MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
October 7, 2024
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis, James Quinn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Amend the Public session minutes of September 23, 2024 2a to display motion made by Ms. Congdon and seconded by Ms. Bemis
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to amend the Public session minutes of September 23, 2024 2a to display motion made by Ms. Congdon and seconded by Ms. Bemis.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to amend the Public session minutes of September 23, 2024 2a to display motion made by Ms. Congdon and seconded by Ms. Bemis..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the public session minutes of September 23, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 23, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of David Lopez as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Lopez as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Lopez as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of John Giorgio as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John Giorgio as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John Giorgio as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Donald Hodge as a Laborer/Truck Driver at a W2, step 1, effective October 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Donald Hodge as a Laborer/Truck Driver at a W2, step 1, effective October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Donald Hodge as a Laborer/Truck Driver at a W2, step 1, effective October 8, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Nicholas Pires as a Laborer at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Nicholas Pires as a Laborer at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Nicholas Pires as a Laborer at a W1, step 1, effective October 8, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Augusto DeOliveira as a Laborer/Truck Driver at a W2, step 1, effective October 8, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Augusto DeOliveira as a Laborer/Truck Driver at a W2, step 1, effective October 8, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Augusto DeOliveira as a Laborer/Truck Driver at a W2, step 1, effective October 8, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the transfer of Jeff Nelson from the Vehicles Division to the Water Division as a Mechanic
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of Jeff Nelson from the Vehicles Division to the Water Division as a Mechanic.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of Jeff Nelson from the Vehicles Division to the Water Division as a Mechanic..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve a contract with Skylight Studio's, Inc. in the amount of $23,800 for restoration of the Liberty Park monument
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Skylight Studio's, Inc. in the amount of $23,800 for restoration of the Liberty Park monument.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Skylight Studio's, Inc. in the amount of $23,800 for restoration of the Liberty Park monument..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Approve a contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $69,500.00 for the Engineering Services to develop a water system hydraulic model
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $69,500.00 for the Engineering Services to develop a water system hydraulic model.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $69,500.00 for the Engineering Services to develop a water system hydraulic model..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $68,000.00 for the Engineering Services to assess the conditions of the seven drinking water booster pump stations throughout the Town
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $68,000.00 for the Engineering Services to assess the conditions of the seven drinking water booster pump stations throughout the Town.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $68,000.00 for the Engineering Services to assess the conditions of the seven drinking water booster pump stations throughout the Town..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
General
Approve the four donations totaling the amount of $550.00 for the Hudson Veterans' Services Department
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the four donations totaling the amount of $550.00 for the Hudson Veterans' Services Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve the four donations totaling the amount of $550.00 for the Hudson Veterans' Services Department..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve reopening warrant for the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting to include two transfer requests by the School Department
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve reopening warrant for the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting to include two transfer requests by the School Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve reopening warrant for the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting to include two transfer requests by the School Department..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve adding two articles to the warrant for the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve adding two articles to the warrant for the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve adding two articles to the warrant for the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of October 7, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 7, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of October 7, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters)
By roll call, Select Board voted 5-0 to enter into Executive Session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“By roll call, Select Board voted 5-0 to enter into Executive Session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters)..”
Adjourn
Adjourn its public session meeting of October 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM and enter into executive session, not to return to public session
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 adjourn its public session meeting of October 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM and enter into executive session, not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 adjourn its public session meeting of October 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM and enter into executive session, not to return to public session..” (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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