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MARLBOROUGH – After narrowing the list of candidates for mayor from four to two, city residents will now prepare for the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In the preliminary election on Tuesday, Oct. 10, current City Council members Samantha Perlman and J. Christian Dumais advanced to November’s election. “I want to congratulate my opponents on a hard-fought race. Our win was a team effort, and I am grateful for the support we received from every corner of the city and across every demographic, including many new voters,” said Perlman, who was the top overall vote-getter. “I bring to the table a wealth of experience as a nonprofit professional and citywide councilor, as well as a unique education in law and urban planning. This combination of experience and education clearly resonates with voters.” Dumais finished second overall. “I am humbled by the support of the almost 1,500 Marlborough voters who cast their ballots for me yesterday,” said Dumais. “I want to thank each and every one of you who believed in me and have supported our campaign. While I understand and respect that I may not have been your first choice, I hope to earn your support and be your final choice in November.” Challenger Patrick Hogan, who placed third, said on Thursday, Oct. 12, that he may run in

HUDSON – Hundreds of community members gathered at Guidotti Field on Oct. 14 for the Hudson Recreation Department’s Rec Fest. The event, which the Hudson Recreation Department described as the town’s annual fall festival, featured roughly 20 community groups and organizations eager to connect with the community. Vendors gave away goodies, sold products and food, and distributed information. “We want to bring local nonprofit organizations out to gain exposure, connect with people in the community who might not know who they

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COMMUNITY LETTERS Dear Community Advocate,

ur ‘Get Charged Up’ EV Expo 2023 held on Sunday, October 1st at the Amazon Robotics Parking Lot at 50 Otis Street, Westborough was a great success! This event was intended to bring together EV Owners with folks who are interested in information or considering purchasing an Electric Vehicle at their next opportunity. Around 35 EVs owners participated displaying their vehicles and interacting/ answering the question from visitors. We also had car dealerships showing their latest EVs. The Westborough Police department participated with Hybrid EVs. There were a couple of food trucks on site. Nourse Farms offered free samples from products of the farm! The EV Expo 2023 was attended by over 350 visitors which is about double the number of visitors from last year. The event was covered by Westborough TV and the Community Advocate. Pics of the EV Expo can be seen here: We appreciate the volunteering efforts of our Rotary Club members and also the Westborough High School and Mill Pond School students who volunteered their time and energy to make this event a great success! Regards, Sharad Mehta Chair Committee Of The Environment Westborough Rotary Club ************************** A MELTING PROPOSITION

he article in last weeks Community Advocate regarding the “proposed” drive thru ice cream stand does come with legitimate concerns. The success of a twelve month ice cream business is a long shot given our economic and political times. Although, New Englanders have long held the title of top/biggest ice cream consumers the winter freezes our enthusiasm for at least a few months. It is not a question of whether you “would like some ice cream in town or not” nor is it a question of “extinguishing between existing traffic and additional traffic.” It is a question of egress safety and emergence at a traffic signalized intersection on a

heavily traveled state road. An “increase of 278 to 390 net new trips” stated in a traffic impact assessment is said to be insignificant but fails to reveal what number would be significant and how this figure would be determined. The Master Plan reference is irrelevant as residents were never asked about specific types of businesses and it completely ignores the issue

the Board is being asked to address. For the record Trombettas Farm and Ice Cream Shop did survive for a few years just west of the intersection but featured parking and outdoor seating. Route 20 is a State administered and maintained road. Has the applicant coordinated with the State Traffic Safety Board and received their input?

The Chief of Police has registered concerns and relayed a preliminary “no” to the proposal. The ultimate Zoning Appeals Board decision on this and future permits must be based on more than a mere like or dislike for a product or service. Is this site compatible to the business being proposed? Can it safely be accommodated? Does it meet with our

Town’s traffic enforcement authority? Can all State highway safety standards, criteria and regulations be met? What is the Town’s liability if any? Wishful thinking and opinions are not substitutes for professional well thought out decisions. Thanks, Gib Chase Northborough

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Rep. Gentile announces office hours By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – State Rep. Carmine Gentile, D-Sudbury, will hold in-person office hours in Marlborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Lincoln and Concord on Monday, Oct. 23. Constituents are encouraged to drop by to talk with Gentile and his staff. Meetings will take place at the following locations and times:

10-10:30 a.m. – Marlborough Senior Center (40 New St., Marlborough) 11-11:45 a.m. – Goodnow Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury) 12:15 – 1 p.m. – Senior center at the Wayland Town Building (41 Cochituate Road, Wayland) 1:30-2 p.m. – Lincoln Town Hall (16 Lincoln Road, Lincoln)

3-3:30 p.m. – The trustees room at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main St., Concord) Office hours are for Gentile’s constituents, residents of the 13th Middlesex District, which includes: • Sudbury • Wayland: Precincts 1 and 4 • Marlborough: Ward 1 Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 2 Precinct 2A, and Ward 7

‘Touch a Truck’ at Solomon Pond Mall MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with the city’s Police and Fire departments, will present “Touch a Truck” on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Precinct 2A • Lincoln: Precinct 1 • Concord: Precincts 3 and 4 If residents are unsure who their representative is, they can input their address on this page: https://malegislature.gov/search/findmylegislator. RSVPing is encouraged, especially if you have a topic of discussion that may require prior research or preparation. Any constituent who wishes

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Fall Fair Nov. 4 at Senior Center HUDSON – The Friends of the Hudson Senior Center will be holding their Fall Fair on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fall Fair will feature a number of items, including quilts, jewelry, Christmas and fall decorations, raffles and baked goods. There will be both baked and frozen apple pies for $10. Call 978-568-9638 to order. Starting at 11 a.m., lunch selections will be served for $5 each. The fair will be at the Senior Center at 29 Church St. Proceeds will support the programs offered by the Senior Center.

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Hudson resident takes upcycled materials and gives them new life By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – On the shelves of Sarah Bertochi Handmade in Hudson and in the Mill Building on 98 Sterling St. in Clinton, the work of lifelong Hudson resident Mary DiMouro is displayed. She is the owner and founder of On the Road Again, a brand of upcycled bags and home goods. And, although she works in sales for an informational technology company, she branched out in 2018 by embracing something her mother loved to do: sewing. She credits the name to one of her sisters, who suggested it as DiMouro was going to meet the materials supplier for the first time. She added it is a great name because “we are putting materials back on the road again.” “My work room is in the same room my mom’s work room was over 35 years ago,” DiMouro said. She learned the skill of sewing from her mother, who came

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from South Korea and was a seamstress that worked from home. DiMouro, who still has the sign her mother put in the yard to advertise her business, called her mother her inspiration for starting the business and reason for having “an eye for creative designs.”

DiMouro and her sisters helped take broken zippers from pants and hems out so her mother could shorten them, as well as make their own projects with fabric remnants. She attributed her strong work ethic now to seeing her mother work long hours.

“She was a hard worker and very good at what she did,” DiMouro said. “She was hopeful that one of us would continue sewing, and it was years later that I decided to start being creative and start sewing in 2018.” DiMouro said her mother was her hero. She added, “I still think back on all of her accomplishments and am amazed at how she was able to do everything she did while being self-employed.” She has “continued to learn the craft,” and her goal is to continue to grow On the Road Again so she can do it full time. When DiMouro came up with the idea to make an upcycled tote bag, she found a truck tarp maker located in Clinton and reached out about creating a bag for her. “I knew he was using his remnant materials to create bags, and not using the mesh, which would be the premise for my bags. The mesh was durable, breathable and the sand could easily fall out,” she said. Once she obtained the mate-

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HUDSON – Henry moved around the tables in the Hudson Fire Department’s meeting room. He picked up some treats and a lot of attention from the firefighter/EMTs and ambulance personnel. On that October afternoon, Henry was more than a cuddly companion. He helped demonstrate where to check a pulse, how best to apply a bandage or tourniquet, where to inject a needle, how to apply an oxygen mask or muzzle. He was part of a “Nero’s Law” training session conducted Thursday, Oct. 12, by Dr. Karen Patti of Artemis Veterinary. Passed in 2022, “Nero’s Law” allows first responders to provide emergency medical care to injured police K9s. The bill was filed after the shooting death of Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon in 2018. The 32-year-old police officer was killed when he

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and other officers were serving a warrant in Barnstable. Thomas Latanowich was later found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting. Gannon’s K9, Nero, was also shot, but under state law at the time, first responders could not treat Nero at the scene. He had to be driven to a vet. Patti and Henry were accompanied by Artemis technician Rebecca Metivier and Daisy, a canine mannequin. Hudson K9 Officer Sam Leandes also attended; his K9 partner, Jocko, appeared during the second half of the training session. Patti emphasized the im-

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Hudson resident takes upcycled materials and gives them new life On The Road | from page 8

a tree. Additionally, with the Liberty Collection, part of the profits go to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. DiMouro noted that “OTRA has grown slowly and steadily over the past five years with continuing to focus on upcycling durable materials into fashion-forward goods.” She has collaborated with influencers on Instagram like @ mermaidsandmadeleines. She added, “I have worked

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own, regardless of their family’s income.” Central One Federal Credit Union also recently donated $2,000 to Safe Homes. Located in Worcester, Safe Homes provides support and resources to LGBTQIA+ youth and those exploring their sexual orientation, gender identities and expressions with a nurturing and safe space to be themselves. In a press release, Central One wrote that they proudly support this mission.

Solomon Pond Mall to present Oktoberfest MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Solomon Pond Mall to present “Oktoberfest – Taste of the Chamber Family Fun Festival.” The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the mall in the lawn area in back

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MARLBOROUGH – Villari’s Martial Arts and Wellness has announced free tai chi workshops, inviting all to experience the benefits of this ancient martial art form. Tai chi is celebrated for its unique combination of gentle physical exercise and mindfulness meditation. This practice not only enhances physical health, but it also promotes mental well-being. Regular tai chi practice can help reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility, boost mood and improve overall wellness.

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COMMUNITY HISTORY

“Spag’s” was a Shrewsbury retail legend for more than half a century Later on, the business would sell almost anything imaginable ― everything from shoes and clothing to toys, hardware, household goods, gardening equipment and plants. Other trademarks associated with Spag’s included free tomato plants given away in the spring and oranges (Spag reportedly owned an orange grove in Florida where

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By Michael Perna Jr. History Columnist SHREWSBURY - For more than fifty years, “Spag’s” was a well-known business throughout the New England area. The business was started in 1936 by Anthony “Spag” Borgatti (his nickname due to his fondness for spaghetti!) using $25 that he borrowed from his mother. Initially, he operated out of part of a large building, owned by his family, that was housing a trucking company. At the time, “Spag” was only 18 years old. The business started out selling car batteries, tires, oil and some other items, mostly due to the business being located on the then fairly new Route 9 and the volume of traffic passing by. It eventually grew larger and

the oranges were grown). After the death of Spag and his wife Olive, their daughters took over the business for a number of years until it finally closed in 2003. The building was used as a Building 19 store for a few more years, until it was finally sold and torn down. Today the Lakeway Commons shopping center is located on the site.

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Anthony “Spag” Borgatti opened his well-known Shrewsbury business in the 1930s when he was only 18 years old.

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Hudson Boy Scout Troop 77’s booth at Hudson’s Rec Fest on Oct. 14.

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MARLBOROUGH – Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Main Street businesses are holding their annual Main Street Trick or Treat and Horribles Parade on Thursday, Oct. 26. Everyone is invited to join us in their spooktacular costumes and trick or treat from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Marlborough High School, joined by members of the middle school band, will lead the Horribles Parade from the old Fire Station at 91 Main St. through downtown. All local businesses are welcome to participate. Also, residents and local groups of any age are also invited to participate in the Marlborough Recreation Department’s Build a Scarecrow Contest. All scarecrows will be showcased at Union Common during the Horribles Parade. There is a limited supply of wooden frames. Scarecrows must be delivered to the Recreation Department, 239 Concord Road, by Oct. 20.

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are. It’s an opportunity for people in the community to ask questions,” said Hudson Director of Recreation Steven Santos, who has been involved in the department for the last 18 years. “The focus has always been the nonprofits.” The festival featured concessions sold by Hudson High School athletes, kite-flying demonstrations, bounce houses and face painting. The event had live music and guest appearances by the Hudson Police Working Dog Foundation’s two canines, Murf and Jocko. The organizations lined up on the edge of the outfield grass, allowing for an intimate atmosphere while still allowing sufficient room for fun and games on Guidotti Field. The festival takes months to plan. Santos said that Assistant Director of Recreation Daniel Hannon was “essential” for the event planning. “We’re talking about it nine, ten months in advance. We start diving into it about four to

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Three scarecrow designers will be selected for a prize based on their design and creativity. “These annual familyfriendly events are fun filled and give children a safe environment to celebrate autumn and Halloween. We are excited to see everyone’s creative costumes and scarecrows that will be displayed at Union Common,” said Vigeant. If you have any questions, please contact the mayor’s office, 508-460-3770.

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MARLBOROUGH REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORK | REFER | GROW

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t is Restaurant Appreciation Month here at the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce as we are focused on supporting our member and area resIN THE NEWS taurants with a couple of new initiatives we’ll be sharing in this article. Before doing so, I have to say this region has some exceptional dining choices for residents of Marlborough and the surrounding towns. Running a restaurant has certainly become more challenging for the restaurant owners and operators in the area since COVID. Between hiring and managing staff, increase food and supply costs due to inflation and supply chain challenges, staying on top of operational regulations, and making sure patrons have the best dining experiences, our area restauranteurs are challenged day in and day out. Yet, they still deliver, and we encourage our member businesses, their employees, and residents to continue supporting them. The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce is supporting area restaurants in two ways this month. First, we are running the Most Righteous Chamber

Chow-Down Sweepstakes which is open to anyone to participate. This sweepstakes promotes participating restaurants by providing the winners with up to $2000 in gift cards to those restaurants. A portion of the Sweepstakes proceeds also goes to the Marlborough Regional Community Foundation which provides scholarships for area high school students. To learn more and see which area restaurants are participating, scan the QR code in the article picture for the Most Righteous Chamber Chow Down. The other way we are supporting our member restaurants is at our Oktoberfest Event. We have teamed up with the Solomon Pond Mall to host our first Oktoberfest - Taste of the Chamber Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 21st from 12-4pm at the Solomon Pond Mall, rain or shine! This will be a fun event for all who participate as our restaurant members will be offering samples of their great foods, along with promotional items/dining incentives for participants. Additionally, a few of our local breweries will be on hand for beer tastings, and there will be a local DJ providing music at the event.

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established in 1995 by the Smithsonian Institution as they opened their U.S. Postal Museum. She has since won four honorable mentions and 15 winners, three of which were named “Best of Show.” Her original winning envelopes are part of the Smithsonian collection. In 1996, it was taken over by the Washington Calligraphers Guild and then suspended during COVID. Ms. Kerdok said she joined the Challenge in homage to her father, the late Louis Jackson, who was a letter carrier. A generous artist, Ms. Kerdok has donated her talent to many local causes. The retired teacher and her husband, Richard Kerdok, have two daughters and one grandson. The couple divides their time between Hudson, Cape Cod and Florida. Congratulations Gerry! 40th reunion for HHS Class of ‘83 Dan Hart came from Japan to join other members of the Hudson High Class of 1983 at their 40th reunion, Sept. 30 at the Fireside Room, Hudson Lodge of Elks. Others came from Rhode Island, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and throughout Massachusetts. Among those attending were: Rob McMahon, Allison (Leah) Amore, Beth (Davidson) Chaisson, Jocelyn Kadlik, Denise (Chaisson) Gouveia,

Among those celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hudson High School of 1983 on Sept. 30 at Hudson Lodge of Elks Fireside Room were, foreground from left: Carol (Burney) Jones, Joanne Rossley, Jill (Longtine) Hovagimian; rear, from left: Jocelyn Kadlik, Denise (Chiasson) Gouveia, Beth (Davidson) Chaisson, Allison (Leah) Amore and Julie (Lundgren) Lazaros.

Julie (Lundgren) Lazaros, Carol (Burney) Jones, Joanne Rossley, Jill (Longtine) Hovagimian, Matt O’Shaughnessy, Jim Bairos, Dan Frechette, Nate Smith and Paul Herrick. Rotary donates to Fire Dept. Hudson Rotary Club, which recently marked its 100th anniversary, has donated light and heavy-duty pumps and hoses to the Hudson Fire Dept. The equipment was in response to a request to Hudson Fire Chief Bryan Johannes for how Rotarians could support the Department. Chief Johannes said the department has assisted local residents in dewatering basements, and could utilize more equipment to supplement their inventory. Rotary president Jeff Tucker said: “Thanks to our successful Brewfest this Summer, we are reaching out in different ways to support our community.” Chief Johannes expressed the department’s sincere gratitude for the support. Rotary, a local and international community, meets weekly at Hudson Portuguese Club on Wednesday from 6-7:15 p.m. and welcomes the public. For more information go to www. hudsonrotary.com. Sold out crowd A sold-out crowd attended the sixth annual Lobster & Meat Shoot at VFW Hall, Palmieri Drive, Sept. 30 to support the Friends of the Hudson Public Library. Spokesperson Maryalice McCormack said the night was a huge success, financially and socially. “Players came from far and wide to have a good time, and to raise money for the beloved

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Hudson Rotarians recently donated basement de-watering equipment to the Hudson Fire Department. At the presentation were, from left: Craig Collins, Deputy Fire Chief Brian Harrington, Rotarians Tony Cabral, Yvonne Milyovich and Sid Browning, Rotary president Jeff Tucker, Fire Chief Bryan Johannes, Firemen Roberto Magdaleno and Jason Galofaro.

Trick or Treat Main Street will be closed from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 for the 24th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat (rain or shine). Costumed (or not) families are invited to visit merchants, businesses and local non-profits, many of which

library,” she said. Te n “ s h o o t ” w i n n e rs claimed lobsters and steak tips, a guest from Nashua won the 50/50 raffle, and other prizes included theme baskets featuring a $100 bill and a chrysanthemum plant in a little farmer’s wagon. The Friends want to thank Wayne Grant, caller, VFW for use of the hall, and the generous Hudson sponsors, donors of gift baskets and monetary donations. Symphony Pro Musica opens International prize winning flutist Ethan Lin is principal performer at the season’s opening of Symphony Pro Musica orchestra Saturday evening, Nov. 4 in Hudson and Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5 in Southborough. Lin, who is SPM principal flutist, will perform Jacques Ibert’s Flute Concerto. The melodic program also includes “Starburst” by Jessie Montgomery and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. Performance Saturday, Nov. 4 will be at 7:30 p.m. at Paul “Skip” Johnson auditorium, Hudson High School and Sunday, Nov. 5 performance will be at 3:30 p.m. at Putnam Family Arts Center, St. Mark’s School, Southborough. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students are free. For more information go to www.symphonypromusica.org or call 978-562-0939. Hall of Famers named Nine individuals and one athletic team have been selected for induction at the Hudson High Hall of Fame luncheon Friday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Hudson Lodge of Elks Hall. Inductees will be: late Vergene E. Dunbar 1933, James Patterson 1970, Jake Wardwell and Ryan Wardwell 2012, Jesse Hayden 1999, Chandler Goodwin 2012, Karl Sery 2012, Jacob Loewen 2013, 2012 hockey team, Denise Carter, contributor. Inductees are

will provide treats. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Oct. 20 – Kelly Case and Heather Monroe Oct. 22 – Tom McAuliffe II, Lynne Johnson, Mary Stapelfeld, Dick Mangus, Sophia Fleming and Pastor Geisa Matos Oct. 23 – Kris Harrington and Sara Bowen Oct. 24 – Dave Jenkins Oct. 25 – Dave O’Neil, Patrick Crowley-Poirier, Bethany

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school year is “still being processed” by the steering committee for the dual language program. Anderson shared some general information about enrollment. From kindergarten to second grade, there are 112 students in the program with 51 of them being English Language Learners (ELL). There are also 161 students in the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) program with 27 of them being ELLs. “As you know, we have only a certain number of spots in dual language, so we can’t accept all English learners,” she said. She said it was amazing that the “vast majority” of ELL students were in the dual language program. There are six teachers in the program with two per grade level and one bilingual literacy specialist, as well as shared school psychologists and special education staff. The program is supported

Paisley Farias and Noelle Jean-Pierre read together in a dual language classroom last school year.

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by the dual language curriculum writing team, a parent advisory council (PAC), which meets four times a year, and an advisory council. With a team of curriculum experts, American Reading Company was chosen as the foundation with adjustments to make the curriculum fit Hudson. “Since this is the first year of implementation, the team has continued to meet on a regular basis,” Anderson said. She said the PAC meetings were an open forum for Anderson and Pimentel to hear from families and “give us

things to think about.” She said, “It’s been very helpful in improving the program.” The advisory council is composed of teachers and administrators who meet regularly to assess the dual language program and report to Reagan on how to advance the program. The group can look more objectively at the program since they are not involved in the curriculum or a parent, she noted. Pimentel discussed some of the strengths and recommendations identified by the

advisory council. She said that language application is non-negotiable for any dual language program, and 50% of the instruction needs to be in the partner language. Among the strengths, students learn in both English and Portuguese every day with a switching pattern of instruction. Pimentel said that one way the program has progressed is that they are able to offer a Portuguese literacy class once every six days in the learning cycle. The next steps for the program, Pimentel said, would be to provide the structure to have more Portuguese instructional time, which would translate into an extra 100 minutes of learning a week. Another strength was having a bilingual literacy specialist this year and the support to hire international teachers, but the next step would be to have a bilingual Portuguese instructional coach and to continue to hire Portuguese support staff for the program.

School Committee member Erica Ankstitus said the PAC “started off with bang,” but it did not seem to be as well attended now. She called it a great opportunity to participate. “I wonder how we can drum up some more excitement about it or let parents know the goals,” said Ankstitus. School Committee member Molly MacKenzie said that it’s “phenomenal” that Hudson Public Schools was operating this program. She added, “Wendy and Ana, I’m in awe. I think this is a huge way for the public schools to attract new people.” Fellow committee member Mark Terra-Salomão agreed with her and noted that the program is “building on years of work that you both have been doing for a long time, decades of public advocacy.” For more information about the dual language program, visit www.hudson. k12.ma.us/parents/dual_language_program.

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Homeless families stretch schools’ resources By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

What the schools are doing During the School Committee meeting on Oct. 10, Superintendent Mary Murphy reported that 105 more students have been enrolled since the start of the school year. That brings the overall enrollment to 4,832 students. Jody O’Brien, the assistant superintendent for student services and equity, reported that the number of students under the McKinney-Vento (homeless) program jumped from 38 as of October 2022 to 144 in October 2023. From early September to October alone, Kane Elementary accepted 11 more homeless

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MARLBOROUGH – More students — mainly from homeless families being housed in local hotels — are coming to Marlborough Public Schools, and it’s getting harder to accommodate them. According to Mayor Arthur Vigeant, who chairs the School Committee, there are 142 homeless families (453 individuals) currently housed across three hotels. He said he’s getting frustrated with the information coming from various agencies. “Every time we get numbers, it’s different,” he said. “It’s a huge issue.” While he’s not worried about getting funds from the state, Vigeant is concerned about the number of homeless people coming to the city. “Right to shelter was not

meant for something like this,” he said. “They now show up weekly … this isn’t getting better.” “Someone had better come up with a solution,” he added.

From early September to October, Richer Elementary School accepted three more homeless students.

students; Richer Elementary added three more, as did Whitcomb Middle School. “Our wrap-around service staff is currently supporting 115 homeless families with students in our schools,” O’Brien told the School Committee.

“Given the significant volume of MKV families that they had needed to support, there has been very little time to provide supports and services to other students and families that have been referred.” O’Brien plans to present a

request for additional staffing — wrap-around service, paraeducators and English language teachers — at a future School Committee meeting. According to O’Brien, part of the problem is in communicating with the state about how many families are being sent into shelter, and how many students would be enrolling. “Information that the city receives [from the state] has conflicted with information that the district is receiving,” she said. She added that some students registered with MPS were already enrolled in other districts, and they were being transported to those districts. There was also an increase in out-of-district placements, from 46 in 2022 to 54 in 2023. O’Brien said she plans to request funding for these placements in the next fiscal budget.

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

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DEATHS Burke, Linda of Hudson Fontes, Maria of Hudson Harris, Rose Marie of Grafton Higgins, Timothy of Southborough King, Gerard of Hudson Krebs, Paul of Marlborough Laflash, Jeannette of Grafton/ Shrewsbury Maljanian, Mesrob of Westborough Nogueira, Mariana of Hudson Petrone, Jane of Shrewsbury Plante, Sr. Caroline (Sr. M. Anne Miriam) a Sister of St. Anne Rigere Sr., William of Shrewsbury Sulminski, Nancy of North Grafton Tartaglia, Lillian of Shrewsbury Vincequere, James of Shrewsbury

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James L. Vincequere, 75 SHREWSBURY - James L. “Jimmy” Vincequere, 75, of Shrewsbury, was called home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023 in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. He leaves his best friend and devoted wife of 50 years, Paula M. (Meunier) Vincequere; children, Andrea N. Plante and husband Alan, of Holliston, and Jamie P. Vincequere and wife Erin, of Oxford; grandchildren, Lynn and Lauren Plante; sisters, Elaine Duquette, of Leicester, MaryAnn Howe, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Dora Desper, of Leicester; along with many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. Jim also leaves five beloved grand-fur babies. He was predeceased by his brother, Francis J. Vincequere. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Lillian Tartaglia, 82 SHREWSBURY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Tartaglia, a devoted wife, a cherished mother, and a woman of in-

credible resilience and determination. She left behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family, community, and her cherished hobbies. Beyond her professional endeavors and hobbies, Lillian’s heart was dedicated to her family. For 59 years, she stood as a steadfast partner to her loving husband, Benjamin W. Tartaglia Sr.. Their enduring love was a beacon of inspiration for all who knew them. Lillian was a nurturing and supportive mother to her three sons, Benjamin Jr., William, and Michael. Lillian also leaves 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her guidance, love and sacrifices shaped them into the individuals they are today.

Jane L. Petrone, 80 SHREWSBURY - Jane L. Petrone, 80, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at UMASS Memorial – University Campus. She leaves her sister, Margaret S. Angelico, of Shrewsbury; her nephews and niece, Robert Angelico, of Shrewsbury, Karolyn Choate, of North Grafton,

Joseph Angelico and wife Judy, of Auburn, and James Petrone, of St. Louis, MO; four greatnephews; her close group of friends, including her longtime friend Joyee. Jane was predeceased by her siblings, Pauline and James Petrone; and their parents, Vincent and Lillian M. (Ashton) Petrone. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Nancy A. Sulminski, 90 GRAFTON - Nancy A. (Aulizio) Sulminski of North Grafton passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023 at the age of 90. She was the beloved, longtime wife of Paul J. Sulminski, who were married for 63 years. She was one of four children born to Italian immigrants, Antoinette (Cariglia) and Pasquale Aulizio. Nancy leaves behind her loving daughters, Debra Sullivan and her husband David of Sutton, Janet Mangano and her husband William of Grafton, and son-in-law Kevin O’Brien of North Attleboro. She was predeceased by her husband Paul, her beautiful, youngest

daughter Diane O’Brien, and her siblings Rachel Lareau and John Aulizio. She is survived by her grandchildren, Nicolas Mangano and his wife Farah, Megan Sullivan Farrell and her husband John of Sutton, Ryan Mangano, Mathieu Sullivan, and Jack O’Brien. She recently welcomed her first great grandchild, John Joseph Farrell. Nancy leaves behind her youngest brother Robert Aulizio and his wife Gayle of Worcester. She will be missed by her many wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins as well. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

William F. Rigere Sr., 94 Shrewsbury - William F. Rigere, Sr., 94, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2024, at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian C. (Senkavitch) in 1988. William is survived by a son, Steven P. Rigere of Shrewsbury. He was predeceased by a son, William F. Rigere, Jr. in 2017. Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

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The Marlborough CD Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Liberty Hill Apartments, 667-3 for the Marlborough CD Authority in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by studio J2. The Project consists of: Bathroom Upgrades - Phase I The work is estimated to cost: $308,598, including all alternates Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.I49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction. General Bids will be received until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and publicly opened, forthwith. Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and opened forthwith. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM SubBidder’s Update Statement. SUBTRADES: Section 22 00 00 Plumbing Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available electronically or for

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October 30, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Nancy Castle, 11 Fifth Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII - Table II to allow two sheds to remain on her property line in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 31 Plot 010001. October 30, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Kapil Langer, 16 Farmington Drive, Shrewsbury MA for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B-Table II to build a farmers porch on the front of their home forty – four and nine tenths (44.9’) feet from the front yard setback upon property located at 16 Farmington Drive in the Rural B zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 41 Plot 015008 October 30, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Matthew Arpino, 33 Brentwood Drive, Shrewsbury MA for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VI -Table I to construct an in-law apartment upon property located at 33 Brentwood Drive in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the

MARLBOROUGH CITY OF MARLBOROUGH TRAFFIC COMMISSION A regulation to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission of the City of Marlborough, as amended, thereof entitled VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, Article VII, Section 586-50, Schedule VI: “Stop Intersections”. BE IT ENACTED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH AS FOLLOWS: Chapter 586-50 of the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission is hereby amended by REPEALING to said schedule the following: Stop Sign On

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Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 34 Plot 053116. October 30, 2023 6:30PM To hear the appeal of Reisnardele Chaveiro, 115-119 S Quinsigamond Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B to alter a pre-existing nonconforming house upon property located at 115-119 S Quinsigamond Avenue in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 38 Plot 123000. Peter C. Mulcahy, Clerk

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HUDSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HUDSON PLANNING BOARD Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The public hearing will be held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 2nd Floor Town Hall.

At this time, the Hudson Planning Board will consider the application of Michael T. Gill and Cheryl A. Gill, Trustees of the Gill Family Realty Trust for Site Plan Approval of a project that entails the expansion of one of the units in an existing 3-unit Multifamily Dwelling. The proposed requires exterior expansion greater than 10% and grading greater than 10% pursuant to the provisions of Sections 7.1.7.2(a) and 7.1.7.2(d) of the Town of Hudson Zoning By-laws. The subject property is located at 24 Giasson Street within the C-6 Commercial District, Assessors’ Map 40 Parcel 235. 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=CWNHAB46A638 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org. Hudson Planning Board Robert D’Amelio, Chairman

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition # ZSP 23-2 Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of 136 Main Street West Realty Trust; Jose E. Peneda & Manuel R. Santos, Trustees, requesting the demolition of a lumber storage building and construction of a two-family dwelling unit. The subject property is located at 136 Main Street in the C-1 Downtown Commercial Zoning District Assessors’ Map 29 Parcel 167. 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=CWNHCD46DC98 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

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WESTBOROUGH – Members of the Westborough Fire Department rescued two men from Mill Pond on Oct. 10. Engine 4, Squad 1 and Medic 1 responded to a call of an overturned boat; two boats were deployed. The overturned boat was located about 500 yards from Whippletree Lane. Firefighters were able to rescue both men, who were not wearing life jackets. They said they struck a stump, causing their boat to overturn. Both men were evaluated by fire paramedics on scene. The firefighters thanked the drone unit from Westborough Police and Northborough Fire Departments for assisting on the scene. Hopkinton Firefighters Local 3772 and the Shrewsbury Fire Department provided coverage during this incident.

NORTHBOROUGH – The historic marker detailing the construction of the Wachusett Aqueduct in Northborough is missing. A Northborough resident first noticed that the marker was missing on Oct. 7. After waiting from confirmation from the Department of Public Works that it had not been taken down for maintenance, a report was filed with the Northborough Police Department Oct. 9. According to Chief Bill Lyver, the case was assigned for investigation. As of Oct. 12, Lyver reported that there wasn’t any new information. The sign was paid for with Community Preservation Act funds. It was installed in 2013 and had been located along the Hudson Street sidewalk near the bridge.

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Westborough firefighters rescued two men from an overturned boat at Mill Pond on Oct. 10.

Charges filed in Marlborough stabbing By Laura Hayes Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH – A man faces charges following an alleged stabbing in Marlborough. Rodolfo Orozco-Austin has been charged with felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injuries and misdemeanor assault and battery. Marlborough police were dispatched to 509 Lincoln Street at 3:48 p.m. Oct. 8 following the report that several people were fighting, and one of the people was using a knife.

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stopped being a physical fight, and she said Orozco-Austin “screamed” at her to give him his knife, according to court documents. One of the men said that Orozco-Austin stabbed the other man, who was bleeding on the left lateral side of his abdomen, according to the statement of facts. OrozcoAustin told police that he stabbed the man because the two had been “trying to beat him up,” police wrote. Orozco-Austin was arraigned in Marlborough District Court on Oct. 10. He will return to court for a pretrial hearing Oct. 25.

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Firefighters battle attic fire By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Fire Department responded to an attic fire 37 Boudreau Avenue on Oct. 15. Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1, Tower 1, Squad 1 and Car 5 responded. The box for a working fire was transmitted at 1:01 p.m. The fire was quickly extinguished and was contained to the attic area. Firefighters checked the adjoining areas

using thermal imaging cameras to make sure the fire had not spread to the rest of the house. Ventilation fans were set up to remove smoke from the structure. The all out was sounded at 2:28 p.m. The cause of the fire was being investigated, and damage estimates are being assessed. Northborough Fire Department’s Engine 1 covered the Pleasant Street firehouse (Station 2) and Patriot EMS sent an ambulance to the scene.

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Westborough Tuesday, Oct. 3 10:21 a.m. W Main St. Larceny. 1:00 p.m. Arrested, Wellington Jose Vasquez Jr., 23, of 70 Commons Dr., Apt. 10, Shrewsbury, for operate MV with license revoked as HTO, number plate violation, license not in possession. Thursday, Oct. 5 2:33 a.m. Arrested, Maikol Paula, 38, of 25 Winfield St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for possess Class B drug, possess to distrib Class B drug, possess open container of alcohol. 3:13 p.m. W Main St. Larceny. Friday, Oct. 6 4:15 a.m. Connector Rd. Larceny.

8:43 a.m. Technology Dr. Larceny. 2:26 p.m. Arrested, Diana Aparecida Barreto, 39, of 169 Medway Rd., Apt. 18, Milford, for op MV with license suspended. 5:47 p.m. Arrested, Moises D. Lima, 33, of 54 Bridges St., Apt. B, Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle, state hway – traffic violation/follow too closely. Saturday, Oct. 7 2:13 p.m. W Main St. Larceny. 4:52 p.m. Union St. Vandalism. Sunday, Oct. 8 7:40 p.m. Piccadilly Way. Threats made. Monday, Oct. 9 8:14 a.m. Friberg Pkwy. Assault.

Shrewsbury Thursday, Oct. 5 9:00 a.m. Merriam Ave. Identity theft. 9:58 a.m. Arbor Dr. Identity theft. 3:38 p.m. Kinglet Dr. Identity theft. Friday, Oct. 6 12:57 p.m. Old Faith Rd. Dispute. 2:35 p.m. Worthington Ave. Drug violation. Saturday, Oct. 7 8:33 a.m. Oak St. Identity theft. 12:43 p.m. Boston Tpke. B&E motor vehicle. Sunday, Oct. 8 9:24 a.m. Ferncroft Rd. Dispute. 4:23 p.m. South Quinsigamond Ave. Illegal dumping. 9:59 p.m. Arrested, Jose V. Dasilva, 56, of 20 Houghton St., Apt. A, Worcester, for marked lanes violation, oper MV with license suspended/revoked, OUI liquor 3rd offense. Monday, Oct. 9 10:33 a.m. Oak St. Illegal dumping.

6:20 p.m. Arrested, Matthew L. Poulot, 25, of 118 Chapel St., Leicester, on warrant. 10:10 p.m. Flint Pond Cir. Larceny. Tuesday, Oct. 10 11:31 a.m. Arrested, Matthew M. Pena, 36, of 23 Ethel Ave., Marlborough, for possession Class A substance, possession Class B substance, no inspection sticker, and Lisa M. Liberty, 44, of 655 Boston Post Rd., Apt. 2110, Sudbury, for poss Class B substance subsequent offense, warrant. 3:58 p.m. Shrewsbury Green Dr. Dispute. 4:36 p.m. Maple Ave. Harassment. 6:15 p.m. South Quinsigamond Ave. Illegal dumping. Wednesday, Oct. 11 11:00 a.m. Memorial Dr. Larceny. 2:29 p.m. Old Mill Rd. Identity theft. Thursday, Oct. 12 9:19 a.m. Main St. Larceny. 9:48 a.m. Arrested, Gerard Tyrone Day, 30, of 4298 Old High Point St., Randleman, NC, for oper MV with license suspended/revoked, miscellaneous MV equipment violation. 11:58 a.m. Main St. Larceny by check.

Marlborough Wednesday, Oct. 4 1:19 p.m. East Main St. Larceny. 2:00 p.m. Best Buy/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Harassment. 2:22 p.m. Regal Cinema/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Vandalism. 3:05 p.m. Wilson St. Auto theft. 6:14 p.m. Marlborough Court Condominiums/East Main St. Larceny. 7:47 p.m. Gibbons St. Harassment.

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Thursday, Oct. 5 2:01 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/Hosmer St. Fraud/forgery. 4:21 p.m. Gulf Gas Station/Maple St. Fraud/forgery. 5:04 p.m. Colonial Park Offices/East Main St. Threats. 10:31 p.m. Concord Rd. Trespassing. Friday, Oct. 6 11:52 a.m. Main Street Bank/BPRE. Threats. 2:01 p.m. Arcadia Cir. Larceny. 2:46 p.m. West Hill Rd. Larceny. 10:02 p.m. Orchard Apartments/Farmhouse Ln. Threats. Saturday, Oct. 7 8:29 a.m. The Heights at Marlborough Apartments/Briarwood Ln. Auto theft. 2:02 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/Royal Crest Dr. Vandalism. 5:22 p.m. The Heights at Marlborough Apartments/Briarwood Ln. Threats. 5:28 p.m. Gibbons St. Threats. 8:04 p.m. Broad St. B&E into MV. 8:05 p.m. Marlborough Technology Park/ Nickerson Rd. Assault. Sunday, Oct. 8 8:43 a.m. Lodi Rd. Vandalism. 10:06 a.m. Victorian Guest House/Newton St. Trespassing. 1:53 p.m. Advocates/Lincoln St. Threats. 3:48 p.m. Arrested, Rodolfo Miguel Orozco-Austin, 30, of 509 Lincoln St., Apt. 12, Marlborough, for A&B with dangerous weapon/serious bodily injury, A&B, true warrant. Monday, Oct. 9 9:16 a.m. Woodridge Rd. Larceny. 11:45 a.m. Versailles St. Fraud/forgery. 6:57 p.m. Lincoln Ct. Assault.

Northborough Thursday, Oct. 5 9:33 a.m. Southwest Cut/Belmont St. Criminal complaint. Friday, Oct. 6 1:43 a.m. Arrested, Sir Warrior Greene, 33, of 86 E Central St., Apt. 1, Worcester, on warrant. Saturday, Oct. 7 2:04 p.m. Main St. Fraud. Sunday, Oct. 8 6:07 p.m. Arrested, Christopher Robert Szal, 54, of 238 West Main St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, on warrant. Monday, Oct. 9 1:44 a.m. Belmont St. Criminal complaint. 2:59 p.m. Sunset Dr. Vandalism.

Grafton Tuesday, Oct. 3 1:44 p.m. Worcester/Bridge Sts. Accident – personal injury. 6:01 p.m. Lordvale Blvd. Threatening. Wednesday, Oct. 4 2:18 a.m. Creeper Hill Rd. B&E – past. 5:52 a.m. Creeper Hill Rd. B&E – past. 5:10 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft. 5:37 p.m. Providence Rd. Harassment. Thursday, Oct. 5 6:55 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft. Friday, Oct. 6 12:35 p.m. Pleasant St. Scam/attempted scam. Saturday, Oct. 7 3:26 p.m. Providence Rd. Keeping the peace.

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and Richard Hartford Jr. Oct. 31 – Katie Flanigan, Judy Powell, Zachary Supernor and Elysha Megan Sathyaraj Nov. 1 – Paul Tucker, Tim VanVorse, Brett Gellenthien, Jay Cunha, Natalie Mollica, Kaleigh Chartrand, Christopher Anderson and Jonathan Prendergast Nov. 2 – Cole DiPersio, Andy Keefe, Lauren Kelly Colbert and Chris McGuiness Nov. 3 – Shirley Howard, Emily Martel and Nicole Parker HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Oct. 23 – Ricky and Paulette Civitarese Oct. 26 – Joe and Yvonne Bleiler Oct. 27 – Ed and Marge O’Connor Nov. 3 – George and Barbara Shea. (Ed. Note: If death or divorce has changed this list, please email rrimkus18@comcast. net.)

LOOKING BACK TO 1973 Local team in the Mass. State Golf Tournament included: Leo Fahey, Jim Garcia, Barry Brown, Art Zina Jr., Charlie Alves, Bill Hopkins, John Jacobs and Bill VanBuskirk. Airman Mark Palatino completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Carol McLaughlin was a student at Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing, Worcester. Herbert A. Campbell sold his home on Shawmut Ave. and bought a mobile home on St. James Circle. Arthur Moore read the class prophecy at the 10th reunion of Hudson High class of 1963. Scott Peabody sustained a broken arm in the Hudson MidgetsNorthborough football game. Mr. and Mrs. George Fieldsend enjoyed a trailer tour of Williamsburg, Va. Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email rrimkus18@comcast.net.

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district to do performance tasks related to the role,” he said. “We’re excited about that. I’m glad that it is moving along as well as it is.”

Whitcomb plants purple flags to raise awareness about opioid abuse MARLBOROUGH – On Sept. 22, staff and students at Whitcomb Middle School joined local leaders in planting purple flags for opioid abuse awareness. Mayor Arthur Viegant and Schools Superintendent Mary Murphy helped place hundreds of flags on the school lawn. Each flag represents someone who died of opioid abuse in the last year. The event was staged with the help of Marlborough Alliance for Prevention and Kathy Leonard, a local activist who lost her son to substance abuse disorder.

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HUDSON – Hudson Public Schools enrollment was 2,302 students as of Oct. 3 – 20 students more than projected at the close of the last school year, Superintendent Brian Reagan said at the Oct. 10 School Committee meeting. Farley Elementary School had the most “significant change month to month,” according to Reagan. From Sept. 3 to Oct. 4, the school had 12 more students than projected. The rest of the schools had negligible changes in enrollment and “not much of a shift” in numbers. School Committee member Molly MacKenzie asked for background information on why the Farley school saw more of the student increase. She asked if it was manageable because the students were spread out throughout the grades. According to Reagan, Farley Elementary serves the biggest elementary district. Since there are a lot of rental properties and multifamily homes in the district, this results in more turnover in terms of families. “I think this has been a phenomenon for years in Hudson

for the Farley district,” he said. “There tends to be more mobility at the Farley school than at Forest [Avenue] and Mulready. This is something we have to, I think, really take a good look at throughout the spring and next year.” The idea would be to see if the current enrollment at Farley was sustainable, or if a redistrict plan to shift some of the enrolled students over to the two other elementary schools could “give some relief” to the Farley school staff. He did note that they have welcomed unhoused families into the district, which would include one-time state funding and a key to addressing staffing concerns for the school. In other news, a search to fill the director of facilities position is currently ongoing. Reagan thanked Director of Finance and Operations Dan Gale and Director of Human Resources Jenna Allard for their work in expediting the process. The expected deadline is the end of October or beginning of November. Reagan added, “We’re still on target to appoint by the end of the month.” He was pleased to see that they “received a strong pool of applications” with a total of 16

Kathy Leonard, who lost her son to opioid abuse, hands out purple flags to students at Whitcomb Middle School on Sept. 22.

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A senior night to remember for Hudson boys soccer By Evan Walsh Reporter HUDSON – The Hudson Hawks boys soccer team celebrated their seniors in style on Oct. 16. The team dismantled St. Bernard’s, ultimately winning 20-0 in front of the crowd of family, friends and parents at Morgan Bowl. “We [had] some things that we needed to work on: moving the ball, open spaces, creating more outside chances. We did a lot of that, and we could do more. I wanted more of that. Great team over there on the other side. That was the plan – and to have fun,” Hudson Head Coach Jeff Ponte told the Community Advocate after the game. Hudson scored in the opening moments and never stopped. The Hawks led 10-0 at the end of the first half, and kept pace in the second half, scoring another 10. The press box had stopped providing scoring updates when

Hudson celebrates after scoring one of their many goals. The Hawks beat St. Bernard’s 20-0. David Oliveriera takes the ball upfield. PHOTOS/EVAN WALSH

the Hawks led 15-0, and John Kuhn — Hudson’s striker and senior captain — accounted for nine of the goals. “It felt really good… Putting

in all the work all these years really paid off in the last home game… It was a school record for most goals in one game. I feel really good,” said Kuhn

after the game. “This team is a family – part of the community. Last year I was the only junior, I got a bunch of kids to play, and we have a full squad

now. There’s a really big Brazilian community in Hudson and we were able to bring the soccer team together.” Kuhn — along with three of his seniorteammates Joao Lima, Brayan Carniel and Rafael Barbosa —were honored after the game with an on-field ceremony for Senior Night. Families entered “the bowl” for pictures and special moments with their senior athletes. “It’s good for them to experience the win, experience playing in this beautiful field and stadium, and be a part of a great program and lead the foundation for the next players,” said Ponte. “For John Kuhn, I’ve been a part of his soccer career since the beginning, so it’s very special for me to see him have a great game today. The other three seniors have also come out for the program this year and have worked really hard– it’s very important to honor the seniors and enjoy the moment.”

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Titans field hockey wins during first game at Algonquin in eight years By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – The Algonquin field hockey team notched the first Titans win on the new turf multipurpose field on Oct. 11 against Shrewsbury. The Titans beat the Colonials 4-1, improving Algonquin’s record to 10-2-1, according to ArbiterSports. This is the second time that Algonquin has beaten Shrewsbury so far this season. The teams faced off on Sept. 20 on Shrewsbury’s home turf. Algonquin emerged on the winning end of a 2-1 final score. “We know they’ve been playing stronger by looking at their results the last week or so,” ARHS Coach Dan Welty said. He continued, “We’ve kept getting better, and that’s a key thing. You always want to show the team a second time around that you’ve improved.” Captain Annie Harwich said she and the other captains were proud of how their teammates played this season. “I think we’ve all come a long way, and to see the growth in everyone is just really awesome. We’re so proud of our teammates and how far they’ve come,” she said. Welty, she said, has established the importance of growing and pushing themselves. According to captain Sylvia Zelnick, the team’s word for the year is “opportunity.” “I think everyone, especially the underclassmen, are taking the opportunity to just use what we’ve learned all season with a new coach especially. We’ve all come together, and I think we’re all really determined. We’ve grown so much,” said Zelnick. “It was awesome to have the first win on the new field,” said captain Lindsey Brown. This game was the first time in eight years that the field hockey team has been able to play a home game at Algonquin Regional High School. “We haven’t been home since fall of ’15,” Welty said. Welty, who had served as field hockey coach for 19 years before stepping down in 2020, said that in fall of 2015 the varsity team played on the outfield of the baseball field. He said there was a turf committee lobbying for turf fields at the high school, but come June 2016, it was clear that the turf

The Algonquin Regional High School field hockey team played on the new turf multipurpose field for the first time on Oct. 11. This was the first time in eight years that the Titans played a game at the hight school.

fields weren’t going to happen at that point. “I said, ‘Hey, we’ve got to go on the turf.’ Field hockey is so affected by the turf and the speed of the game,” Welty said. The team went to 911 Memo-

rial Field in Southborough for a couple of years. The team then went to New England Baseball Complex in Northborough. As of its recent Oct. 5 game against Leominster, the team’s games were still being held at New

England Baseball Complex. “To be here and see the stands full and other teams – volleyball and soccer were out here – that didn’t happen for eight years. They couldn’t just walk out and support the field

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hockey program,” Welty said. “It’s great to see those teams out here today. It was great for me and the girls yesterday at the first practice just to walk out of the school and walk on this fantastic brand-new turf field.”

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