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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Vol. 50 | No. 34 | August 23, 2024
SummerWEEN scares up a good time in Marlborough
Berger named Hudson building commissioner
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – The town of Hudson now has a new building commissioner following the retirement of Jeff Wood, who served in the role for 20 years. Robert Berger was appointed as the new commissioner at the July 29 meeting of the Select Board. Berger’s appointment began on Aug. 12. Select Board member Diane Bemis asked about the municipal permit tracking system that Berger had developed. When he first started in 2001 as a municipal officer, Berger had a “Back to the Future” moment as three programs were being used to produce a permit. He saw a chance for improvement and set off to develop a software that would be simpler to use. He said the system he coded and developed was available as free software for any community that wanted to use it. Bemis also commended him for his work at the Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham. Berger said of sign language, “It is a hard language. It’s almost like Spanish, and I haven’t stopped. I’m on my second year right now.” “I’m personally grateful to the town that we have finally filled this position. It’s been a much-needed position, and I hope that you have a wonderful career with the town of Hudson,” Select Board member Judy Congdon said. Berger | 7
MARLBOROUGH – The pop-up shops and farmers market provided a taste of Halloween on Saturday, Aug. 17. SummerWEEN drew kids and adults alike, many in costume. Participating vendors offered games, prizes and discounts. JR’s Spooky Shack set up his shop of horrors, along with his hearse, while Golden Gate Consulting offered psychic readings. The Grinch stopped by to have photos taken; the Marlborough Public Library presented a storytime, along with a schedule of activities for August and September. Kids got a head start on Halloween by decorating pumpkins and trick-or-treat bags. The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club’s booth featured a “pop a paper pumpkin” for candy; the club also handed out information about its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at 100 Campus Drive. SummerWEEN | 13
SummerWEEN gave the kids a chance to get a head start on Halloween by decorating pumpkins and trick-or-treat bags. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
Former Rowe Funeral Home demolished By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – The former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St. is no more. On the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 19, crews tore down the building that’s been part of downtown Marlborough since 1845. Rowe Funeral Home | 7
Tear down begins. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
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