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After 50 years in operation, Hudson committee formally established By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – Sometimes things exist as they are because no one thought to ask why. The Hudson Select Board cleared up such a situation on Sept. 22 when it formalized an ad-hoc committee on traffic. The Internal Traffic Committee has been around for 50 years, but it was never created by bylaw or town charter. Director of Planning and Community Development Kristina Johnson, who researched the ITC, said it was formed in the mid-1970s by a town manager who had “broad appointment powers.” “It’s not referenced in the town charter or in our bylaws, and was never established by the Select Board,” said Johnson. “We didn’t know that,” but questions came up from people who are new members. At the time of its creation, the ITC was a group of department heads “tasked with reviewing development proposals for traffic and safety issues.” Johnson said it even had sign-off power on site plans that went before the Planning Board. After a few years, it began to post meeting agendas in accordance with the state’s Open Meeting Law. Johnson recommended that the Select Board create the ITC as an ad-hoc committee — its only option right now — and then bring it to Town Meeting for a bylaw. Committee | 7
Vol. 51 | No. 41 | October 10, 2025
Marlborough mailman honored for helping elderly neighbor By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter MARLBOROUGH — Chad Wiggin has delivered mail to Val’s Mobile Home Park for the past four years. But a few months ago, his normal delivery route took a turn when he found a Marlborough resident who had fallen in his driveway. The 89-year-old resident had broken his hip and was unable to get up. “I know him, I talk to him every day,” Wiggin said. Wiggin didn’t hesitate. He grabbed a pillow and blanket for the man and helped him get more comfortable, saying that he didn’t want to move him and risk further injury. He called 9-1-1 and the man’s sister, and sat with him until help arrived. For his actions, Wiggin was nominated and received the Postmaster General Hero Award on Sept. 26, a national honor among postal employees for going above and beWiggin | 7
Chad Wiggin went above and beyond, earning a prestigious award. (Photo/Courtesy)
Hudson aims to solve payment issues with HL&P By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON — Hudson is bringing back a former treasurer to help straighten out payments and other financial issues with Hudson Light & Power. Steven Price, who worked for the town in the early 2000s, was scheduled to start Sept.
23 as a consultant to smooth over problems between HL&P and the town’s finance department. HL&P has said delayed payments were risking its own finances and even its choice of power suppliers. Finance Director Neil Vaidya said his department is meeting with Hudson Light & Power weekly to “hash out” any issues
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