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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Downtown parking time limit extended By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – Drivers in downtown Hudson will now be able to park their cars for three hours. Planning and Community Development Director Kristina Johnson gave a brief update on where the town is with the downtown parking study and the implementation of some recommendations from the study at the Select Board meeting on Nov. 4. Although there were no votes about the study’s findings or recommendations, she noted that the time-stay regulations for on-street parking and lots in downtown has changed from two hours to three hours. “That change was made, I think, in late spring. And thanks to Mr. [Eric] Ryder, the DPW director, and his staff — they were able to retrofit all the signs,” said Johnson. Johnson noted this was the number one recommendation that came from the study, and it was supported by the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID). She believed it would help businesses and the shoppers coming to enjoy them. She said they would be working with the Department of Public Works and Police Department about doing a joint social media effort to get the message out about the change to three hours. There were recommendations from the study, she said, that would need review from the Internal Traffic Committee. She made a recommendation to re-sign Town Hall parking Parking | 5
Vol. 50 | No. 46 | November 15, 2024
Marlborough observes Veterans Day with parade and ceremony By Evan Walsh Reporter MARLBOROUGH – The hustle and bustle of Main Street was momentarily suspended in favor of reflection and prayer. At roughly 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 — exactly 106 years after World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 — Marlborough community members gathered at “The Doughboy” statue that sits between the Frank D. Walker Building and Main Street. Veteran and Ward 1 City Councilor Mark Vital spoke at the ceremony and recognized those who served. “Today we gather here in Marlborough to honor and celebrate a day of profound significance: Veterans Day. It’s not just a date on the calendars — it’s a heartfelt reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who have donned the uniform of our armed forces. It’s our opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to those who have served our nation, defending the freedoms and values we hold so Veterans Day | 11
A member of the Marlborough High School Marching Band plays the flute while marching in the Veterans Day parade. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
$275K to be used for mitigation of McGee Farm project By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – While construction is under way at the former McGee Farm at 339 Boston Post Road, the city has created a new account for mitigation funds generated by the project. Procopio Companies purchased the site from Heritage Farm LLC in May. On this 27.3-
acre site, Procopio, in partnership with Ridge Real Estate Partners, will build Vesa, featuring 140 upscale apartments, a lobby and resident lounge, a fitness center, an outdoor pool deck, a dog park and other resident amenities. The property will comprise 60 one-bedroom, 62 two-bedroom and 18 three-bedroom apartments.
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