MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 11, 2022
15 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 March 28, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 28, 2022. Mr. Sadowski abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, QuinnAbstained: Sadowski
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 28, 2022. Mr. Sadowski abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Invite Buscemi's to be the applicant who will apply to the ABCC for the all alcohol retail license
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted to invite Buscemi's to be the applicant who will apply to the ABCC for the all alcohol retail license.
Before this motion the members chose among eight applicants: “Mr. Quinn, Mr. Sadowski and Mr. Burks all voted in favor of Buscemi’s. Mr. Lucy and Mr. Duplisea voted for Shortstop General Store.” The motion itself is recorded only as “the Board voted,” with no count, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted to invite Buscemi's to be the applicant who will apply to the ABCC for the all alcohol retail license..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Extend approvals to April 1, 2023 for outdoor dining and alcohol sales per H. 4650 for the following establishments: o Elks o Finnegan's o Kith & Kin (Pending ABCC approval) o Ninety-Nine o Old...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to extend approvals to April 1, 2023 for outdoor dining and alcohol sales per H. 4650 for the following establishments: o Elks o Finnegan's o Kith & Kin (Pending ABCC approval) o Ninety-Nine o Old Schoolhouse o Stevie's o VFW
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to extend approvals to April 1, 2023 for outdoor dining and alcohol sales per H. 4650 for the following establishments: o Elks o Finnegan's o Kith & Kin (Pending ABCC approval) o Ninety-Nine o Old Schoolhouse o Stevie's o VFW.” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve all 2022/2023 Mid-Year License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all 2022/2023 Mid-Year License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all 2022/2023 Mid-Year License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Burks, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Christine D'Angelo as DayBreak Facilitator for the Senior Center, effective April 19, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Christine D'Angelo as DayBreak Facilitator for the Senior Center, effective April 19, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Christine D'Angelo as DayBreak Facilitator for the Senior Center, effective April 19, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Ronald G. Blood as Firefighter, effective March 29, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Ronald G. Blood as Firefighter, effective March 29, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Ronald G. Blood as Firefighter, effective March 29, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Jose Figueiredo as a W-2 Truck Driver/Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $22.28 per hour, effective April 12, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 approve the appointment of Jose Figueiredo as a W-2 Truck Driver/Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $22.28 per hour, effective April 12, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 approve the appointment of Jose Figueiredo as a W-2 Truck Driver/Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $22.28 per hour, effective April 12, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Contracts
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and the New England Police Benevolent Association (Police Patrol Officers) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and the New England Police Benevolent Association (Police Patrol Officers) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for FY2023-FY2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and the New England Police Benevolent Association (Police Patrol Officers) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for FY2023-FY2025..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Stacy Spies in the amount of $18,750 for consulting services for a Historical Property Survey
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Stacy Spies in the amount of $18,750 for consulting services for a Historical Property Survey.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Stacy Spies in the amount of $18,750 for consulting services for a Historical Property Survey..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
General
Pass over this item
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 2-3-0 to pass over this item. Mr. Duplisea, Lucy and Burks against, the motion failed.
Yes: Quinn, SadowskiNo: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 2-3-0 to pass over this item. Mr. Duplisea, Lucy and Burks against, the motion failed..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Approve the ARPA funding recommendations for Phase I ($3,930,330) and Phase II ($2,007,155)
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the ARPA funding recommendations for Phase I ($3,930,330) and Phase II ($2,007,155).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the ARPA funding recommendations for Phase I ($3,930,330) and Phase II ($2,007,155)..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Note the transfer of $55,000 from the Main /Houghton Street culvert replacement to Green / Florence Street catch basin project
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the transfer of $55,000 from the Main /Houghton Street culvert replacement to Green / Florence Street catch basin project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the transfer of $55,000 from the Main /Houghton Street culvert replacement to Green / Florence Street catch basin project..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Release the confidential letter from Special Counsel Letter relative to Inquiry on MBTA Right of Way to the public
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to release the confidential letter from Special Counsel Letter relative to Inquiry on MBTA Right of Way to the public.
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to release the confidential letter from Special Counsel Letter relative to Inquiry on MBTA Right of Way to the public..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Budget
Approve the FY2023 School Department budget at $41,562,375
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-1-0 to approve the FY2023 School Department budget at $41,562,375. Mr. Sadowski opposed.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, QuinnNo: Sadowski
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-1-0 to approve the FY2023 School Department budget at $41,562,375. Mr. Sadowski opposed..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Adjourn its public meeting of April 11, 2022 at 10:00 PM and to enter into executive session and not return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn its public meeting of April 11, 2022 at 10:00 PM and to enter into executive session and not return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn its public meeting of April 11, 2022 at 10:00 PM and to enter into executive session and not return to public session..” (Motion: Duplisea)
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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