MWRTA Budget Vote, Wetland Hearings Among Latest Town Business
Several town boards met over the past two weeks with full agendas, though official minutes have not yet been posted. Among the most significant items up for consideration were approvals of a regional transit budget, a fixed-route redesign, licenses for a summer festival, and three wetland buffer zone projects. The lack of posted minutes means final votes remain unknown, but the agendas offer a clear picture of the key decisions facing municipal bodies.
Transit Authority Budget and Route Redesign
The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Committee gathered on June 23 to consider approval of the fiscal year 2027 final budget and a fixed-route network redesign. The committee was also scheduled to vote on a performance bonus for the administrator in FY26 and set goals for the coming year. An executive session on pending litigation closed the meeting.
Wetland Buffer Zone Hearings
On July 2, the Conservation Commission held public hearings for three proposals that would involve work in buffer zones to wetlands. The continued hearing for an expanded patio at 2 Shoreline Drive on Lake Boon, a new hearing for a house addition at 2 Baben Road, and a new hearing for a patio and in-ground pool at 193 Parmenter Road were all heard. The board also took up a plan change at 4 Shoreline Drive and reviewed water quality testing results.
Select Board: License and Appointments
The Select Board met June 22 with an agenda featuring a vote on a one-time entertainment license for the Hudson Portuguese Club’s Holy Ghost Feast at 13 Port Street, slated for June 27-28. Personnel items included the appointment of Allan Green as Custodian (W-1 Step 2) and seasonal Recreation Department hires for Summer 2026.
School Committee Discusses Space, Early College
The Hudson School Committee on June 23 reviewed a draft Space Utilization Study Report and considered an Early College Designation for the high school. A second reading and expected vote was scheduled for policy updates covering building access, bus driver exams, school choice, and parent advisory councils. The board also planned to approve the 2025-2026 superintendent’s evaluation and a final enrollment update.
Other Meetings
- The Community Preservation Committee met June 25 to elect a chair and vice chair and review five funding applications for projects including armory asbestos remediation, historic markers, Tripp’s Pond footbridge, and a Murphy Land appraisal. No dollar amounts were listed.
- The Finance Committee gathered June 29 to interview and rank candidates for committee vacancies, while the committee itself docketed a water/sewer rate analysis, year-end transfer warrant articles, and a request for additional liquor licenses from the Business Improvement District.
- The Board of Assessors on June 25 approved motor vehicle abatements and entered executive session to discuss litigation on abatements for properties including Highland Commons East and Walmart.
- The Fort Meadow Commission and Lake Boon Commission handled routine minutes, invoices, and maintenance discussions. The Park Commission considered part-time seasonal hires.
Coming Up
Tuesday, July 7
- The Select Board is set to vote on a $319,350.55 contract with N. Cibotti, Inc. for force main repair and replacement connecting the Main Street Pump Station to the wastewater treatment facility. The board also will consider appointing a tenant board member to the Housing Authority, a constable, and seasonal parks and library employees.
- The Planning Board holds a public hearing on a 5,100-square-foot addition and remodel at the Walmart Supercenter on Washington Street.
- The Board of Assessors meets again in executive session to discuss abatement strategy for several commercial properties.
- The Library Trustees may decide on by-law revisions and board expansion.
Wednesday, July 9
- The Housing Authority holds a public hearing on the state-funded annual plan for FY2027 and will consider adopting an amendment for $277,516.68 in program funding. Project updates on Brigham Circle and Norma Oliver Village are also on the agenda.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.