Looking Ahead to Hudson in 2012

by Mike Litalien -- (mikelitalien@yahoo.com)

Champagne corks are popping in Chestnut Hill for the folks at W/S Development. The first rent check came in from Target and Crate & Barrel. This should help fund phase 2 of RiverPlace.

Traffic cameras have been installed along Lowell road, Dracut road, River road, Wason road and Derry road. You can see this on your local cable access channel.

Minimum wage jobs are plentiful at RiverPlace, come down to the visitor’s center and pick up an application. Don't forget lots of police and fire jobs are still available.

Educational programming will be shown to school children via satellite TV, while they are on their extended bus routes.

The mayor’s office announced that taxes have gone up again this year, "due to circumstances beyond our control".

The city planner announced last week that he is moving on to a new small town that needs his help.

The development company Atlantic Tambone is also pleased to announce the opening of Hudson Village, a 60,000 sq ft retail center across the street from RiverPlace.

The River Road widening project continues with phase 2 this summer. Due to a small miscalculation in traffic flows the need to take more houses via eminent domain will continue. The goal of a 4 lane road from Wal-Mart to the Mass border should be achieved soon.

The planning board turned down the request from Mr. and Mrs. Jones last month for an in-law addition to their house. Stating that it did not conform to city standards.

The city road agent announced that another traffic light will be installed on Lowell rd between Chili's and the Outback.

The mayor announced today that due to a drop in property values that the assessment for residential property will rise by only .20 cents per $1,000. Much less than originally thought.

The school committee announced an exploratory committee today to find land for a new high school. Overcrowding at Alvirne has created an accreditation problem with the state.

That’s all for now, check back soon............