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Shawn Sadowski
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
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Attendance
At the start of 3 of 3 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (3)
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jul 10Approve and sign an agreement between the Town of…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the…Passed 5–0 · Sadowski: Not recorded
July 10, 2023: Approve and sign an agreement between the Town of Hudson and the law firm of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. for Town Counsel services, effective July 1, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign an agreement between the Town of Hudson and the law firm of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. for Town Counsel services, effective July 1, 2023.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, James Quinn and Shawn Sadowski). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign an agreement between the Town of Hudson and the law firm of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. for Town Counsel services, effective July 1, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Jun 26Issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 §…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
June 26, 2023: Issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Congdon, Duplisea, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sadowski)
May 15Approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables…Motion: the Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of two (2)…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including necessary anchors, on the south side of Main Street and northern side of parking lot of 90 Cherry…
The Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including necessary anchors, on the south side of Main Street and northern side of parking lot of 90 Cherry Street, said petition filed by Hudson Light & Power.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“the Board voted 5-0 to approve the relocation of two (2) poles, wires, cables and fixtures, including necessary anchors, on the south side of Main Street and northern side of parking lot of 90 Cherry Street, said petition filed by Hudson Light & Power..”
May 15Grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23, 2023…
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23, 2023 from 6:30PM - 8:30 PM and concerts at Cellucci Park for June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 12:30PM.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the Wood Park Concert Series for June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 and August 23, 2023 from 6:30PM - 8:30 PM and concerts at Cellucci Park for June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2023 from 10:30 AM - 12:30PM..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)
May 15Issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go Café, LLC, d/b/a Gourmet Donuts owner Nelly Yamileth Medina Acevedo for the hours of 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through…
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go Café, LLC, d/b/a Gourmet Donuts owner Nelly Yamileth Medina Acevedo for the hours of 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday, located at 181 Main Street.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Common Victualer's License to Grab and Go Café, LLC, d/b/a Gourmet Donuts owner Nelly Yamileth Medina Acevedo for the hours of 4:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Sunday, located at 181 Main Street..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
May 15Note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel,…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel, effective June 9, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel, effective June 9, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Assistant Finance Director, Gita Patel, effective June 9, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
May 15Approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary in the Treasurer's Office at a Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 30, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary in the Treasurer's Office at a Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 30, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Burks, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Secretary in the Treasurer's Office at a Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 30, 2023..” (Motion: Burks, second: Sadowski)
May 15Approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health Inspector for the Board of Health at a Grade M6, Step 4, effective May 17, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health Inspector for the Board of Health at a Grade M6, Step 4, effective May 17, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Casey Mellin as Regional Health Inspector for the Board of Health at a Grade M6, Step 4, effective May 17, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Duplisea)
May 15Note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page,…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page, effective April 1, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page, effective April 1, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Cynthia MacDonald as Library Page, effective April 1, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
May 15Note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the…Passed 4–0 · Sadowski: Yes
May 15, 2023: Note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation Librarian, effective May 12, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation Librarian, effective May 12, 2023.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Quinn, SadowskiJudy Congdon had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Susan Ramsbottom as Assistant Circulation Librarian, effective May 12, 2023..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Votes with no disagreement (38)
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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