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Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – November 14, 2016
Hudson High School – Intel Mini Theatre
7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano, Atty. McGregor and Ms. Santos. Mr. Duplisea was not present.
Public Session Minutes: October 31, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 31, 2016.
Public Session Minutes: November 3, 2016
One a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board 2-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of November 3, 2016. Mr. Lucy and Mr. Durant abstained.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Eversource to make a presentation regarding the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Line Project.
Present on behalf of Eversource were:
- JoAnne O’Leary, Community Relations
- Beverly Schultz, Project Manager
- Marc Bergeron, Sr. Siting & Permitting Consultant, VHB
- Denise Bartone, Sr. Environmental Engineer
- Betty Leonard, Sr. Engineer of Transmission & Planning
- Theresa Feuersanger, Survey & Rights
- Tony Johnson, Manager of Transmission Vegetation
- Bob Carberry, Electro Magnetic Field Specialist
- Maija Benjamins, Transmission Siting Specialist
- Al Watson, VP T&D Service for Bond Bros. Construction
Representatives from Eversource made a 45 minute presentation to the citizens of Hudson. A link to the presentation can be found at www.townofhudson.org under the news and announcements. A video of the presentation is currently available on www.hudtv.org . The following Hudson and Stow residents asked questions and all spoke against the project:
- Alex Andrews, 97 Hunter Avenue, Hudson
- Dave Andrews, 97 Hunter Avenue, Hudson
- Christine Nelson, 31 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- James Vereault, 73 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Albert Tashian, 14 Hummock Way, Hudson
- Wendy Hewitt, 597 Main Street, Hudson
- Lily Kaplan, 104 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Andy Horovitz, 12 Old North Road, Hudson
- Jane Woolsey, 161 Forest Avenue, Hudson
- Michelle Teixeira, 425 Main Street, 12C, Hudson
- Laura Svenningsen, 564 Main Street, Hudson
- Akshay Desai, 29 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Omkir Desai, 29 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Bo Sherman, 8 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Chris Catatao, 12 Orchard Drive, Hudson
- Audrey Catatao, 12 Orchard Drive, Hudson
- Jim Gish, 35 Rolling Lane, Sudbury, MA
- Ray Phillips, 40 Whispering Pine Road, Sudbury
- Steven Tipps, 27 Parmenter Road, Hudson
- Lisa Pearmain, 127 White Pond Road, Hudson
- Andrew Lindell, 5 Cranberry Lane, Hudson
- Kelly Schultz, 75 Warner Street, Hudson
Questions were in regard to the potential adverse environmental impacts, impacts to real estate values, the alleged potential use of herbicides and the effect they will have on the water supply, wildlife and vegetation in the area. Representatives from Eversource briefly addressed the questions and comments.
Selectmen to conduct utility pole hearing to consider the relocation of two new 45’ utility poles on Old Stow Road.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approved the relocation of two new 45’ utility poles on Old Stow Road.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Carr’s Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 26, 2016 to December 24, 2016 between 9:00AM-9:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board vote 4-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Carr’s Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 26, 2016 to December 24, 2016 between 9:00AM-9:00PM.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales License to the Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 24, 2016 – December 24, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 10:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board vote 4-0 to issue a Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales License to the Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 24, 2016 – December 24, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 10:00PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of a change of operating hours for Feng Restaurant located at 191 Washington Street from Monday – Saturday from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM to Monday – Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00AM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to the change of operating hours for Feng Restaurant located at 191 Washington Street from Monday – Saturday from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM to Monday – Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00AM.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney Driver License to Joshua Dworkin driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted to approve a Hackney Driver License to Joshua Dworkin driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney Driver License to Scott T. Greenwood driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted to approve a Hackney Driver License to Scott T. Greenwood driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Michael Hurley as a Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Hurley as a Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to approve the promotion of Anthony Andrews to Crew Leader for the DPW at a rate of $23.61 per hour.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Anthony Andrews to Crew Leader for the DPW at a rate of $23.61 per hour.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract extension for the Town of Hudson’s Complete Streets Tier II Contract with MassDOT to December 31, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract extension for the Town of Hudson’s Complete Streets Tier II Contract with MassDOT to December 31, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of Chapter 90 Project Requests and Environmental Punch Lists for the purchase of asphalt crack filler-sealer machine, crack sealer supplies Cox Street Bridge guard rail.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Chapter 90 Project Requests and Environmental Punch Lists for the purchase of asphalt crack filler-sealer machine, crack sealer supplies Cox Street Bridge guard rail.
Mr. Lucy noted that when there is a two panel discussion the tables should be set up concaved not convex which would afford the panel the opportunity to be able to see all present.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the Board of Selectmen’s meeting of November 14, 2016 at 9:20 PM.
Document List- November 14, 2016
Document |
Location |
Minutes October 31, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Minutes November 3, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Pole relocation petition – Old Stow Road |
BOS Office |
License Application – Carr’s Family Christmas Trees |
BOS Office |
License Application – Hudson Elks – Christmas Trees |
BOS Office |
License Application – Change of Hours – Feng Restaurant |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver License Application – Joshua Dworkin |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver License Application – Scott Greenwood |
BOS Office |
Special Police Officer Appointment – Michael Hurley |
BOS Office |
Complete Streets Contract Extension |
BOS Office |
Eversource Translation Guide – Protect Hudson |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Edward Markey |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Warren, Tsongas, Clark |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Eldridge, Hogan, Gentile |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Sudbury Selectmen |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Sudbury ConComm |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Marlborough ConComm |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Sudbury Historical Society |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Sudbury Water Department |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from US Dept. of Interior |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Sudbury Valley Trustees |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from OARS |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from the Sierra Club |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Friends of the Assabet River |
BOS Office |
Eversource opposition letter from Mass Audubon |
BOS Office |
Independent report – An independent assessment of routing options |
BOS Office |
Photographs taken from behind Orchard Drive |
BOS Office |
Letter regarding Article 17 on Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
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