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New snowfall measurements show impact of weekend nor’easter

REGION - The National Weather Service released updated snowfall measurements for a handful of area towns on Sunday morning after this weekend's nor'easter. Westborough leads the...

Rimkus: Hudson resident graduates from state police academy

Hudson resident Patrick Kerrigan graduated from the Mass. State Police Academy in Springfield on Aug. 3. Graduation marked the successful completion of the 33-week course.

Boston 25 to host Zip Trip broadcast in Hudson

Hudson will get a day in the TV spotlight this summer as part of Boston 25's annual Zip Trip series. The broadcasts run live.

An authentic Hudson wedding for residents

Hudson residents Melanie Davoli and her fiancé Andrew Boisvert wanted an  “authentic Hudson wedding,” and their wish came true.
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Man thanks Hudson Police Department after arrest

May 3rd, 2021 Dear Editor, Re Hudson Police Department  I am writing to inform the residents of Hudson and any others willing to learn what...
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Missing Marlborough teen found, family reunited

A Marlborough teen, missing since last Friday, has been found, her parents said on Thursday night. This capped a week-long search.

Rimkus: Mobile home park to block entrance, HHS Class of ‘66 holds reunion

By Rosemary Rimkus, Hudson Columnist EDITOR’S NOTE: Rosemary Rimkus is a Hudson resident and longtime journalist. She launched her beloved column “Keynotes” in 1963 as...

Hudson High ’85 alum, singer-songwriter and bassist is still rocking

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer  HUDSON – Singer-songwriter and bassist Stephen Powell began performing in his teens with two rock bands in and around...

Hudson Fest to make return after COVID-19 hiatus

HUDSON - The Assabet Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Annual Hudson Fest this year after a two-year hiatus. The chamber is...

Great Fire of 1894 changed the face of Hudson’s downtown

HUDSON - July 4, 1894, started as just another Independence Day in the town of Hudson.  Residents were enjoying the holiday at Trotting (now Riverside)...

Rimkus: Century-old building occupied by Patriot Ambulance for sale

The landmark building at 23 Park St., now occupied by Patriot Ambulance, and originally built for Hudson Boy Scouts in 1923, is for sale.
Members of the Hudson High School Class of 1971 followed their “Sit on the Wall” tradition on Main Street, during their recent 50th reunion weekend. Photo/Courtesy Stephen McCarthy

Rimkus: HHS Class of ‘71 holds 50th reunion, historical society reopens in new location

By Rosemary Rimkus, Hudson Columnist HHS Class of ‘71 celebrates 50th reunion  More than 50 members of the Hudson High School Class of 1971 participated in...
Alex O’Hare is Hudson’s new community social worker. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

New community social worker hits the ground running in Hudson

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The Hudson Health Department has added a community social worker to its team.  Now, a month into the job,...

Rimkus: Resident celebrates 100th birthday, Bragas mark 50th anniversary

Hudson resident Mrs. Mary V. Millett marked her 100th birthday on July 21 and was honored with a family party July 22 at Quail Run Community Center.  

Hudson enjoys 18th Holiday Stroll 

HUDSON – Recently-opened businesses joined established mainstays on Dec. 4 when the Downtown Hudson Holiday Stroll returned for its 18th year.  Main Street’s vehicular traffic...

Hudson family celebrates return of stolen dinosaur

HUDSON – Hudson’s John Cannistraro woke up this past Sunday to find wooden boards strewn across his yard.  Rexy, the wire dinosaur who had sat...

Rimkus: Hudson police Sgt. retires; Hudson Trivia game identified

Det. Sgt. Chris Shea retired after 34 years on the Hudson Police Force. He was honored at the station that day with a retirement recognition.

New historical mural depicts migration from Portugal to Hudson

A historical mural depicting Portuguese descendants’ migration to Hudson was then installed on Aug. 26 in the downtown area.

Hudson deputy fire chief will retire in January

HUDSON – Deputy Fire Chief Stephen S. Cariveau will soon retire after 33 years of service to the Hudson Fire Department. Cariveau’s retirement is effective...

Rimkus: Retired priest celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination, HHS grad earns doctorate

Rev. Ronald Calhoun (Fr. Ron), retired priest of St. Michael Parish, observed the 50th anniversary of his ordination last month.