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Hudson marks its 23rd fall community festival

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer HUDSON – After last year’s hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, Hudson Recreation hosted its 23rd fall community festival, which...

Musician, sports writer performs baseball show in Hudson

Local singer-guitarist Howie Newman will be performing his “Musical Baseball Show” at the First Federated Church in Hudson.

State Sen. Eldridge cares more about the safety of illegal immigrants than Mass. citizens

The Mass SJC, in one of its liberal modes, ruled last month to place the residents of this Commonwealth at risk by releasing illegal aliens subject to federal detainer requests. The SJC decided for the rest of us, that illegal immigrants charged or even convicted elsewhere of even the most serious or violent crimes could not be held by Massachusetts law enforcement one minute for ICE to act on the detainer.

UPDATE: Local groups hold Christmas tree pickup drives

UPDATE: This post has been updated to include information on Marlborough's Christmas tree drop-off program. REGION - Need to get rid of a Christmas tree? Everyone...

Rimkus: Residents travel to Belize, police welcome officers

The Jackson families spent school vacation break with a memorable trip to Belize. Read more about their trip.

Region digs out from season’s first major snowstorm

REGION - Friday's winter storm dropped well over six inches of snow across parts of the region before a deep freeze made for icy...

Hudson candidate profiles: Glenn Maston – School Committee

HUDSON – Hudson is gearing up for its 2021 municipal elections on May 10. As voters get set to head to the polls, the...

Recycling topic of next Climate Cafe

Green Hudson's next Climate Café will be held on Feb. 27. The topic will be “Are your recycling efforts going to waste?”

Auditions open for Hudson’s Symphony Pro Musica

Musicians are invited to audition for the upcoming Symphony Pro Musica season. The symphony is celebrating its 40th year. Learn more.
Hudson’s fire station headquarters sit at 296 Cox Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Hudson to mark twentieth anniversary of 9/11 with Remembrance Ceremony

By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer HUDSON - The 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks will be commemorated with a short Remembrance Ceremony at...

Rimkus: Arizona adventure for spring break

Back from two weeks in sunny Tucson, Arizona with hostesses, our daughter Julie, and her spouse, Camille. Read more about Rosemary's adventure

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...

Rimkus: Hudson dance studio marks 25th anniversary

“Dance On” dance studio, 145 Main St., which marked its 25th anniversary this year, won multiple awards for original performances.

Hudson BID to hold ArtsFest

The Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is inviting the community to attend ArtsFest on May 6.

Rimkus: Hudson resident wins blue ribbon at at flower show

What's happening in the town of Hudson? Read "Hudson Happ'nings," Rosemary Rimkus's biweekly column, to find out.

Marlborough/Hudson event benefits American Cancer Society 

The Relay for Life of Marlborough/Hudson took place on Saturday at Marlborough’s Ward Park raising money for the American Cancer Society.

Rimkus: Main Street Bank awards grant to ARC

“This eliminates financial barriers to getting help and offers complete confidentiality." Read more about Hudson here.
The latest piece of Hudson Fire Department history, the Eureka Fire Co. No. 1 Testimonial (circa 1880s), is admired by Firefighter Rob O’Hare, left and Dept. Chief Brian Sleeper. Photo/Courtesy Richard Hubert

Rimkus: Historic fire department testimonial comes home to Hudson

By Rosemary Rimkus, Hudson Columnist HUDSON - A large, gilt-framed testimonial of the roster of Eureka Engine Co. No. 1 (circa 1880) has been returned...

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)...

Calendar sale to benefit food pantries

Photographer Tami White is selling calendars featuring photos of Fort Meadow Reservoir.