MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 16, 2023
17 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
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of September 25, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 25, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue a One - Day Pouring license to Brian Masse for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on January 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One - Day Pouring license to Brian Masse for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on January 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One - Day Pouring license to Brian Masse for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on January 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve a transfer of license from Jeffrey Lin to Chanla Pang for Coco Fresh Tea and Juice located at 49-57 Main Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of license from Jeffrey Lin to Chanla Pang for Coco Fresh Tea and Juice located at 49-57 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of license from Jeffrey Lin to Chanla Pang for Coco Fresh Tea and Juice located at 49-57 Main Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Patrick Thayer to the Conservation Commission as an associate member for a term to expire on December 31, 2025
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Patrick Thayer to the Conservation Commission as an associate member for a term to expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Patrick Thayer to the Conservation Commission as an associate member for a term to expire on December 31, 2025..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Jillian Bennett as the Children's Librarian, effective October 13, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Jillian Bennett as the Children's Librarian, effective October 13, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Jillian Bennett as the Children's Librarian, effective October 13, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Note the retirement of DPW Equipment Operator Kevin Dick, effective November 6, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of DPW Equipment Operator Kevin Dick, effective November 6, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of DPW Equipment Operator Kevin Dick, effective November 6, 2023..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Note the retirement of DPW Draftsman / Transitman Richard O'Neil, effective December 29, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of DPW Draftsman / Transitman Richard O'Neil, effective December 29, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of DPW Draftsman / Transitman Richard O'Neil, effective December 29, 2023..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Checia Gonzales as DPW Water Treatment Operator in Training at a W-4, step 1
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Checia Gonzales as DPW Water Treatment Operator in Training at a W-4, step 1.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Checia Gonzales as DPW Water Treatment Operator in Training at a W-4, step 1..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hub Technical in the amount of $166,741.44 for the Town's network switch upgrade
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hub Technical in the amount of $166,741.44 for the Town's network switch upgrade.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hub Technical in the amount of $166,741.44 for the Town's network switch upgrade..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Award a contract to Sorensen Architects & Planners in the amount of $29,900 to conduct a conditions assessment of the Hudson Public Library; and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to award a contract to Sorensen Architects & Planners in the amount of $29,900 to conduct a conditions assessment of the Hudson Public Library; 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 to award a contract to Sorensen Architects & Planners in the amount of $29,900 to conduct a conditions assessment of the Hudson Public Library; and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Award a contract to ReThinking Libraries in the amount of $29,950 to conduct a community needs assessment and program draft for the Hudson Public Library; and to authorize the Executive Assistant...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to award a contract to ReThinking Libraries in the amount of $29,950 to conduct a community needs assessment and program draft for the Hudson Public Library; 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 to award a contract to ReThinking Libraries in the amount of $29,950 to conduct a community needs assessment and program draft for the Hudson Public Library; and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
General
Authorize Pam Helinek to apply for a Green Communities Grant for the weatherization of Town Hall
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize Pam Helinek to apply for a Green Communities Grant for the weatherization of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize Pam Helinek to apply for a Green Communities Grant for the weatherization of Town Hall..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Note the recent accreditation of the Hudson Police Department
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the recent accreditation of the Hudson Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the recent accreditation of the Hudson Police Department..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the rates for FY 2024 winter season for snow plowing and hauling
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the rates for FY 2024 winter season for snow plowing and hauling.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the rates for FY 2024 winter season for snow plowing and hauling..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Duplisea)
Authorize the Chair to request that Verizon make available an HD PEG Access Channel to the Town
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Chair to request that Verizon make available an HD PEG Access Channel to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Chair to request that Verizon make available an HD PEG Access Channel to the Town..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of October 16, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 16, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 16, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of October 16, 2023 at 7:20 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of October 16, 2023 at 7:20 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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