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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

List of posts to be included in the Marlborough/Hudson newsletter email.

Twelve-year old Lauren Staunton gets a COVID-19 vaccine at the DoubleTree Hotel regional vaccination site in Westborough, May 13. Photo/Amy Staunton

UPDATE: Newly vaccine-eligible teens/pre-teens flock to local COVID vaccine sites

UPDATE: the Baker-Polito Administration announced May 17 that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the...

Builder proposes single-family condos in Hudson

Two houses at 27 Cox St. and 54 Lake St. could soon be torn down and replaced with new single-family condominiums.

Marlborough Police issues alert about Bitcoin scam

The Marlborough Police Department has been investigating what they call “multiple scams” involving Bitcoin machines in the city. 

Rimkus: Three generations reunite at Cape Cod, HHS grad gets married

The marriage of Mark Belanger of Columbus, Ohio, and Jenny Saluk of Columbus, formerly of Hudson, took place July 10 at Wrightsville Manor.

Rimkus: Golf tourney honors wife of Hudson resident; Class of ‘71 to hold reunion

By Rosemary Rimkus, Hudson Columnist EDITOR’S NOTE: Rosemary Rimkus is a Hudson resident and longtime journalist. She launched her beloved column “Keynotes” in 1963 as...

Work underway to get new Rail Trail segment

Work is underway to get the next segment of the Assabet River Rail Trail, a project Michelle Ciccolo spearheaded.
The winners of a previous Marlborough Lions Club Bed Race hold their trophy in front of the Marlborough City Hall on Main Street. The 2021 event begins along Main Street on Labor Day at 10:30 a.m.

Wenzel: Marlborough gears up for Labor Day festivities

MARLBOROUGH AT A GLANCE By Mary Wenzel, Marlborough Columnist Wondering what to do for the Labor Day Weekend? Stay at home right here in the city.   There is...
Members of Marlborough’s 9U baseball team celebrate their recent state championship.

State championship marks ‘huge moment’ for Marlborough 9U baseball

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Cal Ripken league baseball coach John Kirejczyk heaped praise on his now champion team. “This is a huge moment...

Marlborough continues discussion on possible Richer School expansion

Discussion continued on an effort to expand Marlborough’s Richer Elementary School, last week, at a City Council meeting.

Burrow developer seeks zoning in Marlborough for 950 units

The Burrow at 1000 Green District Blvd. may get new neighbors. A proposed zoning amendment seeks to increase the number of multifamily units.

Consultant says proposed Raising Cane’s restaurant wouldn’t impact traffic

Nearby McDonald’s had raised questions about site By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Representatives of a proposed Raising Cane’s restaurant in Marlborough spoke in favor...

Rimkus: Developers begin construction on luxury home complex, couple celebrates 50th anniversary

Toll Brothers home builders have begun construction of 64-luxury homes as part of a development off Chestnut Street. 

Marlborough woman receives car through Good News Garage donation

Marlborough resident Andrea McNeil received a 2007 Honda CR-V as a donation through the nonprofit Good News Garage.

Rimkus: Resident named Patriots fan of the year, bird count adds two new species...

HUDSON - Hudson’s “Buddy” Martin, 49 years a New England Patriots season ticket holder, received the “Bank of America 2021 Fan of the Year”...

Hogan ends campaign for Marlborough mayor

Patrick Hogan had been considering a write-in/sticker campaign. He finished third in the preliminary race for Marlborough mayor.

Hudson’s cross on the hill was a beacon for decades

To tell the story of our lighted cross, we must go back to 1922 and Mr. Leland D. Wood, who was manager of Hudson Light and Power Department.

Don Patron to open at site of former Halfway Cafe

Don Patron Mexican Grill and Cantina will offer authentic Mexican cuisine, including burritos, enchiladas, tacos and fajitas

Assabet football preps for comeback season after sitting out spring games

By Kevin J. Stone, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - For years, the Assabet Valley Tech football program has been a threat in the Colonial Athletic League. They...

‘It’s an unbelievable feeling’: Hudson football advances to semifinals

The Hawks defeated the No.5 Lynnfield Pioneers, 28-13, in the quarterfinals to officially advance to the MIAA Division 6 semifinals.

1973 Hudson Catholic team opened new chapter in local football history

By Nick Abramo, Sports Columnist HUDSON/MARLBOROUGH - When the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) decided in 1972 to use the term Super Bowl for its...