MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 28, 2022
31 recorded votes, 3 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 February 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of February 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of February 7, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the executive session (1 of 2) minutes of February 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session (1 of 2) minutes of February 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session (1 of 2) minutes of February 7, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the executive session (2 of 2) minutes of February 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session (2 of 2) minutes of February 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session (2 of 2) minutes of February 7, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Issue a one- day entertainment license to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Arts Fest to take place in front of Town Hall and along Main Street on June 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM -...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a one- day entertainment license to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Arts Fest to take place in front of Town Hall and along Main Street on June 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (rain date June 11, 2022).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a one- day entertainment license to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Arts Fest to take place in front of Town Hall and along Main Street on June 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (rain date June 11, 2022)..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Issue a one-day entertainment license to Andressa DeOliveira for a wedding to be held at Wood Park on June 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to Andressa DeOliveira for a wedding to be held at Wood Park on June 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to Andressa DeOliveira for a wedding to be held at Wood Park on June 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Spring Market to be held on Saturday, April 23rd and Saturday, May 21st from 10 AM - 2:30 PM to be held in 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 Spring Market to be held on Saturday, April 23rd and Saturday, May 21st from 10 AM - 2:30 PM to be held in 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 Spring Market to be held on Saturday, April 23rd and Saturday, May 21st from 10 AM - 2:30 PM to be held in front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Note the retirement of Sergeant Christopher Shea from the Hudson Police Department, effective February 22, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Sergeant Christopher Shea from the Hudson Police Department, effective February 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Sergeant Christopher Shea from the Hudson Police Department, effective February 22, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the retirement of Richard Constantine as Chief of Maintenance for the Wastewater Facility, effective April 5, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Richard Constantine as Chief of Maintenance for the Wastewater Facility, effective April 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Richard Constantine as Chief of Maintenance for the Wastewater Facility, effective April 5, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Firefighter Jonathan Nemergut at a Step I Firefighter, effective March 14, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Firefighter Jonathan Nemergut at a Step I Firefighter, effective March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Firefighter Jonathan Nemergut at a Step I Firefighter, effective March 14, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Firefighter George Eliopoulos at a Step I Firefighter, effective March 14, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Firefighter George Eliopoulos at a Step I Firefighter, effective March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Firefighter George Eliopoulos at a Step I Firefighter, effective March 14, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Antonio Mancini to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on December 31, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Antonio Mancini to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Antonio Mancini to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on December 31, 2024..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Stephanie Simard as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Stephanie Simard as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Stephanie Simard as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council, effective immediately..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of David Gallagher as W-2 Truck Driver for the DPW at a rate of $22.82/hour, effective February 29, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Gallagher as W-2 Truck Driver for the DPW at a rate of $22.82/hour, effective February 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Gallagher as W-2 Truck Driver for the DPW at a rate of $22.82/hour, effective February 29, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Jason Malone as W-2 Truck Driver for the DPW at a rate of $22.82/hour, effective February 29, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jason Malone as W-2 Truck Driver for the DPW at a rate of $22.82/hour, effective February 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jason Malone as W-2 Truck Driver for the DPW at a rate of $22.82/hour, effective February 29, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Sara B. Moore as Collections Management and Resources Librarian at a Grade 12, Step 1, effective March 1, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sara B. Moore as Collections Management and Resources Librarian at a Grade 12, Step 1, effective March 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sara B. Moore as Collections Management and Resources Librarian at a Grade 12, Step 1, effective March 1, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Kelli Calo as Board of Health Director, effective April 8, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kelli Calo as Board of Health Director, effective April 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kelli Calo as Board of Health Director, effective April 8, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Appoint Interim Health Department Positions; Eduardo St. Louis as interim Health Agent and Lauren Antonelli as interim Grant Manager along with a $150.00 weekly stipend for each, effective March...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Interim Health Department Positions; Eduardo St. Louis as interim Health Agent and Lauren Antonelli as interim Grant Manager along with a $150.00 weekly stipend for each, effective March 1, 2022 and until the Director position is filled.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Interim Health Department Positions; Eduardo St. Louis as interim Health Agent and Lauren Antonelli as interim Grant Manager along with a $150.00 weekly stipend for each, effective March 1, 2022 and until the Director position is filled..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Accept the resignation of James Quinn as Select Board Representative to the Business Improvement District Executive Board
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0-1 to accept the resignation of James Quinn as Select Board Representative to the Business Improvement District Executive Board. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0-1 to accept the resignation of James Quinn as Select Board Representative to the Business Improvement District Executive Board. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Nominate and appoint Mr. Duplisea as the Board Representative to the Business Improvement District Executive Board
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-1-1 to nominate and appoint Mr. Duplisea as the Board Representative to the Business Improvement District Executive Board. Mr. Lucy against, Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, SadowskiNo: LucyAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-1-1 to nominate and appoint Mr. Duplisea as the Board Representative to the Business Improvement District Executive Board. Mr. Lucy against, Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Andrew Massa from the Finance Committee, effective February 21, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Massa from the Finance Committee, effective February 21, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Massa from the Finance Committee, effective February 21, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BSC for the Design and Construction Support for the South Street Riverwalk project in the amount of $10,700 for restoration plantings funded by...
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 BSC for the Design and Construction Support for the South Street Riverwalk project in the amount of $10,700 for restoration plantings funded by a SuAsCo grant and $45,900 for the remainder of the project funded by the ARPA.
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 BSC for the Design and Construction Support for the South Street Riverwalk project in the amount of $10,700 for restoration plantings funded by a SuAsCo grant and $45,900 for the remainder of the project funded by the ARPA..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Wright-Pierce for the design phase of the WWTF improvements in the amount of $1,268,000.00
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 Wright-Pierce for the design phase of the WWTF improvements in the amount of $1,268,000.00.
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 Wright-Pierce for the design phase of the WWTF improvements in the amount of $1,268,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
General
Accept a grant from the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) & Senior SAFE grant FY 2022 in the amounts of $5,175.00 and $3,055.00 for the respective programs
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) & Senior SAFE grant FY 2022 in the amounts of $5,175.00 and $3,055.00 for the respective programs.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) & Senior SAFE grant FY 2022 in the amounts of $5,175.00 and $3,055.00 for the respective programs..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Accept a donation from The Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Veteran's Department in the amount of $10,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from The Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Veteran's Department in the amount of $10,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from The Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Veteran's Department in the amount of $10,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve annual curbside pick-up stipends for the DPW Water/Sewer Billing Clerk in the amount of $6,500 as well as the DPW Administrative Manager and the Principal Clerk both in the amount of $1,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve annual curbside pick-up stipends for the DPW Water/Sewer Billing Clerk in the amount of $6,500 as well as the DPW Administrative Manager and the Principal Clerk both in the amount of $1,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve annual curbside pick-up stipends for the DPW Water/Sewer Billing Clerk in the amount of $6,500 as well as the DPW Administrative Manager and the Principal Clerk both in the amount of $1,000.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Amend the recommended Free Cash appropriation for FY2023 capital expenditures from $1,625,435 to $1,675,435
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the recommended Free Cash appropriation for FY2023 capital expenditures from $1,625,435 to $1,675,435.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the recommended Free Cash appropriation for FY2023 capital expenditures from $1,625,435 to $1,675,435..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include a petitioned article for permission to allow a Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility to open, operate and receive deliveries from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM at...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 2-3-0 to open Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include a petitioned article for permission to allow a Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility to open, operate and receive deliveries from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM at Native Sun Wellness located at 37 Coolidge Street. Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Sadowski and Mr. Burks opposed, the motion failed.
Yes: Lucy, QuinnNo: Burks, Duplisea, Sadowski
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 2-3-0 to open Annual Town Meeting Warrant to include a petitioned article for permission to allow a Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility to open, operate and receive deliveries from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM at Native Sun Wellness located at 37 Coolidge Street. Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Sadowski and Mr. Burks opposed, the motion failed..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Support all warrant articles except numbers 29 and 30 and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to support all warrant articles except numbers 29 and 30 and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to support all warrant articles except numbers 29 and 30 and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of February 28, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of February 28, 2022.
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 February 28, 2022..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session and not return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not return to public session..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its public session meeting of February 28, 2022 at 7:50 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its public session meeting of February 28, 2022 at 7:50 PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
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