MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 1, 2021
19 recorded votes, 2 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 October 18, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 18, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the executive session minutes of October 18, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of October 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of October 18, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 26, 2021 to December 24, 2021 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 26, 2021 to December 24, 2021 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 26, 2021 to December 24, 2021 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Elks at 91 Park Street from November 26, 2021 to December 24, 2021 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Elks at 91 Park Street from November 26, 2021 to December 24, 2021 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Elks at 91 Park Street from November 26, 2021 to December 24, 2021 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 20 & December 18, 2021from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 20 & December 18, 2021from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 20 & December 18, 2021from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Angela Waring for a networking event to be held on November 4, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to be held at 43 Broad Street
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Angela Waring for a networking event to be held on November 4, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to be held at 43 Broad Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Angela Waring for a networking event to be held on November 4, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to be held at 43 Broad Street..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
50 to approve the temporary appointment of Telma Costa as Assistant Treasurer/Collector at a Grade 4, Step 4 for the period between November 17, 2021 through December 1, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 50 to approve the temporary appointment of Telma Costa as Assistant Treasurer/Collector at a Grade 4, Step 4 for the period between November 17, 2021 through December 1, 2021.
The count in the minutes is incomplete (“voted 50 to”). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 50 to approve the temporary appointment of Telma Costa as Assistant Treasurer/Collector at a Grade 4, Step 4 for the period between November 17, 2021 through December 1, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Pass over this agenda item until November 29, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to pass over this agenda item until November 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to pass over this agenda item until November 29, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of an employment agreement with Chief Bryan Johannes for the period of 10/29/2021 - 10/28/2024
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1-0 to approve and authorize the signing of an employment agreement with Chief Bryan Johannes for the period of 10/29/2021 - 10/28/2024. Mr. Lucy against.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiNo: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1-0 to approve and authorize the signing of an employment agreement with Chief Bryan Johannes for the period of 10/29/2021 - 10/28/2024. Mr. Lucy against..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran to conduct a Stormwater Funding Study for the Town in the amount of $42,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran to conduct a Stormwater Funding Study for the Town in the amount of $42,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran to conduct a Stormwater Funding Study for the Town in the amount of $42,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc. for the New Chestnut Street PFAS system in the amount of $3,539,673.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc. for the New Chestnut Street PFAS system in the amount of $3,539,673.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc. for the New Chestnut Street PFAS system in the amount of $3,539,673.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Continue this agenda item to its meeting of November 29, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to continue this agenda item to its meeting of November 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to continue this agenda item to its meeting of November 29, 2021..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
General
Authorize Chief Johannes to apply for the FY2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Grant Planning Pilot Program
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize Chief Johannes to apply for the FY2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Grant Planning Pilot Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize Chief Johannes to apply for the FY2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Grant Planning Pilot Program..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Accept a donation from the State 911 Department to be used to defray the costs associated with running an Emergency Communications Center in the amount of $67,385.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the State 911 Department to be used to defray the costs associated with running an Emergency Communications Center in the amount of $67,385.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the State 911 Department to be used to defray the costs associated with running an Emergency Communications Center in the amount of $67,385.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Accept a donation from the State 911 Department to be used to train dispatchers in the amount of $11,926.80
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the State 911 Department to be used to train dispatchers in the amount of $11,926.80.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the State 911 Department to be used to train dispatchers in the amount of $11,926.80..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Authorize Chief Johannes to apply for the MEMA Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize Chief Johannes to apply for the MEMA Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize Chief Johannes to apply for the MEMA Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Increase inspections fees from $30.00 to $35.00 per inspection
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to increase inspections fees from $30.00 to $35.00 per inspection.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to increase inspections fees from $30.00 to $35.00 per inspection..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of November 1, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of November 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to note the correspondence of its meeting of November 1, 2021..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of November 1, 2021 at 7:45 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of November 1, 2021 at 7:45 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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