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HHS senior becomes School Committee member

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — The day before Hudson High School senior Ilan Levine turned 18, he heard that there were open seats...

Hudson softball defeats Shepherd Hill in front of home crowd

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer HUDSON - Coming off of an 8-4 loss to Leominster, the Hudson softball team bounced back at home on May...

Hudson business leaders talk COVID-19’s impact on downtown area

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — Many businesses in downtown Hudson have reported being impacted by COVID-19, either reducing their hours or seeing a...

Hudson’s Mary-Lee King honored at Town Hall event

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Longtime Hudson resident and public servant Mary-Lee King was all smiles in the Town Hall auditorium April 23.  Recently...

On eve of election, Hudson thanks Durant, Parent, Moses

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - This year’s Annual Town Meeting was a last hurrah of sorts for three beloved local leaders now retiring...

Hudson releases unofficial election results

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Voters headed to the polls, May 10, to settle one of the most heavily contested municipal elections in...

Hudson marks Earth Day with Clean Up event

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Yellow trash bags and extended “trash grabber” tools were common sights in Hudson throughout the weekend of April...

Hudson’s water, sewer rates increase

Price hike connected to PFAS filtration maintenance, treatment plant upgrades By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON - Residents will soon see an increase on their water...

Town Meeting convenes at Hudson High School

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Town Meeting voters struck an Executive Assistant residency requirement from the town charter and, among other things, approved...

Hudson High prepares for spring sports

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — Hudson High School’s spring sports seasons officially kicked off April 26. As of the April 27 School Committee...

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’s Tommy Williams lived brilliant hockey life, weathered tragedy

Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist HUDSON - Some stars stay alight. Others, like the late Tommy Williams, need occasional re-illumination. A Minnesota transplant to Hudson, Williams’ grand...

Native Sun brings 4-20 FEST to Hudson

HUDSON – With local food, live glassblowing and more, Native Sun, an adult-use cannabis dispensary located at 37 Coolidge St. in Hudson, celebrated 4/20...

Hudson man reconnects with birth mom decades after adoption

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - Phil Knutel has three adopted children. Halfway across the country, Maggie Byrnes briefly helped families like Phil’s navigate...

Hudson couple share passion for taking pictures

By Serena Domolky Howlett, Contributing Writer REGION - “It was the M&M’s that brought us together,” quipped Maureen Mathieson, with obvious pleasure.  The year was 2000....

Hudson moves forward with Riverwalk improvement project

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON - Crews were busy pouring concrete for the new paths to the South Street Riverwalk at Cellucci Park off...

Hudson residents hold vigil for Daunte Wright

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — Wearing masks and T-shirts emblazoned with “Black Lives Matter,” about a dozen Hudson residents gathered Sunday afternoon in...

Marking 35 years of creating signage for downtown Hudson

By Ed Karvoski, Contributing Writer HUDSON – Local artist Paul Tucker continues to create signs that complement the architecture of many businesses, nonprofits and landmarks...

Hudson football stages comeback but falls short against Maynard

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor Marlborough - The Hudson Hawks varsity football team came within one play of notching their first victory of the year,...
Algonquin senior captain Mike McEvoy chases down Marlborough sophomore Brandon Alfaro in March 26 football game between Algonquin and Marlborough.

Marlborough football tops Algonquin

By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer Marlborough - The Marlborough High School football team defeated visiting Algonquin Regional High School by a score of 14-6 in...