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July 20, 2026
28 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
Call to Order
Enter executive session at 6:00 pm and to return to public session at 7:00 pm
ACTION: Select Board moved by roll call to enter executive session at 6:00 pm and to return to public session at 7:00 pm. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved by roll call to enter executive session at 6:00 pm and to return to public session at 7:00 pm. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 06-08-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of June 8, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 06-22-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of June 22, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 22, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 22, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 06-29-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of June 29, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 29, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of June 29, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Minutes 07-07-2026
Approve the Public Session Minutes of July 7, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of July 7, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Public Session Minutes of July 7, 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: Select Board moved to open the public hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: 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: Select Board moved to close the public hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to close the public hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve a Class III License (Sale of Junk Vehicles) to Ameer Alshukri of AmeriSeas, located at 469 River Road
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve a Class III License (Sale of Junk Vehicles) to Ameer Alshukri of AmeriSeas, located at 469 River Road. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve a Class III License (Sale of Junk Vehicles) to Ameer Alshukri of AmeriSeas, located at 469 River Road. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Take no further action
ACTION: Select Board moved to take no further action. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to take no further action. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Personnel
Confirm the appointment of Lilian Vert as Business Manager of Utilities, at a Non-Union Grade 8 Step 6, effective August 10, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Lilian Vert as Business Manager of Utilities, at a Non-Union Grade 8 Step 6, effective August 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Lilian Vert as Business Manager of Utilities, at a Non-Union Grade 8 Step 6, effective August 10, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Confirm the appointment of Brady Blood as Seasonal Help within the DPW, effective June 22, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brady Blood as Seasonal Help within the DPW, effective June 22, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to confirm the appointment of Brady Blood as Seasonal Help within the DPW, effective June 22, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Designate Steven Sharek a the Select Board liaison to the Business Improvement District
ACTION: Select Board moved to designate Steven Sharek a the Select Board liaison to the Business Improvement District. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to designate Steven Sharek a the Select Board liaison to the Business Improvement District. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve an updated job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve an updated job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve an updated job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Note the retirement of Antonio Luz, effective June 30, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to note the retirement of Antonio Luz, effective June 30, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to note the retirement of Antonio Luz, effective June 30, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Note the resignation of Alex O'Hare, effective August 6, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to note the resignation of Alex O'Hare, effective August 6, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to note the resignation of Alex O'Hare, effective August 6, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Note the resignation of Donna Boule, effective July 3, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to note the resignation of Donna Boule, effective July 3, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to note the resignation of Donna Boule, effective July 3, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Contracts
Accept the FFY 2025 EMPG Subgrant in the amount of $4,590.00 for the purchase of two Portable Generators by the Fire Department
ACTION: Select Board moved to accept the FFY 2025 EMPG Subgrant in the amount of $4,590.00 for the purchase of two Portable Generators by the Fire Department. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to accept the FFY 2025 EMPG Subgrant in the amount of $4,590.00 for the purchase of two Portable Generators by the Fire Department. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Award a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $20,000 for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board.
Approve a Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Inferno Products, LLC d/b/a Temescal Wellness and to authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve a Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Inferno Products, LLC d/b/a Temescal Wellness and to authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve a Host Community Agreement between the Town of Hudson and Inferno Products, LLC d/b/a Temescal Wellness and to authorize the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Select Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Approve a contract with BMC Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning for the period of Fiscal Year 2027, in the amount of $47,790.00, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve a contract with BMC Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning for the period of Fiscal Year 2027, in the amount of $47,790.00, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve a contract with BMC Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning for the period of Fiscal Year 2027, in the amount of $47,790.00, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
General
Adopt Select Board Meeting Norms
ACTION: Select Board moved to adopt Select Board Meeting Norms. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to adopt Select Board Meeting Norms. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Pass over this item and request resident feedback
ACTION: Select Board moved to pass over this item and request resident feedback. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to pass over this item and request resident feedback. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Steven Sharek Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Sharek)
Authorize the placement of a debt exclusion question on the ballot for the September 1, 2026 special municipal election
ACTION: Select Board moved to authorize the placement of a debt exclusion question on the ballot for the September 1, 2026 special municipal election. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to authorize the placement of a debt exclusion question on the ballot for the September 1, 2026 special municipal election. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Adopt a new policy which would establish a 50% reduction in building permit fees specifically for new housing construction for veterans with a 100% disability rating
ACTION: Select Board moved to adopt a new policy which would establish a 50% reduction in building permit fees specifically for new housing construction for veterans with a 100% disability rating. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to adopt a new policy which would establish a 50% reduction in building permit fees specifically for new housing construction for veterans with a 100% disability rating. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve of the issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve of the issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve of the issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Accept a $100,000.00 grant from the Cummings Foundation, per G.L., Ch. 44, Section 53A, with grant funds to be used to support the Senior Center's Social Day Program, DayBreak
ACTION: Select Board moved to accept a $100,000.00 grant from the Cummings Foundation, per G.L., Ch. 44, Section 53A, with grant funds to be used to support the Senior Center's Social Day Program, DayBreak. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to accept a $100,000.00 grant from the Cummings Foundation, per G.L., Ch. 44, Section 53A, with grant funds to be used to support the Senior Center's Social Day Program, DayBreak. 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 its meeting of July 20, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 20, 2026. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to note the correspondence of its meeting of July 20, 2026. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Bemis)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: Select Board moved to adjourn the meeting of July 20, 2026, at 8:48 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to adjourn the meeting of July 20, 2026, at 8:48 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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