Hudson public meetings in 2024

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review library expenditures, statistics, and reports. The agenda includes discussions on a state aid award and out-of-state interlibrary loans.

• State Aid Award
• Out-of-State Interlibrary Loans
• Assabet Interactive Reservation Platform
• ARPA Update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding after-the-fact proposals for landscaping and fencing in protected zones. The body will also review plan change requests and a Certificate of Compliance request.

• Public hearing: 43 Broad Street (RDA-24-8) landscaping within 25 feet of Assabet River
• Public hearing: 6 Ordway Road (RDA-24-9) fence over a stream and within 25-foot No Disturb Zone
• Plan Change Requests: MBTA ROW, 152 Forest Ave, and 148 Forest Ave
• COC Request (COC-24-3): 310 Brigham Street
• Discussion of CISMA Grant

The Hudson Conservation Commission issued a Negative Determination for work at 43 Broad Street, allowing the project with conditions including a planting plan, signage, and moving a dog waste dispenser. It also approved plan changes for sewer extensions at 152 and 148 Forest Ave, and for the MBTA ROW trail project, and continued a hearing for 6 Ordway Road to January 2, 2025.

• Issued Negative Determination for 43 Broad St (6-0-1) with conditions
• Approved Plan Change for 152 Forest Ave sewer extension (6-0-0)
• Approved Plan Change for 148 Forest Ave sewer extension (6-0-1)
• Approved Plan Change for MBTA ROW trail connection (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 6 Ordway Road to Jan 2, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 5, 2024 (5-0-0)

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on an application from the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson to install a rainbow-painted driveway at 80 Main Street. Commissioners will also discuss the Main Street Dam and review meeting minutes. No votes are scheduled on the dam item.

• Application for rainbow driveway at 80 Main Street (Unitarian Church)
• Discussion of Main Street Dam as other business

The Silas Felton Historic District Commission voted 3-1 to allow the Rainbow Driveway painted on the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson driveway at 80 Main Street, with the condition that the paint not be retouched once it begins to fade. The commission also briefly discussed a Certificate of Non-Compliance and safety order for the Main Street Dam, noting it is outside their purview. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Allowed Rainbow Driveway at 80 Main Street with no retouching once faded (3-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 20, 2024 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (4-0)

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will consider approval of November meeting minutes, hear citizens' issues, and receive a Stow representative report. They will review financial and operating statistics for October 2024. The General Manager will present the second draft of the preliminary FY2025 budget, and the Operations Manager will update on the Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting
• Review of financial and operating statistics for October 2024
• Second draft of preliminary FY2025 budget presented by General Manager
• Update on Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project by Operations Manager

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss FY26 budget reduction information and upcoming administrative searches, and vote on adopting updated strategic goals. They will also consider accepting a $95 gift from The Blackbaud Giving Fund for Quinn Middle School and approve a reclassification of funds.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Reduction Information
• Approval of HPS School Committee Strategic Goals
• Upcoming administrative searches (new business)
• Acceptance of $95 gift from The Blackbaud Giving Fund for Quinn Middle School
• Approval of reclassification of funds

DPW Building Committee

The committee will receive progress updates from the Owner's Project Manager and the designer. Members will review project invoices and the budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on the fuel distribution system.

• OPM progress overview
• Project invoices and budget update
• Designer update
• Fuel Distribution System update

The committee approved the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes and reviewed the project budget. November expenditures totaled $2,764,315, bringing total costs to $10,895,418 (42.7% of the adjusted budget). The project remains on schedule with construction ongoing.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reviewed November 2024 project finances: $2,764,315 monthly draw, $10,895,418 total expenditures
• Noted change orders to date (CO1-2) at $542,969
• Confirmed remaining project contingency of $2,158,030

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing on the Tax Rate Setting and Classification, which determines property tax rates for the coming year. They will also enter executive session to discuss strategy on pending litigation involving abatement claims for several properties, including 4 Manzo Way, 1 Matrix Way, 1 Lake Street, 6 Highland Commons East, and 75 Reed Road. No motor vehicle abatements or bills are on the agenda.

• Tax Rate Setting and Classification Hearing
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy on property abatement claims
• 4 Manzo Way – further discussion of ATB matter regarding abatement claims
• 1 Lake Street a/k/a Peters Grove – review of Chris Reidy Summary Report
• 75 Reed Road – discussion of abatement claims post-inspection and P&S

The Board of Assessors met on December 11, 2024, and took no substantive public decisions. They discussed a one-year contract with Nearmap due to procurement issues, received updates on three ATB cases (carried over), and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (3-0)
• Adjourned from executive session without returning to public hearing (3-0)
• Carried over three ATB case updates to next meeting

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on the draft Community Preservation Plan Update (January 2025). The committee will also review four applications for funding: Old North Road Signage, Lamson Park Survey, Danforth Trail Improvements, and a Dog Park. Financial items include articles for the May 2024 Town Meeting, including a $98,500 debt service for Centennial Beach. The committee will also approve minutes from December 13, 2023.

• Public hearing on Community Preservation Plan Update (January 2025)
• Old North Road Signage – Hudson Land Trust and Conservation Commission
• Lamson Park Survey – Recreation
• Danforth Trail Improvements – Hudson Land Trust and Conservation Commission
• Dog Park – Recreation

The Community Preservation Committee voted 4-3 to recommend a $280,000 article for a dog park at Sauta Complex, with additional funding from the Stanton Foundation. The committee also unanimously recommended funding for trail signage, trail design, and a survey, and adopted the Community Preservation Plan update. All recommendations will go to Town Meeting.

• Adopted Community Preservation Plan update (7-0)
• Recommended $3,800 for Old North Road signage (7-0)
• Recommended $25,000 for Danforth Falls trail design (7-0)
• Recommended $10,000 for Lamson Park survey (7-0)
• Recommended $280,000 for dog park development (4-3)
• Approved December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Health

The Board will continue reviewing a minor site modification application for the BP Transfer Station, including an update on the process and timeline. Members may vote to appoint special counsel and a consultant or peer reviewer. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Continued discussion of BP Transfer Station minor site modification application
• Possible vote to appoint special counsel for the application review
• Possible vote to appoint a consultant/peer reviewer
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024
• Approval of vouchers

The Board of Health continued its review of BP Trucking Inc.'s minor site modification application for the transfer station, which proposes increasing daily waste intake from 350 to 850 tons. No formal decisions were made on hiring special counsel or a peer reviewer; the board is awaiting proposals and will vote at a future meeting. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and vouchers.

• Approved minutes from 11.18.2024 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Continued discussion on BP transfer station application; no vote on special counsel or consultant

Finance Committee

The Hudson Finance Committee will approve minutes from November 18 and receive overviews of the FY26 town budget from the Executive Assistant and the FY26 school budget from a School Committee representative. No votes on the budgets themselves are scheduled at this meeting.

• Approve minutes from November 18, 2024
• Overview of FY26 Town budget with Executive Assistant
• Overview of FY26 school budget with School Committee representative

The Finance Committee heard presentations on the FY26 town and school budgets but took no substantive votes beyond approving prior minutes and adjourning. The town budget filing deadline was extended to January 13, and the budget will include two versions: one without an override (Budget A) and one contingent on a Proposition 2 1/2 override (Budget B). The school department faces a $4.4 million gap, which they aim to reduce by $1 million.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission approved sending seasonal part-time fall-winter employee positions to the Select Board for confirmation. The commission also received updates on the dog park project, including a closed NOI process and an upcoming CPC funding request, and discussed draft dog park policies.

• Approved seasonal part-time fall-winter employees to be sent to Select Board (2-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 as written (2-0)

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss the Demolition Delay Bylaw and Hudson History Signs, among other routine business. The meeting includes appointments and scheduling for 2025.

• Discussion of Hudson History Signs
• Discussion of Demolition Delay Bylaw
• CPC (Community Preservation Committee) Appointment
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024

The Hudson Historical Commission voted to postpone submitting the Demolition Delay Bylaw to the Select Board and Town Meeting until next fall, rather than the upcoming warrant. The Commission also appointed Jon Schmidt as its representative to the Community Preservation Committee starting January 1, 2025, and approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on history signs and a property survey list.

• Postponed Demolition Delay Bylaw submission to fall Town Meeting
• Appointed Jon Schmidt to Community Preservation Committee (effective Jan 1, 2025)
• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals in buffer zones to wetlands. One hearing concerns a dog park at Sauta Field (539 Main Street) and the other a commercial building with parking at 538 Main Street. The commission will also discuss administrative matters including a CPC appointment, the 2025 meeting schedule, and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing: Sauta Field dog park at 539 Main Street in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (NOI-24-5)
• Public hearing: Commercial building, parking lot, and driveways at 538 Main Street in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (NOI-24-11)
• Appointment to Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
• Review of November 21 and revised November 7, 2024 minutes

The Commission voted 5-0-2 to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for the proposed dog park at Sauta Field (539 Main Street), with special conditions including a two-year plant monitoring period. The hearing for the commercial building at 538 Main Street was continued to January 2, 2025, to allow the applicant to submit materials to DEP and complete other requirements. The Commission also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, re-appointed Brandon Parker as CPC representative, approved minutes, and voted to split $2,000 for Danforth Falls native plantings contingent on receiving a CISMA grant.

• Issued Order of Conditions for Sauta Field dog park (5-0-2)
• Continued 538 Main Street hearing to January 2, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule
• Re-appointed Brandon Parker as CPC representative (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 (6-0-0)
• Approved revised minutes from November 7, 2024 (6-0-0)
• Split $2,000 for Danforth Falls plantings/herbicide contingent on CISMA grant (6-0-0)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget, potential adjustments to Forest Ave and Farley boundary lines, and the impact of Question 2 on the MCAS graduation requirement. Action items include an AMSA enrollment cap vote, approval of a $1,750 gift from Alltown Fresh, and reclassification of funds. Public participation is available in-person or via remote comment.

• Potential adjustments to Forest Ave and Farley boundary lines
• Impact of Question 2: MCAS graduation requirement
• AMSA enrollment cap vote
• Approval of gift from Alltown Fresh in the amount of $1,750.00
• Reclassification of funds

Finance Committee

The Appointment Committee will interview three candidates for a single vacancy on the Finance Committee. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is in-person only.

• Interview candidates Herman Kabakoff, Conrad Kohler-Tiedeman, and Fred Lucy for one vacancy on the Finance Committee

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements, discuss cyclical inspection emails, finalize new growth status and LA13, and hold a Classification Hearing. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation on abatement appeals for several properties, including 4 Manzo Way, 1 Matrix Way, 1 Lake Street, 6 Highland Commons East, and 75 Reed Road.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Discussion of cyclical inspection email
• Finalization of new growth status and LA13
• Classification Hearing
• Executive session to discuss abatement appeals for properties including 4 Manzo Way, 1 Matrix Way, 1 Lake Street, 6 Highland Commons East, and 75 Reed Road

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Select Board and Board of Assessors will hold a joint meeting with a Classification Hearing scheduled. This hearing will determine the property tax classification for the upcoming year, affecting residential, commercial, and other property classes. No other business items are listed.

• Classification Hearing to set property tax rates and class percentages

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review and approve previous meeting minutes, discuss reports on communications, expenditures, statistics, and the Friends group, and receive the Director's Report. Old business includes the FY26 Annual Budget, and new business covers an ARPA update, the Assabet Interactive Reservation Platform, and Library Programs for 2025.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY26 Annual Budget
• ARPA update
• Assabet Interactive Reservation Platform
• Library Programs 2025

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three continued/new Notices of Intent involving work in Riverfront Areas and Buffer Zones to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Items include sewer/utility lines at 152 Forest Ave, a dog park at Sauta Field/539 Main Street, and a commercial building with parking at 538 Main Street. Administrative business includes a plan change request for the MBTA ROW and discussion of trail signage at Old North Road Conservation Land.

• 152 Forest Ave – continued NOI-24-9: sewer and utility lines in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone
• Sauta Field – 539 Main Street – continued NOI-24-5: dog park in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone
• 538 Main Street – NOI-24-11: commercial building, parking lot, and driveways in Buffer Zone
• Plan change request for MBTA ROW (190-0647)
• Discussion of Old North Road Conservation Land signage

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting but the agenda contains only references to PDF documents and no specific items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a routine procedural session with no substantive business listed.

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider two applications for exterior changes in the historic district: a rainbow-colored driveway at 80 Main Street (Unitarian Church) and a door sign for Athru Designs at 22 Main Street. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, other business, and review of minutes.

• 80 Main Street – Unitarian Church – application for rainbow driveway pavement
• 22 Main Street – Claire Gurnett – application for door sign (96” x 18”) for Athru Designs

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will meet remotely to discuss and potentially approve part-time seasonal winter employees. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from November 6, 2024, but no other new or old business is listed.

• Consideration of part-time seasonal winter employees

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Hudson Municipal Light Board will consider a 10 mil ($0.01/kWh) decrease in the Power Adjustment Charge and a separate 10 mil increase in the base rate, both effective for January billing. The board will also review and consider approving the preliminary FY2025 budget, as well as a vegetation management contract extension and the purchase of new vehicle equipment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss market-sensitive power supply cost data, and an update will be provided on the Sudbury-Hudson transmission line project.

• Consider a 10 mil ($0.01/kWh) decrease in the Power Adjustment Charge (item 9)
• Consider a 10 mil ($0.01/kWh) increase in the base rate (item 10)
• Presentation and approval of the preliminary FY2025 budget (items 7 and 11)
• Consider extension of the Vegetation Management contract (item 5)
• Consider approval of new vehicle equipment purchase (item 6)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget and school improvement plans for C. A. Farley, Forest Avenue, and J. L. Mulready elementary schools. The body will also review elementary literacy curriculum and data. Action items include approving technology procurement and student activity fund authorizations.

• Procurement for Apple, Inc. in the amount of $10,807.95 for 21 iPads
• Authorization of a $75,000 maximum balance in the Hudson High School Student Activity Checking Account
• Authorization of a $9,000 maximum balance in the Quinn Middle School Student Activity Checking Account
• Discussion of FY26 Budget Update and FY25 Quarter 1 Budget Update
• Review of School Improvement Plans for C. A. Farley, Forest Avenue, and J. L. Mulready elementary schools

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for a new 14,228-square-foot car sales and service building at 538 Main Street. The board will also consider a minor modification to a 1996 subdivision decision and discuss future meeting formats.

• Public hearing for Site Plan Review-24-6: 14,228 sq ft car sales/service building at 538 Main Street (IB Industrial District)
• Minor modification to the 1996 Redco Definitive Subdivision decision
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 1, 15, and 29, 2024
• Discussion of future Planning Board meeting format

Attorney General's Decision for Town Meeting

This document is the Attorney General's decision on three articles from the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting. Articles 10 and 11 (zoning map and section renumbering) were approved. Article 9, which proposes multiple amendments to accessory dwelling unit regulations, has a 60-day extension for decision.

• AG approved Article 10: updates to Official Zoning Map (reinsert boundaries, correct labels, update title to November 2024)
• AG approved Article 11: renumbering of zoning bylaw sections (e.g., 5.2 becomes 5.4, 5.3 becomes 5.5)
• Article 9 proposes 21 changes to ADU bylaw, including building permit instead of special permit, 900 sq ft max, prohibition on short-term rentals
• Article 9 decision deadline extended to May 5, 2025
• Town voted unanimously on Article 10, majority on Article 9

Attorney General's Decision for Town Meeting

The Attorney General reviewed zoning amendments from the November 18, 2024, Special Town Meeting. While the general allowal of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) was approved, specific restrictions on bedroom counts and parking were rejected for conflicting with state law.

• Partial approval of Article 9 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Disapproval of Section 5.2.6.4.1 (h) limiting ADUs to two bedrooms
• Disapproval of Section 5.2.6.4.1 (j) parking requirements
• Removal of 'single-family' terminology in Sections 5.2.6.4.1 and 5.2.6.4.1 (a), (b), and (d)
• Approval of Articles 10 and 11 (issued March 4, 2025)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider approval of minutes from August and October 2024, and approve vouchers. They will hold a preliminary discussion on a minor site modification application for the BP Transfer Station, review an Opioid Settlement Report and Recommendations, and hear a presentation from Green Hudson. Updates will be provided on 94 Washington Street, Rolling Stogies, and septic issues at 4 Vernon Drive and 26 Worcester Avenue.

• BP Transfer Station minor site modification application – preliminary discussion
• Opioid Settlement Report and Recommendations
• Green Hudson presentation
• Update on 94 Washington Street
• Septic systems at 4 Vernon Drive and 26 Worcester Avenue

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to count Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) and Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) ballots received by mail. This is a routine procedural meeting focused solely on processing absentee ballots.

• Counting of FWAB and UOCAVA ballots received by mail

Finance Committee

The Committee will hold a hearing on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 1, 3, and 5. Members will also review the upcoming budget timeline and set a preliminary hearing schedule.

• Article #1: Proposed transfer of $1,049 from Health Insurance to Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Assessment
• Article #3: Recommendation to pass over transfer to Stabilization Fund due to lack of available funds
• Article #4: Proposed transfer of $210,000 within the Sewer Enterprise Fund to support the Veolia wastewater treatment plant contract
• Review of upcoming budget timeline and preliminary hearing schedule
• Discussion on minimum requirements for Committee review of budget requests and Warrant articles

Town Clerk

The Special Town Meeting will decide on 12 articles, including amending zoning bylaws to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by-right in single-family districts per the state's Affordable Homes Act, borrowing $6.7 million for wastewater pump station upgrades, and authorizing a home-rule petition for an additional beer-and-wine license at Hudson Hives. Other items cover budget adjustments, prior-year bills, school fund transfers, and corrections to the zoning map. Article 12 (polystyrene reduction) has been withdrawn.

• Article 9: Amend zoning to allow ADUs by-right, removing special permit requirement (effective 2/2/2025 state mandate).
• Article 5: Borrow $6,716,000 for upgrades to Farina, Johnson, Avon, Central, and Municipal Drive wastewater pump stations.
• Article 8: Authorize select board to petition for an additional off-premises wine/malt beverage license for Hudson Hives at 45 Main Street.
• Article 6: Transfer $64,162 from old fire alarm accounts for a new intercom system at Farley Elementary School.
• Article 7: Transfer $56,381 from capital accounts for a new boiler at Quinn Middle School.

DPW Building Committee

The committee will review and potentially approve October meeting minutes, receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager on progress and budget, hear from the designer, and discuss a fuel distribution system update. Votes may be taken on these items.

• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• OPM progress overview and project invoices/budget update
• Designer update on the DPW building project
• New business discussion on fuel distribution system update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a request by KM R2 Realty LLC for a special permit and two variances to build a three-story, 12 two-bedroom-unit multifamily dwelling at 60-62 Washington Street in the NB Neighborhood Business District. The board may also approve the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting and then adjourn.

• Continued hearing for special permit and variances for 12-unit multifamily building at 60-62 Washington Street
• Applicant: KM R2 Realty LLC
• Property in NB Neighborhood Business Zoning District, Assessors' Map 40, Parcels 48
• Board may consider any action on the petition

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve motor vehicle abatements and discuss updates on several properties including 1 Matrix Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove. They will also discuss hiring of inspectors for property inspections and the status of new growth and interim review. The board will then enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation, including a possible settlement on the 4 Manzo Way ATB matter.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Discussion of property assessments: 1 Matrix Way, 399 River Road, Peters Grove
• Update on hiring inspectors (Julie Brownly, Tom Walsh, Brian Hernandes, Rick Ladd)
• Status of new growth and interim review
• Executive session to discuss possible settlement on 4 Manzo Way ATB matter

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee's Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee will meet to receive an update on ongoing facilities projects. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no proposed votes or decisions listed.

• Update on Buildings and Grounds Projects (no further details provided)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee will hear an update on potential adjustments to elementary school boundary lines. They will also continue discussion on updates to the School Committee's goals. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Update on potential adjustments to elementary boundary lines
• Continued discussion on updates to School Committee goals

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review the implementation of the ADA Transition Plan and discuss accessible venues and activities. The body will also receive updates on the New DPW Building and the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

• ADA Transition Plan Implementation report
• Disabilities Day discussion
• Open Space and Recreation Plan update
• New DPW Building update
• Discussion on accessible venues and activities

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission is holding public hearings on three proposals: a commercial building with parking at 538 Main Street, a dog park at Sauta Field, and sewer/utility lines at 152 Forest Avenue, all involving work in riverfront or wetland buffer zones. The commission will also discuss a plan change consultation for Lot 3 Washington Street, Old North Road conservation land signage, and the Danforth invasive pulls year-end report. Previous meeting minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing on a proposal to construct a commercial building, parking lot, and driveways in a buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands at 538 Main Street (NOI-24-11).
• Continued public hearing on a dog park construction in riverfront area and buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands at Sauta Field, 539 Main Street (NOI-24-5).
• Continued public hearing on installing sewer and utility lines in riverfront area and buffer zone at 152 Forest Avenue (NOI-24-9).
• Plan change consultation for Lot 3 Washington Street, parcel 190-0686.
• Discussion on signage for Old North Road conservation land and review of Danforth invasive pulls year-end report.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss approving a contract with Nearmap for aerial imagery to support cyclical property inspections, and consider hiring inspectors. They will also review motor vehicle abatements, bills, and old business including 1 Matrix Way and 399 River Road. An executive session is planned to discuss pending litigation, including a possible settlement regarding 4 Manzo Way.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Discussion of a contract with Nearmap for cyclical inspections
• Updates on 1 Matrix Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove
• Hiring discussion for inspectors (Julie Brownly, Tom Walsh, Brian Hernandes, Rick Ladd)
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy and possible settlement at 4 Manzo Way

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission is meeting remotely on November 6, 2024, to approve minutes from October 23 and receive a Director's Report. The main agenda item is a review of the Town's non-union part-time seasonal salary scale and proposed changes to the FY26 budget request. No new or old business is listed, and no citizen issues are scheduled.

• Review of Town Non-Union Part-Time Seasonal Salary Scale and changes to FY26 Budget Request
• Update on Current Projects from the Director's Report
• Approval of Public Session minutes from October 23, 2024

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the Demolition Delay Bylaw and Hudson History Signs. The body will also review a Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) grant opportunity.

• Hudson History Signs
• Demolition Delay Bylaw
• MHC Grant Opportunity

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget update, review school improvement plans for Hudson High and Quinn Middle School, and receive reports on enrollment and FY25 Q1 finances. The committee will vote on a consent agenda accepting gifts totaling $6,967.90, a $171,278 Comprehensive School Health & Safety Grant from DESE, and a $20,800 procurement for network licenses.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Update
• Approval of $171,278 Comprehensive School Health & Safety Grant from DESE
• Approval of $960 gift of books from Reisa Clardy for Farley Elementary
• Approval of $6,007.90 gift from Snap Mobile, Inc. for Hudson High School Girls Soccer
• Approval of $20,800 procurement with Whalley Computer Associates for 260 maintenance licenses and Extreme Cloud network access

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget and school improvement plans for Hudson High School and Quinn Middle School. The body will also consider several grants, gifts, and a technology procurement contract.

• Comprehensive School Health & Safety Grant from DESE for $171,278.00
• Procurement with Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. for $20,800.00
• Gift from Snap Mobile, Inc. for $6,007.90 for Hudson High School Girl’s Soccer
• Gift of books from Reisa Clardy valued at $960.00 for Farley Elementary School
• Discussion of FY26 Budget Update

Hudson Public School Committee

The Student Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to introduce members and establish goals for the upcoming year. The body will also determine meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Setting goals for the year ahead
• Establishing meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet with the Select Board to consider and vote on appointing Katie Evangelisti as Principal Assessor. The board will also set future meeting dates. The meeting is procedural aside from the personnel decision.

• Consideration and vote on appointment of Katie Evangelisti as Principal Assessor
• Set new meeting dates

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is notifying the public of sessions to open and process early voted ballots ahead of Election Day. Ballots will be removed at Town Hall on October 28–30, with observers able to register in advance. Processed ballots will be cast on November 5 and combined with election-day results.

• Advanced removal of early voted ballots scheduled Oct 28–30 at Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Observers must register by email before the end of the prior business day
• Removed ballots will be cast at polls on November 5 and results posted publicly

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve minutes from October and motor vehicle abatements. Old business includes discussing ATB documents, new growth status, interim review, cyclical inspections (including a Nearmap quote), and the principal assessor position. The board will then enter executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding 1 Matrix Way, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Review of Nearmap quote for cyclical inspection implementation
• Status update on Principal Assessor position
• Discussion of interim review for commercial properties (Vision & CR)
• Executive session for litigation strategy on four specific properties

Cultural Council

The Hudson Cultural Council will review submitted grant applications and vote on the distribution of $18,162 in FY25 funds. The body will also receive updates on the Green Hudson grant and FY24 final reports.

• Vote on distribution of FY25 funds totaling $18,162
• Review of submitted grant applications
• Update on Green Hudson grant
• Update on FY24 Final Reports

Town Clerk

This is a procedural notice for the advanced removal of early voted ballots, not a regular meeting. The Town Clerk will open ballots at Town Hall on October 28, 29, and 30 at 9:00 AM each day. Observers must register in advance by email. The ballots will be cast on November 5 and combined with election day results.

• Sessions: Mon Oct 28, Tue Oct 29, Wed Oct 30 at 9:00 AM at Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Observers must register by email to [email protected] before the end of the prior business day
• A full record of advance removal will be kept for each session
• Ballots removed will be cast at the polls on November 5
• Results from advanced processed ballots will be added to election day results and posted publicly

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee's Strategic Planning Subcommittee will discuss potential adjustments to elementary school boundary lines and updates to the School Committee's goals. No decisions are expected at this subcommittee meeting, only discussion.

• Discussion of potential adjustments to elementary boundary lines
• Discussion of updates to School Committee goals

Hudson Public School Committee

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss potential changes to elementary school boundary lines.

• Discussion of potential adjustments to elementary boundary lines

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to address administrative matters regarding two specific properties. The agenda includes the review of an application for 181 Central Street and a subdivision extension for Old County Road.

• ANR-24-4 // 181 Central Street
• Old County Road Subdivision Extension

Town Clerk

The Town of Hudson will conduct advanced removal of early voted ballots at Town Hall (78 Main Street) on three mornings: October 28, 29, and 30. Observers may register in advance by email. The ballots will be counted on Election Day, November 5, and combined with election day results.

• Sessions on Monday Oct 28, Tuesday Oct 29, Wednesday Oct 30 at 9:00 AM
• Location: Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Observers must register by email before the business day prior
• Results from advanced ballots added to election day totals and posted publicly
• Authority: Chapter 54 section 25B as amended by Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022

Lake Boon Commission

The Lake Boon Commission will discuss the budget for the 2024-5 fiscal year and consider new business for the next meeting. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Discussion of budget for 2024-5

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to review the FY26 budget and the list of future projects. The body will also discuss expenditures from allocated ARPA funds and recap RECFest and Cemetery Tours.

• Review of FY26 Budget
• Review of Recreation allocated ARPA fund expenditures
• Review of future project list
• Recap of RECFest and Cemetery Tours

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 Budget Update and hear a presentation from MASC on Proposition 2½. They will also consider a consent agenda including a $2,000 gift from the Hudson Rotary Club for science field trips and procurements for on-call electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services. A reclassification of funds is also on the agenda for action.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Update
• MASC presentation on Proposition 2½
• Approval of $2,000 gift from Hudson Rotary Club for science field trips
• Approval of $110/hr on-call electrical service contract with HS Electric Inc.
• Approval of $166/hr on-call plumbing and HVAC service contracts with N&T Mechanical

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements, discuss property valuation adjustments for several properties, and review a quote for cyclical inspection software. They will also consider hiring for an assistant assessor and enter executive session to discuss pending litigation. The FY2026 budget is due Oct 24 and will be reviewed.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Discussion of property valuation fixes for 1 Matrix Way, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove
• Review of Nearmap quote for cyclical inspections and implementation steps
• Discussion of hiring and possible reduced scope for assistant assessor
• Executive session to discuss strategy on pending litigation

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hudson Affordable Housing Trust will hold a public forum on the Housing Production Plan and vote on purchasing the Esplanade Unit at 250 Main Street, including covering legal costs. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and discussion of other business.

• Public forum on the Housing Production Plan
• Vote to purchase the Esplanade Unit at 250 Main Street and cover legal costs
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is meeting to perform a computer program test of the ImageCast system for the state election. This is a technical procedure to ensure voting equipment is functioning correctly.

• Computer program test of the ImageCast for the state election

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will meet to approve minutes from two prior meetings, hear citizen input, review financial and operating statistics for August 2024, and receive an update on the Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project.

• Approval of minutes from September 17 and September 24, 2024 meetings
• Citizens Issues public comment period
• Review of Financial and Operating Statistics for August 2024
• Operations Manager update on Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will consider approval of the Town of Hudson budget and receive an update on the Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project. They will also review financial and operating statistics for August 2024, approve meeting minutes, and hear public comments.

• Consider approval of Town of Hudson budget
• Update on Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project from Operations Manager
• Review of Financial and Operating Statistics for August 2024
• Approval of minutes from September 17 and September 24, 2024 meetings
• Citizens Issues (public comment period)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review and approve previous meeting minutes, hear reports on communications, expenditures, statistics, and the Friends group, and discuss old business items including Library Card Sign-up Month, HCC Grants, and holiday weather closures. New business is limited to discussion of the FY26 Annual Budget.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Reports on expenditures, communications, and statistics
• Library Card Sign-up Month and HCC Grants discussion
• Holiday and inclement weather closures
• FY26 Annual Budget discussion

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on two projects: replacing a retaining wall at 63 Fort Meadow Drive and installing sewer and utility lines at 152 Forest Avenue. The board will also consider plan change requests for 148 Forest Street and an MBTA right-of-way, and a Certificate of Compliance request for 429 Main Street.

• Continued hearing: replace retaining wall at 63 Fort Meadow Drive (NOI-24-6)
• Continued hearing: install sewer/utility lines at 152 Forest Ave in Riverfront Area/Buffer Zone (NOI-24-9)
• Plan Change Request for 148 Forest Street (190-0713)
• Plan Change Request for MBTA ROW (190-0647)
• COC Request for 429 Main Street (190-0675)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider an application from Pangiotis Katsinounis to remove and replace interior lighting at 19-21 Washington Street. Other business includes discussion of a driveway at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, a state grant letter, and a demolition delay bylaw. The meeting will also review previous minutes.

• Application to remove existing interior lighting and install new interior lighting at 19-21 Washington Street
• Discussion of driveway at Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson
• Review of state grant letter
• Discussion of demolition delay bylaw

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from its October 8 meeting and consider new business related to a hearing on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, including the committee's report and recommendations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from October 8, 2024 meeting
• Hearing on November 18, 2024 for the Special Town Meeting Warrant, including Finance Committee Report and Recommendations

Commission on Disabilities

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely to receive a report on the implementation of the ADA Transition Plan, discuss community concerns, and plan for Disabilities Day. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Report on ADA Transition Plan Implementation
• Update on Community Concerns
• Discussion of Disabilities Day
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on several petitions, including a request for a special permit and two variances to build a 12-unit multi-family dwelling at 60-62 Washington Street. Also scheduled are hearings for accessory dwelling unit special permits at 31 Shay Road and 40 Woodrow Street, and a special permit for expansion of a non-conforming dwelling at 377 River Road. The board will also review items for the November Town Meeting warrant.

• Continued hearing for special permit and two variances for a 12-unit multi-family dwelling at 60-62 Washington Street (KM R2 Realty LLC)
• Continued hearing for accessory dwelling unit special permit at 31 Shay Road (Gary and Enid Parker)
• Continued hearing for accessory dwelling unit special permit at 40 Woodrow Street (Julia A. and David A. Wilkinson)
• New public hearing for special permit to expand pre-existing non-conforming dwelling at 377 River Road (Heather and Kevin Cutler)
• Review of November Town Meeting warrant items

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for five different land-use proposals. The body will review projects involving riverfront areas, wetlands, and reservoirs.

• Sauta Field (539 Main Street): Proposal to construct a dog park
• 63 Fort Meadow Drive: Proposal to replace a retaining wall in Fort Meadow Reservoir
• 40 Woodrow Ave: Proposal to construct a new house
• 43 Brigham Street: Proposal to treat invasive vegetation with herbicide
• 152 Forest Ave: Proposal to install sewer and utility lines

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors will approve motor vehicle abatements and discuss updates on several properties including 1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove. The board will also review interim review status, new growth, inspections, and a possible bid for reduced scope of work. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Updates and discussions with Chris Reidy on properties: 1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, Peters Grove
• Review of interim review status and new growth
• Review scope of possible bid for reduced scope of work
• Executive session per M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(3) for litigation strategy

Board of Health

The Hudson Board of Health will hold a hearing regarding an order to vacate and condemn the property at 94 Washington Street. The board will also discuss a proposed inter-municipal agreement for shared public health services with the MetroWest region. Other business may be addressed as needed.

• Hearing on order to vacate/condemn at 94 Washington St.
• Discussion of MetroWest Shared Public Health Services Inter-municipal Agreement

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the associated Finance Committee Recommendation. Members will also consider improvements to Town Meeting processes and budget request review requirements.

• November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Recommendations for improving Town Meeting
• Minimum requirements for Committee review of budget requests and Warrant articles
• Election of a representative to the Town Meeting Improvement Committee

Hudson Public School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget, including user fees and busing radius policies. The body is scheduled to vote on the Superintendent's 2024-2025 goals and several procurement contracts and gifts.

• Approval of Superintendent’s 2024-2025 Goals
• Procurement with Dell Technologies for $25,895.82 for Microsoft EES Subscription and Windows Server licenses
• Procurement with CDW Government for $15,075.00 for Google Workspace for Education Plus
• Gift of $1,250.00 from Middlesex Savings Bank for Teacher Mini-Grant Program
• Gift of $115.00 from Hannaford for Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider motor vehicle abatements, bills, and correspondence. They will discuss updates on several properties (1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, Peters Grove) and New Growth Status. The board will also enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Updates on properties: 1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, Peters Grove
• Discussion of New Growth Status
• Executive session for litigation strategy under M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(3)

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors is meeting to approve motor vehicle abatements, discuss property updates and new growth status, and enter executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Updates on properties including 1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 32 Florence Street, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove
• Discussion of new growth status
• Review of scope for possible reduced bid work
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy (M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(3))

Hudson Public School Committee

This is a meeting of the Hudson School Committee's Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee. The subcommittee will hear a presentation of goals from the Superintendent and then consider any action related to those goals and the overall evaluation. No other items are on the agenda.

• Hear presentation of goals from the Superintendent
• Take action related to goals and overall evaluation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a site plan review application from KM R2 Realty LLC for a three-story, 12-unit multi-family dwelling at 60-62 Washington Street in the NB Neighborhood Business District. The board may take action on the petition. Administrative matters include approving the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.

• Continued public hearing for Site Plan Review SPR-24-5: 12 two-bedroom units at 60-62 Washington Street
• Applicant: KM R2 Realty LLC
• Property located in NB Neighborhood Business Zoning District (Map 40, Parcels 48)
• Approval of September 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review motor vehicle abatements and discuss specific property updates with Chris Reidy. The meeting includes a review of a potential bid for a reduced scope of work and an interim review status. The board will enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Property discussions for 1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 32 Florence Street, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, and Peters Grove
• Review of New Growth Status
• Review of scope for a possible bid for reduced scope of work
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to discuss lake management and regulatory issues. The body will address a dock rental business and swim platform distances from the shore. Other items include budget and rule reviews.

• Discussion of 'dock rental' business at 85 Fort Meadow Drive
• Swim platform distance from shore for new house on Red Spring Road
• Lake buoys and public ramp dock
• Commission budgets
• Election of Fort Meadow Commission Clerk

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will meet primarily to review and discuss the dog park project design plans with KZLA, and to solicit public input before completing Phase 2 design services. The agenda also notes the upcoming RECFest event on October 5.

• Review of Dog Park Project design/plans with KZLA and public input solicitation before Phase 2 Design Services
• RECFest on October 5, 2024 at Guidotti Field - Riverside Park

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will meet to identify and discuss strategic priorities and objectives. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss sensitive market data.

• Executive session regarding sensitive market data
• Discussion of Strategic Priorities and Objectives

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Board will meet to identify and discuss strategic priorities and objectives. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss sensitive market data.

• Executive session regarding sensitive market data
• Discussion of Strategic Priorities and Objectives

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 Budget Timeline draft and consider approval of the Superintendent's Evaluation Timeline. They will also vote on a consent agenda including a $4,000 gift of a piano for Mulready Elementary School, a $19,351 procurement with Pearson for Adult Learning Center workbooks, and a $13,497 procurement with Crisis Prevention Institute for staff training. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Hudson Paraeducator Association.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget Timeline draft
• Approval of Superintendent's Evaluation Timeline
• Gift of piano from Deborah Devereaux valued at $4,000 for Mulready Elementary School
• Procurement with Pearson for $19,351 for Student and Teacher Workbooks for Adult Learning Center
• Procurement with Crisis Prevention Institute for $13,497 for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor Certification for 3 staff members

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget update and timeline, approve the superintendent's evaluation timeline, and consider several consent agenda items including a $4,000 piano donation, a $19,351 procurement for adult learning workbooks, and a $13,497 procurement for crisis intervention training. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and subcommittees, and an executive session for collective bargaining with the paraeducator association.

• FY26 Budget Update and timeline draft discussion
• Approval of Superintendent's Evaluation Timeline
• Gift of a piano from Kevin and Amy Starner valued at $4,000 for Mulready Elementary
• Procurement with Pearson for $19,351 for adult learning workbooks
• Procurement with Crisis Prevention Institute for $13,497 for staff certification

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to approve motor vehicle abatements, review bills and commitments, and discuss updates on several properties including 1 Matrix Way and 29 Gerry Drive. A hearing on bids received will also be held.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Discussion of properties: 1 Matrix Way, 29 Gerry Drive, 8 Cranston Way, 32 Florence Street, 4 Manzo Way, 399 River Road, 42 Ontario Drive
• Hearing on bids and related action

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four proposed projects affecting wetlands and riverfront areas, including a dog park at Sauta Field (539 Main St), a new house at 148 Forest Ave, a retaining wall replacement at 63 Fort Meadow Drive, and a garage at 40 Woodrow Ave. The commission will also discuss administrative business such as a herbicide contract for Danforth, the Fort Meadow drawdown, and review of invasive removal documents.

• Public hearing on Sauta Field dog park proposal in Riverfront Area and buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (539 Main St, continued NOI-24-5)
• Public hearing on new house construction at 148 Forest Ave in Riverfront Area and buffer zone (continued NOI-24-7)
• Public hearing on retaining wall replacement at 63 Fort Meadow Drive on bank of Fort Meadow Reservoir (continued NOI-24-6)
• Public hearing on garage construction at 40 Woodrow Ave in buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (new NOI-24-8)
• Discussion of Danforth herbicide contract and Fort Meadow drawdown as administrative business

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review and discuss routine business including minutes, expenditures, statistics, and the director's report. Old business covers the Library Building Committee, ARPA HVAC timeline, fall deep cleaning, and staff door repairs. New business includes Library Card Sign-up Month, HCC grants, and holiday closure planning.

• Review ARPA HVAC timeline
• Fall library deep cleaning planning
• Staff door repairs
• Library Card Sign-up Month discussion
• HCC grants review

The Board approved spending State Aid funds to complete the Hudson Sun digitization project and voted to set holiday and inclement weather closure times. They also agreed to wait on staff door repairs until construction grant awards are announced, and will apply for HCC grants for library programs.

• Approved State Aid funds for Hudson Sun digitization project
• Voted to close Friday after Thanksgiving, 3 PM Christmas Eve, 5 PM New Year's Eve
• Voted for delayed opening (10 AM) when schools are closed due to weather
• Agreed to wait on staff door repairs until construction grant awards announced
• Will apply for HCC grants for children, teen, adult, and multigenerational programs

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will meet to consider one application regarding interior lighting. The body will also review meeting minutes.

• Application for 19-21 Washington Street to remove existing interior lighting and install new interior lighting

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will approve minutes from August and September meetings, review July 2024 financial and operating statistics, and discuss a policy change to allow non-departmental use of utility poles. They will also consider a MassCEC grant opportunity for grid resilience and receive an update on the Sudbury-Hudson transmission line project.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024, and September 9, 2024 (joint with Select Board)
• Review of financial and operating statistics for July 2024
• Policy change to direct General Manager to manage application process for non-departmental use of utility poles
• Discussion of MassCEC grant 'Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid'
• Update from Operations Manager on Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will discuss a policy change for non-departmental use of utility poles, a MassCEC grant for grid resilience, and a three-year extension of a power line contractors agreement from 2018. They will also review July 2024 financial statistics and hear an update on the Sudbury-Hudson transmission line project.

• Policy change to direct the General Manager to establish an application process for non-departmental use of utility poles
• Board discussion of MassCEC grant opportunity for preventing outages and enhancing grid resilience
• Consideration of a three-year extension of the 2018 Power Line Contractors master agreement
• Review of financial and operating statistics for July 2024
• Update on the Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the confirmatory subdivision for Manzo Way (200 Cox Street) and continued the public hearing for the site plan at 60-62 Washington Street to October 1, 2024. The board also voted to sponsor zoning amendments for the November Town Meeting warrant and approved the August 6, 2024 minutes.

• Approved confirmatory subdivision of Manzo Way aka 200 Cox Street (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for SPR-24-5 (60-62 Washington Street) to October 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Sponsored Zoning Amendments on November 2024 Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)
• Approved August 6, 2024 minutes (4-0-1)

DPW Building Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on the DPW building project, including an update from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) on invoices and budget, and a designer update. New business includes planning a steel topping-off ceremony. The meeting is primarily a status update with no final decisions anticipated.

• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024
• OPM update on project progress and budget/invoices
• Designer update
• Discussion of steel topping-off ceremony for the new DPW building

The committee approved the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes. Project finances were reviewed, showing total expenditures of $4,042,626 against a $23,975,000 budget, with no change orders and $946,000 remaining contingency. The project is on schedule, with upcoming work including steel installation and slab-on-grade construction.

• Approved August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reviewed July 2024 monthly draw of $669,801.93
• Noted total expenditures to date of $4,042,626
• Confirmed no change orders to date
• Noted remaining project contingency of $946,000

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several requests, including a continued hearing for a 12-unit multi-family dwelling at 60-62 Washington Street requiring a special permit and two variances. New hearings include a variance for a second dwelling at 181 Central Street and special permits for accessory dwelling units at 31 Shay Road and 40 Woodrow Street. The board will also review and approve the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Continued hearing for special permit and variances for 12-unit apartment building at 60-62 Washington Street (KM R2 Realty LLC)
• Variance request for lack of frontage at 181 Central Street to allow a second dwelling (Albert J. Sukis, Jr. and Susan A. Sukis)
• Special permit for accessory dwelling unit at 31 Shay Road (Gary and Enid Parker)
• Special permit for accessory dwelling unit at 40 Woodrow Street (Julia A. and David A. Wilkinson)
• Approval of August 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously accepted the withdrawal without prejudice of a variance petition for 181 Central Street, after determining the request was premature because the lot had not yet been subdivided. The board also continued three other public hearings to October 10, 2024: the 60-62 Washington Street multi-family project, the 31 Shay Road accessory dwelling unit, and the 40 Woodrow Street accessory dwelling unit. The board approved the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of variance petition for 181 Central Street (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 60-62 Washington Street multi-family project to October 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 31 Shay Road accessory dwelling unit to October 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 40 Woodrow Street accessory dwelling unit to October 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements and review bills and commitments. The board is scheduled to discuss property updates for four specific addresses and the status of new growth.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Updates regarding 1 Matrix Way
• Updates regarding 29 Gerry Drive
• Updates regarding 8 Cranston Way
• Updates regarding 32 Florence Street

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the Demolition Delay Bylaw, which would impose a delay on demolitions of historically significant structures. They will also review designs for Hudson History Signs and signage for the Hudson-Sudbury Rail Trail, and interview prospective new members. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 10, 2024, and other business.

• Discussion of the Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Review of Hudson History Signs
• Review of Hudson-Sudbury Rail Trail signage
• Interviews with prospective new members
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2024

Finance Committee

The Hudson Finance Committee will discuss prior business including a 10-year inside levy debt forecast, minimum requirements for reviewing budget requests and warrant articles, and webpage updates. They will also recap a joint meeting with the Select Board and School Committee. No new business is listed. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Approve minutes from August 13, 2024 meeting
• Recap of joint meeting with Select Board and School Committee on June 18, 2024
• Review of 10-Year Inside Levy Debt Forecast
• Discussion of minimum requirements for Committee review of budget requests and warrant articles
• Updates to the Committee webpage

The Finance Committee voted 5-0 to approve the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes. They discussed the need for detailed school budget information earlier in the FY26 cycle and agreed to update the Finance Committee Requirements for the Hudson Public Schools Budget Document. The committee also reviewed proposals to improve Town Meeting warrant readability and considered using a consent agenda for routine articles.

• Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 PM (5-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely to discuss implementation of the ADA Transition Plan, review community concerns, and consider ideas for grants. The Commission will also interview potential new members and vote on a recommendation to the Select Board. Approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling of the next meeting are also on the agenda.

• Report on ADA Transition Plan implementation
• Update on community concerns
• Interviews with potential new members
• Discussion of ideas for grants
• Vote on new member recommendation to Select Board

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities voted 4-0 to request the Select Board appoint Aileen Journey to the Commission, contingent on her commitment to the monthly 9:30 AM meeting time. The Commission also approved the minutes from August 13, 2024, and discussed a potential 'Disabilities Day' event and ADA Transition Plan implementation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Requested Select Board appoint Aileen Journey to Commission (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2024 (4-0)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget and the Superintendent's evaluation timeline. The body is seeking approval for several contracts, including modular classrooms for Mulready Elementary School and new iPads for the district.

• Contract with Modulease Mobile and Modular Buildings for 2 modular classrooms at Mulready Elementary School ($385,000.00)
• Procurement with Apple, Inc. for 250 iPads, carts, and cases ($131,187.35)
• Procurement with Andrea Honigsfeld Consulting LLC for ELL educator professional development ($15,700.00)
• Gift of 10 laptops from Metro Southwest Workforce Board for Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center ($5,000.00)
• Anonymous gift for Quinn Middle School students ($3,000.00)

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to consider appointing a new member to the Municipal Light Board. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is solely focused on this appointment.

• Consideration of appointing a new member to the Municipal Light Board

Board of Health

The Hudson Board of Health will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to fill a current vacancy on the Board. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to fill Board of Health vacancy

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to review updates on specific cemeteries and a request for historical tours. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes.

• Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries status update from DPW
• Recreation Dept/Historical Society request regarding historical cemetery tours
• Approval of meeting minutes

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee is meeting jointly with the Select Board to discuss and fill the current vacancy on the School Committee. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with the Select Board to fill a vacancy on the School Committee

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on five proposals, including a dog park at Sauta Field, two new houses in buffer zones, herbicide treatment along the Assabet River Nature Trail, and a retaining wall replacement at Fort Meadow Drive. The commission will also consider a minor plan change for the Lakemont subdivision and a contract with Danforth for herbicide application. Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Dog park proposal at Sauta Field, 539 Main Street, in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone (NOI-24-5, continued)
• New house at 316 Brigham Street (Lot 7) in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (NOI)
• Herbicide treatment of invasive vegetation on the Assabet River Nature Trail near the Assabet River (NOI)
• Retaining wall replacement at 63 Fort Meadow Drive in bank of Fort Meadow Reservoir (NOI-24-6)
• New house at 148 Forest Ave in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone (NOI)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee, Select Board, and Finance Committee will meet jointly to receive an update on the FY26 School Department Budget Projection and discuss a potential timeline for a Proposition 2½ Override. No votes or decisions are anticipated; the items are for discussion only.

• Update on FY26 School Department Budget Projection
• Potential timeline for Proposition 2½ Override

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee, Select Board, and Finance Committee will meet jointly to discuss the FY26 School Department budget projection and a potential timeline for a Proposition 2-1/2 override. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion.

• Update on the FY26 School Department Budget Projection
• Potential Timeline for Proposition 2-1/2 Override
• Finance Committee participation as needed

Board of Assessors

The Board will vote on motor vehicle abatements for August 2024 and then enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation, citing the need to protect the town's litigating position.

• Sign motor vehicle abatements for August 2024
• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(3) for pending litigation strategy

The Board of Assessors approved the August 29 minutes and two bill payments, all by 3-0 votes. No motor vehicle abatements were considered. The board discussed several property valuation matters, including a taxpayer communication about 32 Florence Street, and deferred action on appraisal bids received under an RFP, with no vote taken. The next meeting was set for September 10, 2024.

• Approved minutes of 08/29/2024 (3-0)
• Approved RRC bill payment (3-0)
• Approved Vision bill payment (3-0)
• Set next meeting for 9/10/24 at 5:15pm

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three applications for changes to properties in the historic district. They will also discuss Hudson History Signs, Avidia Bank, and a board vacancy. No decisions beyond the hearing are listed on this agenda.

• Remove and install interior lighting at 19-21 Washington Street (Pangiotis Katsinounis)
• Install a 6' x 8' environmental mural at 168-170 Main Street (Green Hudson) depicting historic bridge, Town Hall, Assabet River, and rail trail
• Install a 2' x 3' double-sided wood sign with dog cutout at 39-45 Main Street (Sign Logic – The Village Groomer)
• Discussion of Hudson History Signs and Avidia Bank as other business
• Discussion of a commission board vacancy

The Silas Felton Historic District Commission approved a mural at 168-170 Main Street and a sign at 39-45 Main Street, both by 3-0 votes. It continued a lighting proposal for Victor's 50's Diner until September 18, pending a mock-up. The commission also re-approved the Hudson History Signs Initiative and recommended Mark Terra-Salomao for the architect vacancy.

• Approved mural at 168-170 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved sign at 39-45 Main Street (3-0)
• Continued Victor's 50's Diner lighting proposal to Sept. 18 (3-0)
• Re-approved Hudson History Signs Initiative
• Recommended Mark Terra-Salomao for architect vacancy

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will review summer programs, hear progress updates on Riverside and Wood Park playgrounds and the dog park project, and discuss upcoming capital projects including Rimkus Clubhouse roof replacement, Liberty Park monument restoration, and Moulton Field designer selection. Commissioners will select a date for a public input session on the dog park and discuss anticipated use of ARPA funds for recreation projects.

• Riverside and Wood Park playgrounds – progress update
• Dog Park project – progress update and public input session date selection
• Rimkus Clubhouse roof replacement, Liberty Park monument restoration, Moulton Field designer selection – upcoming projects
• ARPA funds – discuss anticipated use for recreation projects
• RECFest scheduled for October 6, 2042 from 2-6pm

The Hudson Park Commission met remotely and approved the June 12, 2024 minutes. The director reported on summer programs, noting swim lesson participation remains below pre-COVID levels, and provided updates on playground projects, the dog park, and upcoming facility projects. The commission decided to hold a public input session on the dog park at its next meeting on September 25, 2024, in person.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled dog park public input session for September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm in person
• Requested director secure location and advertise the September 25 meeting

Cultural Council

The Hudson Cultural Council will meet remotely to discuss a mural grant extension, review community survey results that may adjust funding priorities, and consider changing to a reimbursement or direct grant funding model. They will also hear a treasurer's report and approve minutes from the March 2024 meeting.

• Discuss Green Hudson Mural Grant extension FY23-LCC-45363
• Review community survey results and potential changes to funding priorities
• Consider reimbursement vs. direct grant funding model for HCC
• Portuguese Mural inquiry
• Report on HudsonFest participation

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission will consider a proposed dock rental business at 85 Fort Meadow Drive and a swim platform distance request at Red Spring Road. Other topics include buoys, beach and boat launch conditions, commission budgets, algae and weed management, and review of Fort Meadow rules. The meeting will also approve minutes from July 18, 2024.

• Discussion of dock rental business at 85 Fort Meadow Drive
• Swim platform distance from shore at Red Spring Road (new house)
• Status of buoys, beach, and boat launch
• Commission budgets for upcoming period
• Algae and weed management on Fort Meadow

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation. This portion of the meeting will be held in executive session to avoid impacting the legal positions of the Board and the Town.

• Executive Session to discuss strategy for pending litigation

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is holding a meeting to conduct computer program testing of the ImageCast system for the upcoming state primary. This is a procedural step to ensure election equipment functions correctly. No other business is on the agenda.

• Computer program testing of ImageCast for the State Primary

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Hudson Municipal Light Board will consider several financial items, including maintaining the current Residential Conservation Charge at $1.20 per bill per month and authorizing a $120,000 replacement bucket truck chassis. The board will also vote on a $3 million transfer from the Depreciation Fund to the Operating Account and designate voting representatives for a municipal utility trust fund. Additionally, an update on the Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project will be provided.

• Board to consider maintaining Residential Conservation Charge at $1.20/bill/month
• Authorize purchase of replacement bucket truck chassis at estimated cost of $120,000
• Vote to transfer $3 million from Depreciation Fund to Operating Account
• Designation of Voting Representative to Massachusetts Municipal Utility Self-Insurance Trust Fund
• Update on Sudbury-Hudson Transmission line project

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will consider approving multiple federal grants and procurement contracts totaling over $2 million. Reports include updates on summer facilities projects, kindergarten school choice, district enrollment, and school opening preparations. The committee will also discuss FY26 budget development and 2024-2025 transportation information.

• Approval of Title I grant ($320,530) for Farley, Mulready, and Quinn schools
• Approval of SPED IDEA grant ($799,394) for the district
• Approval of a 4-year computer technology lease with ePlus Group ($170,646.69/year)
• Approval of mental health services contract with Cartwheel Health ($51,500)
• Discussion of FY26 budget development and 2024-2025 transportation information

Board of Assessors

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items. The board will call the meeting to order, note attendance, approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting, and adjourn.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss the Principal Assessor position with the Select Board.

• Meeting with Select Board regarding Principal Assessor position

DPW Building Committee

The Hudson DPW Building Committee will meet to receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager and the project designer. Discussions will include budget updates and the status of the covered parking canopy.

• Project invoices and budget update
• Covered parking canopy designer update
• Approval of June 27, 2024 minutes

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three permit applications: a dog park at Sauta Field (539 Main Street) within Riverfront Area and buffer zones, and two house constructions at 314 and 316 Brigham Street in wetland buffer zones. The commission will also consider a certificate of compliance request for 24 Giasson Street and discuss administrative items including prior meeting minutes and Danforth Conservation Land.

• Public hearing continued for dog park at Sauta Field (539 Main Street) in Riverfront Area and buffer zone (NOI-24-5)
• Public hearing continued for house construction at 314 Brigham Street (Lot 6) in wetland buffer zone (NOI-24-4)
• Public hearing for new house construction at 316 Brigham Street (Lot 7) in wetland buffer zone (NOI-24-07xx)
• Certificate of compliance request for 24 Giasson Street (COC-190-0695)
• Discussion of Danforth Conservation Land

The Conservation Commission voted to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for the property at 314 Brigham Street (Lot 6), after the applicant addressed DEP comments. The Commission also approved spending up to $2,000 for native plants at Danforth Conservation Land and up to $200 for trail markers. Two other public hearings were continued to September 5, 2024.

• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 314 Brigham Street (4-0-2)
• Continued hearing for 539 Main Street to September 5, 2024 (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 316 Brigham Street to September 5, 2024 (6-0-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for native plants at Danforth Conservation Land (6-0-0)
• Approved up to $200 for trail markers at Danforth Conservation Land (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 (4-0-1)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve past minutes and receive reports on communications, expenditures, and statistics. Old business includes updates on the ARIS system and the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program, including site visits and the building committee. New business covers the Summer Experience program, Celebrate Hudson, and a Storywalk update.

• Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program – site visits, building committee, planning and design phase
• Review of expenditures and statistics
• Summer Experience program update
• Celebrate Hudson and Storywalk update

The Board of Library Trustees approved spending State Aid on an overdue periodicals invoice and three seasonal library deep cleanings. They also accepted the June 20, 2024 minutes unanimously. Other reports covered budget, personnel, and program updates, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved spending State Aid for overdue periodicals invoice and three seasonal deep cleanings
• Accepted June 20, 2024 minutes unanimously

Board of Health

The Hudson Board of Health will meet to discuss public health issues including rodent mitigation and chicken permitting. The board will also review tobacco-related updates and interview applicants for board positions.

• Rodent issues and mitigation efforts
• Chicken permitting
• Dab Smoke Shop at 234 Washington Street
• New guidance regarding Hemp Derived CBD and THC
• Interviews for Board of Health applicants

The Hudson Board of Health approved the June 13, 2024 minutes and vouchers, both by 2-0 votes. The board discussed rodent mitigation efforts, chicken permitting updates, and tobacco-related enforcement, but took no formal action on these topics. The meeting was informational, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved vouchers (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 pm (2-0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hudson Affordable Housing Trust will meet remotely to consider a vote on signing an Inter-Municipal Agreement. Discussions will include updates on the Packard Street project and a Regional Housing Consultant report. The trust will also review the Housing Production Plan update and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Vote to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement
• Packard Street Update
• Regional Housing Consultant Report
• Housing Production Plan Update
• Approval of June 25, 2024 minutes

The Trust approved the Regional Housing Consortium Inter-Municipal Agreement, authorizing Vice Chair John Parent to sign it. They also received updates on the 62 Packard Street project, which is 52.8% complete with occupancy expected in early 2025, and discussed the town's SHI status and a draft Housing Production Plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Regional Housing Consortium Inter-Municipal Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized John Parent to sign the IMA for the Trust
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2024 (4-0-1)

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors will meet primarily to enter executive session for strategy discussions on pending litigation. The agenda includes acceptance of prior minutes and routine old/new business items.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(3) to discuss litigation strategy

Commission on Disabilities

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely to receive a report on the implementation of the ADA Transition Plan. Commissioners will also discuss community concerns and interview potential new members. The board will vote to approve meeting minutes from April and June 2024.

• Report on ADA Transition Plan Implementation
• Discussion of community concerns
• Interviews with potential new members
• Approval of April 16 and June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities voted 3-0 to recommend Mark Terra-Salomão for appointment to the Select Board to fill a vacancy. The Commission also approved prior meeting minutes, adjusted its meeting schedule, and discussed ADA Transition Plan implementation and potential grant opportunities.

• Recommended Mark Terra-Salomão for Select Board appointment (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2024 and June 11, 2024 (3-0)
• Moved meetings to 9:30 AM on second Tuesday of each month

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will meet remotely on August 12, 2024, to discuss several items including the Demolition Delay Bylaw, Hudson History Signs, and signage for the Hudson-Sudbury Rail Trail. The commission will also interview prospective new members and approve minutes from June. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Hudson History Signs project
• Hudson-Sudbury Rail Trail Signage
• Prospective new member interviews
• Approval of June 2024 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a four-family dwelling at 55 Cottage Street, after the applicant reduced the project from five units. The board also granted a variance for a shed at 118 Cottage Street, allowing it in the front setback. A public hearing for 60-62 Washington Street was continued to September 12, 2024.

• Approved special permit for 4-family dwelling at 55 Cottage St (6-0)
• Granted variance for shed at 118 Cottage St (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 60-62 Washington St to Sept 12, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan review of a three-story, 12-unit multi-family dwelling at 60-62 Washington Street in the Neighborhood Business Zoning District. Additionally, the board will receive a status update and consider an extension request from Indian Farm Estates LLC. The meeting also includes approval of the July 16, 2024 minutes.

• Public hearing for Site Plan Review SPR-24-5: 60-62 Washington Street — 12 two-bedroom units (KM R2 Realty LLC)
• Indian Farm Estates LLC — status update and request for extension of prior extension (expiring September 19, 2024)
• Approval of July 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and enter an executive session. The board will discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation

The Hudson Board of Assessors met on August 19, 2024, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting and an unspecified RFP, both by 2-0 votes. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 08/06/2024 (2-0)
• Approved RFP (2-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation strategy (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The agenda consists solely of links to multiple PDF files (including revised versions and minutes) and a single item labeled '1.' with 'Documents:' beneath it. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed, indicating a procedural or administrative meeting.

• Review of Conservation Agenda 8.1.24 (including revised and second revision versions)
• Consideration of Conservation Minutes from the same date

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and enter an executive session. The closed session is intended to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Acceptance of July 25, 2024 minutes
• Executive session regarding pending litigation strategy

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review minutes from July 16, 2024. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation strategy

The Hudson Board of Assessors met on August 1, 2024, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board signed and accepted personal property abatements by a 2-0 vote. It then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy.

• Approved minutes of 07-16-2024 (2-0)
• Signed and accepted personal property abatements (2-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for pending litigation strategy (2-0)

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to review commission budgets and address lake maintenance issues. The agenda includes discussions on algae, weeds, and the use of jetskis.

• Commission Budgets
• Algae and Weeds management
• Jetskis regulations
• Commission Rules
• Approval of June 20 meeting minutes

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on an application to remove and install new interior lighting at 19-21 Washington Street. Other business includes discussion of Hudson History Signage and board elections. The meeting will also review prior minutes.

• Application for interior lighting changes at 19-21 Washington Street
• Discussion of Hudson History Signage
• Board elections

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 Budget as new business. The committee will also consider a consent agenda approving multiple procurements including projectors, document cameras, email protection, computer tables, AP exam fees, phone server upgrades, student database subscriptions, and a data portal. A gift from Avidia Bank for $250 is also noted. The meeting includes public participation both in-person and remotely.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget as new business
• Approval of $37,276 for CISCO phone server upgrade (Presidio)
• Approval of $35,528 for computer tables at Mulready, Farley, and Quinn Middle School (Whalley Computer Associates)
• Approval of $26,300 for AP Exam Fees (College Board)
• Approval of $14,111.13 for replacement of the Cafeteria Projector at Quinn Middle School (Advanced Presentation Systems)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget and consider a consent agenda with 16 procurement items, including technology upgrades, curriculum materials, and facility services. The meeting also includes a report from the Superintendent, subcommittee updates, and public comment.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget
• Procurement of $37,276 to upgrade CISCO phone servers (Presidio)
• Procurement of $35,528 for computer tables at Mulready, Farley, and Quinn schools (Whalley Computer Associates)
• Procurement of $51,183 for I-Ready professional development (Curriculum Associates)
• Procurement of $26,819 for Reveal Math curriculum at Quinn Middle School (McGraw Hill)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan applications. The first involves reconstruction at 53 Manning Street with expanded parking and stormwater facilities. The second is a garage addition at 136 Main Street East. The board will also approve meeting minutes from June 18.

• Public hearing for SPR-24-4 at 53 Manning Street (CC Homes, LLC): reconstruction including wider driveway, 8 parking spaces, retaining wall, and stormwater control
• Public hearing for SPR-24-3 at 136 Main Street East (Jose Peneda): construction of a garage addition
• Approval of June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from June 27, 2024. The board will enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation strategy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a 10-year inside levy debt forecast and the minimum requirements for reviewing budget requests and warrant articles. The body will also recap a June 18 joint meeting with the Select Board and School Committee.

• 10-Year Inside Levy Debt Forecast
• Review of budget requests and Warrant articles requirements
• Recap of June 18 joint meeting with Select Board and School Committee
• Updates to the Committee webpage

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will review several proposals involving work within wetland buffer zones. These include new residential construction on Brigham Street and a dock installation at Fort Meadow Drive. The commission will also consider driveway repairs and landscape business use of land.

• House construction proposals for 316 and 314 Brigham Street
• Dock, patio, and landscaping at 55 Fort Meadow Drive
• Pool and patio installation at 4 Quail Lane
• Driveway repair and repaving at 594 Main Street
• Footprint changes at Townline Estates (22 and 23 Main Street)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear requests regarding residential property changes in Hudson. This includes proposals to expand a two-family use at 55 Cottage Street and convert a single-family home to a two-family dwelling at 7 Russell Street. The board will also review a driveway upgrade request for 53 Manning Street.

• Special Permit: Expansion of two-family use at 55 Cottage Street
• Special Permit: Conversion of one-family to two-family dwelling at 7 Russell Street
• Variance: Driveway and parking area upgrades at 53 Manning Street
• Minor Modification: Comprehensive permit for 307 Central Street

Board of Assessors

The Board will meet to accept minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation. No other specific business items are listed for this meeting.

• Acceptance of June 13, 2024 minutes
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation strategy

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will review applications for new construction, lighting updates, and air conditioning installations. The meeting also includes discussion regarding board elections and a driveway for the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson.

• New two-family structure at 136 Main Street
• Interior lighting changes at 19-21 Washington Street
• Air conditioning unit installation at 89-91 Main Street
• Driveway review for Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson

Affordable Housing Trust

The meeting includes an item regarding the Housing Production Plan and elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The trust will also review minutes from May 28, 2024.

• Housing Production Plan
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission is reviewing multiple requests for property changes near protected areas. These include proposals for new construction, tree removal, and landscaping near the Fort Meadow Reservoir and Lake Boon. The meeting also includes a continued discussion regarding a landscaping business on Coolidge Street.

• Proposal to remove 7 mature trees at 81 Hunter Ave in the Lake Boon Buffer Zone
• Request to build a house at 316 Brigham Street (Lot 7) in a wetland buffer zone
• Plan for a dock, patio, and landscaping at 55 Fort Meadow Drive near Fort Meadow Reservoir
• Proposal to replace a shed near Fort Meadow Reservoir at 45 Fort Meadow Drive
• Request for a patio, pool, and retaining walls at 193 Parmenter Road

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review reports regarding expenditures, statistics, and the Director’s report. Agenda items also include updates on ARPA funds for HVAC and the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program.

• ARPA Funds – HVAC
• Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program grant application
• Library building site visits and planning phase
• Review of expenditures and statistics

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission is meeting to discuss various aspects of lake management, including buoys, beaches, and boat launches. The agenda also includes reviews of the commission charter, budgets, and algae and weeds.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Fort Meadow Commission Charter
• Discussion regarding buoys, beaches, and boat launch
• Commission budgets
• Algae and weeds

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Hudson Municipal Light Board will review April 2024 financial statistics and discuss citizen issues. The board will also consider a payment of $757,858.26 for pension costs and a $3 million transfer from the Power Adjustment Charge to the Rate Stabilization Fund.

• Payment of $757,858.26 to the Town of Hudson for six months of pension costs
• Transfer of $3 million from the Power Adjustment Charge (PAC) to the Rate Stabilization Fund
• Review of April 2024 financial and operating statistics
• Executive session regarding sensitive market data related to the Power Adjustment Charge (PAC)

Hudson Public School Committee

The committees will discuss the Town of Hudson FY25 budget picture and a preliminary overview of the FY26 School Department Budget. They will also consider statutory alternatives to a tax override and evaluate potential savings in staffing, transportation, and capital assets. Additionally, the groups will review strategies to mitigate future budget deficits.

• Town of Hudson FY25 Budget Picture
• Preliminary overview of the FY26 School Department Budget
• Statutory alternatives to a tax override
• Evaluation of administrative, staff, and transportation costs
• Review of FY24 deficit causes and mitigation strategies

Hudson Public School Committee

The committees will discuss the Town's FY25 budget picture and a preliminary overview of the FY26 School Department Budget. Members will also consider statutory alternatives to a tax override. The Finance Committee expects the School Committee to evaluate the proposed FY26 budget through various scenarios.

• Town of Hudson FY25 Budget Picture
• Preliminary overview of the FY26 School Department Budget
• Statutory alternatives to a tax override
• Evaluation of administrative, staff, and transportation costs
• Review of FY24 budget deficits and contingency planning

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss community input for opioid settlement funds and upcoming listening sessions. The agenda also includes the Lake Boon fish consumption advisory and the start of animal and chicken permitting. Members will also receive an update on a fine regarding Lil’ Peach.

• Opioid settlement community input survey and listening sessions
• Lake Boon fish consumption advisory
• Animal and chicken permitting starting July 1, 2024
• Update on Lil’ Peach sale to minor fine
• Election of officers

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two special permit requests. One request involves a medical marijuana establishment at 37 Coolidge Street, while another concerns expanding a two-family use at 55 Cottage Street.

• Special Permit for medical marijuana establishment at 37 Coolidge Street
• Expansion of two-family use at 55 Cottage Street (continuance requested to July 11, 2024)
• Approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to accept minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes business regarding abatement and exemption applications. The Board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation.

• Acceptance of June 6, 2024, minutes
• Abatement / Exemption Application
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation strategy

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hear from the Hudson Finance Committee Chair and the Director of Municipal Finance. The agenda also includes Planning Department and Town updates.

• Presentation by Sam Calandra, Chair of Hudson Finance Committee
• Presentation by Neil Vaidya, Director of Municipal Finance
• Planning Department and Town updates
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024

Hudson Public School Committee

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee will conduct a preliminary discussion regarding the FY26 School Department budget. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Preliminary discussion of the FY26 School Department budget

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review part-time seasonal employees and receive updates on summer programs and the Dog Park Project. The meeting also includes progress updates for Riverside and Wood Park playgrounds and next steps for ARPA projects at Mouton’s Field and Wood Park.

• Review of part-time seasonal employees
• Dog Park Project progress update
• Riverside and Wood Park Playgrounds progress update
• Next steps for ARPA projects at Mouton’s Field and Wood Park
• Approval of April 14 and April 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board will consider the acceptance of minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding abatement and exemption applications. Additionally, the Board plans to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation.

• Acceptance of June 6, 2004 meeting minutes
• Review of abatement/exemption applications
• Executive session regarding pending litigation strategy

Hudson Public School Committee

The committee will review district and enrollment updates from the Superintendent. Members are also scheduled to vote on a cost of living adjustment for the Superintendent and approve a high school trip to Germany.

• $10,000 procurement with Metro-West College Planning Collaborative for Early College planning
• Cost of living adjustment for Superintendent Dr. Brian K. Reagan
• Approval of Hudson High School trip to Germany from April 20–30, 2025
• Reclassification of funds
• District Improvement Plan end of year update

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will review a report regarding the ADA Transition Plan Implementation and receive an update on community concerns. The commission will also vote to approve meeting minutes from December 12, 2023.

• ADA Transition Plan Implementation report
• Update on Community Concerns
• Approval of 12/12/2023 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The committee will consider FY24 year-end transfer requests and upcoming officer elections. Discussion will also include the committee's role in reviewing the FY26 school budget and improvements to town meeting processes.

• FY24 year-end transfer requests
• Officer elections and member reappointments
• Joint meeting with Select Board and School Committee on June 18, 2024
• HPS FY26 budget review role
• FY24 Free Cash Certification and Tax Rate Recapitulation presentations

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will discuss Hudson History Signs and the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The commission will also review minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting.

• Hudson History Signs
• Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Approval of March 18, 2024 minutes

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on playground equipment at Wood Park and a landscaping business on Coolidge Street. They will also review proposals for residential construction at 310 Brigham Street and 28 Wildflower Path, alongside amended requests for the Lakemont subdivision.

• New playground equipment at Wood Park in the Assabet River Riverfront Area
• Landscaping business proposal on Coolidge Street using 5,000 square feet of Outer Riverfront Area
• House construction at 310 Brigham Street in a Buffer Zone and floodplain
• Townhouse construction at 28 Wildflower Path
• Amended requests for patios, decks, and house expansions at Lakemont

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to accept minutes from May 30, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing abatement and exemption applications. The Board also plans to enter an executive session regarding pending litigation strategy.

• Acceptance of May 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation strategy

Planning Board

The Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding ANR-24-2 at 152 Forest Street. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2024.

• Public hearing for ANR-24-2 at 152 Forest Street
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will discuss personnel appointments, business licenses, and infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering a grant for municipal fiber and new operating hours for Town Hall.

• Contract with R. Bates & Sons, Inc. for Brigham Street culvert replacement for $714,811.00
• Authorization of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) in the amount of $6,159,000
• Acceptance of a $192,732 Community Compact Municipal Fiber grant
• Transfer of ownership for Finnegan’s Pub at 25 South Street
• Proposed allocation of two parking spaces on Railroad Avenue for electric vehicle charging

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Lake Boon Commission

The Lake Boon Commission will hold a remote meeting to review past minutes, update the commission budget, and discuss town beach boat rentals. Members will also evaluate current lake patrol operations and review this year’s weed treatment plan by Red Aylward. The body will address outstanding bills and leadership updates before adjournment.

• Review of town beach boat rentals
• Commission budget update
• Lake patrol and boat status report
• Review of annual weed treatment by Red Aylward
• Approval of outstanding commission bills

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will consider employment contracts for two Assistant Superintendents and review the FY24 fiscal update. The body will also vote on several district procurements and student handbook approvals.

• 3-year employment contracts for Dr. Kathleen Provost and Ms. Catherine Kilcoyne as Assistant Superintendents
• Procurement of $66,752.00 from CDW-G for Crowdstrike Falcon Complete cybersecurity licensing
• Procurement of $15,000.00 for Allan S. Blume to create 12 professional development videos on IEPs
• Procurement of $11,852.28 from B2B Holdings Inc for Central Administration Building furniture
• Approval of 2024-2025 Student Handbooks

Affordable Housing Trust

The Hudson Affordable Housing Trust will meet via Zoom to discuss the Housing Production Plan. The body will also review minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion of Housing Production Plan
• Review of April 16, 2024 minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review reports on expenditures and statistics. The board is discussing the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program and the use of ARPA funds for HVAC.

• Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program grant application
• ARPA funds for HVAC
• Town Meeting and Capital Request
• Select Board presentation on Conditions Assessment
• Annual Town Election library trustee results

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to hold an executive session. The session is dedicated to personnel discussions regarding the Department.

• Executive session for personnel discussions (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1))

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review March 2024 financial statistics and consider a contract award for the Forest Avenue Substation Site Construction. The board will also discuss personnel compensation and labor contracts.

• Contract award for Forest Avenue Substation Site Construction
• Contract with Communication Workers of America (effective May 6, 2024)
• Proposed 2.5% cost-of-living increase for non-union personnel retroactive to March 18th
• Review of March 2024 Financial Statistics

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is dedicated to personnel discussions relative to the Department.

• Executive session regarding Department personnel

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will hold public hearings on liquor license transfers and alterations. The body is also considering multiple municipal contracts for infrastructure and personnel appointments for various town departments.

• Veolia Water North America contract for wastewater treatment: Year 1 $1,942,000.00
• Woodard and Curran engineering services for culvert inventory: $98,000.00
• Pace Analytical water quality testing contract: $45,433.00
• Markings, Inc. traffic line painting contract: $41,824.56
• Public hearing for liquor license transfer at 103-105 Main Street

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary item on the agenda is the consideration of a candidate for the Recreation Program Coordinator position.

• Consideration of Tiffany Newton for Recreation Program Coordinator

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will review applications for property modifications at 13 Lincoln Street, 19-21 Washington Street, and 79 Main Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a driveway at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson and upcoming board elections.

• Application for 13 Lincoln Street to rebuild deck and replace columns
• Request to continue 19-21 Washington Street lighting application to June meeting
• Application for 79 Main Street to repaint trim
• Discussion of driveway at Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson
• Board elections discussion

Park Commission

The Park Commission will elect officers and review minutes from the May 2, 2024, public session. The agenda includes discussions regarding seasonal employees, a Program Coordinator vacancy, and the Dog Park Project.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Community Preservation Committee Member
• Review of part-time seasonal employees
• Update on Program Coordinator Position Vacancy
• FY25 Projects Review
• Dog Park Project Update

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to receive reports on the DPW Building Steering Committee and the ADA Transition Plan implementation. The body will also discuss community concerns and vote on the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes.

• DPW Building Steering Committee report
• ADA Transition Plan Implementation report
• Approval of 12/12/2023 meeting minutes

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will review the 2024-2025 calendar and facilities updates. The body is deciding on several procurement contracts, a grant for immigrant youth, and the Superintendent's end-of-year evaluation.

• Grant 24-186 Immigrant Children & Youth for $9,896.00
• B&G Restaurant Equipment & Supplies procurement for $35,509.10 for Hudson High School food stations
• ePlus Technologies, Inc. procurement for $22,874.00 for 60 Chromebooks and licenses
• American Reading Company contract for $11,750.00 for ESL and Heritage Language classes
• Gift from Quinn Home and School of $3,450.19 for special education programming

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Town Clerk

The town is conducting its annual election for various municipal offices and boards. Residents are voting for candidates across several local government bodies including the Select Board, Planning Board, and School Committee.

• Select Board elections
• Planning Board elections
• Municipal Light Board elections
• Cemetery Commission elections
• Park Commission elections

DPW Building Committee

The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and contract status updates. The committee will also discuss a contractor introduction and a 90-day look-ahead schedule.

• Approval of minutes
• Contract status updates
• Contractor introduction
• 90-day look-ahead schedule

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings regarding two special permits. The board will consider requests for a medical marijuana establishment and the expansion of a non-conforming two-family use.

• Special Permit request for Native Sun Wellness, Inc. to operate a medical marijuana establishment at 37 Coolidge Street
• Special Permit request for 55 Cottage Street Realty Trust to expand a pre-existing non-conforming two-family use at 55 Cottage Street

Board of Library Trustees

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review reports from the director, outreach programs, and bus drivers. The board is scheduled to discuss nominations for COA officers under new business.

• Nominations for COA Officers

Fort Meadow Commission

The Commission will discuss the opening of Memorial Beach and the Boat Launch. Discussion topics also include buoys, algae, weeds, rules, and commission budgets.

• Memorial Beach and Boat Launch opening discussion
• Discussion regarding buoys, algae, and weeds
• Review of Commission Budgets
• Discussion of rules and website

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to consider abatement and exemption applications. The board also scheduled an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will discuss personnel changes, including a police officer appointment and a GIS internship. The board is also considering two contracts for playground equipment installation and the acceptance of a memorial bench donation.

• Contract with New England Recreation Group for $31,000.00 for Wood Park Playground
• Contract with New England Recreation Group for $36,000.00 for Riverside Park
• Appointment of Brennan Grimley as full time Certified Police Officer
• Appointment of Sean O’Neill for GIS summer internship at $20 per hour
• Re-classification of the Building Commissioner / Zoning Enforcement Officer position

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to consider prior business regarding Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 7 and 12. The committee will also address any other open business related to the Warrant or Annual Town Meeting.

• Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 7
• Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 12

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding land use and construction projects. The body will also review administrative updates on invasive vegetation and a partial COC request.

• Coolidge Street (NOI #190-0683): Proposal to use 5,000 square feet of Outer Riverfront Area to Hog Brook for a landscaping business
• Brigham Street Culvert (NOI #190-0705): Proposal to repair a failed culvert and restore the resource area
• 310 Brigham Street (NOI 190-07xx): Proposal to construct a house in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and floodplain
• 289 River Road (Lot 1, 190-0671): Partial COC Request
• Invasive Vegetation Management Update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a violation involving the sale of nicotine products to a minor. The board will also review updates regarding homeless and migrant populations and a community survey for opioid settlement funds.

• Sale of nicotine products to underage customer on 4.20.2024 at Lil’ Peach, 28 Cox Street
• Hudson Homeless/Migrant Update
• Opioid Settlement Funds Community Input Survey

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review part-time seasonal employees and discuss a vacancy for the Program Coordinator position. The body will also receive updates on the Dog Park and Wood and Riverside Park Playground projects.

• Review of part-time seasonal employees
• Update on Program Coordinator position vacancy
• Dog Park Project update
• Wood and Riverside Park Playground Project update
• Correspondence regarding painting Morgan Bowl Field Goals

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is meeting to conduct a computer program test of the ImageCast system. This is a procedural step for the annual town election.

• Computer program test of the ImageCast for the annual town election

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee is meeting virtually to consider a short-term lease agreement. The body will decide whether to authorize the Superintendent to lease parking for school buses.

• Short-term lease agreement with Hudson Reed Owner LLC for bus parking at 75 Reed Road

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss town history signs and the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The body will also review minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting.

• Hudson History Signs
• Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Approval of March 18, 2024 minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board is also scheduled to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation strategy

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review part-time seasonal employees and a Program Coordinator vacancy. The meeting also includes updates on the Dog Park Project and the Wood and Riverside Park Playground Project.

• Review of part-time seasonal employees
• Update on Program Coordinator Position Vacancy
• Dog Park Project Update
• Wood and Riverside Park Playground Project Update
• Email regarding painting the Morgan Bowl Field Goals

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review February 2024 financial statistics and consider several expenditures. The board will vote on payments to the towns of Hudson and Stow and the purchase of equipment.

• Vote to approve 2023 Payments in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) of $225,000 to Hudson and $65,298.21 to Stow
• Vote to approve purchase of 120 ERMCO transformers from UUS for $312,320
• Consideration of amendments to HLPD Policy No. 7 Vacation or Annual Leave

Hudson Public School Committee

The School Committee will discuss restorative practices at Hudson High School and the Elementary ELA Curriculum Review. The body is scheduled to act on a resolution regarding the Chapter 70 State Aid Inflation Formula and the Student Opportunity Act.

• Resolution pertaining to Chapter 70 State Aid Inflation Formula
• Student Opportunity Act
• Contract with Quadient USA Inc. for $11,089.80 for a 36-month postage machine lease
• Grant 24-205 ESL Certification Support Grant for $6,000.00
• $100.00 gift from St. Mary’s Credit Union for the Hudson High School Reality Fair

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will conduct a hearing regarding a pouring license and sidewalk occupancy for a business on Main Street. The board is also considering several personnel appointments, a municipal audit contract, and a meter replacement opt-out program.

• Hearing for Rail Trail Flatbread Company (29-33 Main Street) regarding alcohol license alteration and sidewalk occupancy at 23 Main Street
• Class II License application for Auto Stop Sales at 469 River Road
• Contract with Marcum to audit Hudson for FY’23-25
• Appointment of Doug Hyde as Part-Time Temporary Building Inspector
• Appointment of Rachel Marroquin as Full-Time Youth Services Librarian

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a landscaping business proposal on Coolidge Street, a culvert repair on Brigham Street, and a new house at 310 Brigham Street. The meeting also includes administrative discussions on invasive management and stewardship.

• Coolidge Street: After-the-fact proposal for 5,000 square feet of landscaping business area
• Brigham Street Culvert: Proposal to repair a failed culvert and restore resource area
• 310 Brigham Street: Proposal to construct a house in Buffer Zone and floodplain
• COC Request: 65 Hunter Ave (190-0631)
• COC Request: 3 Lakeside Ave (190-0337)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to accept minutes from the previous session and review abatement or exemption applications. The Board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Acceptance of April 8, 2024 minutes
• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue deliberations on a site plan application for a mixed-use development. The board will also review minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting.

• Site Plan Approval for 469 and 479 River Road: proposed ten mixed-use, commercial, or industrial buildings
• Proposed improvements to stormwater management system at 469 River Road

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review February 2024 financial statistics and consider votes on equipment purchases and tax payments. The board will also discuss amendments to the department's vacation policy.

• Purchase of 120 ERMCO transformers from UUS for $312,320
• 2023 Payments in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) of $225,000 to the Town of Hudson
• 2023 Payments in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) of $65,298.21 to the Town of Stow
• Amendment to HLPD Policy No. 7 Vacation or Annual Leave

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and enter an executive session. The session will focus on real property transactions and legal advice regarding Articles 38, 39, 40, and 41 of the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
• Review of 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles 38, 39, 40, and 41

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to receive reports on the DPW Building Steering Committee and the ADA Transition Plan implementation. The body will also discuss community concerns and outdoor dining updates.

• Report on DPW Building Steering Committee
• Report on ADA Transition Plan Implementation
• Update on outdoor dining
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to receive updates on the Housing Production Plan and Packard Street. The body will also discuss the Regional Housing Consultant RPF process.

• Housing Production Plan update
• Packard Street update
• Regional Housing Consultant RPF process

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct hearings regarding warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The agenda includes a schedule of reviews for the FY2025 budget and various town articles.

• FY2025 Budget hearings for General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Human Services, and Schools
• Article 6: Lease-Purchase Financing Agreement for a Vac Truck
• Article 32: Drainage Easement acquisition at 106 Park Street
• Article 33: Drainage Easements acquisition at 108 Brigham Street
• Article 36: Proposal to become an MBTA Community

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will meet to approve the FY25 budget. The body will also consider contracts for temporary cleaning services and architectural planning for modular classrooms.

• Approval of FY25 Budget
• Contract for districtwide temporary cleaning services with New England Cleaning Services Group ($12,000.00 not to exceed $15,000.00)
• Contract with Davis Architects for $14,525.00 for bidding documents for two modular classrooms at the Mulready School

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to accept minutes from the previous meeting and review abatement or exemption applications. The Board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Acceptance of minutes from 04/08/2024
• Abatement / Exemption Application review
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts and personnel appointments. The body is also considering changes to town parking time limits and early voting dates for the May 13 election.

• Contract with Castagna Construction for new DPW facility for $19,977,000.00
• Contract with Massachusetts Broken Stone Company for road milling and overlay for $632,157.90
• Appointment of Frank Ramsbottom as Interim Building Commissioner
• Proposed change of parking time limits from two hours to three hours in specific areas
• Supplemental funding for Fire Headquarters Building Renovation Project

Hudson Public School Committee

The Student Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss follow-up items from February and December. The body will also review new items of interest.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

DPW Building Committee

The committee will discuss project invoices and budget updates. The agenda includes reviews of the bidding process and designer progress. A recommendation to award a contract to Castagna Construction is also scheduled for discussion.

• Recommendation to award Castagna Construction $19,770,000
• Review of bidding process and general bids
• Construction QA/QC materials testing
• Project invoice and budget updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct hearings for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting. This specific meeting focuses on the FY2025 budget and capital plan for Hudson Public Schools.

• Article 3: FY2025 Budget for Hudson Public Schools
• Article 5: Capital Plan – General Fund (School)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review the FY25 budget and the use of ARPA funds for future projects. The body will also receive updates on seasonal employment and the Program Coordinator vacancy.

• FY25 Budget recap from Finance Committee
• ARPA Funds for future projects
• Dog Park Project update
• Wood and Riverside Park Playground Project update
• Seasonal employment and Program Coordinator vacancy updates

Hudson Public School Committee

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee is meeting to review evidence proposed by the Superintendent. The body will take action regarding that evidence and the overall evaluation.

• Review of Superintendent evaluation evidence
• Action on overall Superintendent evaluation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan approval application for a mixed-use development. The project includes ten buildings, paved areas, and stormwater management improvements. A continuance request has been made for this item to April 16, 2024.

• Site Plan Approval for 469 and 479 River Road (SPR-23-1)
• Proposed ten mixed-use buildings at 469 and 479 River Road
• Discussion of Site Plan Review Jurisdiction
• Tree removal issue at 540 Main St.
• Approval of March 19, 2024 Minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review abatement and exemption applications. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Abatement and exemption applications
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the budget message, financial planning documents, and budget summary. The body will also hold hearings on several postponed warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Article 2: Year End Transfers
• Article 12: Amend Fire Headquarters Borrowing Authorization
• Article 17: Fund Workers’ Comp. Insurance Trust Fund
• Article 19: Fund Other Post Empl. Benefit (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund
• Article 25: Lake Boon Water Quality Remediation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to consider applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation strategy

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to consider abatement and exemption applications. The board is also scheduled to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation strategy

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to discuss in-person early voting for the May 13, 2024 Town Election. The board will also discuss recounts and reorganization.

• In-person early voting for May 13, 2024 Town Election
• Discussion of recounts
• Board reorganization

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review abatement and exemption applications. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Cultural Council

The Hudson Cultural Council is meeting to review grantee updates and final grant reports. The body will discuss community survey questions, distribution dates, and planning for HudsonFest on June 8th.

• Review of community survey questions and distribution dates
• Planning for HudsonFest booth and participation on June 8th
• Discussion of the 2024 Trifold Brochure
• Update on grantees and final grant reports
• Scheduling of 2024 meeting dates for survey finalization and grant review

Hudson Public School Committee

The committee will review a budget update for fiscal year 2025 and an elementary mathematics curriculum update. Members are also scheduled to vote on two overnight student field trip proposals.

• FY25 Budget Update
• Elementary Mathematics Curriculum Update
• Field Trip: Freshman and Sophomore overnight trip to Washington D.C. (Oct 9-12, 2024)
• Field Trip: UNESCO Conference overnight trip for 3 students to Santarem, Portugal (January 2025)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for three continued Notices of Intent. The body will also discuss invasive species management and a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 14 Elizabeth Road.

• 57 Fort Meadow Drive: house addition, patio, walkway, and rip-rap slope reconstruction
• 46 Lakeside Ave: house addition, driveway expansion, and retaining wall rebuild
• Coolidge Street: after-the-fact proposal for 5,000 square feet of landscaping business use
• 14 Elizabeth Road: Certificate of Compliance request
• Discussion on becoming a Weed Warrior Host Community

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review reports on expenditures and statistics. The meeting includes discussions on the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program and a proposal for supplemental structural engineering consulting services.

• Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program Community Survey
• Proposal for Supplemental Structural Engineering Consulting Services
• Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program Conditions Assessment
• External Bookdrop
• FinCom Budget Meeting

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will review two permit requests at this remote meeting. One item addresses historical plaques for downtown buildings through the Hudson BID, while another considers a 38 by 48 inch sign installation in an alleyway at 45 Main Street. The commission will also discuss neon signage at Victor’s 50’s Diner and conduct board elections before reviewing prior minutes.

• Review of historical plaque applications for downtown buildings via the Hudson BID
• Approval request to install a 38” x 48” alleyway sign at 45 Main Street (Sandra and Anthony Antico Real Estate LLC)
• Discussion regarding neon signs at Victor’s 50’s Diner
• Commission board elections

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to receive updates on the Housing Production Plan and the Packard Street project. The body will also review a meeting regarding homelessness in Hudson.

• Housing Production Plan update
• Packard Street update
• Homelessness in Hudson meeting review
• Approval of January 24, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue deliberations on a site plan application for a mixed-use development. The board will also discuss site plan review jurisdiction and a tree removal issue.

• Site Plan Approval for 469 and 479 River Road: proposed ten mixed-use, commercial, or industrial buildings
• Discussion of Site Plan Review Jurisdiction
• Tree removal issue at 540 Main St.

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will meet via Zoom to conduct routine business. The General Manager is scheduled to present a review of financial and operating statistics from January 2024.

• Review of January 2024 Financial and Operating Statistics
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Stow Representative

Board of Health

The Hudson Board of Health will meet to review animal control regulations and a community fridge initiative. The board will also discuss a staffing update and the Native Sun annual report.

• The Control and Keeping of Animals Regulation
• Community Fridge Initiative
• Native Sun Annual Report
• Staffing Update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting hearings for the May 6 Annual Town Meeting. This specific meeting focuses on the FY2025 budget for Public Works and various town enterprises.

• FY2025 Budget hearings for Public Works, Sewer, Water, and Storm Water enterprises
• Article 6: Lease-purchase financing agreement for a vac truck
• Article 31: Five-year contract operation for the Waste Water Plant
• Article 32: Acquisition of drainage easement at 106 Park Street
• Article 33: Acquisition of drainage easements at 108 Brigham Street

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will vote on several personnel appointments and budget amendments. The board is also reviewing multiple grant applications for the Health Department and a contract for water infrastructure maintenance.

• Contract with Calgon Carbon for Cranberry Well GAC Filter Media replacement for $94,400.00
• Budget amendment for School Department’s Modular Classroom Request to $480,000
• Budget amendment for FY2025 Veterans Services Department request to $150,689
• Live Entertainment License for Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District on May 4, 2024
• Health Department grant applications totaling up to $320,000 for housing, food access, and elder behavioral health

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss updates to history and rail trail signage. The body will also address the Demolition Delay Bylaw.

• Hudson History Signs
• Rail Trail Signage Update
• Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Approval of February 12, 2024 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on two special permit requests. The board is reviewing a medical marijuana establishment application and a request to expand a non-conforming two-family use.

• Special Permit for Native Sun Wellness, Inc. to operate a medical marijuana establishment at 37 Coolidge Street
• Special Permit for 55 Cottage Street Realty Trust to expand a pre-existing non-conforming two-family use at 55 Cottage Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct hearings for the May 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting. This specific session focuses on public safety budget requests and borrowing authorizations.

• Article 3: FY2025 Budget for Police, Fire, and Building Inspections
• Article 4: Fire Engine Borrowing Rescission
• Article 5: Capital Plan – General Fund (Police, Fire)
• Article 12: Amend Fire Headquarters Borrowing Authorization
• Article 24: Joint Dispatch Offset Receipts

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is starting a series of hearings regarding warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2024. These hearings cover various town departments, including general government, public safety, and public works.

• FY2025 Budget, General Government
• Lake Boon Water Quality Remediation (Article 25)
• Light and Power Surplus Account (Article 29)
• Fire Engine Borrowing Rescission (Article 4)
• Capital Plan – General Fund (Police, Fire) (Article 5)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget and the Superintendent's entry finding report. The body is set to vote on several facility contracts and the 2024-2025 district calendar.

• Bid of $317,745.00 with Aalanco Service Corp. to replace heating plant boilers at Farley Elementary School
• Bid of $509,992.00 with Suburban Glass and Mirror for exterior window replacement at Mulready Elementary School
• Bid of $31,500.00 with Greenleaf Environmental Inc. for asbestos abatement at Mulready Elementary School
• Grant of $20,000.00 for school nutrition equipment at Hudson High School
• Grant of $22,500.00 for early college planning at Hudson High School

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will review several personnel appointments and job description updates. The board is also considering multiple grant applications for the Health Department and budget amendments for Veterans Services and the School Department.

• Contract with Calgon Carbon for Cranberry Well GAC Filter Media replacement for $94,400.00
• Proposed budget amendment for School Department’s Modular Classroom Request to $480,000
• Proposed budget amendment for FY2025 Veterans Services Department request to $150,689
• Grant applications for Health Department including a $90,000 SNAP pilot and $30,000 Housing Navigator position
• Live Entertainment License for Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for May 4, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential additions and shoreline work. The body will also discuss invasive species management and becoming a Weed Warrior Host Community.

• Public hearing for 57 Fort Meadow Drive: house addition, patio, walkway, and rip-rap slope reconstruction at Fort Meadow Reservoir
• Public hearing for 46 Lakeside Ave: house addition, driveway expansion, and retaining wall rebuild in Lake Boon Buffer Zone
• Continued hearing for Coolidge Street: after-the-fact proposal for 5,000 square feet of Outer Riverfront Area to Hog Brook
• Discussion on becoming a Weed Warrior Host Community
• Scheduling volunteer days at Danforth

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to approve minutes from the February 14, 2024 session. The body will also review an updated job description for the Program Coordinator position, which was formerly the Recreation Assistant position.

• Review of updated Job Description for Program Coordinator (formerly Recreation Assistant)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review applications for tax abatements and exemptions. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is starting a series of hearings regarding warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. These hearings cover various municipal topics including the FY2025 budget, public safety, and public works.

• FY2025 Budget, General Government (Article 3)
• Prior Year Bills (Article 1)
• Year End Transfers (Article 2)
• PEG Access and Cable Related Budget (Article 15)
• Fire Engine Borrowing Rescission (Article 4)

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is conducting the advanced removal of early voted ballots at Town Hall. These ballots will be cast at the polls on March 5, with results added to the election day totals.

• Opening of early voted ballots at Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Session scheduled for Monday, March 4th at 10:00 AM

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is conducting sessions to open early voted ballots at Town Hall. These ballots will be cast at the polls on March 5th, and results will be added to the election day totals.

• Ballot removal sessions held February 26 through March 4 at 10:00 AM
• Location: Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Ballots to be cast at the polls on March 5th

Town Clerk

The Town of Hudson is conducting sessions to open early voted ballots at Town Hall. These ballots will be cast at the polls on March 5th, and results will be added to election day totals.

• Ballot removal sessions held February 26 through March 4 at 10:00 AM
• Location: Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Observers must register in advance via email

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review abatement and exemption applications. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Review of abatement and exemption applications
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is conducting the advanced removal of early voted ballots at Town Hall. These ballots will be cast at the polls on March 5th, and results will be added to the election day totals.

• Ballot removal sessions at 78 Main Street from February 26 to March 4
• Requirement for observers to register in advance via email

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will review several municipal contracts, personnel appointments, and liquor license transfers. The board is also considering revisions to the FY2025 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund budgets.

• Contract with Tripi Engineering Services, LLC for Hudson Public Library structural engineering: $37,000.00
• Contract with Putnam Pipe for water main supplies at 1 Municipal Drive: $40,869.69
• Contract with Synagro for drinking water residuals transportation and disposal: $35,000.00
• Lease to purchase agreement with C.N. Wood for a Vactor Truck: $16,000.00 per month
• Transfer of All Alcohol Package Store License at 66 Broad Street to Boski & Ashil’s, Inc.

Town Clerk

The Town of Hudson will open early voted ballots at Town Hall from February 26 through March 4. These ballots will be cast at the polls on March 5.

• Ballot removal sessions at Town Hall, 78 Main Street
• Observer registration via [email protected]

Town Clerk

The Town of Hudson will open early voted ballots at Town Hall, 78 Main Street, across six sessions from February 26 to March 4. These ballots will be cast at the polls on March 5.

• Ballot removal sessions held February 26, 27, 28, 29, March 1, and March 4 at 10:00 AM
• Ballots to be cast at the polls on March 5

Board of Library Trustees

The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and references to a postponed meeting from February 15, 2024. There are no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics listed in the text.

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is conducting a computer program test of the ImageCast system. This meeting is focused on preparing for the Presidential Primary.

• Computer program test of the ImageCast for the Presidential Primary

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to provide updates on 75 Reed Road and receive reports from the Planning Department. The body will also introduce a prospective commission member.

• Update on 75 Reed Road
• Planning Department and Town updates
• Introduction of a prospective Commission member

Lake Boon Commission

The Lake Boon Commission will discuss seasonal preparations including weed treatment and dock conditions. The meeting also includes updates on the Health Lake Boon Initiative and planning for spring tasks such as buoy placement and lake refill.

• Review of weed treatment for this year
• Updates on the Health Lake Boon Initiative
• Discussion of spring tasks including buoys, lake refill, and LBC boat
• Review of winter lake rules
• Approval of bills and annual report

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will consider two applications regarding building modifications on Main Street. The meeting also includes discussions about sidewalk lights, neon signs at Hudson Wine & Spirits, and board elections.

• Signage application for 95 Main Street involving black text on a 'Blush Tan' façade
• Cornice replacement panels for 21 Main Street
• Discussion of sidewalk lights
• Discussion of neon signs at Hudson Wine & Spirits
• Board elections

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review December 2023 financial statistics and consider approving the FY2023 budget and capital spending plan. The board is also scheduled to vote on a bad debt write-off and the final contract for General Manager Justin Connell.

• Approval of FY2023 budget and capital spending plan
• Vote to write-off FY2022 bad debt in the amount of $59,353.46
• Contract award for new SCADA system
• Final approval of General Manager Justin Connell contract
• Authorization for the Chair to hire legal representation for union personnel contract negotiations

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review abatement and exemption applications. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Abatement and exemption applications
• Abatement hearings
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a medical marijuana establishment and a two-family home expansion. The board will also organize its leadership and review 2023 cannabis reports.

• Special Permit request for Native Sun Wellness, Inc. to operate a medical marijuana establishment at 37 Coolidge Street
• Special Permit request for 55 Cottage Street Realty Trust to expand a non-conforming two-family use at 55 Cottage Street
• Election of a chairman and a clerk to organize the Board
• Review of 2023 Annual Cannabis Reports

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding construction and land use proposals at 57 Fort Meadow Drive, 1 Municipal Drive, and Coolidge Street. The body will also conduct administrative business regarding culvert work and a land donation update.

• Public hearing for house addition, patio, walkway, and rip-rap slope reconstruction at 57 Fort Meadow Drive
• Public hearing for a new building with drainage features at 1 Municipal Drive
• Public hearing for after-the-fact use of 5,000 square feet of Outer Riverfront Area at Coolidge Street
• Administrative review of culvert work at 296 Cox Street and 478 Main Street
• Update on land donation at 1000 Matrix Way

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss abatement and exemption applications. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Abatement and exemption applications
• Executive session regarding pending litigation strategy
• Abatement hearings

Park Commission

The Park Commission is meeting to review a request for overnight use of Morgan Bowl and the Riverside Parking Lot for a fundraiser. The body will also discuss a vacant program coordinator position and the use of ARPA funds for park design.

• Request for Hudson High School to use Morgan Bowl and Riverside Parking Lot June 8-9, 2024 (10:00pm-7:00am) for Relay for Life
• Discussion of vacant Program Coordinator position
• Alternative use of ARPA funds previously dedicated to Wood & Apsley Park Design
• Updates on Dog Park and playground projects

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements and sign bills and commitments. The board will also review abatement and exemption applications. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approval of Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Review of Abatement / Exemption Applications
• Executive Session regarding pending litigation

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget development and the District Improvement Plan. The body is deciding on the 2024-2025 school calendar and various service contracts and grants.

• First reading of the HPS District Calendar 2024-2025
• Contract with Next-Gen Supply Group for carpet extractors for $20,389.89
• Contract with Finbarr Mechanical, LLC for boiler service at $22,300.00 per year
• Contract with Cross Cultural Communication Systems for $10,399.00
• Grant for FY24 Emergency Assistance Shelter Reimbursement Program for $83,283.00

Board of Health

The Hudson Board of Health will meet to discuss a swimming pool variance for Enclave and the use of statewide opioid settlement funds. The board will also review the Native Sun annual report and receive nursing and staffing updates.

• Swimming pool variance for Enclave
• Statewide Opioid Settlement Funds
• Native Sun Annual Report

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget development and the District Improvement Plan. The body is deciding on the 2024-2025 school calendar and several service contracts and grants.

• First reading of the HPS District Calendar 2024-2025
• Contract with Finbarr Mechanical, LLC for boiler service: $22,300.00 per year
• Contract with Next-Gen Supply Group for carpet extractor units: $20,389.89
• Grant for FY24 Emergency Assistance Shelter Reimbursement Program: $83,283.00
• Contract with Cross Cultural Communication Systems for Medical Interpretation Program: $10,399.00

Hudson Public School Committee

The Student Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss student-led items. The agenda consists of procedural reviews and open discussion.

• Approval of minutes
• Follow-up on items from the December meeting
• Discussion of new items of interest

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss historical signage and surveys. The agenda includes items regarding the Rail Trail and a demolition delay bylaw.

• Hudson History Signs
• Historical Survey
• Rail Trail Signage
• Demolition Delay Bylaw

Internal Traffic Committee

The Internal Traffic Committee is meeting to consider the approval of temporary parking locations for elections. The committee will also review minutes from three previous meetings.

• Approval of temporary parking locations for elections

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is holding a hybrid forum regarding the Library Building Project. The session is facilitated by ReThinking Libraries.

• Library Building Project forum facilitated by ReThinking Libraries

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application for a mixed-use development. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January 2, 2023.

• Public hearing for SPR-23-1: proposed mixed-use development at 469 and 479 River Road featuring 10 commercial or industrial buildings
• Approval of 1/2/2023 meeting minutes

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will consider several municipal contracts for park equipment and facility upgrades. The body will also review FY 2025 budget requests for public schools, fire, and vocational services. Other items include personnel appointments and a downtown parking study discussion.

• FY 2025 budget requests including $44,279,710 for Hudson Public Schools
• Contract for Wood Park playground equipment with New England Recreation Group for $69,450.00
• Contract for Riverside Park playground equipment with New England Recreation Group for $48,295.00
• Contract with RISE Engineering for Town Hall weatherization for $44,170.00
• Proposed donation of 12.24 acres of land at 1000 Matrix Way to the Conservation Commission

Hudson Public School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY25 School Department Budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of FY25 School Department Budget

Lake Boon Commission

The commission will review and suggest actions following incidents that occurred on Lake Boon on January 21, 2024. The meeting also includes the approval of past minutes and a review of bills.

• Review of incidents on the Lake on 01/21/24
• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Review of bills

Trustees of Benevolent Funds

The Trustees of Benevolent Funds will review the 2023 expenditure report and donations made to charities. The body will discuss and vote on which funds to distribute and a proposal to authorize fund requests up to $3,000.00.

• Review of 2023 expenditure report
• Review of charity donations and reports
• Proposed authorization of fund requests up to $3,000.00

DPW Building Committee

The committee is reviewing the 100% design document status, including surveys and geotechnical reports. Members will discuss payment procedures for project invoices and the prequalification process for the OPM. The meeting also outlines the timeline for upcoming bidding and construction phases.

• Review of 100% Design Document status
• Discussion on Geotech and Hazardous Materials surveys
• Permission to proceed to bidding
• Update on OPM prequalification process

Trustees of Benevolent Funds

The Trustees of Benevolent Funds will review the 2023 expenditure report and donations made to charities. The body will discuss and vote on which funds to distribute. A proposal is included to authorize fund requests up to $3,000.00.

• Review of 2023 expenditure report
• Review of donations and charity reports
• Proposed authorization of fund requests up to $3,000.00

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will receive updates on the Packard Street, HPP, and Army Housing projects. The body will also conduct interviews for new members and establish a 2024 meeting schedule.

• Packard Street update
• HPP update
• Army Housing update
• New member interviews
• 2024 meeting schedule

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review nursing and staffing updates. The agenda also includes a discussion on the REACH Diversity Equity Inclusion Program for Municipalities.

• Nursing Update
• REACH Diversity Equity Inclusion Program for Municipalities
• Staffing Update
• Approval of vouchers

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget development. The body will decide on the 2024-2025 Program of Studies and an overnight field trip for the HHS Drama Society. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Hudson Paraeducator Association.

• Approval of Program of Studies 2024-2025
• Overnight field trip: HHS Drama Society to New York City, April 9-10, 2024
• FY25 Budget Development Update
• Collective bargaining strategy with Hudson Paraeducator Association

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will review several high-value contracts for school energy improvements and municipal software. The body is also considering personnel appointments and FY 25 budget requests for various town departments.

• Energy Management Services Agreement with Trane for Farley Elementary School: $1,540,942.00
• Enterprise Resource Planning software contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc.: $1,414,732.00
• Fire Headquarters Overhead Door Replacement Project with Paul J. Rogan Company: $359,000.00
• Transfer of $220,150.05 in ARPA funds from Main/Houghton Street Bridge to Brigham Street Culvert Replacement
• Increase of inspector's fees from $35.00 to $40.00

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review exemptions and abatements. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and general business.

• Review of exemptions and abatements

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss library operations and reports. The agenda includes a review of recommendations from the Library Building Committee and the Beanstack subscription.

• Library Building Committee Recommendations
• Beanstack Subscription
• Community Focus Groups & Public Forums
• One Book, One Hudson

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for five different property proposals. These include requests for residential construction, dock installation, and invasive species removal.

• 69 Hunter Ave: proposal to install a removable dock on Lake Boon
• 5 Parmenter Road: proposal for a house addition in a stream Buffer Zone
• Lot 5 Brigham Street: proposal to build a single-family house in Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Buffer Zone
• Coolidge Street: after-the-fact proposal to use 5,000 square feet of Outer Riverfront Area for a landscaping business
• Danforth Falls Conservation Land: proposal to hand-pull invasives from Danforth Brook Riverfront Area

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review exemptions and abatements. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Review of exemptions and abatements

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review the second draft of the preliminary FY2024 budget and November 2023 financial and operating statistics. The board will also meet in executive session to negotiate the General Manager contract with Mr. Connell.

• Second draft of the preliminary FY2024 budget
• Financial and operating statistics for November 2023
• Contract negotiations for General Manager position with Mr. Connell

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will review reports regarding the DPW Building Steering Committee and ADA Transition Plan implementation. The agenda also includes updates on community concerns and outdoor dining.

• DPW Building Steering Committee report
• ADA Transition Plan Implementation report
• Community Concerns update
• Outdoor Dining update
• Approval of 12/12/2023 meeting minutes

Hudson Public School Committee

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss long-range planning for the FY25 and FY26 budgets.

• Long-range Planning for FY25 and FY26 Budgets

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application for 469 and 479 River Road. The board will also review minutes from the January 2, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for SPR-23-1: mixed-use development at 469 and 479 River Road including 10 commercial or industrial buildings
• Approval of 1/2/2023 meeting minutes

Hudson Public School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY25 budget. This is a focused session to review financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Discussion of FY25 Budget

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet to discuss policies regarding the use of facilities and fields. The commission is also scheduled to discuss playground equipment at Wood Park.

• Discussion of Facility and Field Use Policies
• Discussion of Wood Park playground equipment

Cultural Council

The Hudson Cultural Council is meeting to elect its officers and establish a tentative schedule for 2024 meetings. The council will also discuss grant updates and participation in HudsonFest.

• Election of officers: Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Update on Reconsideration grants
• FY24 Paperwork Grant Agreement forms update
• Planning for Community Survey questions and distribution
• Discussion of HudsonFest participation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review prior business and new priorities. The body will discuss debt forecasting and the requirements for reviewing budget requests and Warrant articles.

• 10-Year Inside Levy Debt Forecast
• Review of budget requests and Warrant articles
• Document requests to School Committee
• Draft FY25 budget hearing schedule

Executive Assistant

The Select Board will review several license applications and grant agreements. The body is also considering the award of the Armory Disposition RFP and various budget requests totaling over $1.5 million.

• Awarding of Armory Disposition RFP to Hudson Cultural Alliance
• Contract with Tucker Library Interiors, LLC for $45,122.72 in ARPA funds
• Grant agreement of $25,000 for Senior Center audio/visual equipment
• Grant of $25,000 from Stanton Foundation for Dog Park Design
• Class II License for Davolio Motorsports, LLC at 469 River Road

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Board will meet to discuss next steps regarding the General Manager position. This includes an executive session to conduct a strategy session for negotiations with the General Manager.

• Executive session for negotiations strategy regarding the General Manager

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two proposals on Coolidge Street. The body will also discuss a culvert on Brigham Street and hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Public hearing for 62 Coolidge Street (RDA #588) to replace a fence in a Buffer Zone and Outer Riparian Zone
• Public hearing for Coolidge Street (NOI #190-0564) regarding an after-the-fact proposal to use 5,000 square feet of Outer Riverfront Area for a landscaping business
• Partial COCs for River Road Lots 1, 2, and 3 (190-0671, 190-0672, 190-0673)
• Discussion regarding the Brigham Street culvert
• Elections for Chair and Vice Chair

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan for a mixed-use development. The board will also review a subdivision covenant and elect a chairman and clerk.

• Public hearing for SPR-23-1: mixed-use development with 10 buildings at 469 and 479 River Road
• Review and approval of the Subdivision Covenant for 75 Reed Road
• Election of a chairman and a clerk