Hudson - Litchfield News 2 - January 14, 2011


AHS Friends of Music Discuss Future Educational Needs of Music Program


by Doug Robinson


When the first trumpet was tooted and the first drumbeat was heard, only 32 musicians marched to the 50-yard line of the Alvirne High football field. Today, the marching music program at Alvirne High School has grown to include in excess of 160 students who now march to the 50-yard line of that same field. In addition, dozens of additional students participate in the choral program as well. The explosive growth of the music program has only taken a little over a dozen years. The AHS Friends of Music Organization recently met to discuss the current deficiencies of the classrooms and how they could participate to be “instrumental in the implementation of a new Alvirne High School music instructional facility and performing arts center, to include the necessary technology and space for a modern learning environment and performance venue for use by all Hudson schools and the community.”


As a group, they agreed to “advocate for the growth and preservation of the Performing Arts, inclusive of music, dance, fine arts, and theatre, in the Hudson Community.” As a grassroots organization, the Friends Facility Committee Team will be seeking help from those with experience to find and write grants, speak publicly, participate in mailings, and make the necessary phone calls to keep people informed. Those wishing to participate or those seeking more information about the needs of the Facility Committee are encouraged to e-mail ahs.music.pr@gmail.com.


No Charges to be Brought Against Distraught Male


submitted by Hudson Police Department On Monday, January 11, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Hudson Police and Hudson Fire Departments responded to a residence on Dracut Road for a distraught male. Hudson police received information that the male was possibly in possession of a firearm. Due to this information, Hudson Police requested assistance from Hudson DPW, Pelham Police, and Tyngsborough (MA) Police to close Dracut Road in the area of Sherburne Road. A few houses in the area were also evacuated during the incident. Hudson Police were able to make contact with the male via the phone. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the male exited his house. Hudson Fire Department subsequently transported him to an area hospital for an evaluation. The male will not be facing any criminal charges.


Mr. and Mrs. John W. Woodbury Celebrate Golden Anniversary


Mr. and Mrs. John W.


Woodbury of Pelham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a party given in their honor at their daughter’s home in Hudson. The couple was married on October 22, 1960, at the First Congregational Church in Pelham. They have two children: Robert J. of Salem and his wife Cynthia, and Robin A. of Hudson and her husband Richard. They have five grandchildren: Ryan, Kevin, and Robert Jr., all


of Salem, and Ashley and Joshua of Hudson. Mrs. Woodbury is the former


Judith Mae Hayes. She is retired from Digital Equipment Corporation in Salem. Mr. Woodbury is originally from


Lowell, MA. He is retired from Nim-Cor Ober Co. in Nashua.


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Jason and Laura (Demers) Lockhart of Hudson are happy to announce the birth of their son, Brody Dean Lockhart, who was born December 3, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. Brody weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches. He joins big sister Madison Lockhart. Proud grandparents are Gilles Demers of Pelham, and Linda and Raymond Lockhart of East Boston, MA.


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submitted by Granite State American Kenpo Karate Granite State American Kenpo Karate, located at 273 Derry Road in the Lobster Boat Plaza in Litchfield, held its annual holiday toy drive and donated over 376 toy items to the Salvation Army. Granite State American Kenpo Karate supports philanthropic activity, especially during the current economic decline, and is excited to have selected the Salvation Army, a non-profit organization, as its annual holiday season’s charity. There were over 1,600 requests for toys this holiday and with the help of volunteer support with donations, this organization helped to make the holidays all the merrier for families. Kevin Noviello, owner and head instructor at


Granite State American Kenpo Karate, selected the Salvation Army toy drive because of their excellent work with children. “The children of today are our leaders of tomorrow and I want to help my students build leadership skills through Martial Arts training and philanthropic work within the Litchfield community, particularly with charities that cater to children,” he explains. “We’ve collected hundreds of items during our seasonal charity events, including non-perishable food drives and raising money doing Kick-a-thons for breast cancer research. The Salvation Army is an excellent charity and our goal was to collect 100 toys, which we exceeded by collecting and donating 376 toys in December.”


Granite State American Kenpo Karate students collected 376 toys for its annual toy drive


Hudson School Board Cuts Their 2012 Proposed Budget by $221,000 – CORRECTION


by Doug Robinson Last week, it was reported by myself that the School Department budget cuts were a result of returning “to the Town of Hudson $117,000 from this year’s budget at year’s end. In addition, the School Board and School Administration chose not to fund a position for a teacher who will be retiring at the end of this fiscal year. This teacher/administrator savings reflects an additional savings of $102,000.” This information was incorrect, and I apologize to the SAU and to the School Board for my error. To clarify, in speaking with Hudson School Superintendent Randy Bell, he stated, “We reduced the proposed budget by $117,000 in transportation costs, and $102,000 in an administration position. We also talked with the committee about ‘transferring’ $80,000 within the proposed budget to fund a fiber-optic cable project. That money includes furniture and a bathroom renovation.”


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