HUDSON – A “Hudson Trivia” board game was compiled, possibly thirty years ago, by teachers and students at a local school. Now, a search is on to learn its origin.
Two copies of the game are stored at the Hudson Historical Society Museum on Broad Street, but there is no information about its authorship.
Former Main Street businesses listed include Richard’s Limited at 29 Main St.., New England Camera at 34 Main St. and Chaisson’s Music Center at 129 Main St.
Current businesses on the Monopoly-style board include local main-stays Curley Plumbing, Tuck’s Truck Sales and Silva’s Bakery.
The game also includes images of The Wilkinsonville Bridge, built in 1881; the Witt House, built in 1797; the Goodale House built 1702 and the Joel Wilkins house, circa 1745.
Maybe some of the teachers or students who were involved in its construction can date the Hudson Trivia board game. Please reply to [email protected].
To be ordained
Hudson resident Stacey Hartford has been designated a “licensed local pastor” in the Methodist Church after many months of study and completion of exams.
She awaits her assignment by the Board of Ordained Ministry.
Ms. Hartford organized and operated the amazing and successful COVID-19 Food Relief program at the Hudson Methodist Church for 18 months, serving people everywhere. The busy mother of five children has resided in Hudson for almost 20 years.
65 years wed
Hudson residents Phil and Trudy Durand marked their 65th wedding anniversary on Feb. 23.
Phil, a Marlborough native, and Trudy Meschini, a Hudson native, were married at St. Michael’s Church on Feb. 23 in 1957.
A Korean Era veteran, Phil retired after many years with Natick Labs.
Long active in tennis clubs, Trudy retired from the sport in 1988. She continues to ski, and looks forward to cross-country skiing each winter.
They are parents of six sons, including Glen of Fitchburg, Paul of Princeton, Peter of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Greg of Idaho, Joe of Danvers and Keith of Newport, R.I.
They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Congratulations Phil and Trudy!
History of ‘Tuck’s’
Hudson resident Thomas “Tuck” Walsh will tell the history of Tuck’s Service Station and Tuck’s Trucks at the meeting of the Hudson Historical Society on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the First Federated Church Hall on Central St. The public is invited.
Reunion date Sept. 24
The Hudson High School class of 1972 has set the date for their 50th reunion for Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Marlborough Country Club.
Contact Michael Murphy, Arthur Redding, Doug Emmons, or go to Hudson High Class of 1972 Hudson Ma on Facebook for more information.
Two retirements
Hudson Police Det. Sgt. Chris Shea recently retired from the Hudson Police force on Feb. 22 after 36 years of service.
Hudson resident Richard Constantine will retire on April 15 as chief of maintenance of the wastewater facility after 36 years in the department.
Happy retirement to both men!
Ready to walk
Hudson’s faithful walker, Mary Walling is preparing to walk in her 54rd Project Bread Walk for Hunger on May 1, 2022. She plans for a local walk, virtually. Her goal is to raise $5,000. Donations may be sent online by visiting http://support.project.bread.org/goto/Mary_Walling, or to Ms. Walling’s home at 99 Ft. Meadow Drive, Hudson MA 01749.
Good wishes for Mary’s good health and fleet feet on May 1.
Malawi fundraiser
The Annual Malawi Fundraiser dinner of the First United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, March 12 at the church at Felton and Pleasant streets at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $12 per person.
Proceeds will aid the “Bridges to Malawi” fund organized by Dr. Brian Lisse, a parishioner.
This year donations will be used to purchase chlorinators and filtration systems to allow for safe water usage in the African country of Malawi.
Looking back to 1967
Boston Bruins player Tom Williams, a Hudson resident, scored two goals against the Canadiens at Boston Garden.
The Hudson Community Chorus, an interfaith group of local residents directed by Bob Long, performed at the Hudson High School auditorium.
Bentley College students Richard Perry and David Wilkinson were among those examining a “peripheral wiring board” used to solve business problems on automated equipment.
Hudson CYO Band president Evangeline Garcia announced the local color guard took third place in its first competition.
Parents of PFC Warren Richards received word he was wounded in Vietnam Operation Cedar Falls and was hospitalized in Japan.
Happy birthday
March 12 – Mary Lee King and Jeff Wood Jr.
March 13 – Emily Greenwood.
March 14 – Eunice Tighe, Phyllis Glynn, Don Newton, Bob Eddy, Adriana Santos, Zachary Vorce and Nicholas Fowle.
March 15 – Andy O’Keefe, Patrick Sullivan, Madison Martin, Bethany Tsiaros, Paul Jusseaume, Anne Lally, Mia Bush and Roseanne Roberts.
March 16 – Joe Kerrigan, Dawn Sugarman, Nathan Clarke, Melissa Sniffin and Tonya Cabral.
March 17 – Chris Moreira, Tito Morales, Ed Furtado, Shelly Sacco, Jocelyn Durrenburger and Fr. Ron Calhoun.
March 18 – Johannah Lynch, Sheila Caty and son, Bob.
March 19 – Bob Fitzpatrick, George Meers Jr., Jillian Zagura and Lisa Mooradian.
March 20 – Eleanor Grasso, Brandon Somes and Nancy Stupik.
March 21 – Emily MacPherson, Carly White, Kris Luoto, Steve Monstur, Jared Gardiner.
March 22 – Joanne Newton, Christine Murphy and Eric Davis.
March 23 – Matt Sukis, Sean McMahon, Phil Wilgus, Timothy Quinn and Avery Stead.
March 24 – Ricky Veo, Steve Anastas, George Luoto and Richard Cotton.
Happy Anniversary
March 19 – Stephen and Gail Press.
March 21 – Steve and Diane Smith.
Send information for “Hudson Happ’nings” to [email protected] or to Rosemary Rimkus, 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749.
