MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2021
25 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out Scott Duplisea; the minutes say Scott Duplisea arrived later, so Scott Duplisea is counted present and shown only in the votes after arriving.
Present: Joseph Durant, Fred Lucy, John Parent, James Quinn, Scott Duplisea
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Duplisea arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of February 8, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of February 8, 2021.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnScott Duplisea arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of February 8, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Brian Niemi as Fulltime Firefighter, effective February 23, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Brian Niemi as Fulltime Firefighter, effective February 23, 2021.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnScott Duplisea arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Brian Niemi as Fulltime Firefighter, effective February 23, 2021..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Approve the appointment of Janet Saluk to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on December 31, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Janet Saluk to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on December 31, 2021.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnScott Duplisea arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Janet Saluk to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on December 31, 2021..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the singing of a contract with Lapan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $49,500 for plumbing services related to the Centennial Beach Renovation Project
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the singing of a contract with Lapan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $49,500 for plumbing services related to the Centennial Beach Renovation Project.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnScott Duplisea arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the singing of a contract with Lapan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $49,500 for plumbing services related to the Centennial Beach Renovation Project..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Director of Public Works Eric Ryder
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Director of Public Works Eric Ryder.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnScott Duplisea arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Director of Public Works Eric Ryder..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
General
Change the date of Annual Town Meeting to May 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the High School parking lot with a rain date of May 2, 2021 (same time and place)
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to change the date of Annual Town Meeting to May 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the High School parking lot with a rain date of May 2, 2021 (same time and place).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to change the date of Annual Town Meeting to May 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM in the High School parking lot with a rain date of May 2, 2021 (same time and place)..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Accept a donation from the Robert Lloyd Corking Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 for the VetRides program and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept a donation from the Robert Lloyd Corking Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 for the VetRides program and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept a donation from the Robert Lloyd Corking Charitable Foundation in the amount of $10,000 for the VetRides program and an appropriate letter of thanks be sent..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Sponsor articles 1, 2,3,4 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 1, 2,3,4 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 1, 2,3,4 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Insert the amount of $180,546 in article 5 to take the police out of civil service and sponsor the article
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to insert the amount of $180,546 in article 5 to take the police out of civil service and sponsor the article.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to insert the amount of $180,546 in article 5 to take the police out of civil service and sponsor the article..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Sponsor article 7 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 7 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 7 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Sponsor article 8 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 8 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 8 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Sponsor articles 9, 10, 11 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 9, 10, 11 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 9, 10, 11 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Sponsor article 12 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 12 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 12 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Sponsor articles13, 14 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles13, 14 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles13, 14 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Sponsor articles 15, 16 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 15, 16 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 15, 16 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Sponsor article 17on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 17on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 17on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Sponsor article 19 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 19 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 19 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Sponsor article 20on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 20on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 20on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Sponsor articles 21, 22, 23, 24 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 21, 22, 23, 24 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 21, 22, 23, 24 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Replace and sponsor articles 25, 26 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to replace and sponsor articles 25, 26 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to replace and sponsor articles 25, 26 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Sponsor articles 27, 28 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 27, 28 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor articles 27, 28 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Sponsor article 29 on the May Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 29 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sponsor article 29 on the May Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Sign the May Town Meeting Warrant with the changes voted on
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sign the May Town Meeting Warrant with the changes voted on.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to sign the May Town Meeting Warrant with the changes voted on..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of February 22, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of February 22, 2012.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of February 22, 2012..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn its meeting of February 22, 2012 at 8:10 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn its meeting of February 22, 2012 at 8:10 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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