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Marlborough/Hudson Newsletter

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

Hudson Public Schools present $44M budget to Select Board

Representatives from the Hudson Public Schools gave an overview of the fiscal 2025 budget and the challenges facing budget makers.

Marlborough Hudson February 16, 2024

In this week's edition read Cub Scouts drive up the fun with annual Pinewood Derby. Hudson Public Schools present $44M budget to Select Board

Marlborough Cub Scouts drive up the fun with Pinewood Derby

Scouts and their families filled the gym at Jaworek Elementary School to engage in the annual Pinewood Derby.

Fire in Hudson scorches DPW garage, snowplows

A two-alarm fire at the Department of Public Works’ fleet garage on Tuesday, Feb. 13, damaged three snowplows and rendered the garage unusable.

Marlborough Polar Plunge raises $13,000 for Special Olympics

More than 40 brave souls took the plunge to raise money and awareness at the Special Olympics headquarters on Forest Street.

Rimkus: Over 100 Hometown Hero banners to be hung

Families and friends of local veterans have responded promptly to the Hometown Heroes project and 102 banners will soon be hanging publicly

Dumais completes busy first month as Marlborough’s mayor

“It’s been a pretty good month,” he said. “Marlborough has so much to offer. It’s like the coolest job.”

Work at 28 S. Bolton St. in Marlborough proceeds

Construction at 28 S. Bolton St. is well underway. Crews have been erecting the framework for the project for the past several weeks.

Marlborough Hudson February 9, 2024

In this week's edition read Dumais completes busy first month as Marlborough's mayor. MPS programs to address chronic absenteeism.

Marlborough school programs to address chronic absenteeism

According to MPS Superintendent Mary Murphy, 30.7% of all students were absent from classes for more than 18 days, or “chronically absent."

Hudson schools prepare for tough fiscal year

With the bid for the busing contract received, the School Committee looked ahead to a tight fiscal 2025 budget and the future of busing costs

Main Street Café celebrates 40 years

Over the past four decades, the Main Street Café at 182 Main St. – steps away from City Hall – has been serving up breakfast and lunch.

Wenzel: Forestry, Parks and Cemetery foreman retires after 40 years

UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital recently gave a huge shout-out to John Kendall who is retiring after 23 years of service at Marlborough Hospital.

Hudson library seeks construction grant

There will be forums for the general public in person at the library at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and virtually at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 6.

The Walker Building: A lot of potential that needs a lot of work

The Walker Building has been the high school, the Board of Health, the Recreation Department, the senior center and even a homeless shelter.

Marlborough Hudson February 2, 2024

In this week's edition read Hudson library seeks construction grant. The WalkerBuilding: A lot of potential that needs a lot of work.

Select Board speaks on potential Mulready bus storage situation

The Select Board addressed the topic of potential bus storage at Mulready Elementary School and read a statement on their view.

Kennedy’s hosting exhibit of art from Marlborough students

For the next few months, Kennedy’s Restaurant and Pub on Maple Street will have something special on the side.

Jamie Desautels takes on new role as Hudson fire chief

Hudson Fire Chief Jamie Desautels may have been sworn in on Dec. 22, 2023, but serving in a fire department is a role he knows very well. 

Rimkus: Century-old building occupied by Patriot Ambulance for sale

The landmark building at 23 Park St., now occupied by Patriot Ambulance, and originally built for Hudson Boy Scouts in 1923, is for sale.