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Repairs to Hudson Fire Station roof underway By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – Repair of the Hudson Fire Station bell tower roof and main roof commenced on Oct. 30 and will take months to complete. “Scaffolding is required on all four sides of the bell tower. It will take about three days for the scaffolding to be erected,” said Chief Bryan Johannes. There will be construction staging protected by concrete barriers in the driveway between the station and the Hudson Public Library, with traffic flowing one way when it is taking place. Signage will be present, and police details will be staffed during staging. Traffic for the two buildings will flow into the driveway between the fire station and the library and exit the opposing driveway. On June 17, the Hudson Fire Station sustained damage following a lightning strike. The strike occurred at 3:30 p.m., and the station was reopened five days later. Johannes said the damage was specifically to the slate roof of the bell tower and the rubber membrane of the main roof. In addition, initial damage happened to several pieces of sensitive electronic equipment, such as computer monitors, the phone server and the fire alarm system. “A claim was initiated with our insurance proFire Station | 11
Dumais wins Marlborough mayor’s race By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – The city has a new mayor-elect. According to unofficial results from the City Clerk’s office, J. Christian Dumais edged Samantha Perlman in the municipal election, 3,593-3,251, on Tuesday, Nov. 7. There will also be some new faces on the City Council, including Mark Vital for Ward 1, Robert Preciado for Ward 3 and Albert Trey Fuccillo for Ward 6. In other City Council races, David Doucette defeated James Jumonville to earn another term as Ward 2 councilor, and Teona Brown earned another term as Ward 4 councilor, defeating Thomas Dalton. Donald Landers turned back challenger Harmony Larson to win another term as Ward 7 councilor. John Irish ran unopposed, and earned another term as Ward 5 councilor. In the at-large council race, Michael Ossing, Kathleen Robey and Mark Oram were re-elected while Ward 6 councilor Sean Navin will be returning as the fourth atlarge member.
J. Christian Dumais campaigned outside of the Senior Center on Nov. 7.
Pulte proposes over-55 housing in city By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – A proposed over-55 community near Hillside School is drawing concerns from neighbors. During a public hearing on Oct. 23, the City Council heard from attorney Brian Falk, who is representing Pulte Homes LLC.
Pulte is asking for a zoning amendment so that two parcels on Robin Hill Street could be developed into an over-55 community. The parcels, which total 28 acres, are currently zoned light industrial; Pulte is in the process of purchasing the parcels. Should the amendment be approved, Pulte plans to build three, 50-unit buildings, along
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