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April 28, 2025
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: James Quinn, Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Diane Bemis, Steven Sharek
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes 04-07-2025
Approve of the Public Session Minutes of April 7, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve of the Public Session Minutes of April 7, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstention by: Diane Bemis
Yes: Congdon, Duplisea, Quinn, SharekAbstained: Bemis
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve of the Public Session Minutes of April 7, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstention by: Diane Bemis.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Duplisea)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve an alteration of premises, of an All- Alcohol Club Pouring License received from Joe Geary of the Hudson Amvets Building Assoc Inc, located at 5 South Street
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve an alteration of premises, of an All- Alcohol Club Pouring License received from Joe Geary of the Hudson Amvets Building Assoc Inc, located at 5 South Street. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve an alteration of premises, of an All- Alcohol Club Pouring License received from Joe Geary of the Hudson Amvets Building Assoc Inc, located at 5 South Street. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of an Annual Entertainment license to Tom Sutter for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden, located at 1 Houghton Street, between the hours of 3-9PM Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10PM Friday &...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of an Annual Entertainment license to Tom Sutter for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden, located at 1 Houghton Street, between the hours of 3-9PM Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10PM Friday & Saturday, and 12-8PM on Sundays. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of an Annual Entertainment license to Tom Sutter for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden, located at 1 Houghton Street, between the hours of 3-9PM Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10PM Friday & Saturday, and 12-8PM on Sundays. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the issuance of all Mid-Year License renewals that have met all requirements
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of all Mid-Year License renewals that have met all requirements. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of all Mid-Year License renewals that have met all requirements. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Daniel Mitchell as a Constable, effective April 1, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Daniel Mitchell as a Constable, effective April 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Daniel Mitchell as a Constable, effective April 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Telma Costa from the Treasurer/Collector's Office
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Telma Costa from the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Telma Costa from the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Appointment of Registrar
Approve the appointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars, with a term to expire March 31, 2028
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars, with a term to expire March 31, 2028. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars, with a term to expire March 31, 2028. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the temporary appointment of Erin R Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, effective April 10, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the temporary appointment of Erin R Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, effective April 10, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the temporary appointment of Erin R Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, effective April 10, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the appointment of Michael Laubach as Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term to expire on December 31, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Michael Laubach as Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term to expire on December 31, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Michael Laubach as Associate Member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term to expire on December 31, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve the appointment of Matthew Araujo as a W-1 Laborer for the Wastewater Collection Division, at a W-1 Step 1, effective April 29, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Matthew Araujo as a W-1 Laborer for the Wastewater Collection Division, at a W-1 Step 1, effective April 29, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Matthew Araujo as a W-1 Laborer for the Wastewater Collection Division, at a W-1 Step 1, effective April 29, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: James Quinn Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of David Doucette as a Janitor for the Facility Division, at a W-1 Step 1, effective April 29, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of David Doucette as a Janitor for the Facility Division, at a W-1 Step 1, effective April 29, 2025. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of David Doucette as a Janitor for the Facility Division, at a W-1 Step 1, effective April 29, 2025. Moved by: James Quinn Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Quinn, second: Congdon)
Contracts
Approve the acceptance of Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant in the amount of $5,699.82 and Senior SAFE grant in the amount of $2,399.96 from the Department of Fire Services
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the acceptance of Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant in the amount of $5,699.82 and Senior SAFE grant in the amount of $2,399.96 from the Department of Fire Services. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the acceptance of Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant in the amount of $5,699.82 and Senior SAFE grant in the amount of $2,399.96 from the Department of Fire Services. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the acceptance of the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $8,840.00
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the acceptance of the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $8,840.00. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the acceptance of the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the amount of $8,840.00. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with Ross Murphy Construction, LLC for the transportation and disposal of drinking water residuals, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, and to authorize the Executive...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Ross Murphy Construction, LLC for the transportation and disposal of drinking water residuals, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Ross Murphy Construction, LLC for the transportation and disposal of drinking water residuals, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve a contract with Weston & Sampson for engineering services related to Inspecting the Culvert at Moulton's Field, in an amount not to exceed $15,500.00, and to authorize the Executive...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Weston & Sampson for engineering services related to Inspecting the Culvert at Moulton's Field, in an amount not to exceed $15,500.00, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Weston & Sampson for engineering services related to Inspecting the Culvert at Moulton's Field, in an amount not to exceed $15,500.00, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve awarding a contract to Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for the Milling and Overlay of various roads in Hudson, projects A (Town Funded) and B (Chapter 90 funded) for the sum of...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve awarding a contract to Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for the Milling and Overlay of various roads in Hudson, projects A (Town Funded) and B (Chapter 90 funded) for the sum of $1,007,546.60. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve awarding a contract to Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for the Milling and Overlay of various roads in Hudson, projects A (Town Funded) and B (Chapter 90 funded) for the sum of $1,007,546.60. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
General
Approve the Native Sun Second Amendment to First Amended Host Community Agreement and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Select Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Native Sun Second Amendment to First Amended Host Community Agreement and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Native Sun Second Amendment to First Amended Host Community Agreement and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Amend the agreement to change the stated address of 43 Broad St A406 to 7 Kane Industrial Dr
ACTION: The Select Board moved to amend the agreement to change the stated address of 43 Broad St A406 to 7 Kane Industrial Dr Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to amend the agreement to change the stated address of 43 Broad St A406 to 7 Kane Industrial Dr Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the KindRun/Top Shelf Amendment to First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement as amended and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Select Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the KindRun/Top Shelf Amendment to First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement as amended and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the KindRun/Top Shelf Amendment to First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement as amended and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of it meeting April 28, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of it meeting April 28, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of it meeting April 28, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
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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