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Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – An effort to increase the town’s housing stock could mean significant improvements to the Westborough Shopping Center located on Lyman Street. Colangelo Massachusetts Real Estate LLC, the plaza’s owner, has applied for a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals to reconstruct a portion of the property to add 132 dwelling units. With the goal of providing much-needed housing with minimal impact on school enrollment, 75% of the new rental units would be studio or one-bedroom floor plans, with the remainder being two-bedroom. The proposal calls for 20% of the units to be affordable. Additionally, the developer plans to apply for local workforce preference status. If granted, this designation will provide access to the affordable units for town employees in professions like teaching, fire and police and the Department of Public Works, keeping with the town’s goal of encouraging local residency for town staff. The designation would also include access to local veterans. “I’m proud to say that a great deal of planning has gone into providing the housing Westborough urgently needs while minimizing the impact on school enrollment and traffic,” said Eugene Colangelo, principal of Colangelo Massachusetts Real Estate LLC. “We have been evolving the Westborough Proposal | 4
Singing bell ringer returns to Roche Bros. in Westborough By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – A familiar face — and sound — has returned to the Roche Bros. supermarket at Bay State Commons for the holiday season. Keith Bryant Sr. is once again ringing a bell and singing for the Salvation Army, accompanied by a soundtrack of holiday favorites — his is “Run Run Rudolph” by Chuck Berry. “Keith comes to fill out an application every year and can’t wait to get started,” said Major Paul Pelletier of the Salvation Army’s Worcester unit. For nearly a quarter-century, Bryant has been collecting Christmas donations for the unit. His combination of singing and smiling has made him a popular figure — so much so that when the holiday season arrives each year, Bryant will be in front of the Westborough Roche Bros. Bell ringer | 2
Keith Bryant Sr. is back at the Roche Bros. ringing a bell, singing holiday favorites and collecting donations for the Salvation Army.
Contract approved for town administrator By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough officially has a new town administrator. The Select Board voted to approve a contract between the town and future Town Administrator Tim McInerney during a special meeting on Dec. 8.
According to Select Board Chair Mitch Cohen, McInerney’s first day was Dec. 11. “We look forward to Tim joining us,” Cohen said. “I want to thank, on behalf of the board, Mike Gallagher for being an excellent interim [town administrator] and bringing this process to a close.” Cohen also thanked former interim Town Contract | 2
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Singing bell ringer returns to Roche Bros. Keith Bryant Sr. has been a bell ringer for 24 years.
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“I’m here for good, by demand,” he said. Bryant, a Worcester resident, said he’s been singing nearly all his life, starting with the choir at the Baptist church. After the church pastor died, “I did my own thing,” he said. Bryant’s been associated with the Salvation Army for 38 years, 24 years as a bell ringer. When not standing by a donation kettle, he helps provide comfort and care to the homeless using the Salvation Army’s services. “The stuff we give them — coffee, food, clothing — is
for free,” said Bryant. What he likes best about being a singing bell ringer is “putting smiles on people’s faces.” “The songs from their childhood … it changes people’s hearts,” he said. “He makes Christmas,” said a passerby. “He’s the greatest guy.” Bryant will be at the supermarket three times per week through Christmas. In case you miss him, you can still donate to the kettle, or visit https://easternusa. salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/worcester/.
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GRAFTON – The town is casting a second bronze plaque to include 187-plus names that were not included on the first plaque to honor the service of its veterans in the Vietnam era. If you resided in Grafton, North Grafton, South Grafton or Fisherville from Feb. 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975, and you enlisted or were drafted into any branch of the military, and you have a copy of your honorable discharge papers (DD-214), please contact Jeff Farrell by calling 774-293-2208 to make an appointment to see him in his office at the Grafton Municipal Center to determine if your name is eligible to be included on the new plaque. The deadline for your name to be included alphabetically on the new plaque is Dec. 31, 2023. Names found eligible afterward will be added, not alphabetically, later.
Contract approved for town administrator Contract | from page 1
Administrator Bob Reed, who preceded Gallagher; the interim Assistant Town Administrator Diane Wackell; the town administrator screening committee and the firm Municipal Resources Inc., which led the search process. For the next two weeks, Gallagher will be continuing to serve in an advisory role to help with the transition. McInerney was one of three finalists for the position. He was interviewed and ultimately selected by the Select Board on Nov. 15. McInerney served as town administrator in Grafton until 2020.
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I am writing today to voice my concerns about the cleanliness of Lake Quinsigamond and to bring awareness to the issue. My family and I currently live on the lake, and I have been on the Shrewsbury High School Rowing team for 3 years. I have seen for myself that the lake is very dirty with trash and debris. But the biggest issue that I want to bring up is that there is still time when raw sewage gets into the lake. When that happens, the team is not allowed to practice and that causes a loss in practice time. This can happen several times during a season. When the practice momentum gets disrupted, more time is spent to get back to that point. This can eventually cause the team to lose during races. I propose that more attention be spent on finding out why this continues to happen. And then a permanent solution should be determined. We live in an area where there are a lot of very smart people who I think could solve this issue if enough people cared about it.
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Northborough to seek grant for more firefighters By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – The Select Board gave its blessing for the Northborough Fire Department to apply for a SAFER grant that may lead to hiring of eight firefighters during its meeting on Dec. 4. History of staffing According to a memo from Fire Chief Dave Parenti to the Select Board, one of the National Fire Protection Association’s standards calls for a minimum of 15 firefighters on the initial house fire assignment. The Northborough Fire Department has automatic mutual aid agreements with surrounding towns and, with its current shift number of five personnel plus automatic response, its initial response is about 14 personnel. According to Parenti’s presentation, in the early 1980s, the fire department had a full-time chief and two full-time day firefighters. As demand increased and call firefighters weren’t as available, there was a request for 24/7/365 coverage in the early 1990s, leading to two firefighters who worked 24-hour shifts that was supplemented by two day shift firefighters in addition to call members.
Then-Chief David Durgin presented plans in 1999 to provide advanced life support ambulance service with a goal to have one officer and three firefighters working 24-hours a day. According to Parenti, this was achieved in 2009. In 2002, Durgin requested an increase of six members per shift, though Parenti said the Select Board at that time determined it wasn’t needed. However, during the site plan review process for the Avalon Bay development and Northborough Crossing in 2009, Durgin’s request for six additional firefighters was approved to be funded initially through fees imposed on the builder. Parenti said the positions weren’t ever filled. Durgin again requested an increase to on-duty staffing to one officer and seven firefighters in 2013 along with a deputy chief and fire prevention officer, leading to a public safety staffing study completed in 2015. Parenti said the study called for one officer and four firefighters per shift for a total of five people in addition to a new fire station and deputy chief. At that time, the department only had four people per shift. When Parenti joined the department in 2016, he said
he was given the go-ahead to begin hiring. He intended to pursue a SAFER grant in 2017, though Parenti said then-Town Administrator John Coderre was unwilling to support the project. Since, Parenti said he spoke with Coderre several times about needing additional staff and submitted supplemental budget requests. In June, the department hit a crisis point, Parenti said. “Our members were beginning to exhibit signs of physical and mental health impacts due to the workload and as a result, we needed to adjust our daily staffing,” his presentation read. Parenti advised then-interim Town Administrator Bob Reed that he planned to apply for a SAFER grant. Parenti said the benefits of applying for the grant include an improvement to the firefighters’ health, wellness and safety; and an ability to respond to additional and overlapping calls, to attract and retain highlyqualified firefighters and paramedics and to collect additional ambulance fees.
100% of salary, benefit and contractional costs for 36 months, and after that time period, the town will absorb these costs. The grant would be worth approximately $2.7 million. The grant window opens in February with the awards beginning between four to six months after the grants are submitted. Once awarded, there is a six-month window for hiring.
Proposal seeks addition of residential component to Westborough Shopping Center
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What is proposed Parenti plans to use the SAFER grant to bring on eight people, or two additional members per shift. The grant would cover
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Under the proposal, two buildings, currently the site of the former HomeGoods and an adjacent retail space, would be demolished to make way for a four-story structure. The building would have two ground-floor retail spaces totaling 39,477 square feet and a total of 111 residential units, complete with underground parking. Another existing building, known as J&N Professional Building, would be modified to accommodate 21 additional units to the second floor. “The addition of a residential use to a successful retail, office and restaurant plaza is precisely the type of infill development that is being encouraged throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is wholly consistent with the Westborough Master Plan,” said Mark L. Donahue, the attorney representing the developer. “The creation of a mixed-use will encourage and foster the retail and restaurant establishments within the plaza by providing a ready source of convenient shopping and dining opportunities to the residents.” The proposed use will also require a special permit from the Westborough Planning Board at a later date.
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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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Lucia Fest celebrated in Shrewsbury
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SHREWSBURY – Hundreds of community members gathered at the Scandinavian Athletic Club on Dec. 10 to celebrate Lucia Fest. Lucia is celebrated annually in December. According to Visit Sweden, the celebration’s origins can be traced back to the fourth century, commemorating “the martyr Lucia of Syracuse, who, as legend has it, brought food to Christians hiding in Roman catacombs, lighting her way with a candlelit wreath on her head.” After the club’s Spelmanslag performed, the Lucia procession began; boys and girls dressed in white robes walked onto the stage and started to sing. Throughout the venue, proud parents smiled as their children participated in the celebration. The event also featured music from accordionist Dan Mackowiak. The event had raffles, shop-
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Hundreds of people gathered at SAC in Shrewsbury to celebrate Lucia Fest. PHOTOS/EVAN WALSH
SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Police Department helped spread some holiday cheer. On Dec. 10, dozens gathered outside of the Shrewsbury Police Station for the department’s annual Fill the Wagon event. The community filled the department’s wagon, trailer, and several additional bins with hundreds of toys, paper The Shrewsbury Fire Department unloads toys. goods, clothing, and hygiene supplies for those in need. The donations will ben“It’s super important for efit St. Anne’s and Shrewsbury people,” said Patrol Sgt. David Youth and Family Services. Faucher. “Everyone is strugAfter the event had ended, the gling right now with the econovehicles full of donations were my the way it is, so anything we paraded down Maple Avenue can do to help out, get people en route to St. Anne’s. what they need at Christmas for Santa, who made an appearkids, for families that don’t have ance at the event, escorted the what we have. It’s a way to give donations on a motorcycle. back to the community.”
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Northborough’s Frank Brown receives Quilt of Valor By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – When Frank Brown was young, he lived in Vermont. His mother had he and his brother sleep together at night to help them keep warm, and she heated bricks in an oven, wrapped the bricks in cloth and placed them at the foot of the bed to keep their feet warm. When he was a teen, he lived in the mountains with his father. They would wake up at the crack of dawn to eat breakfast and get ready to go outside, hike into the mountains and spend the day cutting down wood. “I was always freezing. My feet were cold, my hands were cold. I was always cold. I thought, ‘Am I ever going to get warm again?’ But anyway, it’s all over now, I’ve got this quilt to keep me warm,” Brown said. He was presented with a Quilt of Valor at Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 on Dec. 3.
Frank Brown, wrapped in his new Quilt of Valor, poses for a photo with his family members after the ceremony on Dec. 3.
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“This is a day I will never forget,” he said. Brown was nominated for his Quilt of Valor by Marcy Lippold. “His remarkable memory of his years in the Navy combined with his unique story of service is why I nominated him for this Quilt of Valor,” she said.
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COMMUNITY HISTORY Ghosts of Decembers past Firefighters fight the blaze that destroyed three Main Street buildings in December 1975.
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(Family Features) Food, drinks, gifts and time with family make the holidays a merry occasion for people across the country. However, all that celebrating can sometimes become a distraction from maintaining heart health. In fact, the joys of the season can become marred for many as research shows an uptick in cardiac events and heart attack deaths during the final week of December. According to a study published in the American Heart Association journal, “Circulation,” more cardiac deaths occur on Dec. 25 than any other day of the year, followed by the second largest number on Dec. 26 and third largest on Jan. 1. “The holidays are a busy, often stressful time for many of us,” said American Heart Association Chief Clinical Science Officer Mitchell S.V. Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA. “Routines are disrupted. We may tend to eat and drink more and exercise and relax less. We’re getting too little sleep and experiencing too much stress. While we don’t know exactly why there are more deadly heart attacks during this time, it’s important to be aware that these factors can snowball, increasing the risk for a deadly cardiac event.” Being aware of this annual phenomenon and taking a few important, heart-healthy steps can help save lives. Consider these tips from Dr. Elkind and the experts at the American Heart Association. • Know symptoms and take action. Heart attack signs vary in men and women, but it’s important to recognize them early and call 9-1-1 for help.
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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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to pray for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas militants. He also announced that a permanent rabbi will be named “soon” to lead the Chabad in Westborough. In addition to the menorah lighting, attendees enjoyed latkes, doughnuts, music and chocolate gelt. Several members of the Westborough Police Department were on hand to help pedestrians cross to and from the rotary.
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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – The town is proposing three districts to comply with the MBTA’s zoning requirements for multifamily housing. During a public hearing sponsored by the town’s Planning Department on Dec. 5, Planning Director Jenny Gingras said that after an extensive look at the town’s properties, the following three districts were selected — Gleason Street (including Village Commons); Turnpike Road (Parc Westborough); and Arrive (corner of Turnpike Road and Otis Street). According to Gingras, the proposed zoning districts would satisfy the criteria imposed by the MBTA for communities serviced by commuter rail. The criteria include a minimum gross density; located not more than a halfmile from a commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station; no age restrictions; and suitable for
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families with children. As a commuter rail community, the town is required to have a minimum of 1,250 dwelling units; a total of 50 acres; and a minimum gross density of 15 dwelling units per acre. The proposed districts will have to be approved by the town via Town Meeting and the state. The deadline for Westborough to file plans with the state is Dec. 31, 2024. The MBTA requirements are intended to help create more multifamily housing. Failure to comply would lead to a loss of grant-funding op-
portunities, including MassWorks and Housing Choice, said Gingras. In addition to the proposed multifamily districts, Gingras would like to conduct a more comprehensive look at the town’s affordable housing. The next steps would include a presentation before the Select Board on Tuesday, Dec. 19; the submission of an
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After delays, work begins at Wayback Burgers site By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – After months of dormancy, there are signs of activity at the Bay State Commons site soon to become Wayback Burgers. More than a year after the announcement that the company was coming to town, the site at 600 Union St. – close to Panera Bread – has its windows covered, with a “coming soon” sign.
According to Fred Lonardo, the town’s building commissioner, zoning enforcement officer and community development director, work has begun at the site, but there is no timeline for completion. Wayback, based in Cheshire, Conn., operates 166 restaurants in 35 states and overseas. The nearest franchise is in Worcester. The chain is known for a variety of cooked-to-order burgers available as a single patty
or classic double patties. It also offers cheesesteaks, crispy and grilled chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, chicken tenders, fresh salads and sides, including fries, tater tots, onion rings and mac-and-cheese bites. The new 1,608-square-foot Wayback Burgers will offer a modernized kitchen visible through glass windows and a pass-through so that customers can see how their food is prepared.
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Edward Jones offers financial guidance tailored to you By Evan Walsh Reporter REGION – Edward Jones is building a better future, one relationship at a time. The firm, which has been operating for over 100 years, has been built on creating longlasting, strong relationships between financial advisors and clients. In Central Massachusetts, two financial advisors — Lisa Casillo, based in Worcester, and Dan Tenore, based in Hudson — have demonstrated that in this business, the personal touch makes all the difference. Edward Jones has over 19,000 financial advisors in the U.S. and Canada, and potential clients can take an online survey that suggests financial advisors with specific skills and areas of expertise. From there, clients can choose the advisors with strengths in their particular area of need, and the financial advisor is able to develop strategies for each individual client.
differently. Just as Casillo and Tenore focus on longterm, high-quality investments, they also foster longterm, high-quality relationships with clients. “Oftentimes, we know our clients so well that Lisa Casillo Dan Tenore we’ve met their children, been to “Everybody’s experience is their house, met their dog. It betailored. It’s very accessible to comes pretty personal. I somesit down with an Edward Jones times know more about the advisors — face to face, over the client than they would probably phone. We’re in small towns, in tell their doctor… It’s amazing. the center of town, so the clients Once you build that relationcan sit down over coffee and ship, how much they trust you, have conversations about their it’s priceless,” said Casillo. specific needs and long-term With something as tumulgoals,” Tenore told the Comtuous as the stock market, the munity Advocate. close-knit relationship can help Investing is often impersonclients remain calm. al; it can be seen as pure busi“Some people are going to ness, mere dollars and cents. panic when the market turns However, Edward Jones sees down, and we know that, but advisor-client relationships we can [lessen the panic] with
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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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Jennifer, who is a licensed acupuncturist, said BODY Therapeutics offers comprehensive and compassionate care through acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal medicine, custom orthotics and more. After operating in Worcester for 14 years, BODY Therapeutics will share with the area a perspective on healing that goes beyond that of conventional
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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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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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New era of Hudson basketball begins with win over Northbridge By Evan Walsh Reporter HUDSON – The Mike Notaro Jr. era of Hudson boys basketball has officially begun. The Hudson Hawks soundly defeated the Northbridge Rams 68-48 on Dec. 8 to start the season 1-0 and secure Notaro’s first win as the program’s head coach. “It feels good. Busy night, busy crowd,” Notaro told the Community Advocate after the game. “Obviously, I had the nerves coming in, but those go away right when we start. It was right back to normal. These kids make it really easy. I don’t have a group of kids that play harder than them. When they bring that intensity, it’s easy to coach them.” Hudson started hot and never relinquished the lead. The Hawks led 13-9 after the first quarter, 34-23 at halftime and 51-32 at the end of the third quarter. Jackson O’Brien led Hudson with 17 points; Nico Giorgi Woodford added 13, including three 3-pointers. “From the beginning, they showed a ton of effort, a ton of intensity. They’ve had it for the last two weeks in practice. They’ve been dying to get out there,” Notaro said. “We emphasize digging in on defense, playing good defense. They start off doing that, and that leads to the offense.” The Hudson team is young and relatively inexperienced; 11 players left the team after last season, casting several former junior-varsity players into the spotlight, but the team was cohesive from the start.
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NORTHBOROUGH – They’re known as the Algonquin Titans, but Richard “Dick” Walsh is perhaps the titan of Algonquin. The 92-year-old Northborough man has dedicated his life to the high school. Walsh has spent the last 66 years at Algonquin Regional High School, becoming the school’s first athletic director, teaching thousands of students, working in the cafeteria and leading the then-Tomahawks to the school’s first — and only — Super Bowl and undefeated football season in 1973. “He’s never not been here,” said Principal Sean Bevan. “He’s an institution.” Walsh never asks for the limelight and is content with meeting students from his post in the school’s cafeteria. Yet, he received the celebrity treatment nonetheless one Friday afternoon.
The championship-winning 1973 football team gathered on Dec. 1, 50 years after defeating East Longmeadow to win the Super Bowl and finish undefeated.
On Dec. 1, 1973, Walsh guided his football team to the Super Bowl, and on Dec. 1, 2023 — exactly 50 years later — the team reunited at Algonquin to celebrate its history-making championship win. Proudly wearing his maroon-and-gold, typeface ‘A’ hat, worn from years of activity
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Still Undefeated.” While local newspapers at the time were optimistic about Algonquin’s chances, Walsh initially wasn’t happy with the team — and he let the press know. “This is the most disappointing team I ever had,” Walsh told the Enterprise-Sun before the 1973 season opened. “I think the problem with the team is their attitude… We have talent on this team, but their play has been very disappointing to me… There’s going to be some changes made.” Yet the coach’s less-thancomplimentary words only motivated the team. Algonquin breezed past Wachusett 39-0 to open the year. Heffernan, the halfback, scored three touchdowns and the Tomahawks accumulated 236 rushing yards in the season’s first action. “I remember at the beginning of the year, Coach [Walsh] kicked us in the butt. He told us we weren’t playing to our level. That really got us going,”
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Former teammates reunited on the football field at Algonquin on Dec. 1.
Richard ‘Dick’ Walsh is driven onto the field. Walsh’s championship-winning 1973 squad was ready to meet him on Algonquin’s new turf field.
Heffernan said. Algonquin kept rolling; Wayland, Shrewsbury, Milford, Marlborough, Hudson, Athol and Clinton were the next stops on the team’s road to the Super Bowl. Over the course of the season, Algonquin beat opponents by the combined score of 222-30. Walsh’s run-heavy wishbone offense accumulated points, and Defensive Coordinator Jack Wallace ensured nobody could catch up with them. “These kids were good… We had a two-platoon team. We had an offensive team and defensive team… Our toughest game a lot of that year was our offense against our defense at practice,” Walsh said. Algonquin, 9-0, had earned the opportunity to face East Longmeadow — which hadn’t lost in three years — in the Super Bowl. The high-stakes game was an extremely lowscoring slugfest. As the team gathered at Algonquin 50 years later, the team’s monumental 6-2 win against East Longmeadow was reflected on the scoreboard. While the team stood on the field, reliving their past success, Athletic Director Mike Mocerino presented the team’s 1973 championship trophy. Long after their football careers had ended, the team was able to raise the trophy once more.
‘He’s a very special man’ Walsh sat on the field, proudly watching the crowd of men he had coached 50 years ago. As the team reminisced at midfield, one player had an extended conversation with Walsh: “This man is my role model,” he said as he walked away. “I became a teacher,
‘We’ve stayed together’ With many members of the team returning to town, Heffernan coordinated activities for the whole day. Prior to walking onto Dick Walsh Field, Mocerino showed the team around Algonquin.
“The school was different,” said Heffernan. “A lot of new additions. Bigger. Cleaner. Brighter.” While time often draws people apart, the group has remained remarkably close over the last five decades. Some of the members of the group have an annual golfing expedition. When the team was inducted into the Algonquin Hall of Fame in 2015, team members created an intricate scrapbook that catalogs newspaper clippings and photos from each of their 10 wins. “When Southborough and Northborough came together, we came together as one football team. I mean, look at us. We’ve stayed together. We love each other. We played multiple sports with each other. We went from age 14 to 18, formative years, and did a lot of stuff. We have great families, great teachers, and great coaches that have helped us. Look at everybody smiling. Good people,” Heffernan said. Unfortunately, not everyone could join the fun. The team, including Walsh, huddled at midfield to honor several now-deceased teammates, including Bill Santella, Heffernan’s co-captain, and Gerry Milano, who scored the only touchdown in the Super Bowl. “We’re all part of the team,” said Heffernan, holding his Algonquin undefeated hat against his heart. “Some of us are not physically here today because they’re off to the football field in heaven, but they’re as much a part of the team today as they were then. They’re our brothers.”
coach — all because of him.” The title-winning squad gathered around Walsh as Mocerino presented him with an Algonquin game ball. “[Walsh] has not only had an impact on the 1973 football team that won the Super Bowl, but many teams thereafter. He still has an impact on the
lives of many of us — coaches, athletes, students inside the building. Many in both communities are still impacted by his involvement within the school community. We can’t thank him enough for everything he has done,” Mocerino said. Mocerino also presented two citations to Walsh as the team watched. Both towns — Northborough and Southborough — made certificates to honor Walsh’s impact on the Algonquin community; Nov. 17 will hereafter be referred to as “Richard Walsh Day.” “It means a great deal,” said Walsh. “Having the superintendent and principal here — it’s great.” Walsh remains an ardent supporter of Algonquin football, cheering on the team whenever he is able. “Coach Walsh has been a tremendous supporter for me in the time I’ve been here,” said Head Coach Mark Allen. “He’s a very special man. He’s impacted a lot of people, and the kids here love him… For the kids to play hard for him, it’s a special opportunity.”
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Men’s Health 101: Introduction to Fitness for the Active and Healthy Man 4 week program starting Saturday 1/13/24 at 11 am in Northborough office. The following topics will be addressed: •How to learn to do a proper stretching program •How to gain strength through your core •Learn stress management techniques and ergonomic tricks to help you at work •Learn the importance of recovery Program is $299 for 5 weeks, 4 weeks of exercise training and a 5th BONUS week: Navigating Men’s health in Midlife Through Nutrition by Beverly Mazza BSN, RN. Learn the right exercises from the trained professionals at Flaherty PT Northborough – 508.393.9000 Hudson – 978.875.7500 w: www.flahertyphysicaltherapy.com
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