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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Cummings program grants $43,000 to local nonprofits

The season of giving has arrived for 19 MetroWest nonprofits that received a collective $43,000 through a Cummings Properties program.

Wenzel: Marlborough High School grad named to Forbes 30 Under 30

Marlborough High School graduate Matheus Fonseca, 21, made this year’s list along with a number of other notable entrepreneurs.
The Marlborough Fire Department Station sits on Maple Street. Photo/Laura Hayes

Hazmat responds to Marlborough company

The Marlborough Fire Department responded to chemical spill at Rinchem on Hayes Memorial Drive, leading to a response by a hazmat team.

Organization offers yoga classes to help veterans, first responders

Warrior Within Yoga Project is a way to help veterans, first responders, their loved ones deal with “inner issues” such as anxiety and PTSD.

Businesses damaged in Boston Post Road East fire

Several businesses at 42 Boston Post Road East were impacted by a fire in Marlborough over the weekend. Read more about the fire.

Former Bolton Street Tavern employee charged with vandalism

Patrick Sweeney faces several charges, including vandalism; assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon.

Marlborough gymnastics defeats Shrewsbury in tri-meet

The Marlborough High School varsity gymnastics team came out on top during a tri-meet with Hudson and Shrewsbury on Jan. 11. 

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.

Hudson marijuana retailer no longer required to pay community impact fee

Temescal Wellness will no longer have to give a 3% flat rate of its gross annual sales to the town to cover a community impact fee.

Hudson Cultural Alliance reaches Armory fundraising goal

The Hudson Cultural Alliance recently reached its goal of raising $200,000 in funding for the redevelopment of the armory. 

Cardello closes her chapter as library director

Come early in the new year, Library Director Margaret Cardello will not be among the stacks at Marlborough Public Library.

Whitcomb resumes exchange program with Japanese school

After a three-year hiatus, Whitcomb Middle School will resume its exchange program with Akiruno Shi, Japan, in the fall of 2023.

Four generations hang American flag in Cox Square

A fourth generation was in the group of workers who re-hung the lighted American flag in Cox Square for the holiday season. 

Machine shop wants to move into Mechanic Street site

Brian Falk, acting on behalf of the applicant Action Precision Machining, presented a request for a special permit to the City Council.

Wenzel: A sweet time decorating cookies across Marlborough

Christmas cookies have become one of the most popular treats of the holiday season. Read more about local cookie decorating events.

Marlborough event creates gift kits for teenagers

Members of the MRCC joined Kits for Kids for the annual “Network with a Purpose,” creating 300 gift kits for less fortunate teens.

Hudson wastewater treatment plant to get $18 million in upgrades

The Select Board approved a nearly $18 million contract as part of phase two of the wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

From cable to YouTube, Marlborough schools get the word out

Communications Coordinator Jill Morin presented an overview on how students, staff and families use social media and WMCT.

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.