MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2020
29 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James Quinn, who is counted absent.
Present: Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, John Parent, Fred Lucy
Absent: James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of November 2, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of November 2, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of November 2, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the public session minutes of November 14, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of November 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of November 14, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8756 which will result in a residential tax rate of $16.54 residential and $33.15 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $798,677
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8756 which will result in a residential tax rate of $16.54 residential and $33.15 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $798,677.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8756 which will result in a residential tax rate of $16.54 residential and $33.15 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $798,677..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Appoint Sarah Cressey to the Hudson Housing Authority (joint vote with the Housing Authority)
By roll call vote all members unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Cressey to a term to expire on May 10, 2021.
Joint meeting with the Hudson Housing Authority: “By roll call vote all members unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Cressey”; the Select Board members present are shown voting yes. The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“By roll call vote all members unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Cressey to a term to expire on May 10, 2021..”
Licenses
Approve all 2021 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve all 2021 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve all 2021 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Ethan Mikula from the Hudson Housing Authority, effective November 16, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Ethan Mikula from the Hudson Housing Authority, effective November 16, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Ethan Mikula from the Hudson Housing Authority, effective November 16, 2020..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve the appointment of Jaxon Capobianco as Library Page at a rate of $12.75 per hour, effective December 8, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Jaxon Capobianco as Library Page at a rate of $12.75 per hour, effective December 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Jaxon Capobianco as Library Page at a rate of $12.75 per hour, effective December 8, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Brandon Proteau as Library Page at a rate of $12.75 per hour, effective December 9, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Brandon Proteau as Library Page at a rate of $12.75 per hour, effective December 9, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Brandon Proteau as Library Page at a rate of $12.75 per hour, effective December 9, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of James Thibeault as Library Assistant at a grade of NU-D, Step 1, effective December 8, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of James Thibeault as Library Assistant at a grade of NU-D, Step 1, effective December 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of James Thibeault as Library Assistant at a grade of NU-D, Step 1, effective December 8, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment of Rachel Stone as Library Assistant at a grade of NU-D, Step 1, effective January 5, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Rachel Stone as Library Assistant at a grade of NU-D, Step 1, effective January 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Rachel Stone as Library Assistant at a grade of NU-D, Step 1, effective January 5, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment of Ellen Church as part-time contact tracer for the Board of Health at a rate of $24.00 per hour
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Ellen Church as part-time contact tracer for the Board of Health at a rate of $24.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Ellen Church as part-time contact tracer for the Board of Health at a rate of $24.00 per hour..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the promotion of Bill Brisbois from Tree Climber to W-4 Operator in Training, Step 3, effective December 8, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Bill Brisbois from Tree Climber to W-4 Operator in Training, Step 3, effective December 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the promotion of Bill Brisbois from Tree Climber to W-4 Operator in Training, Step 3, effective December 8, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve of the appointment of Kate Killion as a part-time intern in the Board of Health Department at a rate of $18.00 per hour, effective December 8, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve of the appointment of Kate Killion as a part-time intern in the Board of Health Department at a rate of $18.00 per hour, effective December 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve of the appointment of Kate Killion as a part-time intern in the Board of Health Department at a rate of $18.00 per hour, effective December 8, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Ryan Livermore as Laborer for the DPW, effective October 29, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Ryan Livermore as Laborer for the DPW, effective October 29, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Ryan Livermore as Laborer for the DPW, effective October 29, 2020..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Matthew Tufo as a Call Firefighter, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Matthew Tufo as a Call Firefighter, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Matthew Tufo as a Call Firefighter, effective immediately..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Community Paradigm Associates for consultant for Executive Assistant search services in the amount of $11,200.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Community Paradigm Associates for consultant for Executive Assistant search services in the amount of $11,200.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Community Paradigm Associates for consultant for Executive Assistant search services in the amount of $11,200.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the singing of a contract with McIver Brothers for the complete streets program in the amount of $497,095 with a change order for a reduction in the scope of work for a final...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the singing of a contract with McIver Brothers for the complete streets program in the amount of $497,095 with a change order for a reduction in the scope of work for a final cost of $366,355.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the singing of a contract with McIver Brothers for the complete streets program in the amount of $497,095 with a change order for a reduction in the scope of work for a final cost of $366,355.00..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
General
Accept a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation for Hudson's COVID-19 Capacity Building Grant in the amount of $20,000
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to accept a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation for Hudson's COVID-19 Capacity Building Grant in the amount of $20,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to accept a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation for Hudson's COVID-19 Capacity Building Grant in the amount of $20,000..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Accept a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation for Emotion CPR Trainings in the amount of $30,000
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation for Emotion CPR Trainings in the amount of $30,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation for Emotion CPR Trainings in the amount of $30,000..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Accept a grant from MIIA for work safety equipment in the amount of $8,786.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0-1 by roll call to accept a grant from MIIA for work safety equipment in the amount of $8,786.00. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0-1 by roll call to accept a grant from MIIA for work safety equipment in the amount of $8,786.00. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve and authorize the signing of a grant application for the DHCD's Local Rapid Recovery Program
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a grant application for the DHCD's Local Rapid Recovery Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a grant application for the DHCD's Local Rapid Recovery Program..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Approve the transitioning of burn permitting to an online permitting program through burnpermits.com
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to approve the transitioning of burn permitting to an online permitting program through burnpermits.com.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to approve the transitioning of burn permitting to an online permitting program through burnpermits.com..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Accept a donation to the Hudson Police Department from Logan Anketell in the amount of $50 in memory of Aiden LaFauce
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation to the Hudson Police Department from Logan Anketell in the amount of $50 in memory of Aiden LaFauce.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation to the Hudson Police Department from Logan Anketell in the amount of $50 in memory of Aiden LaFauce..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept a donation from Isreal DaSilva to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $20
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from Isreal DaSilva to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $20.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from Isreal DaSilva to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $20..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept a donation from the Nicolosi Family to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $10 to be used toward drug prevention
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from the Nicolosi Family to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $10 to be used toward drug prevention.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from the Nicolosi Family to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $10 to be used toward drug prevention..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept a donation from Marilyn Queen to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $20
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from Marilyn Queen to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $20.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from Marilyn Queen to the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $20..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board and to begin the process of doing so
On a motion by Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board and to begin the process of doing so.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board and to begin the process of doing so..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of December 7, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 7, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 7, 2020..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Adjourn
Adjourn it public meeting of December 7, 2020 at 8:10 PM and enter into Executive Session, not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn it public meeting of December 7, 2020 at 8:10 PM and enter into Executive Session, not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to adjourn it public meeting of December 7, 2020 at 8:10 PM and enter into Executive Session, 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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