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- Hubbardston Safe Roads
The Hubbardston Select Board Seeking Input on Safe Roads Plan
From the Town of Hubbardston: “The Hubbardston Department of Public Works has developed a draft 5 year road plan for repairs and improvements in town. Before the Select Board considers endorsement of this plan, they would like to gather questions, suggestions and feedback from Hubbardston residents.
Please review the proposed projects that the DPW has prioritized based on engineering data and analysis. As community members, you have valuable perspectives on which roadwork should be highest priority from a neighborhood livability and daily use standpoint.
Your input will help guide the Select Board as they assess the proposed 5 year plan and decide whether to provide formal endorsement on March 4th. Thank you for voicing your views on project timelines, work needed on specific streets, overall priorities, or any other aspects of the proposal.
Please provide your feedback to bos@hubbardstonma.us by February 29th. Community guidance alongside engineering priorities helps ensure our road dollars are invested wisely.”
- Hubbardston Coffee
The Town of Hubbardston is having “Coffee and Community Conversations” Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 8:30 to 9:30am at the Stars and Stripes Diner. Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau will be there to connect with residents over coffee. For more information, CLICK HERE.
- Hubbardston 1-24-24
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For more information about getting involved with government in Hubbardston, visit the town of Hubbardston website or give them a call at (978) 928-1400.
Progress in Hubbardston Discussed with Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau
We spoke with Nathan Boudreau on January 24, 2024. Hubbardston just received a Green Communities Grant which will impact heat in the library. “ I’m learning a ton about green communities and efficiency and heat pumps and electrical work because we just received a $188,000 green communities competitive grant. It’s going to be to put new high-efficiency heat pumps in the Hubbardston library where we house some of our offices”
Boudreau spoke in detail about his report to the Hubbardston Select Board on January 22nd. He spoke about working on the fiscal 2025 budget and the Governor’s proposal to increase unrestricted government aid by 3 percent. He also spoke about the legislative public forum coming up on February 5th, stating, “This represents a great opportunity for the people of Hubbardston to get a chance to talk directly to their legislators. “ He spoke of the 8 week Citizens Academy which will provide residents with an inside look at local government operations.
We spoke about the budget and Hubbardston is faced with an approximate 8 percent increase in the school budget – “the school takes up well over 60 percent of the annual operating budget and seems to be increasing every year.” Hubbardston added 20 students to the school system this year. We also spoke about the new communications tower for emergency services. Boudreau said they were waiting on the ability to put commercial carriers up there and increase cell phone reception.
- Boudreau 9-13-23
Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – September 13, 2023
We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nate Boudreau about various Hubbardston issues. The Downtown is in the middle of a major improvement project expected to be completed by June of 2024. We also spoke of other happenings in the town.
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Work has begun on the Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget and Boudreau asked for citizen input as well as the usual department heads, town boards, and committees —- There is a Structural Deficit Working Group assembled to study Hubbardston’s finances going forward with meetings starting next week. We spoke of the town’s plans in dealing with emergencies and other staffing issues.
- Dinghy Dash
Cardboard Boat Regatta Comes to Hubbardston MA in August
Got plenty of cardboard and duct tape? Can you build something which floats? Then you can enter the 6th annual Dinghy Dash Cardboard Boat Regatta coming Saturday August 26, 2023 to Brigham Pond in Hubbardston at 10am
There are 3 categories: Single Occupant Adult, Single Occupant Youth, and Group Vessel. Entry fee of $20 and deadline to enter is August 21st. Each category has a 1st Prize of a $150 gift card and 2nd Place of a $50 gift card.
Dinghy must be made from cardboard and duct tape. No flex seal, styrofoam, or plastic. Must be fashioned after some style of boat. Inspections will be 9-10am. Store bought paddles are allowed. Up to 4 persons in dinghy
Complete Rules and Entry Forms on the Town of Hubbardston website, CLICK HERE. —- For questions, email Hubbardston250@Gmail.com
- Hubbardston 7-19-23
For more information on the Town of Hubbardston visit the official website, CLICK HERE.
Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – July 19, 2023
We spoke with Hubbardston Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau who will be speaking with the town’s selectmen on August 7th about a Proposition 2 1/2 override,, something the townspeople have failed to approve before. He has a 10 year plan for getting Hubbardston in better shape and a desire to bring in additional income streams for the town outside of real estate taxation. Listen to the interview on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Boudreau spoke about finances in detail, the recent groundbreaking Downtown, hiring staff, getting citizens involved in the community, the new laserfiche web portal, and his early start on the fiscal 2025 budget. We also have the AUDIO of Hubbardston Headlines YouTube video, in which Nate Boudreau introduces Town Clerk Candace Livingston. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
- Hubbardston 5-9-23
Hubbardston MA Happenings with Nathan Boudreau – May 9, 2023
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We spoke about various Municipal Challenges and about the Town Center Project underway soon which will positively transform the Hubbardston Downtown area. Hubbardston has opportunities for economic development and tourism. Nate Boudreau plans to take a step-by-step approach to improve the financial condition of Hubbardston by exploring every avenue open to the community. In our interview, Boudreau spoke of various planning he has undertaken to move Hubbardston in a positive direction.
Hubbardston has a number of events coming up including the Hubbardston Fair on June 10, 2023. Up-to-date information regarding Hubbardston can be found on the Hubbardston MA website. CLICK HERE.
- Rietta Opening
Rietta Flea Market in Hubbardston MA Opens for Season on Sunday April 2, 2023
Since the 1960’s, the popular Sunday Flea Market has opened in the Spring and stays open until late Fall. For more information for vendors or the public, please visit the website, CLICK HERE.
The Rietta slogan is “For Pleasure or Treasure” and Rietta Flea Market is a spacious complex of multiple acres located on Route 68 in Hubbardston, Massachusetts. New and used merchandise is sold. They are also known for their Food Concession where they are known for the “Best Fried Dough”, hamburgers, hot dogs,and grilled cheese.
- Hubbardston 3-28-23
Hubbardston Happenings – A Conversation with Nathan Boudreau
We had the opportunity to speak with Nathan Boudreau, the Town Administrator of Hubbardston Massachusetts. Mr. Boudreau has his share of work in front of him in dealing with Hubbardston’s very real budget challenges affecting the ability to provide much-needed services, fund the School System, and carry on various projects throughout the community. Boudreau discusses it all with us. Listen to the conversation on any device. CLICK PLAY.
During the interview, we learned that Hubbardston has openings for business and industry to come to town. We also found out that Nathan Boudreau likes to go to the Rietta Flea Market which is opening for the season this coming Sunday, April 2, 2023
- Hubbardston Headlines
March 2023 – Town Administrator Nathan Boudreau informs the citizens of Hubbardston, Massachusetts
Hubbardston MA Headlines with Nathan Boudreau, March 2023
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Around the Community of Hubbardston MA
Community Facts
Hubbardston is a town in Worcester County Massachusetts with a population of around 5000 people. Hubbardston was incorporated in 1767. It is home to Rietta Flea Market which is a huge draw to the area and open April through November.
Schools
Hubbardston Center School:(978) 928-4487
Quabbin Regional Middle School: (978) 355-5042
Quabbin Regional High School: (978) 355-4651
Government
Town Administrator: (978) 928-1400 ext. 200
Fire Department: (978) 928-4423
Police Department: (978) 928-5267
Town Clerk: (978) 928-1400 ext. 202
Organizations
Council on Aging: (978) 928-1400 ext. 211
Hubbardston Public Library: (978) 928-4775
Veterans’ Agent: (978) 874-7461
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