MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
November 4, 2024
14 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 Judy Congdon and Diane Bemis, who are counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, James Quinn
Absent: Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of October 21, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 21, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 21, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Lodge of Elks at 91 Park Street from November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024 between 4:00PM - 8:00PM Wednesday - Friday...
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the issuance of a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Lodge of Elks at 91 Park Street from November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024 between 4:00PM - 8:00PM Wednesday - Friday and 10:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the issuance of a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to the Hudson Lodge of Elks at 91 Park Street from November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024 between 4:00PM - 8:00PM Wednesday - Friday and 10:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday and Sunday..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Approve the issuance of a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 3-0 to approve the issuance of a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 3-0 to approve the issuance of a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey's Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 29, 2024 to December 24, 2024 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sharek)
Approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 16 & December 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the...
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 16 & December 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for a Winter Market to be held on November 16 & December 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM both to be held in the front of Town Hall..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Katie Evangelisti as Principal Assessor, effective November 5, 2024, at a Non-union position Grade M8, step 1
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Katie Evangelisti as Principal Assessor, effective November 5, 2024, at a Non-union position Grade M8, step 1.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Katie Evangelisti as Principal Assessor, effective November 5, 2024, at a Non-union position Grade M8, step 1..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of James Arsenault as Assistant Director of Public Works, effective November 5, 2024, at a Non-union position Grade M9, step 7
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of James Arsenault as Assistant Director of Public Works, effective November 5, 2024, at a Non-union position Grade M9, step 7.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of James Arsenault as Assistant Director of Public Works, effective November 5, 2024, at a Non-union position Grade M9, step 7..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve and authorize to sign a contract with LaRochelle Construction in the amount of $105,900 for the repairs to the Senior Center Decking and Roof
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize to sign a contract with LaRochelle Construction in the amount of $105,900 for the repairs to the Senior Center Decking and Roof.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 3-0 to approve and authorize to sign a contract with LaRochelle Construction in the amount of $105,900 for the repairs to the Senior Center Decking and Roof..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sharek)
Approve the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Safe Routes to School to host Ruby Bridges Walk to School day on November 14, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Safe Routes to School to host Ruby Bridges Walk to School day on November 14, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Safe Routes to School to host Ruby Bridges Walk to School day on November 14, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
General
Approve adopting new non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule with an effective date of July 1, 2025
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve adopting new non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule with an effective date of July 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve adopting new non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule with an effective date of July 1, 2025..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Approve authorizing Health Department to apply for the Community Benefits grants from Emerson Health
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve authorizing Health Department to apply for the Community Benefits grants from Emerson Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve authorizing Health Department to apply for the Community Benefits grants from Emerson Health..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Approve authorizing Health Department to apply for a matching grant from MA DPH Mosiac grant for opioid-related programming
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve authorizing Health Department to apply for a matching grant from MA DPH Mosiac grant for opioid-related programming.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to approve authorizing Health Department to apply for a matching grant from MA DPH Mosiac grant for opioid-related programming..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Pass over this item
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to pass over this item.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to pass over this item..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting November 4, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting November 4, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting November 4, 2024..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Quinn)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of November 4, 2024, at 8:04PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 3-0 to adjourn its meeting of November 4, 2024, at 8:04PM..” (Motion: Quinn, 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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