Hudson
Upcoming
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements and review bills. A significant portion of the meeting will be held in executive session to discuss litigation and appraisal strategies for specific commercial properties.
- Motor vehicle abatement approvals
- 6 Highland Commons East abatement application
- 1-5 Highland Common abatement application
- RK Holdings abatement application and trial preparation
- Walmart ATB and abatement application
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will discuss and potentially decide on revising their by-laws, expanding the board, and adopting a public comment policy. They will also receive updates on grants and funding resources.
- Revision of Board of Library Trustees By-Laws
- Board of Library Trustees Expansion
- Public Comment Policy discussion
- MPLCP Grant Update
- Friends of the Hudson Public Library report
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal for a 5,100 sq ft addition and remodel of the Walmart Supercenter. The board will also reorganize by electing a chair, vice-chair, and clerk, and discuss filing fees.
- Public hearing for Walmart expansion at 280 Washington St (5,100 sq ft addition)
- Board reorganization: election of chair, vice-chair, and clerk
- Review and discussion of planning board filing fees
Select Board
The Select Board will consider appointing a tenant board member to the Hudson Housing Authority, several seasonal employees, and a constable. They will also vote on a $319,350.55 contract for force main repair/replacement at the Main Street Pump Station. Discussions include additional alcohol pouring licenses, a fiscal operations review, and forming a Town Manager Search Committee.
- Contract with N. Cibotti, Inc. for $319,350.55 for force main repair/replacement connecting Main Street Pump Station to Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Appointment of Town Tenant Board Member to Hudson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (term to May 9, 2031)
- Appointment of Kathleen Smith as Constable
- Seasonal appointments: Hudson Public Library employees, Christos Pelletier (Cemetery), Giovanna DaCosta (Lifeguard)
- Discussion on additional alcohol pouring licenses with Business Improvement District
Housing Authority
The Hudson Housing Authority holds a public hearing on the FY2027 annual plan for state-funded housing. The Board reviews financial reports, considers adopting a $277,516.68 amendment for state program funding, and receives updates on multiple capital projects including Brigham Circle and Norma Oliver Village. Officers are elected for the coming year.
- Public hearing: EOHLC Annual Plan FY2027
- Adoption of Amendment #13 to CFA 5001 for $277,516.68
- Project updates: Brigham Circle floor replacement, paving, water heaters
- Norma Oliver Village door and buzzer upgrade – notice to proceed issued
- 49 Washington Street ramp upgrade and 8 Irving Street deck rehab
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Park Commission
This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, focusing on approving minutes from two June meetings. The commission will also review and consider hiring part-time seasonal employees. No public hearings, budget changes, or new projects are scheduled.
- Approve minutes from June 2 and June 17, 2026 meetings
- Review and consider part-time seasonal park employee hires
Lake Boon Commission
The Lake Boon Commission is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and to approve open invoices. They will also handle any unanticipated business that may arise. The agenda contains no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of minutes from prior meeting
- Open invoice approvals
- Any unanticipated business properly coming before the Commission
Conservation Commission
The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three proposals for work in buffer zones to wetlands: a continued hearing for a patio expansion at 2 Shoreline Drive on Lake Boon, a new hearing for a house addition at 2 Baben Road, and a new hearing for a patio and pool at 193 Parmenter Road. They will also discuss administrative items including a plan change at 4 Shoreline Drive, water quality testing results, and trailwork design at Danforth Falls.
- 2 Shoreline Drive: continued hearing for expanded patio in Buffer Zone to Lake Boon (RDA-26-3)
- 2 Baben Road: public hearing for addition to single-family house in Buffer Zone and No Disturb Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (NOI-26-4)
- 193 Parmenter Road: public hearing for patio and in-ground pool in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (NOI-26-5)
- Plan change at 4 Shoreline Drive
- Presentation of water quality testing results
Select Board
The Select Board will hold a public hearing to consider setting rates for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund budgets and fees for the Stormwater Enterprise Fund for fiscal year 2027. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY2027 water and sewer enterprise fund rates
- Public hearing on FY2027 stormwater enterprise fund fees
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider new business including Warrant Article 2 (Year-End Transfers) and Article 12 (Farley Classroom Univents), a Public Works Department water and sewer rate analysis, and a Business Improvement District request for additional liquor licenses. They will also handle committee elections and respond to a Select Board request on financial management review.
- Warrant Article 2: Year-End Transfers
- Warrant Article 12: Farley Classroom Univents
- Public Works Department water and sewer rate analysis
- Business Improvement District request for additional liquor licenses
- Committee elections and response to Select Board financial management review
Finance Committee
The Appointment Committee will interview and vote on candidates to fill current vacancies on the Finance Committee. The process involves ranking candidates based on interest forms and nominations.
- Interviews of candidates for Finance Committee openings
- Ranking and voting process for member appointments
Fort Meadow Commission
The Fort Meadow Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss weed treatment, receive an update on beaches and the ramp, and review budgets and supplies. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Approve May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Weed treatment discussion
- Beaches and ramp update
- Budgets and supplies review
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will elect its leadership and review five funding applications for local preservation, park, and conservation projects. The meeting will also cover routine financial updates and approve past minutes. No specific dollar amounts or project addresses are listed in this agenda.
- Hudson Cultural Council: Armory asbestos remediation
- Historic Commission: Historic Marks 2026 and Gold Star Families renovation
- Park Commission: Tripp’s Pond footbridge
- Conservation Commission: Murphy Land appraisal
- Election of committee chair and vice chair
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will approve motor vehicle abatements and handle routine business. The main item is an executive session to discuss pending litigation and abatement applications for several properties, including Highland Commons East and Walmart.
- Approval of motor vehicle abatements
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy
- ATB discussion for 6 Highland Commons East abatement
- Abatement discussion for 1-5 Highland Common
- RK Holdings abatement trial and Walmart ATB hearing
Advanced Math and Science Academy
The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive a development update. The session includes a discussion regarding current development success.
- Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Development Update
- Discussion: Development Success
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Committee
The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will review and approve the final budget for fiscal year 2027. Members will also discuss and vote on a redesign of the fixed route network. Additionally, the board will evaluate the Administrator's performance and set goals for the coming year.
- Approval of FY27 Final Budget
- Approval of Fixed Route Network Redesign
- FY26 Administrator performance bonus approval
- FY27 Administrator and Authority goals
- Executive session regarding pending litigation
Hudson Public School Committee
The Hudson School Committee will review a draft Space Utilization Study Report and consider an Early College Designation for the high school. Other business includes second reading of several policy updates, approval of the superintendent's evaluation, and subcommittee reports on budget and other topics.
- Draft Space Utilization Study Report discussion
- Hudson High School Early College Designation consideration
- Policy updates: ECAB (Access to Building and Grounds), EEAEA (Bus Driver Exam), JFBB (School Choice), KBG (Parent Advisory Councils) - second reading and vote
- Approval of Superintendent's 2025-2026 Evaluation Report
- 2025-2026 Final District Enrollment Update
Select Board
The Select Board will consider a single event entertainment license for the Hudson Portuguese Club. They will also review personnel appointments for the Facility and Recreation departments.
- Entertainment license for Holy Ghost Feast at 13 Port Street (June 27-28)
- Appointment of Allan Green as Custodian (W-1 Step 2)
- Appointment of seasonal Recreation Department employees for Summer 2026
Hudson Public School Committee
The Hudson School Committee will enter Executive Session to discuss strategy in response to a Level Three grievance filed by the Hudson Paraeducators Association. The meeting will not return to open session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy on a Level Three grievance from the Hudson Paraeducators Association
Housing Authority
The Hudson Housing Authority Board will consider adopting Amendment #13 to the Contract for Financial Assistance, providing $277,516.68 for FY29 state housing program funding. The board will also receive updates on several capital projects, including floor replacement, paving, and door upgrades at Brigham Circle and other sites. Annual elections for board officers and a nomination to the Community Preservation Committee are on the agenda.
- Amendment #13 to CFA 5001 for $277,516.68 for FY29 formula funding awards
- Notice to Proceed issued to New Kappa City Construction for Norma Oliver Village door replacement and buzzer system
- Updates on projects: Brigham Circle floor replacement, site work, hot water heaters; 49 Washington Street ramp; 8 Irving Street deck
- Annual election of board officers
- Nomination of one commissioner to Community Preservation Committee
Conservation Commission
The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four residential projects proposing structures in protected buffer zones near Lake Boon and bordering vegetated wetlands. The body will also vote on sponsoring a Specialized Stretch Code warrant article and discuss updates to the No Disturb Zone Boundary Marker Policy. Additionally, members will review water quality testing results and Danforth Falls trailwork designs.
- Public hearings for expanded patios at 2 and 4 Shoreline Drive near Lake Boon
- Proposals for a house addition at 2 Baben Road and a pool at 193 Parmenter Road in wetland buffer zones
- Vote on sponsoring a Specialized Stretch Code warrant article
- Discussion of Danforth Falls trailwork design and No Disturb Zone boundary marker policy
- Review of recent water quality testing results
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss a new public comment policy and receive updates on MLTA membership and the MPLCP grant. No votes or dollar amounts are specified.
- Discussion on Public Comment Policy
- Update on MLTA Membership
- Update on MPLCP Grant
Advanced Math and Science Academy
The Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet to review recent progress. The session focuses on updates and a discussion regarding development success.
- Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Development update
- Discussion on development success
Park Commission
The Park Commission will meet remotely to consider hiring part-time seasonal employees for the Recreation Division. No other business items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Review and consider part-time seasonal employee hires
Historic District Commission
The Commission will review three applications for exterior modifications and signage within the historic district. The board will also discuss a current vacancy and potential property violations.
- Exterior trim and door painting and sign installation at 3 Felton Street
- Sign installation at 8 Market Street
- Sign installation at 45 Main Street #103
- Discussion of board vacancy
- Review of historic district violations
Fort Meadow Commission
The joint working group will review narrowed priority issues including weed treatment, boat use impacts on lake ecology, drawdown erosion at drainage pipes, and public education on lawn management. They will also set the next meeting date and assign tasks for future topics like monitoring programs, weed identification, and various policy reviews.
- Review weed treatment proposal (carry-over from May)
- Discuss impacts of large, small, and wake boats on lake dynamics
- Address drawdown erosion at drainage pipes with problem statement and action items
- Consider communication and education on herbicide/fertilizer best practices
- Assign tasks for policies on docks, trees, beach sand removal, wall replacements, and boat washing
Hudson Municipal Light Board
The Municipal Light Board will review financial and operational statistics from April 2026. The primary action item is a potential modification of the Power Adjustment Charge.
- Modification of Power Adjustment Charge to 11.1¢ / kWh effective July
- Review of April 2026 Financial and Operations Statistics
Commission on Disabilities
The Hudson Commission on Disabilities will receive an update on the MOD grant, vote on a support letter for the Hudson Land Trust's Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application, and discuss accessible venues and activities. The public can participate via Zoom.
- Update on MOD grant
- Vote on support letter for Hudson Land Trust CPC application
- Discussion on accessible venues and activities
- Community concerns
- Approval of 5/12/26 meeting minutes
Advanced Math and Science Academy
The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Education Committee is meeting remotely to approve minutes from May and discuss results from the AMSA Family Survey. They will also plan agenda topics for the next meeting. The agenda contains routine business with no major financial or policy decisions.
- Approve minutes from May 18, 2026
- Review and discuss AMSA Family Survey results
- Agenda topics for next Education Committee meeting
Board of Library Trustees
The Board unanimously approved the April 7 minutes. Christine Tridente was elected Chair, with Patti MacMunn continuing as Vice Chair and Lori Morton as Secretary. The Board also voted to meet biweekly via Zoom as needed. Discussions included the library building project, which is now top of the funding list and will need town meeting and ballot approval.
- Approved minutes of April 7 meeting (unanimous)
- Elected Christine Tridente as Chair of Board of Trustees
- Voted to meet biweekly via Zoom on an as-needed basis