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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
City Council revisits 90-unit development
Vol. 51 | No. 45 | November 7, 2025
Meet the new Quinn Middle School principal
‘I want it to be a place families want their children to attend’
By Paul Hopkins Reporter MARLBOROUGH – The City Council is being asked (again) to approve an overlay district to allow construction of a 90-unit condominium complex at the intersection of Ames Street and Forest Avenue. The Gutierrez Company and the Marlborough/Northborough Realty Trust envision two four-story buildings with 90 “agetargeted” units that would be an alternative to a single-family home subdivision. Their attorney, Brian Falk, said the plan presented on Oct. 20 would concentrate development of the site, preserving about four acres of wooded land and providing a buffer for neighbors. The project is back before the City Council after it rejected the developer’s ask for the overlay district in September. Falk indicated the development would be attractive to those looking to downsize, as opposed to those with children who would use the schools. He said that based on feedback from neighbors, the proposal was scaled back 25 percent to 90 units, with a reduced number of buildings and a consolidated layout. The buildings would have elevators and some covered parking. Several people spoke in favor of the zoning amendment. One abutter, Marguerite Sawyer, said she has lived nearby for many years: “This is the best plan. It keeps the integrity of the neighborhood, it keeps the green space, and would actually help with noise.” Another neighbor, Fred Meyer, who Ames | 10
By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – Dr. Timothy Frazier, the new principal at Quinn Middle School in Hudson, was seeing off the last students at the end of another school day. It’s where he likes to be. Mornings and afternoons are his favorites. “In the morning we walk in and kids are in there getting breakfast, telling us about the day before, talking about their football game or soccer game.” After that, students spend a few minutes in homeroom, which has been brought back this year. “It’s a touch point,” says Frazier, adding that two staff members are in each homeroom to conduct the daily check-in. “In middle school we are supporting the whole life of a child — academics, their growth in finding their identity,” said Frazier. Frazier | 6
Dr. Timothy Frazier (Photo/Paul Hopkins)
Hudson receives $1.4 million in PFAS settlement By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – Hudson has received $1.4 million in the first two installments resulting from court action over PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” that shut down a town well in 2019. More money is forthcoming for a total of nearly $2.9 million.
In a document posted to the town website, Hudson officials say, “In June and October, the Town received the first two disbursements in this settlement, totaling $1,400,904.10. Additional disbursements will be received at later dates.” Based on state guidance, the town has put the funds in a “special revenue fund” that can be used by Town Meeting in the future PFAS | 6
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