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June 17, 2024
24 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, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis
Absent: James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of June 3, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 3, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the executive session minutes of June 3, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of June 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of June 3, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Issue One Day Outdoor Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Holy Ghost Feast to be held at 13 Port Street on June 28th, & June 29th, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM and June...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue One Day Outdoor Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Holy Ghost Feast to be held at 13 Port Street on June 28th, & June 29th, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM and June 30, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to issue One Day Outdoor Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Holy Ghost Feast to be held at 13 Port Street on June 28th, & June 29th, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM and June 30, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Issue a Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June, 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, 2024 from 5:00 PM -...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June, 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM and concerts at Cellucci Park for June 26, July 11, July 18, & July 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June, 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM and concerts at Cellucci Park for June 26, July 11, July 18, & July 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Grant Transient Vendor licenses and an Entertainment License to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer's Market to be held Tuesdays from June 18 - September 24, 2024 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM in the...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Transient Vendor licenses and an Entertainment License to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer's Market to be held Tuesdays from June 18 - September 24, 2024 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM in the front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Transient Vendor licenses and an Entertainment License to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer's Market to be held Tuesdays from June 18 - September 24, 2024 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM in the front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Rick O'Neil as Temporary Part-Time Inspector/Draftsman
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Rick O'Neil as Temporary Part-Time Inspector/Draftsman.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Rick O'Neil as Temporary Part-Time Inspector/Draftsman..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Reappoint David Baran to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire March 31, 2027
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint David Baran to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire March 31, 2027.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint David Baran to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire March 31, 2027..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Reappoint Kevin Santos to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to a term to expire December 31, 2025
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Kevin Santos to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to a term to expire December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Kevin Santos to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to a term to expire December 31, 2025..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the reorganization of the staffing for the Wastewater Division
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the reorganization of the staffing for the Wastewater Division.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the reorganization of the staffing for the Wastewater Division..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the updated job description for the Assistant Chief Operator for the Water Division
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the updated job description for the Assistant Chief Operator for the Water Division.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the updated job description for the Assistant Chief Operator for the Water Division..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Nolan Vasile as Summer Help for the DPW at a rate of $15.00 per hour
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Nolan Vasile as Summer Help for the DPW at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Nolan Vasile as Summer Help for the DPW at a rate of $15.00 per hour..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve seasonal summer employees for the Recreation Department
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve seasonal summer employees for the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve seasonal summer employees for the Recreation Department..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the job description for Administrative Assistant to the Select Board & Executive Assistant with an effective date of July 1, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Administrative Assistant to the Select Board & Executive Assistant with an effective date of July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Administrative Assistant to the Select Board & Executive Assistant with an effective date of July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Stephanie Rego as Administrative Assistant for the Building Department, effective July 1, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Stephanie Rego as Administrative Assistant for the Building Department, effective July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Stephanie Rego as Administrative Assistant for the Building Department, effective July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Thomas Desimone as Deputy Building Inspector, effective July 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Thomas Desimone as Deputy Building Inspector, effective July 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Thomas Desimone as Deputy Building Inspector, effective July 8, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Patrick Ryan as Electrical Inspector with an effective date of July 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to confirm the appointment of Patrick Ryan as Electrical Inspector with an effective date of July 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to confirm the appointment of Patrick Ryan as Electrical Inspector with an effective date of July 8, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the re-classification of the Assistant Town Clerk position with an effective date of July 1, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the re-classification of the Assistant Town Clerk position with an effective date of July 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the re-classification of the Assistant Town Clerk position with an effective date of July 1, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve and authorize a 3-year contract with MetroWest Collaborative Development for regional housing consulting services
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize a 3-year contract with MetroWest Collaborative Development for regional housing consulting services.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize a 3-year contract with MetroWest Collaborative Development for regional housing consulting services..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract in the amount of $114,500 with Woodard & Curran to provide technical assistance to comply with the Year 6 requirements of the federal MS4 stormwater...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract in the amount of $114,500 with Woodard & Curran to provide technical assistance to comply with the Year 6 requirements of the federal MS4 stormwater permit.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract in the amount of $114,500 with Woodard & Curran to provide technical assistance to comply with the Year 6 requirements of the federal MS4 stormwater permit..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Adopt new water and sewer rates, effective May 15, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to adopt new water and sewer rates, effective May 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to adopt new water and sewer rates, effective May 15, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve year-end transfer requests per G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve year-end transfer requests per G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve year-end transfer requests per G.L. Chapter 44, Section 33B..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of June 17, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 17, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 17, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of June 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of June 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
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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