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Marlborough City Council approves raising cap for Green District housing

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The Burrow is getting ready for more neighbors.

An amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance, approved by the City Council on Monday, June 26, will allow Marlborough Apartment Partners LLC, the land owner, to build more units adjacent to the Post Road Residential development off Simarano Drive.

The parcels are within the city’s Executive Residential Overlay District.

Under the approval, the cap on the number of units will increase from 475 to 950.

On June 14, the City Council’s Urban Affairs Committee heard from Andy Montelli of the developer, Post Road Residential, and attorney Arthur Bergeron.

Following an issue discussed at the public hearing on May 22, Bergeron reported that from January to late May the development had four Marlborough Fire Department calls and five Marlborough Police Department incidents.

“The call volume didn’t seem like a lot,” said Bergeron. “It’s been pretty quiet.”

The committee also received a letter from the Planning Board supporting the amendment.

Hudson javelin trio finds success

By Evan Walsh Reporter

HUDSON – They call themselves the “jav babies.”

In late May, three Hudson High School Hawks – Savannah Gao, Erica Korowski, and Leila Mullahy – made their school proud, placing in the top six at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 5 javelin championship and advancing to the all-state meet.

Jumping into javelin

The widespread javelin success was unexpected. In fact, Korowski and Mullahy only picked up the sport this year. Gao, the most experienced javelin athlete of the bunch, has only two years of experience.

“I started… track last year for soccer because I wanted to get faster and build my endur-

Hudson residents provide feedback on open space plan

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer

HUDSON — Residents shared what they enjoyed about Hudson’s open space resources and what they thought could be improved during an open space and recreation plan public workshop on June 22.

Director of Planning and Community Development Kristina Johnson said the input of

those in attendance will inform the updated Open Space and Recreation Plan. Kellie King of Horsley Witten Group Inc. said open space in the plan would be defined as public and private undeveloped land like the Rail Trail. Recreation would focus on places like Sauta Fields or Centennial Beach.

The current plan was written in 2016.

“We’re really excited to be doing this focus-

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| 12 Hudson athletes (left to right) Leila Mullahy, Savannah Gao, and Erica Korowski have found great javelin success this year.

Hudson residents provide feedback on open space plan

based recreation plan. The last plan is pretty outdated. Hudson has changed a lot,” said Conservation Agent Pam Helinek.

Helinek said she wanted the seven-year plan to reflect what

Hudson residents believe are the open space and recreation needs going forward.

She noted that they are “really excited to be working with Horsley Witten Group Inc.,” which she said has a lot of expe-

rience handling the open space needs of different towns.

The new plan brings everyone to the table, and it plans how the things that people want to be done can be achieved,” King said.

Residents weigh in Residents broke up into three groups to discuss what the town did well, what could be improved and where more efforts could be made in the future in terms of recreation.

The Rail Trail, Community Garden and Centennial Beach, as well as Danforth Falls and soccer fields around town, were highlighted in the groups as places the attendees both liked to visit and thought the town was doing well in terms of having them as assets.

Events like Hudson Fest and the Holiday Stroll also came up as a positive aspect for the town.

That said, participants made recommendations to make these places better for people, such as new equipment for playgrounds; improving the conditions of the recreation facilities like Sauta Fields and the tennis and basketball courts and more signage about the proximity of wildlife ecosystems.

Participants also suggested having an invasive plant removal plan and more education around native habitats in open space areas.

The residents noted that more could be done to get grants for the playgrounds in town, provide people with public art and outdoor programming in the town’s parks and offer more places to put trash to keep resources like the Rail Trail clean.

The moderators of the three groups helped summarize the overall feedback received.

Krista Moravec of Horsley Witten Group Inc. said the workshop was just one opportunity for Hudson residents to give input on the plan. King noted earlier that there would be another workshop after a draft plan is written.

“We are going to continue to engage people,” said Moravec.

She encouraged ideas and feedback from town residents through the www.hudsonosrp. com site.

She added, “Please feel free to drop us some ideas.”

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“ The last plan is pretty outdated. Hudson has changed a lot.

Pam Helinek Conservation Agent

NORTHBOROUGH – This photo shows downtown Northborough. The large brick building in the center is the former Town Hall. The Master Plan Implementation Committee has been leading efforts to create a plan to revitalize downtown. A third community meeting was held on June 20. The plan will soon come before the Select Board.

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To experience Chablis at its finest, serve it chilled yet not too cold. Make sure the glass is tall and slim with a small aperture to enjoy its delicate scent. The dry, crisp finish of Chablis works particularly well when paired with lighter meats and fishes, such as sushi, chicken, scallops, and bass. For more information, please call 508-366-1942 or visit JULIO’S LIQUORS at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9 East HINT: Chablis is best served chilled. Be sure to refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.

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Hudson Catholic alumni reunite, Hudson native ordained minister

Happ’nings

Hudson native Michael Ahearn and Megan O’Keeffe were married at the Edgartown Yacht Club on Martha’s Vineyard on June 3, 2023, and are residing in Stow.

at the Edgartown Yacht Club on Martha’s Vineyard.

The bridegroom is a son of Hudson residents Jeff and Nola Ahearn, and his bride is the daughter of Chris and Wendy O’Keeffe of Morristown, N.J. and West Tisbury. Mr. O’Keeffe officiated at his daughter’s wedding. The couple reside in Stow. A “Happily Ever After” party was hosted at the home of the bridegroom’s parents for family and friends on June 17.

HUDSON - Close to 30 members of Hudson Catholic High School classes of 1962-1963 attended the 60th reunion luncheon at Welly’s Restaurant, Marlborough on Wednesday, June 7. Mary (Holt) Saltus of Sudbury, served as chairman of the joint reunion, assisted by several classmates.

Class of 1962 was the first to welcome male students at HCH, which resulted in marriage of several classmates. Married

Among classmates attending the joint 60th reunion of Hudson Catholic High School classes 1962 and 1963 at Welly’s Restaurant, Marlborough, on June 7 were Barbara (Hellen) Stearn of Santa Barbara, Calif., left, and Mary (Holt) Saltus of Sudbury, committee chairman.

classmates attending were: Terry and Elaine (Renaud) McCarthy of Oxford, Ct.; Peter and Mary (Dumalac) Hocknell of Mashpee; Dick and Gerry (Jackson) Kerdok of Hudson.

Also attending were: Sister Anne Delaney, Notre Dame deNamur, of Dorchester; Kathy (Morel) Pike of Whitman; Ed Gadbois of Bourne; Alick and

Lorraine Yellick of Wareham; Dick and Jan Gabriel of Northbridge; Mary (Hickey) Kittredge of Florida; Pete and Barbara (Hellen) Stern of California; Joe Battisti of Clinton; Rich Adams of Harwich; Garret and Peggi (Jagling) Sullivan; Sue (Risotti) Gird; Tom Noon; David Brissette; Jim Duggan; Paul Beaulieu; George and Jackie (Unis)

Lavoie.

Class member Gerry Kerdok, celebrated calligrapher, prepared a memorial board containing the names of deceased classmates from both classes.

Vineyard marriage

Hudson native Michael Ahearn and Megan O’Keeffe were married on June 3, 2023

Ordained minister

Former Hudson resident John Lucy was ordained a minister in the United Methodist Church on June 9 at the DoubleTree Conference Center, Manchester, N.H. Rev. Lucy, pastor of Charlton United Methodist Church for the past three years, received his robe and stole at that church on Sunday, June 11.

Rev. Lucy is the son of Hudson residents Fred and Iris Lucy. A 2005 graduate of Hudson High School, he is a graduate of St. Michael College, Vermont, Rimkus | 5

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where he was Phi Beta Kappa, and Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C. where he received his master’s in theology. He resides in Charlton with his wife and two sons.

Hall of Fame

Plans are being formulated for the biennial Hudson High School Hall of Fame dinner to be held Friday noon, Nov. 24, 2023 (day after Thanksgiving). Nominations are being accepted for exceptional teams and athletes who played at least ten years ago. For a nomination form go to website https://hudson.k12. ma.us/athletics or email chairman Steve Smith at hhsathletichalloffame@gmail.com.

Southern road trip

Hudson residents Mike and Mary Walling have returned from a Southern road trip to Mississippi and Kentucky and then to Syracuse, N.Y. In Pearl, Miss., they attended the high school graduation of their grandson, Damien Muse, Jr., and in Kentucky they toured Mammoth Caves National Park. Heading north, they visited with

son Jeff and his wife Tammy in Syracuse. During the 2953 mile road trip, Mike observed his 75th birthday.

Oxford professor

Former Hudson resident Dave Lugin, who reads us online in Vero Beach, Fla., e-mails us that a Hudson High School 1980 classmate, Tim Power, is currently head of the Social Sciences Division at Oxford University in England.

Dr. Power formerly resided in Lakeview with his parents, was enrolled in the Portuguese program at Hudson High School and served as a translator at Marlborough District Court. He graduated from the University of Mass. Amherst and received his doctorate at University of Notre Dame.

Our “informer,” Dave Lugin, emails us that he and his wife, Debbie formed “Eyeworks Studio,” a creative marketing service to restaurant chains, in Newport Beach, Calif. 20 years ago, and relocated to Vero Beach four years ago.

Lacking diploma?

If you are lacking a high

school diploma contact the Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center. Its free classes can prepare you to take and pass the HiSET (high school equivalency test). Classes are taught at Hudson High School in the fall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting Sept. 12 from 6-9. Registration will be held Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 978-875-2798 or go to the website www.hudsonadulted.org.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

July 1 – Rick Andrews, Catherine Borella and Dick Mangus

July 2 – Lindsay Jordan, Erin Walsh Libby, Greg Appel, Matthew Mangual, Marilyn Fitzpatrick and Alison Waugh

July 3 – John Patrick McHugh, Ashley Simoes and Alicia Ouellette

July 4 – Danny Simoes, Sarah DiMare, James Goodwin Jr., Peter DeBakker, Chris Yates and Julian Civitarese

July 5 – Sue Wilkinson, Danny Durand, Jason Murphy and Patrick Owen Kerrigan

July 6 – Ken Lizotte and Gabriella Santos

July 7 – Brad MacCulloch,

Amanda Tedstone, Deb Kauffman, Ann Dowen, Sarah Korowski and Anna, Angie and Amy Massinger

July 8 – Kori Darwin and Joanne Brown

July 9 – Tammy Johnson;

July 10 – Betty Jean Percuoco, Jack Crue, Alison Davis, Dawn Jacobs, Mike Correa and Olivia Bruneau

July 11 – Scot Kall and Sandy

Bouchard

July 12 – Leo Murphy, Sal Maglione, Mark Tracey, Karen Perillo, Karen St. John and Cindy

Filipe

July 13 – Lennie Bowen, Mary Ellen Blomack and Bob Boulanger

July 14 – Paul Martel, Mario Graca, Adam Blood, Horst Huehmer, Amber Kent, Shanelle Butler, Rebecca Appel and Cindy DeRuyter

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

July 2 – “Chip” and MaryEllen

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July 3 – Dan and Beth Bumbarger

July 4 – Jim and Linda Shea, Jamie and Terri Shea

July 5 – Doug and Cindy Geldart

July 6 – Gary and Donna Shepard

June 14 – Steve and Sally Dean

LOOKING BACK TO 1973

Among Hudson Boys Club members competing in National Boys Club Track Meet were Manny Alves, Donald Benoit, Kevin Staniunas, Joe Fisher, Steve Marcotte, Ricky Rivers, Tom and Danny Salamone. Alan Dobrowski was writing a weekly column ”Eco-Review” on environmental matters in the Hudson News Enterprise.

Paula Collie received her nursing cap at New England Baptist School of Nursing. In Hudson a 7-room split entry ranch on half-acre of land was for sale for $35,500. Employees of the Victory Market went on strike when the company refused to let employees join the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union.

Jim Patterson appeared in the Norwich University presentation of “Pajama Game.” Tom Fieldsend, sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, starred on the track team.

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Enjoy Every Sandwicher Moment

OnceDavid Letterman had frequent guest and a favorite musician of his, Warren Zevon, on for an entire show. Zevon, who’d disclosed terminal cancer, performed and interviewed throughout. Dave at one point asked, “Anything you know now, that I should know?” to which Zevon wittily deadpanned, “Enjoy every sandwich.”

Those raising children and helping aging parents often feel rushed and are distracted thinking about what’s next, overlooking the beauty of daily, mundane moments.

July is National Sandwich Generation Month, celebrating a generation of people sandwiched between caring for their young children and aging parents at the same time.

I’m a Sandwicher, as are approximately 15% of Americans between ages 40-60 who face the challenges of planning, communicating and executing for 3 generations at once.

In 2018, my parents were struggling with health to remain independent in NH after 60 years in their home. Stress raised on my mom as a caregiver and daily living/house routines began to slide. My wife, our daughters (then 5 & 3) and I lived comfortably in our Ashland home. The adults agreed on a Plan B supported by updated financial planning. Sell both homes, buy a new home for 3 generations and live as one household sharing in daily responsibilities.

The urgency was greater than anticipated and not without challenges since our move to Holliston, here’s some antidotes for Sandwichers:

Small talks instead of “The Talk”. Families don’t like to think about declining health and elder care, let alone discuss it. I used single topics tied to a recent story about a friend, asking what they would do. Gained small agreements, the changed topics as would address others another day to frame a mutual plan.

Bring in outside mediators. My aunt shared with my mom that time is not your friend. She encouraged the positives to take action now, rather than later when fewer options are available. Addi-

tionally, we consulted with an elder care attorney on understanding MA Health options, current trusts, POAs and proxies before making the move.

Define their plans for wellness. Far too often, adult children tip-toe around aging conversations with parents for fear it may come across as morbid or worse, inheritance focus. These conversations need to focus on their future ideas of wellness. What is it they foresee for a surviving spouse? When they can no longer remain independent? By having these talks when both parents are in good health, it defines their expectations and allows planning a foundation with greater flexibility.

Your spouse’s support is critical. Incredibly fortunate to have a spouse that pushed me to see the positives and embraces bringing family in as “you’d want your daughters to treat you the same someday”.

Through the eyes of a child. It’s not all about you, the girls show the love and benefits of learning by being around grandma and grandpa. And vice versa, as health has improved so has activity as the girls provide motivation and energy.

Sometimes timing is everything. I couldn’t imagine the anxiety and ill-advised actions my parents would have faced on their own these past 3-plus years.

Your parents sacrificed many things to make sure you had it better, including concealing issues to not worry you. Be open with communication and embrace change, the best ways to prevent costly unintended consequences and ensure positive lasting memories.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

Glenn Brown lives in MetroWest and is owner of PlanDynamic, LLC, www.PlanDynamic.com. He is a fee-only Certified Financial Planner™ helping motivated people take control of their planning and investing, so they can balance kids, aging parents and financial independence.

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Mosquito Control Project announces July schedule

WESTBOROUGH – Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project personnel will be in the community to respond to residents’ concerns about mosquitoes in their area.

Personnel will be in Westborough on July 7, 12, 13, 19, 20 26 and 27.

Any of the above dates are tentative, and all dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, mosquito populations, mosquito virus activity and/or

Aging Gracefully

by MariAnn Paladino, Dir. of Admissions, Notre Dame Long Term Care

SMOOTHING THE ROAD FOR MOVING A SENIOR PARENT

Moving elderly parents from their home, whether to your own or to a senior living facility, is an emotionally intense procedure, but there are things you can do to make the process go more smoothly. If possible, take your time. Move through one room at a time beginning with the least likely to trigger emotions such as the bathroom or guest room. Relinquish the items you can, but do not push on those they are attached to even if they don’t technically need them anymore. Allow your parent time and space to grieve, but also do your best to stay focused on positive things such as the chance to meet new people or be closer to their grandchildren. With age, sickness and unforeseen circumstances, our loved ones can end up in the uncomfortable situation of not being able to care for themselves properly. When these scenarios arise, it’s important to nd proper assistance. At NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER, we can provide the necessary care to help residents maintain the best quality of life possible. To learn more, please call (508) 852-3011. You can also schedule a tour of our facilities at 559 Plantation Street.

P.S Take your time when moving your senior parent out of his or her home so there is time to adjust to the idea of such a massive life-change.

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special event spraying. This program will shut down when cool nighttime temperatures become predominant in the area.

A detailed notice about the spray schedule is posted on the CMMCP phone system after 3:30 p.m. each day, and it is also listed at http://www.cmmcp.org.

Residents are encouraged to pay attention to the week of July 4. According to a release, the schedule has been

modified to ensure all communities are scheduled for service that week due to the holiday.

Requests for service may be recorded by calling the CMMCP office at 508393-3055 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or logging on to http://www.cmmcp.org.

For more information, please check: http://www.cmmcp.org and click the “No Spray Info” button on the right.

Seniors on the move

Navigating Your Health Over 65

(Family Features) Taking care of your health, especially over age 65, requires an understanding of your personal needs. Proper medical care isn’t one-size- ts-all, so nding the right services and providers may take some research and thoughtful consideration.

Consider these tips from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to nd the right care for you: Stay on top of your health. An important part of managing your health is being aware of any current medical concerns or those that might a ect you in the near future. at’s why it’s important to stay on top of your health care needs - like preventive services that could help identify any issues early. Arming yourself with knowledge can help you be better prepared to make decisions about the type of doctors or health care providers you need and how they work with your health insurance. Shop around. Choosing a health care provider can be time consuming and confusing. Medicare.gov makes it easy to nd and compare providers like hospitals, home health agencies, doctors, nursing homes and other health care services in your area that accept Medicare. On your laptop, tablet or mobile device, enter your location to search for local health care providers and services. A clean and uniform design makes it easy to review and compare providers.

Know what to look for. It’s important to understand everything you’re considering when searching for

Grafton Lions plan Concert on the Common

GRAFTON – The Grafton Lions Club will be presenting the 41st annual Concert on the Common on July 3 at 7 p.m. on the Grafton Common. The Grafton Lions Club is pleased to announce that the 215th Army Band will be performing at the concert. The Concert on the Common is free.

care for yourself or a loved one. Search lters allow you to personalize your search based on what’s most important to you, like services o ered, quality ratings, inspection reports and doctor a liations. Other features include suggested next steps and checklists to help choose the best provider for you. Knowing what providers accept Medicare can also give you peace of mind.

Plan ahead. Don’t put o researching your health care provider options. When you’re feeling well is typically the best time to consider your health care needs. With a clear mind, you’ll be able to thoroughly explore pros and cons about providers and facilities and get the information you need to nd the best t for you. You can also save your favorite health care providers to refer to later when you’re logged into your online Medicare account. Make your wishes known. Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or nding care for a loved one, it’s important to share your preferences with others who are part of your care team. is might include sharing which doctors you like, what hospital you prefer or selecting a nursing home close to family and friends.

Planning for medical care can seem like a challenge. By keeping tabs on your health and using available tools to research your options and compare providers, like the resources at Medicare.gov, you can create a plan that best ts your needs.

“I want to thank you for the compassion, care, and dignity that you provided for my dad during the past year and-a-half. Staff members extended their hearts and hands in whatever way he needed to live each day with dignity.”

This state of the art facility offers 45 Skilled Nursing residences and 22 Assisted Living residences designed for individuals with memory loss. We are driven by a passion for excellence and a sense of family.

HOMES MORE&

Clearing the hurdles in the home-buying obstacle course

In a time when there are still multiple buyers competing for every new listing that comes to market, this is no easy feat. But getting that Offer to Purchase executed is just one hurdle to clear in the home buying obstacle course. The next hurdle is the home inspection, the apprehension for which can only be compared to that of the annual physical examination; we all know we need one, but we fear that the professional will find something that will force us to drop out of the race.

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And while we are comparing the inspection to the physical, it will be helpful for you to know that the home inspector is much like a primary care

physician. Both professionals have a general knowledge of their subject matter yet may not specialize in any one area. Just as our physician will check our blood pressure and listen to our heart and lungs, the home inspector will work through a check list of items as detailed in the Massachusetts Home Inspector Consumer Fact Sheet that is presented to every buyer when they write an offer. This document states: “The home inspection is a visual observation of readily accessible areas of the property and the major components of the home, including foundations, visual structural elements, walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and roofing,

as well as the heating, cooling, electrical, hot water, plumbing and sanitary systems. The purpose of the home inspection is to inform and educate the client about significant defects and concerns.” The key word above is “educate”. After the home inspection, you will receive a written report which contains approximately thirty-five pages of ratings and recommendations. The size of the report is the same, regardless of the age of the property, and presents no reason to call a physician that specializes in cardiology. You are encouraged to review the report with an open mind and, with the guidance of your buyer agent, only be concerned with areas that potentially affect the safety or integrity of the property…if you want the deal to move forward.

MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM

For example, a doubletapped circuit breaker does not mean the house is going to burn down. Live wires hanging from the ceiling, however, present a safety hazard. Furthermore, a hairline settlement crack in the foundation is common and expected, whereas light shining through anything except a window or door is never a good thing and calls for further evaluation by a specialist in that particular field. And when a home inspector states that something (a roof, a furnace, a hot water heater etc.) is “nearing the end of its life expectancy” it should not be interpreted as “the seller must replace it now or reduce the price.” As the saying goes, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”. Again, the house is yours until you say otherwise; jump the hurdle and keep going.

What the home inspection is NOT, is an automatic renegotiation tool. The Offer to Purchase is a binding contract and should be regarded as such. The seller took the house off the market for you so you could further educate yourself about your investment. If the house spoke to you when you first saw it, regardless of its condition, then you found your home. You beat out all the competition and the house is yours so push through and get to the finish line.

Boyle lives in Northborough where she is also a Chapter Leader of the Neighbor Brigade, a non-profit charitable organization that assists families in times of crisis. She has been a real estate agent since 2005 and is a member of the distinguished RE/ MAX Hall of Fame. Boyle is also a Children’s Miracle Network “Miracle Agent” for her commitment to making a donation to Boston Children’s Hospital on behalf of every home buyer and seller she assists.

Boyle’s mission is to empower her clients to make smarter decisions through data-driven insights and local market knowledge. She invites you to call or email her for the Summer 2023 Home Buyer and/or Seller Guides or for a complimentary market analysis.

Judy Boyle, RealtoR®

So, you’re lucky enough to have gotten your offer accepted on a house. Congratulations!

Southgate Summer Concerts 2023

July 11: Dan Gabel and the Abletones

An authentic, charismatic 18-piece Big Band specializing in the music of the 1930’s and 40’s!

July 18: Gumbo

A 7-piece band featuring authentic music of New Orleans including tunes by The Meters, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and John Boutte!

July 25: Southbound Train

A high energy, vocal-oriented, contemporary country band playing the best of country music’s past and present!

August 1: The New Black Eagle Jazz Band

If you like the uplifting and soulful music of New Orleans, you’ll love the sound of this jazz band with their eclectic repertoire from the 1920’s and 30’s!

August 8: Riverboat Stompers

A foot-thumping Dixieland beat with great musicianship and comic old-time vocals!

August 15: The Reminisants

One of Boston’s best oldies bands playing music from the 1950’s through the 90’s. Perfect for entertaining audiences of all ages!

Hogan joins race for mayor

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The race for mayor has grown larger.

On Wednesday, June 21, Patrick Hogan pulled nomination papers to become the fourth candidate in the race to succeed the retiring Arthur Vigeant.

Once his nomination papers are returned and certified, he will join J. Christian Dumais, Samantha Perlman and Michael Baker.

Hogan is a lifelong resident of the city and a retired police officer. He has organized the William Kirby Road Race for 20 years, as well as the Marlborough Police Department block party that raises funds for local charities.

“With deep roots in Marlborough and a passion for public service, I have always been a dedicated advocate for the betterment of our fair city. After extensive discussions with my family, expectant wife, and close friends, I am proud

to announce my decision to run for mayor,” said Hogan in a candidate statement released on social media.

In his statement, Hogan said his vision for the city revolved around “sustainable growth and a revitalized community.”

The key areas of his focus include infrastructure and road repair, downtown revitalization, responsible growth, innovative and compassionate solutions to homelessness and panhandling and public safety enhancements.

“As I embark on my cam-

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paign to become the next mayor of Marlborough, I wholeheartedly welcome the support and engagement of my fellow residents. Together, I believe we can shape a prosperous and inclusive future for Marlborough. One that cherishes its history while embracing progress and innovation. Together we succeed. Juntos Conseguimos. Juntos lo logramos,” he said.

Those interested in joining the campaign, volunteering or donating may call or text 774245-1325.

Be a Library Champion!

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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – On June 11, kids got a chance to run and have some fun at Noble Field.

A Fun Run for Kids, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marlborough, drew about two dozen children, along with their parents.

The fun run was a project organized by new member Lindsay Spada.

Spada said she developed the event to “supplement” the track programs offered by the Marlborough Recreation Department.

“It’s a way to get the kids out of the house,” she said.

The event included track events, including 50-meter hur-

dles, 50-yard sprint, 100-yard sprint, 400-meter run, and field events, including standing long jump, shot put with a ball, and turbo jav – think a pool noodle with a point and a tail.

Participants were grouped by age and taken to several “stations;” first-place finishers at each station earned blue ribbons, while everyone else received yellow participant ribbons.

Spada thanked Wegmans of Northborough for a last-minute gift of $250 to help provide water and snacks.

She added that the Rotary would like to make this an annual event.

For information about the club, visit www.marlboroughrotary.org.

Patrick Hogan, back row, second from left, has announced his candidacy for mayor.

Above: Lindsay Spada, right, a member of the Rotary Club of Marlborough, keeps track of participants in the shot put station during the Fun Run for Kids on June 11 at Noble Field.

Right: Kids take part in the 50-yard sprint during the Fun Run for Kids on June 11 at Noble Field.

Abel Howe shoe factory is an example of creative reuse in Marlborough

By Susan Alatalo History Columnist

MARLBOROUGH - Reuse, recycle and repurpose are common activities that many Americans engage in. Examples of repurposing are evident in a large yellow building which was once part of Marlborough’s vast shoe manufacturing industry.

When several buildings on Bolton Street, Route 85, were purchased and removed by the city in 2019, a wide-open space was created. The demolition not only provided extra parking for the Marlborough Early Childhood Center (formerly, the Freeman School on Washington Street), but a clear view of the enormous building situated further back on Springhill Avenue.

Although not the first shoe factory built in Marlborough, this brightly-painted structure has demonstrated the longevity of early construction and materials. To safely support heavy machinery and many factory workers, floors were sturdily built, during the explosive growth of industry in the city’s center. Large hardwood trees were still plentiful in America and their wide planks were sought after for floors and support beams. A testament to their durability is evident at 31 Springhill Avenue, as well as in nearby early colonial homes.

For two years renovation work converted the space into its present use as Drumais Hair Salon and Day Spa. Floorboards were sanded and reassigned from other sections of the build-

ing. Additional flooring was obtained from the old Bert’s Lounge. Fire destroyed the top two floors of the shoe factory, but its main timbers, some wide floor planks and flat roof entry porch remain.

Ten distinctive Craftsmanstyle chandeliers accentuate the immense space that has been created by removing much of the second floor. The ornate hanging lights came from St. Mary’s Parish after it closed. The church is where the current owner’s maternal grandparents were married and even held their 50th wedding anniversary celebration. It was formed in 1870 to serve French-Canadians, who came to work in the shoe trade, which also employed Irish, Italian and Greek immigrants.

Abel Howe attracted shoe workers to the Spring Hill neighborhood by providing needed housing for his employees. He owned and probably built the two large multi-unit houses at number seven and number nine on the east side of the newlyformed Springhill Avenue in the 1870s and at least one other on its west side. Before starting his own shoe factory, Howe partnered with Henry O. Russell to produce shoes. A dozen years later, Howe began developing Spring Hill, so named for its

numerous springs that feed the southern-flowing brook under Main Street.

Several other shoe factories began on Spring Hill, on the south side of High Street, including Levi Baker’s from 1871 to 1877. Establishment of railroads

and a trolley system supported fast growth of Marlborough’s industries and its east and west villages merged.

In front of his factory, Howe built his Greek Revival style mansion at 8 High Street. Characteristic of the popular style

is paneled trim at the building corners, a porch supported by columns, window squares, sidelights and a transom. The high style mansion was replaced by condominiums, but some of the workers’ residences have remained in the dense neighborhood, as has the curvy street pattern of Spring Hill Avenue.

After labor disputes in the early 1900s caused worker strikes and shutdowns, the shoe trade moved out of New England, leaving behind some of the enormous factory buildings which handily provided structure for other kinds of businesses, such as Drumais Salon and Day Spa.

Fourth of July activities in the area

REGION – With the 4th of July around the corner, check out these local events to celebrate Independence Day.

Westborough

The Block Party is June 30, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Baystate Common. This event, sponsored by the Westborough Recreation Department, will include a concert with the Reminisants, children’s activities and food concessions. There will also be Big Daddy’s Car Racing, hayrides, pony rides, moon bounce and more. Some events are free; others charge a nominal fee.

Grafton

The second annual parade will step off from North Street Elementary School at 10 a.m. on July 4. The parade will

head down North Street to the Common, cross Worcester Street to Millbury Street, turn left at the Common, and end in the Congregational Church parking lot. Bikes, floats and other parade participants are welcome. For details and how to volunteer, email grafton4thofjulyparade@gmail.com.

Southborough

On June 29 from 11 to 11:45 a.m., all children and their families are invited to join the Southborough Public Library’s Fourth of July Parade to the Town House. The library will provide flags, noisemakers and patriotic accessories, and participants will march from the library, through the Town House, and back to the library for refreshments. All ages welcome and no registration is required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.

Fireworks

• Framingham: June 30, 9:30 p.m., Dudley Road

• Auburn: June 29, Pappas Recreation Complex, 9:30 p.m. (rain date June 30)

• Worcester: June 29, 9:30 p.m., East Park (rain date June 30)

• Franklin: July 1, 10 p.m., Town Common

• Lexington: July 2, 9:30 p.m., Hastings Park

• Milford: July 2, dusk, Clark Island (rain date July 5)

• Fitchburg: July 3, 10 p.m., Rollstone Hill

• Rutland: July 3, 9:20 p.m., Memorial Field

• Webster: July 3, dusk, Memorial Beach

The Drumais Hair Salon has transformed 30,000 square feet of a former shoe factory situated on Spring Hill in Marlborough into a beauty salon and day spa.

PHOTO/SUSAN ALATALO

A Scandinavian celebration to welcome summer in Shrewsbury

began to ring dance around the pole soon after; smiles filled the front lawn.

Later in the afternoon, vocalist Sarah Callinan and pianist Michelle Horsley performed several songs in honor of Swedish singer Jenny Lind.

The Boston Viking Irish were also at the festival, entertaining attendees with their historical Viking encampment, ongoing combat demonstrations and interactive games.

Long lines formed for homemade Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, gravy, cucumber salad and lingonberries. Havarti grilled cheese, fresh strawberries and almond cake were also on the menu.

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Hundreds of community members gathered at Shrewsbury’s Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC) on June 24 as the Swedish National Federation of Worcester presented the 120th Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.

The festival, which lasted nearly six hours and sprawled into the SAC building and throughout the surrounding park, commemorated and celebrated the return of summer.

“We had so much fun at the midsummer festival,” event attendee Alison Strömberg MacDonald told the Community Advocate. “We had a great time

and it made us excited for our upcoming trip to Sweden this summer.”

Numerous vendors lined the festival grounds to sell Scandinavian goods. At one booth, attendees fashioned wearable flower crowns. The event’s website calls the crowns one of the most “beautiful parts of the tradition of midsummer.”

The festival also featured live traditional Scandinavian music from accordionist Dan Mackowiak and the SAC Spelmanslag. To the upbeat tune of violins, guitars and several other instruments, several community members hoisted the midsummer maypole — an over 20-foot pole adorned with greenery — into position. Event attendees

Coloring and several other exciting events were available for the younger crowd.

The mostly outdoors event was uninterrupted by the gray skies and brief periods of rain.

The Scandinavian Athletic Club shared an apt Swedish expression on Facebook shortly before the event began.

“There’s no such thing as bad weather — just inadequate clothing,” the post read.

Community Affairs Committee’s Summer Concerts return

NORTHBOROUGH – The Community Affairs Committee has announced the return of their free Summer Concert Series.

The concerts take place at Ellsworth McAfee Park on Route 135 on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to the concerts, there will be food trucks, vendors and free face painting by Face Escape for children.

The summer concerts kicked off on June 25 with Late Bus.

The remaining lineup includes:

• Petty Larceny, July 9. Petty Larceny is New England’s No. 1 Tom Petty tribute band. The food vendors will include Travelin’ Bones Barbecue Food Truck, Uhlman’s Ice Cream and Yummy Mummy Bakery.

• Zach Newbould, July 23. Newbould graduated from Algonquin Regional High School

where he participated in the choir. Newbould recently appeared on “The Voice” as part of Camila Cabello’s team, though his journey on the TV show came to an end in a battle against his fellow teammate. Vendors include Northborough House of Pizza, Uhlman’s Ice Cream and Yummy Mummy.

• Squeezebox Stompers, Aug. 6. This band plays Cajun, Zydeco,

New Orleans Mardi Gras and original music. The vendors include Northborough House of Pizza, Uhlman’s Ice Cream and Yummy Mummy.

• Billy and the Jets, Aug. 20. The cover band features timeless hits from music icons Elton John and Billy Joel. Food vendors include Northborough House of pizza, Uhlman’s Ice Cream and Yummy Mummy.

The Community Affairs

Committee is thanking its sponsors Carvalho and Roth Orthodontics, Flaherty Physical Therapy, Michelle Gillespie Realtors, Lexus of Northborough, Lorna Van Horn - Realtor, Mathnasium, Main Street Bank, St. Mary’s Credit Union and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information on the Community Affairs Committee, visit www.northboroughcac. weebly.com

People bring in the maypole during the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Musicians perform as part of the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.

PHOTOS/EVAN WALSH

Field grows for Marlborough mayor, city council races

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – There are now four candidates running for mayor.

Michael Baker returned his nomination papers on June 13; he will join Councilors J. Christian Dumais and Samantha Perlman in the race to replace Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who is stepping down after 10 years.

On Wednesday, June 21, Patrick Hogan pulled papers to begin his run for mayor.

In addition to mayor, there are four at-large seats and seven ward seats on the City Council on the ballot. There’s also three seats for School Committee and one seat for the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School Committee up for election.

As of June 23, five candidates

– Michael Ossing, Sean Navin, Kathleen Robey, Mark Oram and Scott King – have pulled nomination papers for the four available at-large seats.

Robey and King have yet to return papers.

Here’s an updated look at the who’s running for the seats

Ward 1 – currently held by Laura Wagner (yet to file papers). Mark Vital has returned his papers.

Ward 2 – currently held by David Doucette (pulled papers, yet to return). James Jumonville has returned papers.

Ward 3 – currently held by

Dumais. Robert Preciado has yet to return papers.

Ward 4 – currently held by Teona C. Brown (returned papers). Quincy Mosby has yet to return his papers.

Ward 5 – currently held by John Irish (pulled papers, yet to return).

Ward 6 – currently held by Navin, who is running for at-large councilor. Michael T. Cabral has yet to return papers; Albert T. Fuccillo has returned papers.

Ward 7 – currently held by Donald Landers Sr. (returned papers). Harmony Larson has yet to return papers.

School Committee – Incumbents Heidi Matthews and Katherine Hennessy have returned nomination papers; incumbent David Caruso has not returned papers.

Assabet Valley School Committee – Incumbent Peggy Ayres has yet to return papers.

How to run for office

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

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Marlborough City Council approves raising cap for Green District housing

Green District | from page 1

Chairman Sean Fay said the board said the zoning amendment would be “beneficial to the city” and “is consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and is isolated from single-family homes.”

Committee members said the developers have been very receptive to the city’s requirements.

“You care about the community,” said Ward 3 Councilor J. Christian Dumais. “You are a role model for any other developer coming to

nary Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10.  Residents will have until Friday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. to register to be eligible to vote in the Preliminary Municipal Election, and until Friday,

Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. to register to be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election.

Absentee and/or vote-bymail ballots will be available to residents who file an absentee/vote-by-mail ballot

application; these can be obtained by either visiting the city clerk’s office or at www. marlborough-ma.gov.

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

Marlborough receives MassTrails grant

MARLBOROUGH – Mayor

Arthur Vigeant and Conservation Officer Priscilla Ryder have announced that the city has been awarded $12,916 under the 2023 MassTrails Grant Program.

The grant, which has been awarded to the Conservation Commission, will provide funds to design, construct and maintain hiking trails, bikeways and other shareduse paths.

The state announced that the 2023 MassTrails Grants will help fund improvement projects on 68 trails across the Commonwealth of Mas-

sachusetts. The city’s Conservation Commission plans to use this funding to construct an engineered bridge located at Millham Brook along the newly constructed 26.2‐mile Panther Trail.

The Panther Trail opened officially in 2022, connecting the downtown Marlborough area, the Assabet River Rail Trail, Lake Williams, Callahan State Park, the Sudbury Reservoir and many neighborhoods and conservation spaces throughout the city. Along the marathon-length trail route, there are several stream crossings that require

engineered bridges.

“We are grateful to Ms. Ryder and the Conservation Commission for securing this vital funding. It is wonderful to see our community enhancing access to recreational areas for residents to enjoy. Projects like this help make Marlborough a more vibrant city, and I look forward to the bridge’s completion,” said Vigeant.

The entire Panther Trail map and more information about the project can be found at www.marlborough-ma. gov/conservation-commission.

Marlborough.”

“You are one of the few developers that has over delivered on what they said,” added Council President Michael Ossing.

The Burrow is part of phase one of the Green District residential community. Phases one and two, which started construction in 2021, cover the old cap of 475 units; the new cap will enable the developers to build phases three and four within the next few years.

The amendment will also allow mixed-use development.

A walk down memory lane for Shrewsbury seniors COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Members of the Shrewsbury High School class of 2023 never forgot where they started.

In the days before and after the school’s graduation ceremony, several graduates returned to their old stomping grounds, visiting the preschools and elementary schools they attended as young children.

Parker Road Preschool

Parker Road Preschool was the first Senior Walk event. Dressed in their navy blue mortarboard caps and gowns, the graduates filed into the lobby, where they were greeted by school staff and district administrators.

“We don’t always know if we’re making an impact on our kids when they’re that little,” said Patricia Quinn, an organizer of the event and a speech language pathologist at Parker Road for over 23 years. “Just to hear them come up with memories is so special.”

The graduates walked to the classrooms and high-fived the cheering students lining the halls. Once in the classrooms, students shared their favorite memories at Parker Road, taking questions from the eager 3- to 4-year-old students. After the Q&A had finished, some preschoolers told knock-knock jokes to the graduates.

As the students headed out to the playground, some seniors had the chance to reunite

with their old teachers.

“[The teachers are] all really overcome with emotion; they get really emotional when they even see the list of kids that are coming. They start saying ‘I remember when he did this, and I remember her!’ ... It’s just a cool feeling to have them come back and have them remember things,” Quinn said.

Quinn also described how the Senior Walk isn’t merely sentimental; the event can inspire the current preschoolers.

“When you’re that little, it

really makes a huge impact to even have [the graduates] in front of you. It’s a time for them to learn about why they’re dressed like that, what they’re going to be doing, and why they’re here. I personally love to have the kids see that ‘Wow, I’m going to this someday — I can be this, I can achieve, I can get my goal.’ It’s to have students to look up to,” she said.

Little Colonials

Later that day, Little Colonials alumni returned to their

Left: Graduates gather for a picture outside of Parker Road Preschool.

Bottom left: Graduates high-five students at Walter J. Paton Elementary School.

Bottom right: Little Colonials graduates reflect on their time in preschool.

screen, and the audience was responsible for determining which person it was.

Once the person was revealed, Monica revealed yet another picture of the graduates’ preschool selves playing with the same toys the current students now enjoy.

“I do that too!” one preschool student yelled. “Yes, yes you do!” said Monica. The audience laughed.

After the event, the preschoolers headed for snack break, and the graduates gathered outside for a group picture. After the picture, the graduates shared a group hug.

Walter J. Paton Elementary School

old classroom. As the graduates filed into the room, current preschoolers waved blue-andgold pom-poms. Parents of the graduates were also invited to watch the event.

Sarah Monica, the Little Colonials’ teacher and recent semifinalist for the 2024 Massachusetts teacher of the year award, introduced the class of 2023 to the class of 2037. At the event, graduates, preschoolers, and parents played “Guess the Graduate.” Monica put a picture of one of the graduates on

On June 8, students from five grade levels — from kindergarten through fourth grade — had the opportunity to meet the graduates. Students formed one large circle around the blacktop and high-fived the graduates as they passed by. Several students held colorfully decorated signs congratulating the class of 2023.

After the greeting, students joined the graduates in the center of the circle for an impromptu dance party, complete with the 2010s-era music the seniors enjoyed while at Paton. Everyone — students, teachers, and graduates alike — joined in one massive conga line midway through the dancing.

Students and graduates also found time to connect on the playground, playing tag, wallball and other games.

PHOTO/EVAN WALSH

Shrewsbury Engineering Club hopes to reach new heights COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – It’s a bird! It’s a plane!

Actually, if you’re near 64 Holden St. on Monday afternoons, chances are you’ve just seen the launch of one of the Shrewsbury High School Engineering Club’s rockets.

The roughly 20 members of the club meet weekly to share their love of engineering with one another. The club first began in 2010, and, after a brief hiatus, now has a vibrant community of potential engineers, including many freshmen. Students lead meetings and coordinate activities.

Meetings feature engineering competitions between club members. In one meeting, students were challenged with building the sturdiest popsicle stick bridge, while at other meetings, students sought to construct a throwing plane that could carry the most weight.

However, the Engineering Club has recently focused on one particular challenge: rockets.

The club started utilizing leftover parts from previous years — tubing and fins, for instance — to construct makeshift rockets. Before long, the group was making bottle rockets, which use air pressure to get off the ground.

The group also purchased some prebuilt rockets. Engineering Club President Krish Jain said that launching rockets involves lots of trial and error.

“We bought a prebuilt rocket,” Jain told the Community Advocate. “We launched that one, but the parachute

was too strong and the wind carried it away.”

The more the club launched rockets, the better the members got, and the group now looks to reach new heights by entering The American Rocketry Challenge. Sponsored by companies like Raytheon, Boeing, and NASA, the event challenges more than 5,000 students nationwide to design, build, and launch a model rocket according to certain specifications.

The event is quite the engineering challenge; this past year, rockets had to “carry one raw egg to an altitude of 850 feet, stay airborne for 42-45 seconds, and return the rocket to the ground safely with the egg intact.”

“It’s a team competition — It’s really awesome,” club adviser and science and engineering teacher Paul Wood said.

Wood isn’t allowed to share his expertise during the competition. “It’s all on the students — which is perfect — it’s all about them,” he said.

“It’s an interesting competition because you can’t just have the biggest engine,” Jain said. “If you have a big engine, sure, it will go up fast, but it will pass the height. If you add weight to slow it down, the rocket may get top heavy and tip over and we’ll still lose — or it will make it to the height and come down too fast.”

The club is now ready to enter the rocket engineering big leagues.

“The whole reason I wanted to start the club back up again was just because of the rockets,” Jain said. “It seemed like a really good thing — a fun competition to enter… I still remember the day we launched our first rocket; it was so satisfying seeing it go straight up.”

Getting to competition

The Engineering Club — like many others throughout the nation — hopes to register and participate in the regional events with an eye toward qualifying for the national competition.

Unlike more established rocketry programs at other schools, Shrewsbury’s team is looking for support to get off the ground. Many materials needed for rocket building — like tubing — are inexpensive, but each rocket uses pricey single-use engines.

Practice makes perfect in rocketry, and the club seeks to do as many test flights as possible before the competition.

The group will use several engines throughout the process.

The group also needs to purchase rocket modeling software, parachutes, and needs funds for the competition’s costly registration fee.

“Right now, we want to improve Shrewsbury High School’s image,” Trung Nguyen, the club’s vice president and publicity coordinator, said. “We hope that next year we can have a team and have more resources available to us, [so] we can, in some way, hopefully gain some accomplishments in [the] upcoming competition.”

The club believes rocketry is an exciting opportunity for students interested in engineering.

For this club to “take off,” community support and sponsors are needed. The group mentioned how sponsors and donors would have their name or logo added to the group’s T-shirt and rocket. Please contact pwood@ shrewsbury.k12.ma.us for more information.

Members of the SHS Engineering Club gather for a picture. The club has recently been focusing on rockets.

PHOTO/ KRISH JAIN

POLICE FIRE&

After lightning strike, Hudson fire station reopens

HUDSON – Hudson Fire Department’s Station 1 sustained significant damage after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon, June 17, Chief Bryan Johannes said in a press release.

The lightning struck the Washington Street building at approximately 3:30 p.m.

The building sustained significant electrical damage, including damage to the fire

POLICE LOG

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

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Grafton

Sunday, June 4

1:12 a.m. Arrested, Antonio E. Estrada, 24, of 556 Hollis St., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, leave scene of property damage.

Monday, June 5

7:30 p.m. Logan Rd. Larceny/theft.

Tuesday, June 6

9:09 a.m. Carroll Rd. B&E – past.

4:00 p.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism.

Saturday, June 10

7:24 p.m. Valley View Dr. B&E – past.

Marlborough

Thursday, June 15

10:35 a.m. Maple St. Assault.

11:48 a.m. Arrested , Rian De Oliveira, 21, of 230 W Sutton Rd., Sutton, on true warrant, resist arrest, disorderly conduct, A&B on police officer (2 cts), disturbing the peace, escape from penal institution/court, disable electronic monitoring of prisoner, B&E building daytime for felony.

5:17 p.m. AT&T Small World Wireless/BPRW. Larceny.

9:13 p.m. Lincoln St. Vandalism.

Friday, June 16

3:13 p.m. Academy Knoll/Broad St. Vandalism.

4:23 p.m. Marlborough Hospital/ Union St. Vandalism.

6:40 p.m. Whitcomb School/Union St. Trespassing.

Saturday, June 17

5:59 a.m. McDonald Hotel/Main St. Larceny.

8:13 a.m. Shell Gas – Seasons Market/BPRE. Robbery.

Sunday, June 18

1:07 p.m. Walgreen’s/BPRE. Robbery.

Monday, June 19

3:38 p.m. Price Chopper/East Main St. Larceny.

6:11 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/ Royal Crest Dr. Auto theft.

7:00 p.m. American Eagle/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny.

7:40 p.m. Distinctive Realty/Maple St. Auto theft.

Northborough

Thursday, June 15

5:32 p.m. Chapin St. Trespass.

Friday, June 16

5:14 p.m. Forbes Rd. Larceny.

Wednesday, June 21

11:54 a.m. Church St. Larceny.

5:36 p.m. Ball St. Larceny.

11:23 p.m. Pierce St. Larceny.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, June 15

8:01 p.m. Arrested, Gerardo Ramon Hernandez Chamorro, 33, of 5 Dartmouth St., Worcester, for leave scene of property damage, fail to stop for police, speeding in violation of special regulation, drink alcohol from open container in MV, MV horn violation, oper MV with license suspended/revoked, OUI liquor 2nd offense, speeding.

Wednesday, June 21

10:22 a.m. Grafton St. Vandalism.

7:53 p.m. Arrested , Stephen M. Bradley, 62, of 8 Lyndon Ln., Ash-

Hudson Fire Department’s Station 1 Stands on Washington Street. The station was recently damaged after a lightning strike.

land, for oper MV with registration suspended/revoked, op MV with license suspended, uninsured MV/ trailer, speeding.

Southborough

Wednesday, June 14

7:23 p.m. Arrested , Christopher Paul Chernosky, of Gilson Rd., Littleton, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Friday, June 16

8:03 p.m. Arrested, Lisa Ann Beausoleil, of North St., Southborough, on warrant.

10:45 p.m. Arrested , Paulo Da Silva, of Concord St., Framingham, for child endangerment while OUI, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, and Anais Estrada, of West St., Milford, on warrant.

Westborough

Monday, June 12

11:38 a.m. Arrested , Terrel R. Newton, 41, of 421 Edgartown Rd., Apt. H4, Vineyard Haven, for op MV with license suspended.

Thursday, June 15

4:09 p.m. Charlestown Meadows Dr. Vandalism.

Saturday, June 17

9:00 p.m. Arrested, Adriana Maria Agudo, 30, of 165 Turnpike Rd., Apt. 28, Westborough, on default warrant.

Sunday, June 18

10:02 a.m. Arrested , Jhonatan Alan Verdiano Da Costa, 24, of 25 Jacques Ave., Apt. 3, Worcester, on warrant, op MV with license suspended, number plate violation.

Monday, June 19

8:43 a.m. Arrested, Salomon Antoni Gomez-Cunil, 53, of 135 E Main St., Apt. G2, Westborough, for fugitive from justice on court warrant (U.S. Marshals Texas).

alarm system, rendering the building uninhabitable. No injuries were reported.

The crews responded out of Hudson Fire Department Headquarters. Johannes later said that after discussing it with the town’s insurance provider, Station 1 would be staffed during the day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., as of June 22.

According to a press release, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., a fire watch would be staffed to

occupy the building overnight.

“This will be assessed daily to determine effectiveness,” the release said.

The department is working with the insurance provider on building repairs.

When operations shift to the headquarters, there will be a sign both outside the building and on the entrance door. Anyone with questions should contact Johannes’ office at 978562-5565.

Hudson man killed in New Hampshire crash

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

SEABROOK – A Hudson man was killed in a fatal crash in New Hampshire on June 20.

At 8:11 p.m., New Hampshire State Police troopers responded to the report of a serious crash on Interstate 95 North in Seabrook.

According to a press release from the state police, the preliminary investigation indicated that the van left the road, drove 200 feet, hit a bridge abutment on the Route 107 overpass and came to rest in a breakdown lane.

When state police arrived, the troopers said they found that the driver was the only person inside the van, and he was trapped and unresponsive.

“Upon extraction, the operator was confirmed to have succumbed to the injuries sustained during the crash and was declared deceased by emergency medical personnel,” the release said.

The driver was identified as Eraldo Bezerra, 77.

The crash is under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Trooper Seth Parker at Seth.W.Parker@ dos.nh.gov.

Drugs, ghost gun found at Hudson home

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

HUDSON – Police discovered a variety of drugs, along with a ghost gun and cash, at a home in Hudson over the weekend of June 17-18.

Detectives and patrol officers executed a search warrant; they seized 33 pounds of marijuana; Psilocybin mushrooms; large amounts of THC in various products to include nine pounds of distillate; approximately $10,000 in cash; 22 cell phones; scales; and a 9-mm

ghost gun with a 15-round magazine loaded with 15-9mm rounds. A ghost gun is a weapon that has no serial number; it is often made with components ordered online.

Police estimate the street value as between $200,000 and $250,000.

As part of the investigation, detectives are searching for a male who may be connected to the drug bust. If you know him or have any information, please contact Det. James Connolly at 978-562-7122, ext. 206. You can remain anonymous.

PHOTO/LAURA HAYES

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 2367 CV 14

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TRUSTEES OF THE GREEN AT SHREWSBURY CONDOMINIUM TRUST, Plaintiffs

v. SUN HYUNG JUNG, Defendant

To the above-named Defendant: Sun Hyung Jung

A Complaint has been commenced against you in the Westborough District Court, 186 Oak Street, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, by the Plaintiffs seeking enforcement of the statutory lien for unpaid common fees pursuant to M.G.L. c. 183A, sec. 6.

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon William F. Thompson, Esq., Plaintiffs’ attorney – whose address is 45 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 107, Braintree, MA 02184, a copy of your answer to the complaint which is hereby served upon you, within twenty (20) days after publication of this summons, exclusive of the day of publication. You are also required to file your answer to the complaint in the office of the Clerk of this Court either before service upon Plaintiff’s attorney, or within five (5) days thereafter. If you fail to meet the above requirements, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You need not appear per-

Witness, Callahan J., Justice of said Court at Westborough this 2nd day of June, 2023.

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Docket No. WO23P1929EA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial Court Worcester Division Probate and Family Court

Estate of: Robert P. Mailly

Also Known As: Robert Paul Mailly

Date of Death: March 25, 2023

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner David R. Mailly of Northborough, MA

A Will has been admitted to informal probate.

David R. Mailly of Northborough, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

HUDSON

LEGAL PUBLIC

TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH - LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fayville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southborough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http://sta.ibidsmart.com the following 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 vehicles.

Starting July 1, 2023 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http://sta.ibidsmart.com

This is not an absolute auction we reserve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is not listed on http://sta.ibidsmart.com call 508-4850503 for bidding instructions.

2019 Dodge Charger

VIN: 2C3CDXHG0KH683669

Owned by Mohammed Islam

2010 GMC Arcadia

VIN:1GKLRMED7AJ135580

2019 RAM 1500

VIN:1C6RR7FG2KS568677

Owned by Brandon A Campbell

1999 Volvo V70

VIN: YV1LW56D9X2625556

Owned by Spencer Fitzsimmons Owned by Kelly L Mesaros

2010 Ford Fusion

Vin: 3FAHP0GAXAR245134

Owned by Michael D Bohier

2008 Pontiac Vibe

VIN: 5Y2SL65818Z409889

Owned by Richard H Wray

2004 Toyota Avalon

VIN: 4T1BF28B24U374497

Owned by Kiari Vincent

2009 Acura TL

VIN: 19UUA86589A003737

Owned by LaVega Auto Sales

This notice has been given under the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A.

Publication Friday June 16,23 and 30, 2023 Community Advocate.

HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Waldemir Wackerhage. The owner of the property is Waldemir Wackerhage. The work is located at 475 Main Street (Map-Parcel 32-30). The proposed project is a chicken coop and deck in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on July 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978562-2948.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION #2023-07

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda. At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of John and Mary Kovacs as Trustees of, the 55 Causeway Street Realty Trust, to request a Special Permit to construct an accessory dwelling unit pursuant to Section 5.2.6 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning ByLaws. The subject property is located at 55 Causeway Street in the SA-8 Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 43 Parcels 48. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition. All petition materi-

als are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/ Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CSSSWG6F3D 76 and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Matt Russell, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION

#2023-08

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda. At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Guilherme Monteiro and Marcia Monteiro, requesting a Special Permit for the expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming twofamily use pursuant to Section 5.1.6.1 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 15 Pine Street in the SB Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 28 Parcels 95. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http:// go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/Board. nsf/goto?open&id=CSSSWG6F3D 76 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Matt Russell, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

MARLBOROUGH

City of Marlborough

Conservation

Commission

NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 6, 2023 at 8:20 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Petition: 41 Bergeron Rd.– Proposal to remove pool and surrounding concrete area to the west of the existing dwelling. Removal of approximately 4’ high timber wood retaining wall to the south of the existing pool. Installation of new retaining wall in the same location of the existing timber wood retaining wall. Loam and seed the pool area upon removal.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 6, 2023 at 7:50 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Petition: 689 Pleasant St. Lot 1 – Tim Beauchemin proposes to construct a single family house lot off a new proposed subdivision road. Part of the front lawn and driveway and utilities are located

If You Were a Tenant of Fountainhead Apartments or

Arrive Westborough Apartments and Paid Water

or Had Security Deposit

or

Sewer

Charges

Funds Withheld You Could Get a Payment or Other Relief from a Class Action Settlement

You May Be Part of a Class Action Settlement

Learn More At: www.rg2claims.com/FountainheadArriveSettlement.html

Summary Notice. If you were a tenant of Fountainhead Apartments or Arrive Westborough Apartments between February 10, 2015 and April 18, 2023, you may be a Settlement Class Member in Xue Chen v. FPACP4 Fountainhead, LLC, Case No. 21H85CV000072, pending in the Massachusetts Housing Court, Central Division. The Court has preliminarily approved a settlement that could impact your legal rights, whether you act or not. This is only a summary of the Full Notice. Visit www.rg2claims.com/FountainheadArriveSettlement.html to read the Settlement Agreement, the Full Notice, and view important court dates and documents.

Nature of the Case. This lawsuit alleges that tenants in the apartment complex known as Fountainhead Apartments and Arrive Westborough were unlawfully billed for water and sewer service and that the security deposits of some tenants were unlawfully withheld upon termination of their tenancies. The defendants in the case are Northland Fountainhead LLC and FPACP4 Fountainhead LLC. The defendants deny that they did anything wrong and maintain that they have defenses. The Court has not determined who is right.

How Do I Know if I am a Class Member? You are a Class Member if you were a tenant at any time between February 10, 2015 and April 18, 2023 and you or someone in your apartment paid any water or sewer charge billed to you and/or had any money withheld from a security deposit after your tenancy was terminated.

What are My Options? The defendants agreed to pay a Settlement Fund of $1,245,000 Settlement payments will be made to some tenants who made payments to defendants. Those Class Members who made payments to the defendants are entitled to receive payments from the Settlement Fund based on percentages approved by the Court. The tenant receiving payment is responsible for reimbursing any amount any other Class Member paid them to cover a security deposit or water and sewer bill. The fees and expenses of Class Counsel and any Incentive Award to the Class Representatives will be paid from the Settlement Fund as approved by the Court. Class Members can discuss the case with Class Counsel. Class Members may also object to the Settlement if so desired. To object, you must take the steps described in the Full Notice by September 18 2023. Specific information is available at www.rg2claims.com/ FountainheadArriveSettlement.html. Under Massachusetts law you do not have the right to request exclusion from the Settlement.

Who Represents Me? The Court has appointed Lei Reilley, Esq., of Reilley Chang Law, PLLC, Charles G. Devine, Jr., Esq., of Devine Barrows, LLP, and Kenneth D. Quat, Esq. as Class Counsel. You may hire your own lawyer at your own expense.

How Do I Get More Information? For more information about the proposed settlement and a copy of the full Notice go to www.rg2claims.com/FountainheadArriveSettlement.html, contact the Administrator at 1-866-742-4955 or Fountainhead Arrive Settlement, RG/2 Claims Administration, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102 or contact Class Counsel at ClassActionContact@reilleychanglaw.com

LEGAL NOTICES

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 6, 2023 at 7:40 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

within the 100 foot Buffer Zone.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Petition: 689 Pleasant St. Lot 6 – Tim Beauchemin proposes to construct a single family home. Work includes a driveway, house, all utilities, landscaping and all associated grading. Work is within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Petition: 689 Pleasant St. Subdivision Roadway – Tim Beauchemin proposes to construct a single family home open space subdivision roadway. Work will include the roadway, all utilities, storm water controls and all associated grading. All the proposed work is within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 6, 2023 at 8:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Petition: 689 Pleasant St. Lot 5 – Tim Beauchemin proposes to construct a single family home at the end of new proposed subdivision road. The entire driveway and part of the front lawn and proposed house are located within the 100 foot Buffer Zone.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

City of Marlborough Conservation Commission NOTICE OF INTENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Petition: 68 River St.– Louis Frate proposes to Raze and reconstruction of a single family home within riverfront area, BLSF, and 100’ buffer into inland bank. Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

NORTHBOROUGH

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Northborough Zoning Board of Appeals

In accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9, the Northborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 7pm to consider the applications below. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, An Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, signed into law on March 29, 2023, this meeting will be conducted via remote participation.  No in-person attendance by members of the public will be permitted. To participate in the public comment portions of this meeting from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone,

or Android device, please click this URL to join: https://town-northborough-maus.zoom.us/j/84075375325 Or join by phone: +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 840 7537 5325 Passcode: 311390

Live Stream link YouTube: https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCRdBrw3HeEAMB_KFKasrgXA

To consider the petition for a dimensional Variance, submitted by John M. Shea Jr., for relief from the side setback requirement to allow replacement of an existing garage with a larger two-story garage with storage on the property located at 7 Washington Road, Map 95, Parcel 105, in the Residential C Zoning District and Groundwater Protection Overlay District Area 3.

To consider the petition for a dimensional Variance, submitted by Yao Zhang, for relief from the side setback requirement to allow construction of a proposed carport on the property located at 81 Maple Lane, Map 65, Parcel 44, in the Residential C Zoning District and Groundwater Protection Overlay District Area 2. These applications are on file in the Planning Office and can viewed online at: https://www.town.northborough.ma.us/ zoning-board-appeals/pages/currentlyunder-review-zba

Brad Blanchette, Clerk

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL SESSION

HOP BROOK FLOOD CONTROL REMEDIATION

NORTHBOROUGH, MA

DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2023

TIME: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

LOCATION: Northborough Free Library Conference Room 34 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532

NOTE: Overflow parking is available in the town lot at the Pierce Street/Hudson Street intersection.

The 191-acre Hop Brook Flood Control Area is vacant land operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation as a flood storage facility within the southwestern portion of Northborough. A 9± acre portion of the site was historically used as an auto salvage yard and dumping of materials, resulting in remnant debris and contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater. The project proposes to remove debris and contaminated soil/sediment between 0-5 feet below the surface within six (6) areas identified in the 9± acre site. Contaminated soil/sediment removal will occur within forested uplands (41,500± square feet) and wetlands (33,000± square feet), temporarily stockpiled on-site, and disposed of off-site. Following removal of contaminated soil/sediment, upland and wetland remediation areas will be lined with permeable geotextile, backfilled with clean soil, replanted, seeded, and restored. The remediation is required and designed in accordance with state requirements under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (310 CMR 40.0000).

Public input is welcomed through attendance at a Public Informational Session and/ or reaching out directly to our project team.

CONTACT INFORMATION

GEI Consultants, Inc.

Leslie Lombardo, P.E., LSP LLombardo@geiconsultants.com 781-721-4016

LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. Mark Manganello MManganello@lecenvironmental.com 508-746-9491

Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation Robert Lowell Robert.Lowell@mass.gov 508-509-1757

“MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU”

COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

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

DEATHS

Albertine, Gail of Marlborough

Aspero, Natalie of Shrewsbury

Black, Barbara of North Grafton

Clunie, James formerly of Westborough

Collette, Carmel of Hudson

Corbett III, Leonard of Gilford, NH

Duggan, Jeanne formerly of Southborough

Killeen, James of Westborough

Mara, Nancy of Grafton/ Cataumet

Medeiros, Christopher formerly of Hudson

Robbins, Joanne of Shrewsbury

Sahagian, Nanette of Marlborough

Santora, Mary of Shrewsbury

Schofield, Richard of Marlborough

Schrager, Gloria of Hudson

Theriault, Michael of Hudson

Warren, Sr., Robert retired Captain of Shrewsbury Call Fire Department

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

Leonard A. Corbett III, 59

GILFORD, NH - Leonard Allan “Butch” Corbett, III, 59 of Henderson Road passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family after a fierce and courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Butch was born on June 25, 1963 in Needham Massachusetts at Glover Memorial Hospital, the son of Leonard Allan, Jr. and Mary (Graceffa) Lamarche.

Butch was predeceased by a sister, Linda Mann, his stepmother, Aleja Corbett, and by his two German Shepherds, Shultz and Hogan.

Butch is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tracie (Belletti) Corbett; his mother and stepfather, Mary Lamarche and Dick Lamarche of Marlboro, MA; his

father, Leonard Allan Corbett, Jr. Of Clearwater Beach, FL; his daughters, Rachel Wilson and her husband Scott of East Lyme, CT, Danielle Cangialose and her husband Bart of Gilford, NH, and Michelle Krisko and her husband Andrew of Plaistow, NH; his brother Michael Corbett of Sarasota, FL; his sister Karen MacDonald of Northborough, MA. He is also survived by his six grandchildren: Finnley and Everly Wilson, Bart “B3” and Vienna Cangialose, and Penelope and Charlotte Krisko.

Paquette-Neun Funeral Home of Northfield, NH assisted with arrangements.

Robert A. Warren Sr., 67

SHREWSBURY - Robert A.

“Bubba” Warren, Sr., 67, lifelong Shrewsbury resident and retired Captain of the Shrewsbury

Call Fire Department, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, with his family by his side.

He leaves his beloved wife of 42 years, Donna M. (Aitken) Warren; his devoted sons, Robert A. Warren, Jr. and his wife Heather, of Sutton, and Michael S. Warren, of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren, Jaren Peckham, Evan Warren, and Austin Warren, all of Sutton; his sister, Bonnie J. Goodney and her husband Donald J. Goodney, of Shrewsbury; along with an aunt, several cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grandnephews, his Shrewsbury Fire Department family, and his grand-dog, “Zues.” Robert was predeceased by his sister, Cindy Lou Henderson; and their parents, Francis and Dorothy A. (Lang) Warren.

The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Jeanne M. Duggan

WORCESTER - Jeanne Marie (Artone) Duggan, of Worcester, MA, formerly of Easton, NH and Southborough, MA, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Jeanne loved to help those in need, knit, complete crossword puzzles, and she had a great

sense of humor.

Jeanne is survived by an enormous community of family and friends, including her husband of 67 years, Joseph Robert Duggan, their eight children and their spouses: Chris and Joanne Duggan, Laura and Don Davis, Paul and Donna Duggan, Mark and Patty Duggan, Lisa Duggan, Leslie and John Watkins, Stephanie Levine, Stacie and Chris Chomka. She leaves 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Nancy Nelson, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernardino and Mary Artone and her brother David Artone.

The Athy Funeral Home of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

James T. Clunie, 90

FRAMINGHAM - James T. “Jim” Clunie, 90, of Framingham died Thursday, June 15, 2023, after a brief period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Walsh for 44 years.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Alan) Avalos and grandchildren Thomas, Daniel and Andrew, Catherine (Keith) Reilly and grandchildren Eliza and Patrick, all of Natick, MA; his sons William (Brenda) Clunie of Auburn, NH, their sons Nathan and Tyler Bujwid, and James (Lisa) Clunie and grandchildren James and Marcelle, of Pelham NY., and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his dear sister, the late Mary Farallo of Hamburg, NY.

The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Christopher Medeiros, 37

LEICESTER - Christopher

“Chris” Medeiros, 37, of Leicester, MA, passed away peacefully at home on June 13th 2023, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Chris was born August 11, 1985 and grew up in Hudson, MA.

He leaves his wife and best friend Sarah Parmentier of

Leicester; his parents John and Lucy (Fontes) Medeiros of Hudson, MA; his brother Derek Medeiros of Hudson, MA; his Godmother Theresa Beaudoin of Hudson, MA; his in-laws Christopher and Christine Parmentier of Leicester, MA; his brother-in-law Nick Parmentier and his partner Joleen Forgione of Oakham; and his beloved niece Gianna of Spencer, MA. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents; and his cousin Pat Fontes.

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

Carmel M. Collette, 77

HUDSON - Carmel M. (McIaasac) Collette, 77, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 at the age of 77. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger J. Collette.

Carmel is survived by her daughter Michelle Collette of Hudson, MA; son Jeffrey Collette and his partner Darci Wardwell of Hudson, MA; daughter Denise Campbell and her husband Scott of Northborough, MA, and her grandchildren, Shayne, Casandra and Nicole Mooar, Samantha, Tristan and Christopher Collette and Maclaine Campbell. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral assisted with arrangements.

Michael S. Theriault, 64

HUDSON - Michael Shawn Theriault of Hudson, MA, passed away on June 14th, 2023 after a period of declining health. He was 64 years old.

Michael is survived by his mother, Peg Theriault of Blackstone, MA; his two daughters, Kendra Demers and her husband Benjamin of Weare, NH, and Chelsea Rodgers and her husband Chad of Epping, NH; his three siblings, Janine McCabe of Sutton, MA, Steve Theriault and his partner Lori Iannazzi Marcotte of

North Scituate, RI, and Denise Gareau and her husband Marc of Blackstone, MA. He also leaves behind his three beautiful grandchildren, Vera, Hayden and Wade, who were his pride and joy.

Michael is predeceased by his father Joseph, and his sister Sharon Lavoie.

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

Nanette M. Sahagian, 51

MARLBOROUGH - Nanette M. (DelVecchio) Sahagian 51 of Marlborough died at her home on Saturday, June 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Nanette was born in Marlborough, MA the daughter of the late James A. DelVecchio, 2016 and Janice A. (Grasso) DelVecchio.

Nanette is survived by her daughter, Brittney Sahagian and her fiancé, Sean Biddiscombe of Hudson, her son Matthew Sahagian of Marlborough, her grandson Brayden, her mother, Janice DelVecchio, of Marlborough, 2 brothers, Derek DelVecchio and his wife Nancy of Marlborough, James DelVecchio of FL., her sister Crystal Burt, maternal grandfather, Andrew Grasso and many loving Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and cousins.

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

Alberto De Oliveira Buno, 57

HUDSON - Alberto Carlos De Oliveira Bruno, 57, of Hudson died Saturday June 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Nova Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil the son of the late Joao Victor Bruno and Aldalea De Oliveira Bruno. He leaves behind many close dear friends that were like family to him and loved ones in Brasil. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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or installation of telecom equipment, alarm systems, garage doors, HVAC, plumbing — you name it — we’ll

By Kathryn Acciari Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH–The economic forecast for Marlborough is strong. With a steady pace of business growth, and a low unemployment rate, the city stands to see continued success well into the future.

Meredith Harris, Executive Director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), provided insights into the city’s outlook.

“From a business standpoint, the city stayed strong during the pandemic and we are excited to see things getting back to normal,” said Harris. “Moderna recently announced they will be moving to Marlborough and adding 200+ jobs to Marlborough; to me, that is a positive indicator that businesses are continuing to invest in this area.”

Harris notes that for many years, Boston-based life science and biotech companies have chosen to expand operations in MetroWest and Marlborough, in particular for their manufacturing. This is evidenced by two GMP facilities recently being

The downtown pop-up shops was organized by MEDC in conjunction with the 495/MetroWest Partnership.

built on spec on Nickerson Road and Hayes Memorial Drive.

“During the pandemic, the life science and biotech users continued to come to work in person; they never closed. It was great for our small and local businesses to still have people frequenting their establishments everyday,” said Harris.

Marlborough continues to see job growth across several industries, and MEDC is helping develop unique ways to address employee shortages.

“We work collaboratively with local schools and businesses to expose students to the different types of jobs that will be available post-graduation,” said Harris.”We have a program running where high school

Clinton Savings Bank donation goes toward

WEST BOYLSTON –Clinton Savings Bank recently donated $10,000 for the construction of a new scoreboard at the West Boylston Middle/ High School.

“The school and the athletic program are very grateful for the generous contribution and the support that we have received from Clinton Savings Bank,” said Athletic Director Amy Smith.

The scoreboard will be utilized in football, soccer and lacrosse games.

scoreboard

students are graduating with an EMT certification through a partnership between MPS and Patriot Ambulance. We are talking with students about careers and opportunities, and we often see companies willing to pay for their college education. Our high schools offer awardwinning STEM programs, so it is an easy transition for today’s students to become tomorrow’s employees and business leaders here.”

Another big project is the Marlborough downtown popup shops organized by MEDC in conjunction with the 495/ MetroWest Partnership. From the end of May through the end of October, small retailers have access to free space that can be

reserved through a refundable deposit.

Harris described the ways that retailers are using the popup shops.

“Commercial vacancy is limited downtown, and our residents crave variety. The pop-up shops allow small retailers to create a presence downtown without the expense of longterm overhead commitment,” said Harris.

“We have provided space to different artists, authors, jewelry and candle makers so far - all types of vendors,” said Harris. “The pop-up shops complement the city’s Farmers Market, sponsored by Lost Shoe for the second year, with live music and a variety of vendors. Saturdays are going to be fun this summer downtown.”

In addition to free business guidance from MEDC, small to midsize companies who are looking to root themselves in Marlborough have available to them a robust toolbox for success.

“We have grant programs and a community loan fund available to small companies and entrepreneurs looking to

grow in Marlborough. Beneficiaries have included Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company, Dancing Orchid Soapworks, Boro Burrito, and the soon-toopen Wemmy’s Kitchen and Lounge,” said Harris.

Harris will celebrate her eighth anniversary with MEDC in July of this year. She sees MEDC as a concierge service for the business community. Her best advice for a business that wants to open in Marlborough:

“Do your homework. Make the call, and find out what is available to you. Investigate the programs on our website and reach out. MEDC provides numerous opportunities in a unique way. We are here to help you grow, nurture your success, and find the answers to your business challenges.”

Learn more about the resources at MEDC by visiting their website at marlboroughedc.com or call (508) 229-2010.

Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide information and background about Community Advocate advertisers.

Central One promotes new chief people and culture officer

the vice president of human resources.

Central One said that Crutchley has spearheaded several employee-first initiatives and played a pivotal role in the internal culture committees to ensure that employees feel recognized and valued.

Amy Smith, Robert J. Paulhus, Chris Fournier, Jason Ponticelli and student athletes pose for a photo under the scoreboard.

In a press release, Clinton Savings Bank wrote that the bank is committed to supporting the development of projects that facilitate the principles of integrity, teamwork and achievement.

“We strive to teach our players the values of good sportsmanship, honesty and team-

work, and since Clinton Savings Bank shared that same philosophy, they were a natural choice for our sponsorship request,” Smith said. “We are proud that we were chosen as a beneficiary of their generosity and appreciate the support they have provided to our school for years.”

Adoptable Pet of the Week

Kerry Crutchley

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SHREWSBURY – Central One Federal Credit Union has announced that Kerry Crutchley has been promoted to chief people and culture officer.

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Hudson softball hosts youth night COMMUNITY SPORTS

By Evan Walsh Reporter

HUDSON – Everyone had a ball at Hudson High School one May afternoon — most had bats as well.

On May 8, athletes of all ages convened at Hudson High School for the varsity softball team’s Youth Night.

Dozens of little league players were divided into two teams and competed against each other while the varsity players offered support, help, and encouragement.

The game had a “big league feel.” The players’ names were announced at the start and before every plate appearance. The packed crowd made every moment exciting. The upbeat music between innings kept the energy up, and the bright lights illuminating the field gave the exhibition match the ambiance of a playoff game.

Though the little leagu -

ers hit, pitched and fielded throughout the game, members of the varsity softball team were heavily involved. One member of the team became the umpire, while another few became announcers. Some people became third base coaches and extra outfielders, while others stayed in the dugout to offer advice and high-fives to the players.

For many of the varsity “big sisters,” the event offered an opportunity to support and give back to their fans.

“I think it’s great to give back to the youth and show them what we do with our routine,”

Samantha Collette told the Community Advocate. “They always come and support us and watch us. It’s just good for us to give back to them.”

For some varsity players, like Gracie Giorgio, the event was a chance to connect with the next generation of Hudson Hawk softball players.

“I think it’s really fun to be a part of it because it’s a chance to connect with the youth. I remember doing it when I was a kid, and it’s just very good for our program to keep that strong connection with the youth,” she said.

“It means a lot to the kids,”

Maddie Kiley added. “They have a really good time.”

Abbie Andrade, a member of the little league softball team and the varsity team’s 8-year-old batgirl, is one such kid. Andrade said she was “really excited” to “hit good balls” during the game. Andrade singled during her first plate appearance and used her speed to steal several bases throughout the game.

There were ccopious amounts of Double Bubble, continued dugout chants, and a distinct sense off of each other’s positive energy. It was an exciting event for all.

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Left: Abbie Andrade steals second base.

Above: Both teams gather for the National Anthem before the game.

Left: A Hudson youth player steps up to the plate during the game.

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Shrewsbury athlete breaks 800-meter school record

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – A Shrewsbury High School studentathlete broke an over 14-yearold school record on May 25, finishing the 800-meter race in 1 minute, 58.13 seconds at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

Niko Manolakos’s time beat the previous record, set by Anthony Frissora in 2009, by just over one second.

“I had my eye on the record as soon as the track season started,” Manolakos told the

Niko Manolakos broke an over 14-year-old school record on May 25.

Community Advocate. “Me and the 4x800 [meter] team went over to the record board and were looking at the records to see what we needed. I noticed the 800 time and thought that

it was attainable and made it my goal for the rest of the year.”

Relentless practice propelled him toward his goal. Manolakos looked to increase his speed — incorporating lots of hill sprints into his training routine — but also focused on building strength. Every day after track practice, he would head to the weight room with friends for workouts. He was sore practically every day.

“I think that’s what really separated me,” he said.

After dozens of hours of relentless training, Manolakos was well-prepared as race day approached.

“I knew I had a good field

around me, and I knew that as long as I stayed with my competition they would pull me along,” he said. “I was pretty confident going in.”

Manolakos stayed with the leading group throughout the race. As he sprinted across the finish line, he glanced at the timer. He knew he had beaten the school record. His recordbreaking performance was even more memorable because it happened in the last individual race of his high-school career.

“I let out a little scream because I was so excited, and two teammates came over and gave me hugs,” Manolakos recalled. His family congratulated

Westborough wins 8U softball tournament

WESTBOROUGH – Four local 8U softball teams took part in the “Battle in the Borough” tournament at Mill Pond Elementary School on Saturday, June 10.

Teams from Westborough, Algonquin, Shrewsbury and Hudson took to the diamond; Shrewsbury and Westborough advanced to the championship game, which was won by Westborough.

him soon after the race.

“It was a great moment… It felt like everything came together in that moment,” he said.

Manolakos will continue his academic and athletic career at Babson College, where he hopes to continue to compete in the 800-meter race.

“I really enjoy the 800 — it’s like my bread and butter. It’s my race. I enjoy it because I get that speed component that I don’t get from the mile, but I also get to use my stamina that I’ve worked so hard on for the past couple of years during the cross country seasons. I just feel like I can go so fast for so long… I have a fun time doing it,” he said.

PHOTO/ANI MANOLAKOS

Clockwise from left: The Westborough, Algonquin, Shrewsbury and Hudson softball teams pose for group photos after participating in the Battle in the Borough.