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Assessment gives glimpse of senior citizen needs

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – The cost of housing.

The need for better transportation options, and better support for caregivers.

What kind of programs and services are offered by the Westborough Senior Center.

These were some of the key points found within the town’s senior needs assessment released earlier this month.

The town-commissioned report was compiled by a team at the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Boston.

The report, which is available on the town’s website, was presented to the Select Board during its May 9 meeting. Data was collected from focus groups and surveys mailed to residents.

When asked about preferences for type of housing, 41% of respondents aged 55-59 and nearly a third of respondents in their 60s would prefer to live in an apartment, condo or townhome. Among respondents in their 70s, 43% would choose a senior independent living community; assisted living is the most preferred housing type for the future, reported by those ages 80+.

Over half of the respondents 70 or older said they participated at the Senior Center. That number decreased to 24% for respondents in their 60s.

Additionally, the report indicated that only 7% of respondents do not drive. However that

Longest-serving Select Board member ends tenure

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Maurice “Moe” DePalo has been a steady force on the Shrewsbury Select Board for decades.

Over his 10-term, 30-year tenure, DePalo has served with 17 different Select Board members and three town managers.

However, the Select Board meeting on April 25 was DePalo’s last, as he announced in November that he would not be seeking reelection in May. DePalo finishes his career as the longest-tenured Select Board member in Shrewsbury’s history.

From Spag’s to Select Board DePalo — a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury and graduate of Shrewsbury High School — first became interested in local government while working for Spag’s. The retailer was look-

White Cliffs proposal will not move forward

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH – The Select Board declined to move forward on a developer’s proposal for the White Cliffs mansion property.

As Chair Mitch Cohen described it, the decision before the board during its May 22 meeting was essentially to open negotiations on an

option to purchase.

The board voted 4-0 with member Lisa Maselli recusing herself following advice from town counsel.

What was proposed

The town purchased the property in 2016.

After issuing a request for proposals (RFP)

After a 30-year legacy on the Select Board, Moe DePalo is the longest-serving member in town history.

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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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Grafton

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.

Group raising funds to complete memorial at Pine Grove Cemetery

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Toward the back of Pine Grove Cemetery, there is a section that looks empty.

Take a closer look, and you will find a few grave markers, mostly those of children. The rest of the space contains nearly 700 unmarked graves.

This is the final resting place for patients at the former Westborough State Hospital. When a patient died, and no family came to claim the body, the hospital buried the patient at Pine Grove.

The burials took place from the early 1900s to 1987.

Keeping company with these patients are the poor, the transients, even infants. If there were markers, they have long since vanished.

The Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project Community is raising funds for a memorial to those buried here.

According to committee member Sarah Utka, the names of more than 700 buried at this site have been identified and verified.

Utka said that enough funds have been raised to complete the masonry for the entrance

and viewing expanse for the memorial. The next goal — raise enough funds to finish the memorial, which will include the purchase and placement of seven headstones with 100 names listed on each around the perimeter of the memorial.

In addition to the fundraising, the project community holds periodic days of remembrance for the buried at Pine Grove. Once the memorial is erected, public memorial services will be held.

To donate and for updates, visit www.facebook.com/WestboroStateHospitalCemetery-

Rotary Club’s food truck festival returns

SOUTHBOROUGH – It is time again for the Rotary Club of Southborough’s annual food truck festival. This year the festival takes place on Wednesdays, May 24 and 31, and June 7 and 14 at the intersection of routes 30 and 85.

Each evening, four local food trucks and one ice cream truck will be parked on the lawn of St. Mark’s School at the intersection. Admission is free.

As in previous years, the Rotary Club of Southborough sponsors a community service project during the festival. The club partners with Main Street Bank to encourage community support of fellow citizens in need of help.

This year’s project is a campaign to sustain the Rotary Club’s scholarship fund. The scholarship fund was initiated

Whalemobile comes to local bookstore

Project; donate by mail to Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project Fund, P.O. 3198, Framingham, MA 01705 (make checks out to Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project Fund; visit the GoFundMe page (www. gofundme.

com/2k2n9fgk); or shop Amazon Smile (www.smile.amazon. com when ordering from Amazon; choose Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project Fund as your charitable organization). For details about the project, visit http://westboroughcemeteryproject.org/index.html.

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – How do you bring a whale into a bookstore?

The way you bring a whale into schools and other places.

If you’re the Whalemobile, that means carting an inflatable replica of “Nile,” a female humpback whale that lives in the North Atlantic.

On Sunday, May 21, “Nile” was rolled out in the event room at Tatnuck Bookseller on Lyman Street. As she was inflated, she went from zero to about 30 feet in a couple of minutes.

Once “Nile” was ready, Cynde McInnis ushered in

about 20 children and adults through a slit on the whale’s side. While seated inside the whale, McInnis told about its anatomy — blowhole, brain, heart, baleen — their habitat, and what can be done to help preserve the species.

McInnis has been a whale lover since the age of 8, while growing up on a farm in Indiana. In addition to the Whalemobile, she leads trips for 7 Seas Whale Watches out of Gloucester. She has also been active in field research and projects involving whales for three decades.

To learn more, visit https:// thewhalemobile.com/

more than 20 years ago with a memorial grant to commemorate the life of Annie Laurie Satterfield. This year the Rotary Club of Southborough awarded a $4,000 scholarship to a Southborough student accepted to one of the Massachusetts’ state universities and has demonstrated a record of academic excellence.

The Rotary Club is calling this effort “Food for Thought;” $10 food vouchers will be available for purchase that can be used as cash at the food trucks. Vouchers can be obtained from the Rotary Club at the festival for a $20 donation.

Sponsors include St. Mark’s School; Cedar Brook Pediatric Dentistry; Main Street Bank; Long Cadillac; Metrowest Minisplits; Falconi’s Oil; Middlesex Bank; and the Southborough Community Fund.

The Westborough Cemetery Memorial Project Community wants to commemorate nearly 700 people — mostly patients from the former Westborough State Hospital — who were buried in a section of Pine Grove Cemetery.

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“Nile” paid a visit to Tatnuck Bookseller May 21.

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White Cliffs proposal will not move forward

in late 2022, the town received three responses. Ultimately, the White Cliffs Committee recommended that the Select Board award a contract to Metro West Collaborative Development, which proposed the construction of 52 units of affordable housing in the mansion and an adjacent building.

According to Cohen, a vote had to take place that evening in order for Metro West to meet its grant timeline.

Select Board weighs in Throughout the meeting, Select Board members commented on the volume of correspondence from town residents.

“There’s a lot of fear around this building. There’s a lot of fear on both sides, which is really a shame,” said Kristen Wixted.

Select Board members and residents expressed their concerns about the proposal.

Member Laura Ziton voiced concerns about the expense

with other projects on the horizon.

Select Board member Julianne Hirsh said Metro West’s proposal had little opportunity for community use at the property. She said the project was being discussed in isolation from other efforts, such as downtown revitalization and the master plan.

Among his concerns, Cohen said as the adjacent building would be larger than the mansion, the mansion would no longer anchor the site. The location is a challenge, he said.

“We absolutely need a traffic study to do this,” Cohen said.

While a traffic study would be required by the Zoning Board of Appeals, he said such a study needed to be done prior to Town Meeting.

At the board’s meeting May 8, Cohen asked Metro West if their staff would work with the town on a traffic study prior to Town Meeting. In an email after the meeting, Metro West’s executive director,

Caitlin Madden, wrote that it would be the town’s decision to commission studies for the site, but “Metro West CD cannot commit staff and consultant time to managing those processes before being selected as the developer at town meeting.”

Madden said waiting for the results of the survey would delay the schedule by at least two months.

“We need their full cooperation to do a traffic study at any stage,” Cohen said.

Speaking prior to the board’s vote, he said, if the board voted “yes,” he suspected it would be highly unlikely Town Meeting would approve the project based on the feedback from residents.

Residents’ concerns

Resident Anna Servideo started a petition signed by about 250 people, saying they did not want the project.

During the meeting, one resident questioned how the project honored the Town

Meeting vote to preserve White Cliffs and voiced concerns on the impact on schools, particularly space at Peaslee Elementary School.

Some residents said they were left out of the process.

“There’s been no consideration of the neighbors up to this point,” said resident Brian Zeiger, who lives on Stratton Way. “The reuse committee did not solicit any input or have any type of discussion with the abutters or to the neighborhood prior to compiling an RFP and then recommending this option.”

“That’s a failure, in my opinion,” said Zeiger.

Resident Anthony Servideo called for opening the property for another round of RFP, but to “do it right” and ask the community what they would like to see happen with the property.

Former White Cliffs Committee Chair Todd Helwig, who said the committee has been accused both of taking too long and rushing the job, said the committee worked for about four years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helwig said the committee had representatives from the Conservation Committee, Community Preservation Committee (CPC), Select

Board, Historic Commission, Design Review and town staff. He said the Historic District Commission, Affordable Housing Commission and CPC recommended the project.

In terms of access to the property, Helwig argued that the Select Board was in charge of the process to negotiate the purchase and sale. He called for negotiating access to the property.

“This is the only proposal over all these years that actually does [historic preservation of White Cliffs],” said Helwig. “This accomplishes the historic protection goal, and it has the benefit of using somebody else’s money to do it.”

There’s an affordable housing crisis in Northborough and in Massachusetts, he said.

“This is a perfect site for it,” said Helwig.

Next steps

Cohen said the town would have to engage the public “immediately.”

He called for the Select Board to double down at its next meeting and figure out a path forward. Additional funds may need to be allocated, he said.

“Saying ‘no’ tonight presents a big unknown … but it’s where we are,” Cohen said.

gives glimpse of senior citizen needs

Assessment | from page 1

number is larger when looking at people ages 80 and over; as 24% of this older segment of the population do not drive. Many residents who do drive modify their driving to make it easier or safer.

Nearly a third of the respondents said they have been a caregiver within the past five years. Further, three-quarters of the caregivers said it was challenging to provide care and complete their daily responsibilities, including 79% of those in their 60s.

The report also made several recommendations.

Among the recommendations, the report called for promoting awareness of various housing options across the lifespan and continuing to contribute to local conversa-

tions about housing options for older adults that want to find supportive housing.

It also recommended targeting information to communities that may need transportation services, including residents with disabilities or who live alone. The report also suggested the consideration of additional outreach for transportation when inclement weather is anticipated.

It called for creating new ways to provide information and assistance — such as a resource fair for caregivers at the Senior Center — and a newcomers group at the center.

Representatives from the Gerontology Institute presented more details about the survey on Tuesday, May 16, at the senior center. The program is available on Westborough TV.

Longest-serving Select Board member ends tenure

DePalo | from page 1 ing to purchase land adjacent to its property, and DePalo took the lead on the project.

“It became my project to get that through,” DePalo said. “I had to go before all the boards in town, some of them multiple times, and it was really my first exposure to town government. I found out I liked being involved.”

DePalo, self-conscious and averse to public speaking at the time, first set his sights on joining the Finance Committee. Ultimately, a friend persuaded him to run for the Select Board, and DePalo was elected to his first term at 38.

The feeling of being elected for the first time was among the most memorable moments of his life, DePalo said.

“It was more than satisfying. It was exciting. It was exhilarating. The next day, when the feeling settled down, it was, ‘Oh my God, how do you do this job? You don’t get any training to do this job,’” he said.

Legacy

DePalo was able to figure it out. Over the next three decades, Shrewsbury’s development was shaped by the actions of DePalo and the other members.

“There isn’t much that happens that the Select Board doesn’t have their hands in,” DePalo said.

In the mid-1990s, Shrewsbury was preparing for an increase in the town’s student population. After several failed efforts to build a new school, the funding for the construction of Floral Street School was passed in 1995.

“That was really exciting because there were several years when we could not get a school built,” DePalo explained. “Finally, the town said yes, and that was the beginning of several schools being built, almost in a row.”

DePalo said he was also proud of the recent construction of the new police station, and he expressed relief that the police would have a suitable home for the distant future. He called the station his “last big project,” and he was grateful the station was built before the end of his term.

There were some tough decisions as well. DePalo recalled that votes to move an override

vote forward were particularly difficult. After the Great Recession, DePalo voted to halt badly-needed overrides.

“There were one, maybe two, instances when we had to tell the people who wanted an override — when we really needed an override — that it wasn’t the time and we weren’t going to do it… people were still hurting,” he said.

Even the most difficult votes were made easier by his simple deciding principles, he said. DePalo explained that every vote boiled down to two considerations: whether it was in the best interest of the town, and whether it was the right thing to do.

“It might not be popular. Sometimes you make those types of votes when it’s close to re-election and you say ‘It’s possible this is going to cost me my re-election, but this is the right thing to do,’” DePalo said.

Reflecting on his tenure

DePalo says his honesty, transparency, and conscientiousness made it easy for Shrewsbury voters to trust him for 30 years.

“From some of the feedback I’ve gotten, people see that I care, and that I try to do the right thing, and that I try to help people. I think that’s the biggest thing. You can do things, and people might not agree with what you’re doing, but I think if you’re trying to do the right thing, I think [people] respect that. They see you’re trying to help people. I don’t think you can ask anything more than that from somebody,” he said.

been forward thinking but fiscally responsible — attributes that allowed the town to have such efficient and sustainable growth.

“Even though the town has grown population wise, I still think it has a lot of the same feel it did when it was a smaller town,” DePalo said. “Obviously, we don’t have the open space we had, but it still has a small-town feel. People still know each other.”

People may have had different opinions about the Select Board over the years, but DePalo asserted that at the most fundamental level, all residents are alike.

DePalo’s next chapter DePalo will be retiring from the Select Board to give somebody else the opportunity to “carry the load.” Though he still enjoys the Select Board’s work, he decided it was time to try something different. DePalo plans to head to Arizona during the winter and hopes to spend more time with his five grandchildren.

Although DePalo will be leaving, the Select Board will move forward. Despite the challenges the Select Board faces, DePalo will miss the work and the people of Shrewsbury.

Although he’s been on the board for numerous terms, DePalo was as invested in his final term as he was on his first day, continually introducing new ideas, being inquisitive, and never resting on his laurels. There’s a dichotomy in Shrewsbury, he said.

He said the town has always

“No matter what people’s opinions seem to be, I think everybody wants the same thing: they want a nice place to live, an affordable place to live. They want to feel safe. They want their water to run when they need it… if you want to get anything done, you have to work with people, and you have to meet people where they are,” he said.

“It’s been a great experience — I’ve met so many people. I’ve got to be involved in so many things I never would’ve been involved in… I’ll miss meeting people,” he said. “I made a lot of friends. I can honestly say between the people I met in town government and the residents I met in town, I learned something from almost everybody I met, and I found that really exciting and rewarding.”

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event, while groups of middle schoolers took advantage of the beautiful weather and ran around the lawn after eating.

If community members missed the first Food Truck Thursday, there is no need to worry. The event will return to the Town Hall for the next 21 Thursday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., running until

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Food Truck

Thursdays returned to Shrewsbury Town Hall on May 18, drawing large crowds from around town.

The event, which first started during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, returns for the third full year. Shiskaberry’s of New England, Moe’s Sweet Eats, Say Cheese!, and Potato Potato were this year’s

first vendors.

The event started slow, but before long, scores of hungry customers formed impressive lines around the trucks. Many people decided to picnic, bring-

ing blankets, lawn chairs, and umbrellas to the Town Hall’s front lawn.

People of all ages visited the food trucks. Families brought their young children to the

October 12.

On July 13, the food trucks will head to Dean Park as part of the Recreation Department’s Concert in the Park series.

The food truck selection will change every week; find more information https://shrewsburyma.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/14519/Food-Truck-Thursdays-2023-Schedule-PDF

Shrewsbury holds annual Town Meeting

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury

Town Meeting members convened at Oak Middle School’s auditorium on May 15 and 16 to review and vote on 54 articles on topics ranging from window replacement to waste collection.

Just before the first day of the meeting wrapped, Moderator James Kane ruled Article 34 — a citizens’ petition — out of order. The article aimed to revoke a 2020 Town Meeting vote regarding the former site of Maj. Howard W. Beal School.

Town Counsel Stephen Madaus advised Kane to rule the article out of order because “authority of a town meeting to rescind a vote of a prior town meeting is limited,” especially when “rights of a third-party have intervened and become vested.”

In April 2023, two developers had site plans approved for the mixed-use Beal Commons project, thereby establishing a vested interest in the 2020 Town Meeting vote.

Day two overview

The community approved Articles 35 through 43, which represent the first-ever project proposals by the Community Preservation Committee.

The articles include funds for an HVAC system at the 1830 Brick Schoolhouse, a structural assessment of the pergola at Prospect Park, historic gravestone preservation, reconstruction of basketball courts at Dean Park, a townwide playground assessment, and several other items.

The Town Meeting also approved Article 48, which funds an emergency medical services study to evaluate the town’s current ambulance and emergency care practices.

The study will determine whether the town should keep the ambulance services with UMass Memorial, start its own service through the Fire Department like neighboring towns, or pursue a possible hybrid option.

The full recordings of the meeting can be found on Shrewsbury Media Connection.

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Pickleball tournament raises funds for mental health

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NORTHBOROUGH – Pickleball enthusiasts filled the courts at Ellsworth McAfee to raise money to support youth mental health.

The first annual Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament was held May 13. It raised over $17,000 to benefit the Shine Initiative of Worcester.

“The spirit of this is about mental health for our youth,” said organizer Suzanne Cox.

According to Cox and Ann Marie Rogers, the tournament sold out in 24 hours.

The tournament was in honor of Rogers’ son, Jacob, who graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 2020.

He died by suicide in 2022 after struggling with illness. In a press release, Jacob was remembered for his “silly laugh, the twinkle in his eye, his big appetite and his deep love for animals.”

“His family has turned its grief of his loss into a drive to

educate the younger population that it is OK to talk about their mental health struggles and that they are not alone,” the release reads.

The tournament organizers partnered with Be Well Northborough to make it a reality.

According to Northborough Recreation Director Allie Lane, Cox and Rogers reached out to her to see if they could rent the pickleball courts. As they were talking, Lane told them about Be Well Northborough, which she said has a similar mission as their efforts as well as the Shine Initiative.

The Shine Initiative is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “combat discrimination and to destigmatize mental health conditions in children and young adults,” according to its website. The organization works with schools and communities throughout the North Central and Central Mass.

“Everyone is sad, everyone feels depressed at one time or another; it’s how you manage it and handle it and who you can talk to,” said Rogers. “So, it’s really to destigmatize mental health.”

Over 100 people attended

the tournament, and 48 people from 12 towns in the area competed.

In the beginner to intermediate category, Daniel Leroy and Doug Tucker took home the gold and Christina Macaulay and Holt Murray took home the silver.

In the intermediate to advanced category, Joseph Calo

and Christian Powers won the gold and Vladimir Giterman and Michael Nguyen got the silver.

Organizers hope that the tournament become an annual event. In addition to Rogers and Cox, the event was also organized by Mary Ellen Clark, Janet Johnson, Jenny Jelliffe, Mina Baum, Linda Harrington, Marilyn Govoni, and Judy Karlin.

REGION – The MetroWest Health Foundation is asking residents to participate in a community survey on health issues and services in the region.

According to a press release, this Community Health Assessment is part of a multitiered process to capture the voices in the region.

The survey should last about 10 minutes and is anonymous.

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ment have helped with community efforts regarding access to care, behavioral health and healthy aging. The last assessment was conducted in 2019.

Information from the survey will help plan health programs and community services in the region. Currently, the deadline to participate in the survey is June 1.

To take the survey in English, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHA23Eng

Allie Lane, Ann Marie Rogers, Carly O’Brien and Suzanne Cox pose for a photo.

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Shrewsbury Girl Scouts receive volunteer award

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Seven Shrewsbury Girl Scouts have earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

An honorary ceremony held by Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts took place on April 2 to recognize the recipients.

According to the award website, it “honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.”

Different age groups must complete a set amount of volunteer hours to qualify for the award. For instance, children under 10 need at least 75 hours of service for the gold award, while adults (26 years or older) need over 500 hours to qualify.

Celia Marichal (155 volunteer hours), Navyaa Ravi (102 hours) and Shruti Sivashankar (121 hours) achieved

the gold level of the award. Melina Lam (79 hours), Kaitlyn Minton (79 hours), and Patricia Minton (473 hours) earned the silver level, while Aruna Tikaare (120 hours) and Saradha Madhuragopal (162 hours) achieved the bronze level.

In information provided to the Community Advocate, Tammy Breen, the special events and project manager

for the central and western Massachusetts organization, detailed the importance of volunteering for Girl Scouts. Breen said that volunteering is in Girl Scouts’ DNA, noting how “volunteering is something Girl Scouts have done every day of their lives from daisies to adults.”

Patricia Minton, the leader of Troop 11087, described the excitement of earning the award.

“The girls were thrilled that they were able to achieve this. A lot of them surprised me with how many hours they were able

to achieve,” she said. “There’s a lot of real leaders in this troop.”

“Volunteering is important to me because it allows me to help my community in a variety of ways,” Lam told the Community Advocate. “It makes me feel good about myself when I do something positive for others without expecting anything in return. To be recognized for my work made me feel proud of what I have accomplished with my work for the community.”

Sivashankar also shared her love of volunteering with the Community Advocate.

“I love volunteering because it’s a really easy way to give back to a community that already does so much for me.

So, I feel that volunteering allows me to give my thanks to my Shrewsbury community and the Girl Scouts community,” she said.

Lam encourages the community to follow in the Girl Scouts’ footsteps and spend time volunteering.

“For anyone who wants to get involved in their community, I would tell them to do it! Reach out to schools and clubs… There are so many organizations and people that need a helping hand,” she said.

Tikaare agreed with Lam.

“I would encourage everyone to indulge in some community-oriented work,” she said. “Many hands make light work.”

Bottle drive at Town Hall

SHREWSBURY – There’s still time to participate in the bottle and can drive.

Troop 114 and 7114 will be holding their final 2023 drive June 3 at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to noon.

During the drive, scouts will be accepting redeemable bottles and cans.

The proceeds from the drive help support the scouts’ activities throughout the year.

SHREWSBURY – Handicapped parking violations are increasing in Shrewsbury.

Last October, Shrewsbury Town Meeting members approved the fine’s increase from $100 to $300.

In April, the Select Board established the Handicap Parking Fund that will be controlled by the Commission on Dis -

abilities. According to a press release from the Shrewsbury Police Department, for each fine $200 will go toward the fund and $100 will go toward the general fund.

The department is reminding residents that officers are able to issue violations on private and public property.

“The Shrewsbury Police

Department will continue to enforce these violations, as we seek to ensure proper parking accommodations are available to our disabled residents and visitors and to our disabled veterans,” the department wrote.

Anyone who witnesses a violation is urged to contact dispatch at 508-845-1212.

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Grafton has a spring cleaning, thanks to volunteers and Garden Club

GRAFTON – On Saturday, April 22, and the preceding week, Grafton enjoyed a spring cleaning thanks to the efforts of the Grafton Garden Club and hundreds of volunteers.

Serving on the Clean-up Day Committee were Helen Blazis, chair, Elizabeth Weeks, Deb Graham, Roger Graham and Chrystal Paul.

Citizens and friends of Grafton picked up trash along streets, parks, open spaces, cemeteries and school grounds.

Everyone who helped was treated to a pizza or sandwich at Pepperoni Express followed by a free, soft serve cone at Swirls & Scoops on April 22.

On Grafton Common, people who stopped by to pick up their trash bags were offered free coffee and refreshments provided by UniBank, which also provided supplies. Savers Bank donated bottled water in earth-friendly backpacks for participants.

The Grafton Department of Public Works picked up the trash bags filled by Grafton citizens. “

As the team of Blazis, they cleaned up trash along a onemile stretch of street, the high point was finding $1.25. The low point was finding 66 empty and discarded nip bottles. Of interest was one found shoe.

Thank you to the following teams: Grafton Garden Club; the Grafton Community Garden and Richard Kirejczyk; Boy Scout Troop 2019 and

Timothy Remillard; National Honor Society members; the Democratic Town Committee; Stacie Bennett, Lisa Yitts and 14 members of the Republican Town Committee.

Thank you to the following family and neighborhood teams: Team Evelyn Guillette and Rob Fraser; the McDonald Family Team, the Scott Rositer Team, Paul and Sue Oparowski, Rebecca Ahlfors and Harry and Sam; Rita Zeffert, Theresa Churchill, Laura and Jim Coughlin, Shannon Phelan, the team of Susan Cutter, Diane Raymond, Lois Reed, the Pliakas Family, Ann Marie and Kim Foley, Ann Baskowski, and Bishakha Banerjee.

Additionally, the Cleanup Day Committee salutes the following for their contribu-

New faces to Grafton’s Select Board, School Committee

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

GRAFTON – The Select Board will have a new member.

Mark Alimo was the top vote-getter at the annual Town Election on May 16, according to unofficial results posted by the town clerk’s office.

For the two available seats on the Select Board, Alimo received 789 votes, followed by incumbent Mathew Often with 748.

Incumbent and current board Chair Colleen Roy received 667 votes.

In the other contested race for School Committee, Re -

becca Soco edged Craig Juelis 669-635.

All other races were uncontested. James Davidson earned a three-year term to the Planning Board; Carrie Hogan and Roger R. Trahan Jr. were elected to three-year terms on the Library Board of Trustees; Dawn Anderson earned another term as town moderator; and John Paul Kelley was elected to a three-year term on the Housing Authority to fill a vacancy.

On the two ballot questions, the plan to fix George Hill Road passed by a vote of 844-419. The question proposing changes to the Finance Committee also passed, 918-278.

Leahy, Jen Lavner, Shayna Eddy, Jayden and Jaina Paul, Ken Webb, Brittney Rogers, Dan and Deb Fiore, the Lavalle family, the Sczerba family – Quinn, Ian, Sullivan and Shaunesy, Charlotte Echler, Mike Berardi, Essek Petrie, Sarah Gwozdz, Patty Wiser, Sean Padgett, Joel and Jayden English, Sue Novia, Christine and Addison Childs, Pam Kates, Margaret Hunt, the Senior family, Prastianth, Betty Coleman, Laura and Matt Often, Chris Sullivan, Ken Halpin, Mary and Ben Neely, Pat Haggerty, Montana Crail, Linda Bent and Emily Hopkins.

Carol Ziemba and Sue Anderson who have “adopted” an area of Grafton to clean up during the year.

The Department of Public Works will provide free blue spruce and white oak sapling trees at the Grafton Garden Club Plant Sale and Raffle on the Common on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, the Republican Town Committee, which provided wildflower seeds during Cleanup Day, will also provide free wildflower seeds at the Plant Sale and Raffle while supplies last.

tions to a green and clean Grafton: Alise Bartolini, Bobbie and Jerry Meier, Candice Lefebvre, Meredith Andrews, Linda Hutchins, Michelle Marin, Marion Dearing, Catherine Pisacane, Kay Malloy, Marie Berardi, Sandy Danault, the Ganti family – Shiva, Samantha and Nithya, Anne

A special thank you to Todd Kramer who has been picking up trash along the Quinsigamond River and Pleasant Street as often as twice a month throughout the year. Kramer also collects trash discarded in Massachusetts Wildlife and Grafton Conservation properties. Many thanks to Kramer and to others like Helen and Skyler Campanale,

The Grafton Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote interest in and knowledge of gardening and to provide scholarships to Grafton students and grants to Grafton Public School teachers. Everyone is welcome to join.

For more information about the club, visit www.graftongardenclub.org or email info@ graftongardenclub.org.

Members of the Grafton Garden Club wait to hand out supplies and coupons for lunch to the cleanup crews, left to right: Elizabeth Weeks, Chrystal Paul, Deborah Graham, Helen Blazis.

BOSTON – Two local high school seniors were among 840 from around the country to earn a National Merit Scholarship.

Madeline A. Jiang, of Northborough, a student at Algonquin Regional High School, earned the ADP Henry Taub Memorial Scholarship. Her possible career field is in biochemistry.

Rohan Das, of Shrewsbury, who attends the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, earned the Liberty Mutual Scholarship. Das’ possible career field is in engineering.

Scholars were selected from students who advanced to the finalist level in the National Merit Scholarship competition and met criteria of their scholarship sponsors. Corporate sponsors provide National Merit Scholarships for finalists who are children of their employees, who are residents of communities the company serves, or who plan to pursue college majors or careers the sponsor wishes to encourage.

Most of these awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study, and they provide annual stipends that range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year. Some provide a single payment between $2,500 and $5,000. Recipients can use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.

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Algonquin student Madeline Jiang earned the ADP Henry Taub Memorial Scholarship.

arship, semifinalists had to fulfill requirements to advance to finalist standing. Each semifinalist was asked to complete a detailed scholarship application, which included writing an essay and providing information about extracurricular activities, awards and leadership positions. Semifinalists also had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirmed their qualifying test performance.

Local students earn National Merit scholarships

REGION – Four area students were awarded National Merit $2,500 Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

The designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2023 program.

National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

Local scholars include Northborough’s Cozette Y. Weng, who attends Concord Academy; Shrewsbury’s James

F. Kasrawi from Saint John’s, and Janet Jiaxin Liu from Palm Harbor University, Fla.; and Westborough’s Abigail J. Cushman from Westborough High School.

These scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

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High School seniors are counting down the days until graduation.

Graduation will be held at Shrewsbury High School’s David J. Adams Memorial Field at Central One Federal Credit Union Stadium. The event will take place on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

All graduates will be recognized by name, and the ceremony will feature remarks from students, including the valedictorian and salutatorian. Superintendent Joe Sawyer and a School Committee member will also address the crowd.

Graduation will be streamed live on the Shrewsbury Media Connection website, and the recording will be archived online for later viewing.

Each graduate will receive eight graduation tickets – five for field seating and three for bleacher seating. Gates will open at 6:15 p.m.

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SHREWSBURY – Hundreds of friends and family gathered at Pioneer Field on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 204 seniors graduating as part of the Saint John’s High School Class of 2023.

The over 200 graduates filed into their seats. The graduates were organized by homeroom, and teachers announced each student’s name, hometown, and future plans, as they walked across the stage and received their diploma from Saint John’s Headmaster Alex Zequeira.

As part of the ceremony, the graduates participated in an opening prayer, listened to Alex Naliath and Matthew Marchese reflect on their time at the school, and enjoyed performance by the school’s jazz ensemble.

“This diploma conferral ceremony is the single most important event in the yearly life of our school,” Zequeira said during his speech at the ceremony. “It is where we — Saint John’s High School — proclaim to our community that you are ready to go out into the world, equipped with the tools to be successful men in whatever you choose to do.”

Zequeira commended the

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yearbooks that afternoon.

Senior Prom will be held on Friday, May 26, at the DCU Center.

On the night of Tuesday, May 30, seniors and up to two guests will gather at Mechanics Hall for Commemoration. The event will feature a faculty guest speaker, a class video, and several efforts to commemorate the group’s last four years of school.

Commemoration will also be streamed live on the Shrewsbury Media Connection website.

Finally, on Wednesday, May 31, students and faculty will head to Union Station in Worcester for the annual Senior/ Faculty Reception. The event includes dancing, conversation, and an opportunity for students and staff to celebrate together.

class of 2023, predicting that the members of the class will be highly successful in the future.

“You are ready to be leaders who serve at home, in your church, in your community, in your work, and in your chosen vocation,” he said. “You are

ready to be devoted sons, husbands, fathers, brothers, leaders, and citizens. You are keenly aware — because what you’ve been taught here… — that this devotion and commitment to serving others is what will define your success.”

Jayden Nai Ntsake Abbey-

quaye, the class valedictorian who will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, gave remarks toward the end of the ceremony.

“Too often, we find ourselves in competition with others when we should really be competing with ourselves,” he said. “Don’t look to achieve more than the person next to you — look to improve yourself, and the rest will come later. Steadily walk your own path, and you’ll see how far you’ll go.”

Abbeyquaye also paid tribute to the graduates’ families

in his speech.

“They have been your support and cheerleaders since they have known you,” he said, later mentioning his appreciation for his mother, father, two brothers, and family in Ghana.

Zequeira expressed a similar sentiment.

“We accomplish nothing in our lives alone, and while today is a celebration of you, both individually and as a class, it is not just a celebration for you. It is a celebration for your families, friends, faculty, staff, coaches, peers, and adults,” he said.

Zequeira finished his speech by explaining the importance of education.

“The gift of education is not meant to be hoarded, but to be shared,” he said. “It is a flame that ignites the world, lighting up the lives of others who may be trapped in darkness. Through your actions, you have the power to inspire, lift, and transform.”

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Valedictorian Jayden Nai Ntsake Abbeyquaye addresses the crowd during the graduation ceremony.

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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.

“’We are in the hospitality

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.

Visit Kennedy’s Restaurant & Market at 247 Maple Street in Marlborough or their website at kennedyspub.com.

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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.

“We go to all these things,” said LaGreca.

* Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 04/03/2023. CDs offered by Edward Jones are bank-issued and FDIC-insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) per depositor, per insured depository institution, for each account ownership category. Please visit www.fdic.gov or contact your financial advisor for additional information. Subject to availability and price change. CD values are subject to interest rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of CDs can decrease. If CDs are sold prior to maturity, the investor can lose principal value. FDIC insurance does not cover losses in market value. Early withdrawal may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. CDs require the distribution of interest and do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC).

Jakia Harperis a member of a special team that helps with Cane’s openings across the country.

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“It’s more fun,” said Harper, who lives in Mississippi. “You’re meeting new people

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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Raising Cane’s opens in Marlborough

PHOTO/MAUREEN SULLIVAN

POLICE FIRE&

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

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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

Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.

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

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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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