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By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - Hudson residents will decide whether to adopt a stormwater manage ment program when they head to Town Meeting next week.

There are two articles related to estab lishing the program on the warrant for the Nov. 21 Town Meeting.

“It’s the most equitable way of cover ing the costs of our infrastructure and meeting our permit requirements,” said Director of Public Works Eric Ryder. “One of the big things is we have about $88 million of stormwater assets, catch basins, culverts, outfalls, manholes and 370,000 linear feet of pipe. That’s a lot of money that we need to maintain.”

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Marlborough honors veterans

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Three rounds of shots echoed in downtown Marlborough.

Along stops at each of the monuments, the Marlborough Veterans Day parade laid a wreath before the rounds were fired and a member of the Marlborough High School marching band played “Taps.”

The parade concluded at the Doughboy monument in front of the Walker Building.

“Veterans Day is the 11th day, 11th month, 11th hour that was the armistice for World War I, and we are still honoring that today,” said Veteran Services Officer Mike Veterans Day | 8

Hudson Cultural Alliance holds virtual sneak peek into Armory

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - The Hudson Armory has opened its doors for the first time in decades.

On Nov. 8, the Hudson Cultural Alli

ance hosted a live stream sneak peek of the first floor of the Armory. The event included a $50,000 check presentation from Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and state Rep. Kate Hogan (D-Stow).

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Scott Moody, who served during the Vietnam War, spoke during Marlborough’s Veterans Day parade.

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Donaghue heads to Beacon Hill as a state rep

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - A lot of door knocking paid off for Kate Donaghue.

She is heading to the State House as the state representa tive for the newly formed 19th Worcester District.

According to unofficial re sults, the Democrat beat out Republican Jonathan Hostage for the seat, which includes Southborough, Northborough precincts 1, 2 and 3, Westbor ough precincts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6, and Framingham precinct 21.

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paign,” said Donaghue the day after the election. “I look forward to serving the dis trict.”

Donaghue has lived in Westborough for nearly 50 years. She has served on the town’s Open Space Preserva tion Committee and is on the board of the Green Mountain Club and the Westborough Community Land Trust

She previously told the Community Advocate that she decided to run for the district because “it’s an opportunity to make a difference.”

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Air Force veteran flies high for Veterans Day

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - As part of her Veterans Day speech on Nov. 11, Grand Marshal Adriana Snow Baltimore recited the oath she took when she joined the Air Force in the 1950s.

“I may have been discharged [from the service], but there is no discharge from that pledge,” she said.

Baltimore also talked about her two brothers who served — Wilson “Will” Snow who served as a radio man on a B-17 during World War II, and Harrison “Harry” Snow who was an airplane mechanic in the Air Force.

Baltimore herself served as an adminis trative specialist.

As part of being selected grand marshal, Baltimore received a citation from the State House, and she got to ride in a vintage World War II jeep.

“This is great,” said Baltimore when she received the citation from state Rep. Han nah Kane. “I’m now a townie.”

The annual ceremonies began at Min uteman Park, then proceeded to St. Luke’s and Pine Grove cemeteries. After the main ceremony at the Forbes Municipal Build ing, the day wrapped up at the rotary.

At each stop, there was a wreath laying,

Top: Grand Marshal Adriana Baltimore heads off to the next stop on Westborough’s annual Veterans Day ceremonies in a World War II Jeep.

Top right and bottom right: Parade participants, including the police and fire departments, head toward the rotary as part of the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 11.

remarks from town officials, a volley fire and the playing of “Taps.”

During the ceremonies at Forbes, the Westborough High School A cappella group Don’t Panic sang the national an them.

The ceremonies were organized by the Veterans Advisory Board.

Donaghue heads to Beacon Hill as a state rep

Donaghue | from page 3

She said her top priorities will include improving the state’s health care system, with an em phasis on substance use disorder and supporting family caregivers. Donaghue has experience in both areas.

Donaghue lost her son to a drug overdose in 2018. After his death, Donaghue organized lobbying days on Beacon Hill to talk to legislators and policymakers about improving addiction treatment in the state.

She also took care of her hus band, Kimball, when he was diag nosed with cancer. He died of the disease almost a year ago.

In addition, she said she will sup port programs dealing with climate change, and she will also support universal pre-kindergarten.

Westborough’s precinct 4, which is part of the 11th Worcester District, voted for Democrat Stephen Fish man over incumbent Republican Hannah Kane. However, Kane pre vailed, and she will be returning to Beacon Hill for the fifth time.

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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - The state’s Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is getting ready for the biggest project in its history.

On Nov. 3, representatives from MassDOT presented an update on a project that will improve the interchange at Route 495 and the Massachu setts Turnpike.

“This is a big one for us,” said Rob Nagi of design firm VHB.

Nagi is a Westborough resi dent who is the private sector co-chair of the 495/MetroWest Partnership’s Transportation Committee.

Currently, the exchange av erages 75,000 vehicles per day, and it is a known high-crash and high-traffic location.

The project, which will take about five years and cost $400 million, will include a replace ment of the interchange. The old toll booth area will be elimi nated.

“This will be a complete reconstruction of the inter change,” said District 3 High way Director for MassDOT Barry Lorion. “It’s really an unprecedented project.”

The interchange is close to several wetlands, including the Sudbury River and Whitehall Brook. To reduce the envi ronmental impact, plans call for the installation of several ramps to and from the inter change.

“You’re going to see a lot over the next five years,” said Donald Cooke of VHB.

MassDOT is using a “design build approach,” with Barletta Engineering overseeing the build part and VHB overseeing the design part.

On the Mass. Pike portion of the interchange, there will be minor widening to accom modate new ramps and provide consistent shoulder width. The bridge over the MBTA/CSX/ Amtrak track will be replaced as will the culvert at Whitehall Brook. Crews will also relocate the fiber optic cables in the me dian and eastbound shoulder.

As for Route 495, MassDOT plans to add a fourth lane on Route 495 north to Route 9. A future I-495 northbound will be constructed within the existing median, and a future I-495 southbound will be in its existing location with minor widening. MassDOT also plans to replace the Route 495 bridges over the tracks and the Mass. Pike. Additionally, they intend to replace the bridge over Flan ders Road.

MassDOT also plans to re place the Fruit Street bridge. Both phases are underway. The design phase began in May and will continue until Decem ber 2024. The build phase of the project began in October with preliminary work.

During most of the project, there will be three lanes open for traffic on both Route 495 and the Mass. Pike. The excep tion will be when overnight projects require a lane restric tion.

MassDOT will also imple ment a noise control program during construction.

A virtual Public Informa tion Meeting on the project was scheduled to be hosted by MassDOT on Nov. 16 after the Community Advocate went to press.

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Work is underway to im prove the interchange at Route 495 at Route 290, which is a site of heavy traffic congestion.

According to the MassDOT website, the project will widen the ramp from Route 495 to Route 290 westbound to two lanes and improve the ramp’s alignment. Crews also plan to modify the pavement mark ings and signs on I-495 south bound. This will mark the extended exit-only lane and a shared through/exit lane.

MassDOT also intends to modify the pavement markings on Route 290 westbound lane

to accommodate the additional entrance lane. The Route 495 southbound lane and Route 290 westbound will be resur faced within the project area to enable the changes to the pavement markings

This work will continue through November 2023, and it will cost the state $6 million.

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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – MetroWest Free Medical Program has an nounced that it will be chang ing locations to 246 Maple St., Suite 1, in Marlborough.

The program offers free medical care to patients through its adult medicine, women’s health and vision clinics.

With 2,000 square feet of medical space, the clinic will accommodate the free evening adult medicine and women’s health clinics.

Edward M. Kennedy Com munity Health Center in Fram ingham served as a temporary site for its adult medicine and women’s health clinics from March to October.

“With similar missions to provide health care to anyone in need no matter their ability to pay, we were pleased to pro vide the program with tempo rary space for up to a year while they searched for a permanent location,” said President and CEO Stephen J. Kerrigan.

Prior, the program hosted free evening clinics at Congre gation Beth El in Sudbury and in a building owned by the First Parish in Framingham Unitari an Universalist on Edgell Road.

With the COVID-19 pan demic, the program’s walk-in clinic at Congregation Beth El was suspended, and First Par ish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist sold the property earlier this year.

“We are grateful for the continued relationship with Edward M. Kennedy Commu nity Health Center, as well as Congregation Beth El and First Parish and the members who volunteer with us,” said Execu tive Director Danielle Kehoe.

Kehoe said they sought a permanent location for their adult medicine, women’s health and specialty services.

She noted that MetroWest Free Medical Program relies on volunteers and the commit ment of individual, foundation and corporate sponsors.

“When we had trouble find ing a partner that could accom modate our evening hours and our clinical requirements, the community rallied together to raise funds toward a lease,” Kehoe said.

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Charles River Medical Associates, who Kehoe said has provided them flexibility in their agreement to support subleasing to specialists.

“This will afford the opportunity to generate revenue to offset rent and, ultimately, fulfill our commitment to our patients,” she said.

The Free Medical Program was founded in 2004 and is said to serve as an entry point to the healthcare system for those who are uninsured or insufficiently insured.

For more information, visit www.metrowest freemedicalprogram.org.

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‘Opportunity to honor and give thanks:’ Marlborough honors veterans

Hennessy. “It’s an honor to be here, and it’s an honor to serve our country.”

Among those walking in Marlborough’s Veterans Day parade were veterans, mem bers of the City Council, Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), Rep. Danielle Gregoire (DMarlborough) and local scouts.

In front of the Doughboy monument, the guest speaker was Air Force Sgt. Scott Moody, who served in the Vietnam War.

“Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor and give thanks to those who have served and are serving in the military,” Moody said.

He noted that veterans were all around. “They could be your parents, your neigh bors and friends alike,” Moody said.

Throughout Marlborough hangs the “Hometown Hero” banners, honoring local veterans. Two of the banners are in honor of Moody’s mother, who was a nurse in the Navy, and his father, who was a combat engineer in the Army.

Veterans Day, Moody said, should be a day filled with “pride for our veterans who died in our country’s service with gratitude.”

“So, if you see someone in uniform or know someone who served in the military, give a big thank you for their service. It will go a long way,” Moody said.

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Cub Scout Pack 41 marches in the parade.

The Marlborough High School marching band performs.

Daisies wave flags as they walk in the parade.

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Hudson Cultural Alliance holds virtual sneak peek into Armory

Veterans Day | from page 1 start celebrating Veterans Day in Hudson…And, of course the Hudson Armory has such history that speaks to the veterans, their sacrifices and all they have done to keep our country free and to protect the values that we cherish so dearly,” Eldridge said.

He added that though the building will be transformed into a performing arts center, he said he believes the history and spirit of the Armory will remain.

Hogan said the town is “beginning a journey” of the Armory becoming a site that residents will be able to use. She noted that it had previ ously housed many veterans “coming and going” to wars.

“I take this time to thank all of our veterans for their service,” she said.

Hudson acquires Armory

A historic National Guard Armory, the Hudson Armory has been closed to the public for decades. After the National Guard moved out, the build ing was used by police and fire.

The Hudson Cultural Alli ance wants to transform it into a performing arts center to promote local arts initiatives, support economic growth and preserve the history of the Armory.

Thanks to the Hudson com munity and help from El dridge and Hogan, the town acquired the building and signed a lease with the Hud son Cultural Alliance.

Hudson leased the building to the alliance at the end of August. However, the build ing is not yet available to host residents in person due to “required safety renovations,” according to a press release.

A tour of the first floor

President of the Hudson Cultural Alliance Tom Des mond led Eldridge and Hogan on a tour of the first floor of the Armory.

Among the rooms Eldridge and Hogan explored on the first floor were the lobby and a large auditorium where the soldiers held their meetings.

The lobby includes mas sive shoulder patches painted on the walls and a staircase decorated with army values, including “duty,” “respect” and “loyalty.”

“Those became the watchword[s] for the Ameri

can soldier. It’s something that is ingrained from the day you first are recruited to the day you finally retire,” Des mond said.

He said the soldiers who stayed at the Hudson Armory were activated for state and federal operations. For exam ple, these soldiers were acti vated for the 1953 tornado and to catch Pancho Villa, who was a general in the Mexican Revolution.

He then led Eldridge and Hogan into a large audito rium with teal walls that he called “the drill shed” because the soldiers performed drills there.

“You can see the scale of this room. It’s a full-sized basketball court. You could do a lot of things in here,” Desmond said.

In the Rail Trail Flatbread Co. there is a black-and-white photo of “several hundred” soldiers being served dinner inside of the auditorium, he said.

“So, the history of this building goes way back and our intent is to maintain as much of that as we can,” Des mond said.

For more information on the project, visit https://www. hudsonarmoryproject.org/.

A room decorated with a mural depicting American pride.

State Rep. Kate Hogan (D-Stow) and Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) holding a big check for the Hudson Cultural Alliance.

The Hudson Cultural Alliance hopes to turn the Armory into an arts center. A National Guard flag hangs in a room.

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Couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary, resident turns 80

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of Worcester. Seventeen people were in attendance including friends and relatives from New York and Vermont.

Wedding and anniversary pictures mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Hudson residents Bill and Nina Smith on September 9. They celebrated with a Maine weekend and were guests at a surprise family party at their daughter’s home in New Braintree.

Manny Frias celebrates 80th

Society members and friends. Refreshments will be served.

Five Frias brothers were on hand to mark the 80th birthday of Manny Frias, third from left, at the Hudson Portuguese Club: from left: Tony Frias, Joe Frias, (Manny), David Frias and Armindo Frias, all Hudson residents.

HUDSON – Hudson residents Bill and Nina (Uranic) Smith recently marked their 50th wed ding anniversary.

They celebrated the weekend of Sept. 9 with a trip to Wells, Maine, and on Sept. 17 they were surprised with a family party at the Braintree home of their daughter, Cathy Smith, cohosted by their son, Matt Smith

Bill, formerly of Vermont, and Nina, formerly of Brooklyn, moved to Hudson in June 1972. Both are retired employees of Raytheon Mfg. Co.

Since retirement they have enjoyed cruise trips to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Pan ama Canal. Bill has been a Eu charistic minister at St. Michael Church for many years and his wife has presided at after-Mass coffee hours. In addition to their son and daughter, they have five grandchildren.

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Relatives and friends of Hudson resident Manny Frias gathered at the Hudson Por tuguese Club recently to cel ebrate his 80th birthday.

Among those attending were his four brothers, Tony, Joe, David and Armindo Frias. His sisters, Rosa Garcia and Theresa Frias were unable to attend. Manny retired after about 40 years of employment with S & F Concrete.

He and his wife, Aldora, have two sons, Mike Frias of Marlborough and Carlos Frias of Hudson, and a daugh ter, Ruth Doucette of West Boylston; also five grandchil dren.

Gingerbread workshop

Hudson Public Library staff er Nancy Delvecchio invites you to a Gingerbread Work shop for Adults Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the McLellan reading room of the library. All materials are included, even a pre-assembled homemade house. Nancy says: “Use your own imagination to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.” Register online at http:// huds.pl/gingerbread22/

‘Heritage’ speaker

Hunter Chaney of Collings Foundation’s American Heri tage Museum will be a guest speaker at a meeting of the Hudson Historical Society Tuesday evening, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at First Federated Church Hall, 200 Central St.

Chaney, the museum’s di rector of marketing and com munications, will talk about the formation of the museum, opened in 2019 on lower Main Street. The museum features one of the world’s most ex traordinary collections of his toric tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft, displayed chrono logically from the Revolution ary War through today.

The public is invited to join

Boy scouts sell wreaths

Hudson Boy Scouts Troop 2 is sponsoring a Holiday Wreath Sale and Christmas Tree Pickup as service projects. Shawn Pike, fund coordinator said red poin settias, kissing balls, balsam fir wreaths and decorated winter baskets are for sale. Deadline for orders is Monday, Nov. 21. Christmas Tree Pickups will be available Saturday, Jan. 7 or Saturday, Jan. 14. For more infor mation email troop2hudson@ gmail.com.

Stroll and shop

Hudson Holiday Stroll will take place on Main Street in downtown Hudson Saturday, Dec. 3 from 3-7 p.m. Family features will include a Santa visit, horse-drawn hayrides, tree-lighting ceremony, petting zoo and various forms of enter tainment and family activities at downtown shops, including beaded crystal snowflake mak ing at Serendipity. The holiday event is sponsored by Hudson Business Association (HBA) and Hudson Business Improvement District (HBID). For a complete schedule visit www.discover hudson.org.

WWII veterans

In keeping with Veterans’ events this month, a display of 60 pictures of Hudson War II veterans is featured in the first floor alcove of the Landing at the Mills (Broad Street mills), rear, smokestack entrance, next to Wild Hare restaurant. The same pictures were displayed for many years at the former Man sion House bar, Main Street. Display was arranged by cura tors Peggi Sullivan and Barbara Nahoumi.

Stop in and see our World War II heroes!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Nov. 20 – Kristen Lally, Steven Zina, Andrew Crossman and

Nov. 21 – Fred Dusseault, John Peterson, Bud Kizik and Justin Anderson

Nov. 22 – Amanda Bairos, Teri Powers, Don Murphy and Ed ward Wilkinson

Nov. 23 – Danny Bumbarger, John Andrade, Erin Marie Car doza and Bobbie Ewels

Nov. 24 – David Reynard

Nov. 25 – Nikki Banfield

Nov. 26 – Hayden Kristoff

Nov. 27 – Erica Santos

Nov. 28 – Jan Daigneault

Nov. 29 – Julie McGowan

Nov. 30 – Pat Muscati and Sam O’Connor

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Nov. 19 – Doug and Fran Wolfe Nov. 22 – Bill and Diane Dexter, Bob and Kathy Gregorie, Fred and Iris Lucy Nov. 26 – Paul and Cindy DeArcangelis.

LOOKING BACK TO 1971

Hudson resident Armand Sa bourin’s Bedford High football team was 4-0 at mid-season.

Allison Murray received “Girl of the Month” from Girls Club, presented by Ruth Gustafson of Hudson Woman’s Club.

Digital Equipment Corp. took a four-month option on 150 acres of land at the Raytheon site on Marlboro road.

Stephen Burkle and Robert Camacho were freshmen at Bentley College. Mrs. Jean Bris sette was installed as president of the Hudson Emblem Club. Police Lieut. Francis McNally was leading an investigation of a break-in at the main office of Hudson High School, where files were broken into.

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Worcester man arrested on gun, drug charges in Shrewsbury Police charge man for possession of ‘ghost gun’

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

SHREWSBURY - The discovery of a loaded handgun and drugs in a backpack led to the arrest of a Worcester man.

According to Shrewsbury police, on Nov. 6 around 9:48 p.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Boston Turnpike near the Worcester City Motel.

The officer stopped a blue Honda Accord for driving 64 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone and observed multiple people inside the car. Police said the officer observed a back seat passenger repeat edly reach for a small backpack after continued requests to not touch it and to stop moving it around.

Multiple other officers ar rived for assistance. The officer asked the passenger to step out of the vehicle, at which point he grabbed the backpack again and got out of the car.

Shrewsbury police report edly located a loaded handgun inside the bag. The firearm was a Sig Sauer P938 subcompact firearm, loaded with three rounds of ammunition.

Also inside the same bag, officers reportedly located 60 pills of oxycodone and five pills of amphetamine salts.

Lucas Alves, 18, of Worcester was charged with possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without a license, possession of a Class B substance and pos session of a Class E substance.

He was arraigned in West borough District Court on Nov. 7 and held in custody.

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

WESTBOROUGH - Police have arrested a Framingham man after he was allegedly in pos session of a “ghost gun.”

On Nov. 5 at around 2:50 a.m., Westborough police re ceived an advisory that a man was driving on Route 9 and was illegally in possession of a firearm, according to a press release. Police said that they saw a vehicle driving at a “high rate of speed” on Route 9 near 95 Turnpike Road.

Police pulled over the ve hicle and allegedly found a loaded firearm inside the ve hicle. Officers said they later determined that it was a “ghost gun,” which police said are untraceable and made through a DIY kit.

“Ghost guns are easily ac cessible to those who cannot obtain a firearm due to their inability to pass background

Marcos Paulo Silva, of Framingham, was charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a license, carrying a gun without a license, pos sessing a firearm without a FID Card, possessing a large-

capacity firearm, improper storage of a large-capacity firearm, possessing a largecapacity firearm in a vehicle and possessing a covert/un detectable firearm.

Police said that Silva was released on bail and arraigned at Westborough District Court.

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.

Northborough

Tuesday, Nov. 1

3:16 p.m. Arrested, Steven Sve toslav Hardies, 34, of 111 Country Club Blvd., Apt. 207, Worcester, for violate harassment preven tion order.

Saturday, Nov. 5

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Marlborough

Sunday, Nov. 6

9:33 a.m. Arrested, Carlos Edu ardo Mejia, 18, of 16 Manning St., Marlborough, for leave scene of property damage, unlicensed operation of MV.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

4:43 p.m. Arrested, Ronald A. Reid, 66, of 99 Preston St., Marl borough, for OUI-liquor or .08%.

1:35 a.m. Arrested, Alexander M. Shaldone, 28, of 28 Whitney St., Apt. 1L, Northborough, for speeding in viol special regula tion, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, Nov. 3

4:07 p.m. Arrested, Roshni Gopi mohan, 51, of 10 Comstock Dr., Shrewsbury, on warrant.

Saturday, Nov. 5

5:38 p.m. Arrested, Meaghan Faith Keating, 37, of 678 Grafton St., Shrewsbury, on warrant.

9:11 p.m. Arrested, Christopher Mark Lawrence, 31, of 107 Hay ward Rd., Acton, for neg operation of MV (operate to endanger), OUI liquor, obstruct emergency

vehicle, speeding.

Sunday, Nov. 6

7:55 p.m. Arrested, James H. As lanian, 59, of 151 Hartford Tpke., Apt. 34, Shrewsbury, on warrant. 9:48 p.m. Arrested, Lucas Alves, 18, of 27 Perry Ave., Apt. 2, Worcester, for possess firearm/ ammo w/out FID card, carry fire arm without license, possession Class E substance, possession Class B substance.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

3:39 a.m. Arrested , Lisabella Sasso, 47, of 7 Augusta St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for possession Class B substance, and Paul V. Linblad, 41, of 88 Moscow Rd., Apt. 2, Jefferson, for poss Class A sub stance, poss Class B substance.

10:15 p.m. Arrested, Emmanuel Curtis, 26, of 8 Sigourney, Apt. 2, Worcester, on warrant.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

1:08 a.m. Arrested , Michael Joseph Paris, 30, 867 Grafton St., Ste. 10, Worcester, for OUI liquor, speeding.

5:40 p.m. Arrested , Kenneth Mutero, 36, of 192 Svenson Ave., Worcester, for oper MV

with license suspended/revoked, unregistered vehicle.

Thursday, Nov. 10

5:57 p.m. Arrested , John F. Kurkiewicz, 38, of 6 Agate Ave., Worcester, for oper MV with li cense suspended/revoked.

Southborough

Saturday, Nov. 5

7:11 p.m. Arrested, Almir Dos Reis, of East St., Dedham, on warrant, unlicensed operation of motor vehicle, negligent opera tion of motor vehicle.

Westborough

Wednesday, Nov. 2

3:08 a.m. Arrested, Alexandro Fred Rivera, 42, of 111 Piedmont St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for possess Class B drug.

5:18 a.m. Arrested, Chang-Ching Hung, 49, of 137 W Main St., Apt. W, Westborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, leave scene of property damage, fail to stop/ yield.

Thursday, Nov. 3

10:41 p.m. Arrested , George Koduah, 52, of 1 Niles St., Worcester, on warrant, op MV with license suspended (crimi nal), no inspection sticker.

Friday, Nov. 4

1:45 a.m. Arrested, Troy Robert Comiskey, 29, of 1630 Worcester Rd., Apt. 334, Framingham, on warrant.

Saturday, Nov. 5

2:53 a.m. Arrested, Marcos Silva, 21, of 25 Deloss St., Framingham, for carry loaded firearm without license, carry firearm without license, possess firearm without FID card, possess large capacity firearm, carry loaded large ca pacity firearm on way, improper store large capacity firearm, large capacity firearm in vehicle, possess large capacity feeding device, person under 21 procure liquor, possess open container of alcohol in MV, speeding, fail to drive in right lane, use MV without authority.

11:52 a.m. Arrested , Rafael Angel Gascot Estrella, 40, of 112 Southampton St., Boston, on straight warrant.

checks,” Westborough officers wrote.

Westborough police arrested a Framingham man after he was allegedly in possession of a “ghost gun.”

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POLICE

DEPARTMENT

Worcester City Motel is on Boston Turnpike.

PHOTO/CAROLINE GORDON

following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien thereon for towing charges, storage, care, and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles: VIN# 1C6RR7KT2HS512539, 2017 Ram 1500, Last Registered Own er: Christopher Crowell; VIN# 5NPEU 46F89H475389, 2009 Hyundai Sonata, Last Registered Owner: Jamaal Sanpon.

LEGAL NOTICE

HUDSON

LEGAL NOTICE

Town of Hudson, Massachusetts

Public Notice of Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Hudson Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, Sec tion 5, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00p.m in the Select Board Meeting Room, 2nd floor, Town Hall, Hudson, MA. The hearing is con cerning the needs, possibilities and resources of the town regarding com munity preservation funds.

The Community Preservation Plan may be viewed at the Town Hall, Town Clerks Office or on the website at www.townofhudson.org under the Community Preservation Committee.

The Committee will also be accepting Applications until Wednesday, Decem ber 7, 2022 at 12:00noon, for projects to be considered for submission to the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting War rant. Applications must be sent elec tronically to lghilonicpc@gmail.com AND by submitting ten copies to the Community Preservation Committee, 78 Main Street, Town Hall, Hudson, MA 01749. Applicants will have the op portunity to meet with the Committee on December 14, 2022 to support their projects submission to the warrant.

MARLBOROUGH

LEGAL NOTICE

SALE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARL BOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOL LOWS:

I. By adding to the salary schedule ref erenced in Section 125-6, the following: HEAD ELECTRICIAN (40 hours per week)

are available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752, Tele phone 508-460-3775. In addition, the plans and application will be available online at www.marlborough-ma.gov/ city-council under Public Hearing No tices.

Per Order of the City Council #22-1008723

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

SHREWSBURY

PUBLIC HEARING SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

thirteen (13) sheets, dated October 28, 2022, prepared by Bohler Engineering 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772; stamped by John A. Kucich, P.E. The subject property is located at 1-7 Maple Avenue and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 22, Plot 158000.

A copy of the plans may be seen in the Department of Planning and Economic Development or on the Planning Board website at https://shrewsburyma. gov/905/Meeting-Materials.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Joseph A. Thomas, Jr., Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VIN:1FAHP28W38G134965

Owned by Julio Esparza

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

Vin: 2CNFLEEW2A6252204

Owned by Theresa Nyekender

2007 Chevrolet Aveo

VIN: KL1TD66687B727604

Owned by Jessica Valerio

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt VIN: 1G1ak55f777350843

Owned by Heather Beaudin

2001 Chevrolet Suburban VIN: 3GNGK26U71G239936

Owned by Larry Kaslov

2007 Cadillac CTS VIN: 1G6DP577970146097

Owned by Lucia Pedroza

2008 Dodge Avenger

VIN: 1B3LC56R08N220407

OF MOTOR VEHICLES ALL POLICE ORDERED TOWS

(Sale of Motor Vehicle under G.L. c. 255, Sec. 39A) Notice is hereby given by CENTRAL AUTO REBUILDERS, INC., 53 CENTRAL STREET, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752 pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c.255, Sec. 39A, that on November 22nd at 11:00 am at C.A.R. Towing, 55 Cen tral Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 the

II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said posi tion (if applicable) in the current salary schedule.

APPROVED.

First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to En roll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening.

ADOPTED In City Council Order No. 22-1008662A-1 October 17, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing –Special Permit

Applicant: All Fur Love Locus: 75 Lincoln Street Map 57, Parcel(s) 249A

Notice is given that the City Council of the City of Marlborough will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, De cember 5, 2022, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massa chusetts, on the Application for Special Permit from Marquel Frink and Divino Oliveira on behalf of All Fur Love, to op erate a dog grooming business to be located at 75 Lincoln Street.

The application materials and plans

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE

At a regular meeting of the Marlborough City Council held on Monday, November 7, 2022, the following proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Marlborough, hav ing been read was ORDERED ADVERTISED as follows:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Harrington Avenue 34, LLC, 37 West Millbury Road, Sutton MA 01590, for a Site Plan Modification by the Planning Board for property lo cated at 34-36 Harrington Avenue as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3, to al low for the modification of building setbacks based on as-built locations, Building #36 side yard setback re duced from 3.0’ to 2.9’ and Building #34 side yard setback increase from 2.0’ to 4.2’to west and from 10.9’ to 12.9’ to south. Building #34 footprint is smaller with no impact on parking. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Site Development Plan for 34-36 Harrington Avenue,” on one page (1) sheet, dated September 15, 2022, prepared by J.M. Grenier Associates, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road Southborough MA 01772; stamped by John M. Grenier, PE. The subject proj ect on the westerly side of Harrington Avenue and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 32, Plot 105000.

A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at www. ShrewsburyMA.gov/Materials.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Joseph A. Thomas, Jr., Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Shrewsbury Hascall MM LLC, 40 Jackson Street, Suite 3200, Worcester MA 01608, for Site Plan Approval; a Special Permit for a Mixed-Use Development containing 55 apartments and approximately 8,000 square feet of retail; Special Permits for front and side setbacks greater than 10 feet; and a Special Permit for parking within the side setback; as re quired by the Town of Shrewsbury Zon ing Bylaw, Section VII.F.3, and Section VI Table 1, Section VII.U.4., and Section VII.U.6.b, as shown on plans entitled, “Proposed Site Plan Documents,” in

The Shrewsbury Community Preser vation Committee will hold a public hearing at 6:00PM on December 5th in the Selectmen’s Room at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury MA 01545 to review the project applications for Community Preservation Funds. Mem bers of the public are welcome to at tend and provide their comments on the projects. Please find the complete applications on the Community Preser vation Committee webpage at https:// www.shrewsburyma.gov/1001/Com munity-Preservation-Committee or email planning@shrewsburyma.gov to learn more.

SOUTHBOROUGH

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fay ville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southbor ough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provi sions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Tuesday November 23, 2022 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http://sta.ibidsmart.com the fol lowing motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said ve hicles. Starting November 11, 2022 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http://sta. ibidsmart.com.

This is not an absolute auction we re serve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is not listed on http://sta.ibidsmart.com call 508-485-0503 for bidding instruc tions.

2017 Subaru Forester, Vin: JF2SJAAC1HG482664

Owned by Juanita Damagnach

2008 Ford Taurus

Owned by Kimberly Plitnick or Yanira Perez-Hernandez

WESTBOROUGH

LEGAL NOTICE

The Westborough Select Board will conduct a tax classification meeting on November 22, 2022 at 7:00PM, for the purpose of determining the alloca tion of Fiscal Year 2023 property taxes among residential, industrial, commer cial and personal property. The hearing will take place at Town Hall- Memorial Hall (3rd floor), 34 West Main Street, Westborough MA 01581

WORCESTER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice

Hudson Community Preservation Committee

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@communi tyadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS

Beaton, Adrienne of Worcester Berberian, Mary of Northborough Callahan, Michael of Marlborough Cox, W. Jeffrey of Marlborough Erickson, Alan of Marlborough Flynn, Michael of Shrewsbury Foley III, Franklin of Marlborough Iacobucci, Rose of Hudson McManus, Edward of Marlborough Nephew Sr., Douglas of Grafton Nolan, Kenenth formerly of Southborough Stradford, Ronald of Marlborough Sturtevant, Beverly of Hudson Sullivan, Gerald of Grafton Voutas, Judith of Westborough

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Adrienne Beaton, 88

WORCESTER - Adrienne Beaton died peacefully on November 4th, 2022, just days before her 89th birthday. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Pineda, son Richard Schlight, and their spouses Cristian and Judy. Adri enne will be deeply missed by her former husband Gerard Schlight, along with dozens of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Born in Roslindale, Mas sachusetts, Adrienne was the youngest of six and the last sur viving member of the Roslindale Beaton clan. As a child, she en joyed playing with her siblings at the Arnold Arboretum and helping her father with repairs around their big house.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Hamel-Lydon Chapel.

Mary M. Berberian, 98

NORTHBOROUGH - Mary M. Berberian, 98, of Northbor ough, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was the devoted wife for 65 years to Kachadoor “Kachie” Berberian, until his own passing on November 3, 2012. Mary was born in Whitinsville, one of five children to the late Serop and Nectar (Berejiklian) Arakelian. She was predeceased by

her siblings Paul, Archie, Lucy (Kanarian), and Moses Arake lian. Mary leaves behind her daughter, Ellen Berberian, and son Michael Berberian and wife Debbie; grandchildren Michael, Ross, and Aaron Berberian and wife Erin; three great grandchil dren, Mason, Aria, and Theo, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Hays Funeral Home of North borough assisted with arrange ments.

Rose L. Iacobucci, 94

HUDSON - Rose L. (Timledge) Iacobucci, 94, of Hudson passed away peacefully on Friday, No vember 4, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center in North borough.

She leaves her sons, John J. Ia cobucci, Sr. and his wife Nancy, and Peter F. Iacobucci and his partner Nancy Gilmore, all of Hudson.

Rose was born in Hudson MA on July 13, 1928. It was a Friday the 13th, and her mother never let her forget it. Rose was the oldest of two daughters of the late Joseph and Constance (DeSantis) Timledge of Hud son. She was raised in Hudson, where she graduated from Hud son High School in 1946. She met her future husband and love of her life, Adam, at LaPointe Ma chine and Tool Company, Inc., where she worked as an office clerk. Rose and Adam married on October 11, 1953, and settled in Hudson to raise their family. She was a devoted mother and housewife whose life revolved around her family.

Rose was a longtime member of Christ the King/St. Michael Parish as well as a member of the Hudson Emblem Club for many years. She was a talented, Bolton Fair award-winning rug braider. She braided many rugs for her home, as well as for the homes of her family and friends. Rose was an avid fan and sup porter of her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events throughout their lives. She took great pride and pleasure in never missing a game. She was also an avid Red Sox fan. Rose was proclaimed “Matriarch of River Street” for her gregarious and inquisitive nature. She never met a person that she didn’t want to chat with. Adam de scribed their grocery shopping as “20 minutes an aisle.”

In addition to her sons, Rose is survived by her grandchildren Kate Iacobucci Hodges and her husband Christopher of Stow,

John J. Iacobucci, Jr. and his wife Julie of Hopewell Junc tion NY, Rebecca Connolley of Northampton, Benjamin Iaco bucci of Northampton, PaulDunn Garcia and Jason Garcia of Hudson, and Mary Helfrich of Palmyra, PA; great-grand children Ryan, Zachary, and Nicholas Hodges of Stow, and John Iacobucci III of Hopewell Junction. Rose also leaves her niece, Debra Schmitt and her husband Paul of Mendon, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Angelina Delsignore of Hudson.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson as sisted with arrangements.

Alan Erickson, 79

MARLBOROUGH - Alan Er ickson 79 of Marlboro Mas sachusetts, formerly a Hudson resident died November 3rd 2022 at Marlboro Hospital after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife Catherine (Kenny) Erickson and his son Ronald Erickson and wife Nicole of Queen Creek AZ. His Daughter Lori (Erickson) Schofield , predeceased by her husband Wayne Schofield , and partner Matt Porter of Marlboro Ma. Alan was predeceased by his son Alan “AJ” Erickson of Spokane ,WA.

Seven grandchildren Ashley Schofield and fiancée Michael Anderson of Sterling. Christo pher and Dakota Schofield of Marlboro Ma. Taylor Bowen, Madison Bowen, Payton Er ickson, and Andrew Erickson of Queen Creek AZ. And great grandchild Landon Willis of Queen Creek AZ.

Alan was born in Brooklyn NY to the late Edwin Erickson and Dorothy (Murphy) Erickson on November 14th, 1942. He was raised in Shirley LI NY where he graduated from William Floyd HS in 1960, where he met his wife Catherine until moving him and his family to Hudson Mass in 1975. Where he then resided on the Lake House for many years.

Alan was always striving to be better for his family and others around him. Starting his own business where he was CEO of Decorative Foil Products until he retired in 2020. Upon moving to Hudson Alan got very involved in the community. He made great long-lasting friends from the Hudson Jaycees, elect ed as JC Senator, Coaching base ball, Director of HYBA, United Way, and many local clubs in the

Hudson, Marlboro area.

Alan especially enjoyed Christmas and being involved in local charities and giving to others during the Holiday Seasons. He loved his golf and golfing weekends. Loved the Lake House and the enjoyment it provided us all.

The Tighe Hamilton Funeral home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Ronald D. Stradford, 58

MARLBOROUGH - Ronald Dean Stradford (Ron), a resi dent of Marlborough for 32 years passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at his residence, 2 Windsor Street in Marlborough. His sis ter, Charmaine, was with him.

Ronald was born with Down Syndrome at the Landstuhl Army Medical Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. He is the youngest of the three children of Charles and Gisela Stradford.

Because his father was in the military, Ron attended several schools that provided Special Education Programs: Kaiser slautern Germany; Bellevue, Nebraska; and South Sioux City, Nebraska. He graduated from High School in Downers Grove, Illinois. Prior to and after gradu ation, Ron worked for Pizza Hut in Downers Grove.

After the family moved to Marlborough, Ron worked for The Holiday Inn, and the Big “D” Grocery Store which was later to become Price Chopper. He became known throughout the community. Ron was selected as one of the two Massachusetts Special Olympics Athletes to march in President Clinton’s Inaugural Parade. Subsequently He was awarded the “Key to the City” for Marlborough for his participation in that event.

In 1998, Ron’s parents moved to Pennsylvania, but Ron chose to remain in Marlborough and with support from Greater Marlborough Programs Inc (GMPI) Ron lived independently for more than 16 years.

Ron was an active participant in the Special Olympics, Nebras ka where he learned to swim, Il linois where he gained prowess in basketball and bowling, and Massachusetts where it all came together along with sharing his father’s love for golf. He loved to travel with his family and most of all being able to travel alone to his parents or siblings. Ron’s greatest asset was his charming nature which drew you to him.

Ron is survived by his parents Charles and Gisela Stradford of West Melbourne FL, his sister, Charmaine of Viera, FL and brother Steven and family, wife Michelle, and daughter Corinne, of Marietta, PA and daugh ter Courtnee of Nashville TN, his aunt Saundra Stradford of Greensboro NC, her family, and several cousins.

The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Douglas J. Nephew Sr., 89

GRAFTON - Douglas J. “Doug” Nephew, Sr., 89, passed away November 1, 2022 at home fol lowing an illness. His wife of 63 years, Joan (Denaris) Nephew passed away in 2017.

He leaves his children Dar lene Price and husband Robert of Holden, Joanne Coyle and partner Thomas Johnston of CT, Daniel and wife Jesse of Florida and Darin and wife Denise of Grafton with whom he lived, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 greatgreat grandchild along with several nieces and nephews, his brother Garry of Florida. He was predeceased by his sons Douglas Jr. and Glenn and his siblings William and Barbara Brewster.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with ar rangements.

Gerald J. Sullivan, 81

GRAFTON - It is with deep sad ness and a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Gerald J. Sullivan on November 5, 2022. He was 81. A native son of Worcester MA, he was born on April 30, 1941.

Gerald (“Papa”) is survived by his wife, Zita, their two loving children Gerald Jr. and Amy Cur ran (née Sullivan) and their re spective loving spouses, Rachel and Tom, and his four grand daughters, Lily, Claire, Jane and Eleanor.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with ar rangements.

W. Jeffrey Cox, 65

MARLBOROUGH - William Jef frey (Jeff) Cox, 65, died Friday, N ov 4, 2022 after a sudden illness. Jeff is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley S. Cox, as well as his two sons; Kevin Jeffrey Cox with fiancé Sadie St.

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Germain and Charles William Cox. Shirley and Jeff met in Junior High School in Basking Ridge, NJ. They married there on Valentine’s Day in 1981 and settled in Marlborough, MA to raise their family.

Jeff was born in Boston while his late father, Dr. Wil liam H. Cox was in medical school. Jeff’s mother, Florence S Cox, still resides in Basking Ridge, NJ. Jeff was the oldest of six siblings. He will be sadly missed by his three brothers; Steven L. Cox, David R. Cox and Thomas H. Cox and his two sisters; F. Kathleen Cox and Linda J. MacDonald and all their families.

Jeff grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ and graduated from Ridge High School in 1975. He attended Lehigh University and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering in 1979. Jeff was an electrical engineer at Buro Happold in Boston where he was respected as a technical expert and invalu able mentor for the electrical engineering group. Jeff was very proud to be appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations by Gov ernor Mitt Romney in 2006.

Jeff was a lifelong musician, starting at a young age study ing drums under American jazz drummer, Joe Morello. Jeff started playing in rock groups in Junior High School and con tinued playing in garage bands and performing at clubs with the country band Renegade. He also played percussion for many seasons with the Welles ley Symphony Orchestra and in several holiday concerts with the Boston Civic Symphony.

Jeff earned his Eagle Scout in 1975 and was exceptionally proud that both his sons also earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Jeff’s greatest passion was our lake house on Lake Win nipesaukee in NH. He spent summers fishing, swimming, boating, and creating everlast ing memories with family and friends.

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

Beverly M. Sturtevant, 84

HUDSON - Beverly M. Sturte vant, 84, a lifelong resident of Hudson, MA, died on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Marlbor ough Hospital. She leaves her husband of 65 years Leroy E. Sturtevant.

Beverly was born in Marl boro and raised in Hudson, daughter of the late Charles H. Munroe Sr. and Mildred E. (Akroyd) Munroe. She was employed as a work order pro cessor by AT&T, later Verizon for many years until retiring in 1999. She was a longtime member of the First Federated Church in Hudson.

Besides her husband, Bev erly leaves behind her 2 sons, Michael Sturtevant and his wife Nancy of Lyndonville, VT and Wayne Sturtevant, husband of the late Sheryl Sturtevant. She is also survived by her brother, Charles H. Munroe Jr. of Berlin; her 5 grandchildren, Melissa Sturtevant-Borst, Sarah Stur tevant, Candice Stevens, Mat thew Sturtevant, Mark Sturte vant along with other relatives and friends.

Beverly and her husband Leroy enjoyed the many years they spent together in Hudson where they raised their family. Beverly and Leroy, along with their family always looked forward to heading to their summer home in Wells, ME. She always cherished spending time with her family, especially later with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all who loved and knew her.

The Tighe Hamilton Region al Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Franklin J. Foley III, 54

MARLBOROUGH - Franklin “Frank” J. Foley III 54 of Marl borough, died unexpectedly in Pittsburg, NH on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Frank was born in Everett, MA, the son of the late Franklin J. and Frances M. (Wyrocki) Foley Jr. He received his Mas ter’s Degree from UMass, Low ell in Plastic Engineering and was employed by SMC in De vens, MA for the past 5 years.

Frank loved his family; he was a very generous man who would help anyone. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and loved to cook. He was hard working but also loved to relax and have good nap.

Frank was a member of the Marlborough Fish & Game.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Mary A. (Lipfert) Foley, 2 sons, Frankie Foley and Mi chael Foley all of Marlborough, 4 sisters 2 brothers and many nieces and nephews.

The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Michael J. Callahan, 77

MARLBOROUGH - Michael “Mike” J. Callahan 77 of Marl borough died on Tuesday, No vember 8, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness.

Mike was born in Marlbor ough, MA, the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Cole) Callahan.

He retired as a Lieutenant in 2000, from the Sudbury Fire Department after 30 years of service. Mike was an avid reader, served in the MA Na tional Guard and loved being a Firefighter.

Mike is survived by his wife of 25 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Logan) Belaska of Marlborough, his son, Thomas Calla han and his wife Katie of FL, 4 stepchildren and 2 grandsons, Fielder and Cooper. He was pre deceased by his brother, Charles Callahan in 2015.

The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Edward C. McManus, 85

MARLBOROUGH - Edward C. McManus passed away peace fully in his home on Monday, November 7, 2022 amongst family and friends.

Edward was born in Fitch burg, MA to lifelong residents Leo and Kathryn (Ware) McMa nus. He was educated in Fitch burg’s parochial schools and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1955 with honors. He attended the University of Massachusetts and graduated with an English degree in 1959. He worked part-time in a local business, Enright’s Pharmacy, where he met his wife-to-be Judith and began a life-long relationship that blossomed into a 61 year marriage. She predeceased him in 2021.

He is survived by four of their five children and their spouses: Edward II and his wife Kimberly of Londonderry, NH, Mary McManus van Lingen and her fiancé Norman Karloff of Marlborough, Timothy and his wife Megan of Shrewsbury, and Kerry McManus Tasso and her husband Joseph of Hollis, NH. He was also the father of the late Kathleen McManus, who died at fourteen months in 1962. His twelve grandchildren includ ing Kevin & Andrea McManus, Julia van Lingen, Jonathan van Lingen, Lillian, Sam, Margaret, Nick, and Ryan McManus, Kath ryn, Joseph, and Kristina Tasso. He also leaves his oldest brother

Leo of Worcester, MA, his sisterin-law Marcie McManus, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his oldest sister Mary McManus Morin, her husband Paul Morin, his brother George McManus, and his sister-in-law Patricia Lilly McManus.

After college he was a com missioned officer in the US Army and together, he and Judy went to Ft. Knox, KY. After the Army he worked full time in numerous industries including U.S. Dielectric Products, then to NYC for Hunter Sportswear, and then to Computer Control Company (one of the first small computer manufacturers) as a sales correspondent and even tually speech writer; then to Honeywell and finally to a small minicomputer start up Data General Corp where he worked for 29 years.

Part time, he also ran a com edy newsletter, the Jokesmith, for business and professional speakers. He wrote for the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic roast of President Gerald Ford. In the sixties, he wrote for the fledg ling comedienne Phyllis Diller and had several jokes on the Ed Sullivan show. He continued his writing and work on books (with 3 published), but his top priorities were his wife and family.

In addition to running corporate executive and recognition meetings around the world, he and Judy travelled over 20 years and experienced adventures throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the major cities of Europe. In between times, they bought an old Victorian house along the coast of York, ME and rebuilt it. It is still the center of family summertime activity.

He will be remembered as the loving husband, father, grandfa ther, uncle and professional that he was. He was a strong-willed and loving individual who never compromised his principles. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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

Michael D. Flynn, 60

SHREWSBURY - Michael D. Flynn, 60, of Shrewsbury, passed away Monday Novem ber 7th surrounded by his loved ones, after a period of declining health. He was 60 years old. He was the son of the late Jack and Eileen Flynn.

Michael leaves behind his

wife of 30 years, Pamela (Baldel li) Flynn. His daughters through love, Amy Hunt and Beth Ellen Elworthy and her husband Alan, all from Shrewsbury. He also leaves his three cherished granddaughters Lillian “Lu” and Emily “Em” Elworthy and Sophia “Bubbs” Heindl. They meant the world to him. Mi chael also leaves his sister Mi chelle Desposito and her hus band Frank of Northboro, and many nieces and nephews.

The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with ar rangements.

Judith M. Voutas, 78

WESTBOROUGH - Judith M. (Stone) Voutas, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, peacefully at home sur rounded by her family. Born in Worcester, she was the daugh ter of the late Vaughn E. and May E. (Bridges) Stone.

Judy is survived by her two children, Lisa M. and her hus band Peter Hitchings of Ox ford and Michaela L. Voutas of Westborough; her three grandchildren, Samantha Vou tas, Madison Voutas, Kimberly Hitchings and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her best friend of 50 plus years, Linda Brady as well as all who loved her and called her mom and nana.

She is predeceased by her sister Marcia Lee and brother Vaughn (Teddy) Stone as well as her two sons, Scott A Voutas and Timothy M Voutas and her for mer husband, L Michael Voutas.

The Pickering & Son West borough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Kenneth T. Nolan, 80

WELLS, MAINE - Dr Kenneth Taylor Nolan, DDS, of Wells ME and formerly of Southborough, MA, passed away at his home in Maine following a period of failing health. Born May 15, 1942, in Providence, RI, Ken was the son of John and Lillian Pelland Nolan.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jean (Freas), his son Gregory Taylor Nolan, both of Wells, his daughter Rebecca Christine and her husband Edward BIgwood III, of Au burn, MA, his two cherished grandsons Edward and Brandin Bigwood and many, many close cousins.

The Bibber Memorial Chapel of Kennebunk, Maine assisted with arrangements.

Stormwater management program to be voted on at Town Meeting

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Most residents would pay “about the same”

According to Ryder, he is “still working out” the exact rate residents would have to pay quarterly. However, he estimates it would be about $20 a quarter.

During a stormwater util ity information session Nov. 8, Rich Niles, who is with the engineering firm consulting for the project, said many munici palities across the state have adopted a “stormwater user fee approach.”

“You get a water bill, you get a sewer bill and you get a stormwater bill,” he said.

Niles said that the amount of impervious surface on a property would determine how much each resident pays. These are surfaces that don’t allow water to be absorbed into the ground, such as roofs and driveways.

Niles noted that a majority of residents would pay “about the same” because most sin gle-family homes in Hudson

each have about 3,400 square feet of impervious surface.

However, he said that if a property is more than 50 percent larger than the typical single-family home, those resi dents would “pay 50 percent more.”

In addition, Niles said that commercial properties would receive a higher stormwater utility fee because they have significantly more impervious areas than residential proper ties.

“A Walmart should pay more than a single-family home,” he said.

Articles before Town Meeting

The stormwater manage ment program is designed to protect properties from flooding and from the damage caused by stormwater runoff, the warrant said.

In addition, the program would manage water quality by controlling the level of pol lutants in stormwater runoff and the flow of water through

both manmade and natural stormwater management sys tems.

Article 19 asks the town to accept the provisions of a law in order to establish a “Storm water Enterprise Fund,” which would account for the revenues and expenditures of stormwa ter operations in Hudson. Arti cle 20 calls for the amendment of the town’s General Bylaws to add a “Stormwater Utility Sec tion,” which would be enforced by the Select Board.

Ryder said the program would also allow Hudson to meet state and federal regula tory requirements under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit.

Since 2003, Hudson has had a MS4 Permit. As part of the permitting requirements, Hudson must develop a writ ten Stormwater Management Program, which would guide the town’s implementation of requirements for the permit.

Among the MS4 General

Permit requirements, the town is required to fix leaky or unau thorized sanitary sewer lines that might be discharging into the drainage system and ensure that new developments both control and treat runoff before it leaves the property.

Ryder said if the bylaw and stormwater enterprise fund are approved at Town Meet ing, then he would create the rules and regulations, which would include the cost rates that would then be approved by the Select Board.

Man arrested, charged with child pornography

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – A Marl borough resident has been arrested and charged with possessing child pornography.

According to the Marlbor ough Police Department, on Oct. 18, detectives received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Massachusetts State Po lice. Google LLC indicated that images and videos of child pornography were uploaded through its network from a

Google account belonging to the suspect.

Police later identified him as Jose Rauffman Oliveria, 34, of Marlborough.

“There were several uploads that show pre-pubes cent juveniles depicted in a state of nudity. Some images and videos included sexual acts involving the juveniles,” police said.

Oliveria was charged with possession of child pornog raphy.

Marlborough Police, along with other agencies, assisted in the investigation.

ZBA approves license changes for McGovern collision, fit-up center

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - McGovern

Auto Group is one step closer to bringing a collision and fit-up center to Shrewsbury.

During a meeting on Oct. 24, the Zoning Board of Ap peals unanimously voted to approve two special permits and two variances to recon struct a non-conforming struc ture to operate a garage repair shop to store unregistered vehicles on the lot.

“Thank you for improving this site. It is vastly overdue and we appreciate the invest ment in the town that you are making,” said Chair Maribeth Lynch.

In addition, the board ap proved adding a curb cut with in 500 feet of a nearby church.

During previous presenta tions to Shrewsbury govern ment boards, McGovern’s at torney Richard Ricker has said the property raised concerns among local emergency of ficials.

“I personally have spoken in the past with three of the most recent fire chiefs, and in each of those conversations, it was relayed to me that they felt that those buildings were the most dangerous in this community,” said Ricker during a February Select Board meeting.

What is proposed

In September 2021, McGov ern purchased the property. It previously operated as a manu facturing facility and used to host flea markets.

The company then pre sented its plans to redevelop the property, which is located at 420 Boston Turnpike, to the Select Board in February 2022.

McGovern wants to use the site as a collision and fit-up center that would fit lights and amenities onto vehicles such as police cars and fire trucks.

The collision center would also service McGovern’s lo cal dealerships, including the Autobahn USA and McGovern Buick GMC dealerships in Westborough and the Audi and BMW dealerships in Shrews bury.

This September, McGovern presented revisions to the proj ect, including adding a Floor & Decor.

During a Select Board meet ing on Oct. 11., the board unani mously voted to approve a revised garage license for the collision and fit-up center.

Among the changes, Ricker noted there would be a reduc tion from 333 to 245 parking spots, which would be used for inventory storage and repairs are among the changes.

According to President of McGovern Automotive Group Matt McGovern the collision and fit-up center “will cer tainly repair anything from a small dent to larger hits.”

Select Board Chair Moe DePalo raised his concerns that damaged vehicles would be visible.

McGovern agreed with De Palo’s concerns. He said the damaged vehicles would be stored close to the building and the new vehicles would be lo cated in the area of Oak Street.

Over the past several weeks, crews have been busy at the site demolishing the former buildings and clearing the site.

The developers will now re turn before the Planning Board on Dec. 1 to seek approval of their site plans.

Crews demolished the buildings at 420 Boston Turnpike at the end of October.

McGovern Auto Group is hoping to turn the site into a collision and fit-up center.

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I personally have spoken in the past with three of the most recent fire chiefs, and in each of those conversations, it was relayed to me that they felt that those buildings were the most dangerous in this community

Richard

Ricker

Attorney for McGovern Auto Group

PHOTO/CAROLINE GORDON

Community Cupboard offers groceries for full Thanksgiving meal

more than providing a Thanks giving meal. We are giving families the ability to come together, create memories, and build on traditions for years to come.”

The Thanksgiving food dis tribution will be held on Nov. 22 at the Marlborough Com munity Cupboard, Walker Building, 255 Main St.

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – The Marl borough Community Cup board (MCC), a direct service of the United Way of Tri-County, is once again offering neigh bors in need bags full of grocer ies for an entire Thanksgiving meal this November.

For the thousands of indi viduals and families who seek assistance at MCC each month, knowing they can count on the Marlborough Commu nity Cupboard to provide their families with a holiday turkey

and all the fixings is a blessing.

“We’ve all felt the pinch at the grocery store over the last year,” said Barbara LaGre nade, Marlborough Commu nity Cupboard director. “Food prices just keep going up, and individuals and families, living week-to-week or seniors on fixed incomes, cannot absorb these cost increases. That’s why we’re here. We can help supplement an individual or family’s grocery needs, giving them some breathing room, es pecially around the holidays.”

LaGrenade added, “By sup porting families, we are doing

All MCC food pantry clients have been instructed to pick up their groceries between 9 a.m. and noon. Anyone else in need of a turkey is asked to arrive between noon and 2 p.m. while supplies last. Turkeys will be distributed outside the food pantry on Rawlins Avenue.

For more information about the Feed A Family program and additional services provided at the Marlborough Community Cupboard, please visit www. uwotc.org/mcc.

Donations for Feed A Family can be made online at www. uwotc.org/feed or text “FEED” to 91999.

Donors also have the option to mail a check made payable to the Marlborough Commu nity Cupboard, Feed-A-Family, 255 Main St., Marlborough, MA 01752.

Body-worn cameras for police on Town Meeting warrant

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - Body-worn cam eras and less lethal devices for the Hudson Police Department are heading to Hudson’s Town Meeting.

Police Chief Richard DiPer sio said the department has been “looking into the best possible equipment” for the less lethal devices and bodyworn cameras.

“I think it is a good thing for the department and for the community as well. There has been a lot of transparency and accountability in policing, especially in the past two or three years, and I think this is just another means for us to do that,” DiPersio said.

There are two articles on the warrant in regards to the cam eras and less-lethal devices.

Article 7 asks Town Meeting members to authorize the Se lect Board to enter into a mul tiyear lease purchase finance

agreement to acquire and im plement body-worn cameras and less-lethal devices for the police department.

A two-thirds vote at Town Meeting is required to pass this article.

The second article – Ar ticle 8 – asks that $24,687 be raised and appropriated for the first-year costs to acquire and implement body-worn cam eras and less-lethal devices for police officers.

The total first-year cost to

include in the lease finance agreement for body-worn cameras and less-lethal de vices is $65,137. The police department’s 2023 fiscal year budget, which was approved at Town Meeting in May, had appropriated $40,450 for the body-worn cameras and lesslethal devices.

A majority vote at Town Meeting is required for the pas sage of this article.

Town Meeting will take place Nov. 21.

A volunteer hands an attendee a turkey during this 2018 distribution.

Hudson Police Department is interested in body-worn cameras and less lethal devices for its officers. (Photo/Caroline Gordon)

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Winter is approaching…is your home ready?

Now that autumn leaves have changed color and cool crisp fall nights have arrived, we are reminded that winter is just around the corner. As you work on your fall cleanup, here are a few of my home maintenance tips on preparing your home for the upcoming winter months.

Roof, Gutters and Downspouts

Rain, ice, snow and wind can all cause damage to your roof and gutters. Now’s the time to trim all tree limbs and vegetation away from the roof. You should remove debris, such as leaves and sticks, from your gutters and downspouts. Clogged gutters don’t allow water to properly drain away from the home, which can cause seepage in your ceilings

and walls. You can invest in gutter guards, a screen that prevents debris from entering the gutter and directs the flow of water away from the house and into the ground

Water Heater

You don’t want to find out that your water heater isn’t operating properly when you need it most. So use this time to perform an annual inspec tion, which includes having

your tank’s pressure and tem perature relief valve checked.

Heating and Cooling System

If you have a forced warmair heating system, you should check the exhaust vent and air shutter openings for dirt and dust. Clean any lint and dirt to prevent airborne dirt from circulating throughout your home. Wash out your reus able filter or replace it if it’s disposable.

Doors and Windows

To help control heating costs, make sure your doors and windows are properly sealed. Now is the time to re pair or replace weather strip ping around door bottoms and jambs and window frames. Check for loose or missing glazing putty and for caulk ing deterioration. If you have storm windows, install them.

Water Pipes

Frozen or burst pipes can cause major damage to your home and be expensive to remedy. Before frigid weather hits, protect your pipes in unheated areas from freezing by adding insulation, which reduces heat loss from hotwater pipes and condensation on cold water pipes. This can be accomplished by wrapping the pipes with heating tape or blanket insulation and duct tape or by encasing the pipes

with preformed plastic foam. In addition, examine your pipes for cracks and leaks.

Fireplace

Before you light the logs and get ready to settle in front of a cozy fire, make sure that your fireplace is in good work ing order. It is important to clean your chimney and check the chimney flue on a yearly basis. There are many chim ney cleaning companies that will clean, inspect and repair as needed. In addition, before inspecting, cleaning or mak ing any repairs, refer to your owner’s manual for all equip ment for proper instructions, which should be the final au thority on any maintenance.

Outdoor Surfaces and Landscaping

Fall is a great time to seal your driveway, stone patio and other hardscape sur faces. In addition, prune tree branches away from your home. Plant spring flower bulbs and move sensitive pot ted plants indoors. Although this list is merely a guide, it can help you keep your home in good shape and have a win ter free of major repairs.

Michelle Gillespie REALTOR®

Keller Williams Pinnacle Metrowest

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - Steve Dembro, owner of Stevie’s Back Road Cafe & Catering and founder of Feed a Neighbor, is on a mis sion to make sure every family in Central Massachusetts can enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal this year.

“There are people with cup boards that have nothing in them. How do we solve that problem? The only way we solve that problem is if we do something,” Dembro said.

When the pandemic struck in 2020, Dembro was forced to close the cafe, leaving a freezer filled with food that would go to waste.

Dembro and his staff in ventoried all of the food and realized they had meat worth 1,800 meals that he did not want to throw away. He used the meat to create meals to sell for $5 that would serve as his “seed money” for when the restaurant could open again.

However, when Dembro be gan to advertise the $5 meals, he said people “came from ev erywhere” to pick up the meals to donate them to a neighbor in need.

That’s when Dembro de cided to provide free meals for people who could not afford food due to the pandemic.

‘I am going to do everything ... to help them’

Within the first three months of Feed a Neighbor, Dembro donated 9,200 meals. When COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and he was able to reopen Stevie’s Cafe, he continued to provide free meals to those in need.

Two-and-half years lat

er, Dembro still supplies free meals to families who suffer from food insecurity as well as selling the $5 meals to local or ganizations such as the Rotary Club, which then also donates the meals.

Dembro receives donations for Feed a Neighbor through businesses and “kind-hearted people.”

However, when there is not enough money in the donation fund to pay for the food, he said Stevie’s Cafe covers the cost. But the food pantry makes food donations, and the Hudson Police and Fire Departments

help deliver the meals.

Dembro said local and state institutions that help families with food insecurity ask him to provide free meals to families in need until they receive SNAP Benefits.

“We don’t charge them anything. The Feed a Neighbor program takes over,” he said.

According to Dembro, Feed a Neighbor provided 700 meals to those in need for Thanksgiv ing last year, but he predicts the number of those in need of food may be higher this year due to the state of the economy.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen. I don’t know how many people we are going to feed, but all I know is that we already got volunteers who have already signed up,” he said.

Dembro added, “If we [Feed a Neighbor] can play a little part in keeping people going, so that they can focus on what they need to do to get out of their situation, I am going to do everything I can do to help them, it’s that simple.”

“ There are people with cupboards that have nothing in them. How do we solve that problem? The only way we solve that problem is if we do something.

Steve Dembro owner of Stevie’s Back Road Cafe & Catering

Steve Dembro smiles for a photo behind the counter at Stevie’s cafe.

PHOTO/CAROLINE GORDON

Hudson parade and ceremony thank military veterans

By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer

HUDSON – Stars and stripes were plentiful Nov. 11 in down town Hudson.

The town’s Veterans Day parade was led by three color guards: Hudson AMVETS Post 208, Marine Corps JROTC of Assabet Valley Regional Tech nical High School and Hudson Police Department.

A ceremony, emceed by Commander Joe Jacobs of AMVETS Post 208 and Ameri can Legion Post 100, followed outside the Town Hall.

Hudson Veterans Agent Brian Stearns relayed a Martin Luther King Jr. quote: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you do ing for others?’”

“Our veterans answered this question by answering the call to serve our nation – to serve all of us,” Stearns said. “As a

Left: Local veterans salute as the Hudson High School Marching Band plays the national anthem.

Below left:Cadets from the Marine Corps JROTC of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School march in the parade.

Below:The color guard of Hudson AMVETS Post 208 leads the parade, beginning on South Street.

nation, we will always need men and women to defend our freedom from foreign and domestic enemies, and ensure that our democracy remains intact. … It’s imperative that we celebrate our veterans on this day – and every day.”

Also expressing apprecia tion for military veterans were state Rep. Kate Hogan (DStow) and Select Board mem ber Shawn Sadowski.

Boy Scout Troop 2 members Nate Caglarcan, Olivia Foo and Steven Foo recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Hudson High School Marching Band, under the direction of Jason Caron, per formed patriotic songs in the parade and during the cer emony. HHS freshman and trumpeter Max Brito played “Taps” in remembrance of fallen veterans.

For more photos, visit com munityadvocate.com.

PHOTOS/ED KARVOSKI JR.

Consultants for Portuguese Club redevelopment on Hudson Town Meeting warrant

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

- Funding for envi ronmental consulting services to redevelop the Hudson Por tuguese Club into municipal and school office space is on the Town Meeting warrant.

“It’s a good size building with a lot of land and a ton of parking. I just hope the town supports it. I think it’s a great opportunity,” Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea said. “The investors and some of the peo ple who have been with the club for a long time prefer that the club, the land and the build ings stay with the town.”

This spring, the Select Board began analyzing the possibility of acquiring the club.

The article before Town Meeting – Article 10 – asks to raise and appropriate $23,500 to fund a contract with Wood ard & Curran, an environmental consultant, to provide environ mental consulting services to the Select Board regarding the site.

Duplisea called the article “akin to doing a building in spection when buying a house.”

The Portuguese Club pro posed the town purchase the roughly 10-acre site, which is located at 13 Port Street, to the Select Board last year. After discussions with other town boards and committees, the Select Board decided it would best serve as a school admin istration building because the curr ent building on Apsley Street is “in need of desperate repair,” according to Duplisea.

He said the school depart ment had discussed the pos sibility of moving the school administration building to the old police station on Packard Street, but it would have cost too much to repair.

Duplisea said an appraisal of the site has been obtained and the results of a feasibility study will soon be reviewed by the Select Board.

A majority vote during Town Meeting is required for the pas sage of this article. If Article 10 is approved at Town Meeting, Duplisea said it will then be included as a ballot question for the town election.

“There is nothing else in town that size that could pos sibly be obtained by the town and used for, not only mu nicipal and school uses, but recreational uses also. I find it to be attractive, even though it is going to cost money,” Dupli sea said.

Town Meeting is scheduled for Nov. 21.

The Portuguese Club is located on Port Street.

PHOTO/LAURA HAYES

“ It’s a good size building with a lot of land and a ton of parking.

I just hope the town supports it. I think it’s a great opportunity.

Scott Duplisea Select Board Chair

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Symptoms of depression on the rise among Westborough High School students

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt among local adolescents.

During the School Commit tee meeting on Nov. 9, Director of Wellness Roger Anderson and SEL and Clinical Coordina tor Kim Tynan presented the results of the 2021 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey.

As in previous surveys, this latest survey was voluntary and private, meaning parents were given the option to opt out their children.

In total, 555 seventh and eighth graders responded, and 1,044 Westborough High School students in ninth to 12th grade participated.

The good news — the use of drugs and alcohol has de creased since the last survey in 2018. There was a sharp

decrease in vaping among students in grades 7-12.

“We feel really good about that,” said Anderson.

Among middle school stu dents, the number of students vaping at some point in their lifetime went from 4.4% in 2018 to 3.8% in 2021. Further, students who said they cur rently vaped decreased from 3.2% in 2018 to 1.6% in 2021.

For high school students, the percentage of lifetime vap ing use dipped from 32.1% in 2018 to 16.8% in 2021. Those who vaped over the past 30 days also decreased from 23.6% in 2018 to 10.2% in 2021.

Anderson credited the drop to education efforts to have students realize that vaping is harmful.

However, the survey did indicate increases in some cat egories, such as cyberbullying and depression.

Among middle school stu

dents, 20.8% reported being a victim of cyberbullying in 2021, compared to 13% in 2018. On whether life has been “very stressful” in the previous 30 days, 18.4% of students said “yes” in 2021, compared to 13.7% in 2018.

At the high school level, 21.7% of students reported be ing a victim of cyberbullying in 2021, as opposed to 19% in 2018. On whether life has been “very stressful” in the previous 30 days, there was a decrease — 29.8% said yes in 2021, com pared to 33.8% in 2018.

However, more high school students said they were expe riencing symptoms of depres sion in 2021 at 25.1% than in 2018 at 19.9%.

Both Anderson and Tynan attributed the increase to the effects of the pandemic, espe cially the feelings of loneliness and isolation.

These feelings seem to be more prevalent among stu dents who are LGBTQ+, Latina/ Latino or girls, said Anderson.

Both Anderson and Tynan said that programs are avail able for those seeking help.

“I am very proud of the comprehensive mental health work that we have developed in Westborough,” said Su perintendent Amber Bock. “We have K-12 programming, tiered models of support, a relationship-centered focus in our schools, and a thought ful use of data to check for blindspots and ensure we are not missing students who may need support.”

The full results of the 2021 survey are available at www. westboroughk12.org/cms/One. aspx?portalId=32302986.

Shrewsbury High School students create used cooking oil recycling program

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury

High School seniors Nicole Shen and Jacob Furman are on a mission to recycle used cooking oil.

Their idea started off as a civic action project for school, but the pair decided to reach out to Water and Sewer Super intendent Daniel Rowley to help put their plan into action. Shen and Jacobs presented their research on the benefits of recycling used cooking oil to the Select Board on Sept. 27.

Over the summer, Rowley said that he worked with Shen and Furman and the Assis tant Superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations Joseph Kenney to figure out the best recycling methods.

According to Shen, cooking oil harms the environment and the sewer system. She said the two ways to dispose of it include dumping the oil out side, which attracts animals and vermin and impacts the ecosystem, and pouring the oil down the drain, which causes sewer clogs, reduces efficien cy of wastewater treatment plants and harms aquatic life.

Some residents utilize ex ternal grease traps, which allow some of the oil to spill into the sewer system, Shen said. She noted that most residents dispose of the oil

from the grease traps into landfills, which harms the environment.

Through their research, Furman said they realized that used cooking oil can be “trans ferred into something better” and used for energy. There are companies that collect used cooking oil for free and put the oil through a process called transesterification, which converts the oil into biodiesel and glycerin, he said.

Furman said that biodiesel

can be used for engines, fur naces and “whatever diesel purposes you may have.” He noted that biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable, clean burning and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 86%.

The pair decided to partner with Mahoney Environmen tal, a company that collects used cooking oil and puts it through transesterification. According to Shen, the com pany services about 5,000 New England restaurants.

Jacob Furman and Nicole Sehn pictured with a bottle of cooking oil outside of Shrewsbury High School

“ [Biodiesel can be used for] whatever diesel purposes you may have.

Jacob Furman

PHOTO/CAROLINE GORDON

Schools

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – The 2023 fiscal year is underway, but Marlborough Public Schools (MPS) could be bracing for a big financial hit in the 2024 fis cal year.

During the School Commit tee meeting on Oct. 25, Douglas Dias, director of finance and op erations for MPS, said the reason for the big jump has to do with a labor shortage at the private schools, along with inflation.

Dias had received a memo

from the Operational Services Division at the state Executive Office for Administration and Finance.

The division is estimating that the authorized increase in special education private schools’ tuition for FY24 will be 14%. This is up from 2.5% in FY22. Dias noted that the average increase since 2011 has been 1.8%.

“This increase in special education tuition costs would have a significant impact on the district’s FY24 operating budget,” Dias said. “Assuming

all out-of-district placements remain at the same schools, this increase would equal $475,000 in additional tuition costs, or a .7% increase to the district’s overall budget.”

If Special Education Col laboratives adjust their tuition costs by a similar amount, the total new costs rise to $650,000, or nearly 1% of the district’s current School Committee ap propriation, Dias said.

He noted that, if left un changed, the special education circuit breaker reimbursement program would absorb some of

these increased costs in FY25, but the FY24 impact is currently unfunded and would be the responsibility of municipalities.

Dias said this is, in effect, “an unfunded mandate.”

He added that the numbers have not been finalized.

“This is primarily a FY24 concern,” Dias said.

Dias added that the proposed increase could be reduced with one-time funds from the state, increasing the circuit breaker, or negotiating the hike “to a more reasonable number.”

“I don’t see how any district

State grant bolsters Assabet’s HVAC program

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – Thanks to a $1.2 million state grant, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School can upgrade its heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) program.

On Sept. 27, Assabet Superin tendent Ernest F. Houle received the grant from Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito during an event at Westfield Technical Academy.

The grant was part of the administration’s ongoing Skills Capital Grant program.

The funding will allow the school to modernize and ex pand HVAC instructional lab space to triple enrollment at the school over the next three years. The grant will enable the purchase of equipment such as work benches, project tools, oil burners, furnaces and heat pump training equipment. The improvements will support traditional high school students

and expand the Career Tech nical Initiative adult training programming.

“The HVAC/R team here at Assabet is super excited to re ceive this grant,” said Michael Gilchrest, who is lead teacher for the HVAC/R program. “We worked diligently with the vocational director, assistant vocational director and the director of Assabet Community Education to pull all the details together with the hopes that we would receive it.”

Gilchrest said the upgrades will help Assabet keep up with the latest advancements in the HVAC/R industry.

“With continuous advance

ments in technology, our in dustry is evolving to a more advanced trade from where it was as little as 10 years ago,” he said. “Our students will be able to utilize the latest test equip ment and other HVAC/R specific tools used in industry today.”

Gilchrest said that part of the grant will go toward a muchneeded upgrade to the program’s heating and cooling equipment.

“We will be updating our furnaces and boilers to reflect systems that have higher ef ficiencies so our students can become familiar and comfort able working on this type of equipment,” he said.

The grant will also help Assa

bet develop a building auto mated controls lab for its day and night students.

“Our ultimate goal is to part ner up with area building auto mated controls companies as advisers to develop a standalone night program for these control systems,” said Gilchrest.

The HVAC/R’s new sheet metal program will also get a

can absorb that kind of in crease,” said committee mem ber Michelle Bodin-Hettinger. School Committee members said they planned to discuss the memo at the Massachusetts As sociation of School Committees conference, which took place earlier this month.

“This is outrageous,” said committee member Katherine Hennessy. “It’s absolutely ludi crous to shoulder this burden.”

The Community Advocate has reached out to the Op erational Services Division for comment.

boost from the state grant. Gil chrest said the program is being developed “with the anticipa tion of an updated HVAC/R state frameworks to include hours toward a sheet metal license. This includes equipment that will allow us to fabricate duct work and train the students on typical installations and layout of ducted systems.”

Assabet Valley Superintendent Ernest F. Houle, center, with Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Assabet recently received a $1.2 million grant to upgrade its HVAC/R program.

Aging Gracefully

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Your local chamber of commerce is a centerpiece for business in your com munity. Getting involved with your own allows you the opportunity to network with other small businesses in the area. It also gives you the opportunity to become among the leading experts in your industry.

As a small business owner, giving back to your community is a win-win situation. Not only are you supporting important local initiatives and organizations, but you’re also forging connections with your customers and showing them you care about what’s important to them.

In addition to helping your company gain more exposure and ultimately more busi ness, donating your time, goods or financial resources to a worthy cause can also help to improve employee morale and make im provements to the community and neighbor hoods surrounding the business location.

Whatever you do and whatever time you can give back, do it from your heart, whether it’s donating your time, talent or treasure.” added Robert Schlacter, President and CEO of Marlborough Regional Chamber of Com merce. “The more genuine and authentic you are, the better it will be received and appreciated.”

Whatever way you choose to give back, make sure it’s authentically aligned with your brand and its values, as well as impor tant to your local community overall.

Be transparent and authentic in your in teractions with local customers. Customers build affinities for businesses when there’s more to the experience than just a transac tion, so the more ways businesses can find to engage local customers and get them in volved in their efforts to give back, the more likely they are to see those efforts pay off.

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Gators move on to final four following win over Marlborough

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

GRAFTON - The Grafton High School varsity football team is still on a roll.

The Gators beat Marlbor ough 31-14, securing them a spot as a final four team in the Division Four State Champion ship Tournament.

This victory marks the sec ond consecutive year that the Gators have made it to the final four.

The Gators are 10-0 this season.

“I am so happy for our players, our coaches and our assistant coaches, but more importantly for our players, especially our seniors,” Grafton Head Coach Chris McMahon said.

This season, the Gators have faced some injuries, but Mc Mahon said that they believed in themselves and worked hard.

He called the win a “testa ment” to the team’s hard work, perseverance and “staying the course.”

McMahon said the win was a team effort, but noted that players TJ Cahill, Liam Dona gher and Cooper Berube made solid plays along with quarter back Casey Jordan.

“When we need a play, those guys seem to always rise to the occasion and that’s what happens when you have seniors who want to be in that spot and make those plays. They do it during practice and

on Friday nights - it’s awesome, just awesome,” he said.

Since the team began practicing over the summer, the Gators have had their eyes on a state championship, McMa hon said. However, he said that the team “takes it one game at a time.”

This wasn’t the first time the Gators and Panthers faced off on the gridiron. The pair went head to head in Septem ber, where Grafton handed

Marlborough one of their two losses.

Marlborough Head Coach Sean Mahoney said the Pan thers lost because they “got off to a bad start against a really good team.”

He added that this loss taught the Panthers to “battle back if you go down early.”

Grafton is scheduled to play again on Nov. 18 against Fox borough, which beat Bedford 21-14.

Top: Gators celebrate a touchdown.

Right: A Grafton player tackles a Marlborough player.

PHOTOS/CAROLINE GORDON

Left: The family of Assabet booster Julie McNally was honored at center court at the annual Assabet Valley “Dig Pink for Cancer” Night. Teams raised money for breast cancer research in honor of McNally, who passed away on Sept. 2. With family members are coach Sara Milliken, second from right, and assistant coach Amanda Caputo, right.

Below: Members of the varsity team, front row, from left, Larissa Banks, Laysa Mesquita, Rachel Sommerville, Miranda Luz, Haley Mossey, assistant coach Gabi Saliga, team manager Emily Weagle; second row, from left, head coach Sara Milliken, assistant coach Amanda Caputo, Emily Spencer, Claire Strocio, Gabby Periera, Katie Taylor, Samantha Savoie, Jordan Child, Emily Brennion, Jasmine Arroyo, assistant coach Joyce Carey.

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – The Assa bet Valley Regional Vocational Technical School’s girls vol leyball teams raised a record $4,100 for breast cancer re search during its annual “Dig Pink for Cancer” night.

Each season the Assabet teams raise money on the night of their home games against Bay Path Regional Vo cational Technical High School to support research into a cure for breast cancer.

This year’s “Dig Pink for Cancer” event on Oct. 26 was held in memory of Julie Mc Nally, an Assabet fan who at tended countless games with her sister, special education teacher and former girls vol leyball coach Kayla McNally.

Julie McNally passed away on Sept. 2.

“Julie was so full of life and her positive attitude was contagious. Although she could not be there with us, her fight continues through all of

us,” said coach Sara Milliken. “Playing in honor of someone so many people loved just lights a spark in you to always want to do more. It was an opportunity to do something bigger than ourselves. It is also a reality check on how many people are affected by cancer every day.”

The volleyball program has raised money for breast cancer research for a number of years. Its efforts grew from a bake sale in its first year to a monthslong fundraising drive.

This year student-athletes created fundraising baskets for raffles and solicited dona tions for sale at the concession stand. Bay Path coaches also donated gift baskets.

“I feel that the Dig Pink game is the biggest game of the year for us. We put a ton of work in on and off the court to have a great night for all the players, coaches and fans,” said senior co-captain Rachel Sommer ville of Westborough. “Breast cancer has affected many of our lives, and it’s an honor to

come together and show sup port for such a good cause.”

“Our annual Pink Game is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and give back to those who have battled breast cancer,” assis tant coach Amanda Caputo said. “It has impacted so many of us in the program at some time or another throughout our lives. It is an opportunity to bond with our teammates as well as an opponent as we all play for the cause.”

Thanks to generous contri butions, players raised more than $4,100, more than double the amount raised last year. All proceeds will be donated to the Ellie Fund.

Superintendent Ernest Houle, Principal Mark Hol lick and the coaches wish to thank Sudbury Point Grill and Chick-fil-A for their generous donations, and they would like to recognize the coaches, staff and volunteers who donated their time and energy to make this year’s event a tremendous success.

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