MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
November 7, 2022
24 recorded votes, 4 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 October 17, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of October 17, 2022. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Licenses
Issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 19 & December 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 19 & December 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 19 & December 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 24, 2022 to December 24, 2022 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 24, 2022 to December 24, 2022 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 24, 2022 to December 24, 2022 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Burks)
Issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Concord Elks at 99 Park Street from November 23, 2022 to December 24, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Concord Elks at 99 Park Street from November 23, 2022 to December 24, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Concord Elks at 99 Park Street from November 23, 2022 to December 24, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Issue a Second-Hand Dealers License to Stephen Gopaul d/b/a Appleyard Collectibles, LLC located at 131 Coolidge Street, Unit A2
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Second-Hand Dealers License to Stephen Gopaul d/b/a Appleyard Collectibles, LLC located at 131 Coolidge Street, Unit A2.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Second-Hand Dealers License to Stephen Gopaul d/b/a Appleyard Collectibles, LLC located at 131 Coolidge Street, Unit A2..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Burks)
Issue a One -Day Pouring license to Daphne Cox for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on December 15, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One -Day Pouring license to Daphne Cox for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on December 15, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One -Day Pouring license to Daphne Cox for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on December 15, 2022 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Sotirios Bakouros as WWTF Assistant Chief Mechanic at a Grade W-5, Step 1, effective November 8, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sotirios Bakouros as WWTF Assistant Chief Mechanic at a Grade W-5, Step 1, effective November 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sotirios Bakouros as WWTF Assistant Chief Mechanic at a Grade W-5, Step 1, effective November 8, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Stephen Proctor as W-2 Laborer / Driver for the DPW, effective November 4
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Stephen Proctor as W-2 Laborer / Driver for the DPW, effective November 4.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Stephen Proctor as W-2 Laborer / Driver for the DPW, effective November 4..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Adam Santos as W-2 Laborer / Driver for the DPW, effective November 4. 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0-1 to note the resignation of Adam Santos as W-2 Laborer / Driver for the DPW, effective November 4. 2022. Mr. Burks abstained.
Yes: Congdon, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Burks
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0-1 to note the resignation of Adam Santos as W-2 Laborer / Driver for the DPW, effective November 4. 2022. Mr. Burks abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the promotion of Andrew Klotz to W-5 Operator - In- Training position at a rate of $25.43, effective November 8, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Andrew Klotz to W-5 Operator - In- Training position at a rate of $25.43, effective November 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Andrew Klotz to W-5 Operator - In- Training position at a rate of $25.43, effective November 8, 2022..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Mary Kim as Part-Time Assistant Circulation Librarian at a Grade D, Step 1, effective November 14, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Mary Kim as Part-Time Assistant Circulation Librarian at a Grade D, Step 1, effective November 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Mary Kim as Part-Time Assistant Circulation Librarian at a Grade D, Step 1, effective November 14, 2022..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Bonnie McAvoy to the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Bonnie McAvoy to the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Bonnie McAvoy to the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the job description for Public Works Facilities Custodian
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Public Works Facilities Custodian.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Public Works Facilities Custodian..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve the revised job description for Administrative Assistant Inspections Department
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the revised job description for Administrative Assistant Inspections Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the revised job description for Administrative Assistant Inspections Department..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a contract between the Town and Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for engineering services at the Hudson Public Library
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a contract between the Town and Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for engineering services at the Hudson Public Library.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a contract between the Town and Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for engineering services at the Hudson Public Library..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Town of Hudson and GTP Towers IX, LLC
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Town of Hudson and GTP Towers IX, LLC.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Town of Hudson and GTP Towers IX, LLC..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Wright-Pierce to provide the Permit Required Pretreatment Program Development Assistance in the amount of $19,700.00
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 Wright-Pierce to provide the Permit Required Pretreatment Program Development Assistance in the amount of $19,700.00.
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 Wright-Pierce to provide the Permit Required Pretreatment Program Development Assistance in the amount of $19,700.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
General
Approve and authorize the signing of a First Amended Host Agreement with Native Sun
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a First Amended Host Agreement with Native Sun.
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 First Amended Host Agreement with Native Sun..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY22 - 23 MEMA Hazardous Materials Emergency Management Performance Grant
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY22 - 23 MEMA Hazardous Materials Emergency Management Performance Grant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY22 - 23 MEMA Hazardous Materials Emergency Management Performance Grant..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Accept the Earmark Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used toward improvements to the Senior Center
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the Earmark Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used toward improvements to the Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the Earmark Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used toward improvements to the Senior Center..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve a new policy regarding requesting Town Counsel services
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve a new policy regarding requesting Town Counsel services. Mr. Sadowski and Mr. Quinn against.
The count and the names in the minutes do not agree: they give the count as 3-0-2 (“voted 3-0-2”) and also say “Mr. Sadowski and Mr. Quinn against”, with 5 members present (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 3-0-2 to approve a new policy regarding requesting Town Counsel services. Mr. Sadowski and Mr. Quinn against..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of November 7, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of November 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of November 7, 2022..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Congdon)
Adjourn
Adjourn its public session meeting of November 7, 2022 at 7:35 PM and enter into executive session and not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn its public session meeting of November 7, 2022 at 7:35 PM and enter into executive session and not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn its public session meeting of November 7, 2022 at 7:35 PM and enter into executive session and not to return to public session..” (Motion: Duplisea)
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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