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July 8, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include James Quinn, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis, Steven Sharek
Absent: James Quinn
During the meeting:
- Steven Sharek arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of June 17, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 17, 2024.
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DupliseaSteven Sharek arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 17, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Approve of an Entertainment License to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for Midsummer's Night Dream performances on August 1, 2024 through August 4, 2024 in front of the Hudson Armory (Rain date...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve of an Entertainment License to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for Midsummer's Night Dream performances on August 1, 2024 through August 4, 2024 in front of the Hudson Armory (Rain date 8/8-8/11/24).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve of an Entertainment License to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for Midsummer's Night Dream performances on August 1, 2024 through August 4, 2024 in front of the Hudson Armory (Rain date 8/8-8/11/24)..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Brenda Byron as Principal Clerk in the Finance Department, effective July 15, 2024 at a Clerical Union Grade 10, Step 8 with an annual salary of $53,979
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Brenda Byron as Principal Clerk in the Finance Department, effective July 15, 2024 at a Clerical Union Grade 10, Step 8 with an annual salary of $53,979.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Brenda Byron as Principal Clerk in the Finance Department, effective July 15, 2024 at a Clerical Union Grade 10, Step 8 with an annual salary of $53,979..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a new job description for the SNAP and WIC Outreach Coordinator
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a new job description for the SNAP and WIC Outreach Coordinator.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a new job description for the SNAP and WIC Outreach Coordinator..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve and authorize a contract with AMCHAR Wholesale, Inc. in the amount of $52,327.91 for the purchase of 46 services weapons and accessories for the Hudson Police Department
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize a contract with AMCHAR Wholesale, Inc. in the amount of $52,327.91 for the purchase of 46 services weapons and accessories for the Hudson Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize a contract with AMCHAR Wholesale, Inc. in the amount of $52,327.91 for the purchase of 46 services weapons and accessories for the Hudson Police Department..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize awarding a contract to N.B. Kenney Company, Inc. in the amount of $920,000 for the Fire Headquarters and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize awarding a contract to N.B. Kenney Company, Inc. in the amount of $920,000 for the Fire Headquarters and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize awarding a contract to N.B. Kenney Company, Inc. in the amount of $920,000 for the Fire Headquarters and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of July 8,2024
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 8,2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 8,2024..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Congdon)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of July 8, 2024 at 7:25PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 by roll call vote to adjourn its meeting of July 8, 2024 at 7:25PM..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
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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