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Hudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 15, 2023

39 recorded votes, 29 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

During the meeting:

  • Judy Congdon left the meeting before it ended.

Every vote, in order

Call to Order

Nominate and approve Mr. Duplisea as Select Board Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to nominate and approve Mr. Duplisea as Select Board Chair.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to nominate and approve Mr. Duplisea as Select Board Chair..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate and approve Mr. Burks as Select Board Vick Chair

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to nominate and approve Mr. Burks as Select Board Vick Chair.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to nominate and approve Mr. Burks as Select Board Vick Chair..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Nominate and approve Ms. Congdon as Select Board Clerk

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to nominate and approve Ms. Congdon as Select Board Clerk.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to nominate and approve Ms. Congdon as Select Board Clerk..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes to be Approved

Approve the public session minutes of April 24, 2023

Minutes, page 1

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of April 24, 2023.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of April 24, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM

Approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including necessary anchors, on the south side of Main Street and northern side of parking lot of 90 Cherry Street, said...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including necessary anchors, on the south side of Main Street and northern side of parking lot of 90 Cherry Street, said petition filed by Hudson Light & Power.

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“the Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including necessary anchors, on the south side of Main Street and northern side of parking lot of 90 Cherry Street, said petition filed by Hudson Light & Power..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Licenses

Approve the application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the application from 99 West, LLC for Change of Officer for the Ninety-Nine Restaurant located at 255 Washington Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Issue an Outdoor One-Day Entertainment license to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for an event to be held on June 4, 2023 from the hours of 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM to be held at the Hudson Armory located...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue an Outdoor One-Day Entertainment license to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for an event to be held on June 4, 2023 from the hours of 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM to be held at the Hudson Armory located on Park Street.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to issue an Outdoor One-Day Entertainment license to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for an event to be held on June 4, 2023 from the hours of 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM to be held at the Hudson Armory located on Park Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Issue a One-Day All Alcohol license to Tamatha Frederick for a birthday party to be held on February 3, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol license to Tamatha Frederick for a birthday party to be held on February 3, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol license to Tamatha Frederick for a birthday party to be held on February 3, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a one-day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce for its 35th Annual Community Festival on June 10, 2023 from 9:00AM-3:30PM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a one-day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce for its 35th Annual Community Festival on June 10, 2023 from 9:00AM-3:30PM.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a one-day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce for its 35th Annual Community Festival on June 10, 2023 from 9:00AM-3:30PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant a temporary right of passage over the Danforth Brook foot bridge from the Medusa Brewing Company's real property located at 111 Main Street to the Company's real property located at 1...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a temporary right of passage over the Danforth Brook foot bridge from the Medusa Brewing Company's real property located at 111 Main Street to the Company's real property located at 1 Houghton Street; and, to consider granting a license, per Section 19 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 as subsequently amended, to Medusa Brewing Company for outdoor on-premises alcohol sales at 1 Houghton Street.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a temporary right of passage over the Danforth Brook foot bridge from the Medusa Brewing Company's real property located at 111 Main Street to the Company's real property located at 1 Houghton Street; and, to consider granting a license, per Section 19 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 as subsequently amended, to Medusa Brewing Company for outdoor on-premises alcohol sales at 1 Houghton Street..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Issue a Live Outdoor Entertainment License to Keith Sullivan for the Outdoor Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for Thursdays and Fridays 3:00PM - 9:00 PM, Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Live Outdoor Entertainment License to Keith Sullivan for the Outdoor Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for Thursdays and Fridays 3:00PM - 9:00 PM, Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM and Sundays 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM with proposed opening date of May 25, 2023.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Live Outdoor Entertainment License to Keith Sullivan for the Outdoor Beer Garden located at 1 Houghton Street for Thursdays and Fridays 3:00PM - 9:00 PM, Saturdays 12:00 PM - 9:00PM and Sundays 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM with proposed opening date of May 25, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23, 2023 from 6:30PM -...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23, 2023 from 6:30PM - 8:30 PM and concerts at Cellucci Park for June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 12:30PM.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23, 2023 from 6:30PM - 8:30 PM and concerts at Cellucci Park for June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 12:30PM..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go Café, LLC, d/b/a Gourmet Donuts owner Nelly Yamileth Medina Acevedo for the hours of 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday, located at 181 Main...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go Café, LLC, d/b/a Gourmet Donuts owner Nelly Yamileth Medina Acevedo for the hours of 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday, located at 181 Main Street.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go Café, LLC, d/b/a Gourmet Donuts owner Nelly Yamileth Medina Acevedo for the hours of 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday, located at 181 Main Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Personnel

Note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel, effective June 9, 2023

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel, effective June 9, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel, effective June 9, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary in the Treasurer's Office at a Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary in the Treasurer's Office at a Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 30, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary in the Treasurer's Office at a Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 30, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health Inspector for the Board of Health at a Grade M6, Step 4, effective May 17, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health Inspector for the Board of Health at a Grade M6, Step 4, effective May 17, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health Inspector for the Board of Health at a Grade M6, Step 4, effective May 17, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page, effective April 1, 2023

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page, effective April 1, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page, effective April 1, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation Librarian, effective May 12, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation Librarian, effective May 12, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation Librarian, effective May 12, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Note the resignation of Christopher Tibbals from the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Christopher Tibbals from the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Christopher Tibbals from the Economic Development Commission, effective immediately..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Note the resignation of Andrew Massa from the Planning Board, effective May 8, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Massa from the Planning Board, effective May 8, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Massa from the Planning Board, effective May 8, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Note the retirement of Raymond Girard as Maintenance Coordinator for Town Buildings, effective July 7, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Raymond Girard as Maintenance Coordinator for Town Buildings, effective July 7, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Raymond Girard as Maintenance Coordinator for Town Buildings, effective July 7, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the job description for Business Manager for Utilities for the Department of Public Works

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Business Manager for Utilities for the Department of Public Works.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Business Manager for Utilities for the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the job description for Facilities Manager for the Department of Public Works

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Facilities Manager for the Department of Public Works.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Facilities Manager for the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Finance Director / Assistant Town Accountant at a Grade 5, Step 2, effective May 16, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Finance Director / Assistant Town Accountant at a Grade 5, Step 2, effective May 16, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Finance Director / Assistant Town Accountant at a Grade 5, Step 2, effective May 16, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the appointments of Louis Parenteau, Blake Ryder, Andrew Ryder, Robert Beggan and Brady Blood as summer laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $15.00, effective June 1, 2023

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Louis Parenteau, Blake Ryder, Andrew Ryder, Robert Beggan and Brady Blood as summer laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $15.00, effective June 1, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Louis Parenteau, Blake Ryder, Andrew Ryder, Robert Beggan and Brady Blood as summer laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $15.00, effective June 1, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Note the resignation of Ruth Cardillo as Financial Principal Clerk for the Department of Public Works, effective May 19, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Ruth Cardillo as Financial Principal Clerk for the Department of Public Works, effective May 19, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Ruth Cardillo as Financial Principal Clerk for the Department of Public Works, effective May 19, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Contracts

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 (exempt) for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 (exempt) for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 (exempt) for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with ESS Laboratory for FY 24 Wastewater Toxicity Testing in the amount of $8,060.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with ESS Laboratory for FY 24 Wastewater Toxicity Testing in the amount of $8,060.00.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with ESS Laboratory for FY 24 Wastewater Toxicity Testing in the amount of $8,060.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Microlab Laboratories for FY 24 Water Quality Testing in the amount of $43,391.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Microlab Laboratories for FY 24 Water Quality Testing in the amount of $43,391.00.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Microlab Laboratories for FY 24 Water Quality Testing in the amount of $43,391.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TEAM E.J. Prescott for the purchase of eight (8) fire hydrants in the amount of $22,720.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TEAM E.J. Prescott for the purchase of eight (8) fire hydrants in the amount of $22,720.00.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TEAM E.J. Prescott for the purchase of eight (8) fire hydrants in the amount of $22,720.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for Ferric Chloride in the amount of $1,228.00 per dry ton

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for Ferric Chloride in the amount of $1,228.00 per dry ton.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for Ferric Chloride in the amount of $1,228.00 per dry ton..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BMC Corporation Catch Basin Cleaning in the amount of $40,467.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BMC Corporation Catch Basin Cleaning in the amount of $40,467.00.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BMC Corporation Catch Basin Cleaning in the amount of $40,467.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Installation, Inc. for the replacement of water meters in Town in the amount of $699,997.00

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Installation, Inc. for the replacement of water meters in Town in the amount of $699,997.00.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Mass Installation, Inc. for the replacement of water meters in Town in the amount of $699,997.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Northeast/Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for various chemicals for FY2024

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Northeast/Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for various chemicals for FY2024.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Northeast/Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for various chemicals for FY2024..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

General

Authorize New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to make modifications to the telecommunication equipment located at 44 Coolidge Street

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to make modifications to the telecommunication equipment located at 44 Coolidge Street.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to make modifications to the telecommunication equipment located at 44 Coolidge Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the First Amended Community Host Agreement between the Town and Hudson Growers Alliance, LLC, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the First Amended Community Host Agreement between the Town and Hudson Growers Alliance, LLC, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Select Board.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the First Amended Community Host Agreement between the Town and Hudson Growers Alliance, LLC, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The Director of Planning and Community Development to apply for a grant through the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for its Downtown Initiative Program in order to help the...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to the Director of Planning and Community Development to apply for a grant through the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for its Downtown Initiative Program in order to help the Town quantify the economic impacts of the BID. authorize

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to the Director of Planning and Community Development to apply for a grant through the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for its Downtown Initiative Program in order to help the Town quantify the economic impacts of the BID. authorize.” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk

Note the correspondence of its meeting of May 15, 2023

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of May 15, 2023.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of May 15, 2023..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn

Adjourn

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of May 15, 2023 at 8:30 PM.

Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of May 15, 2023 at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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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