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February 9, 2026
33 recorded votes, 20 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 01-26-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of January 26, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of January 26, 2026. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of January 26, 2026. Moved by: Steven Sharek Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Brooke Leone for Julienne's Afternoon Tea Experience, Thursday - Monday between the hours of 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM, located at 131 Coolidge...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Brooke Leone for Julienne's Afternoon Tea Experience, Thursday - Monday between the hours of 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM, located at 131 Coolidge Street Unit 1A. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Common Victualler license to Brooke Leone for Julienne's Afternoon Tea Experience, Thursday - Monday between the hours of 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM, located at 131 Coolidge Street Unit 1A. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Approve the appointment of Lauren Marshall as Conservation Commissioner to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Lauren Marshall as Conservation Commissioner to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Lauren Marshall as Conservation Commissioner to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve the appointment of Sam Belanger as Associate Commissioner to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Sam Belanger as Associate Commissioner to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Sam Belanger as Associate Commissioner to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2028. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Confirm the appointment of Kathy Frechette as full-time Lobby Receptionist for the Police Department, at a clerical union Grade 11 step 1, effective February 16, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Kathy Frechette as full-time Lobby Receptionist for the Police Department, at a clerical union Grade 11 step 1, effective February 16, 2026. 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 Kathy Frechette as full-time Lobby Receptionist for the Police Department, at a clerical union Grade 11 step 1, effective February 16, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Kayla Currin as full-time Lobby Receptionist for the Police Department, at a clerical union Grade 11 step 1, effective February 16, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Kayla Currin as full-time Lobby Receptionist for the Police Department, at a clerical union Grade 11 step 1, effective February 16, 2026. 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 Kayla Currin as full-time Lobby Receptionist for the Police Department, at a clerical union Grade 11 step 1, effective February 16, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Award a contract to Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger in the amount of $18,000 for an engineering survey of the Taylor Memorial Bridge, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger in the amount of $18,000 for an engineering survey of the Taylor Memorial Bridge, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger in the amount of $18,000 for an engineering survey of the Taylor Memorial Bridge, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Approve and authorize the signing of 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 and authorize the signing of 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: Judy Congdon Abstained by: Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0-1
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, DuBreuil, SharekAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve and authorize the signing of 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: Judy Congdon Abstained by: Scott Duplisea Motion Carries 4-0-1.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
General
Approve a draft Audit Committee General Bylaw for placement on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a draft Audit Committee General Bylaw for placement on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a draft Audit Committee General Bylaw for placement on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Reclassify the position of Treasurer & Collector
ACTION: The Select Board moved to reclassify the position of Treasurer & Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to reclassify the position of Treasurer & Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Authorize the Fire Department to apply for the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, in an amount up to $19,000
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, in an amount up to $19,000. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, in an amount up to $19,000. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Authorize the Fire Department to apply for the FY26 MIIA Public Safety Wellness Grant, in an amount up to $15,000
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the FY26 MIIA Public Safety Wellness Grant, in an amount up to $15,000. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the FY26 MIIA Public Safety Wellness Grant, in an amount up to $15,000. Moved by: Diane Bemis Seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Budget
Approve the budget for Building Inspections ($371,044)
Building Inspections 01002410 19 151 $371,044 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Building Inspections 01002410 19 151 $371,044 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Council on Aging ($371,691)
Council on Aging 01005410 22 179 $371,691 Sharek Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Council on Aging 01005410 22 179 $371,691 Sharek Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Accounting ($494,933)
Accounting 01001350 8 174 $494,933 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Accounting 01001350 8 174 $494,933 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Assessors ($151,080)
Assessors 01001410 8 176 $151,080 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Assessors 01001410 8 176 $151,080 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Treasurer Collector ($345,921)
Treasurer Collector 01001450 8 178 $345,921 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Treasurer Collector 01001450 8 178 $345,921 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Information Tech ($900,032)
Information Tech 01001550 9 180 $900,032 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Information Tech 01001550 9 180 $900,032 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Library ($1,037,434)
Library 01006100 24 250 $1,037,434 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Library 01006100 24 250 $1,037,434 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Fire Department ($4,715,173)
Fire Department 01002200 18 208 $4,715,173 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fire Department 01002200 18 208 $4,715,173 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Police Department ($5,455,913)
Police Department 01002100 17 203 $5,455,913 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Police Department 01002100 17 203 $5,455,913 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Public Works Various ($4,405,253)
Public Works Various 20 216 $4,405,253 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Public Works Various 20 216 $4,405,253 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Water Enterprise ($4,816,528)
Water Enterprise 4500 20 229 $4,816,528 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Water Enterprise 4500 20 229 $4,816,528 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Sewer Enterprise ($6,415,908)
Sewer Enterprise 4400 20 231 $6,415,908 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Sewer Enterprise 4400 20 231 $6,415,908 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Stormwater Enterprise ($1,025,896)
Stormwater Enterprise 4550 20 233 $1,025,896 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Stormwater Enterprise 4550 20 233 $1,025,896 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Public Works ($5,516,500)
Public Works 4 $5,516,500 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Public Works 4 $5,516,500 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Fire 4 86 Free Cash ($2,065,000)
Fire 4 86 Free Cash $2,065,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fire 4 86 Free Cash $2,065,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Town Clerk 4 99 Free Cash ($5,000)
Town Clerk 4 99 Free Cash $5,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Town Clerk 4 99 Free Cash $5,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Police 4 101 Free Cash ($345,000)
Police 4 101 Free Cash $345,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Police 4 101 Free Cash $345,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for Recreation 4 114 Free Cash ($93,000)
Recreation 4 114 Free Cash $93,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Recreation 4 114 Free Cash $93,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Approve the budget for School ($8,900,000)
School 4 159 $8,900,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“School 4 159 $8,900,000 Congdon Bemis 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting February 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting February 9, 2026. 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 February 9, 2026. 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 February 9, 2026, at 10:08 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of February 9, 2026, at 10:08 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon Seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
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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