MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 8, 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 James Quinn, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Michael Burks
Absent: James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of March 25, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 25, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Licenses
Issue all Mid-Year License renewals that have met all requirements
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to issue all Mid-Year License renewals that have met all requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to issue all Mid-Year License renewals that have met all requirements..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Issue a One -Day Beer/Wine Pouring license to Kate Cohen for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on April 20, 2024 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One -Day Beer/Wine Pouring license to Kate Cohen for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on April 20, 2024 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to issue a One -Day Beer/Wine Pouring license to Kate Cohen for a birthday party to be held at Roller Kingdom on April 20, 2024 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Personnel
Appoint Frank Ramsbottom as Interim Building Commissioner with an effective date of April 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to appoint Frank Ramsbottom as Interim Building Commissioner with an effective date of April 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to appoint Frank Ramsbottom as Interim Building Commissioner with an effective date of April 8, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the position of Part-Time Communications Dispatcher as a Special Municipal Employee
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the position of Part-Time Communications Dispatcher as a Special Municipal Employee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the position of Part-Time Communications Dispatcher as a Special Municipal Employee..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Jody Blanchard as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective April 12, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jody Blanchard as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective April 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jody Blanchard as Part-Time Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective April 12, 2024..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Jody Blanchard as Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 16, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jody Blanchard as Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jody Blanchard as Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 16, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Finance Department, effective April 5, 2024.
Note the resignation of Christine Dimare as Principal Clerk in the Finance Department, effective April 5, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Christine Dimare as Principal Clerk in the Finance Department, effective April 5, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Christine Dimare as Principal Clerk in the Finance Department, effective April 5, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Note the resignation of Dennis Monteiro as Head Electrical Inspector, effective immediately
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Dennis Monteiro as Head Electrical Inspector, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to note the resignation of Dennis Monteiro as Head Electrical Inspector, effective immediately..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for milling and overlay of miscellaneous roads in Town Projects A & B in the amount of $632,157.90
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for milling and overlay of miscellaneous roads in Town Projects A & B in the amount of $632,157.90.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for milling and overlay of miscellaneous roads in Town Projects A & B in the amount of $632,157.90..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on a contract with Castagna Construction for the new DPW facility in the amount of $19,977,000.00 on the Board's behalf
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on a contract with Castagna Construction for the new DPW facility in the amount of $19,977,000.00 on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on a contract with Castagna Construction for the new DPW facility in the amount of $19,977,000.00 on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
General
Allow in- person early voting for the May 13, 2024 election from April 29 - May 3, 6 - 8, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to allow in- person early voting for the May 13, 2024 election from April 29 - May 3, 6 - 8, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to allow in- person early voting for the May 13, 2024 election from April 29 - May 3, 6 - 8, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Nominate Marissa Lord as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to nominate Marissa Lord as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to nominate Marissa Lord as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Approve supplemental funding for Fire Headquarters Building Renovation Project
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve supplemental funding for Fire Headquarters Building Renovation Project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve supplemental funding for Fire Headquarters Building Renovation Project..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Town and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Town and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Town and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 11 Library/Fire Station Parking: Public Parking with a two-hour limit in the area behind...
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 11 Library/Fire Station Parking: Public Parking with a two-hour limit in the area behind the Fire Station shall include the eighteen (18) marked spaces in the middle of the lot to the south and west of the fire station.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 11 Library/Fire Station Parking: Public Parking with a two-hour limit in the area behind the Fire Station shall include the eighteen (18) marked spaces in the middle of the lot to the south and west of the fire station..” (Motion: Burks, second: Congdon)
Amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 12 (A) Additional Limited Duration Parking: no person except authorized by permit, shall...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 12 (A) Additional Limited Duration Parking: no person except authorized by permit, shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than two (2) hours, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on any of the streets herein after designated in this section, or as may hereafter be fixed by rule and order, on any day.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 12 (A) Additional Limited Duration Parking: no person except authorized by permit, shall park a vehicle for a period of time longer than two (2) hours, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on any of the streets herein after designated in this section, or as may hereafter be fixed by rule and order, on any day..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Burks)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of April 8, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of April 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of April 8, 2024..” (Motion: Burks, second: Duplisea)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of April 8, 2024 at 7:45 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of April 8, 2024 at 7:45 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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