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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Survey indicates Hudson protests don’t harm business
Vol. 51 | No.44 | October 31, 2025
‘Eyesore’ property on Marlborough’s Main Street could see development
By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – The majority of Hudson businesses responding to a short survey said the regular political protests at the Downtown Hudson traffic circle on Saturdays do not hurt their businesses. About one in five responding said the crowds have a positive impact on business. The two-question survey from the Hudson Business Association — urged by Select Board member Lauren DuBreuil — asked business owners to describe business so far this year, and if the recent protests “affected your business in any way.” Just over 20 businesses responded. About two-thirds said the protests either had no impact or affected them positively. One in five reported a negative impact. DuBreuil said she would be happy to meet with any of those owners to hear their concerns. More telling were the anonymous survey comments. Responses said the main issue was scarce parking and increased traffic during the protests. But one owner noted that “any foot traffic downtown is good foot traffic as far as I am concerned.” Said another: “Please do not limit or censor them in any way.” Another added: “First Amendment rules!” However, not everyone agreed. ”It is embarrassing that there are that many idiots spending their Saturdays … in a mindless ritual,” a business owner said anonymously. “It is a stain on the town.” Select Board Vice-Chair Judy Congdon No Kings | 6
By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter MARLBOROUGH – In 2019, the Marlborough City Council approved a special permit to construct a 67-unit mixed-use project at 163 Main Street. Now, developers are racing against the clock. The special permit for the project is set to expire in January, but the developer needs it amended before construction can begin. According to attorney Brian Falk, several
changes were made to the original project’s design in the time since 2019, including the height of the building and parking. While the lot is still owned by Natick resident Vincenza Sambataro, the former developer, development firm Taj Estates of Marlborough, LLC has taken over. According to Falk, there was some initial demolition work done on the site in 2020, but Sambataro “was not able to advance the project.” Two special permit extensions were
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