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Parents raise concerns about potential bus storage at Mulready By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – Members of the Mulready Elementary School community had strong opinions about the topic of potential bus storage at the school at the School Committee meeting on Jan. 9. At the Dec. 12 meeting, Superintendent Brian Reagan shared with the School Committee the possibility of bus storage at Mulready Elementary School, as the Department of Public Works’ plans for its new facility would not include the current storage space being used by the Hudson Public Schools. Reagan reported that there was no townowned property appropriate for bus storage. After thorough research in the summer, the only property under the care of the school district that would provide a solution was determined to be Mulready. He said at the meeting that if the district needed to park buses outside of Hudson, there could be up to a $250,000 charge in the transportation contract, as estimated by the current bus company. Mulready | 21
‘It starts with Roman:’ Marlborough goaltender seizes opportunity, leads Panthers By Evan Walsh Reporter MARLBOROUGH – Roman Belli is habitually the last to leave the Navin Arena ice. As his exhausted teammates trudge off the ice after another two-hour-long Tuesday practice, Belli lingers. He retrieves lost pucks, takes the nets off the ice, and finally — minutes later — joins the rest of the Marlborough team. “He’s got a superstition,” Head Coach Mike O’Brien said. Although Belli’s “last-off-the-ice” mantra may be the product of superstition, his work ethic is very real. After working hard for years and improving his craft, Belli waited his turn to start on the Marlborough High School hockey team, making the most of his opportunities, Belli | 22
Roman Belli stands on the ice at Navin Arena.
Johannes recognized for career with Hudson Fire Department By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – Newly-appointed Fire Chief Jamie Desautels recognized former Fire Chief Bryan Johannes for his work and service to the town of Hudson at the Jan. 8 meeting of the Select Board. He acknowledged his predecessor via a Jan.
2 letter that was read by Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea. According to the letter, Johannes’ retirement began Jan. 13. He had been a member of the Hudson Fire Department for over 35 years. As outlined in the letter, Johannes was appointed as a permanent call firefighter on Aug. 5, 1988, a permanent full-time firefighter on Johannes | 12
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