Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – June 18, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Moses. Also present were Atty. Cipriano and Ms. Vickery
Public Session Minutes: June 4, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 4, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider approval of a Wine & Malt Pouring License for Annette Mahon d/b/a Vintage Cafe and a change of operating hours from Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at 246 A Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a Wine & Malt Pouring license to Annette Mahon d/b/a Vintage Cafe and a change of operating hours from Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at 246 A Main Street with the provision that the sale and consumption of alcohol be limited to the inside of the building.
Jack Hunter to update Board on South Street.
Mr. Hunter explained that the Town had been awarded a $1.2 million Mass Works grant to improve and beautify South Street. The property at 7 South Street will begin construction soon on an $8 million project. Medusa will be breaking ground on its canning facility located at the corner of Houghton and South Street.
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 11, 2018 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. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, 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 11, 2018 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 granting of Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for:
- Wood Park Concert Series Wednesdays from June 13, 2017– August 8, 2017 5:00 PM - 9:00PM.
- Cellucci Park Pavilion Lunchtime Concert Series 6/21, 7/12 & 8/2 from 12:00 – 1:00PM (set up 11:30 AM, tear down by 2:00 PM)
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for the above times, dates and locations.
Selectmen to consider granting a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Nathan McKinley of Pony Shack, Inc. to serve sample sized cider at the Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from June 26 – October 2, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Nathan McKinley of Pony Shack, Inc. to serve sample sized cider at the Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays from June 26 – October 2, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.
Selectmen to consider granting and signing a revocable license with Ceto Holdings LLC for the purpose of utilizing a portion of public land owned by the Town of Hudson.
Keith Sullivan of Medusa explained that this license if approximately 2,500 square feet of land that will allow Medusa to maintain the progress of the project. They want to purchase the land but this will be a lengthy process. The license will allow the project to start ASAP.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a revocable license with Ceto Holdings LLC for the purpose of utilizing a portion of public land owned by the Town of Hudson.
Selectmen to consider granting and signing a revocable license with Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to use portions of land in Town to park vehicles and equipment and as an ingress and egress to the MBTA railroad right-of way.
Mr. Moses explained that this will only be for approximately a month. This will allow Eversource to store their vehicles overnight on Town property.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to grant a revocable license with Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to use portions of land in Town to park vehicles and equipment and as an ingress and egress to the MBTA railroad right-of way.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointments of Brian Dome and Jason Galofaro as Full Time Firefighters effective June 19, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Brian Dome and Jason Galofaro as Full Time Firefighters effective June 19, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Olivia Holverson as Part Time Office Clerk for the Inspection Department at a rate of $11.00 per hour.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Olivia Holverson as Part Time Office Clerk for the Inspection Department at a rate of $11.00 per hour.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Franklin Paint for the purchase of a Graco Grindlazer 390 to remove thermoplastic road markings in the amount of $6,555.00.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Franklin Paint for the purchase of a Graco Grindlazer 390 to remove thermoplastic road markings in the amount of $6,555.00.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Hiway Safety Systems for traffic line painting and markings in the amount of $52,817.00.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hiway Safety Systems for traffic line painting and markings in the amount of $52,817.00.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a renewal contract for Health Plan Management Consulting Services with Cook & Company Insurance Services, Inc. for the period between July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Cook & Company Insurance Services, Inc. for the period between July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contracts for the purchase of chemicals for FY 19.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize the signing of various contracts for the purchase of chemicals for FY 19.
A selectman to sign a clearance letter for McGregor & Leger’s continued representation on the Eversource matter.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign a clearance letter for McGregor & Leger’s continued representation on the Eversource matter.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a grant contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for grant monies awarded from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant in the amount of $18,000.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for grant monies awarded from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant in the amount of $18,000.
Selectmen to consider approve and sign an Extinguishment of Easement for approximately 396 square feet of land adjacent to Tannery Brook.
Mr. Sullivan stated that this easement was set aside years ago for an overlook to the Tannery Brook that never came to fruition. He is asking for the extinguishment of it as it interferes with his project.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Extinguishment of Easement for approximately 396 square feet of land adjacent to Tannery Brook.
Selectmen to consider approving and signing a petition for three pieces of pad mounted electrical equipment to be installed on Houghton Street and South Street Extension.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a petition for three pieces of pad mounted electrical equipment to be installed on Houghton Street and South Street Extension.
Selectmen to consider amending the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV – Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 2, No Parking Zones: Houghton Street – the westerly side form Main Street to South Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV – Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 2, No Parking Zones: Houghton Street – the westerly side form Main Street to South Street.
Selectmen to consider amending the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV – Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section5, Service Zones (Loading Zones): Houghton Street – the westerly side from Main Street to South Street.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by adding the following under Article IV – Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section5, Service Zones (Loading Zones): Houghton Street – the westerly side from Main Street to South Street.
Brian O’Neil, 31 Parmenter Road asked the Board of the three proposed routes which the Town finds to be most environmentally destructive. Mr. Parent said the overhead. He then asked if there is any benefit to the Town would forgo if the utility project went under the street. Mr. Parent said no. Mr. O’Neil asked what the tax revenue from Eversource would be. Mr. Moses said that we do not know yet as it is subject to final assessment from the state.
He then asked if the Selectmen find it hypocritical that they just voted to sign a revocable license with Eversource to use Town land to store vehicles and equipment. Mr. Parent said no.
Mr. Parent confronted Mr. O’Neil about disparaging Facebook posts about the Board and their actions with regard to the Eversource project. He asked Mr. O’Neil if he has proof that the Board has lied to the public as he wrote on Facebook.
Mr. Lucy stated that the Town is petitioning for 4 more beer and wine pouring licenses and one beer and wine package store license. He disagrees that the liquor store license is for a specific business, especially one so politically connected.
Mr. Lucy noted that the funds that remain in the Sesquicentennial Committee’s account have to be turned over to the Town due to new finance regulations. However he still has one pending payment to repair of the bolts for the town meeting banner. He asked that the monies in that account be allowed to be left for an additional year. Mr. Redding, on behalf of the Business Improvement District, offered to help.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to have the remaining funds in the Sesquicentennial Committee’s Town of Hudson general ledger account be paid over to the Business Improvement District for the specific purpose of making a contribution to the eventual total cost to re-anchor the two bolts in the 641 Café building in order to put up the Sesquicentennial’s legacy town meeting gift banners.
Mr. Quinn noted that there have been a lot of cars parking on sidewalks lately. He asked that the police enforce this.
Mr. Duplisea asked for a brief update on the Larosse Building on Broad Street. Mr. Moses stated that the DEP and the EPA have wrapped up their work. There are still some structural issues that need to be addressed.
Mr. Durant
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of June 18, 2018.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss and investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints 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.
Document List – June 18, 2018
Document |
Location |
Minutes –June 4, 2018 |
BOS Office |
License application – Vintage Café |
BOS Office |
License application – Justin Provencher |
BOS Office |
License application – Recreation Department |
BOS Office |
License application – Pony Shack, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Revocable License – Ceto Holdings |
BOS Office |
Revocable License – Nstar Electric |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Brian Dome, Jason Galofar, Olivia Holverson, Seasonal Recreation Department Employees |
BOS Office |
Contract with Franklin Paint |
BOS Office |
Contract with Hiway Safety Systems |
BOS Office |
Clearance letter for McGregor & Leger |
BOS Office |
Grant contract with Commonwealth of MA |
BOS Office |
Extinguishment of easement |
BOS Office |
Petition for three pieces of pad mounted electrical equipment |
BOS Office |
Traffic rules & regulations memos |
BOS Office |
Letter from MassDEP regarding recycling |
BOS Office |
Letter from EA to Selectmen regarding retired Chief John Blood |
BOS Office |
MassHousing Cost Examination Report for Madison Place |
BOS Office |
Letter from Hudson Downtown BID thanking DPW Director and employees |
BOS Office |
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