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August 25, 2025
16 recorded votes, 6 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 08-04-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of August 4, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of August 4, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DuBreuil, SharekAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of August 4, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 4, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 4, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DuBreuil, SharekAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 4, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Abstain Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Confirm the reappointments of the Warden & Clerks, for a term to expire August 31, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the reappointments of the Warden & Clerks, for a term to expire August 31, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the reappointments of the Warden & Clerks, for a term to expire August 31, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Take item 7C out of order
ACTION: Mr. Sharek moved to take item 7C out of order. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Nay Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, and Diane Bemis Motion Fails 2-3
Yes: DuBreuil, SharekNo: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: Mr. Sharek moved to take item 7C out of order. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Nay Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, and Diane Bemis Motion Fails 2-3.” (Motion: Sharek, second: DuBreuil)
Amend the appointment to an interim Treasurer Collector position
ACTION: Mr. Sharek moved to amend the appointment to an interim Treasurer Collector position. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Nay Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, and Diane Bemis Motion Fails 2-3
Yes: DuBreuil, SharekNo: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: Mr. Sharek moved to amend the appointment to an interim Treasurer Collector position. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Nay Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon, and Diane Bemis Motion Fails 2-3.” (Motion: Sharek, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer/Collector, at a non-union M8 step 3, effective August 26, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer/Collector, at a non-union M8 step 3, effective August 26, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: 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 to confirm the appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer/Collector, at a non-union M8 step 3, effective August 26, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Nay Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 3-2.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the temporary appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, effective August 26, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the temporary appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, effective August 26, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Nay Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 3-2
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DupliseaNo: DuBreuil, Sharek
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the temporary appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, effective August 26, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Nay Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 3-2.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Appointment Memo Rajaniemi
Confirm the appointment of Zetta Rajaniemi as Administrative Secretary - Treasurer/Collector Office, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 2, effective September 8, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Zetta Rajaniemi as Administrative Secretary - Treasurer/Collector Office, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 2, effective September 8, 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 Zetta Rajaniemi as Administrative Secretary - Treasurer/Collector Office, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 2, effective September 8, 2025. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Award a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents, and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents, and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents, and authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Accept a $500,000 Green Communities grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to fund energy conservation measures in Town Hall
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a $500,000 Green Communities grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to fund energy conservation measures in Town Hall. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a $500,000 Green Communities grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to fund energy conservation measures in Town Hall. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve a contract with Eurofins Environment for Water Quality Testing for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $42,587.00 and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a contract with Eurofins Environment for Water Quality Testing for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $42,587.00 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 Eurofins Environment for Water Quality Testing for the period of Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $42,587.00 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)
Accept a $47,670 Cybersecurity Improvement Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection, and to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign on the Board's behalf
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept a $47,670 Cybersecurity Improvement Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection, 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 accept a $47,670 Cybersecurity Improvement Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection, 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
Authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) in the amount of $24,171,406
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) in the amount of $24,171,406. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize and sign the Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) in the amount of $24,171,406. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Direct the Executive Assistant to present a detailed plan which includes specific problems that the Finance Department is facing, proposed solutions to those problems, and specific dates in which...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to direct the Executive Assistant to present a detailed plan which includes specific problems that the Finance Department is facing, proposed solutions to those problems, and specific dates in which they will be addressing those problems, which are measurable, that the Board can verify that have been accomplished, by the September 8, 2025 meeting. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to direct the Executive Assistant to present a detailed plan which includes specific problems that the Finance Department is facing, proposed solutions to those problems, and specific dates in which they will be addressing those problems, which are measurable, that the Board can verify that have been accomplished, by the September 8, 2025 meeting. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Congdon)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting on August 25, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting on August 25, 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 its meeting on August 25, 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 August 25, 2025, at 11:26 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 August 25, 2025, at 11:26 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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