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Northborough ZBA denies plans for ice cream restaurant
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By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
NORTHBOROUGH – The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) denied a proposal for a drivethrough ice cream restaurant at 305 and 309 Main Street during its Oct. 24 meeting. Chair Paul Tagliaferri and members Brad Blanchette and Suzy Cieslica voted against while Fran Bakstran and Mark Rutan voted in favor of a special permit for a drive-through and a special permit with site plan approval. “The proposal CAN BE modified to minimize adverse impacts to the residential neighborhood by eliminating the drive-through and egress onto East Main Street,” the ZBA wrote in its written decision. The applicant SALIII 305-309 Main Street, LLC sought to turn a site that formerly housed Texas BBQ Company into a drive-through ice cream restaurant with walk-up windows. The project called for 30 parking spaces, picnic tables and entry into the site on Route 20 and East Main Street. The board then finalized the written decisions during a meeting on Nov. 2. “At least for me personally, this was a tough decision,” said Tagliaferri Nov. 2. “This was a very complicated case. There were a lot of moving parts to it.” He said the ZBA listened to all of the testimony, went through all of the exhibits, held the hearing and took a month to deliberate. In the decision, the board argued that the project would adversely affect the nearby neigh-
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Connects kicked off Kindness Week on Sunday, Nov. 5, with a variety of activities inside and outside the Westborough High School cafeteria. “Westborough Connects has really become a part of the fabric of Westborough,” said state Rep. Kate Donaghue (D-Westborough). Inside, visitors made no-sew blankets and cards for veterans, took part in a drumming circle and painted “kindness rocks.” There was also “kindness karaoke” where those who were inclined could step up to the mic and sing. Just outside, members of the Westborough Police and Fire departments were on hand to play catch with a football and cornhole with the kids. “It just gets better and better,” said Superintendent Amber Bock, one of the volunteers
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Amber Bock, center, distributes glue sticks to Lacey and Logan Gasco during the kickoff to Kindness Week event.
Select Board signs agreement for Snow Road proposal By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor GRAFTON – A proposal to develop a piece of vacant land on Snow Road drew some sharp comments during the Select Board meeting on Oct. 24. The developers, James and Steven Venincasa of SJ Investments LLC, came before the board
to discuss the Local Initiative Program (LIP) agreement for 14 Snow Road, which will be a 40B project. “The 40B [process] would be better for the town in the long run,” as opposed to a 40R, said Town Manager Evan Brassard. He said the 40B “would give us the full amount of units” toward the town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). Snow Road | 11
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On behalf of the Rotary Club of Marlborough, I would like to thank some folks publicly who worked hard to make the 2023 Reality Fair on October 24 at Marlborough High School a success. The Reality Fair is an interactive, financial literacy game for the junior class at Marlborough High School, designed to give teens a taste of reality before they experience income and expenses in the real post-graduation world. Students at the Reality Fair choose a career; get a paycheck, and budget sheet. Community volunteers, set up throughout the MHS Library conducting the business they regularly do — banking, insurance, apartment rentals, electric utility, auto maintenance, etc. The students must go from vendor to vendor, seeing to their needs and their budgets. They encounter temptations like a amusements, movies, and pet
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Sincerely, Marguerite Thorsen Reality Fair Chair, Rotary Club of Marlborough ************************** Dear Editor, There has been a great deal of discussion recently about the Brigham Street Burial Ground in Northboro. While the improvements are already impressive, we should not lose sight of those who rest there. We know the names of those with headstones and have identified many others through historical records, yet there is no discussion about the
plague that caused the burial ground to quickly reach capacity and force the creation of a new cemetery at the church yard on Howard Street, or how many souls lost in one winter. In 1749, Northborough had about 40 families and a total population of 300 people. A “great sickness”, no one knows for sure what it was, reached our area and it was devastating, especially to children. It killed quickly, and we lost 60 children in the winter of 17491750. That’s 20% of the population; between half and all the children in town. The old burial ground was quickly overwhelmed. In the spirit of Halloween, those buried in unmarked graves don’t rest in peace. Having twenty percent of a town’s population as adolescents roaming a town looking to possess the vulnerable can’t be good. Disturbing their graves can only make it worse! Since the disturbance, we’ve certainly noticed a great deal of adolescent behavior with citizens (myself included) and former officials. We’ve argued over mascots and every trivial matter conceivable. We’ve treated the
neglect of the White Cliffs with further neglect. We’ve argued over the best way to improve our town, until we are deadlocked and do nothing. We’ve argued over the rights of kids to parade in costume. We have truly been possessed by adolescents. Halloween is based on the pagan holiday Samhain which marks the end of summer and the harvest. It is the day where lost souls can ascend should they be made whole, or else, cause mischief. For the love of all that is good, can we commit to erecting a monument to the children that perished that winter? Can we mark their graves, say their names, exercise their demons? They need to move on. Happy Halloween.
the acquisition and restoration of an antique fire engine. This is money that will come from the Community Preservation Fund, which by law is to be used for historic preservation, open space, affordable housing, and outdoor recreation. The 1926 American LaFrance Fire Engine was purchased by the town in 1926 and appeared in our 200th anniversary parade in 1927. It was in service in the town for 56 years. The current owner, a former Shrewsbury resident now living in Texas, is giving the machine to the town. The $70,000 will cover shipping it here, and allows some funds for restoration. No other town funds will be used.
Mark McMenemy Northborough
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************************** To the Editor: Your report in the October 27 Community Advocate concerning the items approved at Shrewsbury Town Meeting omitted an important detail. Article 6 noted that the town voted to spend $70,000 for
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By Kristen Remillard History Columnist GRAFTON - In the 1620s Puritans were arriving in New England for religious freedom. When we look back in time, we can see these folks did what they believed was right in their pursuit of their own freedom of worship. This would only prove to be hypocritical, as they stripped the beliefs of the Indigenous people as well as treated as outcasts those who did not believe in the Puritan ways. They became intolerant, the very thing they wanted to escape in England. Before Grafton was officially established, we know there were established Puritan camps in the mid–late 1600s. The people settled on the land of the Indigenous people and the goal was to convert them to
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Puritans came to New England, the Indigenous people and the Puritans seemed to live in peace for some time, but there came a point where suspicions rose between them. The Indigenous people watched their sacred land get snatched up. How can one blame them? The intention of the Puritans was to convert the Indigenous people, yes, but they also wanted to form an alliance during this time of turbulence. In 1675, the people were entering into what became known as King Philip’s War. King Philip was actually an Indigenous man named Metacomet. One thing we know for sure is that King Philip’s War was the bloodiest war in America up until that point and brutal from both sides. This would be a fight for their lives, for their way of
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local government. This deal came with a petition through the Massachusetts general court, so you can imagine that even in those days, the government moved slower than your Aunt Mae. With that being said, it wouldn’t be until 1728 that the land would officially become acquired, the meetinghouse would be built by 1731 and finally the official establishment date of the town of Grafton of 1735. Grafton Common was the beginning of the growing town’s transitional period as an official town. The iconic meetinghouse on the common would serve its purpose for 100 years until 1835, when there was religious conflict between worship groups. The members of the church parted ways, half going to a Unitarian church and the other half remaining with the Congregational church. Since the two groups had divided, the meetinghouse was sold, and moved to a new location (off the common and next to the Congregational church). The house was utilized for commercial use and it would unfortunately get torn down in the 1950s. After King Phillip’s war, we know there was some shame in the community about how the war had turned out. The Puritans pushed their views on the Indigenous people and really onto one another for it really not to stick in the end. The groups would get divided up and start their own churches over time. It had become an “unrest” amongst the community as the people divided into their own groups of specific religious beliefs. In hindsight, they did carry on together, despite their differences. It would appear the Puritan ways would collapse as the people began to seek out their own religious freedoms. Eventually the people moved forward together as technology advanced into the industrial revolution. Some folks out there may still remember the old “Arcade” building. It is unbelievable to think that people were still using such a place for 250 years. Building are amazing and we need to preserve and cherish their history by keeping their stories and the people who came before us alive.
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Shrewsbury holds Multicultural Festival By Evan Walsh Reporter
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SHREWSBURY – Oak Middle School was abuzz on Nov. 4 for Shrewsbury’s Multicultural Festival. The event was designed to bring together numerous different cultures in Shrewsbury. “We first floated the idea of
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having this event in June,” said Communications Coordinator Taylor Galusha, who helped organize the event. “We thought it was really important that — even with the quick turnaround — we put something together to showcase all the different cultures that make up Shrewsbury.” The event also featured sev-
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People from all cultures filed into the Oak Middle School gymnasium to listen and learn. “We’re trying to get everyone together to form one big community instead of having a bunch of separate ones,” said Director of Council on Aging Hollie Lucht, who also coordinated the event. “We want to bring cultures together.”
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to start (or end) their commute with delicious food and drink. Honey Dew Donuts’s drive-through window makes breakfast accessible for those who don’t want to leave their vehicle. The company prides itself on friendly, fast service. “I always look at three things: customer service, fresh food and cleanliness. These things are so important.” said Hoxhaj. “We try to be as fast and clean as possible, and we’re a very welcoming, friendly environment. Honey Dew Donuts Westborough is conveniently located at 2 Connector Road. Honey Dew Donuts is open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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Select Board signs agreement for Snow Road proposal Snow Road | from page 1
According to Brassard, the applicant will submit the LIP application to the state’s Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities for approval and an eligibility letter. The project calls for a total of 268 units – 67 of which would be affordable. Chair Mathew Often said that because 25% of the proposed development is affordable, the entire project would count toward the SHI. “That should get us a couple of years of safe harbor, and close to the 10 percent [affordable units],” said Often. The proposed development at 14 Snow Road would include 44 townhouses and 224 multifamily units in four, three-story buildings. There would be 201 marketrate units and 67 affordable units, all rentals. Most would be one- and two-bedroom units, with some three-bedroom units. The development would be built on 13.3 acres on currently vacant land. As part of the agreement, the
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developers will add a turning lane from Snow onto Worcester Street and build a sidewalk. They will also build a playground accessible to the public; permit public use of the walking trails to be built at the site; and donate $300,000 to the town. Should all permits be granted, construction for the first phase could start in the fall of 2024, with occupancy in March 2026. Resident concerns During the meeting, resident Bill McCusker asked why this proposal did not have affordable housing at the 50 and 60% level of area median income. Board member Ray Mead replied he wanted to have a project with “quality housing.” Based on numbers from the
state, on a project that could generate $8.2 million in revenue for the developers and included affordable housing at the 50 and 60% level, the developers would lose about $104,000, McCusker said. Mead objected to having McCusker talk about these numbers, saying the town “negotiated in good faith” with the developers. When McCusker referred to a letter sent to the board in March about one of the developers getting arrested, Mead and the board cut him off. Steven Venincasa refuted the report about the arrest. Resident Ed Prisby, who said he objected to how the board treated McCusker, also asked about the affordable housing numbers. Venincasa replied that
the numbers mentioned by McCusker weren’t a true reflection of the costs involved in such a project. In other comments by the Select Board, member Mark Alimo said he was concerned about traffic, especially around Snow Road. Venincasa replied that a traffic study was done, and he promised to upgrade the intersection. He added that with Stop & Shop and other amenities nearby, “some residents won’t need a car.” The Select Board voted to sign the LIP application, 3-2, with members Andrew Jefferson and Anne Marie Foley voting against. Projects’ progress report The Snow Road project is one of several housing projects proposed in Grafton. According to the town’s Planning Department, the following projects, approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, are either about to get under way or in progress: • Fisherville Terrace – 72 units, 30 duplex units, 40 single-
family units (18 affordable) – groundwork in early phases; no building permits issued yet. This is a 40B development. • Adams Road Trust/High Point Estate (High Point Drive off Adams) – 72 single-family homes (18 affordable units); three houses left to build (two affordable, one market rate). • “Prentice Place,” 23 Prentice St., North Grafton – 40 apartments (25 percent affordable). Building 1 completed and occupied, buildings 2 and 3 under construction. The following projects are in the permitting phase: • 59 Pleasant St. LLC – 104 rental units (32 one-bedroom, 60 two-bedroom, 12 three-bedroom). Application received on Feb. 27, 2023; public hearing closed on Oct. 25, 2023. • Reserve at Miscoe Hills, 116 Upton St. – 152 rental units (26 affordable); 256 parking spaces; 5.5 acres to be donated for open space. Public hearings continued into November.
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Westborough Connects kicks off Kindness Week Kindness Week | from page 1
for the kickoff. The event at the high school was just the beginning of Kindness Week activities. On Veterans Day Nov. 11, come to the annual observances at 10:30 a.m. at the Forbes Municipal Building. Clothing and toys can be dropped off at Helping Hand for Relief and Development
anytime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at its location at 45 Oak St. Visit the library and add to the Kindness Wall. “Give and Take Kindness Walls” will be at Cha Cha N Beans, Red Barn Coffee Roasters and Tatnuck Booksellers. First United Methodist Church will hold a sock drive for those experiencing homelessness in Worcester. Bring
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borhood. “The noise created by people ordering food from a menu board, increased traffic on East Main Street and increased congestion at the Bartlett and Main Street intersection would detract from the use and enjoyment of the neighboring properties,” the board wrote in their decision. The ZBA also determined that an increase in traffic would be a nuisance to pedestrians and vehicles, noting that
the restaurant would be operating from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The board wrote that the proposed trip volume wasn’t based on live data, but estimates, and the board found the estimate for traffic was low. “The Board considers the under allocation of traffic of traffic volume during peak hours to have direct impacts on the Level of Service analysis quoted in the study and does not fully represent the expected traffic volume from the proposed project,” the ZBA wrote.
The ZBA also argued that the location of the picnic area would be a hazard because it required pedestrians to cross the drive-through lane. The board also said there were inconsistencies with the project and other drive-throughs, specifically noting that other drivethroughs have indoor seating where this project did not. Indoor seating, the board argued, would reduce the number of transactions with customers in their cars and could be a shelter during inclement weather.
Above left: One of the activities for the Westborough Connects Kindness Week kickoff on Sunday, Nov. 5, was making cards for veterans. Above right: Members of Girl Scout Troop 65108 help make no-sew blankets.
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Rockin’ the Boroughs to hold first performance on Nov. 14 By Cindy Zomar Contributing Writer
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NORTHBOROUGH – Gearing up for their first public performance, the Rockin’ the Boroughs Senior Show Choir was busy learning the choreography and getting used to singing with a live band. “It’s coming together well, especially considering we only formed the group in April, and then just returned to practice in September after taking the summer off,” admitted Manoj Padki, the group’s choral director. Padki teaches ukulele and a cappella at the Northborough Senior Center, but after attending a performance by Young@ Heart at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, Padki decided to add a senior show choir to the mix in Northborough. “When we were brainstorming the name, we thought it would be cool to have a reference to Northborough and the surrounding boroughs. We
Rockin’ the Boroughs practices their choreography ahead of their Nov. 14 performance.
did not want to be limited to Northborough, and we also wanted to grow it into a regional brand, and we came up with Rockin’ the Boroughs,” he explained. Roughly 20 senior citizens make up the chorus, but Padki laments that there are only four male members. “We need more males, and frankly I would love to have a total of 50 members to get that full, rich sound,” he said. Recruiting thus far has been
by word of mouth, but with the performance coming up, the group hopes that more local singers will be inspired to join. Padki uses a karaoke program, then adjusts the speed and pitch to meet the needs of the chorus. They have been trying out different types of music, discussing pros and cons, and the repertoire has evolved, with a buy-in from everyone. “We are gaining traction and have added the band and the performance aspect as well,”
The Rockin’ the Boroughs Senior Show Choir gets ready for their upcoming performance on Nov. 14.
Padki said. “One of our members was attending a concert in Newton where a glee club performed accompanied by this band, Firefly. She sent me some clips of the performance, and I was impressed with their sound so I decided to approach them and here they are.” Padki confesses that his home base is really in the barbershop style, but is enjoying arranging the harmonies for this group which uses more solos with the rest of the chorus
singing background. Rockin’ the Boroughs will be performing on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center at 119 Bearfoot Rd. The public is not only welcome but encouraged to come enjoy an hour or so of fun music. Admission is free. Padki also directs Berlin’s ReHarmonix who will be performing on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the 1870 Town Hall in Berlin. The show will be open to the public.
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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS New Maple & Main store holds grand opening Nov. 3 By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – Maple & Main officially opened to the public on Nov. 3. The store, located at 557 Main St., is the latest addition to Shrewsbury center. Maple & Main is run by Shrewsbury’s Reaching Independence through Supported Employment (RISE) Program, which, according to the program’s website, aims to provide special education students ages 18 to 22 with “the skills and experiences they need to be successful members of the local community.” Local officials and community members — including the Select Board, School Committee, the Shrewsbury Town Center Association and families of RISE students — gathered in front of Maple & Main on Nov. 3 to officially open the store.
“I could not be more proud of the work by so many to create this wonderful program and [transform] this space into a superb educational facility that also includes what I’m sure you’ll agree is a local business that is a charming, first-class addition to our town center,” said Superintendent Joe Sawyer. Behind Maple & Main The School Committee first approved plans for in-district RISE programming in November 2021. The project was funded with an American Rescue Plan grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. An advisory board — composed of administrators, teachers, parents, students and community members – was created to help design and develop the RISE program. With support from Chacha-
rone Properties, RISE was able to secure 557 Main St. In October 2022, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Meg Belsito said that the property — formerly a pharmacy building — was “ideal” for the program, noting the ample parking, prime location and access to public transportation. The building holds Maple & Main – the retail business – and plenty of additional programming space for students. The building welcomed RISE students in July 2023. In August, Maple & Main announced that Jennifer Tabor, who had been working with Shrewsbury Public Schools as an applied behavior analysis technician since 2018, was named the store’s retail manager. “It’s been a busy, busy two months,” Tabor said as Maple & Main opened to the public. “There’s no way we would
have been able to get ready for you all today if it weren’t for all the efforts of these students preparing for our grand opening.” The store features Shrewsbury merchandise, candy, drinks and more. The grand opening ceremony also included remarks and presentations from RISE students, remarks from Belsito, who was one of the project’s leaders; RISE parents and a musical performance from RISE student Marisol Santana. Belsito and Sawyer highlighted the contributions of dozens of individuals who helped make Maple & Main possible. Patrick Collins, the recently retired assistant superintendent for finance and operations, was frequently recognized. Belsito revealed Collins had the suggestion for the name Maple & Main. Representatives from the
offices of Rep. Hannah Kane (RShrewsbury) and Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury) were in attendance to present citations to the RISE program. Before long, RISE students officially cut the bright-red ribbon in front of the store’s front doors, officially opening Maple & Main to the public. Community members soon flooded into the store. “The collective work of this group, along with the support of the entire Shrewsbury community, has resulted in a new, educational program that we should all be immensely proud of. It represents the importance of equity and access to robust educational opportunities, life skills and employment options for students,” said School Committee Chair Sandra Fryc. Visit the store’s website at https://mapleandmainshrewsbury.com/ for more information.
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Westborough approves contract for police chief By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – It is just about official. On Nov. 2, the Select Board approved a new contract for Police Chief Todd Minardi. The three-year contract will run until June 30, 2026, with an option for a fourth year. Minardi will receive $154,740.38 for 2024. In addition, he will receive a uniform allowance, a physical education stipend and five weeks vacation, among other benefits.
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Minardi took over as interim chief in July, when former Chief Jeff Lourie accepted the Falmouth police chief position in June. In September, the Select Board decided to drop the “interim” from Minardi’s title and made him the official chief. Minardi has been with the Westborough Police Department since 1993, starting as a reserve officer and working his way up the ranks. He will take the oath of office during the Select Board’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14.
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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.
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DEATHS Callahan, Barbara of Hudson Cormier, Carole of Marlborough Crouse, Warren formerly of Shrewsbury Dwinnell, Shirley formerly of Northborough Fleming, Gary of Grafton Gaudette, Jennifer of Northborough Greason, Bradford of Shrewsbury Hardenbrook, Jeffrey formerly of Shrewsbury Henry, Rebecca formerly of Shrewsbury Huston, Gloria of Northborough/Barre VT Ledoux, Richard formerly of Northborough Lilley, Elsie of Southborough Mancuso, Theresa formerly of Westborough O’Brien, Berta of Northborough Raskett, Richard of Worcester/Grafton Renaud, Maurice of Marlborough and formerly of Hudson Stanton, William of Shrewsbury and Northborough
Jeffrey Hardenbrook WORCESTER - Jeffrey Lee Hardenbrook passed away Sunday October 29, 2023 after a short illness. Jeffrey grew up in Dean Park and loved family camping trips to White Lake State Park. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1985 and attended Northland College. He is survived by his mother, Candace Hardenbrook, and his siblings, Susan Hardenbrook and
her wife Mary Jo Wojtusik, Janet Bemis, and Peter Hardenbrook. He also leaves his nephew Carter Bemis, several aunts, cousins and numerous lifelong friends. No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned.
Warren R. Crouse, 93 SOMERVILLE, MAINE - Warren R. Crouse,93, of Somerville, Maine, and former resident of Overlook Ave., Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in his beloved home surrounded by his loving family after an illness. He leaves his beloved wife of 69 years, Alice M. (Campbell) Crouse; a daughter, Janice Serewicz of West Boylston; five grandchildren, Stephen, Stephanie, Shane, Andrew, and Annie; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Warren was predeceased by his son, Charles Crouse in 1998 and two brothers, Lowell, and Melbourne Crouse. A graveside service honoring Warren’s life will be on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Worcester County Memorial Park, (Heritage II Section), Richards Avenue, Paxton followed by military honors rendered by the United States Navy. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Maurice P. Renaud, 84 Marlborough - Maurice P. Renaud, 84, of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Hudson, MA, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 57 ½ years to the late Barbara L. (Downey) Renaud who died in March of 2023. Maurice is survived by his two sons, Mark D. Renaud of Marlborough, MA, David L. Renaud and his wife Christine of Marlborough, MA; his daughter, Brenda M. Renaud and husband Larry Ferrie of Rhode Island; his 4 grandchildren, Samantha, Christina, Brandon, Theresa and 5 great
grandchildren. He was the brother of Gaston and Albert Renaud, Irene Souza, Louise Warren, Lorraine Lafrenierre, Marie Braga and Helen Buxton. He also leaves many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Richard A. Raskett, 88 WORCESTER/GRAFTON Richard A. Raskett, 88, passed away October 26, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Richard was born November 3, 1934 in Worcester, son of the late Celia (Koskey) and John Raskett. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carole (Reardon) Raskett, his daughter Pamela Rybak and her husband Michael, his grandchildren Steven Rybak and his wife Chelsea and Kristina Smith and her husband Jaxin, his sisters Barbara Benoit and Nancy Rocchio and her husband Frank. Richard is leaving many nieces and nephews, including Daniel Benoit and his wife Audrey and dear friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Kimberly Raskett and his brother John Raskett. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements..
Gloria J. Huston, 79 NORTHBOROUGH/BARRE, VT - Gloria Jean Huston beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 79 years old. Born in Vershire, Vermont, Gloria was the youngest of eight children to Hugh B. and Claudia (Button) O’Donnell. Among those surviving Gloria are her son, Bruce Morey and his wife Lisa of Burlington, and her daughter Bonnie Bigelow and her husband Timothy of Auburn. She also leaves her children, Ronald Peoples and his wife Amy Novins of Worcester, Donald Peoples and his wife Bonnie of Shrewsbury and Michelle Crable and her
husband John of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Jessica Morey, Ryan Morey, Dylan Bigelow and his wife Tanya, Lucas Bigelow, Timothy Bigelow, Jr, Jennie Lombardo and her husband Steve, Kyle Peoples, Austin Crable and his wife Saylor, Alleyna Crable and her husband Connor Sullivan, and many nieces and nephews. Gloria was preceded in death by her seven siblings, Hugh O’Donnell, Jr, Leo O’Donnell, James O’Donnell, Elsie Ciley, Edith Parker, Mabel Pushee and Lois Covey. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
Berta E. O’Brien, 94
Tuesday, May 14, 1929 – Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 Northborough - Berta was born in Marienbad in 1929 to Elisabeth “Elly” and Heinrich Jackl. Her family owned a hotel in this resort town, and it is where she developed a love for classical music and opera. At age 16, she fled in the middle of the night to Germany with the aid of a US soldier. Soon after, she became employed as a switchboard operator for the US Army, where she met and eventually married Sergeant Richard V. O’Brien (Westborough native) in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1950 with their first-born daughter Ingrid Elisabeth Bogel (Steve). Berta became naturalized in 1956. Berta and Richard had three more children: Gail Vera (deceased); Petra Jaye Trunkes (Michael); and Richard Roland O’Brien. In addition, Berta is survived by three grandchildren: Corey A. Bogel, Christopher M. Garofoli, and Sheila M. Cervone (Nicholas), as well as five great-grandchildren: Jackson Garofoli, Matthew Garofoli, Scarlett Garofoli, Sienna Cervone, and Nicolette Cervone. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
Barbara J. Callahan, 82 HUDSON - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom, Barbara Jean ( D o h e r ty) Callahan of Hudson, MA on Saturday, October 28, 2023 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the beloved wife of the late James P. Callahan who died in 2003. She leaves her children, Gail S. Lawler and her husband Robert Marchand of Bristol, NH, Jami M. Aucoin and Edward Flagg of Framingham, MA, Pamela J. Reed and her husband Peter of Hudson, MA. She was predeceased by her daughter Darlene M. Taber. She also leaves her grandchildren, Christopher Lawler and Brandon Lawler, Courtney, Cory and James Taber, Brianna Aucoin, Jordy Callahan and Cameron Reed.; her sistersin-law, Marian Hickey, Ann Hughes; her brothers- in-law, Larry Callahan, Bernard Callahan and his wife Anna Mae along with many nieces and nephews whom she loved. She was predeceased by her beloved bothers, James, Robert and Lawrence Doherty, Patrick Kennedy, and her sister Joanne Martin. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Bradford T. Greason, 99 SHREWSBURY - Bradford Tompkins Greason, 99, of the Southgate community in Shrewsbury died at home on October 27, 2023 after ten days of hospice care. He was born August 20, 1924 in Newport, R.I., the son of A. Leroy Greason Sr. and Pauline Brown Greason. Brad was predeceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Renee Griffiths Greason, and his brother A. Leroy Greason Jr. He was also predeceased by his loving life partner Yvette Gemme Kumpey. He leaves his two daughters, Linda Greason Yates and her husband David B. Yates Jr. of Berlin and Suzanne Greason Harlow and her husband Keith B. Harlow Obituaries | 18
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of Shrewsbury. He leaves three grandsons, David B. Yates III and his wife Mallory of Sommerville, Alexander G. Yates of Baltimore, MD, Bradford G. Harlow of Shrewsbury, two great-grandsons, and three generations of nieces and nephews. Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.
Carole A. Cormier, 78 MARLBOROUGH - Carole A.(Grace) Cormier 78 of Marlborough died peacefully at home on Friday, October 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with brain cancer. Carole was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Hector J. Cormier, who passed in June of 2023. Carole is survived by her children Robert Cormier and his wife Shelley of Marlborough, Linda Eldridge and her husband Wesley, of Spencer, Steven Cormier of Worcester,
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Lisa Martin and her husband Donald, of Mendon, Suzanne Reiffarth, of Millville, 9 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren, her brother, Kevin Grace and his wife Kathleen of Dracut and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three children, Bonnie, Michael, David, Cormier and her sister Adele Downing. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Rebecca G. Henry, 61 PAXTON - Rebecca G. (Howe) Henry, 61, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home in Paxton. She grew up in Shrewsbury, the daughter of Marcia (Keeley) Sullivan and the late Allen Howe. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her partner of over 30 years, Gerald Ciavola of Clinton; her mother, Marcia (Keeley) Sullivan of Kittery, ME; her children, Jacquelyn (Henry) Faron and her husband, Timothy of Auburn,
Randall Henry of East Brookfield and Samantha Ferguson and her husband, Christopher of Holden; her siblings, Deborah Walsh of Sterling, Allen Howe, II. of Sterling, Pamela Fenn and her husband, Bruce of Barre and Susanna Bagdis of Sebago, ME; her grandchildren, Connor, Joscelynn, Lilly, Belley, Camden, Camren, Riley, Victoria, Marshall, Mason, Franklin, Charlotte and Penelope; as well as several nieces and nephews who she loved like her own - all of whom knew the party didn’t start until Auntie Beck arrived. Miles Funeral Home of Holden assisted with arrangements.
Jennifer Gaudette, 50 NORTHBOROUGH - It is with profound sadness that the family of Jennifer Louise Loosemore Gaudette announces her passing on Friday, October 27. Her loving family was with her. She will be missed by so many. Born December 8, 1972, in Worcester, she was the oldest daughter of Lissa (Grigas)
and Jim Loosemore. She is survived by her daughter, Isabelle “Izzy” Gaudette, her partner Edward “Ned” McTigue, III, her loving sisters, Amy Simmons and her husband, Ronnie and SarahJane Harsip and her husband, Kevin, nephew, Aiden Simmons and niece, Abby Harsip. She also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and her former husband, Phillip Gaudette and his family. Callahan Fay Caswell Life Celebration Home of Worcester assisted with arrangements.
Richard Ledoux, 62 Brockton - Richard Ledoux of Brockton, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. Rich was born in Framingham, MA and grew up in Northborough, MA. Rich is survived by his wife, Kim (Lounsbury) Ledoux; his son, Andrew Ledoux and wife, Kourtney Ledoux; his son, Joe Ledoux; Papa to Luca and Riley Ledoux. He is pre-deceased by
his son, Matthew Ledoux. He is also survived by his parents, Richard Sr. and Lana Ledoux; his siblings and their spouses, Cindy and Jeff Peters, Kim and Roland Bonneau, Brian and Kim Ledoux, and Keith and Beth Ledoux; his motherin-law, Shirley Lounsbury, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home of Rockland assisted with arrangements.
Theresa B. Mancuso, 94 WESTBOROUGH - Theresa B. Mancuso, 94, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Mancuso. Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Antoinette (Gerullo) Yannaco and was educated in Everett schools. Terry is survived by one daughter, Denise Renk and her husband, Jeff, of New Hampshire and one son, Mark Mancuso and his wife, Tammy, of Oxford. She is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
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HUDSON PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING HUDSON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Hudson Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, Section 5, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7:00pm, in the Community Meeting Room of the Hudson Police Station, Municipal Drive. The hearing is concerning the needs, possibilities and resources of the town regarding community preservation funds. The Community Preservation Plan may be viewed at the Town Hall, Town Clerks Office or on the website at www.townofhudson.org under the Community Preservation Committee. The Committee will also be accepting Applications until Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 12:00 noon, for projects to be considered for submission to the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Applications must be sent electronically to lghilonicpc@gmail.com AND by submitting ten copies to the Community Preservation Committee, 78 Main Street, Town Hall, Hudson, MA 01749. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet with the Committee on December 13, 2023 to support their projects submission to the warrant.
HUDSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Michael Gill. The owner of the property is Gill Family Realty Trust. The work is located at 24 Giasson Street (Map-Parcel 40-235). The proposed project is an addition to a multi-family dwelling in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on November 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@ townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948. All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.
HUDSON FIRE HEADQUARTERS OVERHEAD DOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT General and Trade Contractor – Request for Bids Town of Hudson invites Bids from General and Trade Contractors. This is a General Construction Project pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149. Bids shall be submitted electronically at www.Projectdog.com, project code 858748. Hard copies will not be accept-
Call 508.366.5500 to advertise your legal notice ed by Projectdog Inc. or by the Awarding Authority. Tutorials and instructions are available online at www.Projectdog. com. Qualification: DCAM Certificate Contact Information Name: Thomas Gregory, Executive Assistant. The Town of Hudson. Phone: 978-562-9963 Fax: 978-568-9641 Email Address: tgregory@townofhudson. org Project: Replacement of Overhead Doors at Hudson Fire at 296 Cox Street, Hudson MA 01749. Plans/Specifications: Bid Forms and Construction Documents will be available on or after 1:00pm Friday, 11/10/2023 via www.Projectdog. com, project code 858748. Bidders may obtain one (1) full paper bid set for a refundable deposit of $300 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to Projectdog Inc. Bid sets may be picked up curbside at Projectdog, 18 Graf Rd – Unit 8, Newburyport, MA, or mailed for a non-refundable shipping & handling fee of $100. Contact Projectdog at (978) 499-9014 for shipping amount or curbside pickup logistics. If requesting documents by mail, send cover letter and checks to Projectdog at the aforementioned address. The full amount of the deposit will be refunded to all responsive Bidders who return the documents to Projectdog in good condition within ten (10) days post-bid. Otherwise, the deposit shall become the property of Projectdog Inc. Pre-Bid Conference: November 17, 2023, 10:00 AM, 296 Cox St, Hudson, MA 01749 Submission Deadline: Trade Bid 11/24/2023 Time 1:00pm General Bid 12/01/2023 Time 1:00pm
SHREWSBURY TOWN OF SHREWSBURY NOTICE OF HEARING - G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Dave Calhoun, Saxon Partners LLC, 25 Recreation Park Drive, Suite 204, Hingham, MA, 02043 has filed an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for the delineation of a Perennial River and Inland Bank of an Intermittent Stream at 28 and 34 Cherry Street and 45, 47-63 Memorial Drive. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, November 21, 2023, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY NOTICE OF HEARING - G.L. CHAPTER 131, S. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, that Modish Nest LLC, 38 Appaloosa Drive, Shrewsbury, MA, has filed
a Notice of Intent for the construction of single family home and associated site work at 40 High Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, November 21, 2023, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARINGS Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building 100 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA November 27, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Michel Kassis, 130 High Street, Shrewsbury, MA for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII Table III to construct a shed in the front yard along North Street in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 11 Plot 029000. November 27, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal Richard Ricker, 11 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury MA for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B-Table II to construct a building thirty five (35’) feet from the rear yard setback where fifty feet (50’) is required and seventeen feet (17’) from the side yard where fifty feet (50’) is required upon property located at 703-715 Hartford Turnpike in the Limited Industrial zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 42 Plot 022000. November 27, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Ericka Winchester, 240 Barber Ave, Worcester, MA 01606, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.E.b. to allow for a twelve (12’) square foot sign to announce a professional or home occupation greater than the allowed three (3) square feet in area upon property located at 689 Main Street in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 22 Plot 114000. November 27, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Michel Kassis, 130 High Street, Shrewsbury, MA for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII Table III to construct a shed in the front yard along North Street in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 11 Plot 029000. November 27, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal Richard Ricker, 11 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury MA for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B-Table II to construct a building thirty five (35’) feet from the rear yard setback where fifty feet (50’) is required and seventeen feet (17’) from the side yard where fifty feet (50’) is required upon property located at 703-715 Hartford Turnpike in the Limited Industrial zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 42 Plot 022000. November 27, 2023 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Ericka Winchester,
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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 November 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall. Petition: 686 Forest St. – Proposal to construct a 60,000 square foot commercial use building, parking and drainage. Work is near wetlands. Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing. Edward Clancy, Chairman Conservation Commission ZBA Case #23-1499 Location: 63 Bruce Rd. Applicant: Scott Zide
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELIEF REQUESTED Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on Tuesday November 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. – 3rd floor Memorial Hall. Petition: This is a request for relief taken under M.G.L. Ch 40A § 10, 13 and 14 to the Zoning Determination of the City’s Building Commissioner dated October 5, 2023 as said determination affects premises at 63 Bruce Rd. The applicants requested a zoning determination of the Building Commissioner as to whether the proposed 24’x12’ addition and proposed front porch can be built by right in the Zoning District A3. The Building Commissioner determined that the applicant requires relief from Chapter 650, Article 41, “Table of Lot Area, Yards, and Height of Structures”, of the City Code of Marlborough. The applicant is seeking relief in the form of a Variance to construct an addition replacing the existing deck which exceeds the minimum side yard setback requirement of 15 feet (10 feet if the primary structure was built prior to January 27, 1969). The proposed right side yard setback is 8.2 feet. For further assistance, please contact the Zoning Board of Appeals at 508-460-3768. All interested persons are invited. Applicant or representative must be present Ralph Loftin, Chairman
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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. The below is a representation of this week’s police log. Some calls lacking severity have been omitted due to space constraints.
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Marlborough Friday, Oct. 27 8:47 a.m. Dunkin Donuts/East Main St. MVA property damage only. 9:35 a.m. Simarano Dr. MVA property damage only. 2:38 p.m. Massachusetts Farm Bureau/Lakeside Ave. Harassment. 8:35 p.m. Devens St. MVA property damage only. 10:43 p.m. Blue Hill Fuels-Gulf Gas Station/Lakeside Ave. Motor vehicle stop. Saturday, Oct. 28 1:55 a.m. Lincoln St./Lakeside Ave. Motor vehicle stop. 9:06 a.m. Funky Murphy’s/Main St. MVA property damage only. 1:47 p.m. Marshalls Dept Store/ BPRW. MVA property damage only. 2:48 p.m. Macy’s/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny.
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MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a car crashing into the building at IPG Photonics at 377 Simarano Drive just after 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Engine 5, Engine 2 Rescue 1, Squad 1 and Cars 5, 2 and 3 responded to the incident, along with Patriot EMS P3. The Massachusetts State Police had been searching for the car after reports of an erratic driver on Interstate 495. The driver of the vehicle had driven onto the Simarano Drive exit, through the traffic signal at the intersection and into the building. Upon arrival, Marlborough fire personnel had to use extrication tools to cut the car apart to remove the victims. One of the victims was flown to UMass Medical Center. Engine 1 left the scene to cover the landing zone at Value Way. A total of three ambulances were dispatched. The receptionist of IPG Phonotics declined transportation.
A car crashed into IPG Photonics on Nov. 2.
4:55 p.m. Farm Rd. Vandalism. 7:50 p.m. Main Street Bank/BPRE. MVA with injuries. Sunday, Oct. 29 12:27 a.m. Advocates/Mill Street Central. Assault. 9:52 a.m. Granger Blvd./Florence St. Erratic operator. 5:54 p.m. Granger Blvd./Liberty St. MVA property damage only. Monday, Oct. 30 10:23 a.m. Jericho Recreation Center/Brigham St. MVA property damage only. 1:43 p.m. D’Angelo Dr. Threats. 2:03 p.m. East Main/Church Sts. MVA property damage only. 3:42 p.m. Bolton/Reservoir Sts. MVA property damage only. 7:52 p.m. The Fix Burger Bar/Lakeside Ave. Animal complaint. Tuesday, Oct. 31 7:01 a.m. BPRE/Peters Ave. Motor vehicle stop. 11:10 a.m. South Bolton/Bridge Sts. MVA property damage only. 2:17 p.m. Hildreth/Church Sts. Wellbeing check. 2:35 p.m. Star Laundromat/Main St. MVA property damage only. 4:44 p.m. Macy’s/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny. 4:52 p.m. Indian Ln. MVA property damage only. 5:22 p.m. Stone Gate Apartments/ Silver Leaf Way. Harassment. 8:05 p.m. Arrested, Marcela R. Pereira-Delugo, 47, of 4 Wellington St., Apt. 4, Worcester, for shoplifting by concealing merchandise, A&B, distrib counterfeit mark, conspiracy, and Maycon Costa Pinheiro, 30, of 4 Wellington St., Apt. 4, Worcester, for shoplifting by concealing merchandise, A&B, distrib counterfeit
mark, conspiracy, op MV with license suspended. 8:44 p.m. Essex St. Larceny. Wednesday, Nov. 1 8:31 a.m. Wayside Condominiums/ BPRE. Well-being check. 9:42 a.m. Memorial Beach – Hosmer/ Causeway Sts. Well-being check. 10:52 a.m. Mechanic St. Fraud/ forgery. 4:27 p.m. Apex Entertainment (Main Site)/Apex Dr. MVA property damage only. Thursday, Nov. 2 4:54 a.m. Lakeside Shell/Lakeside Ave. Motor vehicle stop.
Westborough Tuesday, Oct. 24 9:15 a.m. Baldwin Ct. Fire, EMS (ambulance). 3:00 p.m. Arrested, Maria F. Da Silva, 58, of 8 Turner Rd., Framingham, on straight warrant. 3:09 p.m. Milk St./Fairview Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 4:17 p.m. W Main St. Identity theft. 5:43 p.m. Gleason St. Road/tree. 7:34 p.m. Connector Rd. Motor vehicle theft. 9:00 p.m. Arrested, Ishmael Stein Norelus, 19, of 26 Beacon St., Apt. 9B, Burlington, on default Fitchburg District. 10:10 p.m. Belmont St. Traffic/motor vehicle. 10:23 p.m. Arrested, Richard Peter Brauer, 49, of 2 Donnelly Dr., Dover, on default Westborough District. Wednesday, Oct. 25 10:59 a.m. Kings Grant Rd. Fire, EMS (ambulance). 11:12 a.m. Kings Grant Rd. Wellbeing check.
1:18 p.m. South/School Sts. Road/ tree. 2:18 p.m. Glen St. AC, animal-assist. 4:47 p.m. Arrested, Angel Chic Pu, 23, of 15 Willow St., Apt. 7, Westborough, on default warrant. 8:50 p.m. Connector Rd. Well-being check. 10:48 p.m. Arrested, Juan Grageda Lopez, 35, of 19 Connector Rd., Apt. 311, Westborough, for op MV with license suspended, no inspection sticker. Thursday, Oct. 26 10:01 a.m. West St./Grant Rd. Parking violation/complaint. 11:28 a.m. South St. Fraud. 2:45 p.m. Lyman St. Assault. 3:22 p.m. Charles/Ruggles Sts. Erratic operator. 6:08 p.m. Flanders Rd./Washington St. Traffic/motor vehicle. 6:57 p.m. South St. Erratic operator. 7:09 p.m. School/Myrtle Sts. Traffic/ motor vehicle. 9:50 p.m. High St. Traffic/motor vehicle.
Shrewsbury Friday, Oct. 27 9:51 a.m. Arrested, Cheri L. McCulley, 53, of 25 Eaglehead Terr., Apt. 3, Shrewsbury, on warrant. 10:41 a.m. Deerfield Rd. Well-being check. 12:06 p.m. Cook St. Animal complaint. 1:47 p.m. Edgemere Blvd. Animal complaint. 5:04 p.m. Arrested, Qwaide Michael Sanborn, 20, of 45 School St., Sanbornville, NH, for larceny by check, utter false check, forgery of check, malicious destruction of property. 6:43 p.m. Everett Ave. Larceny. 8:02 p.m. Keyes House Rd. B&E residential. 11:27 p.m. Venus Dr. Medical call.
Saturday, Oct. 28 9:39 a.m. Everett Ave. Identity theft. 9:59 p.m. Farview Ave. Road rage. 12:14 p.m. Olympia Ave. Dispute. 1:09 p.m. Arrested, Marck Larry Bastien, 22, of 84 Vernon St., Apt. 1, Worcester, for resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, A&B on police officer, and Bernice Willette Saysay, 20, of 1 Becket St., Apt. 1, Worcester, for resisting arrest, op MV with license suspended/revoked. 2:31 p.m. Olympia Ave. Aid to public. 4:53 p.m. Melvin Ave. Medical call. 7:14 p.m. Hillando Dr. Traffic complaint. Sunday, Oct. 29 8:37 a.m. Saxon Ln. Threats. 8:52 a.m. Harrington Ave. Medical call. 10:33 a.m. Washington St. Medical call. 11:33 a.m. Olympia Ave. Preserve the peace. 8:40 p.m. High St. Medical call. Monday, Oct. 30 1:38 a.m. Harrington Ave. Animal complaint. 1:30 p.m. Arrested, Francisco Italo Alexandre Estrela, 33, of Coral St., Apt. 4, Worcester, for unlicensed operation of MV, forge/misuse RMV document, uninsured MV/trailer, unregistered vehicle. 1:59 p.m. Liberty Dr. Well-being check. 4:11 p.m. Cypress Ave. Preserve the peace. 6:58 p.m. Commons Dr. Medical call. Tuesday, Oct. 31 12:21 a.m. Harrington Ave. Medical call. 2:01 a.m. Arrested, Daniel Miguel De Jesus Velez, 20, of 103 Providence St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for op MV with license suspended/revoked, warrants, and Jhadiel Medina Acosta, 21, of 103 Providence Rd., Apt. 3, Worcester, on warrants
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Grafton moves to quarterfinals with win over South High By Evan Walsh Reporter
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GRAFTON – Grafton’s special teams — the third and oftenunheralded phase of football — were all-important on Nov. 3. The much-anticipated matchup between the No. 6 Grafton Gators and No. 11 South High Colonels went into halftime scoreless, but on the first play of the third quarter, Grafton’s senior captain Wesley Williams fielded the kickoff, evaded incoming defenders and ran along the sideline for an 80-yard touchdown return. Williams’s momentumshifting play put Grafton ahead 7-0 and laid the foundation for the Gators’ 21-0 victory over South. “I just saw an opening… I knew it was going to be there, so I had to take advantage of it,” Williams said after the game. “Special teams are huge. We made adjustments this
Jake Mayerhouser gets ready to pass the ball.
week. We told our kids that we needed some big plays, and that was the big play. Today, I thought special teams were phenomenal,” said Grafton Head Coach Chris McMahon.
South’s Kymoni Bodden moves the ball upfield.
Williams wasn’t the only special-teams standout. Finn Gilmore, the team’s sophomore do-it-all player, hit booming punt after booming punt, continually pinning South deep
into its own territory. With both offenses struggling early — the game featured 11 punts, not including South’s first-quarter fake punt — Gilmore’s punts made an impact.
“South is so physical and tough; they’re relentless. They just keep coming at you,” said McMahon. “[The punts] flipped the field position a couple of times for us. Special teams are huge, especially in a game like this.” The Gators kept their 7-0 lead until late in the fourth quarter. With 5:53 remaining in the game, Gilmore made another impact play, running to his right for a 15-yard touchdown that put Grafton ahead 14-0. Moments later, the Gators would officially ice the game; Williams made an interception — snagging one of South’s last-minute downfield throws — and Gilmore promptly scored again. Gilmore’s 44-yard touchdown put Grafton ahead 21-0. South’s offense never got going during the game, and even after the Colonels drove down the field in the game’s Football | 23
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Shrewsbury girls soccer falls in round of 32
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Shrewsbury’s Aashi Gupta controls the ball.
SHREWSBURY – On an unseasonably warm afternoon Nov. 4 at Shrewsbury High School, the No. 18 Central Catholic Raiders defeated the No. 15 Shrewsbury girls soccer team in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Division 1 playoffs. The 3-0 loss in the round of 32 ended Shrewsbury’s season and championship hopes. “I saw a lot of heart today,” said Head Coach Rebekah Landers. “The team didn’t give up; we played until the last minute. Central Catholic is a great team and they have a lot of great attacking players. Overall, there’s a lot to be proud of for this team, and I’m proud of the way they never stopped fighting.” Central Catholic’s Macy Daigle scored six minutes into the game, and while Shrewsbury attempted to battle back — forcing four straight corner kicks at one point — Central Catholic led 1-0 at halftime.
Shrewsbury’s Amanda Kalinowski (left) battles Central Catholic’s Addison Brosnihan (right).
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The Colonials attempted to even the score, but Central Catholic soon pulled away. Sarah Tressler put Central Catholic ahead 2-0 with 20 minutes left to play. Tressler scored again less than three minutes later to put the game out of Shrewsbury’s reach. Central Catholic won 3-0. Shrewsbury gathered at the corner of the field just after the final whistle. Many of the athletes — still processing the end
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competitive program,” said Landers. “We shared memories, and I let them know that you don’t remember the losses, you remember the good times. That’s why you play high school sports, right?” The Colonials graduate 11 seniors, including eight players and three student managers.
final seconds, Grafton stopped South inside the five-yard line to preserve the shutout. “The defense played well. Hats off to the kids; I thought they did a nice job in practice. South shows many different looks. They can run the ball effectively; the quarterback can run the ball; they have great receivers. It’s a challenge, and we worked hard this week to adjust to their formations and make sure we were in the right place to make plays,” McMahon said. The Gators will play No. 14 Marblehead in the Division 4 quarterfinals on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at Grafton High School. Marblehead upset No. 3 Middleborough in the opening round of competition. “We feel great… We’re reaching our potential and getting to the point we need to be,” said McMahon. Williams echoed McMahon almost exactly. “We feel great. We’re very confident,” he said. “[South] is a very good team, and we were able to shut them out. It was a good defensive effort, a good offensive effort, and we feel very confident moving on.”
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