MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 25, 2021
23 recorded votes, 5 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
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of January 4, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of January 4, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of January 4, 2021..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Add the following articles to the Town Meeting Warrant: to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board and to remove the Executive Assistant requirement from the Town Charter
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to add the following articles to the Town Meeting Warrant: to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board and to remove the Executive Assistant requirement from the Town Charter.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to add the following articles to the Town Meeting Warrant: to change the name of the Board of Selectmen to Select Board and to remove the Executive Assistant requirement from the Town Charter..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Licenses
Approve an outdoor dining permit to Joe Boudreau of Kith & Kin located at 40 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve an outdoor dining permit to Joe Boudreau of Kith & Kin located at 40 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve an outdoor dining permit to Joe Boudreau of Kith & Kin located at 40 Washington Street..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Julie Kuhn as Part-Time Library Page at a rate of $13.50 per hour, effective January 27, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Julie Kuhn as Part-Time Library Page at a rate of $13.50 per hour, effective January 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Julie Kuhn as Part-Time Library Page at a rate of $13.50 per hour, effective January 27, 2021..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Parent)
Approve the appointment of Ronald Sorgman to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 by roll call voted to approve the appointment of Ronald Sorgman to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 by roll call voted to approve the appointment of Ronald Sorgman to the Historic District Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Approve the promotion of Shawn Tessier to a W-4 Tree Climber position from a W-2 Laborer position at a rate of $25.95, effective January 26, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Shawn Tessier to a W-4 Tree Climber position from a W-2 Laborer position at a rate of $25.95, effective January 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Shawn Tessier to a W-4 Tree Climber position from a W-2 Laborer position at a rate of $25.95, effective January 26, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the reassignment of Bennett Morse from a W-4 Mechanic to a W-2 Laborer position (per his request) at a rate of $23.03, effective January 26, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the reassignment of Bennett Morse from a W-4 Mechanic to a W-2 Laborer position (per his request) at a rate of $23.03, effective January 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the reassignment of Bennett Morse from a W-4 Mechanic to a W-2 Laborer position (per his request) at a rate of $23.03, effective January 26, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the promotion of Steven Nezuch from a W-2 Laborer position to a W-4 Mechanic at a rate of $23.96, effective January 26, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Steven Nezuch from a W-2 Laborer position to a W-4 Mechanic at a rate of $23.96, effective January 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of Steven Nezuch from a W-2 Laborer position to a W-4 Mechanic at a rate of $23.96, effective January 26, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
The appointment of Matthew White as a W-2 Laborer at a rate of $22.26, effective January 26, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to the appointment of Matthew White as a W-2 Laborer at a rate of $22.26, effective January 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to the appointment of Matthew White as a W-2 Laborer at a rate of $22.26, effective January 26, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Joseph Mullin from the Conservation Commission effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Joseph Mullin from the Conservation Commission effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Joseph Mullin from the Conservation Commission effective immediately..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment/promotion of Brooke Warrington from Associate Conservation Commission Member to Full Member for a term to expire on December 31, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment/promotion of Brooke Warrington from Associate Conservation Commission Member to Full Member for a term to expire on December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment/promotion of Brooke Warrington from Associate Conservation Commission Member to Full Member for a term to expire on December 31, 2023..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment of Jacob Millette as Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Jacob Millette as Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Jacob Millette as Associate Member of the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2023..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Note the retirement of Michael Russell as Patrol Officer for the Hudson Police Department, effective February 1, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the retirement of Michael Russell as Patrol Officer for the Hudson Police Department, effective February 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the retirement of Michael Russell as Patrol Officer for the Hudson Police Department, effective February 1, 2021..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Approve the promotion of John Yates from Patrol Officer to Permanent Full- Time Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 29, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of John Yates from Patrol Officer to Permanent Full- Time Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the promotion of John Yates from Patrol Officer to Permanent Full- Time Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 29, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TIGG for 40,000 pounds of Calgon F400 in the amount of $101,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TIGG for 40,000 pounds of Calgon F400 in the amount of $101,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TIGG for 40,000 pounds of Calgon F400 in the amount of $101,000.00..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
General
Approve a grant from Mass Housing for the Affordable Housing Trust in the amount of $63,000 for costs related to preliminary work on the 62 Packard Street property
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve a grant from Mass Housing for the Affordable Housing Trust in the amount of $63,000 for costs related to preliminary work on the 62 Packard Street property.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve a grant from Mass Housing for the Affordable Housing Trust in the amount of $63,000 for costs related to preliminary work on the 62 Packard Street property..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept a donation on behalf of the Hudson Police Department from the Hillis Family Foundation in the amount of $1,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation on behalf of the Hudson Police Department from the Hillis Family Foundation in the amount of $1,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation on behalf of the Hudson Police Department from the Hillis Family Foundation in the amount of $1,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Budget
Approve the budget for Community Development ($256,848)
Community Development 1232 12 $256,848 Parent Duplisea 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Community Development 1232 12 $256,848 Parent Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Finance / Information Tech 1330 7 $901,587 Durant Lucy 5-0
Approve the budget for Finance / Information Tech ($901,587)
Finance / Information Tech 1330 7 $901,587 Durant Lucy 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Finance / Information Tech 1330 7 $901,587 Durant Lucy 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Approve the budget for Library ($825,919)
Library 6100 23 $825,919 Durant Duplisea 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Library 6100 23 $825,919 Durant Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the budget for Cable Fund Budget ($505,583)
Cable Fund Budget 31 $505,583 Duplisea Parent 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Cable Fund Budget 31 $505,583 Duplisea Parent 5-0.” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of January 25, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the correspondence of January 25, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the correspondence of January 25, 2021..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Adjourn its public meeting at 8:40 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 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its public meeting at 8:40 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 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its public meeting at 8:40 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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