MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 24, 2022
18 recorded votes, 5 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 January 10, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of January 10, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of January 10, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Issue a seven-day indoor entertainment license between the hours of 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM from Monday through Sunday for Wild Hare located at 43 Broad Street, Suite B102
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue a seven-day indoor entertainment license between the hours of 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM from Monday through Sunday for Wild Hare located at 43 Broad Street, Suite B102.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to issue a seven-day indoor entertainment license between the hours of 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM from Monday through Sunday for Wild Hare located at 43 Broad Street, Suite B102..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Personnel
Create creating a Town-wide Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and appoint Richard Braga, Thomas McCoy, Robert Naiman, Frank Noyes, Kelly Shultz, Tom Green, Kalisa Barratt, Pam Helinek, Eric...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to create creating a Town-wide Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and appoint Richard Braga, Thomas McCoy, Robert Naiman, Frank Noyes, Kelly Shultz, Tom Green, Kalisa Barratt, Pam Helinek, Eric Ryder, Steven Santos and Kali Coughlan, with members to serve a one (1) year term, to carry out the following charge: Create a Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which addresses both commuter and recreational walking and biking, Develop a short and long-term Bike & Walk Action Plan that priorities policies, projects, and programs that can be implemented over the short term (1-5 years) and over the next decade File with the Select Board on or before January 24, 2023 a recommendation about how cycling and pedestrian issues should be addressed in the future.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to create creating a Town-wide Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and appoint Richard Braga, Thomas McCoy, Robert Naiman, Frank Noyes, Kelly Shultz, Tom Green, Kalisa Barratt, Pam Helinek, Eric Ryder, Steven Santos and Kali Coughlan, with members to serve a one (1) year term, to carry out the following charge: Create a Town-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which addresses both commuter and recreational walking and biking, Develop a short and long-term Bike & Walk Action Plan that priorities policies, projects, and programs that can be implemented over the short term (1-5 years) and over the next decade File with the Select Board on or before January 24, 2023 a recommendation about how cycling and pedestrian issues should be addressed in the future..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Reappointment of Patricia Fay as Finance Director/Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2025
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to reappointment of Patricia Fay as Finance Director/Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to reappointment of Patricia Fay as Finance Director/Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2025..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Contracts
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a contract with OnSolve to implement the Code Red emergency notification service in the amount of $6,392.00
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a contract with OnSolve to implement the Code Red emergency notification service in the amount of $6,392.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a contract with OnSolve to implement the Code Red emergency notification service in the amount of $6,392.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a legal services agreement with Attorney William Solomon relative to the Verizon Cable License Renewal
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a legal services agreement with Attorney William Solomon relative to the Verizon Cable License Renewal.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a legal services agreement with Attorney William Solomon relative to the Verizon Cable License Renewal..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
General
Approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a proposal for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant support services for Hudson with Capital Strategic Solutions at a rate of $160.00 per hour
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a proposal for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant support services for Hudson with Capital Strategic Solutions at a rate of $160.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a proposal for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant support services for Hudson with Capital Strategic Solutions at a rate of $160.00 per hour..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Authorize the use of ARPA funds for the purchase of 2,700 at-home COVID-19 tests for municipal employees and vulnerable residents in the amount of $13,500.00
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the use of ARPA funds for the purchase of 2,700 at-home COVID-19 tests for municipal employees and vulnerable residents in the amount of $13,500.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the use of ARPA funds for the purchase of 2,700 at-home COVID-19 tests for municipal employees and vulnerable residents in the amount of $13,500.00..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
By rollcall to accept State Fiscal Year 2022 funding for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $16,634.86
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by rollcall to accept State Fiscal Year 2022 funding for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $16,634.86.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by rollcall to accept State Fiscal Year 2022 funding for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $16,634.86..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Authorize the Town to participate in a regional Climate Resiliency Coalition led by the Town of Stow and supported by OARS and to appoint Ms. Helinek to represent Hudson on the Coalition
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Town to participate in a regional Climate Resiliency Coalition led by the Town of Stow and supported by OARS and to appoint Ms. Helinek to represent Hudson on the Coalition.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Town to participate in a regional Climate Resiliency Coalition led by the Town of Stow and supported by OARS and to appoint Ms. Helinek to represent Hudson on the Coalition..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Authorize the Fire Chief to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to update Hudson's Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to update Hudson's Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to update Hudson's Local Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Budget & Capital Plan
Approve the budget for Community Development Department ($283,785.00)
Community Development Department $283,785.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Community Development Department $283,785.00 Lucy Sadowski 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Finance Department / Information Tech $981,019.00 Lucy Burks 5-0
Approve the budget for Finance Department / Information Tech ($981,019.00)
Finance Department / Information Tech $981,019.00 Lucy Burks 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Finance Department / Information Tech $981,019.00 Lucy Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Library ($851,065.00)
Library $851,065.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Library $851,065.00 Lucy Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the budget for Public Works ($7,999,915.00)
Public Works $7,999,915.00 Duplisea Sadowski 4-0-1*
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: BurksOne row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote). The table footnote reads “*Mr. Burks abstained.”.
From the minutes
“Public Works $7,999,915.00 Duplisea Sadowski 4-0-1*.” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Approve the budget for Police Department ($4,399,683.00)
Police Department $4,399,683.00 Lucy Burks 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Police Department $4,399,683.00 Lucy Burks 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of January 24, 2022
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 January 24, 2022.
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 January 24, 2022..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn its meeting of January 24,2 2022 at 7:55 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call to adjourn its meeting of January 24,2 2022 at 7:55 PM..” (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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