MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 10, 2023
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James Quinn, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the minutes of March 27, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes of March 27, 2023. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, SadowskiAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes of March 27, 2023. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Spring Market to be held on Saturday, April 15th and Saturday, May 20th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to be held in front of Town Hall
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Spring Market to be held on Saturday, April 15th and Saturday, May 20th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to be held in front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Spring Market to be held on Saturday, April 15th and Saturday, May 20th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to be held in front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Issue a One-Day All Alcohol License to Jeff Benz for an Event to be held at the Armory on June 4, 2023 form 2:00 - 6:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol License to Jeff Benz for an Event to be held at the Armory on June 4, 2023 form 2:00 - 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol License to Jeff Benz for an Event to be held at the Armory on June 4, 2023 form 2:00 - 6:00 PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve all mid-year licenses that have met all requirements for renewal
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve all mid-year licenses that have met all requirements for renewal.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve all mid-year licenses that have met all requirements for renewal..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Emilie Wilder from the Conservation Commission, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Emilie Wilder from the Conservation Commission, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Emilie Wilder from the Conservation Commission, effective immediately..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Sara Foster from the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Sara Foster from the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Sara Foster from the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve advanced sick leave for Marc Whynot
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve advanced sick leave for Marc Whynot.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve advanced sick leave for Marc Whynot..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Thomas Waldsmith from the DPW as W-6 Crew Leader, effective April 7, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Thomas Waldsmith from the DPW as W-6 Crew Leader, effective April 7, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Thomas Waldsmith from the DPW as W-6 Crew Leader, effective April 7, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Contracts
Amend the contract with Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for geotechnical investigation at the Hudson Public Library
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to amend the contract with Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for geotechnical investigation at the Hudson Public Library.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to amend the contract with Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for geotechnical investigation at the Hudson Public Library..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
General
Nominate Jennifer Condon and Donna DeWallace as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to nominate Jennifer Condon and Donna DeWallace as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to nominate Jennifer Condon and Donna DeWallace as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
End Town Counsel appointment with an effective date of June 30, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-1-0 to end Town Counsel appointment with an effective date of June 30, 2023. Mr. Sadowski voted against.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, DupliseaNo: Sadowski
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-1-0 to end Town Counsel appointment with an effective date of June 30, 2023. Mr. Sadowski voted against..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Appoint Brooks & Durensis as new Town Counsel, effective July 1, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted by roll call vote to appoint Brooks & Durensis as new Town Counsel, effective July 1, 2023. Mr. Sadowski abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, DupliseaAbstained: SadowskiThe minutes name Shawn Sadowski (abstained) and record the motion as passed; with 4 members present, the other members are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted by roll call vote to appoint Brooks & Durensis as new Town Counsel, effective July 1, 2023. Mr. Sadowski abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town and Kindrun Massachusetts (formerly TSC Delivery, LLC) and Top Shelf Labs Massachusetts, LLC, and to...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town and Kindrun Massachusetts (formerly TSC Delivery, LLC) and Top Shelf Labs Massachusetts, LLC, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Select Board, located at 7 Kane Industrial Drive.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement between the Town and Kindrun Massachusetts (formerly TSC Delivery, LLC) and Top Shelf Labs Massachusetts, LLC, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Select Board, located at 7 Kane Industrial Drive..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve and sing their 2022 Annual Report
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and sing their 2022 Annual Report.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and sing their 2022 Annual Report..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Appoint Mr. Sadowski as the Select Boards designee to serve on the Downtown Parking Steering Committee
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Sadowski as the Select Boards designee to serve on the Downtown Parking Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Sadowski as the Select Boards designee to serve on the Downtown Parking Steering Committee..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of April 10.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of April 10..” (Motion: Burks, 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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