HUDSON – Despite the threat of rain, Hudson Police Dept. welcomed a good crowd to its third annual National Night Out at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park. Families enjoyed a free Bouncy House, hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream. Police Dept. is grateful to all who donated goods and services: Shaw’s Supermart, Walmart Hudson, Juniper Farms Ice Cream, R.J. Bushey entertainment and Bouncy House rentals.
New Elks installed
Officers of Hudson Lodge of Elks installed new members at their August meeting at Elks lodge, Park Street: Greg Boutwell, Kevin DeCenzo, Steve Hixson, Christina Thomas, Dana Magri, Bob Sterio, Traci Simmons, Kyle Simmons, Mike Simmons and Denton Owen.
‘Dog Days’ supports dog park
In support of the proposed Hudson Dog Park, “Dog Days of Centennial” will be held at Centennial Beach Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4-6:30 p.m. All can enjoy music, food, dog treats, photo ops, and see the new dog park design. All dogs must be leashed.
Haircuts and backpacks
Hudson Aerie of Eagles will host Back-to-School special, free haircuts and backpacks, Sunday, Aug. 25 from 2-4 p.m at the club house, 271 Cox St.
Block party
An old-fashioned sing-along at First United Methodist Church, Felton and Pleasant streets, will open its 24th annual Block Party Sunday, Sept. 8. Worship service will be held at 11 a.m. followed by a Block Party from noon to 4 p.m.
Hermit Island campers
Hudson resident Sally Guidotti heads three generations of family who have returned from a week of camping at Hermit Island, Maine. The family began camping at Hermit Island (near Bath, Phippsburg) in 1974, and have not missed many seasons in the last fifty years.
Make a memo board
Teenagers, age 12 and up, are invited to create a French Memo Board at the Hudson Public Library Monday, Aug. 26, starting at 3:30 p.m. You are invited to create your own original Memo Board. To register, call Rachel Marroquin 978-568-9645 or email [email protected].
Rev. Rodrigues elected
Hudson native Rev. Joseph Rodrigues, Salvatorian priest, was elected Vice General of the International Society of the Divine Savior, Salvatorians, at a session in Rome. The Salvatorian Fathers have members in 46 countries. Rev. Fr. Rodrigues is the son of Hudson resident Jose Rodrigues and the late Clara Rodrigues.
Sherry’s Ride
The 14TH Annual “Sherry’s Ride,” to benefit families of children with cancer, will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, starting at Eagles Hall, 271 Cox St. The motorcycle ride ($20 per person) will ride for the “Why Me” fund, Sherry’s House, Worcester. For more information John Muso 508-561-7204.
Rec Fest
Hudson Recreation Dept. has announced Saturday, Oct. 5 as the date of annual “RecFest,’ starting at 2 p.m. at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Aug. 24 – Judy Kearney, Kyle Tucker, Kourtney Darwin, John Mullane and Beverly Remillard
Aug. 25 – Katie Veseskis, Pam Waterman, Brittany Cormier, Charlie McGourty and Erik Latzka
Aug. 26 – Logan King, Joshua Macedo, Pam Sherman and Kelly Sardella
Aug. 27 – Brandon Prashaw
Aug. 28 – Selina Rose Cunha, Terry Kearney, Lysa Miller and Kathy Megna
Aug. 29 – Jack Norton, Colleen Macedo and Jason Gour
Aug. 30 – Jennifer Lynn Yates, Matt Coelho and Anne Cellucci Adams
Aug. 31 – Brian Fullerton, Matt Lambert, Katie Cunningham, twins Nicole and Nancy Lawton
Sept. 1 – Gabe Giancola, Emily MacMunn and Chris Sullivan
Sept. 2 – LaRayne Horton and Jay Rossley
Sept. 3 – Joe Santos
Sept. 4 – Rich Maglione, Patty Holden and Aila MacDonald
Sept. 5 – Anita Provencher, Jessie Cormier and Liz Ahearn
Sept. 6 – Megan Foden
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Aug. 24 – Steve and Liz Sheldon
Aug. 26 – Charlie and Rosemary Corley
Aug. 31 – Rob and Michelle Weatherbee
Sept. 1 – Bob and Pat Walrath
Sept. 2 – Bill and Shirley Condon, John and Debbie Devereux
Sept. 3 – Adam and Emily Cabral
Sept. 6 – Paul and Cathy Prockett, Rick and Terry Wood, Chris and Angel Howlett
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Sisters Paula Visnoski and Linda Rafuse were exhibiting their paintings at Hudson Public Library. Tom Walsh, retired Light & Power manager, was taking a course at the University of New Hampshire. The former Coolidge property at 132 Packard St. was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cody, formerly of Michigan Drive.
Hudson Youth Football was reorganized with Earle Winand as president. Adeline Perry was president of the Senior Citizens of Hudson. Dave Otto defeated Stan Diniz for the men’s championship of Riverside Tennis Club. D & M Shoe store, South St., was selling back to school shoes at factory prices. Twenty-four modular homes were being built at Lake Boone Drive and West Street.
Sent items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson, Mass. 01749 or email [email protected].
