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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Business groups applaud creation of Donald Lynch zoning district By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Local business groups are pleased with the new Donald Lynch Boulevard District now that it has been approved by the City Council. The council approved amending the city’s zoning codes to create the new district on Monday, Aug. 19. “We are very pleased that the city has moved forward with the vision plan and zoning changes for Donald Lynch Boulevard,” said Elizabeth Kelley, general manager of the Solomon Pond Mall. “The establishment of this newly created business district will benefit the city as well as the landlords and owners in and around the new district. “The opportunities it opens up for the mall will allow future thoughtful redevelopment and improvements that we look forward to pursuing,” she said. The changes are designed to encourage more businesses to open in that part of the city, such as stand-alone restaurants, medical offices or clinics, open-air markets and, with a special permit, multifamily housing and artists’ studios. “We are thrilled to see the new Donald Lynch Boulevard zoning district come to fruition,” said Meredith Harris, executive director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corp. “The city has been collaboratively working on this effort for a number of years, and we believe it will help shape the future of that corridor. “It was exciting to see the council and various stakeholders come together to think critically about what uses will help elevate the district,” Donald Lynch | 4
Attaway hits 100-touchdown mark By Evan Walsh Reporter HUDSON – To say that Jake Attaway opened the season strong would be an understatement. As a senior captain and the Hudson Hawks’ starting quarterback, Attaway led his team as they charged into Morgan Bowl to open the season against the visiting Shrewsbury Colonials. Then, once the game started, he promptly guided the Hawks down the field for an opening-drive touchdown. The score — a 10-yard pass to wideout Savion Newton-Clark — marked Attaway’s 100th career touchdown. And the good times continued for the Hawks, who defeated the Colonials 41-14 to improve to 1-0. Attaway finished the game with 171 rushing yards, 170 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. More on Hudson’s victory and Attaway’s milestone can be found on page 21.
Hudson quarterback Jake Attaway marked his 100th career touchdown during the Hawks’ game against Shrewsbury on Sept. 6. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
Running club donates $19,000 to local food pantries By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON – Thanks to a local running club, the food pantries in Marlborough and Hudson will be able to keep the shelves stocked, and provide Thanksgiving dinners as well. On Sunday, Sept. 8, members of the High-
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land City Striders presented two checks of $9,500 each to the Marlborough Community Cupboard and the Hudson Community Food Pantry. “The timing of this is perfect,” said Donna Dupre, president of the Hudson Food Pantry. “They are such a great organization.” The proceeds came from the Striders’ “RunDonation | 7
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