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January 8, 2024
16 recorded votes, 5 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
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Ryan Davolio d/b/a Davolio Motorsports, LLC located at 469 River Road
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon the Board voted 3-0 to approve a Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Ryan Davolio d/b/a Davolio Motorsports, LLC located at 469 River Road.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon the Board voted 3-0 to approve a Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Ryan Davolio d/b/a Davolio Motorsports, LLC located at 469 River Road..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jennifer Santucci for a birthday party to be held on January 20, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jennifer Santucci for a birthday party to be held on January 20, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Jennifer Santucci for a birthday party to be held on January 20, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve a change of corporate name from Welly's Restaurant, Inc. to Welly's Restaurant Hudson, Inc. for Welly's Restaurant located at 23 - 27 Main Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a change of corporate name from Welly's Restaurant, Inc. to Welly's Restaurant Hudson, Inc. for Welly's Restaurant located at 23 - 27 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a change of corporate name from Welly's Restaurant, Inc. to Welly's Restaurant Hudson, Inc. for Welly's Restaurant located at 23 - 27 Main Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Personnel
Acknowledge the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Sleeper with an effective date of January 26, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to acknowledge the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Sleeper with an effective date of January 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to acknowledge the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Sleeper with an effective date of January 26, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
General
Authorize a grant agreement between the Town of Hudson's Council on Aging and the Massachusetts Councils on Aging in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of updating audio / visual equipment at...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize a grant agreement between the Town of Hudson's Council on Aging and the Massachusetts Councils on Aging in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of updating audio / visual equipment at the Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to authorize a grant agreement between the Town of Hudson's Council on Aging and the Massachusetts Councils on Aging in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of updating audio / visual equipment at the Senior Center..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Award the Armory Disposition RFP to the Hudson Cultural Alliance and to consider executing the deed in the form prepared by Town Counsel
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to award the Armory Disposition RFP to the Hudson Cultural Alliance and to consider executing the deed in the form prepared by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to award the Armory Disposition RFP to the Hudson Cultural Alliance and to consider executing the deed in the form prepared by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Tucker Library Interiors, LLC in the amount of $45,122.72 in ARPA funds to replace and update shelving and end panels on the main floor of the...
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 Tucker Library Interiors, LLC in the amount of $45,122.72 in ARPA funds to replace and update shelving and end panels on the main floor of the library.
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 Tucker Library Interiors, LLC in the amount of $45,122.72 in ARPA funds to replace and update shelving and end panels on the main floor of the library..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Accept a donation for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program from The Hillis Family Foundation on behalf of Jeff Hillis in the amount of $1,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program from The Hillis Family Foundation on behalf of Jeff Hillis in the amount of $1,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program from The Hillis Family Foundation on behalf of Jeff Hillis in the amount of $1,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Accept a grant from the Stanton Foundation for the Dog Park Design in the amount of $25,000.00
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a grant from the Stanton Foundation for the Dog Park Design in the amount of $25,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to accept a grant from the Stanton Foundation for the Dog Park Design in the amount of $25,000.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Budget
Approve the budget for Building Inspections ($331,021.00)
Building Inspections 2410 19 $331,021.00 Congdon Burks 3-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Building Inspections 2410 19 $331,021.00 Congdon Burks 3-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Council on Aging ($349,926.00)
Council on Aging 5410 22 $349,926.00 Congdon Burks 3-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Council on Aging 5410 22 $349,926.00 Congdon Burks 3-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Board of Health ($245,611.00)
Board of Health 5100 21 $245,611.00 Congdon Burks 3-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Board of Health 5100 21 $245,611.00 Congdon Burks 3-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Veteran's ($145,153.00)
Veteran's 5441 23 $145,153.00 Congdon Burks 3-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Veteran's 5441 23 $145,153.00 Congdon Burks 3-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Cable Fund Budget ($432,125.00)
Cable Fund Budget ----- 29 $432,125.00 Congdon Burks 3-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Cable Fund Budget ----- 29 $432,125.00 Congdon Burks 3-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of January 8, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of January 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of January 8, 2024..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of January 8, 2024 at 7:30PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of January 8, 2024 at 7:30PM..” (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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