Hudson Times

01/06/2026

On January 8th at 7 pm the Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on FY 2027 budgets. The town side of the budget can be found athttps://www.hudsonnh.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/budget_committee/page/55159/fy2027_budget_committee_public_hearing_book.pdf

01/06/2026

Hudson Municipal Budget Committee Public Hearing When- Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM Where- Hudson Community Center 12 Lions Ave, Hudson, NH 03051

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗨𝗗𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘! 🚒🔥🚑

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Firefighter/AEMT Corey Booth and Firefighter/Paramedic Danielle Barnett, who joined the department today.

Both come to us as lateral transfers, bringing with them many years of experience. We are eager to see the positive impact they will have on our team.

Welcome to the HFD! We are excited to have you with us and look forward to your valuable contributions to our department.

01/06/2026

The Hudson School District has joined the NH Hunger Solutions School Breakfast Challenge! We'll be posting throughout this week with information to promote students eating breakfast every day before school!

01/06/2026

Many people wonder why tourism is so important to local towns and cities.
In a press release from the NH Senate they explain how much of an increase there has been sending portions of the tax back to towns.
The link for all cities and towns can be found in the comments, here is the figures for Manchester and Nashua two of the biggest cities.
Press Release
Senate GOP doubles Rooms and Meals Revenue to NH towns
CONCORD, NH – Cities and towns across New Hampshire have seen their annual share of Rooms and Meals Revenue more than double since Republican Senators boosted the formula five years ago:
Total Rooms and Meals Distributions, which went out to local treasuries last week, topped $140 million this year, up 104% from where previous Legislatures had capped the revenue sharing program.
Sen. Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) led the charge to increase the local share from the Meals and Rooms Tax in 2021, and her bill was incorporated into that year’s state budget bill. The local share had been capped at $68 million per year. In the five years since the GOP-backed change, cities and towns have received an additional $285 million over and above the capped amount.
“Because Sen. Ricciardi and the Republican Caucus increased revenue sharing, we’ve sent $285 million more to local property taxpayers,” said Sen. President Sharon Carson. “That’s money that should be going to lower local property tax rates, if local officials can exercise fiscal discipline.”
Meals and Rooms Taxes are collected at every restaurant and hotel in the state and distributed on a per capita basis to New Hampshire municipalities. Under the formula pushed by Senate Republicans, cities and towns now receive 30% of net revenues. The funds were deposited in local accounts last week.
“I am proud to have pushed the Senate to restore revenue sharing in the budget, and allowed cities and towns to benefit from the growth of New Hampshire’s economy,” added Ricciardi.
See comments for full list of cities and towns

01/05/2026

01/03/2026

Happy New Year!

I am asking for help for our son, Deven.
Our oldest son Deven is in need of a kidney. He was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure on June 24, 2025. This diagnosis was a complete shock to all of us. In July of 2025, he was diagnosed with x linked Alport Syndrome, which is a genetic condition that causes kidney failure. The good news is this isn’t a genetic condition that recurs with transplants.
Deven’s story: Deven was seen by his pediatrician in June 2025 for a scratched cornea and they referred us to Mass General for a sedated exam. In the Mass General ER, bloodwork was done. All of his levels were off, dangerously so. His kidneys were failing and he was in need of an immediate blood transfusion. Deven was transferred to the PICU and our lives were forever changed. A couple hours and several tests later our amazing and incredibly kind doctor broke the news that Deven had end stage kidney failure, he would not recover, he needed immediate dialysis, and we needed to get him on the transplant list. Shortly after that, Deven had a hemodialysis catheter placed in his chest and within an hour was receiving his first dialysis treatment. All of this happened in the first 48 hours. We were in shock but incredibly grateful for that scratched cornea. Deven spent two weeks in the hospital before coming home. Once home, he began experiencing neuropathy pain in his feet. This pain went from mild to severe in less than two weeks. During that time, we had doctor appointments, an overnight observation in the ER at Mass General, several different pain medications, and Deven lost a significant amount of weight. By the end of two weeks Deven was in so much pain he was no longer able to walk or stand. Marc had to carry him everywhere he went. On July 24, Deven was admitted to MGH again. This time he would spend a month in the hospital and go through what one doctor called “the million dollar work up” including PET scans, lumbar puncture, CT scans, MRIs, nerve and muscle biopsies, EMGs, ultrasounds- the works. During this time he still had dialysis three (or more if needed) times a week while fighting off fevers and significant pain. We never got an official diagnosis but the closest they could give us was Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (There is a case of a teen girl who had end stage kidney failure with similar nerve pain/muscle weakness as Deven and she made a full recovery after receiving a new kidney.) After Deven was medically cleared to be discharged from Mass General at the end of August, he was transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. He had not been able to walk or stand in over a month at this point and because of the weight and muscle loss, he also no longer had the strength. Deven spent three weeks at the inpatient rehabilitation hospital and started walking again after two weeks.
Through all of this, Deven has been unbelievably strong. All of his doctors and nurses have commented on his positive attitude and his ability to adjust to everything that has been thrown at him with grace. We are truly amazed at his resilience and how he handles every single difficult situation sets the tone for us. I don’t think Marc or I would have been so strong if Deven hadn’t been first.
Today, Deven is home. He has four hour dialysis sessions three times a week. He has physical therapy three times a week. He has steroid infusions first weekly, then bi weekly, then monthly and soon, not at all. He came home from the hospital with 17 daily medications and now he’s down to 10 daily medications. His levels are much better. We are in a routine and in a good place but Deven still needs a kidney. A kidney will significantly improve his quality of life. He will no longer need dialysis, he will have fewer food and liquid restrictions, more energy, improved chances of survival, it will be easier for him to work, travel, attend college and get back to running. Freedom.
We are looking for a living donor for our son, Deven. The benefits for a living donor include minimal wait time, immediate kidney function, best long-term results, having a surgery we can plan in advance, and the option for paired exchange (swap) if the donor and recipient are not compatible. He is on the wait list for a kidney now but the wait could be 5-7 years. There is no way to simply ask another person to donate a kidney to their child, so instead we are asking everyone who is comfortable to please share this post. The more people we can reach, the better our chances are of finding a living donor for Deven. If you are interested in donating please know all of your information is strictly confidential and the living donor advocates work for you to make sure donation is in your best interest. We (me, Marc and Deven) do not have access to any donor or potential donor information.
www.mghlivingdonors.org
Deven Marc Ricci
DOB: 01/03/2007
Thank you,
Kristine & Marc ❤️

01/01/2026

Litchfield Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Sexual Abuse Charges

A 53-year-old Litchfield man is behind bars following an intensive investigation into the sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor, Hudson Police announced Monday.

Anthony DiMascio was taken into custody without incident on Monday. He faces several felony charges, including:

Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault

Manufacturing Child Abuse Images

Endangering the Welfare of a Child

The case began when former employees of a Hudson-based business alerted authorities to a suspicious relationship between an adult and a juvenile. Detectives from the Hudson Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau immediately launched an inquiry, which uncovered evidence of "ongoing inappropriate communications and physical contact" spanning an extended period.

In a coordinated effort with the Litchfield Police Department and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, investigators executed a search warrant at DiMascio’s Litchfield residence.

"The search resulted in the seizure of electronic storage devices and other evidence," the department stated. "A forensic examination of the devices revealed video files and communications consistent with information developed during the investigation."

DiMascio is currently being held on preventative detention. He is scheduled for arraignment today, at the 9th Circuit Court in Nashua.

Police emphasize that the investigation remains active. Detectives are continuing to analyze digital evidence and follow leads to determine if there are further instances of criminal activity. Officials noted that additional charges may be filed as the forensic process continues.

The NH Internet Crimes Against Children - ICAC Task Force