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Northborough approves settlement in sewer litigation with Marlborough

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH/MARLBOROUGH –

The Select Board approved a settlement agreement with Marlborough over sewer litigation.

During its May 13 meeting, the board also approved an intermunicipal agreement.

“I just want to thank all those involved over the six to seven to 14-year — depending on how you count it — process for making this happen,” said Chair Mitch Cohen. “… This is a big, big thing that’s great to get behind us. I’m very pleased with the outcome.”

Marlborough filed a complaint in Worcester Superior Court in 2016, seeking a declaratory judgment “to

Town Meeting votes to keep Clinton St. an industrial zone

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – On May 20 – the first night of Shrewsbury’s Annual Town Meeting — the town’s elected assembly reviewed 32 of 54 total articles over four hours. The meeting culminated in a late-night, whirlwind vote in which the town rejected Article 32, a citizens’ petition which would have switched zoning along Clinton Street from industrial to commercial business.

Article 32 failed to get the required supermajority, ultimately falling short, 128-40.

In honor of her son, Donaghue fights substance abuse

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – State Rep. Kate Donaghue keeps a dose of Narcan taped to her State House ID card.

“It’s always with me,” she said.

It’s a reminder about her late son, Brian Donaghue Simpson, who died from substance abuse in 2018, and a hope that others could be saved.

“It puts a face to some of these problems,” she said.

Donaghue, in collaboration with the Greater Boroughs Health Partnership, held a Narcan (naloxone) training on May 20.

In 2023, in her first year as a state representative, she coordinated with other legislators and Boston Medical Center (BMC) to host the first-ever naloxone training at the State House.

“The State House training was very

State Rep. Kate Donaghue, who lost her son to substance abuse six years ago, keeps a dose of Narcan taped to her State House ID card.

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well attended. It inspired me to host this event for the people in the 19th Worcester District,” said Donaghue.

“We are excited to be partnering with Rep. Donaghue on this important issue,” said Jennifer Sullivan, Department of Public Health director from Westborough.

The Greater Boroughs Health Partnership regularly hosts these events, and future dates can be found at www. westboroughma.gov/393/Public-HealthDepartment.

“In addition to learning how to administer this life-saving medication, we distribute kits that contain two doses of Narcan, fentanyl strips with an instructional booklet and pocket mouth barrier,” said Jim Frederick, public health nurse for Westborough.

“We want people to take part in the program,” said Donaghue. “We’re hoping nobody ever needs it.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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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.

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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.

Carole A. David Kathleen Donaldson Northborough

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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MARLBOROUGH – Developer David Ferris is seeking a zoning overlay and special

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Looking Past The Pretty With Home Inspections

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.

Northborough approves settlement in sewer litigation with Marlborough

Settlement | from page 1 for its wastewater treatment services since 1973. The municipalities had an IMA that expired in 2009, and in 2012, Marlborough completed an upgrade of the plant, according to the city’s complaint.

determine the rights and obligations of the parties under a now-expired Intermunicipal Agreement (“IMA”) for wastewater treatment services” provided at Marlborough’s Westerly Treatment Plant to Northborough.

Marlborough and Northborough have had a contract for the town to pay the city

The city argued that the upgrades were only borne by Marlborough.

“The amounts charged to Northborough under the

now-expired IMA failed to adequately compensate Marlborough for the full value of the wastewater treatment services provided,” the city’s attorneys wrote.

In the complaint, Marlborough contends that the town paid $1.75 per 100 cubic feet (CCF) of sewage, and the cost to supply sewer service was about $8 per CCF. The city

Town Meeting votes to keep Clinton St. an industrial zone

Town Meeting | from page 1

In 2020, Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted to rezone the Clinton Street area from commercial business to limited industrial. In 2022, Town Meeting passed an article that strengthened limited industrial zoning, increasing the total building height allowable by special permit.

Residents began voicing concerns after plans for a twobuilding industrial park at 142 Clinton St. were proposed. The project — which would occupy 100 acres of Worcester Sand & Stone land — would include 524 vehicle parking spaces, 180 loading docks and 71 trailer storage spaces.

Community members quickly organized a campaign to stop the Clinton St. project. Residents have expressed concerns about the project’s environmental impact as the site is located in the town’s Aquifer Protection Overlay District. Traffic and sound pollution have also been frequent topics of discussion at government meetings.

In an attempt to stop the project, residents brought Ar-

ticle 32, a citizens’ petition, to Town Meeting on May 20.

The article would have effectively reversed Town Meeting’s 2020 zoning change, bringing the land back to commercial business zoning. The Finance Committee unanimously recommended against the article, with the Planning Board split on its recommendation.

“We believe commercial businesses… offer more protection to the aquifer recharge area than industrial businesses do… We have to ask ourselves what would happen if the aquifer was impacted with the [industrial development]. What would Shrewsbury do?” resident Christa Duprey said in her Town Meeting presentation.

During several Planning Board meetings, the developer, GFI Partners, has argued that any development on the land would be more environmentally friendly than the current use by Worcester Sand & Stone. In other public meetings, town government officials argued that changing the zoning could potentially impact Shrewsbury’s ability to

attract business.

“There are implications that need to be considered by this body… I think changing zoning to prevent a particular type of use that is permitted under the existing zoning will have a chilling effect on development within the community. We strive each and every day to build a commercial tax base. [The rezoning] is something I have had concerns with,” Town Manager Kevin Mizikar said May 20.

If Article 32 had passed, it’s unclear how it would have impacted the proposed project. During the May 14 Select Board meeting, Mizikar announced that GFI Partners filed a preliminary subdivision with the Planning Board. With the filing, the developer is afforded a seven-month period in which it maintains rights to use the existing zoning, according to Mizikar.

The second night of Town Meeting is scheduled for May 21, after the Community Advocate goes to print. For updates, visit communityadvocate.com.

Rotary Club gears up for food truck festival

SOUTHBOROUGH – It’s almost time for the Rotary Club of Southborough’s annual food truck festival.

The festival will take place May 22 and 29 and June 5 and 12 at the intersection of routes 30 and 85 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Each evening, there will be four food trucks and one ice cream truck parked on the lawn of St. Mark’s.

Every year, the Rotary Club of Southborough sponsors a community service project during the festival, and this year’s project is a campaign

called “Food for Thought” to sustain its scholarship fund. The fund began over 20 years ago with a memorial grant in honor of Annie Laurie Satterfield. This year, the club awarded a $3,000 scholarship to a Southborough student accepted to a state-funded

wrote that in 2014, it began to invoice Northborough based on the sewer rate applicable to outside users, which was $6.05 per CCF at that time.

“Northborough asserts that, notwithstanding the expiration of the IMA in 2010, Northborough is entitled to the rate calculation set forth in the IMA, apparently in perpetuity,” the city wrote.

In a counterclaim, the town argued that after the IMA expired in 2010, Northborough “attempted to negotiate a further IMA with the City, but has been rebuffed with the City claiming that it will not enter into any further IMAs with the Town until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues the City a NPDES permit allowing additional flow from the City’s Westerly Wastewater Treatment Plant.”

Northborough argued that after the expiration of the IMA, the town continued to send its wastewater to the plant and pay the user fees under the previously-agreed billing and payment procedures.

In 2014, Marlborough’s Department of Public Works commissioner notified Northborough that the billion methods have been modified and the town would be invoiced bimonthly at the $6.05 per 100 CCF rate. The town argued that this would more than triple the user fees.

Since the complaint was filed in 2016, the case has remained active in Superior Court.

During Town Meeting, voters approved an article appropriating up to $7,619,607 for payment toward the settlement. Town Administrator Tim McInerney said during Town Meeting that he hoped to use the article as leverage to get the city to accept the settlement and for an IMA beneficial to Northborough.

According to Cohen, the documents have been negotiated and verbally approved by city leaders and will now move to Mayor J. Christian Dumais and the City Council for execution.

These words of

help me to recognize what is most valuable to me:

The Rotary Club of Southborough’s food truck festival kicked off May 22.

university and has a record of academic excellence.

With the help of Main Street Bank, the club will be offering the purchase of $10 food vouchers that can be used as cash at the food trucks, which can be obtained from the club for a donation of $20.

“ 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.

Ralf Waldo Emerson

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COMMUNITY HISTORY

By Kate Tobiasson History Columnist

WESTBOROUGH - Both a physician and a politician, Dr Edwin B. Harvey (1834-1913) made significant contributions to local and regional schools throughout his life. Born in rural New Hampshire, he worked for seven years as a teacher before attending Harvard Medical School, opening his medical practice at 52 West Main Street in Westborough in 1866. Known as a leading surgeon of the region, he was a councilor of the Massachusetts Medical Society for over 15 years. He continued to practice medicine until his death in 1913. Still, it wasn’t Harvey’s gift of healing that made him a remarkable citizen; it was his commitment to bettering the education of

students in public schools. Harvey’s interest in education was broad, and he thought that there was much work to be done in improving the teaching of students in Westborough. He joined the school committee in 1869, and witnessed a tremendous growth in the enrollment of students in Westborough’s Public Schools due to the changing infrastructure and population growth of the town. In 1872, he traveled throughout Europe to study educational systems, and worked to implement the lessons learned there throughout the rest of his career.

Appointed as the trustee of the State Reform School in Westborough in 1873, he spent the next six years working to monitor the education of the boys housed at the Reform School, in addition to his work on the school committee and his own medical practice. Harvey’s efforts weren’t limited to this local work; in 1884 and

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1885, he was elected to the state legislature, where he introduced the free textbook bill. It was through his determination that this bill became Massachusetts law, granting all students in public schools free access to the textbooks used in the cur-

riculum.

Like current times, the school committee faced the challenge of managing a tight budget, hiring educators, and working to find buildings that could accommodate the rapidly increasing population. As school buildings again stretched to maximum occupancy, Harvey got to work, drawing up plans for what would become known as “The Harvey School” on Phillips Street. Built in 1883 and costing about $11,000, the school was considered wonderfully modern and was a point of pride for Westborough. Built of brick, the Harvey School was

steam-heated and had four large rooms, each seating fifty students. There was a separate entrance for boys and girls, and the basement housed two large exercise rooms.

Harvey served as the interim superintendent of schools from 1887 to 1890. His incredible commitment to the town, medicine, and education were clear to all who met him. A man who cared deeply about things, Harvey’s legacy depicts a man who was not afraid to voice his opinion; he believed in the importance of hard work.

One of Harvey’s contemporaries, Walter Prentice Bowers, described Harvey, saying, “In a few words, it may be said that Dr. Harvey was one of those men occasionally seen among our forebears whose will and ambitions led first to a thorough preparation for a constructive and influential life and then never departed from the pursuit of achievement. He never turned his back on an opponent, and he never cringed when facing overwhelming odds.”

There’s no doubt that Dr. Edwin B. Harvey is one of Westborough’s finest forefathers. His legacy stands proud, today, at Philips Street; officials have plans to renovate the structure to house a regional dispatch center.

voters re-elect Dennington to Select Board

SOUTHBOROUGH – Andrew Dennington will be returning for another term on the Select Board.

According to the unofficial results provided by the town clerk on May 14, Dennington beat challenger Joseph Palmer 666-525.

Alan Belniak ran a write-in campaign for Planning Board against incumbent Marnie Leigh Hoolahan. Voters reelected Hoolahan to another term 769-325.

Voters also weighed in on several uncontested races. Mark Pietrewicz was elected to another term on the Assabet Valley School Committee, Heath Surner Widdiss will serve another term on the Board of Assessors,

Susan Anne Delarda-Wood was re-elected to the Board of Commissioners of Trust Funds and Chelsea Malinowski will return for another term on the Board of Health.

Additionally, incumbent David Carl Ekberg and Mary Tinti were elected to the Board of Trustees for the Southborough Library. Bertha Ginga will join the Housing Authority, and Paul Cimino was re-elected as moderator.

Southborough candidates for Regional School Committee — incumbent Kathleen Harragan and Jennifer Primack — were elected. Laura Maria Kauffmann and Alan Zulick were elected to the Southborough School Committee.

Above: Dr. Edwin B. Harvey maintained his medical practice at 52 West Main Street in Westborough.

Right: Dr. Edwin B. Harvey of Westborough is best known for his commitment to bettering the education of students in public schools.

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.

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – With less than two months before the town begins its Pay-as-You Throw (PAYT) program, residents now have a better idea on what it will cost.

During a meeting on May 14, the Select Board approved a fee schedule for the PAYT bags, as well as the permits (stickers) for the transfer station.

According to Town Manager Kristi Williams, the town will soon sign a contract with WasteZero for the PAYT bags. Once that’s done, WasteZero will contact local stores to have the bags available for purchase.

Select Board members discussed the issue of compliance at the transfer station once the program is implemented. They brought up how nonresidents have used resident stickers to access the transfer station, among other violations.

Williams said residents using the PAYT program to dispose of trash, not recycling, will need a permit; all permits will require a photo ID to prove residency and vehicle registration. The permits must be affixed to the vehicle on the driver’s side

back bumper.

In addition, town staff and volunteers will monitor use of the transfer station to ensure compliance with permit and PAYT requirements.

About the program

Bags and permits will soon be available at the Board of Health office.

PAYT bags will cost $10 per roll, either the packet of ten 15-gallon bags, or five 33-gallon bags.

Resident Transfer Station Permits (stickers):

$40 per vehicle per fiscal year (non-senior citizen)

$25 per vehicle per fiscal year (senior citizen)

$20 per vehicle for monthly permit (senior and non-senior)

$15 per vehicle for daily permit (senior and non-senior)

$10 per vehicle for replacement permit

No price reduction for multiple permits in one household

No charge for recycling only permits (senior and non-senior)

Enforcement at the transfer station

All permits will require a photo ID to prove residency and vehicle registration.

Permits must be affixed to the vehicle on the driver’s side back bumper.

Each permit will have a unique number that corresponds to the vehicle’s registration number.

Daily and monthly permits will be required to be displayed on the vehicle dashboard. Permit shall include the date of access and license plate number that must correspond to the vehicle.

Town staff and volunteers will monitor use of the transfer station to ensure compliance with permit and PAYT requirements.

The permit holder must agree to terms of use at the transfer station.

The new program is estimated to reduce the amount of waste the town sends to Wheelabrator by 25 to 50%.

PAYT would not apply to residents who live in an apartment building/multifamily residence; residents who have curbside disposal with a private company; and residents who use the transfer station for recycling only.

For the latest, visit www. westboroughma.gov/1246/PayAs-You-Throw-Information.

Select Board establishes Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – The Select Board on April 23 formed the Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee. With the town currently challenged with space deficiencies at municipal buildings, the Select Board opted to form a committee to evaluate space needs, address the town’s concerns and determine next steps. The formation of the committee follows an earlier presentation from Town Manager Kevin

Mizikar demonstrating the lack of space at the Department of Public Works facilities on South Street. Shrewsbury has also had space concerns about Town Hall in the past.

“We’re looking to put together a Building Committee to think through a way to address all those needs,” then-Select Board Chair Beth Casavant said.

The five-member committee will be composed of three residents, one Select Board member and Mizikar or his chosen designee. On May 14, the Select Board

appointed residents Stephen Walsh, Patrick Pitney and Mike Liberty to the committee.

The committee will be tasked with recommending a preferred South Street facility design concept and budget to the Select Board by Sept. 10. The design would likely be on the Special Town Meeting warrant in October, with a townwide vote possible in November.

After delivering a recommendation in October, the committee will continue to exist, said Mizikar.

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A son’s struggle with addiction

Since her son’s death at the age of 32, Donaghue has staged an annual event to raise awareness of what she called “a public health crisis.”

“We need to treat the opioid epidemic as the crisis it is, and not a moral failing,” she said.

She recalled her son’s childhood — hide-and-seek, flashlight tag, a morning race to the school bus. He even selfpublished a newsletter on “What kind of psycho does not have a dryer?” This referred to his house being the only one in the neighborhood without a clothes dryer.

“He was one of the nicest young people you can imagine,” she said. “He was generous to a fault.”

Donaghue said she noticed changes in her son’s behavior when he was about 12. Brian was diagnosed with depression; he later told his mother that he began to self-medicate, first with alcohol, then with

marijuana.

Simpson moved to Florida, and “became addicted to legally prescribed oxycodone,” said Donaghue.

“We wanted him to come back to Massachusetts,” she said. When he did return, he “connected with heroin.”

Simpson would undergo rehab several times. In 2012, he moved to Texas with his then-girlfriend. It looked like

he kicked his drug habit, only to relapse in 2014.

In 2015, he again returned to Massachusetts; the family had difficulty trying to find a program to help him.

“It’s really hard to find help for long-term addiction,” said Donaghue. “It reminded me of an article, ‘Nobody Brings You Casseroles When Your Son Is an Addict’.”

Simpson returned to Texas,

and she could tell “he was descending into depression and substance use.”

He tried to get help, only to discover his insurance would not cover treatment.

“He said, ‘It sounds like the insurance company wants to keep me addicted’,” Donaghue recalled.

Simpson tried to commit suicide twice; four weeks before he died, he overdosed. A

dose of Narcan saved his life.

The Narcan training is one of several initiatives undertaken by Donaghue, both in and out of the State House. She has filed a bill to support work programs, including job coaches. This was based on her son getting fired from his job at a drugstore after he was unjustly accused of stealing.

“Maybe with support, it would’ve been different,” she said.

Another bill is requesting a study on “administrative discharges” from treatment programs — this stems from an incident in which her son was discharged from a program for smoking in the bathroom.

She supports another bill that would require student IDs to include contact information for a suicide helpline.

To view the list of bills she has sponsored, visit https:// malegislature.gov/Legislators/ Profile/K_D1.

Watch Kate Donaghue’s video about her son — www.youtube. com/watch?v=_-c_L7BF-NY.

During the training, attendees received kits that contained two doses of Narcan. (Photo/Laura Hayes

Rep. Kate Donaghue shares her story during the Narcan training. (Photo/Laura Hayes

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Cold Harbor Brewing and Julio’s Liquors are collaborating on a beer in honor of Julio’s 50th anniversary.

“They have been an unbelievable partner since day one since we first opened,” said owner William Oliveira.

Julio’s Beer Manager Matthew Sahagian noted that Cold Harbor is down the road from Julio’s. Plus, the staff are friends with the owners and staff, “and they make phenomenal beer.”

“When you think of liquor stores, you don’t think of liquor stores having their own beer. It’s really fun for me as the beer manager to get to be able to do these projects,” said Sahagian. “Getting to see a beer that I dry-hopped, that I went to meetings for, that I got to talk about the ingredients and how we’re going to brew it, and

seeing it in a can and being able to sell it and knowing it’s just for our store – it’s awesome. It makes the job super fun.”

In addition to celebrating the anniversary, the collaboration is a celebration of local, family-owned businesses.

The beer was born out of a rotating series called “In a Pinch” at Cold Harbor, which came early on from “being in a pinch” and having to use the ingredients they had at their disposal, said Oliveira. Now, the series is tailored to introduce new beers to the public.

The collaboration is the

most recent version of “In a Pinch.” Oliveira described the beer as a hazy New England double IPA with a 7% ABV.

“[It] was really well-received by our customers. We’re really excited now to showcase it on a bit of a larger scale,” said Oliveira.

Oliveira said that the Julio’s crew has been “outstanding,” and he loved that they sold so much of Cold Harbor’s beer.

The beer will be on Cold Harbor’s menu for a while. Cans are only being distributed out of Julio’s, and it can only be found on draft at Cold Harbor.

Grafton Town Meeting approves the budgets for fiscal year 2025

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

GRAFTON – Residents approved most of the warrant articles at Annual Town Meeting on May 13.

The approvals included the operating budget totaling $75,776,967 — including just over $45 million for Grafton Public Schools — and capital expenditures totaling $2.096 million.

Even as the town set its budgets for fiscal 2025, residents were advised about fiscal 2026 and beyond.

In a State of the Town address, Finance Committee Chairman Gregory Marr reminded Town Meeting attendees that Grafton was in the final year of the override approved back in 2019. He said it was likely the town will request an operational override next year.

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The town is one step closer to obtaining a new fire engine, as Town Meeting OK’d an appropriation of $2.5 million toward its purchase. The request was also on the Town Election ballot on May 21.

Within the capital budget, requests getting the go-ahead include a new mower for cemeteries and parks; replacement of two police cruisers; and PA system replacements and upgrades for Grafton Public Schools.

Town Meeting approved to accept Elmrock Drive as a public way and to add definitions for hospital and clinic within the town’s bylaws.

A citizens’ petition requesting term limits for the wire inspector, building inspector and inspector of gas appliances and gas fittings was declared out of order by the town moderator. There was no action taken on two other petitions requesting changes to town officers’ hours and job performance reviews.

He cited increases to the cost of health insurance, Grafton’s assessment for Blackstone Valley Tech and contract negotiations among the factors that could lead to an override request.

Julio’s Liquors and Cold Harbor Brewing recently celebrated their collaboration on a beer. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Westborough High Student Council honored for bringing students together COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – On Friday, June 7, students from Westborough High School will be rocking out as part of the Summer Music Fest.

Members of the student council are sure to be there.

After all, it was their idea.

The festival will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the lower parking lot, and it will include booths and food trucks.

“They can show off their skills,” said Kathleen O’Reilly, a member of the council helping to plan the event with fellow council member Georgia Tyrrell.

The festival originated in 2023, and it was a result of the student council reaching out to an overlooked part of the student population.

“We were looking at what populations we weren’t really targeting, namely students

who perform music,” said senior Michelle Hung, currently president of the student council.

The council currently has 80-85 members.

Such efforts to bring together the school population has earned the council

honors on both the state and national levels. Earlier this year, the WHS council earned its fifth straight Top 10 Project Award from the Massachusetts School Administrators Association.

Westborough High’s Student Council was also one

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of 12 councils nationwide to receive the “Decade of Excellence” award from the National Student Council.

It has earned a Massachusetts Gold Council of Excellence for the 14th year in a row, and it earned the National Council of Excellence for the 15th year.

That’s a lot of plaques for the display cases, but the council’s success goes beyond that.

Westborough High Principal Brian Callaghan said that the council’s list of sponsored activities is “endless.”

In addition to the music festival, the council has sponsored Student Open Forums, where it gathers questions and perspectives from the student body to present to administrators; Spirit Week, dances and other communitybuilding events; and recognition of others, including staff and faculty.

“This selfless devotion has

earned them the universal respect of virtually everyone,” said Callaghan.

Hung has been a member of the student council all four years. During her first two years, Hung – like everyone else – had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There were not a lot of in-person events [that first year],” she said. “In the second year, we brought back the homecoming dance – everyone wanted to get it back. It’s become part of our school tradition.”

More recent events sponsored by the student council included “Screen on the Turf” and babysitting as part of a parents night out.

“It was a pretty good turnout,” said Tyrrell of the movie screening.

The student council may sponsor another, Halloweenthemed movie screening later this year, but that’s still in the works.

Hung credited the School Committee and school administration for their support.

“[Superintendent Amber] Bock’s always been in our corner,” she said.

“As principal of Westborough High School, I have enjoyed the support of the student council in the implementation of school culture improvement efforts, year after year. Especially, coming out of the past couple of very challenging years,” said Callaghan.

For the latest on the council, visit them on Instagram, WHS_stuco_.

Kathleen O’Reilly, Michelle Hung and Georgia Tyrrell are members of the Westborough High School Student Council.

Michelle Hung, center, shows the Top 10 Project Award earned by the Westborough High School’s Student Council during the MSAA convention.

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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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