HUDSON – An old holiday tradition was renewed on Nov. 26 when members of Manning Post VFW, and other volunteers, renewed, re-lighted and re-hung the American Flag at Cox Square, Central and Lincoln street.
Created in 1953 by the late Harry Schneider, the Flag was once part of the elaborate decorations which hung in the Hudson Rotary Circle until 1967, and has been hung annually.
According to David Bonazzoli, historian of the Hudson Historical Society, Schneider’s woodworking shop was located at the rear of J & K Tire Co. on Bruce’s Pond. Schneider made many of the Christmas decorations used in the downtown display, and his bell, wreath, diamond and a red bell are on the display at the Museum, Broad Street Mill building, Room B406.
With the assistance and storage of G. Bonazzoli & Sons in the past, and more recently Manning Post VFW, the tradition continues.
On Nov. 26, the bulbs were carefully replaced and the flag was raised to its supports by Ken Blood in the Hudson DPW bucket-truck, assisted by rope-holding ground crew. According to Jim Cabral, VFW adjutant, the flag holds 548 bulbs and measures 8 by 10 feet.
Breakfast was served to the volunteers at Manning Post headquarters, Palmieri Drive, by Donny Norton and Debbie Healy. Flag-raising volunteers included: Keagan O’Leary, Jeff Morse, Brady Blood (fourth generation to raise the flag), Joe Chaves, Dave O’Connor, Kenny Blood, Kenny Durkin, Tim Durkin, Todd Rooney, Tom Rooney, Harry Blais, Cory Commeau, Bernie Lazaro, Brian Laflamme and Joseph Blais.
Amaia reopens
Nilton and Bethany Frias are pleased to announce the reopening of Amaia Martini Bar, Main Street (across from Hudson Appliance), on Dec. 7, following COVID absence.
“COVID hit the restaurant industry hard, and it proved difficult to reopen past-pandemic,” said the Frias. They look forward to welcoming friends, old and new.
Best decorations contest
Cash prizes are offered to local businesses and residences by the Hudson Business Improvement District (BID) for best Christmas decorations. Two businesses will be awarded $200 each for the best window and storefront decorations, and three residences will receive $200 each for best home decorations.
To request one’s property to be in the residential judging email the BID by 4 p.m. on Dec. 15. Judges will select three homes from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24.
Winter Market returns Dec. 17
Third annual Winter Market at the Hudson Town Hall tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop locally and buy dog treats, meat, poultry, fish, bread, baked goods, pies, candles, honey, maple syrup etc.
No overnight parking
No overnight parking on Hudson streets, effective Nov. 15 through April 1, 2023 from 12 A.M. to 7 P.M. Hudson police take notice.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Dec. 17 – Brian Parker, Joe DiFonzo, Kathy Kittredge and Ada Arenstrup
Dec. 18 – Savannah Fillmore, Robert Simpson, Debbie Bryant, Deb Devereaux and Theresa Bryce
Dec. 19 – Samantha Santana, Sarah Cressy and Dick Bushey
Dec. 20 – Lexi Leandres
Dec. 21 – Diane Durand, Jim Gasek and Bill Bissett
Dec. 22 – George Dunnells, Michael Chartrand, Matthew Lenthal, Travis King and Yvonne Bleiler
Dec. 23 – Teresa Costa Figueiredo, Emily Larkins, Ellen Auger, Mark O’Connell and Richard Charves
Dec. 24 – Kristen Joyce, Holly Richardson, Karlie Lazarus and Hannah Knowles
Dec. 25 – Chris Capobianco, Will Jackson and Patrick Moran
Dec. 26 – Jay Murphy, Steve Falcone and Art Zina
Dec. 27 – Dick Tracy, Kevin Appel, Ed Vorce, Carolyn and Alyssa Downing
Dec. 28 – Chris Francis, “Dee” Jordan, Ron Hellen, Elizabeth Hydro, Cara Sullivan, Michael Fernandes, Adelaide Saragian and Danielle Watson
Dec. 29 – Kayleigh Darwin, Carol Sedam, Jonathan Woodford, Anthony Luongo, Ben and Sam Jackson
Dec. 30 – Danny Lopez, Don Garcia, Rachel Sousa, Luis Macedo, Brian Blais, Gerry Gault, Joanne Rossley and Dick Bombeno
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Dec. 18 – Mark and Kristi Edwards
LOOKING BACK TO 1971
Richard DeCenzo, manager of Riverside Gun Club, announced the Club would have a New Year’s Eve party.
A new rostrum was installed on the stage of Hudson High School in memory of Martin J. Tierney, assistant principal, teacher and coach. Three local girls attending a baton clinic won trophies: Joan Thibeault, Anna Mungeam and Cheryl Coffey. Cynthia Filipe was president of the Junior Historical Society.
Tickets for the Buonavia Club New Year’s Eve party were $6 each, and featured the Miller Jamrog quartet. Mike Laviano and Bob Lampinen were elected co-captains of the HHS basketball team. Kathy Bourneuf was coach of the HHS girls basketball team.
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