KEYNOTES: Thompson family reunites after second vaccination dose
Rosemary Rimkus
Like families everywhere, the four generations of the family of Hudson residents Raymond and Muriel Thompson look forward to post-COVID, when they can again gather for special occasions. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3, 2019, just before the pandemic struck, but they have been “masking and distancing” for over a year.
With Covid restrictions since March 2020, it has been impossible to visit, hug or see their little ones, or other family members. Recently both received their second vaccination, and were finally able to meet their newest grandchild, Halle, 3 1/2 months old, for the first time. Parents of seven daughters and one son, they now embrace 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Their children are Muriel, Frances, Eileen, Nora, twins Clare and Mary Anne, Raymond and Jeanne.
KEYNOTES: First responders vaccinated
Rosemary Rimkus
In one of the early rounds of vaccination against COVID-19, 380 Hudson and Marlborough firemen, policemen and other early responders received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine on Jan. 14 and 15 at the Marlborough High School gymnasium. Kelli Calo of the Hudson Health Board said the clinic was a collaboration between the Marlborough and Hudson Health departments. The voluntary clinic is part of the commonwealth s vaccination plan, according to Hudson Fire Chief Bryan Johannes.
Avidia Bank south branch to open April 5
Mark R. O’Connell, president and CEO of Avidia Bank, has informed its clients that the new Hudson South branch, located at 196 Washington St., will open April 5. The new building will replace the former Hudson South branch across the street at 221 Washington St. in the RK Plaza. In April 2019 the only remaining residence in the Washington Street commercial zone area was razed to accommodate the site, and fini