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May 18, 2026
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Steven Sharek, Diane Bemis, Lauren DuBreuil, Patrick Thayer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order
Elect Steven Sharek as Select Board Chair
ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Steven Sharek as Select Board Chair. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Steven Sharek as Select Board Chair. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Elect Lauren DuBreuil as Select Board Vice Chair
ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Lauren DuBreuil as Select Board Vice Chair. Moved by: Patrick Thayer; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Lauren DuBreuil as Select Board Vice Chair. Moved by: Patrick Thayer; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Thayer, second: Bemis)
Elect Patrick Thayer as Select Board Clerk
ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Patrick Thayer as Select Board Clerk. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to elect Patrick Thayer as Select Board Clerk. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Minutes 04-27-2026
Approve the public session minutes of April 27, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of April 27, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of April 27, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the executive session minutes of April 27, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the executive session minutes of April 27, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the executive session minutes of April 27, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 04-30-2026
Approve the public session minutes of April 30, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of April 30, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of April 30, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 05-07-2026
Approve the public session minutes of May 7, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of May 7, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of May 7, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of an Annual Entertainment license to Tom Sutter for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden, located at 1 Houghton Street, between the hours of 3-9 PM Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10 PM Friday...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of an Annual Entertainment license to Tom Sutter for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden, located at 1 Houghton Street, between the hours of 3-9 PM Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10 PM Friday & Saturday, and 12-8 PM on Sundays. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of an Annual Entertainment license to Tom Sutter for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden, located at 1 Houghton Street, between the hours of 3-9 PM Tuesday-Thursday, 12-10 PM Friday & Saturday, and 12-8 PM on Sundays. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Cellucci Park Gazebo Gigs, to be held on June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, and August 20, 2026,...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Cellucci Park Gazebo Gigs, to be held on June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, and August 20, 2026, between the hours of 10 AM - 11 AM, at Cellucci Park Gazebo located at 23 Houghton Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Cellucci Park Gazebo Gigs, to be held on June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, and August 20, 2026, between the hours of 10 AM - 11 AM, at Cellucci Park Gazebo located at 23 Houghton Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Wood Park Concert Summer Series, to be held on June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5, 2026, between...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Wood Park Concert Summer Series, to be held on June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5, 2026, between the hours of 5 PM - 9 PM, at Wood Park located at 65 Park Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Steven Santos for the Wood Park Concert Summer Series, to be held on June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5, 2026, between the hours of 5 PM - 9 PM, at Wood Park located at 65 Park Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off premises consumption at the Hudson Farmers...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off premises consumption at the Hudson Farmers Market on Tuesdays beginning on June 16, 2026 and ending on September 22, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Special License per G.L. Chapter 138, Section 15F to Aaronap Cellars, LLC for the sale of wine in sealed containers for off premises consumption at the Hudson Farmers Market on Tuesdays beginning on June 16, 2026 and ending on September 22, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Battle of the Bands, to be held on June 5, 2026, between the hours of 4 PM - 6:30...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Battle of the Bands, to be held on June 5, 2026, between the hours of 4 PM - 6:30 PM, located at 35 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Patricia MacMunn for the Hudson Cultural Alliance Battle of the Bands, to be held on June 5, 2026, between the hours of 4 PM - 6:30 PM, located at 35 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Personnel
Confirm the appointment of Wendy LaFlamme to the position of Special Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Hudson Police Department, effective May 22, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Wendy LaFlamme to the position of Special Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Hudson Police Department, effective May 22, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Wendy LaFlamme to the position of Special Traffic Control Officer for the Town of Hudson Police Department, effective May 22, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Kaio Calazans as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Kaio Calazans as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Kaio Calazans as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Jeremy LaCroix as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jeremy LaCroix as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jeremy LaCroix as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Jordan Monts as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jordan Monts as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jordan Monts as a Full-Time Certified Police Officer, at a Patrol Union P-1, effective June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Odalys Torres as Treasurer Collector, at a Non-Union M10 Step 2, effective May 19, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Odalys Torres as Treasurer Collector, at a Non-Union M10 Step 2, effective May 19, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Odalys Torres as Treasurer Collector, at a Non-Union M10 Step 2, effective May 19, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of Rajitha Purimetla as Part-Time Temporary Stormwater Consultant effective May 26, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Rajitha Purimetla as Part-Time Temporary Stormwater Consultant effective May 26, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Rajitha Purimetla as Part-Time Temporary Stormwater Consultant effective May 26, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Appointment of Brandon Bryson
Confirm the appointment of Brandon Bryson as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brandon Bryson as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brandon Bryson as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training, at a W1 step 1. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Pass over the non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule revision
ACTION: The Select Board moved to pass over the non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule revision. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to pass over the non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule revision. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
budget.
Confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Summer 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Summer 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department for Summer 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of the part-time seasonal Community Service Officer employees for the Police Department for Summer 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of the part-time seasonal Community Service Officer employees for the Police Department for Summer 2026. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of the part-time seasonal Community Service Officer employees for the Police Department for Summer 2026. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Department of Public Works for Summer 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Department of Public Works for Summer 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of seasonal employees for the Department of Public Works for Summer 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the promotion of Paul Kerrigan from a Laborer to a W6 Step 1 Crew Leader for the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the promotion of Paul Kerrigan from a Laborer to a W6 Step 1 Crew Leader for the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the promotion of Paul Kerrigan from a Laborer to a W6 Step 1 Crew Leader for the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the promotion of Alden Araujo from a Laborer/Driver to a W6 Step 1 Crew Leader for the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the promotion of Alden Araujo from a Laborer/Driver to a W6 Step 1 Crew Leader for the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the promotion of Alden Araujo from a Laborer/Driver to a W6 Step 1 Crew Leader for the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the lateral transfer of Joe Chaves from a W6 Crew Leader for the Streets division to a W6 Crew Leader for the Water/Sewer division
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the lateral transfer of Joe Chaves from a W6 Crew Leader for the Streets division to a W6 Crew Leader for the Water/Sewer division. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the lateral transfer of Joe Chaves from a W6 Crew Leader for the Streets division to a W6 Crew Leader for the Water/Sewer division. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Town Manager Performance Review Composite 051426
Accept the FY2026 Town Manager Performance Review as presented
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the FY2026 Town Manager Performance Review as presented. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Abstain: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 3-0-1
Yes: Bemis, DuBreuil, SharekAbstained: Thayer
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the FY2026 Town Manager Performance Review as presented. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Abstain: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 3-0-1.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Contracts
Ratify a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Hudson Police Superior Officers' Association / MCOP Local 433 for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1,...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to ratify a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Hudson Police Superior Officers' Association / MCOP Local 433 for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to ratify a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Hudson Police Superior Officers' Association / MCOP Local 433 for a successor collective bargaining agreement for the period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
General/Town Finances
Authorize the Town Manager to convey the Board's concerns regarding Local Aid projections for FY27 to Representative Hogan and Senator Eldridge
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Town Manager to convey the Board's concerns regarding Local Aid projections for FY27 to Representative Hogan and Senator Eldridge. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Town Manager to convey the Board's concerns regarding Local Aid projections for FY27 to Representative Hogan and Senator Eldridge. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of the meeting of May 18, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of the meeting of May 18, 2026. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to note the correspondence of the meeting of May 18, 2026. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn the meeting of May 18, 2026, at 8:58 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn the meeting of May 18, 2026, at 8:58 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (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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