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April 26, 2021
24 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Durant, John Parent, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn, Fred Lucy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of April 5, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of April 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of April 5, 2021..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Tto release executive session minutes in accordance with the recommendations of Counsel in respect to each individual set of minutes
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call tto release executive session minutes in accordance with the recommendations of Counsel in respect to each individual set of minutes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call tto release executive session minutes in accordance with the recommendations of Counsel in respect to each individual set of minutes..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Durant)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Grant an All Alcohol Pouring License from VC Restaurant Group, Inc., Gerard Guzman Ortega, Owner d/b/a Lalo's Mexican Restaurant located at 158 Main Street and consider issuance of a Common...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to grant an All Alcohol Pouring License from VC Restaurant Group, Inc., Gerard Guzman Ortega, Owner d/b/a Lalo's Mexican Restaurant located at 158 Main Street and consider issuance of a Common Victualler's License.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to grant an All Alcohol Pouring License from VC Restaurant Group, Inc., Gerard Guzman Ortega, Owner d/b/a Lalo's Mexican Restaurant located at 158 Main Street and consider issuance of a Common Victualler's License..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Approve a change of Legal Entity from a Small Business Corporation (S-Corp) to an LLC for The Entwistle Company located at 8 Bigelow Road
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve a change of Legal Entity from a Small Business Corporation (S-Corp) to an LLC for The Entwistle Company located at 8 Bigelow Road.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve a change of Legal Entity from a Small Business Corporation (S-Corp) to an LLC for The Entwistle Company located at 8 Bigelow Road..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Issue of 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: April 29-30 May 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 June 3-6,...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue of 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: April 29-30 May 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 June 3-6, 10-13, 17-18, 2021 Thursdays from 12:00PM - 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. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue of 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: April 29-30 May 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 June 3-6, 10-13, 17-18, 2021 Thursdays from 12:00PM - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Issue[TV1] a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Tom Sutter for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: June 19-20, 24-27 July 1-4, 7-11, 15-18, 22-25,...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue[TV1] a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Tom Sutter for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: June 19-20, 24-27 July 1-4, 7-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31 August 1, 5-8, 2021 Thursdays from 12:00PM - 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. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue[TV1] a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Tom Sutter for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: June 19-20, 24-27 July 1-4, 7-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31 August 1, 5-8, 2021 Thursdays from 12:00PM - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Keith Antul for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: August 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 September 2-5, 9-12, 16-19,...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Keith Antul for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: August 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 September 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30 and October 1, 2021 Thursdays from 12:00PM - 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. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Keith Antul for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: August 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 September 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30 and October 1, 2021 Thursdays from 12:00PM - 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM.” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Renew Mid-Year Licenses for those licensees who have met all requirements for renewal
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to renew Mid-Year Licenses for those licensees who have met all requirements for renewal.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to renew Mid-Year Licenses for those licensees who have met all requirements for renewal..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Caitlin Reagan as a volunteer in the Town Clerk's Office from May 11 - August 31, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Caitlin Reagan as a volunteer in the Town Clerk's Office from May 11 - August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Caitlin Reagan as a volunteer in the Town Clerk's Office from May 11 - August 31, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve an increase for Senior Center Fitness Instructor Sharon McDevitt from $50 per hour to $55 per hour, which will continue to be funded through the State Formula Grant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve an increase for Senior Center Fitness Instructor Sharon McDevitt from $50 per hour to $55 per hour, which will continue to be funded through the State Formula Grant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve an increase for Senior Center Fitness Instructor Sharon McDevitt from $50 per hour to $55 per hour, which will continue to be funded through the State Formula Grant..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Brien Roche as Maintenance Laborer for the DPW, effective April 23, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Brien Roche as Maintenance Laborer for the DPW, effective April 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Brien Roche as Maintenance Laborer for the DPW, effective April 23, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Note the resignation of Megan Downing as Communications Specialist for the Police Department, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Megan Downing as Communications Specialist for the Police Department, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the resignation of Megan Downing as Communications Specialist for the Police Department, effective immediately..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
F to note the retirement of Dawn Jacobs as Assistant Town Clerk, effective May 31, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1f to note the retirement of Dawn Jacobs as Assistant Town Clerk, effective May 31, 2021. Mr. Durant against.
The count and the names in the minutes do not agree: they give the count as 4-0-1 (“voted 4-0-1”) and also say “Mr. Durant against”, with 5 members present (Joseph Durant, John Parent, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn and Fred Lucy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1f to note the retirement of Dawn Jacobs as Assistant Town Clerk, effective May 31, 2021. Mr. Durant against..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Approve the job description for Assistant Town Clerk
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the job description for Assistant Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the job description for Assistant Town Clerk..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the appointment of Kayleigh Myerson as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective April 30, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Kayleigh Myerson as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective April 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Kayleigh Myerson as full time Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Appoint Fernanda Santos as Interim Executive Assistant from May 7 - June 7, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to appoint Fernanda Santos as Interim Executive Assistant from May 7 - June 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to appoint Fernanda Santos as Interim Executive Assistant from May 7 - June 7, 2021..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Increase Fernanda Santos pay by $100 daily for a five-day week from May 7 - June 7, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to increase Fernanda Santos pay by $100 daily for a five-day week from May 7 - June 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to increase Fernanda Santos pay by $100 daily for a five-day week from May 7 - June 7, 2021..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
General
Approve and amend the signed Community Host Agreement with Ryan Cohen of TSC Delivery to reflect a change of address from 14 Kane Industrial Drive to 7 Kane Industrial Drive
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and amend the signed Community Host Agreement with Ryan Cohen of TSC Delivery to reflect a change of address from 14 Kane Industrial Drive to 7 Kane Industrial Drive.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and amend the signed Community Host Agreement with Ryan Cohen of TSC Delivery to reflect a change of address from 14 Kane Industrial Drive to 7 Kane Industrial Drive..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Accept and approve a grant for the MassCALL3 Substance Misuse Prevention Grant Program from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health for Hudson's Youth...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept and approve a grant for the MassCALL3 Substance Misuse Prevention Grant Program from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health for Hudson's Youth Substance Use Prevention Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept and approve a grant for the MassCALL3 Substance Misuse Prevention Grant Program from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Health for Hudson's Youth Substance Use Prevention Program..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept and approve a grant award in the amount of $14,438 for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept and approve a grant award in the amount of $14,438 for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept and approve a grant award in the amount of $14,438 for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Accept and approve a grant award in the amount of $5,000 for the Hudson Youth Emotional CPR Trainings from Emerson Hospital Community Benefit Grant Program
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept and approve a grant award in the amount of $5,000 for the Hudson Youth Emotional CPR Trainings from Emerson Hospital Community Benefit Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to accept and approve a grant award in the amount of $5,000 for the Hudson Youth Emotional CPR Trainings from Emerson Hospital Community Benefit Grant Program..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the increase of water and sewer rates at 21% and 11% respectively
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to approve the increase of water and sewer rates at 21% and 11% respectively.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to approve the increase of water and sewer rates at 21% and 11% respectively..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of April 26, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of April 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of April 26, 2021..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Durant)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn its meeting of April 26, 2021 at 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn its meeting of April 26, 2021 at 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
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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