MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 29, 2021
36 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Scott Duplisea and James Quinn, who are counted absent.
Present: Michael Burks, Fred Lucy, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: Scott Duplisea, James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of November 1, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 1, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Continue the public hearing for Ground Effect Brewing Co. to its meeting of December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing for Ground Effect Brewing Co. to its meeting of December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing for Ground Effect Brewing Co. to its meeting of December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Approve an application from VFW Post 1027 for a Change of Manager for the Hudson VFW located at 3 Palmieri Drive
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an application from VFW Post 1027 for a Change of Manager for the Hudson VFW located at 3 Palmieri Drive.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an application from VFW Post 1027 for a Change of Manager for the Hudson VFW located at 3 Palmieri Drive..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Issue a Common Victualler's license to Devon See for The Hushed Willow, LLC to be located at 63A Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a Common Victualler's license to Devon See for The Hushed Willow, LLC to be located at 63A Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a Common Victualler's license to Devon See for The Hushed Willow, LLC to be located at 63A Main Street..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Katrina Olbrycht for a birthday party to be held on December 30, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Katrina Olbrycht for a birthday party to be held on December 30, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Katrina Olbrycht for a birthday party to be held on December 30, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve an Entertainment License to the Crose Nest Collective for a musical event to be held on December 3, 2021from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an Entertainment License to the Crose Nest Collective for a musical event to be held on December 3, 2021from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an Entertainment License to the Crose Nest Collective for a musical event to be held on December 3, 2021from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve all 2022 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve all 2022 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve all 2022 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Manizeh Afridi to the position of Epidemiologist for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M7, Step 3, effective January 3, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Manizeh Afridi to the position of Epidemiologist for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M7, Step 3, effective January 3, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Manizeh Afridi to the position of Epidemiologist for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M7, Step 3, effective January 3, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of William Murphy to the position of Regional Health Inspector for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M6, Step 5, effective November 30, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of William Murphy to the position of Regional Health Inspector for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M6, Step 5, effective November 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of William Murphy to the position of Regional Health Inspector for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M6, Step 5, effective November 30, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the Appointment of Pooja Shelke to the position of Epidemiologist at Grade M7, Step 3 effective January 21, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Appointment of Pooja Shelke to the position of Epidemiologist at Grade M7, Step 3 effective January 21, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Appointment of Pooja Shelke to the position of Epidemiologist at Grade M7, Step 3 effective January 21, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Jessica Twardowski to the position of Regional Public Health Nurse for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M7, Step 3, effective December 13, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jessica Twardowski to the position of Regional Public Health Nurse for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M7, Step 3, effective December 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jessica Twardowski to the position of Regional Public Health Nurse for the Town of Hudson at a Grade M7, Step 3, effective December 13, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Lisa M. Aucoin as Assistant Library Director at Grade M7, S2 $69,080, effective December 13, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Lisa M. Aucoin as Assistant Library Director at Grade M7, S2 $69,080, effective December 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Lisa M. Aucoin as Assistant Library Director at Grade M7, S2 $69,080, effective December 13, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Note the retirement of Fire Deputy Stephen S. Cariveau, effective January 19, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0 to note the retirement of Fire Deputy Stephen S. Cariveau, effective January 19, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0 to note the retirement of Fire Deputy Stephen S. Cariveau, effective January 19, 2021..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Lucy)
Note the resignation of Andrew Horvitz from the Finance Committee, effective October 24, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Horvitz from the Finance Committee, effective October 24, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Horvitz from the Finance Committee, effective October 24, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Justin O'Neil from the Board of Appeals, effective November 1, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Justin O'Neil from the Board of Appeals, effective November 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Justin O'Neil from the Board of Appeals, effective November 1, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointments of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Fall/Winter 2021-2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointments of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Fall/Winter 2021-2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointments of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Fall/Winter 2021-2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Joshua Aponte as Recreation Assistant, effective November 29, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Joshua Aponte as Recreation Assistant, effective November 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Joshua Aponte as Recreation Assistant, effective November 29, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Postpone this item until the Boards meeting of December 6, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to postpone this item until the Boards meeting of December 6, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to postpone this item until the Boards meeting of December 6, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Best Chimney Services, Inc. in the amount of $54,008 for the replacement of the Town Hall chimney flue
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Best Chimney Services, Inc. in the amount of $54,008 for the replacement of the Town Hall chimney flue.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Best Chimney Services, Inc. in the amount of $54,008 for the replacement of the Town Hall chimney flue..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2021-2022 winter season
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2021-2022 winter season.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2021-2022 winter season..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Blue Diamond Equipment for the Green/Florence Street Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $223,090.20
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Blue Diamond Equipment for the Green/Florence Street Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $223,090.20.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Blue Diamond Equipment for the Green/Florence Street Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $223,090.20..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
General
Grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2022 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2022 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2022 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2022 Student Awareness of Fire Education & Senior Safe Grant in the amount of $4,100 and $2,000
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2022 Student Awareness of Fire Education & Senior Safe Grant in the amount of $4,100 and $2,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2022 Student Awareness of Fire Education & Senior Safe Grant in the amount of $4,100 and $2,000..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Grant approval for Director Calo to apply for the Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness & Leadership Initiative Grant through the Department of Public Health in the amount of $160,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Director Calo to apply for the Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness & Leadership Initiative Grant through the Department of Public Health in the amount of $160,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval for Director Calo to apply for the Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness & Leadership Initiative Grant through the Department of Public Health in the amount of $160,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Grant approval of the Wheeled Recycling Carts Grant Award from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval of the Wheeled Recycling Carts Grant Award from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval of the Wheeled Recycling Carts Grant Award from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Grant approval of the Recycling Dividends Program funds under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $4,900.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval of the Recycling Dividends Program funds under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $4,900.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to grant approval of the Recycling Dividends Program funds under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $4,900.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the proposed amendment to the Town's Outdoor Dining Regulations
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the proposed amendment to the Town's Outdoor Dining Regulations.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the proposed amendment to the Town's Outdoor Dining Regulations..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the creation of an Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the creation of an Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the creation of an Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the dates of December 6th and December 14th for the listening sessions
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the dates of December 6th and December 14th for the listening sessions.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the dates of December 6th and December 14th for the listening sessions..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Sudbury Foundation for the MetroWest Food Collaborative
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Sudbury Foundation for the MetroWest Food Collaborative.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Sudbury Foundation for the MetroWest Food Collaborative..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Hudson Botanical Processing, LLC and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Hudson Botanical Processing, LLC and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Hudson Botanical Processing, LLC and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Accept a donation to the Hudson Senior Center from the Arthur W. Walker Living Trust in the amount of $39,254.74
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation to the Hudson Senior Center from the Arthur W. Walker Living Trust in the amount of $39,254.74.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation to the Hudson Senior Center from the Arthur W. Walker Living Trust in the amount of $39,254.74..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of November 29, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of November 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of November 29, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of November 29, 2021 at 8:15PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of November 29, 2021 at 8:15PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
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