HUDSON — The office of Warmer Fuel Oil Co., a small building that owner Gerry Curley called his “Monopoly House,” disappeared from 240 Washington St. earlier this month with the razing of the adjacent Tuck’s gas station. He was at least 90 years old.
In 1939, Warmer Fuel Oil Co. founder, the late Francis “Sid” Walsh, moved the small building across from the conjunction of Broad and Washington streets, Curley said.
His father, the late Gerry Curley, Walsh’s partner, bought the business in the 1960s.
The eldest Curley, a World War II army veteran, partnered with his son in the mid-1970s until his retirement in 1988.
Sole proprietor since 1988, Gerry Curley recalls working at the adjacent Tuck’s gas station as a high school student in the 1970s.
He said storage tanks at the back of the store, permitted since 1939, were also recently removed. Global Petroleum, the new owners of the property, plan to install a new gas station and convenience store.
Warmer Fuel Oil Co. continues to provide fuel oil and propane gas delivery services. It also ensures the installation and complete maintenance of the heating system. Curley said he was still in business “for the foreseeable future”.
A native of Hudson, Curley and his wife, Meg, reside in Marlborough.
The loss of music lovers
Symphony Pro Musica (SPM) performances scheduled for January 29 and 30 have been cancelled.
Due to pandemic restrictions and the continued spread of COVID-19, SPM Orchestra members and supporters voted at an emergency meeting to postpone the performance of esteemed piano soloist Benjamin Hochman and his program. accompaniement. They are working on the report.
“We are optimistic that this will be a temporary pause and that we will resume our preparation for the concerts in March and May,” executive director Mark Ford said.
The next performances are scheduled for March 19 and 20, 2022.
The rector retires
Rev. James Codera retired as rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church after serving the parish for more than 20 years.
He continues in his teaching position at Wellesley College.
Reverend John Olsson is currently serving the church as a substitute priest. Sunday service continues via Zoom at 10 a.m. For more information go to www.saintlukeshudson.org.
“Meet the Mill” March 5
A “Meet the Mill” winter market will be held at The Landing at the Hudson Mills at 43 Broad St. on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The public is invited to visit and visit the 50 small and medium-sized businesses on the landing, which include art, wellness and food shops as well as the Hudson Historical Museum and others.
Parking is available at two car parks on Broad Street and one on Houghton Street.
soldier searchlight
Alexandra Johnson, a Hudson native, U.S. Army specialist and member of 42n/a The infantry division group (rainbow) is the latest member of his “Soldier Spotlight”.
She is also a member of the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard.
Spec. Johnson is the daughter of former Hudson residents Paul and Jeannette Johnson of Ludlow.
Back to 1967
James and Ricky Bilodeau were elected co-captains of the Hudson Catholic High School football team in 1967.
The residents of Stratton Hill have formed a nonpartisan political association.
Ralph Houseman was president of the Linden Street School PTA.
Richard Hubert reported to US Coast Guard Station Groton, Connecticut.
Hudson police reported 41 ambulance calls were made in December 1966.
A color film of the 1966 Hudson Centennial Parade was shown at the Christ the King Holy Name Society meeting.
Hudson’s first New Year’s baby was a son born Jan. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. George Chaisson.
Gleasondale’s Robert Doane was among those attending the GOP victory dinner at the Sheraton Plaza in Boston.
A Hudson realtor advertised a 1965 split-level home for $20,500.
Happy Birthday
A belated greeting to Hudson resident Douglas “Doug” MacArthur Wolfe, who turned 80 on January 25th. Wolfe’s father served under General Douglas MacArthur, hence his name. Originally from Brooklyn, Wolfe is a veteran of the United States Navy.
January 29 – Marcie Wheeler, Ben Davis and Danielle Wallingford.
January 30 – Janet Wisti, Dave Burney, Derek Mangus and Ania Wolczak.
January 31 – George Anastas, Randy Jusseaume, Dan Borella, Debbie Green, Tom Tedstone, Amber Rose Cunha, “AJ” Leandres and Jesse Hayden.
February 1st – Elaine Braga, Priscilla Wood, Tory Bartolini, Kristen Grillo and Elizabeth Battisti.
February 2 – Mary Ann DiCiero, Alicia Sheehan, Ethan Bushey, Cindy Costabile, Cameron Greeno.
February 3 – Sara Chamberlain and MacKenzie Micciche.
February 4 – Bill Rubino.
February 5 – Olivia Filippi and her sister, Sofia, Steve Sacco, Maureen Harrity, Mattingly Fahey and Kristen Kierstead Chaisson.
February 6 – Carmen Giombetti, David Esteves and Sally Deptula.
February 7 – Philip Wilson-Chase, Gina Downey and Julia Scafidi.
February 8 – Trisha Desmond, Joe Palange, Brendan O’Brien and John White.
February 9 – Gavin Capobianco, Zachary Kent, Heather Rockwell, Paul Hester, Jordy Callahan, Laurie De Arcangelis and Claire Szcerbenski.
February 10 – Brady Caramanica, Kevin Carter, Christopher O’Keefe, Pat Chartrand, Loreen Bathazar and John Craig.
Send local, family, club “Happ’nings” to [email protected] or Rosemary Rimkus, 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749.
