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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – The tax rate and levy for the 2024 fiscal year has been set following a vote by the Select Board at its Dec. 4 meeting. The board approved the minimum residential tax rate factor to be .8906. There will also be an excess levy capacity of $800,209. The vote for a split tax rate of $14 for residential and $27.50 for commercial per $1,000 of assessed property value passed 4-0. Christine Griffin of the Board of Assessors said it was in line historically with what has been done for Hudson. According to her presentation, the average single-family tax bill is projected to be $7,778. Increase in property values Griffin said the tax levy is the amount of money needed to be raised by the town for the 2024 fiscal year. She said the excess levy capacity is the difference between the amount of revenue the town actually raises and the amount that is allowed by law. “Many cities and towns are moving closer and closer to the maximum levy because that’s exactly what’s needed,” said Griffin. “The Tax rate | 6
MARLBOROUGH – With less than two weeks until he leaves office, Arthur Vigeant has begun wrapping up his tenure as mayor — and a total of 30 years in city politics — with his farewell address on Dec. 14 in the City Council chambers. Surrounded by his family, along with municipal employees and councilors, Vigeant began with thanks to his wife, Sue, “for putting up with me through all the campaigns,” and for the times when he could come home “grumpy” from meetings … “often.” Vigeant | 5
Mayor Arthur Vigeant poses for a photo with his family after delivering his farewell address on Dec. 14 in the City Council chambers at City Hall.
Lincoln Street begins to transform with projects By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Lincoln Street’s transformation is underway. Two major projects — Alta French Hill and 272 Lincoln — are in the early stages of development. A third — Armory at French Hill — is undergoing final site plan review.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Community Advocate Editor: I felt compelled to write to share my experience at the Marlborough local food pantry, known as the Marlborough Community Cupboard food pantry. I never realized how much I did not know about the complexity of the needs of our Less fortunate members of our community. I had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the
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• cleaning supplies • disposable razors From my observations, the goal would be to see more donations throughout the entire year, that the food pantry is in need of. Next time, you drop off a donation at the food pantry, just ask what they are low on and what is needed and share this information with your friends and relatives. Terri Pereira, Marlborough _______________________________ When we initially formed the Opioid Task Force in 2015, we were focused on combatting the opioid epidemic and reducing heroin overdoses. Since then, the epidemic has changed, and our understanding of its root causes has changed and expanded, as well. The opioid epidemic evolved into a polysubstance crisis. The emergence of fentanyl continues to wreak havoc on our society as it leads to record-high overdose deaths. After the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a drastic increase in mental health and trauma-related challenges. It was paramount that we pivot, respond to these evolving trends, and drive harder at addressing and understanding the root causes perpetuating these deadly overdoses. We recently renamed our task force the Prevention and Support Network (PSN) to be more inclusive of all the work we’re doing. People with mental health challenges and trauma find themselves stuck in a vicious cycle of using substances to self-medicate to treat a mental health disorder. With this community we’ve built through the task force, we’ll continue working as the PSN to break this cycle. We will find best practices for prevention. We’re building our Worcester County Drug Endangered Children’s Alliance and implementing Handle With Care programs in schools to help address childhood trauma. Handle With Care connects police and schools, identifying when children have experienced a traumatic event and encouraging a warm handoff to the school with a simple three-word message — “handle with care.” Children who experience trauma are 50% more likely to end up with a substance use disorder and 50% more likely Letters | 3
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to end up in the criminal justice system. We will also provide support to those suffering from a substance use disorder or facing mental health challenges. Alone we go fast, but together we go further. If you’d like to join the PSN, please email info@worcesterda. org. On March 7, we’ll be hosting the Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse Dr. Wilson Compton to discuss the latest on addiction, recovery, and the aspects of public health we should all consider as we work to address overdose deaths. We hope you will join this important discussion. Joseph D. Early Jr. Worcester County District Attorney _______________________________
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MARLBOROUGH – Construction is underway on several projects in the area of Lincoln Street in Marlborough, including Alta French Hill. This drone photo shows Alta’s on-site parking garage.
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one resident has spoken up in favor of this project. The land should not be developed because it is the headwaters to Fort Meadow Reservoir. It filters and cools the water that fills the lake; defends against pollution, weed and algae blooms and helps mitigate climate change. Building on this land will have irreversible unintended consequences. We simply should not take the risk. Boston Scientific has been a good neighbor in our City. But good neighbors are at their best when they help other neighbors. We have spoken loud and clear, with the support of many City Councilors and the entire Conservation Commission. We respectfully ask Boston Scientific to work with us to preserve this parcel. Let’s ring in the New Year, not just for this year but for generations to come, by starting these discussions in earnest. Sincerely, Robert Braga, Marlborough
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“Boston Scientific – Let’s Talk” Trammell Crow Company’s withdrawal of its plan to build a massive, environmentally
unsound mixed-use development on Boston Scientific’s land off Sasseville Way in the face of overwhelming opposition shows the company has the common sense to know its proposal to rezone the parcel from limited industrial to mixed-use residential was going down in defeat. Unfortunately, the City Council’s 6-5 vote to allow the withdrawal preserves the developer’s right to come back with another plan for the 23acre parcel. To do so would be ludicrous because the company has already changed its design several times in a futile attempt to address the obvious problem. This environmentally significant parcel is just not the right place for a development of any size. It should remain open space. The five Councilors who opposed the withdrawal request have clearly heard the voices of more than 100 residents, as well as the unanimous objections of our Conservation Commission and the Urban Affairs Committee. In fact, not
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Vigeant delivers farewell address as mayor Vigeant | from page 1
He also credited his parents and siblings because “they always have my back, no matter what.” Vigeant then recalled how former Mayor Michael Hogan asked him to run for City Council. After he won the seat, he quickly discovered some of the everyday challenges, such as full mailboxes and prepping for meetings. “I tried to learn as much as possible,” he said. Vigeant regarded himself as an “outspoken” member of the council; he recalled when another councilor challenged him to go to the back of City
Hall in order to “kick his [a**].” “His words, not mine,” said Vigeant. His accomplishments were noted as well; Vigeant helped establish the city’s scholarship fund, which has distributed $100,000 to students. In 2012, Vigeant decided to run for mayor. “The legislative job is completely different from the executive,” he said. “The buck stops with you.” Vigeant won that election, and went on to serve six terms before deciding to not run for re-election earlier this year. When he was first elected, he was given this advice from
other mayors — get the best staff possible. He then thanked Patricia Bernard, who’s been his assistant “since the beginning.” “There’s no way I would have had any success without her,” he said. Accomplishments Vigeant listed some of the accomplishments since he took office — renovations to Memorial Beach; the building of the senior center and Ward Park; developing fields and playgrounds throughout the city; the rebuilding of the Goodnow Brothers Elementary School; and the building of the Marlborough Public Library. It was during the library project when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Vigeant said he was determined to keep the city’s government open. Thanks to the city’s department heads, offices remained open with masks and social distancing, test kits and vaccines were delivered and meals
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were delivered to Marlborough Public Schools students via school buses. He also praised the police and fire departments for innovations, including a police academy for middle school students and a K9 program. Vigeant emphasized a “strong economic development strategy” for maintaining a strong revenue flow and a low tax rate. “We have $25 million in the stabilization fund, $7 million in free cash. We have a AAA bond rating,” he said. Here are some of the notable achievements that took place while Vigeant served as mayor: • Department of Public Works – four sewer pumps reconstructed; more than 55 miles of roadway reconstructed and/or resurfaced • Police Department – earned state accreditation; created a Do Not Knock registry for residents; created a Youth Police Academy for middle schoolers
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retail and commercial space; 276 dwelling units; and an onsite parking garage with 448 spaces. There will also be 22 off-street parking spaces and a restroom building adjacent to the Assabet River Rail Trail. 272 Lincoln St. This property sits across the street from the Sts. Anargyroi Orthodox Church. The building has been demolished, and the billboard has been removed. The project will be a 12-unit, three-story building with onsite accessory parking — a total of 12 two-bedroom units, with four units on each floor. There will be access off Cashman and Lincoln streets. Armory at French Hill The plans are undergoing
final site plan review conditions, according to Building Commissioner Tin Htway. The project would consist of 17 units, including 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, along with parking for 32 spaces. Other locations The framework for the mixed-use project at 28 S. Bolton St. is being constructed. When completed, the project will consist of a five-story building with two ground-floor retail units; 36 residential units (one- and two-bedroom), and 30 ground-floor parking spaces. Work is also underway to convert the former Fish restaurant on Granger Boulevard into Wemmy’s, and the former Wildwood on Route 20 east into a Brazilian restaurant and bakery.
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• Fire Department – established two assistant fire chief positions; established four new battalion chief positions; updated equipment; renovated stations 1 and 3 • Conservation and Green initiatives – completion of the Panther Trail; growth of city’s electric vehicle fleet; solar panels added to four school rooftops • Recreation Department – construction of turf fields at the middle and high schools (with DPW); construction of the splash pad and Dek hockey rink at Ghiloni Park (with DPW); improvements at Memorial Beach (with DPW); kayak dock at Hixson Boat Launch Overall, Vigeant said he “wanted to bring up the bar a little bit … in leaving the city a little bit better.” He challenged incoming Mayor J. Christian Dumais to do the same. “It’s the greatest job in the world,” he said. “Thank you for entrusting me with this job.”
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economy is changing, interest rates are up and there’s a lot of things going on that’s putting a lot of pressure on municipal cities and towns to be able to generate revenue.” The property values are reviewed and certified by the Department of Revenue, and they are based on the values as of Jan. 1, 2023, she said. The data from the previous 12 months determines the average value of a single family home in the 2024 fiscal year. According to Griffin, there was an increase of 11.52% for residential property values, and the value of the average single-family home went from $498,197 to $555,573 in 2024. Additionally, the amount of new growth also increased to $39.8 million for fiscal 2024. “New growth obviously helps the town to be able to generate more revenue for the town for its budget. So the new growth right now
will result in approximately $843,000 new revenue for the town. That’s outside of any of the levy limits,” Griffin said. Tax rate As the minimum tax rate factor for the residential property owners increases, so does the overall tax rate. The tax rate can shift the burden to being more on residential or commercial properties. If the Select Board had voted for a single tax rate, the tax rate would have been $15.72 for all classes of property, according to Griffin. She noted the average tax bill for single family homes does go up every year, and it is just a matter of how much. The tax bill does not always mirror what the tax rate or property values will do. “If the tax rate is going down, that typically means the values are going up,” she said. According to the data pre-
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sented by Griffin, the value of the average single family home has gone from $286,966 in 2013 to $498,197 in 2023. The tax rate in 2013 was 16.38% 10 years ago. She added, “This is the first year ever that we’ve actually broken the … $500,000 mark.” Similarly, the tax levy has increased over the past 10 years from $41.1 million to $61.1 million. In fact, Griffin said the total value of the town has “grown to the point of $4 billion.” This includes $3.5 billion in residential property values, $429 million in commercial and industrial property values and $88.7 million in personal property values, according to town data. At the end of the day, Griffin said it is about the budget, and the levy amount reflects what needs to be raised for the town.
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MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON – Photographer Tami White is selling calendars featuring photos of Fort Meadow Reservoir. The proceeds from the calendar sales will then be donated to the Marlborough Community Cupboard’s “Feed a Family” program and the Hudson Community Food Pantry. The 2024 calendars are now in stock and are ready for either pick up or delivery. It’s a 12-month calendar including
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Spare Time Shop to close; Garden Club holds Holiday Boutique received the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents’ award for academic excellence; Luiz Bernardes and Jordan Bautista received the National School Development Council’s award for student leadership; and Rhea Khanderia received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award for student leadership and community service.
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MARLBOROUGH – Duxbury High School has three football players all of whom had fathers that played football at Marlborough High School. Duxbury has just won its second consecutive Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. They are: Pete Long, MHS ‘89, Darren Long, Duxbury ‘25; Adam Barr, Duxbury ‘24, Jim Barr, MHS ‘84; Mike Landers Jr., Duxbury ’27 and Mike Landers, MHS ‘89. Mike’s dad is City Councilor Don Landers.
PAUL AND THERESA SCOPETSKI, owners for 50 years of retailing at The Spare Time Shop, is coming to an end. As of Christmas 2023, they are closing their hobby shop that has been a valued part of Marlborough since 1973. They wish to thank their customers and all of the employees over the past five decades for their support and help. Following a liquidation sale of inventory and store fixtures, the Scopetskis are retiring, relocating to Nevada.
The Marlborough Garden Club held its 44th Holiday Boutique, with state Rep. Danielle Gregoire, at left, (choosing decorations for her State House office?). From left, Garden Club members Shawna Avey, Marian Mamayek, Terry Sutherland and Sue Dolesh, Boutique chairman.
SINCE 1979, The Boston House: Hope and Healing for Children with Cancer has served as a home away from home for children with cancer and their families while undergoing cancer care in Boston. A small group of Marlborough Lions members joined with, Medway and Boston host Lions from district 33K’s K-crew and were able to cook and pack Thanksgiving dinners for the five families (20 people) staying there
“CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM” was held recently at the Peter Rice Homestead, with the Marlborough Historical Society members serving “Country Christmas” muffins, cookies, hot chocolate and more. With cozy fires and old-fashioned decorations, dozens of people enjoyed the festivities. Many of the Historical Society members wore fashions from yesteryear to set the scene for a nostalgic experience.
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Chandra Lothian, a member of the Marlborough Historical Society, enjoys the “Christmas at the Farm,” held at the Peter Rice Homestead.
a-kind arrangements, both fresh and faux. Later in the month, it was off to decorate the historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury. The Marlborough team joined with other Garden Clubs to give the Inn its traditional festive flair. On Dec. 13, members gathered at the Wayside Inn for their annual Holiday Dinner. In January, with no meeting scheduled, members can take the time to relax. FROM the Marlborough Lions Club: No matter what you celebrate, no matter how you celebrate….May this beautiful holiday season fill your heart with love, your home with joy, and your life
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dec. 22 – Jim Rizza Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas Dec. 26 – Ashley Levy Dec. 27 – Paul Polewaczyk Dec. 28 – Jim Toohey and Traci Vanzini Cappadona Dec. 29 – Nick Nasuti and Linda Furbush Dec. 30 – Robert Colombo and Anna McEnaney Dec. 31 – Dan Caruso and Alyssa Crocker Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Jan. 1 – Happy New Year Jan. 1 – Matt Simoneau, Dick Kyper and Lois Dolan Jan. 2 – Sue Phaneuf and Diane Travers Jan. 3 – Helen Barber, Jackie Smith and Elizabeth Young Jan. 4 – Ken Reynolds Jan. 5 – Ed Clancy HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Dec. 30 – Anita Stetson and Tim Kinney Send items for “Marlborough at a Glance” to Mary Wenzel at marysampler@verizon.net. Put GLANCE in the subject line.
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Color for most of the season. “I hope to sign up next year.” The pop-up shops were among the villages that comprised the Holiday Stroll. Throughout the afternoon, visitors could stop by one of the villages, check out the vendors and activities, and get something to eat and drink. “I’m excited to see it [the Holiday Stroll],” said Danielle Watson of Hudson, who runs Candles & Fizz with Lisa Bennett of Southborough. For the event, they offered visitors a chance to make an oatmeal-based “reindeer food;” this is spread over the ground on Christmas Eve to encourage Santa’s reindeer to stop for a quick snack.
Several local restaurants, including Welly’s, Kennedy’s, Street Kitchen, Zarape and Classic Pizza, took part in a contest for the best clam chowder. Another restaurant, Raising Cane’s, offered free lemonade and coupons for a free kids’ combo meal. “The response has been amazing,” said Carly Ciarletta, part of the Raising Cane’s marketing team. Members of the City Council, including Mayor-elect J. Christian Dumais, handed out free hot chocolate. Activities included storytelling at Word on the Street bookstore, ornament making, ballroom dance lessons and cookie decorating.
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How communities have spent COVID-19 dollars By Thomas Grillo Contributing Writer REGION – As the region’s communities allocated nearly $50 million in federal COVID-19 grants, Northborough stands out as the only town with most of its funding left unspent, according to an analysis by the Community Advocate. Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Massachusetts and cities and towns received aid to deal with public health and economic impacts of the pandemic. Communities must obligate the funds by Dec. 31 of next year, and spend them by Dec. 31, 2026. The Select Boards, town leaders and Marlborough City Council have allocated nearly all of the funds for a variety of capital improvements and other projects. Select Board Chair Mitch Cohen confirmed of the $4.5 million in ARPA funds, $2.4 million remains to be spent. Northborough recently hired a new town administrator and there’s still time to allocate the funds. “Rather than spend it as quickly
as possible, we’re trying to spent it as wisely as possible,” he said. “Much of the remaining funds will be used to revitalize the downtown.” In Northborough, $1.7 million will be used to replace the Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School’s 40,000-square-foot roof. Be Well Northborough, a health and wellness initiative led by town staff, received $100,000; and $47,000 is reserved for a municipal building study. Westborough, Grafton, Hudson, Southborough, Marlborough, and Shrewsbury earmarked $12.8 million for water and sewer projects and $8.6 million to replace school roofs and update HVAC systems. At about $3 million, the biggest ticket item in the region is renovations to the Westborough schools, including a new roof at the Armstrong Elementary School and HVAC improvements at Westborough High School. MARLBOROUGH Marlborough netted the most ARPA funds among the seven
communities at $11.7 million and has allotted the full amount to 19 projects. There’s $2 million for the Lake Williams Walking Trail; $1.7 million for a pump station; $1.6 million for a treatment plan that is being designed; and a new fire engine for $1.5 million. The plan also includes a $1.5 million in improvements to City Hall and Main Street; $1.5 million in upgrades to the Sligo Water Tank; and $1 million for water main replacement on Turner Ridge and Stone Hill roads. SHREWSBURY The town of Shrewsbury received $11.5 million, the second largest funding level in the region. All but $226,363 has been allocated. The projects include $1.5 million for ugrades to the Walnut Street Pump Station and sewer main; another $1.5 million for land acquisition; improvements to Lake Street Park including the addition of pickleball courts for a total of $800,000; At $750,000 parking improvements to Maple Avenue Field; and $1.4 million to
replace the water main at Holden and Clinton streets. WESTBOROUGH The biggest beneficiary of ARPA funds in Westborough is the schools. Of the $5.6 million provided, $1.3 million will be spent for a new roof at the Armstrong Elementary School and $1.6 million to replace the HVAC rooftop chillers atop Westborough High School which generate cold water to provide air conditioning. In addition, the town has reserved $930,428 for water and sewer infrastructure improvements by building or upgrading existing facilities. Another $677,299 will be used to hire police officers and firefighters. There’s less than $70,000 remaining to be allocated. GRAFTON In Grafton, which received nearly $5.6 million in ARPA funds, the cash has been allocated for more than a dozen projects over the next two years. In addition to the $2.5 million to replace the 57-year-old HVAC
system at Grafton Middle School, there’s $750,000 to install sidewalks near the North Street Elementary School; A water project with the town and the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is expected to cost $500,000; and the town’s municipal parking lot on Providence Road is set to receive $475,000 in improvements. “The money has been great for us to be able to knock out some of our capital planning needs without having to borrow,” said Grafton Town Administrator Evan Brassard. HUDSON In Hudson, officials conducted three public hearings on how the $5.9 million in ARPA funding should be spent. Residents advocated for public health and safety, and green energy initiatives. At $1.4 million, the most expensive item is the culvert replacement at Main and Houghton streets; a close second is Phase II of upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment with a price tag of $1 million. Another $645,000 will be spent to update the HVAC systems at the Joseph L. Mulready and Forest Avenue elementary schools. The library is slated to receive $308,158 for technology improvements. SOUTHBOROUGH The town of Southborough was the beneficiary of $3 million in funds and nearly all but $43,000 remain. Residents can see the fruits an allotment of $400,000 as construction is underway to expand the Senior Center on Cordaville Road, Route 85. Another $704,000 will fund a sidewalk study; $200,000 has been allocated for a Department of Public Works truck; and $150,000 has been targeted to update the school’s HVAC systems. Another $144,547 will be spent to help complete the Peninsula Trail to help close a gap in the 33-mile regional Boroughs Loop Trail that connects trails in Marlborough, Northborough, Westborough and Southborough. “The majority of the funds have been used to offset capital and one-time projects, rather than operational expenses, thus preventing a revenue deficit in future years when the ARPA funds are exhausted,” said Mark Purple, Southborough’s Town Administrator, in an email.
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Hudson’s MCAS scores middle of the pack By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – Superintendent Brian Reagan shared the results of the 2023 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test for Hudson Public Schools, which showed that Hudson was on par with similar school districts and the state average achievement percentages. “In terms of meeting/exceeding and partially meeting, we’re generally on par with the state,” said Reagan during the Dec. 12 School Committee meeting. Results When compared to the state percentages of 44% of students meeting expectations for Grade 3 English language arts, the Hudson’s elementary schools scored at 47% meeting expectations for Farley School, 39% for Forest Avenue School and 32% for Mulready Elementary School. In the partially meeting category, the state came in at 40%, while Hudson’s rates were 46% for Farley, 52% for Forest Avenue and 57% for Mulready. Similarly for mathematics, results showed that 41% of students statewide met or exceeded expectations, while 32% of Farley students, 35% of Forest Avenue students and 26% of Mulready students achieved that score. As for partially meeting expectations, the percentage was 39% for the state, and 51% for Farley, 42% for Forest Ave and 63% for Mulready. In the not meeting expectations category, Hudson elementary schools performed better than the state average of 16% at 7% for Farley, 9% for Forest Avenue and 11% for Mulready in ELA. The data showed a similar trend for math achievement with one elementary school having a slightly higher not meeting expectations percentage than the state average. Reagan said the results are largely informative at the elementary level, while the high school’s results are more important in terms of graduation requirements. For Grade 10 ELA, the state percentage was 58% for meeting expectations and 30% for partially meeting expectations as compared to Hudson High
School’s 53% and 34%, respectively. As for mathematics, the state percentage was 50% and 42%, respectively, for meeting and partially meeting expectations, and HHS had 41% of their students meeting expectations and 53% partially meeting expectations. As for not meeting expectations, 13% of HHS students scored in this category versus the state average of 11% for ELA, while the stats for mathematics was 6% for HHS and 9% for the
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state. When compared to similar school districts to Hudson, for grades 3 to 8 in ELA, Hudson had a percentage of 40% in meeting or exceeding expectations, while Medford scored the same and Marlborough was lower at 25%. The Abington and Watertown schools were higher at 48%. On a positive note, Hudson had a relatively low percentage at 14% of not meeting expectations, when compared to Clin-
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Kathy Provost noted they have rolled out a new math curriculum at the elementary level and high school level. In addition, they are continuing to have WIN (What I Need) blocks at the middle school and ARC (Academic Resource Center) blocks at the high school where students can work with math and reading specialists. “They’re starting to really think about how they can see small groups of kids based on their needs,” said Provost.
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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).
DEATHS Arruda Jr., Anthony of Marlborough Cygan, Mary of Northborough Davolio, Mary of Shrewsbury Fabbri, Lawrence of Hudson Finacom, Elizabeth of Shrewsbury Fracalosi-DiTerlizzi, Lisa of Shrewsbury Lally, Mary of Hudson Lambert, Elizabeth of Westborough Morgan, Betty formerly of Hudson Nanjunda, Padmasini of Marlborough Pageau, Thelma formerly of Northborough Parella Jr., Frank of Grafton Reycroft, Gloria West Boylston and Northborough Roberge Sr., Leon of Marlborough Salay, Brenna of Shrewsbury Shindler, Annette of Westborough Ward, Richard of Marlborough Xavier, Audrey of Marlborough, formerly of Southborough
Betty J. Morgan, 96 HUDSON - Betty J. Morgan, a woman of exceptional beauty both inside and out, passed away December 9, 2023, at the home of her eldest son, Bob, in Cohasset, MA. Betty was born in Hudson, MA, to Merle (Barnett) and William Tate on June 7, 1927. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Morgan, in 1983. Betty truly cherished family life, a trait that she carried with her until the very end. She was a caring, loving mother to Betsy (John) Quinn; Bob (Donna) Morgan; Susan (Ken) Durning; and, John (Annie) Morgan; a devoted grandmother to John, Jr. (Shayna) and Jennie Quinn; Bob III (Megan), Jake (Diana), Thomas and Christopher (Allison) Morgan; Megan (Michael)
Gautreaux; Sarah (Rob) Cope; Grace and Caroline Morgan; and, a beloved great grandmother to Meadow and Trey Quinn; Lucy Morgan; Wesley and Luke Morgan; Christopher and William Morgan; Jackson, Hudson and Archer Gautreaux; and Violet and Frederick Cope. She was predeceased by her sister Joan Tallman. Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton assisted with arrangements. A celebration of her truly amazing life will follow in the coming months.
and brothers Mark and John. She will be missed by her children Glenn Shindler (Judith), La Canada, CA, Cordelia Kaminski, Westborough, MA and Lyndell Weeks (Richard), Nashville, TN, four grandchildren (John Thomas and Benjamin Kaminski, Catherine Kaminski Gebers, and Brandi Shindler) and three great grandchildren (Charlie and Chloe Kaminski, Wells Gebers). Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
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Audrey M. Xavier, 92
NORTHBOROUGH - Mary A. Cygan passed away December 7, 2023, at Christopher House in Worcester; she was 90 years old. M a r y wa s raised in Indian Orchard, MA, the daughter to Stanley J. and Stella (Dziemianko) Lazarz. Her husband of 47 years, Stanley W. Cygan, predeceased her. Surviving Mary are her two children, Nicholas S. Cygan of Weston; Katherine T. Comeau (Robert) of Boylston; two grandchildren who she loved dearly, Jake and Shelly Comeau, her sister Rose Malysz of Wilbraham and several nieces and nephews. Mary also leaves her dear friends Michelle Zagura of Boylston and Arlene Terrasi of Marlboro. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
MARLBOROUGH - Audrey M. (Henderson) Xavier, 92, of Marlborough and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, p a s s e d away on Monday, December 4, 2023, surrounded by her
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loving family. She was the wife of the late Louis Xavier, Jr. who died in 1973. She is survived by her 3 children, Kevin Baugh of Marlborough; Karen White and her husband, Ahmed of Marlborough; Lynn Richards and her husband, Jeff of Holden; 3 grandchildren, Cassidy White and her partner, Harrison Roody, Brian White and his wife, Aida and Grayer Richards; her great granddaughter, Isabel Audrey White; her sister, Carole Lounsbury and her husband, Archie of Maine; their son, Chris; her sisters in law, Virginia Ferro and her husband, Joseph; Francine Xavier; their children, Elizabeth, Christina, Susan, Joseph Ferro and Matthew Xavier; her cousins, Dorothy Kosiba and John Henderson. The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.
SHREWSBURY - Lisa Jo Fracalosi-DiTerlizzi, 54 years y o u n g , passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She leaves her loving mother, Nancy J. (Hamerly) and father Daniel DiTerlizzi, of Shrewsbury; her adoring aunt and uncle, Joanne and Tom Hamerly, of Sturbridge; her beloved first cousins, Robert and Kendra Hamerly, of OR, Jessica Hamerly, of Arlington, and Gary Guhman, of FL; and second cousins, Thomas, Vivian, and Alex Hamerly, of OR, and Luca Hamerly-Perez, of Arlington. The Britton Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.
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HUDSON LEGAL NOTICE The Hudson Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to consider an application for a Class II License received from Ryan Davolio of Davolio Motorsports, LLC to engage in the principal business of buying or selling second hand Motor Vehicles at 469 River Street, Hudson, MA. The Hearing will be held at the Hudson Police Station located at 911 Municipal Drive, Hudson, MA 01749 on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00PM. For more information call 978562-9963.
LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The owner of the property is MassDOT. The work is located at 62 Coolidge Street (Map-Parcel 17-39). The proposed project is replacing an existing fence. The Public Hearing will
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SHREWSBURY PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT: National Grid Line 313/343/ O141/P142 ACR and Access Road Improvement Project LOCATION: Ayer (01432), Shirley (01464), Lancaster (01523), Sterling (01564), West Boylston (01583), Boylston (01505), Shrewsbury (01545), Worcester (01608), Grafton (01519) and Millbury (01527) PROPONENT: New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form (“ENF”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before: December 15, 2023 This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA,” M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from:
Call 508.366.5500 to advertise your legal notice Name: Isabel Mohammadi-Hall Email Address:imohammadi-hall@trccompanies.com Phone Number: (201) 306-2297 Electronic copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Shrewsbury The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, receive public comments on the project, and then decide if an Environmental Impact Report is required. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@mass.gov or the MEPA analyst listed in the Environmental Monitor. Requests for language translation or other accommodations should be directed to the same email address. Mail correspondence should be directed to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project. By New England Power Company d/b/a National Grid
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT: Proposed Patrick Subaru Dealership LOCATION: 701 Boston Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury MA 01545 PROPONENT: Boch-Shrewsbury/ Worcester, LLC The undersigned is submitting a Single Environmental Impact Report (“SEIR”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before 12/15/2023
language translation or other accommodations should be directed to the same email address. Mail correspondence should be directed to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project. By Boch-Shrewsbury/Worcester, LLC (Proponent)
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This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA,” M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Copies of the SEIR may be obtained from: Goddard Consulting LLC (Proponent’s representative) steven@goddardconsultingllc.com office: (508) 393-3784 Electronic copies of the SEIR are also being sent to the Conservation Commission, Public Library, and Planning Board of Shrewsbury. The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the SEIR in the Environmental Monitor, receive public comments on the project, and then decide if any further action is required. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@ mass.gov or the MEPA analyst listed in the Environmental Monitor. Requests for
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. M123P6461EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex Division Probate and Family Court Estate of: Lawrence C. Downey Date of Death: October 20, 2023 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate by Petition of Petitioners Jeanine Rinoldo of Marlborough, MA and Mary West of Ware, MA. Jeanine Rinoldo of Marlborough, MA and Mary West of Ware, MA have 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 Legals | 20
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COMMUNITY BUSINESS Mugford’s Flower Shoppe: The spot for fresh flowers By Evan Walsh Reporter WESTBOROUGH – It’s a labor of love. Chris Bakutis, the owner of Mugford’s Flower Shoppe for the last 31 years, spends her time procuring the freshest, highest-quality flowers for her shop. When the work is done, customers are left with beautiful, handcrafted arrangements. “I just love doing it,” Bakutis said. “I love trying new color combinations, new textures, new types of flowers. It’s always very interesting, and I love helping people get what they need.” Mugford’s flowers are fresh, high-quality and last a long time. Flowers are sourced from all over the world — the United States, Canada, Holland, South America, and Italy to just name a few. The
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When one walks into Mugford’s, they can see everything on display. “You can see the flowers. You can smell the flowers. That’s really important,” said Bakutis.
The shop specializes in unique, handcrafted floral designs. Bakutis uses her 31 years of experience in the floral industry to create the perfect display, bouquet, or arrangement. Mugford’s has products for all occasions and holidays. Christmas, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays are all made better with flowers. Flowers can be used to congratulate people, thank people, or can be given “just because.” Whatever the purpose, Mugford’s is ready to help. Christmas centerpieces, poinsettias, boxwood trees, hostess gifts and more. “For instance, right now it’s winter ball season,” Bakutis told the Community Advocate. “We know how to make corsages and boutonnières to match the dresses. We’re very well versed in how to make
the flowers match the outfit so everything ties together.” Mugford’s is also currently offering different varieties of Christmas-themed plants, wreaths and flowers. The products are perfect gifts — or decorations for your home — this holiday season. The shop also has event and wedding consultation options. Mugford’s is also here for customers during less-positive moments; the shop offers flowers meant to express sympathy, and it also has several displays meant for caskets and funerals. “We really get to know people,” said Bakutis. “We have flowers for good occasions and flowers for bad occasions, so we’re able to be there and help people during their highs and lows.” Mugford’s Flower Shoppe is located at 8 Warburton Lane in Westborough. For more information on the shop, please visit https://mugfords.com/ or call (508) 836-5554.
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INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. 23P6218 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex Division Probate and Family Court Estate of: John F. Sullivan Also Known As: John Francis Sullivan Date of Death: July 12, 2023 Legals | 21
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Marlborough Wednesday, Dec. 6 10:36 a.m. Arrested, Josue Gonzalez, 44, of 47 Phelps Rd., Framingham, on true warrants. Thursday, Dec. 7 2:11 p.m. Arrested, Douglas A. Patenaude, 49, of 49 Briarwood Ln., Apt. 12, Marlborough, on true warrants. 4:24 p.m. Arrested, Stephen E. Fox Jr., 32, of 215 May St., Worcester, for fail to stop/yield, op MV with license suspended. Friday, Dec. 8 10:56 a.m. Arrested, Jose L. Rodriguez, 28, of 121 Northboro Road East, Apt. 138-A, Marlborough, on true warrants. 6:10 p.m. Arrested, Samaris Rodriguez, 22, of 43 Valley View Ln., Worcester, for shoplifting by concealing mdse. Saturday, Dec. 9 12:54 a.m. Arrested, Abigail Hatch Ierardi, 47, of 8 Cotting Ave., Apt. 37, Marlborough, on true warrant. Sunday, Dec. 10 7:27 p.m. Arrested, Benjamin Evan Pedlow, 43, of 57 Mechanic St., Marlborough, on true warrant.
Northborough Tuesday, Dec. 5 11:22 a.m. Arrested, Wesley Antino Martinez, 29, of 11 Grant St., Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended, warrant. 6:55 p.m. Arrested, Rachael L.
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Shrewsbury Saturday, Dec. 9 1:28 a.m. Arrested, Mario Alves De Oliveira, 19, of 6 Gates St., Apt. 2R, Worcester, on warrant. Monday, Dec. 11 8:22 a.m. Arrested, Lathearious Laawaun Brown, 29, of 3591 NW 18th Place, Lauderhill, FL, for B&E for misdemeanor, possess burglarious instrument, conspiracy, and Omara Jermain Mattear, 37, of 823 NW 14 Terr., Fort Lauderdale, FL, for B&E for misdemeanor, possess burglarious instrument, conspiracy.
LEGAL NOTICES To all persons interested in the above captioned estate by Petition of Petitioner Miette Sullivan of Marlborough, MA A Will has been admitted to informal probate. Miette Sullivan of Marlborough, 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
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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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Achilles to step down as Southborough’s fire chief By Maureen Sullivan, Assistant Editor SOUTHBOROUGH – Steven Achilles has announced that he will resign as the town’s fire chief and emergency management director. Last week, Achilles announced to the Southborough Fire Department and the Select Board that he was taking a conditional offer of employment for the position of fire protection manager with Universal Destinations and Experiences in Orlando, Florida. He will resign his current position no later than Feb. 7, 2024. The resignation will cap a 38-year career in fire and emergency services for Achilles, the last 4 ½ years in Southborough. “It has been and continues to be a privilege to serve the department, all of you, and the community,” he said.
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Police seek information on Hudson hit-and-run HUDSON – The Hudson Police Department is seeking information on what it called a hit-andrun that took place on Dec. 13. At around 3:45 p.m., a motor vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Cox Street,
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COMMUNITY SPORTS Shrewsbury hockey reveals banner to celebrate last year’s success By Evan Walsh Reporter
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WESTBOROUGH – The NorthStar Ice Sports crowd burst into applause — not for the drop of the puck, but for the drop of a sheet. As the Shrewsbury Colonials took the ice for their seasonopening matchup against Billerica-Chelmsford on Dec. 14 — the team’s first non-scrimmage action since its Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 1 championship victory last March — the players were greeted by five familiar faces: Maddie Mrva, Taylor Ryder, Rachel Bunsick, Katie Vona and Paige Estaphan. The four former captains and the former team manager stood eagerly with string in their hands, ready to pull and unveil the team’s new championship banner. As Mrva, Ryder, Bunsick, Vona and Estaphan revealed the
Shrewsbury celebrates after scoring.
banner, the bottom section was filled with a striking “2023,” solidifying the team’s historic state championship victory. “It feels unreal. It’s kind of a full circle moment for us, coming back here a year later and just being able to recognize what a great season we had last year and how nothing will ever be the same as that season… It makes it honestly so cool to see it up there,” Mrva, who now attends Bowdoin College, told the
Community Advocate. As the game started, the five Shrewsbury legends sat on the bleachers to watch their former teammates. “It was definitely hard to walk back in here. Very nostalgic. I definitely miss playing hockey now… but it is really awesome to watch all the new people come in. [Shrewsbury looks] like a really strong team here from the beginning,” Bunsick said.
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Yet, Shrewsbury’s feel-good story was quickly jeopardized by Billerica-Chelmsford. Although the Colonials handily outshot their opponent 11-3 in the opening frame, BillericaChelmsford’s Kara Gambale registered the night’s first goal, putting the former-champions behind 1-0 early in the contest. “We had some jitters in the first five minutes, but after that I think we put it together,” Shrewsbury Head Coach Frank Panarelli said after the game. “I think it was more like — all the captains from last season came… You could see in the first minutes, I said to them ‘You’ve got to wake up a little bit.’ The first five minutes I thought they took it to us a little bit, and then… we started to play a little bit of our game. I think we got stronger as the game went on.” Just four minutes after Gambale’s goal, Shrewsbury evened the score. Blaire Fay, assisted by Mia Ryder and freshman Paige
O’Donnell put the Colonials on the board. The score sat at 1-1 into the third period. And with the score knotted, another freshman stepped up. Allie Martel, who was playing in her first-ever high-school game, scored her first career goal to put Shrewsbury ahead 2-1. Martel’s goal proved to be the difference, and the Colonials played strong defense throughout the third period to take home the 2-1 victory. “It was pretty big. I didn’t even really know what happened because everyone was so happy for me. Everyone was so excited – they made me feel really good,” Martel said. “Two freshmen coming in and seeing significant minutes they really stepped up. That’s all you can ask for,” Panarelli said about Martel and O’Donnell. “They both showed up. They stepped up, and they played extremely well.”
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Hudson cross country succeeds at state tournament By Evan Walsh Reporter HUDSON – In Hudson, there wasn’t anyone questioning whether the girls cross country team would find success. The question was whether Hudson would be able to field a team at all. Districts need at least five runners to register as an official team, and Hudson was left scrambling after seven of last year’s eight cross-country athletes did not return. The one athlete to return to the team, senior Rachael Korowski, is an incredible talent. Korowski, who has been running since eighth grade, is the school record holder in onemile and two-mile races, has qualified for all-state meets every non-COVID-19 year, and will continue to run at Stonehill College next year. Although Korowski’s accomplishments are impressive, she couldn’t account for the five people Hudson needed. So, Bill Gaudere — who has been involved with Hudson
(Left to right) Coach Bill Gaudere, Olivia Downin, Mia Graffeo, Rachael Korowski, Julia Klinedinst, and Marina Salem.
athletics for the last 12 years, including coaching girls track for the last six — started to recruit. Gaudere turned to Julia Klinedinst and Mia Graffeo, two eighth-grade athletes who recently graduated from David J. Quinn Middle School, as the second and third runners on the team. Gaudere described having to convince Graffeo, families playing who alsoKeeping considered comfortably cozy in their soccer, to join the team. homes year-round for over Marina Salem decided to 76 years! join the team one week before the start of the season, bringing the team to four athletes.
As the season started, Hudson remained at four, one short of becoming an official team. However, three days into the season, Olivia Downin decided to try cross country during her senior season, becoming the final member of the girls cross country quintet. The team was finally eligible to compete. “We had a team. Good. But, the possibility of someone getting injured or sick throughout the season — it’s pretty high. We made it the entire season where everyone showed up to
the meets, everyone ran, and the rest is history. Everyone did well, and everyone kept getting better and better every meet,” said Gaudere. While the team was quite inexperienced — Korowski was the only athlete who had ever run an official cross country race entering the season — the team took five of the top six spots when Hudson faced Quabbin for the season’s first meeting. “From that point on they kept winning and winning,” said Gaudere. The Hudson cross country team on Nov. 11 became the Division 3A qualifier runner-up, earning the opportunity to compete in the state championship on Nov. 18. After entering the season as the 18th-ranked team, the Hawks finished the season as the second-ranked squad. “When they got the trophy, they were ecstatic. It was awesome to see that,” Gaudere told the Community Advocate. “This is a group of tough, tough
girls. They show up to practice every day, they give it their best effort when it comes to racing, and they all support each other.” Gaudere also mentioned that Hudson had found success in arguably the hardest sport. “It’s the toughest sport the school has to offer. There aren’t any benches. There’s no timeouts. There aren’t any substitutions… They say ‘anyone can run,’ but not everyone can run fast and hard,” he said. The praise is also rolling in for Gaudere, who led the group of five — the “Fab 5” — to the trophy. “I’m very grateful for what [Gaudere] has established in our community over the decades,” said Jeannie Graffeo, the mother of Mia Graffeo. “[He] has brought the sport and excitement of running to the students and even to our staff at Hudson High School. He is a true inspiration and role model of health and fitness and… a champion at building community.”
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