Hudson meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Hudson agendas: litigation, grants, and capital projects top the week

All of Hudson's town meetings this week were agenda-only, with no minutes yet published, so no decisions are on the record. The most consequential items on the table include a Select Board executive session on litigation with B-P Trucking over the solid waste contract, a $125,000-per-year federal grant for drug prevention, and a $53,720 bid for a housing authority deck rehab.

Select Board

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Select Board planned to hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy with B-P Trucking over the solid waste contract. In public session, the board was set to consider a new Wine & Malt Package License for Hudson Hives LLC at 45 Main Street Suite 203, and single-event alcohol and entertainment licenses for Hudson Brewfest on Aug. 15. The board also planned to accept a $125,000/year federal Drug-Free Communities grant for 10 years, and to approve a new Stormwater Manager plus multiple DPW, Fire, and Health hires.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met Aug. 11 to review the status of the Town of Hudson Financial Management Review RFP, and to consider reestablishing the Capital Planning Committee or creating subcommittees such as Debt Management. The committee also heard presentations on the Master Plan and the School Space Study.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority held its annual meeting Aug. 13, electing officers and nominating a commissioner to the Community Preservation Committee. The board considered accepting a $53,720 bid from FRG Contractor Corp. for the 8 Irving Street back deck rehab, and purchasing a 2026 RAM 2500 crew cab truck from Central Dodge, Inc. via the statewide VEH110 contract. It also reviewed the Norma Oliver Village Parking Policy.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA held a public hearing Aug. 13 on an administrative appeal by Sherrill Gould regarding the Building Commissioner's May 21, 2026 decision that the lot at 0 Washington St is not buildable due to insufficient frontage and lacks protected status as a pre-existing nonconforming lot. The board also discussed a possible warrant article to update nonconformities language in the zoning by-laws.

Other meetings

• **Board of Assessors** met twice (Aug. 11 and 13) to discuss pending litigation in executive session, including abatement appeals for 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart.
• **Board of Library Trustees** (Aug. 11) reviewed the Library Policy Binder and strategic plan.
• **Cemetery Commission** (Aug. 17) discussed conditions at Main St. and Forestvale Cemeteries, including a wall at Forestvale.
• **Commission on Disabilities** (Aug. 18) discussed accessible venues and activities.
• **Historic District Commission** (Aug. 19) reviewed sign applications at 22 and 162 Main Street.
• **Conservation Commission** (Aug. 20) held hearings on four dock proposals at Shoreline Drive in Lake Boon and a mobile home replacement at 5 Christian Avenue.
• **Fort Meadow Commission** (Aug. 20) discussed jetski issues, beaches, and a derelict dock at 54 WesternView.
• **Town Clerk** (Aug. 19) tested the ImageCast system for the annual election.
• **Cultural Council** (Aug. 17) had no discernible agenda items.

Coming up

• **School Committee** (Aug. 25) will vote on Policy JKAA on physical restraint and time-out, and review district opening readiness, safety, and enrollment.
• **Fort Meadow Commission** (Aug. 25) will review a draft weed treatment process and discuss boat impacts and erosion.
• **Advanced Math and Science Academy** (Aug. 27) will approve July minutes and 2026-2027 Handbook updates.

Hudson boards weigh fees, grants, and litigation; minutes pending

Over the past two weeks, Hudson town boards met on a range of items, including a proposed subdivision fee increase, a federal grant for substance-abuse prevention, and multiple wetlands and dock permits. Because meeting minutes have not yet been published, no decisions are confirmed.

Select Board

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Select Board’s agenda included an executive session on litigation strategy with B-P Trucking over a solid waste contract. In open session, the board was scheduled to consider a new Wine & Malt Package License for Hudson Hives LLC at 45 Main Street Suite 203, and single-event alcohol and entertainment licenses for the Hudson Brewfest on Aug. 15. The board also had on its agenda acceptance of a $125,000/year federal Drug-Free Communities grant for 10 years, and approval of a new Stormwater Manager plus multiple DPW, Fire, and Health hires.

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a public hearing Aug. 4 on a proposed amendment to its subdivision rules that would increase plan review fees to $100 per lot for plans under Section 3.1. The board also discussed follow-up tasks from the Master Plan and approved minutes from its July 21 meeting.

Conservation Commission

On Aug. 6, the Conservation Commission conducted public hearings on six proposals: a patio and in-ground pool at 193 Parmenter Road in a Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands; an addition at 2 Baben Road in a Buffer Zone and No Disturb Zone; and four dock proposals at 2, 4, 6, and 8 Shoreline Drive in Lake Boon. The commission also discussed a waiver request to clear invasive vegetation and install a kiosk at Wheeler Road Conservation Land, and Danforth Falls trailwork design.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA held a public hearing Aug. 13 on an administrative appeal by Sherrill Gould regarding a Building Commissioner’s decision that the lot at 0 Washington St is not buildable due to insufficient frontage and lacks protected status as a pre-existing nonconforming lot. The board also discussed a possible warrant article to update language on nonconformities in the zoning by-laws and may vote to sponsor it.

Housing Authority

At its Aug. 13 annual meeting, the Housing Authority was scheduled to elect board officers, nominate a commissioner to the Community Preservation Committee, consider acceptance of a $53,720 bid from FRG Contractor Corp. for a back deck rehab at 8 Irving Street, and consider purchase of a 2026 RAM 2500 crew cab truck from Central Dodge, Inc. via a statewide contract. The board also reviewed the Norma Oliver Village Parking Policy.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met Aug. 11 and Aug. 13, with both agendas including an executive session to discuss pending litigation under M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(3). Items included abatement appeals for 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart, with trial dates noted for Aug. 31 and Sept. 15.

Other meetings

The Historical Commission met Aug. 3 to interview board vacancy candidates and review an engineering survey for the Taylor Memorial Bridge. The Library Trustees met Aug. 11 to review the Library Policy Binder and strategic plan. The Finance Committee met Aug. 11 to discuss reestablishing a Capital Planning Committee and heard presentations on the Master Plan and School Space Study.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Housing Authority special joint meeting with Assabet Valley Affordable Housing, Inc. to elect AVAH board members (8 Brigham Circle and via Zoom).
• **Aug. 17** – Cemetery Commission to discuss wall and cemetery conditions at Main St. and Forestvale Cemeteries.
• **Aug. 18** – Commission on Disabilities to discuss accessible venues and activities (remote).
• **Aug. 19** – Town Clerk to test ImageCast program for the annual town election.
• **Aug. 20** – Conservation Commission to hold hearings on four Lake Boon dock proposals and a mobile home replacement at 5 Christian Avenue.

Hudson boards weigh fee hikes, lake rules, and abatement litigation

Over the past two weeks, Hudson town boards met to consider a range of proposals, but no final votes were taken. All meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential item on the table is a proposed increase in subdivision plan review fees, which would affect developers and property owners.

Planning Board proposes $100-per-lot review fee

At its August 4 meeting, the Planning Board held a public hearing on an amendment to its Subdivision Control Rules and Regulations. The change would raise fees to $100 per lot for plans reviewed under Section 3.1. The board also discussed follow-up tasks from the Master Plan and approved the minutes of its July 21 meeting. No vote on the fee amendment was reported.

Lake Boon Commission considers revised rules and weed treatment bid

The Lake Boon Commission met July 29 to review draft revised rules and regulations for the lake. The commission was scheduled to vote or defer on the draft, and to consider approving a winning bid from Solitude for weed treatment. Proposed rules include commercial use permits, aircraft prohibitions, and speed and towing restrictions in the Narrows, Basin 3, and Basin 4. A proposed fine schedule ranges from $50 to $300 per day for violations. No decisions were recorded.

Board of Assessors holds executive sessions on abatement litigation

The Board of Assessors met twice — July 28 and July 30 — to approve motor vehicle abatements and handle administrative business. Both meetings included executive sessions to discuss litigation strategy regarding property abatement applications at 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart and 5 Cox Street. The July 30 agenda also included review of bills and commitments. No votes were reported.

Conservation Commission hears six public proposals

On August 6, the Conservation Commission held a remote meeting with public hearings on six proposals affecting wetlands and Lake Boon docks. These included a patio and in-ground pool at 193 Parmenter Road (NOI-26-5), an addition to a single-family house at 2 Baben Road (NOI-26-4), and dock proposals at 2, 4, 6, and 8 Shoreline Drive (NOI-26-6 through NOI-26-9). The commission also discussed a waiver request to clear invasive vegetation and install a kiosk at Wheeler Road Conservation Land, and a trailwork design for Danforth Falls. No votes were reported.

Historical Commission interviews candidates, reviews bridge survey

The Historical Commission met August 3 to interview candidates for a board vacancy and discuss 2026 priorities. The body reviewed an engineering survey for the Taylor Memorial Bridge and discussed history signs. It also approved the minutes of its June 1 meeting.

Advanced Math and Science Academy trustees to vote on policy and report

The Board of Trustees of the Advanced Math and Science Academy met July 30 via remote participation. The agenda included votes on a Restraint Policy update to comply with new regulations and on the 2025-2026 Annual Report. Trustees also discussed aligning board member terms with amended bylaws and approved the June 11, 2026 meeting minutes. No vote outcomes were reported.

Coming up

The only upcoming meeting on the schedule is the Cultural Council on August 17. The submitted agenda text is unreadable and contains no identifiable items, so no specific decisions or discussions can be determined for that meeting.

Hudson boards weigh $1M light fund transfer, contracts, and lake rules in busy two-week stretch

Hudson's town boards are scheduled to weigh a $1 million transfer within the Municipal Light Department, multiple contracts totaling more than $172,000, and revised rules for Lake Boon during a packed two-week meeting cycle. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, the items below reflect what each board was scheduled to consider, not confirmed outcomes.

Municipal Light Board: $1 million fund transfer on the table

The Hudson Municipal Light Board was scheduled July 21 to consider transferring $1 million from the Depreciation fund to the Operating Account. The same agenda included approval of a Hudson Light and Power Shade Tree Planting Program, discussion of the town's Specialized Stretch Code Warrant Article, a presentation of the 2025 financial audit by Goulet, Salvidio & Associates, P.C., and a review of financial and operations statistics for May 2026.

Select Board: contracts, grants, and debt exclusion question

The Select Board's July 20 agenda listed several financial actions: a $4,590 subgrant for two portable generators for the Fire Department, a $20,000 contract with The Addiction Referral Center for addiction referral services, a $47,790 contract with BMC Corporation for FY2027 catch basin cleaning, and authorization of a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation for the Senior Center's DayBreak program.

The board was also scheduled to consider placing a debt exclusion question on the September 1 ballot, discuss a new building-permit fee reduction for disabled veterans, and hold an executive session to discuss strategy for potential litigation with B-P Trucking, Inc. over the solid waste contract. Updates on the public library renovation and the town master plan were also listed.

Lake Boon Commission: revised rules and weed treatment bid

The Lake Boon Commission was scheduled July 29 to vote or defer on draft revised rules for the lake, including proposed rules for commercial use permits, aircraft prohibitions, speed and towing restrictions in the Narrows, Basin 3, and Basin 4, and a fine schedule for violations ranging from $50 to $300 per day. The commission was also set to consider approving a winning bid from Solitude for weed treatment.

Planning Board: fees and zoning amendments

The Planning Board met July 21 to discuss a filing fees proposal, updates on zoning amendments for the November town meeting, appointment of Everett Beal to the MAPC MAGIC subregion committee, and designation of a second Board agent.

Other boards and commissions

The Fort Meadow Commission met July 22 with the Conservation Joint Working Group to review weed treatment, boat impacts on lake ecology, erosion at drainage pipes, and lawn management education, and to assign tasks including policy development for docks, tree removal, and boat washing.

The Board of Assessors met July 28 and July 29 to approve motor vehicle abatements and hold executive sessions on litigation strategy regarding 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart and 5 Cox Street.

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees was scheduled July 30 to vote on a Restraint Policy update to comply with new regulations and on the 2025-2026 Annual Report, plus a discussion on aligning board member terms to amended bylaws.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Historical Commission:** Interviews for a board vacancy, 2026 priorities, Taylor Memorial Bridge engineering survey, and history signs discussion.
• **Aug. 4 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on a proposed fee increase to $100 per lot for subdivision plan reviews under Section 3.1, plus Master Plan action items.
• **Aug. 6 — Conservation Commission:** Remote public hearings on six wetlands and Lake Boon dock proposals, including 193 Parmenter Road, 2 Baben Road, and 2–8 Shoreline Drive, plus a waiver request for Wheeler Road Conservation Land and Danforth Falls trailwork discussion.
• **Aug. 17 — Cultural Council:** No readable agenda items were provided.

Lake Boon Commission approves temporary slalom course; most July meetings await published minutes

The Lake Boon Commission was the only Hudson body with official minutes published this past week, unanimously approving a temporary permit for resident Cindy Cummings to set up and use a water-skiing slalom course for three test runs and one public demonstration. Cummings must notify the Lake Boon Association and the Commission beforehand. The July 9 vote was unanimous.

Most other Hudson boards and committees met between July 7 and July 17, but their minutes had not been published as of this roundup, so outcomes are not yet confirmed. Below is what each body had on its agenda.

Select Board — $319k wastewater contract on the table

The Select Board's July 7 agenda included a 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 planned to appoint a tenant board member to the Hudson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (term to May 9, 2031), appoint Kathleen Smith as Constable, and approve seasonal hires for the library, cemetery, and lifeguard positions. A discussion on additional alcohol pouring licenses with the Business Improvement District was also listed.

Planning Board — Walmart expansion hearing

The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing July 7 on a proposed 5,100 sq ft addition and remodel of the Walmart Supercenter at 280 Washington St. The board also planned to reorganize, electing a chair, vice-chair, and clerk, and to discuss filing fees.

Housing Authority — FY2027 annual plan and $277k amendment

The Hudson Housing Authority held a public hearing July 9 on the EOHLC Annual Plan for FY2027. The board's agenda included adopting Amendment #13 to CFA 5001 for $277,516.68 in state program funding. Project updates covered Brigham Circle floor replacement, paving, and water heaters; a notice to proceed for the Norma Oliver Village door and buzzer upgrade; and ramp and deck work at 49 Washington Street and 8 Irving Street.

School Committee — $106k math curriculum renewal

The Hudson Public School Committee's July 14 agenda included renewing the Hudson High School mathematics curriculum contract with Carnegie Learning for $106,687.17. The committee also planned to discuss a Space Needs Study draft report, hold a first reading of Policy JKAA on physical restraint and time-out, and review instructional technology policies.

Board of Health — Kratom ban discussion, rat complaints

The Board of Health's July 17 agenda listed a discussion on whether to ban or restrict Kratom in Hudson, a citizen issue regarding rat infestation in the Lincoln/Warner neighborhood, and an executive session on B-P Trucking, Inc.'s appeal of a site assignment modification decision.

Other meetings

• **Board of Assessors** (July 7 and July 16): Motor vehicle abatements and executive sessions on abatement applications for 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings, and Walmart ATB.
• **Board of Library Trustees** (July 7 and July 16): By-law revisions, board expansion, a public comment policy, MPLCP grant update, and a special meeting on the Library Building Project and capital expenses.
• **Cemetery Commission** (July 13): Sign kiosks at Westridge Trail, gravestone cleaning at Main Street Cemetery, perpetual care trust accounts, and a letter to the Select Board on the Poor Farm Cemetery.
• **Commission on Disabilities** (July 14): Proposed uses of parking ticket funds ahead of the August 10 Select Board meeting.
• **Finance Committee** (July 14): Select Board requests on financial management review and budgeting/capital goals.
• **Historic District Commission** (July 15): Applications for 78 Main Street (HVAC), 63A Main Street (community propagation station), and 80 Main Street (church exterior changes).
• **Conservation Commission** (July 16): Public hearings on residential projects at 2 Baben Road and 193 Parmenter Road, plus dock proposals at 2, 4, 6, and 8 Shoreline Drive.
• **Fort Meadow Commission** (July 16): Weed treatment, JetSki operations, derelict docks, and budgets.

Coming up

• **Select Board** — July 20: Executive session on potential litigation with B-P Trucking, Inc.; votes on contracts from $4,590 to $47,790; a $100,000 Cummings Foundation grant for the Senior Center's DayBreak program; and a debt-exclusion ballot question for September 1.
• **Hudson Municipal Light Board** — July 21: Consideration of a $1 million transfer from the Depreciation fund to the Operating Account, a shade-tree planting program, and a 2025 financial audit presentation.
• **Planning Board** — July 21 (remote): Filing fees proposal, zoning amendments for November town meeting, and appointment of Everett Beals to the MAPC MAGIC subregion committee.

Hudson boards weigh wastewater contract, housing plan, wetland projects; Lake Boon Commission clears Open Meeting Law complaint

The Lake Boon Commission unanimously found no Open Meeting Law violation in a complaint over the Weiss/Lakemont Dock Committee and adopted four new voluntary governance practices, the only confirmed decisions among a busy stretch of Hudson town meetings. Most other boards met with consequential items on their agendas, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet known.

Lake Boon Commission: No violation found

On July 2, the Commission voted 3-0 to determine that no Open Meeting Law violation occurred regarding the Weiss/Lakemont Dock Committee Complaint. The board also voted 3-0 to authorize its Chairman to submit a formal response to the Division of Open Government.

The Commission adopted four new voluntary practices, each by 3-0 votes: annual Attorney General Open Meeting Law training for all Commissioners; posting meeting notices and agendas at least 72 hours in advance; restricting between-meeting Commissioner exchanges to scheduling and procedural coordination; and a standing invitation for parties to present technical or regulatory information on Rule 7(b) at future meetings. The Commission also approved April 7, 2026 minutes unanimously.

Select Board: $319k wastewater contract on agenda

The Select Board's July 7 agenda included a 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 agenda also listed the appointment of a Town Tenant Board Member to the Hudson Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (term to May 9, 2031), appointment of Kathleen Smith as Constable, and seasonal appointments for Hudson Public Library employees, Christos Pelletier (Cemetery), and Giovanna DaCosta (Lifeguard). A discussion on additional alcohol pouring licenses with the Business Improvement District was also scheduled. Minutes have not been published.

Housing Authority: FY2027 plan and $277k amendment

The Hudson Housing Authority held a public hearing July 9 on the EOHLC Annual Plan for FY2027. The agenda included adoption of Amendment #13 to CFA 5001 for $277,516.68 in state program funding. Project updates covered Brigham Circle floor replacement, paving, and water heaters; a notice to proceed for Norma Oliver Village door and buzzer upgrades; and ramp and deck work at 49 Washington Street and 8 Irving Street. Officers were to be elected. Minutes have not been published.

Conservation Commission: Three wetland buffer hearings

On July 2, the Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on three projects near wetlands: a continued hearing for a patio expansion at 2 Shoreline Drive on Lake Boon (RDA-26-3); a new hearing for a house addition at 2 Baben Road in the Buffer Zone and No Disturb Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (NOI-26-4); and a new hearing for a patio and in-ground pool at 193 Parmenter Road (NOI-26-5). Administrative items included a plan change at 4 Shoreline Drive and water quality testing results. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Board: Walmart expansion hearing

The Planning Board's July 7 agenda included a public hearing on a proposed 5,100 sq ft addition and remodel of the Walmart Supercenter at 280 Washington St. The board was also scheduled to reorganize, electing a chair, vice-chair, and clerk, and to discuss filing fees. Minutes have not been published.

Board of Assessors: Tax abatement discussions

The Board of Assessors met July 7 to approve motor vehicle abatements and review bills. Executive session items included abatement applications for 6 Highland Commons East, 1-5 Highland Common, RK Holdings (including trial preparation), and Walmart ATB. Minutes have not been published.

Other meetings

The Finance Committee met June 29 to discuss Warrant Article 2 (Year-End Transfers), Warrant Article 12 (Farley Classroom Univents), a Public Works water and sewer rate analysis, and a Business Improvement District request for additional liquor licenses. The Select Board held a June 29 public hearing on FY2027 water/sewer and stormwater fees. The Park Commission reviewed part-time seasonal hires July 2. The Library Trustees discussed by-law revisions, board expansion, and a public comment policy July 7. The Lake Boon Commission discussed a temporary permit for a slalom water skiing demonstration July 9. All agendas only; no minutes published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Cemetery Commission:** Sign kiosks at Westridge Trail, gravestone cleaning at Main Street Cemetery, and Poor Farm Cemetery discussion.
• **July 14 — Commission on Disabilities:** Discussion of proposed uses of parking ticket funds ahead of the August 10 Select Board meeting.
• **July 14 — Finance Committee:** Select Board requests on financial management review and budgeting/capital goals.
• **July 14 — Hudson School Committee:** Vote on $106,687.17 math curriculum contract renewal with Carnegie Learning; space needs study discussion.
• **July 16 — Conservation Commission:** Public hearings on dock proposals at 2, 4, 6, and 8 Shoreline Drive on Lake Boon, plus continued hearings on 2 Baben Road and 193 Parmenter Road.

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.

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.