Hudson Government

The new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility project officially has a general contractor after the Select Board approved a contract.

Additional funds to renovate the Hudson fire headquarters will be heading to Town Meeting at May 6 at 7:30 p.m.

The Select Board had an audience with Rep. Kate Hogan and Sen. Jamie Eldridge to discuss the 2025 fiscal year budget at its March 25 meeting.

Possible races for Select Board and Library Trustee may be on the ballot for the annual Town Election on May 13.

The Select Board approved allowing the Health Department to apply for several grants that will benefit Hudson residents on March 18.

Work is underway to get the next segment of the Assabet River Rail Trail, a project Michelle Ciccolo spearheaded.

The board approved the transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store license at 66 Broad St. from Daigneault’s Liquors to Boski & Ashil’s Inc.

In mid-February, a two-alarm fire left the Department of Public Works garage unusable and damaged three snow plows and other vehicles.

The Planning Board met on Feb. 20 to review the site plan for the new 35,000-square-foot Hudson DPW facility.

The Economic Development Commission met to discuss the status of the former Intel property at 75 Reed Road and what the future might hold.

The trust seeks to maintain and enhance passive recreation opportunities on those properties, as well as acquire new land resources for conservation.

Michael D. Burks has pulled nomination papers for another term on the board. Two other residents – Steven C. Sharek and Herman Kabakoff – have also pulled papers.

“It’s a traditional-looking playground: six-and-a-half swings. There’s two belt swings. There’s a mom-and-me swing.”

Representatives from the Hudson Public Schools gave an overview of the fiscal 2025 budget and the challenges facing budget makers.

The Hudson DPW building project design is at 100%, Eric Ryder said, and it was presented Jan. 25 to the building committee.

There will be forums for the general public in person at the library at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6.

Hudson Fire Chief Jamie Desautels may have been sworn in on Dec. 22, 2023, but serving in a fire department is a role he knows very well. 

The Hudson Select Board voted to approve the building, Council on Aging, Board of Health and veterans budgets.

Hudson Wastewater Treatment Facility and Main Street Pump Station began the process of undergoing upgrades as part of Phase 2.

Newly-appointed Hudson Fire Chief Jamie Desautels recognized former Fire Chief Bryan Johannes for his work and service.