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Marlborough Hudson

By Sarah Freedman

Contributing Writer

Assabet union votes no confidence in superintendent Hudson resident turns 104

By Maureen Sullivan Associate Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The Assabet Valley Federation of Teachers has taken a vote of no confidence in Assabet Regional Vocational School District Superintendent Ernest Houle.

President Joe Giarusso announced during the May 16 School Committee meeting that the vote took place in April. That same month, the union requested to meet with the School Committee in executive session.

“This union is extremely disappointed in the fact that the School Committee did not invite us into executive session to discuss our concerns with them directly,” said Giarusso in a statement. “Our members are extremely frustrated about the lack of a contract and the lack of vision on the part of the district.”

About the negotiations

The union has worked without a contract since June 2022. According to Dan Capuano, the union’s chair of the negotiations committee, contract talks have been going for 23 months, and meetings have been “sporadic at best.”

“There’s been a definite slowing down,” he said. “We’re doing everything we can.”

HUDSON – A Hudson resident reached a milestone and recently celebrated her 104 birthday.

Esther Folkes, whose birthday was May 10, celebrated on May 5 surrounded by her friends and family at Peter’s Grove. Rep. Kate Hogan and Hudson Senior Center Director Janice Long both presented Folkes with certificates of recognition on the occasion.

Folkes expressed her thanks to the people at Peter’s Grove and the senior center for being so kind.

New York beginnings

Although Folkes now has a large family that includes six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, her story began in Brooklyn, New York.

“When I say I grew up in Brooklyn, New

Hudson residents weigh in on dog park

By Sarah Freedman

Contributing Writer

HUDSON — Hudson residents had an opportunity to weigh in on a potential dog park during an information session hosted by the Recreation Department on May 16.

About 25 people filed into the David J. Quinn Middle School cafeteria to provide in-

put on the locations for the project as well as what features the park could have.

Director of Recreation Steven Santos said the Boston-based Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture firm is helping Hudson prepare a bid and put together construction documents for the park.

“I’m happy that everyone is here,” land-

Esther Folkes | 12 Esther Folkes sits with her sons Jack, Warren, Jr., Kenneth and Donald.

Dear Editor,

I was so happy that the Middlesex and Worcester Senior Conference returned to being in-person on April 20th at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, with over 250 seniors from across the district in attendance.

Seniors who attended the conference had access to a multitude of workshops, health screenings, information tables, yoga, Zumba, and of course, our raffle prizes! They also enjoyed a complimentary breakfast and lunch and performances by local Marlborough band ‘Flashback’, and Berklee Duo, ‘It Takes Two’.

I am deeply grateful to the Assabet Valley Superintendent, principal and students who welcomed and helped seniors at the conference, as well as the corporate sponsors: Point32Health, DCU, Ken’s

Dressings and Sauces, Christopher Heights, Harvey, WalMart, MetroWest Medical Center, New Horizons, Fallon Health, Massachusetts Credit Unions, Boston Scientific, Main St. Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, Avidia Bank, Durand Anastas Environmental Strategies, and Middlesex Savings Bank. In addition, I appreciate all of the incredible vendors who provided so much valuable information to seniors in attendance, and the companies and agencies who provided raffle prizes.

Thank you again for taking the time to attend this wonderful event. I hope that you will be able to join us again next year for the 43nd Annual Senior Conference, and if you have ideas on new sessions, programming or entertainment, please be in touch with my office!

Sincerely, Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough)

Middlesex and Worcester district

Dear Editor,

As a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, I’m hoping that the Boch Subaru dealership slated for route 9 in Shrewsbury does not clear its last hurtle, that of being approved by the Mass. Environmental Protection Act office.

If the Boch organization really had the town’s interest in

mind, they would adopt a longterm vision by which forested/ open space will ultimately be a most valuable future asset for any municipality. Shrewsbury of all places should be getting pretty tired of developers who come to town and deface the natural landscape to make their buck. If Boch really wants a presence in Shrewsbury, there’s already denuded par-

cels where he can set up shop. A 25 acre wooded parcel is about to come down. Has anyone considered that this is habitat for Shrewsbury’s wildlife which we see less and less of? Earth Day was only a few weeks ago. I’m just trying to speak up a little bit for the trees and small animals.

Fran Reagan Shrewsbury

BC4T collecting applications for Hometown Hero program

NORTHBOROUGH – Boros Cares 4 Troops (BC4T) will be collecting applications for its Hometown Heroes program on June 10 and 24 at 9 a.m. at Michelle Gillespie Realtors at 10 Main Street.

The Hometown Heroes program was launched in 2020 with the goal of honoring Northborough veterans and active military members. Today the program has over 150 banners.

Any Northborough veteran is welcome to be part of the

program, whether they’re a native or new resident.

The veteran should have served in one of the armed forces branches, including the National Guard, and can be currently serving, deceased or living either locally or out of state.

BC4T will display the banners in October and November.

Boros Cares 4 Troops was founded in 2015 by Leslie Arsenault, Karen Brewster, Beth Davison and Michelle Gillespie. The group’s mission is to show veterans at home and

abroad that they remember their sacrifice and appreciate their service.

The program was created and is funded by BC4T. While there isn’t a cost to participate, people can donate to help with the design, print, production and installation of the banners. Donations can be made online at http://www.bc4t.org/ or by mailing a check payable to Boros Cares 4 Troops at BC4T Hometown Heroes Program P.O. Box 304, Northborough, MA 01532.

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MARLBOROUGH – Construction is still ongoing at the new Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park. In the past, city officials have said that the rink will open this spring. Instead of skates and pucks, Dek, or street, hockey is played with sneakers, tennis balls, knee pads, gloves and a plastic-blade stick. The project is a collaboration between the Recreation Department and Mayor Arthur Vigeant’s office.

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Board and committee vacancies announced

WESTBOROUGH – Starting July 1, there will be several town boards and committees with vacancies.

Letters of interest are due by June 2. Please send correspondence to the town manager’s office, 34 West Main St., Westborough MA 01581, or via email to cdorr@town.westborough.ma.us.

Town Manager appointed

Board of Health – 1 member (3-year term)

Cable TV Advisory Committee – 2 members (Ad Hoc)

Commissioners of Trust Funds – 2 members (3-year term)

Constable – 2 positions (1-year term)

Disability Commission – 2 members with a disability (3-year term)

Diversity & Inclusion Committee – 2 members (3-year term)

Insect & Pest Control Officer – 1 position (1-year term)

Measurer of Wood – 1 position (1-year term)

Municipal Building Committee – 3 members (1- and 3-year terms)

Select Board appointed

Active Transportation & Safety Committee – 4 members (1- and 3-year terms)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund – 2 positions (2-year term)

Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission – 2 members (1-year term)

Conservation Commission – 2 members (3-year term)

Council on Aging – 3 members (3-year term)

Cultural Council – 16 members (3-year term)

Historical Commission – 4 voting members. 1 nonvoting associate (3year term)

Housing Partnership Committee – 5 members (1- and 2-year terms)

Sandra Pond/Conservation Area Wardens – 5 members (1-year term)

Spirit Committee –7 members (1-year term)

Sustainable Westborough – 2 members (3-year term)

Veterans Advisory Board – 9 members (1-year term)

Westborough Housing Authority – Tenant Representative (must be tenant within WHA property)

Westborough TV Board of Directors – 1 member (3-year term)

Youth Commission – 1 member (3-year term)

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Almost all grapes that are made into wine belong to the species Vitis vinifera. These grapes are genetically very different from table grapes that are eaten as fruit. Wine grapes are much smaller, juicier, and thicker-skinned. They are also visually less appealing than the larger, pulpier, table grapes. Surprisingly, wine grapes actually contain a higher percentage of sugar (22-30%), whereas sweet-tasting table grapes have only 10-15%. The higher sugar content of wine grapes is important because sugar is necessary in the fermentation process. Yeast converts the sugar into both alcohol and carbon dioxide. The grape seeds and thicker skins of wine grapes add savory flavors and richer colors to the resultant wines.

There are now more than 10,000 wine grape varieties in the world, but only a few dozen have achieved widespread popularity and acclaim. The most popular grapes, including cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, are easy to grow in various climates, and can be made in a variety of styles to fit a broad range of consumer tastes. For more information, please call JULIO’S LIQUORS at 508-366-1942, or visit at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9 East HINT: It takes about ten bunches or ten pounds of grapes to produce a single 750ml bottle of wine.

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The cemetery schedule will start at 7:30 a.m. at Old Farnumsville Cemetery before traveling to Fairview Cemetery, Sampson Square, Wenc Square, Riverside Cemetery, St. Phillip’s, Old Indian Cem-

etery, Grafton State Hospital, Pine Grove Cemetery, Washington Mills Bridge Street Water Ceremony and conclude at Quinsigamond Corner Monument.

For the parade, participants will meet at the high school at 10:30 a.m. before meeting at North Street mini fenway at 11:15. The parade starts at noon.

Hudson

The annual parade will step off at 10 a.m. from the AMVETS post at 5 South St. Ceremonies will follow at Liberty Park.

Marlborough

This annual parade begins at the American Legion Headquarters, 88 Maple St., at 10

a.m., and moves to Main Street. There will be stops at veterans monuments. The parade concludes at Monument Square around 11 a.m., where speakers will honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country.

Memorial Day ceremonies are coordinated by the Marlborough Veterans Council.

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Northborough

The tank at the Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 will be open on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, from noon to 6 p.m., and on Monday, May 29, after the annual parade.

Following the service, there will be a pig roast from noon to 6 p.m.

The parade will muster at 11:30 a.m. at the Civil War monument before a welcome at noon and stepping off at 12:30 p.m.

Shrewsbury

This year’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony will begin with opening remarks made by the Select Board and State Rep. Hannah Kane at 9 a.m. at the Soldier’s Memorial Located between the New Police Station and the Town Hall.

The parade will start after the remarks at about 9:30 a.m. and head to the Town Center for the Memorial Day address in front of the War Memorial, which will be given by Major John Travers.

For anyone who wants to park at the Town Center, there will be a shuttle running from the Town Common to the Town Hall beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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The annual parade will begin at 9 a.m. There will then be stops at the Rural Cemetery, the Burnett Cemetery and the Revolutionary War Cemetery before another ceremony at the Civil War Monument.

Westborough

The town’s annual observances will begin at 8 a.m. with a gathering at the Knights of Columbus. Buses will depart for St. Luke’s Cemetery for observances at 9 a.m. After, there will be stops at Pine Grove Cemetery, Midland Cemetery and at the Forbes Building for the 11 a.m. ceremony.

The parade will include units of the U.S. Marine Corps, Westborough Police/ Fire departments, junior and senior high school bands, Rotary and Lions clubs, Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts, VFW, American Legion, community floats and many Westborough veterans.

Mangia, Mangia: Italian Night draws a crowd

MARLBOROUGH – It took 50 pounds of pasta, 40 pounds of meat and 76 eggs to serve diners at the Rotary Club of Marlborough’s May 17 Italian Night at Sts. Anargyroi church. Among the volunteers were Elaine McDonald and Doug Palino, husband/wife team who in spite of being vegetarians joined in crafting 500 handmade meatballs and cracking 76 eggs.

This year, the sauce, 50 gallons of it, traditionally made by Rotarians, was cooked up by The Vin Bin with Amanda Aykanian as chef.

“It’s my family’s recipe,” explained Rick Lombardi, owner of The Vin Bin. “It’s my grandmother’s recipe from Sicily.”

“It’s very, very good,” said Jean Peters, as she dug into the penne pasta and sauce topped with a meatball and sausage link.

Those attending the Italian feast were a cross section of Marlborough, stated Bob Gregoire. City Councilor Don Landers joked that he expected Greek food at the Greek Church’s Hellenic Hall.

RECENTLY, the Jaworek Elementary School took a stand against bullying by participating in Pink Shirt Day. Teachers and students wore pink to support a kinder world and stand up against bullying. Tina Adamson played an important role in making this happen. Thank you #TeamJaworek for your dedication to creating a safe and supportive school community in Marlborough.

THE PUBLIC is invited to visit The Recovery Connection, 31

and Julie

owners of The Vin Bin, enjoy dinner at the Rotary

Main St., Marlborough, during its Open House on Friday, May 26, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about what this communitybased recovery center offers is welcome. A non-profit organization, located near Marlborough’s Main Street, Rte. 20 and Rte. 85, the Recovery Connection is hosting a cookout with games and ice cream sundaes. From 1-3 p.m. there will be a Member Appreciation program with guest speakers. For information, call 508-485-0298.

LATIN students from the College of the Holy Cross have been working with Whitcomb Middle School Latin students under the supervision of Shelly McCormickLane. Recently the Holy Cross students gifted the Whitcomb students with fascinating mythology books.

THE SENIOR (as in 60 years of age and older) Beach BBQ and Concert, featuring the Flashback band, will be held Thursday, June 8, noon to 2 p.m., at Memorial Beach off Hosmer Street. Bring your own chair. The Rotary Club of Marlborough is providing burgers and dogs.

THE ANNUAL Community “Block Party” will be held June 6, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Jaworek School, 444 Hosmer St. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. There will be music,

dancing, face painting, food trucks, dunk tanks, raffles, balloon artists and more.

Volunteering takes a lot of hard work but offers fun for the Mayor’s Charity events. In the photo, from left, are Theresa Haddad Frias, whose father, Marlborough Mayor K Haddad, began the fundraising effort in 1960. Also Committee Co-Chairs through the years, Bob

Rick

Lombardi,

Club of Marlborough’s Italian Night held at the Sts. Anargyroi Church. Vin Bin employee, Amanda Aykanian, made the spaghetti sauce for the penne pasta, meatball and sausage meal. The Vin Bin sponsors Marlborough at a Glance.

Kays, Linda Ossing and Meredith Harris.

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THERESA FRIAS attended the fifth and final time for Marlborough Mayor Arthur

Vigeant to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charitable Fund that Wenzel | 7

Hudson residents weigh in on proposed dog park

Dog park | from page 1

scape architect Kyle Zick said.

Zick said he was happy to “be here in Hudson” to see what people wanted in their dog park. The evening was about feedback, he said, as they “are not designing anything yet.”

“We want to get feedback that will inform selecting a site and then we can design something,” said Zick.

Santos said postcards were sent to the registered dog owners in town and abutters to the properties being discussed, and there was advertisement on the Recreation Department website and social media, where future updates would be posted.

Zick said the goal was to make a final park safe and accessible. It would be an offleash area that is fenced and would be integrated into the current recreational facilities in town. He said they would also try to make the impact on ecosystems and wetlands minimal.

Any finalized design and plans would have to be approved at town meeting, Santos said.

History of dog park efforts

The process started in 2015 with the Hud Dog group, a group of dog owners who looked into options for a dog park. Three years later, the Recreation Department conducted an outreach survey in which a dog park was outlined as a priority.

When the master plan for the Recreation Department was being written in 2019, Sauta Field came up as an option. Farina Field is the other location being considered.

In 2020, they put a plan together.

“We’ve done our research,” said Santos. “We know what the community wants.”

When the pandemic hit, everything was put on hold. That is until now with the hiring of the Zick firm to once again examine how to build a dog park in Hudson.

The park has two primary funding sources: the Stanton Foundation and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The Stanton Foundation — which Zick said has certain rules to fund a project — will fund $25,000 of design work and $250,000, or 90% of overall work, for construction, while the CPC will provide the remaining monies needed.

“We built a relationship with the foundation, and so we feel strongly that we’ll be able to get those,” said Santos.

The timing is important because the Stanton Foundation grant will be retired at the end of 2025. Santos said that “we have to move this forward.”

Residents weigh in on sites

Rob Barella, who is another member of the landscape architecture firm, said regardless of whether the park is at Farina or Sauta fields there are parts of the project that will need to be included, such as fencing, potable water, shade, parking, seating for owners, waste receptacles and a type of surfacing. The variables or extras would be lighting, irrigation and play equipment for dogs.

Both sites are about half- to three-quarters of an acre.

Farina Field is an already-

existing open lawn that is relatively flat and close to the town center. However, there isn’t a parking lot or paved areas, the driveway floods and the perimeter of the site is surrounded by wetlands. There is no current electrical or access to water on site, according to data presented by Barella.

“That site does flood,” said Barella.

This was a point that several abutters to the field confirmed. One resident said the town would have a “muddy field.”

In the case of Sauta Field, the field is in a partially-wooded area that is less connected to Hudson neighborhoods. While there’s electrical and irrigation on the site, the property has adjacent wetlands and a brook.

Abutter said that parking at Sauta Field would be used quickly as there are families at the site to attend youth sports on any given weekend. Kristine Connor of Brook Street said the Sauta Field area “quite congested” on Saturdays.

Santos said the town was aware of the high number of families and children going to games.

He emphasized that they would have to go to the Conservation Commission prior to any decisions on either site, both of which have wetland issues.

“This is not just a one-anddone conversation,” Santos said. “We’re going to continually talk about it.”

HUDSON – Hudson High School’s Home and School PTA is inviting the community to donate a commemorative brick.

The deadline for the first round of the brick campaign is Friday, June 16.

The 4x8 or 8x8 brick will be laser engraved with personal sentiments or names. The bricks will then be installed over the summer to enhance the courtyard.

People can also purchase a souvenir brick that’s a onequarter-inch tile replica of the 4x8 brick.

Four-by-eight bricks cost $60, and, if purchasing a souvenir brick costs $20. An 8x8 brick costs $120, and an 8x8 corporate brick with a custom company logo costs $250.

The funds Home and School raises goes toward college scholarships, the junior prom reception, senior reception, faculty appreciation luncheon, holiday coalition of giving, eighth grade orientation, the art show, guest speakers and other student activities and events.

Bricks can be ordered at tinyurl.com/mrsdjku5.

One of the proposed locations of a Hudson dog park is at Sauta Field.

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Marlborough election races begin to take shape

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The city’s election season is underway.

As of May 22, many incumbents have already pulled papers, with at least two residents – Ward 3 City Councilor J. Christian Dumais and At-Large Councilor Samantha Perlman – running for mayor.

The current mayor, Arthur Vigeant, announced he will not run for another term.

Robert Preciado has pulled papers to run for Dumais’ seat on the council. While James M. Jumonville pulled papers for an at-large seat and a Ward 2 seat, currently occupied by David Doucette, who has also pulled papers.

Mark A. Vital is planning for the Ward 1 Council seat currently occupied by Laura J. Wagner; as of May 22, she has yet to pull papers.

Michael A. Cabral and Albert Trey Fuccillo plan a run for the Ward 6 seat currently held by Sean Navin, who is running for an at-large seat.

For Ward 7, a possible race is

shaping up between incumbent Donald Landers and Harmony Larson.

Michael H. Ossing (at large), Kathleen Robey (at large), Mark Oram (at large), John Irish (Ward 5) and Teona Brown (Ward 4) have pulled papers to run for another term on the City Council.

For School Committee, incumbents Daniel Caruso, Heidi Matthews and Katherine Hennessy have taken out papers; Peggy Ayres is planning for another term with the Assabet Valley School Committee.

About the election

The following officials will be elected to serve the residents of Marlborough.

• Mayor – for a term of two years

• Four councilors at large – for terms of two years each

• Seven ward councilors – for terms of two years each

• Thr ee School Committee members – for terms of four years each

• One School Committee member for the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Committee – for a term of

Garden Club seeks nominations for beautification awards

MARLBOROUGH – Think your garden, or your neighbor’s, is an award winner?

Dazzled by a garden you admire on your daily walk? Find yourself slowing down to admire a certain garden each time you drive by it?

The Marlborough Garden Club wants to hear from you.

The Marlborough Garden Club is actively seeking nominations for its annual beautification awards, which recognize city residents whose gardening efforts are over and above the norm.

From the whimsical to formal, very grand to small urban gardens, these landscapes delight and inspire others throughout the year. The annual beautification awards are the club’s way of thanking these gardeners for their hard work in beautifying their neighborhoods and the greater community.

To nominate a garden for an award, simply send an email to marlboroughgardenclub@ gmail.com and include the street address of the garden you are nominating, along with

a sentence or two about why you have nominated it. If you have the gardener’s name and contact information, please include it as well.

Please note that gardens must be visible to the public from a street or sidewalk.

Nominations are due by Wednesday, June 7. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 14.

The Marlborough Garden Club is a 501(c)3 charitable organization focused on beautification, education and conservation to improve the city. Members design and maintain multiple gardens across the city.

The club also provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to further their education in life sciences, and offers programs on horticultural and environmental topics that are open to the public.

The Marlborough Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Inc.

For more information, visit www.marlboroughgardenclub. org.

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Any registered voter interested in obtaining nomination papers to run for office, should visit the city clerk’s office to pick up the necessary paperwork. Nomination papers can be obtained until Friday, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m. All nomination papers must be returned to the Office of the City Clerk/Board of Registrars for signature certification no later than Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m.

If necessary, the Preliminary Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Residents will have until Friday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. to register to be eligible to vote in the Preliminary Municipal Election, and until Friday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. to register to be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election.

Absentee and/or vote-bymail ballots will be available to residents who file an absentee/ vote-by-mail ballot application; these can be obtained by either visiting the city clerk’s office or at www.marlborough-ma.gov.

Please contact the city clerk’s office at 508-460-3775 with any questions.

Wenzel | from page 5 is a significant source of revenue to help residents through emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances. However, for the former Theresa Haddad, she represented the Charitable Fund beginnings as it was her father, Marlborough Mayor Kuson “K” Haddad, who originated the benefit during his first Inaugural Ball. The event was held at “The Burrow,” (on Green District Boulevard), like the magical dwelling in the Harry Potter saga.

KINDERGARTEN students from the Goodnow School recently visited the Central Fire Station. They got to meet firefighters, tour the station and see a firefighter in all of his protective equipment.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 26 – Nate Dalbec

May 30 – Marlene King and Dottie O’Brien

June 3 – Matt Lupisella

June 4 – Bob Gregoire and Kathy Whitney

June 5 – Jim Rennie, Brenda Geary and Joe Graceffa

June 6 – J. Michael McGorty and Elaine Mahony

June 7 – Walter Bonin

June 9 – Rosemary Rimkus and Patty Cappadona

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

May 19 – Mike and Kathy Megna

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The market remains strong for sellers and rates have leveled over the last couple months

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More than 300 volunteers take part in Project Clean Sweep

MARLBOROUGH – Mayor

Arthur Vigeant and the city would like to thank the more than 300 volunteers who participated in Project Clean Sweep on Saturday, April 22.

“We are thankful to all our volunteers and participating organizations who support this annual initiative and help beautify our community,” said Vigeant.

Tons of debris was collected from neighborhoods and parks by residents and organizations such as Dupont, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Lions Club, the Shamrocks, Metro Church, Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting, Marlborough Trails Team, local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, the Fort Meadow Association and Red Spring Condo Associations.

Embassy Suites Team

Embassy Suites fielded a cleanup team of 12 participants — 10 employees and two family members.

The on-scene volunteers spent an hour collecting trash on its outside property grounds, and along the bordering Boston Post Road West sidewalk and Northboro Road East.

Some bags were less bulky, as they contained lots of miniscule trash such as cigarette butts.

The collected trash went to the back of the hotel on Northboro Road East for the city to pick up, as scheduled by the program.

The youngest team participant was 4 ½-year-old Jameson Ciociolo. He worked with his mother, Kelly Ciociolo, corporate sales manager, to walk the grounds and fill his

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Moderna

has taken one big step toward setting up shop in the city.

During the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting on May 1, committee members approved a resolution welcoming the biotech company to the city, as well as a 20-year Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement.

The TIF was amended and sent to the city solicitor; the City Council then approved the TIF during its meeting on Monday, May 8.

According to Building Inspector Tin Htway, the city has “had preliminary discussions regarding process and procedures. Their team [is] working on development and construction drawings.”

Moderna plans to purchase

bag with trash.

“Jameson has been learning about Earth Day and recycling at day care... He’s constantly trying to think of ways to reuse boxes, paper towel rolls, etc.,” said Ciociolo. “Jameson told our group that after a recent swim lesson, he had reused his fruit snack bag to create art by cutting the bag up into small pieces and gluing the pieces onto a paper plate in the form of a face.”

The hotel’s general manager, Carolyn Sylvester, said, “It is so important to take care of our environment.”

and renovate the building at 149 Hayes Memorial Drive that’s on a 24-acre parcel of land. The company plans to do some renovations, adding about 60,000 square feet. About 200 full-time jobs would be created — most of them in manufacturing.

“It’s a very friendly business climate,” said Scott Nickerson, senior vice president for Moderna on why it chose Marlborough. “It’s also close to Cambridge and Boston.

Nickerson added that the company “looked at several different places” in and out of the state. What drew Moderna to the city was a facility that was already built.

“That saved us 12 to 18 months,” he said.

“It seems like a great space for you,” said Ward 4 Councilor Teona C. Brown.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston-Marlborough participated in the Marlborough Project Clean Sweep on Saturday, April 22.

‘pop up’

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Summer’s here, and the time is right, for pop-up shops.

On May 12, city officials joined the Marlborough Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) in welcoming local entrepreneurs to three sheds within the parking lot along Court and Weed streets.

These sheds come complete with vibrant art on the outside, and shelves and electricity on the inside.

“This one of the most fun projects I’ve ever worked on,” said Meredith Harris, executive director for the MEDC.

“We are just so blessed,” said Lindsey Jaworek, the business outreach manager for MEDC.

She thanked Mayor Arthur Vigeant, the Department of Public Works and others for making this project possible.

“It came together so beautifully,” said Jaworek.

“This helps support and re-

vitalize downtown,” said Jason Palitsch, executive director for the 495/Metrowest Partnership, which helped secure grants for the pop-up project.

Brian Life, of Somerville, created the artwork, includ-

ing a butterfly on the side and “Live, Work, Play” across the backs of all three sheds. The work was done with spray paint.

“I’m excited about having people here all summer,” said

Vigeant. He said the area will soon have tables so that visitors can sit and relax while shopping.

From now until at least the end of September, local retailers, makers and artists will offer a variety of wares, from jewelry to clothing and books.

Shop hours will be Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m.; and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be a number of vendors using the pop-up shops on a rotating basis. For the latest, visit www.facebook. com/MarlboroughEDC.

Moderna gets tax agreement for Marlborough site

Moderna | from page 10 TIF agreement

Under the TIF, Moderna would receive a 100% exemption from real property taxes for the first four years from 2024 to 2027. The exemption would go down to 90% the following two years, 80% for two years after, and so on until it goes to 5% in 2043.

The exemption would not apply to personal property taxes. The company would also be subject to motor vehicle excise taxes and water/sewer fees.

Nickerson said that he lives

in Shrewsbury, and he often takes his four children to the Apex entertainment center, so “he’s familiar with Marlborough.”

Committee members were enthused about Moderna coming to town.

“What Moderna brings is a life sciences center,” said Council President Michael H. Ossing, adding that other companies could be drawn to the city because of Moderna.

“What a magnet you will be for Marlborough,” said AtLarge Councilor Mark A. Oram.

City Councilor John Irish, left, and Mayor Arthur Vigeant, center, chat during a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming three popup shops to downtown Marlborough on May 12.

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Hudson resident Esther Folkes turns 104

Esther Folkes | from page 1 York, you visualize tenements,” she said. “It was Flatbush.”

The house had a double driveway and a two-car garage, Folkes said. When she went back to Flatbush, the area had changed from houses to highrise buildings.

Her father had a garage and provided storage for well-to-do clients’ vehicles, who would call ahead for their cars. Her mother, Adele, stayed at home and raised Folkes, who was an only child.

Her grandparents, John and Sarah Morrison, lived with them as well, and she “always went places” together with them.

John was a Civil War veteran who served as a corporal in charge of the Confederate prisoners on Harts Island in New York.

He was the last member of his post of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the grand marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Brooklyn for the last five years of his life.

Folkes recalled getting “all dolled up for the day” and going to the parade with him. Reporters came to their house to photograph him as one of the remaining Civil War veterans of the time.

Folkes said, “He was still very young [after the war].”

He enlisted at 15, but when his mother found out, she took in washing to earn money to buy him out of the war.

“Guess what he did when he was 16?” she asked.

John served near the Rio Grande, which he called a creek, as he was from New York, which is partially surrounded by water.

“That was his remark: That river was nothing but a creek,” Folkes recalled.

Folkes went to public school in Brooklyn, and, after graduating high school, she married Warren Folkes Sr. when she was 20 years old. She had four sons, Jack, Warren Jr., Kenneth and Donald.

After World War II, her husband went to work for her father. Folkes remembered tak-

ing her oldest son, Jack, to the Macy’s Day Parade.

“It was Thanksgiving. It was the right time to take him to that parade,” said Folkes. “He was a little preschooler.”

She got Jack ready, and they rode the subway to see the parade. People lined the curb, she said, and it was hard to get a spot.

“Here’s how people were,” she said. “This woman said, ‘Let that woman with that child up here. … This is for the children.’”

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Folkes and her family moved to Ashland in 1953, and she worked at the Red Coach Grill in Wayland for 20 years as a hostess until she retired in 1985 at age 66.

“I was what they called an executive hostess,” Folkes said. “You ran the dining room.”

As part of her job, she wore a red uniform with a velvet collar. The only time she could dress up was on New Year’s Eve, so her husband took a picture of her.

“It still looks the same when

Esther celebrates her birthday with granddaughters

Debbie DeGregorio and Maria Folkes and son Donald.

She was married to Warren for 49 years. When her husband died in 1988, she moved into Peter’s Grove the following year.

“I have a house full of friends here,” said Folkes.

Ellie Scouras, who has known her for eight years, called Folkes an inspiration and a lot of fun.

“She’s a real pistol,” she said.

Anna Halliday, who has known her for 15 years, said she has always been a nice person.

“She’s never changed,” Halliday said.

Her secret to enjoying life is camaraderie and appreciating the blessings in life, even when she is frustrated with something.

you go by it,” she said.

When her children grew up, she went to the local senior center and “made friends there.” Folkes is active in her church, the First Federated Church in Hudson, and she loves to cook, swim and bowl.

“I love line dancing, and I love bowling,” she added. “You know, those kinds of things.”

Her granddaughter Debbie DeGregorio said that Folkes has always been a great cook.

Folkes said, “When I was a little girl, my mother’s sisters would come visit, and they would congregate in the kitchen. And they’d be baking.”

Her aunts visited her mother from Connecticut and Long Island. Folkes loved watching them.

“I didn’t have siblings. I loved it when they came because they would be cooking all the time, and I loved to cook,” she said.

Even though Folkes said she does not cook as much now, DeGregorio said she made a stew for her great-grandson a year ago.

“I love people,” said Folkes. “I have a good time with people.”

She gets letters from her great-grandchildren and greatgreat children addressed to “Gigi Grandma Folkes.”

“I get a big kick out of that,” she said

DeGregorio said, “One characteristic about grandma, and I think why she is so amazing at her age, is she is truly interested in everybody in our family and what we’re doing.”

If she has a big meeting at work, Folkes will ask how it went. Folkes also is interested in what her great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren are doing, like meeting a new friend.

Speaking to her storytelling abilities, DeGregorio said that Folkes will begin a story and think of a component of the story, and then circle back to the original story.

She said to Folkes, “You really are just amazing.”

Folkes laughed and replied, “I don’t know about that,” but DeGregorio insisted, “She is amazing.”

Walker Building has presided over downtown Marlborough for more than a century

MARLBOROUGH THEN NOW

By Susan Alatalo History Columnist

MARLBOROUGH - The backdrop of a steep, grassy hill alongside Main Street in the center of Marlborough is the stately red-brick Walker Building.

Originally constructed as the high school in 1897, the enormous building was not the first school sited upon this acre-plus lot. It was known as the Old Town Common, as the first meetinghouse was headquartered on this spot. Both public and private schools, including the elite Gates Academy, were erected, removed and expanded.

No nearby school had an addition larger than the former Marlborough High School, as it was doubled in size.

In 1924, a duplicate of this structure was attached to its twin half. It matched what had been constructed 25 years earlier, further emphasizing the symmetry of its neoclassical architecture, popular in the 1800s and 1900s. Colonial Revival is also used to describe the style.

Architect Charles E. Barnes designed the Walker Building, the Warren Block and the #2 Firehouse.

On top and in front are two low-pitched triangular gables, often used as elements in institutions of learning, such as schools, libraries and museums. Called pediments, they originated in ancient Greek and Roman temple architecture. Each is placed above an entablature, supported visually by decorative columns.

When school construction or municipal office renovation has been underway in Marlborough, the Walker Building is aptly used as a temporary staging area or to conduct double sessions. Marlborough Middle School was constructed ready to accept a growing population of students. From 1950 to 1990 the number of residents practically doubled.

In 2023 learning still takes place at this city building, as it is the temporary home for the Marlborough Public Library, which is undergoing major renovation. On the Walker

Building’s second floor, the wide corridors have been set up with public access computers. Near the computers and unused front entrance are two detailed plaques. According to the 18” x 10” plaque, in May of 1980 the former school was renamed the Frank D. Walker Building to honor “a total public servant.”

Frank Walker served as mayor from 1966 to 1967 and, like other former mayors, continued his involvement in local politics by serving on the City Council before and/ or after being mayor. He was councilor-at-large and a leader in Sudbury Laboratories.

Mayor Walker was instrumental in attracting large companies to settle in Marlborough: RCA, Honeywell and Massachusetts Container. He helped relocate Koehler Corporation to Felton Street and worked on preparing the “Farm Road School,” later called the Kane School. He worked on accommodating the new Holiday Inn, a Stop and Shop meat processing plant, three banks and the new state headquarters for the Jaycees.

In Walker’s inaugural speech, he announced that Marlborough’s “Radio Station WSRO has allotted me time on Saturdays at 12:15 to give a short report.”

Local programming, much

of it live, also included a longtime show featuring Ed Bridges, who was a Marlborough Enterprise columnist focusing on politics. In 1973 a paperback booklet entitled “Gallery of Marlborough Mayors” was written by the radio personality.

Along the front staircase of City Hall, large, framed portraits of the mayors hang. Group portraits of the former Board of Aldermen and Common Council are added up on the third floor. Before Marlborough changed its form of local government with mayoral elections, these are the men who governed. Marlborough’s mayors also worked in a variety of occupations, ranging from attorneys and business executives to a teacher, doctor, barber, baker, butcher, and even a shoe worker.

The Walker Building won a preservation award from the non-profit organization Historic Massachusetts in 1994, thanks to city-initiated historic preservation and protection.

In May of 1980 the former school was renamed the Frank D. Walker Building to honor the former mayor, who was honored as “a total public servant.”

Hudson discusses expanding area where marijuana businesses could operate

By Sarah Freedman

Contributing Writer

HUDSON – The marijuana overlay district may be expanded.

On May 15, the Select Board heard about the potential expansion of the marijuana overlay district for the purpose of a marijuana establishment at 234 Washington Street at the site of the former Brad’s Deli.

At the Select Board meeting, Christopher Bacon, who represented Bacon’s Wine and Spirits, said there is a vacant space next to his store that is 1,800 square feet. The plan would be to allocate that space for a cannabis-based retail business.

Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory said currently there is an overlay district for marijuana distribution, and an extension of the existing district would need to be created, which would “require a zoning change, zoning amendment at town meeting.”

The required article to propose such a change could be

brought forth by the owner of the land, the Select Board or a group of residents, according to Gregory.

Select Board member Michael Burks asked if the passage of such a zoning change would allow other parties to have similar businesses in the expanded district.

“The zoning amendment would affect all of the parcels,” Gregory said.

Select Board weighs in A week before the meeting, he and Director of Town Planning and Community Development Kristina Johnson spoke to Bacon about what an expanded overlay district would look like if it was hypothetically approved.

Johnson explained that on the zoning maps, the areas being discussed are C-6 and C-11, which are located around Washington Street.

They are the same in terms of per use regulations, she said, and she highlighted them together as a starting point for discussion.

According to Johnson, Hudson approached retail permitting using the state statute. Due to where the town stood on the 2016 ballot referendum for marijuana distribution, she said there were requirements for retail consideration. There would be a standard permitting process with the town should a cannabis-based business go forward in that space, Johnson said.

Burks, who was the police

chief in 2018 when retail establishments were allowed, said initially no one knew what was going to happen with the referendum. They looked at what places in Colorado were doing in terms of marijuanabased businesses and followed their example.

Burks added, “My concern is that if we can allow one, we can’t stop any of the other ones.”

Chair Scott Duplisea said there has been a careful approach to allowing cannabis establishments in town and “so far it’s worked out.”

However, Duplisea said, “For me, I really have to look at it, get more information and also I’d like to hear from abutters and the public, too.”

In Hudson, Johnson said an incremental approach was taken to limit the geographical locations of facilities.

Duplisea noted more information needs to be gathered. Discussing it at the Select Board is just a starting point, he said. Further down the road, the board would ask for more information and look to the Planning Board for direction.

“At some point, we should review this and make a determination of what we want to recommend,” Duplisea said.

Member Shawn Sadowski said he wanted to see a traffic and parking study of the area.

He also asked if there was a way to limit the amount of cannabis-based establishments. Director of Public and Community Health Lauren Antonelli said the Board of Health is in the process of implementing some regulations related to marijuana.

She believed it was possible to put a cap on retail marijuana businesses, as they can do that with tobacco retailers. There are drafts that will eventually be discussed at a June meeting, said Antonelli.

“That is something that they are definitely going to be moving forward with,” she said.

Antonelli said there were many alcohol and tobacco retailers in town in addition to potential marijuana retailers, and there was the health impact on youth to consider. Research has shown, she said, that the amount of outlets for these products affect youth use rates.

She added, “We’d be happy to discuss with the Select Board or whomever any more on this topic.”

Duplisea asked what the next step would be if the extension to the overlay district were to moveforward. Gregory said the board can take under advisement whether to sponsor a zoning amendment. If that is not the desire of the Select Board, then RK Realty would have to submit an article or a citizen’s petition signed by 100 people could be submitted.

The Select Board recently heard a proposal for the expansion of the marijuana overlay district for an establishment at the former Brad’s Deli.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Assabet union votes no confidence in superintendent

Assabet | from page 1

In response, Houle said that the “district has always bargained in good faith.”

He added that the “district waited three months for a response from the union.”

Paul George, Westborough’s representative to the School Committee and a member of the negotiations committee, said the union walked out of negotiations.

Union: District engaged in “poor financial planning”

In addition to pay increases, the union wants the district to come up with a strategic plan and a better financial plan.

In a letter sent to the School Committee last month, the union’s executive board wrote, “We have received no information from the district about any type of strategic planning going forward, and the union remains unaware of any five-year or 10-year plans for the School District.”

The letter said, “We believe that the district has engaged in poor financial planning over the past several years.”

The letter cites spending on “signage, office space and administrative salaries while arguing that there is no money for cost-of-living increases for unionized staff,” among other issues.

“Funding for the district remains lower than for our sending towns. A vocational school should never be a cheaper option than a comprehensive high school,” according to the letter.

“Right now, things are broken,” said Capuano.

The union also wants the district to restore three health and physical education positions eliminated in August 2020 as part of a COVID-19 restructuring and cost-cutting move.

Houle said the health classes were replaced by prep periods for shop classes.

Another union concern is the hiring of teachers without a contract in hand.

“We have been made aware that on at least two occasions, prospective hires turned down employment at Assabet

because of the lack of a contract. A lack of highly qualified teachers will most certainly impact the educational experience of our students,” the union told the School Committee in the letter.

Contract extended

At the end of the meeting, the School Committee voted

to extend Houle’s contract for another five years.

“The committee’s decision, in the 11th hour of this meeting, to extend his contract for another five years, despite all the concerns raised, and our dedicated teachers still without a contract, is insulting,” said Capuano in a statement.

During the School Committee meeting, Chair Virginia Simms George announced that contract negotiations between Assabet Regional Vocational School District and its teachers’ union have entered into mediation.

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By Kathryn Acciari Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – Kennedy’s Restaurant and Market is a neighborhood icon that has evolved with the times yet maintained its focus on family and community. During the pandemic, the restaurant was renovated, and a sizable patio was added for outdoor seating.

“We had to look for ways to stay open,” said owner Michael Kennedy. “For the restaurant, we were able to pivot and build the outdoor patio. And for the market, we opened the drivethrough. We would put together weekly care packages for the staff. It kept us all connected. When tough times happen, you make do with what you have.”

At Kennedy’s, family is a top priority. Michael Kennedy has been involved with the family’s restaurants since 1981. His brother David runs the market,

Michael Kennedy on the patio at Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market.

and sister Julie is involved with operations. Staff as well as customers are considered part of the extended family.

“The people who work with us are front and center the most important aspect of our restaurant. We have an incredibly dedicated staff. Some people have been with us for many years; this is home to them,” said

Kennedy. “Even more, our customers feel like part of the family every time they come here.”

The patio at Kennedy’s is like a secret garden set back from the street. With its rock garden and seating for 80 people, the patio is a place to chill out. Kennedy’s features popular local musicians on the patio on Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 PM.

At Kennedy’s Restaurant, what is popular is what is tried and true.

“We have a huge local following from Marlborough and surrounding towns. We serve a core set of menu items that people come here for - broiled haddock, steak tips - it’s New England comfort food. Our chicken supreme and popovers are top favorites, and our younger guests love the vibe and craft cocktails.”

This summer, Kennedy’s Market will open a small outdoor dining area and offer New

England-style seafood dishes like lobsters rolls, fried clams, and scallops.

“There is nothing like that here. It will be small-scale, taste of New England coastal fare,” said Kennedy.

Kennedy’s places significant focus on its community by staying involved with fundraising events and the local chamber of commerce. Its ties to the community are at the heart of the restaurant.

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business. We’re not in the business of ‘no. People depend on us for a pleasant experience, and our staff depend on us for their livelihood. We like to exceed expectations. We want our guests to be happy,” said Kennedy.

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MARLBOROUGH – With pomp and cheers worthy of a pregame rally, the newest Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened at 141 Boston Post Road West on May 17.

Although this is the third location to open in Massachusetts, this is the first in Metrowest.

As to why Raising Cane’s chose Marlborough over other locations, area leaders for the restaurant chain said it was more than just location.

“We wanted to be in the area that would be the most impactful,” said Marcus Carter, the area leader for restaurants. “We talked to local leaders … we want to build partnerships with local organizations.”

The leaders joined in preopening activities with crew members, which included several photos taken in front of the Cane’s logo and lots of cheering.

As the minutes ticked by, the first customers began to line up. That included James Klimowicz, who came from Leominster to check out the new location.

“I had the day off, and I never had Raising Cane’s before,” he said. “This is the perfect time.”

It was the perfect time for Klimowicz, as he was the first customer to enter the restaurant. He was given a “scream tunnel” welcome from Raising Cane’s crew members, as well as a gift basket to go with the combo box he ordered.

Just behind Klimowicz, Marlborough resident John LaGreca was there with his sister. They were also first-time customers, though LaGreca remembered the pet shop that formerly occupied the space.

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Along with Klimowicz and the LaGrecas, there were about two dozen who came through the doors that morning, including several local college students who usually go to the Raising Cane’s near Boston University.

Raising Cane’s is open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight.

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Marlborough man faces armed robbery charges

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

MARLBOROUGH – A Marlborough man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery at a gas station.

Ariel Antonio Morales, 27, has been charged with armed robbery, which is a felony.

The victim told police that at 10 p.m. May 3, a man and woman went into the office area of Discount Gas at 50 Main Street.

According to the statement of facts filed in Marlborough District Court, the pair yelled at the victim that he robbed them of their money.

“Morales had rushed in while holding a knife and came within two feet of the victim,” court documents said.

According to court documents, Morales had bought

gas between 5 and 6 p.m., and the transaction put a $125 hold on his card.

The victim told police that Morales was “extremely angry” and was yelling while holding the open knife.

“The victim said he was afraid that he was going to get stabbed,” police wrote.

According to court documents, the victim gave Morales $100 from his wallet, which Morales took and left the office.

Police said they were able to identify the car that was registered to a woman; the victim told police it was the woman who had entered the office. When police went to their home, Morales answered the door, and Marlborough police said they “immediately recognized” him from the surveillance videos.

Morales was arraigned in Marlborough District Court on May 5. His next appearance is scheduled for June 23.

Marlborough man faces B&E charges

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough police have arrested a man after he allegedly broke into a vehicle.

Urvin Rodriguez Rivera, 31, of Marlborough, has been charged with breaking and entering into a vehicle/boat nighttime for felony.

At 1:21 a.m. May 7, the reporting party called the Marlborough Police Department and reported that a man was breaking into a vehicle on Essex Street.

According to the statement of facts filed in Marlborough District Court, when police arrived, they saw a

INITIAL WORDS

man — later identified as Rodriguez Rivera —exiting a BMW that was parked in a driveway.

Police wrote that when they spoke with Rodriguez Rivera, he had a “slight” odor of an alcoholic beverage. According to court documents, he told police he was trying to get into his vehicle that was parked in his driveway.

The owner of the vehicle told police that the vehicle didn’t have any damage.

Rodriguez Rivera was arraigned in Marlborough District Court on May 8. A judge released him on his own recognizance. One of the conditions of his release was to stay away from the residence on Essex Street.

He will return to court on June 22.

POLICE LOG

The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.

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Northborough

Thursday, May 11

2:33 a.m. Arrested, Tramaine Weekes, 32, of 15 Kahler Ave., Milton, for op MV with license suspended, miscellaneous MV equipment violation, possess Class C drug.

Tuesday, May 16

2:49 a.m. Arrested, Joel T. Schwendemann, 49, of 145 Ames St., Unit 2305, Marlborough, for fail to stop/ yield, speeding in violation of special regulation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.

Thursday, May 18

10:40 p.m. Arrested, John H. Sutermeister, 57, of 720 Main St., Apt. 2, Bolton, on violate abuse prevention order.

Shrewsbury

Saturday, May 13

11:21 p.m. Arrested, Styve M. Tchoutoua, 26, of 8 Barclay St., Worcester, for disorderly conduct.

Monday, May 15

3:48 p.m. Arrested , David Edward Rand, 50, of 132 Lake Ave., Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation 2nd off., possession Class B substance, no inspection sticker, fail to stop/yield.

Westborough

Tuesday, May 9

8:12 p.m. Arrested, Lucy Shannon Rich, 45, of 70 Bridge St., Medfield, for op MV with license suspended (criminal subsq offse), number plate violation.

Thursday, May 11

6:45 p.m. Arrested , Paul Lapierre, 41, of 16 Dyer St., Framingham, on warrant.

11:05 p.m. Arrested, Olivia A. Escobar, 27, of 5 Bridle Path, Holliston, for wrong way, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, number plate violation to conceal ID, possess open container of alcohol in MV, fail to wear seat belt.

Sunday, May 14

7:40 p.m. Arrested, Joanne M. Pitt, 69, of 58 Park St., Marlborough, for OUIdrugs (narcotics), negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Tuesday, May 16

5:17 p.m. Arrested, Luciana Marinho Da Silva De Paula, 46, 109 Farm Pond Rd., Oakham, for improper turn, straight warrant.

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS

Arsenault, Roger of Hudson

Barry, Joanne of Hudson

Cabral, Filomena of Hudson

Collins, Alan of Hudson

Cunningham, Paul of Marlborough

Duckworth, Nancy of Marlborough

Graham, Richard formerly of Northborough

Graves, Theresa formerly of Marlborough

Johnson, John of Hudson

Koulisis, Spiro of Shrewsbury

LaCroix, Claudette of Marlborough

Langdon, Brian formerly of Grafton

Locke, Sandra of Shrewsbury

Maguire, Marie of Shrewsbury

Petruzzelli, Mark of Marlborough

Robbins, Edward of Marlborough

Schmidt, Harry of Shrewsbury

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Edward E.S. Robbins, 82

MARLBOROUGH - Edward

“Ted” E. S. Robbins, 82, of Marlborough, MA, passed away Friday afternoon, May 5, 2023 at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a courageous 9-month battle with illness. He was the devoted husband of Carol A (Person) Robbins with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage.

Besides his loving wife of 60 years, Ted is survived by his beloved children, Lynne (Robbins) Wood, of Uxbridge, MA, Edward “young Ted” Robbins and his wife Belinda of Hartland, WI, and James “Jimmy” Robbins and his wife Lisa of Lynnfield, MA. Also, his sister, Gail (Robbins) Ellis and her husband, Harold Ellis of Topsham, ME, He was also predeceased by his sister Patricia “Patty” (Robbins) Lobley. Patty’s Husband, David Lobley still resides in Topsham, ME. Ted is also survived by his beloved 9 grandchildren, Kailey, Allison, Matthew, Derek, Kyle,

Patrick, Jenna, Joey and Sean, two great grandchildren, Leo and Mae and by his many nieces, nephews.

The Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home of Peabody assisted with arrangements.

Sandra J. Locke, 84

SHREWSBURY - Sandra Jean Locke, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born in Everett, and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Richard J. and Robina (Murray) Locke.

Surviving Sandra is her sister-in-law, Theresa M. Locke; her three nephews, Richard J. Locke and his wife Kristen of Southborough, Jeffrey B. Locke and his wife Michelle of Holden, Gregory S. Locke of Northborough; seven great nieces and nephews, Jared, Rachel, Dylan, Kiley, Connor, Reagan and Kyle. She was preceded in death by her brother, R. Stanley Locke in 2019.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Paul T. Cunningham, 71

MARLBOROUGH - Paul T. Cunningham, 71, of Marlborough died Friday May 12, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He was the husband of Denise (Beninati) Cunningham. He was born in Waltham, the son of Patrick and Helen (Ferdinand) Cunningham and was a 1970 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Waltham.

He leaves his wife Denise Cunningham; two sons, David A. Cunningham of Marlborough and William R. Nutt of Waltham’ two daughters, Susan R. Doyle and Bernice M. Hall, both of Marlborough; seven grandchildren, Jeremiah, Evans, Jada, Josiah, Devlin, Cheyenne and Dylan; many nephews and nieces.

The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Joanne M. Barry, 82

HUDSON - Joanne M. “Chickie” (Tamulis) Barry, 82, lifelong resident of Hudson, MA, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Chickie was born in Marlborough, MA and raised in Hudson, MA by her mother, the late Mary Tamulis.

Chickie leaves her son, Michael J. Barry Jr. and his wife Kim of Leominster, MA; her daughter, Judy Selby and her husband Shane of Upton, MA and was predeceased by her son James C. Barry in 2021. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Sabrina, Ryan, Dana, Shane, Sasha, Steven and Jacob; as well as 6 great grandchildren, Luana, Romeo, Damian, Asidis, Gracie and Owen along with other relatives and friends.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Richard Graham, 79

MIDLOTHIAN, VA - Richard Graham, age 79, of Midlothian, VA and former longtime resident of Northborough, MA, passed away on May 7, 2023. Richard was born and raised in Somerville, MA, the middle of seven children to William and Rosalie (Murphy) Graham.

Surviving Richard are his two children, Richard A. Graham and wife Karyn of Midlothian, VA and Julie Graham Bryant and husband Timothy of Orono, ME; his six grandsons Griffin Graham, Aedan Bryant, Merrick Bryant, Davis Graham, Calum Bryant, and Sage Bryant; his three stepgrandsons Cole Foster, Brett Foster, and Tyson Foster and his multitude of nieces and nephews. In addition, Richard leaves his five beloved siblings, Rosalie Brady of Marlborough, Virginia Flagg and husband Bob of Northborough, Judith Lizotte and husband Al of Westborough, Barbara Sullivan and husband Bob of Mesa, AZ, Steven Graham and wife

Victoria of N. Scituate, RI, and his sister-in-law Amelia Graham of Northborough. Richard was preceded in death in 2021 by his brother and trusted confidant William F. Graham.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Claudette M. LaCroix, 92

MARLBOROUGH - Claudette

M. LaCroix, 92, of Marlboro, MA, passed on to join her husband, family, and friends on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA. Claudette was born in Marlboro, MA and was the daughter of the late Roland N. and Dora (Bouvier) Dessein, wife of the late Richard P. LaCroix, and sister of the late Suzanne C. Seariac.

Claudette is survived by her five children. Her sons David LaCroix and his wife Marsha of Hubbardston, John LaCroix and his wife Evelyn of Shrewsbury, Stephen LaCroix of Millbury, her daughter’s Valerie Briggs and her husband Alan of Hendersonville, TN, and Lisa Sestito and her husband Robert Sestito of Smithfield, RI. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Eric and his wife Molly LaCroix, Jane LaCroix, Meredith Williams and her husband Joseph Williams, Mitchell Briggs and his wife Karlie, Emily LaCroix, Tristan La-Croix, Stephanie LaCroix, and Michael LaCroix.

Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Nancy Duckworth, 72

MARLBOROUGH - Nancy (Jaworek) Duckworth, 72, of Marlborough, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by her loved ones.

Nancy was the daughter of the late Stanley Jaworek, Edna (Durand) DeRuvo and stepdaughter of Angelo DeRuvo. She was the wife of the late

Robert Duckworth. Nancy was predeceased by her son, Joshua Duckworth, her grandsons, Sawyer Duckworth and Michael Duckworth.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Jodi Sullivan of Jefferson, MA, as well as her beloved bonus son, Robert Duckworth, his wife Lisa of Richmond Hill, GA, and beloved bonus daughter, Joanne Burke and her husband Hugh of Auburn, MA, her daughter-in-law Laura Van Voorhis of North Grafton, MA and her brother and biggest protector, Charles Jaworek of Marlborough MA.

Nancy was the proud Mimi to her pride and joy, Ryleigh Sullivan and the proudest Grammy to Connor and Austin Duckworth and Ryanne and Erin Burke.

Nancy will be missed by many cousins (especially the TOOTS) and her Aunt Mary Pat Durand. Nancy was also a second “Mom” to her children’s friends.

Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Marie K. Maguire, 95

SHREWSBURY - Marie (Goode) Maguire of Shrewsbury formerly of Belmont, MA died on Tuesday, May 9th at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born in Waltham, MA on September 2, 1927 to the late Dermott Goode and the late Catherine (Gallvan) Goode.

Marie leaves her late brother Andrew Goode’s children, Jeff and his wife Sue Goode of Hyannisport, MA, Pete and his significant other Kathy Duffley of Marston Mills, MA, Andrea and her wife Hildy Paris of Centerville, MA also her late brother Joe Goode’s children, the late Joseph R. Goode, Tim and his wife Kathleen Goode of Weston, MA, Chris Goode of Alexandria, VA and Amy (Goode) and her husband John Simeone along with many great nieces and nephews. Marie also leaves her beloved care-giver Kristine Krom. Kristine took very special care of Marie. Marie’s family will be forever grateful.

LEGAL NOTICES

a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 7:00 PM in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts to amend Chapter 650, to amend provisions of §36 “Executive Residential Overlay District.

HUDSON

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Danielle Woodard. The owner of the property is Danielle Woodard. The work is located at 8 Bradford Road (Map-Parcel 4-2). The proposed project is an above-ground pool and deck in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

MARLBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing –Special Permit

Applicant: JP Morgan Chase

Locus: 189 Boston Post Road West Map 78, Parcel(s) 16

Notice is given that the City Council of the City of Marlborough will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, on the Application for Special Permit from Andy Fitz, on behalf of JP Morgan Chase Bank to install a drive-thru ATM for the Chase Bank branch to be located at 189 Boston Post Road West.

The application materials and plans are available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752, Telephone 508460-3775. In addition, the plans and application will be available online at www. marlborough-ma.gov/city-council under Public Hearing Notices.

Per Order of the City Council #23-1008890

This Legal Advertisement will be published on www.communityadvocate.com and http://masspublicnotices.org

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing –Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, §36 Executive Residential Overlay District.

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the City of Marlborough will hold

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS, SECTION 650-36, AS FOLLOWS:

Amend Section 650-36.C(1) as follows (new text underlined):

The City Council shall be the permit granting authority for special permits and site plan approvals in the EROD. Special permits shall require a two-thirds-vote of the City Council, except as modified by M.G.L. c. 40A; site plan approvals shall require a simple majority vote.

Amend Section 650-36.D(2) as follows (deleted text in strikethrough, new text underlined):

Multifamily dwellings, provided that the total number of units within the entire EROD shall not exceed 475 950.

Mixed-use development, consisting of a combination of by right or special permit residential/business uses as listed in this section (§650-36, et seq.)

Per Order of the City Council #23-1008872

This Legal Advertisement will be published on www.communityadvocate.com and http://masspublicnotices.org

SHREWSBURY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF A SHARED-USE PATH AT JORDAN POND

Sealed proposals will be received at the Town Hall until 11:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. Proposals shall be placed in the Black Mailbox labeled “Town Bids” located at the front of Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

The proposal forms, incorporated with the plans and documents for the study may be downloaded at https://shrewsburyma. gov/bids.aspx

All bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Mass. G.L. Chapter 30B, and Mass. G.L. Chapter 7C Sec. 44-58, as amended.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and any amendments or supplements thereto.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and waive informalities in the bidding procedure, or to accept the proposal deemed best for the Town.

The successful bidder shall start the work under this contract within seven (7) calendar days after its acceptance by the Town Manager.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

Kevin Mizikar Town Manager

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS FOR MAPLE AVE PARK DRIVEWAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS

May 2023

Sealed bids or proposals will be received at the office of the Town Manager in The Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, until 11:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 15, 2023 for the replacement of approximately 8,000 linear feet of roadway replacement including new berms, sidewalks, wheel chair ramps and minor drainage improvements.

The proposal forms, incorporated with the plans and specifications for the work involved, can be downloaded from the Towns Website https://shrewsburyma. gov/bids.

All bids must meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Waterways (2020). All Contractors must be pre-qualified through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Contractors may be pre-qualified at the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, Room 7552, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

A proposal guarantee in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid amount in the form of cash, or bid bond, or certified

check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible banking institution payable to the Town of Shrewsbury shall be required with each bid and be enclosed with the proposal; this guarantee to become the property of the Town of Shrewsbury if the bidder fails to execute the contract and satisfactory bond within ten (10) days after the contract may have been awarded to them.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Labor and Materials Bond.

EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE REQUIRE-

MENTS. Attention is called to minimum wage rates to be paid on the work as determined by the Division of Occupational Safety under the provisions of Mass. G.L.C. 149, section 26 to 27H inclusive. Contractor is to be aware of hiring preferences for veterans and residents and the requirement for worker’s compensation coverage. All such requirements are set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 37. The Contractor shall submit certified weekly payrolls in a form suitable to the Town and the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to an advisory dated April 8, 1994 from the Office of the Attorney General, a copy of which may be obtained in the Office of the Town Manager acting as Chief Procurement Officer of the Town of Shrewsbury.

The Contractor shall furnish labor in harmony with all other elements of labor employed in the work and that all employees employed on the worksite, or in the work subject to this bid, must successfully

have completed at least ten hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved training (Chapter 306 of the acts of 2004).

Along with certificate of insurance, evidence of OSHA training certificate is also required to be submitted at that time as well as with the first certified payroll.

All bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Mass. G.L. (Ter. Ed.) C 30, Section 39M (a), as amended.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and any amendments or supplements thereto.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the rules and regulations of the Architectural Access Board (521 CMR 1.00 et. Seq.)

Price adjustments in accordance with MassDOT provisions shall apply to Liquid Asphalt, Diesel Fuel & Gasoline, Portland Cement & Steel. Current prices are posted monthly on the MassDOT website at WWW.MHD.STATE.MA.US/.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and waive informalities in the bidding procedure, or to accept the proposal deemed best for the Town. The bidder shall start the work under this contract within seven (7) calendar days after its acceptance by the Town Manager.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

Kevin Mizikar Town Manager

LEGALNOTICES___________________________

___________________________ PROBATEAND FAMILYCOURT ___________________________

DIVORCESUMMONS BYPUBLICATIONAND MAILING

CommonwealthofMassachusetts

TheTrialCourt ProbateandFamilyCourt DocketNo.PL22D0148DR  PlymouthMichelleLinnvs.MatthewLinnProbateandFamilyCourt52OberyStreet,Suite1130 Plymouth,MA02360

___________________________ NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING Petition#2023-04 NoticeisherebygivenofaPublicHearingtobe heldbytheHudsonZoningBoardofAppealson Thursday,March9,2023at7:00p.m.Pursuant totheChapter20oftheActsof2021Suspending CertainProvisionsoftheOpenMeetingLaw,G.L. c.30A,§18,thismeetingoftheHudsonZoning Board ofAppeals will be conducted via remote participation.AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillhearthe requestofRKRealtyAssociation,LLCtoobtain a variance from Section 6.2.2.1 of the Hudson ZoningBy-lawstoallowfortheconstructionofa free-standingbankATMwithinthefrontsetback. Thesubjectpropertyislocatedat197-205WashingtonStreetintheC-11CommercialZoningDistrict.TheBoardmayconsideranyactiondeemed necessaryrelativetothesubjectpetition. Allpetitionmaterialsareavailableforreviewin theTownClerk’sOfficeduringregularbusiness hours,ontheTownofHudsonwebsiteathttp:// go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CNULAU558CDA and can be requestedbycalling(978)562-2989orbysending anemailtokjohnson@townofhudson.org

HUDSON

MattRussell,Clerk HudsonZoningBoardofAppeals ___________________________ NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING

Petition#2023-02 NoticeisherebygivenofaPublicHearingtobe heldbytheHudsonZoningBoardofAppealson Thursday,March9,2023at7:00p.m.Pursuant totheChapter20oftheActsof2021Suspending CertainProvisionsoftheOpenMeetingLaw,G.L. c.30A,§18,thismeetingoftheHudsonZoning Board ofAppeals will be conducted via remote

TotheDefendant: ThePlaintiffhasfiledaComplaintforDivorce requestingthattheCourtgrantadivorceforUtterDesertion,Custody,ChildSupport&to sign overthepropertyof627AuburnSt.Whitman MAtoMichelleLinn.Thecomplaintisonfileat theCourt.AnAutomaticRestrainingOrderhasbeenenteredinthismatterpreventingyoufromtakinganyactionwhichwouldnegativelyimpact thecurrentfinancialstatusofeitherparty.SEE SupplementalProbateCourtRule411.

You are hereby summoned and required to

serveupon: MichelleLinn 627AuburnSt. Whitman,MA02382

Youranswer,ifany,onorbefore03/06/2023. Ifyoufailtodoso,thecourtwillproceedtothe hearingandadjudicationofthisaction.Youare requiredtofileacopyofyouranswer,ifany,in theofficeoftheRegisterofthisCourt.

ican,Inc.foraSpecialPermittoextendanon-conforminguseandstructurerelativetotheproposed additionof4,500squarefeetofwarehousespace andassociatedimprovementsforthepropertylocatedat455WhitneyStreet,Map15,Parcel13in theIndustrialZoningDistrict.BradBlanchette,Clerk 2/10/23,2/17/23 ___________________________ SHREWSBURY ___________________________ PUBLICHEARING TOWNOFSHREWSBURY CATVLICENSERENEWAL Inaccordancewith207CMR2.02NoticeofPublic Hearing,noticeisherebygivenofapublichearingonTuesday,February28,2023,at7:05PMin theSelectmen’sMeetingRoom,RichardD.CarneyMunicipalOfficeBuilding,100MapleAvenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, for Shrewsbury ElectricandCableOperations(SELCO)requestfor aCATVLicenseRenewalfortheTownofShrewsbury. The license application to be considered at the hearing constitutes a public record and isavailableforpublicinspectionattheShrewsburyTown Manager’s Office,ShrewsburyTown Clerk’sOffice,andtheSELCOOffice,alllocated at 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusettsandisalsoavailableatwww.shrewsburyma. gov/2023CATVWrittencommentsmaybesubmittedtotheSelect Board via email to selectboard@shrewsburyma. govorbymailtoSelectBoard,100MapleAvenue, Shrewsbury,MA01545.Writtencommentsmust bereceivedby2:00pmonTuesday,February28, 2023___________________________ LEGALNOTICE TheShrewsburyPlanningBoardwillholdapublic hearingonThursday,March2,2023at7:00PM,in theBentPresentationRoomatShrewsburyHigh School, 64 Holden Street, to hear the applicationofSteveAlvarez,107HarringtonFarms Shrewsbury MA 01545,for a Special Permitconvertasinglefamilydwellingintoatwo asrequiredbytheTownofShrewsburyZoning law,SectionIVTableI-UseRegulationTable SectionVII.B.11,asshownonplansentitled, Showing Proposed Addition,” in one datedNovember4,2022,preparedby Survey,Inc.,29GraftonCircle,Shrewsbury 01545,stampedby,KevinJarvis,PLS. propertyislocatedat7IraAvenue inwholeorinpartofShrewsbury Plate13,Plot024000. Acopyoftheplansmaybeseen mentofPlanningandEconomic onthePlanningBoardwebsite buryma.gov/905/Meeting-Materials.

AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillhearthe requestofWanderleyandMarellenDePaulare

dwellingintoatwo-familydwelling.Thesubject propertyislocatedat20OldBoltonRoadinthe

WITNESS,Hon.EdwardG.Boyle,First JusticeofthisCourt Date:January4,2023 MatthewJ.McDonough RegisterofProbate

___________________________

questedbycalling(978)562-2989orbysending anemailtokjohnson@townofhudson.org

INFORMALPROBATE PUBLICATIONNOTICE CommonwealthDocketNo.MI23P0496EAofMassachusetts

TheTrialCourt ProbateMiddlesexDivisionandFamilyCourt Estateof:JoanneN.Cunningham

heldbytheHudsonZoningBoardofAppealson Thursday,March9,2023at7:00p.m.Pursuant totheChapter20oftheActsof2021Suspending CertainProvisionsoftheOpenMeetingLaw,G.L. c.30A,§18,thismeetingoftheHudsonZoning Board ofAppeals will be conducted via remote participation.AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillheartherequestofMostNobleLLCtoamendaSpecialPermitissuedonMay14,2015toconstructa14,000 squarefoot,singlestoryexpansiontotheexisting 18,000squarefootbuildingpursuanttoSection 3.3.10.1 of the Hudson Zoning By-laws (WatershedProtectionDistrict)andavariancefrom Section6.2.1.3oftheHudsonZoningBy-lawsfor thereductionintheminimumopenspacerequirement.Thesubjectpropertyislocatedat569Main StreetintheM-6IndustrialDistrict),Assessors’ Map35Parcels36.TheBoardmayconsiderany actiondeemednecessaryrelativetothesubject petition.Allpetitionmaterialsareavailableforreviewin theTownClerk’sOfficeduringregularbusiness hours,ontheTownofHudsonwebsiteathttp:// go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CNUL8Z5564CA and can be requestedbycalling(978)562-2989orbysending anemailtokjohnson@townofhudson.org MattRussell,Clerk HudsonZoningBoardofAppeals ___________________________ NORTHBOROUGH ___________________________ PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE NorthboroughPlanningBoard InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofMGLChapter 40A,Section9,theNorthboroughPlanningBoard willholdapublichearingonMarch7,2023at 6:05pmtoconsidertheapplicationforSitePlan ApprovalandSpecialPermitperGroundwaterProtectionOverlayDistrictBylawsubmittedbyHosokawaAlpineAmerican,Inc.fortheproposedadditionof4,500squarefeetofwarehousespaceand associatedimprovementsforthepropertylocated at455WhitneyStreet,Map15,Parcel13inthe IndustrialZoningDistrictandintheGroundwater ProtectionOverlayDistrictArea3.Thisapplication andplansareonfileattheTownClerk’soffice, PlanningofficeandmaybeviewedonthePlanningDepartmentwebpageathttps://www.town. northborough.ma.us/planning-department/pages/ projects-under-review-planning-board PursuanttoChapter20oftheActsof2021,An ActRelativetoExtendingCertainCOVID-19Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, signedintolawonJune16,2021,asamended byChapter22oftheActsof2022,thismeeting will be conducted via remote participation.  No in-personattendancebymembersofthepublic willbepermitted.ToparticipateinthepubliccommentportionsofthismeetingfromaPC,Mac, iPad,iPhoneorAndroiddevice,pleaseclickthis URL to join: zoom.us/j/82546102224https://town-northborough-ma-us. Passcode: 155770 Or Telephone:301-715-8592WebinarID:8254610 2224Passcode:155770KerriMartinek,Chairman ___________________________ PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE NorthboroughZoningBoard ofAppeals InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofMGLChapter 40A,Section9,theNorthboroughZoningBoard ofAppealswillholdpublichearingsonTuesday, February 28,2023 at 7pm to consider the applicationsbelow.PursuanttoChapter22ofthe Actsof2022,AnActRelativetoExtendingCertain COVID-19MeasuresAdoptedDuringtheStateof Emergency,signedintolawonJuly16,2022,this

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Hudson Hawks beat Marlborough in ‘hard fought’ game on the diamond

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

MARLBOROUGH – A rivalry came to a head as the Marlborough Panthers and Hudson Hawks faced off on the baseball diamond on May 19.

The Hawks were victorious, beating Marlborough 2-0.

“It’s always great playing those guys, especially when it’s a close game,” said Marlborough Head Coach Jon Cruickshank. “It’s a nice rivalry. They do a great job. Our boys have been working very hard. We’re really

proud of them. Disappointed we lost, but they played well.”

Hudson Head Coach Tim Reinhardt praised the pitching of Connor Madden, who allowed no hits going into the final inning.

“I thought in the first inning we did a really good job executing,” said Reinhardt. “We got guys on base.”

Hudson’s two runs came in the first inning when Mikey DiCarlo scored off a sacrificial fly by Max Person. Bobby Long then drove in Brendan O’Brien, leading to the second run.

“If Connor throws like that, we’re in good shape,” said Reinhardt.

Cruickshank said the game was “hard fought.”

“We just couldn’t get anything to find a hole. We were hitting the ball pretty hard. They played some nice, clean

Hudson and Marlborough baseball teams went head-tohead on May 19.

defense. Their pitcher pitched outstanding,” said Cruickshank. “[We] just gave up those two runs early. Kind of hit us in the tail a little bit.”

Reinhardt said while the Hawks have a good relationship with the Panthers, when they’re on the field, “we definitely want

to get the best of them.”

“I know they’re probably already thinking about Memorial Day. So, we’ll expect that coming from them on that day,” said Reinhardt.

Following the win over Marlborough, the Hudson’s baseball team’s record for this season improved to 11-6.

“We always say pitching and defense is what wins you games this time, and then put the ball and play hard on the line and play hard on the ground, and good things are going to happen,” said Reinhardt.

St. John’s baseball holds off Shrewsbury

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – The St. John’s Pioneers held off the Colonials, winning a hard-fought and highly competitive game by a score of 4-2 on May 19.

Each baseball team’s offense got off to a slow start, sending only three batters to the plate in the first inning. Shrewsbury starting pitcher Joey Guidotti held the Pioneers in check, striking out four consecutive batters in the opening two innings.

Shrewsbury’s offense started the scoring in the bottom of the second inning. Singles from Colby Coghlin and Gavin Flynn created traffic on the basepaths, and after Kieren Ghidella was hit by a pitch, the bases were loaded. Ryan Kinsky — batting ninth — hit a hard ground ball that skipped over first baseman Noah Basgaard’s glove, driving in two runs.

St. John’s responded at the top of the third inning. The

Pioneers used one walk, a hit by pitch, two stolen bases, and some creative baserunning to generate runs. While Jack Forgues was caught in a pickle, leadoff hitter James Benestad dashed home and scored before Forgues could be tagged for the third out of

the inning.

After the third inning, the game was tied 2-2.

From there, St. John’s starting pitcher Theodore Cove was able to control the game. After an unlucky second inning, Cove kept the Colonials’ bats silent. Cove went the

distance, striking out three, walking one, and giving up seven hits.

Though the Shrewsbury offense tried to gain momentum and put the team ahead, with Cove pitching, the Colonials had only one baserunner in scoring position over the last four innings.

“[I tried to] attack early with the fastball and then in later innings just go in with the off-speed and attack the hitters and stay ahead,” Cove said.

“He was locked in today,” St. John’s Head Coach Charles Eppinger said. “It was his first start of the season — it was his tenth appearance but he hadn’t gotten a start for us — I didn’t expect a complete game, but he was pretty efficient and got it done for us.”

With Shrewsbury’s offense under control, the Pioneers looked to take the lead. An RBI single by Pearson Dodds in the fifth inning put St.

John’s ahead 3-2. An RBI single by Forgues in the top of the seventh inning drove in an insurance run and gave the Pioneers a much more comfortable 4-2 lead.

“I think [it was a] good win. It’s always good to beat Shrewsbury — quality team, crosstown rivals… What I told the guys after the game was we win close games. Sometimes they don’t play their best — and I don’t think we played our best today — but we win close games, we find a way to win. When we get down, we don’t quit, and we keep coming back,” Eppinger said.

“It wasn’t because of lack of effort, I think it was lack of execution,” Shrewsbury Head Coach Lee Diamantopoulos said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t play as well as we could have or should have. We’ll work on correcting it this weekend and getting ready for the district tournament.”

Drew Vincequere delivers a pitch.

James Mitchell gets ready for the pitch.

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Rangers suffer overtime loss on Senior Night

By Bill Gilman

Contributing Writer

WESTBOROUGH – Shaun

Highley scored 2:22 into overtime to lift North Middlesex Regional past Westborough High 16-15, spoiling Senior Night for the boys’ lacrosse team last Thursday at Mewhiney Field.

Westborough was poised to pull off a much-needed upset victory, taking a 15-13 lead in the fourth quarter on a man-up goal by Colton McNamara (4 goals, 3 assists). North Middlesex (10-5) answered less than a minute later on a goal by Joe Williams.

Then, in the final minute of regulation, Westborough (5-9) struggled to get control of the ball in its own end to clear the zone. After a wild scramble 15 yards out from the net, Highley came away with the ball and ripped a shot past the Rangers’ goalie Sam Wickline to tie the score and send the game to overtime.

In the four-minute extra session, Westborough got the first possession thanks to the work of faceoff specialist Chase

Loban, who won 20 of 32 faceoffs. Rangers’ senior sniper Decker Hardin got a clean look, only to be robbed by North Middlesex junior goalie Ryan Ahern.

The Patriots made the most of their first chance in the OT. Highley took a pass, slashed through the attack zone and shot across his body, finding the back of the net with his sixth goal of the game with 1:38 remaining.

“Our guys have been in a lot of games like this this season. They know what it’s like to play under that type of pressure,” said Westborough Head Coach Scott Dube. “They played well, just came up a little short.”

The game was a wild, wideopen affair from start to finish. The second half and overtime featured six ties and four lead changes.

Hardin (4 goals, 2 assists) opened the scoring for Westborough, just 60 seconds into the game. The Rangers dominated much of the first quarter but couldn’t build on the lead. Much of their failure was due to Ahern, who had four saves in the first quarter and a whop-

ping 15 for the game.

“[Ahern] played a heckuva game. He made some big saves,” said Dube. “I think some of our shot selections we’d like to get back. But on top of that, he just made some incredible saves. He was all over the place.”

North Middlesex seized momentum in the final minute of the first quarter, taking the lead on goals by Highley and Tyler Babin.

The Patriots used their speed advantage to seize control in the second quarter, building their lead to 6-1, as Westborough struggled on the defensive end. The Rangers were able to stop the bleeding, cutting the lead to 6-4 late in the half on goals by Liam O’Dowd, McNamara and Hardin.

The Rangers pulled even 7-7 early in the third quarter, when Thomas Cashman intercepted a pass deep in the North Middlesex side of the field, walked in alone and beat Ahern.

That goal triggered a flurry of offensive activity from both squads, with neither able to gain any separation.

North Middlesex looked to take a lead into the final quarter, going up 12-11 with 40 seconds remaining in the third on a goal by Finn McNabb. But just 22 seconds later, Westborough’s Jon Lahue made a pretty spin move and scored to tie the game 12-12.

The first half of the fourth quarter belonged to McNamara, who scored three times to give Westborough a 15-13 lead before North Middlesex rallied late.

Prior to the game, West -

borough honored the five senior members of the lacrosse team, four of whom were in attendance. Dube said the quintet — Jason Alexander, Jon Lahue, Charan Boppe, Captain Brady Higgins and Decker Hardin — have been very important to the growth

of the program in his two years as head coach.

“They’ve been awesome. They are definitely the guys that bought in [to the program],” said Dube. “Those are the guys that were really invested and wanted to win and changed the culture here.”

Top left: Westborough boys lacrosse senior Decker Hardin and his mother, Natalie Hardin.

Top right: Westborough boys lacrosse senior captain Brady Hughes, and his parents, Patrick and Brenda Hughes.

Bottom left: Westborough boys lacrosse senior Jon Lahue and his parents, Jennifer and Brian Lahue.

Bottom right: Westborough boys lacrosse senior Charan Boppe and his mother, Uma Boppe.

Players scramble for a loose ball in the second half of Westborough’s 16-15 loss to North Middlesex on May 18.

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