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http://www.RudyMayer.com - The town of Hudson NH was originally part of Dunstable, Massachusetts. Sixty years later, in 1733, Hudson was separated from the rest of the tract and renamed Nottingham. Tour Hudson, New Hampshire Tour Hudson Allow the video to load for 30-45 seconds, then press PLAY. To view full screen, choose Nottingham's name changed again in 1741, when the disputed border lands, of which Hudson was a part, were granted to New Hampshire. Two more name changes were to follow. In 1746, Nottingham changed its name to Nottingham West. Then in 1830, amid concerns of the name's similarity to the original Nottingham, Nottingham West became Hudson, New Hampshire. Originally a small farming community; Hudson today features miles of residential neighborhoods alongside commercial and industrial development, with some small retail plazas as well as high-tech companies.Many of Hudson's historic buildings are the legacy of Dr. Alfred Hills. A New York City surgeon who summered in Hudson, Dr. Hills built the Hills Memorial Library and the Alvirne Chapel in 1909 in memory of his wife. He also left his home, Alvirne, to the Hudson Historical Society and bequeathed funds and 180 acres of land to build a high school. Today, Alvirne High School serves both Hudson and neighboring Litchfield and is well known across the region for its vocational center and accompanying agricultural and horticultural programs. Now home to 20,000 residents, Hudson's retail development has also grown over the past several years, and the town boasts a number of businesses, including Sanders, a Lockheed Martin Company, Teledyne, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, and Telegraph Publishing. There is a town beach on Robinson Pond, as well as a number of parks and playgrounds, including Ottarnic Pond, Merrifield Park, Merrill Park, and the Musquash Conservation Area, which offers walking trails. Hudson also features tennis courts and two golf courses, along with a miniature golf course and a driving range.