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Joseph Durant
At-large · 4 terms in this record
Joseph J. Durant; Joe Durant
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Durant voted the same way as…
- John Parent75% (6 of 8)
- Scott Duplisea67% (4 of 6)
- James Quinn20% (1 of 5)
- Fred Lucy0% (0 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Durant as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 19 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Jul 30, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (20)
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Mar 25Approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Durant: Yes
March 25, 2019: Approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Scott Duplisea as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lori Morton as part-time Payroll/Billing Clerk for the Hudson Police Department at a NU-D Grade, Step 1, effective March 26, 2019..” (Motion: Duplisea)
Mar 25Approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · Durant: Yes
March 25, 2019: Approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the promotion of Michael Parker from Acting Deputy Chief to Deputy Fire Chief, effective March 25, 2019. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Mar 25Have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the…Passed 4–1 · Durant: No
March 25, 2019: Have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019. Mr. Durant opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have parking for customers of Temescal Wellness cease at 62 Parkard Street as of April 5, 2019. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Mar 25Waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 4–0 · Durant: Yes
March 25, 2019: Waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to waive the noise by-law for Paramount Television for April 1, 2019. Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Mar 25Have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the…Passed 4–1 · Durant: No
March 25, 2019: Have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond. Mr. Durant opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnNo: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1-0 to have recent correspondence from the I.A.F.F. forwarded to Town Counsel and Labor Counsel for their advice on how to respond. Mr. Durant opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Mar 11Apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 4–0 · Durant: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: Apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Program Grant and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the application
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Program Grant and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the application. Mr. Lucy against.
The count and the names in the minutes do not agree: they give the count as 4-0-1 (“voted 4-0-1”) and also say “Mr. Lucy against”, with 5 members present (John Parent, Joseph Durant, James Quinn, Scott Duplisea and Fred Lucy). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to apply for the Mass Development Real Estate Technical Assistance Program Grant and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the application. Mr. Lucy against..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Mar 11Sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 3–1 · Durant: Yes
March 11, 2019: Sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel to draft an agreement when terms have been finalized
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel to draft an agreement when terms have been finalized. Mr. Quinn abstained. Mr. Lucy against.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, ParentNo: LucyAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to sign a letter of authorization and direct Town Counsel to draft an agreement when terms have been finalized. Mr. Quinn abstained. Mr. Lucy against..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Feb 25Sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 2–1 · Durant: Yes
February 25, 2019: Sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Quinn opposed and Mr. Lucy took no action.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Durant, ParentNo: QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor articles 6 and 33 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Quinn opposed and Mr. Lucy took no action..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Feb 25Sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the…Passed 2–1 · Durant: Yes
February 25, 2019: Sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed and Mr. Quinn took no action.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Durant, ParentNo: LucyAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 2-1-1 to sponsor article 14 on the May 2019 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed and Mr. Quinn took no action..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Feb 11Approve the budget for Assabet Valley ($3,107,701)Motion: Assabet Valley 31 $3,107,701 Parent Duplisea 5-0Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Durant: Yes
February 11, 2019: Approve the budget for Assabet Valley ($3,107,701)
Assabet Valley 31 $3,107,701 Parent Duplisea 5-0
Voted: Yes
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Assabet Valley 31 $3,107,701 Parent Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Votes with no disagreement (269)
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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