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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Marlborough’s fire department holds Santa Run

The Marlborough Fire Department has had a very busy year, already surpassing last year’s incident total the first week of December. 

American Heritage Museum visits Historical Society

“Edu-tainment” is the theme and aim of the American Heritage Museum, according to director of marketing and communications Hunter Chaney. 

MassDOT announces ramp closures for routes 495, 290

MARLBOROUGH – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is announcing overnight ramp closures for the ramps from I-495 southbound to I-290 westbound, and I-290 westbound...

Select Board approves funding for body cameras, Tasers

The Select Board awarded a contract for the police equipment, including the body-worn cameras, Tasers and related expenses. 

Marlborough boys basketball defeats Westborough

The Marlborough boys varsity basketball team defeated the Westborough Rangers 55-53 on their home court Dec. 16. 

Hudson Select Board adopts a $14.60 residential tax rate

The board unanimously adopted a $14.60 tax rate for residential properties and a $28.88 tax rate for commercial properties.

Rimkus: American flag returns over Cox Square

Created by the late Harry Schneider, the flag was once part of the decorations which hung in the rotary until 1967 and has been hung annually

ARC celebrates 50 years of helping addicts recover

It was a cold and rainy midweek morning at the Addiction Referral Center off Main Street. It was also a rare morning. It was quiet.

Forest Avenue teacher remembered with mosaic

Tile by tile, the Forest Avenue Elementary School community has pieced together a mosaic memorial to remember teacher Erin MacKay.

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.

Panthers continue streak over Hawks in Thanksgiving day game

Marlborough High School varsity football defeated Hudson 32-16 in the 120th annual Thanksgiving day game on Nov. 24.

Church members voice concerns about traffic from proposed Lincoln Street projects

Two housing proposals – one and the other in preliminary stages – could spruce up Lincoln Street, or make it more congested.

Marlborough’s Kits for Kids helps children in need

Heather Johnston started Kits for Kids about 16 years ago, when she and her husband owned a multifamily house in Worcester.

Marlborough library interior work begins

For Margaret Cardello, the progress of rebuilding the Marlborough Public Library can be measured by the colors at the construction site.

Physik Instrumente awaits City Council TIF agreement

Physik Instrumente is poised to move from Auburn to Marlborough, pending an approval of the TIF agreement by the City Council.

Marlborough police remind of overnight parking ban

The Marlborough Police Department is reminding residents that the ban goes into effect on Dec. 1 and will be in place through March 15.

Marlborough Rotarians mark the 40th annual Turkey Shoot

In its 100th year, the Marlborough Rotary Club marked its 40th annual Turkey Shoot on Nov. 19 in the cafeteria at Assabet. 

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.

Hudson’s Feed a Neighbor founder on a holiday mission

Within the first three months of Feed a Neighbor, Steve Dembro donated 9,200 meals. Last year, Dembro provided 700 meals for Thanksgiving.

Portman Industrial withdraws application for Intel redevelopment

Portman Industrial, the developers of the proposed Intel redevelopment, have withdrawn their site plan application according to Michael Pill.