MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
December 20, 2021
33 recorded votes, 18 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 December 2, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of December 2, 2021. Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Burks, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Duplisea, Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of December 2, 2021. Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the public session minutes of December 6, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of December 6, 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 December 6, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Close the public hearing and approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Farmer Brewery License for Central MA Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a Ground Effect Brewing Co., Marc Ferlo...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Farmer Brewery License for Central MA Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a Ground Effect Brewing Co., Marc Ferlo and Alexi Bobolia, Owners located at 312 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and approve the application for the Alteration of Premises for the Farmer Brewery License for Central MA Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a Ground Effect Brewing Co., Marc Ferlo and Alexi Bobolia, Owners located at 312 Main Street..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Issue a One-Day Wine/Malt License to Justin Beit for a Men's Holiday Shopping Night on December 23, 2021 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at 61 Main Street (Wright's Jewelry & Design Co.)
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Wine/Malt License to Justin Beit for a Men's Holiday Shopping Night on December 23, 2021 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at 61 Main Street (Wright's Jewelry & Design Co.).
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 License to Justin Beit for a Men's Holiday Shopping Night on December 23, 2021 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at 61 Main Street (Wright's Jewelry & Design Co.)..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the transfer of ownership for Hudson House of Pizza, located at 121 Main Street to Asad Shehata
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of ownership for Hudson House of Pizza, located at 121 Main Street to Asad Shehata.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of ownership for Hudson House of Pizza, located at 121 Main Street to Asad Shehata..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve all remaining annual license renewals for all Licensees that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all remaining annual license renewals for all Licensees that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all remaining annual license renewals for all Licensees that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Lucy)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Lawrence Fine to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lawrence Fine to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lawrence Fine to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2024..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of School Crossing Guard Adelaide Saragian, effective December 23, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of School Crossing Guard Adelaide Saragian, effective December 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of School Crossing Guard Adelaide Saragian, effective December 23, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of George Luoto to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on December 31, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of George Luoto to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of George Luoto to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on December 31, 2024..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Sheryl Marrazzo to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on December 31, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sheryl Marrazzo to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on December 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sheryl Marrazzo to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire on December 31, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Lucy)
Approve the temporary appointment of Dianne Cush as Treasury Specialist at a Grade 8, Step 8, effective December 31, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary appointment of Dianne Cush as Treasury Specialist at a Grade 8, Step 8, effective December 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary appointment of Dianne Cush as Treasury Specialist at a Grade 8, Step 8, effective December 31, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of John Carolan as Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective January 18, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of John Carolan as Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective January 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of John Carolan as Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective January 18, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Hugh Garner form the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Hugh Garner form the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Hugh Garner form the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
General
Continue this item to its next meeting of January 10, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to continue this item to its next meeting of January 10, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to continue this item to its next meeting of January 10, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Budget
Approve the budget for Board of Selectmen ($13,750.00)
Board of Selectmen 1220 5 $ 13,750.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Board of Selectmen 1220 5 $ 13,750.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the budget for Executive Assistant ($344,497.00)
Executive Assistant: 1230 6 $ 344,497.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Executive Assistant: 1230 6 $ 344,497.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Election Town Meeting ($63,003.00)
Election Town Meeting 1231 6 $ 63,003.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Election Town Meeting 1231 6 $ 63,003.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Legal Services ($250,000.00)
Legal Services 1235 6 $ 250,000.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Legal Services 1235 6 $ 250,000.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Town Buildings ($301,854.00)
Town Buildings 1236 6 $ 301,854.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Town Buildings 1236 6 $ 301,854.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Personnel Expense ($13,960.00)
Personnel Expense 1237 6 $ 13,960.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Personnel Expense 1237 6 $ 13,960.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Debt Service ($7,595,329.00)
Debt Service 7100 25 $ 7,595,329.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Debt Service 7100 25 $ 7,595,329.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Retirement / Pensions ($6,794,331.00)
Retirement / Pensions 9110 26 $ 6,794,331.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Retirement / Pensions 9110 26 $ 6,794,331.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the budget for Group Health Insurance ($6,292,000.00)
Group Health Insurance 9140 27 $ 6,292,000.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Group Health Insurance 9140 27 $ 6,292,000.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for General Insurance ($462,463.00)
General Insurance 9141 28 $ 462,463.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“General Insurance 9141 28 $ 462,463.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Town Clerk & Board of Registrars ($176,963.00)
Town Clerk & Board of Registrars 1610 8 $ 176,963.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Town Clerk & Board of Registrars 1610 8 $ 176,963.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Moderator ($110.00)
Moderator 1960 9 $ 110.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Moderator 1960 9 $ 110.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Finance Committee 1961 10 $ 853.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
Approve the budget for Finance Committee ($853.00)
Finance Committee 1961 10 $ 853.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Finance Committee 1961 10 $ 853.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Board of Assessors ($126,404.00)
Board of Assessors 1962 11 $ 126,404.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Board of Assessors 1962 11 $ 126,404.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Municipal Light Board ($3,600.00)
Municipal Light Board 1967 13 $ 3,600.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Municipal Light Board 1967 13 $ 3,600.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Ft. Meadow Commission ($6,300.00)
Ft. Meadow Commission 1971 14 $ 6,300.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Ft. Meadow Commission 1971 14 $ 6,300.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Lake Boon Commission ($5,534.00)
Lake Boon Commission 1974 14 $ 5,534.00 Lucy Burks 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Lake Boon Commission 1974 14 $ 5,534.00 Lucy Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of December 20, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 20, 2021..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of December 20, 2021 at 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of December 20, 2021 at 9:00PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
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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