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August 22, 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 James Quinn and Judy Congdon, who are counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: James Quinn, Judy Congdon
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of July 25, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 25, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 25, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (1 of 3)
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (1 of 3).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (1 of 3)..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (2 of 3)
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (2 of 3).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (2 of 3)..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (3 of 3)
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (3 of 3).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 25, 2022 (3 of 3)..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the public session minutes of August 15, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of August 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of August 15, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a license for underground storage of flammables at 240 & 242 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a license for underground storage of flammables at 240 & 242 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a license for underground storage of flammables at 240 & 242 Washington Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Approve an All Alcohol Pouring License and a Sidewalk Dining Permit for The Crose Nest Collective, LLC, d/b/a/ Crose Nest Collective LLC, Kinsey Rosen, Owner located at 10 - 12 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an All Alcohol Pouring License and a Sidewalk Dining Permit for The Crose Nest Collective, LLC, d/b/a/ Crose Nest Collective LLC, Kinsey Rosen, Owner located at 10 - 12 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an All Alcohol Pouring License and a Sidewalk Dining Permit for The Crose Nest Collective, LLC, d/b/a/ Crose Nest Collective LLC, Kinsey Rosen, Owner located at 10 - 12 Main Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Issue a Farmer Brewery Malt Pouring Permit to Jonathan Muldoon, President of Hudson Brewing, LLC d/b/a Clover Road located at 312 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a Farmer Brewery Malt Pouring Permit to Jonathan Muldoon, President of Hudson Brewing, LLC d/b/a Clover Road located at 312 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a Farmer Brewery Malt Pouring Permit to Jonathan Muldoon, President of Hudson Brewing, LLC d/b/a Clover Road located at 312 Main Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Licenses
Approve the change of hours for D & F Market, LLC d/b/a Central Street Market from Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM to...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the change of hours for D & F Market, LLC d/b/a Central Street Market from Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM to Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM located at 15 Central Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the change of hours for D & F Market, LLC d/b/a Central Street Market from Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM to Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM located at 15 Central Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Robert Naiman from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective August 8, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Robert Naiman from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective August 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Robert Naiman from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective August 8, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Kalisa Barratt from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective August 3, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Kalisa Barratt from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective August 3, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Kalisa Barratt from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective August 3, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Walter Correia as a back-up driver for the Senior Center
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Walter Correia as a back-up driver for the Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Walter Correia as a back-up driver for the Senior Center..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Luisa Afonso Chaves as a back-up driver for the Senior Center
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Luisa Afonso Chaves as a back-up driver for the Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Luisa Afonso Chaves as a back-up driver for the Senior Center..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Amanda Dumas, Assistant Planner, effective August 5, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Amanda Dumas, Assistant Planner, effective August 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Amanda Dumas, Assistant Planner, effective August 5, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Arthur P. Redding from the Historic District Commission, effective August 30, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Arthur P. Redding from the Historic District Commission, effective August 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Arthur P. Redding from the Historic District Commission, effective August 30, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the updated job description for the Board of Health Administrator
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description for the Board of Health Administrator.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description for the Board of Health Administrator..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the updated job description of Regional Youth Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for the Board of Health
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description of Regional Youth Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description of Regional Youth Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Donna Boule as Health Department Administrator at the M3, Step 4, effective September 6, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Donna Boule as Health Department Administrator at the M3, Step 4, effective September 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Donna Boule as Health Department Administrator at the M3, Step 4, effective September 6, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the updated job description of the Assistant Planner for the Community Development Department
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description of the Assistant Planner for the Community Development Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description of the Assistant Planner for the Community Development Department..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Firematic Supply Co., Inc. in the amount of $445,155 for the purchase of 42 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Firematic Supply Co., Inc. in the amount of $445,155 for the purchase of 42 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Firematic Supply Co., Inc. in the amount of $445,155 for the purchase of 42 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Minuteman Fire & Rescue Apparatus, LLC in the amount of $656,824.00 for the purchase of a new fire engine
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Minuteman Fire & Rescue Apparatus, LLC in the amount of $656,824.00 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Minuteman Fire & Rescue Apparatus, LLC in the amount of $656,824.00 for the purchase of a new fire engine..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Helene Karl Architects, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 for the Department of Public Works Garage Maintenance Facility Study
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Helene Karl Architects, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 for the Department of Public Works Garage Maintenance Facility Study.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Helene Karl Architects, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 for the Department of Public Works Garage Maintenance Facility Study..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
General
Accept a donation from Tracy Wesinger of Gallery in the Pines in the amount of $250.00 to the Hudson Police Department
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation from Tracy Wesinger of Gallery in the Pines in the amount of $250.00 to the Hudson Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation from Tracy Wesinger of Gallery in the Pines in the amount of $250.00 to the Hudson Police Department..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Amend Special Police Officer Home Rule petition
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to amend Special Police Officer Home Rule petition.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to amend Special Police Officer Home Rule petition..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Insurance Premium Agreement between the Hudson Cultural Alliance and the Town
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Insurance Premium Agreement between the Hudson Cultural Alliance and the Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Insurance Premium Agreement between the Hudson Cultural Alliance and the Town..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Accept $28,717 per G.L. Ch. 44, Section 53A from the Hudson Cultural Alliance to pay insurance premiums for 35 Washington Street
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to accept $28,717 per G.L. Ch. 44, Section 53A from the Hudson Cultural Alliance to pay insurance premiums for 35 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to accept $28,717 per G.L. Ch. 44, Section 53A from the Hudson Cultural Alliance to pay insurance premiums for 35 Washington Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Accept the Release Deed from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for real property located at 35 Washington Street (Armory)
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept the Release Deed from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for real property located at 35 Washington Street (Armory).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to accept the Release Deed from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for real property located at 35 Washington Street (Armory)..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Building and Ground Lease Agreement Between the Hudson Cultural Alliance and the Town of Hudson
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Building and Ground Lease Agreement Between the Hudson Cultural Alliance and the Town of Hudson.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Building and Ground Lease Agreement Between the Hudson Cultural Alliance and the Town of Hudson..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of August 22, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of August 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of August 22, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session (for both sessions) and not return to public session
The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session (for both sessions) and not return to public session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session (for both sessions) and not return to public session..”
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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