MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 27, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Scott Duplisea, who is counted absent.
Present: Michael Burks, James Quinn, Judy Congdon, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: Scott Duplisea
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of March 13, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 13, 2023. Ms. Congdon abstained.
Yes: Burks, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 13, 2023. Ms. Congdon abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue a one-day entertainment license to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Arts Fest to take place in front of Town Hall and along Main Street on May 6, 2023 from 12:00 PM -...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a one-day entertainment license to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Arts Fest to take place in front of Town Hall and along Main Street on May 6, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (rain date May 13, 2023).
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 the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Arts Fest to take place in front of Town Hall and along Main Street on May 6, 2023 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (rain date May 13, 2023)..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Steven Walsh as Part-Time Youth Services Librarian at a rate of $17.09, effective April 3, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Steven Walsh as Part-Time Youth Services Librarian at a rate of $17.09, effective April 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Steven Walsh as Part-Time Youth Services Librarian at a rate of $17.09, effective April 3, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the updated job description for Administrative Secretary - Treasurer/Collector's Office
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the updated job description for Administrative Secretary - Treasurer/Collector's Office.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the updated job description for Administrative Secretary - Treasurer/Collector's Office..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of John Wesinger as Senior Center Bus Driver, effective March 28, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of John Wesinger as Senior Center Bus Driver, effective March 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of John Wesinger as Senior Center Bus Driver, effective March 28, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. in the amount of $29,000.00 for Professional Designer Consultant Services for Hudson Dog Park
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 Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. in the amount of $29,000.00 for Professional Designer Consultant Services for Hudson Dog Park.
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 Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. in the amount of $29,000.00 for Professional Designer Consultant Services for Hudson Dog Park..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with VHB in the amount of $50,000.00 for a Downtown Parking Study
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with VHB in the amount of $50,000.00 for a Downtown Parking Study. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with VHB in the amount of $50,000.00 for a Downtown Parking Study. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hayes Pump, Inc. for the purchase of a Vaughan Submersible Chopper Pump in the amount of $29,636.00
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hayes Pump, Inc. for the purchase of a Vaughan Submersible Chopper Pump in the amount of $29,636.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hayes Pump, Inc. for the purchase of a Vaughan Submersible Chopper Pump in the amount of $29,636.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan in the amount of $34,282.00 for the cleaning of Kane and Chestnut Wells
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan in the amount of $34,282.00 for the cleaning of Kane and Chestnut Wells.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan in the amount of $34,282.00 for the cleaning of Kane and Chestnut Wells..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Broken Stone Company for the milling and overlay of various roads in Town in the amount of $924,946.60
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Broken Stone Company for the milling and overlay of various roads in Town in the amount of $924,946.60.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Broken Stone Company for the milling and overlay of various roads in Town in the amount of $924,946.60..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
General
Authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the Fiscal Year 2022 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the Fiscal Year 2022 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the Fiscal Year 2022 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Place a debt exclusion question for a new Department of Public Works operations facility on the Annual Town Election ballot
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to place a debt exclusion question for a new Department of Public Works operations facility on the Annual Town Election ballot.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to place a debt exclusion question for a new Department of Public Works operations facility on the Annual Town Election ballot..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Sign the May Town Meeting 2023 Warrant and sponsor articles #1-14 and #19-30
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the May Town Meeting 2023 Warrant and sponsor articles #1-14 and #19-30.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the May Town Meeting 2023 Warrant and sponsor articles #1-14 and #19-30..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of March 27, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of March 27, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of March 27, 2023..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of March 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of March 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM..” (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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