Hudson

Marlborough/Hudson – This fall the trees surrounding Fort Meadow Reservoir produced a fine array of bright foliage for members of the community to watch throughout the season. Although this body of water is a well noted location in the local region, its colorful history is not as familiar to everyone.

Hudson - Fred Hire and Jim Grillo, both Hudson residents, share a passion for hot rods, classic and custom cars, and are both members of the Push Rods of Waltham. While the club is now operated out of Hudson, it began on the front steps of Waltham High School in April of 1957.

Hudson - Eleven Hudson High School musicians auditioned for the 59th annual Massachusetts Central District Senior Music Festival. Three (two vocalists, one instrumentalist) were selected to participate, one of whom also qualifies to audition for the 2016 Massachusetts All-State Music Festival.

Hudson – Originally from Worcester, Chief Michael D. Burks Sr. became aware of Hudson long before joining its police department as the youngest full-time officer at age 20 in 1986. Since then he has developed three decades of experience working several positions in the department. As a preteen playing football with the Worcester Vikings, he attended the Pop Warner jamboree when it was held annually in Hudson. Also, while in his teens playing basketball with the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church team in Worcester, he and his teammates bought Nike sneakers with the red Swoosh logo at Siger’s Sports, formerly on Main Street in Hudson.

Hudson – Is it possible to move forward into the future while looking at the past? Doris (Parker) Blais Bonnell, a genealogist and genealogy instructor, thinks so. That’s what she’s been doing for nearly her whole life. “If you don’t look back over your shoulder, there’s so much that’s buried back there,” she said.

Hudson - Fred Hire and Jim Grillo, both Hudson residents, share a passion for hot rods, classic and custom cars, and are both members of the Push Rods of Waltham. While the club is now operated out of Hudson, it began on the front steps of Waltham High School in April of 1957.

Hudson/Marlborough – Assabet Valley Regional Technical School held a ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 10. During the ceremony, Assabet Valley ROTC students presented the...

Hudson - Jason L. Viegas, 37, of Hudson, died unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. He leaves his loving parents, Robert D. and Sheila M....

Hudson – The much-anticipated mural painted on what were five white panels of the David J. Quinn Middle School (QMS) building was officially unveiled Oct. 28 with a ceremony relocated inside due to rain. The tradition of murals began at the former John F. Kennedy (JFK) Middle School with then-art teacher Michael Correa, currently the district art coordinator.

Hudson - The Foundation for MetroWest, recently held a community leadership breakfast titled, “Business Leaders and Community Philanthropy: An Essential Partnership.” During the event, sponsored by Avidia Bank, a crowd of nearly 350 local business leaders heard from Stonyfield Farm Chair Gary Hirshberg about the role philanthropy played in his success.

Hudson – Officials have cancelled the annual Veterans Day parade scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 11, due to the impending inclement weather. The Hudson Veterans Council will instead be hosting an open brunch (hamburgers and hotdogs) at 11 a.m. at the VFW Hall, 3 Palmieri Drive.

Hudson - Stephen Peter Galofaro, 71, of Hudson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 after a long illness....

Hudson – Students of the Hudson High School (HHS) Journalism Program recently received awards for their work on the school newspaper, The Big Red....

Hudson - Hudson High School hosted its annual Haunted Physics Lab Oct. 28 in one of the school’s classrooms.

Hudson - Mary S. (DuBak) Jackson, 88, a longtime resident of Hudson, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 29, at Marlborough Hospital. She leaves her loving...

Hudson - The Foundation for MetroWest, recently held a community leadership breakfast titled, “Business Leaders and Community Philanthropy: An Essential Partnership.” During the event,...

Hudson - With Halloween just around the corner, the Joseph L. Mulready School hosted its first Cougar Costume Run Oct. 24 coordinated by the school’s physical education teacher, Dan Fahey.

Hudson - On Sept. 30, during a district half day, nearly 600 students, grades 5 to 7, and staff gathered in teams for a...

Hudson – Recently one Hudson High School student in the Contemporary World Affairs class was inspired by her teacher to put a service learning...

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