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January 12, 2026
30 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Judy Congdon, who is counted absent.
Present: Scott Duplisea, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, Lauren DuBreuil
Absent: Judy Congdon
Every vote, in order
Minutes 12-15-2025
Approve the Public Session Minutes of December 15, 2025
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of December 15, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of December 15, 2025. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Yunus Karakus for Dominos Pizza, Sunday - Thursday between the hours of 10:30 AM - 11:59 PM and Friday - Saturday between the hours of...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Yunus Karakus for Dominos Pizza, Sunday - Thursday between the hours of 10:30 AM - 11:59 PM and Friday - Saturday between the hours of 10:30 AM - 1:00 AM, located at 136 Main Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Yunus Karakus for Dominos Pizza, Sunday - Thursday between the hours of 10:30 AM - 11:59 PM and Friday - Saturday between the hours of 10:30 AM - 1:00 AM, located at 136 Main Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the revised language pertaining to the Home Rule Petition for Hudson Hives LLC/House Bill H4272
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the revised language pertaining to the Home Rule Petition for Hudson Hives LLC/House Bill H4272. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the revised language pertaining to the Home Rule Petition for Hudson Hives LLC/House Bill H4272. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Appoint Diane Bemis to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as the Select Board designee, with a term to expire December 31, 2027
ACTION: The Select Board moved to appoint Diane Bemis to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as the Select Board designee, with a term to expire December 31, 2027. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to appoint Diane Bemis to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as the Select Board designee, with a term to expire December 31, 2027. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the promotion of Amanda Beaudoin from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant to the Select Board/Town Manager's Office, effective January 13, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the promotion of Amanda Beaudoin from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant to the Select Board/Town Manager's Office, effective January 13, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the promotion of Amanda Beaudoin from Administrative Assistant to Executive Assistant to the Select Board/Town Manager's Office, effective January 13, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Note the resignation of Eric Ryder, effective January 2, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Eric Ryder, effective January 2, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the resignation of Eric Ryder, effective January 2, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Rajitha Purimetla as Interim Public Works Director
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Rajitha Purimetla as Interim Public Works Director. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Rajitha Purimetla as Interim Public Works Director. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Contracts
Approve snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2025-2026 winter season, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2025-2026 winter season, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve snow plowing and hauling bids for the 2025-2026 winter season, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Approve a donation to the Police Department's Community Policing Program from Jeff Hillis and The Hillis Family Foundation, in the amount of $1,000.00
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a donation to the Police Department's Community Policing Program from Jeff Hillis and The Hillis Family Foundation, in the amount of $1,000.00. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a donation to the Police Department's Community Policing Program from Jeff Hillis and The Hillis Family Foundation, in the amount of $1,000.00. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Authorize additional counsel to represent the Board of Health in contractual negotiations with B-P Trucking, Inc
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize additional counsel to represent the Board of Health in contractual negotiations with B-P Trucking, Inc. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Yea Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Nay Scott Duplisea and Diane Bemis Motion Fails 2-2
Yes: DuBreuil, SharekNo: Bemis, Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize additional counsel to represent the Board of Health in contractual negotiations with B-P Trucking, Inc. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Yea Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Nay Scott Duplisea and Diane Bemis Motion Fails 2-2.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
FY27 Budget Book SB ver 01.07.26
Approve the budget for Select Board ($17,850)
Select Board 01001220 5 $17,850 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Select Board 01001220 5 $17,850 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Town Manager ($415,820)
Town Manager: 01001230 6 $415,820 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Town Manager: 01001230 6 $415,820 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Legal Services ($250,000)
Legal Services 01001235 6 $250,000 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Legal Services 01001235 6 $250,000 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Town Buildings ($83,941)
Town Buildings 01001236 6 $83,941 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Town Buildings 01001236 6 $83,941 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Personnel Expense ($16,760)
Personnel Expense 01001237 6 $16,760 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Personnel Expense 01001237 6 $16,760 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Debt Service ($4,990,879)
Debt Service 01007100 26 $4,990,879 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Debt Service 01007100 26 $4,990,879 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Retirement/Pensions ($8,449,430)
Retirement/Pensions 01009110 27 $8,449,430 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Retirement/Pensions 01009110 27 $8,449,430 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Group Health Insurance ($8,816,613)
Group Health Insurance 01009140 28 $8,816,613 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Group Health Insurance 01009140 28 $8,816,613 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for General Insurance ($1,327,653)
General Insurance 01009141 28 $1,327,653 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“General Insurance 01009141 28 $1,327,653 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Town Clerk ($223,334)
Town Clerk: 01001610 10 $223,334 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Town Clerk: 01001610 10 $223,334 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Election & Town Meeting ($73,291)
Election & Town Meeting 01001231 10 $73,291 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Election & Town Meeting 01001231 10 $73,291 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Moderator ($110)
Moderator 01001960 11 $110 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Moderator 01001960 11 $110 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Finance Committee 01001961 12 $100,600 Bemis Sharek 4-0
Approve the budget for Finance Committee ($100,600)
Finance Committee 01001961 12 $100,600 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Finance Committee 01001961 12 $100,600 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Board of Assessors ($187,702)
Board of Assessors 01001962 13 $187,702 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Board of Assessors 01001962 13 $187,702 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Municipal Light Board ($3,900)
Municipal Light Board 01001967 14 $3,900 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Municipal Light Board 01001967 14 $3,900 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Fort Meadow Commission ($8,200)
Fort Meadow Commission 01001971 15 $8,200 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fort Meadow Commission 01001971 15 $8,200 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Lake Boon Commission ($3,200)
Lake Boon Commission 01001974 15 $3,200 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Lake Boon Commission 01001974 15 $3,200 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the budget for Historic District Commission ($784)
Historic District Commission 01001977 16 $784 Bemis Sharek 4-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Historic District Commission 01001977 16 $784 Bemis Sharek 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting January 12, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting January 12, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting January 12, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of January 12, 2026, at 9:39 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of January 12, 2026, at 9:39 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (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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