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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Site plan appeal article heads to Hudson Town Meeting

An article that adds language regarding appeals of a Planning Board decision will go before Hudson Town Meeting. 

Hudson discusses expanding area where marijuana businesses could operate

On May 15, the Hudson Select Board discussed the potential expansion of the town's marijuana overlay district.

MetroWest Free Medical Program opens in Marlborough

MetroWest Free Medical Program began in Sudbury in 2004 before moving to Framingham where it operated from 2008 to 2021.

As Rec Department hires, Hudson DPW finalizes seasonal staffing cuts

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor Hudson -  The Hudson Recreation Department is hiring summer help, this year. The Department of Public Works is not. This has...

Costs for Marlborough school HVAC upgrades may exceed projections

Planned upgrades at Marlborough’s elementary schools to relieve heat problems could cost $2 million more than initially anticipated.
Marlborough Mayor concerned with Phase two of vaccine rollout.

Mayor says three COVID-19 testing sites to change to appointment only

Two thirds of city have already been tested By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer Marlborough – One-third of the city’s population has been tested for COVID-19 Mayor...

Hudson volleyball wins against Groton-Dunstable

After recovering from a loss against Groton-Dunstable earlier this season, the Hudson volleyball team beat the Crusaders last Friday 3-2.

Hudson business leaders talk COVID-19’s impact on downtown area

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — Many businesses in downtown Hudson have reported being impacted by COVID-19, either reducing their hours or seeing a...

Hudson Schools’ Provost, Kilcoyne get new contracts

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer HUDSON — The Assistant Superintendent and the Director of Student Services at the Hudson Public Schools will continue on in...

Drivers sought for home-delivered meals program

In 2023, 525,000 meals were prepared and delivered, including grab-and-go options, to sites throughout MetroWest and Greater Boston

Longtime Marlborough firefighter/EMT retires

By Ron Ayotte, Contributing Writer  MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough Firefighter/EMT Edmoth Matthews retired on April 23 after a 32-year career.  Matthews was appointed to the Marlborough Fire...

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. 

Swan family enjoys Hudson pond

HUDSON - A photographer in Hudson recently captured an image of a swan shepherding its cygnets through Bruce’s Pond near downtown.  The body of water...

Marlborough celebrates Home for the Holidays

The city welcomed the first day of December with its annual Home for the Holidays at Union Common.

Hudson teachers union, administrators weigh in on reopening amid COVID-19

The 2020-2021 school year started, at least for Hudson teachers, with a flurry of last-minute changes, statements and clarifications last month.
Barricades keep pedestrians away from a footpath between Mason and Houghton Streets that had washed away in 2019 causing it to cave in and fall into the Assabet River. The town is looking to repair it and reopen the trail to foot traffic. (Photo/Dakota Antelman

Mason, Houghton St. footpath to be repaired after almost two years

By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer HUDSON - The town is pursuing potential repairs to a footpath between Mason and Houghton Streets that washed out in early...

Marlborough High School prepares for outdoor 2021 graduation

By Vicki Greene, Contributing Writer Marlborough — Members of Marlborough High School’s Class of 2021 will get to cross the stage and receive their diplomas this...
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Hudson Selectmen vote on armory project

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Hudson – The Board of Selectmen had their hands full Sept. 14 voting on more than a half dozen major...
In this photo from 2014, the late Frances Brescia was honored with the 2013 Senior of the Year award. Recently, she was remembered as family and close friends gathered at the Marlborough Country Club to celebrate her life. In this 2014 photo are, front from left, state Rep. Danielle Gregoire, Betty Evangelous, George (Mickey) Blanchette, Frances Brescia with her great grandchildren, Cynthia and Ava Pascarelli, and Christopher Pascarelli. Back row: Achilles Evangelous, Mark Pascarelli, Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Helen Pascarelli, Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant, Fabiana Evangelous and Tony Evangelous.

Wenzel: Frances Brescia remembered at gathering; MHS band director to participate in Rose Parade

By Mary Wenzel, Marlborough Columnist  MARLBOROUGH - The late Frances Brescia was remembered recently as family and close friends gathered at the Marlborough Country Club...