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Special permit for dog-grooming business denied By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
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By Laura Hayes Managing Editor HUDSON – The trial of Luis Santos, 26, related to the death of Karla Rodriguez in 2019 has come to a close. Santos was indicted with murder and carrying a firearm without a license. Santos’ trial before a jury in Middlesex County Superior Court began on Jan. 19 and came to a close on Jan. 31. Dec. 12, 2019 Defense attorney Debra Dewitt argued that Santos had been in a relationship with Rodriguez on Dec. 12, 2019, and the pair lived at an apartment at 7 Howe Street. She argued that Santos had been excited when he learned that Rodriguez was pregnant. According to Dewitt’s closing statement, the night before, Rodriguez had spent the night at
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MARLBOROUGH – A Lincoln Street business site that has been vacant since 2019 may remain vacant for the foreseeable future. On Jan. 24, the City Council’s Urban Affairs Committee voted to deny a special permit for a Medway-based dog-grooming business called All Fur Love that sought to expand into Marlborough. Although committee members approved of the business itself, they had concerns about the proposed business’ impact on traffic and noise. “It’s already a busy street,” said Councilor Sean Navin. “Adding a dog-grooming business would be wonderful, but the impact would be detrimental to the neighborhood,” said Councilor Laura Wagner. Another issue – the site at 75 Lincoln Street is located within the Residential B district, where mixed-use is not allowed. There’s also a question on whether the site is still a pre-existing and nonconforming use, given that the site has been vacant for nearly four years. “[The proposed use] is not allowed,” said Councilor David Doucette. “But there is a shortage of groomers in town.”
Hudson murder trial concludes
Luis Santos appeared in Middlesex County Superior Court on Jan. 30.
Report identifies Hudson pedestrian, bicycle projects By Laura Hayes Managing Editor HUDSON – Tom Green of the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee presented the committee’s final report to the Select Board on Jan. 23, which identifiedseveral potential projects such as trail connections.
The Select Board voted to create the Ad-Hoc Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee last January. Green noted that there were three issues and recommendations: improving walking and cycling connections in Hudson, sidewalks and pedestrian and cyclist interactions with motorized traffic. The committee conducted a survey. AccordReport | 14