HUDSON – Manning Post Veterans of Foreign Wars 1027, incorporated in March 1923, was recently presented with a 100th anniversary recognition testimonial by State Rep. Kate Hogan. Commander Wayne Grant arranged the event May 13 at Post Quarters, Palmieri Drive.
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Dr. Thomas Tierney was first commander of the Post, which was named in honor of brothers Ralph E. and John W. Manning, who were killed in WWI. Their family home was on Maple Street, later changed to Manning Street to honor them. The Post was located on South Street for many years and moved to its Pamieri Drive location in 1974. It now numbers 175 members.
Current commander Grant said the Post provides support to local veterans and their families, and sponsors annual scholarships to Hudson High graduating seniors. Rep Hogan’s citation from the State House “pays honor and tribute to the post’s history of service to local vets.”
New society officers
Hudson resident Carmen Giombetti was elected and installed president of the Hudson Historical Society at the annual dinner meeting Tuesday, May 30 at First Federated Church Hall, Central St. Mrs. Giombetti succeeds Mrs. Christine DiMare, who has served for four years.
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Other principal officers are:Mary Harrity, first vice-president; Tony Marques, secretary; Barbara Nahoumi, corresponding secretary; Mary Harrity, recording secretary; co-curators Barbara Nahoumi and Peggi Sullivan; trustees: Peggi Sullivan, Richard Gelpke, Mary Harrity; historian, David Bonazzoli; membership, Donna Marques; ways and means, Al Temple and Christine DiMare; programs, Jeannette Pauplis and Richard Harrity; hospitality, Rena Elliott and Cathy Glynn; auditor, Paul Martel; newsletter, Rosemary Rimkus, Mary Harrity, Christine DiMare. For information go to [email protected].
Class of 1973 reunites
Members of Hudson High School class of 1973 observed their 50th reunion weekend of June 9 and 10. They celebrated at the outdoor concert of “Rumour Hazit” band at Hudson Elks pavilion June 9 and gathered at the Hudson Portuguese pavilion, Port Street on June 10.
Frame shop celebrates 30 years
Lorene Jean, owner of Hudson Art & Framing, mainstay of the Hudson rotary circle, hosted a 30th anniversary celebration at her shop, 18 Main St. Thursday, June 15. The staff has framed community art, awards, memories and memorabilia. Owner and artist Jean, a Hudson native, said her passion for art launched her business, but her passion for people has sustained her.
“Every piece has a story. People not only entrust me with the work, they share their remarkable stories,” she said.
Local artist on exhibit
Two exceptional photo images by Hudson artist/photographer Linda DeStefano Brown have been accepted for exhibit at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 18 Elm St., Fitchburg, June 23 to Aug. 27. Her works are printed on legacy textured matte paper, signed, double matted, under non-glare acrylic, in a thin black metal frame.
Elks scholarships
Hudson Lodge of Elks recently presented scholarships to 38 graduating seniors. Hudson High School seniors receiving scholarships were: Caitlyn Gogan, Maverick Zalewski, Gemma Grant, Laua Bairos, Kendra Slater, Krystyn Vasselin, Jaelon Resendes, Olivia Foo, Olivia Bower, Hanna and Emily Georgiev, Sydnie Penney, Andrianna Buckley, Ashley Bryan and Maroa Pedrosa. Elks secretary Bill Hopkins said the lodge awarded $53,000 in local, state and national awards.
HHS memorial awards
At Hudson High School graduation June 3, several memorial awards, in honor of deceased staff members, were made: Elizabeth McQuillan Award (teacher) to Camilla Miranda; George C. McGorty (school committee), Ashley Bryan; Martin J. Tierney (teacher/coach), Madison Kiley and Ivan O’Neill; Paul F. Banks (principal), Marcos Godoy; Hunter Micciche (DPW employee) Robert Long.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
June 17 – Ed Charbonneau, Brenda Bastis, Kathy Long, Rian Reardon Jr., twins Connor and Devlin Madden
June 18 – Garrett Marques, Dana Wilson and Victoria Borba
June 19 – Maddie Rundlett
June 20 – Kim Timmons, Anthony Joseph Moura and Sheila Mahoney
June 21 – Jonathan Esteves, Alan Monteiro, Chris Brecken, Raven Bigeau and Rachel Matthew
June 22 – Jean Blackman and Eileen Hamm
June 23 – “A.J.” Jacobs, Michael Veseskis and France Maillet
June 24 – Nicky Maillet, Barbara Courtemanche, Donald Haynes and Linda Monstur
June 25 – Susan Beard and Taylor Bruce
June 26 – Nicole Paquette Allen and Diane Graham
June 28 – Stephen Tracy, Christine DiMare, Larry Roach and Ed Dietz
June 29 – Alex Johnson, Stuart Lundie and Mike Gigliotti
June 30 – Angela Dean, Ben Somes, Pat McNamara, Paul Carney, Pat Luoto, Mike Sadowski and ”K” Latzka.
SPECIAL GREETINGS to John and Lee Scichilone who mark their 60th anniversary June 23.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
June 17 – Paul and Fran Sadowski, John and Nancy MacDonald
June 18 – Joe and Mary Coffey
June 20 – Bill and June Spiller
June 21 – John and Brenda McClellan, Chuck and Joyce Rossignol, Brian and Carolyn Hawes
June 22 – Dave and Leslie Perlmutter; Bill and Nancy Keup, Garrett and Peggi Sullivan
June 24 – Kevin and Shirley O’Leary
June 25 – Rick and Linda Monstur
June 26 – Mike and Deb Kauffman
June 27 – Mike and Debbie Janusis, John and Maureen Palange
June 28 – Ray and Betty Gibson, Ron and Betty Chaisson, Joe and Carol Jacobs
June 29 – Ken and Jan Patterson
LOOKING BACK TO 1972
Melba Brown and Arlene Bastow were attending the annual meeting of the National Federation of Doll Study Clubs in New York City. At the HHS Junior Prom at the Chateau deVille, Framingham, grand march was led by class officers Steven Loureiro, Jerry Laviano, Debby Fitzpatrick and Sabrina Dearborn.
Lindsey McAuliffe topped the gymnastics pyramid at the Gym show at Middle School. Winning top prizes in the annual Tripp’s Pond Trout Derby were John Mula, Michael Barry and Bill Tervo.
The cast of the HHS “Kiss Me Kate” musical included: Bill Wright, Tom Patterson, Sue Domenico, Duane Homer, Suzanne Daigneault and Debbie Brooks. Weekend shows began at Monahan’s at Lake Boon with exotic dancer Susan Landers.
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