Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – March 12, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Moses. Also present was Ms. Santos. Atty. Cipriano was not present.
Public Session Minutes – February 26, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of February 26, 2018, as amended.
Public Session Minutes – March 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of March 5, 20118. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan will present an update on the State Budget.
Senator Eldridge went through some of his budget priorities. One is to continue to be supportive of closing corporate tax loopholes and tax breaks. He continues to work toward increasing State revenues which are up this year as well as local aid. Transportation and infrastructure are also priorities for him.
Representative Hogan stated that the Washington Street Bridge will be named for PFC Kenneth Thibeault who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967. She is working with Veteran’s Agent Brian Stearns and hoping to have a ceremony for Memorial Day.
She also noted that she has been working closely with the Executive Assistant to increase the number of liquor licenses in Town.
Hudson will receive approximately $11.8 million in Chapter 70 funds for the FY 2018 budget. Funding for school transportation and how it is funded is something she is looking in to. Increased local aid for senior citizens is also on the horizon.
Their presentations were followed by a brief question and answer period. Selectmen thanked both for their attendance as well as the work they do for the Town.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Mark Ford of Pro Symphony Musica for a Gala/Fundraiser to be held on April 28, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Town Hall located at 78 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Mark Ford of Pro Symphony Musica for a Gala/Fundraiser to be held on April 28, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Town Hall located at 78 Main Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of a change of d/b/a from Ariba Coffee to The Vintage Café, located at 246 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a change of d/b/a from Ariba Coffee to The Vintage Café, located at 246 Main Street.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Dylan Sawyer as an Auxiliary Firefighter at a rate of $11.00, effective March 27, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Dylan Sawyer as an Auxiliary Firefighter at a rate of $11.00, effective March 27, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Christine D’Angelo as the DayBreak Program Coordinator for the Hudson Senior Center at a rate of $18.00, effective March 13, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Christine D’Angelo as the DayBreak Program Coordinator for the Hudson Senior Center at a rate of $18.00, effective March 13, 2018.
Selectmen to consider the approval and authorization to sign a contract with Auburn Winater Company in the amount of $10,713.64 for the purchase of 6 hydrants.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Auburn Winater Company in the amount of $10,713.64 for the purchase of 6 hydrants.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign a Community Host Agreement and letter of non-opposition for Native Sun Wellness for a registered marijuana dispensary located on Coolidge Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a Community Host Agreement and letter of non-opposition for Native Sun Wellness for a registered marijuana dispensary located on Coolidge Street. Mr. Durant opposed.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road had questions regarding the Eversource project with regard to the Notice of Intent filed by VHB with the Conservation Commission for the drilling of test pits. He stated that during a recent ConComm meeting he found the Commission to be putting the best interest of VHB first and not that of the Town. He expressed his disappointment with the Board and in his opinion their lack of action in this matter.
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the correspondence of March 12, 2018.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of March 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM.
Document List – March 12, 2018
Document |
Location |
Public session minutes February 26, 2018 & March 5, 2018 |
BOS Office |
News Letter from Rep. Hogan |
BOS Office |
One Day pouring license application |
BOS Office |
Change of d/b/a application |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Dylan Sawyer and Christine D’Angelo |
BOS Office |
Contract with Auburn Winater Co. |
BOS Office |
Community Host Agreement with Native Sun Wellness |
BOS Office |
Water Fluoridation Quality Award |
BOS Office |
Notice of Chapter 90 apportionment for Fiscal Year 2019 |
BOS Office |
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