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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Buoys float marking the swimming area at Hudson’s Centennial Beach that is supervised by lifeguards.

Hudson increases lifeguard pay after facing lifeguard shortage

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor HUDSON - The Hudson Recreation Department had a newly renovated beach that community members were excited to visit. As late as...

PHOTOS: Goodnow Elementary School ‘chalks the walk’

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor Marlborough - The entire Goodnow Elementary School community fanned out across their campus, April 7, for a sprawling "chalk the...

Assabet Valley baseball coach going to great lengths

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Fans everywhere are listening for the cries of “Play ball!” to ring out over the land, but for...

Hudson marks its 23rd fall community festival

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer HUDSON – After last year’s hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, Hudson Recreation hosted its 23rd fall community festival, which...

Marlborough identifies 3 areas for MBTA multifamily ordinance

The city has located three areas where multifamily housing could be built in accordance with the MBTA’s requirements for an overlay district

World War I artifacts discovered in American Legion attic

By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator MARLBOROUGH - Nearly everyone can identify with the feeling of finding long-forgotten items stored in the attic. But, when the...

Marlborough fire lieutenant retires

By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Lieutenant Mark Assencoa retired from the Marlborough Fire Department after a 32-year career on April 21. A get-together...

Rimkus: HHS Class of 1957 reunites, Hudson native announces engagement

Ten of the original 76 members of the Hudson High School class of 1957 gathered to observe their 65th reunion Aug. 27 at the Horseshoe Pub.
Veteran ponies “Amelia Bedelia,” left, and “Bullwinkle,” “tied the knot” on Aug. 7 at Maple Grove Equestrian Center, in a ceremony arranged by students at the riding school.

Rimkus: Ponies ‘tie the knot’; family, friends hold celebration of life

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...

American Heritage Museum to host Battle of Bunker Hill reenactment

HUDSON - A moment of Revolutionary War history will come to Hudson this weekend when the American Heritage Museum is scheduled to host a...

Marlborough Police Youth Academy marks first session

By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator MARLBOROUGH - Neither torrid weather nor soaking rains could dampen the enthusiasm of the thirty-one students enrolled in session one...

Pulte proposes over-55 housing in Marlborough

During a public hearing on Oct. 23, the City Council heard from attorney Brian Falk, who is representing Pulte Homes LLC.

Village Real Estate closes its doors after 53 years

Local residents note that overnight parking is prohibited on Hudson streets until April 1, 2024, and will be enforced by Hudson Police Dept.
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Hudson names finalists for executive assistant job

The search for Hudson’s next executive assistant has focused on three finalists -- Ryan Ferarra, Thomas Gregory and Nina Nazarian.

Rimkus: Loved ones celebrate Hudson resident’s 95th birthday

About 50 relatives and friends of Hudson resident Betty Percuoco celebrated her 95th birthday at Dino’s Ristorante in Worcester Saturday evening.

Hudson Planning Board discusses stormwater, landscaping at Intel redevelopment

Residents had an opportunity to learn about a developer’s plans for stormwater management and other civil aspects at the Intel site.

Semeter, Carpenter lead Westborough basketball to win over Marlborough

In a girls varsity basketball matchup on Jan. 24, the Westborough Rangers defeated the Marlborough Panthers by a score of 51-40.

New director for Marlborough Public Library announced

Sara Belisle, who is a Marlborough resident, has been with the Newton library since 2015 when she began as a reference librarian.

Marlborough mayor-elect announces transition program

With less than one month before the city welcomes a new administration, the incoming mayor has announced his transition program.

Wood, Riverside parks get new playgrounds

“It’s a traditional-looking playground: six-and-a-half swings. There’s two belt swings. There’s a mom-and-me swing.”