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By Sarah Freedman

Contributing Writer

HUDSON – Since June 2023, B-P Trucking has engaged in a process to relocate and expand the capacity of the Hudson Transfer Station.

The existing station, which is located 300 Cox St., can process 350 tons per day of materials, and after the successful construction of the new transfer station, the capacity will be 850 tons per day.

B-P Trucking, the family-owned and operated waste management and recycling company, has managed the Hudson Transfer Station since 1999.

Helping the trucking company are Sanborn, Head and Associates, a solid waste engineering company that is leading the permitting efforts; Epsilon Associates, an environmental engineering and consulting company with extensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA); and Vanasse and Associates, a transportation, engineering and consulting company.

On April 25, Epsilon hosted a question-andanswer session about the draft environmental impact report that was recently completed as well as other aspects of the project itself, like traffic patterns and noise impacts.

“Our purpose this evening is to describe the project to everyone and update the public on its status and the MEPA review process,” Senior engineer at Epsilon Alex Brooks said.

Brooks said B-P Trucking is looking to relocate the station operations further into the

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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – Residents needing food and personal care products have a new resource.

On May 19, a Friends Fridge was formally dedicated at Immaculate Conception Church.

The fridge runs on DC power from solar panels, with a battery backup. According to Katelyn Massey, who spearheaded this project for her Girl Scout Gold Award, this is likely the first such community fridge in the state.

Massey, a junior at the Advanced Mathematics and Science Academy (AMSA), said she got the idea for the project from her track coach, City Councilor Mark Vital.

“I was looking for some way to help the community,” she said.

Massey was also inspired by the community fridge sponsored by the Shrewsbury Rotary Club.

Thanks to financial support from the rotary club and the Shrewsbury Cultural Council,

City Council approves special permit for treatment program

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The City Council has approved a special permit to allow Alta Behavioral Health LLC to open a nonresidential, outpatient substance abuse treatment program at 400 Donald Lynch Blvd.

The special permit was granted in an 11-0

vote taken on Monday, May 20.

According to the findings from the City Council, the council “finds that the outpatient services offered to individuals in recovery from substance use will provide a significant benefit to the residents of the city.”

According to Andrew J. Tine, special counsel for Alta Behavioral, the city currently has no fa-

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Katelyn Massey formally opens the solar-powered Friends Fridge on May 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough.(Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor:

Have Americans become ostriches? Are we putting our heads in the sand and not standing up for the values that our forefathers established upon this nation? No wonder the radicals in this country don’t want any evidence around our struggle over the years to become the great nation that we were; where

freedom and liberty for all was our cornerstone.

Our universities, place where true learning took place, are under siege by radicals who want anything but truth and freedom. Brainwashed American students have fallen under the control of radicals who represent terrorist groups like Hamas, terrorizing fellow students and taking control of the universities. These radicals

should be arrested and charges brought against them.

Our educational process has been turned upside down. No longer are students taught to process information and come to their own conclusions. Some students are not able to think for themselves and follow false narratives.

Our nation needs every American to take a stand. Write letters or e-mails to legislators,

governors and universities stating that these “peaceful protests” at our universities must stop. The non-protesting students must be able to resume their studies without any threats from radicals. If the radical students persist, they must be held accountable for their actions and expelled and any radical foreign students here on students’ visas should be deported.

Every university professor or president should adhere to our Constitution. They are entrusted with educating our youth as well as the youth from other countries not indoctrinating them with radical terrorist ideology. If they are complicit in allowing terrorist activities, they should be fired without benefits and charges of sedition should be brought against them.

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Hamas is a terrorist group who in 2006 was voted into power by the Arab citizens in Gaza. They got rid of their Palestinian Authority rivals and canceled all future elections. Hamas established a dictatorship in Gaza and proceeded on its terrorist agenda.

Hamas is the perpetrator not the victim.

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Greetings:

I am writing to say “thank you” to the voters of Hudson who have entrusted me with the job of Select Board member for the next three years. Being elected to public office is an honor and a privilege. It’s an honor and privilege I do not take lightly.

Over the coming months and years, I will do my very best to listen, learn, and weigh the options, with one guiding principle always in mind: What decision is the best one for the Town of Hudson?

Thank you again to the voters of Hudson for allowing me the privilege of serving.

Very truly, Steven Sharek Hudson

permit to turn this office building at 130 Lizotte Drive into housing. He envisions converting the current building into 75 units and wants to construct two more buildings to house another 105 units. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on June 3. (Photo/Tami White)

Second public workshop scheduled on downtown plan

By Maureen Sullivan, Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – A second public workshop, sponsored by the town’s Planning Department, will provide a more detailed glimpse into what downtown could become.

The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the great hall at the Forbes Building.

Attendees will learn how feedback from the first public workshop and the Downtown Scavenger Hunt have been integrated into strategies for the future of downtown Westborough. Presentations will include three possible scenarios for the rotary.

The first planning workshop took place on April 9.

Based on results from a scavenger hunt survey, along with information compiled by RKG Associates, Innes Associates, FHI Studio and Over Under for the town, the downtown could use more restaurants, along with specialty food stores, outdoor dining and entertainment options.

Additionally, crosswalks could be improved with better markings, there are currently no bicycle parking facilities downtown and pedestrian safety and traffic could be improved around the rotary.

West Main, Milk and South streets carry an average of 10,000 vehicles per day. East Main Street carries an average of 15,000 vehicles per day, with bottlenecks along East Main Street and the Rotary. For information and to RSVP (optional), contact the Planning Department at 508-366-3055, planning@westboroughma.gov.

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By Jennifer Juliano

You’ve finally found the right house, or maybe you’re selling and have just accepted an offer. Congrats! In many cases, having a home inspection is the next step. Although not required, it’s a very good idea to have at least a cursory inspection. Then why have people been waiving them?

Let’s look back a few years so we can look forward. I first started selling real estate in 2000, and it was only right after that when people looking to be inspectors were required to be licensed in Massachusetts. The steps to being an inspector include completing a 75-hour approved course, passing a national exam, be supervised by a fully licensed inspector on 25 inspections, and after a year and 100 inspections, you can apply for your full home inspector’s license. Beforehand, it wasn’t that formal, and basically anyone could do what they deemed to be an inspection.

Are they fun? Depends who you ask. They can definitely be interesting and challenging at times, and more often than not, full of surprises. There’s a common phrase in offers about inspections being “for informational purposes only”. Of course they’re for info, what else were you spending several hundred dollars and a good part of your day to do? There isn’t a house, condo or building out there that doesn’t have “something” that needs maintenance, repair, cleaning, or replacement if not now, then in the future. It’s what people have done with the info through the years that has given some pause with them; maybe it’s asking for more money off when they’ve already been given concessions for something or items that they were already aware of. Maybe it’s embellishing the gravity of something that is actually a minor and not crucial item.

Fast forward to a strong market, where people are competing so much for a property that they will give up that option. Depending on someone’s background and individual comfort level, that’s totally fine. For others, they aren’t comfortable either due to limited knowledge or past experiences. At day’s end, there simply are some things that can’t be seen even by an inspector.

There are some who have said “it’s a new house, it doesn’t need one”, and others who think that an “old” house must be in terrible shape. Both of those assumptions are just that. One of the dare I say it, worst, home inspections I’ve been through was brand-new construction. Another property, built in 1860’s, even the inspector stated “this was one of the most boring inspections” he’s ever done as it was in such great shape.

Inspection reports can be written in such a way that can be daunting to many. Listening to the inspector and sometimes getting a second opinion from someone in the specific field that a question arises is important. Not making mountains out of mole hills, and addressing true unexpected items with a sense of practicality and calmness will really help inspection results for both buyers and sellers alike.

Friends Fridge opens for those in need

along with Peter Montague from Automatic Specialties Inc., work began on the Friends Fridge in August 2023.

The Marlborough Makers provided the exterior artwork, while Immaculate Conception Church provided the space.

“I’m so incredibly impressed with your project,” said state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough), who presented Massey with a citation from the state Senate.

“This will be a really great asset for the community,” said Mayor J. Christian Dumais.

Massey, who also serves as a Girl Scout Ambassador, would also like to thank the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Troop 72409 and the Brigham Family Trust.

Donations

The rules of the fridge is to take what you need; leave what you can.

The community will run the Friends Fridge, with no staff members.

People who use the fridge and donors are asked to leave the fridge better than when you found it. If the fridge is messy, please help clean it. Additionally, if something needs to be thrown away, please take and dispose of it properly.

Massey, center, accepts donations after the formal opening of the Friends Fridge on May 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in

Donations are asked to be labeled with the date, contents and allergy information.

The Friends Fridge always needs fresh produce, like fruits

Rev. Father Stephen Clemence, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough, blesses the Friends Fridge during its formal opening on May 19.

and vegetables; dairy and eggs, like milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs; beverages like water and juice; and frozen goods like pizza and meals.

City Council approves special permit for treatment program

cility for detox or maintenance. Residents seeking treatment must travel to Framingham, Westborough or Worcester.

As part of the conditions, the facility will be locked, even during office hours. The front desk will be staffed during program hours, and patients will be required to sign in and sign out.

A waiting area shall be used within the premises to minimize congestion and wait time outside the facility for pickups.

According to its application, Alta Behavioral would have up to 10 staff members and 25 patients in the facility, which would operate during daytime hours.

The new facility would be within a limited industrial zone, which is one of the reasons a special permit was required.

During the same City Council meeting, a public hearing was held on proposed changes

The fridge, open to anyone needing food, is Massey’s project for a Girl Scout Gold Award. (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)

The pantry also needs canned goods like beans, soup, meat and vegetables; dry staples like cereal, grains, pasta, bread, nuts and dried fruits; cooking essentials like flour, cooking oil, spices and condiments; hygiene products like

body care, toothbrushes, toothpaste, menstrual products; and infant and child care products like formula and diapers. Do not donate raw meat or seafood; expired food; open food items; alcoholic beverages; moldy food; clothing and shoes.

for Donald Lynch Boulevard. Council President Michael Ossing said because of changes in shopping habits — especially in retail, with the rise of online shopping — the area needs to be rezoned to allow more uses, such as restaurants, medical offices, open-air markets, studios and multifamily housing.

The request for the zoning changes has been sent to the council’s Urban Affairs Committee.

Marlborough announces summer concert series

MARLBOROUGH – The mayor’s office and the Marlborough Recreation Department have announced the 2024 Mayor’s Summer Concert Series. The summer concert series is a longstanding tradition that features nine weeks of bands that play on Thursdays at Union Common starting at 7 p.m. The series is free of charge to those who wish to attend, and is BYOC (bring your own chair). Local breweries are on

site each week to provide adult refreshments to those who wish to partake.

The schedule is as follows:

June 13 - Color Killer

June 20 - Dom V & The Swing Out Band

June 27 - The Reminisants

July 11 - Childhood / Huck

July 18 - Larry Bee & The Buzz

July 25 - True Vibe

Aug. 1 - Usual Suspects

Aug. 8 - The Back Track Band

Aug. 15 - Late Bus

These words of Ralf Waldo Emerson help me to recognize what is most valuable to me:

“ To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

How thankful we can be that we are a priority to the Lord. In turn, let’s ask Him to show us what He wants in our lives to matter the most.

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Sponsored by Chief Joseph Robert J. Terkanian P.O. Box 808 • Northborough, MA 01532

The solar-powered Marlborough Friends Fridge at Immaculate Conception Church is now open for those who need food or personal care products.

Katelyn

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Environmental impact of transfer station project discussed

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72-acre parcel the Department of Public Works and Police Department also occupy.

Brooks noted that the town will terminate the operation of the existing station once the new one is completed, and it will be retained by the Department of Public Works for its own use.

Brooks said the new transfer station will be 53,000 square feet and located on 13 acres of the town-owned property on which it currently resides. The facility will take and process municipal solid waste, construction materials and recyclable plastic and paper and will continue to allow residents to drop off municipal solid waste.

The increase in additional waste processing capacity will have the impact of 207 new trucks per day, which will follow mapped out routes, and to minimize local traffic disruption all semi-trailer trucks were routed toward the interstate highways with an exit onto Cox Street, according to the

The permitting process is expected to continue into 2025 with the operation of the new facility estimated to start in 2026.

There are two thresholds for MEPA review, he said. One is the creation of five or more acres of impervious areas, and the other is the introduction of new capacity or expansion for the combustion or disposal of any quantity of solid waste, or processing of 50 or more tons per day of solid waste.

The project would require a superseding order of conditions from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection as well as the authorizations to construct and to operate a large handling facility, according to the impact report document.

Residents weigh in Several residents had questions on the project.

Cynthia Young asked what the decision-making process was for expanding the station.

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Stephen Wright, principal engineer for Sanborn, said it was “a not unusual circumstance where there’s a capacity increase request.”

It can happen at existing facilities, he noted, or expanding facilities to improve the overall operations. It was in response to the “changes that have happened in the solid waste regulations” since the transfer station was built in the late 1980s, Wright said. The infrastructure can become outdated and need to be updated to meet regulatory demands in terms of material management.

One benefit is that it will move the station “farther away from Cox Street” and improve the operations of the site, according to Wright.

Jody Zolli asked about the benefit for Hudson. She added that the transfer station would be “huge” and wanted to know how the town and not only B-P Trucking would benefit from the expansion.

Wright noted the draft en-

vironmental impact report shows what types of materials will be dropped off and how they are separating residential and commercial traffic. They are “trying to keep everything in one area so residents can break off” from the non-residential customers, Wright said.

He said, “The residents can peel off, if you will, and into this area.”

President of B-P Trucking

Gary DePaolo said there will be more efficient traffic flow on the site.

Zolli said there would be twice as many truck trips and wanted to know that the town would see a benefit for being the host of the larger station.

A.J. Jablonowski of Epsilon Associates pointed to the draft report, which states, “One of the project’s principal objectives is to improve the safe and convenient use of the facility by Hudson residents.”

He said, “The proposed facility will greatly enhance waste reduction, diversion and material recovery capabilities at the site.”

HUDSON – Green Hudson’s last Climate Café of the season will focus on green burial.

The speaker is Joan Pillsbury, who is on the board of Green Burial Massachusetts. Green burial is a way of returning bodies to the earth after death. It’s called a “green” burial for its ecological soundness and is commonly known

as a natural burial.

Green Burial Massachusetts is a nonprofit with a mission to start a conservation green cemetery that is open to all in the state and to educate the public on green burial.

The climate café will take place on May 28 at 7 p.m. In Avidia Financial Center’s community room at 17 Pope St.

Hudson church installs ‘Rainbow Drive’ with love quotes

HUDSON – The Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson (UCMH) has announced a new art installation on its front lawn facing Main Street.

The concept is the culmination of a conversational brainstorm between the Rev. Alice Anacheka-Nasemann and local artist and UCMH member Elisa Abatsis, who is responsible for the creation of the giant rainbow heart that stands as the centerpiece.

“I tried to approach it as a sacred act,” Abatsis said of the work. “I listened to love songs throughout most of the construction process. As I worked to strengthen and stabilize the sculpture (definitely a challenge with a shape as top heavy as a heart), I thought about the values that strengthen and stabilize our community.”

Anacheka-Nasemann was instrumental in compiling the love-themed quotes that adorn the array of nearly 150 heart-shaped yard signs that surround the sculpture. They are from writers, religious

prophets and scriptures, ministers, musicians, poets, philosophers, world leaders, and justice and peace activists.

“My goal was to provide a depth and breadth of quotes that make us ponder, inspire us to open our hearts to love, help us understand the link between love and justice, and demonstrate how love is central within all world religions and cultures,” said AnachekaNasemann.

There was a shared congregational effort to put together the yard signs, to prep and paint the driveway in a rainbow, and to create the welcome posters.

“Though there is certainly value in artistic subtlety, I wanted to make something decidedly unsubtle,” Abatsis said. “I kept imagining small children riding in the back seats of cars, looking out the window as their parents drive down Main Street. I wanted to make something that communicated joy, love and unconditional acceptance to them just as clearly as it does to adults.”

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Memorial Day events, celebrations for 2024

GRAFTON – The cemetery schedule will start at 7:30 a.m. at Old Farnumsville Cemetery before traveling to Fairview Cemetery, Sampson Square, Wenc Square, Riverside Cemetery, St. Phillip’s, Old Indian Cemetery, Grafton State Hospital, Pine Grove Cemetery, Washington Mills Bridge Street Water Ceremony and conclude at Quinsigamond Corner Monument.

For the parade, participants will meet at the high school at 10:30 a.m. The parade will start at 11:15 a.m.

HUDSON – The annual parade will take place on Monday, May 27. Units will form at the AMVETS on 5 South St., and step off at 10 a.m. The parade will march to Liberty Park for ceremonies. AMVETS Commander Joseph Jacobs will be the master of ceremonies. The keynote speaker will be John Parent, former member of the Hudson Select Board. The honorary speaker will be state Rep. Kate Hogan.

MARLBOROUGH – Join the Marlborough Historical Society for the annual Memorial Day Honor Roll Run. Photos of many of those who died in the service from as far back as the Civil War will be posted, and the names of all of those who died will be read. Please meet at the Hildreth School no later than 7 a.m. The run will be from Hildreth School to City Hall. This event is open to all. If you are unable to walk/run, please meet us in front of City Hall at 7:15 a.m.

This annual parade begins at the American Legion Headquarters, 88 Maple St., at 10

a.m., and moves to Main Street. Participants include veterans, local Scouting groups, marching bands and elected officials. It stops to decorate the monuments of veterans lost to the Vietnam War, the Korean conflict, World Wars I and II, the Spanish American War and the Civil War. The parade concludes at Monument Square around 11 a.m., where speakers will honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country.

NORTHBOROUGH – On May 25 and 27, the Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 0234 will host its annual Hole in One from noon to 6 p.m. The post will be grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs.

On Monday, May 27, the parade will start at noon with an opening ceremony at the Civil War Memorial. The parade will then step off from the center around 12:30 p.m. At the memorial in the Howard Street cemetery, there will be several speakers, a rendition

of the national anthem, and an invocation by Pastor Steve Georgeson of Rice Memorial Baptist Church.

The American Legion post will read the names and ring the bell of each member who had passed away over the last year. There will be a national moment of silence, followed by the presentation of the post’s Legionnaire of the Year Award.

SHREWSBURY – The town will conduct Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 27. Parade formation at Town Hall for participants starts at 9 a.m. Parade kicks off from Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave. at 9:30 a.m. The route is Maple Avenue to the center of town. The Memorial Day address will be held at the town center. The parade will then continue to Mountain View Cemetery. All veterans are welcome to march in the parade.

SOUTHBOROUGH – On Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m., veter-

Tank demonstration kicks off May 25

HUDSON – The American Heritage Museum will be holding a World War II Tank Demonstration Weekend on May 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

See some of the museum’s tanks in action, including the M4 Sherman, M24 Chaffee, M5 Stuart and M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer. A tank-driving demonstration will take place throughout the day.

Admission is $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and veterans, $20 for children between 3 to 16 and members, World War II and Korean War veterans and children under 3 are free.

For more information, visit https://www. americanheritagemuseum.org/

Local scouts participate in the 2023 Memorial Day Parade.

(Photo/Renee Thompson)

ans, Scouts and residents will be placing new flags on graves of veterans at Rural Cemetery.

On Monday, May 27, veterans will lead the procession at 9 a.m. from the Main Street Bank to Rural Cemetery, then to the Old Burial Ground, Civil War Monument, and conclude at the All Wars Memorial. The veterans will be joined by Scouts, the Algonquin Regional

High School Band and Trottier Middle School Band, and others.

WESTBOROUGH – The annual Memorial Day Parade and Commemoration will take place on Monday, May 27. The parade will step off from Pine Grove Cemetery to the Rotary, then to the Forbes Building. The schedule: 9 a.m. – ceremonies at St. Luke’s, Pine Grove and Midland cemeteries; 10 a.m. – parade from Pine Grove to the Rotary and Forbes; 11 a.m. – presentations at the Forbes Building; noon – luncheon at the Knights of Columbus for all veterans, participants and attendees. All veterans are invited to attend and participate in the parade. There will be transportation available between the stops to assist those unable to march with the veterans’ unit.

The event is sponsored by the Veterans Advisory Board, the veterans services officer and town officials.

Hudson dedicates Hometown Heroes banners on Armed Forces Day

By Evan Walsh Reporter

HUDSON – Hundreds of residents gathered at the Hudson Armory on May 18 to dedicate Hometown Heroes banners and honor Hudson veterans.

Roughly 100 banners have been hung along Washington Street and Broad Street by the Department of Public Works. The banners represent all 43 Hudson residents killed in action in addition to veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War.

“After a lengthy process of grabbing a whole bunch of community volunteers, we

finally have the opportunity to memorialize and celebrate the men and women of Hudson. Some of them have made the ultimate sacrifice, but every one of them raised their hand and offered to make that sacrifice if they had to. The dedication is finally here, and we’re very excited about it,” organizer Mark Vital told the Community Advocate.

Veterans Director Brian Stearns led the ceremonies, with the Hudson Boy Scouts reading names of the veterans. Hundreds attended the ceremony, including many family members of the veterans.

The ceremony was the result of months of plan -

ning. Vital led a group that met monthly, involved several community members and spent significant time researching the veterans to get their pictures.

“The atmosphere today was incredible,” said Vital as he stood under a tent to avoid the persistent rainfall. “Even with the rain, we had 250, 300 people here. Many of them were getting wet… They appreciated the sacrifices their relatives have made, so standing in the rain wasn’t going to change anything.”

The banners will be on display until Nov. 11 at which point they will be stored for the winter.

Purple named Marlborough’s new human resources director

MARLBOROUGH – Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais has announced his hiring of Shrewsbury resident Christine Purple as the city’s new human resources director.

Purple officially began her duties on April 29.

She returns to the city where she previously served as human resources director under Mayor Arthur Vigeant. Purple boasts an extensive career in both human resources and municipal government. She previously held human resources positions in Clinton, Marlborough, Gardner and at Franklin Pierce University.

In addition to her human resources roles, Purple has

worked for the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management and as the executive director for the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers.

“I am extremely pleased to announce my appointment of Christine Purple as human resources director. Christine not only possesses many years of experience in human resources and municipal government, but brings an existing relationship with the city and its employees. It is critical to have someone in this role that not only understands the technical elements, but also the human elements. With Christine, I have no doubt that we get both,” said Dumais.

As human resources director, Purple will oversee the ongoing classification and compensation study for the city, negotiations with the city’s seven unions, recruiting and retention of city personnel, employee benefits, personnel and disciplinary matters, and all other functions of the department.

The human resources director is a department headlevel position that requires City Council approval under the city ordinances. Her appointment was put before the City Council for review and approval on Monday, May 6. Once approved, the human resources director will serve a term of three years.

The committee that worked on hanging the banners. (Photos/Evan Walsh) Banners hang along Washington Street.

MARLBOROUGH – Members of the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club were on hand for the annual convention “Growing with GFWC” held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Marlborough.

It was a gathering of members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Massachusetts and the GFWC of Massachusetts Junior Membership.

Marlborough Juniors were the recipients of many awards, trophies and other recognition for their volunteer service in the local community, including: Special Recognition for GFWC Signature Program: Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention;

GFWC Community Service Program Health & Wellness; GFWC Advancement Area Communications & Public Relations: GFWC Advancement Are Legislation & Public Policy and GFWC Advancement Area Women’s History & Resource Center.

In addition, several mem-

bers of the local Juniors took on the responsibilities of the state board of officers.

Beth McCurley McKeon was installed as director of the GFWC Junior Membership and Elizabeth Young as assistant director. Both of the women are Marlborough Juniors and both are former presidents of

the MJWC.

In addition, Katie Robey, a former MJWC president and former GFWC Junior Membership director was installed as treasurer for GFWC Women’s Club of Massachusetts.

Justine Craven Goetz, immediate past president of the Marlborough Juniors, was on

Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club members attending GFWC state convention: front from left: Elizabeth Young, Yvonne Breitenfeld, Justine Craven Goetz, Sheila Shea, Mary Wenzel, back from left: Katie Robey, Georgina Chamberlain, Teresa Scarpeto, Denise Ryan, Nomi Monroe, Beth McKeon, Jean Zucker, Kathy Gibbs, Katherine Hennessy, Alison Conlon and Theresa Frias. (Photo/Courtesy)

Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club past president Justine Craven Goetz holds the winning trophy for: GFWC Massachusetts Junior Membership Programs & Activities Contest Best Large Club. Juniors in photo from left are: Alison Conlon, Katherine Hennessy, Kathy Gibbs, Teresa Scarpeto, Yvonne Breitenfeld, Nomi Munroe, Jean Zucker, Denise Ryan and Georgina Chamberlain. (Photo/Mary Wenzel)

hand to accept awards that were earned during her tenure as the president including the winning trophy for: GFWC Massachusetts Junior Membership Programs & Activities Contest Best Large Club. Georgina Chamberlain was presented the Marilyn Perry

Leadership Award, an award created by Marlborough resident Marilyn Perry, who is a former president of the MJWC and former director of the GFWC Junior Membership. Yvonne Breitenfeld, current MJWC president, attended the convention as well as Denise

Ryan, vice president; Alison Conlon, treasurer; Kathy Gibbs, secretary; and Nomi Munroe, membership.

The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club is comprised of women in the greater Marlborough area who want to help the local community and have fun and camaraderie while doing it.

The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club is dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community through hands-on volunteer service, educational programs, and donations to those in need.

Recently the MJWC held their signature Metrowest Princess Boutique as well as participated in Trivia Night, the state GFWC convention at the Marriott Marlborough and the Marlborough Family Fun Festival. In addition, members served breakfast at the Chat and Chew with Mayor Christian Dumais at the Marlborough Senior Center. Also, MJWC Juniorettes at Marlborough High School sold handmade key chains at The Crafty Panthers event.

If you are interested in joining the Marlborough Junior

Woman’s Club, there is a meeting on June 4, 2024, 7:30 p.m., at Firefly’s, 350 East Main St. For more information about the MJWC, go to http:// www.marlboroughjuniors. org/

Membership in the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club – “It’s a Volunteer Thing.”

THE MARLBOROUGH Commission on Disabilities has summer camp scholarships available for children in Marlborough with disabilities. For more information, please reach out to the chairman, Deb McManus at DMCMANUS818@verizon.net. Applicants who meet the qualifications are awarded on a first come first serve basis.

THE VIN BIN hosted its first Murder Mystery Night May 11 to a sold-out crowd. The Mystery involved a wine tasting and the “world’s stinkiest cheese.” In addition to the guests, the Vin Bin Players, Odelle Kinder Wells, Tatum Walther, Tom Karner and Maggie Cobb, presented the event. Future Mystery events

are planned.

JOIN the Marlborough Historical Society on May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm St., to learn about the story of Private Kenneth Miller of the 743rd Tank Battalion who is still listed as Missing in Action. Vern Chandler will present this as well as stories of others from Marlborough.

The presentation is free and refreshments will be served.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 21 – Pam Floridia

May 22 – Terry Sutherland

May 26 – Nate Dalbec

May 30 – Megan Deneen, Dottie O’Brien and Marlene King

June 3 – Matt Lupisella

June 4 – Bob Gregoire and Kathy Whitney

June 5 – Brenda Geary, Jim Rennie and Joe Graceffa

June 6 – J. Michael McGorty and Elaine Mahony

Send items for “Marlborough at a Glance” to Mary Wenzel at marysampler@verizon.net. Put GLANCE in the subject line.

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The Vin Bin recently hosted its first Murder Mystery Night with the Vin Bin Players, Odelle Kinder Wells, Tatum Walther, Tom Karner and Maggie Cobb. (Photo/Courtesy)

School Committee says Reagan has ‘laid strong foundation’ for future success COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer

HUDSON – In his first year as the superintendent for Hudson Public Schools, Brian Reagan earned high marks and a positive evaluation from the School Committee at its May 14 meeting.

The committee approved the end-of-year evaluation for Reagan, who began his work in the district in summer 2023. There was a subcommittee consisting of former members Molly MacKenzie and Steven Sharek as well as current School Committee member Chris Monsini, who summarized the report.

Overall, in terms of the three goals of district improvement, professional practice and student learning, they rated Reagan’s job as meeting the set goal for the first one and making significant progress for the latter two goals.

“At the beginning of each

year, there are goals that we have a subcommittee that works on this with the superintendent. This is an evaluation of meeting those goals,” School Committee Chair Steven Smith said.

The subcommittee worked with Reagan to collect data on if and how these goals were

unanimously rated Reagan’s performance as “proficient” overall due to the rigorous level of his work. In addition, he was proficient with all four of the standards for instructional leadership, management, family and community engagement and professional culture.

Monsini said, “It is our collective judgment that he has met his district improvement plan goals.”

Other news Facilities and Capital Planning Director Len Belli said that the two modular classrooms at Joseph L. Mulready Elementary School that were approved at Town Meeting for $480,000, a capital request that will be made with free cash.

met using a rubric compiled by the entire School Committee, he said. Smith said Sharek “did a really good job” aggregating the data and subsequent report.

“This was a great process to go through,” said Monsini. “I think it went well overall.”

The School Committee

I Haven’t Lost My Mind ...half of it just wandered off and the other half went looking for it.

He pointed to the finding in the evaluation report that “Dr. Reagan’s first year as superintendent of the Hudson Public Schools has been a productive one and has laid a strong foundation on which he can build future success.”

Smith personally commended Reagan for coming into his superintendent role early and noted appreciation for handling unexpected things like the bus storage situation, in which the schools had to find a new location for the school buses after the previous storage site, the Department of Public Works facility lot, was no longer an option. Currently, there is an agreement with National Development, which purchased the former Intel property on 75 Reed Road, to temporarily park them there.

The design will be managed by Davis Architects with an estimated completion date of mid-January 2025. He has worked with a local architect on getting the rough sketches done because when it goes out to bid, it is under a different section of Massachusetts General Laws.

The companies which bid on the project will be bidding on a design as well, he said. They will submit plans, and the school district will approve of said plans.

Belli said, “We’re going to get on that as soon as we can.”

The Hudson School Committee welcomed two new members, Zach Maule and Marcia Mitchell. Both were elected at the Annual Election on May 13 with write-in votes. Maule received 90 votes, and Mitchell received 37.

In addition, Christopher Yates was elected to serve for another term on the School Committee.

Avidia Bank, Worcester Bravehearts partner to promote small businesses

HUDSON – Avidia Bank has partnered with the Worcester Bravehearts to promote Worcester-area businesses.

“Avidia is passionate about supporting local businesses

and the events that enrich our communities,” said President and CEO of Avidia Bank Robert Cozzone. “We’re delighted to have this unique opportunity to team up with the Bravehearts to help showcase collegiate baseball talent and local businesses. It’s a win/win.”

As part of the partnership, Avidia will be the official sponsor of the Avidia “Honest to Goodness” Small Business Wall. The wall is located in the right field of the Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field and provides exposure for a range of small businesses. Visit CommunityAdvocate.com for daily updates!

Brian Reagan has been superintendent of Hudson Public Schools since summer 2023. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

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POLICE FIRE&

Shrewsbury police charge two with making threats with a firearm

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

SHREWSBURY – Police have charged two men for allegedly making threats with firearms during two separate incidents on May 14.

At 10:29 a.m., officers responded to 19 Boston Turnpike following a report that a man brandished a firearm. The caller told police that the suspect had been in a dispute with a co-worker from a nearby business, according to a press release from the department. The caller told police the suspect brandished the firearm before he left.

Police issued a be on the lookout, and Auburn police located the suspect and his

vehicle at 2:29 p.m.

Police charged Bradley Hyde, 25, of Worcester, with assault with a dangerous weapon.

During the second incident at 11:24 a.m., a Shrewsbury officer was working a construction detail at White City when a driver reported that a man in another vehicle pointed a firearm at him during an alleged road rage incident.

According to police, an officer saw the vehicle driving eastbound on Route 9 and pulled it over near Cherry Street. Police said a 9mm Smith and Wesson Shield-style firearm was within reach of the driver.

Police charged Michael Wright, 46, of Lunenburg, with assault with a dangerous weapon.

POLICE LOG

Shrewsbury

Wednesday, May 8

11:03 a.m. Arrested , Jhonata De Souza Carreiro, 29, of 271 Whipple St., Apt. 2FL, Fall River, for unlicensed operation of MV, no inspection sticker.

4:54 p.m. School St. Larceny.

6:08 p.m. Boston Tpke. Vandalism. Thursday, May 9

10:12 a.m. Harrington Ave. Larceny.

2:37 p.m. Arrested , Chanelle A. Atkinson, 32, of 12 Hopkins St., Apt. 2, Dorchester, on warrant.

4:21 p.m. Sheridan Dr. Identity theft.

7:08 p.m. Trowbridge Cir. Assaults.

Friday, May 10

11:56 a.m. Parker Rd. Assaults.

1:19 p.m. Dalphen Rd. Larceny. Saturday, May 11

9:49 p.m. Fifth Ave Row. Identity theft. Sunday, May 12

1:32 a.m. Shrewsbury Green Dr. Vandalism.

3:48 p.m. Arrested , Catherine L. Dahlstrom, 38, of 178 Putnam Hill Rd., Sutton, on warrant.

6:16 p.m. Arrested, Frederic Andiel Guilamo Jimenez, 20, of 240 School St., Apt. 2, Webster, on warrant.

Monday, May 13

10:23 a.m. Chestnut St. B&E motor vehicle.

10:56 a.m. Shrewsbury Green Dr. Vandalism.

4:51 p.m. Rucliff St. Larceny.

5:08 p.m. Arrested, Jason D. Miles, 43, homeless, on warrant.

7:22 p.m. Lamplighter Dr. Identity theft.

8:02 p.m. Ridgeland Rd. Identity theft. Tuesday, May 14

Tuesday, May 7

4:31 p.m. Providence Rd. Accident –personal injury.

7:48 p.m. Railroad Ct. Trespassing. Wednesday, May 8

4:42 p.m. Maxwell Dr. Scam/attempted scam.

Saturday, May 11

10:03 a.m. Faulkner Rd. Trespassing.

6:09 p.m. Arrested , Jason Steven Reppert, 50, of 101 Mill St., Apt. 507, Dracut, for marked lanes violation, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Northborough

Saturday, May 11

6:43 p.m. Arrested, Claudio Veloso De Oliveira, 54, of 25 Ekman St., Apt. 16E, Worcester, for op MV with license suspended for OUI/CDL/MVH.

Sunday, May 12

4:10 a.m. Arrested, Wallisom Texeira Da Silva, 20, of 81 Sierra Rd., Apt. 4, Hyde Park, for unlicensed sell/possess assault weapon, possess firearm in felony, carry firearm without license, possess ammunition without FID card; Arnoldo Nogueira Filho, 19, of 243 Boston Post Road East, Apt. 11, Marlborough, for unlicensed sell/possess assault weapon, possess ammunition without FID card; and Pedro Desouza Passos, 27, of 371 Market St., Rockland, for unlicensed sell/possess

assault weapon, possess ammunition without FID card, warrant.

4:56 p.m. School St. Fraud.

Monday, May 13

10:14 p.m. Arrested, Christine Marie Newman, 42, of 3 Alpine St., Millbury, for possess Class A drug to distribute, warrant, trafficking in cocaine 18 grams or more/less than 36 grams, and Andres Abeu, 58, of 244 Pleasant St., Worcester, for possess Class A drug to distribute, trafficking in cocaine 18 grams or more/less than 36 grams.

Tuesday, May 14

9:09 p.m. Cedar Hill Rd. Breaking and entering.

Wednesday, May 15

5:24 p.m. Arrested, Jesus M. Davila, 49, of 48 Valley St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended, unregistered motor vehicle.

Thursday, May 16

4:41 p.m. Catherine Dr. Fraud.

Marlborough

Thursday, May 9

7:30 a.m. Lakeside Ave. MVA with injuries.

9:57 a.m. Fairfield Inn/Apex Dr. Fraud/ forgery.

4:00 p.m. Mechanic St. Larceny.

8:18 p.m. Old Charter Rd. Fraud/ forgery.

Friday, May 10

12:46 a.m. Elm St. Vandalism. 1:53 p.m. Farm Rd. Fraud/forgery. 3:19 p.m. Church St. Fraud/forgery. 5:13 p.m. Price Chopper/East Main St. Larceny.

6:50 p.m. Neil St. Assault. Saturday, May 11

12:46 a.m. Marlborough Technology Park/Nickerson Rd. Trespassing.

1:54 a.m. Arrested , Terry Quinn, 21, of 1200 Newbury Dr., Apt. 1133, Holden, for A&B with dangerous weapon (3 cts).

5:26 p.m. Spoonhill Ave. Fraud/ forgery.

Sunday, May 12

8:11 a.m. South St. Vandalism. 4:20 p.m. Countryside Village/BPRE. Assault.

6:50 p.m. Wildwood Steakhouse Restaurant/BPRE. Trespassing. 7:49 p.m. Countryside Village/BPRE. Larceny.

10:02 p.m. Marlborough Hospital/ Union St. Trespassing. Monday, May 13

8:25 a.m. Phelps St. Fraud/forgery. 9:14 a.m. Royal Crest Apartments/ Royal Crest Dr. B&E into MV. 10:07 a.m. Enterprise Rent-A-Car/ Maple St. Auto theft.

10:19 a.m. Main Street Bank/BPRE. Vandalism.

1:23 p.m. The Recovery Connection/ Main St. Vandalism.

11:05 p.m. Stone Gate Apartments/ Redbud Way. Larceny.

10:29 a.m. Arrested, Bradley Austin Hyde, 25, of 32 Hermitage Ln., Worcester, for assault with dangerous weapon.

11:24 a.m. Arrested, Michael Martin Wright, 46, of 2 Robbs Ter., Lunenburg, for assault with dangerous weapon.

Wednesday, May 15

7:42 a.m. Main St. Identity theft.

11:17 a.m. Arrested , Christopher M. Jordan, 38, of 29 McIntyre Rd., Charlton, for poss Class A w/intent distribute, poss Class E substance.

12:12 p.m. Arrested , Gregory R. Rolon, 41, of 890 Hartford Tpke., Apt. 8112, Shrewsbury, on warrants.

3:36 p.m. Prospect St. Accident with injury.

4:14 p.m. Main Cir. Identity theft.

5:44 p.m. Knowlton Ave. Identity theft.

Thursday, May 16

9:59 p.m. Arrested, Joshua Brandon Cotier, 32, of 198 Main St., Apt. 1, Clinton, for OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, drink alcohol from open container in MV, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger).

Grafton

Sunday, May 5

10:09 p.m. Arrested, Mason Benoit, 20, of 12 Vincent Rd., Grafton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, person under 21 possess liquor, speeding/rate of speed greater than was reasonable and proper.

Monday, May 6

9:05 a.m. Trinity Ave. Trespassing. 9:26 a.m. Worcester St. Vandalism.

LEGAL NOTICES

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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 Gerald Sarno. The owner of the property is the Quality Crafted Residences. The work is located at 28 Wildflower Path (Map-Parcel 51-3). The proposed project is construction of a townhouse in Riverfront Area to the Assabet River. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-5622948.

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 Public Hearings relative to the following filings under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Toll Brothers. The owner of the properties is Toll Brothers. The work is located at Lots 5-7 Town Line Road, Lots 8-13 Shoreline Drive, Lot 21 Old County Road (Map 36-Parcels 67,73, and 74). The proposed projects are amendments to permits for single family house lots in Buffer Zone to Lake Boon. The Public Hearings will be held via remote video conference on June 6, 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 applications can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

The HUDSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Glen Road Boiler Room Updates at Norma Oliver Village in Hudson, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by NORIAN/ SIANI ENGINEERING, INC

The Project consists of but not limited to: Installation of propylene glycol antifreeze for existing hydronic systems and replacement of pumps for six residential buildings and one community building at Norma Oliver Village, 4 Glen Road, Hudson, MA 01749.

The work is estimated to cost $140,000.00

All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 06/04/2024 at 5:00PM EDT for general bids.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c 149 §44A (2) (B) & to state prevailing wage rates as required by M.G.L. c. 149 §26 to 27H inclusive, and the David/Bacon Wage Rates, whichever hourly rate pays more. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and the Hudson Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at www.biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.

General Bids will be received until 07 June 2024 at 2:00PM EDT and publicly opened online, forthwith.

General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the HUDSON HOUS-

ING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at www.biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost).

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled

Date and Time: 05/30/2024 at 10:00AM EDT

Address: 4 Glen Road, Hudson, MA 01749

Instructions: Meet at the Community Building.

The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at: Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167

SHREWSBURY

The Town of Shrewsbury Water and Sewer, 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury MA 01545 (“the Town”), Requests Proposals for the Oak Street Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program which includes services for extended rehabilitation, maintenance, repair, and asset management services for the Oak Street Water Storage Tank in the Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The RFP may be obtained by visiting the Town’s website www.shrewsburyma.gov/bids, beginning on 5/202024 or through Tata & Howard, Inc. by contacting Steven Daunais, P.E., at sdaunais@tataandhoward.com. Proposals will be received until 1:00 PM local time, June 13, 2024; by mailing separate price and technical proposals to the Town Manager’s office at 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury MA 01545, with submissions clearly marked “Oak Street Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program Technical Proposal” and “Oak Street Water Storage Tank Maintenance Program Price Proposal”. All submissions shall comply with the specification issued by the Town of Shrewsbury and their partners Tata & Howard, including, without limitation, all qualifications and submission requirements. The Town reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any, any part of, or all responses in the best interest of the Town. Contract award is subject to appropriation and award by the Shrewsbury Select Board. Any Response submitted will be binding for thirty (30) days subsequent to the time of opening.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: ARCHITECTURAL/

DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES SPACE OPTIMIZATION PROJECT

The Town of Shrewsbury invites qualified architectural (or architectural/engineering) firms to submit proposals to provide design services for a Feasibility Study associated with the planning and redevelopment of the Town’s Department of Public Works (DPW) facilities, including the demolition of the Town’s Water and Sewer Garage, and the renovation and/or new construction of the Highway Garage and DPW administrative offices located at 205-211 South Street, and renovation of the Town Hall located at 100 Maple Avenue. All respondents must be able to comply with all of the RFQ requirements and follow all instructions in preparing RFQ responses. Failure to respond properly may result in the rejection of the proposal(s).

The RFQ guidelines may be obtained in the following manner: at the Shrewsbury Town Hall, Town Manager’s Office, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 starting on May 22, 2024, or by calling (508) 841-8508, or by email at kbaldinger@shrewsburyma. gov. All procedures related to this process are conducted in accordance with M.G.L. C. 7c, §44-§57.

Six (6) copies, plus one electronic copy on a USB drive, of the proposal should be submitted with all information as required in the section “Proposal Requirements” and any supplementary materials, if desired. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and must be labeled on the outside as: “Proposal for Architectural/Design Services – Municipal Facilities Space Optimization Project”, and must list the date and time of the proposal opening and sent or delivered to:

Town of Shrewsbury

c/o Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager

100 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Complete proposal packages must be received at the above address by:

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm

All proposals received after the stated opening date and time will be judged to be unacceptable and will be returned unopened to the sender. No facsimile of proposals is permitted. The Town of Shrewsbury reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, if deemed in the best interests of the Town

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, June 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of the Town of Shrewsbury, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3, for the redevelopment of Prospect Park and expansion of Mountainview Cemetery as shown on plans entitled, “Mountain View Cemetery Expansion,” dated April 2, 2024; prepared by BSC Group., 803 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02127; stamped by Dominic R. Rinaldi, P.E., consisting of forty-four (44) pages. The subject project is located at 65 Prospect Street, on the southern part of Prospect Park between Prospect Street to the east, and Route 14 Boylston Street to the west and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 16, Plot 072000.

A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at www.shrewsburyma.gov/ongoing-projects.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Julie Holstrom, Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 41 §81-S, as amended, the Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, June 6, 2024 7:00 P.M., in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, to review a proposed Preliminary Subdivision as shown on plans entitled, “Proposed Preliminary Subdivision Plan”; dated April 25, 2024; prepared by Highpoint Engineering, 980 Washington St. Suite 216, Dedham, MA 02026; stamped by Douglas J. Hartnett, P.E. in four (4) sheets; located on the north westerly side of Holden Street and westerly side of Clinton Street and proposing the creation of a subdivision roadway and four (4) lots on land presently shown on the Shrewsbury Assessors Maps as one (1) lot identified as Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 07, Plot 0020000 The owner is, 160 Holden Street LLC c/o GFI Partners, 133 Pearl Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02110. The property is further identified as Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 07, Plot 0020000.

A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Julie Holstrom, Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 41 §81-S, as amended, the Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, June 6, 2024 7:00 P.M., in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, to review a proposed Preliminary Subdivision as shown on plans entitled, “Proposed Preliminary Subdivision Plan”; dated April 25, 2024; prepared by Highpoint Engineering, 980 Washington St. Suite 216, Dedham, MA 02026; stamped by Douglas J. Hartnett, P.E. in twenty (20) sheets; located north of Holden Street and easterly side of Clinton Street and proposing the creation of a sub-

division roadway and four (4) lots on land presently shown on the Shrewsbury Assessors Tax Plate 07, Plot 041000. The owner is, 160 Holden Street LLC c/o GFI Partners, 133 Pearl Street, Suite 300 Boston, MA 02110. The property is further identified as Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 07, Plot 041000

A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Julie Holstrom, Clerk

MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, SHREWSBURY

Gates will be closed to vehicular traffic on Monday, May 27th due to the Memorial Day Parade & Services. Gates will reopen at the conclusion of the services. Foot traffic is welcome. For more information please contact the Town of Shrewsbury Cemetery Office, 508-841-8560.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board and Grafton Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., in the Select Board Meeting Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to hear the application of Prologis, Inc., One Meadowlands Plaza, Suite 100, East Rutherford, Rhode Island, for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board to allow for construction of an approximately 845,500 s.f. warehouse and distribution facility with associated accessory building to be located upon property known as 50 Centech Boulevard, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts consisting of presently vacant land totally approximately 212 acres (approximately 54.2 acres in Grafton and 166.2 acres in Shrewsbury). The Site Plan Approval is required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 in addition to other relief pursuant to the Grafton Zoning Bylaw. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “UPS Centech Boulevard for Site Plan Review, Special Permit, Order of Conditions and Stormwater Permit, 50 Centech Boulevard” prepared by Langen Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. dated May 7, 2024, consisting of 130 sheets. The subject property is located on Centech Boulevard in Shrewsbury and Centennial Drive in Grafton consists in whole or in part as Parcels 55-001000, 55-00202,55-002004 and 54001000 on the Town of Shrewsbury Assessors Map and as Parcels 005.0-0000-0001.E, 004-0000-0001.0, 012.0-0000-0015.0 and 011.0-0000-0046.0 on the Town of Grafton Assessors Map.

Copies of the application and all others are available for public inspection at the Grafton Planning Department, 30 Providence Road, Grafton, Massachusetts doing regular business hours or the Town of Grafton website at www.grafton-ma.gov at the Planning Department/Development Projects webpage. Copies of the application are also available for public inspection at the Shrewsbury Planning and Economic Development Office, Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts during regular business hours or on the Town of Shrewsbury website at www.Shrewsbury.ma.gov on the Planning Board/Projects in Permitting web page.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Julie Holstrom, Clerk

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board and Grafton Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 P.M., in the Select Board Meeting Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to hear the application of Prologis, Inc., One Meadowlands Plaza, Suite 100, East Rutherford, Rhode Island, for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board to allow for construction of an approximately 845,500 s.f. warehouse and distribution facility with associated accessory building to be located upon property known as 50 Centech Boulevard, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts consisting of presently vacant land totally approxi-

mately 212 acres (approximately 54.2 acres in Grafton and 166.2 acres in Shrewsbury).

The Site Plan Approval is required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 in addition to other relief pursuant to the Grafton Zoning Bylaw. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “UPS Centech Boulevard for Site Plan Review, Special Permit, Order of Conditions and Stormwater Permit, 50 Centech Boulevard” prepared by Langen Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. dated May 7, 2024, consisting of 130 sheets. The subject property is located on Centech Boulevard in Shrewsbury and Centennial Drive in Grafton consists in whole or in part as Parcels 55-001000, 55-00202,55-002004 and 54001000 on the Town of Shrewsbury Assessors Map and as Parcels 005.0-0000-0001.E, 004-0000-0001.0, 012.0-0000-0015.0 and 011.0-0000-0046.0 on the Town of Grafton Assessors Map.

Copies of the application and all others are available for public inspection at the Grafton Planning Department, 30 Providence Road, Grafton, Massachusetts doing regular business hours or the Town of Grafton website at www.grafton-ma.gov at the Planning Department/Development Projects webpage. Copies of the application are also available for public inspection at the Shrewsbury Planning and Economic Development Office, Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts during regular business hours or on the Town of Shrewsbury website at www.Shrewsbury.ma.gov on the Planning Board/Projects in Permitting web page.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Julie Holstrom, Clerk

The Town of Shrewsbury DPW, 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury MA 01545 (“the Town”), invites the submission of responses for FY2025 Water Main Replacements at Harriet Ave, Dawson Circle, Ruthen Circle, Alice Ave, South St and Walnut St in the Town of Shrewsbury. The IFB may be obtained by visiting the Town’s website www.shrewsburyma.gov/bids, beginning on May 22nd, 2024. Responses will be received until 11:00 AM local time, June 5th, 2024; by mailing proposals to the Town Manager’s office at 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury MA 01545, with submissions clearly marked FY2025 Water Main Replacements. All submissions shall comply with the specification issued by the Town of Shrewsbury, including, without limitation, all qualifications and submission requirements. The Town reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any, any part of, or all responses in the best interest of the Town. Contract award is subject to appropriation and award by the Shrewsbury Select Board. Any Response submitted will be binding for thirty (30) days subsequent to the time of opening.

W0RCESTER

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c 255 Section 39A that on June 17, 2024, the following vehicles will be sold at

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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

Beausoleil, Elsie of Marlborough Budge, Darryl of Grafton Catarius, Dana formerly of Westborough Cole, Ruth of Hudson Desautell, Elizabeth of Shrewsbury Durfee, Mark of Grafton Gagner, Margaret formerly of Westborough Goguen, Raymond of Hudson Hanson Jr., Howard of Northborough Hunter, Carolyn of North Grafton Lavallee, Irene of South Grafton Leonard, Lawrence of Shrewsbury

Martucci, Peter of Shrewsbury Nardi, John of Marlborough O’Coin, Patricia formerly of Hudson Okun, Barry of Westborough Olson, Brian of Stow Racine, Doris of Shrewsbury Rice, Jerald of Westborough Stapelfeld, Norval of Marlborough Tobin, Denis of Marlborough Vautier Jr., John of Northborough Williams, Richard formerly of Marlborough

Richard A. Williams, 92

WILLIAMSPORT, MD - Richard Alan “Dick” Williams, 92, of Williamsport, MD, formerly of Marlboro and Southwick, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Doey’s Hospice House in Hagerstown, MD.

Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Patricia Ann “Patty” Williams, just four short months ago on December 23rd. He is survived by his loving sons, Gregory Alan Williams and his wife Terry of Merrimack, NH, and Bruce Steven Williams and his wife Jaime of Myersville, MD. His legacy lives on through his seven grandchildren, Kristin, David, Evin, Bryan, Sara, Courtney, and Ali, as well as six greatgrandchildren, with another on the way.

Osborne Funeral Home of Williamsport, MD assisted with arrangements.

Brian W. Olson, 25

STOW - Brian W. Olson, age 25, of Stow, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024. Brian was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on July 7, 1998, son of Christopher C. Olson and the late Bonnie Jeanne (Robinson) Olson. Brian attended New Covenant Elementary School and Saint Michael Middle School.

Brian is survived by his father, Chuck Olson of Stow, MA; his brother, Christopher C. Olson Jr. and wife Jillian of Woburn, MA; his niece, Margo J. Olson and nephew, Cameron Olson; his grandmother, Barbara Robinson of Hudson, MA; the love of his life Danielle Jaillet of Gardner, MA; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home of Maynard assisted with arrangements.

Elizabeth A. Desautell, 79

SHREWSBURY - Elizabeth

A. (White) Desautell, 79, of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of Saturday, May 11, at the Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester, MA, after a long and courageous battle with a terminal illness.

At the age of 14, she met Richard J. Desautell, whom she would later marry and enjoy over 57 years together as husband and wife. The pair was blessed with two children, who will miss their Mom profoundly: David C. Desautell of Shrewsbury, MA, and Kerrie M. Desautell of Worcester, MA.

Betty’s life was also blessed by the love of grandchildren Zachary Desautell and Alexa Rizkalla, niece Jennifer Sheehy Everett and husband John and son Cooper of Melrose, MA; nephew Scott Sheehy and wife Sabrina and their daughters

her children Rhiannon, Fiona, Cerridwyn, and Killian, and grandchild Ambrose of New Hampshire. Betty also enjoyed her many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Betty’s lifelong best friend was her dear sister, Aggie (White) Sheehy (widow of Leo L. Sheehy, Jr.). Their older brother Joseph E. White, Jr. passed prematurely at the young age of 54.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

John H.

Vautier Jr., 66

NORTHBOROUGH - John H. Vautier Jr., 66, passed away on April 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. John was predeceased by his son Corey S. Vautier in 2009.

John is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Mary (Christensen) Vautier and two adoring daughters Allison Cowdrey-Vautier and her husband Jimi of Northborough and Felicia Vautier and her fiancé Corey Strange also of Northborough. John was the best Grampy ever to his five grandchildren Corey Hazzard, Michael Cowdrey-Vautier, Matthew Cowdrey-Vautier, Coralee Schwartz and Josephine Vautier-Strange. He is also survived by his siblings Cheryl Vautier of Westborough, Ken Vautier of Tallahassee, FL, and Diana Vautier of Blackstone, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly in addition to his son Corey, he is also predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Vautier.

The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Irene E. Lavallee, 88

Julia and Celia of Vancouver, WA; niece Shannon White and

SOUTH GRAFTON - Irene E. (Zona) Lavallee, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5th in Whitney Place of Westborough. Irene’s husband of 60 years, Jospeh G. Lavallee, Jr. passed away in 2016.

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She leaves a brother, John Zona of Rye NH and a sister, Dorothy Blaise Buduo of Westborough; nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Dorothy Zona and a brother, Frank Zona, Jr. Mulhane Home for Funeral assisted with arrangements..

Howard H. Hanson Jr., 77

NORTHBOROUGH - Howard Henry Hanson, Jr., 77, of Northborough and formerly of Southborough and West Springfield, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home in Northborough. He was the son of the late Howard H. Hanson, Sr., and Diana M. (Porcelli) Hanson.

Howard is survived by his sons Christopher Hanson and his wife Maria of Northborough and Jeffrey Hanson of Northborough and his daughter, Elizabeth Hanson Wild and her husband Robert Wild of Fernley, NV. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric Hanson, Ella Hanson and Riley Hanson, his brother Ron Hanson and his sister Toni Kmec.

The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Lawrence R. Leonard, 73

SHREWSBURY - Lawrence R. Leonard, of Shrewsbury, MA passed away on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Rose Leonard, and his brother, Bobby Leonard. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, their four children and spouses: Matthew Leonard, Luke & Betty Leonard, Kate & Bob Ferrie, and Nathaniel & Lauren Leonard, six grandchildren: Cassie, Kevin, Sean, Sadie, Harrison, and Calvin, siblings: Helen & Paul Poirier and Staci Leonard & Beth Barkley, his nephew: Joe & Nicole Poirier, his aunt: Carmella Fanning, and a large extended family.

Britton Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Darryl H. Budge, 63

GRAFTON - Darryl H. Budge, 63, passed away at home May 10, 2024 with his adoring family by his side. Darryl was born in Worcester but was a life-long resident of Grafton.

He leaves his loving wife of 42 years, Charlotte (Ballou) Budge, his sons Darryl Budge Jr. and his wife Jessica and Matthew Budge and his wife Andrea, his mother Marlene (Temple) Budge, his grandchildren Wyatt, Walker, Dallas, Lucas and Joy, his sister Donna Charest and her husband Steve and brother David Budge and his wife Debra along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father William Budge.

Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Legals | from page 14

Fl meeting room, 45 West Main Street, Westborough, MA, for an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for multiple easements from Otis St. to Park St.; BWALT Section 2 as shown on submitted plan filed by Town of Westborough Dept. of Public Works to evaluate jurisdictional wetland resources areas.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT WESTBOROUGH, MA

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Westborough Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Conservation Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to be held on June 11, 2024 after 6:30 PM at the Forbes Municipal Building, 3rd Fl meeting room, 45 West Main Street, Westborough, MA, for a Notice of Intent for 700 Friberg Prkwy. (Parcel ID: 29-128-0) submitted by Friberg 700 Limited Partnership for proposed construction of 140,000 square foot office building with ancillary parking and driveways, utility infrastructure, and stormwater infrastructure within jurisdictional resource areas.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT

WESTBOROUGH, MA

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Westborough Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Conservation Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to be held on June 11, 2024 after 6:30 PM at the Forbes Municipal Building, 3rd Fl meeting room, 45 West Main Street, Westborough, MA, for a Notice of Intent for 26 Arch St. (Parcel ID: 13-11-0) Rozita Saghati for proposed construction of accessory dwelling unit, driveway and landscaping as part of a single-family dwelling proposed for the lot within jurisdictional resource areas.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED

NORTHBOROUGH – The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club hosted about 200 middle school girls at the Women in STEM Conference on March 23 at Algonquin Regional High School.

The keynote speaker was Commander Billie Farrell, who is the first female commander of the USS Constitution.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Housing Authority (HHA), MA

As part of the conference, the girls were introduced to 21 women who volunteered their time to show the attendees their passion for science. The workshops covered architecture, astronomy, aviation, bioengineering, environmental science, public health, engineering, forensic science, medicine, meteorology, nursing, physical therapy, textiles and fashion design, genetics, veterinary medicine and yoga.

Donors included Nypro Foundation, Hologic, Mathnasiam, saam ar-

The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club held a STEM conference at ARHS. (Photo/ Courtesy)

chitecture, Fihri, Wegman’s, Hanniford Supermarkets, Northborough Dental Associates, Monti’s Pizza Plus, Avidia Bank, Northborough and Ron Doucette.

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org, email us info@northborojuniors.org or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ NorthboroJuniors

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Hudson Housing Authority (HHA), MA

Hudson Housing Authority is seeking F/T maintenance department Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance, custodial, and grounds keeping functions at HHA apartments and properties. Must have experience and skills in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment, as well as experience and knowledge of groundskeeping and custodial functions including snow removal. 40 hours M-F plus rotating on-call coverage. High school diploma and basic computer literacy skills required. Massachusetts driver’s license required. No criminal record. Professional licenses and certifications, including MA hoisting license, are highly desirable, however they are not required. Full job description available upon request. Excellent benefits. Competitive pay.

Send resumes to Jaclyn A. Beaulieu, Executive Director, Hudson Housing Authority, 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson, MA 01749 or email to jaclynp@ hudsonhousing.org. No phone calls. EOE/AAE. HHA provides preference to Section 3 applicants. Position will remain open until filled.

Hudson Housing Authority is seeking F/T maintenance department Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance, custodial, and grounds keeping functions at HHA apartments and properties. Must have experience and skills in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment, as well as experience and knowledge of groundskeeping and custodial functions including snow removal. 40 hours M-F plus rotating on-call coverage. High school diploma and basic computer literacy skills required. Massachusetts driver’s license required. No criminal record. Professional licenses and certifications, including MA hoisting license, are highly desirable, however they are not required. Full job description available upon request. Excellent benefits. Competitive pay.

Send resumes to Jaclyn A. Beaulieu, Executive Director, Hudson Housing Authority, 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson, MA 01749 or email to jaclynp@ hudsonhousing.org. No phone calls. EOE/AAE. HHA provides preference to Section 3 applicants. Position will remain open until filled.

Saint John’s lacrosse notches win over Algonquin

By Evan Walsh Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH – The Saint John’s Pioneers lacrosse team entered the May 16 game against Algonquin Regional High School with four straight losses.

When Saint John’s trailed Algonquin midway through the game, the team could have easily called it quits. Instead, the Pioneers rallied, played with confidence and walked away with a hard-earned 8-5 win over the Titans that set the team in the right direction.

“The kids stepped up offensively. They stepped up defensively, and we did what we had to do,” Saint John’s Head Coach Justin O’Leary told the Community Advocate after the game. “We battled back.”

While Saint John’s scored the first two goals of the night, the Pioneers quickly found themselves behind 5-3 to Algonquin

at halftime; the Titans’ fifth goal came with just 1.9 seconds remaining before intermission. After halftime, however, the Algonquin scoring stopped, and

Saint John’s shut the Titans out 5-0 in the second half.

“[The team is] resilient. They could’ve packed it in. Like any sport, the momentum swings, and it swung our way. We made the adjustments we needed to make. We did the little things we needed to do. The kids listened, and they kept fighting… They never quit, and that’s what I love about them. They play hard until the end,” O’Leary said.

The Pioneers, down two starters heading into the game, were led by Matt Lemay, who scored four goals. Saint John’s also had contributions from Owen Naber (1 goal), Cole Citro (1 goal), Max Laursen (1 goal) and Ryan Mikule (1 goal). Jacob Beaulac registered two assists, and goalie Aaron Ricketts accounted for 18 total saves.

“I think the win really helps

us. It’s been a long stretch. We play in the Catholic Conference, and every game on our schedule, we’re playing the best. Some days we’re the best, and some days we’re not. It really helps us because we’ve dropped so many close ones to come back and win it like this. It says a lot about their resiliency,” said O’Leary.

Ranked 11th in the latest MIAA Division 1 power rankings, the Pioneers are feeling dangerous.

“Our record is not where we want it to be, but you don’t want to face us in the playoffs either,” said O’Leary. “We’re not going away, and we’re hanging around for 48 minutes.”

Saint John’s Max Laursen runs into an Algonquin defender.

Saint John’s celebrates after scoring.

(Photo/Evan Walsh)

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Hawks of all ages contribute in win over Westborough softball

By Evan Walsh Reporter

HUDSON – Eighth-grade rookie. Sophomore sensation. Senior captain.

Each can be found in Hudson’s softball lineup, and on May 19, each found important ways to impact the game. With contributions up and down the lineup — from players of different ages and skill sets — the Hudson Hawks defeated the Westborough Rangers 11-3 in a rain-delayed contest.

The Rangers, who won their last matchup against Hudson on April 26, picked up where they left off the previous game. After the first two batters were retired to open the game, Westborough started to rally. Senior captains Penny Desjardins and Laura Rice reached the base safely, and RBI singles from Bryce Kane and Hannah Rice brought them home, putting the Rangers ahead 2-0.

Kane, who pitched five innings for Westborough, halted the Hawks in the opening two innings. With the Hawks’ offense quiet, the team’s pitching became all the more important.

Sophomore Taylor Attaway was strong on the mound. Over seven innings, Attaway struck out four, allowed five total hits and hurled a 1-2-3 inning to clinch the win.

With Attaway holding the Rangers off, the Hudson offense arrived.

“When we played them last time, we had an off day. I tip my cap to them. They played great. They capitalized on all our mistakes, and that’s what good teams do. [My team was] definitely angry about that loss. I was proud of them, especially with the rain [and how] we were supposed to play yesterday. I do think we came out a little slow, but we had to refocus,” Hudson Head Coach Laura Bowen said.

The Hawks made their mark in what would become a fourrun third inning. After senior Alyssa Davis (1-3) and senior Livi Sousa (3-4) got on base, junior Lauren O’Malley cracked the softball past the outfield fence for a three-run, go-ahead home run that put Hudson on top 3-2. Later, an RBI bunt by freshman Liv Connolly (2-2) made it 4-2.

“That was huge,” Bowen said of O’Malley’s no-doubter.

“That was important for us to get back into it. She’s a dangerous hitter.”

Hudson kept going, sending batters to the plate a total of 36 times over six innings. In particular, eighth-grader Sydney Roush made an impact, going 2-4 and making an acrobatic catch in right field, entering into a headlong dive to rob the Westborough batter of an extra-base hit.

Roush’s career day — and defensive heroics — did not go unnoticed. She was named player of the game.

“In practice, we’ve worked on catches a lot... I think in the moments during that… catch, I just knew I needed to get there. It feels really good [to be part of the team]. I’m in the big-leagues now,” Roush said.

“She’s an eighth-grader. She’s young… I’ve coached her since she was eight years old. It’s awesome to see. She’s a big part of our team, and it’s a tough role when you’re that young,” Bowen said of Roush.

Back-to-back-to-back singles from Roush, Davis and Sousa set the stage for a fourthinning two-run double from clean-up hitter Audrey Lenox. The Hawks scratched across another run in the fifth inning — on an RBI bunt from senior Colbie Lacina — and scored another three in the sixth inning to accumulate 11 runs.

“They all go through their moments of going through

slumps, but I think they’re all feeling confident. That’s half the battle — having the confidence to get in there. I just preach quality at-bats. They made the pitcher work, put the ball in play, got on base and put pressure on them. I’m feeling good about that,” Bowen said.

With the season coming to an end, the decisive win against Westborough may help the Hawks build momentum going forward. Hudson is ranked fourth in the most recent MIAA Division 3 power rankings.

“We’re feeling pretty good. We’re confident we can make a run in the playoffs if we play well. We’re staying focused — it’s late in the season, and we’re not getting distracted,” Lenox said.

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The Hawks celebrate Lauren O’Malley’s (centerleft) third-inning home run. (Photo/ Evan Walsh)

Westborough’s Bryce Kane pitches as teammate Caleigh Brown gets ready to field the ball. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

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