MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 25, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Judy Congdon, James Quinn
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Duplisea took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of September 11, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of September 11, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the public session minutes of September 11, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Issue a One -Day Pouring license to Greg Smith for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on October 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to issue a One -Day Pouring license to Greg Smith for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on October 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to issue a One -Day Pouring license to Greg Smith for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on October 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Personnel
Approve the appointments and re-appointments of wardens and clerks in the six (6) voting precincts for the Town for terms to expire on August 31, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointments and re-appointments of wardens and clerks in the six (6) voting precincts for the Town for terms to expire on August 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointments and re-appointments of wardens and clerks in the six (6) voting precincts for the Town for terms to expire on August 31, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of David Lam as part-time Circulation Library Page at an hourly rate of $15.61, effective September 28,2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of David Lam as part-time Circulation Library Page at an hourly rate of $15.61, effective September 28,2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of David Lam as part-time Circulation Library Page at an hourly rate of $15.61, effective September 28,2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Kali Foster as part-time Youth Services Library Page at an hourly rate of $15.61, effective September 26, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Kali Foster as part-time Youth Services Library Page at an hourly rate of $15.61, effective September 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Kali Foster as part-time Youth Services Library Page at an hourly rate of $15.61, effective September 26, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Pamela Eisenberg as DayBreak Program Facilitator, effective October 1, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Pamela Eisenberg as DayBreak Program Facilitator, effective October 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Pamela Eisenberg as DayBreak Program Facilitator, effective October 1, 2023..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Approve re-classifying the Town Clerk position to M8, Step 4 on the Non-Union Compensation and Classification Plan effective September 26, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve re-classifying the Town Clerk position to M8, Step 4 on the Non-Union Compensation and Classification Plan effective September 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve re-classifying the Town Clerk position to M8, Step 4 on the Non-Union Compensation and Classification Plan effective September 26, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve re-classifying the Assistant Town Clerk position to M4, Step 3 on the Non- Union Compensation and Classification Plan effective September 26, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve re-classifying the Assistant Town Clerk position to M4, Step 3 on the Non- Union Compensation and Classification Plan effective September 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve re-classifying the Assistant Town Clerk position to M4, Step 3 on the Non- Union Compensation and Classification Plan effective September 26, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Brandon Barry as Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 2, effective September 26, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Brandon Barry as Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 2, effective September 26, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to approve the appointment of Brandon Barry as Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 2, effective September 26, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Contracts
Award a contract to VHB, Inc. in the amount of $160,000 for the design of the Mass Central Rail Trail, 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 4-0 by roll call to award a contract to VHB, Inc. in the amount of $160,000 for the design of the Mass Central Rail Trail, 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 4-0 by roll call to award a contract to VHB, Inc. in the amount of $160,000 for the design of the Mass Central Rail Trail, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
General
Sign the Warrant for the November 20, 2023 Special Town Meeting
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to sign the Warrant for the November 20, 2023 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call to sign the Warrant for the November 20, 2023 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of September 25, 2023 at 7:45PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of September 25, 2023 at 7:45PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
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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