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By Justin Roshak, Contributing Writer

Hudson’s fire station headquarters sit at 296 Cox Street.  (Photo/Laura Hayes)
Hudson’s fire station headquarters sit at 296 Cox Street.
(Photo/Laura Hayes)

HUDSON – A major upgrade to Hudson’s public safety radio system is nearly complete.

It offers the police and fire departments higher performance and greater reliability while allowing them to more easily communicate with public works and Hudson Light and Power personnel.

The old public safety radio system dates back to the early 2000s and was purchased from Motorola. As the years went by, however, the company stopped selling the specific models Hudson used. Then it stopped manufacturing spare parts. Finally, it ended technical support. By 2020, it was time to upgrade…