Hudson public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review a site assignment proposal and a solid waste management agreement for the transfer station. The board will also consider a request for an exemption from the non-recyclable plastic reduction by-law.

• Transfer Station Solid Waste Management Agreement
• Non-Recyclable Plastic Reduction By-law Exemption Request
• Minor Modification to Site Assignment Proposal

The Board of Health unanimously denied Hudson Stop & Shop's request for an exemption from the Non‑Recyclable Plastic Reduction By‑Law. The board also unanimously approved a request for financial assistance to hire legal counsel regarding the Solid Waste Management Agreement. The next meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 6:01 pm.

• Denied Stop & Shop exemption request (unanimous)
• Approved request for legal counsel funding (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will hold a special meeting on December 23, 2025 at Hudson High School, Room F101, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a discussion to recognize local and state first responders as well as Hudson High School staff and administration for their actions to protect the school and community. No other items are listed for decision.

• Call to Order
• Recognition of local and state first responders and Hudson High School staff and administration

DPW Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from OPM and the project designer. Discussions will focus on the Phase II schedule, project invoices, and the project closeout process.

• OPM progress overview and Phase II schedule
• Project invoices and budget update
• Project closeout discussion
• Designer update

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will meet remotely to continue public hearings on proposals to construct barns, parking areas, and establish resource area boundaries near wetlands. The agenda also includes administrative business and a discussion on Danforth trails.

• Public hearings for 29 Woodrow Street and 47 Cherry Street (continued)
• Public hearing for 325 Central Street (continued)
• Public hearing for 1 Annie Terrace Drive (continued)
• Public hearing for 0 Washington Street to establish Resource Area boundary
• Discussion on Danforth trails

The Conservation Commission moved several project hearings to the January 8, 2026 meeting, including 29 Woodrow Road, 47 Cherry Street, 1 Annie Terrace Drive, and 0 Washington Street. It voted to close the 325 Central Street hearing and issue an Order of Conditions with specific mitigation requirements. The commission also approved the December 4, 2025 minutes and set a date to interview prospective new members at the end of the January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Continued 29 Woodrow Road hearing to Jan 8, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Continued 47 Cherry Street hearing to Jan 8, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Continued 1 Annie Terrace Drive hearing to Jan 8, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 325 Central Street (4-0-0)
• Continued 0 Washington Street hearing to Jan 8, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 4, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Scheduled interviews for prospective new members at end of Jan 22, 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Subcommittee will review two ongoing initiatives. The first initiative examines how to improve Town Meeting warrants by comparing practices in other towns and proposing enhancements. The second initiative looks at improving finance‑related reporting, including adding data visualizations and identifying needed information. The committee will discuss next steps for each initiative.

• Review of initiative to improve Town Meeting warrants
• Discussion of potential enhancements to Town Meeting warrants
• Review of initiative to improve finance‑related reporting
• Discussion of data visualizations for finance reporting
• Consideration of next steps for both initiatives

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will approve the minutes from the November 24 public session, discuss the formation of a Community Trails Committee, receive updates on the Hudson Dog Park project and winter basketball programs, and review the Moulton’s Park & Playground project to determine next steps for construction funding.

• Approve minutes of the November 24 public session
• Discuss formation of a Community Trails Committee (Thomas Green)
• Director’s report: update on Hudson Dog Park Project
• Director’s report: update on Winter Basketball Programs
• Review Moulton’s Park & Playground Project and decide on construction funding steps

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review classification and revaluation directives. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation and specific abatement applications for several properties.

• Executive session regarding pending litigation strategy
• Abatement application discussion for 6 Highland Commons East
• Abatement application discussion for 1-5 Highland Common
• Review of preliminary figures for RK Holdings abatement application
• Abatement application discussions for 1000 Matrix Way, LLC and Walmart

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will meet remotely to discuss adding the Hudson Armory to the Historic District. The body will also address a board vacancy and a violation at 20-24 Main Street.

• Proposal to add Hudson Armory to Historic District
• Discussion of board vacancy
• Discussion of violations at 20-24 Main Street

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Hudson Municipal Light Board will consider authorizing the General Manager to deposit $3mm into the Energy New England Purchased Power Pre‑Payment Account. The board will also review October 2025 financial and operations statistics, clarify previously approved retail tariff modifications, and suspend the regular session to hold a Rate Stabilization Trust meeting before resuming. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a citizen issues segment.

• Approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 Light Board meeting
• General Manager to present October 2025 financial and operations statistics
• Authorize $3mm deposit into the Energy New England Purchased Power Pre‑Payment Account
• Suspend regular session to convene a Rate Stabilization Trust meeting, then resume
• Clarify details of previously approved Retail Tariff modifications

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Trustees of the Rate Stabilization Trust are meeting to discuss a fund transfer. The board will consider moving $3mm from the Rate Stabilization Trust fund to the HLP PAC Fund.

• Proposed transfer of $3mm from Rate Stabilization Trust fund to HLP PAC Fund

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss the FY27 budget development. The committee is scheduled to vote on second readings for policies regarding wellness, middle school pathways, school-owned vehicles, and competency determination.

• Vote on Wellness ADF (Revision) policy
• Vote on Middle School Pathway Exploration (New) policy
• Vote on Use of School Owned Vehicles EEBA (New) policy
• Vote on Competency Determination IKFE (New) policy
• Discussion on FY27 Budget Development Update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site‑plan review application for the former Intel campus at 75 Reed Road. The proposal seeks to build a 950,000 sq ft industrial facility with surface parking, loading areas, and related infrastructure. The application is submitted under Section 8.1.7 of the Town of Hudson Zoning By‑laws.

• Site‑plan review application for a 950,000 sq ft industrial facility at 75 Reed Road (former Intel campus)

The Hudson Planning Board held an in‑person public hearing on the proposed redevelopment of the former Intel campus at 75 Reed Road. Officials and the applicant presented background, tax impact estimates, and traffic considerations, and residents offered comments. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Select Board

The Select Board will approve minutes, personnel appointments, and contracts including a $203,000 MassTrails grant and a $9,900 engineering contract. The board will also consider authorizing the Town Manager to sign documents for the Library Project and review a Menorah request.

• Approve $203,000 MassTrails grant
• Approve $9,900 engineering contract with Woodard and Curran
• Confirm appointment of Florinda Folan as Principal Clerk
• Confirm promotion of Shaye Klotz to Executive Assistant
• Authorize MPLCP Level of Design application for Library Project

The board approved the minutes from the December 1 and 8 public and executive sessions. It approved all 2026 license renewals, reappointed current board and committee members, and confirmed several staff appointments and promotions. The board also approved the Trane Energy Management Services amendment, a $9,900 water‑sewer analysis contract, and accepted a $203,000 MassTrails grant. Finally, it authorized the Town Manager to sign the library design documents.

• Approved December 1 and 8 public and executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved all 2026 license renewals (5-0)
• Approved reappointments of current Board and Committee members (5-0)
• Confirmed Florinda Folan as Principal Clerk, Collector's Office (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement with Police Chief effective March 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Energy Management Services Agreement with Trane (5-0)
• Entered contract with Woodard & Curran for water‑sewer analysis, $9,900 (5-0)
• Accepted MassTrails grant, $203,000, authorizing Town Manager to sign (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Hudson Cemetery Commission will consider approval of the meeting minutes and receive a status update on Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries. Commissioners will discuss Department of Public Works suggestions, review the quarter's financial report, and consider the Forestvale Cemetery Wreaths Across America program. The agenda also includes items of old business and new business before adjourning.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries status update
• DPW suggestions and requests
• Quarterly financial report
• Forestvale Cemetery – Wreaths Across America program

The commission approved the Wreaths Across America program for Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries, pending Veterans Director approval. Commissioners also approved moving the next meeting to Jan 19 2026, approved email drafts for town officials, and approved installing solar lights on cemetery flagpoles. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved Wreaths Across America for Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries (unanimous)
• Approved moving next meeting to Jan 19, 2026 at 6 pm via Zoom (unanimous)
• Approved email drafts to town manager, clerk, and Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved installation of solar lights on cemetery flagpoles (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Hudson Housing Authority will review financial reports, receive updates on several capital projects, and consider several new business items. The board will vote on a $41,464 payment to renew state property insurance and authorize a participation agreement for continued coverage. Additional items include a $500 clothing allowance for each maintenance staff member and a proposal to hold regular meetings virtually on a trial basis. The board will also continue discussion of the Smoke Free Policy at Norma Oliver Village.

• Approve $41,464 payment for renewal of state property insurance with Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc.
• Authorize Chairman and Executive Director to sign Participation Agreement for continued state property insurance participation
• Approve $500 clothing allowance for each of the three maintenance staff members
• Discuss trial of virtual regular meetings instead of in‑person meetings
• Continue discussion of the Smoke Free Policy at Norma Oliver Village

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting on December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The board will consider two public hearing items: a variance request (ZVR 25‑3) to construct a retaining wall in the front‑yard setback of the property at 141 River Street in the R‑15 district, and a request (ZSP 25‑17) from T‑Mobile LLC to modify telecommunications equipment on an existing tower at 71 Parmenter Road in the IB Industrial district. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing – variance request (ZVR 25‑3) for retaining wall at 141 River St, R‑15 district
• Public hearing – T‑Mobile LLC request (ZSP 25‑17) to modify telecom tower at 71 Parmenter Rd, IB district
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 9 2025

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary agenda item is a site plan review for the Library Building Project.

• Library Building Project – Site Plan Review

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review the Treasurer's report and receive updates from the Director and outreach programs. The board will also discuss an update on a project from Glenn Davis.

• Project update from Glenn Davis
• Review and approval of Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Outreach Program Reports
• Bus Drivers Report

The Council on Aging Board unanimously approved the agenda, the September 10 minutes, and the Treasurer’s Report. It also unanimously approved an additional $8,217.21 to fund the senior center roof and deck project. The Director’s Report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 PM.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved additional $8,217.21 funding for roof/deck project (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Discussed Holiday Stroll parking and shuttle suggestion (no decision)
• Discussed internet account issues (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on the Community Preservation Plan update scheduled for January 2026. It will review four funding applications from town departments and partners, and present the November 30, 2025 account balances. The agenda also includes three articles for the May 2026 Town Meeting, notably a $97,100 debt service payment for Centennial Beach.

• Public hearing for Community Preservation Plan Update – January 2026
• Funding application: Mass Central Rail Tail Design (Planning and Community Development Dept.)
• Funding application: Wheeler Road Conservation Trail Signs (Conservation Commission and Hudson Land Trust)
• Funding application: Housing Crisis Prevention (Health Department)
• Centennial Beach Debt Service – $97,100 (article for May 2026 Town Meeting)

The committee approved the updated Community Development Plan with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It approved $100,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance for the Mass Central Rail Trail design, also 7‑0. It approved $4,300 for Wheeler Road conservation trail signs, 7‑0, with a stipulation to seek volunteers and return any surplus. The committee tabled the Moulton’s Park and Playground project and directed the Health Department to provide application, lease, and landlord forms and schedule a follow‑up meeting, both decisions passing 7‑0.

• Approved updated Community Development Plan (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 funding for Mass Central Rail Trail design (7-0)
• Approved $4,300 for Wheeler Road trail signs, with volunteer stipulation (7-0)
• Tabled Moulton’s Park and Playground project for future consideration (7-0)
• Directed Health Department to return application, lease, and landlord forms and schedule follow‑up meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet remotely to approve minutes, review bylaws and policy A-108, and collect agenda items for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 8, 2025
• Review Bylaws and Policy A-108
• Remote participation via Zoom
• Public access available on AMSA website
• Collect agenda items for next meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Public Library Board of Trustees will review and approve the minutes from the prior meeting. They will receive progress and budget updates from the OPM and the library designer. The committee will also discuss any old or new business items and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• OPM progress overview and project invoices/budget update
• Designer progress overview and project invoices/budget update
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a continuation of the site‑plan application by White Pond Development LLC to construct 22 new duplex buildings at 0 Main St and Barracks Road. It will also hear a new application from the Town Recreation Department to renovate Moulton Fields Park at 25 Marion Street. Additional items include an endorsement for the 110 Houghton Street plan, a report on the Mass Central Rail Trail project, and approval of the October and November 2025 meeting minutes.

• Endorsement – Approval Not Required plan for 110 Houghton Street
• Continuation of site‑plan approval for 0 Main St / Barracks Road (22 duplexes)
• Site‑plan approval request for renovation of Moulton Fields Park at 25 Marion Street
• Planning Director’s report on the Mass Central Rail Trail project
• Approval of meeting minutes from Oct. 21 and Nov. 4, 2025

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will consider approvals for past meeting minutes, updates to the bullying prevention plan, and a new counselor evaluation tool. They will also address unbudgeted expenses approval authority and review results of a staff and family survey. Additional updates will be given on fundraising, parent and faculty representation, and executive director matters.

• Approve BOT meeting minutes from October 16, 2025 and November 10, 2025
• Approve updates to the 2025-2026 Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
• Unbudgeted Expenses Approval Authority
• Approve New Counselor Evaluation Tool
• Review Education: Staff and Family Survey – Summary of Results

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss Disabilities Day and accessible venues and activities. The body will also address community concerns and approve minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion regarding Disabilities Day
• Discussion regarding accessible venues and activities
• Approval of 11/17/25 meeting minutes

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0‑1 vote. The commission then adjourned the December 9, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17, 2025 (vote 3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Hudson Finance Committee meeting will approve minutes from prior meetings and review a letter from the Town of Hudson Public Schools School Committee dated October 15, 2025. The committee will receive an update from the Town Manager and Finance Director on meetings with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services. New business includes discussing the committee's role in the Town Audit and Audit Committee and establishing a policy for reviewing budget requests and warrant articles.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Review letter dated 10/15/25 from Town of Hudson Public Schools School Committee
• Update from Town Manager and Finance Director on MA DOR DLS meetings
• Consider Finance Committee involvement in Town Audit and Town of Hudson Audit Committee
• Discuss policy on review of budget requests and warrant articles

The committee approved the October 2, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑2 vote). It voted 9‑0‑0 to form a subcommittee for improving Town Meeting Warrants and the Finance Committee Report and Recommendations. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (6-0-2)
• Created subcommittee for improving Town Meeting Warrants and Finance Committee Report (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Board of Assessors to conduct a tax classification hearing and set the fiscal year 2026 tax rate. The meeting will also include an executive session regarding negotiations with the Police Chief.

• Joint meeting with Board of Assessors for Tax Classification Hearing
• Select Board to set FY26 Tax Rate
• Executive session for Police Chief negotiations

The Board voted 5-0 to adopt an approximate minimum residential factor of 0.765657 (reflecting a residential factor of .8840) for FY26, noting an excess levy capacity of $1,787,802. It also voted 5-0 to enter executive session for a strategy discussion on negotiations with non‑union police personnel. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 PM by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved FY26 minimum residential factor 0.765657 and excess levy $1,787,802 (5-0)
• Entered executive session for police chief non‑union personnel negotiations (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 PM (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss proposals for the Taylor Memorial Bridge survey and approve minutes from October 2025.

• Taylor Memorial Bridge Survey Proposals
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of Minutes from October 27, 2025
• Preservation Awards
• Remote meeting via Zoom

The Historical Commission agreed to ask four consultants for revised bridge‑survey proposals that meet specified requirements, with staff to request the bids by Jan 9. It adopted a 2026 meeting calendar, meeting the first Monday each month with set dates in January and February and no meetings in July or September. The minutes from Oct 27, 2025 were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Commission directed staff to request revised bridge‑survey proposals from Nietche, SGH, Vertex, and Structures North (due Jan 9)
• Approved Oct 27, 2025 minutes, vote 5‑0‑0
• Adopted 2026 schedule: first Monday each month, Jan 5 strategic planning, Jan 26 extra meeting with Master Plan consultant, Feb 2 reserved for interviews, no meetings July or September, plan to cancel one of two December meetings
• Adjourned meeting, vote 5‑0‑0

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements and review bills and commitments. The meeting includes a potential executive session to discuss litigation and abatement applications for specific properties.

• Approval of Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Discussion of 6 Highland Commons East ATB matter and Abatement App
• Discussion of 1-5 Highland Common Abatement App
• Review of RK Holdings Abatement App preliminary figures
• Discussion of 1000 Matrix Way, LLC and Walmart abatement matters

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a continued classification hearing. A follow‑up hearing is scheduled with the Select Board. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Continued classification hearing (property assessment)

The Select Board approved an approximate minimum residential factor of 0.765657, reflecting a residential factor of .8840, and noted an excess levy capacity of $1,787,802. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Board of Assessors then entered executive session to discuss pending litigation, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved approximate minimum residential factor of 0.765657 (5-0)
• Acknowledged excess levy capacity of $1,787,802 (5-0)
• Board of Assessors entered executive session (3-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3-0-0)

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet remotely on Monday, December 8, 2025. The committee will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and discuss a letter of support, AI logistics, programs for gifted students in math and science, and updates to the 2025‑2026 bullying prevention and intervention plan. It will also identify topics for the next Education Committee meeting.

• Approve minutes from November 13, 2025
• Discuss Letter of Support
• Discuss AI Logistics
• Update Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan for 2025‑2026
• Identify, collaborate, and support gifted students in math and science

Cultural Council

The council will approve the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review the FY26 voting process. It will discuss sponsor letters, provide an update on the reconsideration process, and elect the 2026 Chair, Clerk, and Treasurer. Proposed dates for future meetings and grant recipient receptions are also presented.

• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Review of FY26 voting meeting process
• Discussion of sponsor letters for HCC applications
• Reconsideration update
• Election of 2026 officers: Chair, Clerk, and Treasurer

The Hudson Cultural Council approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Members decided that Debbie Papa will email Naomi Westwater Weekes regarding the Reclaiming Folk grant. The council then adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Debbie Papa will email Naomi Westwater Weekes about the Reclaiming Folk grant
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 roll‑call vote)

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals that would affect the Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone bordering vegetated wetlands. The agenda also includes discussions on tree cutting at Lot 6 Lakemont and on Danforth trails and beaver activity. Minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting will be reviewed, followed by other business before adjournment.

• Public hearing – 35 Shay Road, NOI-25-11: barn proposal in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone
• Public hearing – 29 Woodrow Street, NOI-25-12: new house proposal in Buffer Zone
• Public hearing – 47 Cherry Street, NOI-25-13: addition to existing house in floodplain and Buffer Zone
• Discussion – Lot 6 Lakemont Tree Cutting
• Discussion – Danforth trails and beavers

The Commission voted unanimously to raise the required replacement planting to five native shrubs after a tree company cut a protected oak. It also moved the hearings for 35 Shay Road, 29 Woodrow Road, and 47 Cherry Street to later dates. The minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Increased shrub count to five for replacement planting (7-0-0)
• Moved 35 Shay Road hearing to Jan 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM (7-0-0)
• Moved 29 Woodrow Road hearing to Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM (7-0-0)
• Moved 47 Cherry Street hearing to Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 20, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Agreed to install two signs for the no‑disturb zone at 29 Woodrow Road (unanimous)
• Approved planting plan for bioswale at 29 Woodrow Road (unanimous)
• Approved rain‑garden planting plan at 47 Cherry Street (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss community engagement regarding a library building update and information session. Other agenda items are general reports and business.

• Community Engagement – Library Building Update & Info Session

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will meet to receive updates from the OPM and designer. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a community engagement information session regarding the library building update.

• OPM update
• Designer update
• Community Engagement – Library Building Update & Info Session

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider a vote to enter an Executive Session. The session will focus on litigation in the case of Jennifer Morais v. Town of Hudson Planning Board concerning a site plan review for 83 Central Street.

• Executive Session regarding 83 Central Street Site Plan Review (Jennifer Morais v. Town of Hudson Planning Board)

Board of Health

The Hudson Board of Health will approve the November 3 meeting minutes and discuss exemption requests for the non-recyclable plastic reduction by-law. The board will receive a status update on a minor modification to a site assignment proposal from BP Trucking. Continued discussion will address tobacco-related regulations and updates on Hudson's public water supply. The agenda also includes approval of vouchers and scheduling the next meeting.

• Non-Recyclable Plastic Reduction By-law Exemption Requests
• Update on Minor Modification to Site Assignment Proposal for BP Trucking
• Tobacco-Related Updates discussion
• FY'27 Health Department Budget
• Vouchers to be Approved

The Board unanimously approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. No substantive actions were taken on the plastic‑by‑law exemption, the B‑P Trucking site modification, tobacco regulations, or the FY27 health budget, though the Board noted they will carry over the exemption request, continue the hearing process, and prepare a budget report. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 pm (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review expenditures, statistics, and the Director's report. The board is scheduled to discuss the FY27 Library Budget and provide an update on the Library Building Project.

• FY27 Library Budget
• Library Building Project Update
• Expenditures review

The Hudson Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and approved them unanimously. No other actions or votes were taken during the December 2 session.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will hold a hybrid meeting with in‑person and Google Meet participation. An executive session will be convened to hear a Level Three grievance and discuss bargaining strategy with the Hudson Education Association. The committee will also approve the November 18 minutes, receive reports, and consider new business items such as an automation class, meeting start‑time changes, policy first readings, a collaborative school report, and the FY26 financial report.

• Executive session to hear Level Three grievance and plan collective‑bargaining strategy
• Automation and Robotics Class: Gamification of the Curriculum at Quinn Middle School
• Discussion of the start time for the regular School Committee meeting on December 16, 2025
• First readings of new policies: Wellness ADF revision, Middle School Pathway Exploration, Use of School Owned Vehicles EEBA, Competency Determination IKFE
• HPS FY26 Financial Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued hearing on a site plan for 22 duplex buildings at 0 Main Street/Barracks Road. A new public hearing will be held regarding the renovation and modernization of Moulton Fields Park at 25 Marion Street.

• Site plan approval for 22 new duplex buildings at 0 Main Street/Barracks Road (Bruen Road)
• Site plan approval for renovation of Moulton Fields Park at 25 Marion Street
• Endorsement of plan for 110 Houghton Street
• Update on Mass Central Rail Trail Project

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review motor vehicle abatements and discuss abatement applications for several properties, including Highland Commons and Walmart. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approval of Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Abatement applications for 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, and RK Holdings
• Discussion of abatement application for 1000 Matrix Way, LLC
• Discussion of abatement application for Walmart
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

Select Board

The Hudson Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Assessors to set the FY26 tax rate. It will also consider issuing a new Class II License for used‑vehicle sales to Minas Auto Rental & Sales at 333 Central Street. Additional agenda items include confirming several personnel appointments and accepting a $15,000 donation for the MetroWest Food Collaborative.

• Approve new Class II License (used‑vehicle sales) for Waltency Povoas, Minas Auto Rental & Sales, 333 Central Street
• Joint meeting with Board of Assessors to set FY26 tax rate
• Confirm appointment of Everett Beals as Administrative Assistant, Planning & Community Development
• Accept $15,000 donation from Community Foundation for MetroWest for MetroWest Food Collaborative
• Extend FY27 operating budget submission deadline to Jan 12, 2026

The board approved the issuance of a Class II license to Minas Auto Rental & Sales and continued the tax classification hearing to set the FY 26 tax rate. It confirmed several personnel appointments, extended the FY 27 budget filing deadline to Jan 12 2026, and accepted a $15,000 donation for the MetroWest Food Collaborative. The board rejected a proposal to place a Menorah on public property and failed to establish an audit‑committee ad‑hoc group, postponing that item. It voted to join the Mass Fleet Advisor Program.

• Approved Class II License for Minas Auto Rental & Sales (5-0)
• Continued Tax Classification Hearing to set FY26 Tax Rate (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Everett Beals as Administrative Assistant (5-0)
• Extended FY27 Operating Budget Submission Deadline to Jan 12, 2026 (5-0)
• Failed to authorize Menorah placement on public property (2-3)
• Postponed establishment of Audit Committee ad‑hoc group (4-1)
• Approved participation in Mass Fleet Advisor Program (4-0-1)
• Accepted $15,000 donation from Community Foundation for MetroWest (approved)

School Improvement Councils

The Hudson School Improvement Council will meet on December 1, 2025 at 136 Forest Avenue. The council will review the November meeting minutes, provide an update on the school improvement plan focusing on the Benchmark Advanced curriculum for grades K‑4, give a budget update, and discuss building matters. An open discussion will follow before adjournment.

• Review of November meeting minutes
• School Improvement Plan Update – Benchmark Advanced curriculum implementation for grades K‑4
• Budget Update
• Building Update
• Open Discussion

The meeting provided updates on the Benchmark Advanced curriculum implementation, budget planning, and upcoming testing and report cards. It noted that a qualified candidate declined a building substitute position and no new hires were approved. No motions were voted on or formally adopted during the session.

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Select Board and Board of Assessors are holding a joint meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a classification hearing.

• Classification Hearing

The Select Board voted to continue the Tax Classification Hearing to set the FY26 tax rate, extending it until December 8, 2025. The motion carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Later, the Board moved to adjourn their portion of the joint hearing at 5:58 p.m., which passed 3‑0‑0.

• Continued FY26 Tax Rate hearing until Dec 8 2025 (motion 5-0)
• Adjourned joint hearing portion at 5:58 p.m. (motion 3-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Board of Library Trustees Building Committee will review progress and invoices for the library building project. The group will also prepare for a community presentation.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Project progress and budget updates
• Project invoices and budget update
• Community presentation preparation

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes from October and November and review capital plan requests for the FY27 budget. No public hearings or specific agenda items are listed.

• Approval of October and November meeting minutes
• Review of part-time seasonal employees
• FY27 Budget – Capital Plan Requests
• Planning Board to review Moulton Park & Playground Project on Dec 2

The commission approved the minutes from the October 22, October 30 and November 19 public sessions, each by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the list of seasonal part‑time fall/winter employees and will forward it to the Select Board for final confirmation. No new or old business actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 22, 2025 public session minutes (3‑0)
• Approved October 30, 2025 public session minutes (3‑0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 public session minutes (3‑0)
• Approved seasonal part‑time fall/winter employees (sent to Select Board) (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

DPW Building Committee

The Hudson DPW Building Committee will first approve the September 12, 2025 minutes. It will then receive an update on the Office of Project Management's Phase II schedule and budget, followed by a designer update. New business includes discussion of foundation mastic work on existing structures and fencing to secure the police department lot and water‑works plant. The meeting will end with planning the next committee session.

• Approve September 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• OPM Phase II progress overview and budget update
• Designer update
• Discuss foundation mastic for existing structures
• Discuss fencing to close PD secure lot and water‑works plant

Hudson Public School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss proposed edits and new policies. The session focuses on student wellness, middle school pathways, transportation, and competency determination.

• Proposed edits to Policy ADF - Wellness
• Proposed new policy for Middle School Pathway Exploration
• Proposed new policy EEBA - Activity Van Use
• Proposed new policy IKFE – Competency Determination

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals affecting the Riverfront Area and bordering vegetated wetlands, including a parking area and barn constructions. The commission will also consider a resource area delineation at 181 Central Street and a minor plan change for 538 Main Street. Additional agenda items include discussions on the Trails Committee, Danforth trails and beavers, and routine administrative business.

• 325 Central Street – proposal to construct a parking area in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to bordering vegetated wetlands (NOI-25-5)
• 181 Central Street – resource area delineation establishing BVW and several streams (ANRD-25-1)
• 35 Shay Road – proposal to construct a barn in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to bordering vegetated wetlands (NOI-25-11)
• 1 Annie Terrace Drive – proposal to construct a barn in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to bordering vegetated wetlands (NOI-25-9)
• Minor Plan Change – 538 Main Street (190-0718)

The Conservation Commission approved a revised plan for 538 Main Street. Several public‑hearing items were postponed to later dates. The commission also approved the November 6 minutes and expressed support for two CPC applications – kiosks on Wheeler Road and matching‑funds for the MCRT rail‑trail design.

• Approved Minor Plan Change – 538 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Moved hearing for 325 Central Street to Dec 18, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Moved hearing for 35 Shay Road to Dec 4, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Moved hearing for 1 Annie Terrace Drive to Dec 18, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Supported CPC application for Wheeler Road kiosks (5-0-0)
• Supported CPC application for MCRT Rail Trail matching funds (5-0-0)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will review part-time seasonal employees and discuss capital plan requests for the FY27 budget. The body will also receive updates on the Moulton Park & Playground and Hudson Dog Park projects.

• Review of part-time seasonal employees
• FY27 Budget Capital Plan Requests
• Moulton Park & Playground Project update
• Hudson Dog Park Project update
• Community Preservation Committee Member Representative

The Hudson Park Commission voted 3‑0 to have Jay Roan continue serving on the Community Preservation Committee and to support CPC funding for the MCRT design. Minutes from the October 22 and October 30 public sessions were tabled for the next meeting. No other items were formally approved; discussions continued on trail committee proposals and FY27 capital‑plan requests.

• Reappointed Jay Roan to Community Preservation Committee (3‑0)
• Supported CPC funding for MCRT design (3‑0)
• Minutes for Oct 22, 2025 public session tabled
• Minutes for Oct 30, 2025 public session tabled
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 pm (3‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Hudson Historic District Commission will review applications for lighting and signage projects. The body will also discuss the Fiscal 2026 Budget and the potential addition of the Hudson Armory to the Historic District.

• Lighting enhancement project at St. Luke’s Church
• Installation of Hudson History signs at various town locations
• Fiscal 2026 Budget
• Proposal to add Hudson Armory to Historic District
• Discussion of violations at 20-24 Main Street

The Silas Felton Historic District Commission approved the 5 Washington Street uplighting project (4‑0‑0) and a set of Hudson historical signs (5‑0‑0). The minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting were approved (5‑0‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (5‑0‑0). Commissioners also agreed to send violation letters to Domino’s and Rail Trail Flatbread.

• Approved 5 Washington Street uplighting project (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved Hudson historical signs installation (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 2025.09.17 (vote 5-0-0)
• Agreed to send violation letters to Domino’s and Rail Trail Flatbread
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-0)

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will review the 2024 Financial Audit and September 2025 operations statistics. The board is considering several equipment purchases and updates to heat pump rebates and retail tariffs.

• Purchase of a Digger Truck Body for $330,404
• Purchase of Dual Voltage transformers not to exceed $121,158
• Awarding of the 2026 Tree Trimming Contract
• Proposed Retail Tariff modifications including a Low-Income Discount
• Modification of Heat Pump rebates for Massachusetts HERS program qualification

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will discuss food services and the Hudson Maynard Adult Education Program. The body will vote on active accounts, stipends, and maximum checking account balances for student activity funds at Hudson High School and Quinn Middle School.

• Approval of $75,000.00 maximum balance for Hudson High School Student Activity Checking Account
• Approval of $9,000 maximum balance for Quinn Middle School Student Activity Checking Account
• Approval of active accounts and stipends for Hudson High School (2025-2026)
• Approval of active accounts, stipends, and a name change for the 'Student of the Month' club account at Quinn Middle School
• Food Services update regarding Chartwells

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet via remote participation to approve minutes, review informal capital reserve funds, and discuss the approval authority policy. The meeting is in response to Governor Healey's executive order regarding open meeting law and social distancing.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 14, 2025
• Review informal capital reserve
• Review approval authority policy
• Remote participation via AMSA website
• Meeting at 201 Forest Street, Marlboro

Attorney General's Decision for Town Meeting

At the November 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting, Hudson voters approved two general by‑law amendments. Article 5 updates the Non‑Recyclable Plastic Reduction By‑Law to prohibit food establishments from using disposable plastic utensils and to allow only compostable or biodegradable service ware after January 1, 2026. Article 6 establishes an Internal Traffic Committee composed of five municipal department heads to advise the Select Board on traffic, parking and related transportation matters. The Attorney General approved both articles and noted the required posting or publishing steps for the amendments to become effective.

• Amendment to Article XIII (Non‑Recyclable Plastic Reduction By‑Law) restricting disposable plastic utensils in food establishments after Jan 1 2026
• Creation of Internal Traffic Committee with five members (Building Commissioner, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning and Community Development)
• Attorney General approval of Articles 5 and 6 (Case #12122)
• Attorney General comment on required posting/publishing per G.L. c. 40 § 32 for the amendments to take effect

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss Disabilities Day and accessible venues and activities. The body will also review community concerns and approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Disabilities Day
• Discussion of accessible venues and activities
• Approval of 10/7/25 meeting minutes

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the November 17, 2025 meeting, also by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its previous meetings. It will review prior business items, including the November Special Town Meeting warrant Article 2, a letter dated 10/15/25 from the Town of Hudson Public Schools School Committee, and an update on meetings with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Division of Local Services. New business includes selecting a date for the next standing Finance Committee meeting. Additional topics are listed for future consideration.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Review November Special Town Meeting Warrant Article 2
• Review letter dated 10/15/25 from the Town of Hudson Public Schools School Committee
• Update on meetings with MA DOR Division of Local Services
• Consider date for the next standing Finance Committee meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting with a 7-0-2 vote. It unanimously recommended Article 2 – Operating Budget Adjustments of $694,682 for the special town meeting. The meeting was then adjourned with a 9-0-0 vote.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0-2)
• Recommended Article 2 Operating Budget Adjustments $694,682 (vote 9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 9-0-0)

Housing Authority

The Hudson Housing Authority board will review and approve minutes from the October 16 meetings, financial reports, and the FY2026 budget along with the Executive Director salary schedule. It will consider several contract approvals, including a $12,360 designer services contract, a $1,492.14 final payment for a bathroom upgrade, and a $5,439 gutter‑cleaning quote. The board will also discuss renewal of the fee accountant contract for FY26‑FY27 and receive updates on ongoing capital projects.

• Approve FY2026 Executive Director Salary Schedule
• Approve contract with Rogue Engineering & Design for designer services – $12,360
• Approve final payment to Sorella Contracting, Inc. for bathroom upgrade – $1,492.14
• Renew fee accountant contract with Milne, Shaw, & Robillard for FY26 and FY27
• Accept quote from New England Gutter Company for gutter cleaning at all HHA properties – $5,439

Board of Assessors

The Board will consider approval of motor vehicle abatements. It will review several property tax abatement applications, including for 6 Highland Commons East, 1‑5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, 1000 Matrix Way, LLC, and Walmart. The meeting also includes routine items such as acceptance of minutes, bills and commitments, correspondence, old and new business, and assessor updates. An executive session will be held to discuss litigation strategy related to these matters.

• Approval of Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Discussion of abatement application for 6 Highland Commons East
• Discussion of abatement application for 1‑5 Highland Common
• Discussion of abatement application for RK Holdings
• Discussion of abatement application for Walmart

The Board accepted the public and executive session minutes from October 7, 2025 by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It then approved the motor vehicle abatements, also by a unanimous 3‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Accepted Oct 7, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved motor vehicle abatements (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet remotely on November 13, 2025. The committee will approve minutes from the September 15 and October 6, 2025 meetings, discuss a letter of support, and consider AI logistics. It will also address how to identify, collaborate with, and support gifted students in math and science, and set agenda topics for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from September 15, 2025 and October 6, 2025
• Discuss Letter of Support
• Discuss AI Logistics
• Identify, collaborate, and support gifted students in math and science
• Set agenda topics for the next Education Committee meeting

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will meet to receive progress and budget updates from the OPM and the designer. The body will also discuss the MPLCP application workshop and preparations for a community presentation.

• OPM progress overview and budget update
• Designer progress overview and budget update
• MPLCP Application Workshop update
• Community Presentation preparation

The Board approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. They rescheduled the community engagement session to Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the location to be determined. The next committee meeting was set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM. No other business was reported.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled community engagement session to Dec 3, 2025 (location TBD)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for Nov 25, 2025

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will review reports from the Director, outreach programs, and bus drivers. The board will discuss updates on a deck and roofing project and consider new repairs for rotted balusters, water damage, and a landscaped wall.

• Updates on deck and roofing project
• Proposed repairs for rotted balusters and water damage at the billiard room, staff/kitchen, and main entrances
• Replacement of missing concrete blocks from the back landscaped wall

The council approved several routine items, including agenda revisions, minutes from prior meetings, the Treasurer's Report and the Director's Report, all unanimously. It also voted to close the Senior Center on Friday, December 26, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM.

• Agenda revision adding Old Business report and network issues approved unanimously
• Minutes of October 8 approved unanimously
• Minutes of October 21 Special Meeting approved unanimously
• Treasurer's Report accepted unanimously
• Director's Report accepted unanimously
• Senior Center closed on Friday Dec 26, 2025 approved unanimously
• Meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM approved unanimously

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet remotely on November 12, 2025. The agenda includes approving the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes, continuing the review of the charter school's bylaws, adopting an IT Acceptable Use Policy, and reviewing any pending action items. Live public access will be provided on the academy's website.

• Approve Minutes from October 8, 2025
• Continue Review Bylaws
• IT Policy – Acceptable Use Policy
• Review any action items
• Collect agenda items for next meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will consider confirming Stephen Price as Acting Interim Treasurer & Collector, effective November 12, 2025. The Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for the Temescal Wellness litigation. A second executive session will be used to plan negotiations with non‑union finance staff. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Confirm appointment of Stephen Price as Acting Interim Treasurer & Collector
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Temescal Wellness of Massachusetts litigation (Docket 2481CV01229)
• Executive session to plan negotiations with non‑union finance personnel

The board voted 5-0 to confirm Stephen Price as Acting Interim Treasurer & Collector, effective November 12, 2025. It also voted 5-0 to enter an executive session and not reconvene the public meeting at 3:10 PM. The board then voted 5-0 to adjourn the public session at 3:10 PM.

• Confirmed Stephen Price as Acting Interim Treasurer & Collector (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session, postponing public session (5-0)
• Adjourned public session at 3:10 PM (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Hudson Cemetery Commission will meet on November 10, 2025 via Zoom. Commissioners will approve the previous meeting’s minutes, receive status updates on the Forestvale and Main Street cemeteries, review Department of Public Works suggestions, and consider a proposal to repair and clean damaged headstones in the Main Street Cemetery. The meeting will also include a quarterly financial report and address any old or new business items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Status update on Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries
• Department of Public Works suggestions and requests
• Quarterly financial report
• Repair and cleaning of damaged headstones in Main Street Cemetery

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Board of Trustees for the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School will hold a special meeting on November 10, 2025, to discuss strategies regarding negotiations with non-represented personnel. The session will begin in the Upper School Cafeteria and move to the Upper School Conference Room for an executive session.

• Special Board meeting on personnel negotiations
• Executive session to discuss non-represented personnel strategies
• Meeting location: Upper School Cafeteria and Conference Room

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will meet remotely on November 6, 2025. It will hold public hearings on proposals to continue drawdowns of Fort Meadow Reservoir, to construct a parking area at 325 Central Street in a riverfront buffer zone, and to build a barn at 1 Annie Terrace Drive with a stream reclassification. The commission will also review a resource‑area delineation for 181 Central Street, discuss Danforth Falls trail design and beaver activity, and adopt the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting.

• Continue drawdowns of Fort Meadow Reservoir (NOI-25-x)
• Construct parking area at 325 Central Street in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to bordering vegetated wetlands
• Construct barn at 1 Annie Terrace Drive in Buffer Zone to bordering vegetated wetlands and reclassify a stream
• Resource Area Delineation for 181 Central Street establishing BVW and several streams (ANRD-25-1)
• Danforth Falls Conservation Land – trail design and beaver activity

The Commission closed the public hearing on the Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown and issued an Order of Conditions with the drafted special conditions, voting 5‑0‑2. The Commissioners also recommended more accurate flow‑rate calculations and a gate‑opening graph. Several hearings were continued to November 20, 2025, and the minutes of the October 23, 2025 meeting were approved. The board decided to begin painting larger trees to protect them from beaver damage, with Pam Helinek tasked to purchase paint and sand.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown (5-0-2)
• Continued hearing on Annie Terrace Drive NOI to Nov 20, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Continued hearing on 325 Central Street NOI to Nov 20, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Continued hearing on 181 Central Street ANRD to Nov 20, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 23, 2025 meeting (7-0-0)
• Decided to start painting larger trees to protect from beaver damage; Pam Helinek to purchase paint and sand (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Board of Library Trustees will meet in an executive session. The session is for strategy planning in preparation for negotiations or collective bargaining with nonunion personnel, as permitted by General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(2).

• Executive session to develop strategy for upcoming collective bargaining with nonunion personnel

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. They will discuss reports on communications, expenditures, statistics, the Friends of the Hudson Public Library, the director’s report, and the library building project. Old business includes the Library Director’s contract and the FY27 Library Budget, while new business covers a Holiday Stroll outreach program, a Carnegie Library gift, and a revisit of library closure issues.

• Library Director’s Contract
• FY27 Library Budget
• Holiday Stroll Outreach
• Carnegie Library Gift
• Library Closures - Revisited

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. They voted to close the library at 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve and at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. They also agreed to approve all requests for how the Carnegie Library gift will be spent. The Library Director’s contract will be discussed in an executive session.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided library closes at 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve
• Decided library closes at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve
• Approved all requests on how the Carnegie Library gift will be spent
• Will discuss Library Director’s contract in an executive session

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and receive public comments both in‑person and via Google Meet. The committee will review reports, including district and enrollment updates, and hear subcommittee updates. New business includes a Space Needs Study, a Student Exit Survey, School Improvement Plans for D.J. Quinn Middle School and Hudson High School, and a request to bargain a successor contract with the Hudson School Administrative Assistants Association.

• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Space Needs Study
• Student Exit Survey
• School Improvement Plans for D.J. Quinn Middle School and Hudson High School
• Request to bargain successor contract with the Hudson School Administrative Assistants Association

Planning Board

The Hudson Planning Board will discuss progress of infrastructure improvements for the Indian Farms Subdivision. It will hold a public hearing on White Pond Development LLC's site plan application to build 22 new duplexes at 0 Main Street/Barracks Road (Bruen Road). The board will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and discuss the meeting format for January‑May 2026. The public hearing will be continued on December 2, 2025.

• Discussion of infrastructure improvements for Indian Farms Subdivision
• Public hearing on White Pond Development LLC site plan to construct 22 duplexes at 0 Main Street/Barracks Road (Bruen Road)
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 21, 2025
• Discussion of meeting format for January‑May 2026

The Board voted unanimously to extend the Definitive Subdivision approval for Indian Farms to August 4, 2026 and require an update on June 2, 2026. It also moved the public hearing for 0 Main Street/Barracks Road to December 2, 2025. The October 21, 2025 minutes were approved with a request for revision, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Approved extension of Definitive Subdivision approval to Aug 4 2026, update required June 2 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Main St/Barracks Rd (SPR‑25‑3) to Dec 2 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved October 21 2025 meeting minutes and asked staff to revise them
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several municipal contracts, including water filter replacement and tank cleaning. The board is also considering changes to town positions and the appointment of new financial officers. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of event and alcohol licenses for upcoming holiday activities.

• Contract with Calgon Carbon for GAC Filter Media replacement at Chestnut and Cranberry Wells for $379,200.00
• Contract with Woodard and Curran for MassDEP compliance support for $45,000.00
• Contract with Hydra Dive Tech for cleaning and inspection of four water tanks for $17,375.00
• Proposal to replace the Operations Manager position with a Town Engineer in the DPW
• Appointment of Susan Sadeghi as Assistant Treasurer/Collector and Erin Ragusa Caton as Acting Interim Treasurer/Collector

The board approved a contract with CREDE Government to conduct an Emergency Medical Services study. It also authorized contracts for water‑tank cleaning, GAC filter media replacement, and snow‑plowing for the 2025‑26 season. Several event and vendor licenses were approved, and all motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved EMS study contract with CREDE Government (4-0)
• Approved water‑tank cleaning/inspection contract with Hydra Dive Tech for $17,375 (4-0)
• Approved GAC filter media replacement contract with Calgon Carbon for $379,200 (4-0)
• Approved snow plowing and hauling contracts for 2025‑26 winter season (4-0)
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for Holiday Stroll (4-0)
• Approved Transient Vendor license for Hudson Winter Markets (4-0)
• Approved Special License for Noel Powell of Aaronap Cellars at Winter Markets (4-0)
• Approved Single Event Alcohol license for Steven Dembro fundraiser (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will undergo training on board authority provided by the MA Association of Health Boards. Members will also review current tobacco trends and consider potential amendments to Tobacco Regulations.

• Training on BOH authority by the MA Association of Health Boards
• Status update on BP Trucking application for minor modification to site assignment
• Review and consideration of amendments to Tobacco Regulations

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved the vouchers presented, again by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The meeting was formally adjourned at 7:02 pm with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from 10/7/2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (3-0)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will review minutes from the October meeting. They will receive updates on the budget, building status, and the School Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes an open discussion before adjournment.

• Budget update
• Building update
• School Improvement Plan update
• Review of October meeting minutes
• Open discussion

Finance Committee

The Appointment Committee will interview Ryan Bis as a candidate for the Finance Committee. The committee will then consider nominations, hold a vote, and arrange for any appointee to be sworn in by the Town Clerk. This process follows the Town Charter provisions for filling vacancies.

• Interview of candidate Ryan Bis for Finance Committee
• Nomination procedure allowing any committee member to propose a candidate
• Voting by each committee member, one vote per nominee
• Swearing‑in of any appointed member by the Town Clerk

The Appointment Committee voted to appoint Ryan Bis to the Finance Committee. The vote was unanimous, 3-0-0. No other actions were taken.

• Appointed Ryan Bis to Finance Committee (3-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Hudson Cultural Council will approve the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting and hear the treasurer’s report. Members will review the grant review procedure and the council’s funding guidelines. The council will discuss and vote on how to distribute $23,247 of FY26 grant money. Additional agenda items include setting future meeting dates and recruiting new members and officers.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Overview of grant review/discussion procedure (attached)
• Vote on distribution of $23,247 FY26 funds
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates and new member/officer recruitment

The Hudson Cultural Council approved a block of 13 grant awards totaling $15,797 with a 6‑0 vote, and a second block of 4 grants totaling $7,450 with a 5‑0 vote (one abstention). A separate motion denied funding for 15 grant proposals by a 5‑0 vote. The total FY26 grant budget of $23,247 was allocated accordingly.

• Approved 13 grant awards totaling $15,797 (vote 6‑0)
• Approved 4 grant awards totaling $7,450 (vote 5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Denied 15 grant proposals (vote 5‑0)
• Adopted FY26 grant budget of $23,247
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting (vote 5‑0)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee Student Advisory Subcommittee will approve the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It will conduct introductions and discuss goals for the upcoming year. The committee will also set meeting dates for the 2025‑2026 school year.

• Approval of Minutes 04/28/2025
• Introductions
• Setting goals for the year ahead
• Set meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will meet remotely to review the FY27 budget and discuss a representative from the Community Preservation Committee. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• FY27 Budget Review
• Community Preservation Committee Member Representative
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Meeting adjournment
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025

The commission voted 2‑0 to accept the proposed FY27 Personnel and Operating Expenses Budget. The Community Preservation Committee Member Representative item was tabled to the next meeting. A motion to adjourn was carried 2‑0. A separate motion to approve (unspecified) was carried 3‑0.

• Approved FY27 Personnel and Operating Expenses Budget (2‑0)
• Tabled Community Preservation Committee Member Representative item
• Motion to adjourn carried (2‑0)
• Motion to approve (unspecified) carried (3‑0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Public Library Building Committee will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes. It will receive progress overviews and budget updates from the OPM and the project designer. The committee may also discuss any old or new business items and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• OPM progress overview and project invoice/budget update
• Designer progress overview and project invoice/budget update

The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting, amending the term “Chief” to “Fire Chief” in the Designer Update section. No other items were acted upon during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 AM.

• Approved October 17 minutes as amended

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Development Committee of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet remotely on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of minutes from the previous meeting, a discussion of the committee’s purpose and vision, an overview of current development projects, and a discussion of future priorities. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Discuss purpose and vision of the Development Committee
• Current development overview
• Discussion of priorities

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will meet remotely via Zoom on October 27, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of Hudson History Signs, approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, and any other business. The commission will then set the date for the next meeting before adjourning.

• Hudson History Signs
• Approval of Minutes from October 6, 2025
• Other Business

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting by a 6‑0‑0 vote. It also approved the final versions of the historical signs, making minor adjustments and directing staff to confirm locations and submit four applications to the Historic District Commission. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 6 minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved final history signs with minor adjustments; staff to submit four applications (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several land use proposals. Items include additions to a house at 3 Marychris Drive, continued drawdowns of Fort Meadow Reservoir, a patio replacement at 26 Lakeside Ave, driveway and utility work at 35 Shay Road, and a barn construction at 1 Annie Terrace Drive. The commission will also consider a request to amend an order for 0 Old North Road. Additional agenda items cover administrative business, an enforcement order for 243 Washington Street, and discussion of Danforth Falls beavers and downed trees.

• 3 Marychris Drive – proposal to construct house additions in Riverfront Area near a perennial stream (NOI-25-6)
• Fort Meadow Reservoir – proposal to continue reservoir drawdowns (NOI-25-8)
• 26 Lakeside Ave – proposal to replace a patio in the Buffer Zone to Lake Boon (RDA-25-7)
• 35 Shay Road – proposal for site clearing, grading, driveway, septic and utilities in Buffer Zone to wetlands and Riverfront Area (RDA-25-8)
• 1 Annie Terrace Drive – proposal to construct a barn in Buffer Zone to wetlands and reclassify a stream (NOI-25-9)

The Commission approved an amended Order of Conditions for 0 Old North Road, changing the driveway layout so the house now sits within the Buffer Zone but with reduced disturbance and fewer trees cut. The vote was unanimous, 6‑0‑0. The amendment was described as an improvement over the original plan.

• Closed hearing for 3 Marychris Drive, issued Order of Conditions (6-0-0)
• Continued Fort Meadow Reservoir Drawdown hearing to Nov 6, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Issued negative Determination for 26 Lakeside Ave (6-0-0)
• Approved amended plan for 0 Old North Road (6-0-0)
• Issued positive Determination for 35 Shay Road (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 1 Annie Terrace Drive to Nov 6, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 9, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0-0)

Park Commission

The Hudson Park Commission will meet via Zoom to approve minutes from July 8, 2025, and review the Summer 2025 Program and the FY27 Budget. The meeting will also include updates on the Hudson Dog Park and Moulton Park projects.

• Approval of July 8, 2025, Public Session minutes
• Review of Summer 2025 Program
• FY27 Budget Update
• Hudson Dog Park Project Update
• Moulton Park and Playground Project Update

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 public session minutes (2‑0). The new business item to appoint a Community Preservation Committee member representative was tabled to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned (2‑0) and a FY27 budget review meeting was scheduled for October 29, 2025.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Tabled Community Preservation Committee member representative item
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will approve the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting, hear a Cost of Service and Rate Study presentation, and consider a recommendation to modify retail tariffs. It will also discuss the 2025 payment of surplus funds to the Town of Hudson and vote on the FY2027 budget for the department. Additional updates include financial and operations statistics for August 2025 and a report from a Stow representative.

• Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025 Municipal Light Board meeting
• Presentation of Cost of Service and Rate Study results
• Recommendation to modify retail tariffs
• Discussion of 2025 surplus payment to the Town of Hudson
• Vote on FY2027 Municipal Light Department budget

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Library Trustees will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. They will receive reports on communications, expenditures, statistics, the Friends group, the director, and the library building project. Old business includes discussion of HCC grants, the MBLC financial report, and the library director's contract. New business includes consideration of the FY27 library budget and setting the trustees' meeting schedule.

• HCC Grants
• MBLC Financial Report
• Library Director’s Contract
• FY27 Library Budget
• Trustees Meeting Schedule

The trustees unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to move regular board meetings to the first Tuesday of each month at 2 PM. Other agenda items, including FY27 budget discussions and the director’s contract renewal, were noted for future action but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 3:41 PM.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved trustees meetings to first Tuesday of the month at 2 PM (vote passed)

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will receive progress overviews and budget updates from the OPM and the project designer. The committee will also discuss any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• OPM progress overview and budget update
• Designer progress overview and budget update
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to conduct routine business. The primary agenda item is a discussion of updates regarding a deck and roofing project.

• Updates on deck and roofing project

The board unanimously approved a change order of $18,367.95 to add columns and replace perimeter guardrails for the senior center deck project. It also approved $2,312 for deck‑reinforcement materials if an inspector requires it, and $3,924.41 for roof guardrail reinforcement. All motions were passed without opposition.

• Approved $18,367.95 for additional columns and perimeter guardrail replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,312 for deck reinforcement materials if required by inspector (unanimous)
• Approved $3,924.41 for roof guardrail reinforcement (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:33 PM (unanimous)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson School Committee will review school improvement plans for three elementary schools and the budget development calendar for FY27. The committee is also scheduled to take action on a fee-based transportation pilot.

• School Improvement Plans for C. A. Farley, Forest Avenue, and J. L. Mulready Elementary Schools
• FY27 Budget Development Calendar
• Action item: Fee-Based Transportation Pilot

Planning Board

The Hudson Planning Board will hold public hearings on three development proposals. One is a special permit for a 14‑lot residential project at 0 Field Stream Lane/Deer Path Farms. Another is a site‑plan approval to convert the office building at 83 Central Street into a child‑care facility. The third is a site‑plan approval to demolish and rebuild structures at 556 Main Street to modernize the concrete plant. The board will also vote to approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Special Permit for 14‑lot residential development at 0 Field Stream Lane/Deer Path Farms
• Site‑Plan approval to convert 83 Central Street office building to a child‑care facility
• Site‑Plan approval to demolish and reconstruct structures at 556 Main Street concrete plant

The Board unanimously accepted the petitioner's withdrawal of the Field Stream Lane OSRD plan without prejudice and waived the refiling fees (vote 4‑0‑0). The Site Plan Review for 83 Central Street was denied because the voting threshold was not met, with a 2‑0‑2 vote and two abstentions. No other substantive approvals or denials were recorded.

• Accepted withdrawal of Field Stream Lane OSRD plan without prejudice, waived filing fees (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Denied Site Plan Review for 83 Central Street day‑care project (2-0-2, two abstentions; threshold not met)
• Closed public hearing for 83 Central Street (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 556 Main Street (motion passed)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements and review bills and commitments. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding specific abatement applications.

• Approval of Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Executive session regarding 6 Highland Commons East
• Executive session regarding 1-5 Highland Common
• Executive session regarding RK Holdings
• Executive session regarding 1000 Matrix Way, LLC and Walmart

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Board of Trustees’ Executive Director Contract Negotiating Task Force will meet remotely. The task force will enter an executive session to discuss contract negotiations for non‑represented personnel. The meeting will not reconvene after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss contract negotiations for non‑represented staff

Finance Committee

The Hudson Finance Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its previous meetings. It will also review three letters: one from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue DLS dated 09/25/25, a response from the Town dated 09/26/25, and a letter from the Public Schools School Committee dated 10/15/25. In addition, the committee will examine the November Special Town Meeting Warrant. No new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Review letter dated 09/25/25 from MA DOR DLS to Town of Hudson
• Review letter dated 09/26/25 from Town of Hudson to MA DOR DLS
• Review letter dated 10/15/25 from Town of Hudson Public Schools School Committee to Select Board and Finance Committee
• Review November Special Town Meeting Warrant

Select Board

The Select Board will approve a contract for guardrail installation on Cross Street and confirm the appointments of four new town employees. The board will also consider adjusting the quorum for the upcoming Special Town Meeting and review water infrastructure updates.

• Approve guardrail contract with Steelco Chain Link Fence Erecting Co., Inc. for $10,770.00
• Confirm appointment of Ryan Janeiro as W4 Operator In Training
• Confirm appointment of Paul Kerrigan as Laborer
• Confirm appointment of Jeff Morse as Mechanic
• Confirm appointment of Santhi Kuruganti as Payroll Benefits Coordinator

The Board voted 4-1 to lower the quorum for the November 17 Special Town Meeting from 150 to 50 registered voters. It also approved a $10,770 guardrail contract on Cross Street, authorized snow‑plow and hauling contracts for the 2025‑2026 winter season, and adopted water‑rate rule changes effective November 15, 2025. Additional actions included granting a single‑event alcohol license and confirming four new town employee appointments.

• Approved Single Event Alcohol license for Olivia Gallagher (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Ryan Janeiro, W4 Operator In Training (5-0)
• Approved $10,770 guardrail contract with Steelco Chain Link Fence (5-0)
• Approved snow plowing and hauling contracts for 2025-2026 season (5-0)
• Reduced quorum for Nov 17 special town meeting from 150 to 50 voters (4-1)
• Approved water division rates rule revisions, effective Nov 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved October 6 public session minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved October 15 public session minutes (4-0-1)

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will receive progress and budget updates from both the OPM and the designer. The committee will also discuss preparation for an upcoming Select Board meeting.

• Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
• OPM Update – Progress Overview and Project Invoices/Budget Update
• Designer Update – Progress Overview and Project Invoices/Budget Update
• Preparation for Select Board Meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. The committee unanimously voted for the river hinge design option. The committee set a target of mid‑November for the community outreach meeting. No project invoices or budget updates were reported.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved river hinge design option
• Set mid‑November as target date for community outreach meeting
• Scheduled next committee meeting for October 28, 2025 at 10 AM
• Tentatively scheduled community outreach meeting for November 18‑20 (TBD)
• Reported no project invoices or budget updates at this time

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session under G.L. Ch. 30(A), Sec. 21(a)(3). The session will focus on strategy for the ongoing litigation with Temescal Wellness of Massachusetts, LLC (case docket 2481CV01229) and will include seeking counsel’s advice. No public vote or decision is recorded on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Temescal Wellness of Massachusetts, LLC vs. Town of Hudson (Docket 2481CV01229)

The board voted 3‑0 to move into Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy. The public session was then adjourned at 11:02 AM by a 3‑0 vote.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation (3-0)
• Adjourned public session at 11:02 AM (3-0)

DPW Building Committee

The committee will receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) and the designer. Discussions will include the Phase II schedule, project invoices, and budget updates.

• OPM progress overview and Phase II schedule
• Project invoices and budget update
• Discussion of foundation mastic on existing structures

Housing Authority

The Hudson Housing Authority will review its recent financial reports and capital‑project updates. It will consider approving an affirmative‑action goal and minority placement rate, and a retroactive $6,799 payment to Wattsaver Lighting Products for emergency lighting at Norma Oliver Village. The board will also note the FY25 budget revision, discuss the smoke‑free policy at Norma Oliver Village, and hold an executive session on a pending disability discrimination complaint.

• Retroactive approval of $6,799 payment to Wattsaver Lighting Products for emergency lighting at Norma Oliver Village
• Review and possible approval of affirmative action goal and minority placement rate for state public housing (Brigham Circle)
• Capital project updates: Brigham Circle common area floor replacement, site work and paving, hot water heater replacement, Norma Oliver Village generator, 49 Washington Street bathroom and side‑ramp upgrades
• Discussion of smoke‑free policy at Norma Oliver Village and survey results
• Executive session to discuss litigation position on a 9/4/24 disability discrimination complaint

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to vote on the upcoming school calendar and a specific policy. The board will also review financial statements, construction budget tracking, and staff and family survey results.

• Vote on 2026-2027 School Calendar
• Vote on C D Policy
• Review of construction budget tracking
• Education Committee report on Staff and Family Survey Results
• Finance Audit Report and Capital Plan

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will meet to receive progress updates and budget reports from the OPM and Designer. The committee will also prepare for an upcoming Select Board meeting.

• OPM progress overview and budget update
• Designer progress overview and budget update
• Preparation for Select Board meeting

Select Board

The Hudson Select Board will consider a request for a Single Event Alcohol license. The license would permit Charles Bacon to serve alcohol at his birthday party on October 18, 2025, at Roller Kingdom, 5 Highland Park Ave, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve Single Event Alcohol license for Charles Bacon's birthday party at Roller Kingdom, 5 Highland Park Ave

The Hudson Select Board voted unanimously to issue a Single Event Alcohol license to Charles Bacon for a birthday party on October 18, 2025 at Roller Kingdom, 5 Highland Park Ave. The motion passed 4‑0. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Single Event Alcohol license for Charles Bacon (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes with an 8‑0‑0 vote. After a presentation on the Free Cash Certification process, the meeting was adjourned by motion of the chair. The adjournment motion was seconded and carried.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission will consider several agenda items at its October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will vote to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and formally accept the new Fort Meadow Lake rules dated June 2025. Additional topics include an update from the weed consultant with a proposed fall treatment for Phragmites, a status report on buoy removal, and actions related to lake drawdown. The meeting will also set dates for the 2026 commission meetings and discuss Massachusetts boater training requirements for 2026.

• Approve September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accept new Fort Meadow Lake rules dated June 2025
• Weed consultant update and proposed fall Phragmites treatment
• Buoy removal status report
• Lake drawdown actions

Hudson Public School Committee

The Strategic Planning Subcommittee will first approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and review proposed updates to the School Committee’s strategic goals.

• Approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 subcommittee meeting
• Discuss updates to the School Committee strategic goals

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet via remote participation to review internal and audited financial statements. The committee will also discuss the capital reserve and the Approval Authority Policy.

• Vote on Audited Financial Statements for June 30, 2025
• Review of Internal Financial Statements from 7/01/25-9/30/25
• Review of Approval Authority Policy
• Discussion of Capital Reserve

Housing Authority

The Hudson Housing Authority will review financial reports, approve a retroactive $6,799 payment for emergency lighting at Norma Oliver Village, and consider an affirmative action goal for state public housing. Capital project updates for Brigham Circle and 49 Washington Street will be provided. The board will also discuss the Smoke Free Policy at Norma Oliver Village and hold an executive session on a pending discrimination complaint.

• Retroactive approval of $6,799 payment to Wattsaver Lighting Products for upgraded emergency lighting at Norma Oliver Village
• Board to review and consider affirmative action goal and minority placement rate for state public housing at Brigham Circle
• Project 667-1&2 Brigham Circle Common Area Floor Replacement – notice to proceed issued 9/17/25, materials on order
• 49 Washington Street side ramp upgrade – design phase underway by Vance Architects
• Executive session to discuss litigation position on a 9/4/24 disability discrimination complaint

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit request for a single‑family house at 35 Shay Road, located in the Watershed Protection District and the R‑60 zoning district. The request seeks permission to build on a lot with an average slope exceeding 12% under Section 6.0 (V) (6) of the town’s zoning by‑laws and MGL Chapter 40A Section 9. The board will also consider approval of the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Special permit request for single‑family house at 35 Shay Road (Watershed Protection District, R‑60)
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding construction and reservoir activities. The body will also address administrative matters including a plan change and an enforcement order.

• Public hearing for house additions at 3 Marychris Drive
• Public hearing for Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdowns
• Public hearing for a parking area at 325 Central Street
• Plan change for 31 Washington Street
• Enforcement order for 243 Washington Street (Artisan)

The commission voted 4‑0‑0 to approve the plan change for 31 Washington Street, adding an underground electrical service with a condition for straw wattles downslope. It also moved the hearings for the Marychris Drive, Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown, and 325 Central Street applications to later dates. The minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.

• Approved plan change for 31 Washington Street (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 3 Marychris Drive to Oct 23 2025 (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown to Oct 23 2025 (4-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 325 Central Street to Nov 6 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Sep 25 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review administrative reports and correspondence. The board will also discuss updates regarding a deck and roofing project.

• Updates on deck and roofing project

The council adjusted the agenda to hear a deck and roofing update, then unanimously approved change orders for additional columns and guardrails totaling about $12,000. The Treasurer’s Report and Director’s Report were each accepted without amendment, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.

• Agenda adjusted to hear deck update first – approved (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for columns and guardrails – $12,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted September 10 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report – balance $35,872.52 (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two lift‑bus cameras – $120 total (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn at 2:00 PM approved (unanimous)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee Strategic Planning Subcommittee will first approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss and review proposed updates to the school committee's strategic goals. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from subcommittee meeting of August 13, 2025
• Discuss and review updates to school committee strategic goals

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet remotely on October 8, 2025. The meeting will approve the September 17, 2025 minutes and hear chair remarks. It will discuss a Data and Privacy Policy for the staff handbook, a CD policy, and continue reviewing Bylaws and Policy A-108. The committee will also review any pending action items and gather agenda topics for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from September 17, 2025
• Discuss Data and Privacy Policy for staff handbook
• Consider CD policy
• Continue review of Bylaws and Policy A-108

Board of Health

The Board of Health meeting on October 7, 2025 will review and possibly appoint a hearing officer for the minor modification to the site assignment of the Hudson Transfer Station. The board will receive an update on the status of the closed and capped landfill at 172 Gates Pond Road. The board will note several correspondence items, approve vouchers, and schedule the next meeting for October 28, 2025.

• Discuss and appoint a hearing officer for the minor modification to the Hudson Transfer Station site assignment
• Update on the closed/capped landfill at 172 Gates Pond Road
• Review correspondence: Annual PHE Notification Memorandum Letter FY26, Sanitary Survey Email from DPW, Sanitary Survey Table A 8.29.25
• Approve vouchers
• Schedule next meeting for 10/28/25

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. They appointed Michelle O’Brien as the public hearing officer for the B‑P Trucking minor modification hearing. The Board also approved the vouchers and set the next meeting for November 3, 2025. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Michelle O’Brien as Public Hearing Officer (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 3, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will meet to receive progress and budget updates from the OPM and the designer. The meeting includes the review and approval of previous minutes.

• OPM progress overview and budget/invoice update
• Designer progress overview and budget/invoice update

The trustees approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, with Bob abstaining. No new business, old business, or budget items were decided. The committee noted that three design concepts from Tappé Architects are under review and feedback will be submitted by Thursday. The next committee meeting is tentatively set for October 14, 2025.

• Approved September 23 minutes (1 abstention, no votes against)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for Oct 14, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will meet in person at Hudson High School, Room F101, and via Google Meet to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes approval of the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes, discussion of the District Improvement Plan action items for 2025‑2026, and a vote on the Superintendent’s Goals for 2025‑2026. Public comments will be accepted remotely through HUD TV and in‑person, with each speaker limited to two minutes.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public participation via Google Meet and HUD TV (two‑minute comments)
• District Improvement Plan: Action Items for 2025‑2026
• Approval of Superintendent’s Goals for 2025‑2026
• Budget Subcommittee report (if any)

Commission on Disabilities

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities will hold a remote meeting to hear community concerns and discuss plans for Disabilities Day. It will receive an update on the variance application for 83 Central Street and consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. The commission will also discuss making venues and activities more accessible and set the date for its next meeting.

• Update – 83 Central Street Variance Application
• Discussion – Accessible venues and activities
• Community Concerns
• Disabilities Day Discussion
• Approval of 8/12/25 meeting minutes

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. The commission then moved to adjourn the October 7, 2025 meeting, also passing unanimously 4‑0‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve motor vehicle abatements and review bills and commitments. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding several abatement applications.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Executive session regarding 6 Highland Commons East
• Executive session regarding 1-5 Highland Common
• Executive session regarding RK Holdings
• Executive session regarding 1000 Matrix Way, LLC and Walmart

The Board accepted the July 17 and September 9 minutes (2‑0‑1) and the September 23 minutes (3‑0‑0). It approved the motor vehicle abatements as presented (3‑0‑0). The Board entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3‑0‑0). The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. (3‑0‑0).

• Accepted July 17 and September 9 minutes (2-0-1)
• Accepted September 23 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved motor vehicle abatements (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

School Improvement Councils

The council will discuss the building's budget and current status. Members will review the draft School Improvement Plan (SIP) before it is shared with staff on October 8 and presented to the School Committee on October 21.

• Review of draft School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Building update
• Budget update

The council appointed Mary Kate Leidal as the meeting secretary. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting provided updates on the budget, building activities, and the draft School Improvement Plan, and discussed possible virtual meetings and student recognition ideas. The next meeting is set for Monday, November 3 at 6:00 PM.

• Appointed Mary Kate Leidal as meeting secretary

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several personnel appointments, including confirming Robert Berger as Assistant Electrical Inspector, appointing Roselli, Clark & Associates as the town auditor for FY'23-24, and confirming Inez Fontes as a temporary part‑time clerk. The board will also discuss extending the sidewalk dining schedule through November 15, 2025, and will vote on signing the November 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Additionally, the board will consider authorizing the Health Department to apply for several grant programs and will receive a finance operations update.

• Extend Sidewalk Dining schedule to November 15, 2025
• Confirm appointment of Robert Berger as Assistant Electrical Inspector
• Appoint Roselli, Clark & Associates as auditor for FY'23-24
• Confirm appointment of Inez Fontes as temporary part‑time clerk (8 hrs/week)
• Sign the November 17, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant

The board approved the September 22, 2025 public session minutes and extended the sidewalk dining schedule for all licensees through November 15, 2025. It confirmed appointments for an assistant electrical inspector, an auditor for FY'23‑24, and a temporary part‑time finance clerk. The board also signed the June 16, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorized the Health Department to apply for four grant programs.

• Approved September 22, 2025 public session minutes (4-0)
• Extended sidewalk dining schedule through Nov 15, 2025 for all licensees (4-0)
• Confirmed Robert Berger as Assistant Electrical Inspector (4-0)
• Appointed Roselli, Clark & Associates as auditor for FY'23-24 (4-0)
• Confirmed Inez Fontes as temporary part‑time Finance Clerk (4-0)
• Signed the June 16, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant (4-0)
• Authorized Health Department to apply for four grant programs (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss several local preservation initiatives. The agenda includes reviews of history signs, a demolition delay bylaw, and preservation awards.

• Hudson History Signs
• Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Preservation Awards
• Approval of August 11, 2025 minutes

The commission approved the August 11 minutes unanimously (5-0-0). It set an October 15 deadline for edits to the Wood Square sign and will pause sign discussion until all revised signs are uploaded. Members agreed to consider tabling the Demolition Delay Bylaw. A preservation awards program was proposed, with a plan to be drafted.

• Approved August 11 minutes (5-0-0)
• Set Oct 15 deadline for Wood Square sign edits
• Paused further sign discussion until revised signs are uploaded
• Agreed to consider tabling the Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Paul Shultz to draft a Preservation Awards program plan

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Education Committee will meet via remote participation to discuss school policies and student data. The body will review the CD Policy and withdrawal data.

• Review of CD Policy
• AMSA University Alumni Network/Database discussion
• Withdrawal Data Review
• Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes

Hudson Public School Committee

The Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to review draft goals presented by the Superintendent. The committee may take action regarding these goals and the overall evaluation process.

• Discussion of draft goals presented by the Superintendent
• Potential action on evaluation goals and the overall evaluation

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet on Oct. 1, 2025. The agenda includes a review of the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes, an administrator’s report, and an update on the AECOM Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan. The board will discuss and vote on the engineering design services selection for the Blandin Hub expansion, the agency’s Title VI program, and the revised FY26 operating budget.

• Review and approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrator’s Report – discussion
• AECOM Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan update
• Engineering design services selection – Blandin Hub Operations & Maintenance Facility expansion
• Approval of MWRTA Revised FY26 Operating Budget

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will meet to approve a field trip and discuss fee-based transportation for noneligible riders. The body will also consider a letter regarding the Massachusetts Teachers Association fiscal crisis and review policy changes.

• Fee-Based Transportation for Noneligible Riders (discussion)
• Massachusetts Teachers Association Fiscal Crisis Sign-On Letter (discussion)
• Competency Determination Policy (notification of required changes)
• Middle School Vocational Pathway Exploration Policy (notification of required changes)
• Approval of Field Trip to Trills and Thrills Music Festival (action)

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use proposals, including new construction and a parking area that impact buffer zones, riverfront areas, and vegetated wetlands. The commission will also consider a resource‑area delineation for 181 Central Street. Administrative items include a COC request, an enforcement order, and minutes from the September 4 meeting.

• 8 Manzo Way – proposal to construct a house in a Buffer Zone (NOI‑25‑7)
• 3 Marychris Drive – proposal to add to a house in the Riverfront Area affecting a perennial stream and Buffer Zone (NOI‑25‑6)
• 29 St. James Circle – proposal to demolish a mobile home in a Buffer Zone and remove a shed intruding on vegetated wetlands
• 325 Central Street – proposal to construct a parking area in the Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone adjacent to vegetated wetlands
• 181 Central Street – Resource Area Delineation establishing BVW and several streams (ANRD‑25‑1)

The commission approved a full Certificate of Compliance for the 2 Chestnut Street project (vote 5-0-0). It also issued a negative Determination of Applicability for the 29 St James Circle project with conditions (vote 4-1-0). Several hearings were continued to future dates, and the meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved full Certificate of Compliance for 2 Chestnut Street (5-0-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for 29 St James Circle with conditions (4-1-0)
• Moved to continue hearing for 3 Marychris Drive to Oct 9, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Moved to close hearing for 8 Manzo Way and issue Order of Conditions, pending wetland sheets (5-0-0)
• Moved to continue hearing for 325 Central Street to Oct 9, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Moved to continue hearing for 181 Central Street to Nov 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Library Building Committee will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes. It will receive progress overviews and budget updates from the OPM and the project designer. The committee may also discuss any old or new business items and vote as needed.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• OPM progress overview and budget update
• Designer progress overview and budget update

The Library Building Committee approved the September 9 minutes and received updates on project coordination, design feedback, and budget status, with no new business or decisions reported. The committee scheduled regular meetings for October 7 and a tentative meeting for October 14 to prepare for the October 20 Select Board presentation.

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve meeting minutes, an IT and Data Policy, and confirm meeting dates for the upcoming school year. The agenda includes reports on fundraising, faculty, and parents, as well as an Education Committee report on staff and family survey results.

• Approve BOT meeting minutes from July 29, 2025
• Approve IT and Data Policy for Staff
• Confirm meeting dates for the upcoming school year
• Education Committee report on Staff and Family Survey Results
• Review Action Items

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors will consider approval of motor vehicle abatements and review bills and commitments. It will also discuss several abatement applications for properties on Highland Commons and other sites. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy for pending litigation that could be affected by an open meeting.

• Approval of Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Review of Bills and Commitments
• Discussion of ATB matter and Abatement Application for 6 Highland Commons East
• Discussion of Abatement Application for 1-5 Highland Common
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy

The Board approved the August 7 and August 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3-0-0 vote. It then voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Select Board

The Hudson Select Board will discuss several agenda items, including the formation of an Internal Traffic Committee with appointed voting members. It will also review license applications for a new restaurant and a one‑day event, and consider personnel and financial matters such as auditor selection, a senior‑center donation, and a health‑department grant.

• Approve a Common Victualler license for China Garden (Benqin Zhu) at 439 Main Street, Tues‑Sat 11 AM‑9:45 PM, Sun 12 PM‑9:45 PM
• Approve a Single Event Entertainment license for REC Fest (Steven Santos) on Oct 4, 2025, 12 PM‑4 PM at 120 Chapin Road
• Appoint Roselli, Clark & Associates as auditor for FY'23‑24
• Acknowledge a $10,000 donation from the Estate of Thomas F. Walsh to the Hudson Senior Center
• Accept a $20,000 Community Power Grant from Project Bread for the Hudson Health Department

The Board approved the minutes from September 8, 2025. It approved two new licenses, confirmed personnel promotions and appointments, created an Internal Traffic Committee with designated voting members, acknowledged a $10,000 donation to the Senior Center, and accepted a $20,000 grant for the Health Department. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 public session minutes (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for China Garden, 439 Main St (5-0)
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for REC Fest at 120 Chapin Rd (5-0)
• Confirmed promotion of Donald Hodge to W4 Tree Climber (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Michael Chaves as W2 Truck Driver/Laborer (5-0)
• Established Internal Traffic Committee and appointed voting members (5-0)
• Acknowledged $10,000 donation from the Estate of Thomas F. Walsh to the Senior Center (5-0)
• Accepted $20,000 Project Bread Community Power Grant for the Health Department (5-0)

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to discuss lake management and operational rules. The agenda includes updates on a weed survey and the scheduling of equipment removal.

• Lake drawdown discussion
• Rules discussion
• JetSki MS 3260 BX operation discussion
• September 9 weed survey update
• Buoys and public dock removal dates

The Fort Meadow Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting after correcting the date. The commission also noted upcoming actions such as submitting lake drawdown paperwork, delivering new rules in three languages, planning a joint meeting with the City Recreation Department on October 8, and scheduling buoy and dock removal. The 2025 meeting schedule was reiterated.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (date correction)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will go into executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A section 21(a). In that closed session, members will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Hudson Educator Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Hudson Educator Association

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Governance Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee is scheduled to discuss school bylaws and review action items.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 minutes
• Discussion regarding bylaws

Historic District Commission

The commission will consider applications for a lighting enhancement project at Town Hall, St. Luke’s and Universal Church, and for new signage at 71 Main Street and 42 Main Street. It will also discuss other business items including the downtown fire station and wood signage at 145 Main Street. The meeting includes a discussion of violations at 20‑24 Main Street and a review of the previous meeting minutes.

• Lighting enhancement project at Town Hall, St. Luke’s and Universal Church (Business Improvement District application)
• Install a 13" × 43" aluminum tube frame sign with double‑sided print at 71 Main Street
• Install a 10’ × 50’ banner secured with tapcons at 42 Main Street
• Discussion of downtown fire station (other business)
• Review of violations at 20‑24 Main Street

The Silas Felton Historic District Commission approved the installation of a 13‑by‑43‑inch aluminum‑tube framed sign at 71 Main Street. It also approved a 10‑by‑50‑foot banner on the Avidia Bank building at 42 Main Street, requiring the banner not exceed window‑sill height and to be removed within 90 days. The hearing on the uplighting project for 78 Main, 80 Main and 5 Washington Streets was continued to the October meeting. Commissioners voted to send a second violation letter to the owner of 20‑24 Main Street for unapproved work.

• Approved 13" × 43" aluminum sign at 71 Main Street (4-0-0)
• Approved 10' × 50' banner at 42 Main Street with height and 90‑day removal conditions (4-0-1)
• Continued hearing on uplighting project for 78 Main, 80 Main & 5 Washington Streets to October meeting (4-0-0)
• Voted to send second violation letter to owner of 20‑24 Main Street
• Decided not to approve combustible projecting signs over walkways until more information is obtained

Hudson Municipal Light Board

The Hudson Municipal Light Board will review the Energy New England (ENE) proposal for ISO‑NE invoice payment submission and customer deposit services. The board will also receive a financial and operations report for July 2025, recognize a staff promotion, and provide updates on an upcoming open house and sub‑station project. Earlier agenda items include approving the August 13th minutes and hearing citizen issues.

• Approve minutes of the August 13, 2025 Municipal Light Board meeting
• Discuss ENE proposal for ISO‑NE invoice payment submission and customer deposit services
• General Manager presents July 2025 financial and operations statistics
• Recognize promotion of Xiaofeng Yan to Assistant General Manager
• Update on Hudson Light & Power open house scheduled for October 18, 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on a request from Market Basket for an exemption from the Non-Recyclable Plastic Reduction By-Law. The board will also continue discussions regarding the Hudson Water Supply and the Gates Pond Road Landfill.

• Vote on Market Basket's exemption request from the Non-Recyclable Plastic Reduction By-Law
• Discussion of MassDEP report dated 6/30/2025 regarding Hudson Water Supply noncompliance
• Discussion on the closed/capped landfill at 172 Gates Pond Road
• Review of Hudson Transfer Station Third-Party Inspection Report dated 8/13/25

The Board approved the September 12, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It denied Market Basket’s exemption request under the new state plastic‑reduction by‑law, also by a 3‑0 vote. The Board approved its routine vouchers and then adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 8.12.2025 (3-0)
• Denied Market Basket exemption request (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (3-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review meeting minutes and discuss the Library Building Project, including a report on the MUNIS system and the Library Director's contract.

• Review and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
• Library Building Project Update
• Tyler Technologies – MUNIS Update
• Library Director’s Contract
• Little Curiosities Box Partnership

The Trustees reviewed and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports on library programs, finances, operations, and upcoming projects, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hudson Planning Board will consider a request for Site Plan Approval to construct 22 new duplex buildings at 0 Main Street/Barracks Road. The board will also hear a request to extend approval for a subdivision at 71 Parmenter Road.

• Public hearing for 22 new duplexes at 0 Main Street/Barracks Road
• Request for extension of approval for 71 Parmenter Road subdivision
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The board passed over the request for an extension of approval for the 71 Parmenter Road subdivision. It voted unanimously (5-0-0) to continue the public hearing for 0 Main Street/Barracks Road (Bruen Road) to the November 4, 2025 meeting. The September 2, 2025 minutes were approved (4-0-0) and the meeting was adjourned (5-0-0).

• Passed over extension request for 71 Parmenter Road subdivision (no vote recorded)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Main St/Barracks Rd to Nov 4, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 p.m. (5-0-0)

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet remotely on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes approving minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting, reviewing action items, updating the June year‑end report, and examining cash disbursements and a procurement memo. The committee will also review its Capital Plan and consider any other urgent business.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 26, 2025
• Review action items
• Update June year‑end report
• Review capital plan
• Review cash disbursements and procurement memo

Attorney General's Decision for Town Meeting

The Special Town Meeting on September 15, 2025 voted to amend Article II, Section 1 of the town’s General By‑Laws to change the dates and times of the annual and second regular town meetings. The amendment was approved by the Attorney General (Case #12020) and must be posted by a constable as required by G.L. c. 40, § 32. The Town Clerk recorded the vote and will arrange posting of the amendment.

• Amendment to General By‑Laws (Article II, Section 1) altering meeting schedule
• Attorney General approval of the amendment (Case #12020)
• Posting of the amendment by a constable per G.L. c. 40, § 32 (eleven copies provided)

Advanced Math and Science Academy

The Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet to establish goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The committee will also review US New High School Rankings and the school's high school profile.

• Approval of June 2, 2025 minutes
• Overview of 2025-2026 committee goals and duties
• Review of US New High School Rankings
• Review of AMSA’s High School Profile

DPW Building Committee

The Hudson DPW Building Committee will first approve minutes from the June 18 and July 31, 2025 meetings. It will receive an update on the OPM Phase II schedule and budget, as well as a designer update. New business includes consideration of funding for the Salt Shed – Ch 90 project and approval of a change order. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next committee session.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2025 and July 31, 2025
• OPM Update: Phase II schedule and budget overview
• Designer update
• Salt Shed – Ch 90 Funding Approval
• Change Order / PCO Approval

Housing Authority

The Hudson Housing Authority will review and vote on several financial and operational matters. Items include adopting Section 8 payment standards and fair market rents for FY2026, updating the flat rent at Norma Oliver Village, and approving a $6,000 design contract with Vance Architects, LLC. The board will also receive updates on multiple capital projects and consider write‑offs of aging tenant accounts.

• Consider approval of a $6,000 contract with Vance Architects, LLC for designer services (Project 689 side ramp upgrade).
• Consider adoption of FY2026 Section 8 payment standards and fair market rents.
• Consider update to the Norma Oliver Village flat rent for FY26.
• Consider write‑off of aging tenant accounts: $6,098 for state public housing (Brigham Circle) and $471 for federal public housing (Glen Road).
• Updates on capital projects: Brigham Circle common area floor replacement, site work and paving, hot water heater replacement, Norma Oliver Village generator, and 49 Washington Street bathroom upgrade.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two special permit applications. One request seeks to add, remove, modify, or replace equipment on a telecommunication tower at 1 Mildred Circle in the R-15 district. The second request seeks a special permit to reconstruct a pre-existing non-conforming structure at 6 Overland Street in the General Business 1 district. The board will also vote on the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• ZSP 25-14-1 – amendment of special permit for telecom tower equipment at 1 Mildred Circle (R-15 district)
• ZSP 24-15 – special permit to reconstruct non-conforming structure at 6 Overland Street (General Business 1 district)
• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Remote meeting conducted via Zoom (Meeting ID 836 6378 4182)

The Board unanimously approved a petition to amend the Special Permit for a telecommunications tower at 1 Mildred Circle, allowing equipment changes. It also granted a Special Permit for Hudson Property LLC to reconstruct a single‑family dwelling at 6 Overland Street, conditioned on the footprint matching the existing structure and a front‑yard setback of 17.1 feet. The Board approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Approved amendment to Special Permit for telecom tower at 1 Mildred Circle (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Permit for reconstruction at 6 Overland Street with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (6-0-0)

Council on Aging

The Hudson Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from June and July, review the treasurer's report, and discuss updates on the deck and roofing project. The meeting will be held at the Hudson Senior Center on Church St.

• Approval of minutes from June and July
• Review of Treasurer's Report
• Updates on deck and roofing project
• Outreach Program Reports
• Bus Drivers Report

The council voted unanimously to increase the revolving fund limit from $75 to $100,000, pending approval at the Special Town Meeting. A unanimous motion required Daybreak program participants to provide their own transportation unless escorted. The board accepted the Treasurer’s reports, the Director’s report, and recorded a $10,000 donation to the Benevolent Fund. All agenda items and minutes were approved without dissent.

• Increased revolving fund limit to $100,000 (unanimous)
• Required Daybreak clients to provide own transportation unless escorted (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s FY2025 report (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s June 2025 report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as edited (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, July 30, and Sep 5 meetings (unanimous)
• Recorded $10,000 donation to Benevolent Fund (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Hudson Public Library Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from its last meeting, receive progress and budget updates from the Owner’s Project Manager and the designer, and discuss any old or new business items. The meeting may also cover miscellaneous topics and set the date for the next committee meeting.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) progress overview and budget update
• Designer progress overview and budget update
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items

The Library Building Committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the August 5 and August 26, 2025 meetings, each with abstentions. No other actions were approved or denied. The next committee meeting is set for September 23, 2025.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (1 abstention: Bob)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (2 abstentions: Diane, Matt)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Hudson Public School Committee will meet on September 9, 2025 at Hudson High School, Room F101, using both in‑person and remote participation. The agenda includes approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, reports from the superintendent and subcommittees, and public comment procedures. New business items include discussion of district values, an instructional framework, a Portrait of a Learner, and school transportation protocols. The committee will also consider a proposed amendment to the school handbooks.

• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 School Committee meeting
• Public participation process: remote comments via email to [email protected]
• Discuss District Values, Instructional Framework, and Portrait of a Learner
• Discuss School Transportation Protocols
• Consider Proposed Amendment to School Handbooks

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will schedule reviews of the Tax Rate Recapitulation form, including the Snow & Ice deficit, and the Free Cash Certification form. The body will also discuss the format and policy for the Finance Committee Report and Recommendations.

• Review of Tax Rate Recapitulation form and Snow & Ice deficit
• Review of Free Cash Certification form
• Discussion on merging the Warrant and the Report and Recommendations

The committee approved the meeting minutes with an 8-0-0 vote. Members discussed data visual tools and budget tracking, but no substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by an 8-0-0 vote.

• Approved minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Hudson Board of Assessors will consider approval of motor vehicle abatements. It will also handle routine agenda items such as bills, commitments, correspondence, and old and new business. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy for pending litigation that could be affected by open‑meeting disclosure.

• Approval of motor vehicle abatements
• Discussion of 6 Highland Commons East abatement application
• Discussion of 1‑5 Highland Common abatement application
• Discussion of RK Holdings abatement application
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy

The Board accepted the meeting minutes unanimously (2-0-0). It approved the motor vehicle abatements as presented (2-0-0). The Board voted to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation (2-0-0). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote (2-0-0).

• Accepted minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved motor vehicle abatements (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

Select Board

The board approved the August 25, 2025 public session minutes and noted the retirement of Lt. Erick Currin. It confirmed Kyle Schaeffer's promotion to Lieutenant and appointed Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer Collector (3‑2 vote). The board also nominated Diane Bemis, Judy Congdon and Lauren DuBreuil to the Town Manager Performance Review Goals subcommittee, with DuBreuil's nomination failing (2‑0). The meeting concluded with a note of correspondence and adjournment.

• Approved August 25, 2025 public session minutes (5‑0)
• Noted retirement of Lt. Erick Currin (5‑0)
• Confirmed promotion of Kyle Schaeffer to Lieutenant (5‑0)
• Confirmed appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer Collector (3‑2)
• Nominated Diane Bemis to Town Manager performance review subcommittee (3‑0)
• Nominated Judy Congdon to Town Manager performance review subcommittee (4‑0)
• Lauren DuBreuil nomination to subcommittee failed (2‑0)
• Noted Together For Hudson email correspondence (5‑0)

Council on Aging

The board unanimously approved the presented change order for the deck and roofing project at the Hudson Senior Center. The change order reduces labor costs by $2,992.98, resulting in a net increase of $8,316.52. The board also unanimously approved the agenda and adjourned the meeting. The approved order will be reviewed by Matt Reid at DPW before proceeding.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved deck and roofing change order (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:29 PM (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 7‑0‑0 to issue a Negative Determination for 87 Fort Meadow Drive, requiring removal of the channel, punching holes in the weed fabric, and planting buffering vegetation or a rain garden. The commission also endorsed an Enforcement Order for 243 Washington Street (7‑0‑0) and continued four pending hearings to September 25, 2025. Minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Continued hearing for 8 Manzo Way to Sep 25, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 3 Marychris Drive to Sep 25, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 181 Central Street to Sep 25, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 325 Central Street to Sep 25, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for 87 Fort Meadow Drive with conditions (7-0-0)
• Endorsed Enforcement Order for 243 Washington Street (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 21, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved an extension for the Indian Farms Definitive Subdivision to November 4, 2025, with a progress check on October 21, 2025. It also accepted the withdrawal of DSP‑25‑1 without prejudice, continued the public hearing for 0 Field Stream Lane to October 21, 2025, and approved the minutes from July and August meetings. The board adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved extension for Indian Farms subdivision to Nov 4, 2025, progress check Oct 21 (3-0-1, Clerk abstained)
• Accepted withdrawal of DSP‑25‑1 without prejudice and waived fees, pending written notice (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Field Stream Lane to Oct 21, 2025 (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 15, 2025, as amended (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 5, 2025 (3-0-1, Member Filippi abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (4-0-0 unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will meet to review project invoices and budget updates. The committee is also planning for architectural design services.

• Project invoices and budget update
• Planning and preparation for architectural design services

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission voted to continue the hearing on the uplighting project at 78, 80 Main and 5 Washington Streets until the September meeting. It approved a new mural at 159 Main Street and two historic plaques at 61 and 65 Main Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting.

• Continue hearing on 78, 80 Main & 5 Washington uplighting project (4-0-0)
• Approve mural at 159 Main Street (4-0-0)
• Approve historic plaques at 61 and 65 Main Street (4-0-0)
• Approve minutes from 2025-07-16 (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved several key actions, including authorizing $24,171,406 in bond anticipation notes and accepting a $500,000 Green Communities grant for Town Hall energy projects. It also awarded a $20,000 contract to the Addiction Referral Center, approved a $42,587 water‑quality testing contract, and accepted a $47,670 cybersecurity grant. Personnel decisions included confirming Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer/Collector, appointing Erin Ragusa Caton as temporary Assistant Treasurer/Collector, and hiring Zetta Rajaniemi as Administrative Secretary. The Board directed the Executive Assistant to present a detailed finance‑department action plan by September 8, 2025.

• Authorized and signed Bond Anticipation Notes $24,171,406 (5-0)
• Accepted $500,000 Green Communities grant for Town Hall energy measures (5-0)
• Awarded $20,000 contract to The Addiction Referral Center (5-0)
• Approved $42,587 Eurofins Environment water‑quality testing contract (5-0)
• Accepted $47,670 cybersecurity improvement grant (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Shelby LaMothe as Treasurer/Collector (3-2)
• Confirmed temporary appointment of Erin Ragusa Caton as Assistant Treasurer/Collector (3-2)
• Confirmed appointment of Zetta Rajaniemi as Administrative Secretary – Treasurer/Collector Office (5-0)

Fort Meadow Commission

The commission approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes as written. No changes were made to the commission budget. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the lake be drawn down beginning October 15, 2025. An under‑age jet ski operator was removed from the lake and the jet ski registration was recorded.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Commission budget unchanged
• Unanimously recommended lake drawdown to start Oct 15, 2025
• Removed under‑18 jet ski operator and recorded registration

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to allow the removal of four trees (#5, #6, #10, #11) at the edge of a bordering vegetated wetland, with votes of 5-0-0 for trees #5 and #6 and 4-1-0 for trees #10 and #11. The commission also moved the public hearings for 8 Manzo Way, 3 Marychris Drive, and 325 Central Street to future dates, each motion passing unanimously (5-0-0). The minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0-0). Commissioners discussed possible updates to the Wetland Protection Bylaw Regulations, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved cutting of tree #5 in wetland buffer (5-0-0)
• Approved cutting of tree #6 in wetland buffer (5-0-0)
• Approved cutting of tree #10 in wetland buffer (4-1-0)
• Approved cutting of tree #11 in wetland buffer (4-1-0)
• Continued hearing for 8 Manzo Way to Sep 4, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 3 Marychris Drive to Sep 4, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 325 Central Street to Sep 4, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review meeting minutes, discuss expenditures, and interview three architectural firms for the library design project. The agenda also includes updates on the building project, the strategic plan, and various community outreach initiatives.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Interviews with three architectural firms for design services
• Library Building Project Update
• Library Strategic Plan discussion
• Narcan Supplies & Training

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12 and July 31 meetings. They voted to allocate up to $14,500 from state aid if architect fees exceed the Planning and Design grant. The Library Building Committee selected Tappé Architects, Inc. for design services. Trustees chose to proceed cautiously on Narcan supplies and will study the issue further.

• Approved June 12 and July 31 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized spending up to $14,500 in state aid for potential architect cost overrun
• Selected Tappé Architects, Inc. for library design services
• Decided to proceed with caution and further investigate Narcan supplies & training

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee will meet to review project progress and budget updates from OPM. The committee is also planning for architectural design services.

• OPM progress overview
• Project invoices and budget update
• Planning for architectural design services

Finance Committee

The committee approved eight Special Town Meeting warrant items, allocating funds for HVAC upgrades, water quality projects, a space utilization study, and other expenses. All items received affirmative votes, with two receiving minority opposition. The meeting also noted delays in the free‑cash balance certification and town payment errors to be reviewed later.

• Approved $1,150 Prior Years Bills (8-0-0)
• Approved $30,000 Senior Tax Credit Program (8-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 District‑wide Space Utilization Study (8-0-0)
• Approved $915,000 HVAC improvements to Town Hall (8-0-0)
• Approved $726,540 Joint Dispatch Offset Receipts (8-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 Assabet River water quality project (6-2-0)
• Approved $8,000 Lake Boon water quality project (7-1-0)
• Approved amendment to General Bylaws (8-0-0)

Cultural Council

The Hudson Cultural Council denied a request to modify a FY25 grant, returning the funds. It approved a new guideline for collaborative art project grants and adopted a revised mission statement, both by 4‑0 votes. The council also set the community survey to a three‑year cycle, assigned Leia Owen to boost social‑media postings, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Denied FY25-LCC-100607 grant modification request; funds returned
• Approved new collaborative grant guideline (4-0)
• Approved revised mission statement (4-0)
• Approved assignment of Leia Owen to increase social‑media postings (4-0)
• Set community survey to a three‑year cycle (decision noted)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two special permit requests. The board will consider a house addition in a protected district and the use of a property for contractor bays.

• 47 Cherry Street: Special Permit for a house addition partially within the Floodplain/Wetland Overlay District
• 114 Forest Avenue: Special Permit for contractor bays and continuation of non-conforming two-family residential use

The Zoning Board granted a Special Permit for the proposed addition at 47 Cherry Street, which lies partially in the Flood/Wetland Overlay District, subject to planning, conservation and storm‑water conditions (vote 5‑0‑0). The Board also approved Special Permits for contractor bays and the continuation of a non‑conforming two‑family residence at 114 Forest Avenue (vote 5‑0‑0). Both motions passed unanimously.

• Granted Special Permit for 47 Cherry St addition (5-0-0)
• Granted Special Permit for contractor bays at 114 Forest Ave (5-0-0)
• Granted continuation of non-conforming two-family use at 114 Forest Ave (5-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board voted unanimously (3-0-0) to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation. It also unanimously approved the motor vehicle abatements, a $287.12 car‑rental expense for the assessor, and acceptance of Phase I appraisal work. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved motor vehicle abatements (3-0-0)
• Approved $287.12 car‑rental expense for Assessor (3-0-0)
• Accepted Phase I appraisal work, Phase II deferred (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (3-0-0)

Hudson Public School Committee

The Strategic Goals Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review the School Committee Strategic Goals. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024, subcommittee meeting.

• Review of School Committee Strategic Goals
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Preservation Committee

The committee voted 6‑0 to approve submitting $22,000 for an engineering survey of the Taylor Memorial Bridge to be placed on the November Special Town Meeting Historic Preservation Fund article. It also approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes, including amendments, by a 6‑0 vote. A separate motion was approved 5‑0, though the minutes do not specify its subject.

• Approved submitting $22,000 for bridge survey to Historic Preservation Fund (6-0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments (6-0)
• Approved unspecified motion (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a request from the Hudson Market Basket for an exemption from a new plastic reduction by-law and discuss the status of the Hudson Water Supply following a MassDEP report.

• Market Basket exemption request for 'Non-Recyclable Plastic Reduction By-Law'
• Review of MassDEP report on Hudson Water Supply
• Review of MassDEP report on Hudson Transfer Station
• Discussion on rodenticide use
• Approval of vouchers

The Hudson Board of Health approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It voted to table the Market Basket plastic‑reduction exemption request until state feedback is received. The board also approved the submitted vouchers and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from 7/24/2025 (3-0)
• Tabled Market Basket exemption request (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission decided there will be no September meeting and scheduled the next meeting for October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Set next meeting for Oct 7, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission will meet remotely via Zoom to conduct a roll call, review demolition delay bylaws, and approve minutes from July 21, 2025.

• Roll Call
• Hudson History Signs
• Demolition Delay Bylaw
• Preservation Awards
• Approval of Minutes from July 21, 2025

The commission approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3-0-2 vote. Members made minor revisions to three historical signs and noted the need for ADA‑compliant fonts. Staff will look into the ADA requirements. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-2)
• Made minor revisions to three historical signs
• Staff to investigate ADA font requirements for signs
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to receive status updates on the Forestvale and Main Street cemeteries. The body will also review suggestions from the DPW and conduct a financial review.

• Status update on Forestvale and Main Street Cemeteries
• DPW suggestions and requests
• Quarterly financial review

The Cemetery Commission approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote, noting one abstention by Eric Ryder. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted. DPW Director Eric Ryder agreed to investigate obtaining COVID‑related versus non‑COVID death data and gave an estimate of roughly 15,000 available grave sites. He also asked Commissioner Michael Volk to follow up on a State Archeology Department letter concerning the Paupers Cemetery.

• Approved 7/14/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Eric Ryder abstained)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (motion by Nelson Santos, seconded by Eric Ryder)
• Assigned Eric Ryder to investigate COVID‑related vs non‑COVID death reporting
• Eric Ryder provided estimate of ~15,000 available grave sites
• Requested Michael Volk to obtain and resend State Archeology Department letter
• Noted four anonymous tree donations will be planted

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors voted 2-0 to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation. Later, the Board voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Entered executive session (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Hudson Planning Board held a public hearing on the site plan for 114 Forest Ave, discussing sewer connections, grading, and driveway design. The board voted unanimously to close the hearing and then unanimously approved the site plan, subject to department reviews and Zoning Board of Appeals requirements. The meeting minutes were adopted and the session was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Closed public hearing on 114 Forest Ave site plan (4-0-0)
• Approved site plan for 114 Forest Ave with compliance conditions (4-0-0)
• Adopted meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved four event-related licenses for the Celebrate Hudson festival and a National Night Out, confirmed two personnel appointments, and awarded design and infrastructure contracts totaling $215,550. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Single Event Alcohol license for Celebrate Hudson (Richard Braga) – 4-0
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for Celebrate Hudson (Richard Braga) – 4-0
• Approved Common Victualler license for Giorgio's Pizzeria (Karina Garmendiz) – 4-0
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for National Night Out (Roger Downing) – 4-0
• Confirmed appointment of Leanne Rouse as Administrative Assistant, Finance – 4-0
• Confirmed appointment of Samantha Robichaux as Principal Clerk, Collector's Office – 4-0
• Awarded $130,000 design contract to Tappé Architects for Hudson Public Library Building Project – 4-0
• Awarded $85,550 contract to Wright-Pierce for Wastewater Treatment Facility Forced Main repair – 4-0

DPW Building Committee

The Building Committee deferred approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes to allow further review. Change Order #5, a net credit of $13,994 covering multiple items, was motioned, seconded and approved unanimously. The committee also unanimously approved $100,000 from project contingency for a cellular booster and $20,000 for janitorial supplies.

• Deferred approval of June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 (net credit $13,994) (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 cellular booster spending from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 janitorial supplies spending (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The board unanimously approved the agenda as presented. No formal action was taken on the deck and roofing project proposals. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10 at 1:00 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• No decision taken on deck and roofing project proposals
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the public session minutes from May 27, 2025 by a 3‑0 vote. A Market Basket exemption request and several other agenda items were not discussed because the virtual meeting was disrupted by inappropriate messages and ended early. No formal adjournment was recorded.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• No action on Market Basket exemption request (meeting disrupted)
• No discussion on landfill review, rodenticides, water report, next meeting schedule, vouchers
• Meeting ended abruptly without formal adjournment due to disruptive messages

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearings for 306 Brigham Street and 325 Central Street to August 7, 2025. It approved a Certificate of Compliance for the project at 23 Lakeshore Drive, requiring the driveway area to remain vegetated. The July 10, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continued hearing for 306 Brigham St to Aug 7, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 325 Central St to Aug 7, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 23 Lakeshore Dr (7-0-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the June 9, 2025 minutes unanimously (4‑0‑0). It decided to postpone the Demolition Delay Bylaw, aiming to have it ready for the Spring Town Meeting instead of the fall. Minor revisions were made to three historic signs, while a more extensive revision is needed for the fire department sign. A follow‑up meeting with the Community Preservation Committee was scheduled for August to discuss funding for a bridge engineering survey.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Postponed Demolition Delay Bylaw to be ready for Spring Town Meeting
• Made minor revisions to “Town Hall and the Three Churches”, “Notable Hudson Residents”, and “Hudson Armory” signs
• Required extensive revisions for “The Fire Department and Great Fire” sign
• Scheduled August follow‑up meeting with Community Preservation Committee on bridge survey funding
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors accepted the May 29 and June 12 public hearing minutes. It approved the motor vehicle abatements and authorized payment of two invoices, including a $844.44 hotel conference invoice. The Board voted to go into executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Accepted May 29, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Accepted June 12, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved motor vehicle abatements as presented (2-0-0)
• Authorized payment of third Vision invoice for revaluation (2-0-0)
• Authorized payment of Hotel Conference Invoice IAO $844.44 (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (2-0-0)

Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously voted to postpone the hearing on the uplighting project at 78 Main St, 80 Main St and 5 Washington St until the August meeting. They also unanimously approved the installation of a double‑sided wood sign at 145 Main St. Commissioners completed a checklist of historic‑district work and sent it to Building Commissioner Robert Berger, and they voted to refer the unresolved violation at 20‑24 Main St to the Select Board for possible fines. The minutes from the June 18 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Postponed hearing on 78 Main St, 80 Main St & 5 Washington St uplighting project (5‑0‑0)
• Approved double‑sided wood sign at 145 Main St (5‑0‑0)
• Completed and sent checklist of historic work to Building Commissioner Robert Berger
• Referred 20‑24 Main St violation to Select Board for potential fines (vote tally not recorded)
• Approved minutes from 2025‑06‑18 (5‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the 181 Central Street definitive subdivision to September 2, 2025. The Board also approved the amended minutes from July 1, 2025. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Continued public hearing for 181 Central Street to Sept 2, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved amended July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 3‑2 to lower the quorum for the September 15, 2025 Special Town Meeting from 150 registered voters to 75. It also approved a Memorandum of Agreement for a new Public Works collective bargaining contract (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028) and a three‑year animal‑control contract with Boardsmans Animal Control, Inc. Several Single Event Entertainment and Alcohol licenses for community events were approved unanimously.

• Reduced Special Town Meeting quorum to 75 voters (3-2)
• Approved Public Works collective bargaining MOA (5-0)
• Approved three‑year Boardsmans Animal Control contract (5-0)
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for St. Michael's Augustina Feast (5-0)
• Approved Single Event Alcohol license for Spirit of Hudson Brewfest (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Brenda Pelletier as Building Dept. Administrative Assistant (5-0)
• Confirmed seasonal employees for Hudson Public Library at $15/hr (5-0)

Cemetery Commission

The commission unanimously approved a motion to obtain a quote for a solar-powered light for the newly installed flag pole at Forestvale. They reapproved the schedule for monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month and quarterly financial reviews, as previously adopted. The item on lot availability and growth projections was tabled for discussion at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved request for solar light quote for Forestvale flag pole (unanimous)
• Reapproved monthly meeting schedule and quarterly financial review (affirmative)
• Tabled discussion on lot availability and growth projections
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fort Meadow Commission

The Fort Meadow Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the agenda consisted of informational updates on purchases, weed treatment, a joint conservation meeting, July 4th weekend activity, and a visitor’s land‑dispute report.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes as written

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a Special Permit to add a secondary egress at 28 Pope Street. It also unanimously approved a Special Permit to replace a non‑conforming deck at 30 O’Neil Street. The board then approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Grant Special Permit for secondary egress at 28 Pope Street (unanimous)
• Grant Special Permit for deck replacement at 30 O’Neil Street (unanimous)
• Approve June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearings for 306 Brigham Street, 181 Central Street, and 325 Central Street. It also voted unanimously to issue a Certificate of Compliance for 314 Brigham Street and to approve the minutes from June 26, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

• Continue hearing for 306 Brigham Street to July 24, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continue hearing for 181 Central Street to August 7, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continue hearing for 325 Central Street to July 24, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Issue Certificate of Compliance for 314 Brigham Street (6-0-0)
• Approve minutes of June 26, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0-0)

Park Commission

The commission elected Mr. Chaves as Chairman and Mr. Roan as Vice‑Chairman, each by a 3‑0 vote. It approved the June 5, 2025 public session minutes unanimously. A new rule prohibiting loud or disruptive music at Centennial Beach was adopted effective immediately, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Elected Mr. Chaves as Chairman (3‑0)
• Elected Mr. Roan as Vice‑Chairman (3‑0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 public session minutes (3‑0)
• Adopted new loud‑music prohibition rule for Centennial Beach (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Affordable Housing Trust

The board approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0‑0 vote. Members agreed to use Trust money as a rotating fund to purchase and sell up to two affordable units at a time. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 22, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Agreed to rotating fund approach to buy/sell up to two units (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The Commission agreed that Pam Helinek will ask Hudson Light and Power Director Justin Connell to lower the drop‑box height to meet accessibility regulations. The Commission also agreed to review and discuss future variance requests, including the daycare request at 83 Central Street.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-0)
• Pam Helinek will ask HLP Director Justin Connell to correct drop‑box height
• Agreed to review and discuss variance requests, including 83 Central Street daycare request, in future meetings

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission held a joint meeting with the Marlborough Conservation Commission and the Fort Meadow Commission to discuss beach sand, shoreline erosion, rising water temperatures, drawdown policy, retaining walls, and buffer zone restoration. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Brandon Parker, with a 6-0-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6-0-0)

Planning Board

The board unanimously endorsed the Administrative Notice of Right for 30 Tower Street, consolidating three parcels into one. It also voted to continue the public hearing for 181 Central Street to July 15, 2025, and the hearing for the Open Space Residential Development at 0 Field Stream Lane to August 19, 2025. The May 20, 2025 minutes were accepted as amended.

• Endorsed ANR for 30 Tower Street (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 181 Central Street to July 15, 2025 (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Field Stream Lane to August 19, 2025 (4-0-0 unanimous)
• Accepted May 20, 2025 minutes as amended (4-0-0 unanimous)

Select Board

The Hudson Select Board voted to confirm Erin Ragusa Caton as the town's Acting Interim Treasurer/Collector. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 PM.

• Confirmed Erin Ragusa Caton as Acting Interim Treasurer/Collector (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Appointment Committee voted to appoint four candidates to the Finance Committee. Dan Dubreuil, Steve Forti (reappointment), Conrad Kohler‑Tiedeman, and Meagan Schermerhorn were each appointed with a 3‑0‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 PM.

• Appointed Dan Dubreuil (3-0-0)
• Appointed Steve Forti (reappointment) (3-0-0)
• Appointed Conrad Kohler‑Tiedeman (3-0-0)
• Appointed Meagan Schermerhorn (3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission withdrew the Enforcement Order for 7 Worcester Ave after meeting with the property owner. Public hearings for 181 Central Street and 306 Brigham Street were each moved to July 10, 2025. The minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were approved. The commission adjourned the meeting at 8:02 PM.

• Enforcement Order – 7 Worcester Ave withdrawn (no vote recorded)
• Public hearing for 181 Central Street continued to July 10, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Public hearing for 306 Brigham Street continued to July 10, 2025 (vote 7-0-0)
• June 5, 2025 minutes approved (vote 5-0-1)
• Meeting adjourned (vote 7-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee approved a $100,000 request from the Undesignated Fund Balance to support the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust’s effort to protect affordable units, passing 5‑1. It also approved $65,000 for a Housing Crisis Prevention Program, passing 6‑0. Minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting were approved 5‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved $100,000 for Affordable Housing Preservation (5‑1 vote)
• Approved $65,000 for Housing Crisis Prevention Program (6‑0 vote)
• Approved minutes of Dec 11 2024 meeting (5‑0 vote, 1 abstention)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted 7‑0‑0 to approve the FY25 Year End Transfers, which will be used to resolve budget deficits. Members also voted 5‑2‑0 to suspend the Reserve Fund Policy and approved a $46,982.21 transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Fire Department for an Engine 4 repair (7‑0‑0). The committee re‑elected Sam Calandra as Chair and elected Mr. McNealy as Vice Chair (7‑0‑0).

• Approved FY25 Year End Transfers (7-0-0)
• Suspended Finance Committee Reserve Fund Policy (5-2-0)
• Approved $46,982.21 transfer to Fire Department for Engine 4 repair (7-0-0)
• Re‑elected Sam Calandra as Chair (vote not recorded)
• Elected Mr. McNealy as Vice Chair (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting (6-0-1)

Select Board

The board approved a $148,800 grant‑funded contract with Horsley Witten Group to update Hudson’s Master Plan. It also approved contracts for a dog park construction ($348,000) and hydrant purchase ($19,709.94), re‑appointed Kristina Johnson to two regional advisory boards, and accepted a $100 donation for the police community‑policing program. Additionally, the board approved year‑end budget transfer requests and a single‑event entertainment license for the Holy Ghost Feast. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved $148,800 contract to Horsley Witten Group for Hudson Master Plan Update (5‑0)
• Approved $348,000 contract to M J Cataldo Inc for Hudson Dog Park construction (5‑0)
• Approved $19,709.94 contract with Putnam Pipe for six fire hydrants (5‑0)
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for Holy Ghost Feast at 13 Port Street (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Kristina Johnson to MetroWest Transit Authority Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Kristina Johnson to MAPC MAGIC subregion (5‑0)
• Accepted $100 donation from Diane and Gary Cline for Police Community Policing Program (5‑0)
• Approved year‑end budget transfer requests totaling about $186,000 (5‑0)

DPW Building Committee

The Hudson DPW Building Committee voted to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. Invoices for May totaling $1,378,067.86 were presented for approval, but no vote outcome is recorded. A project status update confirmed the new headquarters is on schedule with occupancy targeted for August 1, 2025. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Building Committee minutes (motion passed)

Historic District Commission

The Silas Felton Historic District Commission approved the installation of Little Free Libraries at Town Hall and the Hudson Public Library. It also approved signage at 172 Main Street, relocation of an air‑conditioning unit at 89‑91 Main Street, and revisions to the commission’s rules. The uplighting project was sent to a July hearing, and a violation notice was ordered for 20‑24 Main Street.

• Approved Little Free Library installations at Town Hall and Hudson Public Library (5-0-0)
• Approved continuation of the uplighting project hearing to July meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved signage and window lettering at 172 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Approved relocation of air‑conditioning unit at 89‑91 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Approved revisions to Historic District Commission Rules and Regulations (5-0-0)
• Voted to send a formal violation letter to the owner of 20‑24 Main Street, deadline July 16
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2025 (4-0-0)

Fort Meadow Commission

The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes as written. It approved the June 2025 revision of the Fort Meadow Lake rules, adding new boating licensing language and winter rules. The commission authorized Paul to purchase buoy‑related equipment using existing budget funds. Carl will translate the new rules into Spanish and distribute them, and Gary will explore posting them on a sign at the boat launch.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved June 2025 Fort Meadow Lake rules revision
• Authorized purchase of buoy equipment using existing budget funds

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and later returned to the public hearing. They approved payment of the revaluation invoice installment. The meeting was then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0-0 vote.

• Entered executive session (3-0-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0-0)
• Approved payment of revaluation invoice installment (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Council on Aging

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the prior minutes, and the Treasurer’s and Director’s reports. It elected new officers for 2025‑26 and accepted the nomination slate. The board also voted to forgo regular meetings in July and August unless a special meeting is needed. All motions were approved without dissent.

• Agenda accepted as presented – unanimously approved
• May 14, 2015 minutes accepted – unanimously approved
• Treasurer’s Report accepted – unanimously approved
• Director’s Report accepted – unanimously approved
• Nominations for 2025‑26 officers closed – unanimously approved
• Officer slate (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) accepted – unanimously approved
• Summer meetings suspended for July and August unless a special meeting is called – unanimously approved
• Meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM – unanimously approved

Commission on Disabilities

The commission voted 3‑0‑1 to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were approved.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Hudson Historical Commission voted to authorize Chair Jon Schmidt and staff member Pam Helinek to submit a CPC application for a survey of the Taylor Memorial Bridge. The commission also approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized Jon Schmidt and Pam Helinek to submit CPC application for Taylor Memorial Bridge survey (5-0-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Park Commission

The commission approved the May 12, 2025 public session minutes (2‑0). It also approved hiring seasonal part‑time summer employees, to be forwarded to the Select Board (2‑0). The commissioners adopted the proposed updates to the Centennial Beach Rules and Regulations (2‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (2‑0).

• Approved May 12, 2025 public session minutes (2‑0)
• Approved seasonal part‑time summer employees, to be sent to Select Board (2‑0)
• Approved Centennial Beach Rules and Regulations changes (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Conservation Commission

The commission endorsed an Enforcement Order for the 303 Brigham Street project and continued the 181 Central Street hearing to June 26. Full Certificates of Compliance were issued for projects at 316 Brigham Street and 65 Park Street. CPA funds for new Old North Road signage were approved, and the May 15 minutes were adopted.

• Endorsed Enforcement Order for 303 Brigham Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Continued 181 Central Street hearing to June 26, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 316 Brigham Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved CPA funds for Old North Road signage, effective July 1
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 65 Park Street (vote 6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2025 (vote 6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board accepted the public‑hearing minutes from April 14 and April 28, 2025 (2‑0‑0). It approved payment of the second Vision invoice for revaluation (2‑0‑0). The Board voted to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation (2‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (2‑0‑0).

• Accepted April 14 & April 28 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved payment of Vision invoice for revaluation (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting (2‑0) and approved outstanding vouchers (3‑0). Members elected Matt Gallen as Board Chair (3‑0). The Board voted to amend Regulation 10‑1 to take effect on January 1, 2026 (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 pm (3‑0).

• Approved minutes from 4/1/2025 (2-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Appointed Matt Gallen as Board Chair (3-0)
• Amended solid‑waste Regulation 10‑1 to be effective 1/1/2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 pm (3-0)

Historic District Commission

The Silas Felton Historic District Commission voted 5-0-0 to approve the installation of a 36" × 24" double‑sided hanging sign at 61 Main Street. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from 2025‑04‑23 by a 5-0-0 vote. Commissioners discussed future rule changes and enforcement of plywood on a nearby building, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved installation of 36" × 24" double‑sided hanging sign at 61 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 2025.4.23 (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Hudson Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Definitive Subdivision for 181 Central Street/Nixon Road to Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The board also approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

• Continue public hearing on 181 Central Street Definitive Subdivision to June 17, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approve April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approve May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:13 p.m. (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Hudson Select Board elected Scott Duplisea as Chair, Judy Congdon as Vice Chair, and Steven Sharek as Clerk, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board approved several Single Event Entertainment licenses for local cultural events and a Common Victualler license for Chick‑fil‑A, all unanimously. Seasonal recreation staff were appointed for summer 2025 with a 4‑0‑1 vote. The board also approved FY2026 contracts for the Hudson Dog Park, water‑quality testing, and other public‑works projects, each passing 5‑0.

• Elected Scott Duplisea as Select Board Chair (5-0)
• Elected Judy Congdon as Select Board Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for Battle of the Bands (5-0)
• Approved Single Event Entertainment license for Hudson Community Fest (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for Chick‑fil‑A (5-0)
• Approved appointment of seasonal recreation staff for summer 2025 (4-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 contract with KZLA for Hudson Dog Park construction administration (5-0)
• Approved $41,331 contract with Pace Analytical for FY2026 water quality testing (5-0)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting with a 5-0-1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 6-0-0 vote. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 14 minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

DPW Building Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. No invoices were ready for approval and will be forwarded to the town manager for later review. A proposed $200,000 allocation of project contingency to the salt shed is awaiting finance‑committee approval. The project remains on schedule with a target turnover in mid‑July.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Fort Meadow Commission

The commission approved the installation of a slalom course for 2025 and ratified the minutes from September 26, 2024. The boat launch opened on May 3, 2025 and will expand to weekend and Thursday‑Sunday service later in the summer, with both beaches opening on June 9, 2025. Buoys are to be deployed soon and the end section of the ramp dock has been installed. A weed‑control contract survey was conducted on May 15, 2025, with results to be reviewed by the Conservation Committee and the FMC.

• Approved slalom course installation for 2025 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes as written (no vote tally recorded)
• Boat launch opened on 5/3/2025 for early fisherman’s program
• Boat launch schedule set: weekends only on 5/24/2025; Thursday‑Sunday starting 6/22/2025
• Both beaches scheduled to open on 6/9/2025
• Buoys will be put out shortly (reported by Paul Gould)
• End section of ramp dock installed
• Weed contract survey conducted on 5/15/2025; results to be reviewed by Conservation Committee and FMC

Board of Library Trustees

The Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It approved the library's holiday closing schedule, specifying closure the day after Thanksgiving, on Christmas Eve at 3:30 PM, and on New Year’s Eve at 5:00 PM. Trustees Aileen Sanchez-Himes and Lisa Aucoin were assigned to attend upcoming Munis training.

• Accepted April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Adopted holiday closing schedule: day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at 3:30 PM, New Year’s Eve at 5:00 PM
• Assigned Aileen Sanchez-Himes and Lisa Aucoin to upcoming Munis training

Conservation Commission

The Hudson Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a full Certificate of Compliance for the project at 4 Quail Lane. It also closed the hearing for 0 Old North Road and issued an Order of Conditions requiring native vegetation planting. Additional actions included continuing two other hearings to June 5, allocating $6,516 for water‑quality monitoring, and approving the May 1 minutes.

• Issue full Certificate of Compliance for 4 Quail Lane (vote 7-0-0)
• Close hearing for 0 Old North Road and issue Order of Conditions (vote 7-0-0)
• Continue hearing for 303 Brigham Street to June 5, 2025 (vote 7-0-0)
• Continue hearing for 181 Central Street to June 5, 2025 (vote 7-0-0)
• Allocate $6,516 for water quality monitoring project (vote 5-0-2)
• Continue discussion on Minor Plan Change Request – 193 Parmenter Road (vote 7-0-0)
• Approve minutes from May 1, 2025 (vote 7-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (vote 7-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Hudson Finance Committee approved three funding items: $545,299 for year‑end transfers, $662,000 for a Department of Public Works salt storage shed, and $600,000 for sewer main repairs. Each motion passed unanimously with an 8‑0‑0 vote. The salt shed cost will be partially covered by the DPW building project contingency, and sewer repairs will draw from retained earnings with possible use of the stabilization fund.

• Approved $545,299 Year‑End Transfer of Funds (8-0-0)
• Approved $662,000 DPW Salt Storage Shed (8-0-0)
• Approved $600,000 Sewer Main Repairs (8-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors accepted the minutes from the April 14 and April 28 public hearings. It approved payment of the second Vision invoice for revaluation. The Board entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Accepted April 14 & April 28 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved payment of Vision invoice for revaluation (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (2-0-0)
• No motor vehicle abatements approved

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee approved the April meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. The trustees unanimously supported proceeding with CHA Consulting for the library project. The draft OPM contract was submitted to Town Counsel for review and will be voted on by the Select Board on May 19. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April meeting minutes (1 abstention)
• Unanimously supported proceeding with CHA Consulting
• Submitted draft OPM contract to Town Counsel for review (pending Select Board vote)

Council on Aging

The council approved the agenda, minutes, Treasurer's Report and Director's Report unanimously. Officer nominations were postponed until the June Annual Meeting and an email notice for that meeting will be sent by the Recording Secretary. After interviewing two candidates, the board unanimously recommended Susan Bleeker to the Select Board for the vacant COA position. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Treasurer's Report accepted (unanimous)
• Director's Report accepted (unanimous)
• Officer nominations postponed to June Annual Meeting
• Annual Meeting email notice to be sent by Recording Secretary
• Recommend Susan Bleeker to Select Board (unanimous)
• Adjournment approved (unanimous)

Commission on Disabilities

The Hudson Commission on Disabilities approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting with a 4-0-0 vote. The commission then moved to adjourn the May 13, 2025 meeting, also passing with a 4-0-0 vote. No other formal decisions were taken.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Park Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 public session. It also approved the recommended part‑time seasonal summer employees, using the town’s non‑union salary schedule, and will forward the list to the Select Board for confirmation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 16, 2025 public session minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Approved seasonal part‑time summer employees as presented (3‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0 vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board granted a Special Permit and a Variance to Molina Realty LLC for a three‑story, 12‑unit building at 62 Washington Street, with unanimous 5‑0‑0 votes. The Board also voted to continue the hearing on the 8 Dorman Street reconstruction to June 12, 2025, unanimously (7‑0‑0). All actions were recorded as roll‑call votes.

• Continue 8 Dorman Street hearing to June 12, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Grant Special Permit for 62 Washington Street project (5-0-0)
• Grant Variance for 62 Washington Street project (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to sign the June 16, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant. The April 28, 2025 public session minutes were passed over and not approved. A citation for Moderator Richard Harrity was dispensed because it had already been presented at the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Signed June 16, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)
• April 28, 2025 public session minutes not approved (passed over)
• Citation for Moderator Richard Harrity dispensed (no further action)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted unanimously (8-0-0) to amend Articles 1, 5, 7, 9, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 and 33, moving them to the Special Town Meeting on June 16, 2025 because funding has not been certified. The Committee also voted unanimously (8-0-0) to amend Articles 2 and 6 and defer them to the same meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM after an 8-0-0 vote.

• Amended Articles 1,5,7,9,10,18,19,20,21,30,33 – postponed to June 16 Special Town Meeting (8-0-0)
• Amended Articles 2 and 6 – postponed to June 16 Special Town Meeting (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 PM (8-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 5-0-1 to approve an amendment to the Order of Conditions for 316 Brigham Street, allowing underground infiltration units instead of a rain garden. It also approved a Negative Determination of Applicability for 31 Washington Street (6-0-0) and adopted a revised Tree Cutting Policy (6-0-0). Additional actions included removing “Intoxicating Substances” from the Conservation Land Rules, approving a minor plan change for 538 Main Street (5-0-0), and approving the April 17 minutes (6-0-0).

• Approved stormwater amendment for 316 Brigham St (5-0-1)
• Approved Negative Determination of Applicability for 31 Washington St (6-0-0)
• Approved revised Tree Cutting Policy (6-0-0)
• Removed “Intoxicating Substances” from Conservation Land Rules (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Plan Change for 538 Main St (5-0-0)
• Approved continuation of 181 Central St hearing to May 15 (6-0-0)
• Approved continuation of 303 Brigham St hearing to May 15 (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 (6-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the April 7 public session minutes and several licenses, noted two staff resignations, and appointed new personnel. It accepted fire safety grants and approved a $1,007,546.60 contract for road milling and overlay projects. The Board also adopted amendments to the town's cannabis Host Community Agreements.

• Approved April 7 public session minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved alteration of premises for All‑Alcohol Club at 5 South St (5-0)
• Approved annual entertainment license for Medusa's Outdoor Beer Garden at 1 Houghton St (5-0)
• Approved all mid‑year license renewals (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Gladys Beaudette to Board of Registrars (5-0)
• Approved $1,007,546.60 road milling and overlay contract with Massachusetts Broken Stone Company (5-0)
• Approved Native Sun amendment to First Amended Host Community Agreement (5-0)
• Approved KindRun/Top Shelf amendment to First Amended and Restated Community Host Benefit Agreement (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board voted 2-0-0 to approve payment of two invoices for Chris Reidy. It then voted 3-0-0 to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3-0-0 vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved payment of two Chris Reidy invoices (2-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Historic District Commission

The commission voted 4‑0‑0 to approve a 2" × 10" PVC sign for Quick Bath, Kitchen and Window at 25 South Street. Commissioners decided to review the district’s rules for typographical errors and report back at the next meeting. They also agreed to send additional letters to the tenants and owner of 20‑24 Main Street about removing a plywood board. The minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved new 2" × 10" PVC sign at 25 South Street (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 2025‑03‑19 meeting (4-0-0)
• Decided to review district rules for typographical errors and report next meeting
• Agreed to send additional letters to tenants and owner of 20‑24 Main Street regarding plywood board removal

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the March 13 meeting minutes. They approved the Library Building Committee's recommendation of the top three owner‑project‑manager candidates and authorized the heat‑pump RFQ to move forward. The library will offset its book‑budget deficit by reallocating FY25 funds and will discontinue Newsbank and CreativeBug subscriptions. Updates to meeting‑room policies will be delayed until the town finalizes a town‑wide policy.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Library Building Committee's recommendation of top three OPM candidates (all members present approved)
• Authorized proceeding with RFQ for heat pumps
• Decided to discontinue Newsbank subscription
• Decided to discontinue CreativeBug subscription
• Decided to offset book‑budget deficit by reallocating FY25 funds and supplemental accounts
• Decided to delay meeting‑room policy updates until town finalizes a town‑wide policy
• Planned to notify OPM candidates of their submission status

DPW Building Committee

The Building Committee approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to award the listed FF&E packages was made, seconded and approved unanimously. The approved items will be funded from the project’s contingency. The project remains on schedule with a mid‑July turnover expected.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Awarded FF&E packages as presented (unanimous approval)
• Confirmed no new change orders for the month

Board of Library Trustees

The Library Building Committee approved the March meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Six qualification proposals for the Planning & Design Phase RFQ were received. The committee discussed the evaluations and recommended checking references and beginning negotiations with the top‑ranked OPM provider, with the selection to be submitted to the Select Board for approval. The next committee meeting is set for May 14 at 11:00 AM.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved an additional $518.94 to fund the Danforth Falls invasive vegetation treatment. The public hearing for the 181 Central Street project was continued to May 1, 2025. The minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

• Approved $518.94 additional funds for Danforth Falls invasive vegetation treatment (7-0-0)
• Moved to continue the 181 Central Street public hearing to May 1, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Approved the minutes from April 3, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0-0)

Park Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the April 2, 2025 public session (vote 2‑0). It approved HYBS’s request to install a live‑streaming camera at Guidotti Field, contingent on Town Counsel review and required waivers (vote 2‑0). It also approved the SiteOne/Turface Field Day program to renovate the Guidotti Field infield on a date to be determined (vote 3‑0).

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0)
• Approved HYBS camera installation at Guidotti Field, subject to Town Counsel review and waivers (2‑0)
• Approved SiteOne/Turface Field Day infield renovation at Guidotti Field, date TBD (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for the 181 Central Street subdivision to May 20, 2025. It approved the site‑plan review for 469 and 479 River Road with modified storm‑water conditions. The board accepted the April 1, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. The May 6, 2025 meeting was cancelled.

• Continue public hearing for 181 Central Street (DSP‑25‑1) to May 20, 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Approve Site Plan Review of 469 and 479 River Road with modified conditions (5‑0‑0)
• Accept April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑2)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:16 p.m. (5‑0‑0)
• Cancel May 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting (no vote recorded)

Historical Commission

The commission voted 5‑0‑1 to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote. A draft Demolition Delay Bylaw was completed and will be reviewed at the next meeting, and updated history signs are slated for printing by May 12, 2025.

• Approved March 3 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors accepted the March 18 and March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved payment of two invoices for the 2025 revaluation and released $210,000 of excess overlay to fund FY25 revaluation costs. The Board also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted March 18 and March 27, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved payment of Vision and RRC invoices for 2025 revaluation (3-0-0)
• Released $210,000 excess overlay for FY25 revaluation costs (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (3-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an insubstantial change determination granting waivers for a fence modification at 62 Packard Street. The Board also moved the public hearing for the 8 Dorman Street special permit to May 8, 2025, and appointed Mike Laubach as an Associate Member. Meeting minutes for January‑March 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved insubstantial change determination for 62 Packard Street (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 8 Dorman Street Special Permit to May 8, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Appointed Mike Laubach as Associate Member (4-0-0)
• Approved January‑March 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. (4-0-0)

Council on Aging

The board unanimously approved the amended agenda and the March 12 minutes. The new Building Use Policy was accepted for the Senior Center. A process was approved to interview applicants and fill the vacant board seat by the June meeting.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• March 12 minutes accepted (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• New Building Use Policy accepted by Mr. Gregory
• Vacancy‑filling process approved: applications due May 7, interviews May 14, goal to fill by June meeting
• Advertisement of vacancy in Senior Center newsletter and Facebook approved
• Chair Charles Corley to coordinate notice with Town Clerk Joan and website posting
• Meeting adjourned at 1:16 PM (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Commission on Disabilities

The commission approved the March 18, 2025 minutes with a vote of 2‑0‑1. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. The chair also scheduled a site‑inspection of Forest Ave and Mulready schools and staff will verify the excise‑tax reimbursement policy.

• Approved March 18 minutes (2-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved a $21,749.04 emergency reserve fund transfer for fire‑department generator repairs. It adopted the FY26 Article 3 operating budget totaling $90,689,111 and the Article 4 general operating budget of $93,062,286, each with a 6‑2‑0 vote. Several capital items were also approved, including a $2,228,569 fire‑department aerial ladder truck and a $915,000 HVAC improvement, both passing 8‑0‑0. All motions were recorded with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved $21,749.04 Reserve Fund Transfer for fire‑dept generator repairs (8‑0‑0)
• Approved Article 3 FY26 operating budget total $90,689,111 (6‑2‑0)
• Approved Article 4 FY26 general operating budget total $93,062,286 (6‑2‑0)
• Approved Capital Plan Article 5 funding $2,269,889 (8‑0‑0)
• Approved HVAC Improvements Article 7 funding $915,000 (8‑0‑0)
• Approved Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck Article 8 funding $2,228,569 (8‑0‑0)
• Approved Health Insurance Stabilization Article 15 funding $709,965 (8‑0‑0)
• Approved OPEB Liability Article 21 funding $50,000 (8‑0‑0)

Select Board

The Board approved the March 24 meeting minutes and adopted the revised FY2026 Budget A ($46,636,703) and Budget B ($48,686,703). It issued a transient vendor license for the Hudson Farmers Market, a special wine license for Aaronap Cellars, and sidewalk‑dining permits for several Main Street businesses. The Board also appointed an ADA Coordinator and a Financial Principal Clerk, approved a first amendment to the Precision Coating settlement, authorized revisions to personnel regulations, amended traffic rules for handicap parking, and accepted two donations from the RF Wood Foundation.

• Approved Budget A $46,636,703 (4-0)
• Approved Budget B $48,686,703 (4-0)
• Approved Transient Vendor license for Hudson Farmers Market (4-0)
• Approved Special License for Aaronap Cellars wine sales (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Thomas Gregory as ADA Coordinator (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Precision Coating settlement (4-0)
• Authorized revisions to Town Personnel Regulations (3-1, opposed by Judy Congdon)
• Amended Traffic Rules to change handicap parking spaces from five to seven (4-0)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission unanimously approved holding monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. They discussed the Paupers Cemetery property and noted that any purchase would require Town Manager and Selectboard input, with further research to be done. Updates on Forestvale Cemetery were provided, but no financial review was conducted and will be postponed. The meeting adjourned by unanimous vote at 6:32 pm.

• Approved monthly meetings on the second Tuesday (unanimous)
• Discussed Paupers Cemetery purchase authority – no decision, further research planned

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission closed the hearing on 318 Brigham Street and ordered conditions, contingent on a revised drainage report (vote 5-0-1). It also moved the hearing to April 17, 2025 (vote 6-0-0) and approved a minor plan change for 40 Woodrow Street (vote 6-0-0). The minutes were approved as amended (vote 5-0-1) and the meeting was adjourned (vote 5-0-0).

• Closed 318 Brigham St hearing and issued Order of Conditions, pending revised drainage report (5-0-1)
• Continued 318 Brigham St hearing to April 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM (6-0-0)
• Approved minor plan change for 40 Woodrow St (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as amended (5-0-1)
• Commission to revise tree‑cutting violation notice and review before sending to owner
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Hudson Finance Committee approved several Community Preservation allocations, including a $735,482 reservation of CPC funds and a $280,000 appropriation for the Park Commission/Recreation. It withdrew a prior motion to approve Article 26 and also approved funding for affordable housing, Centennial Beach debt service, joint dispatch offsets, and the Addiction Referral Center.

• Approved Article 25 reservation of $735,482 CPC funds (9-0-0)
• Withdrew motion to approve Article 26 appropriation (9-0-0)
• Approved $280,000 Park Commission/Recreation appropriation (9-0-0)
• Approved $25,000 Hudson Land Trust appropriation (8-0-0, McNealy recused)
• Approved $73,548.20 transfer to affordable housing (9-0-0)
• Approved $98,500 Centennial Beach debt service (9-0-0)
• Approved $726,540 Joint Dispatch offset receipts (9-0-0)
• Approved $20,000 Addiction Referral Center funding (8-1-0)

Park Commission

The commission approved the March 25, 2025 public‑session minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0 to accept donated public‑address systems for Guidotti Field and O'Donnell 1 Field from the RF Wood Foundation, with installation to be coordinated by the town. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Accepted RF Wood Foundation PA system donation for Guidotti and O'Donnell 1 fields (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the pending vouchers with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote. Health Director Antonelli thanked member Tony Buscemi, who announced he will not seek re‑election.

• Approved minutes from 2/24/2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The board unanimously endorsed the Approval Not Required Plan for 152 Forest Avenue. It voted to continue discussion of the 469 and 479 River Road site plan until April 15, 2025, and to postpone the public hearing for the 181 Central Street definitive subdivision to the same date. The March 18, 2025 minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Endorsed Approval Not Required Plan for 152 Forest Ave (3-0-0 unanimous)
• Continued River Road site plan discussion until April 15, 2025 (3-0-0 unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 181 Central St subdivision to April 15, 2025 (3-0-0 unanimous)
• Accepted March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0 unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m. (3-0-0 unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved all motor vehicle and boat excise abatements unanimously (3-0-0). The Board voted to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation, also unanimously (3-0-0). The minutes from the previous meeting were not accepted. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3-0-0).

• Approved all motor vehicle and boat excise abatements (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (3-0-0)
• Did not accept prior meeting minutes
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the FY26 budgets for the Police Department ($5,197,738), Fire Department ($4,516,228) and Building Inspections ($331,957), each by an 8‑0‑0 vote. It also approved a $50,000 study of emergency medical services (8‑0‑0). The March 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved (9‑0‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (8‑0‑0).

• Approved FY26 Police budget $5,197,738 (8-0-0)
• Approved FY26 Fire budget $4,516,228 (8-0-0)
• Approved FY26 Building Inspections budget $331,957 (8-0-0)
• Approved $50,000 EMS study (8-0-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Park Commission

The commission approved the February 26, 2025 public session minutes by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to approve (item not specified) was also passed 3‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved February 26, 2025 public session minutes (3‑0)
• Motion to approve (unspecified item) passed (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Cultural Council

The council voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the upcoming community survey, the May 3 ArtsFest booth staffing, and an Open Meeting Law remote‑access policy pending the governor's signature. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of Jan 28, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted 8-0-1 to postpone the FY26 General Operating Budget (Article 4) until all department budgets are examined. It approved several articles, including Prior Year Bills ($1,150), Assessor’s Certification ($210,000), a $605,000 transfer to the Health Insurance Stabilization Fund, and a $30,000 Senior Tax Credit program. Amendments to the town charter and by‑laws were also approved, as was a $1.83 M limit for departmental revolving funds.

• Tabled Article 4 FY26 General Operating Budget (8-0-1)
• Approved Prior Year Bills $1,150 (9-0-0)
• Approved Assessor’s Certification $210,000 (8-1-0)
• Approved Transfer to Stabilization $605,000 (8-1-0)
• Approved Senior Tax Credit Program $30,000 (9-0-0)
• Approved Amend Town Charter (no cost) (9-0-0)
• Approved Amend Town By‑Laws (no cost) (9-0-0)
• Approved Departmental Revolving Funds limit $1,830,000 (8-1-0)

Select Board

The board approved the March 10, 2025 public session minutes and signed a letter of support for the 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan. It approved a change of manager for 99 Restaurant’s alcohol license, noted two staff resignations, appointed a new laborer‑driver, authorized a police recognition agreement, nominated animal inspectors, accepted two donations, dedicated the Washington Street rotary to Thomas “Tuck” Walsh, tabled personnel‑regulation revisions, and signed all articles of the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant.

• Approved March 10, 2025 public session minutes (motion carries 4-0-1)
• Signed letter of support for Hudson 2025 Open Space and Recreation Plan (motion carries 5-0)
• Approved change of manager on All Alcohol Pouring License for 99 Restaurant (motion carries 5-0)
• Approved appointment of Connor Lambert as W‑2 Laborer/Truck Driver in Training (motion passed)
• Authorized Executive Assistant to sign Voluntary Recognition Agreement with Massachusetts Coalition of Police (motion carries 5-0)
• Approved nomination of Jennifer Condon, Donna DeWallace, and Marissa Lord as Inspectors of Animals (motion carries 5-0)
• Approved dedication of Washington Street rotary to Thomas “Tuck” Walsh (motion carries 5-0)
• Signed all articles of the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting Warrant (each motion carries 5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to require a Notice of Intent (NOI) that includes a planting plan of trees or shrubs, ground cover, invasive‑plant removal, and demarcation as mitigation for the tree‑cutting violation at 303 Brigham Street. The commission also moved to continue the public hearings for the Brigham Street and Central Street applications to April 3, 2025 (and April 3, 2024 as recorded). All motions passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Continue 318 Brigham Street hearing to April 3, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Continue 181 Central Street hearing to April 3, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Require NOI with planting plan, ground cover, invasive removal, and demarcation for tree‑cutting violation (5-0-0)
• Approve minutes from March 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved FY26 departmental budgets for facilities, DPW administration, streets, vehicles, and highway snow & ice. It also approved transfers of $950,000 from Water retained earnings and $400,000 from Sewer retained earnings. Large appropriations were made from the Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Enterprise Funds to fund FY26 operations. No vote was taken on the DPW salt storage shed project.

• Approved FY26 Facilities budget $430,336 (8-0-0)
• Approved FY26 DPW Administration budget $1,151,979 (8-0-0)
• Approved FY26 DPW Streets budget $988,499.37 (8-0-0)
• Approved $950,000 transfer from Water retained earnings (8-0-0)
• Approved $400,000 transfer from Sewer retained earnings (8-0-0)
• Appropriated $4,701,737 from Water Enterprise Fund for FY26 budget (7-0-1)
• Appropriated $6,233,612 from Sewer Enterprise Fund for FY26 budget (7-0-1)
• Appropriated $1,278,500 from Storm Water Enterprise Fund for FY26 budget (7-0-1)

Historic District Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the installation of historic plaques on six buildings in the Silas Felton Historic District. A discussion of proposed amendments to the district's rules and regulations was tabled for a future meeting. The minutes from the December 18 2024 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved installation of historic plaques on six buildings (5-0-0 vote)
• Tabled discussion of proposed changes to district regulations
• Approved minutes from Dec 18 2024
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0 vote)