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December 16, 2024
17 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 James Quinn, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis, Steven Sharek
Absent: James Quinn
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters)
By roll call, Select Board voted 4-0 to enter into executive session per G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters). Motion Carries 4-0
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 conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighters). Motion Carries 4-0.”
Minutes 12-02-2024.pdf
Approve the public session minutes of December 2, 2024
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the public session minutes of December 2, 2024. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 3-0-1
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
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the public session minutes of December 2, 2024. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 3-0-1.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Tax Classification Hearing FY25
Approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8960 and acknowledge a resulting Excess Levy Capacity of $10
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8960 and acknowledge a resulting Excess Levy Capacity of $10. Moved by: Scott Duplisea Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8960 and acknowledge a resulting Excess Levy Capacity of $10. Moved by: Scott Duplisea Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Congdon)
Adopt the Hudson Housing Production Plan 2024-2029
ACTION: The Select Board moves to adopt the Hudson Housing Production Plan 2024-2029. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to adopt the Hudson Housing Production Plan 2024-2029. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Approve all license renewals contingent upon completion of all requirements for the 2025 license renewal
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve all license renewals contingent upon completion of all requirements for the 2025 license renewal. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve all license renewals contingent upon completion of all requirements for the 2025 license renewal. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members that wish to be reappointed. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Note the resignation of William Charbonneau Jr from the Vocational Regional School District Committee, effective January 31, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moves to note the resignation of William Charbonneau Jr from the Vocational Regional School District Committee, effective January 31, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to note the resignation of William Charbonneau Jr from the Vocational Regional School District Committee, effective January 31, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the seasonal employee hiring recommendations for the Recreation Department
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the seasonal employee hiring recommendations for the Recreation Department. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the seasonal employee hiring recommendations for the Recreation Department. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of James Arsenault to the DPW Building Committee
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the appointment of James Arsenault to the DPW Building Committee. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the appointment of James Arsenault to the DPW Building Committee. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Firefighters (Local 1713, I.A.F.F.) for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
ACTION: The Select Board moves to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Firefighters (Local 1713, I.A.F.F.) for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Firefighters (Local 1713, I.A.F.F.) for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve and authorize a contract with Arrow Fence for $23,790 (ARPA funds and Rec Revolving Funds) for fencing installation at Guidotti Field bullpens
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize a contract with Arrow Fence for $23,790 (ARPA funds and Rec Revolving Funds) for fencing installation at Guidotti Field bullpens. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize a contract with Arrow Fence for $23,790 (ARPA funds and Rec Revolving Funds) for fencing installation at Guidotti Field bullpens. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize a contract with Arrow Fence for $22,227 (ARPA funds) for fencing replacement at the dek hockey rink
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize a contract with Arrow Fence for $22,227 (ARPA funds) for fencing replacement at the dek hockey rink. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize a contract with Arrow Fence for $22,227 (ARPA funds) for fencing replacement at the dek hockey rink. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve and authorize Recreation to enter contract with Copley Wolff for a fee not to exceed $227,850 (ARPA Funds) for the design and additional related professional consulting services for the...
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize Recreation to enter contract with Copley Wolff for a fee not to exceed $227,850 (ARPA Funds) for the design and additional related professional consulting services for the Moulton Park & Playground Redevelopment Project. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize Recreation to enter contract with Copley Wolff for a fee not to exceed $227,850 (ARPA Funds) for the design and additional related professional consulting services for the Moulton Park & Playground Redevelopment Project. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the reallocation of Unencumbered/Administrative Costs ARPA funding in the amount of $180,000 and transfer the funds for a Town Hall Server infrastructure replacement project
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the reallocation of Unencumbered/Administrative Costs ARPA funding in the amount of $180,000 and transfer the funds for a Town Hall Server infrastructure replacement project. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve the reallocation of Unencumbered/Administrative Costs ARPA funding in the amount of $180,000 and transfer the funds for a Town Hall Server infrastructure replacement project. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize to sign a contract with HUB Technical Services LLC for $180,000 (ARPA funds) to replace Town Hall computer servers
ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize to sign a contract with HUB Technical Services LLC for $180,000 (ARPA funds) to replace Town Hall computer servers. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to approve and authorize to sign a contract with HUB Technical Services LLC for $180,000 (ARPA funds) to replace Town Hall computer servers. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence List
Note the correspondence of its meeting December 16, 2024
ACTION: The Select Board moves to note the correspondence of its meeting December 16, 2024. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to note the correspondence of its meeting December 16, 2024. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moves to adjourn its meeting of December 16, 2024 at 9:10 PM. Moved by: Scott Duplisea Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moves to adjourn its meeting of December 16, 2024 at 9:10 PM. Moved by: Scott Duplisea Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Duplisea, 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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