MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 26, 2022
26 recorded votes, 1 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 September 12, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 12, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 12, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a Class II (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Hugo Correa d/b/a Central Auto Plus located at 333 Central Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Class II (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Hugo Correa d/b/a Central Auto Plus located at 333 Central Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Class II (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Hugo Correa d/b/a Central Auto Plus located at 333 Central Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Revoke a Class II Used Car Sales License for D&D Auto Sales located at 59 Apsley Street due to cancellation of surety bond
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to revoke a Class II Used Car Sales License for D&D Auto Sales located at 59 Apsley Street due to cancellation of surety bond.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to revoke a Class II Used Car Sales License for D&D Auto Sales located at 59 Apsley Street due to cancellation of surety bond..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Approve a Change of Manager for the Hudson - Concord Elks, located at 99 Park Street
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Change of Manager for the Hudson - Concord Elks, located at 99 Park Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Change of Manager for the Hudson - Concord Elks, located at 99 Park Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License and Entertainment License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (Entertainment from 3:00 PM - 8:30PM)...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License and Entertainment License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (Entertainment from 3:00 PM - 8:30PM) for RECtober Fest to be held on October 15, 2022 at the Riverside Park Baseball Field.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License and Entertainment License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 3:00PM to 8:00PM (Entertainment from 3:00 PM - 8:30PM) for RECtober Fest to be held on October 15, 2022 at the Riverside Park Baseball Field..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the promotion of Andrea Bradford to Part-Time Circulation Librarian at a rate of $17.09 per hour, effective September 27, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Andrea Bradford to Part-Time Circulation Librarian at a rate of $17.09 per hour, effective September 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Andrea Bradford to Part-Time Circulation Librarian at a rate of $17.09 per hour, effective September 27, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Dennis Monteiro as Deputy Building Inspector, effective immediately
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Dennis Monteiro as Deputy Building Inspector, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Dennis Monteiro as Deputy Building Inspector, effective immediately..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Appoint Frank Ramsbottom as on-call Building Inspector, effective September 27, 2022 at a rate of $35 per inspection
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Frank Ramsbottom as on-call Building Inspector, effective September 27, 2022 at a rate of $35 per inspection.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Frank Ramsbottom as on-call Building Inspector, effective September 27, 2022 at a rate of $35 per inspection..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the promotion of Christopher O'Clair as W-7 Chief Mechanic at a rate of $29.34 per hour, effective September 27, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Christopher O'Clair as W-7 Chief Mechanic at a rate of $29.34 per hour, effective September 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Christopher O'Clair as W-7 Chief Mechanic at a rate of $29.34 per hour, effective September 27, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Approve 30 days of advanced sick time for John Howland
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 30 days of advanced sick time for John Howland.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 30 days of advanced sick time for John Howland..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Jeffrey Nelson as W-4 Mechanic for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $24.56 per hour, effective September 27, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Nelson as W-4 Mechanic for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $24.56 per hour, effective September 27, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Nelson as W-4 Mechanic for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $24.56 per hour, effective September 27, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Gita Patel as Assistant Finance Director / Assistant Town Accountant at a Grade 5, Step 4, effective October 17, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Gita Patel as Assistant Finance Director / Assistant Town Accountant at a Grade 5, Step 4, effective October 17, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Gita Patel as Assistant Finance Director / Assistant Town Accountant at a Grade 5, Step 4, effective October 17, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of William Weagle of Treasurer / Collector at a Grade 8, Step 4, effective September 27, 2022 for a term to expire September 27, 2025
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of William Weagle of Treasurer / Collector at a Grade 8, Step 4, effective September 27, 2022 for a term to expire September 27, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of William Weagle of Treasurer / Collector at a Grade 8, Step 4, effective September 27, 2022 for a term to expire September 27, 2025..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (DPW) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1, 2022...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (DPW) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. Mr. Burks abstained.
Yes: Congdon, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Burks
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (DPW) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025. Mr. Burks abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Clerical) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1,...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Clerical) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Clerical) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Jose Janeiro for temporary custodial cleaning services in the amount of $9,900.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Jose Janeiro for temporary custodial cleaning services in the amount of $9,900.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Jose Janeiro for temporary custodial cleaning services in the amount of $9,900.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with SumCo Eco-Contracting to do the work on the Riverwalk covered by ARPA Hudson Riverwalk grant funds in the amount of $306,480
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 SumCo Eco-Contracting to do the work on the Riverwalk covered by ARPA Hudson Riverwalk grant funds in the amount of $306,480.
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 SumCo Eco-Contracting to do the work on the Riverwalk covered by ARPA Hudson Riverwalk grant funds in the amount of $306,480..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
General
Accept a grant from BayPath/Springwell in the amount of $4,680.00 for the part-time driver hours to help support the Senior Center's Food Shopping Program
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from BayPath/Springwell in the amount of $4,680.00 for the part-time driver hours to help support the Senior Center's Food Shopping Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from BayPath/Springwell in the amount of $4,680.00 for the part-time driver hours to help support the Senior Center's Food Shopping Program..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Accept a grant from BayPath/Springwell in the amount of $10,000.00 to help senior citizens with hoarding tendencies
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from BayPath/Springwell in the amount of $10,000.00 to help senior citizens with hoarding tendencies.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a grant from BayPath/Springwell in the amount of $10,000.00 to help senior citizens with hoarding tendencies..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve a transfer, subject to Town Meeting vote, of $192,909 from the FY2023 Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School assessment to the FY2023 Hudson Public Schools operating budget
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a transfer, subject to Town Meeting vote, of $192,909 from the FY2023 Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School assessment to the FY2023 Hudson Public Schools operating budget.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a transfer, subject to Town Meeting vote, of $192,909 from the FY2023 Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School assessment to the FY2023 Hudson Public Schools operating budget..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education & Senior Safe Grant in the amount of $4,100 and $2,000
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education & Senior Safe Grant in the amount of $4,100 and $2,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2023 Student Awareness of Fire Education & Senior Safe Grant in the amount of $4,100 and $2,000..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Sign the November Special Town Meeting Warrant and support the articles listed above
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the November Special Town Meeting Warrant and support the articles listed above.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the November Special Town Meeting Warrant and support the articles listed above..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the First Amendment to the Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town of Hudson and TSC Delivery LLC, now known as Kindrun Massachusetts and Top...
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the First Amendment to the Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town of Hudson and TSC Delivery LLC, now known as Kindrun Massachusetts and Top Shelf Labs Massachusetts LLC. 8.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the First Amendment to the Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town of Hudson and TSC Delivery LLC, now known as Kindrun Massachusetts and Top Shelf Labs Massachusetts LLC. 8..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of September 26, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of September 26, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session and not return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 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 Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not return to public session..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Congdon)
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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