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A bench sits along the Assabet River Rail Trail near Villa Do Porto Boulevard in Hudson. Photo/Laura Hayes

Donations fund new benches along Assabet River Rail Trail

By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer HUDSON -  The Hudson Select Board accepted donations from eight citizens for new benches along the Assabet River Rail Trail...

PHOTO: Rainbow at Riverside

A rainbow appeared across the sky, July 19, as bright, late afternoon light cut through rain at Hudson’s Riverside Park. The rainbow was a welcome...
A Hudson Legion Post 100 player makes a hard throw from second base during his team’s game against Ashland.

Hudson Legion baseball hopes midseason wins will build momentum

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer HUDSON - After a slow start to their season, the Hudson Legion Post 100 baseball team won two straight games...
Units at the town-managed Norma Oliver Village in Hudson were briefly without power, June 29, due to the severe heat wave in effect at that time. Photo/Laura Hayes

Hudson Housing Authority recaps response to power outage during heat wave

By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer HUDSON - Like some other parts of Hudson, the 92 unit, town-managed Norma Oliver Village was without power as of...

Hudson Sun, Marlborough Enterprise to publish final issues

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor REGION - The notices reached mailboxes around June 25 sharing disappointing news -- The Hudson Sun and the Marlborough Enterprise...
Buoys float marking the swimming area at Hudson’s Centennial Beach that is supervised by lifeguards.

Hudson increases lifeguard pay after facing lifeguard shortage

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The Hudson Recreation Department had a newly renovated beach that community members were excited to visit. As late as...

Hudson Farmers’ Market going strong after five years, looks to expand

By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer HUDSON - The Hudson Farmers’ Market was able to expand during the pandemic. Now, it’s looking to round out its...

Developer, town officials share plans for affordable housing at former police station

By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer HUDSON - The former Hudson Police Station at 62 Packard St. is moving towards its future as an affordable housing...

Hudson executive assistant continues journey from education to municipal government

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — Thomas Gregory was several years into his teaching career when he decided to reinvent himself and pursue a...

Hudson baseball tops Auburn in lopsided game

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - A complete-game performance from pitcher Brady Stuart, success on the basepaths, and a half dozen errors from Auburn...

HHS javelin athletes compete with a piece of history

By Kevin Stone, Contributing Writer HUDSON - It’s not often that a high school team in 2021 gets to have a piece of history with...

Hudson students train to become medical interpreters

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — In the corner of the Hudson High School library, students recently gathered in groups of three, practicing to...

Region celebrates historic Juneteenth

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor REGION - Organizers and community members convened at various events across the region June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth. In Marlborough, dozens...

Hudson plans to repair water damage in Town Hall

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — The Select Board agreed to enter into two contracts totaling about $26,000 to repair water damage to Town...

Downtown Hudson introduces ‘Saturday Sidewalk Jams’

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer HUDSON – An idea that’s been under consideration for about two years among businesses and musicians has come to...

Hudson girls lacrosse falls in playoff opener

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The Hudson High School girls lacrosse team saw its season come to close June 8, with a loss...

With Centennial Beach reopening, Select Board addresses parking concerns

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — With Centennial Beach slated to open June 14, Hudson is considering several changes to address parking concerns, including possibly...

Hudson’s Maggie Baker leads Hawks softball team through 2021

By Kevin Stone, Contributing Writer HUDSON - A year ago, Hudson senior softball player Maggie Baker watched as the Class of 2020 had every spring...

Volunteers needed to remove vegetation along Hudson’s Riverwalk

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — The Hudson Conservation Commission is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive vegetation from along the South Street...

Swan family enjoys Hudson pond

HUDSON - A photographer in Hudson recently captured an image of a swan shepherding its cygnets through Bruce’s Pond near downtown.  The body of water...