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March 24, 2025
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis, James Quinn, Steven Sharek, Scott Duplisea
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Duplisea took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Minutes 03-10-2025
Approve the public session minutes of March 10, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the public session minutes of March 10, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0-1
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
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the public session minutes of March 10, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Duplisea)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Sign letter of support for Town of Hudson 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign letter of support for Town of Hudson 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign letter of support for Town of Hudson 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Licenses
Approve of a Change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for 99 Restaurant and Pub located at 255 Washington Street
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve of a Change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for 99 Restaurant and Pub located at 255 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve of a Change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for 99 Restaurant and Pub located at 255 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Melissa Esteves as a member of the Council on Aging, effective March 14, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the resignation of Melissa Esteves as a member of the Council on Aging, effective March 14, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the resignation of Melissa Esteves as a member of the Council on Aging, effective March 14, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Note the resignation of Kathleen Wood from the Building Department
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the resignation of Kathleen Wood from the Building Department. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the resignation of Kathleen Wood from the Building Department. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Contracts
Authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Voluntary Recognition Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Voluntary Recognition Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Voluntary Recognition Agreement between the Town and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Approve the nomination of Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, and Marissa Lord as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129§ 15 & 16
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the nomination of Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, and Marissa Lord as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129§ 15 & 16. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the nomination of Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, and Marissa Lord as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129§ 15 & 16. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the acceptance of donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Chancey family for the Hudson Senior Center
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the acceptance of donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Chancey family for the Hudson Senior Center. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the acceptance of donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Chancey family for the Hudson Senior Center. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Sandra and Gary Smith for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Sandra and Gary Smith for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Sandra and Gary Smith for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Dedicate the rotary at Washington Street to Thomas "Tuck" Walsh
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to dedicate the rotary at Washington Street to Thomas "Tuck" Walsh. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to dedicate the rotary at Washington Street to Thomas "Tuck" Walsh. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Pass over this item
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to pass over this item. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to pass over this item. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Sign Articles 1 & 3-13 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 1 & 3-13 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 1 & 3-13 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Sign Article 14 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 14 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 14 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Articles 15-23 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 15-23 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 15-23 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Article 24 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 24 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 24 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Articles 25-28 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 25-28 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 25-28 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Article 29 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 29 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 29 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Article 30 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 30 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 30 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Articles 31-32 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 31-32 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 31-32 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Sign Article 33 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 33 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 33 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Articles 34-35 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 34-35 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Articles 34-35 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Article 36 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 36 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 36 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Sign Article 2 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 2 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to sign Article 2 on the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of March 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of March 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (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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