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October 17, 2022
20 recorded votes, 20 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 26, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 26, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the public session minutes of October 5, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 5, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 5, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve an application to place one (1) jointly owned pole on the south side of Main Street at a point approximately one thousand three hundred eighty (1,380) feet westerly from the centerline of...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an application to place one (1) jointly owned pole on the south side of Main Street at a point approximately one thousand three hundred eighty (1,380) feet westerly from the centerline of Brook Street.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an application to place one (1) jointly owned pole on the south side of Main Street at a point approximately one thousand three hundred eighty (1,380) feet westerly from the centerline of Brook Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Issue a One-Day Entertainment License to Adrian Brambila of Tequila's Mexican Cantina located at 167 Broad Street for an event to be held on October 29, 2022 from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to Adrian Brambila of Tequila's Mexican Cantina located at 167 Broad Street for an event to be held on October 29, 2022 from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
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 Adrian Brambila of Tequila's Mexican Cantina located at 167 Broad Street for an event to be held on October 29, 2022 from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Appoint Burns and Levinson as Special Municipal Employees via Special Counsel
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Burns and Levinson as Special Municipal Employees via Special Counsel.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Burns and Levinson as Special Municipal Employees via Special Counsel..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Patrick Donahue as W-4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator, effective October 9, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Patrick Donahue as W-4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator, effective October 9, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Patrick Donahue as W-4 Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator, effective October 9, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Kyle Tucker as Part-Time Local Building / Mechanical Inspector with an annual stipend of $8,427 paid monthly as well as $35 per inspection, effective October 18, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Kyle Tucker as Part-Time Local Building / Mechanical Inspector with an annual stipend of $8,427 paid monthly as well as $35 per inspection, effective October 18, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Kyle Tucker as Part-Time Local Building / Mechanical Inspector with an annual stipend of $8,427 paid monthly as well as $35 per inspection, effective October 18, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Karen Bigeau as full-time Communications Dispatcher at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective October 28, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Karen Bigeau as full-time Communications Dispatcher at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective October 28, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Karen Bigeau as full-time Communications Dispatcher at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective October 28, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Tom McCoy from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective immediately
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Tom McCoy from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective immediately.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Tom McCoy from the Ad-hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective immediately..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the job description for Administrative Manager for the Department of Community Development
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Administrative Manager for the Department of Community Development.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Administrative Manager for the Department of Community Development..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the retirement of Finance Director / Town Accountant Patricia Fay, effective December 9, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Finance Director / Town Accountant Patricia Fay, effective December 9, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Finance Director / Town Accountant Patricia Fay, effective December 9, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Shannon Gillespie as Part-Time Assistant Youth Services Librarian at a rate of $17.09 per hour, effective October 21, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Shannon Gillespie as Part-Time Assistant Youth Services Librarian at a rate of $17.09 per hour, effective October 21, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Shannon Gillespie as Part-Time Assistant Youth Services Librarian at a rate of $17.09 per hour, effective October 21, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Cameron Bower as firefighter at an annual salary of $56,255.27, effective October 18, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Cameron Bower as firefighter at an annual salary of $56,255.27, effective October 18, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Cameron Bower as firefighter at an annual salary of $56,255.27, effective October 18, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for radio equipment for the new Pierce Enforcer 1500 gpm pumper in the amount of $18,530.19
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for radio equipment for the new Pierce Enforcer 1500 gpm pumper in the amount of $18,530.19.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for radio equipment for the new Pierce Enforcer 1500 gpm pumper in the amount of $18,530.19..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
General
Approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY22 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY22 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY22 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Amend the Town of Hudson's Personnel Regulations
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to amend the Town of Hudson's Personnel Regulations.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to amend the Town of Hudson's Personnel Regulations..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Sign the warrant for the November State Election
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the warrant for the November State Election.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the warrant for the November State Election..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of October 17, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 17, 2022.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 17, 2022..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session and not return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not return to public session.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 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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