The Board of Assessors voted unanimously 3-0-0 to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy. Chair Brian Bowen, members Joanne McIntyre and Christine Griffin, and Principal Assessor Katie Evangelisti were present.
Hudson Select Board confirmed six personnel appointments and awarded two service contracts totaling $349,901.76. The Board unanimously confirmed five Department of Public Works positions and Jaime Patriarca as Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant.
The Finance Committee voted to approve three FY2027 public safety budget items unanimously. The Police Department budget of $5,455,913 and Fire Department budget of $4,723,673 passed on motions by Ryan Bis and seconds by Daniel DuBreuil.
Conservation Commission approved Lake Boon dock with conditions after deed restriction concern. Chair Debra Edelstein presided over a 4-2-0 vote to issue an Order of Conditions for a removable dock at 12 Town Line Road, requiring bearing plates under supports and dock removal during drawdown.
The Lake Boon Commission introduced a proposed by-law amendment to prohibit new docks and moorings in Basin 4.
Finance Committee voted five FY27 budget line items for the May Town Meeting. Chair Sam Calandra's committee recommended $1,037,434 for the Library, $511,152 for Recreation, $371,691 for Council on Aging (with one abstention), $158,160 for Veterans Services, and $352,141 for Health Services.
Hudson library trustees received a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation and discussed a potential book bike outreach program.
Hudson Historical Commission discussed acquiring Historic Society artifacts as lease expires. With Chair Jon A. Schmidt presiding, members heard that the Historical Society's museum space lease at 43 Broad Street expires in May and the society cannot afford new rent.
The Finance Committee voted on FY27 budget line items, recommending most for Town Meeting approval. Chair Sam Calandra led eight committee members (Zachary Lamoureux absent) in voting to recommend budgets including $4,990,878.76 for Debt Service and $8,449,430 for Employee Retirement and Pensions.
Finance Committee heard FY27 budget presentations during public hearing with no action recorded. Chair Sam Calandra convened the February 24 meeting with seven members present.
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