MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 23, 2024
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis, James Quinn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Amend the Tri-Board session minutes of September 5, 2024 to add Finance Committee appearing as residents and not members of the board in Call to Order
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 4-0-1 to amend the Tri-Board session minutes of September 5, 2024 to add Finance Committee appearing as residents and not members of the board in Call to Order.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 4-0-1 to amend the Tri-Board session minutes of September 5, 2024 to add Finance Committee appearing as residents and not members of the board in Call to Order..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the Tri-Board session minutes of September 5, 2024 Public session minutes - September 5, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 4-0-1 to approve the Tri-Board session minutes of September 5, 2024 b) Public session minutes - September 5, 2024
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 4-0-1 to approve the Tri-Board session minutes of September 5, 2024 b) Public session minutes - September 5, 2024.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the public session minutes of September 5, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of September 5, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of September 5, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the public session minutes of September 9, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of September 9, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 3-0-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of September 9, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the executive session minutes of September 9, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes of September 9, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 3-0-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes of September 9, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve an update to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit By-law
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve an update to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit By-law.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the board voted 5-0 to approve an update to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit By-law..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Approve issuing a One-Day Entertainment License to Steven Santos for the Hudson Recreations annual fall community event to be held on October 5, 2024 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at...
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Entertainment License to Steven Santos for the Hudson Recreations annual fall community event to be held on October 5, 2024 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Entertainment License to Steven Santos for the Hudson Recreations annual fall community event to be held on October 5, 2024 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Approve issuing a One-Day Wine & Malt License to Stephen Dembro for a wedding reception to be held on October 5, 2024 between the hours of 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM at Stevies Eatery located at 577...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Wine & Malt License to Stephen Dembro for a wedding reception to be held on October 5, 2024 between the hours of 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM at Stevies Eatery located at 577 Main St. 5.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to approve issuing a One-Day Wine & Malt License to Stephen Dembro for a wedding reception to be held on October 5, 2024 between the hours of 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM at Stevies Eatery located at 577 Main St. 5..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Joseph Fiorello from the Finance Committee, effective September 10, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Joseph Fiorello from the Finance Committee, effective September 10, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Joseph Fiorello from the Finance Committee, effective September 10, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Nancy Lee Fulham as a DayBreak Program Facilitator, effective October 1, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Nancy Lee Fulham as a DayBreak Program Facilitator, effective October 1, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Nancy Lee Fulham as a DayBreak Program Facilitator, effective October 1, 2024..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Aileen Journey to the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Aileen Journey to the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Aileen Journey to the Commission on Disabilities with a term to expire on December 31, 2025..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Patrick Thayer to the Historical Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2026
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Patrick Thayer to the Historical Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Patrick Thayer to the Historical Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2026..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Bemis)
Approve a new job description for a Regional Public Health Nurse position for the Board of Health
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a new job description for a Regional Public Health Nurse position for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a new job description for a Regional Public Health Nurse position for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Award a contract with Civic Plus in the amount of $44,528.80 for Town website upgrade to new platform, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to award a contract with Civic Plus in the amount of $44,528.80 for Town website upgrade to new platform, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to award a contract with Civic Plus in the amount of $44,528.80 for Town website upgrade to new platform, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve and authorize to sign a contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $165,700.00 for the Engineering Services involving Construction Phase Services and Additional Design and Permitting...
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize to sign a contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $165,700.00 for the Engineering Services involving Construction Phase Services and Additional Design and Permitting updates for the Brigham St Culvert Replacement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize to sign a contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $165,700.00 for the Engineering Services involving Construction Phase Services and Additional Design and Permitting updates for the Brigham St Culvert Replacement..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Warrant.
Sign Articles 1-4 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Articles 1-4 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Articles 1-4 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Sign Article 5 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Article 5 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Article 5 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Sign Article 6 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Article 6 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Article 6 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Sign Articles 7-9 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Articles 7-9 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Congdon, seconded by Ms. Bemis, the Board voted 5-0 to sign Articles 7-9 on the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve and sign the MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence grant
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence grant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and sign the MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) for the Public Health Excellence grant..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of September 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Ms. Congdon, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of September 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
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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