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March 9, 2026
22 recorded votes, 3 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
Call to Order - 6:00 PM
Enter Executive Session and to reconvene in public session
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter Executive Session and to reconvene in public session. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter Executive Session and to reconvene in public session. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Minutes 02-23-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of February 23, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of February 23, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of February 23, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Not release the Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 2020, part 1
ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call to not release the Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 2020, part 1. Moved by: Scott Duplisea; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call to not release the Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 2020, part 1. Moved by: Scott Duplisea; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Congdon)
Release the Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 2020, part 2
ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call to release the Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 2020, part 2. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call to release the Executive Session Minutes of October 19, 2020, part 2. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: DuBreuil)
Not release the Executive Session Minutes of December 7, 2020
ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call to not release the Executive Session Minutes of December 7, 2020. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Against: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-1
Yes: Bemis, Congdon, Duplisea, SharekNo: DuBreuil
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to by roll call to not release the Executive Session Minutes of December 7, 2020. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Against: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-1.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Meetings and Public Hearings
Amend the license to exclude service on the patio
Ms. DuBreuil motioned, Mr. Sharek seconded, to amend the license to exclude service on the patio. 2-3 Motion Failed
The minutes give the count as 2-3 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. DuBreuil motioned, Mr. Sharek seconded, to amend the license to exclude service on the patio. 2-3 Motion Failed.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Approve a new All-Alcohol Pouring License received from Rosileia Santos of Good Earth Holistic Kitchen, located at 43 Broad Street B101
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a new All-Alcohol Pouring License received from Rosileia Santos of Good Earth Holistic Kitchen, located at 43 Broad Street B101. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 3-2
The minutes give the count as 3-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve a new All-Alcohol Pouring License received from Rosileia Santos of Good Earth Holistic Kitchen, located at 43 Broad Street B101. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 3-2.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Licenses
Issue a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption at the Hudson Spring Markets...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to issue a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption at the Hudson Spring Markets on Saturday April 18, 2026, and May 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to issue a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption at the Hudson Spring Markets on Saturday April 18, 2026, and May 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Personnel
Note the retirement of Wendy Laflamme, effective March 13, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the retirement of Wendy Laflamme, effective March 13, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the retirement of Wendy Laflamme, effective March 13, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Confirm the appointment of Fabio Santos as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Fabio Santos as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Fabio Santos as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Confirm the appointment of Weslley Costa as Laborer for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Weslley Costa as Laborer for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Weslley Costa as Laborer for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Confirm the appointment of Michael Fossile as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Michael Fossile as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 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 Michael Fossile as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Andrew Bailey as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Andrew Bailey as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Andrew Bailey as Laborer/Driver-In- Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Confirm the appointment of Brandon Cavicchio as Laborer/Driver- In-Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brandon Cavicchio as Laborer/Driver- In-Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brandon Cavicchio as Laborer/Driver- In-Training for the Department of Public Works, at a DPW Union W1 step 1, effective March 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Judy Congdon Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Congdon)
Appointment Memo Patriarca
Confirm the appointment of Jaime Patriarca as Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant, at a Grade M5 step 7, effective March 20, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jaime Patriarca as Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant, at a Grade M5 step 7, effective March 20, 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 Jaime Patriarca as Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant, at a Grade M5 step 7, effective March 20, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Contracts
Award a contract to VHB in the total amount of $274,901.76 (Funding Sources: $203,000 DCR & $71,901.76 CPC) for the design of the final section of the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) - Felton St to...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to VHB in the total amount of $274,901.76 (Funding Sources: $203,000 DCR & $71,901.76 CPC) for the design of the final section of the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) - Felton St to Berlin line, 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 VHB in the total amount of $274,901.76 (Funding Sources: $203,000 DCR & $71,901.76 CPC) for the design of the final section of the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) - Felton St to Berlin line, 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)
Enter into a contract with VHB for professional services to conduct traffic analyses at Glendale Road & Rt 62, in the amount of $75,000.00 (Fund Source: Eversource), and authorize the Town Manager...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to enter into a contract with VHB for professional services to conduct traffic analyses at Glendale Road & Rt 62, in the amount of $75,000.00 (Fund Source: Eversource), and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to enter into a contract with VHB for professional services to conduct traffic analyses at Glendale Road & Rt 62, in the amount of $75,000.00 (Fund Source: Eversource), and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
General
Establish an ad-hoc committee to review Town Meeting procedures and make possible recommendations, and to be comprised of seven members with Town Clerk Joan Wordell and Moderator Michele...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to establish an ad-hoc committee to review Town Meeting procedures and make possible recommendations, and to be comprised of seven members with Town Clerk Joan Wordell and Moderator Michele Tousignant Dufour being two of the members. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to establish an ad-hoc committee to review Town Meeting procedures and make possible recommendations, and to be comprised of seven members with Town Clerk Joan Wordell and Moderator Michele Tousignant Dufour being two of the members. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
FY27 Budget
Approve the revised FY27 Stormwater Enterprise Fund amount of $1,017,896
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the revised FY27 Stormwater Enterprise Fund amount of $1,017,896 Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the revised FY27 Stormwater Enterprise Fund amount of $1,017,896 Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting March 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting March 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 March 9, 2026. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session and not to reconvene public session at 8:45 PM
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to enter Executive Session and not to reconvene public session at 8:45 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek 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 8:45 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of March 9, 2026, at 8:45 PM. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of March 9, 2026, at 8:45 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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