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Albert “Trey” Fuccillo
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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Come Jan. 1, there will be a new mayor, and several new faces on the City Council. Albert “Trey” Fuccillo will be the new councilor for Ward 6, while current Ward 6 Councilor Sean Navin moves into one of the at-large seats. At 21, Fuccillo will be one of the youngest ever to sit on the City Council. He’s worked at City Hall and the city’s Community Development Authority for the past two years — while earning an undergraduate degree at Emerson College in Boston. Since winning the seat in November, Fuccillo has been meeting with his constituents; many of Ward 6 | 2
‘Tis the season for sharing By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – If you visit the Hudson Town Hall, you might notice bags hanging from the bushes in front of the building. If you read the sign in front of the foliage, there is a simple explanation: Everyone is invited to leave a small gift there and then take whatever is desired. Called simply the Sharing Tree Project, JoAnn Rhodes, a resident of Hudson for 27 years, dreamed up the little idea that has become a big one. “I came up with the idea and went to the town for approval,” she said. She was inspired by an idea that took place in Sudbury, where orna- The Sharing Tree Project is located in front of Hudson’s Town Hall. Sharing Tree Project | 5
Lake Williams floating boardwalk completed By Evan Walsh Reporter MARLBOROUGH – The floating boardwalk on Lake Williams is done. On Dec. 19 several of Marlborough’s community leaders gathered on the shores of Lake Williams to celebrate the completion of its floating boardwalk.
“I would like to thank our federal delegation for securing the American Rescue Plan Act. This funding enabled us to expand on a recreational trail along the lake for residents of all ages to enjoy. We are excited for residents to use this unique path to explore Lake Williams and the surrounding area,” Mayor Arthur Vigeant said in an official statement. Lake Williams | 13
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