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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Hudson’s dog park takes important step forward
Hudson canines rejoice! The town’s dog park is closer after the latest Select Board meeting.
By Paul Hopkins Contributing Writer HUDSON – The Hudson Select Board took the next steps in the Hudson Dog Park Project, approving a construction contract with M. J. Cataldo, Inc., of Littleton and a memorandum of understanding with the Stanton Foundation. The foundation is providing $250,000 of the construction costs. Remaining funds, as much as $230,000, come from the Community Preservation Fund to build the off-leash park at Sauta Athletic Fields Complex. Construction is expected to start in September, with a completion date of June 2026. The 15,400-square-foot park will be partly surrounded by existing trees. Recreation Director Steven Santos said the plan is to “keep as many Dog park | 7
Vol. 51 | No. 27 | July 4, 2025
Thrive and Main Street Bank partner to bring prom to everyone By Evan Walsh Managing Editor REGION – Before these VIPs could hit the dance floor, they strolled down the red carpet, past the paparazzi, and into the luxurious DCU Club at Polar Park. With everyone dressed to the nines, this would be an afternoon to remember. On June 12, hundreds arrived to the ballpark in style for the fourth annual Prom for All Ages, an event meant to celebrate youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event was held by Thrive Support and Advocacy, a nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities “create lives filled with happiness, meaning, and pride.” Over the course of three hours, attendees were treated like ce-
Prom-goers walked the red carpet. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
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Marlborough announces new high school principal By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter MARLBOROUGH – Stephen Sierpina will step into the role of principal at Marlborough High School, former Superintendent Mary Murphy announced at the Marlborough School Committee’s June 24 meeting. Sierpina most recently held the position of
principal at Groton-Dunstable High School. “I’m really excited. There’s a lot of great things that are going on at the high school that I’m starting to learn about. I had a great process, I got to meet a lot of great people, I loved getting to meet with the students,” Sierpina said. “I think Marlborough’s in a really great place, and I think that as a team we’ll be able to Principal | 7
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