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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Community Online Agenda
      3. Archived Agendas and Minutes
    2. Boards & Committees A - F
      1. Board/Committee Interest Form (PDF)
      2. Ad-Hoc Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
        Background & Supporting Documents
      3. Affordable Housing Trust
        1. 62 Packard Street Affordable Housing
        2. 62 Packard Street Affordable Housing Project Press Release (PDF)
        3. Declaration Amendment (PDF)
        4. Declaration of Trust (PDF)
        5. Hudson Housing Production Plan (PDF)
        6. Marlborough Affordable Housing Opportunity: The Burrow (PDF)
        7. Metro West Collaborative Development
        8. Questions about Affordable Housing
      4. Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Committee
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Committee Members
        3. Meeting Schedule
        4. Official Website
      5. Board of Assessors
        Assessors
      6. Board of Health
        1. Health Department
        2. Local Regulations (PDF)
        3. Meeting Recordings
        4. Hudson Transfer Station Project Minor Modification to Site Assignment
      7. Board of Library Trustees
        Hudson Public Library
      8. Board of Registrars
      9. By-Law Committee
      10. Cable Television Committee
      11. Cemetery Commission
      12. Commission on Disabilities
        1. 2026 Meeting Schedule (PDF)
        2. Massachusetts Architectural Access Regulations
        3. Mission Statement (PDF)
      13. Community Preservation Committee
        1. Application for Community Preservation Funding (PDF)
        2. Community Preservation Coalition
        3. Community Preservation Committee Plan (PDF)
        4. Community Preservation Plan (PDF)
        5. Community Preservation Plan (DOC)
        6. Community Preservation Plan Updated Draft - January 2024 (PDF)
        7. Community Preservation Plan Updated Draft - January 2025 (PDF)
        8. Community Preservation Plan - January 2026
      14. Conservation Commission
        1. Bylaws & Policies
        2. Conservation Land & Trail Maps
          1. Danforth Falls Conservation Land
          2. Conservation Land & Trail Maps
        3. Conservation Resources
        4. Invasive Plant Removal Information & Volunteer Signup (PDF)
        5. Living with Wetlands Brochure: A Guide to Wetlands Protection Laws (PDF)
        6. Meeting Schedule and Filing Deadlines 2026 (PDF)
        7. Native Plant Recommendations (PDF)
        8. Online Permitting
        9. Open Space & Recreation Plan (PDF)
        10. Town Conservation Land Inventory (PDF)
        11. Wetland Permits
        12. Wetlands Protection Bylaw (PDF)
      15. Constables
      16. Council on Aging
        1. Annual Reports
        2. By-Laws
        3. Friends of Hudson Seniors
        4. Senior Center
      17. Cultural Council
        Hudson Cultural Council Website
      18. Economic Development Commission
        1. Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce
        2. Downtown Parking Map (PDF)
        3. Hudson Business Association
        4. Hudson Business Improvement District (PDF)
        5. Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
        6. Planning & Community Development
      19. Fence Viewers
      20. Finance Committee
        1. About
        2. Documents
          1. Fiscal Year 2024 Finance Committee Documents
          2. Fiscal Year 2025 Finance Committee Documents
          3. Fiscal Year 2026 Finance Committee Documents
        3. Meeting Minutes and Agendas
        4. Policies
        5. Resources
      21. Fort Meadow Commission
        1. Aquatic Vegetation Report (PDF)
        2. Fort Meadow Commission Boat Rules (PDF)
        3. Watercraft Information
      22. Friends of Hudson Seniors
    3. Boards & Committees G - Z
      1. Board / Committee Interest Form (PDF)
      2. Historic District Commission
        1. Historic District Certificate Application (PDF)
        2. Historic District Map (PDF)
        3. Historic District Rules and Regulations (PDF)
      3. Historical Commission
        1. Historic Resource Survey Plan (PDF)
        2. Historical House Marker Program Application (PDF)
        3. Historical House Marker Program Flyer (PDF)
        4. MACRIS Maps - Geospatial Data for Historic Resources in Massachusetts
        5. MA General Laws: Historical Commissions (DOCX)
      4. Historical Society
        Yesteryear in Hudson
      5. Housing Authority
      6. Hudson Municipal Light Board
      7. Hudson Public School Committee
      8. Industrial Development & Finance Authority
      9. Internal Traffic Committee
      10. Lake Boon Commission
      11. Master Plan- 2025 Update
      12. Metropolitan Area Planning Council
      13. Packard Street Reuse Committee
      14. Park Commission
        Division of Recreation
      15. Planning Board
        1.  
        2. Sediment & Erosion Control Best Management Practices (PDF)
        3. Stormwater Management & Erosion Control Review (PDF)
          Planning Board Project Document Library
        4. Subdivision Control Regulations (PDF)
        5. Third Party Billing Form (PDF)
        6. Zoning Map & Overlay District Maps (PDF)
        7. Planning Board Projects Document Library
        8. 2026 Planning Board Meeting Schedule and Deadlines
      16. Recycling Sustainability Committee
      17. Select Board
        1. 2026 Select Board Meeting Schedule (PDF)
        2. Board / Committee Interest Form (PDF)
        3. Community - Online Agenda
        4. Operating Budget & Capital Plan
        5. Select Board License Fee Schedule
        6. Select Board Policies, Rules, and Regulations
        7. Local Licensing Authority: Alcohol
      18. Trustees of Benevolent Funds
      19. Veterans Graves
      20. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. Third Party Billing Form (PDF)
        2. Zoning Board of Appeals Filing Fees (PDF)
        3. Zoning Board Rules & Regulations (PDF)
        4. Zoning By-Laws (PDF)
        5. Zoning Map & Overlay District Maps (PDF)
        6. 2026 ZBA Meeting Dates and Submission Deadlines
    4. Departments
      1. Assessors
        1. Abatements & Exemptions
        2. Abutters Lists
        3. Assessor Maps
        4. Form of List (PDF)
        5. GIS Maps
        6. Glossary of Terms
        7. Historic Tax Rates
        8. Land Records & Deeds
        9. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes
        10. Online Assessment Information
        11. Personal Property
        12. Real Estate
      2. Building Department
        1. Applications, Permits & Plan Review Checklists
        2. Building Energy Codes
        3. Check a Professional License
        4. CSL Complaint Form (PDF)
        5. Dig Safe
        6. Fee Schedules
        7. Fence Requirements
        8. HIC Complaint Form (PDF)
        9. Office of Public Safety & Inspections
        10. Permit Application Info & Process
        11. Residential Setbacks
        12. Stretch Code
      3. Finance Department
        1. Assessors
        2. Treasurer / Tax Collector
      4. Fire Department
      5. Health Department
        1. Board of Health
        2. Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAP)
          Local Data
        3. Community Health Programs
          1. Hudson Social Worker & Resources
          2. Hudson Substance Use Programs & Information
            1. Central Metrowest Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative
              1. Building Connections Between Youth & Caring Adults
              2. CMSAPC Organizational Chart (PDF)
              3. CMSAPC Overview (PDF)
              4. Contact Us
              5. Enhancing Local Alcohol Retail Policies
              6. Why is Underage Drinking Important to Prevent?
            2. Contact Us
            3. Drug Facts
              1. Alcohol
              2. Marijuana
              3. Prescription Drugs
              4. Tobacco & E-Cigarettes
            4. Hudson YSAP
            5. Resources for Individuals Seeking Information & Treatment
            6. Tobacco Cessation Program
          3. MetroWest Food Collaborative
          4. MetroWest Shared Public Health Services
        4. Emergency Preparedness
        5. Environmental Health Programs
          1. Animal Control
            Complaint Filing Form
          2. Beach Water Safety
          3. Beaver Control
          4. Body Arts
          5. Curbside Collection
          6. Food Protection
          7. Hazardous Waste
          8. Household Hazardous Waste
          9. Housing
          10. Lead Paint
          11. Mosquito Control
          12. Public Swimming Pools
          13. Recreational Camps for Children
          14. Septic Systems
          15. Solid Waste & Recycling
          16. Stables
          17. Tanning Safety
          18. Ticks
          19. Tobacco Control
        6. Local Regulations (PDF)
        7. Medical Sharps
        8. Official Website
        9. Permits & Applications
        10. Rodent Information & Reporting
        11. Septic System Maintenance (PDF)
        12. Transfer Station
        13. Unwanted / Expired Medications
      6. Hudson Public Library
        1. About Us
          1. About Hudson MA
          2. Borrow
          3. Connect With Us
          4. Donations
          5. Employment
          6. Friends of the Library
            1. YART / Yard Sale
            2. Book Donations
          7. Get to Know Us
          8. Hudson Public Library Building Project
          9. Library History
          10. Other Libraries
          11. State & Local Websites
          12. Support
            1. Donate
            2. Friends of the Library
            3. Sponsors
          13. Visit Us
        2. Events
          1. Event Calendar
          2. Book Clubs
          3. Book Sales & Fundraisers
          4. One Book, One Hudson
          5. Summer Experience
            1. Adult Summer Experience
            2. Kids Summer Experience (Birth to 6th Grade)
            3. Teens Summer Experience (for 7th to 12th Graders)
          6. Suggest / Present a Program
        3. Services
          1. Access My Account
          2. Ask a Librarian
          3. Door-to-Door Service
          4. Find a Great Read (Adults)
          5. Find a Great Read (Kids & Teens)
            1. Kids
            2. Teens
          6. Kids & Teens
            1. For Teens
              1. Kids
              2. E-Library for Teens
              3. Educators & Caregivers
              4. Find a Great Read (Teens)
              5. High School Websites
              6. Summer Reading Lists (6th to 12th Graders)
              7. Take & Make Instructions
                1. CD Scratch Art (PDF)
                2. Origami
                3. Shrinky Dink Keychain (PDF)
                4. Terrariums
                5. Upcycled No-Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags (PDF)
              8. Teen Advisory Board
              9. Teen Reads
              10. Teen Resources
              11. Teen Space
              12. Teen Summer Experience (7th to 12th Graders)
            2. Book Club - Kids
            3. Children's Summer Experience (Birth to 6th Grade)
            4. E-Library for Kids
            5. Educate Station
            6. Educator & Caregiver Resources
              1. Children
              2. Homeschooling Resources
              3. Teens
              4. Parents
            7. Homeschooling Resources
            8. Homework Help
            9. Little Pim from Mango Languages
            10. Parents
            11. Scholastic Databases
            12. Tumblebooks
            13. Websites for Kids
          7. Genealogy & Local History
          8. Get a Library Card
          9. Library of Things
          10. Meeting Room Reservations
          11. Mobile Hotspots
          12. Other Libraries
          13. Printing Services
          14. Staff Suggestions
          15. Tax Forms & Resources
        4. Resources
          1. Consumer Reports Online
          2. Creative Bug
          3. Freegal Music
          4. Gale Databases
          5. Genealogy & Local History
          6. Get an E-Card
          7. Hoopla
          8. Libby / OverDrive
          9. Mango Languages
          10. Newspapers
          11. NoveList Plus
          12. Online Databases
            1. Art & Culture
            2. Education
            3. Encyclopedia Britannica
            4. Genealogy
            5. General
            6. Health & Science
            7. Homework Help
            8. Newspapers
          13. Tumblebooks Library
          14. Universal Class
          15. Wowbrary Newsletter
          16. Technology Resources
          17. Scholastic Databases
        5. I Want To...
          1. Contact the Library
          2. Donate to the Library
          3. Get a Library Card
          4. Get Tax Forms / Help
          5. Manage My Account
          6. Print From Anywhere
          7. Reserve the Meeting Room
          8. Suggest / Present a Program
      7. Hudson Public Schools
      8. Human Resources
        1. Collective Bargaining Agreements (Contracts)
        2. Employee Benefits
          1. Benefits Enrollment
          2. Retirement Plans
          3. Employee Assistance Program
          4. Deferred Compensation Program
        3. Employee Forms
        4. Employee Onboarding
        5. Employment Opportunities
        6. Personnel Regulations
        7. State and Federal Required Postings
      9. Information Technology Department
        1. Geographic Information Systems
          1. GIS Maps
            Assessor Maps
          2. GIS Online Property Viewer
          3. GIS Online Property Viewer Help Guide (PDF)
          4. Information Technology
          5. Planning & Community Development Projects
          6. Requests
      10. Light & Power Department
      11. Planning & Community Development
        1. Current Projects
          1. Downtown Farmers Market
          2. Green Communities
          3. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
          4. South Street Riverwalk
        2. Downtown Hudson Rapid Recovery Plan (PDF)
        3. Downtown Parking Maps (PDF)
        4. Downtown Parking Study (PDF)
        5. Downtown Wayfinding (PDF)
        6. GIS Online Property Viewer
        7. Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)
        8. Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals - Associate Member Openings (JPG)
        9. November 2024 Town Meeting Zoning Amendments (PDF)
        10. Plans & Studies
        11. Sidewalk Dining Rules & Regulations (PDF)
        12. South Street Riverwalk
        13. Town of Hudson Zoning Map with Overlay Districts November 2023 (PDF)
        14. Zoning Map (PDF)
      12. Police Department
      13. Public Works
        1. Bid Packages
        2. Capital & Town Projects
        3. Cemetery
        4. CodeRED Notifications
        5. DPW Rules & Regulations
        6. Engineering
        7. FY24 Water Meter Replacement Project
        8. Licensed Excavators - Forms & Permit Applications
        9. Report a Pothole
        10. Selling Your Property / Home in Hudson (PDF)
        11. Sewer Department
        12. Snow & Ice
        13. Stormwater Division
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Education & Outreach
          3. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program
          4. Major & Minor Stormwater reviews
          5. Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook
          6. Report a Stormwater / Flooding Issue
          7. Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)
          8. Stormwater News and Announcements
          9. Stormwater Rules & Regulations
          10. Stormwater Utility
          11. Stormwater Utility Fees
        14. Street Moratorium (PDF)
        15. Street Sweeping Schedule
        16. Townwide Pavement Study (PDF)
        17. Trash & Recycling
          1. Application Form - Now Available to Apply Online
          2. Cancellation Form - Now Available Online
          3. CodeRed Notifications
          4. Curbside Collection
          5. Holiday Schedule
          6. Mattress & Boxspring Recycling - Form & Payment Now Available Online
          7. Transfer Station
            1. Prohibited Items in Trash
            2. Rates for Municipal / Residential Waste Only
            3. Transfer Station Safety Rules & Regulations
        18. Water Department
          1. 2025 Water Conservation Status (PDF)
          2. Consumer Confidence Report - Current (PDF)
          3. Consumer Confidence Reports
          4. DEP PFAS Fact Sheet (PDF)
          5. Drinking Water Weekly Updates - PFAS Results Chart
          6. Important Information for all Consumers Receiving Drinking Water from our System (PDF)
          7. PFAS in Drinking Water Resources for Private Wells (PDF)
          8. Radio Frequency Emitting Wall Unit for Water Meters - Opt out
          9. Service Line Inventory Program FAQ (PDF)
          10. Water & Sewer Billing
          11. Water Usage Tips (PDF)
          12. Water Use Rates, Rules & Regulations (PDF)
        19. Winter Parking Ban (PDF)
      14. Recreation
        1. Assabet River Rail Trail (ARRT)
          1. ARRT Scavenger Hunt Passport (PDF)
          2. ARRT Volunteer Group
          3. Hudson Trail Map (PDF)
          4. Marlborough Trail Map (PDF)
          5. Regional Trail Map (PDF)
          6. Trail Parking
        2. Official Website
        3. Park Commission
        4. Recreation Bid Documents
        5. Recreation Master Plan (PDF)
      15. Senior Center
        1. About Us
          1. Building History
          2. COA Annual Reports
          3. COA Board
          4. COA By-Laws
          5. Friends of Hudson Seniors
          6. Historical Renovation Project
            1. Building History
            2. Building Renovation Updates
            3. Energy Efficiency in an Historic Building
            4. Historical Renovation Project Summary
            5. Massachusetts Preservation Award Application 2012
            6. Renovation Photos
              1. Senior Center January 2009 Slideshow
              2. Senior Center March 2009 Slideshow
              3. Senior Center June 2009 Slideshow
              4. Senior Center September 2009 Slideshow
              5. Senior Center December 2009 Slideshow
              6. Senior Center January 2010 Slideshow
              7. Senior Center May 2010 Slideshow
          7. Senior Center Bus
          8. Senior Center Gift Shoppe
        2. Council on Aging
        3. Creating a Secure Medicare Account
        4. Current Senior Center Newsletter
        5. Friends of Hudson Seniors
        6. Health, Wellness, & Support
          1. Caregiver Support
            1. Coping with Vision Loss
            2. Home Care & Long-Term Care Assistance Programs
            3. SafetyNet Program
          2. Daybreak Adult Daycare & Caregiver Respite Program
          3. Health, Wellness, & Fitness Programs
            1. Health & Wellness Presentations
            2. Mental & Emotional Well Being
            3. Nutrition
            4. Other Health & Wellness Links for Seniors
            5. Physical Fitness
              Benefits of Being Active
            6. Physical Well Being
          4. Links for Seniors
          5. Nutrition
          6. Outreach & Referral Services
          7. Physical Well Being
            Reducing the Risk of a Life-Changing Fall
        7. Monthly Newsletter Archive
        8. Policies
        9. Social Activities, Classes, Trips & Events
          1. Event Photos
            1. July 2007 Luau
            2. July 2007 Picnic
            3. July 2007 Trip to JFK Library
            4. September 2007 Beginner's II Computer Class
            5. September 2007 Friends of the Senior Center Breakfast
            6. September 2007 Harbor Cruise
            7. December 2007 Christmas Fair
            8. March 2008 Dance
            9. May 2008 Mother's Day Lunch
            10. May 2008 Newport Mansions Trip
            11. July 2008 Mad Hatter Tea Party
            12. July 2008 Picnic
            13. July 2009 Picnic
            14. Quilting Class
          2. Senior Bus & Transportation
          3. Social & Educational Activities
          4. Trips
      16. Town Manager
        1. Art in the Hall
        2. Community - Online Agenda
        3. Citizen's Issues Policy
        4. Eversource Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project
        5. Finance Operations Action Plan
        6. Planning & Community Development
        7. Select Board
        8. Select Board Policies, Rules, and Regulations
        9. Town Charter (PDF)
        10. Town Meeting Central
          1. 2025 Town Meetings
          2. 2024 Town Meetings
          3. 2023 Town Meetings
          4. 2022 Town Meetings
          5. 2021 Town Meetings
          6. Town Meeting Warrants & Results
      17. Treasurer / Tax Collector
        1. Assessors - Abatements / Exemptions
        2. Employee Benefits
        3. Light & Power
        4. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes
        5. Municipal Lien Request Form (PDF)
        6. Online Payments
        7. Personal Property Taxes
        8. Public Works - Water / Sewer / Stormwater
        9. Real Estate Taxes
      18. Town Clerk
        1. Accessible Electronic Voting System
        2. Animal Control
        3. Annual / Special Town Meeting Information
        4. Annual Reports
        5. Apply for Online Services
        6. Attorney General's Decision for Town Meeting
        7. Birth Certificate Request
        8. Board Vacancies
        9. Business Certificate
        10. By-Laws & Regulations
        11. Campaign & Political Finance Reports
          1. 2025 Reports
          2. 2024 Reports
          3. 2023 Reports
          4. 2022 Reports
          5. 2021 Reports
          6. 2020 Reports
          7. 2019 Reports
          8. 2018 Reports
          9. 2017 Reports
        12. Candidate for Municipal Office Information 2026
        13. Census Form
        14. Death Record Request
        15. Dog Licensing Information
        16. Dog Waste & Surface Water Quality (PDF)
        17. Elections & Voting
        18. Federal Census 2020
        19. Marriage Certificate Request
        20. Marriage License
        21. Massachusetts State Ethics Commission
        22. Notice of Claim
        23. The Open Meeting Law
        24. Passport Information
        25. Precinct Changes (PDF)
        26. Public Records
        27. Raffle, Bazaar / Poker Permit
        28. Resources
        29. Town Charter (PDF)
        30. Work Permits
      19. Veterans Services
        1. Hometown Hero Application Form (PDF)
        2. Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services
        3. Military Personnel Records
        4. Passport Acceptance Fees (PDF)
        5. Social Security Administration
        6. U.S. Passports
        7. Veterans Affairs
    5. Operating Budget & Capital Plan
    6. Town Charter and By-Laws
      1. By-Laws and Regulations
      2. Town Charter (PDF)
    7. Town Meeting Central
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  3. Community

    1. Assabet Valley
      1. Assabet River Rail Trail
      2. Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce
      3. Assabet Valley Mastersingers
    2. Community News
      1. Census Data
      2. Community Advocate
      3. Metrowest Newspaper
      4. Worcester Telegram and Gazette Newspaper
    3. Education
      1. Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center
      2. Hudson Public Schools
    4. History
      1. Historic District Certificate Application (PDF)
      2. Historic District Map (PDF)
      3. Historic District Rules and Regulations (PDF)
      4. Hudson Historic District Website
    5. Hudson Business Association
    6. Library
      1. Board of Library Trustees
      2. Library Website
    7. Local Organizations
      1. AreaVibes
      2. Community Harvest Project Open
      3. Fresh Start Furniture Bank
      4. Green Hudson
      5. Hudson Community Food Pantry
      6. Hudson Cultural Council - Facebook
      7. Hudson Historical Society
      8. Hudson Housing Authority
      9. Hudson Land Trust
      10. League of Women Voters
      11. Marlborough Junior Woman's Club
      12. Massachusetts Cultural Council
      13. Sudbury Valley Trustees
      14. Wheels for Wishes
    8. Public Safety
      1. Building & Inspections
      2. Fire Department
      3. Health Department
      4. Police Department
    9. Public Works
      1. Department of Public Works
      2. Hudson Light & Power
    10. Recreation and Parks
      1. Hudson Recreation
      2. Park Commission
    11. Senior Center
      1. Senior Center
      2. Senior Center Social Activities, Classes, Trips, and Events
      3. Senior Health, Wellness, and Support
    12. Surrounding Communities
    13. Video Tour
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  4. Services

    1. Maps
      1. Current Zoning Map
      2. GIS Maps
      3. Hudson Property Viewer
    2. Online Permitting
    3. Pay My Bill
      1. Pay Boat Excise Tax
      2. Pay Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
      3. Pay Parking Tickets
      4. Pay Personal Property Tax
      5. Pay Real Estate Tax
      6. Pay Water/Sewer Bill
    4. Trash & Recycling
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Online Permits
    2. Contact Us
    3. Find
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Calendars
      3. Documents
      4. Elections and Voting Information
      5. Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Town Meeting Information
    4. Pay My Bill
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Curbside Collection
      2. Notifications
      3. Recreation Programs
    6. Submit Requests
      1. Comments and Questions
      2. Health Department Complaint Forms
      3. Public Records Requests
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