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June 8, 2026
24 recorded votes, 0 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
Minutes 05-18-2026
Approve the public session minutes of May 18, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of May 18, 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 18, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 06-01-2026
Approve the public session minutes of June 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of June 1, 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 June 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Meetings and Public Hearings
Open the public hearing
ACTION: The Select Board moved to open the public hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to open the public hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Close the public hearing
ACTION: The Select Board moved to close the public hearing. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to close the public hearing. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Iara Silva of Prime Auto Sales LLC, located at 469 River Road
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Iara Silva of Prime Auto Sales LLC, located at 469 River Road. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Iara Silva of Prime Auto Sales LLC, located at 469 River Road. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment License to Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in Guidotti Field at 121 Chapin Road. 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 Roger Downing for a National Night Out hosted by the Hudson Police Department's CAT Team on August 4, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to be held in Guidotti Field at 121 Chapin Road. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of license items 4B through 4G
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of license items 4B through 4G. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve the issuance of license items 4B through 4G. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Establish a license fee of $50.00 for Junk Dealer Licenses
ACTION: The Select Board moved to establish a license fee of $50.00 for Junk Dealer Licenses. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to establish a license fee of $50.00 for Junk Dealer Licenses. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Personnel
Confirm the appointment of Jonathan McDowell as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician, at a Firefighter Step 1, effective June 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jonathan McDowell as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician, at a Firefighter Step 1, effective June 9, 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 Jonathan McDowell as a Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician, at a Firefighter Step 1, effective June 9, 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, for a three-year term, beginning on May 19, 2026, and ending on May 18, 2029
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Odalys Torres as Treasurer Collector, for a three-year term, beginning on May 19, 2026, and ending on May 18, 2029. 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 Odalys Torres as Treasurer Collector, for a three-year term, beginning on May 19, 2026, and ending on May 18, 2029. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Jeff Atwater as Back- up Bus Driver for the Council on Aging, effective June 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Jeff Atwater as Back- up Bus Driver for the Council on Aging, effective June 9, 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 Jeff Atwater as Back- up Bus Driver for the Council on Aging, effective June 9, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Carol Hladick as a Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 6, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Carol Hladick as a Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 6, 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 Carol Hladick as a Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 6, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of James Vigeant as a Temporary Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, effective May 18, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of James Vigeant as a Temporary Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, effective May 18, 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 James Vigeant as a Temporary Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, effective May 18, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Mike McGovern as a Temporary HR/Benefits assistance, effective April 14, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Mike McGovern as a Temporary HR/Benefits assistance, effective April 14, 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 Mike McGovern as a Temporary HR/Benefits assistance, effective April 14, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Ty Mullahy as Seasonal Engineering / Street Division Intern, effective June 9, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Ty Mullahy as Seasonal Engineering / Street Division Intern, effective June 9, 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 Ty Mullahy as Seasonal Engineering / Street Division Intern, effective June 9, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Contracts
Approve Amendment No. 2: Phase 3 to Energy Management Services Agreement between TRANE U.S., Inc. and the Town of Hudson for repairs to the Hudson High School roof, and to authorize the Town...
ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve Amendment No. 2: Phase 3 to Energy Management Services Agreement between TRANE U.S., Inc. and the Town of Hudson for repairs to the Hudson High School roof, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on the behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to approve Amendment No. 2: Phase 3 to Energy Management Services Agreement between TRANE U.S., Inc. and the Town of Hudson for repairs to the Hudson High School roof, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on the behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Authorize Attorney William Solomon to serve as Special Counsel in the renewal of the Verizon cable license with an effective date of July 1, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize Attorney William Solomon to serve as Special Counsel in the renewal of the Verizon cable license with an effective date of July 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize Attorney William Solomon to serve as Special Counsel in the renewal of the Verizon cable license with an effective date of July 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2026 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2026 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2026 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Award a contract to Coastal EMS for Ambulance Services, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to Coastal EMS for Ambulance Services, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract to Coastal EMS for Ambulance Services, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board.
Award a contract with Northeast / Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for the following chemicals for FY27 Water Treatment, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract with Northeast / Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for the following chemicals for FY27 Water Treatment, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Aluminum Sulfate awarded to Holland Co. - $1.78 / gallon. Hydrofluorosilic Acid received no bids because of supply chain issues. We will be ordering from Univar at market price. Total for Chestnut and Gates Pond will be under $10,000.00. Potassium Hydroxide awarded to Univar - $0.3325 / wet lb. Sodium Bisulfite awarded to JCI Jones Chemicals - $.3181 / wet lb. Sodium Hypochlorite awarded to Borden and Remington - $0.2442 / wet lb. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to award a contract with Northeast / Merrimack Valley Chemical Consortium for the following chemicals for FY27 Water Treatment, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Aluminum Sulfate awarded to Holland Co. - $1.78 / gallon. Hydrofluorosilic Acid received no bids because of supply chain issues. We will be ordering from Univar at market price. Total for Chestnut and Gates Pond will be under $10,000.00. Potassium Hydroxide awarded to Univar - $0.3325 / wet lb. Sodium Bisulfite awarded to JCI Jones Chemicals - $.3181 / wet lb. Sodium Hypochlorite awarded to Borden and Remington - $0.2442 / wet lb. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Award contracts for the following various materials for FY27, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: The Select Board moved to award contracts for the following various materials for FY27, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Bituminous Concrete awarded to Massachusetts Broken Stone - $79.95/ton. Cold Patch awarded to Lorusso Corporation - $162.90/ton. Crushed Stone ¾" awarded to Onyx Corporation - $23.00/ton. Cement Concrete awarded to Northeast Nursery Inc - $194.00/ton. Traffic Line Painting awarded to Pro Finish Lines, Co. - $28,857.83. Water Quality Testing awarded to Eurofins - $43,672.50. Graded Base awarded to Onyx Corporation - $12.00/ton. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to award contracts for the following various materials for FY27, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Bituminous Concrete awarded to Massachusetts Broken Stone - $79.95/ton. Cold Patch awarded to Lorusso Corporation - $162.90/ton. Crushed Stone ¾" awarded to Onyx Corporation - $23.00/ton. Cement Concrete awarded to Northeast Nursery Inc - $194.00/ton. Traffic Line Painting awarded to Pro Finish Lines, Co. - $28,857.83. Water Quality Testing awarded to Eurofins - $43,672.50. Graded Base awarded to Onyx Corporation - $12.00/ton. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
General
Update the Select Board Public Comment Policy
ACTION: The Select Board moved to update the Select Board Public Comment Policy. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to update the Select Board Public Comment Policy. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Accept the correspondence of its meeting of June 8, 2026
ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the correspondence of its meeting of June 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to accept the correspondence of its meeting of June 8, 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 June 8, 2026, at 8:53 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: The Select Board moved to adjourn its meeting of June 8, 2026, at 8:53 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, 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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