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What should Hudson look like in 10 years?
Vol. 51 | No. 43 | October 24, 2025
Reminiscing over racing Marlborough’s A&M racetrack remembered decades later
By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – Hudson wants residents to think about the direction they want the town to take. Two public forums are scheduled as the town looks to update its Master Plan. The forums – scheduled for Oct. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – will be held at the Portuguese Club and feature light refreshments. Spanish and Portuguese interpreters will be available. “Participants will be asked how they envision the town in 10 years, what we have to make sure we protect, what needs support in order to thrive and be successful, and where we want to see change and transformation,” Director of Planning and Community Development Kristina Johnson said. Those who attend will hear a short presentation that introduces the Master Plan update process. For most of the forum, attendees are able to visit topical “stations,” such as housing and neighborhoods, business and economic development, getting around town, and town services, among others. Planners say everyone will have an opportunity to give their input on what makes Hudson a great place to live and work, and how to maintain the community’s high quality of life. “The Master Plan is a roadmap to reach our future vision for Hudson,” Johnson continued. “It is used by local decision makers Hudson’s Future | 5
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH – The roaring engines, the acceleration, the competitive spirit. In the 1970s, drag racing at the A&M – an unofficial-but-popular track once located near Hayes Memorial Drive in Marlborough – was all the rage. The races were competitive, and technically illegal, but today, they’re the type of memories that bring people together. On Oct. 5, about 100 former racers gathered at the Marlborough Fish & Game Association for an A&M reunion. The event, now in its eighth year, featured dozens of vehicles, food
and drink, music, and the opportunity to swap stories with friends from decades ago. “Drag racing is like that – everybody gets along, everybody helps one another,” said Steve Bush, the lead organizer of the event. “It’s just to get all the guys who used to race at the A&M back together. You get down there Sunday at 11 a.m., race all day, then the cops would show up at 4:30, 5 p.m. and say it was time to go – they were really good.” Standing by their cars – some with pictures of what they used to look like on the race-
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