MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 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 December 18, 2023, as amended
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of December 18, 2023, as amended. Ms. Congdon abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, QuinnAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of December 18, 2023, as amended. Ms. Congdon abstained..” (Motion: Burks, second: Quinn)
Approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2024. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Congdon, DupliseaAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2024. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Licenses
Grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Saturday Street Music in front of Town Hall from May 25 - October 5, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Saturday Street Music in front of Town Hall from May 25 - October 5, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Saturday Street Music in front of Town Hall from May 25 - October 5, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Burks)
Personnel
Appoint Chief Jamie Desautels to serve as Emergency Management Director with an effective date of January 23, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Chief Jamie Desautels to serve as Emergency Management Director with an effective date of January 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Chief Jamie Desautels to serve as Emergency Management Director with an effective date of January 23, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Ludevina Sousa as Financial Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 5, effective February 5, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Ludevina Sousa as Financial Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 5, effective February 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Ludevina Sousa as Financial Principal Clerk for the DPW at a Grade 10, Step 5, effective February 5, 2024..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Nominate and appoint Mr. Duplisea to the Affordable Housing Trust as their designee
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to nominate and appoint Mr. Duplisea to the Affordable Housing Trust as their designee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to nominate and appoint Mr. Duplisea to the Affordable Housing Trust as their designee..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Contracts
Authorize the Energy Management Services Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Trane in the amount of $1,540,942.00 for certain energy and HVAC improvements to the Farley Elementary School and...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Energy Management Services Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Trane in the amount of $1,540,942.00 for certain energy and HVAC improvements to the Farley Elementary School and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on their behalf.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Energy Management Services Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Trane in the amount of $1,540,942.00 for certain energy and HVAC improvements to the Farley Elementary School and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on their behalf..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve a contract between the Town and Paul J. Rogan Company in the amount of $359,000.00 for the Fire Headquarters Overhead Door Replacement Project, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a contract between the Town and Paul J. Rogan Company in the amount of $359,000.00 for the Fire Headquarters Overhead Door Replacement Project, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a contract between the Town and Paul J. Rogan Company in the amount of $359,000.00 for the Fire Headquarters Overhead Door Replacement Project, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve a contract between the Town and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Enterprise Resource Planning software (MUNIS) for Town and School Departments in the amount of $1,414,732.00, and to authorize...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a contract between the Town and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Enterprise Resource Planning software (MUNIS) for Town and School Departments in the amount of $1,414,732.00, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a contract between the Town and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Enterprise Resource Planning software (MUNIS) for Town and School Departments in the amount of $1,414,732.00, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
General
Approve a new fee schedule for electrical fees for multi-family units for the Building Department, effective January 23, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a new fee schedule for electrical fees for multi-family units for the Building Department, effective January 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a new fee schedule for electrical fees for multi-family units for the Building Department, effective January 23, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve an increase of inspector's fees from $35.00 to $40.00, effective January 23, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an increase of inspector's fees from $35.00 to $40.00, effective January 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an increase of inspector's fees from $35.00 to $40.00, effective January 23, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the transfer of ARPA funds from the Main/Houghton Street Bridge project to the Brigham Street Culvert Replacement Project in the amount of $220,150.05
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of ARPA funds from the Main/Houghton Street Bridge project to the Brigham Street Culvert Replacement Project in the amount of $220,150.05.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the transfer of ARPA funds from the Main/Houghton Street Bridge project to the Brigham Street Culvert Replacement Project in the amount of $220,150.05..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of January 22, 2024 at 9:20 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of January 22, 2024 at 9:20 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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