HUDSON – Members of the Hudson High Class of 1984 came from throughout the country to celebrate their 40th anniversary reunion at Eagles Home, Cox St., Oct. 26. Hudson resident Victor Chaves was chairman of the event.
About 30 graduates and guests attended. Members who came from out-of-state included: Deb (Murphy) Allen of Oregon, Brenda (Murphy) Blacklock of Vermont, Glena Saliga of North Carolina, George Lincoln of Pennsylvania, Kathy (Sullivan) O’Hara and Denise Oullette of New York.
Phase two of Hometown Heroes project
Phase two of the “Hudson Hometown Heroes” project has been launched and the committee is seeking names and pictures of Hudson veterans for banners which will be hung on Central St. (Route 62). Applications are $250 for each flag, and the first 100 applicants will be accepted up to the deadline of March 1, 2025.
Jeanne Fondas of the Heroes committee said dedication of new flags is scheduled for May 18, 2025, Armed Forces Day.
Requirements for applications: Veteran must have resided or is living in Hudson; have served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard or Coast Guard; was honorably discharged, retired or died in line of duty. Anyone interested may contact Veterans Services agent Brian Stearns at Hudson Town Hall.
The first hundred flags in phase one were hung along Route 85 (Washington St.) and Broad Street. After Veterans Day in November, flags are removed and stored by Hudson Public Works crew. They are re-hung in May on Armed Forces Day.
Adult Fall Walking program
Adult Fall Walking program, instituted by Hudson Public Library and Hudson Health Dept., begins at the library Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9:30 p.m. If you are already a walker, or need a jump start to begin a new walking routine, this is for you.
Nancy Delvecchio of the library staff says: “Let’s get started, keep moving, stay motivated and enjoy the walk.”
There will be prizes and surprises. To register, call the library 978-568-9644.
First female Eagle Scout
Hudson resident Shelby Caissie of Hudson Troop 2 recently passed the Eagle Scout board of review. She is the first young woman to earn an Eagle, the highest rank in Scouting, in the 108 year history of her Troop. Her proud parents are Hudson residents James and Melissa Caissie. Congratulations Shelby!
SPM concert Nov. 9-10
Keila Wakao, 18-year-old violin virtuoso, will be the guest performer at the Symphony Pro Musica orchestra concerts, Sat. Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Paul “Skip” Johnson auditorium, Hudson High School and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. at Mill Pond School, 6 Olde Hickory Path, Westborough, which is a new location. Ms. Wakao, who has won prizes in the United States, Europe and Asia, will be playing a 1690 Stradivarius. She was soloist at the Boston Symphony Orchestra opening night in September. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.symphonypromusica.org.
Make face scrubs
Adults and teens are invited to make their own face scrubs with Kulina Folk Art Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Hudson Public Library. To register, call the library 978-9644.
Mastersingers perform Nov. 10
Assabet Valley Mastersingers, which includes Hudson members, will present “Andiamo!” opera choruses and arias, Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Rd., Southborough. For more information go to www.avmsingers.org.
Farmers’ Market
Hudson Farmers’ Market, featuring an array of area-based products, will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 at Town Hall, 11- a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
New “story walk”
Saturday, Oct. 26 was the grand opening of “The Story Walk,” moved from the Hudson Public Library to the Old North Road Conservation property adjacent to 10 Old North Road. The grand opening event included crafts, treats and a nature story by library staff. The ¾ mile walk, established by the Hudson Land Trust and the Library, is open to the public. For more information go to https://hudsonlandtrust.org/storywalk.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Nov. 2 – Cole DiPersio, Andy Keefe, Lauren Kelly Colbert, Chris McGuiness and Robert Yorston
Nov. 3 – Shirley Howard, Emily Martel and Nicole Parker
Nov. 4 – Michael Tracey, Mary Bruso, Jennifer Maglione and Marianne Massinger
Nov. 5 – Tammy Robidas, Paul Terranova, Mary Claire MacMillan, Pat Irwin and “Nelly” Ahearn
Nov. 6 – Rudy Wallingford and Corey Sousa
Nov. 7 – Sarah Ireland, Madison Provencher, Samantha Maglione, Kristin Lauren and Loraine Morais
Nov. 8 – Sara Nadeau, Ryan Yates and Sam Miele
Nov. 9 – Bob Bissonnette, Adam Santos, Steve Lepire and Marissa Baker
Nov. 11 – Michael Kauffman and Karley Searles
Nov. 12 – Tony Kurgan, Susie Norton and Sue Veseskis
Nov. 13 – Ronnie Crowley
Nov. 14 – Al Morel and Stephanie Melo
Nov. 15 – Eric Searles, Debbie Towner, Jeff Dietz, John McClellan and Pat Mulkern
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Nov. 3 – George and Barbara Shea
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Leonard Potenza was commissioned Postmaster of the Hudson Post Office. Arthur Moore read the class prophecy at the ten year reunion of the Hudson High Class of 1963. A testimonial dinner was held for retired Hudson Fire Chief Joseph Despres. The Bicentennial Committee began clearing Wood Park on Park St., according to committee secretary Lucille Kerwin.
Hudson High School Class of 1968 showed a video of their musical “Carnival” at their reunion bash. Kathy Walsh, an elementary education major at Framingham State College, was studying in England. New England Blue Grass Country Music Star John Val was appearing at the Poor Farm Lounge, lower Main St. Miss Jean Beddow Arnth and Dorothy St. Michel of Jean’s School of Dance, presided at a dance party.
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