Hudson Health Department

10/21/2026

♻️💊 TWO IMPORTANT COLLECTION EVENTS THIS SATURDAY!

Doing some fall cleaning? 🍂 This Saturday, October 24th, is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of expired/unwanted medications and household hazardous waste!

The Hudson Health Department wants to remind residents of TWO important events happening this weekend:

💊 NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hudson Police Department, 911 Municipal Drive

Have expired, unused, or unwanted medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Dispose of them safely and help prevent medication misuse and accidental poisonings!

✅ Prescription and over-the-counter medications accepted
❌ No syringes, injectables, or intravenous medications
💧 Liquids must remain sealed in their original containers.

♻️ HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

Time to clean out the garage, basement, or shed? Properly dispose of household hazardous materials, including:

🧴 Household cleaners and chemicals
🎨 Oil-based paints and stains
🐜 Pesticides and w**d killers
🔋 Certain batteries and other accepted materials

This collection is for Hudson and Marlborough residents only. Please bring proof of residency and refer to the event flyer for collection hours, location, and a complete list of accepted and prohibited items.

🌎 Let's work together to keep our homes, families, and environment safe! Proper disposal helps prevent accidental exposures, protects our waterways, and keeps potentially dangerous materials out of the wrong hands.

📣 Help spread the word by sharing this post with your Hudson neighbors!

10/14/2026

🚨 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY! ♻️🏡

Time to clean out those garages, basements, and sheds! The Hudson Health Department and City of Marlborough are teaming up to host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Electronics Recycling Day for Hudson and Marlborough residents!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Easterly Wastewater Treatment Facility
860 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA

✅ What CAN you bring?

- Oil-based paints, stains, and thinners
- Pesticides, w**d killers, and pool chemicals
- Household cleaners and corrosives
- Aerosols and automotive fluids
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Used motor oil, batteries, and more!

🚫 What NOT to bring:

- Latex/acrylic paint
- Single-use batteries
- Medications or medical waste
- Tires or large appliances
- Explosives or unknown materials

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

- This event is open to Hudson and Marlborough residents ONLY. Please bring proof of residency.
- Unwanted or expired medications should be brought to your local police station or a participating pharmacy.
- Please review the attached flyer for the complete list of accepted and prohibited items.

♻️ Let's work together to keep hazardous materials out of our trash, waterways, and environment!

📞 Questions? Contact the Hudson Health Department at 978-562-2020 or [email protected].

📢 Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your neighbors!

10/09/2026

💉 Thank you, Hudson! 💉

We’re excited to share that more than 200 vaccines were administered at our annual community vaccine clinic this past Saturday!

In addition to vaccinations, we also hosted a mini health fair to highlight the many programs, resources, and services available through the Hudson Health Department. It was a great opportunity to connect with residents, answer questions, and share more about the work we do throughout the year to support the health of our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, as well as the staff and partners who helped make the clinic such a success! 💙

And we’re not done yet — our next vaccine clinic is coming up soon:

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hudson Senior Center
👥 For residents ages 55+

➡️ Register here: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/hudson?site=senior-flu-clinic

The Hudson Health Department also currently has FREE COVID/Flu A & B self-test kits available while supplies last. Stop by the Health Department office at Town Hall to pick one up.

Thank you, Hudson, for helping us keep our community healthy this fall! 🍂💙

10/01/2026

💉 🍂 THIS SATURDAY — HUDSON’S ANNUAL VACCINE CLINIC! 🍂 💉
REMINDER! Our annual community vaccine clinic is happening this Saturday, October 3!

📍 Hudson High School Gym – 69 Brigham Street
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📝 Registration required: tinyurl.com/HudVax2026

Vaccines available include:
💉 Flu
💉 COVID
💉 High-Dose Flu for eligible adults 65+
💉 RSV and Shingles may also be available — please call ahead to check availability.

The clinic is open to Hudson residents ages 2 and older. Please bring your insurance card if you have one, but insurance is not required to receive a vaccine.

✅ Get vaccinated before flu and respiratory illness season gets into full swing!

📲 Register today and help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Questions? Call the Hudson Health Department at 978-562-2020 or email [email protected].

09/20/2026

🩸 Your blood is needed—help save lives in our community! 🩸

The Hudson Rotary Club is hosting a community blood drive, and the Hudson Health Department is proud to support this important event.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍 Hudson Town Hall 78 Main Street

Appointments are required. Register here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/Hudsonrotary1

As a small thank-you, the Hudson Health Department will provide goodie bags for all donors! ❤️

Please consider donating—and help us spread the word by sharing this post with your family and friends!

Help us help others. The Club is hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday September 26th in downtown Hudson. To make an appointment click the link in the comments. Sign up soon as appointments will fill up quickly. 💉❤

09/15/2026

🦟 West Nile Virus Update – Additional Positive Mosquito Sample & Spraying

Another mosquito sample collected in Hudson has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).

In response, the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will conduct additional mosquito spraying in the affected area tomorrow, September 16, after 7:45 PM. Rain date: September 17.

📍 Please see the attached map and street list for the treatment area.

The presence of WNV-positive mosquitoes does not mean that a person in Hudson has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, but it is an important reminder that mosquitoes are still active and residents should continue taking precautions.

Help protect yourself and your family by using an EPA-registered mosquito repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when possible, avoiding outdoor activity around dusk and dawn, and eliminating standing water around your home.

Please share this update with neighbors, particularly those who live in or near the treatment area.

🦟 Mosquito season isn’t over yet — continue to protect yourself from bites!

09/11/2026

🍂💉 HUDSON’S ANNUAL FALL VACCINE CLINIC IS COMING UP! 💉🍂

The Hudson Health Department is excited to host our annual community vaccine clinic on:

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hudson High School Gym, 69 Brigham Street

Registration is required:
➡️ tinyurl.com/HudVax2026

The clinic is open to Hudson residents ages 2 and older and will offer:

💉 Flu vaccines
💉 COVID vaccines
💉 High-Dose Flu vaccine for eligible adults ages 65+
💉 RSV and Shingles vaccines may also be available — please call us in advance to check availability.

Please bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be denied a vaccine if you do not have insurance.

✅ Protect yourself and your family heading into flu and respiratory illness season.
✅ Register early and help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and neighbors!

Questions? Contact the Hudson Health Department at 978-562-2020 or [email protected].

09/04/2026

🚶‍♀️ There’s still time—and space—to join Adventures in Walking tomorrow morning!

Meet at the Library at 9:30 AM for a relaxed group walk, fresh air, and good conversation. This monthly program is a partnership between us and the Hudson Public Library, and we provide a little goodie for every walker each month! 🎁

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 Meet at the Hudson Public Library

Registration is encouraged, so reserve your spot now:
https://townofhudson.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adventures-in-walking-adult-walking-group-21/

We hope to see you out there! 👟

Meet other adults at the Library then proceed outdoors for a group walk and conversation. Snacks are provided. A waiver must be signed before participating in this group. Adventures In Walking Waiver (PDF) . Registration required. Spaces are limited.

09/03/2026

⚠️ Important Public Health Update - KRATOM ⚠️

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued an emergency order restricting the sale of kratom products statewide. The order took effect on August 28, 2026 and applies to kratom products in all forms.

Kratom is a substance made from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree and is commonly sold as powders, capsules, gummies, tablets, teas, drink mixes, and liquid extracts or “shots.” Some products may also contain concentrated 7-OH, which can have powerful opioid-like effects and may increase the risk of addiction, dependence, and withdrawal.

Kratom products can vary in strength and ingredients, making their effects difficult to predict. Kratom use has been associated with dependence and withdrawal, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, increased heart rate and blood pressure, seizures, liver problems, and substance use disorder.

Help us keep Hudson informed and safe! If you see kratom products being sold locally, please contact the Hudson Health Department so we can follow up with education and enforcement as appropriate.

📞 978-562-2020
📧 [email protected]

Residents are encouraged to review the attached information and can also learn more at www.mass.gov/kratom.

09/01/2026

Unfortunately, today’s Farmers Market has been cancelled due to weather.

Hudson, MA Farmers' Market