MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 29, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Steven Sharek, James Quinn, Diane Bemis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of July 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of July 8, 2024. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of July 8, 2024. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approved the public session minutes of July 18, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approved the public session minutes of July 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approved the public session minutes of July 18, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve issuing a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in the parking lot of Riverside Park at 69 Brigham Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in the parking lot of Riverside Park at 69 Brigham Street..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Confirm the appointment of Robert Berger as Building Commissioner at Grade M9, Step 8, effective August 12, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to confirm the appointment of Robert Berger as Building Commissioner at Grade M9, Step 8, effective August 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to confirm the appointment of Robert Berger as Building Commissioner at Grade M9, Step 8, effective August 12, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointments of the Seasonal Employees for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $15.92 per hour
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms, Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to confirm the appointments of the Seasonal Employees for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $15.92 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms, Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to confirm the appointments of the Seasonal Employees for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $15.92 per hour..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the reappointments of the Warden & Clerks, for a term to expire August 31, 2015
Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reappointments of the Warden & Clerks, for a term to expire August 31, 2015.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reappointments of the Warden & Clerks, for a term to expire August 31, 2015..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Cassia Monteiro as a Board of Health Member, effective June 11, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Cassia Monteiro as a Board of Health Member, effective June 11, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Cassia Monteiro as a Board of Health Member, effective June 11, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) MAGIC subregion
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) MAGIC subregion.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) MAGIC subregion..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the re-classification of the Health Department Administrator position from M3, to M4 and to revise the job description
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the re-classification of the Health Department Administrator position from M3, to M4 and to revise the job description.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the re-classification of the Health Department Administrator position from M3, to M4 and to revise the job description..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the promotion of Jose Janeiro to a W-6 Street Division Crew Leader, effective July 30, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Jose Janeiro to a W-6 Street Division Crew Leader, effective July 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Jose Janeiro to a W-6 Street Division Crew Leader, effective July 30, 2024..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve the contract with Polaris Sales, Inc. in the amount of $37,768.65 for the acquisition of an off-road utility vehicle for the Police Department
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract with Polaris Sales, Inc. in the amount of $37,768.65 for the acquisition of an off-road utility vehicle for the Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract with Polaris Sales, Inc. in the amount of $37,768.65 for the acquisition of an off-road utility vehicle for the Police Department..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
General
Sign the Termination of Grant of Easement on a parcel of land on Old County Road shown as Easement "'A" ona plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land Main Street in Hudson, MASS." dated February 1,...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Termination of Grant of Easement on a parcel of land on Old County Road shown as Easement "'A" ona plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land Main Street in Hudson, MASS." dated February 1, 2002 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 1023 of 2002; and to consider signing the Grant of Easement on a parcel of land on Old County Road shown as "'Drainage Easement to Town of Hudson 2,602.27 s.f." on a plan entitled "Confirmatory Easement Plan of Land in Hudson, MA" dated November 30, 2023, drawn by Thomas DiPersio, Jr. & Associates, Inc.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Termination of Grant of Easement on a parcel of land on Old County Road shown as Easement "'A" ona plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land Main Street in Hudson, MASS." dated February 1, 2002 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 1023 of 2002; and to consider signing the Grant of Easement on a parcel of land on Old County Road shown as "'Drainage Easement to Town of Hudson 2,602.27 s.f." on a plan entitled "Confirmatory Easement Plan of Land in Hudson, MA" dated November 30, 2023, drawn by Thomas DiPersio, Jr. & Associates, Inc..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve re-allocating FY2025 Fire Department funds to support fire prevention activities
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve re-allocating FY2025 Fire Department funds to support fire prevention activities.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve re-allocating FY2025 Fire Department funds to support fire prevention activities..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Authorize and sign the Regional Housing Consortium Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Regional Housing Consultant services
On a motion by Ms, Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize and sign the Regional Housing Consortium Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Regional Housing Consultant services.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms, Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize and sign the Regional Housing Consortium Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Regional Housing Consultant services..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Issue the warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A, to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to issue the warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A, to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to issue the warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A, to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement between TA Central Fee Owner, LLC, the Hudson Housing Authority, and the Town of Hudson relative to 307 Central Street, and authorizing the...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement between TA Central Fee Owner, LLC, the Hudson Housing Authority, and the Town of Hudson relative to 307 Central Street, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the First Amendment to Regulatory Agreement between TA Central Fee Owner, LLC, the Hudson Housing Authority, and the Town of Hudson relative to 307 Central Street, and authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Sign the State Primary warrant to be held on September 3, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis the Board voted 5-0 to sign the State Primary warrant to be held on September 3, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis the Board voted 5-0 to sign the State Primary warrant to be held on September 3, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Accept the donation in the amount $2,500 from S&F Concrete Contractors, Corp. for the Hudson Police Department Drone Unit
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation in the amount $2,500 from S&F Concrete Contractors, Corp. for the Hudson Police Department Drone Unit.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation in the amount $2,500 from S&F Concrete Contractors, Corp. for the Hudson Police Department Drone Unit..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 8:00pm.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 8:00pm..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
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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