MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2023
24 recorded votes, 1 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 June 5, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 5, 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 June 5, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the executive session minutes of June 5, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of June 5, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of June 5, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue two (2) One-Day Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for events to be held on July 23rd and August 6th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM to be held at 35 Washington Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue two (2) One-Day Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for events to be held on July 23rd and August 6th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM to be held at 35 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue two (2) One-Day Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for events to be held on July 23rd and August 6th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM to be held at 35 Washington Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jeff Benz for an Outdoor Music Performance to be held at 35 Washington Street on August 6, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jeff Benz for an Outdoor Music Performance to be held at 35 Washington Street on August 6, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jeff Benz for an Outdoor Music Performance to be held at 35 Washington Street on August 6, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Issue a One-Day Entertainment License to Nathalie Pachico for wedding to be held at Wood Park on September 16, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to Nathalie Pachico for wedding to be held at Wood Park on September 16, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to Nathalie Pachico for wedding to be held at Wood Park on September 16, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License and a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for a beer tasting event to be held on August 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License and a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for a beer tasting event to be held on August 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at in the Avidia Bank Parking Lot on South Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License and a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for a beer tasting event to be held on August 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at in the Avidia Bank Parking Lot on South Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Issue a One -Day All Alcohol Pouring license to Zoe Mercurio for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on July 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One -Day All Alcohol Pouring license to Zoe Mercurio for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on July 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One -Day All Alcohol Pouring license to Zoe Mercurio for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on July 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Issue a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in the...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in the parking lot of Riverside Park at 69 Brigham Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 1, 2023 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in the parking lot of Riverside Park at 69 Brigham Street..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Approve the job description for the Department of Public Works Stormwater Manager
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for the Department of Public Works Stormwater Manager.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for the Department of Public Works Stormwater Manager..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Note the resignation of Michael Constantine as W-6 Crew Leader for the DPW, effective June 28, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Michael Constantine as W-6 Crew Leader for the DPW, effective June 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Michael Constantine as W-6 Crew Leader for the DPW, effective June 28, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Jake Armstrong as Financial Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 1, effective June 24, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jake Armstrong as Financial Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 1, effective June 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jake Armstrong as Financial Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 1, effective June 24, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Diane Richmond as Assistant Circulation Librarian at a Grade 10, Step 3, effective June 28, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Diane Richmond as Assistant Circulation Librarian at a Grade 10, Step 3, effective June 28, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Diane Richmond as Assistant Circulation Librarian at a Grade 10, Step 3, effective June 28, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Contracts
Approve the Facility Use Agreement and related Memoranda of Understanding between the Town and the American Red Cross and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Facility Use Agreement and related Memoranda of Understanding between the Town and the American Red Cross and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Facility Use Agreement and related Memoranda of Understanding between the Town and the American Red Cross and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Award a contract to Context Architecture for full design services relative to the Fire Headquarters building renovation project
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to award a contract to Context Architecture for full design services relative to the Fire Headquarters building renovation project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to award a contract to Context Architecture for full design services relative to the Fire Headquarters building renovation project..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
General
Accept a MassTrails Grant award of $119,000 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a MassTrails Grant award of $119,000 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a MassTrails Grant award of $119,000 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Waive its right-of-first-refusal and issuing a partial release from the Ch. 61A Agricultural Land Tax Lien as to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Brigham Street, as shown on the unrecorded Plan endorsed by...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to waive its right-of-first-refusal and issuing a partial release from the Ch. 61A Agricultural Land Tax Lien as to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Brigham Street, as shown on the unrecorded Plan endorsed by the Planning Board on April 18, 2023, and being a portion of the Assessors Map 72 Parcels 14 and 15 (the "Premises").
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to waive its right-of-first-refusal and issuing a partial release from the Ch. 61A Agricultural Land Tax Lien as to Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Brigham Street, as shown on the unrecorded Plan endorsed by the Planning Board on April 18, 2023, and being a portion of the Assessors Map 72 Parcels 14 and 15 (the "Premises")..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Amend the policy to change Town Hall to Town Hall Properties
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the policy to change Town Hall to Town Hall Properties.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the policy to change Town Hall to Town Hall Properties..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Adopt a Town of Hudson Flag Policy
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Town of Hudson Flag Policy.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Town of Hudson Flag Policy..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Duplisea)
Accept a donation of $9,000 from downtown business and property owners per G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53A to cover the expenses related to removing three (3) planters in the vicinity of 33 Main Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation of $9,000 from downtown business and property owners per G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53A to cover the expenses related to removing three (3) planters in the vicinity of 33 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation of $9,000 from downtown business and property owners per G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53A to cover the expenses related to removing three (3) planters in the vicinity of 33 Main Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hudson and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hudson and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hudson and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Congdon)
Issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. 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 issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Approve a First Amendment to the First Amended Host Community Agreement between the Native Sun Wellness and the Town of Hudson and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign First Amendment and...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a First Amendment to the First Amended Host Community Agreement between the Native Sun Wellness and the Town of Hudson and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign First Amendment and HCA Certification Form on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a First Amendment to the First Amended Host Community Agreement between the Native Sun Wellness and the Town of Hudson and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign First Amendment and HCA Certification Form on behalf of the Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of June 26, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 26, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of June 26, 2023 at 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of June 26, 2023 at 8:00 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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