HUDSON – Hudson resident Matthias Tucker, June graduate of Assabet Valley Regional High School, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps Training Center at Parris Island, S.C., on Oct. 18 after 13 weeks of boot training.
Private first class Tucker, son of Mark Tucker and the late Meghan Rose Veo, received the expert shooting badge at graduation. He will be assigned to 7200th Anti-air warfare, Air support and control division. At Assabet Valley Regional High School, he was a member of the school’s ROTC unit.
A large contingent of family members attended the graduation at Parris Island, including, his father, Mark, and Brooke Tucker; brother Owen Tucker; grandparents, Jack and Lynette Veo, Mike and Julie Tucker and Pam Mayer; uncles Justin Veo and Jeff Tucker; cousins Ella Tucker, Laura and Shawn Butland.
Robinsons Hardware
Employees of Robinsons Hardware, which closed its doors on Washington St. for the last time on Thursday, Oct. 31, joined the owners and their families that day.
Co-owner Kim Underwood said that their working staff “hung in with us right to the end.”
Employees were: Steve Culwell, Nik Alexander, Evan Underwood, Mark Landers, Scott Rodgers, Valerie Underwood, Jim Driscoll, Theresa Rodgers, Chuck Labarre, Cregg Brunelle, Mike Wise, Jacob Baker, John Russell, Nate Boudreau, Ian Underwood, Nick Alvarez, Nick Underwood, Merilee Alexander and Kendall Cabe.
Robinsons was originally founded in 1874 on Main Street by Ira Dutton. Norman Underwood, father of the current owners, bought the business from Herald and Leona Danner in 1963 and the store was moved to Washington St., next to the waterfall in 1974.
When the family announced its closing several weeks ago, it was attributed to changing times and competition from “big box stores.”
Best wishes to all of the Robinson family of owners and employees!
98th birthday
Hudson resident Dave O’Neil marked his 98th birthday on Oct. 25 with a family dinner at Kennedy’s in Marlborough.
A graduate of Hudson High School and College of the Holy Cross, he is a Hudson native and lifelong resident. O’Neil worked for the former Hudson Savings Bank (Avidia) and retired as Town Treasurer. He is father of Ellen O’Neil and Matthew O’Neil, and wife Lynette, and grandchildren are Emily and Katherine O’Neil. Happy birthday Dave!
Country Fair
The Annual Christmas Country Fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 at Lamson Hall, First United Methodist Church, Felton St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features will include Silent Auction, Theme Baskets, Country Store, home-made baked goods, etc.
Parking limit extended
All downtown on-street parking and municipal parking lots now have a three-hour parking limit (instead of two hours), from Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. announced by the Town Planning and Community Dept.
Book donation, sale
Donations of books and sale of books will be offered by Friends of the Hudson Public Library Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hudson Armory Garage, 35 Washington St.
Wright’s moving
Wright’s Jewelry & Design Co., 61 Main St., formerly Lee Dinner’s Wright Jewelry, will be moving to the former Hudson Cooperative Bank, 12 Pope St. in February. The announcement was made by owner Justin Beit.
Birds of Prey
Hudson Public Library will present “Native American Artifacts and Birds of Prey,” a program for adults 18 and over, Saturday, Nov. 16 at the library. “Wingmasters” will present four birds of prey and an interesting array of authentic artifacts. To register to attend, call the library 978-568-9644.
Downtown clock repaired
The downtown clock, located at the Rotary (across from Hudson Art & Framing,) has been repaired and restored by the Hudson Rotary Club. The downtown landmark has been upgraded to LED lighting. It was installed in 2005 by the Hudson Rotary Club, with the impetus of Rotarian and jeweler Lee Dinner.
Meat/Turkey Shoot
Meat and Turkey Shoot will be held at Hudson Eagles, 271 Cox St., Sunday, Nov. 17, to benefit Hoyt and Pelletier Family scholarships. Doors open at 12 noon.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Nov. 16 – Nigel Johnson and Bart Beals
Nov. 17 – Brian Jenkins and Howie Davidson
Nov. 18 – “Shack” Whitney and Sarah Roach
Nov. 20 – Sue Yeaton, Andrew Crossman, Steven Zina, Kristen Lally and Lauren Carney
Nov. 21 – Justin Anderson, Bud Kizik and John Peterson
Nov. 22 – Amanda Bairos, Teri Powers, Don Murphy and Edward Wilkinson
Nov. 23 – Danny Bumbarger, John Andrade, Erin Marie Cardoza and Bobby Ewels
Nov. 25 – Nikki Banfield and Kristen Braga
Nov. 27 – Erica Santos
Nov. 28 – Jan Daigneault
Nov. 29 – Julie McGowan
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Nov. 17 – Bill and Arlene Cabral
Nov. 19 – Doug and Fran Wolfe
Nov. 22 – Bill and Diane Dexter, Fred and Iris Lucy
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Hudson Catholic High seniors, Debbie DelSignore and Maureen Bissonnette wore eye-catching green and white outfits to the game. Oliver Nunes bought property on Reardon Road from Hector Buteau. Rosemarie Santos MacPherson won first prize for her painting “Polska Farms” at Hudson Library Art Show. The Women’s Hockey Auxiliary committee for sale at Kane’s Barn included Barbara Boyle, Jean Bowen, Millie Milton, Pat Hedderick and Diane Buchanan. Arrow Automotive Industries, 555 Main St., advertised for secretary to personnel director. Selectmen voted not to increase the monthly license fee rate for trailer parks from $6 to $8. Noel Caragian was winner of the weekly News-Enterprise football score contest.
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