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Hudson’s fall festival features more than pumpkins
Hudson – Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Morgan Bowl for the 17th annual Pumpkin Fest, presented Oct. 25 by the Hudson Recreation Department. Five hours of family fun featured lots of refreshments and games offered by 30 nonprofit organizations, live entertainment, sculpted balloons by clowns, pony rides, inflatable amusements, trackless train rides and fireworks.
Fort Meadow Reservoir drawdown under way
Hudson/Marlborough – The Fort Meadow Commission announced the City of Marlborough and Town of Hudson began the drawdown of Fort Meadow Reservoir Oct. 15....
Edna F. Nordheim, 86, of Hudson
Hudson - Edna F. Nordheim, 86, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 after a brief period of failing health.
She was born in Newton, the daughter...
Alfred T. Cabral, 89, of Hudson
Hudson - Alfred T “Al” Cabral passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. He was 89 years old.
Born in 1925, Al, affectionately and respectfully...
‘Raising Healthy Teens’ presentation to be held at Hudson High School
Hudson – The Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention initiative will present “Community Conversations: Raising Healthy Teens,” Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hudson High...
Philip F. Dempsey, 84, of Hudson
Hudson - Philip F. Dempsey, 84, born Dec. 16, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, with his...
Rep. Hogan reflects on ‘victories’ for her district and beyond
Hudson – State Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow, was first elected to represent the 3rd Middlesex District during the 2008 recession. Now in her third term with an improving economy, Hogan is grateful that state funding became available to assist her district and beyond.
Hudson choral director adds another credit to her resume
Hudson – A typical weekday for lifelong Hudson resident Lisa Schliker begins by waking up at 5 a.m. She instructs indoor cycling or spin at 5:45 three mornings a week. After reporting to a fulltime office job, she attends rehearsals nearly each of those evenings. Yet, she recently added another credit to her resume. Schliker is the new choral director of the River’s Edge Youth Chorus, a program of the River’s Edge Arts Alliance for ages 8 to 18.
Fundraising in Hudson with miles, smiles and high heels
Hudson – Over 200 friends, relatives and other supporters gathered Oct. 18 for the third annual Miles and Smiles for Michaella, a 3.2-mile walk beginning and ending at Morgan Bowl.
Thomas J. Gird, 68, of Hudson
Hudson - Thomas J. “Tom” Gird, 68, died peacefully Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of...
Corinne Walcott, 97, of Hudson
Hudson - Corinne Marie (Hebert) Walcott, 97, a longtime resident of Hudson, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center....
Charles Precourt, 85, of Hudson
Hudson - Charles Precourt passed away quietly in the early evening of Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014, at the age of 85, following a vigorous...
Hudson Patriots fan perfects art of tailgating
Hudson - To say that Hudson resident Shawn Gogan is a mere fan of the New England Patriots is an understatement. His car is unmistakable with its Patriots helmet bumper sticker and NFL Patriots license plate. Gogan, wearing a Patriots hat, sweatshirt and shorts, explained that he has been to over 236 Patriots games and has not missed one that he has wanted to attend in 12 years.
Lisa J. Pierce, 52, of Hudson
Hudson - Lisa J. (Pascal) Pierce, 52, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of...
Upcoming race for Hudson man needs runners, volunteers and sponsors
Hudson - Earlier this year, Hudson resident Michael Clark developed aplastic anemia, a rare autoimmune disease in which the body stops producing the necessary amount of blood cells to properly function. Suddenly, Clark lost the ability to work, and currently spends days at the hospital.
Maria L. Freitas, 74,, of Hudson
Hudson - Maria L. Freitas, 74, of Hudson, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, at her residence. She was the...
Hudson High alumnus awarded Silver Star for heroism in Afghanistan
Hudson – Tech. Sgt. Matthew McKenna, an Air Force combat controller and a 2000 Hudson High School (HHS) graduate, developed an interest in the military at a young age.
Phyllis A. Duplisea, 84, of Hudson
Hudson - Phyllis A. (Keirstead) Duplisea, 84, of Hudson, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at Marlborough Hills Healthcare.
Phyllis was born and raised in Waltham,...
Patrick lauds Hudson’s downtown growth
Hudson – Gov. Deval Patrick took some time away from his Statehouse duties in Boston to visit a number of businesses in central Mass. Sept. 25. One of those stops was at the Rail Trail Flatbread restaurant, located at 33 Main St., in the heart of Hudson’s downtown.
Hudson Portuguese Club celebrates 75th Fatima Feast
Hudson – There was much talk of traditions and landmarks Sept. 13 and 14 as the Hudson Portuguese Club (HPC) marked its 75th anniversary of the Our Lady of Fatima Feast, which celebrates an apparition reported to have appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.