Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – May 15, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Board to elect officers
Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Parent as Chairman and the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Parent as Chairman. Mr. Parent abstained.
Mr. Parent nominated Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman and the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman. Mr. Durant abstained.
Mr. Durant nominated Mr. Quinn as Clerk and the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk of the Board. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Public Session Minutes: April 24, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of April 24, 2017. Mr. Durant abstained.
Executive Session Minutes: April 24, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of April 24, 2017. Mr. Durant abstained.
Public Session Minutes: May 1, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of May 1, 2017.
Scott LaFleur, 8 Mason Street addressed the Board. Mr. LaFleur noted that last August he had requested approval from the Board of a donation of a sculpture to be placed along the rail trail in memory of his mother. This request served as a catalyst for the creation of an Art Policy that was drawn up by the Park Commission. Due to the policy the donation was subsequently denied. He was before the Board to express his frustration and disappointment that he was never notified of the meetings in which the policy was discussed and eventually voted on.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road had some questions regarding the Eversource Project. Mr. O’Neill noted that at its meeting of April 24th the Board stated that they supported an under the street route. He asked if this means that the Board opposes the use of the MBTA right of way as a route for the project. Mr. Lucy read the statement which said “At this time based upon what we understand about the contents of the filing, we support the under the street route.” Mr. Parent stated that the statement infers that the Board is not in favor of using the MBTA right of way. Atty. Cipriano explained that additional information will be forthcoming from Attorneys for both sides and therefore the Board may be better able
to address Mr. O’Neill’s question at a later date once more information is available.
Greg Opp, 109 Ft. Meadow Drive informed the Board that the wetlands protection regulations do not have a general exemption for a utility. Mr. Parent said this could be brought up to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Lucy stated that Hudson’s Conservation Commission has not taken a public position regarding the project, unlike Sudbury’s Commission who has already done so. Therefore the Commission should refrain from discussing the project until it is filed with them.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a transfer of ownership of a Common Victualler’s License for Café 641 located at 45 Main Street, Suite 202 from Anthony Antico to Chad Champeon.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of ownership of a Common Victualler’s License for Café 641 located at 45 Main Street, Suite 202 from Anthony Antico to Chad Champeon.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Marc Grozalsky for a Birthday Party to be held on June 4, 2017 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Marc Grozalsky for a Birthday Party to be held on June 4, 2017 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider granting One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer’s Market to be held Tuesdays from June 6 – October 31, 2017 from 2-6 PM in the Avidia Bank parking lot.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer’s Market to be held Tuesdays from June 6 – October 31, 2017 from 2-6 PM in the Avidia Bank parking lot.
Selectmen to consider granting Out Door Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the following dates/events:
Date |
Time |
Event |
June 9, 2017 – Friday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 10, 2017 – Saturday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 11, 2017 – Sunday |
2:00PM-9:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 23, 2017 – Friday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 24, 2017 – Saturday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 25, 2017– Sunday |
2:00PM-9:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
August 5, 2017 – Saturday |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Private Event |
August 5, 2017 – Saturday |
5:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Private Event |
September 15, 2017 – Friday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Our Lady of Fatima |
September 16, 2017 – Saturday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Our Lady of Fatima |
September 17, 2017 - Sunday |
2:00PM-9:00PM |
Our Lady of Fatima |
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the dates above.
e) Selectmen to consider granting a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 12, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the field behind the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge (not including the Pavilion) located on Park Street.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License and an Entertainment License to Justin Provencher / Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson event to be held on August 12, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the field behind the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge (not including the Pavilion) located on Park Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Taylor C. Field as Administrative Manager for the DPW at Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 16, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Taylor C. Field as Administrative Manager for the DPW at Grade 11, Step 5, effective May 16, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize the signing of a contract with Chadwick-BaRoss, Inc. for the purchase of SW4S tracks for the sidewalk machine in the amount of $10,568.96.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Chadwick-BaRoss, Inc. for the purchase of SW4S tracks for the sidewalk machine in the amount of $10,568.96.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodward & Curran Engineering for the MS4 Evaluation and NOI submission in the amount of $12,700.00.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodward & Curran Engineering for the MS4 Evaluation and NOI submission in the amount of $12,700.00.
Selectmen to consider approval of the FY2018 TV Studio Budget.
Ellen Schuck, HPS Technology Director, Patty Lange, HPS Finance Director and Cam Ciesluk, Cable Access Specialist presented the FY 2018 TV Studio Budget.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board approved the FY 2018 TV Studio Budget of $225,682.10.
Selectmen to consider amending the traffic rules and regulations under Article VIII- Fines by adding the following:
14. A non-electric vehicle within a designated electric vehicle only space.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve amending the traffic rules and regulations under Article VIII- Fines by adding the following:
14. A non-electric vehicle within a designated electric vehicle only space.
Selectmen to sign a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement with Southern Sky Renewable Energy for a solar farm located on Old Stow Road.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Agreement with Southern Sky Renewable Energy for a solar farm located on Old Stow Road.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Application.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Application.
Selectmen to consider approval of revised cemetery grave lot and perpetual care fees.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the revised fees for cemetery grave lot and perpetual care.
Selectmen to consider approval of revised cemetery rules and regulations, to go into effect June 1, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the revised cemetery rules and regulations.
DPW Director Eric Ryder to present awards received for Drinking Water Regional Recognition for Outstanding Performance and Achievement in 2016.
Mr. Lucy’s first town issue was in regards to Eversource and exorbitant size of the report. He suggested supplementing the report with a paid consultant.
Mr. Lucy stated that the MEFSB has scheduled a public hearing with Hudson on June 1, 2017. The hearing will take place at Hudson High School and is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Lucy’s last issue was concerning Crossroads Tap & Table. He noted that in the event that the next projected milestones are not met he would like to schedule a public hearing to consider the revocation of an all alcohol pouring license for the Boards next meeting.
Mr. Quinn’s issue relates to the Netflix movie that just finished filming in Hudson. He noted that Joseph Piasecki, the movie site scout, had sent Mr. Quinn a message expressing his gratitude to the Town and the residents. He went on to say that it was a pleasure to film in Town.
Mr. Parent noted that parking report that Mr. Moses had put together and submitted to the Board. In the report he not only discussed the parking but also the idea of bringing South Street into the downtown area by asking what can be done to make South Street a more integral part of downtown Hudson. Mr. Moses made a number of recommendations. Mr. Parent suggests that to allow members enough time to review the report this be added to the agenda for the Board’s next meeting.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Quinn asked for additional information regarding a letter from Gregory Garcia praises the efforts of Ana Terra-Salamao from the Senior Center.
Mr. Quinn then read a letter from Hudson resident Greg Opp regarding the Eversource filing.
Mr. Durant noted the letter from Comcast that stated that as of May 15, 2017 the Comcast service center located at 577 Main Street would be closing.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of its meeting of May 15, 2017.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential challenge to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (MAEFSB) decision on the Eversource Petition, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the legal position of the public body and the chair so declares.
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss strategy with respect to potential challenge to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (MAEFSB) decision on the Eversource Petition, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the legal position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Document List – May 15, 2017
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes – April 24, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes – April 24, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes – May 1, 2017 |
BOS Office |
License Application – Transfer of Ownership – Café 641 |
BOS Office |
License Application – One Day Beer & Wine – Marc Grozalsky |
BOS Office |
License Application – Hudson Farmer’s Market |
BOS Office |
Applications for Various Entertainment Licenses – Hudson Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
One Day & Entertainment License Application – Hudson Rotary Club |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Taylor Field |
BOS Office |
Contract for SW4S tracks for sidewalk plow |
BOS Office |
Contract for MS4 Evaluation |
BOS Office |
FY 2018 TV Studio Budget |
BOS Office |
Traffic Memo |
BOS Office |
319 Nonpoint Source Grant Documents |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding Cemetery Fees |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding cemetery rules and regulations |
BOS Office |
Drinking Water Regional Recognition Awards |
DPW |
Financial Statements from Comcast |
BOS Office |
Invitation to Mass for Public Safety Personnel and Families |
BOS Office |
Financial Statements from Verizon |
BOS Office |
Invitation to Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association Regional Meeting |
BOS Office |
Letter recognizing Anna Terra-Salamao from resident |
BOS Office |
Letter from resident regarding Eversource filing |
BOS Office |
Notice of Complaint – Pillar Realty vs. Temescal Wellness of MA, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Notice from Comcast of the closing of the Service Center |
BOS Office |
Parking Report from Tom Moses |
BOS Office |
Invitation to grand opening of New Framingham Intermodal Parking Lot |
BOS Office |
Letter from MIIA regarding additional participation credits |
BOS Office |
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