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Vol. 48 | No. 38
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September 23, 2022
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City Council approves Walcott Heritage Farms project
Library construction about 30% complete
By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter MARLBOROUGH – It took an appeal, a trip to the Land Court, mediation and revisions, but the plans to bring 140 multifamily units to 339 Boston Post Road East appears ready to go. On a 10-1 vote, the City Council approved the revised special permit, with conditions, for the Walcott Heritage Farms Project during its meeting on Sept. 12. Proposed to be located at the McGee Farm, WP Marlborough MA LLC, made several changes to the proposed project. Just over a year ago, the City Council rejected the special permit for the project. Several councilors argued that the project
MARLBOROUGH – On the main floor of the Walker Building, bookshelves bisect the hallways, and the public internet access stations cover part of an access way. Books fill adjoining rooms – some for adults, some for teens, others for children. There are a few chairs for the access stations, and two “comfy” chairs for those wishing to peruse the most recent editions of newspapers. For nearly a year, that’s been the norm for the Marlborough Public Library, as it uses the Walker Building as a temporary space while construction proceeds at the West Main Street site. In spite of the tight space, Library Director Margaret Cardello said staff continues to provide patrons with access
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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter
By Caroline Gordon and Laura Hayes HUDSON - Hudson Public Schools Superintendent Marco Rodrigues announced his plans to retire at the end of June 2023 in a letter sent out to families. “My decision to close this chapter of my professional career has not been easy, nor has it been without a lot of deep
reflection and soul searching,” Rodrigues said in the letter shared with the Community Advocate. Rodrigues has served as an educator for 32 years, including the past five in Hudson. Before he came to Hudson, his tenure at Worcester Public Schools spanned 26 years. Retirement | 15
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Hudson superintendent announces retirement
At the back of the original Marlborough Public Library on West Main Street, the “new” library begins to take shape.
one ‘fore’ the girls Hudson High School varsity golf adds first female golfer in five years
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