MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 12, 2022
24 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of August 22, 2022 as corrected
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of August 22, 2022 as corrected. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon, Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of August 22, 2022 as corrected. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes (1 of 2) of August 22, 2022 as corrected
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes (1 of 2) of August 22, 2022 as corrected. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon, Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes (1 of 2) of August 22, 2022 as corrected. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes (2 of 2) of August 22, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes (2 of 2) of August 22, 2022. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon, Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes (2 of 2) of August 22, 2022. Ms. Congdon and Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the public session minutes of September 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of September 7, 2022. Ms. Congdon abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of September 7, 2022. Ms. Congdon abstained..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a change of License Category of a Wine & Malt Package Store to an All Alcohol Package Store License for NACC, Inc. d/b/a Buscemi's Convenience, Anthony Buscemi, Owner, located at 275 Cox...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change of License Category of a Wine & Malt Package Store to an All Alcohol Package Store License for NACC, Inc. d/b/a Buscemi's Convenience, Anthony Buscemi, Owner, located at 275 Cox Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change of License Category of a Wine & Malt Package Store to an All Alcohol Package Store License for NACC, Inc. d/b/a Buscemi's Convenience, Anthony Buscemi, Owner, located at 275 Cox Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Continue the public hearing to September 26, 2022
Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to September 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue a seven-day entertainment license between the hours of 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sundays for Clover Road Brewing...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a seven-day entertainment license between the hours of 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sundays for Clover Road Brewing Co., located at 312 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a seven-day entertainment license between the hours of 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Sundays for Clover Road Brewing Co., located at 312 Main Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of David Woumn as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Woumn as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Woumn as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Cameron O'Toole as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Cameron O'Toole as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Cameron O'Toole as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Kayleigh Meyerson as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kayleigh Meyerson as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kayleigh Meyerson as full time Police Officer, effective September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Brian Smith and Joshua Stone to the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Brian Smith and Joshua Stone to the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Brian Smith and Joshua Stone to the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Appoint David Daigneault to the Historic District Commission as the Historic Society's designee
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint David Daigneault to the Historic District Commission as the Historic Society's designee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint David Daigneault to the Historic District Commission as the Historic Society's designee..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Raymond Arsenault as Laborer for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Raymond Arsenault as Laborer for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Raymond Arsenault as Laborer for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Jacob Girard as Fleet Mechanic for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Jacob Girard as Fleet Mechanic for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Jacob Girard as Fleet Mechanic for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Matthew White as Laborer for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Matthew White as Laborer for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Matthew White as Laborer for the DPW, effective September 2, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the job description change for the W4 Backflow Tester & Meter Technician
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description change for the W4 Backflow Tester & Meter Technician.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description change for the W4 Backflow Tester & Meter Technician..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
The job description for a full-time General Custodian and Facilities Assistant. approve 6
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to the job description for a full-time General Custodian and Facilities Assistant. approve 6.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to the job description for a full-time General Custodian and Facilities Assistant. approve 6..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Authorize the Executive Assistant to execute Ambulance Service Agreement Addendum with Patriot Ambulance
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute Ambulance Service Agreement Addendum with Patriot Ambulance. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute Ambulance Service Agreement Addendum with Patriot Ambulance. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Municipal Tech in the amount of $12,104.51 for the installation of guardrails on Chestnut Street
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Municipal Tech in the amount of $12,104.51 for the installation of guardrails on Chestnut Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Municipal Tech in the amount of $12,104.51 for the installation of guardrails on Chestnut Street..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
General
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the member proxy forms for the 5-year renewal of the Hudson Business Improvement District
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the member proxy forms for the 5-year renewal of the Hudson Business Improvement District. Mr. Sadowski against and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, DupliseaNo: SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the member proxy forms for the 5-year renewal of the Hudson Business Improvement District. Mr. Sadowski against and Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from MassDEP in the amount of $10,000 for the purchase of a mattress collection container. accept
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from MassDEP in the amount of $10,000 for the purchase of a mattress collection container. accept
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Municipal Grant from MassDEP in the amount of $10,000 for the purchase of a mattress collection container. accept.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the new Stormwater By-Laws
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the new Stormwater By-Laws.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the new Stormwater By-Laws..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of September 12, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of September 12, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of September 12, 2022..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of September 12, 2022 at 8:50PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of September 12, 2022 at 8:50PM..” (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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