Hudson Times

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

09/27/2026

Conservation Group Notified of $1.3M in Missing Funds

At the Sept. 14 meeting of the Conservation Commission, members reviewed its finances with the start of budget season, uncovering an unexpected discovery while researching past land acquisitions and a long-standing cash flow account.
“You guys bought land off of the Barretts Hill subdivision and I was curious, having seen the cash flow accounts, one over and over again said it had $830,000, and that $91,700 spent on buying the land and hiring a lawyer was never reflected in the account. I finally went down to the Finance Department and asked them to update this, and I thought that would be a very easy process,” explained Civil Engineer Don Kirkland. “As it turns out, they started going back years, half a decade, and the good news is money that was spent on land, and money that would come into the cash flow account from the Land Use Change Tax had never, at least in six years, had never been reflected in this account. Thankfully, as it turns out, a lot more money had come in than went out.”
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09/27/2026

Motor Vehicle Revenue, Tax Collections Highlight Busy Year for Hudson’s Tax Office

The Hudson Board of Selectmen received an in-depth update on the Town’s Tax Collector Department during its most recent meeting, with Tax Collector Christine Strout-Lizotte outlining how her office manages one of the busiest and most financially significant operations in town government. From motor vehicle registrations to property tax collection, Strout-Lizotte said her staff handles thousands of transactions each year that directly support Hudson’s municipal budget.
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09/27/2026

Broncos Soccer Teams Battle Through First Three Weeks
The Alvirne High School varsity soccer teams have experienced a challenging opening three weeks of the 2026 season, with both the Broncos boys and girls teams looking to build momentum as the Division I schedule moves forward.
The Alvirne boys opened the season with a pair of close losses, falling 3-2 to Concord on Aug. 28 and 2-1 to Pinkerton Academy on Sept. 1. The Broncos then dropped a 6-1 decision to Windham on Sept. 8 and were shut out 3-0 by Merrimack two days later.
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09/27/2026

Benson Park Centennial Event Sees Strong Turnout

The Benson Park Advisory Committee met on Sept. 17 to review the results of a busy summer season, including the Family Fun and Centennial Celebration Day held on Sept. 12. Committee Chair Sue Clement said the event was a major success, noting that the Old Lady in the Shoe exhibit drew significantly more visitors than in previous years. “We definitely doubled what we've had in years past,” she said.Matt Pelletier of the Friends of Benson Park thanked the volunteers and sponsors who helped make the celebration possible. “We ended up having 14 sponsors,” Pelletier said. “It was a great turnout, and we were really happy to see so many people from town and all over trickling in.”
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09/27/2026

Property Tax Cap Will Appear on Ballot in November, Following State Law

The Hudson Budget Committee met on September 2 to review recent legislative changes coming out of Concord, with much of the discussion focused on House Bill 1300, the new state law that will place property tax cap questions on local ballots this November. Committee member and State Representative Bob Wherry delivered a detailed presentation to ensure the rest of the Committee understood the implications of the law and how it will affect Hudson voters.
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