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Vol. 48 | No. 47
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November 25, 2022
marlborough at a glance Band teacher named Masonic Teacher of the Year
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Marlborough Hudson E DI T I ON
Rotary Club hosts Turkey Shoot
Portman Industrial withdraws application for Intel site PHOTO/TAMI WHITE
A developer withdrew their plans for the Intel property.
By Caroline Gordon and Laura Hayes HUDSON - The Hudson Planning Board unanimously voted to accept Portman Industrial’s request to withdraw their site plan application without prejudice for the proposed Intel redevelopment. “I just want to thank all of you because the Planning Board really had nothing to Intel | 5
Left: Meghan Michaud is happy to hear her raffle-ticket number announced as the winner of a bottle of champagne.
40th Annual event supports club’s charitable endeavors By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Rotary Club is celebrating milestones. In its 100th year, the nonprofit organization marked its 40th annual Turkey Shoot on Nov. 19 in the cafeteria at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, the popular fundraiser took place virtually. “Though we hope to see the dreaded COVID in the rearview mirror, we’re still living in a very challenging world with record-high inflation,” noted the club’s President Mark Vital in the event program. “Your support tonight is criti-
Right: Alexander Radivonyk, 6, chooses a Double Blaster as his prize. PHOTO
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Marlborough library interior work begins By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter MARLBOROUGH – For Margaret Cardello, the progress of rebuilding the Marlborough Public Library can be measured by the colors at the construction site. “It changes color all the time,” said the library director.
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