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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Vol. 52 | No. 8 | February 20, 2026
Marlborough father-daughter duo helping keep the city safe
Two Hudson schools need significant roof repairs
By Shealagh Sullivan Reporter
By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – School officials are making the case for roof repairs to Hudson High School and C.A. Farley Elementary School in 2026. It could potentially cost millions of dollars if the work is delayed, supporters say. The superintendent, School Committee chair, and Director of Facilities told the Select Board that fixing the Farley School roof this year – and phasing in repairs at the high school – makes the most sense. The town will seek $7.25 million for roof and connected HVAC work, most likely through a debt exclusion request. Superintendent Brian Reagan and Facilities Director David Russo said a study of the school roofs using infrared technology and direct inspection showed the 20-year-old high school roof has “widespread deterioration.” Because of its age, it has experienced numerous punctures and repairs. They said the worst areas have recurring water infiltration and wet insulation. The school officials are recommending a phased replacement and restoration project for the high school that would cost an estimated $6 million over the next three years. The worst sections would be addressed this year at a cost of about $400,000. The sections deemed to be in “poor” condition would be repaired in 2027 for $3.7 million, and the remaining sections would be done
MARLBOROUGH — When she was a kid, Alexis Atwood was coached by her father, Christopher Atwood, in softball. The two are still teammates today — though the uniforms look a bit different. Christopher is a 19-year veteran of the Marlborough Police Department, and Alexis joined the force as an officer in June 2025 after working in the department’s dispatch center for two years. The two don’t work together — though they sometimes have early-morning chats when Alexis is getting off of work and Christopher is just starting his day — but the father-daughter duo shares a love of serving the community. Christopher spent the first 20 years of his career serving in the United States Army, a journey that he said solidified his passion for helping others through law enforcement and public safety. He retired and joined the Father Daughter | 18
Police body-worn cameras to double as translation service By Paul Hopkins Reporter HUDSON – The Hudson Police Department hopes to implement body-worn cameras with real-time translation technology soon. Police Chief Richard DiPersio told the Select Board it will be “game-changing” for officers in the field.
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The technology allows officers to “communicate immediately with individuals speaking more than 50 languages, directly through their body cameras when a human translator is not immediately available,” DiPersio told the Community Advocate. The device audibly translates speech
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