MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2024
22 recorded votes, 4 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 January 22, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 22, 2024.
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 January 22, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a transfer of ownership of a Class I, II, III License from Durand Chevrolet, owner Steven & Richard Durand to Copeland Chevrolet of Hudson, owner Todd Copeland, located at 223 & 329...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of ownership of a Class I, II, III License from Durand Chevrolet, owner Steven & Richard Durand to Copeland Chevrolet of Hudson, owner Todd Copeland, located at 223 & 329 Washington Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of ownership of a Class I, II, III License from Durand Chevrolet, owner Steven & Richard Durand to Copeland Chevrolet of Hudson, owner Todd Copeland, located at 223 & 329 Washington Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Licenses
Grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 10, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 10, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the field behind the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge located on Park Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 10, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the field behind the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge located on Park Street..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Anne Marie Lourens to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire on December 31, 2026
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Anne Marie Lourens to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire on December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Anne Marie Lourens to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire on December 31, 2026..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Christopher Staysniak to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire on December 31, 2025
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher Staysniak to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher Staysniak to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire on December 31, 2025..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Samantha Ross as Part Time Senior Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office, effective February 6, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Samantha Ross as Part Time Senior Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office, effective February 6, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Samantha Ross as Part Time Senior Clerk in the Town Clerk's Office, effective February 6, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Andrew Klotz from the Department of Public Works, effective January 31, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Klotz from the Department of Public Works, effective January 31, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Andrew Klotz from the Department of Public Works, effective January 31, 2024..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Michael Beades as Draftsman/Transitman for the Department of Public Works, effective February 6, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Beades as Draftsman/Transitman for the Department of Public Works, effective February 6, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Beades as Draftsman/Transitman for the Department of Public Works, effective February 6, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Renew the Employment Agreement with the DPW Director, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to renew the Employment Agreement with the DPW Director, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to renew the Employment Agreement with the DPW Director, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with RISE Engineering for the weatherization of Town Hall in the amount of $44,170.00
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 RISE Engineering for the weatherization of Town Hall in the amount of $44,170.00.
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 RISE Engineering for the weatherization of Town Hall in the amount of $44,170.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve an amendment to the contract between the Town of Hudson and Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc., for design services for the Hudson Dog Park, by $2,650 for a new amount of $31,650, and...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to the contract between the Town of Hudson and Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc., for design services for the Hudson Dog Park, by $2,650 for a new amount of $31,650, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to the contract between the Town of Hudson and Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc., for design services for the Hudson Dog Park, by $2,650 for a new amount of $31,650, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with New England Recreation Group for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Wood Park in the amount of $69,450.00
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 New England Recreation Group for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Wood Park in the amount of $69,450.00.
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 New England Recreation Group for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Wood Park in the amount of $69,450.00..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with New England Recreation Group for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Riverside Park in the amount of $48,295.00
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 New England Recreation Group for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Riverside Park in the amount of $48,295.00.
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 New England Recreation Group for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Riverside Park in the amount of $48,295.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Pro AV Systems to upgrade the existing audio/visual system at the Senior Center in the amount of $31,431.25
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 Pro AV Systems to upgrade the existing audio/visual system at the Senior Center in the amount of $31,431.25.
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 Pro AV Systems to upgrade the existing audio/visual system at the Senior Center in the amount of $31,431.25..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
General
Authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a donation of a parcel of undisturbed land, 12.24 acres +/-, at 1000 Matrix Way, subject to any restriction deemed necessary by the Conservation...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a donation of a parcel of undisturbed land, 12.24 acres +/-, at 1000 Matrix Way, subject to any restriction deemed necessary by the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize the Conservation Commission to accept a donation of a parcel of undisturbed land, 12.24 acres +/-, at 1000 Matrix Way, subject to any restriction deemed necessary by the Conservation Commission..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
FY 2025 Budget
Approve the budget for Fire Department ($4,384,692)
Fire Department 2200 18 $4,384,692 Congdon Burks 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fire Department 2200 18 $4,384,692 Congdon Burks 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Fire Department Capital Plan ($1,655,950)
Fire Department Capital Plan 2200 4 $1,655,950 Congdon Burks 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fire Department Capital Plan 2200 4 $1,655,950 Congdon Burks 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Assabet Valley Regional Voc ($3,331,679)
Assabet Valley Regional Voc. ---- 31 $3,331,679 Congdon Burks 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Assabet Valley Regional Voc. ---- 31 $3,331,679 Congdon Burks 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the budget for Hudson Public Schools ($44,279,710)
Hudson Public Schools ---- 30 $44,279,710 Congdon Burks 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Hudson Public Schools ---- 30 $44,279,710 Congdon Burks 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of February 5, 2024 at 9:15 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of February 5, 2024 at 9:15 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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