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Marlborough prepares for Municipal Election
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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
By Evan Walsh Reporter
MARLBOROUGH – After narrowing the list of candidates for mayor from four to two, city residents will now prepare for the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In the preliminary election on Tuesday, Oct. 10, current City Council members Samantha Perlman and J. Christian Dumais advanced to November’s election. “I want to congratulate my opponents on a hard-fought race. Our win was a team effort, and I am grateful for the support we received from every corner of the city and across every demographic, including many new voters,” said Perlman, who was the top overall vote-getter. “I bring to the table a wealth of experience as a nonprofit professional and citywide councilor, as well as a unique education in law and urban planning. This combination of experience and education clearly resonates with voters.” Dumais finished second overall. “I am humbled by the support of the almost 1,500 Marlborough voters who cast their ballots for me yesterday,” said Dumais. “I want to thank each and every one of you who believed in me and have supported our campaign. While I understand and respect that I may not have been your first choice, I hope to earn your support and be your final choice in November.” Challenger Patrick Hogan, who placed third, said on Thursday, Oct. 12, that he may run in
HUDSON – Hundreds of community members gathered at Guidotti Field on Oct. 14 for the Hudson Recreation Department’s Rec Fest. The event, which the Hudson Recreation Department described as the town’s annual fall festival, featured roughly 20 community groups and organizations eager to connect with the community. Vendors gave away goodies, sold products and food, and distributed information. “We want to bring local nonprofit organizations out to gain exposure, connect with people in the community who might not know who they
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Avidia Bank was one of the organizations with a booth at Rec Fest Oct. 14.
112 students in Farley dual language program By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON — The English and Portuguese dual language program at Farley Elementary School is one designed to promote bilingualism and biliteracy for all students, as well as grow positive cross-cultural relationships. The program is possible thanks to World
Language Curriculum Coordinator Ana Pimentel and Director of English Learners Education Wendy Anderson, who shared the data and assessments from their self-evaluation for the 2021-2022 school year at the Oct. 10 School Committee meeting. According to Superintendent Brian Reagan, the information from the 2022-2023
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