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Guilty: Santos sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder
Marlborough approves $10.27 million for road repairs
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor HUDSON – Luis Santos, 26, has been found guilty for the murder of Karla Rodriguez in Hudson in 2019. His trial before a jury in Middlesex County Superior Court concluded on Jan. 31, and the jury found him guilty of murder in the first Luis Santos degree and carrying a firearm without a license. Santos was sentenced to life in prison for the murder charge and between four to five years for the charge of carrying a firearm without a license. The sentences are to be served concurrently. However, Santos filed a notice of appeal on Feb. 1. The Hudson Police Department had responded to two 911 calls at 7 Howe St. on Dec. 12, 2019. During her closing remarks, Santos’ attorney, Debra Dewitt, had said that Santos had been in a relationship with Rodriguez and the two lived at the Howe Street apartment. She argued that Santos had been excited to learn that Rodriguez was pregnant. Luis Santos | 13
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Spring Street has been putting up with potholes and patches for years. Thanks to the city’s approval of $10.27 million in bond requests, Spring Street, Hayes Memorial Drive and other roadways will get some much-needed improvements. On Jan. 30, the City Council’s Finance Committee approved $500,000 for sewer construction and/or reconstruction; $1 million for water construction and/or reconstruction; and $8.7 million for street and infrastructure Road budget | 13
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The city has approved $10.27 million in bond requests for road repairs and reconstruction.
Marlborough High School earns re-accreditation By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough High School has earned accreditation once again. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges’ (NEASC) Commission on Public Schools recently continued the school’s accreditation for another 10 years.
During its meeting on Oct. 22, the NEASC lauded the high school for its initiatives. Among the initiatives mentioned by NEASC was that time was available for teachers to participate in professional learning communities (PLC), including the opportunity to meet in their PLCs during the day; the creation of the core values, beliefs about learning and the
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