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December 1, 2025
21 recorded votes, 5 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 11-03-2025
Approve the Public Session minutes of November 3, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session minutes of November 3, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek 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 November 3, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Diane Bemis.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Minutes 11-10-2025
Approve the Public Session minutes of November 10, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session minutes of November 10, 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 November 10, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
minutes of November 10, 2025.
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 10, 2025, part 1
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session minutes of November 10, 2025, part 1. 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 November 10, 2025, part 1. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
minutes of November 10, 2025, part 1.
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 10, 2025, part 2
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session minutes of November 10, 2025, part 2. 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 November 10, 2025, part 2. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Waltency Povoas of Minas Auto Rental & Sales, located at 333 Central Street
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Waltency Povoas of Minas Auto Rental & Sales, located at 333 Central Street. 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 the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Waltency Povoas of Minas Auto Rental & Sales, located at 333 Central Street. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Continue the Tax Classification Hearing to set the FY26 Tax Rate until December 8, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to continue the Tax Classification Hearing to set the FY26 Tax Rate until December 8, 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 continue the Tax Classification Hearing to set the FY26 Tax Rate until December 8, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Confirm the appointment of Everett Beals as Administrative Assistant in the Planning and Community Development Department, at a non-union Grade M4 step 3, effective December 2, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Everett Beals as Administrative Assistant in the Planning and Community Development Department, at a non-union Grade M4 step 3, effective December 2, 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 Everett Beals as Administrative Assistant in the Planning and Community Development Department, at a non-union Grade M4 step 3, effective December 2, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Beth- Ann Cultrera as Administrative Assistant in the Inspections Department, at a clerical union Grade 12 step 4, effective January 5, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Beth- Ann Cultrera as Administrative Assistant in the Inspections Department, at a clerical union Grade 12 step 4, effective January 5, 2026. 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 Beth- Ann Cultrera as Administrative Assistant in the Inspections Department, at a clerical union Grade 12 step 4, effective January 5, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the promotion of Ken Blood from Operations Manager to Assistant Director/Operations, effective December 2, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the promotion of Ken Blood from Operations Manager to Assistant Director/Operations, effective December 2, 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 promotion of Ken Blood from Operations Manager to Assistant Director/Operations, effective December 2, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of John- Paul Ratta as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1, effective December 2, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of John- Paul Ratta as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1, effective December 2, 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 John- Paul Ratta as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1, effective December 2, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Marlon Leao as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1, effective December 2, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Marlon Leao as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1, effective December 2, 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 Marlon Leao as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1, effective December 2, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Fall/Winter 2025-2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Fall/Winter 2025-2026. 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 seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Fall/Winter 2025-2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Extend the FY27 Operating Budget Submission Deadline to January 12, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to extend the FY27 Operating Budget Submission Deadline to January 12, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to extend the FY27 Operating Budget Submission Deadline to January 12, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Authorize the placement of a Menorah on public property
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the placement of a Menorah on public property. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Fails 2-3 Opposition: Diane Bemis, Judy Congdon, Scott Duplisea
Yes: DuBreuil, SharekNo: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the placement of a Menorah on public property. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Fails 2-3 Opposition: Diane Bemis, Judy Congdon, Scott Duplisea.” (Motion: Sharek, second: DuBreuil)
Amend Mr. Sharek's original motion to Establish an Audit Committee by making the composition include two Select Board Members and three Finance Committee Members, and have establishment of the...
ACTION: Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. DuBreuil, motioned to amend Mr. Sharek's original motion to Establish an Audit Committee by making the composition include two Select Board Members and three Finance Committee Members, and have establishment of the ad-hoc committee pending Town Counsel approval. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Fails 2-3 Opposition: Diane Bemis, Judy Congdon, Scott Duplisea
Yes: DuBreuil, SharekNo: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: Mr. Sharek, seconded by Ms. DuBreuil, motioned to amend Mr. Sharek's original motion to Establish an Audit Committee by making the composition include two Select Board Members and three Finance Committee Members, and have establishment of the ad-hoc committee pending Town Counsel approval. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Fails 2-3 Opposition: Diane Bemis, Judy Congdon, Scott Duplisea.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Pass over this item until the December 15, 2025, Select Board meeting
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to pass over this item until the December 15, 2025, Select Board meeting. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-1 Opposition: Scott Duplisea
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DuBreuil, SharekNo: Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to pass over this item until the December 15, 2025, Select Board meeting. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 4-1 Opposition: Scott Duplisea.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Congdon)
Participate in the Mass Fleet Advisor Program
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to participate in the Mass Fleet Advisor Program. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Judy Congdon
Yes: Bemis, DuBreuil, Duplisea, SharekAbstained: Congdon
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to participate in the Mass Fleet Advisor Program. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0-1 Abstained: Judy Congdon.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Accept a donation in the amount of $15,000.00 from the Community Foundation for MetroWest for the MetroWest Food Collaborative
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a donation in the amount of $15,000.00 from the Community Foundation for MetroWest for the MetroWest Food Collaborative. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a donation in the amount of $15,000.00 from the Community Foundation for MetroWest for the MetroWest Food Collaborative. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Accept the correspondence of its meeting of December 1, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept the correspondence of its meeting of December 1, 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 accept the correspondence of its meeting of December 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session and not to reconvene public session at 10:10 PM
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter Executive Session and not to reconvene public session at 10:10 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter Executive Session and not to reconvene public session at 10:10 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of December 1, 2025, at 10:10 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of December 1, 2025, at 10:10 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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