Hudson Meeting Roundup: Minutes Pending for Recent Sessions, Select Board to Vote on $319k Wastewater Contract
Hudson boards and committees held 13 meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, leaving final outcomes unavailable. The most consequential upcoming decision is a Select Board vote scheduled for July 7 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.
Select Board
The Select Board met on June 22 and June 29, with agendas listing an entertainment license for the Holy Ghost Feast at 13 Port Street on June 27-28, and public hearings on fiscal year 2027 water, sewer, and stormwater rates. On July 7, the board will consider appointing a tenant board member to the Hudson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners through May 9, 2031, and appoint Kathleen Smith as constable. Seasonal appointments include Hudson Public Library employees, Christos Pelletier for the Cemetery, and Giovanna DaCosta as a lifeguard. The board will also discuss additional alcohol pouring licenses with the Business Improvement District and forming a Town Manager Search Committee.
Finance and Administration
The Finance Committee met on June 29 to discuss Warrant Article 2 (Year-End Transfers), Warrant Article 12 (Farley Classroom Univents), and a Public Works Department water and sewer rate analysis. The Appointment Committee also met on June 29 to interview and vote on candidates to fill vacancies on the Finance Committee.
Schools and Transit
The Hudson Public School Committee met on June 23 to review a draft Space Utilization Study Report and consider an Early College Designation for the high school. The committee also planned a second reading and vote on policy updates ECAB, EEAEA, JFBB, and KBG, along with approving the superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation report and a final district enrollment update. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Committee met on June 23 to vote on the FY27 final budget and a fixed route network redesign.
Conservation, Parks, and Assessors
The Community Preservation Committee met on June 25 to review funding requests for Hudson Cultural Council Armory asbestos remediation, Historic Marks 2026, Gold Star Families renovation, Tripp’s Pond footbridge, and a Murphy Land appraisal. The Conservation Commission met on July 2 to hold public hearings on a patio expansion at 2 Shoreline Drive, a house addition at 2 Baben Road, and a patio and in-ground pool at 193 Parmenter Road. The Board of Assessors met on June 25 to approve motor vehicle abatements and enter executive session to discuss litigation and abatement applications for 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart.
Coming up
- **July 7, Board of Assessors:** Will discuss tax abatement strategies for major properties, including 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart.
- **July 7, Board of Library Trustees:** Will discuss revising by-laws, expanding the board, adopting a public comment policy, and receiving an MPLCP grant update.
- **July 7, Planning Board:** Will hold a public hearing on a 5,100 sq ft addition and remodel of the Walmart Supercenter at 280 Washington St, and elect new officers.
- **July 9, Housing Authority:** Will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 state housing annual plan and consider adopting Amendment #13 to CFA 5001 for $277,516.68. Project updates include Brigham Circle floor replacement, paving, and water heaters, as well as a Norma Oliver Village door and buzzer upgrade.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — MWRTA Budget Vote, Wetland Hearings Among Latest Town Business
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