Rimkus: 90th birthday honored with surprise party

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Rimkus: 90th birthday honored with surprise party

HUDSON – Hudson resident John MacKinnon, who marked his 90th birthday on Aug. 27, was honored with a surprise party at Marlboro Moose Lodge on Sunday, Aug. 25 by about 70 relatives and friends.

John’s nephew and niece, Justin MacKinnon and Stephanie Sturge, came from his native Nova Scotia to surprise him, and other Canadian relatives wished him “Happy Birthday” on a Zoom call during the party. Guests also came from throughout Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut. Also attending was his wife, Geraldine, and their six children and spouses, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Hudson resident John MacKinnon, (fifth from left), was honored with a 90th birthday party by family and friends at Marlboro Moose Lodge on Aug. 25. His wife, Geraldine MacKinnon, fourth from left, and his children were among those attending, from left: John MacKinnon of Hubbardston, Karen Callahan of Hudson, Maureen MacKinnon of Florida, Kevin MacKinnon of Millbury, Cathy Watterson of Worcester and Bob MacKinnon of Hudson.

Hudson resident John MacKinnon, (fifth from left), was honored with a 90th birthday party by family and friends at Marlboro Moose Lodge on Aug. 25. His wife, Geraldine MacKinnon, fourth from left, and his children were among those attending, from left: John MacKinnon of Hubbardston, Karen Callahan of Hudson, Maureen MacKinnon of Florida, Kevin MacKinnon of Millbury, Cathy Watterson of Worcester and Bob MacKinnon of Hudson.

John is retired owner of MacKinnon Printing Co., Acton, which remains family-owned and operated. John and his wife, Geraldine have long been active members of St. Michael’s Parish, participating in the parish “Giving Tree” and other charities.

Happy 90th John!

Tax giveback donation

Knotty Pine Vintage and Collectibles, 43 Broad St. (Hudson Mill Center), participated in the Double the Tax Giveback event during Tax Free Weekend in August. They presented the proceeds, a $310 check, to Jack Pimental of the Hudson Community Food Pantry board of directors.

Pictured against the attractive “Hudson Mass” greeting wall of Knotty Pine Vintage & Collectibles, 43 Broad St. (Hudson Mill Center), are, from left” Bill Blaisdell, Vintage owner; Jack Pimental, of the Hudson Community Food Pantry board and Julie McGowan, Knotty Pine vendor. Pimental was presented with a 0 check for the Pantry from Knotty Pine’s participation in Double the Tax Giveback on the recent Tax Free Weekend.

Pictured against the attractive “Hudson Mass” greeting wall of Knotty Pine Vintage & Collectibles, 43 Broad St. (Hudson Mill Center), are, from left” Bill Blaisdell, Vintage owner; Jack Pimental, of the Hudson Community Food Pantry board and Julie McGowan, Knotty Pine vendor. Pimental was presented with a $310 check for the Pantry from Knotty Pine’s participation in Double the Tax Giveback on the recent Tax Free Weekend.

Owner Bill Blaisdell said: “We would like to give a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who shopped with us and made this possible. Your support means a lot to us and will make a difference in the community.”

50th anniversary

Hudson residents Richard and Laura Brissette were honored with a surprise party Aug. 24 in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, at the home of Laura’s brother, Paul DiTommaso and his wife, Doreen in Somers, Ct.

The party was hosted by siblings, nephews and nieces. The couple also celebrated with a month-long trip through Europe in May and a vacation in Aruba in July. Richard and the former Laura DiTommaso of Marlborough met when they were classmates at Hudson Catholic High School. They were married at Immaculate Conception Church, Marlborough on July 13, 1974.

Laura is a retired real estate paralegal and Richard is retired physical education teacher and football coach in Weston. Congratulations!

Hudson residents Richard and Laura (DiTommaso) Brissette, pictured in their marriage “cutout” July 13, 1974, left, and celebrating their 50th anniversary at a surprise party arranged by siblings, nephews and nieces.

Hudson residents Richard and Laura (DiTommaso) Brissette, pictured in their marriage “cutout” July 13, 1974, left, and celebrating their 50th anniversary at a surprise party arranged by siblings, nephews and nieces.

Inspectors ‘tell all’

“Old Homes of New England,” will be the subject of home inspectors Joel and Nelson Parness of Hudson, at the meeting of the Hudson Historical Society Tuesday evening, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at First Federated Church Hall, 200 Central St., Hudson.

Through their company, Accurate Home Inspections, Nelson said they have been providing “honest, accurate and thorough home inspections since 1997, during which time we have been in the finest (and not so nice) older homes in Massachusetts.”

They will be discussing old home building practices, such as foundations, framing, roofing, heating, plumbing and electrical systems. President Carmen Giombetti invites all members and the public to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Lobster/Meat Shoot

Friends of the Hudson Public Library will host a Lobster/Meat Shoot Saturday, Sept. 28 at VFW Hall, Palmieri Drive. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games begin at 7:30 p.m., 50/50 raffle, basket raffle will be featured.

Need diploma?

If you need preparation to receive your high school equivalency, registration will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Hudson High School, Brigham St., with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. The free classes are funded by the Hudson/Maynard Adult Learning Center, and taught at Hudson High School Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Classes are free, funded by the Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. For more information please call or text 978-875-2860.

Chicken BBQ

Marlboro Sons of Italy annual Chicken BBQ fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at the club quarters, 1 Muddy lane, Marlboro, from noon to 4 p.m. The chicken is barbecued “St. Ann’s Style” and the seven-item menu includes desserts and coffee. Also included is a 50/50 drawing and basket raffle.

Tickets are $25 adults, $10 children 6-12, free children under 6. Annual event benefits local scholarship awards and charitable contributions providing help for local, less fortunate families. Hudson members on the committee are: Laura Brissette, Jack Risotti and Mary McLellan.

Art supply swap

Hudson Public Library is sponsoring a swap of gently-used adult art supplies. You are invited to bring your supplies and exchange them for something new to you. Please no kids’ art supplies. Register online at huds.pl/events or call 978-568-9644.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sept. 21 – Morgan McSweeney, Fred Horton, Ricky Civitarese and Nathan Sitkberg
Sept. 22 – Cecilia Andrade, Michael Hartford and Kassai Pires
Sept. 23 – Jennifer Burke, Allison Colaianni, Mary Loureiro, Beverly Sousa, Max McNealy and Tom Dionis
Sept. 24 – Ana Grace Cunha, Alex Maglione, Mike Nanartowich, Barbara Correia, John DiRusha and John Figueiredo
Sept. 25 – Mark Ferruccio
Sept. 26 – Nicole Paquette, Debbie Joyce, Ron Dumais, Val Cunha and Brad Lowe
Sept. 27 – Kristen Borella, Kenny Smith and Christian Crue
Sept. 28 – Rachel Dugan
Sept. 29 – Marly Wallingford, Bonnie Elman and Cristy Jenkins
Sept. 30 – Joe Jacobs, Gary Masciarelli, Abigail Appel, Erin Donovan, Glenyce Somes and Katie Fitzpatrick
Oct. 1 – Zachary Chartrand, Patty Cunha, Addison McGorty, Sally Cabral and daughter, Alyssa, triplets Curtis, Marcelle and Russell Durrenburg
Oct. 2 – Dan LaCerte, Ron Bissonnette and Shanna Haley
Oct. 3 – Ian Vorce, Kelli Ahearn and Kennedy Prashaw
Oct. 4 – Jennifer Fernandes

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Sept. 21 – Paul and Jackie Hester, Warren and Joyce Cunningham
Sept. 24 – Don and Margaret Quinn, Ron and Carol Cormier
Sept. 26 – John and Virginia Figueiredo
Sept. 27 – “R.J.” and Kelly Bushey
Sept. 28 – Jack and Lucy Lampinen
Sept. 29 – Bob and “K” Latzka
Sept. 30 – Richard and Diane Daher
Oct. 3 – Ray and Muriel Thompson

LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Seventeen Hudson gas stations, members of the Gas Dealers Assoc., closed for four days in support of a nationwide gas price freeze. Two independent stations remained open. Hudson High School students Patricia Dwyer and Allen Thomas were semi-finalists in the 1974 National Merit Scholarship program. Emergency ambulance service was provided by a one year contract with Hudson Ambulance Service, managed by Ronald Forance and Richard Cooper. With double sessions in the Middle School, mothers of large families were getting their children off to school and welcoming them home throughout the day. A nursery school program was added to the curriculum at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School.

Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email [email protected].

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