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August 31, 2026
29 recorded votes, 3 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 08-10-2026.pdf
Approve the public session minutes of - August 10, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the public session minutes of - August 10, 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 - August 10, 2026 Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the Executive Session minutes August 10, 2026, Part 1
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Executive Session minutes August 10, 2026, Part 1 Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Executive Session minutes August 10, 2026, Part 1 Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 10, 2026, Part 2
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 10, 2026, Part 2. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 10, 2026, Part 2. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Meetings and Public Hearings -7:00 PM
Open the hearing
ACTION: Select Board moved to open the hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to open the hearing. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Collin Murray of Quattrosport LLC, located at 538 Main Street
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Collin Murray of Quattrosport LLC, located at 538 Main Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a new Class II License (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Collin Murray of Quattrosport LLC, located at 538 Main Street. 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)
Licenses
Approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Robert Butts for a Prayer in the Park event to be held on September 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Robert Butts for a Prayer in the Park event to be held on September 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the issuance of a Single Event Entertainment license to Robert Butts for a Prayer in the Park event to be held on September 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Approve the change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for Apple New England LLC d.b.a
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for Apple New England LLC d.b.a. Applebee's located at 222 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the change of Manager on the All Alcohol Pouring License for Apple New England LLC d.b.a. Applebee's located at 222 Washington Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Approve the change of Manager and Change of Officers on an All Alcohol Pouring License for Hudson Lodge of Elks 959, Inc. located at 91 Park Street
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the change of Manager and Change of Officers on an All Alcohol Pouring License for Hudson Lodge of Elks 959, Inc. located at 91 Park Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the change of Manager and Change of Officers on an All Alcohol Pouring License for Hudson Lodge of Elks 959, Inc. located at 91 Park Street. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Personnel
Approve the confirmation of Amanda Fleming as Health Administrator, at a non-union M4 Step 6, effective September 8, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the confirmation of Amanda Fleming as Health Administrator, at a non-union M4 Step 6, effective September 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the confirmation of Amanda Fleming as Health Administrator, at a non-union M4 Step 6, effective September 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the confirmation of James DiMauro as backup driver for the Senior Center, effective 9/1/2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the confirmation of James DiMauro as backup driver for the Senior Center, effective 9/1/2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the confirmation of James DiMauro as backup driver for the Senior Center, effective 9/1/2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the appointment of Katie Cloutier as Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector, at a non-union M5, S2, effective September 8, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Katie Cloutier as Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector, at a non-union M5, S2, effective September 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Katie Cloutier as Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector, at a non-union M5, S2, effective September 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the appointment of Fiona Anderson as PT Youth Services Library Page, effective September 8, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Fiona Anderson as PT Youth Services Library Page, effective September 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Fiona Anderson as PT Youth Services Library Page, effective September 8, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the promotion of Chad Cunningham to Wastewater Operator W-4 effective September 1, 2026
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the promotion of Chad Cunningham to Wastewater Operator W-4 effective September 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the promotion of Chad Cunningham to Wastewater Operator W-4 effective September 1, 2026. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the updated job description for the DPW Administrative Assistant position
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the updated job description for the DPW Administrative Assistant position. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the updated job description for the DPW Administrative Assistant position. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Consider approving the updated job description for the Payroll Coordinator position
ACTION: Select Board voted to consider approving the updated job description for the Payroll Coordinator position. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Yea: Diane Bemis and Patrick Thayer Nay: Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Fails 2-2
Yes: Bemis, ThayerNo: DuBreuil, Sharek
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board voted to consider approving the updated job description for the Payroll Coordinator position. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Yea: Diane Bemis and Patrick Thayer Nay: Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Fails 2-2.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Consider the job description for the Benefits Coordinator position (new)
ACTION: Select Board moved to consider the job description for the Benefits Coordinator position (new). Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Yea: Diane Bemis and Patrick Thayer Nay: Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Fails 2-2
Yes: Bemis, ThayerNo: DuBreuil, Sharek
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to consider the job description for the Benefits Coordinator position (new). Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Patrick Thayer Yea: Diane Bemis and Patrick Thayer Nay: Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Motion Fails 2-2.” (Motion: Bemis, second: Thayer)
Approve the appointment of Mark Bertonassi to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire March 31, 2029
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Mark Bertonassi to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire March 31, 2029. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the appointment of Mark Bertonassi to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire March 31, 2029. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Approve the reappointing the Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2027
ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the reappointing the Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2027. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to approve the reappointing the Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2027. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Contracts
Award a contract to Irias Iron Works Services, Inc. for the repairs of the fire escape at Town Hall in the amount of $32,500 and authorize Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract to Irias Iron Works Services, Inc. for the repairs of the fire escape at Town Hall in the amount of $32,500 and authorize 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 to Irias Iron Works Services, Inc. for the repairs of the fire escape at Town Hall in the amount of $32,500 and authorize 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)
Award a contract to Kimley-Horn for pavement management in the amount of $76,900 and to authorize Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract to Kimley-Horn for pavement management in the amount of $76,900 and to authorize 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 to Kimley-Horn for pavement management in the amount of $76,900 and to authorize 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)
Award a contract to Capital Environmental, Inc. for the testing, transport and disposal of materials from street sweeping and catch basin cleaning and to authorize Town Manager to sign on behalf...
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract to Capital Environmental, Inc. for the testing, transport and disposal of materials from street sweeping and catch basin cleaning and to authorize 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 to Capital Environmental, Inc. for the testing, transport and disposal of materials from street sweeping and catch basin cleaning and to authorize 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)
Award a contract to BETA Group, Inc. to conduct a Traffic Study Main Street at Lewis and Chestnut Streets and to authorize Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract to BETA Group, Inc. to conduct a Traffic Study Main Street at Lewis and Chestnut Streets and to authorize 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 to BETA Group, Inc. to conduct a Traffic Study Main Street at Lewis and Chestnut Streets and to authorize 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)
Award a contract to Callahan Consulting, Inc. for test well installation at Chestnut Street Well #3 and to authorize Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract to Callahan Consulting, Inc. for test well installation at Chestnut Street Well #3 and to authorize 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 to Callahan Consulting, Inc. for test well installation at Chestnut Street Well #3 and to authorize 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)
Award a contract to Raftelis to conduct a comprehensive, multi-year water, sewer, and stormwater rate and Financial Study and to authorize Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Board
ACTION: Select Board moved to award a contract to Raftelis to conduct a comprehensive, multi-year water, sewer, and stormwater rate and Financial Study and to authorize 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 to Raftelis to conduct a comprehensive, multi-year water, sewer, and stormwater rate and Financial Study and to authorize 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
Appoint Beth Langlois, David Brumby, Richard DiPersio, Meagan Schermerhorn, and Jeannie Vinyard to the Town Manager Search Committee
ACTION: Select Board voted to appoint Beth Langlois, David Brumby, Richard DiPersio, Meagan Schermerhorn, and Jeannie Vinyard to the Town Manager Search Committee. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board voted to appoint Beth Langlois, David Brumby, Richard DiPersio, Meagan Schermerhorn, and Jeannie Vinyard to the Town Manager Search Committee. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Appoint Shushma Singh and Christopher Monsini as members
ACTION: Select Board voted to appoint Shushma Singh and Christopher Monsini as members. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Yea: Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Nay: Diane Bemis and Patrick Thayer Motion Fails 2-2
Yes: DuBreuil, SharekNo: Bemis, Thayer
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board voted to appoint Shushma Singh and Christopher Monsini as members. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Steven Sharek Yea: Steven Sharek and Lauren DuBreuil Nay: Diane Bemis and Patrick Thayer Motion Fails 2-2.” (Motion: DuBreuil, second: Sharek)
Adopt the Community Engagement Policy as amended
ACTION: Select Board moved to adopt the Community Engagement Policy as amended. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to adopt the Community Engagement Policy as amended. Moved by: Diane Bemis; seconded by: Lauren DuBreuil Motion Carries 4-0.” (Motion: Bemis, second: DuBreuil)
Adjourn
Adjourn
ACTION: Select Board moved to adjourn at 8:18 PM. Moved by: Lauren DuBreuil; seconded by: Diane Bemis Motion Carries 4-0
From the minutes
“ACTION: Select Board moved to adjourn at 8:18 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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