MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 27, 2021
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Fred Lucy, James Quinn, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of September 13, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 13, 2021..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (1 of 3)
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (1 of 3).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (1 of 3)..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (2 of 3)
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (2 of 3).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (2 of 3)..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (3 of 3)
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (3 of 3).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 13, 2021 (3 of 3)..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Continue the public hearing for Ground Effect to Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing for Ground Effect to Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing for Ground Effect to Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Licenses
Approve an application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officers and Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Manager for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officers and Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Manager for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officers and Change of Ownership Interest and Change of Manager for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Approve a change of hours for Medusa Brewing Company from Tuesday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM to Monday - Friday 12:00 PM -...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change of hours for Medusa Brewing Company from Tuesday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM to Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM located at 111 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change of hours for Medusa Brewing Company from Tuesday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM to Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM located at 111 Main Street..” (Motion: Burks, second: Lucy)
Issue a Common Victualler's License to Taco Gato, Keith Sullivan, Owner for Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM located at 111 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Common Victualler's License to Taco Gato, Keith Sullivan, Owner for Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM located at 111 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Common Victualler's License to Taco Gato, Keith Sullivan, Owner for Tuesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM located at 111 Main Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Richard Healy for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: September 30 October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Richard Healy for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: September 30 October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30 November 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. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Richard Healy for a Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: September 30 October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30 November 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: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Issue a Live Entertainment License to Keith Sullivan for the Outdoor Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: September 30 October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1-0 to issue a Live Entertainment License to Keith Sullivan for the Outdoor Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: September 30 October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30 November 1, 2021 Thursdays and Fridays 3:00PM - 9:00 PM Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mr. Sadowski voted against.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, QuinnNo: Sadowski
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1-0 to issue a Live Entertainment License to Keith Sullivan for the Outdoor Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for the following dates and times: September 30 October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-30 November 1, 2021 Thursdays and Fridays 3:00PM - 9:00 PM Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM Sundays 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mr. Sadowski voted against..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Julie Zieff as Part-Time Regional Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant for the Board of Health at $25.00 per hour, effective October 12, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Julie Zieff as Part-Time Regional Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant for the Board of Health at $25.00 per hour, effective October 12, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Julie Zieff as Part-Time Regional Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant for the Board of Health at $25.00 per hour, effective October 12, 2021..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Appoint Amanda Molina Dumas to represent the Town of Hudson on the MAPC MAGIC sub regional committee
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Amanda Molina Dumas to represent the Town of Hudson on the MAPC MAGIC sub regional committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Amanda Molina Dumas to represent the Town of Hudson on the MAPC MAGIC sub regional committee..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Burks)
General
Accept a PSAP Leadership Scholarship Grant from the State 911 Department in the amount of $10,000 for dispatcher training for the Police Department
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a PSAP Leadership Scholarship Grant from the State 911 Department in the amount of $10,000 for dispatcher training for the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a PSAP Leadership Scholarship Grant from the State 911 Department in the amount of $10,000 for dispatcher training for the Police Department..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Accept an annual grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for the Hudson/Sudbury Jail Diversion program in the amount of $94,962.00
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept an annual grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for the Hudson/Sudbury Jail Diversion program in the amount of $94,962.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept an annual grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for the Hudson/Sudbury Jail Diversion program in the amount of $94,962.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Accept a donation from the estate of the late Victor John Billings to be used to "waive/subsidize fees for children from economic struggling families in the amount of $10,000.00 for those who wish...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the estate of the late Victor John Billings to be used to "waive/subsidize fees for children from economic struggling families in the amount of $10,000.00 for those who wish to participate in recreation programs in Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the estate of the late Victor John Billings to be used to "waive/subsidize fees for children from economic struggling families in the amount of $10,000.00 for those who wish to participate in recreation programs in Town..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Apply for the BRIC grant to support the update of Hudson's Hazard Mitigation Plan
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to apply for the BRIC grant to support the update of Hudson's Hazard Mitigation Plan.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to apply for the BRIC grant to support the update of Hudson's Hazard Mitigation Plan..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Send a support letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development regarding 62 Packard Street affordable housing project
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to send a support letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development regarding 62 Packard Street affordable housing project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to send a support letter to the Department of Housing and Community Development regarding 62 Packard Street affordable housing project..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Sponsor Articles 1-13 and Article 15 on the November Special Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to sponsor Articles 1-13 and Article 15 on the November Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to sponsor Articles 1-13 and Article 15 on the November Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of September 27, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of September 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of September 27, 2021..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session and not to return to public session at 8:10 PM
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session at 8:10 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session at 8:10 PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, 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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