MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 15, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, Lauren DuBreuil, Scott Duplisea, Judy Congdon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Duplisea took part remotely.
- Judy Congdon took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Minutes 12-01-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of December 1, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of December 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of December 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 12-08-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of December 8, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of December 8, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of December 8, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes of December 8, 2025.
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 1, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 1, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes of December 1, 2025.
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 8, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 8, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes of December 8, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Licenses
Approve all license renewals contingent upon completion of all requirements for the 2026 license renewals
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve all license renewals contingent upon completion of all requirements for the 2026 license renewals. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve all license renewals contingent upon completion of all requirements for the 2026 license renewals. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Personnel
Approve the reappointments of presently serving Board and Committee members that wish to be reappointed
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the reappointments of presently serving Board and Committee members that wish to be reappointed. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the reappointments of presently serving Board and Committee members that wish to be reappointed. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Florinda Folan as Principal Clerk in the Collector's Office, at a Clerical Union Grade 10 Step 3, effective December 16, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Florinda Folan as Principal Clerk in the Collector's Office, at a Clerical Union Grade 10 Step 3, effective December 16, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Florinda Folan as Principal Clerk in the Collector's Office, at a Clerical Union Grade 10 Step 3, effective December 16, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve an employment agreement between the Town Manager and the Police Chief with an effective date of March 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve an employment agreement between the Town Manager and the Police Chief with an effective date of March 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve an employment agreement between the Town Manager and the Police Chief with an effective date of March 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the job description for the Executive Assistant to the Director of Public Works and Administrative Assistant for the Department of Public Works
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the job description for the Executive Assistant to the Director of Public Works and Administrative Assistant for the Department of Public Works. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the job description for the Executive Assistant to the Director of Public Works and Administrative Assistant for the Department of Public Works. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Confirm the promotion of Shaye Klotz from Administrative Manager to Executive Assistant to the Public Works Director, effective December 16, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the promotion of Shaye Klotz from Administrative Manager to Executive Assistant to the Public Works Director, effective December 16, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the promotion of Shaye Klotz from Administrative Manager to Executive Assistant to the Public Works Director, effective December 16, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the promotion of Carol Holmes from Principal Clerk to Administrative Assistant within the Department of Public Works, effective December 16, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the promotion of Carol Holmes from Principal Clerk to Administrative Assistant within the Department of Public Works, effective December 16, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the promotion of Carol Holmes from Principal Clerk to Administrative Assistant within the Department of Public Works, effective December 16, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Contracts
Approve Amendment No. 1 Phase II to the Energy Management Services Agreement between TRANE U.S., Inc. and the Town of Hudson
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve Amendment No. 1 Phase II to the Energy Management Services Agreement between TRANE U.S., Inc. and the Town of Hudson. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve Amendment No. 1 Phase II to the Energy Management Services Agreement between TRANE U.S., Inc. and the Town of Hudson. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Enter a contract with Woodard and Curran for professional engineering services to analyze Water and Wastewater Utilities and their rates, in the amount of $9,900.00, and to authorize the Town...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter a contract with Woodard and Curran for professional engineering services to analyze Water and Wastewater Utilities and their rates, in the amount of $9,900.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter a contract with Woodard and Curran for professional engineering services to analyze Water and Wastewater Utilities and their rates, in the amount of $9,900.00, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
General
Authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board for all documentation required to complete the MPLCP Level of Design application (Library Project), which is due on December 31, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board for all documentation required to complete the MPLCP Level of Design application (Library Project), which is due on December 31, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board for all documentation required to complete the MPLCP Level of Design application (Library Project), which is due on December 31, 2025. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Accept a MassTrails grant in the amount of $203,000, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a MassTrails grant in the amount of $203,000, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept a MassTrails grant in the amount of $203,000, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
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: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the placement of a Menorah on public property. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of December 15, 2025, at 8:28 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis 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 15, 2025, at 8:28 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, 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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