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April 7, 2025
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Diane Bemis, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, James Quinn, Judy Congdon
Absent: Diane Bemis
During the meeting:
- Judy Congdon took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Minutes 03-24-2025
Approve of the Public Session Minutes of March 24, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve of the Public Session Minutes of March 24, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve of the Public Session Minutes of March 24, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve the revised Budget "A" for $46,636,703
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the revised Budget "A" for $46,636,703. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the revised Budget "A" for $46,636,703. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Approve the revised Budget "B" for $48,686,703
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the revised Budget "B" for $48,686,703. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the revised Budget "B" for $48,686,703. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for the Spring Markets to be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 and May 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to be held in...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for the Spring Markets to be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 and May 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to be held in front of Town Hall. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Farmers Market for the Spring Markets to be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 and May 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to be held in front of Town Hall. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption at the...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption at the Hudson Spring Markets on Saturday April 12, 2025 and May 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption at the Hudson Spring Markets on Saturday April 12, 2025 and May 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sharek)
Approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kelly Kroin of Brothers in Cream, LLC located at 28 Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kelly Kroin of Brothers in Cream, LLC located at 28 Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kelly Kroin of Brothers in Cream, LLC located at 28 Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kelly Kroin of Rail Trail Flatbread Company located at 29-37 Main Street between the hours of 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 11:30 AM -...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kelly Kroin of Rail Trail Flatbread Company located at 29-37 Main Street between the hours of 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday & Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM on Sundays. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kelly Kroin of Rail Trail Flatbread Company located at 29-37 Main Street between the hours of 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday & Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM on Sundays. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kinsey Rosene of Crose Nest located at 28 Main Street between the hours of 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday through Sunday
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kinsey Rosene of Crose Nest located at 28 Main Street between the hours of 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Kinsey Rosene of Crose Nest located at 28 Main Street between the hours of 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Welington De Pinho of Welly's located at 23-27 Main Street between the hours of 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Thursday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Welington De Pinho of Welly's located at 23-27 Main Street between the hours of 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Thursday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM on Sundays. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Sidewalk Dining permit to Welington De Pinho of Welly's located at 23-27 Main Street between the hours of 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Thursday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM on Sundays. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Thomas Gregory as the Town's ADA Coordinator
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of Thomas Gregory as the Town's ADA Coordinator. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of Thomas Gregory as the Town's ADA Coordinator. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Beth- Ann Cultrera as Financial Principal Clerk in the Public Works Department, at a Grade 10 Step 4, effective April 8, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of Beth- Ann Cultrera as Financial Principal Clerk in the Public Works Department, at a Grade 10 Step 4, effective April 8, 2025. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of Beth- Ann Cultrera as Financial Principal Clerk in the Public Works Department, at a Grade 10 Step 4, effective April 8, 2025. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement between the Town and Precision Coating Co., et al
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement between the Town and Precision Coating Co., et al. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement between the Town and Precision Coating Co., et al. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
General
Approve and sign their 2024 Annual Report
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve and sign their 2024 Annual Report. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve and sign their 2024 Annual Report. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Authorize the revisions to the Town's Personnel Regulations
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the revisions to the Town's Personnel Regulations. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 3-1 Opposed by: Judy Congdon
Yes: Duplisea, Quinn, SharekNo: Congdon
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the revisions to the Town's Personnel Regulations. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 3-1 Opposed by: Judy Congdon.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sharek)
Amend the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to amend the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to amend the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Quinn)
Amend the Traffic Rules and Orders under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 13 Handicap Parking Section Q: The Five (5) eastern most angles spaces on Cross Street, to delete the...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 13 Handicap Parking Section Q: The Five (5) eastern most angles spaces on Cross Street, to delete the word Five (5) and add the word Seven (7). Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to amend the Traffic Rules and Orders under Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 13 Handicap Parking Section Q: The Five (5) eastern most angles spaces on Cross Street, to delete the word Five (5) and add the word Seven (7). Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Accept a donation of two new PA Systems from the RF Wood Foundation for the Park Commission - Division of Recreation
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a donation of two new PA Systems from the RF Wood Foundation for the Park Commission - Division of Recreation. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a donation of two new PA Systems from the RF Wood Foundation for the Park Commission - Division of Recreation. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the RF Wood Foundation for the Hudson Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the RF Wood Foundation for the Hudson Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from the RF Wood Foundation for the Hudson Youth Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sharek)
Authorize the Health Department to apply for the Federal Drug Free Communities grant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the Health Department to apply for the Federal Drug Free Communities grant. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the Health Department to apply for the Federal Drug Free Communities grant. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Sharek)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of April 7, 2025, at 8:50 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of April 7, 2025, at 8:50 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Congdon, 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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