HUDSON – The marriage of Mark Belanger of Columbus, Ohio, and Jenny Saluk of Columbus, formerly of Hudson, took place July 10 at Wrightsville Manor, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. The bride is the daughter of Hudson residents Bruce and Janet Saluk, and Belanger is the son of John and Kathy Belanger, of Ohio.
They traveled to Thailand and Vietnam for their honeymoon, before settling in Southern Pines, N.C.
A 2008 graduate of Hudson High School, the bride holds degrees from Northwestern University, Loyola University and recently completed residency in Urology at Wechsler Medical Center, Ohio State University.
Her sister, Marianne Saluk, of Salinas, Calif., was maid of honor and Brittany Sukis, of Hudson, was a bridesmaid.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Ohio State University and serves as a Green Beret and Medic in the Ohio National Guard. The bride will be joining Pinehurst N.C. Surgical Associates as a urologist.
Reunion at Cape Cod
Three generations of the family of the late Frank and Idalina Marini, of Hudson, gathered for a reunion in July at Cape Cod.
Family members attended from Hudson; Franklin; Sutton; Manchester-by-the-Sea; Marlborough; Berlin; Leominster; West Yarmouth; Dave City, Fla.; Zephyrhills, Fla.; and Los Angeles, Calif. They gathered at Mayflower Bleach, West Dennis and South Yarmouth.
Former resident Karen (DiPersio) Henderson said it was the first family gathering since 2004.
“It was a week of catching up and reminiscing,” she said.
Hudson residents attending included Hudson Police Chief Rick DiPersio, his wife Nicole, and sons Nick and Cole.
Walk for Kathy Sept. 17
Hudson-based “Team Wolfe” will walk in memory of Kathy Wolfe Saturday, Sept. 17, for the benefit of the American Heart Association.
Team members will walk for the ninth year in Boston and Sudbury.
Kathy’s sister, Betty (Wolfe) Mazzone is team coach. Youngest walker will be Kathy’s granddaughter, Addyson Kathleen Dry.
Donations to American Heart Association may be made to Kathy’s mother, Frances Wolfe, 42 Pope St., Hudson MA 01749, with Wolfe Pack in the memo.
“Artist of Month”
Hudson native Linda DeStefano Brown has been named “Artist of the Month” by the Community ArtSpace of Arts Wayland.
A photographer and poet, Linda has exhibited her works throughout the area, including Hudson Town Hall, Maynard, Worcester, Plymouth, etc., and is a member of the Assabet Valley Camera Club. She is currently working on two books of poems and images.
“Celebrate Hudson”
“Celebrate Hudson ’22”, will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 in downtown Hudson from 1-9 p.m.
Sponsored by the Hudson Downtown Business Association, the event will include live music, food, art, petting zoo, beer garden, family fun and tethered hot air balloon (weather permitting.) Concert at 7 p.m. will feature Ronnie Earl and L & M Rhythm Kings.
Concert Aug. 17
“Retro Polatin” will present an outdoor concert at Victor Dyer Memorial Shell, Park Street, 65 Park St., Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. No admission, all are welcome. For information about their music go to www.retropolatin.com.
Outdoor game day
Hudson librarian Jillian Bennett invites local families to come to Outdoor Game Day, outside at the Hudson Public Library, Thursday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. Program will include games, refreshing snacks, crafts and outdoor activities. Rain date is Friday, Aug. 19.
Of local interest
Celebration of Life was held for Kimberly Ann (Field) Gold, 60, pastor of Hudson and Marlborough First Methodist Church, on Aug. 10 at Wilmington United Methodist Church. “Pastor Kim” died July 27 after a short battle with cancer.
Happy birthday
Aug. 13 – Shelby Horton, Jared Colbert, Michael Barry and Keri Lenthall
Aug. 14 – Shaelyn Madden, Olivia Esteves, Adam Tedstone, Ollie Nunes, Nicole Gilles and Antonio Costa
Aug. 15 – Dave Scott and Mike Naugler
Aug. 16 – Allyssa Wetherell, Alyssa MacDonald, Michael Campbell, Jim Moraes, Michael Blake and Kyle LaCerte
Aug. 17 – Jacy Calvao, Michael Percuoco, Tom Morgan and Bill Charbonneau
Aug. 18 – Nancy Zina, Gerry Kerdok, MaryBeth Goodwin, Bill Cabral, Zachary Murphy and Dick Hubert
Aug. 19 – Daniel Milton, Bob Melewski and Julia Tracy
Aug. 20 – Sue Kristoff, Cristina Fernandes, Dick Thomas and Steve Beard
Aug. 21 – Richard Spiller, Maggie Appel, Jaclyn Marie Bratica and Joyce Rossignol
Aug. 22 – Colby Quest, Justin Underwood, Paul Sadowski, Chris Sullivan and Jason Braga
Aug. 23 – Amanda Dalton, Dan McClellan, Pauline St. Amand, Matt Smith and Kathy Roemer
Aug. 24 – Beverly Remillard, John Mullane, Kourtney Darwin, Kyle Tucker and Judy Kearney
Aug. 25 – Erik Latzka, Charlie McGourty, Brittany Cormier, Pam Waterman and Katie Veseskis
Happy anniversary
Aug. 13 – George and Beverly Sousa
Aug. 14 – Alan and Susan Saunders
Aug. 15 – Ron and Peg Desrosiers
Aug. 16 – Jim and Susan Niro
Aug. 17 – Jack and Susie Norton
Aug. 18 – Steve and Pat Yerardi
Aug. 19 – John and Mary Loureiro, Steve and Debbie Jacobs
Aug. 21 – Bill and Chris Bisset, Tom and Maryann Ethier, Fran and Karen Michaud
Aug. 22 – Robert and Lee Clark, Ernie and Lee Waingorton
Aug. 23 – Kenny and Arline Blair, Frank and Cheryl Budrewicz
Aug. 24 – Steve and Liz Sheldon
LOOKING BACK TO 1971
Village Real Estate listed a Lake Boone waterfront Alpine summer cottage for $22,500.
Janet and Scott Burris attended the 4-H State Conference. Nancy Eddy was captain of the Hudson High School cheerleaders.
New Junior Volunteers at Marlborough Hospital included: MaryBeth White, Heidi Wilkinson and Janice Costedio. The Royal Wide West Circus was at Riverside Park sponsored by Hudson Jaycees.
Robert Veo of the Waste Disposal committee discussed with Selectmen the conversion of the Hudson Dump to a Sanitary Landfill operation.
Former Hudson Police Sgt. Charles O’Donnell was named chief of security at Assumption College, Worcester.
Pony League All Stars included: John Iacobucci, Steve Phaneuf, Steve Calvao and Ray Girard.
Please send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email [email protected].
