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December 2, 2024
19 recorded votes, 2 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, James Quinn, Diane Bemis
Absent: Judy Congdon
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2024.
The minutes give the count as 3-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Continue the Tax Classification Hearing to December 16, 2024
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to continue the Tax Classification Hearing to December 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to continue the Tax Classification Hearing to December 16, 2024..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to extend the FY26 Operating Budget deadline to January 13, 2025
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to extend the FY26 Operating Budget deadline to January 13, 2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to extend the FY26 Operating Budget deadline to January 13, 2025..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of Single Event All Alcohol License to Aloane Franca for a Baby Shower to be held on December 14, 2024 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM at 577 Main St
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to approve the issuance of Single Event All Alcohol License to Aloane Franca for a Baby Shower to be held on December 14, 2024 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM at 577 Main St.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to approve the issuance of Single Event All Alcohol License to Aloane Franca for a Baby Shower to be held on December 14, 2024 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM at 577 Main St..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve all license holders that have completed all requirements for the 2025 license renewal
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve all license holders that have completed all requirements for the 2025 license renewal.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve all license holders that have completed all requirements for the 2025 license renewal..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Approve seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for the Fall/Winter 2024-2025
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to approve seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for the Fall/Winter 2024-2025.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to approve seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for the Fall/Winter 2024-2025..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Note the resignation of Joanne Wheeler from the Historical Commission, effective November 26, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Joanne Wheeler from the Historical Commission, effective November 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Joanne Wheeler from the Historical Commission, effective November 26, 2024..” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve the promotion of Jace Crouse from a W-1 Laborer to a W-2 Laborer in training within the Wastewater Collections Division
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Jace Crouse from a W-1 Laborer to a W-2 Laborer in training within the Wastewater Collections Division.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Ms. Bemis the board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Jace Crouse from a W-1 Laborer to a W-2 Laborer in training within the Wastewater Collections Division..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Christopher Collette as W-4 Laborer at a W4, step 1
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher Collette as W-4 Laborer at a W4, step 1.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher Collette as W-4 Laborer at a W4, step 1..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Quinn)
Contracts
Approve and authorize to enter into a contract with Wright Pierce for Engineering Services for the Pump Station Upgrades at Avon Dr, Central St, Farina, Johnson Ave, and Municipal Dr in the amount...
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize to enter into a contract with Wright Pierce for Engineering Services for the Pump Station Upgrades at Avon Dr, Central St, Farina, Johnson Ave, and Municipal Dr in the amount of $515,800.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize to enter into a contract with Wright Pierce for Engineering Services for the Pump Station Upgrades at Avon Dr, Central St, Farina, Johnson Ave, and Municipal Dr in the amount of $515,800..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Approve the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $5,100 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for the Fire Department to purchase two Automated External Defibrillators
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $5,100 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for the Fire Department to purchase two Automated External Defibrillators.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $5,100 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for the Fire Department to purchase two Automated External Defibrillators..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Quinn)
Authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve a donation to the Police Department's Drone Unit from Murphy Insurance Agency in the amount of $1,000.00
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve a donation to the Police Department's Drone Unit from Murphy Insurance Agency in the amount of $1,000.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Quinn the board voted 4-0 to approve a donation to the Police Department's Drone Unit from Murphy Insurance Agency in the amount of $1,000.00..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Quinn)
Authorize the Board of Health to hire special counsel contingent on Special council completing vetting process by Town Council
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to authorize the Board of Health to hire special counsel contingent on Special council completing vetting process by Town Council.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to authorize the Board of Health to hire special counsel contingent on Special council completing vetting process by Town Council..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Authorize the Recreation Department to apply for the Stanton Foundation Dog Park Construction Grant
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to authorize the Recreation Department to apply for the Stanton Foundation Dog Park Construction Grant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to authorize the Recreation Department to apply for the Stanton Foundation Dog Park Construction Grant..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the Department of Public Works to accept compensation for road rehabilitation in the amount of $1,400,000 from Eversource Energy to be applied toward the paving of Forest Ave and Wilkins St. 8
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to approve the Department of Public Works to accept compensation for road rehabilitation in the amount of $1,400,000 from Eversource Energy to be applied toward the paving of Forest Ave and Wilkins St. 8.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to approve the Department of Public Works to accept compensation for road rehabilitation in the amount of $1,400,000 from Eversource Energy to be applied toward the paving of Forest Ave and Wilkins St. 8..” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting December 2, 2024
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Bemis the voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting December 2, 2024.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Ms. Bemis the voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting December 2, 2024..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of December 2, 2024, at 8:39PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Bemis, seconded by Mr. Sharek the board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of December 2, 2024, at 8:39PM..” (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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