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August 19, 2024
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Judy Congdon, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, James Quinn
Absent: Judy Congdon
During the meeting:
- James Quinn arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of July 29, 2024 3
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 29, 2024 3.
Yes: Bemis, Duplisea, SharekJames Quinn arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 29, 2024 3..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a new job description for Principal Assessor, at M8 grade on the non-union compensation and classification schedule
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a new job description for Principal Assessor, at M8 grade on the non-union compensation and classification schedule.
Yes: Bemis, Duplisea, SharekJames Quinn arrived after this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a new job description for Principal Assessor, at M8 grade on the non-union compensation and classification schedule..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Licenses
Approve a petition for special act for additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to Hudson Hives located at 45 Main Street, Suite 203
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve a petition for special act for additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to Hudson Hives located at 45 Main Street, Suite 203. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Bemis, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve a petition for special act for additional liquor license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to Hudson Hives located at 45 Main Street, Suite 203. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the change of hours of an All Alcohol Package Store license, Hudson Wine & Spirits to Monday-Friday 9:00AM-11:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-11:00PM
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the change of hours of an All Alcohol Package Store license, Hudson Wine & Spirits to Monday-Friday 9:00AM-11:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-11:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the change of hours of an All Alcohol Package Store license, Hudson Wine & Spirits to Monday-Friday 9:00AM-11:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-11:00PM..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve issuing a one-day outdoor Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club at 13 Port Street
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve issuing a one-day outdoor Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club at 13 Port Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve issuing a one-day outdoor Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club at 13 Port Street..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve issuing a one-day Entertainment license to Hudson Downtown Business District for the Holiday Stroll to be held on December 7, 2024 from 3:00PM-7:00PM
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve issuing a one-day Entertainment license to Hudson Downtown Business District for the Holiday Stroll to be held on December 7, 2024 from 3:00PM-7:00PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve issuing a one-day Entertainment license to Hudson Downtown Business District for the Holiday Stroll to be held on December 7, 2024 from 3:00PM-7:00PM..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve consider issuing a Common Victualler License to Finnegan's Pub located at 25 South Street, Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2:00AM, Sun 11:00AM-2:00AM
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve consider issuing a Common Victualler License to Finnegan's Pub located at 25 South Street, Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2:00AM, Sun 11:00AM-2:00AM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve consider issuing a Common Victualler License to Finnegan's Pub located at 25 South Street, Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2:00AM, Sun 11:00AM-2:00AM..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve issuing an Entertainment License to Finnegan's Pub located at 25 South Street, Mon- Sat 11:30AM-2:00AM, Sun 11:00AM-2:00AM, contingent on departmental approvals
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve issuing an Entertainment License to Finnegan's Pub located at 25 South Street, Mon- Sat 11:30AM-2:00AM, Sun 11:00AM-2:00AM, contingent on departmental approvals.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve issuing an Entertainment License to Finnegan's Pub located at 25 South Street, Mon- Sat 11:30AM-2:00AM, Sun 11:00AM-2:00AM, contingent on departmental approvals..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Amanda Beaudoin to the Administrative Assistant in the Executive Assistant's office, at a M4, S1, effective August 20, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Amanda Beaudoin to the Administrative Assistant in the Executive Assistant's office, at a M4, S1, effective August 20, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Amanda Beaudoin to the Administrative Assistant in the Executive Assistant's office, at a M4, S1, effective August 20, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Note the resignation of Justin Graceffa from the Commission on Disabilities, effective July 29, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Justin Graceffa from the Commission on Disabilities, effective July 29, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Justin Graceffa from the Commission on Disabilities, effective July 29, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointing Mark Terra-Salomão to the Commission on Disabilities to a term to expire on December 31, 2026
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointing Mark Terra-Salomão to the Commission on Disabilities to a term to expire on December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointing Mark Terra-Salomão to the Commission on Disabilities to a term to expire on December 31, 2026..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Note the retirement of Joanne McIntyre from the Assessor's Office
On a motion by Ms. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Joanne McIntyre from the Assessor's Office.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to note the retirement of Joanne McIntyre from the Assessor's Office..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve a new job description for a Part-Time Housing Navigator position for the Board of Health
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a new job description for a Part-Time Housing Navigator position for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a new job description for a Part-Time Housing Navigator position for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Jace Crouse as a W-1 Laborer for the Wastewater Collection Division, effective August 20, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jace Crouse as a W-1 Laborer for the Wastewater Collection Division, effective August 20, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jace Crouse as a W-1 Laborer for the Wastewater Collection Division, effective August 20, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Contracts
Approve and authorize to sign a contract with Calgon Carbon in the amount $284,400 for the removal and replacement of GAC filter for the Chestnut Street PFAS filtration
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize to sign a contract with Calgon Carbon in the amount $284,400 for the removal and replacement of GAC filter for the Chestnut Street PFAS filtration.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize to sign a contract with Calgon Carbon in the amount $284,400 for the removal and replacement of GAC filter for the Chestnut Street PFAS filtration..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Approve the donation in the amount of $2,500 from Trish and Tom Desmond for the Hudson Senior Center
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the donation in the amount of $2,500 from Trish and Tom Desmond for the Hudson Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the donation in the amount of $2,500 from Trish and Tom Desmond for the Hudson Senior Center..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the donation of a Konica Minolta Copier as a gift from the Friends Organization to the Hudson Senior Center
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the donation of a Konica Minolta Copier as a gift from the Friends Organization to the Hudson Senior Center.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the donation of a Konica Minolta Copier as a gift from the Friends Organization to the Hudson Senior Center..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Accept the donation of clothing from Shereen Fahey of Trusted Tees in Hudson for the local veterans
On a motion by Ms. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the donation of clothing from Shereen Fahey of Trusted Tees in Hudson for the local veterans.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the donation of clothing from Shereen Fahey of Trusted Tees in Hudson for the local veterans..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve revising their 2024 Select Board/Town Meeting Schedule
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve revising their 2024 Select Board/Town Meeting Schedule.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 4-0 to approve revising their 2024 Select Board/Town Meeting Schedule..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of August 19,2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of August 19,2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of August 19,2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Duplisea)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Dispatchers), and to adjourn public session, and to not return to...
By roll call, Select Board voted 4-0 to enter into Executive Session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Dispatchers), and to adjourn public session, and to not return to public session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“By roll call, Select Board voted 4-0 to enter into Executive Session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Dispatchers), and to adjourn public session, and to not return to public session..”
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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