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June 23, 2025
23 recorded votes, 0 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
Minutes 06-09-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of June 9, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 9, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 9, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Holy Ghost Feast and procession
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Holy Ghost Feast and procession. Procession will be held on Saturday, June 28th, between 11 AM and 2 PM, departing from St. Michael's Church and proceeding to the Grounds of the Hudson Portuguese Club. Feast festivities to be held on Saturday, June 28th, between the hours of 5 PM-11 PM and Sunday between the hours of 12 PM-8 PM at 13 Port 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 Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Holy Ghost Feast and procession. Procession will be held on Saturday, June 28th, between 11 AM and 2 PM, departing from St. Michael's Church and proceeding to the Grounds of the Hudson Portuguese Club. Feast festivities to be held on Saturday, June 28th, between the hours of 5 PM-11 PM and Sunday between the hours of 12 PM-8 PM at 13 Port Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the MetroWest Transit Authority's (MWRTA) Advisory Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the MetroWest Transit Authority's (MWRTA) Advisory Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as the Hudson representative to the MetroWest Transit Authority's (MWRTA) Advisory Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) MAGIC subregion
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) MAGIC subregion. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the re-appointment of Kristina Johnson as Hudson's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) MAGIC subregion. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Note the resignation of Sara Moore Franciose from the Hudson Public Library
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Sara Moore Franciose from the Hudson Public Library. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Sara Moore Franciose from the Hudson Public Library. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Frank Ramsbottom as Alternate Building Commissioner
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Frank Ramsbottom as Alternate Building Commissioner. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Frank Ramsbottom as Alternate Building Commissioner. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, at a Non-Union Grade M5 Step 6, effective August 4, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, at a Non-Union Grade M5 Step 6, effective August 4, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, at a Non-Union Grade M5 Step 6, effective August 4, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the job description for the Police Records Clerk/Lobby Receptionist Supervisor
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the job description for the Police Records Clerk/Lobby Receptionist Supervisor. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the job description for the Police Records Clerk/Lobby Receptionist Supervisor. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the job description for the Police Lobby Receptionist
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the job description for the Police Lobby Receptionist. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the job description for the Police Lobby Receptionist. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Note the retirement of Theresa Osborne from the Hudson Police Department, effective June 30, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the retirement of Theresa Osborne from the Hudson Police Department, effective June 30, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the retirement of Theresa Osborne from the Hudson Police Department, effective June 30, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Approve Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Clerical) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1, 2025 -...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Clerical) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Clerical) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Pass over this item until the July 14, 2025, meeting
ACTION: The Select Board moved to pass over this item until the July 14, 2025, meeting. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to pass over this item until the July 14, 2025, meeting. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with Putnam Pipe in the amount of $19,709.94 for the purchase of 6 hydrants, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Putnam Pipe in the amount of $19,709.94 for the purchase of 6 hydrants, 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 Putnam Pipe in the amount of $19,709.94 for the purchase of 6 hydrants, 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)
Award contract to Horsley Witten Group for the Hudson Master Plan Update, in the amount of $148,800 (Grant Funds) and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award contract to Horsley Witten Group for the Hudson Master Plan Update, in the amount of $148,800 (Grant Funds) and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to award contract to Horsley Witten Group for the Hudson Master Plan Update, in the amount of $148,800 (Grant Funds) and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hudson and the Stanton Foundation, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hudson and the Stanton Foundation, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Hudson and the Stanton Foundation, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Award a contract to M J Cataldo Inc, as site contractor to complete the Hudson Dog Park Project (Construction Phase), in the amount of $348,000 ($250,000 Grant Funded), and to authorize the...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to M J Cataldo Inc, as site contractor to complete the Hudson Dog Park Project (Construction Phase), in the amount of $348,000 ($250,000 Grant Funded), 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 award a contract to M J Cataldo Inc, as site contractor to complete the Hudson Dog Park Project (Construction Phase), in the amount of $348,000 ($250,000 Grant Funded), 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 in the amount of $100.00 from Diane and Gary Cline for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Diane and Gary Cline for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Diane and Gary Cline for the Hudson Police Department's Community Policing Program. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve year-end transfer requests per G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 33B
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve year-end transfer requests per G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 33B. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve year-end transfer requests per G.L., Ch. 44, Sec. 33B. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Authorize the Building Commissioner to initiate a complaint in Superior Court to seek injunctive relief with respect to ongoing by-law violations occurring at 410 Main Street
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Building Commissioner to initiate a complaint in Superior Court to seek injunctive relief with respect to ongoing by-law violations occurring at 410 Main Street. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Building Commissioner to initiate a complaint in Superior Court to seek injunctive relief with respect to ongoing by-law violations occurring at 410 Main Street. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Approve the issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. 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 warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Authorize the Department of Public Works to apply for the Cybersecurity Improvements - Small or Disadvantaged Community Grant Program, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Department of Public Works to apply for the Cybersecurity Improvements - Small or Disadvantaged Community Grant Program, 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 authorize the Department of Public Works to apply for the Cybersecurity Improvements - Small or Disadvantaged Community Grant Program, 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)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Accept the correspondence of its meeting of June 23, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the correspondence of its meeting of June 23, 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 of June 23, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of June 23, 2025, at 8:09 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of June 23, 2025, at 8:09 PM. 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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