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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Together for Hudson celebrates successful override By Paul Hopkins Contributing Writer HUDSON – Members of the “Together for Hudson” community group that advocated for a Proposition 2½ override were cautiously optimistic — even after the initial results showed the “yes” vote won on Monday night. Outside the Town Clerk’s office after the polls closed, member Margaret Cunningham said that they “knew for the teachers, for the students, that we needed to make this pass. We were cautiously optimistic going into this, but I would say we truly showed as a community that we value our educators and we know that it will continue to make our community better.” ”So we went into it nervous, but this group of volunteers came together and we just powered through it and we’re going on the win right now.” Alicia Smith, also a member of Together for Hudson, said that “the foundation of our town is our schools, and we need to let them thrive and grow for our town to be strong. This group came together — all volunteers — and really gave it their all in terms of educating the public, in terms of thinking through the years to come [and asking] how we protect our town as a whole. It’s not just about students, it’s about our people that live here, people that we love and want to see stay.” While Together for Hudson has focused on the override and school funding, the group members already see the potential for future action. ”So this was a first step in really makTogether | 8
Vol. 51 | No. 21 | May 23, 2025
A move decades in the making: Wright Jewelry to relocate in Downtown Hudson By Evan Walsh Managing Editor HUDSON – This staple of Downtown Hudson will continue to shine — just in a different location. On May 23, Wright Jewelry & Design Co. — which has been in business for 97 years and in Downtown Hudson for 70 years — will close its doors at 61 Main Street. Then, on June 3, Wright Jewelry will re-open at 12 Pope Street, a former bank building just steps away from its current spot. “It’s not easy to leave. I think we’re excited to go to a new location. We grew our family here, we raised a puppy here. We’re moving forward, but those last few days, they’re going to be tough,” said Justin Beit, who co-owns the Wright | 4
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Marlborough OKs tax agreement for police crime lab By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – The city is one step closer to welcoming a new State Police crime lab. On May 14, the City Council’s Finance Committee voted to approve a 20-year Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with Greatland Realty Partners, which plans to construct
a new crime laboratory at 100 Martinangelo Drive and lease it to the Massachusetts State Police. “I want to stand on my desk and clap,” said Councilor Mike Vital. “We’re the envy of the area.” “It’s a great opportunity for the city,” said Councilor David Doucette. Crime Lab | 4
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