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October 20, 2025
14 recorded votes, 3 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 10-06-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of October 6, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of October 6, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Scott Duplisea
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DuBreuil, SharekAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of October 6, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Scott Duplisea.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Minutes 10-15-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of October 15, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of October 15, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Diane Bemis
Yes: Congdon, DuBreuil, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: Bemis
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of October 15, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Diane Bemis.” (Motion: Sharek, second: DuBreuil)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Alcohol license to Olivia Gallagher for a Birthday Party, to be held on November 1, 2025, between the hours of 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at 577 Main Street
ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call approve the issuance of a Single Event Alcohol license to Olivia Gallagher for a Birthday Party, to be held on November 1, 2025, between the hours of 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at 577 Main Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call approve the issuance of a Single Event Alcohol license to Olivia Gallagher for a Birthday Party, to be held on November 1, 2025, between the hours of 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at 577 Main Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
general caution when hiring.
Confirm the appointment of Ryan Janeiro as a W4 Operator In Training within the Water Division, at a DPW Union W4 step 1, effective October 21, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Ryan Janeiro as a W4 Operator In Training within the Water Division, at a DPW Union W4 step 1, effective October 21, 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 confirm the appointment of Ryan Janeiro as a W4 Operator In Training within the Water Division, at a DPW Union W4 step 1, effective October 21, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Paul Kerrigan as a Laborer, at a DPW Union W1 step 3, effective October 21, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Paul Kerrigan as a Laborer, at a DPW Union W1 step 3, effective October 21, 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 confirm the appointment of Paul Kerrigan as a Laborer, at a DPW Union W1 step 3, effective October 21, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Jeff Morse as a Mechanic, at a DPW Union W4 step 3, effective October 21, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Jeff Morse as a Mechanic, at a DPW Union W4 step 3, effective October 21, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Jeff Morse as a Mechanic, at a DPW Union W4 step 3, effective October 21, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Appointment Memo SK
Confirm the appointment of Santhi Kuruganti as Payroll Benefits Coordinator, at a Clerical Union G12 step 7, effective October 21, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Santhi Kuruganti as Payroll Benefits Coordinator, at a Clerical Union G12 step 7, effective October 21, 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 confirm the appointment of Santhi Kuruganti as Payroll Benefits Coordinator, at a Clerical Union G12 step 7, effective October 21, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Contracts
Approve a contract with Steelco Chain Link Fence Erecting Co., Inc. to furnish and install a guardrail along Cross Street, in an amount of $10,770.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve a contract with Steelco Chain Link Fence Erecting Co., Inc. to furnish and install a guardrail along Cross Street, in an amount of $10,770.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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 a contract with Steelco Chain Link Fence Erecting Co., Inc. to furnish and install a guardrail along Cross Street, in an amount of $10,770.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve to sign snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2025-2026 winter season, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve to sign snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2025-2026 winter season, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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 to sign snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2025-2026 winter season, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
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 November 17, 2025 from 150 to 50 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 November 17, 2025 from 150 to 50 registered voters. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Nay Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-1
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea, SharekNo: 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 November 17, 2025 from 150 to 50 registered voters. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Judy Congdon Nay Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-1.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Congdon)
Approve language revisions to the Public Works Water Division Rates, Rules, and Regulations, with the following changes
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve language revisions to the Public Works Water Division Rates, Rules, and Regulations, with the following changes. Prior to termination of water service the DPW will work with Town Counsel, Building, and follow all state guidelines Convert "shall" to "must" after Counsel Review Effective November 15, 2025 Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve language revisions to the Public Works Water Division Rates, Rules, and Regulations, with the following changes. Prior to termination of water service the DPW will work with Town Counsel, Building, and follow all state guidelines Convert "shall" to "must" after Counsel Review Effective November 15, 2025 Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Board Topics
Have the Town Manager craft a letter of support from the Select Board to the DOR, and the Chair shall attend the DOR meeting
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to have the Town Manager craft a letter of support from the Select Board to the DOR, and the Chair shall attend the DOR meeting. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to have the Town Manager craft a letter of support from the Select Board to the DOR, and the Chair shall attend the DOR meeting. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the Correspondence of its meeting October 20, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the Correspondence of its meeting October 20, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the Correspondence of its meeting October 20, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of October 20, 2025, at 9:09 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of October 20, 2025, at 9:09 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
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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