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June 27, 2022
30 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Michael Burks, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, James Quinn, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: Michael Burks
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of June 6, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 6, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the public session minutes of June 16, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of June 16, 2022. Mr. Sadowski abstained.
Yes: Congdon, Duplisea, QuinnAbstained: Sadowski
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of June 16, 2022. Mr. Sadowski abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Duplisea)
Licenses
Issue a one-day entertainment license and one-day all alcohol pouring license to the Hudson Downtown Business District for an event called "Celebrate Hudson" to be held all along Main Street and...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license and one-day all alcohol pouring license to the Hudson Downtown Business District for an event called "Celebrate Hudson" to be held all along Main Street and possible locations on South Street and Market Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license and one-day all alcohol pouring license to the Hudson Downtown Business District for an event called "Celebrate Hudson" to be held all along Main Street and possible locations on South Street and Market Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Issue a one-day entertainment license and vendor license to Mercedes Murphy for a festival outside of Town Hall to be held September 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, contingent on approval of the...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license and vendor license to Mercedes Murphy for a festival outside of Town Hall to be held September 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, contingent on approval of the ITC regarding the closure of Church Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license and vendor license to Mercedes Murphy for a festival outside of Town Hall to be held September 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, contingent on approval of the ITC regarding the closure of Church Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Issue a one-day entertainment license to Jonathan Slate for a Bridges to Malawi event to be help outside of Town Hall on August 14, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to Jonathan Slate for a Bridges to Malawi event to be help outside of Town Hall on August 14, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to Jonathan Slate for a Bridges to Malawi event to be help outside of Town Hall on August 14, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Issue a one-day entertainment license to the First United Methodist Church located at 34 Felton Street for an outdoor movie night to be held on July 15, 2022 and August 19, 2022 form 8:30 PM -...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to the First United Methodist Church located at 34 Felton Street for an outdoor movie night to be held on July 15, 2022 and August 19, 2022 form 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to the First United Methodist Church located at 34 Felton Street for an outdoor movie night to be held on July 15, 2022 and August 19, 2022 form 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Issue a one-day entertainment license to Fox 25 News for a "Zip Trip" to held on August 12, 2022 from 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM to be held in Town
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to Fox 25 News for a "Zip Trip" to held on August 12, 2022 from 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM to be held in Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to Fox 25 News for a "Zip Trip" to held on August 12, 2022 from 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM to be held in Town..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Issue an annual entertainment license to Crose Nest Collection, LLC located at 10-12 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue an annual entertainment license to Crose Nest Collection, LLC located at 10-12 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue an annual entertainment license to Crose Nest Collection, LLC located at 10-12 Main Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Issue a one-day all alcohol pouring license to Rachael Shifter for a corporate event to be held on July 16, 2022 from the hours of 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day all alcohol pouring license to Rachael Shifter for a corporate event to be held on July 16, 2022 from the hours of 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Ave. 4.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day all alcohol pouring license to Rachael Shifter for a corporate event to be held on July 16, 2022 from the hours of 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Ave. 4..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Marcia Blakely from the Health Department as Board of Health Administrator, effective July 1, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Marcia Blakely from the Health Department as Board of Health Administrator, effective July 1, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Marcia Blakely from the Health Department as Board of Health Administrator, effective July 1, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the promotion of Det
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a) the promotion of Det.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a) the promotion of Det..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Police Officer Zachary Schaeffer, effective July 18, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Police Officer Zachary Schaeffer, effective July 18, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Police Officer Zachary Schaeffer, effective July 18, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Jim Klotz, as a back-up bus driver for the Council on Aging
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jim Klotz, as a back-up bus driver for the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jim Klotz, as a back-up bus driver for the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Ethan Holman as communications dispatcher for the Police Department, effective June 19, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Ethan Holman as communications dispatcher for the Police Department, effective June 19, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Ethan Holman as communications dispatcher for the Police Department, effective June 19, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointments of seasonal summer employees for the Recreation Department
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of seasonal summer employees for the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of seasonal summer employees for the Recreation Department..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Brian Harrington as Deputy Fire Chief Training & Fire Prevention, effective July 26, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Brian Harrington as Deputy Fire Chief Training & Fire Prevention, effective July 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Brian Harrington as Deputy Fire Chief Training & Fire Prevention, effective July 26, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Appoint Fernanda Santos as Acting Executive Assistant from the period of July 18, 2022 - July 30, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Fernanda Santos as Acting Executive Assistant from the period of July 18, 2022 - July 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Fernanda Santos as Acting Executive Assistant from the period of July 18, 2022 - July 30, 2022..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointments of Joseph Goodwin, Jr., Hunter Micchie, Louis Parenteau, Blake Ryder and Andrew Ryder as summer laborers for the Department of Public Works
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Joseph Goodwin, Jr., Hunter Micchie, Louis Parenteau, Blake Ryder and Andrew Ryder as summer laborers for the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Joseph Goodwin, Jr., Hunter Micchie, Louis Parenteau, Blake Ryder and Andrew Ryder as summer laborers for the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Jeff Steere as W-2 Truck Driver / Laborer at a Step 1, effective June 28, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jeff Steere as W-2 Truck Driver / Laborer at a Step 1, effective June 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jeff Steere as W-2 Truck Driver / Laborer at a Step 1, effective June 28, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Diane Richmond as Assistant Youth Services Librarian at a Grade 10, Step 2, effective June 28, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Diane Richmond as Assistant Youth Services Librarian at a Grade 10, Step 2, effective June 28, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Diane Richmond as Assistant Youth Services Librarian at a Grade 10, Step 2, effective June 28, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Hudson Historical Commission, and the...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Hudson Historical Commission, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission relative to the conveyance of the Armory to the Town of Hudson.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Hudson Historical Commission, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission relative to the conveyance of the Armory to the Town of Hudson..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Approve and authorize the signing various contracts for chemicals for the DPW for FY 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing various contracts for chemicals for the DPW for FY 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing various contracts for chemicals for the DPW for FY 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
General
Approve inter departmental transfers in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33B
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve inter departmental transfers in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33B.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve inter departmental transfers in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33B..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Accept a donation from Martin J. Moran, III in the amount of $10,000 to create the "Martin J. Moran, III Benevolent Fund
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation from Martin J. Moran, III in the amount of $10,000 to create the "Martin J. Moran, III Benevolent Fund".
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation from Martin J. Moran, III in the amount of $10,000 to create the "Martin J. Moran, III Benevolent Fund"..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)
Accept a donation from the estate of Annette Joyce Flohr in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Hudson Senior Center
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation from the estate of Annette Joyce Flohr in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Hudson Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation from the estate of Annette Joyce Flohr in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Hudson Senior Center..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Accept a donation form Judith Winer in the amount of $100.00 to the Hudson Fire Department
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation form Judith Winer in the amount of $100.00 to the Hudson Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation form Judith Winer in the amount of $100.00 to the Hudson Fire Department..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Authorize the Fire Chief to apply for a grant for the formation of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for a grant for the formation of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for a grant for the formation of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the Fire Chief to apply for a grant through MEMA for an emergency generator for the Hudson Senior Center
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for a grant through MEMA for an emergency generator for the Hudson Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for a grant through MEMA for an emergency generator for the Hudson Senior Center..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of June 27, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 27, 2022..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its pubic session meeting of June 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its pubic session meeting of June 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, 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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