HUDSON – Hudson native James “Jim” Patterson was installed in the Norwich University “Athletic Hall of Fame” recently. A graduate of Hudson High School in 1970 and Norwich in 1974, the Florida resident and his wife, Wendy, traveled to the Vermont college for the Hall of Fame weekend.
Patterson credited his “successful high school football career coached by former Holy Cross great Vic Rimkus;” also the late Elizabeth McQuillan, Hudson High vice-principal, and Norwich representatives, for guiding his enrollment choice. At Norwich he played football, acted with the Pegasus Players and participated in student government.
During his acceptance speech, Patterson mentioned Hudson resident John Walsh, a 2024 Norwich grad’s “Hudson Happ’nings” news story, for inclusion in a time capsule to be retrieved at Walsh’s 50th class reunion in 2074.
Patterson noted that several family members have Norwich degrees, including his wife, Wendy, their children, Molly, Katie and Tyler. A former Florence street resident, Patterson is the son of the late Otty and Rita Patterson.
Congratulations Jim!
Class of 1964 reunites
Members of the Hudson Catholic High School class of 1964 recently gathered at the Bolton Street Tavern, Marlborough, to observe the 60th anniversary of their graduation. Fourteen of the 63 graduates attended, coming from as far away as North Carolina and Ellsworth, Maine. During the evening of reminiscing, they observed a moment of silence for 18 classmates who have passed away. They also played a Trivia game and held a raffle. Several classmates brought memorabilia from school days, including a “Green Wave” school banner, school uniform “beanie,” old pictures and newspaper articles from various events.
Festival of Trees
Hudson High Jr. Boosters will present the annual Winterfest and Crafter/Vendor Fair Sat., Dec. 7, at Hudson High School, starting at 9 a.m. Festival of Trees and other raffles, gingerbread house contest, and various crafters and vendors will be on site. All proceeds to HHS Booster Club.
Spice of Life
Therapy Gardens will present a program for adults, “Spice of Life,” at Hudson Public Library Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Library staffer Nancy Delvecchio says you will learn about different herbs and spices, their healthful benefits and create your own seasoning mix to take home. To register, call 978-568-9644.
30 year reunion
Hudson High School classmates of 1994 will meet for their 30-year reunion Saturday, Nov. 30 from 3-5 p.m. at Clover Road Brewery, Main Street, Hudson.
Holiday Stroll
The annual Hudson Holiday Stroll will be Saturday, Dec.7 from 3-7 p.m. in downtown Hudson. Families will enjoy free festive activities, live performances, petting zoo, culinary delights, photos with Santa, performance by Quinn Middle School band and Center Stage Dance Studio, and other events.
Messiah
Assabet Valley Mastersingers will present “Messiah” Sing Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Congregational Church of Westborough, West Main St., Westborough. Dr. Robert Eaton, artistic director, invites singers of all levels, and music enthusiasts, to join in a “joyous, participatory performance of George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece.”
‘Original Bucky Lew’ author speaks
Chris Boucher, author of “The Original Bucky Lew,” was guest speaker at the Nov. 26 meeting of Hudson Historical Society at First Federated Church Hall, Central St. Harry “Bucky” Lew, professional basketball’s first black player, played at Hudson’s old Opera House in 1902, the second integrated game in pro basketball history.
Hudson’s Jack Porter, one of Lew’s supporters, played against him and with him, joining his team in a Lowell game. Boucher said he first learned of Lew (1884-1963) and his Hudson connection while looking into his own family history in their shared neighborhood of Pawtucketville in Lowell. Boucher said that Lew’s career spanned 25 years, including coach, general manager, head referee and franchise owner.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Nov. 30 – Pat Muscati and Sam O’Connor
Dec. 1 – Nina Maillet, Christine Delaney and Amy Fitzpatrick
Dec. 2 – Kevin Kittredge, Calleigh Walsh, Zachary Gay, Bella Bush, Jayne Bearsto, Katie Boyle, Richard Kane and Gabriella Pimental
Dec. 3 – Steve Smith and Emma Mattocks
Dec. 4 – Debbie Dietz, Carlo Sousa Jr., Harry Bouchard, Chris Bacon, Alicia Garcia, Cindy Geldart and Randy Carter
Dec. 5 – Michelle Fuller, Jonathan May and Michelle Zakrzewski
Dec. 6 – Jason Cunha, Cameron Miele, Kenny Sullivan Jr., Angela Govatsos, Al and Fran Temple
Dec. 7 – Kevin Busch and Wayne Jenkins
Dec. 8 – Joshua Gould, Sydney Provencher and John Shumski
Dec. 9 – Jan Taylor
Dec. 10 – MaryAnn Ethier, Matt O’Neil, Dawn Capobianco, Joe Cardoso, Janis Bausch, twins Teagan and Lenny Pote
Dec. 11 – MaryEllen Percuoco, Steve Huehmer, Courtney Kent and Brian Fraser
Dec. 12 – Sam Bouchard, Laura Cush, Chris Parker and Penny Moran
Dec. 13 – Cody Smith, Tom Sypherd, Marcia Haley, Karen Bigeau, Tom Longtine and Peter Rimkus.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Nov. 30 – Roger and Jane LeBlanc
Dec. 3 – Dick and Pam Bushey
Dec. 7 – Al and Fran Temple
Dec. 13 – Mike and Terry Moran
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Among volunteers working to ready Wood Park for the country’s BiCentennial year were: Curtis Hunter, Gerald and Gilda O’Callaghan, Victor Dyer, Mark Dyer, Mark McPartlen, MaryBeth Warner, Luke Warner and Harry Monroe. Helping to fight the conflagration in Chelsea, the worst Boston fire in a century, were Hudson firefighters: Capt. John Piecewicz, Lt. William Andrysick, John Purdy and callmen Ronald Despres, John Leavis and Richard Rollins. The Board of Appeals met with Selectmen to discuss admission of a Laundromat at the shopping center at the intersection of Cox Street and Old Bolton Road. David J. Quinn resigned as Hudson High School hockey coach after many successful years at the helm.
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