MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 31, 2023
26 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 James Quinn, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon
Absent: James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of July 10, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 2-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of July 10, 2023. Ms. Congdon abstained.
Yes: Burks, DupliseaAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 2-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of July 10, 2023. Ms. Congdon abstained..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 2-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of July 10, 2023. Ms. Congdon abstained.
Yes: Burks, DupliseaAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 2-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of July 10, 2023. Ms. Congdon abstained..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Licenses
Issue a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for a feast to be held at 13 Port Street on August 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for a feast to be held at 13 Port Street on August 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for a feast to be held at 13 Port Street on August 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Issue a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Nicole Moura for a corn hole tournament to be held at the Guidotti Baseball Field on August 12, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Nicole Moura for a corn hole tournament to be held at the Guidotti Baseball Field on August 12, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Nicole Moura for a corn hole tournament to be held at the Guidotti Baseball Field on August 12, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Issue a One -Day Pouring license to Keely Hanna for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on August 5, 20233 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One -Day Pouring license to Keely Hanna for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on August 5, 20233 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One -Day Pouring license to Keely Hanna for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on August 5, 20233 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Select Board member Shawn Sadowski
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Select Board member Shawn Sadowski.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Select Board member Shawn Sadowski..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Not hold a special election to fill the vacant Select Board Member seat
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to not hold a special election to fill the vacant Select Board Member seat.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to not hold a special election to fill the vacant Select Board Member seat..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Congdon)
Approve the conditional appointment of Samantha Costa as Certified Police Officer at a step P- Max, effective August 25, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the conditional appointment of Samantha Costa as Certified Police Officer at a step P- Max, effective August 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the conditional appointment of Samantha Costa as Certified Police Officer at a step P- Max, effective August 25, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the conditional appointment of Brandon Payne-Drouin as Certified Police Officer at a step P- 1, effective September 25, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the conditional appointment of Brandon Payne-Drouin as Certified Police Officer at a step P- 1, effective September 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the conditional appointment of Brandon Payne-Drouin as Certified Police Officer at a step P- 1, effective September 25, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Matthew Reed as Facilities Manager for the Department of Public Works at a grade M8, step 3, effective August 1, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Matthew Reed as Facilities Manager for the Department of Public Works at a grade M8, step 3, effective August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Matthew Reed as Facilities Manager for the Department of Public Works at a grade M8, step 3, effective August 1, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Kevin Haglund as W-2 Laborer at a grade W-2 step 1, effective August 1, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Kevin Haglund as W-2 Laborer at a grade W-2 step 1, effective August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Kevin Haglund as W-2 Laborer at a grade W-2 step 1, effective August 1, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Maeghan Dos Anjos as Storm Water Manager for the Department of Public Works at a grade M8, step 3, effective August 1, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Maeghan Dos Anjos as Storm Water Manager for the Department of Public Works at a grade M8, step 3, effective August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Maeghan Dos Anjos as Storm Water Manager for the Department of Public Works at a grade M8, step 3, effective August 1, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Kyle Darrigo as Summer Laborer for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective August 1, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Kyle Darrigo as Summer Laborer for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Kyle Darrigo as Summer Laborer for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective August 1, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the promotion of Keith Madden from W-2 Laborer to W- 4 Assistant Chief Mechanic for the DPW at a step 4, effective August 1, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Keith Madden from W-2 Laborer to W- 4 Assistant Chief Mechanic for the DPW at a step 4, effective August 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Keith Madden from W-2 Laborer to W- 4 Assistant Chief Mechanic for the DPW at a step 4, effective August 1, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the job description of W-2 Laborer-In-Training
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the job description of W-2 Laborer-In-Training.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the job description of W-2 Laborer-In-Training..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a) the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a) the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the MAPC MAGIC subregion
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the MAPC MAGIC subregion.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the MAPC MAGIC subregion..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson to the MWTRA Advisory Board
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson to the MWTRA Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson to the MWTRA Advisory Board..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Synagro for drinking water residuals transportation and disposal not to exceed $35,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Synagro for drinking water residuals transportation and disposal not to exceed $35,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Synagro for drinking water residuals transportation and disposal not to exceed $35,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CMS for the Owner's Project Management Services for the new DPW facility building in the amount of $817,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CMS for the Owner's Project Management Services for the new DPW facility building in the amount of $817,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CMS for the Owner's Project Management Services for the new DPW facility building in the amount of $817,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the Brigham Street culvert and permitting in the amount of $135,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the Brigham Street culvert and permitting in the amount of $135,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the Brigham Street culvert and permitting in the amount of $135,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
General
Approve the reallocation of ARPA funds to fund the design of the Brigham Street culvert replacement
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the reallocation of ARPA funds to fund the design of the Brigham Street culvert replacement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the reallocation of ARPA funds to fund the design of the Brigham Street culvert replacement..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Designate James Quinn to serve as the Board's Affordable Housing Trust designee
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to designate James Quinn to serve as the Board's Affordable Housing Trust designee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to designate James Quinn to serve as the Board's Affordable Housing Trust designee..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Designate Judy Congdon as the Board's representative to the Downtown Parking Study Steering Committee
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to designate Judy Congdon as the Board's representative to the Downtown Parking Study Steering Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to designate Judy Congdon as the Board's representative to the Downtown Parking Study Steering Committee..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Approve and sign The Trustee Certificate for 62 Packard Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and sign The Trustee Certificate for 62 Packard Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and sign The Trustee Certificate for 62 Packard Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of July 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of July 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, 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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