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July 10, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Judy Congdon, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, James Quinn, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: Judy Congdon
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of June 26, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 26, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jaime Muldoon for an Outdoor Music Performance to be held at 35 Washington Street on July 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jaime Muldoon for an Outdoor Music Performance to be held at 35 Washington Street on July 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jaime Muldoon for an Outdoor Music Performance to be held at 35 Washington Street on July 23, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Approve a change of d/b/a for Freshwing to Better Taste located at 246 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a change of d/b/a for Freshwing to Better Taste located at 246 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a change of d/b/a for Freshwing to Better Taste located at 246 Main Street..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Christopher LaDou as full-time Certified Police Officer at a step P-II, effective July 21, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher LaDou as full-time Certified Police Officer at a step P-II, effective July 21, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher LaDou as full-time Certified Police Officer at a step P-II, effective July 21, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Quinn)
Note the retirement of Fire Chief Bryan Johannes, effective January 12, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Fire Chief Bryan Johannes, effective January 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Fire Chief Bryan Johannes, effective January 12, 2024..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve a contract with Barrett Planning Group LLC for the Housing Production Plan Update in the amount of $15,000, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Barrett Planning Group LLC for the Housing Production Plan Update in the amount of $15,000, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a contract with Barrett Planning Group LLC for the Housing Production Plan Update in the amount of $15,000, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and sign an agreement between the Town of Hudson and the law firm of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. for Town Counsel services, effective July 1, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign an agreement between the Town of Hudson and the law firm of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. for Town Counsel services, effective July 1, 2023.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign an agreement between the Town of Hudson and the law firm of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. for Town Counsel services, effective July 1, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
General
Approve an interdepartmental transfer in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33 from the Group Health Account in the amount of $16,429.82
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an interdepartmental transfer in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33 from the Group Health Account in the amount of $16,429.82.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an interdepartmental transfer in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33 from the Group Health Account in the amount of $16,429.82..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize a departmental revolving fund per G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 53E ½ for training and equipment necessary for active shooter / hostile event response
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize a departmental revolving fund per G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 53E ½ for training and equipment necessary for active shooter / hostile event response.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize a departmental revolving fund per G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 53E ½ for training and equipment necessary for active shooter / hostile event response..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of July 10, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 10, 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 July 10, 2023..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session at 7:20 PM and not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session at 7:20 PM and not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session at 7:20 PM and not to return to public session..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
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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