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May 19, 2025
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, Lauren DuBreuil
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Elect Scott Duplisea as Select Board Chair
ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Scott Duplisea as Select Board Chair. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Scott Duplisea as Select Board Chair. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Elect Judy Congdon as Select Board Vice Chair
ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Judy Congdon as Select Board Vice Chair. Moved by: Scott Duplisea Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Judy Congdon as Select Board Vice Chair. Moved by: Scott Duplisea Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sharek)
Elect Steven Sharek as Select Board Clerk
ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Steven Sharek as Select Board Clerk. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Steven Sharek as Select Board Clerk. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Minutes 04-28-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of April 28, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of April 28, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: DuBreuil
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of April 28, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Minutes 05-06-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of May 6, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of May 6, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: DuBreuil
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of May 6, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Battle of the Bands, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 7 PM,...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Battle of the Bands, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 7 PM, located at 35 Washington Street. 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 a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Battle of the Bands, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 7 PM, located at 35 Washington Street. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Acoustic Music event, to be held on June 22, 2025, between the hours of 11 AM -...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Acoustic Music event, to be held on June 22, 2025, between the hours of 11 AM - 1:30 PM, located at 35 Washington Street. 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 a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Acoustic Music event, to be held on June 22, 2025, between the hours of 11 AM - 1:30 PM, located at 35 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 9 AM - 3:30 PM, located on the South...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 9 AM - 3:30 PM, located on the South Street Avidia Lot and Cellucci Park. 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 a Single Event Entertainment license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 9 AM - 3:30 PM, located on the South Street Avidia Lot and Cellucci Park. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 7 AM - 4 PM, located on the South Street Avidia...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 7 AM - 4 PM, located on the South Street Avidia Lot, South Street, and Cellucci Park. 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 a Transient Vendor license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, to be held on June 7, 2025, between the hours of 7 AM - 4 PM, located on the South Street Avidia Lot, South Street, and Cellucci Park. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Bradley Spurlock for Chick-fil-A, effective June 5, 2025, Monday - Saturday between the hours of 6:30 AM - 10 PM, located at 4A Highland...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Bradley Spurlock for Chick-fil-A, effective June 5, 2025, Monday - Saturday between the hours of 6:30 AM - 10 PM, located at 4A Highland Common East, contingent on the issuance of a Food Establishment Permit, Certificate of Occupancy and 304 & 110 Periodic Inspection Certificate. 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 a new Common Victualler license to Bradley Spurlock for Chick-fil-A, effective June 5, 2025, Monday - Saturday between the hours of 6:30 AM - 10 PM, located at 4A Highland Common East, contingent on the issuance of a Food Establishment Permit, Certificate of Occupancy and 304 & 110 Periodic Inspection Certificate. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for summer 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for summer 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Abstain Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0-1
Yes: Bemis, DuBreuil, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for summer 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Abstain Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Award a contract to CHA Consulting for Owners Project Management services for the Hudson Public Library Building Project and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to CHA Consulting for Owners Project Management services for the Hudson Public Library Building Project 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 award a contract to CHA Consulting for Owners Project Management services for the Hudson Public Library Building Project 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 KZLA for construction administration services for the Hudson Dog Park in the amount of $25,000 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with KZLA for construction administration services for the Hudson Dog Park in the amount of $25,000 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with KZLA for construction administration services for the Hudson Dog Park in the amount of $25,000 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Authorize Hudson Youth Baseball & Softball to enter into an agreement with Sports Engine to install video cameras for the purpose of livestreaming games at Boutwell and Guidotti Fields
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize Hudson Youth Baseball & Softball to enter into an agreement with Sports Engine to install video cameras for the purpose of livestreaming games at Boutwell and Guidotti Fields. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize Hudson Youth Baseball & Softball to enter into an agreement with Sports Engine to install video cameras for the purpose of livestreaming games at Boutwell and Guidotti Fields. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Consent between Patriot Ambulance, Pridestar EMS, and the Town of Hudson and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Consent between Patriot Ambulance, Pridestar EMS, and the Town of Hudson and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Consent between Patriot Ambulance, Pridestar EMS, and the Town of Hudson and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon)
Approve a contract with BMC Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $48,097.40 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with BMC Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $48,097.40 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with BMC Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $48,097.40 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with 21st Century Concrete for Cement Concrete for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $172.00 per cubic yard and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with 21st Century Concrete for Cement Concrete for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $172.00 per cubic yard and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with 21st Century Concrete for Cement Concrete for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $172.00 per cubic yard and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with Pace Analytical for Water Quality Testing for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $41,331.00 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Pace Analytical for Water Quality Testing for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $41,331.00 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the 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 a contract with Pace Analytical for Water Quality Testing for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $41,331.00 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve a contract with Holcim, Inc. for Bituminous Concrete for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $80.95/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Holcim, Inc. for Bituminous Concrete for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $80.95/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Holcim, Inc. for Bituminous Concrete for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $80.95/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with PJ Keating for Crushed Stone 3/4" for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $24.20/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with PJ Keating for Crushed Stone 3/4" for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $24.20/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the 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 a contract with PJ Keating for Crushed Stone 3/4" for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $24.20/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve a contract with K5 Corporation for Traffic Line Painting and Marking for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $34,960.55 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with K5 Corporation for Traffic Line Painting and Marking for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $34,960.55 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the 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 a contract with K5 Corporation for Traffic Line Painting and Marking for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $34,960.55 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve a contract with W. J. Graves Construction Company, Inc. for Cold Patch for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $162.00/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with W. J. Graves Construction Company, Inc. for Cold Patch for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $162.00/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with W. J. Graves Construction Company, Inc. for Cold Patch for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $162.00/ton and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
General
Accept a donation from Trish and Tom Desmond for the Senior Center in the amount of $2,500.00
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a donation from Trish and Tom Desmond for the Senior Center in the amount of $2,500.00. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a donation from Trish and Tom Desmond for the Senior Center in the amount of $2,500.00. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Accept the correspondence of its meeting May 19, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the correspondence of its meeting May 19, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the correspondence of its meeting May 19, 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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