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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Vol. 52 | No. 6 | February 6, 2026
The story of nostalgia behind a late city councilor’s gift
A Hudson man was paralyzed over 30 years ago.
He says it was a blessing.
There’s a world of meaning behind a new painting at Marlborough City Hall. (Photo/Shealagh Sullivan)
By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter
Rob Butts (Photo/Shealagh Sullivan)
By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter HUDSON – In 1992, Hudson resident Rob Butts was newly married, an accomplished electrical engineer, and someone who always embraced an adventure. But that same year, a tragic accident
would upend his life as he knew it. During a ski trip to Killington, Vermont, Butts was gliding down the slope on his final trip down the mountain for the day. He and his wife were meeting friends in the lodge that evening, and the only way back to their car was a beginner slope he Rob Butts | 13
Trash hauler’s contract may be re-examined in Hudson By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – After reconsideration, the Select Board authorized the Board of Health to allocate funds to have its own legal counsel examine the town’s con-
tract with B-P Trucking, the town’s trash hauler. B-P, which has dealt with solid waste for years in Hudson, wants to expand the Cox Street transfer station to allow up to 850 tons per day, up from the current limit of 350 tons. If a larger facility is Transfer Station | 13
MARLBOROUGH – Walking into the Marlborough City Council chamber, it’s impossible to miss the colorful new decor hanging behind the Ward 7 City Councilor seat. The painting, titled “Iconic Marlborough,” was donated to the city by former Ward 7 City Councilor Don Landers, who died in March 2025. The painting depicts well-known city landmarks, like City Hall’s clock tower and the Walker Building. There’s also references to the city’s annual Labor Day Parade, the Frye Company, and Marlborough House of Pizza. Hidden in the blue background are names of stores, restaurants, and landmarks — some of which have closed.
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