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March 18, 2024
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Michael Burks, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, James Quinn
Absent: Michael Burks
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of February 26, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of February 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of February 26, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Grant a Live Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for May 4, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for live music and singers in front of Town Hall and 186 Main Street
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to grant a Live Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for May 4, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for live music and singers in front of Town Hall and 186 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to grant a Live Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for May 4, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for live music and singers in front of Town Hall and 186 Main Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Nicole Granstaff as Youth Services Librarian, effective March 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to a) note the resignation of Nicole Granstaff as Youth Services Librarian, effective March 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to a) note the resignation of Nicole Granstaff as Youth Services Librarian, effective March 8, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Karina Scott as MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Coordinator for the Health Department
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Karina Scott as MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Coordinator for the Health Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Karina Scott as MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Coordinator for the Health Department..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the updated job description for the Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description for the Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated job description for the Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Pat Daley as Crossing Guard, effective March 19, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Pat Daley as Crossing Guard, effective March 19, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Pat Daley as Crossing Guard, effective March 19, 2024..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Eliminate the currently vacant position of Recreation Assistant and to replace with a new position titled Program Coordinator at the M-5 grade on the Town's non-union Compensation and...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to eliminate the currently vacant position of Recreation Assistant and to replace with a new position titled Program Coordinator at the M-5 grade on the Town's non-union Compensation and Classification Plan with an effective date of March 19, 2024, and to approve the corresponding job description.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to eliminate the currently vacant position of Recreation Assistant and to replace with a new position titled Program Coordinator at the M-5 grade on the Town's non-union Compensation and Classification Plan with an effective date of March 19, 2024, and to approve the corresponding job description..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Paul Hughes as Line Dancing Instructor for the Council on Aging, effective March 19, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Paul Hughes as Line Dancing Instructor for the Council on Aging, effective March 19, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Paul Hughes as Line Dancing Instructor for the Council on Aging, effective March 19, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing a contract with Calgon Carbon of Moon Township, PA for the Cranberry Well Removal and Replacement of GAC Filter Media in the amount of $94,400.00
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing a contract with Calgon Carbon of Moon Township, PA for the Cranberry Well Removal and Replacement of GAC Filter Media in the amount of $94,400.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing a contract with Calgon Carbon of Moon Township, PA for the Cranberry Well Removal and Replacement of GAC Filter Media in the amount of $94,400.00..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
General
General
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Amend the Pope Hill Cell Tower Lease Agreement
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the Pope Hill Cell Tower Lease Agreement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the Pope Hill Cell Tower Lease Agreement..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Approve the Health Department to apply for a one-year grant through the Metrowest Health Foundation to pilot a Housing Navigator position to assist residents with housing- related matters in the...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Health Department to apply for a one-year grant through the Metrowest Health Foundation to pilot a Housing Navigator position to assist residents with housing- related matters in the amount of $30,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Health Department to apply for a one-year grant through the Metrowest Health Foundation to pilot a Housing Navigator position to assist residents with housing- related matters in the amount of $30,000.00..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve for the Health Department to apply for a grant through the MetroWest Food Collaborative to expand food access across MetroWest and advocate for more equitable food systems
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve for the Health Department to apply for a grant through the MetroWest Food Collaborative to expand food access across MetroWest and advocate for more equitable food systems.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve for the Health Department to apply for a grant through the MetroWest Food Collaborative to expand food access across MetroWest and advocate for more equitable food systems..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the Health Department to apply for a grant through The Health Foundation of Central Mass Activation Fund to pilot a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the amount of...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Health Department to apply for a grant through The Health Foundation of Central Mass Activation Fund to pilot a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the amount of $90,000.00 for a one-year period.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Health Department to apply for a grant through The Health Foundation of Central Mass Activation Fund to pilot a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the amount of $90,000.00 for a one-year period..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the Health Department in collaboration with the Senior Center to apply for a grant through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to strengthen the availability of older adult behavioral...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Health Department in collaboration with the Senior Center to apply for a grant through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to strengthen the availability of older adult behavioral health services.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Health Department in collaboration with the Senior Center to apply for a grant through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to strengthen the availability of older adult behavioral health services..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
budget request to $150,689.
Budget request to $150,689
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Amend the School Department's Modular Classroom Request to $480,000
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the School Department's Modular Classroom Request to $480,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the School Department's Modular Classroom Request to $480,000..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of March 18, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of March 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of March 18, 2024..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its public session meeting of March 18, 2024 at 7:25 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its public session meeting of March 18, 2024 at 7:25 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
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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