Alvirne Marching Band Rings in the Holiday Season
The Alvirne Marching Band participated in the annual Holiday Parade in Derry on Saturday afternoon. The band played holiday songs as they marched through downtown Derry. Photos by Chris Paul
Budget Committee Weighs Tax Rate Impact and Debate Spending Cuts
The Hudson Budget Committee met on Nov. 17 to review the potential tax impact of the proposed town budget following adjustments to alternative revenue sources and an announcement from the Department of Revenue Administration that Hudson’s 2024 tax rate will…
Delays in Warrant Article Details Creates Budget Process Frustration
Budget season moved forward as the Hudson Budget Committee wrapped up presentations on various elements of the town budget. However, members expressed frustration over the lack of information on upcoming warrant articles, many of which remain unfinished.“I thought we were…
Governor Kelly Ayotte Tours Palmer Center at Alvirne
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte stopped into Hudson last week, on Friday morning, Nov. 21, for a tour of the Wilbur E. Palmer Career and Technical Education Center at Alvirne High School, where she noted that bringing back the trades…
Early Request
Sloane Kelly had the opportunity to make some early Christmas requests with Old Saint Nic during the annual Christmas Bazaar and Penny Sale at St. Katheryn’s Church recently. See more photos pages 8 and 9. Photo by Samantha Paul
Police Seek to Fill Vacancies, Add Deputy Chief in Proposed Budget
The Hudson Police Department outlined its proposed 2026–2027 fiscal year budget during the Nov. 13 meeting of the Hudson Budget Committee, highlighting plans to address staffing shortages and create a new Deputy Chief position.“We looked through our budget with our…
School Cell Phone Ban Faces Challenges at High School
The School Board received feedback on its new personal electronic devices policy during its latest meeting, following a state law passed earlier this year requiring a “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones and similar devices in classrooms.Superintendent Dan Moulis reported that…
Rising Call Volume Spurs Warrant Article to Add Four Firefighters
The Hudson Board of Selectmen recently reviewed several potential warrant articles for the upcoming Town Meeting, including a proposal to hire additional firefighters to address growing service demands.Hudson Fire Chief Scott Tice explained that the department applied for a SAFER…
Nottingham West Honors Veterans with a Parade
Nottingham West Elementary School held their second annual parade for veterans on Friday, Nov. 7. The event was a collaboration with the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) organization and there was a Field of Flags in front of the building displaying…
Santa Makes Early Stop to Annual Christmas Bazaar
The spirit of Christmas was celebrated early this year at St. Katheryn’s Church at the annual Christmas Bazaar and Penny Sale on Saturday, Nov. 8. Church members held the 31th annual Bazaar with visits from Santa. Nearly 300 raffle items…