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June 9, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, Lauren DuBreuil, Judy Congdon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Judy Congdon took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Minutes 05-19-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of May 19, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of May 19, 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 approve the Public Session Minutes of May 19, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Minutes of May 19, 2025.
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 19, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 19, 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 approve the Executive Session Minutes of May 19, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Waive building permit fees in the amount of $11,858 for the 7-13 Brigham Circle fire alarm project
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to waive building permit fees in the amount of $11,858 for the 7-13 Brigham Circle fire alarm project. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to waive building permit fees in the amount of $11,858 for the 7-13 Brigham Circle fire alarm project. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Cellucci Park Gazebo Gigs, to be held on June 26, July 10, 24, and Aug 7, 2025, between the hours of 10 AM -...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Cellucci Park Gazebo Gigs, to be held on June 26, July 10, 24, and Aug 7, 2025, between the hours of 10 AM - 11 AM, at Cellucci Park Gazebo located at 23 Houghton 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 the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Cellucci Park Gazebo Gigs, to be held on June 26, July 10, 24, and Aug 7, 2025, between the hours of 10 AM - 11 AM, at Cellucci Park Gazebo located at 23 Houghton Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Wood Park Concert Summer Series, to be held on Wednesdays from June 11 to August 20, 2025, between the hours...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Wood Park Concert Summer Series, to be held on Wednesdays from June 11 to August 20, 2025, between the hours of 6 PM - 8:30 PM, at Wood Park located at 65 Park Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Wood Park Concert Summer Series, to be held on Wednesdays from June 11 to August 20, 2025, between the hours of 6 PM - 8:30 PM, at Wood Park located at 65 Park Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Farmers Market to be held on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Farmers Market to be held on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Transient Vendor license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Farmers Market to be held on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off premises consumption at the Hudson Farmers...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off premises consumption at the Hudson Farmers Market on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
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 Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off premises consumption at the Hudson Farmers Market on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Farmers Market to be held on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Farmers Market to be held on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Farmers Market to be held on Tuesdays beginning on June 17, 2025 and ending on September 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Susan Bleecker to the Council on Aging, with a term to begin on June 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of Susan Bleecker to the Council on Aging, with a term to begin on June 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of Susan Bleecker to the Council on Aging, with a term to begin on June 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Acknowledge the resignation of Ms. Eugenia Vineyard from the Finance Committee with an effective date of June 30, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to acknowledge the resignation of Ms. Eugenia Vineyard from the Finance Committee with an effective date of June 30, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to acknowledge the resignation of Ms. Eugenia Vineyard from the Finance Committee with an effective date of June 30, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve an updated job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve an updated job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector. 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 an updated job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve reclassifying the Assistant Treasurer & Collector
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve reclassifying the Assistant Treasurer & Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve reclassifying the Assistant Treasurer & Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Summer 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Summer 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Summer 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the appointments of Nolan Vasile, Brady Blood, Joseph Farrell, and Cole DiPersio as Summer Laborers for the DPW, effective July 1, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointments of Nolan Vasile, Brady Blood, Joseph Farrell, and Cole DiPersio as Summer Laborers for the DPW, effective July 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the appointments of Nolan Vasile, Brady Blood, Joseph Farrell, and Cole DiPersio as Summer Laborers for the DPW, effective July 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Contracts
Approve and authorize to sign a contract with Northeast / Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for the chemicals for the following chemicals for FY Water Treatment
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve and authorize to sign a contract with Northeast / Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for the chemicals for the following chemicals for FY Water Treatment. Potassium Hydroxide awarded to Univar - $0.3525 / wet lb. Hydrofluorosilic Acid awarded to Univar - $0.300 / wet lb. Sodium Bisulfite awarded to JCI Jones Chemicals - $.2998 / wet lb. Sodium Hypochlorite awarded to Borden and Remington - $0.2426 / wet lb. Aluminum Sulfate awarded to Holland Co. - $1.69 / gallon. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve and authorize to sign a contract with Northeast / Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for the chemicals for the following chemicals for FY Water Treatment. Potassium Hydroxide awarded to Univar - $0.3525 / wet lb. Hydrofluorosilic Acid awarded to Univar - $0.300 / wet lb. Sodium Bisulfite awarded to JCI Jones Chemicals - $.2998 / wet lb. Sodium Hypochlorite awarded to Borden and Remington - $0.2426 / wet lb. Aluminum Sulfate awarded to Holland Co. - $1.69 / gallon. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
General
Approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500.00 from Main Street Bank for the Hudson Police Department's Drone Unit
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500.00 from Main Street Bank for the Hudson Police Department's Drone Unit. 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 $500.00 from Main Street Bank for the Hudson Police Department's Drone Unit. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the votes prepared by the Bond Council in connection with the sale of 5,899,171 bond anticipation notes to Oppenheimer and Company Incorporated on a negotiated basis which votes will be...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the votes prepared by the Bond Council in connection with the sale of 5,899,171 bond anticipation notes to Oppenheimer and Company Incorporated on a negotiated basis which votes will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. 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 votes prepared by the Bond Council in connection with the sale of 5,899,171 bond anticipation notes to Oppenheimer and Company Incorporated on a negotiated basis which votes will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
FY26 Budget and the anticipated income from the rate changes. Mr. Gregory
Approve the adoption of new water and sewer rates to be effective May 15, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the adoption of new water and sewer rates to be effective May 15, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Yea Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, and Diane Bemis Nay Steven Sharek and Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 3-2
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DupliseaNo: DuBreuil, Sharek
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the adoption of new water and sewer rates to be effective May 15, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Yea Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, and Diane Bemis Nay Steven Sharek and Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 3-2.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of June 9, 2025, at 8:08 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of June 9, 2025, at 8:08 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
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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