MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 5, 2021
21 recorded votes, 0 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 - March 22, 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 - March 22, 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 - March 22, 2021..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve the executive session minutes - March 22, 2021 (1 of 2)
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the executive session minutes - March 22, 2021 (1 of 2).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the executive session minutes - March 22, 2021 (1 of 2)..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Approve the executive session minutes - March 22, 2021 (2 of 2)
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the executive session minutes - March 22, 2021 (2 of 2).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the executive session minutes - March 22, 2021 (2 of 2)..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Reduce the quorum for the May 2021 Town Meeting to 70 registered voters
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to reduce the quorum for the May 2021 Town Meeting to 70 registered voters.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to reduce the quorum for the May 2021 Town Meeting to 70 registered voters..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Issue a common victualler's license to Rose Santos of Good Earth Holistic Kitchen located at 43 Broad Street, hours of operation 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to issue a common victualler's license to Rose Santos of Good Earth Holistic Kitchen located at 43 Broad Street, hours of operation 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
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 common victualler's license to Rose Santos of Good Earth Holistic Kitchen located at 43 Broad Street, hours of operation 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Reappoint David Baran to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on March 31, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to reappoint David Baran to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on March 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to reappoint David Baran to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire on March 31, 2024..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of James Klotz as full-time bus driver for the Council on Aging, effective April 30, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the resignation of James Klotz as full-time bus driver for the Council on Aging, effective April 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the resignation of James Klotz as full-time bus driver for the Council on Aging, effective April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Kyle Andrade as Maintenance Laborer for the DPW, effective April 2, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the resignation of Kyle Andrade as Maintenance Laborer for the DPW, effective April 2, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the resignation of Kyle Andrade as Maintenance Laborer for the DPW, effective April 2, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Heather Shaughnessy as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective April 5, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the resignation of Heather Shaughnessy as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective April 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to note the resignation of Heather Shaughnessy as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective April 5, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Contracts
Approve and sign a contract with Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and sign a contract with Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and sign a contract with Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with E. J. Prescott for fire hydrants, amount not to exceed $18,655.50
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with E. J. Prescott for fire hydrants, amount not to exceed $18,655.50.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with E. J. Prescott for fire hydrants, amount not to exceed $18,655.50..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. for repairs to the recycle pump at the wastewater treatment facility for an amount not to exceed $20,876.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. for repairs to the recycle pump at the wastewater treatment facility for an amount not to exceed $20,876.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. for repairs to the recycle pump at the wastewater treatment facility for an amount not to exceed $20,876.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the completion of a Risk and Resilience Assessment in compliance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the completion of a Risk and Resilience Assessment in compliance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA) for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the completion of a Risk and Resilience Assessment in compliance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA) for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
General
Appoint special counsel for the matter of Zisler Investment Associates Limited Partnership v
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to appoint special counsel for the matter of Zisler Investment Associates Limited Partnership v.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to appoint special counsel for the matter of Zisler Investment Associates Limited Partnership v..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Have a bump out placed at the head of the first parking space (going west) in front of 50 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to have a bump out placed at the head of the first parking space (going west) in front of 50 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to have a bump out placed at the head of the first parking space (going west) in front of 50 Main Street..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Allow in-person early voting on Monday, May 3rd through Thursday May 6th from 8AM-4:30PM at the Town Hall for the May 10, 2021 Annual Town Election
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to allow in-person early voting on Monday, May 3rd through Thursday May 6th from 8AM-4:30PM at the Town Hall for the May 10, 2021 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to allow in-person early voting on Monday, May 3rd through Thursday May 6th from 8AM-4:30PM at the Town Hall for the May 10, 2021 Annual Town Election..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
Accept a donation from Ruben Souza to the Police Department in the amount of $100.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from Ruben Souza to the Police Department in the amount of $100.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to accept a donation from Ruben Souza to the Police Department in the amount of $100.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to enter into a Host Community Agreement with TSC Delivery, LLC, located on Kane Industrial Drive
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to authorize the Executive Assistant to enter into a Host Community Agreement with TSC Delivery, LLC, located on Kane Industrial Drive.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to authorize the Executive Assistant to enter into a Host Community Agreement with TSC Delivery, LLC, located on Kane Industrial Drive..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Budget
Approve the amount of $40,450,000 for the FY 2022 School Department budget
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the amount of $40,450,000 for the FY 2022 School Department budget.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the amount of $40,450,000 for the FY 2022 School Department budget..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of April 5, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of April 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of April 5, 2021..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Parent)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of April 5, 2021 at 8:30PM.
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 meeting of April 5, 2021 at 8:30PM..” (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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