Hudson's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
76 items across 7 meetings.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Approval of two prior public session minutes.
📋 Proposed
State Rep. Kate Hogan will brief the Board on current legislative matters affecting Hudson.
📋 Proposed
New used-vehicle dealer license sought by Iara Silva of Prime Auto Sales LLC at 469 River Road.
📋 Proposed
Single Event Entertainment License for Hudson PD's National Night Out on August 4, 2026, 5–8 PM at Guidotti Field, 121 Chapin Road.
📋 Proposed
Transient vendor license for Sarah Cressy for the Hudson Community Fest, June 13, 9 AM–3:30 PM, on South Street Avidia Lot, South Street, and Cellucci Park.
📋 Proposed
Single Event Entertainment License for the Hudson Community Fest, June 13, 9 AM–3:30 PM, South Street Avidia Lot and Cellucci Park.
📋 Proposed
Seasonal transient vendor license for Sarah Cressy for the Farmers Market, Tuesdays June 16–September 22, 2026, 3:30–6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Single Event Entertainment License for the Farmers Market, Tuesdays June 16–September 22, 2026, 3:30–6 PM.
📋 Proposed
Alcohol and entertainment licenses requested for Celebrate Hudson on September 19, 2026, 1–8 PM at 30 South Street.
📋 Proposed
Board to set a new $50 license fee for Junk Dealer Licenses.
💰 $50.00 license fee
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Jonathan McDowell as Firefighter/EMT at Firefighter Step 1, effective June 9, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Odalys Torres as Treasurer Collector for a three-year term, May 19, 2026–May 18, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Jeff Atwater as back-up bus driver for the Council on Aging, effective June 9, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Temporary part-time administrative assistant for the Fire Department, effective April 6, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Temporary Payroll/Benefits Coordinator appointment, effective May 18, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Temporary HR/Benefits assistance appointment, effective April 14, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Confirmation of multiple seasonal Recreation Department employees for Summer 2026.
📋 Proposed
Seasonal Engineering/Street Division Intern appointment, effective June 9, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Attorney William Solomon to serve as special counsel for the Verizon cable license renewal, effective July 1, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Fire Department authorized to apply for the 2026 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
📋 Proposed
Contract award to Coastal EMS for town ambulance services; Town Manager authorized to sign.
📋 Proposed
Chemical supply contracts for FY27 water treatment awarded: aluminum sulfate $1.78/gal, potassium hydroxide $0.3325/wet lb, sodium bisulfite $0.3181/wet lb, sodium hypochlorite $0.2442/wet lb; hydrofluorosilicic acid from Univar at market price (under $10,000).
💰 Multiple unit-price contracts; hydrofluorosilicic acid under $10,000
📍 Chestnut and Gates Pond water facilities
📋 Proposed
Road and infrastructure supply contracts awarded for FY27: bituminous concrete $79.95/ton, cold patch $162.90/ton, traffic line painting $28,857.83, water quality testing $43,672.50, and others.
💰 Traffic line painting $28,857.83; water quality testing $43,672.50; various per-ton rates
📋 Proposed
Amendment No. 2 (Phase 3) to the TRANE energy management agreement covers repairs to the Hudson High School roof.
📍 Hudson High School
📋 Proposed
Board to consider revisions to its public comment policy.
📋 Proposed
Board to receive an update on the town's free cash certification, a key figure in setting the budget.
📋 Proposed
Library will update the Board on the state Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program grant-funded building project.
📍 Hudson Public Library
📋 Proposed
Planning Director to discuss two zoning articles proposed by Dr. Sara Frost for the November 2026 Town Meeting; details not yet specified in agenda.
• Status unclear
Open floor for resident comments.
• Status unclear
Board to note three items of correspondence: Lake Boon Improvement Association newsletter, an email about police conduct and records compliance, and an email about financial management goals for the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Closed session; topics not disclosed in agenda.
June 1, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order via Zoom at 12:00 PM with four members present.
✅ Approved
Approved sale of $29,965,505 in Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs — short-term municipal borrowing) at 4.00%, dated June 10, 2026; Finance Director confirmed no unbudgeted new expense.
💰 $29,965,505 at 4.00% interest
✅ Approved
Board voted 4-0 to formally endorse the Board of Health's unanimous denial of BP Trucking's transfer station expansion application and declared the Town will not join or fund any appeal of that decision.
✅ Approved
Attorney Matthew Connolly authorized 4-0 to represent the Board of Health if BP Trucking appeals the transfer station denial; appeal period begins when documents are formally served.
✅ Approved
Approved updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy to preserve eligibility for additional grant funding; Health Director noted the change formalizes existing practices without overhauling procurement.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on issuing $29,965,505 in 4.00% Bond Anticipation Notes (short-term municipal borrowing) dated June 10, 2026, and sign closing documents.
💰 $29,965,505 at 4.00% interest
📋 Proposed
Board to decide whether to hire special legal counsel to represent the Board of Health if BP Trucking appeals the rejected transfer station modification.
📋 Proposed
Board of Health unanimously rejected BP Trucking's request to modify its transfer station site assignment as a danger to health, safety, and the environment; Select Board to discuss and consider action ahead of an expected appeal.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider revisions to the Town's Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
• Status unclear
Routine meeting close.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Board reorganizes at the start of the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Approval of public and executive session minutes from four prior meetings.
📋 Proposed
Annual entertainment license for Medusa's outdoor beer garden at 1 Houghton Street, open Tuesday–Sunday with varying hours.
📍 1 Houghton Street
📋 Proposed
Single-event entertainment license for six summer morning concerts (10–11 AM) at Cellucci Park Gazebo on June 11 through August 20, 2026.
📍 23 Houghton Street, Cellucci Park Gazebo
📋 Proposed
Single-event entertainment license for five evening concerts (5–9 PM) at Wood Park on June 10 through August 5, 2026.
📍 65 Park Street, Wood Park
📋 Proposed
Special license for Aaronap Cellars to sell bottled wine for off-site consumption at the Hudson Farmers Market, Tuesdays June 16–September 22, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Single-event entertainment license for a Battle of the Bands on June 5, 2026 (4–6:30 PM) at 35 Washington Street.
📍 35 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Wendy LaFlamme appointed as Special Traffic Control Officer for Hudson PD, effective May 22, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Kaio Calazans, Jeremy LaCroix, and Jordan Monts appointed as full-time certified patrol officers (Union P-1), effective June 1, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Odalys Torres appointed as Treasurer Collector (Non-Union M10 Step 2), effective May 19, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Rajitha Purimetla appointed as part-time temporary stormwater consultant, effective May 26, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Brandon Bryson appointed as Laborer/Truck Driver in Training (W1 Step 1) for DPW.
📋 Proposed
Board to consider revising the non-union part-time seasonal salary schedule.
📋 Proposed
Board to confirm seasonal summer hires for the Recreation Department, Police Community Service Officers, and Department of Public Works.
📋 Proposed
Paul Kerrigan and Alden Araujo each promoted from Laborer to W6 Step 1 Crew Leader in the Streets division, effective May 19, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Joe Chaves transfers laterally from W6 Crew Leader in Streets to W6 Crew Leader in Water/Sewer.
📋 Proposed
Board to present the FY2026 annual performance review of the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Memorandum of Agreement for a new collective bargaining contract with Hudson Police Superior Officers' Association / MCOP Local 433 covering July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028.
📋 Proposed
Board to receive an update on the town's certified free cash (unspent prior-year funds available for appropriation).
📋 Proposed
Board to authorize the Town Manager to communicate concerns about FY27 Local Aid projections to Rep. Hogan and Sen. Eldridge.
📋 Proposed
Resident Tony Marques of 128 Parmenter Rd to raise concerns about Chapter 90 road funding and local roadway conditions.
📍 128 Parmenter Road
💬 Discussed
Memo from Community Development Director regarding the Main Street Dam removal project and upcoming public information sessions.
📍 Main Street Dam
📋 Proposed
Board enters closed executive session.