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Hearing on Intel redevelopment in Hudson draws public opposition
Rain doesn’t stop Marlborough’s Labor Day events
By Stuart Foster Reporter HUDSON – The Hudson High School auditorium was nearly packed on Aug. 30 with residents who were opposing the proposed distribution warehouse facility to be built at the former Intel site. Residents spoke out against the project during the Hudson Planning Board hearing for Portman Industrial’s proposed 1.3-million-square-foot facility. During public comment, Villages at Quail Run Board of Governors Vice President Diane Bemis urged the Planning Board not to let “this monstrosity be built in our backyard” and asked Planning Board Chair Robert D’Amelio if the project was “a done deal.”
MARLBOROUGH – A rainy Sept. 5 didn’t stop hearty holiday revelers from celebrating Marlborough’s 70th Labor Day Parade, preceded by Marlborough Lions Club’s longtime Bed Race. Marchers, bands and float riders endured rain while traveling the 1.7-mile parade route. The route also served as a campaign trail for political candidates – though less than in past election years, noted parade director Melanie Whapham. “Maybe it’s because we now have mailin ballots and lots of people have already voted,” she said. “Maybe candidates feel there’s no need to be on the streets the day before the primary.” Whapham feels that Navy Reservist Matt Sargent deserved to be recognized as grand marshal for his varied efforts honor-
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By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer
‘Welcome the kids and say hello’ By Stuart Foster Reporter MARLBOROUGH – Rows of school buses dropped students off at Francis J. Kane Elementary School last Wednesday, marking the first day of school for first through 12th graders in Marlborough. “Being able to start off the year with-
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out masks and seeing those smiles and just seeing how happy they are has been amazing,” said Principal Kalliope Pantazopoulos. Assistant Principal Richard Lacina noted that the last few years have been difficult for students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The students were ready to be Back to school | 15
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