HUDSON – Many Hudson High School senior class football players participated in their last games: at Morgan Bowl, on Thanksgiving in Marlborough and at the championship Bowl game at Gillette Stadium. (This was written before the games). The 2024 team, coached by Zac Attaway and staff, racked up more points than any team on record. In a novel idea, pictures of the players and the cheerleaders hang in their honor from the light poles lining Brigham Street.
Your record makes the town proud!
Wright’s to move
Justin and Jenna Beit anticipate moving Wright’s Jewelry & Design Co., Main St., to the former Hudson Co-operative Bank, 12 Pope St., by Feb. 1, 2025. Justin Beit said they are excited about renovating and reviving the historic brick building.
Hudson Cooperative Bank occupied the quarters until the late 1990s, and since then it has included religious denominations as occupants. Beit said the antique steel bank vault has been revived, and is up and working after a few decades without use.
Several years ago, the Beits bought Wright Jewelry from Lee Dinner, whose grandfather founded the business over 70 years ago. It has long been a Main St. landmark.
Many items are included in their moving and clearance sale, and they will also sponsor annual Holiday Shoppers events and sales.
Work in progress
The former Walgreen’s Pharmacy at 256 Washington St. is a work in progress, and Dunkin’ Donuts will soon be relocated from CVS Plaza to that address. Three unnamed tenants will fill remaining spaces. Walgreen’s moved to 186 Main St. a few years ago.
Ukulele for adults
If you have always wanted to learn how to play/strum the ukulele, this Hudson Public Library program is for you. Julie Stepanik will teach adults the basics of playing, Sat. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at the library. To register, call 978-568-9644.
Holiday Lighting contest
Fifth annual Holiday Lighting and Decorating contest is sponsored by Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), which will award $200 cash prizes to three families who decorate their properties for the holiday. (Last year’s winners are not eligible.) Also, Hudson businesses located within the BID district are automatically eligible for two $200 cash prizes for “best decorated storefront/business.”
For more information, email [email protected].
Director Dick Braga notes that the BID has re-strung and re-bulbed the 127 wreaths on Main Street and added holiday lighting to the area across from Horseshoe Pub.
Help to Malawi
Hudson resident Dr. Brian Lisse and the “Bridges to Malawi” organization are seeking donations to help the group alleviate famine and provide agricultural help to the citizens of the East African country.
Dr. Lisse said: “Famine struck Malawi due to shortage of fertilizer for maize (corn), a staple of the Malawian diet.”
The organization puts donations into direct action through medical, educational and agricultural outreach. For more information or donations, go to bridgestomalawi.org. or make donations to Dr. Lisse, 7 Curley Drive, Hudson MA 01749
Grinch Party
Two “Grinch Party” sessions will be held for children at the Hudson Public Library on Monday, Dec. 16, it is announced by Rachel Marroquin, youth services librarian. “Grinch Party” will be held at 10:30 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m., both in the children’s room. Children may sign up to meet The Grinch and participate in Grinch-themed crafts and activities. For more information call the library 978-568-9634×420.
RTC meeting
Chuck Kuniewich, chairman of the Hudson Republican Town Committee, announces that Town Clerk Joan Wordell and Jeff Cohen, co-director of Mass. Fair Elections, have been invited to speak at the January meeting. For more information go to [email protected].
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Dec. 14 – Stephen Domenicucci, Cindy White, Adam Elder and Shawn Taylor
Dec. 15 – Relden Prince, Joe Grimaldo Alex Johnson
Dec. 16 – Kim Horton, Barbara Barry, Ken Veneskis, Matt Cunha, Ray Peckham, Jr. and Bill Gould
Dec. 17 – Joe DiFonzo, Kathy Kittredge, Brian Parker and Ada Arenstrup
Dec. 18 – Savannah Fillmore, Robert Simpson, Debbie Bryant, Deb Devereaux and Theresa Bryce
Dec. 19 – Dick Bushey, Sarah Cressy and Samantha Santana
Dec. 20 – Lexi Leandres
Dec. 21 – Bill Bissett, Jim Gasek and Diane Durand
Dec. 22 – Yvonne Bleiler, Travis King, Matthew Lenthal, Michael Chartrand and George Dunnells
Dec. 23 – Richard Charves, Mark O’Connell, Ellen Auger, Emily Larkins and Teresa Costa Figueiredo
Dec. 24 – Karlie Lazarus, Holly Richardson and Kristen Joyce
Dec. 25 – Will Jackson, Chris Capobianco and Patrick Moran
Dec. 26 – Jay Murphy, Steve Falcone and Art Zina
Dec. 27 – Kevin Appel, Ed Vorce, Dick Tracy, Carolyn and Alyssa Downing
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Dec. 18 – Mark and Kristi Edwards
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
For sale in Hudson, 2-apt house, prime residential area, $32,500. Vocal soloist at the “Service Above Self” dinner at Hudson Armory was Betty Archer (Mrs. John Irvine). Jim Garcia and Frank Fearing were co-chairmen of the annual Elks Ball. Dennis Frias performed “Jota,” a rustic dance of northern Spain, at the Iberian American Festival at the Hudson Public Library.
Robin Parker represented Regis College at Career Night at Hudson High School. Jr. Midget Cowboys were coached by Jim Bath, Tom Moylan and Lefty Dearborn. First Lieut. Army Nurse Corps Mary Gillis was assigned to Ft. Dix, N.J. Hudson High Principal Paul Banks announced junior class officers: Tim Fowler, Jim Morgan, Debbie Kerr and Sue Van Buskirk.
Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email [email protected].
