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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Zoning amendments may be sent back to City Council

It looks as though the proposed zoning amendments on mixed-use and affordable housing will be sent back to the City Council for refinement.

Marlborough Democratic City Committee to hold collection drive

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will hold its quarterly collection drive in partnership with the Marlborough Community Cupboard on Saturday, Jan. 15 The...

Temple Emanuel to hold virtual High Holidays services

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Alison Matthew, president of Temple Emanuel’s congregation, made the decision over five months ago to continue with 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...

Wenzel: Bandiera and Concordia Lodge approaches 100th anniversary

The 100th Anniversary is coming up for the Bandiera and Concordia Lodge #240 of Marlboro Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. 

Marlborough boys basketball holds off North Middlesex to win home opener

MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough High School boys basketball team beat North Middlesex in its home opener, Tuesday, delighting fans who packed the high school...

Boat parade honors the late Wes Tuttle in Marlborough

Marlborough – Approximately 15 boats participated in a special parade on Marlborough’s Fort Meadow Reservoir Sunday afternoon to honor the late Wes Tuttle, the...

Marlborough scout creates StoryWalk for Eagle Scout project

Marlborough Troop 2 Boy Scout Brandon Proteau created a StoryWalk for the Hudson Public Library to complete his Eagle Scout project.

Freeman alum searches for time capsule

Each item was placed in a sealable bag, then placed into a larger plastic bag. This bag was placed inside a large ammunition bag and covered with masking tape to make it waterproof.
Chris Henry stands with Director of Instructional Technology Tom Plati, Jen Smith, Nancy Marrese, Jacquie Carter-Halbrooks, and superintendent of schools Michael Bergeron.

Marlborough Technology Specialist Team recognized at Teacher of the Year ceremony

By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough United Brethren Masonic Lodge awarded the city’s public school system’s Technology Specialist Team with its Masonic...
Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant presents one of two Medals of Liberty to resident Lydia Whitcomb as the next of kin to her late husband and brother, who both died while serving in the military. (Photo/courtesy City of Marlborough)

Wenzel: Resident receives Medals of Liberty, Mayor announces ‘Horribles Parade’ plans

By Mary Wenzel, Marlborough Columnist MARLBOROUGH - Veterans Service Officer Mike Hennessy and Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant recently presented Marlborough resident Lydia Whitcomb with two...

Hudson’s Ground Effect Brewing to close, new brewery will retain same brewer

Ground Effect Brewing Co. in Hudson is closing this week after three and a half years of business on Main Street in town. 

Marlborough halts applications for new multi-family housing developments

Moratorium will last 90-days By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH — Many communities in the state are facing a housing crisis. But that has not been...

Developer buyout option could be removed from Marlborough zoning regulations

Committee members also discussed the “buyout” option, where developers could offer cash in lieu of building affordable units.
Work to remove lead paint in Hudson’s town hall was set to begin on Aug. 16. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Hudson Select Board renews ‘Buy Recycled’ program

The Town of Hudson’s Select Board recently renewed the adoption of the “Buy Recycled” program during their Jan. 9 meeting.

Biography says basketball’s color barrier was broken in Marlborough

Lew’s incredible – but often untold – story is chronicled in a new biography: “The Original Bucky Lew.” Chris Boucher is the author.

Hudson dedicates HHS baseball field to Hugo Guidotti Jr.

Hudson High School’s baseball field has a new name following a ceremony on Friday to rededicate in memory of Hugo Guidotti.

Local businesses ‘pop up’ downtown Marlborough

City officials joined the MEDC in welcoming local entrepreneurs to three sheds within the parking lot along Court and Weed streets.

Marlborough marijuana dispensary seeks to expand hours

Green Gold Group recently took over the former Local Roots marijuana dispensary at 910 Boston Post Road East.

Marlborough police seeks community’s help after safe found

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Police Department is seeking the community's help after a safe that appeared to be abandoned was found last weekend. According to...