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‘Hope After Loss’ support group

By Jim Ash Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – Suffering the loss of a child produces a level of deep emotional grief that no person can understand except to experience it, especially when addiction is the root cause.

To those enduring such agony, Greater Grace Christian Fellowship (GGCF) in Marlborough began a new support group, “Hope After Loss,” on June 3.

“Losing a loved one to the impact of addiction brings a range of emotions from shame, to regret, to agonizing sorrow,” said Cheryl Juaire, who will lead the new group.

Juaire has lost two sons to addiction and has turned her grief into a passion to help others who have experienced such loss. She explained that her path from unbearable grief to hope would not have been possible without the support of a loving church community and the guidance of a Godly pastor.

When her son, Corey, died in 2011, while she was living in Florida, Juaire recalled, “I did not want to live with that pain.”

She figured she had two options.

“I could drink myself to death or I could just trust that everything my pastor was telling me from the Bible was true,” she said.

So, she made sure she was in church every week. When her pastor suggested something, she did it. Those two simple steps proved to be the best possible medicine.

She now lives in Marlborough and has found

By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer

HUDSON - Hundreds of community members flocked to South Street in Hudson on Saturday for the 36th Annual Hudson Community Festival.

Under clear skies, 120 vendors mingled with attendees and sold everything from hot dogs, to soaps, to wooden bowls carved on portable lathes.

The event also included live music, woodturning demonstrations, nonprofit informational booths and more.

“You can spend lots of money here,” said Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Cressy. “But you can also come with your kids and do almost everything for free.”

The chamber of commerce organizes Hudson Fest each year. Speaking with the Community Advocate, Cressy said she is excited to see the event continue to grow and evolve.

“What’s great about Hudson is that everybody loves to get together and support each other,” said Hudson Business Association President Jeffrey Gordon. “That’s probably one of the strengths of Hudson.”

Mixed-use project at former funeral home clears City Council

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St. is one step closer to being torn down and replaced with a mixed-use project.

On Monday, June 3, the City Council approved the amended site plan submitted by JW

Capital Partners LLC.

According to City Engineer Thomas DiPersio Jr., the next steps will include a building permit application by the developer.

City officials will also conduct preconstruction meetings with the developer; according to DiPersio, there is nothing scheduled yet.

The project – known as Exchange Place

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By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury’s Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC) Park was home to one highly anticipated picnic.

On June 8, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis hosted his annual Senior Picnic. Over 1,200 seniors (ages 60-plus) from all around Central Massachusetts visited the drivethrough-style picnic for free food, other goodies and an opportunity to speak with the sheriff. Evangelidis went to almost every car, handing out air fresheners and engaging in conversation. Some lucky picnicgoers also won raffle baskets.

“I get to see such great people every year. It’s always an uplifting event. People are excited; they’re happy. It’s a really special day where we get to give back to the community. It’s a happy day. A lot of days in the world you’re fighting with stuff, but today it’s all positive. That’s how I feel about it:

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The minute I pull in here, I feel this happy energy. The amount of gratitude people have, it’s really special,” Evangelidis told the Community Advocate. Evangelidis said the event keeps getting bigger every year. In addition to several community partners, dozens of volunteers made the event possible, helping direct traffic, hand out food and greet guests. Aside from the boxed lunches given to the seniors, volunteers could be seen passing out freshly popped popcorn, candy, extra waters, Worcester County sheriff-branded merchandise, and other items to help the picnickers remember the event.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

I read the letter to the editor on May 24 regarding the protests taking place at universities in the United States regarding the war in the Gaza strip.

The ladies who wrote the letter are confused about the first amendment to the constitution and what it protects. These protests are protected because freedom of speech is protected even if you don’t like what the person is saying. That is why it is so difficult to do anything about white supremacists, Nazis, election deniers, conspiracy theorists, vaccine mis-information promoters, January 6th apologists and Donald Trump’s attacks on the American justice system and anyone associated with it and their families.

They are also confused about the use of the sedition act. That comes into play when someone promotes the overthrow of the government of the united States, not the overthrow of a government 5,000 miles away.

The university protestors are upset that the Israeli Defense Force has indiscriminately rained bombs down on the most crowded piece of land in the world killing over 40,000 people, roughly the capacity of Fenway Park. Many of those killed were children who were certainly not Hamas operatives. They are upset that the IDF has bombed refugee camps that have existed since those families were forced off their land in 1946 so Israel could be created.

Other people are upset that Hamas attacked Israel and killed around 1,200 people. Both sides have a point. Both sides have a right to their opinion. The Israelis and Palestinians should have worked this out years ago. I certainly hope they work it out soon before more people on both sides are killed.

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Dear Class of 2024 Graduates,

As members of the Class of 2024, your high school experience was dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which began when you were finishing 8th grade. You, along with your families, friends, teachers and school administrators, adapted to evolving health guidance and new ways of doing things. You witnessed change, experienced unprecedented circumstances, and pivoted to ‘new normals.’ Along the way, you and your peers developed skills and coping mechanisms to get through these challenges.

The skills and wisdom you’ve gained over the past four years can serve you well as you venture out into the world. I’ve been so heartened when crossing paths with you – at Eagle and Gold Scout ceremonies, community events, and in reading letters you sent me from your Civics classes. Your engagement and ideas give me hope for our future!

I hope you’ll continue to

use your abilities to better the world around you. Right now, the world is in dire need of problem-solvers, peace-makers, and people who put service above self. As we congratulate you and celebrate your graduation, we also honor your potential to make a positive difference in the world — for your families, your communities, your country.

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tending university, joining the workforce, or putting service above self and joining a branch of the U.S. military, I know that you have the courage and knowledge to be successful in whatever you choose to do next.

Congratulations graduates!

Sincerely, State Representative Kate Hogan

CLARIFICATION: In regards to “Marlborough cuts K-5 band, orchestra from budget” in the June 7 issue, it had been reported during the School Committee meeting that the K-5 band and orchestra program would be cut. The school district later clarified to the  Community Advocate that this will only affect fifth grade orchestra and band.

Building the Next Generation of Law Firm Leaders

In a time when the legal landscape is constantly shifting, the imperative to cultivate the next generation of rainmakers in the industry has never been more pressing.

Robins Kaplan LLP, a leading national trial law firm with a strong presence in Boston, recently elected Anthony Froio of Shrewsbury as its Chair of the Executive Board and Managing Partner after almost 30 years at the firm. As part of his new role, Froio will spearhead the 200+ lawyer firm’s vision and growth.

Froio is deeply committed to fostering a culture of mentorship and collaboration at Robins Kaplan and the legal industry more broadly. Here’s how he’s looking to help build the next generation of leaders in the legal industry.

What has your career path in law been like?

I joined Robins Kaplan in 1994 as an associate, back when the firm was relatively unknown in Boston—I confess, I hadn’t heard of it when I was first recruited. Fast forward 30 years, the firm is one of the most reputable firms in New England. I was a partner for eight years before becoming Managing Partner of the Boston office, a position I held for nearly 20 years. In March, I was elected Chair of the Executive Board and Managing Partner, unifying two leadership roles for the first time in the firm’s 85-year history. Assuming this new dual role is both a great honor and natural progression of

my dedication to the firm’s values, vision, and goals.

What are your top priorities for Robins Kaplan in the year ahead?

One of my primary goals is to continue fostering a culture of mentorship and collaboration across the firm to provide world class client service. I believe effective collaboration and communication are essential to success, so I’m committed to ensuring our vision and objectives are transparent and understood at all levels of the firm. I’m also dedicated to continuing a culture of diversity and inclusion where women and diverse attorneys receive the mentorship and guidance they need to advance their legal careers.

Who was your greatest influence in your career and path to leadership?

Steve Schumeister, my immediate predecessor as Robins Kaplan’s Managing Partner, has been instrumental in my career journey and path to leadership in the firm. He has spent and continues to spend significant time offering me invaluable guidance in strategic planning, whether that’s explaining past practices or introducing me to key personnel and strategic partners both inside and outside the firm. Steve has helped shape Robins Kaplan’s culture of support that extends beyond professionalism—something I’m committed to preserving and strengthening to ensure that every member of our firm feels valued and empowered to thrive.

How can partners and senior attorneys be the best mentors to young lawyers?

Actively involving young lawyers in cases from start to finish, allowing them to gain firsthand experience

in all aspects of case management, is one of the best ways for partners and senior attorneys to effectively mentor young lawyers. By offering leadership roles on assignments including depositions and motion hearings, while including them in client pitches and strategy meetings, partners can empower young lawyers to take ownership of their professional development and gain invaluable experience.

What advice would you give to young attorneys who want to become leaders in the legal industry?

First and foremost, learn to listen and listen well. Take the time to really hear and understand the perspectives of those around you because the insights and feedback from colleagues, mentors, and clients are invaluable in shaping your growth as leaders. Second, become indispensable to your colleagues, clients, and team and always lead by example. Third, it’s imperative to understand your firm’s history, culture, business model, and trajectory. Respect the values and traditions that define your firm while also seeking opportunities for growth and innovation. Last, learn to be both comfortable and confident in your decisions, and accept challenging work outside of your comfort zone. Having that confidence is crucial to leading a firm, so trust in your abilities and judgment while remaining open to feedback and continuous learning.

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Block party at Jaworek draws family, friends and staff

By Evan Walsh Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – Sgt. Charles J. Jaworek Elementary School was the place to be on June 4.

Between 6 and 8 p.m., hundreds gathered at Jaworek Elementary for the school’s annual Community Block Party. The event, which included a variety of food truck options, raffles, an art show and dozens of booths from community businesses, drew children and parents alike.

“This is an event that the Jaworek PTO has been planning all month long. It’s a wonderful community event. You’ll see children and families from all across the whole city enjoying themselves. We’re so thankful for all the hard work and bringing the community together,” Superintendent and former Jaworek principal Mary Murphy told the Community Advocate.

“We work really hard. We like to celebrate really hard,” she said.

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – It was a run – and a hop, skip and jump – in the rain.

On June 9, about 20 children came to Noble Field at Whitcomb Middle School to participate in the second annual Fun Run for Kids sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marlborough.

was also a snack break between the field and running events.

The Marlborough club meets Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Bolton Street Tavern.

Johnston is about to wrap up her year as club president; Heidi Borella will take over on July 1.

The club recently helped to create a community “Friend

Events included long jump, shot put, javelin (a child’s version, with a blunt tip), 50-meter and 100-meter runs, hurdles and a run around the track.

Despite the weather, the young participants were ready to compete.

“The kids are still really excited about it,” said Rotary Club President Heather Johnston. “They really rose to the occasion.”

The event got a big assist with equipment and volunteers from the Marlborough Recreation Department, as well as Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA).

The top finishers from each event received ribbons; there

Fridge,” a completely solarpowered, outdoor refrigerator on the grounds of the Immaculate Conception Church. The fridge provides canned goods, frozen meals and more for those in need.

The club collaborated with the Marlborough Makers and the Brigham Family Trust, along with Girl Scout Katelyn Massey, to bring this project forward.

The club is also active in helping homeless women with emergency shelter, meals and more.

For information about the Rotary Club of Marlborough, visit www.marlboroughrotary. org.

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Participants begin the 50-meter dash during the second annual Fun Run for Kids at Noble Field in Marlborough on June 9. (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)

There were smiles under all those umbrellas at the start of the second annual Fun Run for Kids at Noble Field in Marlborough on June 9.

Corridor 9/495 MetroWest Chamber of Commerce unveils new name

WESTBOROUGH – The Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce has a new name –the Corridor 9/495 MetroWest Chamber of Commerce.

The new name and logo was unveiled during the chamber’s annual meeting on June 7.

“The chamber has not merged with any other entity. The chamber has entered a new chapter as the largest chamber of commerce in the MetroWest region with over 500 member businesses and organizations. Our member businesses now hail from 67 towns and cities from Worcester to Boston, and Rhode Island,” said President/ CEO Karen Chapman.

The chamber began as the Westborough/Northborough Chamber. Over the years, the chamber grew and adopted several other names before it became the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2018.

“While we are grounded in

the Route 9/495 region, the rebrand recognizes the chamber’s 45 years of growth as a regional business organization, and further strengthens the relationships with all the businesses we serve in the MetroWest region,” said Chair Dave Kaiser. With this rebranding, the chamber aims to enhance its engagement with existing members while also attracting

new businesses and entrepreneurs to join by remaining committed to providing advocacy, networking opportunities, diverse business groups, educational opportunities and a platform for business growth.

The chamber will update its website and printed materials to reflect the new name and logo over the next several weeks.

Summer concert series in Hudson

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

HUDSON – The town will have a summer full of free music.

Downtown Music Series

Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m., through September, in front of Town Hall.

June 15 – Aunt Mimi

June 22 – Little Black Dress

June 29 – Rampage Trio

July 6 – Weisstronauts

July 13 – SLACK

July 20 – Becky & the Swinging Bards

July 27 – Shell Theory

Aug. 10 – Woof

Aug. 17 – Parish Jazz Band

Aug. 24 – Splinters

Aug. 31 – Mr. PC’s Neo Fusion Orchestra

Sept. 7 – Holly and the SOBs

Sept. 14 – Celebrate Hudson

Sept. 21 – The Way Out

Sept. 28 – Seismic Gaps

This concert series is sponsored by the Hudson Down-

town Business Improvement District.

Wood Park Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

June 26 – Elastic Five

July 10 – The Baratas

July 24 – KO Trio

Aug. 7 – Slack

Aug. 21 – Rhythm

Cellucci Park Summer Concert Series

Begins at 10:30 a.m.

June 26 – Fran Flynn, magician extraordinaire

July 11 – Mr. Vic

July 18 – Matt Heaton

July 25 – Rick Goldin and Puppets

Both concert series are sponsored by Hudson Recreation, the Hudson Cultural Council and the town of Hudson.

For updates, visit https:// www.facebook.com/HudsonRecreation

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Support group | from page 1 In time, Juaire became a tireless warrior, seeking to create connection and support opportunities for others who have suffered the loss of a loved one to addiction.

a similar faith community at GGCF. Yet, as much as her church community was invaluable then (as it is now), there was no one in that Florida church who had suffered loss of a child to addiction. She came to realize she needed to connect with others who shared the same grief.

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In 2015, she founded Team Sharing, Inc., an organization that has become invaluable to parents who have lost a child to overdose.

The creation of Hope After Loss support group is a natural extension of Juaire’s advocacy work with Team Sharing. She noted that there are grief groups of every kind across this country but up until recently, she had found none that focus on the role of faith in grief that is specific to Substance Use Disorder.

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Jeff and Rosemary Masters were among the first to participate in a Hope After Loss group in Oklahoma.

“It is completely God-inspired and unlike any other counseling and grief support, we have done,” said Jeff. “It is my number one recommendation for any parent that has lost a child from addiction.”

Juaire presented this information to GGCF Pastor Bailey Norman, and he loved the idea and offered space at the church to hold the meetings.

“It is an essential function of any healthy church to help hurting people and we are blessed to have so many wonderful people who are seeking to follow Jesus and care for others in need. This new support group is a perfect fit for our mission,” said Norman.

Juaire encourages anyone who is seeking healing and restoration after suffering the loss of a loved one to addiction to check out the group.

“I have seen so many in deep black holes who do not know how to move on,” explained Juaire. “By walking through grief together in the light of God’s Word, we can begin to find strength, purpose, peace, and hope in the midst of our circumstances.”

GGCF is located at 187 Pleasant Street in Marlborough. Parking is allowed in the adjacent Boys and Girls Club lot. Pre-registration is requested at this link: https://hopeisalive.net/find-a-meetinghal/. Meetings will generally run from 6:00-7:30 PM. For additional information, visit https://hopeisalive.net/whatwe-do/hope-after-loss.

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Hundreds gather to celebrate 36th Annual Hudson Fest

Saturday’s vendors included a mix of artists, nonprofits, commercial vendors, and other organizations. Vendors also came from near and far.

Among those traveling to Hudson was Stacy Buchanan and her business, Essbee Bath and Body. Previously a Maynard resident, Buchanan moved to the Pittsburgh area with her family roughly two years ago. But she said she still comes back to Massachusetts each year for a slate of community festivals.

“We are still a local business,” Buchanan said. “We were made here. We started here. Frankly, a lot of our products are still made here, at times.”

Back on South Street for another year selling goods at Hudson Fest, Buchanan said the event holds a special place as the yearly kickoff to her market season.

Hudson Board of Health issues fish advisory

HUDSON – The Board of Health has issued an advisory about fish caught from Lake Boon.

The fish have been found to be contaminated with mercury and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The board has recommended children under 12 years of age, and people who are pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant, to avoid eating black crappies or largemouth bass.

They may eat one meal, every other month, of other species of fish caught from the lake.

For all others, they are recommended to limit their consumption of all fish to one meal every two months.

For information, call the state’s Department of Health at 617-624-5757.

“There’s always a lot of extra energy on my end in getting to interact with people,” she said.

Activities got underway at Hudson Fest near 9 a.m. Saturday. Near 1 p.m., the Hudson Rotary Club ran its annual Lucky Duck Race fundraiser,

dumping more than 3,000 rubber ducks into the Assabet River to race to a finish line near Cellucci Park.

The race helps fund scholarships for local students and is the Hudson Rotary Club’s longest standing fundraiser.

Reid Gilmore carves a wooden top using a portable lathe at the Central New England Woodturners booth at Hudson Fest.

Dave Blodgett of the band, Hip Swayers, performs during Hudson Fest.

Hudson Fest attendees line South Street on Saturday. (Photos/Dakota Antelman)

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Cummings Foundation awards grant to United Way’s food pantries

FRAMINGHAM – The United Way of Tri-County (UWTC) is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $20 million grant program.

The Framingham-based organization was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process.

The organization received a grant of $300,000, and it will be used toward its new mobile food pantry, known as “Gus the Bus.”

The mobile food pantry will hit the road sometime this summer; the Marlborough Community Cupboard, one of the UWTC’s programs, will be among the programs served.

The cupboard provides Marlborough residents with healthy food each month, including shelf-stable pantry items, fresh produce, meat, dairy and bread. Clients can pick up additional produce once a week.

“We are thrilled to receive a Cummings grant, which will help us increase capacity to serve Marlborough residents

over the next four years,” said Paul Mina, UWTC’s president and CEO. “This funding comes at a time when need is growing, and this generous support will position us well to meet increasing demand.”

The cupboard will also use the funding to provide monthly groceries, weekly fresh produce, grocery delivery to homebound

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Cummings Foundation has now awarded more than $280 million to greater Boston nonprofits.

The complete list of 130 grant winners is available at www.CummingsFoundation. org.

Cummings Foundation expects hundreds of individuals to gather virtually for a modified celebration in mid-June.

— will have a total of 132 bedrooms in 92 units. The units will have all-electric utilities, including heat, air conditioning and hot water.

The units will rent at market rates.

Parking—the issue that caused the applicant to appeal the City Council’s previous decision regarding the project—has been modified. Originally slated for 29 on-site spaces, the amended plans will now include a minimum of 80 spaces, along with space for ride-sharing services.

According to the plans, there will be no payment in lieu of for on-site parking, nor will the applicant seek to use the Bolton Street lot for residential parking.

DiPersio recommended that once the project is complete, there should be signage directing traffic away from the intersection at High and Exchange streets.

Assistant Building Commissioner Bill Paynton asked to see a lighting plan to ensure that the project’s lighting does not spill over and affect the neighbors.

View the plans for Exchange Place via the development projects page at https://www. marlborough-ma.gov/

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Select Board approves all-alcohol license for Sunflower Shanty

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

GRAFTON – Houlden Farm’s Sunflower Shanty is getting closer to opening for the season.

On Tuesday, June 4, the Select Board approved a general, on-premise all-alcohol license by a 4-1 vote.

The lone dissenter, Andrew Jefferson, said he was not in favor because he was under the impression that the facility would be a beer garden.

“This was not what was pitched to us as,” he said.

Rachel Houlden, who will manage the Sunflower Shanty, said the request for an allalcohol license was made to expand its offerings — such as vodka seltzer — and to rent out the facility for weddings and other social occasions in the future.

She said had they applied for just the beer-and-wine license, “we’d have to come every weekend for a one-day [all alcohol] license.”

The board’s approval came with a word of caution.

“They’re going to have to manage this,” said Select Board member Matt Often, referring to the expanded license.

The license still has to be approved by the state’s Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

Outdoor music license

After an extensive discussion, the Select Board approved the annual outdoor music license for Houlden Farm on Tuesday, May 7.

From May to September, the Sunflower Shanty will have live music Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 8:30 p.m., and six Thursdays during that period from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

In September and October, live music will be performed on Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. (acoustic only).

The schedule came after a compromise between board members and the farm’s Tyler

Houlden.

“We’ve been going through this process,” said Houlden. “I want to respect these people [the neighbors] and move on.”

“We need to get this settled once and for all,” said Select Board member Mark Alimo.

Earlier this year, the Planning Board approved a special permit and site plan approval

for the farm’s use as a seasonal outdoor eating and drinking venue, along with live entertainment.

The permit is subject to several conditions, including noise control, trash removal and traffic.

Live music will be performed within a temporary enclosed structure, facing

northeast. When not in use, the structure will be dismantled and stored.

Parking will not be allowed on Wesson Street, Old Westboro Road or on neighboring properties.

While some neighbors support live music to help keep the farm in operation, others have stated their opposition.

“Is there really a need for amplified music 140 feet from our home on the weekdays or even Sundays until 9 p.m.?” said neighbor Jennifer Rychlik in an email to the Select Board.

The Sunflower Shanty offers food, beer, wine and ice cream, along with children’s activities. Dates for 2024 have yet to be announced.

Aging Gracefully

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Christopher Heights of Marlborough, MA

Christopher Heights of Marlborough, MA, is a vibrant and welcoming senior living community that o ers a warm and nurturing environment for its residents. Nestled in a picturesque setting, Christopher Heights combines the charm of small-town living with the convenience of urban amenities. The community is known for its compassionate staff, beautifully maintained grounds, and a variety of engaging activities tailored to seniors.

Residents of Christopher Heights enjoy an array of fun and social activities designed to foster connection and joy. From weekly bingo games and arts and cra s sessions to fitness classes and movie nights, there is always something exciting happening. e community also organizes outings to local attractions, including a local live music venue, shopping, and seasonal ice cream shops. ese activities not only keep residents active but also provide ample opportunities for socialization and building lasting friendships.

Marlborough itself is a wonderful area for seniors, o ering a blend of natural beauty and modern conveniences. e town boasts several parks, walking trails, and cultural attractions like the Marlborough Public Library and the local senior center, which hosts additional events and programs. Residents of Christopher Heights o en express how much they love living in such a supportive and dynamic community. ey appreciate the sense of belonging, the safety and security provided, and the numerous opportunities to stay engaged and active. At Christopher Heights, seniors nd a place where they can thrive, make new friends, and enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

508-281-8001 99 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA www.christopherheights.com

One of the many on-site services offered at New Horizons retirement community in Marlborough is our apothecary.

Our residents’ health and well-being is our top priority, so we make it as easy as possible to access everything they need just a few steps away. Residents may call the nearby pharmacy to fill their prescriptions and then conveniently pick them up at the on-site apothecary, making it simple for our residents to receive the medicines they need. Schedule

Aerial art installation to open at New England Botanic Garden

BOYLSTON – New England

Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is getting ready to unveil an outdoor aerial art installation.

The exhibition is called “Flora in Flight, Aerial Art by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics.” It features a trilogy of large-scale kinetic art that will transform spaces in the garden into living tapestries of color.

The works of art are constructed from ultra-lightweight materials that are suspended overhead to create an immersive and wondrous experience.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the unique work of Patrick Shearn and Poetic Kinetics to the Garden,” said Exhibitions Manager Lea Morgan.

Avidia Bank hires Jensen

HUDSON – Avidia Bank has announced that Barry Jensen has been hired as the executive vice president and chief administrative officer.

Jensen is a seasoned bank senior executive with over two decades of experience and expertise in strategy, operations, information technology and risk management. He recently served as executive vice president, chief technology and operations officer at Rockland Trust.

He has a master’s of business administration in finance from Bentley University and a bachelor’s from Salem State University.

“We are delighted to bring Barry’s extensive knowledge, strong leadership, and proven track record of success to Avidia,” said President and CEO of Avidia Robert Cozzone. “In this strategic new role, he will be instrumental in helping us build scalable, efficient, and cost-effective technology to modernize, simplify, and enhance banking for our customers for years to come.”

In his role, Jensen will spearhead project management teams and Avidia’s strategic initiative to simplify and modernize operations, systems and service offerings to enhance operational efficiencies and the customer experience.

Every summer, the garden has outdoor sculpture installations. “Flora in Flight” will be one of the largest installations to date, spanning 3,317 total square feet.

“It’s been a joy to see this beautiful, immense project come to life and to collaborate with such a talented and thoughtful group of artists,” said Morgan.

Shearn is the founder and creative director of Poetic Kinetics, which is a creative arts and design studio based in

Colorado Springs. He began his career in the film industry and worked on special and visual effects for a number of films, including “Jurassic Park,” “Fight Club” and “Interview with the Vampire.” Today, his art is fueled by a passion for exploring human connection, emotion and the relationship with the natural world.

“When visitors encounter my work, they step into a realm where art merges with nature, responding dynamically to the environment. As they walk through installations like ‘Flora in Flight,’ they will see vast, fluid canvases of color, constantly in motion, dancing with the wind,” he said.

Visitors will be able to experience the exhibit from June 22 to Oct. 31 with the cost of general admission seven days a week. On Wednesdays and Thursdays in the summer, visitors will be able to view the exhibit by twilight. For more information, visit nebg.org.

REGION – Papalia Home Services understands the importance of clean water for your health. It has been reported that tap and well water may contain hidden contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), which are associated with serious health issues.

Additionally, chlorine, lead, germs and hard water can be common concerns and are capable of causing scale build up. Hard water has the potential to damage pipes and appliances over time, leading to costly repairs and replacements.

Papalia Home Services believes that water testing and filtration are essential to ensure your safety. The company provides solutions such as Whole Home and Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems to combat a range of pollutants and secure clean water throughout the residents.

Water systems that are in-

stalled by Papalia are certified by NSF and ANSI, proving their effectiveness in removing harmful contaminants like PFAS and PFOS. This certification provides confidence to homeowners that they are safeguarding their family’s health and also prolonging the lifespan of their appliances and plumbing.

Homeowners should call 978-806-4922 for a complimentary water test and consultation. It can also be scheduled online at callpappy.com.

DREAM FLORA by Patrick Shearn

Papalia Home Services provides water filtration systems.

Pastor of Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson honored

Rosemary Rimkus

HUDSON

Rev. Alice AnachekaNasemann, left, was presented with a State House citation by State Rep. Kate Hogan, right, recognizing Rev. Alice’s retirement after 21 years as minister of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, Church and Main streets, Hudson’s oldest church. (Photo/ Courtesy)

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HUDSON – Rev. Alice Anacheka-Nasemann, pastor of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, Church and Main streets, was honored with a retirement luncheon at the church on May 11. Rep Kate Hogan, a surprise guest, presented Rev. Alice with a citation from the State House, recognizing over 21 years of her service to the oldest Hudson church.

Rev. Alice came to the Hudson church as a religious education teacher 22 years ago and has served as pastor since her ordination. The family, including husband Alan, daughter Rebecca and son, Keelan, will be moving from Hudson to western Massachusetts.

Rev. Alice said she has loved her tenure in Hudson: “This is where my kids grew up,

and I have loved serving this church.”

She plans to take a year off, and actually retire in the future.

Former resident appointed bishop Pope Francis has appointed former Hudson resident, Msgr. John J. McDermott, to be bishop of Burlington, Vt. He currently serves as Burlington diocesan administrator and

director of The Catholic Center at the University of Vermont.

A native of New Jersey, the Bishop-designate resided in Hudson in the 1970s and attended St. Michael School and Hudson Catholic High School. He resided on Champlain Drive with his parents, the late Bob and Jackie McDermott, and has three brothers, six sisters and 22 nephews and nieces.

Bishop-designate McDermott

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was ordained to the priesthood in June 1989 for the Diocese of Burlington. He attended U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, has received degrees from Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina and Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Maryland, and many other citations.

New HLP general manager Brian Choquette has retired as general manager of Hudson

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Hudson

Msgr. John J. McDermott has been appointed Bishop of Burlington, Vt., by Pope Francis, as announced on May 6. Bishop-designate McDermott has served in Vermont parishes since his ordination June 3, 1989 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Burlington.

Light & Power Co. after 18 ½ years of service, and Justin Connell, of Shrewsbury, succeeded him on June 3. Choquette, a Bolton resident, was honored with a party by his office staff and they presented “Sailor” Brian with a compass.

AVCC founder remembered

In honor and in memory of Hudson resident David Reynard, a Celebration of David’s photographs was on view at the Hudson Senior Center on June 5. Reynard was a founding member of the Assabet Valley Camera Club and one of its most talented and enthusiastic members. Among about 60 people attending was David’s mother, Marlys Malnaa; family members: Dianne, Bob and Christina Ghikas, Debbie Towner, Linda Fahey, Gina and Ken Rafus, Patty Fahey Wood; also Jessica Geoffrion, Jeff Nunes, Dennis Callahan, Susan Banghart, Debbie Maietta, Gary Evans; also organizers John Maura, John Gill and Robyn Saur of the Camera Club.

His sister Debbie Towner said: “It was a beautiful tribute to David.”

‘52 Ways to Walk’

A new (and healthy) program, “Adventures in Walk,” leaves from the Hudson Public Library Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. during which walkers will discuss the book: “52 Ways to Walk” by Annabel Streets. Walkers will receive prizes and surprises. The summer program, co-sponsored by the library and the Hudson Health Dept., urges all to “get started, keep moving, stay motivated and enjoy the walk.” Copies of the book are available at the library and the program is for adults 18 and over. Register online at huds.pl/events.

New pastorate

Rev. Walter Carreiro, former pastor of St. Michael Parish, has been appointed pastor at Holy Family Church, Rockland, succeeding Rev. James Hickey, pastor for 34 years. Rev. Fr. Carreiro left the Hudson parish in 2007 and most recently was pastor of Parish of the Transfiguration in Wilmington.

Shakespeare in the Park

Hudson Armory Project will present the inaugural “Shakespeare in the Park” play Aug. 1-4 at the Armory, the timeless comedy, “A Midsummer

Night’s Dream.” Auditions were held earlier this month and the first rehearsal is Sunday, June 23. The presentation is a fundraising event for The Armory on the Assabet (formerly Hudson Armory Project.)

Yard sale June 15

Annual Yard Sale of Hudson Garden Club will be held Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at 42 Marlboro St., Hudson, offering “something for everyone.”

Images on display

Several photo images by talented Linda DeStefano Brown of Hudson are on display in “Hopes and Dreams,” an ArtsWayland exhibit, at Wellesley Free Library now through June 28. For more information go to https:// artswayland.com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

June 14 – John and Phyllis Glynn

June 17 – Paul and Fran Sadowski, John and Nancy MacDonald

June 18 – Joe and Mary Coffey

June 20 – Bill and June Spiller

June 21 – John and Brenda McClellan, Chuck and Joyce Rossignol, Brian and Carolyn Hawes

June 22 – Dave and Leslie Perlmutter

June 23 – Bill and Nancy Keup, Garrett and Peggi Sullivan, John and Lee Scichilone

June 24 – Kevin and Cheryl O’Leary

June 25 – Rick and Linda Monstur

June 27 – Mike and Debbie Janusis, John and Maureen Palange

June 28 – Ray and Betty Gilson, Ron and Betty Chiasson, Joe and Carol Jacobs

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

June 14 – Bill Smith, Joe Hanslip, Jay Gault, Lisa Davidson and Autumn Newton

June 15 – Shelley Doucet

June 16 – John Lucy and Connor Santos

June 17 – Ed Charbonneau, Brenda Batsis, Kathy Long, Rian Reardon Jr., twins Connor and Devlin Madden; June 18 – Garrett Marques,

Dave Wilson and Victoria Borbo

June 19 – Maddie Rundlett

June 20 – Kim Timmons, Sheila Mahoney and Anthony Joseph Moura

June 21 – Jonathan Esteves, Alan Monteiro, Chris Brecken, Raven Bigeau and Rachel Matthew

June 22 – Jean Blackman and Eileen Hamm

June 23 – “A.J.” Jacobs, Michael Veseskis and France Maillet

June 24 – Linda Monstur, Donald Haynes and Nicky Maillet

June 25 – Susan Beard and Taylor Bruce

June 26 – Kerin Shea, Mario DiMare, David DiMare and Jackie Kapopoulos

June 27 – Diane Graham and Nicole Paquette Allen

June 28 – Stephen Tracy, Christine DiMare, Larry Roach and Ed Dietz

LOOKING BACK TO 1973

”Kastle,” a local five-man band included: Myles Quigley Jr., Tom Cullen, Joe Rodrigues, Jay Cullen and Doug Andrysick. The Hudson Public Library

had over eighty newspapers and magazines available in the Reading Room. Steven Ross, Navy Seabee Vietnam veteran, received his associate degree in business technology from Quinsigamond Community College.

Miss Helen Gibbons, principal of Linden St. School, retired after 40 years of teaching. Lee Murphy’s Dairy Maid at Priest St. and Main St., opened in mid-May. Fifth annual Guy Lombardo Ball at State Armory was sponsored by Hudson Rotary Club. The new trout pond at Riverside Gun Club was named in honor of Ben Benedetti.

Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson MA 01749 or email rrimkus18@comcast.net.

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HOMES MORE&

We need water for life and water can destroy a building.

By Gary Kelley

Isat at someone’s home recently and spied the telltale signs of a bathroom leak — brown splotches following the lines of ceiling sheetrock. I suspect the leak was repaired as there was an obviously replaced area around 4’ x 4’ in the ceiling. Hopefully, there was no mold growing in the ceiling cavity.

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Houses and water don’t mix well. In fact, water can destroy a house. A friend had a dishwasher fail catastrophically one summer day. The washer would not stop spewing water. The main water line valve didn’t work. Ditto the shut off at the street. It took an emergency visit from a plumber and Servpro to mitigate the water, then the 5-year renovation got finished in 5 months. And no, insurance didn’t pay for all of it. This is where having a home equity line of credit in place can be helpful.

Bathrooms and kitchens are prime areas for leaks. In a way I am

surprised we have indoor plumbing. And it beats an outhouse. And often where there’s rot water isn’t far away.

Water can be destructive from the outside, too.

I remember going to the beach (when I was far younger) and digging a big hole until I hit water. That little water hole provided hours of entertainment as my personal marina with sandcastles around the rim. Some days, I would dig a little river to the nearby lake.

While we didn’t have tides, inevitably the sides of my little marina would erode, and my marina was no more. Heck, I remember the shores of Lake Erie eroding with the lake eventually consuming “lakeshore” houses. Landowners fought valiantly to save their homes using piers, jetties, dredging, rip rap rocks (say goodbye to the sandy beach), pilings, etc. and the lake always won.

This taught me water is destructive to a home.

With all our advances water can still be very destructive to a home, leading to extreme measures to protect buildings. I have little Wi-Fi sensors alerting me to water leaks. They make units for shutting off water if there is a leak.

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Concert Series Concert Series

The Willows at Westborough is thrilled to announce their 2024 Summer Concert Series, featuring a lineup of incredible artists and bands, set in their beautiful community courtyard. ALL CONCERTS: 7:00–8:15

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If you have signs of water in your home, do not ignore them. Water does not rest. A leaky roof can lead to wall & foundation deterioration. A drip in the bath can cause damage below (or over a bit if the water runs.) Nobody wants to hear “mold” or especially “black mold.” Fix things before they get worse.

Need tools for home search: MoveWithGary.com

Gary is heard on WCRN AM 830 and “All Things Real Estate Podcast” on all the major podcast outlets.

If you need advice on selling your home or buying a new one, give us a call 508-733-6005.

Civic Club donation supports museum passes

WESTBOROUGH – The Friends of the Westborough Public Library received a donation from the Westborough Civic Club.

The funds will sponsor many of the popular museum passes that the library has available for the community. The passes allow the holder to receive discounted admissions to art and discovery museums, state parks, gardens and reserves in the area.

Specifically, the Civic Club is sponsoring the American Heritage Museum, Davis Farmland, Discovery Museum and the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.

Visit westboroughlibrary.org for a full list of passes and for information on how to reserve a pass.

Clients

Elements Massage has been changing lives by providing tailored massage to meet the needs of their clients for more than twelve years. The team of over 20 licensed therapists are committed to fostering a safe environment and collaborating with clients to meet their needs. “Our service is

highly client-centric as each massage is tailored to the clients’ needs. It revolves around their comfort, safety, and satisfaction,” stated owner Andrew Dudka.

It is well established that Massage therapy provides multiple benefits, including stress relief, relaxation, pain relief and management, improved circulation, increased mental well-being, improved sleep, reduced blood pressure, and more. The experienced and dedicated massage therapists at Elements Massage provide an array of services, from deep tissue massages—known for enhancing blood flow to muscles and expediting healing—to “Cupping Therapy,” a technique employing suction to bolster well-being.

seeking to unwind, rejuvenate and improve overall well-being find their customized care at Elements Massage.

Whether one seeks relaxation or recovery from an injury, Elements Massage stands ready to serve. Receiving a massage on a monthly basis optimizes the benefits of massage and helps individuals positively impact their health and well-being. “To provide people with the opportunity of monthly massages, we offer an easy membership for clients to receive a monthly massage at a heavily discounted price.” remarked Dudka. The membership entails no long-term obligation—members can cancel within a month—and it allows them to “bank” massages for future use if desired.

Dudka emphasized the need to “Take an hour for yourself and unwind, ease pain and reduce stress. You are important and your well-being is paramount.” Elements Massage also extends several add-on services, such as CBD (derived from hemp but non-psychoactive), aromatherapy, and Himalayan Salt Stone.

“Make an appointment today and look forward to feeling fantastic,” Dudka urged. “Experience what sets us apart.”

Elements Massage is conveniently located at 100 Boston Turnpike (White City Shopping Center). For further details, visit https://elementsmassage.com/ shrewsbury or call (508) 925-5100.

Maureen Amyot, Library Director; Kevin Johnson, President of the Friends; Wendi Comey, Treasurer of the Friends; and representatives of the Westborough Civic Club: George Grosner, Bill Kohler, Tom Dwyer

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED

Family-run Santimaw Contracting celebrates a decade of quality work

By Evan Walsh Reporter

REGION – Santimaw Contracting treats you like family because the company is family itself.

Daniel and David Santimaw, two brothers with 20 years of experience in the construction industry, established Santimaw Contracting in 2014. Ten years—and thousands of projects later—the company has grown considerably and developed a reputation for quality craftsmanship, fair pricing and respect for customers and partners.

It all starts with the brothers.

Daniel and David Santimaw, alongside several other family members like their grandfather and stepmother, are fully involved with the business and invested in the community, with families in West Boylston and Boylston, respectively. With

the name Santimaw on every project the company completes, it’s important to the brothers to consistently provide quality, high-caliber work. It’s a hallmark of the company.

“With David’s technical skills and Dan’s business acumen, the brothers form a dynamic duo driving the company’s rapid growth. They prioritize surrounding themselves with mentors and partners to ensure ongoing success and

advancement of their business,”

Office Manager Julieann Lamy told the Community Advocate. “We are a dedicated family-run company. We are extremely proud of what Dan and Dave have accomplished so far.”

Santimaw Contracting is a full-service contractor specializing in framing single-family and two-family homes, duplexes, and additions. The company has evolved into a top-tier luxury home builder and has

wide-ranging experience building custom homes; some of the company’s most-elaborate projects are featured on its Facebook page. Santimaw Contracting also does roofing, siding and window replacements.

In addition to providing fair pricing and high-quality work, the company prides itself on being communicative and respectful. In an industry like contracting — where companies work on people’s property or homes — communication is key, and Santimaw Contracting strives to keep clients informed about what’s happening. The extra effort to communicate inspires trust and ultimately gives the homeowners added comfort.

“We fully understand the importance and impact of construction on people’s lives. We are keenly aware and respectful that we are coming into people’s homes and onto their prop -

erty and disrupting their lives, many times causing stress. We make absolutely sure that we fully inform the homeowners of each step of the project from the planning stages, throughout the construction, right to the very completion of the project and beyond. Our customers have often expressed relief and are thankful when we make the effort to walk them through the entire process,” said Lamy.

Santimaw Contracting is based in West Boylston. To contact the company, please reach out to Lamy at 508-523-6464 or office.SantimawContracting@ gmail.com. Or, please reach out to Dan at 774-261-0994 or SantimawContracting@gmail. com. The company services every town and city in the Community Advocate coverage area. Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide information and background about Community Advocate advertisers.

The Santimaw brothers have provided high-quality work for the last 10 years. (Photo/ Courtesy)

LEGAL NOTICES

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SHREWSBURY

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING

100 MAPLE AVENUE

SHREWSBURY, MA

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of Richard Ricker of 11 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for two Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Sections VII.L and VI. Table I to use a nonconforming common driveway for commercial and business use and a horizontal mixed use building partially in a residential zone and three Special Permits to the Shrewsbury Zoning bylaw Sections IV.B, VI Table I and VI Table I to alter a nonconforming lot and use, the operation of a garage and repair shop and the sale of automobiles upon property located at 334 Grafton Street in the Commercial Business zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 34 Plot 029000.

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of John Cayer 350 Main Street, Rutland, Massachusetts 01543 for two Special Permits to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VI - Table I to continue operating an automotive repair and sale business upon property located at 431-433 Boston Turnpike in the Commercial Business zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 33 Plot 171000.

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of Jason St. Pierre 21 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VI-Table I to convert a single family dwelling with an in-law unit to a two family dwelling upon property located at 34 Elma Circle in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 21 Plot 206000.

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of Guaranteed Builders & Dev. Inc., 14 West Street, Douglas, MA 01516, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section II and a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII-Table II to construct a detached garage for an in-law apartment upon property located at 178 Oak Street in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 33 Plot 069000.

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of Marisol Avellaneda Barry of 108 Prospect Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VITable I to operate a professional office or customary home occupation upon property located at 108 Prospect Street in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 16 Plot 130000.

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of Steve Lussier of 164 Wayside Inn Road, Marlboro, MA 01752, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B(1) to demolish a preexisting non-conforming dwelling and rebuild a single family dwelling that does not increase the nonconformity upon property located at 201 N. Quinsigamond Ave in the Rural B zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 25 Plot 011000.

June 24, 2024 6:30 PM

To hear the appeal of Kevin Nisbet of 11 Judick Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B(1), to construct an

addition two and eight tenths feet (2.8’) from the side yard where ten feet (10’) is required upon property located at 11 Judick Street in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 11 Plot 256000.

Peter C. Mulcahy, Clerk

NORTHBOROUGH

NOTICE OF FILING, REQUEST FOR COMMENTS, AND PUBLIC HEARING

D.P.U. 24-59

Petition of the Town of Northborough for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of a municipal aggregation plan pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 134.

On April 23, 2024, the Town of Northborough (“Town”) filed a request with the Department of Public Utilities (“Department”) for approval of a municipal aggregation plan pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 134. General Laws c. 164, § 134 authorizes a municipality to procure electric supply on behalf of consumers within its municipal borders through a municipal aggregation program (“Program”). Eligible electricity consumers not already enrolled with a competitive electric supplier would be automatically enrolled in the Program unless they chose to opt-out, in which case they would continue to receive basic service provided by their electric distribution company, Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid. The Department docketed this petition as D.P.U. 24-59.

The Town has retained MassPowerChoice, LLC to serve as its consultant in this proceeding and to assist in the implementation of the Program. The Town seeks a waiver on its own behalf and on behalf of the competitive electric supplier(s) chosen for the Program, of certain information disclosure requirements contained in G.L. c. 164, § 1F(6) and 220 CMR 11.06(4)(c).

The Department will conduct a virtual public hearing to receive comments on the Town’s filing. The Department will conduct the hearing using Zoom videoconferencing on June 25, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Attendees can join by entering the link, https://us06web.zoom. us/j/86325957987, from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. No prior software download is required. For audio-only access to the hearings, attendees can dial in at (305) 224-1968 (not toll free) and then enter the Meeting ID# 863 2595 7987

If you anticipate providing comments via Zoom during the public hearing, to the extent possible, please send an email by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, June 24, 2024, to timothy.m.federico@ mass.gov with your name, email address, and mailing address.

Alternatively, any person who desires to comment on this matter may submit written comments to the Department via email no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, June 24, 2024

To the extent a person wishes to submit comments in accordance with this Notice, electronic submission, as detailed below, is sufficient.

All written comments or other documents should be submitted to the Department in PDF format by e-mail attachment to dpu.efiling@mass.gov and timothy.m.federico@mass.gov. In addition, all written comments should be emailed to counsel for the Town, Paul Gromer, Esq., at pgromer@gromerllc.com.

The text of the e-mail must specify: (1) the docket number of the proceeding (D.P.U. 24-59); (2) the name of the person or company submitting the filing; and (3) a brief descriptive title of the document. All documents submitted in electronic format will be posted on the Department’s website as soon as practicable at http://www.mass. gov/dpu. The e-mail must also include the name, title, and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of ques-

tions about the filing. Importantly, all large files must be broken down into electronic files that do not exceed 20MB.

At this time, all filings will be submitted only in electronic format in recognition of the difficulty that parties and the Department may have filing and receiving original copies. Ordinarily, parties would follow Sections B.1 and B.4 of the Department’s Standard Ground Rules regarding the filing of original paper versions (D.P.U. 15184-A, App. 1 (March 4, 2020)). However, until further notice, parties must retain the original paper version and the Department will later determine when the paper version must be filed with the Department Secretary.

The Town’s filing and all related documents submitted to or issued by the Department will be available at the Department’s website as soon as is practicable at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/DPU/ Fileroom/dockets/bynumber (enter “2459”). A paper copy of the filing will not be available for public viewing at the Department due to certain ongoing safety measures and precautions related to in-person events as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To request materials in accessible formats (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format) for people with disabilities, contact the Department’s ADA coordinator at gabriella.knight@mass.gov.

Any person desiring further information regarding the Town’s filing or a paper copy of the filing should contact Paul Gromer, Esq., at pgromer@gromerllc.com or (617) 227-7024. For further information regarding this Notice, please contact Timothy Federico, Hearing Officer, Department of Public Utilities, at timothy.m.federico@ mass.gov

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 Danielle and Dillon LaForce. The owners of the property are Danielle and Dillon LaForce. The work is located at 193 Parmenter Road (Map-Parcel 59-30). The proposed project is amendment to an Order of Conditions to include a pool, patio, and grading. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@ townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Gabrielle D’Errico. The owner of the property is Gabrielle D’Errico. The work is located at 45 Fort Meadow Drive (Map-Parcel 66-65). The proposed project is replacement of a shed within 25 feet of Fort Meadow Reservoir. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting theConservation Commission Office.

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Kathleen Adams. The owners of the property are Kathleen and John Adams. The work is located at 81

Hunter Avenue (Map-Parcel 25-12). The proposed project is removal of 7 mature trees in Buffer Zone to Lake Boon. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Ron Aspero. The owner of the property is Paul Carney. The work is located at 316 Brigham Street (Map-Parcel-Lot 72-15-7). The proposed project is construction of a house in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Ellen King. The owner of the property is Ellen King. The work is located at 55 Fort Meadow Drive (MapParcel 66-60). The proposed project is a dock, patio, and landscaping in Buffer Zone to Fort Meadow Reservoir. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on June 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to attend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Conservation Commission Office.

MARLBOROUGH

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION

REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on June 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor Memorial Hall.

Raytheon Technologies proposes the removal and replacement of an existing above ground emergency power generator in the same location, including the construction of a level concrete mounting pad and a short underground electric conduit that feeds from existing ducts.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office at City Hall Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

WORCESTER

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereof for towing, storage & notices of sale. To be sold at Belsito Auto 245 SW Cutoff Worcester MA.

2012 Nissan Frontier VIN #1N6AD0EB0CC424999

2010 Subaru Legacy VIN #4S3BMBA61A3235020

1999 Ford F-150 VIN #1FTZX1726XNA66498

2011 BMW 5 Series VIN #WBAFU7C58BC779404

2013 Ford Focus VIN #1FADP3F28DL274614

2002 Ford Focus SVT VIN #3FAHP39562R233985

2004 Toyota Camry VIN #4T1BE32K34U265161

2014 Honda Civic VIN #2HGFB6E5XEH703363

2004 Chevy Silverado VIN #2GCEK19T831279890

SOUTHBOROUGH

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fayville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southborough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http:// sta.ibidsmart.com the following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. Starting July 1, 2024 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http:// sta.ibidsmart.com.

This is not an absolute auction we reserve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is not listed on http://sta.ibidsmart.com call 508-4850503 for bidding instructions.

2008 BMW 328i VIN: WBAVA33588FV66683

Owned by Robert Noonan

2009 Volkswagon Jetta VIN: 3VWRZ71K19M019461

Owned by Fredrick A Bodenrader

2013 Toyota Rav4 VIN: JTMRFREV9DD024293

Owned by Alexander John Richards

2004 Subaru Forester VIN: JF1SG65624H763381

Owned by Joshuea Gattereau

2007 Nissan Sentra Vin: 3N1AB61E67L711133

Owned by ATL Express Auto

2001 Subaru Forester VIN: JF1SF63501H748273

Owned by Sheila Baker Doolin Codie James M Hendee

2016 Honda HR-V VIN: 3CZRU6H54GM750405

Owned by Dana M Torres

2012 Jeep Wrangler VIN: 1C4BJWDG9CL157528

Owned by Mark A Wolters

2018 Toyota Corolla VIN: 2T1BURHE9JC973595

Owned by Jacek J Mogielnicki

2002 Nissan Altima VIN: 1N4AL11DX2C122584

Owned by Peter Wojtyna Jr

2003 Chevrolet Express VIN: 1GCFG15X431186500

Owned by Nyakonga J Umumbu

David D Akasa

This notice has been given under the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A.

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By Michael Perna Jr. History Columnist

SHREWSBURY - From the time the first trolley passed through Shrewsbury Center in the early 1900s, the trolley line was a primary means of transportation to and from Worcester and beyond.

An undated newspaper article describes when the trolley trips started―people were lighting off fireworks, one older gentleman was waving his arms and “hollering,” and another tried to give a “war whoop” but his voice gave out!

A small group of ladies were invited to ride on the trip.

The photograph, taken in 1928, shows a large number of people boarding the trolley in the center of Shrewsbury, right at the intersection of Main and

Grafton Streets. It is interesting to note the way the passengers were dressed ― the ladies in dresses, the men in suits, some wearing straw hats, others with fedoras ― for a day of shopping, dining or work in Worcester.

The men in the foreground, according to the note on the photo’s reverse side, are installing a natural gas pipeline.

The two buildings in the rear of the view are still there ― the one on the left houses the Shrewsbury Country Shoppe, the one to the right is a hair salon with apartments on the upper floors. With the opening of Route 9 in 1930 and more families owning automobiles, the trolleys quickly faded away, going the way of the horse and buggy.

A trolley stopped for passengers to board in Shrewsbury Center in 1928.

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Algonquin seniors visit their elementary school stomping grounds

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH – Before Algonquin Regional High School seniors graduated, they returned to their elementary schools on May 31.

Donned in their caps and gowns, the seniors walked through the halls of their former stomping grounds, hugging their old teachers and waving as the elementary students cheered them on.

ARHS Principal Sean Bevan said he was aware that other schools in the region hold senior strolls. He reached out to other principals to learn more about senior strolls and various best practices to have them be successful.

“It’s been great. We’ve been able to see our teenagers have a really memorable and emotional and celebratory moment with their old teachers and their old

buildings. It’s been a real success,” said Bevan.

The seniors had the opportunity to visit their old schools, including Proctor, Peaslee, Zeh, Lincoln Street, Neary and Finn.

Luke Mansour and Owen Provencal were among the seniors who visited Finn. Mansour said the trip was “very nostalgic.”

“I’m glad to be back because it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while,” he said.

“It’s kind of surreal. Everything is a lot smaller, now,” added Provencal.

Proctor Principal Stacy Mahoney said it was sweet to see the high school students interact with the elementary students.

“Just the way [you see] the littles with their eyes and just looking at them in admiration. But also, in several years, they’re going to see their future, which is really nice as well,” she said.

One of the seniors visiting

Proctor was Jon Loizeaux, who has three younger siblings.

“I’ve been around Proctor for a long time, but to come back and to see all of my old teachers and the place I used to hang out with my friends or go into the library or go to the classroom – it’s just bringing back a lot of memories,” he said.

For the elementary students, Bevan said the stroll is a fun opportunity for them to learn what it will be like when they become high school seniors. For the seniors, it’s a chance for them to reflect on the strength of their educational journey in Northborough and Southborough.

“It’s really gratifying because whenever you do something for the first time, it’s hard to know if it’s going to work. It worked really well, and they’re just so many smiles. It’s one of the kind of events that is a winning event for everybody,” said Bevan.

Algonquin graduates walked through Proctor Elementary School on May 31. (Photos/Laura Hayes)

Graduates high-five Proctor students.

A high school ‘Project’ worth celebrating

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Westbor-

ough High’s Class of 2024 had a wild time after graduation.

After the ceremonies on June 1, the brand-new alums headed to Teamworks in Northborough for the annual Project Graduation all-night celebration.

There, they played, ate, danced and reminisced — all within a fun, safe and alcoholfree environment.

“It’s so nice to have it for our younger kids,” said Mary McDermott, the co-chair of Project Graduation along with Lillian Rich.

Both have children who are members of the Class of 2024.

“It gives our kids something nice, somewhere safe,” said Rich.

On the morning of graduation day, dozens of volunteers assembled at Teamworks. Over the span of a few hours, they converted the entrance, dining area and downstairs into a colorful jungle — complete with a treehouse, cardboard jeep and

Alex Toso works on a waterfall, one of the jungle-themed decorations for Project Graduation’s all-night celebration

(Photo/Maureen Sullivan

plenty of (paper) animals.

Karen Henderson, president of Project Graduation, credited Alex Toso for coming up and creating the annual themes.

“She’s done this more years than I can recall,” said Henderson.

Toso’s creative process began in February, said Henderson.

“She starts creating. She has big ideas,” she said.

Over the years, Toso has learned to reuse, recycle, repurpose and re-invent. According to Henderson, Toso will often find potential items on the curbside, or via sites such as Buy Nothing Westborough.

“We repurpose as much as we can,” said Henderson.

She also credited the Colangelo family for providing storage/work space, and Mark’s Towing for the vehicles needed to bring the decorations to Teamworks.

Once the decorations are in place, Project Graduation volunteers begin the next phase — providing the food (most of it donated), games, activities and chaperones for the event.

“They [the students] are so grateful,” said Henderson.

Some alums have returned to volunteer for Project Graduation.

“My mom’s in charge, but it’s always fun,” said Miles Henderson, a 2019 graduate of Westborough High.

He recalled his Project Grad-

uation event had a nautical theme, and not getting any sleep. “We just kept going,” he said.

“My favorite was the hypnotist,” said Brendan McDermott, a Class of 2022 graduate.

Project Graduation also sponsors “Memory Lane,” where students create post-

ers of themselves in various phases of childhood. The posters are hung around the high school track a couple of days before graduation.

Project Graduation has been around since 1991. For more information, visit www. projectgraduationwestborough.org.

Police charge man with drug trafficking

SHREWSBURY – A Worcester resident is facing several charges, including drug trafficking, following a security check at a storage facility.

According to police reports, on Tuesday, June 4, around 2:17 a.m., a Shrewsbury officer was performing a security check of CubeSmart Self Storage, 757 Boston Turnpike. The officer observed a vehicle in front of an open storage unit, and a man was inside it. The officer reported that the license plate on the vehicle appeared to be altered, and the officer began speaking to the man.

Police said the man had provided the officer with a fake name, had four warrants for his arrest, could not provide the owner of the vehicle’s name, and the vehicle’s license plate and inspection sticker had both been altered.

The suspect was identified

as Alexander Quinonez, 41, of Worcester.

Officers located two scales and a large amount of drugs inside the vehicle, including 27 grams of cocaine; more than 18 grams of crack cocaine; more than 9 grams of fentanyl; and 27 unidentified pills that will be tested in a laboratory. Additionally, officers seized $2,158 from Quinonez.

Shrewsbury Police have charged a Worcester man with trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine.

(Photo/ Courtesy Shrewsbury Police Department)

He was arrested on four outstanding warrants and was charged with trafficking a Class B substance (cocaine), trafficking a Class B substance (crack cocaine), possession of a Class A substance with the intent to distribute, possession of a Class E substance with the intent to distribute, providing a false ID to police following arrest and uttering a false RMV document.

By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – According to the State Fire Marshal’s office, the cause of the fatal fire on May 22 at 66 Nolan Way may be the careless disposal of smoking materials.

The Public Information Officer of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Jake Wark stated that “due to the amount of fire damage to the structure caused by the fire, the official cause may never be determined. The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Marlborough Fire Department’s Fire Investigations Unit are leaning towards the careless disposal of smoking materials as the probable cause of the fire.”

Because there was a fatality

involved, the Office of the Medial Examiner was involved in the investigation.

When asked if there was any update on the Medical Examiner’s findings, Wark stated that “it takes at least 90 days for autopsy reports to be released.”

The Marlborough Fire Department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal want to remind everyone that the careless disposal of smoking materials is the leading cause of fatal fires in the Commonwealth.

“If someone in your house is a smoker, remind them to use deep ashtrays and make sure their cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials be disposed of properly,” said Wark.

Hudson Police arrest Natick man for trafficking cocaine

HUDSON – A Natick man was taken into custody by the Hudson Police Department after officers said they found cocaine in the man’s vehicle.

According to the department, on Wednesday, May 29, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers were dispatched near Pope Street to be on the lookout for a vehicle driving erratically.

Officers Cam O’Toole and Jason Hatstat responded and saw the vehicle driving onto Main Street. They observed violations and pulled the vehicle over, the department said.

During the traffic stop, officers said they saw drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle and had the driver — Oliver Aylward, 28, of Natick — step out of the vehicle. They further

Hudson Police seized $2,300 in cash, fentanyl and cocaine following a vehicle stop on Wednesday, May 29.

(Photo/Courtesy of the Hudson Police Department)

searched Aylward and his vehicle, and officers discovered items to use drugs, a scale, $2,300 in cash, more than two grams of fentanyl and 24 grams of cocaine.

Officers James Downing and Brennan Grimley assisted in the investigation.

Aylward was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters to be booked, fingerprinted, and photographed.

Aylward was arraigned in Marlborough District Court on charges of trafficking cocaine, possession of a Class A substance and motor vehicle equipment violations.

“I’m proud of the work our officers do each and every day to keep our community safe,” said Chief Richard DiPersio.

Marlborough firefighters battle two-alarm house fire

By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Fire Department battled the second two-alarm fire in two weeks in the early morning hours of June 5.

The public safety dispatch center received a 911 call at 4:53 a.m. reporting a structure fire at 50 River St. Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Rescue 1, Truck 1 and Car 5 responded.

The residents of the home were outside when the Marlborough Fire Department arrived.

The first arriving unit, Engine 1, found heavy fire coming from the first floor of the home, extending to the second floor and attic area. A second alarm for the fire was quickly transmitted, bringing mutual aid to the scene from the Hudson, Southborough, Sudbury and Northborough fire departments.

The Westborough and Framingham fire departments provided coverage at Marlborough’s fire stations.

Assistant Chief of Opera -

The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area.Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation. The below is a representation of this week’s police log. Some calls lacking severity have been omitted due to space constraints.

Westborough

Monday, May 27

9:23 a.m. Arrested, Mario R. Barrios De Leon, 38, of 293 Turnpike Rd., Apt. 1, Westborough, on default warrant. Tuesday, May 28

9:16 a.m. W Main St. Larceny. Wednesday, May 29

7:52 a.m. Arrested, Philip A. Cerez, 27, of 66 Edison Dr., Ludlow, on straight warrant.

2:52 p.m. W Main St. Fraud. Thursday, May 30

12:31 a.m. Arrested, Alejandro Gomez, 51, of 5 Winthrop St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for op MV with license suspended.

Saturday, June 1

11:19 a.m. W Main St. Fraud.

6:03 p.m. Arrested, Kermis Rafael Garcia, 29, of 14 Congress St., Apt. 5, Fitchburg, for op MV with license suspended.

Shrewsbury

Thursday, May 30

12:17 p.m. Walnut St. Vandalism.

1:36 p.m. Bumblebee Cir. Identity theft.

tions Jeff Gogan said the residents were alerted to the fire by their smoke alarms and the family dog.

“The first due firefighters made an aggressive interior attack. We had an extra firefighter assigned to Truck 1 on that duty tour, and that extra firefighter made all the difference when opening up the roof in multiple spots. They literally saved the building,” said Gogan.

The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Marlborough Fire Department’s fire investigation unit. An initial damage estimate was approximately $300,000.

Worcester, for poss Class E w/ intent to distribute, trafficking in Class B substance, poss Class A w/intent to distribute, forge/misuse RMV document, utter false writing, false ID following arrest, warrants.

2:21 p.m. King Arthur Rd. Identity theft.

8:47 p.m. Arrested, Rodney A. Moore, 61, of 25 Bullard Ave., Worcester, for fail to stop for police, attach plate not assigned, uninsured MV/trailer, unregistered vehicle, marked lanes violation, miscellaneous MV equipment violation, operate MV with license revoked as HTO (criminal), warrant.

Northborough

Tuesday, June 4

10:20 a.m. Whitney St. Fraud.

Wednesday, June 5

4:58 p.m. Arrested, Stanley R. Hernandez, 23, of 1 Hemans St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on warrant.

7:45 p.m. Shops Way. Larceny.

9:41 a.m. Arrested, Santos Barahona, 42, of 30 Southwest Cutoff St., Northborough, for indecent A&B on person 14 or over.

3:43 p.m. North Quinsigamond. Larceny.

6:03 p.m. Arrested, Lauren J. Kennedy, 39, of 23 Conger Rd., Worcester, for possession of Class A substance, possession Class E substance, and Brendan J. Welsh, 44, 1331 Main St., Worcester, for possession Class A substance, possession Class B substance, unlicensed operation of MV.

Friday, May 31

2:19 a.m. Main St. Illegal dumping.

7:34 a.m. Memorial Dr. Larceny attempt.

8:27 a.m. Forest Ave. Larceny by check.

Saturday, June 1

3:00 p.m. Boston Tpke. Robbery.

Monday, June 3

4:31 p.m. Arrested, Roland D, Hughes, 66, of 54 Lindenwood Rd., Stoneham, for neg operation of MV (operate to endanger), OUI liquor 2nd offense.

Tuesday, May 4

2:17 a.m. Arrested, Alexander Alexis Quinonez, 41, of 27 Country Club Blvd., Apt. 124,

Perreira Lima, 28, of 447 Boston Post Road East, Apt. 61, Marlborough, for assault w/ dangerous weapon, A&B.

Grafton

Sunday, May 26

11:45 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft.

Wednesday, May 29

5:43 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft.

Thursday, May 30

10:20 a.m. Arrested, Cameron Lee Petruzzelli, 21, of 56 Upton St., Grafton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, leave scene of property damage, marked lanes violation, possess open container of alcohol in MV, uninsured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle.

Friday, May 31

11:36 a.m. Crescent St. Larceny/ theft.

1:47 p.m. Elliot Trl. Fraud/ identity theft.

3:13 p.m. Providence Rd. Larceny/theft.

4:37 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft.

9:42 p.m. Arrested, Adonias Misael Sanchez Hernandez, 32, of 133 Elm St., Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended,

Marlborough

Wednesday, May 29

1:25 p.m. Fowler St. Fraud/ forgery.

Thursday, May 30

1:19 p.m. Halstead Apartments/ Ames St. Vandalism.

Friday, May 31

7:54 p.m. Devens St. Fraud/ forgery.

9:05 p.m. Chandler St. Fraud/ forgery.

Saturday, June 1

5:41 p.m. Home Depot/BPRE. Burglary/B&E past.

Sunday, June 2

12:58 a.m. Arrested, Marcos Antonio Gomes, 53, of 200 Maple St., Apt. 5, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, leave scene of property damage, marked lanes violation.

5:30 p.m. Starbucks/South Bolton St. Vandalism.

8:52 p.m. Arrested, Alexandra

8:04 p.m. Arrested, Keith Nason, 54, of 76 Creeper Hill Rd., Grafton, for trespass/ walk/ride on railroad property, resist arrest.

Southborough

Tuesday, May 21

1:18 p.m. Woodbury Rd. Larceny. Friday, May 24

6:52 p.m. Crystal Pond Rd. Illegal dumping.

Sunday, May 26

12:12 p.m. Deerfoot Rd. Larceny.

Monday, May 27

1:28 a.m. Arrested, Adeilson Alves Miguel, of Silver St., Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, fail to wear seat belt, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit, warrant.

1:08 p.m. Skylar Dr. Larceny. Saturday, June 1

7:29 p.m. Arrested, Jose E. Ferreira, of Church St., Clinton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

Firefighters battled a fire on River Street. (Photo/Ron Ayotte)

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

Ames, William formerly of Westborough Angell, Olga of North Grafton Brooks, Sheila of Northborough Clemons, Arthur formerly of Shrewsbury Geary, Joseph formerly of Shrewsbury

Anthony S. Trio, 95

MARLBOROUGH - Anthony (Tony) Steven Trio, (Hudson/ Marlborough) born May 19, 1929, died on May 21, 2024, at the age of 95 at home with his family by his side. Raised in Arlington and Barre, MA the youngest of four, his family lived in the “Italian section” in Barre.

In 1986, Tony married Carol (Koundakjian) and together they raised two daughters Michele and Nicole of Marlborough.

Tony will be interned at the Massachusetts National Veterans Cemetery in Bourne, MA.

Sheila M. Brooks, 58

NORTHBOROUGH - In the early hours of Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Sheila M. Brooks, 58, peacefully transitioned from this life after a valiant battle against cancer. At the time of her passing, Sheila was supported by the love of her family.

Sheila is survived by her husband of 32 years, Andrew Brooks, and their two sons, Cameron Brooks and his fiancée Jennifer DeMille and Cole Brooks, all who reside in Northborough. Sheila also leaves her two brothers, Thomas Connolly and his wife Laurie of Wilmington and James Connolly of Woburn. A sister, Mary Cabral, passed away in 2016. Hays Funeral Home of

Goodwin, Harold of Shrewsbury

Hall, Linda of Southborough

Janda, Dorothy of the Branches of Marlborough Kittredge, Sandra of Marlborough Lopez, Maria of Hudson Peterson, Henry of Grafton Robichaud, Irma formerly of Southborough Secchiaroli, Elaine of Marlborough Shepherd, John of Westborough Trio, Anthony of Marlborough Ware, Patricia of Exeter, ME Yun, Benny formerly of Westborough

Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Patricia P. Ware, 84

EXETER, ME - Patricia Perry Ware, 84, went to be with the lord on May 29th,2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after battling a long illness.

Patricia is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Irene (Cornelius) Perry. She is survived by her soulmate, David Waters as well as her children, Janice Ayres and husband PJ from Westborough, Massachusetts, Robert Ware and wife Julia from West Roxbury, Massachusetts, John Ware from Dunnellon, Florida, and Donna Vancott and husband Kevin from Worcester, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Tom, Cassandra, Samantha, Caitlyn, Melissa, Marina, Carissa, Launa and Chris, and many great grandchildren.

Crosby & Neal Funeral Home of Exeter, ME assisted with arrangements.

Dorothy Janda, 99

ton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Bertha (Ennis) Janda.

Dot is survived by her close family members, Heidi Gilman, Caitlin Gilman, Abaigeal Gilman, Jacob Brescia, and her cousin Francis Ryan who visited her weekly. She leaves behind close friends Dottie and Bob Horrigan. She was predeceased by her brother, Paul Janda and godchild, Joan Scheid.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Norton Funeral Home, Framingham.

Benny Yun, 69

MEDFIELD - Benny Yun, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at his home in Medfield, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Seoul, South Korea on July 31, 1954, he was the son of Kyesik and Chongyol Park.

Beloved husband of Youngok Yun. Loving father of Minki Yun of Medway and Brian Yun, and his wife Sooyong Lee, of Medfield. Cherished grandfather of Jayden Yun and Evelyn Yun. Brother of Byong Chung Yun, Hunja Yun, Hunsoon Yun, Jinee Yun, and Hyunsook Yun.

Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, Walpole.

Maria Lopez, 101

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Victor F. Lopez, who passed in 2023.

Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Harold J. Goodwin, 86

Irma Robichaud, 103

MARLBOROUGH - Dorothy “Dot” Janda, age 99, formerly of Framingham, died, Monday, May 27, 2024 at her residence, the Branches of Marlborough. Born in Clin-

HUDSON - Maria (Santiago) Lopez, 101, of Hudson, MA, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, with her loving daughter, Iris, by her side. Maria is survived by her daughters Iris N. Lucy and her husband Fred P. Lucy II of Hudson, MA, Carmen M. Kelly and her husband Kevin of Washington State; her son Luis A. Lopez of Clinton, MA; her grandchildren Daniel Lopez and his wife Tina of Franklin, MA, Lynn Micciche and her husband Brendan of Hudson, MA, Fred P. Lucy III of NH, and John H.D. Lucy and his wife Danielle of Charlton, MA; her great-grandchildren Parker, Sabastian, Soren Lucy, Victoria and Alexandria Lopez, and Aidan and MacKenzie Micciche. She was predeceased by her husband Victor M. Lopez, who passed in 1993, and her son

SHREWSBURY - Harold J. “Hal” Goodwin, 86, of Shrewsbury, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehab, Whitinsville after a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 27 years, Carol A. (Caron) Grasseschi Goodwin of Shrewsbury; his children, Donna Carlson of St. Petersburg, FL, Cynthia Panarello of Ormond Beach, FL, Deborah Goodwin of Southbridge, MA, Timothy Goodwin and his wife Barbara Evans of Ormond Beach, FL, and Pamela Swenor and her husband Todd of Winter Haven, FL; his stepchildren, Tammy Albaladejo and her husband Edwin of Worcester, and Anthony Grasseschi and his wife Fatima of Worcester; his grandchildren, Jeremiah Donovan and his wife Cathy of York, SC, Kevin Goodwin of Kissimmee, FL, Brad Goodwin of Westboro, MA, Austin Goodwin of Farmingdale, ME, Heather Goodwin and family of Winter Haven FL, Brandyn Swenor of Winter Haven, FL, and Gabriella Albaladejo of Worcester; his grandson-in-law, Billy Coleman of Pinellas Park, FL; his great-grandchildren, Troy Akins of Pinellas Park, FL, Cora Donovan of York, SC, Cyrus Goodwin of Farmingdale, ME and his sister-in-law, Sandra Goodwin of Shrewsbury. He also is survived by three nephews, Michael Goodwin, Kenneth Goodwin, Christopher Goodwin and a niece, Michelle Goodwin. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Caroline (Rizzo) Coleman and a brother, James W. Goodwin. He was born in Boston, son of Harold J. and Mary E. (Dillon) Goodwin. Arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home of Worcester.

SOUTHBOROUGH - Irma (Bastarache) Robichaud, 103, formerly of Southborough passed away Friday, May 31st. She was the beloved wife of Gerard Robichaud who passed away in 1993. Irma is survived by two children, Denis “Bob” Robichaud (Janet) of North Attleboro and Dianne Gardner of Bellingham. She leaves four grandchildren, Lisa Gardner of Whitinsville, Kristina Gardner of Milford, Derek Robichaud of Londonderry, NH and Julia Robichaud of Chicago, IL. She was predeceased by her grandson Justin Gardner. Irma also leaves 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday June 15th at 12:15 PM in St. Matthew Parish, 26 Highland Ave. Southborough, MA with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Visiting hours will be held Saturday from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.

Joseph A. Geary, 38

JACKSONVILLE , FL - Joseph Anthony Geary, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Jacksonville Florida, after a long and courageous battle with advanced testicular cancer. Born on Sept. 17, 1988, in Worcester MA, he was a cherished son, loving husband, supportive brother and friend to many.

He leaves behind to mourn his loss and celebrate his memory, his husband Rohan Sayroo and his beloved dog Boston of Jacksonville FL, his parents, Carol and David Geary of Saratoga Springs NY, his brothers, Adam Geary of Northborough MA, Timothy Geary of Mountain View CA and Benjamin Geary of Saratoga Springs and the numerous friends he made in Massachusetts and Florida. Joseph was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Anne and Armando Nozzolillo and infant brother Christopher Geary. Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Hudson High School softball earns spot in semifinals

By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer

HUDSON - Down 9-0 in the fourth inning, Audrey Lenox said she and her team knew last Friday’s quarterfinals clash against Triton Regional High School might be their last game of the season.

But the Hudson High School softball team battled back, scoring 10 unanswered runs to punch their ticket to the Division 3 semifinals with a 10-9 win.

Lenox won the game in walk-off fashion, driving in the game tying and game winning runs with one swing of the bat.

“I wasn’t really trying to hit it too hard,” Lenox told the Community Advocate. “I just knew we needed that one run to tie it, and off the bat I knew it was good.”

After their trip down I-495 to face Hudson, Triton quickly got on the board when leadoff hitter

Mallory Johnson hit a home run off Hudson’s Taylor Attaway. Hudson gave up two more runs before Attaway ended the first inning with a strikeout.

After both teams held each other scoreless in the second inning, Triton padded its lead in the third, scoring two runs on a two-out hit.

Triton pitcher Emma Penniman yielded a walk to Attaway in the bottom of the third inning but retired three Hudson batters in a row to send her team back to the plate. Triton scored four runs in the game’s fourth frame to take a 9-0 lead.

Hudson has frequently had to erase early-game deficits on its path to victory this spring.

Trailing once again against Triton, Hudson Head Coach Laura Bowen said her players stayed calm.

“Midgame, they were just super relaxed and they just said, ‘Let’s just go have fun,’ ” Bowen said.

Lauren O’Malley opened the scoring for Hudson with a leadoff home run to start the fourth inning.

Lenox and Sam Collette hit back-to-back singles and Colbie Lacina later reached first base on an error.

With the bases loaded, Hudson scored three straight runs on a bunt single by Sydney Roush and walks by Alyssa Davis and Livi Sousa, respectively.

Triton never scored again.

The Hawks, meanwhile, chipped away at their deficit and entered the bottom of the seventh inning trailing 9-7.

After a lead-off double from Attaway and another bunt single from Roush, pinch runner Jillian Davis scored on a fielder’s choice with Alyssa Davis at the plate.

Triton intentionally walked O’Malley, bringing Lenox to the plate. Lenox hit a double and ended the game.

“Talk about a team win,” Bowen said. “Everybody made

a difference in that game and I think that’s why it’s so special.”

While her team celebrated, Bowen acknowledged Penniman and the team behind her.

“I tip my cap to them. They’re a great team and they came out and put the pressure on us,” she said.

Under pressure, Lenox said she and her team kept things light even in the face of a nearly

double-digit Triton fourth inning advantage in a winnertake-all game.

“We just wanted to have fun,” she said. “We knew it might be our last game and we didn’t want to go down sulking. I guess having fun paid off.”

The Hawks will play Apponequet Regional in the semifinals on June 12 after the Community Advocate went to press.

Hudson High School softball players pose for a photo after clinching a spot in the Division 3 semifinals. (Photos/Dakota Antelman)

By Evan Walsh Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – It was always going to be Ava McLeod.

The Advanced Math & Science Academy (AMSA) freshman – who has started for the Eagles’ varsity team since her seventh-grade year – has struck out nearly 200, tallied almost 100 hits, and is closing

in on countless other athletic milestones. On June 8, she delivered yet again.

In the MIAA Division 4 quarterfinal match against the visiting No. 5 Abington Green Wave, McLeod had a 2-RBI double and pitched seven innings of one-run softball to help the fourth-ranked Eagles win 3-1 and reach the state semifinals for the first time in program history.

“Ava is an intense competitor. She gives 100 percent; she’s a great player,” AMSA Head Coach Jason Ayik said. “She keeps the girls focused. The team has confidence in her. They feel like Ava is going to bring them to the promised land. And she has.”

The Eagles did all of their damage in the first inning. Madelyn Glynn, the team’s leadoff hitter, singled in her first plate appearance to open AMSA’s offense. The next three batters—Brooke

Laudate, McLeod and senior captain Abigail Asman—hit three consecutive doubles, with McLeod’s extra-base hit driving in two runs. Later in the inning, Kathleen Galvin’s sacrifice fly put AMSA ahead 3-0. With an early lead, the team was able to settle into the game and relax, said Ayik.

Although Abington scored once in the third inning, McLeod’s pitching performance washed out the Green Wave. Over seven innings of work, McLeod allowed just five hits, striking out five. Jess Blyth (2-3) and Calli Pineau (2-2) were bright spots for Abington, but the team struggled to hit when it mattered.

“It was really nice knowing that I had my team behind me… I just pitched the ball, and worked on doing my thing,” McLeod said. “It felt good. As a team, our school has never made it past the Sweet 16, so knowing that we’re starting a

new journey is nice.”

As McLeod struck out the final batter, punching the team’s ticket to the semifinals, teammates gathered around her on the pitcher’s mound to celebrate. While the athletes are individually talented, the Eagles said that teamwork was the key to their success.

“They’re like family, to be truthful. … We try to find that balance between having fun and staying focused, but what I find is they play more relaxed when they’re out there dancing around. As a coach it’s a little different for me, but it works for them, and ultimately this is about them. They’re having a great time and enjoying their high school days,” Ayik said.

“It’s been really exciting so far. We’re a really young team, but we’ve really stepped up and pulled it together this year. It’s been so much fun,” said Asman, the lone senior in the Eagles lineup. “We’re so close.

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The team will face topseeded Joseph Case in the semifinals on June 12, which is after the Community Advocate goes to print.

AMSA pitcher Ava McLeod hurls the ball toward home plate.

(Photo/Evan Walsh)

The AMSA dugout cheers for teammates. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

Algonquin rugby falls to Weymouth in state semifinals

By Jeff Slovin Contributing Writer

NORTHBOROUGH – The No.

2 Algonquin Regional High School girls rugby team concluded its season with a 60-29 loss to No. 3 Weymouth in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Girls Rugby Division 1 state semifinals on June 7.

Algonquin finished the season with an overall 5-2 record.

Weymouth jumped out to a 33-7 lead with three minutes left in the first half. With a try by junior Niamh McLaughlin as time expired in the first half, and a strong start to the second half, Algonquin narrowed the lead to 38-29, but the Weymouth offense took over at that point and had control for the remainder of the game.

McLaughlin tallied 19 points for Algonquin, scoring three tries and two kicks. Senior captain Grace Herdman and junior Carly Gingras scored one try each.

A try in rugby, which is similar to scoring a touchdown in football, is worth five points, and a successful kick after a try is worth two points.

Weymouth advances to face Belmont in the state finals, which will be at Curry College on Saturday, June 15. Belmont defeated LincolnSudbury in their semifinal matchup to advance to the finals in their bracket.

Algonquin tries to steal the ball during a Weymouth lineout (Photos/Jeff Slovin)

Algonquin junior Niamh McLaughlin looks up after scoring her first of three tries during state semifinal game against Weymouth

Algonquin junior Carly Gingras maneuvers through Weymouth defenders as she carries the ball

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