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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Car crashes into Marlborough hotel; no injuries

A driver crashed to a Marlborough hotel being used as a migrant shelter on Thursday, March 28, according to Marlborough Police.
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Second Hudson marijuana dispensary takes major step towards opening

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson - Hudson could see a second recreational marijuana dispensary open by mid-November, developers now say following a unanimous vote...

Marlborough library construction about 30% complete

Just down West Main Street, the “new” library is starting to take shape. The project is about 30% completed.

Walcott Heritage Farms developers approved for fifth special permit extension

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The developers of Walcott Heritage Farms, a 140-unit, three-building, residential development on the former McGee Farm property, are...

Marlborough library temporarily relocates to Walker Building

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - The staff and patrons of the Marlborough Public Library will watch part of their old home crumble to...

Marlborough City Council nears vote on Alta development

An application to build a 10,074-square-foot mixed-use project near downtown will appear on the agenda for the next meeting.
Excavators clear and level land around the existing footprint of the Marlborough Public Library as renovation work continues. (Photo/Tami White)

Work continues on Marlborough library renovations

MARLBOROUGH - Major work to expand the Marlborough Public Library has taken visible steps forward in recent weeks, with demolition work beginning on part...

City Councilor Perlman announces run for mayor

City Councilor Samantha Perlman is running to become the next Marlborough mayor. Perlman made the announcement in a press release today.
The Pleasant Street Fire Station currently serves Marlborough’s West Side. A new station at Elm Street and Bigelow Street could potentially take over the Pleasant Street station’s service area, officials say.

Marlborough officials, community members, discuss proposed fire station at listening session

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough officials presented information and heard residents’ concerns at a public listening session on the proposed West Side...
Reenactors gather prior to this year’s Battle for the Airfield reenactment in Hudson.

World War II reenactment returns to Hudson after hiatus

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The echoes of the American Heritage Museum’s Battle for the Airfield reenactment rumbled and cracked through the woods...

Hudson javelin trio finds success

In late May, three Hudson High School Hawks placed in the top six at the MIAA Division 5 javelin championship.

Marlborough Food Truck and Arts Festival packs Main Street

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Some 4,000 community members from Marlborough and its surrounding communities gathered to enjoy food trucks, art vendors, and...

Marlborough police announce retirements

Sgt. Tim Harpin wrapped up a career that began in 1997, and Officer Alan Vorce retired after 32 years with the Marlborough Police Department.

Hudson-Sudbury Eversource project clears new hurdle in ongoing legal fight

HUDSON – Eversource noted another legal win in its effort to build a transmission line from Sudbury to Hudson last month when the state...

Marlborough Police ramp up rail trail patrols after assault

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH — The Marlborough Police Department has been ramping up its patrols of the Assabet River Rail Trail after a...

GoFundMe fundraiser seeks to raise money for MHS student’s new wheelchair

A Marlborough resident has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to buy a new wheelchair to help his brother.

Hudson snaps 12-year Thanksgiving streak against Marlborough

Community members gathered at Hudson Bowl on Thanksgiving to watch the Hudson Hawks dominate the Marlborough Panthers
The starting line of the Boston Marathon sat empty in Hopkinton last year due to COVID-19. Now, runners are excited to return for this year’s running of the race.

Marlborough, Hudson runners gear up for Boston Marathon

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON -  Marlborough and Hudson will be well represented when the Boston Marathon returns to area roads on Monday, Oct....

Schools could be facing a big increase in special ed costs

The 2023 fiscal year is underway, but Marlborough Public Schools (MPS) could be bracing for a big financial hit in the 2024 fiscal year.

Marlborough City Council considers $1 million library cost overrun

Marlborough’s library project may be on track to run $1 million over budget after unanticipated cost overruns.