HUDSON – A neighborhood market at 66 Broad St., in business since 1919, has changed hands. Ashil “Ash” Patel has assumed owner-management of Daigneault’s Liquors, founded by Levi and Leo Daigneault as a neighborhood market 105 years ago. Patel has also purchased Daigneault’s Liquors in Berlin. The Broad St. store is now in business as “Thirst Quencher Liquors.”
Previous owner Chris Green said the market had changed to a liquor store in 1955 under the ownership of the late Al Daigneault. Chris and his brother, Al Green, currently retain ownership of their Bolton and Harvard stores.
Chris Green expressed his gratitude to “all the loyal customers who helped us get through Covid times and the two years the Broad Street bridge was down” cutting down the flow of traffic. He said the sale of the 105 year old store was “bittersweet.”
Wildlife abounds
Neighbors in the Hosmer and Cornish Drive area have had a surprise visitor recently, a handsome eight-point buck. At one home, he cleaned out a bird-feeder regularly, before being caught on camera. At another he rested regally near their backyard tennis court. Older residents (us included) will recall that the area was once a well-known orchard. We hope that Mr. Buck stays safe.
Class of 1961 reunion
Members of Hudson High School Class of 1961 are planning a Class Reunion Saturday, Sept. 14, a noontime lunch, at a place to be announced. The committee would like to hear from interested classmates. Please contact Louise Janda at [email protected].
“13 The Musical”
A large cast of enthusiastic young performers present the Summer 2024 show “13 The Musical (Jr.)” Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 at the Paul “Skip” Johnson auditorium, Hudson High School. The Friday show is at 7 p.m. and the Saturday shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The plot shows how challenging puberty can be for a 13 year old boy. Alyssa MacDonald is music director and co-director, and Steven Yerardi is choreographer and co-director. Tickets are available online and at the door, $12 adults, $10 for students and seniors. Concessions and raffles will be available in the lobby.
Shakespeare at the Armory
As a fundraiser for the Hudson Armory Project, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be presented on the lawn in back of the Armory, 43 Washington St., Friday, Saturday Aug. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. Donation is $10 per person. Hudson resident Anna Lee Percuoco is producer. This is Hudson’s inaugural “Shakespeare in the Park.”
Of local interest
My dear sister, Hudson native Patricia H. “Pat” (MacPherson) Sullivan, 92, died peacefully on July 13 at Care One, Wilmington, following a short illness. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Sullivan, a Marlborough native, and survivors include five children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her brother Joseph MacPherson and sister, Rosemary Rimkus, of Hudson. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Michael’s Academy. Funeral Mass was celebrated July 25 at St. Irene’s Church, Carlisle.
Arrangements were in care of Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, Billerica. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston MA 02118.
Brazilian Festival
St. Michael’s Annual Brazilian Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 24 from 5-10 p.m. at Hudson Portuguese Club, Port St. Naomi Braga is in charge of tickets.
Celebrate Hudson
“Celebrate Hudson 2024,” a downtown Summer celebration will be Saturday, Sept. 14 from 1-9 p.m. featuring live music, foods, from gourmet to street food, art, and family fun.
20 years of car shows
“The Garage” at 273 Cox St. celebrates 20 years of Car Shows, Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your cars to show off!
SPM dinner
“Kith ‘n Kin” Restaurant, 40 Washington St., hosted a celebratory dinner for Symphony Pro Musica on July 25. The restaurant donated 10 percent of sales that day to SPM, celebrating the completion of the orchestra’s 41st season. For more information go to www.symphonypromusica.org.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July 27 – Riley Nanartowich, Dick Kerdok and Jeremy Dusseault
July 28 – “R.J.” Bushey and Brian McPhee
July 29 – Ruth Durand and Maria Costa
July 30 – Adam Blake, Carolyn Hawes, Scott Perillo, Suzanne Murphy and David Laskey
July 31 – Rita Nanartowich and Lauren Doucette
Aug. 1 – Bob Thibault and Gloria Tompkinson
Aug. 2 – Dan Provencher, Claudia Lambert and Amanda Wolfe Dry
Aug. 3 – Penny Barry and Grace Ortgiesen
Aug. 4 – Amanda Rego, Arianna Silva and Ian Underwood
Aug. 5 – Linsey Colarullo and Doug Geldart
Aug. 6 – Dan Sullivan, Muriel Thompson, Lisa Comeau and Carol Haskell
Aug. 7 – Kevin Larson, Leslie Treen, Stephanie Ventura, Chuck Searles, Matt Anderson and Laurie Brown
Aug. 8 – Kathy Case, Maureen Bacon, Katie Davis, Oral Beulieu, Ashley Bergman and Paulette Civitarese
Aug. 9 – Doug McClellan, Scot Sedam, Brittany Lally, Marge O’Connor and Christine Terranova
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
July 29 – Sarah Cressy and Ray Murphy
Aug. 3 – Dick and Gerry Kerdok
Aug. 4 – Darryl and Paula Filippi, Jeff and Debbie Lowe
Aug. 9 – Bill and Cindy Gould, Linsey and Derek Colarullo
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Parking meters on Church and Pope St. reverted back to one hour parking, according to meter officer Donald Noon. Mr. and Mrs. William Andrysick and children returned from a camping trip to Florida. Beth McPartlen was stationed with the Women’s Army Corps at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. Mary Jo Lambert was named to the dean’s list at Worcester State College.
Stan Diniz and Tim Regan were tennis instructors in the Summer program at Riverside Park courts. The Alving brothers re-opened the Lake Boon General Store, which was destroyed by fire. Hudson Institute, a four-year college on Hosmer St., operated Summer classes as Farm Craft School. Michael Laviano was a “plebe” at the Annapolis Naval Academy.
Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email [email protected].
