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March 23, 2026
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Judy Congdon, Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, Lauren DuBreuil, Scott Duplisea
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Scott Duplisea took part remotely.
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 03-09-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of March 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Public Session Minutes of March 9, 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 approve the Public Session Minutes of March 9, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes Part 1 of March 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes Part 1 of March 9, 2026. Moved by: Steven Sharek; 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 Part 1 of March 9, 2026. Moved by: Steven Sharek; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Sharek, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes Part 2 of March 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the Executive Session Minutes Part 2 of March 9, 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 approve the Executive Session Minutes Part 2 of March 9, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Not release the Executive Session Minutes of August 23, 2021
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to not release the Executive Session Minutes of August 23, 2021. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to not release the Executive Session Minutes of August 23, 2021. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Passed over the Executive Session Minutes of September 27, 2021, until April 13, 2026, due to a discrepancy
ACTION: The Select Board passed over the Executive Session Minutes of September 27, 2021, until April 13, 2026, due to a discrepancy. Motion Carries 5-0
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board passed over the Executive Session Minutes of September 27, 2021, until April 13, 2026, due to a discrepancy. Motion Carries 5-0.”
Meetings and Public Hearings
Approve a transfer of an All-Alcohol Pouring License received from Michael Byrnes of Horseshoe Pub Inc, located at 29 South Street
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve a transfer of an All-Alcohol Pouring License received from Michael Byrnes of Horseshoe Pub Inc, located at 29 South Street. 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 a transfer of an All-Alcohol Pouring License received from Michael Byrnes of Horseshoe Pub Inc, located at 29 South Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Personnel
Confirm the appointment of Emily Chakmakian as Full Time Assistant Circulation Librarian, at a Clerical Union Grade 10 Step 3, effective April 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Emily Chakmakian as Full Time Assistant Circulation Librarian, at a Clerical Union Grade 10 Step 3, effective April 1, 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 Emily Chakmakian as Full Time Assistant Circulation Librarian, at a Clerical Union Grade 10 Step 3, effective April 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Olivia Nicolazzo as Full Time Collection Management & Resources Librarian, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 3, effective April 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Olivia Nicolazzo as Full Time Collection Management & Resources Librarian, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 3, effective April 1, 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 Olivia Nicolazzo as Full Time Collection Management & Resources Librarian, at a Clerical Union Grade 12 Step 3, effective April 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Confirm the appointment of Deborah Kane as Part Time Collection Management & Resources Librarian, at a Non-Union NU-F Step 8, effective April 7, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to confirm the appointment of Deborah Kane as Part Time Collection Management & Resources Librarian, at a Non-Union NU-F Step 8, effective April 7, 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 Deborah Kane as Part Time Collection Management & Resources Librarian, at a Non-Union NU-F Step 8, effective April 7, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Note the retirement of Manuel Ponte, effective March 31, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the retirement of Manuel Ponte, effective March 31, 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 note the retirement of Manuel Ponte, effective March 31, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Note the retirement of Mark Baker, effective March 24, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to note the retirement of Mark Baker, effective March 24, 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 note the retirement of Mark Baker, effective March 24, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Contracts
Award a contract to F.G Sullivan Drilling Company in the amount of $49,483 for the cleaning & redevelopment of Chestnut Well #1 and Cranberry Well, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to award a contract to F.G Sullivan Drilling Company in the amount of $49,483 for the cleaning & redevelopment of Chestnut Well #1 and Cranberry Well, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to award a contract to F.G Sullivan Drilling Company in the amount of $49,483 for the cleaning & redevelopment of Chestnut Well #1 and Cranberry Well, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
FY27 Budget Book SB ver 03.10.26
Approve the revised FY27 Health Insurance Budget amount of $8,783,493
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the revised FY27 Health Insurance Budget amount of $8,783,493. 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 revised FY27 Health Insurance Budget amount of $8,783,493. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Approve the revised FY27 Fire Department Budget amount of $4,722,673
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve the revised FY27 Fire Department Budget amount of $4,722,673. 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 revised FY27 Fire Department Budget amount of $4,722,673. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
General
Accept two donations totaling in the amount of $1,500 for the Hudson Senior Center
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to accept two donations totaling in the amount of $1,500 for the Hudson Senior Center. 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 two donations totaling in the amount of $1,500 for the Hudson Senior Center. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Nominate Jennifer Condon and Brenda Monaco as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to nominate Jennifer Condon and Brenda Monaco as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to nominate Jennifer Condon and Brenda Monaco as Inspector of Animals pursuant to MGL Chapter 129 § 15 & 16. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Table this discussion until the virtual Select Board meeting of April 1, 2026, at noon
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to table this discussion until the virtual Select Board meeting of April 1, 2026, at noon. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to table this discussion until the virtual Select Board meeting of April 1, 2026, at noon. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: DuBreuil)
Approve and sign their 2025 Annual Report
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to approve and sign their 2025 Annual Report. 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 and sign their 2025 Annual Report. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Authorize the proposed revisions to the Town's Personnel Regulations
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the proposed revisions to the Town's Personnel Regulations. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to authorize the proposed revisions to the Town's Personnel Regulations. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Revise Article 36 (Audit Committee) on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to revise Article 36 (Audit Committee) on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to revise Article 36 (Audit Committee) on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Table this discussion until the virtual Select Board meeting of April 1, 2026, at noon
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to table this discussion until the virtual Select Board meeting of April 1, 2026, at noon. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to table this discussion until the virtual Select Board meeting of April 1, 2026, at noon. Moved by: Judy Congdon; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 5-0.” (Motion: Congdon, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of March 23, 2026, at 8:57 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved by roll call to adjourn its meeting of March 23, 2026, at 8:57 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 5-0.” (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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