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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – How do you keep students in school? It’s a problem facing school systems across the country, and it’s no different at Marlborough Public Schools (MPS). According to MPS Superintendent Mary Murphy, 30.7% of all students were absent from classes for more than 18 days, or “chronically absent,” during the 2022-23 school year. Among the reasons — parents not sending their children to school and risk catching COVID-19; or parents unable to pick up their children from school in case they get sick because of a lack of transportation. For older students, it could be a case of them having childcare or work obligations. “Post-COVID, the number [of absentees] doubled, even tripled,” said Murphy. To help deal with the problem, MPS established attendance teams in each school, and it began encouraging teachers to reach out to families. Academies and night school For younger students, MPS is planning attendance academies during vacation weeks. Absenteeism | 16
MARLBOROUGH – One month down, and it’s so far, so good for the city’s new mayor. “It’s going great,” said J. Christian Dumais, who took the oath of office on Jan. 1. He and his staff have been meeting with department heads, and he has already begun several initiatives. On Jan. 25, the city rolled out a new program to help deal with rodents, especially rats. Dumais has also been visiting several locations with the mayor’s mobile office, and he recently rode the bus with MWRTA officials to discuss improvements to the city’s public transportation. Mayor | 2
J. Christian Dumais has completed his first month as Marlborough mayor. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
Hudson schools prepare for tough fiscal year By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – With the bid for the busing contract received, the School Committee looked ahead to a tight fiscal 2025 budget and the future of busing costs at its Jan. 23 meeting. The budget discussion was in anticipation of the Feb. 5 meeting in which the district would
come before the Select Board. What was driving the budget “deeper into a hole,” Superintendent Brian Reagan said, were factors out of their control, like a 48% increase for in-district transportation. He said that kind of increase in costs would be difficult to absorb into a budget that was “just north of $50 million.” Hudson schools | 16
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Christian Dumais recently rode a bus with MWRTA officials to discuss how to improve the city’s public transportation system. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Marlborough)
The bus ride was in association with the MWRTA’s TryTransit Fare Free Program, which runs until March 31. Under the program, anyone may use MWRTA buses for free — with the use of a Catch Card available on each bus — on fixed routes. It will also begin Sunday service starting Feb. 4, which will
mirror Saturday routes. To learn more about MWRTA services and the TryTransit Fare Free Program, visit www. mwrta.com. Dumais has been in the process of forming a committee to reboot plans for the West Side fire station. “It’s been a pretty good month,” he said. “Marlborough has so much to offer. It’s like the
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Mayor announces new program on dealing with rodents By Mauressn Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais announced that as of Jan. 25, new informational resources and a new reporting tool have been implemented on the city’s website in response to the ongoing rodent issues across the city. “Since before taking office in January, I had become of aware of the rodent issue that many residents have been facing. I was committed to making sure we hit the ground running on this issue once I took office. Educating members of the public and providing an outlet for city officials to gather critical data is just the initial step to mitigating this issue,” said Dumais. “The community needs to come together and step up our collective and individual efforts to curb this problem.” The resources aim to educate the public on best practic-
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es on preventing rodents. They cover the conditions under which rodents thrive and how to prevent and mitigate those conditions in homes, businesses and in public. The resources also include frequently asked questions, a flow chart of actions residents can take when signs of rodents are evident and best practices when hiring a pest control company. An additional part of the mayor’s initial efforts includes a new rodent sighting reporting tool. This tool, also within the rodent information and reporting page, is intended for residents and businesses to report sightings or signs of
rodents within a specific area or address. The reporting tool also allows those reporting to include the potential causes of the infestation, including uncontained trash, overgrown vegetation, blight properties and unkept chicken coops. “I am very proud of our health department and inspectional services staff for working collaboratively to help provide residents with resources and take action. I will continue to monitor this issue along with city officials as we move forward,” said Dumais. Absentee landlords One of the challenges in
reporting on rodent infestation concerns absentee landlords. According to the mayor’s office, “If less-than-ideal conditions are observed, inspectors will document the issues and send appropriate order/advisement letters to property owners as deemed necessary.” Order letters are sent as a first-class certified mail for better tracking. The owner will have a certain amount of days, as outlined in the letter, to make a “good faith” effort to make corrections. “If the property owner does not comply, fines for noncompliance will then be issued,” according to the mayor’s of-
fice. “If we run into a situation where a property owner is noncompliant with an order letter, whether that be failure to make corrections in a timely manner, not paying fines, or the property is abandoned, we can always pull in our legal department to advise on next steps.” As residents and business owners continue to report sightings, the Board of Heath will identify problem areas/ properties and increase its education efforts by distributing leaflets and speaking to property owners. They will also work with the Inspectional Services Department to bring properties up to code. Both the informational page and reporting tool can be found on the Board of Health’s webpage: www.marlborough-ma. gov/board-health. Residents who need more information or assistance with the reporting tool should call the Marlborough Board of Health at 508-460-3761.
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Nomination papers for Grafton town election now available By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor GRAFTON – Nomination papers are now available for the annual Town Election, which will take place on Tuesday, May 21. Any registered Grafton voter may pull papers. These may be obtained by contacting the office in advance for an ap-
pointment (emailed preferred) at clerks@grafton-ma.gov or 508-839-5335, ext. 1300. Papers must be returned to the registrar of voters, through the town clerk’s office, by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, for certification. Nomination papers must contain the names of at least 50 registered voters of Grafton,
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Theodore Roosevelt’s 1911 visit to Southborough was kept quiet Theodore Roosevelt presented a stuffed moose head, which now hangs in the St. Mark’s School dining room, when he addressed its students during his 1911 visit. (Photo/Wikimedia Commons)
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By James Nichols-Worley History Columnist SOUTHBOROUGH – Theodore Roosevelt loomed large over America and literally over Southborough. Like the rest of America, Southborough was infatuated with Roosevelt. His triumph in Cuba cemented his popularity and his connection to Southborough. Thirteen Southborough residents and three dozen St. Mark’s alumni served in the Spanish-American War of 1898, including eight Rough Riders who charged up San Juan Hill with Colonel Roosevelt. To celebrate President Roosevelt’s reelection victory in 1904, Southborough’s Town Hall honored the 26th President with buntings, flags, and a banner displaying Roosevelt’s monumental visage. Southborough’s adulation was surely known during Roosevelt’s visit years later. Colonel Roosevelt (the title he most preferred even after his presidency) was passing through Massachusetts in late November 1911, as a private citizen. He declared vehemently to the press that he was not a candidate for president, despite his misgivings with the incumbent Republican, his protégé William Howard Taft. This Thanksgiving, held then on the fifth Thursday in November, Roosevelt was simply traveling to visit his son at the Groton School. He was to leave for New York from Election | from page 1
Precincts 1, 2, and 3 at Grafton Middle School (22 Providence Road) Precincts 4 and 5 at Millbury Street Elementary School (105 Millbury St.) Election and Town Meeting dates Presidential Primary – March 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last day to register Feb. 24). Early voting from Feb. 24 to March 1, times and location TBD. Annual Local Election – May 21, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last day to register May 3). Early voting TBD. State Primary – Sept. 3, 7 a.m.
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1911 visit to Southborough had none of the pageantry of when the town celebrated his reelection victory in 1904. (Photo/Courtesy of Southborough Historical Society)
Worcester Friday via train. On invitation of the headmaster of St. Mark’s School, the Reverend Doctor William G. Thayer, Roosevelt was due Thanksgiving Day to speak to the students. The Colonel agreed on the condition that no publicity be given to the event. The only member of the public not affiliated with the school was Irving Morse of Marlborough, who knew Roosevelt from their time at Harvard. Brief reports of Roosevelt’s visit found their way into The Boston Globe and the New York Times. Although the exact contents of his speech are unknown, Roosevelt reportedly lectured the schoolboys about the importance of citizenship, before regaling them with stories of his hunting adventures in Africa, including select photos of the thousands of animals his team had trapped or killed. Neither to 8 p.m. (last day to register Aug. 24) Early voting Aug. 2431, times and locations TBD. State Election – Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last day to register Oct. 26). Early voting Oct. 19-Nov. 1, times and locations TBD. Annual Town Meeting – May 13, 7 p.m., high school auditorium (last day to register May 3). Semi-annual Town Meeting – Oct. 21, 7 p.m., high school auditorium (last day to register Oct. 11). For information, contact the town clerk’s office at 508839-5335, ext. 1300, or visit https://grafton-ma.gov/271/ Town-Clerk.
topic saw its debut in Southborough. The town library had already acquired Roosevelt’s latest books, “African and European Addresses” and “African Game Trails.” His talk of citizenship likely
drew from his famous speech in Paris, from which we get his famous line: “It is not the critic who counts,” but rather “the man who is actually in the arena.” The boys of St. Mark’s gave Roosevelt the school cheer as their thanks. Before leaving, the Colonel also presented the school with one of the moose heads which now hangs in its dining room. By the end of February 1912, Roosevelt had declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination. Foiled by party leaders at the Republican con-
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Over 100 Hometown Hero banners to be hung and Broad street, which will include the Seth Michaud Memorial bridge on Washington St. and the Kenneth Thibeault Memorial Bridge on Broad St. The banners will be hung in the spring and dedication will be Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18 at Hudson Armory lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will hang until Veterans Day, Nov. 11, when they will be stored for winter months. Hudson Dept. of Public Workers will hang, remove and store them.
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HUDSON – Families and friends of local War veterans have responded promptly to the Hometown Heroes project and 102 banners will soon be hanging publicly. Banners will represent all 43 Hudson residents Killed in Action, and veterans will also include 38 World War II, two Korean War, two Vietnam War and one from Gulf War Against
Banner honoring Vietnam Veteran Leonidas “Lee” Fondas is among the 102 Hometown Heroes banners to be hung on Hudson streets this spring. Dedication will be at State Armory on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18. (Photo/Courtesy)
Terrorism. Jean Fondas of the Heroes project said the banners will be hung along Washington street
New trust members Two new members have been appointed to the Hudson Affordable Housing Trust. Appointed to fill vacancies are Ann Marie Lourens and Christopher Staysnick. The Trust oversees the construction of new housing units on Packard Street at the former Hudson Police Station, which is currently underway. According to Planning Board officials, the site will include 40 units of 100 percent affordable housing.
Craft and Vendor Fair Hudson High School Jr. Boosters will sponsor Spring Craft and Vendor Fair Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 69 Brigham Street. Fair will include 40 amazing vendors, kids’ activities, great raffles, etc. For more information go to hudsonboosters@gmail.com. New Mass times As of Sunday, Feb. 18, Sunday morning Mass times will change at St. Michael’s Church, as announced by parish administrator Rev. Jason Giombetti. Sunday Mass will be 10:00 a.m. (change from 10:30) in the upper church. Brazilian Sunday Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. (change from 11 a.m.) in the lower chapel. Parking problems necessitated the change, said Rev. Fr. Giombetti.
Society Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at First Federated Church Hall, 200 Central St., Hudson. David Accetta, chief publicity officer of the U.S. Army at Natick Lab, will also reveal the “technology transfer” results of Natick Lab experiments,” which may be seen in grocery stores.” He will discuss the history of military rations since the origin of the Army and will have current rations on display. President Carmen Giombetti invites the public to join members at the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
HHS football bingo “Fun Bingo Night” to benefit HHS Hawks Football will be held Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at Hudson Lodge of Elks, Brigham St. Profits will benefit spring camps, team gear, etc. Tickets are $10 each, Keeping families table of ten $100. Payable to Combat rations history HHS Booster Club via Venmo comfortably cozy in their A Natick Lab official will disor Paypal @Hudson Boosters. homes year-round for over cuss the “Evolution of76 Military years! Combat Rations” at the meetHAPPY BIRTHDAY ing of the Hudson Historical Feb. 10 – John Craig, Loreen
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COMMUNITY NEWS Balthazar, Christopher O’Keefe, Kevin Carter and Brady Caramanica Feb. 12 – Ryan Brennan, Tiffany James and Shawn Powell Feb. 13 – Velma Rocheleau, Tara Bauer, Beth Bertonnassi, Jennifer Torres Robert and Liam Zina Feb. 14 – Arthur Balthazar, Gary Gannon, Greg Waterhouse, Michelle Correa and Jean Luther Feb. 15 – Mark Johnson, Michael Cabral, Bill Hopkins and Pam Bushey Feb. 16 – Cheryl O’Leary, Kenny Durkin and Dennis Pierozzi Feb. 17 – Kaleigh Brennan, Shelby Searles, Nina Smith and Duane Homer Feb. 18 – Evan Bushey, D.J. Johnson, Jeannette Pauplis, Kimberly Kearney and Mike Kauffman Feb. 19 – Nelson Sousa, Scott Campbell, Mecia Wright, Sue Girl, Kathleen Domenicucci and Nicolas Caramanica Feb. 20 – Lynn Kerner, George Lawton, Karen Michaud and Benjamin Wilson-Chase Feb. 21 – Jackie Hester, Alyson
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Main Street Café celebrates 40 years By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – Over the past four decades, the Main Street Café at 182 Main St. — steps away from City Hall — has been serving up breakfast and lunch. As Randy Scott said in a social media post, “Through all the years, there have been so many memories, so many friends, so many stories ... not to mention mountains of bacon, hundreds of thousands of eggs and enough potatoes in different forms to fill our dining room.” On Feb. 3, the café marked its 40th anniversary with a daylong celebration. Customers could order specials with 1980s prices, and admire the collection of photos going back to the days when the café was known as Bumpy’s. In 1984, Scott bought the restaurant from William “Bumpy” Butler. Three years later, the restaurant moved from 182 Main St. to its present location.
Randy Scott, co-owner of the Main Street Café, wearing a little “retro” – a polo shirt with the Bumpy’s logo. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
Scott remembered when the restaurant would open at 5:30 a.m., “and there’d be 10 guys out there.” His early clientele included those who worked at the shoe factory and the General Motors plant in Framingham. Scott is a lifelong resident of Marlborough. His father, Clifford, was the city’s police chief in the 1960s and 1970s. Randy started working at Bumpy’s in 1975, and he decided to buy the place when Butler decided to retire.
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Scott’s wife and partner, Mary, is also a lifelong resident; her family had owned Curtis Orchards and Curtis Shoe. She started at the restaurant as a waitress in 2003, and married Randy Scott in 2005. When asked about the secret to the restaurant’s continued success, Randy Scott said it comes down to “stubbornness.” That, and a loyal clientele. “I still have three customers who’ve been coming from the start,” he said. One of them comes once a month with her family. Jess Shea has worked as a server since April, but she said, “I’ve been coming here since I was a kid.” When asked about the best part of the café, she said, “It’s the people, the community. Everybody knows everybody.” The Main Street Café is open Mondays-Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays from 7 a.m. to noon. For updates, visit the café’s Facebook page, or call 508-485-7664.
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$250K allotted for downtown improvements By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $250,000 were allocated by the Select Board for a phase one downtown revitalization streetscape project. The downtown revitalization plan was presented on Jan. 18 during a joint meeting of the Select Board and Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC). MPIC Chair Rick Leif noted that the plan had a lot of recommendations regarding redevelopment, and it could be a multi-year effort. “But It’s also important to recognize that the plan is a guide,” he said. “It’s not our expectation that everything in the plan is going to get done exact as it’s said in the plan.” The plan outlines three different scenarios. The first scenario is called the Entertainment Hub, and it includes the Old Town Hall, former fire station and Main, Church and Pierce streets. The fire station would be turned into a restaurant, cafe and/or restaurant with public open space and connection to Cold Harbor Brook. According to Weston and Sampson’s Johnathan Law, this scenario would be heavily pedestrianized. Scenario two is called the Downtown Extension and would be located on the Harvey property bordering the Assabet River. A road would be built through the site with mixedRates | from page 13
2,000 square feet, multiplied by $4.81 for quarterly then multiplied by four for the annual fee. For all other properties (Other Tier 4, including condos, multifamily units (greater than two units), industrial and commercial properties, the annual fee will be calculated based on one billing unit per 2,000 square feet, multiplied by $4.81 for quarterly, then multiplied by four for the annual fee. During its meeting on Jan. 23, the Select Board approved the rates and regulations. The next step will be to set up a billing master account file. Funds generated will help the DPW maintain the town’s network of sewers, drains, culverts and other infrastructure. The rates will go into effect on July 1.
use buildings near Main and Hudson streets. The plan calls for a riverfront walkway along the Assabet. The final scenario is called Assabet Mill and is located between Main, South and Gale streets and near the Town Common. Here, residents voiced interest in bars and restaurants, municipal parking, housing and repurposing empty buildings.
During the meeting, the consultants outlined short-term strategies that could be implemented within the first three years. After, Planning Director Laurie Connors pitched a phase one streetscape project. The streetscape project is focused on Blake Street, a portion of Pierce, the nearby municipal parking lots and the pocket park near the intersection of Blake
and Route 20. Connors identified several proposed improvements, including considering making Blake one-way to be able to use more of the road for on-street parking and/or widen the sidewalk. The pocket park could be upgraded with seating, a bike rack, pavers, landscaping and art. Street trees, pedestrianscale lights and charging sta-
tions could be installed along with rain gardens and wayfinding signs. She also proposed reducing private parking lot driveway widths using curbs and landscaping; adding parking lot striping; creating pedestrian connections, including to War Memorial Park and upgrading the sidewalks to be ADAcompliant.
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The bus contract bid came in on Jan. 22, and while no recommendation was made regarding the bid, the committee discussed the numbers. Reagan said the projected 30% increase in the bus contract turned into a 48% increase when the bid was received. In information provided by Finance Director Dan Gale, the contract cost for the 2024 fiscal year was $1.62 million. The 2025 bid results yielded a number of $2.41 million, which was $784,984 more than the 2024 figure and $297,437 more than the projected 30% increase. For large buses, which totaled 13 in the bid, the rate per bus came in at $543. For the minibuses with a student monitor, the rate was $658 per minibus. Rounding out the numbers, the pre-kindgergarten midday buses were projected to be $126 per bus,
and the summer use of buses would be $458 per bus. “So that would be a $434,000 increase over the current year just for those yellow buses,” said Gale. In addition, if the contractor obtained a bus lot for the district, there would be a $290,000 cost that would increase by 7% per year, according to Reagan. The quote for bus storage, he said, just reinforced that they need to “dig down here and see what’s possible” for a solution. The conversation comes after recent discussions that the new Department of Public Works facility may not include the current storage space being used by the school district.. Reagan did note that they could go out and rebid the contract, and Gale said it would be easy to adjust the bid and try for a quick turnaround within a month.
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ESSER funds Other factors were the cost of out-of-district tuition and the loss of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds that were received following the pandemic. In budget discussions, Reagan said the positions of three adjustment counselors at the elementary schools, a second nurse at Farley Elementary School, an additional reading specialist at Mulready School and a districtwide board certified behavior analyst were funded by grants. “We have positions that we’ve been funding under [ESSER] grants,” said Reagan. “We’re trying to maintain positions that we’ve had for multiple years that have been really critical to our schools.” School Committee member Steven Sharek said that the positions previously funded by ESSER grants were essential. “These positions are necessary to help children in the school district, and those children have names. They have futures, and their futures will be better with those positions in place,” said Sharek. Reagan said the need for these positions factor into the “perfect storm” that they are heading into for the 2025 fiscal year budget process. According to Reagan, the increase in the town appropriation from the last fiscal year is 2.25% versus the 2.75% they projected going in. “That reduces our revenue from the town by between two or three hundred thousand dollars, and that’s significant as is every dollar in the bud-
get,” said Reagan. He said part of the job of the district central office and the School Committee is to “make sure the organization is as lean as it can be” in terms of budgeting. He believed the district is currently very lean. Reagan said, “Outside of personnel, there’s nothing left to cut.” Although there are some enrollment-driven changes they may be able to make, there was not a long list of unnecessary positions, he said. In some potentially positive news, Rea-
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February vacation will be for middle school students, while elementary school students will have an academy during April break. In both cases, students who have been chronically absent will have a chance to make up some of that time with a combination of academics and activities, along with team building. “The idea is to get students re-engaged” with school, said Murphy. Older students (age 17 and older) who take care of younger siblings while their parents work, or work full time, may attend one of the alternative high schools offered by MPS. These include the Hildreth Program and METAS Academy. Murphy said the focus is on science, English language arts and math in order to help students to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive System, which is a requirement to graduate
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gan said they would get their Chapter 70 transportation state aid numbers and be able to solidify that information. “It may be very likely that we’re going to spend all of our reserve funds,” as well as school choice funds, said Reagan. They would have to use circuit breaker funds – which are used to offset the cost for students who need special services– in a different way for the 2025 fiscal year. All of these factors and costs would set the Hudson
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from high school. Murphy said that MPS is willing to work with families to keep students from dropping out entirely. “We don’t want it to be negative. We don’t want it to be punitive,” she said. “How can we help?” New director of finance and operations The committee announced that MPS has chosen Matthew Wells as the next director of finance and operations. According to Murphy, Wells, a Marlborough resident, has already begun working with the current director, Tom LaFleur, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Wells has worked with several school administrations, including Norwood, Dedham, Norton and Northborough/ Southborough. He will officially begin on July 1.
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WORCESTER PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c 255 Section 39A that on February 15, 2024, the following vehicles will be sold at a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereof for towing, storage & notices of sale. To be sold at Belsito Auto 245 SW Cutoff Worcester MA. 2017 Lincoln MKZ VIN 3LN6L5F99HR608918 2020 Honda Accord VIN 1HGCV1F1XLA118710 2013 Mercedes C300 VIN WDDGF8AB8DA826659 2018 RAV4 VIN JTMRFREV1JJ720496 2018 Ford Fusion VIN 3FA6P0D94JR206959 2020 Ford F-150 VIN 1FTEW1E57LFB49912 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited VIN 1J4GA59129L722483
Zoning Map by creating a new “Highway Business Southwest (HBSW) District” to include all land within the Industrial District in the vicinity of the Southwest Connector, as shown on the map entitled “Highway Business Southwest (HBSW) District Map”. Zoning Map by creating a new “Multifamily Development Overlay District (MDOD)” to include areas titled “Southwest Connector Multifamily Development Sub-District” and “Downtown Multifamily Development Subdistrict”, as shown on the map entitled “Multifamily Development Overlay District Map”. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, An Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, signed into law on March 29, 2023, this meeting will be conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance by members of the public will be permitted. To participate in the public comment portions of this meeting from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, please click this URL to join: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https:// town-northborough-ma-us.zoom. us/j/89049909408 Passcode: 531739 Or One tap mobile: 301 715 8592 Live Stream link YouTube: https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCRdBrw3HeEAMB_KFKasrgXA Kerri Martinek, Chairperson
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In accordance with MGL Ch. 40A Sec. 5 the Northborough Planning Board will hold a public hearing on February 20, 2024 at 6:00pm for the purpose of seeking public opinion on proposed amendments to the Zoning Map and the following sections of the Northborough Zoning Bylaw (Chapter 7). Complete text of the proposed amendments and proposed Zoning Map is available on the Planning Department webpage at https://www.town.northborough. ma.us/planning-department. • Section 7-03-030 Board of Appeals • Section 7-03-060 Design review • Section 7-04-010 Classification of districts, • Section 7-05-010 General provisions • Section 7-05-020 Classification of uses • Section 7-05-030 Table of Uses. Part B. Commercial and Industrial Districts • Section 7-06-020 Table 2. Table of Density and Dimensional Regulations, • Section 7-07-010 Groundwater Protection Overlay District • Section 7-07-030 Major Commercial Development Overlay District • Section 7-09-020 Site design standards • Section 7-09-030 Off-street parking and loading • Section 7-09-040 Signs
Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on February 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor Memorial Hall. Petition: Mark and Cheryl Tucker of 70 Dartmouth St. request to remove on existing deck and build an new addition of similar size at the same location. Work is proposed near wetlands. Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office at City Hall Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing. Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF RESOURCE AREA DELINEATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold
Call 508.366.5500 to advertise your legal notice a public hearing on February 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor Memorial Hall. Petition: Pulte Homes of New England, LLC requests the Conservation Commission review and verify the wetland resource areas delineated on the property at Robin Hill Street including assessors map parcels ID’s 39-5 and 39-26B. (This property is opposite the Jacobs Rd. & Robin Hill St. intersection). Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office at City Hall Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing. Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman
SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing - G.L. Chapter 131, s. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, and the Town of Shrewsbury Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations that the Daniel Rowley, Town of Shrewsbury, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury MA, has filed a Request for Determination of Applicability for the removal and replacement of sewer forcemains on Maple Avenue and Rolfe Avenue. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, February 20, 2024, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing - G.L. Chapter 131, s. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, and the Town of Shrewsbury Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations that Michael O’Toole, 49 Minuteman Way, Shrewsbury, MA, has filed a Request for Determination of Applicability for the construction of a bog bridge on the Blue Trail at Lake Street Park. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, February 20, 2024, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing - G.L. Chapter 131, s. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, and the Town of
Shrewsbury Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations that Bob Mohaltra, 46 Deerfield Road, Shrewsbury, MA, has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of a single family house and driveway at 5 Flanagan Drive. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, February 20, 2024, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing - G.L. Chapter 131, s. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws,Chapter 131, s. 40, and the Town of Shrewsbury Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations that Paul Linstead, 654 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of removal of a shed and the construction of a patio and outdoor kitchen area at 654 South Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, February 20, 2024, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing - G.L. Chapter 131, s. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, and the Town of Shrewsbury Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations that Andrea Kendall, on behalf of Shrewsbury Land Property Owner LLC, 113 Pearl Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA, 02110 has filed a request to Amend the Order of Conditions to reduce and shift the building size and reduce impervious area during the construction of a warehouse and associated parking and site work at 440 Hartford Turnpike. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, February 20, 2024, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing - G.L. Chapter 131, s. 40 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 131, s. 40, and the Town of Shrewsbury Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations that Steven Goodman, on behalf of 160 Holden Street LLC and GFI Partners LLC 133 Pearl Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA, 02110, has filed a Notice of Intent for the construction of two warehouse buildings and associated drives, loading docks, parking areas and associated site work at 142 Clinton Street. A public hearing will be held on the above notice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Evening, February 20, 2024, in the Selectman’s Room at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. SHREWSBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Kenneth Polito, Chairman
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARINGS RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING 100 MAPLE AVENUE SHREWSBURY, MA February 26, 2024 6:30 PM To hear the appeal Renan Raasch of 19 Shady Lane Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV B to alter and extend a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling by constructing a second floor addition upon property located at 19 Shady Lane Ave in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 27 Plot 222000. February 26, 2024 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Raja Raghavan of 62 N. Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury MA 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B to expand a pre-existing nonconforming dwelling thirty-seven feet (37’) from the rear property line where forty feet (40’) is required and a side yard setback of seven and five tenths (7.5’) feet where ten (10’) feet is required upon property located at 62 N. Quinsigamond Ave in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 31 Plot 141000. February 26, 2024 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Frank Panarelli of 19 Whippoorwill Drive Shrewsbury, MA 01545 for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B to reconstruct a pre-existing nonconforming single family dwelling upon property located at 19 Whippoorwill Drive in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 23 Plot 321000. February 26, 2024 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Richard Ricker of 11 Maple Ave Shrewsbury, MA 01545 for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B to maintain the existing nonconforming number of parking spaces upon property located at 504 - 512 Boston Turnpike in the Commercial Business zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 33 Plot 091000.
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DEATHS Bairos, Jose of Hudson Burgess, Karen of Hudson Cunningham, Joyce formerly of Shrewsbury Daniel, Karen formerly of Westborough Dufresne, June of
Northborough Geraneo, Stephen of Hudson Giordano, Margaret of Shrewsbury Hooben, Shellieof Shrewsbury Lynch, Margaret of Shrewsbury Matejko, Maria formerly of
LEGAL NOTICES February 26, 2024 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Michael Connors of 779 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section II Definitions for Building Materials Salesroom to exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the floor area devoted to display and sales upon property located at 779 Hartford Turnpike in the Limited Industrial zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 43 Plot 025000. Peter C. Mulcahy, Clerk February 9th and February 16th
will be held via remote video conference on February 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson. org or 978-562-2948. All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.
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HUDSON 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 Eric Ryder. The owner of the property is the Town of Hudson. The work is located at 1 Municipal Drive (Map-Parcel 13-66). The proposed project is construction of a new building with drainage structures in Buffer Zone and Riverfront Area. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on February 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@ townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948. All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.
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 Dave and Theresa Krijger. The owners of the property are Dave and Theresa Krijger. The work is located at 57 Fort Meadow Drive (Map-Parcel 66-59). The proposed project is an addition to an existing house and re-construction of rip-rap slope along the Bank of Fort Meadow Reservoir. The Public Hearing
Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1341 and M.G.L. c. 21 §§ 26-53, notice is given of a 401 Water Quality Certification application for the Bowman Lane over Jackstraw Brook Culvert Replacement Project located on Bowman Lane in the Town of Westborough by the Town of Westborough Department of Public Works, 131 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581. This project involves replacement of an undersized, deficient, and deteriorating twin pipe culvert with a concrete arch culvert in order to restore stream continuity and improve stream habitat and storm resilience. The project will involve temporary and/or permanent impacts to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, Bank, and Land Under Water associated with Jackstraw Brook, a designated Class B Outstanding Resource Water. Additional information may be obtained from the applicant’s agent- LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. c/o Andrea Kendall, 100 Grove Street, Suite 310, Worcester, MA 01605 (508-753-3077). Written comments on the 401 WQC must be sent within twenty-one (21) days of this notice to: MassDEP Central Regional Office Division of Wetlands and Waterways 8 New Bond Street Worcester, MA 01606 or emailed to: judith.schmitz@mass.gov Any group of ten persons, any aggrieved person, or any governmental body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment who submits written comments may appeal the Department’s Certification. Failure to submit written comments before the end of the public comment period may result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing.
Westborough Napoleon, Charles of Southborough Pavolis, Daniel of Westborough Rooney, Cheryl of Hudson Ryan, Marie of North Grafton Sandock, Mildred formerly of Westborough and Shrewsbury Szlyk, Patricia of Shrewsbury, formerly of Northborough
Charles K. Napoleon, 80 SOUTHBOROUGH – Charles K. Napoleon, 80, a long-time Southborough resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Charles was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August, 26th 1943 to Nicholas Napoleon and Betsy Petrakes. He is survived by his wife, Palmira “Pam” (Cedrone) Napoleon, his son, Alex Napoleon of Douglas and his daughter, Nicole Jaworski, and her husband Nathan of Berlin. At a young age, Charles discovered his passion – retail. He would work his way up to become one of the youngest managers at Woolworth Department Store, overseeing many employees. One of those employees was to become his beloved wife, the woman he would spend the next 58 years married to. His knowledge and passion for retail would lead to the opening his first gift store in Ashland, MA “Nappie’s Galleria” and would be followed by a lifetime of accomplishments and success. Eventually, Charles would open his dream store “The Yankee Gift House” in Marlborough, MA, which he owned and operated for 35 years. Eventually, Charles decided to retire and take a step back, but anyone who knew him knew he couldn’t stay away from the hustle and bustle of retail for long. It was at this time he began working alongside his family as the retail consultant for “Tatnuck Bookseller.” It was there that he put 15 years of his knowledge and passion into transforming this store into the one of the most beloved and recognized gift and bookstores in the area. Besides owning and oper-
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ating his own retail stores, he was a highly sought after retail consultant and volunteer, responsible for some of the most beautiful stores in Massachusetts and the surrounding areas. His love and passion earned him a reputation where he was known for being a fair and honest businessman and admired for his work. In his free time, Charles was an avid reader and history buff, building a massive library over the years with an extensive knowledge of world history. More than being an amazing businessman and retailer, he was the best father and husband anyone could have asked for. His love for his family was his greatest gift and he was happiest just being with his family, laughing and joking. He was a gift for everyone who knew him and had the respect and admiration of so many. He was truly a “legend” in his field and a “superhero” as a father and husband. Visiting hours for Charles will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2023, from 4:007:00PM at the Morris-Johnston Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. A funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Southborough Rural Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Rd., Southborough. For more information, visit www. morrisjohnstonfh.com. Donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute by visiting https://www.danafarber.org/.
Maria C. Matejko, 60 WORCESTER - Maria C. (Cellucci) Matejko, 60, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital, after a long battle with coronary heart disease and complications from a heart transplant in November 2023. Maria is survived by her husband, Brian D. Matejko, their daughter, Courtney Matejko, to whom she was devoted, her father, Barton Cellucci, Sr., several loving nieces and nephews and many dear friends. She was predeceased
by her mother, Dorothy (Fiorvanti) Cellucci and her brother, Barton Cellucci, Jr. Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home of Clinton assisted with arrangements.
Margaret M. Lynch, 91 SHREWSBURY - Margaret Mary “Peggy” (O’Brien) Lynch, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, William J. Lynch, and their cherished daughter, Maureen A. Rosiello, in 2010. Peggy leaves her devoted daughter, Christine M. Carney and her husband Peter J. Carney, Sr., of Shrewsbury; her adoring grandchildren, Peter J. Carney, Jr. and his wife Caitlin, Timothy W. Carney and his wife Katherine, Kayla A. Rosiello, and Michael A. Rosiello; greatgrandchildren, Owen, Molly, Nolan, Cade, and Nash; and a sister, Kathleen D. Kirby, of Sun City Center, FL. She was also predeceased by her brother, John F. O’Brien, and sister, Eileen Luukko. The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Shellie Hooben, 38 S H R EWS B U RY - S h e l l i e Lynn Hooben, 38, of Shrewsbury, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. S h e leaves two sons, Michael Franks and Jacob Hooben, two daughters, Hailee and Nevah; her mother, Carol A. Hooben of East Falmouth, a brother, Derek Hooben of Falmouth; her boyfriend, Kenny Marcello of Shrewsbury, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Leo Hooben. She was born in Taunton, daughter of the late Leo Rusty Hooben and Carol A. (Arouca) Hooben. Funeral services were under the care of Rice Funeral Home of Worcester.
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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
SOUTHBOROUGH – A Worcester man was arrested following an accident on Route 9 eastbound on Thursday, Feb. 1. At around 11:46 a.m., Southborough Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-car accident near Crystal Pond Road. The vehicles were found in an embankment, and One man was arrested following a two-car accident on Route there were injuries re- 9 in Southborough on Thursday, Feb. 1. (Photo Courtesy of ported, according to Southborough Police) first responders. Engine 22 crew and toxication. Ambulance 28 crew extricated four After an investigation, Dana Torres, people from one vehicle using the Jaws of Worcester, was placed under arrest of Life. One occupant had a minor injury and charged with operating under the and was transported by ambulance to influence of alcohol and negligent opa local hospital. The remaining three eration of a motor vehicle. occupants were not injured and were Westborough Fire Department’s turned over to police. Medic One and Ted’s Towing assisted Two passengers were placed into on the scene. protective custody due to alcohol in-
HUDSON – Police have charged two men with trafficking fentanyl following a traffic stop early on Jan. 30. Around 3 a.m., officers working a midwatch patrol shift conducted a traffic stop for various motor vehicle violations. During that stop, a large amount of fentanyl was discovered, according to Police Chief Richard DiPersio. Both men were arrested and taken into custody at the scene. The vehicle was impounded and towed to police headquarters. Officers then obtained a search warrant for the vehicle and executed that warrant on the morning of Feb. 1. K9 Officer Sam Leandres and K9 Jocko assisted. Massachusetts resident Jonathan
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Feliciano, 35, was charged with the following: • Operating after suspension of driver’s license • Marked lane violations • Possession with intent to distribute class A substance, subsequent offense • Trafficking fentanyl • Conspiracy to violate the drug laws Rolando Velazquez, of Framingham, 43, was charged with the following: • Trafficking fentanyl • Possession with intent to distribute class A substance • Conspiracy to violate the drug laws “Yet another example of the outstanding work your HPD officers do on a daily basis to keep this community safe,” said DiPersio. Feliciano and Velazquez were both arraigned at Marlborough District Court.
POLICE LOG Due to space constraints, this week’s police log will be running online only. The police log will return in a future edition of the Community Advocate. The police log and other police and fire news can be accessed online at https://www.communityadvocate.com/ category/police-fire/.
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Hudson hockey grabs overtime win against Agawam By Evan Walsh Reporter HUDSON – It was deja vu for the Hudson Hawks. After an exciting, back-andforth game against the Blackstone Valley Beavers on Jan. 31 that ended with an overtime loss, the Hawks found themselves in an eerily similar position less than 72 hours later on Feb. 3. The Hudson High School hockey team and the Agawam Brownies had traded blows all afternoon. When the match went to overtime, visions of the matchup with Blackstone Valley entered the minds of Hudson players. Would the Hawks be heartbroken once again? The game was in limbo for three intense minutes of overtime, but after Agawam missed several chances to win the game, Hudson captain Christian Ste-
Hudson’s Owen Nanartowich fires toward the net.
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vens grabbed the loose puck and shoved it into the back of the net. The Hawks would win 4-3. “That puck came loose, and it was just instinct. I just hit it into the net, and I saw it go right in,” Stevens told the Commu-
nity Advocate after the game. “Going into OT, we couldn’t let that happen again. Everyone had… that goal-scoring mentality in their mind.” “I think we learned something from [the Blackstone Valley] game… We were much better in this,” Hudson Head Coach Mike Nanartowich said. “Christian was at the right place at the right time. That’s what your job is sometimes. He was opportunistic, and that’s what
we needed out of him.” Stevens’ game-winning shot wouldn’t have been possible without an early Hudson comeback. The Hawks conceded two first-period goals to the Brownies, giving Agawam a 2-0 lead at New England Sports Center. But two Hudson goals in the span of two minutes evened the score. Braydan Resendes — assisted by Devin Mortin — scored with four minutes remaining in the first period. Sec-
onds later, Owen Nanartowich — assisted by Tim O’Malley — knotted the score. “Stay the course. We’re very calm as a coaching staff. We said, ‘Hey, let’s push back on them.’ We really didn’t say anything or do anything different. We got down, and the boys decided to step their game up a little bit. Once we got one, [goal number] two came, and we gained some confidence there,” Mike Nanartowich said. The Hawks took the momentum into the second period, officially grabbing the lead after scoring another goal three minutes into the frame. Hudson’s one-point lead stood for the remainder of the second period. But Hudson faltered in the third period, and Agawam evened the score at 3-3. The Hawks tried to reclaim the lead and win in regulation, earning several power-play opportunities in the matchup’s hectic final minutes, but they couldn’t pull ahead of the Brownies despite outshooting them 37-14 throughout the game. The match went into overtime, and Stevens scored the go-ahead goal unassisted. “The players are working really hard,” said Nanartowich. “Like I just said in the locker room to them. It’s all them. I put the plan together, but plans aren’t any good unless there’s execution.” After the overtime win, the Hawks were riding high. “Everyone’s into it. Everyone’s there for each other. We’re in a great spot right now going into these last few games,” said Stevens.
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Over 100 Hometown Hero banners to be hung Rimkus | from page 13
DiLauro, Ken and Karen Yorston Feb. 19 – Bryan and Brenda Quinn, Al and Peggy Yesue Feb. 20 – Bob and Eileen Sullivan Feb. 23 – Phil and Trudy Durand Feb. 24 – Allen and Laurie Brown Feb. 26 – Leo and Connie Palatino (If death or divorce has changed this list please email rrimkus18@comcast.net.)
LOOKING BACK TO 1973 Joe Bilodeau was recruited to play goalie for the Hudson High hockey team when goalie Billy Gould was injured. Michael Monteiro marked his first teenage birthday. Nicola “Nicky” Young sustained a broken leg in a fall on Christmas Eve and was a patient at Marlborough Hospital. Troop 2 Boy Scout Richard Durand was awarded his Indian Lore badge. Hudson National bank president Raymond Dawley announced that Ethel Cooke was Hudson Girls Club “Girl
of the Year.” Robert Kelley was named to the dean’s list at Worcester State College. Hudson High football players Richard Formalarie and Steve Jacobs presented athletic jacket to Ted Hassapes, who hosted free dinners for the team at his restaurant, The Bronx, Marlboro. Miles Quigley and Ples Hunter were drawn for jury duty. S e n d e n t r i e s fo r H u d s o n Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA. 01749 or email rrimkus18@comcast.net.
Hudson schools prepare for tough fiscal year Hudson schools | from page 16
School District up for a situation where a budget override may be needed so they would not have a deficit, according to Reagan. He said the goal would be to address the use of the reserve funds and to “reinforce that with the Select Board that this
is not a position the school department has been in before.” In terms of addressing the financial situation, School Committee Chair Steven Smith said they should make sure that it comes across that they have reallocated positions and cut small costs in the past to meet the needs of the current
students. School Committee member Molly MacKenzie said the potential for a budget override needs to be presented so as to not “be disingenuous” about the budget. “They’re all very aware of the situation that we’re facing,” she said.
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She added, “Her kindness, her heart and her selflessness were really something to be admired. … To Michelle, may she rest in peace.” Burks said, “She was a lovely, lovely lady. She always had a smile. If you knew her, you knew the smile. I’d be doing a detail, and [Judy’s] mother would drive by with her in the car. She had the big smile and the big wave.” He added that Greg Parker, whose family owned Larkin Lumber, and Marion Shea, who worked as a crossing guard for the Police Department, also died. “It’s hard when you lose good people,” he said.
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