Hudson

Hudson – Zenaide “Zee” Swenson is best known in her hometown of Hudson as director of Andrew’s Helpful Hands (AHH). The nonprofit organization serves as a living legacy for her son, who passed away of leukemia at age 7 in 2002. Now, she hopes to share her experience as a community leader in her new role as the esteemed lecturing knight of Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge #959 in its fraternal year of 2016-2017.

Hudson – Stormtroopers roamed the grounds around the Hudson-Concord Elks #959 Pavilion when the third annual Millennium 5K was held May 22. In its first two years, the “Star Wars” themed fundraiser helped John and Sheryl Marrazzo make their Hudson home become wheelchair accessible including an elevator for their son Jake, 13, a seventh-grader at David J. Quinn Middle School. He lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

Hudson - Jose E. Cabral, 87, of Hudson, died Monday, May 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at Marlborough Hospital. He was the...

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Hudson – After Gary Swanson of Hudson works full-time as a senior personal financial representative at the Westborough branch...

Hudson – The Xtreme Riders (XR) and the American Veterans Motorcycle Club (AVMC) are once again partnering to present the fourth annual T’s Ride, scheduled for Sunday, June 5, beginning and ending at the Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge #959. This memorial motorcycle ride celebrates the life of Tony “T” Fasulo, who passed away at age 48 in 2011 after crashing on Route 290 in Shrewsbury. Proceeds go to the Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivors’ Fund (MMSF).

Hudson --- Just like in Presidential politics, momentum both out of the gate and down the stretch can mean everything for high school sports teams. Take the Hudson High varsity softball team as one of the area’s most high-octane, high- momentum teams. Coming off an under-.500 season in 2015, the Hawks proceeded to run off eight wins out of the first nine contests before a slight mid-season slide. Confidence never wavered at any point even after a difficult May 14 evening matchup, falling to Auburn, 2-0.

Hudson - In an era where restaurants seem to come and go, Checkerboards Restaurant & Bar is definitely one bucking that trend. This month, the Hudson restaurant, which is owned by Chris Tsiros, his father-in-law Joe Martocci and sister-in-law Jill Smith, will be its celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Hudson - Norman Edward Smith, 77, of Hudson, died Saturday, May 14, 2016, after a long period of failing health, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital...

Hudson - Robert J. "Grampy" Cain, of Hudson, passed peacefully Friday, May 13, 2016 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and...

Hudson - The Hudson Rotary Club invited Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Principal Mark Hollick and Hudson High School Principal Brian Regan to...

Hudson - Maria B. (Braga) Chaves, 87, of Hudson, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus in Worcester. She...

Hudson - Helen R. Callahan, 89, of Hudson, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Brewster....

Hudson - Natalie T. (Lage) Cenedella, 91, of Hudson, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Marlborough Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 56...

Hudson - George G. Neilsen, 87, of Hudson, formerly of Marlborough, died suddenly at his home Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born in Boston, he was...

Hudson – Five decades of Hudson Catholic High (HCH) alumni are preparing for a unique all-school reunion. The HCH alumni walking unit and “Green...

Hudson - Antonio Valdemar “Tony” Cunha, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born Dec. 2, 1939...

Hudson – Hudson High School (HHS) sophomores now have a better idea how to manage a monthly budget after attending the annual Reality Fair held April 15. The fair taught them a financial lesson designed as an interactive game, noted Scott Darlington, HHS teacher and Career Pathways program specialist.

Hudson - The Hudson Public Library has a number of children’s activities coming up throughout the month of May. Lap time is Tuesdays, May 3, 17, 24 and 31, at 10 a.m. for children 2 and under. Children learn finger plays and songs. There will also be Lap Time Take Two Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. These are drop-in programs.

Hudson - Steven Lee Carlisle, 66, of Hudson, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health. He...

Hudson – For the past 12 years, Hudson Public Library patrons of all ages became accustomed to interacting with Debbie Backman either as the reference or children’s librarian. Now, she’s the new library director.