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September 9, 2024
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Scott Duplisea and James Quinn, who are counted absent.
Present: Judy Congdon, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis
Absent: Scott Duplisea, James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of August 19, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 2-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of August 19, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the board voted 2-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of August 19, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the executive session minutes of August 19, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 2-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of August 19, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 2-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 2-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of August 19, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Licenses
Amend the One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Deborah Lumala to withdraw 9/22/24 and 9/29/24
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Deborah Lumala to withdraw 9/22/24 and 9/29/24.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to amend the One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Deborah Lumala to withdraw 9/22/24 and 9/29/24..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve issuing a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Deborah Lumala for various events to be held on 9/14/24, 9/21/24, and 9/28/24 between the hours of 12:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Posh Peony...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Deborah Lumala for various events to be held on 9/14/24, 9/21/24, and 9/28/24 between the hours of 12:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Posh Peony Event Studio located at 43 Broad St Unit 302B.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 3-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Deborah Lumala for various events to be held on 9/14/24, 9/21/24, and 9/28/24 between the hours of 12:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Posh Peony Event Studio located at 43 Broad St Unit 302B..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve issuing a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Rosanty Garcia for a birthday party be held on 9/14/24 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve issuing a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Rosanty Garcia for a birthday party be held on 9/14/24 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Ave.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve issuing a One-Day All Alcohol Pouring License to Rosanty Garcia for a birthday party be held on 9/14/24 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Ave..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve issuing a One-Day Beer and Wine Pouring License to Janice Akins-Fournier for a Church Picnic to be held on 10/6/24 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at St. Michael's Parish located...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Beer and Wine Pouring License to Janice Akins-Fournier for a Church Picnic to be held on 10/6/24 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at St. Michael's Parish located at 21 Manning St. 5.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Beer and Wine Pouring License to Janice Akins-Fournier for a Church Picnic to be held on 10/6/24 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM at St. Michael's Parish located at 21 Manning St. 5..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Chris Chrisafedeis as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective September 10, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Chris Chrisafedeis as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective September 10, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Chris Chrisafedeis as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective September 10, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Charles Assencoa as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective September 10, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Charles Assencoa as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective September 10, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Charles Assencoa as a Laborer/Truck Driver in Training at a W1, step 1, effective September 10, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Carlos Faerman as Part Time Assistant Circulation Librarian for the Hudson Public Library, effective September 18, 2024, at a Grade D, Step 1
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Carlos Faerman as Part Time Assistant Circulation Librarian for the Hudson Public Library, effective September 18, 2024, at a Grade D, Step 1.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Carlos Faerman as Part Time Assistant Circulation Librarian for the Hudson Public Library, effective September 18, 2024, at a Grade D, Step 1..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Michael Ibrahim to the Hudson Cultural Council with a term to begin on September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Ibrahim to the Hudson Cultural Council with a term to begin on September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Ibrahim to the Hudson Cultural Council with a term to begin on September 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Jacqueline Cosme as a Part-Time School Crossing Guard, effective September 13, 2024, at a Grade NU-B-1
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jacqueline Cosme as a Part-Time School Crossing Guard, effective September 13, 2024, at a Grade NU-B-1.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Jacqueline Cosme as a Part-Time School Crossing Guard, effective September 13, 2024, at a Grade NU-B-1..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Giuliana Bacoccini as MetroWest Food Collaborative SNAP and WIC Outreach Coordinator, effective September 10, 2024, at Grade M5, Step 3
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Giuliana Bacoccini as MetroWest Food Collaborative SNAP and WIC Outreach Coordinator, effective September 10, 2024, at Grade M5, Step 3.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Giuliana Bacoccini as MetroWest Food Collaborative SNAP and WIC Outreach Coordinator, effective September 10, 2024, at Grade M5, Step 3..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Mark Terra-Salomao to the Historic District Commission, effective September 10, 2024, with a term to expire December 31, 2026
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Mark Terra-Salomao to the Historic District Commission, effective September 10, 2024, with a term to expire December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Mark Terra-Salomao to the Historic District Commission, effective September 10, 2024, with a term to expire December 31, 2026..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Approve the appointment of Amanda Beaudoin as Parking Clerk for the Town of Hudson
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Amanda Beaudoin as Parking Clerk for the Town of Hudson.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Amanda Beaudoin as Parking Clerk for the Town of Hudson..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Accept a donation in the amount of $200 from an anonymous sender for the Hudson Police Department
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation in the amount of $200 from an anonymous sender for the Hudson Police Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to accept a donation in the amount of $200 from an anonymous sender for the Hudson Police Department..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Consider authorizing the placement of a Proposition 2 ½ override article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Ms. Congdon the Board voted 3-0 to consider authorizing the placement of a Proposition 2 ½ override article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Ms. Congdon the Board voted 3-0 to consider authorizing the placement of a Proposition 2 ½ override article on the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting September 9, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Ms. Congdon the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting September 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Ms. Congdon the Board voted 3-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting September 9, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session per G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters)
By roll call, Select Board voted 3-0 to enter into Executive Session per G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“By roll call, Select Board voted 3-0 to enter into Executive Session per G.L., Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters)..”
Adjourn
Adjourn its public session meeting of September 9, 2024 at 9:15 PM and enter into executive session, not to return to public session
On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its public session meeting of September 9, 2024 at 9:15 PM and enter into executive session, not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis seconded by Mr. Sharek the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn its public session meeting of September 9, 2024 at 9:15 PM and enter into executive session, not to return to public session..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
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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