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The City Council withdrew the proposal without prejudice earlier this month.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – A proposal to create a Retirement Community Overlay District, in order to build an over-55 development on Robin Hill Street, has been withdrawn without prejudice. Following a negative recommendation from the Planning Board on Nov. 27, the City Council voted to approve the withdrawal during its meeting on Dec. 4. Two parcels, currently zoned light industrial, would have been purchased by Pulte Homes LLC. The proposed development would have included three, 50-unit buildings, along with 57 townhouses. Abutters, including Hillside School, had several objections, including a project of that size Robin Hill | 2
HUDSON – In 2013, Sue Waudby and Geoff Schultz were inspired to continue the work of a furniture bank that closed its doors in Hudson. Waudby had volunteered at the previous furniture bank and saw how valued and needed the service was for many families. “We felt it was really sad to see it closed down,” she said. “Somebody had opened it up, but they needed somebody to run the furniture bank.” She came on board and was then followed by Schultz after they realized it was a two-person job to handle the Fresh Start | 4
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Recreation Department to apply for grant for dog park By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – An important step in realizing a new dog park for Hudson was taken at the Dec. 4 Select Board meeting. The board authorized Recreation Director Steven Santos to apply for a Stanton Foundation grant to build a dog park, which will be
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along a scenic road; that up to 15 acres would have been torn up; and that there was only one access road to and from the development. Also, an attorney representing Hillside School said that the proposed amendment to create the overlay district was not properly initiated and should be withdrawn.
In a letter to the City Council, the Planning Board and the city solicitor dated Nov. 17, attorney Harley C. Racer said that Pulte Homes was a prospective buyer and not the individual landowner. According to Racer, this is in violation of both city ordinance and state law. “The zoning amendment would affect districts throughout the city of Marlborough
other than the district of the proposed project. For these reasons, the zoning amendment must be withdrawn and not considered,” said Racer. In its negative recommendation, the Planning Board cited concerns about traffic on a roadway that could not be widened; and the height of the buildings so close to a neighborhood of single-family houses.
Recreation Department to apply for grant for dog park Dog Park | from page 1
design process. “We should hear favorably from the Stanton Foundation probably by the end of this month [of December]. They turn around their decisions rather quickly,” said Santos. Then, the Recreation De-
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partment can go right into the design phase with Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture (KZLA) and come up with final designs and construction documents for the dog park. The next step, Santos said, would be to go back to the Stanton Foundation for a construction grant. He added, “They will fund 90% of hard construction costs up to $250,000. So I think we have a great opportunity to access those funds, and I think we’re a great candidate.” The Select Board’s vote was unanimous at 4-0. For more information about the Stanton Foundation, visit http:// thestantonfoundation.org. New Fire Chief During the meeting, the Select Board appointed Jamie Desautels as Hudson Fire Chief with an effective starting date of Dec. 28, 2023. He previously served as deputy chief of the Devens Fire Department for a little over two years, according to his LinkedIn profile. Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory noted that Desautels was Devens’ deputy fire chief since June 2021. He also has been a firefighter and EMT in Northborough since 1989. He has a master’s in public administration from Ana Maria College. Desautels said he was excited to work with the Select Board and town department heads and outgoing Fire Chief Bryan Johannes, as well as the Hudson Fire Department itself. “I’m extremely excited to be a part of the town of Hudson,” Desautels said. He noted Johannes’ “dedication and devotion that he had with the department.” Desautels wanted to keep up the good work Johannes has done with the department. Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea commented on the successful celebration of the Annual Downtown Stroll on Dec. 2. He said that it was “well attended” and a fun event for all. “I would just like to thank [the Hudson Business Association] for putting on a great event, and the weather held out pretty good,” said Duplisea.
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Fresh Start gets $75,000 earmark in budget to continue its good work Fresh Start | from page 1
bank. Schultz created a system to track the volunteers, and Fresh Start blossomed from that point. Now, 10 years later, they still run what they call the Fresh Start Furniture Bank at 16 Brent Drive in Hudson. According to the bank’s website, it has provided furniture for over 3,500 homes and 8,800-plus people in need through 650 agencies in the state. Waudby said they help over 600 families and individuals each year. They also have 100 volunteers and two part-time employees who put in a combined 16,000 hours last year, according to Schultz. Earmark On Aug. 9, Gov. Maura Healey signed her 2024 fiscal year budget, which included many earmarks for local communities, including Hudson. Fresh Start Furniture Bank received a $75,000 earmark to continue its work. Waudby said their tagline is “Furnishing Hope.” Without the support from state Rep. Kate Hogan (D-Stow) in getting the earmark, she said it would be hard to keep the bank running.
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“We’re volunteers so we have to raise every dollar ourselves. It helps pay the rent to be able to operate,” Waudby said. The earmark will also help them purchase essentials like mattresses and blankets. However, any donation of good usable furniture is needed to continue to supply the increasing demand for Fresh Start’s services. “It’s huge because it takes a village to make Fresh Start run, and without state Rep. Hogan’s support, we would have an even harder uphill battle to make this work,” she said.
How to support Fresh Start is funded by private individuals and companies, as well as by grants they apply for, said Waudby. They are always looking for funding, she noted. Waudby and Schultz have backgrounds in finance and software, respectively, and were retired until taking over Fresh Start and expanding the services. Their original space was 1,200 square feet at the corner of Lincoln and Mechanic streets in Marlborough, said Schultz. Now, they have 14,000 square feet after expanding in
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PAYT emerges as option in Westborough’s trash and recycling collection By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – It’s too soon to choose a color for those pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bags, but PAYT will be part of the town’s future in trash and recycling collection. During the Select Board meeting on Dec. 6, members of the Waste Management Exploratory Committee presented its options and recommendations. According to the Waste Management Exploratory Committee, the average household in town generates 2,700
pounds of trash. The town is currently paying $46/ton for trash, and $77.78/ton for tipping fees at Wheelabrator to Harvey’s/Waste Connections. Much of what is tossed or incinerated, such as food waste, can be diverted from the waste stream, leading to lower costs, according to the committee. Should such programs be implemented, the trash and tipping fees could be cut by as much as half. The options presented to the Select Board include: • Voluntary curbside program with Harvey’s/Waste Con-
Lt. Griffin appointed police chief By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – Twentythree years ago, Brian Griffin was driving down Rt. 20 when Northborough Police Chief Kenneth Hutchins called and said that he was going to hire him at the department. “Besides marrying my wife and having my kids, that was one of the best days of my life — receiving that phone call,” Griffin recalled during the Dec. 4 Select Board meeting. After over two decades serving with the department, Griffin will officially become the next police chief following the retirement of Chief William Lyver at the end of the year. Griffin was born and raised in Northborough and graduated from Algonquin Regional High School. In an interview with the Community Advocate, Griffin said he was interested in becoming an officer when he was a child watching police shows and playing games like cops and robbers. “I was always the cop,” he said. Influence from his family also played a role — his brother is a detective sergeant in the Northborough department, and his brother-in-law retired from Boston police. Another brother-in-law serves in the New York Police Department, and his nephew is a state trooper. “I think the running in the genes a little bit, family influence definitely when I was in college steered me toward it a
nections for trash and recycling. The town would continue to pay Harvey’s/ Waste Connections for perton waste handling fee and tipping fee at Wheelabrator. • Voluntary curbside program with Harvey’s/Waste Connections for trash only. The town would continue to pay Harvey’s/Waste Connections for per-ton waste handling fee and tipping fee at Wheelabrator; town funds curbside recycling and food waste. • Town-contracted curbside program for trash, recycling and food waste with Harvey’s. • Town-contracted curbside program for trash, recycling and food waste with another hauler, to be determined. Under the first three options, the transfer station would be open for trash, food waste and items currently on the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) waste ban, such as mattresses. Under the fourth option,
More about options two and four Committee members recommended the town further explore options two and four. It also recommended pay-as-youthrow, as well as some type of food waste collection program. Under the second option, the resident would pay the annual fee for use of the transfer station, and for PAYT bags. Trash, recycling, food waste and DEP ban items will continue to be collected at the transfer station. For curbside, the resident would pay Harvey’s/Waste Connections for trash collection only; the town would pay for collection of recycling and food waste. All one- to three-family households would have their recycling and food waste collected at the curb. The resident would also pay for PAYT bags. Under the fourth option, only waste items banned by
DEP would be collected at the transfer station, or another location should the town choose another hauler. For curbside, the town would contract for collection of trash, recycling and food waste; the resident would pay for PAYT bags; and all one- to three-family households will have full curbside service. The next steps The board voted to accept the recommendations and have the town manager further explore the financial costs for the two options. Those costs should be better known in January, when a draft plan is presented and reviewed. Should a plan be approved, the Waste Management Exploratory Committee would assist with educating residents about the program, which would begin on July 1, 2024. For more information about the WMEC, visit https://www. westboroughma.gov/610/ Waste-Management-Exploratory-Committee.
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little bit. I always enjoyed giving back, even when I was in high school and college, being involved in the community … I just always enjoyed helping people,” he recalled. In the department, he’s worked as a patrol officer, detective, the sergeant detective and most recently as a lieutenant. When he takes over on Jan. 1, Griffin said it’ll be the same as Dec. 31 — except he’ll be wearing a different hat. While there may be some things he may need to learn, Griffin said the transition will be easy, and he knows the people and the Northborough community. “I think what makes it easy to wear the different hat is again having strong leaders in the past who have shown you the way; having the best police officers, dispatchers and administrative assistant. They are the best. We hire smart individuals. We hire good people who have good values, and that will make my job as chief a lot easier,” said Griffin.
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MARLBOROUGH – The latest version of the zoning ordinances for the city’s Village District has been approved by the City Council. During the council’s Urban Affairs Committee meeting on Nov. 15, the council discussed recommendations from the Planning Board, including: • Consider whether the affordable housing requirements in the proposed amendment will make redevelopment projects along Main Street cost prohibitive. • Consider excluding Main Street from Maple Street to Mechanic Street from the requirement. • Keep a tabulation of the number of parking spaces waived in exchange for fee payments. • Designate an account for the funds received from the parking space fees to be used to create additional parking in the downtown area.
“There are some interesting pieces to it,” said Councilor Sean Navin. “It would be helpful to know which parking spaces are waived.” Some councilors questioned whether to exclude Main Street, as well as the increase in the one-time fee for parking spaces. The current fee is $10,000 per space; the council wants an increase to $25,000 per space. The proposed changes to Chapter 650 zoning for the Village District will set regulations for affordable housing, including which projects would require a special permit; the number of affordable units required per project; the dropping of alternative sites for developers; design standards, including masonry construction; the use of public garage space toward projects’ parking requirements; minimum and maximum heights; and roof decks. The proposed amendments, with the recommendations from the Planning Board and Legal Department, were approved by the City Council on Monday, Dec. 4.
MARLBOROUGH – The City Council accepted grants and gifts during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 27. One of the gifts is $1,000 from the Marlborough Foundation to the Council on Aging. The funds will be used to help alleviate food insecurity issues for seniors in need. Additionally, there’s $175,734 from the state’s Department of Energy Resources through the Green Communities Program. The funds will be used for the following energy-efficiency measures: • $801 for weatherization at the Recreation Department offices at 239 Concord Road • $61,790 for a heat pump system at the Recreation Department offices at 239 Concord Road • $56,757 for BMS controls at the high school • $56,386 for HVAC controls upgrades at the high school A grant of $3.020 million from the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Executive Office of Economic Development and MassDevelop-
ment, was also accepted. The funds will be used for the third and final phase of infrastructure improvements along Lincoln Street from Highland to Bolton streets.
Methodist church in Hudson to hold Christmas Eve services HUDSON – All are invited to attend one or both of the Christmas services at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., on Sunday, Dec. 24. The first service will be at 11 a.m., and the Christmas Eve service will be at 8:30 p.m. More information is available at 978-562-2932 or at the church’s website, www.hudsonfumc@gmail com.
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Marlborough resident turns 100 MARLBOROUGH – A party of 50 convened at New Horizons on Nov. 2 to celebrate the 100th birthday of long-time resident Emily DeRidder. Surrounded by loved ones, the centenarian held court at a festive luncheon arranged by staff at the Marlborough senior living community. “It’s just another day I can enjoy talking with my family and friends,” DeRidder said, “which I love to do every day.” Mayor Arthur Vigeant was among the crowd of well-wishers, and he presented DeRidder with a ceremonial proclamation from the city. She also received a “Happy Birthday” serenade from Bill Cummings, co-founder of Cummings Foundation, who telephoned to personally congratulate her and thank her for her long tenancy. DeRidder and her late husband moved from their home in Sudbury to New Horizons in 1996, just two years after its doors had opened. Having now celebrated 27 birthdays at the retirement community, she is its longest-tenured resident. “Lots of my friends here are coming up on 100, too,” said DeRidder. This centenarian keeps a busy schedule, taking advantage of the group activities and special events offered at New Horizons. She particularly enjoys daily fitness
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classes and weekly Bingo games, as well as informal gatherings with friends on the veranda or in the lobby. A lover of the outdoors, DeRidder often admires the local plants and wildlife while walking around New Horizons’ 40-acre campus. DeRidder grew up alongside her late husband, Lyman “Beanie” DeRidder, in Saratoga, N.Y. The pair moved to Massachusetts in 1956 and raised three daugh-
ters. A dedicated homemaker, DeRidder also enjoyed various hobbies, including crafting blankets for the neonatal intensive care unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and playing the piano and organ. She remains devoted to her large extended family, and she recently escorted one of her granddaughters down the wedding aisle. More information about New Horizons is available at CountryCommunities.com.
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Shrewsbury lights menorah Shrewsbury’s Jewish community on Dec. 7 gathered at the Town Common to light the menorah. PHOTO/EVAN WALSH
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SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury’s Jewish community gathered at the Town Common on Dec. 7 to light the menorah and celebrate the start of Hanukkah. Hanukkah officially started at sundown on that day. The eight-night festival of lights will end on Dec. 15. The town’s menorah is located on the corner of Boylston and Main streets. In an interview prior to the menorah lighting, Rabbi Shmulik Fogelman detailed the importance of having menorahs in the public sphere. “It really is to get to every single Jewish person — they should know it’s Hanukkah, they should be educated about Hanukkah… This is bringing Judaism to the people,” he said. The event featured several
different fried foods, including potato latkes, sufganiyot and donuts. With chilly temperatures, hot cocoa was also made available. “It’s a positive way of showing our fearlessness, our Jewish pride. We’re not afraid of anybody. We’re not cowering. In fact we are coming out in public. It’s important to come together in the community — all the more so now,” said Fogelman. Fogelman and his wife, Sarah Fogelman, run the Chabad of Shrewsbury. Rabbi Shmulik Fogelman said that he hopes the Chabad can help provide resources to the Jewish community. After the menorah was damaged by wind, the community quickly rallied to replace it. The new menorah was unveiled Dec. 14.
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MARLBOROUGH – Mark A. Vital has been active in the city’s commissions and committees for years. Come Jan. 1, Vital will assume his first elected position — Ward 1 city councilor. Born and raised in the city, Vital is currently the community outreach manager and assistant cross country and track coach at the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA). He also administers several Facebook pages, including Everything Positive in Marlborough. As part of his work at AMSA, Vital oversees the school’s Club Leaders of Today, where students take part in community service projects and learn about job shadowing and internships. Vital is currently helping with a citywide coat drive; much of the donated clothing has been sent to migrant families currently housed in two of the city’s hotels.
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“They’re from Haiti … they don’t have anything for the winter,” he said. Ward 1 issues Vital has spent the last several weeks talking with outgoing Ward 1 Councilor Laura Wagner and talking with his new constituents. Among the top issues — speeding and safety. “Stow, Concord [roads] … they’re being used as cutthroughs,” he said. Vital would also like to bring
more public transportation to New Horizons and the Village. “They would love to go to the senior center, but there are no buses,” he said. As to the proposed zoning regulations making their way through the city, Vital said he supports a letter, sent by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce asking for a three-month moratorium on enacting the regulations. He would like the city to hire a planner “to tell us the impact of the proposed regulations.” He
added that funding to pay for the planner is available. Once he’s on the City Council, Vital would like to form a group of Ward 1 businesses to deal with issues along Route 20; have a pavilion built at Ghiloni Park for family gatherings; and have a pond near his home named after Conservation Director Priscilla Ryder. “She has been so diligent for the city of Marlborough,” said Vital. Citywide, the incoming councilor wants to find a way
to beef up the staffing within the city’s Human Services Department; establish a women’s shelter; have more cultural activities; and re-introduce a student advisory council to the mayor’s office. “I want to bring high school students into the equation,” said Vital. He acknowledged that he’s learning all the ins and outs of serving on the City Council. In addition to Wagner, Vital is getting help from fellow councilors Mark Oram and Michael Ossing.
St. Stephen’s helps out during the holiday season MARLBOROUGH – Parishioners at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton St., began their Christmas outreach early this year with both social and charitable activities in November. Members and friends collected warm clothing and prepared meals for the Northampton-
based Cathedral in the Night; wrapped sweatshirts a month in advance for the local Sweats for Vets program; and knitted and shopped for Christmas gifts for merchant marines through Seafarers International House’s Christmas at Sea program. The Senior Friends met in November and decorated more
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ello and a warm Happy Holidays to you and your families from the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce! At a time of year when, in the IN THE NEWS spirit of the holidays, people should be coming together to show love and gratitude for each other, there seems to be a lot of division amongst people in the world based on what we see in the news on a daily basis. It would be nice if people could set aside their differences and just be nice to each other, instead of all of the anger and disrespect we are seeing different groups show one another, even if it is just for the holidays! We all have different viewpoints and have had different experiences that make us who we are. That said, I believe we are all better off when we take the time to listen to each other, take in the different viewpoints and experiences people have into consideration, learn from them, and then collaborate on how to make businesses, community, and the world a better place. Unfortunately, this idea has not been fully accepted by everyone in our
country as a whole, which is evident by the fact that certain subsets of our population have been and continue to be treated unfairly. This is why there has been a push for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in businesses of all sizes across the country. I think there is immense potential for businesses and communities that recognize the value diverse subsets of our population offer. I also think it is imperative that we all view each other as equals regardless of our viewpoints, what we look like, what our religious beliefs are, or how we choose to identify ourselves. We should include everyone in the process of growth and betterment of the communities we serve as we are all citizens of this great country. We are fortunate to have a business community here in the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce that agrees with my commentary above and they exemplified it during our Annual Meeting on December 9th. We had two exceptional speakers at the event, who are examples of business and community leaders who have successfully faced the many challenges put in front of them because they were
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What they both showed us is that we have fortunately come a long way in accepting and working with businesspeople who are “different”, but we still have a lot of work to do as a business community and as a nation in general towards accepting and working with people regardless of who they are. Humankind is far better off when we truly collaborate with and support each other without “blinders”, for the betterment of our businesses, communities, and our country. Events in December: The City of Marlborough and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce are working together to host a Downtown Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 17th from 3pm to 7:00pm. Details about the event can be found here: https:// marlboroughchamber.org/calendar. We would like to say Thank You to our stroll sponsors Apex Center, Drumais Hair Salon, Faifield Inn and Suites, Firefly’s BBQ, Hyatt Place, Marshall Insurance Agency, and Walker Development for supporting this event! With that, I once again wish you and your families a Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! All the best to you and yours in 2024!
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Holiday fun at Solomon Pond Mall By Laura Hayes Managing Editor MARLBOROUGH – Solomon Pond Mall has been busy welcoming the holiday season with both new and familiar events. “It’s an exciting holiday season for us,” said Marketing Manager Mark Willand. “I feel that we need to be an integral part of our community beyond the shopping experience.” Between competition both online and in the area, Willand said it’s been very challenging and shoppers need a compelling reason to come into the mall. Solomon Pond needed to create a more enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere for shoppers to visit 12 months a year. “A place where on Thursday nights perhaps, if you wanted craft beer and live music, this would be the place to be,” said Willand. Solomon Pond held its first Winter Music/Craft Beer Series event on Dec. 7 featuring live music from Fred Ellsworth and Lost Shoe Brewing and Roast-
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and cheerleaders from the New England Patriots. Solomon Pond has also been holding Winter Markets. Its first two markets were on Nov. 25 and Dec. 9. The last one will be Dec. 23. Willand said the first market, which featured 15 local artisans, was a “great success.” “It’s a hyper-local event, and it’s something that is not contingent on the weather. … It
was a real festive day. We gave away about $5,000 in shopping sprees and things of that nature,” Willand said. Also, Santa has been on site for photos with children and pets. The mall, who is partnering with the New England Center for Children, also held a “sensory Santa” event on Dec. 3. For a full list of events, visit https://visitsolomonpond. com/.
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Two juveniles accused of breaking into a motor vehicle By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – Two juveniles are facing multiple felony charges after they were spotted breaking and entering into a motor vehicle on Friday, Dec. 8.
At around 9 p.m., Westborough police responded to Ambassador Drive for a report of a breaking and entering into a motor vehicle that was in progress. The victim discovered the suspects inside his vehicle attempting to manipulate the
ignition. Three suspects fled the scene in a different stolen vehicle out of Framingham. Officers broadcast a description of the vehicle and suspects to surrounding towns. A short time later, the South-
borough Police Department advised they had located the vehicle and taken two of the three suspects into custody after a foot pursuit. Westborough officers responded to the scene and identified the two suspects as juvenile males, ages 14 and 15.
The juveniles were released to the custody of their parents and will be summonsed to court for multiple felony charges. Southborough and Framingham Police will also be filing charges.
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 Monday, Dec. 4 2:08 a.m. Arrested, Valeria S. Moore, 31, of 1881 Worcester Rd., Framingham, on true warrant.
Southborough Thursday, Nov. 30 11:41 p.m. Arrested, Jason E. Toland, of Water St., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit. Saturday, Dec. 2 2:21 a.m. Arrested, Eric F. Costa, of Queen St., Lowell, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, willfully obstruct emergency vehicle. 8:45 p.m. Arrested, Mert Yilmaz, of Brooksdale Rd., Brighton, for unlicensed operation of MV, fail to stop/yield, obstruct stationary emergency vehicle. Sunday, Dec. 3 3:14 p.m. Arrested, Mattos R. DaSilva, of Lincoln St., Marlborough, for unlicensed operation of MV, MV operator refuse to identify self, no inspection sticker, lights violation/ windshield wipers on, warrants.
Shrewsbury Friday, Dec. 1 9:32 a.m. Arrested, Rickie B. Singleton Jr., 38, 2356 Providence Rd., Northbridge, for unregistered vehicle, uninsured MV/trailer, op MV with license suspended. 11:17 a.m. Arrested, Isabel James Morales, 34, of 69 Grove St., Worcester, on warrant, and James Michael Limberhand, 32, of 25 Queen St., Worcester, on warrant. 11:49 p.m. Arrested, Sean J. Tebeau, 46, of 121 Clinton St., Shrewsbury, for OUI liquor, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger). Saturday, Dec. 2 9:42 a.m. Arrested, Kofi Badu, 31, of 5 Attleboro St., Worcester, for op MV with license suspended, marked lanes violation, follow too closely. Tuesday, Dec. 5 12:53 p.m. Arrested, Matthew P. Tucci, 41, of 65 E Temple St., Boylston, for B&E for misdemeanor, vandalize property. 6:45 p.m. Arrested, Thomas Anders Fobert, 22, of 17 Chipper Dr., South Grafton, for OUI liquor, speeding in violation of special regulation, drink alcohol from open container in MV. Wednesday, Dec. 6 10:14 p.m. Arrested, Angel Rodriguez, 40, of 610 Hayward St., Apt. 2, Manchester, NH, for speeding, unsafe operation of MV, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger), OUI liquor, A&B on police officer.
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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 Andrade Jr., Joseph formerly of Marlborough and Northborough Baczkowski, David of Hudson Bartkiewicz, David of Shrewsbury Berube, Lorraine of Grafton Borey, Jonathan formerly of Northborough Brewster, John of Grafton Donahue, Ellen of Shrewsbury Duncan, Judith of Marlborough Gay, Roger formerly of Hudson Gelina, Ruth of Westborough Hooks, Elma most recently of Westborough Kelly, Joan of Shrewsbury Marando, Arthur of Grafton Marken, Charles of Southborough Moore, Roma of Marlborough Phipps, Joan formerly of Westborough Rundlett, Julie formerly of Hudson Sandvos, Phyllis of Northborough Sbrogna, Judith formerly of Shrewsbury Stoll, Patricia of Worcester/ Grafton True Jr., Robert of Westborough Witowski, Raymond of Shrewsbury Yap, Mary of Westborough
Julie L. Rundlett, 61 WORCESTER - Julie Lynn Rundlett, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away November 1, 2023. Julie was born on December 9, 1961, to Joan and Walter Rundlett in Marlborough. Julie is predeceased in death by her brothers Mark and Scott and her nephew Michael. She is survived by her parents Joan and Walter Rundlett, sisters Debbie Rundlett and Lisa Rundlett Groux, sisters-in-law Theresa Rundlett and Karen
Rundlett, niece Christine Rundlett Scott and her husband Doug, Margaux Groux and her husband Scott Middleton, Bill Rundlett, Maddie Rundlett and great niece Amelia Scott and great nephews Noah and Ethan Scott. Julie is also survived by her dear and compassionate friend Alice and her frisky cat Scooter. A private celebration of Julie’s life will take place at a future date.
Roger E. Gay, 95 MAYNARD - We are sadly sharing the passing of Roger Earl Gay 95 of Maynard on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Roger was born and raised in Hudson, MA. He leaves his loving wife of 68 years, Jeanne (Courtemanche), his daughter Elisabeth Drury and her husband Jay of Maynard, his son, Christopher, and his companion Tracey Lyon of Ayer and his grandsons Timothy of Hudson and Zachary of Maynard. His beloved daughter, Linda Lewandowski, wife of Mark Lewandowski of Bolton predeceased him in April 2016, and Zachary and Timothy’s Mother, Maureen Clancy of Clinton, Roger’s siblings, Lois, who lived in Colorado most of her life and Frank, who lived in Florida. Both happily ended their lives with family and friends in Hudson. A graveside service for Roger will be held at a later date.
ter, Rebecca A. Ward of Marlborough; three brothers, James Miller of Florida, Martin Miller of Rhode Island, Michael Miller of South Carolina; three sisters, Lois Delmonte of Florida, Deborah Delmonte of Rhode Island, Maryanne Miller of New Hampshire; 15 grandchildren, Robert Jr, Krista, Cynthia, Samantha, Jacob, Daniel, Anthony, Gemma, Nikki, Taylor, Jennifer, Ethan, Ashley, Jessica, and Ryan; 7 great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces. She was the Mother of Mary-Jane Carter of Marlborough who died in 2009. The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Joan M. Phipps, 83 HOPKINTON - Joan M. Phipps, 83, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. She was the wife of 53 years to Russell H. Phipps. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Donna (Wilkinson) Hopkins and husband Charles of Upton, Tracy Phipps of Hopkinton,
Lorraine C. Berube, 99 GRAFTON - Lorraine C. Berube, 88, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at her residence at Southgate of Shrewsbury. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Leonard J. Berube. She is survived by her children Celeste Allain and her husband, Richard, of Grafton, Carl Berube of Franklin, Virginia, John Berube and Christine Graham of Skowhegan, Maine, and Susan Schroeder and her husband, Carl, of Millbury, Massachusetts, along with her grandchildren Matthew, Tiffany, Katherine, Sarah, Noah, Orrin, Anthony, Nicole, and Jarrett, and her great-grandchildren Sadie, Henry, Leo,
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Roma A. Moore, 81 MARLBOROUGH - Roma A. (Melvin) Porzio Moore, 81, of Marlborough died Tuesday Nove m b e r 28, 2023 at Marlborough Hosp i ta l . H e r husband Harry R. Moore, Sr. died in 1973. She was born in Cambridge, the daughter of the late John A. and Lois L. (Henderson) Melvin and was raised in Southborough. She leaves four sons, Robert S. Moore and his wife Susan of Natick, Harry R. Moore, Jr. and his wife Linda of Bedford, James M. Moore and his wife Cynthia of Southborough and Jeffrey D. Moore and his wife Karen of Franklin; her daugh-
and Timothy Wilkinson; her grandchildren, Eric and Ryan Wilkinson; her siblings, Elizabeth Van Ness, Robert Jewett, and Irene Jewett; and many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her first husband, H. Paul Wilkinson who died in 1965. The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
and Nolan, as well as many nieces and nephews. Lorraine was one of twelve children and is survived by her sisters Irene Lopes, Jeanne Pimental, Claudette Moran, Theresa St. Laurent, Denise Berube, Ann Marie Folster, and her brother Richard Folster. She was the sister of the late Reverend John Folster, Norman Folster, Dolores Gossic, and Jacqueline Beaudoin. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
David J. Baczkowski, 39 HUDSON - David Joseph Baczkowski (Dave), age 39, of Hudson, MA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nove m b e r 29th. Dave is survived by his fiancée, Bethany Tobia, and their two children, Davie and Will, his parents, Dave and Sharon, his brother, Nick, sister-in-law, Lauren, and niece, Hailey Baczkowski. He will be incredibly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. The Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home of Maynard assisted with arrangements.
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LEGAL NOTICES lectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of 160 Holden Street LLC c/o GFI Partners, 133 Pearl Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02110, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 and Section VI.C.4.b.4 for Site Planning Approval and Special Permit by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of a 540,368 square foot and a 381,360 square foot warehouse facility in an Aquifer Protection Overlay District in Zone 2. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Interstate Crossing Industrial Park -142 Clinton Street,” on seventy-three (73) sheets, dated December 5, 2023, prepared by Highpoint Engineering, 980 Washington St. Suite 216, Dedham, MA 02026; stamped by Douglas J. Hartnett, P.E. The subject project is north of Holden Street and easterly of Clinton Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 07, Plot 041000 and associated lots to be consolidated. A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at https:// shrewsburyma.gov/1202/Ongoing-Planning-and-Economic-Developmen SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD Julie Holstrom, Clerk
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NORTHBOROUGH SHERIFF’S SALE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Worcester, ss By virtue of Execution 1581CV06814 issued by the Middlesex County Superior Court –Woburn wherein, John Parsons named Judgment Creditor(s) and Robert Russell named Judgment Debtor(s), on the 6th day of October in the year 2017, having levied upon seized and taken all the right, title and interest which the said Robert Russell had on the 23rd day of December in the year 2015 when it was attached on mesne process in and to the lands in the town of Northborough. Title to debtor referenced in deed dated May 6, 1998 and recorded on May 8, 1998 in Book: 19925, Page 135, in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds as follows: On January 11, 2024, at 10:00am at the Deputy Sheriff’s Office located at 240 Main Street, Worcester MA. I will sell said right, title and interest at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder, together with all costs and fees thereon. Said sale of land is subject to any and all encumbrances of record. NOTICE REGARDING ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS You are hereby notified that Massachusetts Regulations (Title 5 Regulations) require an inspection of on-site sewage disposal systems when there is a transfer of title to real estate. Any purchaser or transferee of real estate serviced by
Call 508.366.5500 to advertise your legal notice an on-site sewage disposal system is obligated to inspect, and if necessary, to upgrade a system in accordance with the provisions of Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR). You are hereby referred to 310 CRM 15.300-15.305 for time periods to do so and other requirements. The office of the Deputy Sheriff has no information about whether the real estate in question is served by an on-site sewage disposal system. Terms of Sale: Cash, cashiers or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the plaintiff and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); the highest bidder shall pay $5,000.00 and the balance of purchase price payable in cash, certified or treasurer’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale at the office of the deputy sheriff. Donna M Belanger, Deputy Sheriff Attorney for Creditor: Robert J Cirillo, Jr. Esq. Cirillo & Roberts PC 142 Main Street Leominster, MA 01453 978-537-9525 Worcester County Sheriff 240 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Property Address: 2-4 Allen Court, Northborough MA. 01532 The land with buildings thereon, situated in Northborough, Worcester County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the
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northeast side of Allen Street containing 7,900 square feet more or less and being Lot # 18 on a plan of land recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 52 Plan 55. Said premises are more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point at the intersection of the northeasterly line of Allen Street with the southeasterly line of a lane as shown on said plan; Thence northeasterly along the southeasterly line of said lane ninety-nine (99) feet to a point at Lot # 19 on said plan; Thence southeasterly by said Lot # 19 eighty (80) feet to a point at Lot #17 on said plan; Thence southwesterly by said Lot # 17 one hundred (100) feet to a point in the northeasterly line of Allen Street; Thence northwesterly along the northeasterly line of Allen Street seventy-eight and four tenths (78.4) feet to the point of beginning. The street address of said property is 2-4 Allen Street, Northborough, MA. Subject to easements, agreements, restrictions and rights of record, if any there be, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. For our Title, see Deed recorded on October 23, 1997, in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 19278, Page 69.
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO23P4019EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division Estate of: Renate Stahl Also Known as: Renate Vogelbusch Date of Death: December 18, 2022 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Doris B. Faulds of Westborough MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Doris B. Faulds of Westborough MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Shrewsbury High students learn that a career can take many paths By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
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HUDSON – Hudson residents Al and Susan Sukis accompanied their grandchildren on a trip on the “Polar Express” in Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod, for a personal visit with Santa Claus and a magical train ride. Their grandchildren are: Aydan Sukis, 12; Ryan DeGiacomo, 8; Avery Sukis, 5; Jaxon Sukis, 3 and Colton Sukis, 1.
HHS Famers honored Over 180 people attended the semi-annual induction of members to the Hudson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 24 at Hudson Lodge of Elks Hall. Recipient of the “Contributor” award, was Denise (Burney) Carter ’80, HHS office secretary since 1984, and longtime
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assembly and Peter Conti, videographer and “Voice of the Hawks,” was master of ceremonies. The National Anthem and “God Bless America” were beautifully sung by Annadelia Ruminski and Claudia Almeida, Hudson High tenth graders. Hall of Fame induction is held semi-annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and nominations for the 2025 Class may be mailed to HHS Athletic Hall of Fame, c/o Athletic Director Jessica Winders, 69 Brigham St. Hudson MA 01749. General criteria for nominees is “nominees must have distinguished themselves through outstanding participation in the athletic program.” HOF committee includes Smith, chairman; Robert Bowen, Peter Conti, MaryBeth Goodwin, Bill Hurley, Ann Marie Lopez, Luis Macedo, Daniel McAnespie, Phil Ricciuti and Jessica Winders. Local calligrapher Gerry Kerdok created the Honor Roll and Lorene Jean, of Hudson Art and Framing, sup-
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plied frames. Manhattan art show Hudson native Marykate O’Neil has several of her Modern Art works featured in a Manhattan gallery, and many fans and friends attended her opening show on Nov. 30. Those with Hudson connections were Sarah Ireland, Beth Bruso, Jennifer Leah, Chris McMahon, Cathy Parker and Leslie O’Neil. Marykate is a graduate of Hudson High School and received degrees from Boston University, U. Conn. School of Law and Columbia University. She is the daughter of Mrs. Leona O’Neil of Hudson. Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Hudson native Samantha Johnson has been chosen by Forbes magazine for its “30 under 30 in North America” award. Ms. Johnson started her own robotics company, “Tatum Robotics” in 2021, where she is creating a tactile robot for the deaf/blind. The robot will enable the deaf/blind to read and communicate without an interpreter or ASL speaker nearby.
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Art works by Hudson native Marykate O’Neil (in center) are featured in a Manhattan gallery. Among those attending the Nov. 30 opening were several fans with Hudson connections, from left: Beth Bruso, Sarah Ireland, (O’Neil), Chris McMahon and Jennifer Leah.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dec. 16 – Kim Horton, Barbara Barry, Ken Veseskis, Matt Cunha, Ray Peckham Jr. and Bill Gould Dec. 17 – Brian Parker, Ada Arenstrup, Kathy Kittredge and Joe DiFonzo Dec. 18 – Theresa Bryce, Deb Devereaux, Debbie Bryant, Robert Simpson and Savannah Fillmore Dec. 19 – Samantha Santana, Sarah Cressy and Dick Bushey Dec. 20 – Lexi Leandres
Dec. 21 – Diane Durand, Jim Gasek and Bill Bisset Dec. 22 – George Dunnells, Michael Chartrand, Matthew Lenthal, Francis King and Yvonne Bleiler Dec. 23 – Teresa Costa Figueiredo, Emily Larkins, Ellen Auger, Mark O’Connell and Richard Chaves Dec. 24 – Kristin Joyce, Holly Richardson, Karlie Lazarus and Hannah Knowles Dec. 25 – Will Jackson, Chris Capobianco and Patrick Moran Dec. 26 – Jay Murphy, Steve Falcone and Art Zina Dec. 27 – Ed Vorce, Kevin Appel, Dick Tracy, Carolyn and Alyssa Downing Dec. 28 – Danielle Watson, Adelaide Sahagian, Michael Fernandes, Cara Sullivan, Jim Toohey, Elizabeth Hydro, Ron Hellen, Dee Jordan and Chris Francis Dec. 29 – Anthony Luongo, Carol Sedam, Kayleigh Darwin, Ben and Sam Jackson HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Dec. 18 – Mark and Kristi Edwards If Death or Divorce has
changed this list, please email rrimkus18@comcast.net. LOOKING BACK TO 1973 Testimonial dinner dance was held for Fire Chief Joseph Despres who retired after 38 years on the job. Vasken “Musty” Minasian was presented with a framed citation by Argeo Cellucci Jr. upon his retirement from the Industrial Commission. Committee planning the Ladies Hockey Barn Sale included: Carol Gault, Jean Bowen, Rita Steere and Paula Ball. The Party Shop at 12 Washington St. offered cake decorating, party supplies, favors and shower umbrellas. Harold Courtemanche was master of ceremonies at the reunion of Hudson High School class of 1928 at Andrea’s Restaurant. Dennis Frias performed “Jota” the rustic dance of northern Spain at the Iberian American Festival at the Library. “Mr. Hypnosis” Larry Glick was performing at the Bull Run Restaurant, Shirley. Se n d e nt ries for H u dson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email rrimkus18@comcast.net.
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