MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 20, 2023
14 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 October 30, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 30, 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 October 30, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the executive session minutes of October 30, 2023 as revised
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of October 30, 2023 as revised.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of October 30, 2023 as revised..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 24, 2023 to December 24, 2023 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 24, 2023 to December 24, 2023 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 24, 2023 to December 24, 2023 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Elks at 91 Park Street from November 24, 2023 to December 24, 2023 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Elks at 91 Park Street from November 24, 2023 to December 24, 2023 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Elks at 91 Park Street from November 24, 2023 to December 24, 2023 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve a transfer of ownership for an Earth Removal Permit from Kane Perkins to 21st Century Concrete - Perkins located at 560 Main Street with an expiration of December 31, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of ownership for an Earth Removal Permit from Kane Perkins to 21st Century Concrete - Perkins located at 560 Main Street with an expiration of December 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of ownership for an Earth Removal Permit from Kane Perkins to 21st Century Concrete - Perkins located at 560 Main Street with an expiration of December 31, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve all 2024 license renewals that have met all the requirements
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve all 2024 license renewals that have met all the requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve all 2024 license renewals that have met all the requirements..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Deanne Wu as Shared Services Coordinator for the Health Department, effective December 6, 2023
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Deanne Wu as Shared Services Coordinator for the Health Department, effective December 6, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Deanne Wu as Shared Services Coordinator for the Health Department, effective December 6, 2023..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2023-2024 winter season
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2023-2024 winter season.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 approve and authorize the signing of snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2023-2024 winter season..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with MetroSign of Tewksbury, MA in the amount of $45,000.00 for furnishing and installing an awning at the Hudson Senior Center
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with MetroSign of Tewksbury, MA in the amount of $45,000.00 for furnishing and installing an awning at the Hudson Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with MetroSign of Tewksbury, MA in the amount of $45,000.00 for furnishing and installing an awning at the Hudson Senior Center..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
General
Accept a donation from The Villages at Quail Run Condominium Association in the amount of $500.00 for the Fire Department's Senior SAFE Program
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation from The Villages at Quail Run Condominium Association in the amount of $500.00 for the Fire Department's Senior SAFE Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a donation from The Villages at Quail Run Condominium Association in the amount of $500.00 for the Fire Department's Senior SAFE Program..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant in the amount of $19,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chief Johannes to apply for the FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of November 20, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of November 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of November 20, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn it meeting of November 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn it meeting of November 20, 2023 at 6:50 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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