fire Alarm Reporting System from the combined police/fire dispatch center to a fully hands-off system to the Town's current provider Easton Electronics..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Sign the warrant for the 2020 State Elections to be held on November 3, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sign the warrant for the 2020 State Elections to be held on November 3, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sign the warrant for the 2020 State Elections to be held on November 3, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Accept a $50.00 donation to the Fire Department from Margaret Anketell, in memory of Aidan Lafauce
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept a $50.00 donation to the Fire Department from Margaret Anketell, in memory of Aidan Lafauce.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept a $50.00 donation to the Fire Department from Margaret Anketell, in memory of Aidan Lafauce..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a delivery community host agreement for Cannect Wellness, located at 7 Kane Industrial Park
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a delivery community host agreement for Cannect Wellness, located at 7 Kane Industrial Park.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentJames Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a delivery community host agreement for Cannect Wellness, located at 7 Kane Industrial Park..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the closure of certain streets in the area and portions of the rail trail as outlined in a memo to the Board from Community Development dated May 19, 2020 and updated October 14, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the closure of certain streets in the area and portions of the rail trail as outlined in a memo to the Board from Community Development dated May 19, 2020 and updated October 14, 2020.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentJames Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the closure of certain streets in the area and portions of the rail trail as outlined in a memo to the Board from Community Development dated May 19, 2020 and updated October 14, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Change the date and location from November 16, 2020 Special Town Meeting at 7:30PM at the Hudson High School located at 69 Brigham Street, to Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Noon at the Hudson High...
On a motion by Duplisea, seconded by Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to change the date and location from November 16, 2020 Special Town Meeting at 7:30PM at the Hudson High School located at 69 Brigham Street, to Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Noon at the Hudson High School Parking Lot on 69 Brigham Street.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentJames Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Duplisea, seconded by Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to change the date and location from November 16, 2020 Special Town Meeting at 7:30PM at the Hudson High School located at 69 Brigham Street, to Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Noon at the Hudson High School Parking Lot on 69 Brigham Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
A rain date of Sunday, November 15, 2020
The Board also voted a rain date of Sunday, November 15, 2020.
James Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board also voted a rain date of Sunday, November 15, 2020..”
In consultation with and with the approval of the Town Moderator, to decrease the quorum from 150 registered voters to 70 registered voted for the November 2020 Special Town Meeting
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote, in consultation with and with the approval of the Town Moderator, to decrease the quorum from 150 registered voters to 70 registered voted for the November 2020 Special Town Meeting.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentJames Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote, in consultation with and with the approval of the Town Moderator, to decrease the quorum from 150 registered voters to 70 registered voted for the November 2020 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the changes to the Town of Hudson Sewer Regulations, Article III General Provisions, Section 2 Bills Payable by including Section 2.1 Abatements
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the changes to the Town of Hudson Sewer Regulations, Article III General Provisions, Section 2 Bills Payable by including Section 2.1 Abatements. Mr. Duplisea against. Mr. Duplisea recused himself.
James Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. The minutes say Scott Duplisea stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The minutes record Scott Duplisea both ways. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the changes to the Town of Hudson Sewer Regulations, Article III General Provisions, Section 2 Bills Payable by including Section 2.1 Abatements. Mr. Duplisea against. Mr. Duplisea recused himself..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of October 19, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 19, 2020.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentJames Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 19, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Adjourn
Adjourn their meeting of October 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM and to enter into Executive Session and not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn their meeting of October 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM and to enter into Executive Session and not to return to public session.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentJames Quinn had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn their meeting of October 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM and to enter into Executive Session and not to return to public session..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
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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