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July 14, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 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 06-23-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of June 23, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 23, 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 23, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Minutes 06-30-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of June 30, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 30, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil 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 Public Session Minutes of June 30, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Abstain Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for the St. Michael's Augustina Feast & Fundraiser, to be held on August 23, 2025,...
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 St. Michael's Augustina Feast & Fundraiser, to be held on August 23, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 11 PM, at 13 Port 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 Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for the St. Michael's Augustina Feast & Fundraiser, to be held on August 23, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 11 PM, at 13 Port 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 Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Lady of Fatima Feast, to be held on September 13, 2025, between the hours of 7 PM...
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 Lady of Fatima Feast, to be held on September 13, 2025, between the hours of 7 PM - 11 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 Lady of Fatima Feast, to be held on September 13, 2025, between the hours of 7 PM - 11 PM, at 13 Port Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
The issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for an anniversary party, to be held on September 20, 2025, between the hours of 1 PM - 11 PM, at...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for an anniversary party, to be held on September 20, 2025, between the hours of 1 PM - 11 PM, at 13 Port Street. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for an anniversary party, to be held on September 20, 2025, between the hours of 1 PM - 11 PM, at 13 Port 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 Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for a Cultural Pre-Wedding Event, to be held on August 8, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Kevin Santos of the Hudson Portuguese Club for a Cultural Pre-Wedding Event, to be held on August 8, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 10 PM, at 13 Port Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Yea Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, and Lauren Dubreuil 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 a Cultural Pre-Wedding Event, to be held on August 8, 2025, between the hours of 4 PM - 10 PM, at 13 Port Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Yea Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, and Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Justin Provencher of the Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, to be held on August 2, 2025, between the hours of 2...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Justin Provencher of the Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, to be held on August 2, 2025, between the hours of 2 PM - 6 PM, at 43 Brigham Street. Issuance contingent upon completion of Tent Permit. 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 Justin Provencher of the Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, to be held on August 2, 2025, between the hours of 2 PM - 6 PM, at 43 Brigham Street. Issuance contingent upon completion of Tent Permit. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Alcohol license to Justin Provencher of the Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, to be held on August 2, 2025, between the hours of 2 PM - 6...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Alcohol license to Justin Provencher of the Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, to be held on August 2, 2025, between the hours of 2 PM - 6 PM, at 43 Brigham Street. Issuance contingent upon completion of Tent Permit and Alcohol Vendor/TIPS certification list. 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 Alcohol license to Justin Provencher of the Hudson Rotary Club for the Spirit of Hudson Brewfest, to be held on August 2, 2025, between the hours of 2 PM - 6 PM, at 43 Brigham Street. Issuance contingent upon completion of Tent Permit and Alcohol Vendor/TIPS certification list. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Note the retirement of William Weagle, effective September 30, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the retirement of William Weagle, effective September 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 William Weagle, effective September 30, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Note the resignation of Audria Cedrone, effective July 11, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Audria Cedrone, effective July 11, 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 Audria Cedrone, effective July 11, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Confirm the appointment of Brenda Pelletier as Administrative Assistant in the Building Department, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 5, effective July 28, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brenda Pelletier as Administrative Assistant in the Building Department, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 5, effective July 28, 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 Brenda Pelletier as Administrative Assistant in the Building Department, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 5, effective July 28, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Seasonal Employees for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $15.00 per hour
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Seasonal Employees for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $15.00 per hour. 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 Seasonal Employees for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $15.00 per hour. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Public Works) for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1,...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Public Works) 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 a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and AFSCME AFL-CIO, State Council 93, Local 3625 (Public Works) 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)
Approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a three year contract with Boardsmans Animal Control, Inc. in the annual amount of $57,600, $58,200 and $58,200, respectively
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a three year contract with Boardsmans Animal Control, Inc. in the annual amount of $57,600, $58,200 and $58,200, respectively. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign a three year contract with Boardsmans Animal Control, Inc. in the annual amount of $57,600, $58,200 and $58,200, respectively. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
General
Reduce the quorum with the approval of the Town Moderator, under the Acts of 2020, Chapter 92, Section 7 for the Special Town meeting to be held on September 15, 2025 from 150 to 75 registered voters
ACTION: The Select Board voted to reduce the quorum with the approval of the Town Moderator, under the Acts of 2020, Chapter 92, Section 7 for the Special Town meeting to be held on September 15, 2025 from 150 to 75 registered voters. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Nay Diane Bemis and Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 3-2
Yes: Congdon, Duplisea, SharekNo: Bemis, DuBreuil
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board voted to reduce the quorum with the approval of the Town Moderator, under the Acts of 2020, Chapter 92, Section 7 for the Special Town meeting to be held on September 15, 2025 from 150 to 75 registered voters. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Nay Diane Bemis and Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 3-2.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of July 14, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 14, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 14, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: DuBreuil)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of July 14, 2025, at 8:03 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of July 14, 2025, at 8:03 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Lauren Dubreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, 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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