Committee approves $500,000 bond to remediate landfill
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – Work continues on efforts to convert the former landfill on Hudson Avenue into a recreation area.
On Monday, July 8, the City Council’s Finance Committee approved a bond of $500,000 to remediate a portion of the former landfill.
According to the Department of Public Works, the southwest waste area of the landfill has been dug up, and it will be sealed with a new cap. Once the cap is in place, fields would eventually be installed on top.
“I’m glad to see it’s going to be remediated,” said City Councilor Mark Oram.
Work should be completed by this winter, according to the DPW.
The request will be sent to the full City
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Hudson veteran David Simpson cleans gravestones of fallen soldiers
By Tyler Charpentier Contributing Writer
HUDSON - Vietnam War veteran and longtime Hudson resident David Simpson dedicates his early mornings to cleaning and refurbishing his fellow veterans’ gravestones throughout cemeteries in town.
For the past two years, he has devoted numerous days to his craft of spraying, brushing and trimming each fallen soldier’s gravestone in Forestvale and Main Street cemeteries.
Simpson’s background in genealogy originally brought him to these cemeteries. He curates family trees for his friends and family, which requires an immense amount of background information, and the research includes identifying deceased family members from across the country.
In order to obtain this information, Simpson stumbled upon a website in which people can roam through cemeteries to take photographs of headstones and up-
$920K contract awarded for HFD headquarters project
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer
HUDSON – The Select Board awarded a contract on July 8 to N.B. Kenney Company Inc. in the amount of $920,000 for the Hudson Fire Department headquarters project to replace the flat membrane roof and rooftop air handling units.
Renovations on the Hudson Fire Department’s headquarters are funded from a $1.1 million borrowing authorization approved by Town Meeting in November 2022 through Article 14, and a $1.2 million appropriation approved at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting through Article 12.
Select Board member Diane Bemis noted
Veteran and Hudson resident David Simpson has been working to clean the gravestones of fallen soldiers. (Photo/Tyler Charpentier)
The former landfill at Hudson Avenue will soon be fully remediated and ready for use. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan
COMMUNITY
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – A slice of the ’50s and ’60s is coming to Shrewsbury.
In early August, the Square One Players are returning to the stage to perform “The Marvelous Wonderettes” for the community. The musical, set in the late 1950s and 1960s, follows four women — Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy – as they navigate their Springfield High School prom and 10-year class reunion.
Get ready to sing along to ’50s hits like “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Heatwave,” and “It’s My Party.”
The Square One Players chose to perform the musical in part because of its lighthearted nature.
“This is four women, two costumes each, one set. … It’s all ’50s and ’60s music. You know all the songs. Songs that we’ve
all heard. It’s music you all know, and [the cast] interacts with the audience a lot, so it’s more than just you watching them,” said Square One Players
co-owner Joanne Smith.
This “beautifully simple” production, as Square One Players co-owner Tara Alano called it, features live music and four
talented actresses. Stephanie Sarkisian (Betty Jean), Amanda Lanza (Cindy Lou), Mallory Wray (Missy) and Meg Masciangioli (Suzy) will lend their “incredible” voices to the production.
“It’s like a musical review. I think everyone likes that good feeling. They’re going to sing along. We’re in the background boppin’. We want it to be light and fun,” said Alano.
For the Square One Players cast, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is about more than ’50s music — it’s about fostering community and following their passion. Most of the cast practices after work to participate in the production, and any profit from the shows is put toward the company’s next play or musical.
“We enjoy the people. It’s the time with other people we enjoy — the camaraderie and socialization. It’s that part of it that we love,” Alano said.
The “Marvelous Wonderettes” will be the group’s sixth production, following its recent performances of “Steel Magnolias” and “Spamalot.”
“We hope people continue to enjoy coming. It’s a fun, light, sing-along experience. It’s a light, easy two hours. You just come in and you don’t have to think,” said Alano.
The performances — which are sponsored by the Shrewsbury Cultural Council — will be held at Southgate’s Flanagan Theater, located at 30 Julio Drive. The Saturday performances (Aug. 3 and 10) will be held at 7:30 p.m., with the Sunday performances (Aug. 4 and 11) held at 2 p.m.
For more information on the Square One Players — or to grab your tickets to the show — please visit https://www. squareoneplayers.com/ or call (508) 669-7750. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $17 for students and seniors.
Stephanie Sarkisian (Betty Jean), Amanda Lanza (Cindy Lou), Mallory Wray (Missy) and Meg Masciangioli (Suzy) will take the stage in “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” (Photo/Courtesy)
Community Snapshot
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor:
I am writing to express my concern regarding the inaccessibility issues at Memorial Beach in Marlborough. It’s disheartening to see the closure of the small parking lot that once provided easy access for residents who are unable to manage the steep, winding ascent to the beach. This closure effectively limits access to many Marlborough residents.
Upon contacting the Department of Recreation, I was informed that this closure is permanent. Furthermore, an email I sent to the mayor’s office regarding this matter has gone unanswered.
Memorial Beach should be accessible to all members of our community, regardless of their mobility. By closing off this parking lot, the City is effectively excluding City taxpayers who rely on accessible parking to enjoy this outdoor space independently and safely.
I urge the city officials to reconsider their decision and ensure equal access to Memorial Beach for all its residents. Accessible parking options are not just a matter of convenience but a necessity for many individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges.
Sincerely,
Sheryl Roberts Marlborough
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$920K contract awarded for HFD headquarters project
that five bids were received. She asked Fire Chief Jamie Desautels why they went with the lowest bid.
She asked, “Are you comfortable with this contractor?”
Desautels said they have heard positive feedback on the N.B. Kenney Company and added that the company was local. He said he had no reason for concern.
“I believe there was a reference check, which I will check out,” said Desautels.
Select Board member Judy Congdon echoed Bemis’ question and noted she only saw the one bid that was accepted, but not the four others. One bid from Construction Dynamics was about $1.49 million, she said.
While she trusted the Fire Department’s choice, Congdon said, “We don’t know what the others are offering. We can’t compare.”
She said that she trusted Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory’s work, but would like to see all of the bid details at future meetings.
Desautels said, “There was significant research done throughout the [the headquarters] project” so he felt comfortable with the bid.
Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea read a part of the memo dated July 8 that the board received from Gregory, which said that the bid opening took place June 7 and the low bidder was N.B. Kenney.
Gregory wrote that the low bid may afford the town the opportunity to replace the sloped roof sections with asphalt-fiberglass shingles in a separate procurement. At a minimum, the town will have funding to hire a roofing contractor to conduct exploratory work and repairs near a leak.
Other news
In Hudson Police Department news, the board approved a contract with AMCHAR Wholesale Inc. in the amount of $52,327.91 for the purchase of 46 service weapons and accessories for the department. The contract was funded via Article 7 of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
Bemis asked Police Chief Richard DiPersio to confirm that they received three bids and chose the lowest of the three.
Referring to the bid they put forward, she said, “You got quite a bit more in tradeins than you did for the other two. I’m assuming that had a substantial benefit to you, and that’s one of the reasons why you’re happy with this bid.”
“It is,” said DiPersio. “They’ve been pretty consistent with all the departments that are doing the same project that we’re doing.”
He noted there was a higher trade-in allowance. The service weapons stay in rotation for about 10 years, and he said the
new service weapons would be the fourth that he has carried during his career in Hudson. Training will be required for the new service weapons as well due to any learning curve with the handling of the weapons. Congdon asked if the reason for the switch was that the 40 caliber weapons have more of a recoil than the 9 millimeter weapons, and DiPersio that it was one of them.
The board also approved a new job description for the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC
Former Hudson Fire Chief Bryan Johannes shows the HVAC units in the fire headquarters.
(File photo/Caroline Gordon)
(Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program) outreach coordinator, who will conduct direct community outreach in Framingham, Hudson and Milford and create a safe space for individuals to ask questions about the SNAP and WIC programs or food access.
The position is part of the MetroWest Food Collaborative’s efforts to actively join the community to strengthen local food systems through advocacy programs. It is grant funded through the MetroWest Health Foundation.
Congdon asked about the change in job description, and Director of Public and Community Health Lauren Antonelli said it was a new job they were looking to fill.
“The grant we applied for was to pilot a whole new program with this new position. So we don’t have this yet,” said Antonelli.
The Health Department has the grant funding for at least one year. Hopefully, it will continue for a second year, if all goes well.
“We’re trialing this position just in Hudson to start, and then we’ll see how it goes and see if we can expand it,” she said. “It’s fully grant-funded.”
The Select Board also approved an entertainment license to the Hudson Cultural Alliance for performances of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” from Aug. 1 to 4 in front of the Hudson Armory. The rain dates are Aug. 8 to 11. Evening performances begin at 7 p.m., while the Sunday, Aug. 3 performances will begin at 2 p.m.
Rotary Club of Marlborough presents scholarships to graduates
MARLBOROUGH – Pam Morse was present at the Bolton Street Tavern as the Rotary Club of Marlborough gave a head start on college tuition to 11 2024 high school graduates as they awarded $25,000 in scholarships at their June 13 meeting. Five local graduates walked away with $4,000 each and five other graduates were awarded $1,000 each for their education.
The service club also offers a tool scholarship to a student
The Rotary Club of Marlborough recently awarded $25,000 in scholarships including five $4,000 scholarships given by Pam Morse. In the photo, Rotary president Heather Johnston, at left, stands with Pam Morse, center right, with two high school graduates, Miriam and Mallory, who attended the luncheon. (Photo/Emily Greenwood)
from Assabet graduating to help them outfit for their trade.
The $4,000 scholarships are in memory of Pam’s parents, the late Attorney Walter Morse and his wife Joyce.
“Today, I would like to recognize Pam’s huge donations to our scholarship fund,” said club president Heather Johnston.
The Marlborough Farmers Market is underway on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot behind Chin’s Garden. In the photo, Mayor Christian Dumais presents a check from the Mayor’s Charity Fund to Melynda and JP Gallagher for the Marlborough Farmer’s Market’s SNAP Match Program. (Photo/Courtesy)
“Pam has donated $20,000 last year and another $20,000 this year.”
Pam is no stranger to the Rotary Club. Both her father and her grandfather served as president of this Rotary Club.
“From the bottom of my heart,” continued Heather, “and from all our Rotarians, I thank
you for your generous contributions.”
GOODNOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL , along with many other schools across the district, celebrated the Special Olympics in grand style. At Goodnow, the Olympians were honored with a mindful, sensory-sensitive parade through the halls and enjoyed various fun events in the cafeteria.
MARLBOROUGH NATIVE Colin Hennessy graduated from Penn State and began interning in the office of state Sen. Jamie Eldridge for the Summer of 2023. After doing an outstanding job filling in for a staffer on parental leave, Colin has just accepted a position as Research Analyst for state Sen. Julian Cyr.
“I’m extremely happy,” stated Jamie, “that Colin will remain on Beacon Hill.”
THE MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET is underway with a variety of items from farms including micro greens, mushrooms, soaps, honey and more. Head down on Saturdays to the parking lot behind Chin’s Garden on Main Street between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for some great finds.
purchasing power through a dollar-to-dollar match at farmers markets when buying nutritious foods and produce. Use the Weed Street Parking Lot (behind Chin’s Garden).
TRUE VIBE will be featured at the 2024 Marlborough Summer Concert Series in Union Common on Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. The music will include funk, soul, blues, jazz and rock. The series of concerts are great entertainment for the whole family. Presented by Mayor Christian Dumais and the Recreation Department, admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the concert with family and friends. The concerts are being held in Union Common, Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the corner of Main and Bolton (Rte. 85) streets, Marlborough. Local breweries are on site each week to provide adult refreshments to those who wish to partake. Larry Bee & The Buzz will be featured at the July 18 Summer Concert Series.
MARLBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL held its annual Student Recognition Awards Ceremony on June 5 at the Whitcomb School Auditorium. Students were honored for their outstanding academic achievements across various subjects. At the end of the night, Dr. Dan Riley, principal, announced the 2024 Marlborough High School Teacher of the Year, Sabrina Riley.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July 20 – Christine Delano
July 22 – Dick Yurkus and Shanna Haas
July 24 – Ed Thurber and Jeremy Crocker
July 27 – John Rowe and Tim Goliger
July 28 – Jenn Bastien and Pauline Wills
July 29 – Larry Wenzel, Elaine Schuster and Max Hooker
Kudos to Melynda and JP Gallagher of Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company for organizing, managing, and bringing this market alive for the community. Mayor Christian Dumais presented Melynda and JP with a check for $2,500 from the Mayor’s Charity Fund. These funds will go toward the Marlborough Farmers Market’s SNAP Match Program. This program allows low-income families on SNAP to double their
July 31 – Donald Whitten
Aug. 1 – Mary Rowe
Aug. 2 – Barbara McGuire
Aug. 3 – Bob Kays
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
July 28 – Frank and Pat Puma
July 28 – Laura and Jim Wilner
Aug. 3 – Pauline and Max Wills
Send items for “Marlborough at a Glance” to Mary Wenzel at marysampler@verizon.net. Put GLANCE in the subject line.
By Evan Walsh Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH – Central
Mass. residents and their pets are welcoming the community’s latest business — Artemis Veterinary.
Founded by Dr. Karen Patti, Artemis Veterinary celebrated the opening of its new Northborough office on July 13. The event — attended by dozens of community members and their four-legged friends — officially opened the new space for the public to tour.
The staff said they were excited to use the location to provide care for thousands of animals throughout the region.
“We are providing topquality care, reasonably priced. It’s not corporate — we’re a family-owned business, and we’re very personable. We know our clients’ pets. I feel like I know everybody really well,” said Patti.
The veterinary practice also offers in-house visits at select times, which can be an effective — and often less stressful — way for animals to receive care. The practice will continue offering in-home visits, but the new office location allows Artemis Veterinary to do much more comprehensive work, said Patti.
“I like the fact that we can
Shrewsbury’s Stop & Shop to close
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury’s Stop & Shop will close, the company recently announced.
The company is also closing dozens of other stores throughout New England. All stores will close by Nov. 2, and all employees will be relocated to other locations, the Boston Globe reported.
The closures come after the company announced plans to close “underperforming stores” last year. The Shrewsbury location is located at 539571 Boston Turnpike.
The Community Advocate coverage area is left with three locations, including 32 Lyman St. in Westborough, 100 Worcester St. in Grafton, and 10 Technology Dr. in Hudson.
offer so much more. We do have the mobile van that we are able to do surgeries and dentals and things like that — but having the building, we just have the ability to offer much more, like in-house bloodwork. All of our equipment is here. We have a full staff, and they’re so amazing,” she said.
The practice has modern technology — Patti was eager to show the laser scalpel she uses, which makes the recovery
Dr. Karen Patti (middle), veterinarian and owner of the practice, stands beside family: Charlotte Patti (left) and Lee Woodworth (right). (Photo/ Evan Walsh)
process much easier — and offers various veterinary services, including dental care and cleaning, blood work, routine wellness, spaying and neutering, routine surgery, euthanasia and radiology.
Artemis Veterinary is located at 318 Main St. in Northborough. For more information, please email contact@ artemisveterinary.com, call (617) 934-2446, or visit the company’s website at https:// www.artemisveterinary.com/.
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
SHREWSBURY – Control Point
Heating, Cooling and Plumbing recently invited the community to a free event at Broken Creek Vineyard to drink wine and learn about heat pumps and mini splits.
When Danielle Boland joined the company last January, Control Point was doing 50% commercial and 50% residential products.
“I had no experience in HVAC. I didn’t understand heat pumps. I didn’t understand minisplits. I didn’t understand Mass Save,” she said.
Looking from the perspective of the consumer, Boland and Control Point began looking for ways to share information with people in a way that they would
understand but also wouldn’t feel pressure to purchase a product.
This was the first time Control Point held this type of educational event, but it won’t be the last. During the presentation, Boland and Control Point founder Nick Lupo presented the facts.
“When our comfort advisor goes out, he hears a lot of customers and all of this misinformation. … We’re trying to educate you. We’re trying to give them all of the information, and let them drive the conversation,” said Lupo.
Lupo and Boland hoped the attendees learned something new about heat pumps, the pros and cons to each type and the various incentives and rebates that may be available.
For more information, visit https://controlpointmechanical. com/.
By Vicki Greene Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY – With four decades in the business, Shrewsbury Marble & Granite uses experience to provide top-notch quality and design.
Located for the past 18 years on Route 9 East in Shrewsbury, the company has the largest selection of natural stone and quartz in New England, with 300 colors of natural stone slabs in stock for viewing.
Shrewsbury Marble & Granite offers quartz, granite, marble, and soapstone.
Majid Goharzadeh, the store’s owner, and his team have developed strong relationships with homeowners, designers, and contractors. Goharzadeh said, “No job is too small.”
A one-stop shop
Goharzadeh takes pride in being personally involved in every project. He also visits the largest and highest quality distributors of quartz and natural
stone to choose the slabs his company carries.
As a civil engineer, Goharzadeh has worked as an estimator for commercial projects, including hotels and offices, but his true passion is working with the public. He helps customers design their kitchens, bathrooms, floors, fireplace surrounds and more.
Craftsmanship is a top priority. Shrewsbury Marble & Granite has on-site professional fabricators and installers that provide attention to every detail
Majid Goharzadeh is the owner of Shrewsbury Marble and Granite. (Photo/ Laura Hayes)
from product choice to installation. The experienced team is sensitive to project timelines, given that their clients often need work on a kitchen or bathroom to be done efficiently.
The experts at Shrewsbury Marble & Granite walk customers through every step of the project process, including selecting the material, scheduling the template, measuring, laying out and cutting the slab, safe delivery and installation. The final step involves explaining what needs to be done to
maintain the quality of the purchase.
Online tools to aid in planning customer projects
Shrewsbury Marble & Granite’s website offers design tools that allow customers to look at kitchen and bathroom projects and learn how all the colors and styles fit together.
The online kitchen visualizer allows people to select and see how a particular countertop looks with a backsplash, cabinet color and flooring.
Similarly, the site’s bathroom visualizer allows customers, designers, or contractors to mix and match choices for the ideal bathroom.
In addition, there is an edge visualizer, something many homeowners may not think of, that allows site visitors to preview 12 of the most popular countertop edges to choose from.
Customer service
Goharzadeh and his team take pride in their workman-
ship and customer service.
The company works diligently to ensure the final product is something everyone is proud to showcase.
Much of its business consists of repeat customers and referrals. It also has an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau.
In addition, Shrewsbury Marble & Granite is accredited by — and received a letter of appreciation from — the Marble Institute of America.
Shrewsbury Marble & Granite is located in a large blue building at 620 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, onequarter of a mile east of Home Depot.
For more information on selection, a consultation or a free estimate, call 508-842-9800 or visit shrewsburymarbleandgranite.com.
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Veterans plan trip to Vietnam Wall memorial
WESTBOROUGH – The American Legion Stowell-Parker Post 0163, and the Veterans Advisory Board, will sponsor a trip to the Vietnam War Memorial at Devens on Thursday, July 25.
The memorial, The Wall that Heals, is a replica of the one in Washington, D.C.; this is the only time it will be in Massachusetts in 2024.
Lunch and transportation will be included.
All veterans are welcome to attend, along with spouses and significant others.
The bus will leave from the community center at Bay State Commons at 10:30 a.m.
Those wishing to attend,
email John Gallinagh at usnr1967@gmail.com with your name, email address and phone number so that organizers can get a head count for lunch.
For more information, contact Del Richmond at delfrichmond@gmail.com.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH - Walker
Development and Construction Management has moved its headquarters from Marlborough to Route 9 in Southborough.
First reported in the Worcester Business Journal, the move is part of the business firm’s
expansion efforts.
The company purchased 337 Turnpike Road in Southborough for $5.1 million in a deal finalized in December, according to Worcester District Registry of Deeds records.
A new sign was installed at the location on June 27.
The company was founded in 2013 by Jeff Walker and Nick Poirier. It offers a variety of ser-
vices, from pre-construction to design build and general contracting.
Recent local projects undertaken by Walker Development include Firefly’s BBQ and Candela in Marlborough; LifeStance Health; and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
For more information, visit https://walker-dev.com/
GRAFTON – The Grafton Garden Club has awarded a scholarship of $500 to Sydney Lavallee of South Grafton.
Lavallee is planning to attend Wheaton College in the fall with a major in biology. In the past, she has been involved with the town cleanups and the Great Blackstone River Revival. In college, she intends to continue her pursuit of action in environmental conservation.
In the fall, a teacher grant was awarded to Jennifer Gilligan, a fifth-grade teacher at North Street Elementary School. She was able to buy eco-jars for her students so they would be able to observe evaporation, condensation and precipitation. She was also able to buy seeds, potting soil and seed trays. Each student was able to plant his/her own seed and watch it grow into a seedling.
The Grafton Garden Club is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote interest and knowledge about gardening and the environment.
Visit https://graftongardenclub.org/ for information on programs and how to join.
Hudson’s farmers market underway
By Tyler Charpentier Contributing Writer
HUDSON
- Every Tuesday afternoon, the front lawn of Hudson’s Town Hall transforms into a buzzing farmers market.
Rain or shine, the market will run each week until Sept. 24 and operates from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m.
Hudson’s annual farmers market has been a major hit for both customers and vendors since it first opened eight years ago. With the talents of local farmers and business owners, customers are able to browse and purchase a variety of handmade goodies, produce and much more.
Sarah Cressy has been the Hudson farmers market manager over the last six years, and she said she found great value in showcasing the tremendous work accomplished by local farmers and businesses.
“The market is really im -
portant because this is where people learn how to price and sell. The next step for these farmers and businesses is to get their distributors license. This market is a stepping stone for these people to advance their businesses, it’s a learning curve. It’s also just such a great way to get fresh produce and support your local farmers,” said Cressy.
Some of the products visitors can expect to see at the market include local meat, spices, honey, soap, lemonade, desserts, bread, produce and Indian vegan food. Katie Desko operates one of the booths called Shady Sips where she sells freshly squeezed lemonade. As a young high school teacher, she originally created her lemonade business to help
pay off her student loans.
This was Desko’s first year participating at the market, and she said she has had a great experience connecting with customers.
“I really like meeting everyone, both customers and fellow booth owners. It’s also especially nice to see familiar faces saying they came back to the market just to see our
booth again,” said Desko. If you are unable to attend this year’s summer market, there are year round seasonal markets also located at Hudson’s Town Hall. These are in operation around the holidays in the months of November and December, as well as the spring market which will be open during April and May.
Shady Sips Booth Owner Katie Desko stands behind her booth.
(Photos/Tyler Charpentier)
Hudson Hives had a booth at a recent farmers market.
Marlborough may turn wading pool at Ward Park into splash pad
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – The wading pool at Ward Park could be turned into a splash pad.
The proposed project would be paid through a $1 million bond. Part of that bond would also renovate the wading pool at 85 Sawin St.
Mayor J. Christian Dumais said that when it rains at Ward Park, the runoff from the hill often ends up in the pool.
“[The pool] is not situated in a great location,” he said. “It doesn’t make sense to build another wading pool [at Ward Park].”
According to Theodore Scott, interim commissioner of the Department of Public Works, the decision was based on input from the Marlborough Recreation Department.
“We just can’t repair these anymore,” said Scott.
According to Scott, wading
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pools are not being installed.
“It’s either a full-size pool or a splash pad,” he said.
The City Council’s Finance
the city approves a bond request.
(Photo/Maureen
Committee approved the bond request; it will come before the full council on Monday, July 22.
MDCC to hold food drive July 20
MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Democratic City Committee will be holding a food drive benefitting the Marlborough Community Cupboard on July 20.
Donors should drop off their items at the Navin Arena lower lot between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Non-perishable food, personal care items, and financial donations, including gift cards, are welcome.
Needed items include:
• Children’s diapers, newborn to size 5.
• Shelf-stable milk
• Pasta
• Cereal • Canned beans (no garbanzos), vegetables, and fruits
• Jelly and jams.
• Bottled juice
• Toiletries
• Instant or canned potatoes
• Baking mixes for muffins, cakes, and breads
• Adult incontinence products
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Committee approves $500,000 bond to remediate landfill
Marlborough announces water and sewer rates for the 2025 fiscal year
MARLBOROUGH – The city has announced water and sewer rates for fiscal 2025.
Effective July 1, the rates will be as follows. All rates are based per 100 cubic feet.
In-City Water Rate: $8.43 (748 gallons). For the 2024 fiscal year, the rate was $7.87.
In-City Sewer Rate: $9.23 (748 gallons). For the 2024 fiscal year, the rate was $8.41.
Out-of-City Water Rate:
$8.85 (748 gallons). For the 2024 fiscal year, the rate was $8.26.
$9.69 (748 gallons). For the 2024 fiscal year, the rate was $8.83.
The city is responsible for the supply, treatment and distribution of drinking water to its customers, as well as the collection and treatment of sewage. The city is committed to providing quality, safe and reliable drinking water services at the lowest possible costs while maintaining a complex sewer collection and treatment system.
various costs to do so. Ratepayers enable the city to:
• Meet all state and federal drinking water and sanitary system regulatory requirements.
• Fund water and sewer-related capital replacements and renewals.
• Cover operating expenses including staffing, chemicals, supplies and power.
Council, which will meet on Monday, July 22.
About the landfill
The landfill was closed, and capped, in the early 1980s.
According to the DPW, the city had planned to build a recreational complex at the former landfill in 2014. However, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection halted the project, citing a lack of monitoring by the state and the city.
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That led to several years of “assessment and design work,” said City Engineer Thomas DiPersio Jr.
In 2020, the city approved $3 million toward capping the landfill.
The city began work in January of this year.
After this project is completed, DiPersio said the city will continue to monitor the site; he does not foresee any further remediation at the site in the immediate future.
Out-of-City Sewer Rate:
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load them for distant relatives to view. While working with the website, Simpson began to see how unkempt many veterans’ gravestones were. He decided to take matters into his own hands.
In Forestvale Cemetery alone, there are dozens grave-
The city operates and maintains the water and sewer systems 365 days a year, incurring
stones dating from the Civil War to combat in Afghanistan.
“Over the years and through generations of families, sometimes people forget. Then after a while, there’s no family left to keep up with the maintenance. So this is something that I can do for them,” said Simpson. Cleaning these graves takes
If you have any questions regarding these rates, please contact the city’s Water and Sewer Division at 508-6246910, ext. 33400.
a considerable amount of time and labor.
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Depending on the current state and age of the headstone, each grave can take up to an hour to fully clean. In pursuit of a fully-refurbished headstone, Simpson uses a varying set of tools, including small brushes to precisely clean the engraved lettering on the headstones, scrapers to remove encrusted algae and lichen, as well as a small grass trimmer for detailing. Each tool is made of plastic and used very cautiously by Simpson to ensure that no damage is done to these headstones.
The most important tool used by Simpson is a large spraying bottle filled with a chemical called D/2 Biological Solution. This solution is imperative to achieve not only a clean grave but also one that is long lasting. D/2 Biological Solution is a safe and effective way to prevent the regrowth of algae and lichen that riddles unkempt headstones.
Simpson not only prioritizes immediate refurbishment, but also refurbishment that will stand the test of time.
He has no plan to put a halt to his cleanings of these headstones anytime soon and finds deep personal satisfaction amongst his work. He thoroughly appreciates being given the opportunity to pay respect to his fellow veterans.
“After finishing a headstone cleaning, I feel like I just paid that person I’ve never met before some respect. They were in the service like I was and I feel a bond with them. Whenever I’m done with the cleaning I always give them a salute,” said Simpson.
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The former landfill on Hudson Avenue is being converted into a recreation area. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
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MARLBOROUGH REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce: Building Community and Business Connections
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he Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) stands as a cornerstone of the local business community, dedicated to fostering growth, networking, and collaboration. With a robust calendar of events, MRCC offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to thrive and for members to forge meaningful connections.
The upcoming 50th Annual Golf Classic on July 22nd is one such event, promising a day of fun and networking at the Marlborough Country Club. This event not only celebrates half a century of tradition but also provides a platform for business leaders to connect and engage in a relaxed setting. There will also be a “non-golfers” event that same day so even those who
don’t play have a chance to have some fun!
Following this, the highly anticipated Steak and Lobster Festival offers members a chance to enjoy a delicious meal while networking in an easy going and fun atmosphere. It’s an evening designed to strengthen relationships and build new ones, fostering a sense of community among local businesses.
In celebration of its centennial, the MRCC will be hosting its 100th Year Celebration, an event that commemorates a century of dedication to the local business community. This milestone event will highlight the Chamber’s achievements and its vital role in supporting local businesses and will take place in the Fall.
Additionally, the Tri-Chamber Veterans Day event will bring together multiple chambers to honor and support our veterans. This
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The MRCC continues to demonstrate its value by offering diverse and impactful events, ensuring that every member has the opportunity
to grow, connect, and succeed. Join us in celebrating these milestones and be a part of our thriving business community.
For more information about these events, as well as our numerous other events, visit: https://members. marlboroughchamber.org/calendar
SageLife Artisan offers dementia simulation
By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer
HUDSON - Artisan at Hudson, a senior living facility, is offering a new, interactive experience where members of the public can undergo a virtual simulation designed to increase understanding and empathy around what people with dementia go through on a daily basis.
The simulation idea originated from the Teepa Snow model, which focuses on understanding the stages of dementia to improve treatment.
Inspired by this model, the SageLife team aimed to enhance the resources available to caregivers and its staff for managing the disease. On June 27, the first run of the hands-on approach was done using Second Wind’s virtual dementia tour.
“Knowledge is everything and education is everything,” said Resident Care Director and Director of Nursing Michelle Melaragni. “We’re not the kind
of community that says ‘read this’ or ‘take this training.’ We wanted to do something hands-on so that when we talk about how difficult it is for people to zipper or button, the staff will know what we’re really trying to say. They have a better understanding when our residents say, ‘I can’t’ because they really can’t.”
The people who benefit from the experience extend beyond the staff at Artisan.
“The goal in doing this
Vikki Levine is led by Ruta Pai, life enrichment director through the dementia simulation presented by Artisan at Hudson on June 27.
(Photo/Laney Halsey)
training is to educate and bring awareness to folks who have dementia and simulate what they’re going through as closely as we possibly can so we can talk about it,” Melaragni said. Since the entire purpose of the exercise is to emulate the confusion and emotions that someone with dementia may experience, minimal information is provided to participants in advance. Instead, participants are adorned with a variety of different tools
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including gloves, goggles and headphones — all with the intention of altering the senses.
They are then placed in a room with no clear instructions, only the thought that they should know what to do. The different variables result in a wholly uncomfortable experience that leaves people with a fuller, more compassionate view of the disease.
Vikki Levine, who works at Comfort Zone Home Care, attended the training simulation.
“I want to understand what my clients and families are dealing with on a 24/7 basis,” Levine said.
Officer Wendy LaFlamme, a police officer and the senior liaison for the town of Hudson, underwent the experience to try and gain more perspective to aid her in her job. As the senior liaison, she often manages issues pertaining to those with dementia. Despite her extensive experience with seniors, she was still surprised by the extent of the debilitating nature of the disease.
“It made me sad,” LaFlamme said. “I was overwhelmed. It makes you really think about how we react to somebody who has dementia. How just a simple saying ‘hi’ to somebody with dementia can scare them or trigger something.”
LaFlamme spoke to the complete immersion that the simulation provided.
“I can’t imagine this going on every day,” LaFlamme said. “It’s not like you could shut one thing out. You could shut your eyes, but the noise wasn’t stopping.”
How to participate
The experience is open to anyone who has an interest in attending. It will be run quarterly and into 2025. Those who are interested are able to reach out by calling the facility or by following the post on its website.
“We want to have as many people experience this as possible,” Melaragni said.
Melaragni emphasizes the benefits of attending for caregivers and patients alike.
“They need help. They need support. They need compassion. They need kindness, and most of all they need understanding about the disease process,” Melaragni said.
Officer Wendy LaFlamme was led to participate in the virtual dementia tour by Lisa Batista, employee at Artisan at Hudson senior living.
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Mountain View Cemetery expansion goes before Planning Board
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Plans to expand Mountain View Cemetery were recently discussed at the July 11 Planning Board meeting.
The board voted to close discussion on the potential expansion, but it did not officially approve the plans.
The town has been working on expanding the existing Mountain View Cemetery, located off of Boylston Street, for several years as the cemetery has begun to run out of space. The new design will provide space for another 50 to 100 years, the town has said.
Town Meeting approved funds to start the expansion in spring 2023.
The project calls for a nontraditional-style cemetery. The graves and markers would blend into the natural environment, engineers have said at past town meetings.
“[We’re] creating a place that doesn’t look like Mountain View [Cemetery], but something that looks quite different that is responsive to nature and the environment. It’s a place where… people [will] go to commemorate their loved ones [and] also for families to go to enjoy nature … . The focus is a natural setting that also happens to have landscape and monuments and memorialization,” project designer Ricardo Austrich said last April.
The Davey Tree company surveyed over 2,300 trees in the area to determine the most eco-friendly layout for the project, ultimately reaching what Austrich called a “design that puts the trees first.”
The plan includes expanding the cemetery across Boylston Street into the Prospect Park area, using the southernmost 19 acres of Prospect Park closest to Merriam Avenue. The other 76.9 acres of Prospect Park would be preserved and will remain unchanged.
Mountain View Cemetery’s expansion into Prospect Park will total 19 acres. (Photo/Courtesy)
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Friends of Shrewsbury library award scholarship
SHREWSBURY – The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library have announced that Kyra Tompsett is the recipient of its 2024 scholarship.
Tompsett was awarded the $1,500 scholarship during the Shrewsbury High School award ceremony on May 14.
She is a lifelong Shrewsbury resident and the daughter of Amy Kwok and Geoff Tompsett. She regularly visited the library since she was young. At Shrewsbury High School, Tompsett was involved with cross country, the Town Crier, yearbook, the marine biology club and peer tutoring.
Her essay highlighted a time when she used resources at the library on a project for school about the effects of plastic pollution, sparking a passion for environmental activism. She intends to study environmental studies and biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
The scholarship is open to any high school senior that lives in Shrewsbury and plans to continue their education.
POLICE FIRE&
Traffic stop in leads to drug arrest
SHREWSBURY – On Monday, July 8, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Officer Noah Juaire and Officer Taylor Anding stopped a gray 2013 Chevy Tahoe for motor vehicle infractions on Boston Turnpike, near the intersection of Harrington Avenue.
It was soon discovered that the vehicle was not insured or registered, and the operator did not have an active driver’s license. The operator was identified as Jezebel Diaz, 34, of Worcester.
During the course of the roadside investigation, Diaz was found to be in possession of approximately 6 grams of what was believed to be powder cocaine and approximately 31
Shrewsbury Police seized a knife, pills and cocaine following a traffic stop on Boston Turnpike. (Photo Courtesy of the Shrewsbury Police Department)
grams of what was believed to be crack cocaine. It should be noted the threshold for traffick-
ing cocaine in Massachusetts is 18 grams or more.
Officers also located several pills that the operator did not have a prescription for and a small knife.
Officer Jordan Carroll and Sgt. Kevin Caviston assisted with the arrest.
Diaz was arrested and charged with:
– Trafficking a Class B Substance (crack cocaine/cocaine)
– Possession of a Class E substance
– Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
– Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle
– Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Cleanup continues at site of South Street fire
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – More than a month after a fire damaged a restaurant and apartment on South Street, cleanup of the site continues.
The back of the building has been fenced off since a fire early on Sunday, June 2, caused heavy damage to the Thai Minal restaurant and an adjoining apartment.
The restaurant will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
On Monday, July 8, the van destroyed in the fire was removed.
Cleanup crews have been working to restore the space that once housed Décor. A plant store, Seed to Stem, is planning to open sometime this fall.
According to owner Virginia Orlando, this will be the second location for the store, which is
Crews have been working to clean up the site of a fire on South Street. (photo/ Laura Hayes)
based in Worcester.
“We are looking forward to expanding in Westborough,” she said.
Décor moved to the Boroughs Collective on East Main Street just before the fire.
The fire remains under investigation.
Woman faces charges of OUI, assault following crash
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
TEWKSBURY – A Marlborough woman is facing several charges, including a third offense for drunk driving, after she was involved in an automobile crash on Thursday, July 11.
According to Tewksbury Police, officers responded to a report of a crash in the vicinity of 10 Clark Road. They found a Honda CRV that had struck a tree and a fence.
The driver, identified as Susan Kapopoulos, 58, of Marlborough, was not wearing a seatbelt and was initially unconscious.
Officers reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol coming from Kapopoulos. She eventually regained consciousness and punched a firefighter at the scene, police said.
Police learned that there was a second vehicle involved in the crash about 500 feet away. They said they determined that Kapopoulos struck that vehicle, as well as a tree and a fence further down the street. A passenger in the second vehicle suffered injuries.
Police reportedly located two open bottles of alcohol in her vehicle.
She was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her
injuries; she was arraigned on Friday, July 12, in Lowell District Court, and released on her own recognizance on the condition she abstain from drugs or alcohol.
She has been charged with the following: operating under the influence of liquor (third offense); marked lanes violation; open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; speeding; reckless operation of a motor vehicle; failure to wear seatbelt; leaving the scene of personal injury; leaving the scene of property damage; assault and battery on ambulance personnel; and possession of a Class B substance.
Northborough
Wednesday, July 3
6:52 p.m. Arrested, Michael Brien Whalen, 45, of 14 Worcester St., Southbridge, for op MV with license suspended for OUI/CDL/MVH.
Thursday, July 4
10:25 p.m. Arrested, Jefferson Dos Santos Nascimento, 41, of 15 Spring St., Apt. A, Westborough, for speeding in viol special regulation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, possess open container of alcohol in MV, marked lanes violation.
Friday, July 5
3:03 a.m. Arrested, Jonathan Gonzalez, 19, of 33 Housatonic St., Worcester, for lights violation, unlicensed operation of MV, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.
6:34 a.m. Arrested , Ava Ashleigh Gallinagh, 19, of 26 Autumn Ln., Northborough, on warrant.
11:03 p.m. Arrested, Virgilio Montero Mateo, 55, of 53 Winthrop St., Apt. A, Marlborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.
Saturday, July 6
1:12 a.m. Arrested, Kamilli Monteiro Bernardes, 20, of 64 Florence St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%.
9:15 p.m. Arrested, Francisco R. Jacob, 37, of 29 King St., Northborough, on warrant.
9:19 p.m. Arrested, Nicole M. Cheney, 37, of 74 Chestnut St., Marlborough, on warrant.
Sunday, July 7
11:13 p.m. Arrested, Ava Ashleigh Gallinagh, 19, of 26 Autumn Ln., Northborough, for op MV with license suspended, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.
Tuesday, July 9
12:00 a.m. Arrested, Kerry James Downey, 25, of 17 Fay Ct., Marlborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, miscellaneous MV equipment violation.
11:13 p.m. Arrested, Oscar Navarro, 45, of 12 Sherman St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for no inspection sticker, op MV with license suspended.
Shrewsbury
Friday, July 5
2:00 a.m. Arrested , Anderson Jr Lima, 23, of 25 B Standish St., Apt. 9, Worcester, for OUI liquor, marked lanes violation, neg operation of MV (operate to endanger).
11:45 a.m. Arrested, Keora McGill, 32, of 31 Maplewood Rd., Apt. 2, Millbury, for attempt to commit crime, conspiracy; Wardell W. Washington, 47, of 35 William St., Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation; and Lynette Padilla, 36, of 31 Harvard St., Natick,
for shoplifting by asportation, warrant.
Saturday, July 6
11:23 a.m. Arrested , Jorge Luis Calvo, 35, of 1103 Forest Park Dr., Auburn, for fail to stop for police, marked lanes violation, speeding, op MV with license suspended, assault w/ dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, receive stolen property - $1200, use MV without authority, carry dangerous weapon 2nd offse, possess burglarious instrument.
4:39 p.m. Arrested , Lacey Jade Sawyer, 39, of 18 Fruit St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on warrants.
Monday, July 8
7:41 p.m. Arrested, Jezebel N. Diaz, 34, of 5 Mount Pleasant St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for trafficking in Class B substance, possession of Class E substance, and Whitney M. Humphrey, 34, of 156 Austin St., Apt. 1, Worcester, for unlicensed operation of MV, uninsured MV/trailer, op MV with registration suspended/revoked.
Tuesday, July 9
2:44 a.m. Arrested , Michael E. Rauscher, 60, of 25 King St., Worcester, for OUI drugs, marked lanes violation, and Sheila M. Paquette, 39, of 189 Lincoln St., Worcester, on warrants.
Westborough
Tuesday, June 25
1:26 a.m. Arrested, Arnold Santiago Medina, 53, of 180 E Main St., Apt. 101, Westborough, for op MV with license suspended, unregistered motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle, license not in possession, registration not in possession.
2:58 a.m. Arrested , Mark Allan Newman, 46, of 50 Belmont St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, for possess Class E drug.
Thursday, June 27
11:40 a.m. Arrested , Thomas F. Flanagan, 60, of 14B Plain Rd., South Deerfield, for possess Class B drug subsq. offse.
Monday, July 1
2:16 p.m. Arrested, Cristian Mendez, 22, of 125 Murbock St., Brighton, for op MV with license suspended.
6:10 p.m. Arrested , Philip Nunzio Fera, 34, of 704 Windsor Ridge Dr., Westborough, on straight warrants.
Tuesday, July 2
9:23 p.m. Arrested, Adonias Misael Sanchez Hernandez, 32, of 133 Elm St., Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended for OUI/CDL/MVH. Thursday, July 4
6:58 p.m. Arrested, William J. Curtiss, 36, of 53 Mahaiwe St., Great Barrington, on straight warrants.
Friday, July 5
10:02 p.m. Arrested, William Rafael Delgado Sanchez, 31, of 68 Arlington St., Apt. 2, Worcester, for marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%.
LEGAL NOTICES
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SHREWSBURY
PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids are requested by the Town Manager for Fire Detection & Fire Suppression Systems Annual Inspection and Repair for the Town of Shrewsbury for the period of three (3) years beginning July 31, 2024.
Specifications are available at the DPW Public Buildings Division, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, or on the town website at www.shrewsburyma.gov/ bids.
Bids shall be sealed and appropriately marked “FIRE DETECTION & FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSPECTION & REPAIR”, will be received in the Office of the Town Manager, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545, until 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 5, 2024, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Attention is called to minimum wage rates to be paid on the work as determined by the Department of Labor Standards under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149 Section 26 to 27H inclusive.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within (30) days after the date designated above for the filing of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, and to accept any bid or part thereof deemed by it to be in the best interest of the Town.
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY
Kevin Mizikar Town Manager
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING
100 MAPLE AVENUE
SHREWSBURY, MA
July 29, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Juliane Hertel of 54 Lakeside Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV B (1) to extend a preexisting nonconforming deck upon property located at 54 Lakeside Drive in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 51 Plot 200000.
July 29, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Michael Christopher of 377 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII-Table II to build a deck forty - one feet (41’) from the rear yard setback where fifty feet (50’) is required in the Residence B-2 upon property located at 5-2 Point Road in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 52 Plot 055008.
July 29, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Shilpa Deochakke of 4 Ptarmigan Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VI Table I to operate a professional office or customary home occupation upon property located at 4 Ptarmigan Drive in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 26 Plot 198000.
July 29, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Kevin Arria of 42 Manor Road, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII Table II to build a deck twenty - seven and eight tenths feet (27.8’) from the rear yard setback where forty feet (40’) is required upon property located at 42 Manor Road in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 26 Plot 079000.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, August 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectboard’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Yatco Energy, 313 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 to construct a 7,015 square foot retail building housing a gasoline service station, convenience store with drive thru window and a 4,825 square foot car wash as shown on plans entitled, “Site Plan Site for Proposed Development,” dated June 21, 2024; prepared by Civil Design Group, LLC, 21 High Street Suite 207 North Andover, MA 01845 ; stamped by Philip R. Henry P.E., consisting of twenty- two (22) pages.
The subject project is located at 193 Hartford Turnpike, easterly of Lake Street and northerly of Hartford Turnpike and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 52, Plot 125000.
A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at www.shrewsburyma. gov/ongoing-projects.
SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD
Julie Holstrom, Clerk
MARLBOROUGH
ZBA Case #24-5
Location: 159 Dudley St.
Applicant: Ivelisse Valez NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL
Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on Tuesday July 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. – 3rd floor Memorial Hall.
Petition: This is an appeal of Building Departments Denial Letter dated May 3, 2024. The applicant proposes to add an addition at the rear of an existing singlefamily house at 159 Dudley St. located in Zoning District A-2. The construction requires a variance from the Board of Appeals under Section 650-12.B of the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance.
For further assistance, please contact the Board at 508-460-3768. All interested persons are invited.
Applicant or representative must be present
Ralph Loftin
Chairman
ADVERTISEMENT EOHLC PROJECT #170096
The Marlborough CD Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Liberty Hill Apartments, 667-3 for the Marlborough CD Authority in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by studio J2.
The Project consists of: Vacant Unit Renovation, Units #105, #513, & #523 The work is estimated to cost: $198,900.00
Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive.
General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction
General Bids will be received until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and publicly opened, forthwith.
Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and publicly opened forthwith. Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder
Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement.
SUBTRADES: Section 22 00 00 Plumbing
Section 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring
Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available electronically or for purchase at www.Projectdog.com at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024; Project Code #863510.
General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount, (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Marlborough Housing Authority.
This project is being Electronically Bid (EBid). All bids shall be prepared and submitted online at www.Projectdog.com and received no later than the date & time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. For assistance, contact Projectdog, 1nc. at 978.499.9014.
General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to DHCD (david. mcclave@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED.
The job site and/or existing building will be available for inspection at 10:00 AM
On Tuesday, July 30.
Meet at CD Authority office at 250 Main Street in Marlborough.
Call Jennifer Steffek at studio J2 with questions at 781-354-6722 (cell).
Site Address: 250 Main Street Marlborough, MA 01752
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH TRAFFIC COMMISSION
A regulation to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission of the City of Marlborough Chapter 586 Section 22, as amended, thereof entitled VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, Article IV: “No Stopping, Standing or Parking, General Prohibitions.” BE IT ENACTED BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 586 Section 22 of the Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission is hereby amended by ADDING to Chapter 586 Section 22 “General Prohibitions” the following, as a new subsection “D”: Commercial Vehicles
(1) For purposes of this subsection, “commercial vehicle” includes all vehicles contained within the definition of “commercial vehicle” in § 586-1, “Definitions.” For purposes of this subsection, “commercial vehicle” also includes the following: any and all truck tractors; trailers; tractor-trailer combinations; all vehicles with 6 or more wheels; car carriers; limousines; vehicles with snowplows; tow trucks or vehicles with tow truck apparatus; vehicles with exterior attached equipment or stored ladder(s); commercial use trailers (i.e., landscape trailers, construction trailers, etc.); vehicles with commercial advertising or any other vehicle being used for commercial purposes (i.e., vehicles with passenger plates attached to commercial trailers); vehicles bearing commercial, apportioned, snow removal “SR” plates, semi, or semi-trailer registration plates; and vehicles, trailers, or boats wider than 8’6” with or without road permits.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any commercial vehicle (as defined in this subsection on any public street, road, highway, or alleyway in the City of Marlborough) for a period exceeding one hour except while actually loading or unloading materials and/or otherwise rendering requested services to owners and/or
tenants of one or more adjacent properties in the City of Marlborough.
(3) Exemptions;
a. The parking of any commercial vehicle, oversized vehicle (as defined in Chapter 586 of the Code of the City of Marlborough incorporated herein by reference hereto) in or on any property, park, municipal parking area, or recreation area owned, leased, maintained or operated by the City of Marlborough, is prohibited unless written permission is obtained from the Police Department.
b. Prohibitions shall not apply to vehicles serving official City purposes, public school purposes, emergency services, response vehicles or vehicles fitted for the disabled and handicapped (with a handicapped license plate or placard).
c. Passenger vehicles and light SUV’s bearing commercial plates with no advertising.
(4) Any violation of this section is a $25 fine. Three or more violations for the same commercial vehicle in a 30-day period subject that vehicle to being towed and stored at the expense of the owner. Every day on which a violation of this section occurs shall be punishable as a separate violation.
HUDSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition #ZVR-24-3 and ZSP-24-6
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda.
At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of KM R2 Realty LLC, requesting a Special Permit and two (2) Variances to construct a three-story multi-family dwelling, consisting of 12 two-bedroom units, pursuant to Sections 5.2.4.5 and 8.1.4.2 for the Variances and Section 5.2.3.1 for the Special Permit of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 60-62 Washington Street in the NB Neighborhood Business Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 40, Parcels 48. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.
All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at https://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=D73JBS4C6E78 and can
be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kevangelisti@ townofhudson.org.
Jason Mauro, Chair Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HUDSON PLANNING BOARD
Petition # SPR-24-3
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Hudson Senior Center, First Floor, Hudson, MA 01749.
At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of KM R2 Realty LLC, requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a three-story multi-family dwelling, consisting of 12 twobedroom units, pursuant to Section 8.1.7 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning ByLaws. The subject property is located at 6062 Washington Street in the NB Neighborhood Business Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 40, Parcels 48. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.
All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at https://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=D72PX766B2EF and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kevangelisti@townofhudson.org.
Hudson Planning Board
Robert D’Amelio, Chairman
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition #ZSP-24-4
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 extending the remote meeting provisions of March 12, 2020, Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda. At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of David and Wanda Saunders, requesting a Special Permit for a shed to be installed in the front setbacks of their non-conforming corner parcel, pursuant to Sections 7.3 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 118 Cottage Street in the R40 Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 10, Parcels 18. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.
All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at https://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=D73JBR4C6D28 and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kevangelisti@ townofhudson.org.
Jason Mauro, Chair Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED
Shrewsbury Cemetery has been final resting place for residents for centuries
SHREWSBURY THEN NOW
By Michael Perna Jr. History Columnist
SHREWSBURY – From the time of the first death in Shrewsbury in 1716, which was 11 years before the town was even incorporated, until 1898, the town had grown substantially in population. We should note that the first person to die was a one-year-old baby, Daniel
Ward, who died from typhoid fever. He was the son of Artemas and Lucy Ward and was buried in a simple plot in what would eventually become what we know as Mountain View Cemetery.
The photograph shows a receipt from May 12, 1898, when Mrs. William Pierce purchased two cemetery lots, numbers 321 and 322 in Section 11 of what was then known as the “Shrewsbury Cemetery.” The price back then was quite a bit cheaper than what you would pay today ― $10 per plot! To il-
lustrate this point, the same two plots (in the first row of graves) would now cost $4,665!
The receipt was signed by the Trustees of the Cemetery,
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A plot at the Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury today costs more than two hundred times more than it did at the end of the 19th century.
Edward Howe, Herbert A. Maynard, and Henry L. Ball. A note of caution was included on the receipt ― it stated: “Proprietors shall keep their Lots,
Trees, Fences, Shrubbery and Monuments in a condition satisfactory to the Trustees; and if the Proprietors fail to place them in such condition, on being requested so to do by the Trustees, they, the Trustees, are authorized, and it shall be their duty, to enter all such Lots and properly care for them and charge the expense of doing the same to the several Proprietors thereof.”
The cemetery today is rapidly becoming full, with plans to expand the property to allow for future burials.
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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES
The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).
DEATHS
Allain, Guy of Marlborough Baraiolo, Margaret formerly of Southborough Boerman, Gregory of Shrewsbury
Carreira, Raymond of Marlborough Davis, Thomas of Marlborough Doucette, Ann of Westborough Errede, Arcangela of Shrewsbury
Filipe, Theresa of Hudson Gleason Cole, Kate formerly of Westborough Hancock, Edna of North Grafton Huchowski, Gerald formerly of Grafton
Hurd, Richard of Southborough Latt, Carol of Marlborough Lewis, Darryl of Southborough Lobdell, Frederick of Northborough McCarthy, Paul of Hudson McDaniel, Donna of Southborough McDonald, Vivian of Westborough Rennie, Kathleen formerly of Northborough Shulman, Patricia of Westborough Spinazzola, Philip of Marlborough Symonick, Robert of Shrewsbury
Trombetta Jr., Lorenzo formerly of Northborough and Marlborough Walsh, Carole formerly of Southborough
Carol A. Latt, 73
MARLBOROUGH - Carol A. Latt of Marlborough, MA, born March 7, 1951, (Nee Carol Battaglia in Cambridge, MA) peacefully departed this life on April 10, 2024, after a long period of declining health in Lanham, Maryland. Carol shared a loving bond with her sister, Lorraine Sharon and her husband Arthur, of Marlborough, MA and loving relationship with her longtime partner, Antonio (Tony) Wyatt of Maryland. Carol is predeceased by her parents, Louis
and Lena Battaglia (2007 and 2008, in Marlborough, MA), and Richard Battaglia (2016, in Savage, MN). She leaves behind a brother, James R. Battaglia (wife Jane), in Blackstone, MA, nephews, Louis Battaglia (wife Venus), in Newago, MI, and his children, Anthony Battaglia (wife Deidra) of MA, and their children, Christopher Sharon (wife Crystal), and their children, in Palmer, AK, Brian Sharon (wife Rachel), and their children in Clinton, MA, former spouse, Thomas G. Latt, MD, and many cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
The Pridgen Funeral Service in Lanham, MD assisted with the funeral arrangements.
Darryl D. Lewis, 66
SOUTHBOROUGH - Darryl D. Lewis, 66, of Southborough, died July 5, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. He was the son of the late Dean M. and Helen (Mocerino) Lewis.
Darryl is survived by his sons, Timothy Lewis and his partner Laura Loehle of Norwalk, CT and Thomas Lewis of Southborough, his sisters, Kimberly Lewis-Keddy and her husband Tim of Westborough, Robin Lamy and her husband Kevin of Northborough and Kathy Franchitto and her husband Brian of Southborough, his brothers, Steven Lewis and his wife Kathy of Sandwich and Dean Lewis, Jr. and his wife Adele of Eastham, his grandson, Asher Lewis, his former wife Susan (Johnson) Lewis, many nieces and nephews and the family pet Jessie, who was always by his side
The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.
Frederick D. Lobdell,
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and support of his family. Fred was born and raised in Derby, CT, one of three children to the late Leroy C. and Estelle E. (Smith) Lobdell. He was the husband of the late Cheryl (Bruyere) Lobdell.
Surviving Fred are his three daughters, Amanda Chenier and her husband John of Shrewsbury, Melissa Simone and her husband Kenneth of Loveland, OH, Jennifer Dominguez Larson of Phoenix, AZ; two step-children, Henry Bissonnette, III of Worcester and Crystal Bissonnette of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Lucas Chenier, Amy Eifert and her husband Tyler, and Zachary Simone; two step-grandchildren, Zachary Bissonnette and Cameron Bissonnette, two great-grandchildren, Teagan Eifert and Scout Eifert; a brother, Leroy Lobdell of FL and a sister, Wendy Gaynor of CT.
The visitation will take place between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday, July 23, at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough. Fred’s funeral will immediately follow at 12pm in the funeral home. Burial will occur privately at a later date.
Kate Gleason Cole, 58
WINHALL, VT - Kate Gleason Cole, a resident of Winhall, VT, passed away at DartmouthHitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire on June 28, 2024, at the age of 58, with her husband Mike and their sons, Alex and Justin, by her side. She was the daughter of Dana Wright Gleason and Emily Ryan Gleason. She was a beloved wife, cherished mother, and dear friend to many.
Brewster-Shea Funeral Home of Manchester, VT assisted with arrangements.
Patricia Shulman, 79
NORTHBOROUGH - Frederick D. Lobdell, 78, passed away peacefully at Whitney Place – Westborough on July 6, 2024. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love
WESTBOROUGH - Patricia (Brenner) Shulman, 79, of Westborough, passed away on July 2, 2024.
Patricia was the wife of fifty-six years to Andrew Shul -
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man. Pat was born in Fall River, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Abraham and Mildred (Strolsky) Brenner.
Survivors besides her husband are: a son: David Shulman and his wife Valerie of New York; a daughter: Roberta Parris and her husband Jeffrey of Colorado; grandchildren: Ariella Shulman of New York; Joseph Parris and his wife Haley of Idaho; Sadie Rosen and her husband Matt of Colorado; Molly Parris of Colorado and Benjamin Parris of Colorado; a great grandchild: Shaina Rosen; a brother: Jay Brenner and his wife Cheryl of Oregon; a niece: Allison Brenner of Oregon; cousins: Steven Abrams of Massachusetts and Susan Connolly of Massachusetts. The Hathaway Home for Funerals of Fall River assisted with arrangements.
Gerald Huchowski, 71
DANIELSON , CT - Gerald.
“Jerry” Huchowski, 71, of Robertson Ave. died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, June 27, 2024. His wife of 32 years Bonnie. (Boucher) Huchowski died January 9, 2017.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Jennifer Huchowski of Clarkrange, TN and Maggie Huchowski and her husband Alex Mitti of Danielson, CT; a step-son Jeremy Hadley of Bassett VA; 7 grandchildren, Jon, Jason, Samantha, Trenton, Lucas, Devon, and Mason, 1 great grandson, Azrael; siblings, Pauline Brockman, Joseph Huchowski, Robert Huchowski, Carol Moore, and Steven Huchowski, as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends including Steven McGovern and his wife Tammy McGovern, and their children whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by 2 siblings, Dorothy Collette and David Huchowski.
Born in Grafton, MA on March 13, 1953 he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Krous) Huchowski and grew up in Grafton.
Jackman Funeral Home of Douglas assisted with arrangements.
Thomas J. Davis, 67
MARLBOROUGH - Thomas J. Davis, 67, of Marlborough died suddenly Thursday July 4, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Virginia M. Harvey for the past 32 years. He leaves his wife Virginia M. “Ginny” Harvey of Marlborough; a son Nicholas J. “Nicky” Davis of Marlborough; a daughter Carol Anne Davis and her husband Kyle J. “KJ” Parent of Knoxville, Tennessee; his mother Annette (Stopkotte) Davis of Grand Island, Nebraska; father-in-law Gerry Harvey of Marlborough; three sisters, Cathy Cure and Pam Andersen both of Grand Island, Nebraska and Pat Davis of Alexandria, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Margaret R. Baraiolo, 98
MILFORD - Mrs. Margaret R. (Bertonassi) Baraiolo, 98, of Milford MA died peacefully on Thursday (July 4, 2024) at Blaire House Assisted Living in Milford MA after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. “Zary” Baraiolo who died in 2017.
Margaret is survived by her 4 children: Ellen Murphy and her husband Harold Murphy of Hopedale MA, Michael Baraiolo and his partner Julie of Las Vegas NV, Laura Lueders and her husband Carl Lueders of Milford MA and William Baraiolo of Milford MA; her 7 grandchildren: Amy, Lisa, Jaime, Dominic, Joseph, Andrew and Samantha; her 5 great grandchildren: Keller, Keaton, Maxwell, Vivian and Vincent; her sister: Rita Bertonassi of Marlborough MA; also several nieces & nephews.
Margaret was the sister of the late Alice Phillipo; the late Carl Bertonassi; the late Lena Baldelli; the late Irene Baldelli; the late Sylvia Moro and the late Dorothy Angelico.
Edwards Memorial Funeral Home Inc. of Milford assisted with arrangements.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – Between Lyman and East Main streets is a reminder of what once was.
A path threads between the two busy roadways. A century ago, this path was part of the Boston and Worcester Air Line Trail, or BWALT.
Near the Lyman Street entrance, there’s a kiosk with an old map and photos. Nearby, a small section of track reminds visitors of the path’s original purpose.
Over the next 10 years or so, the town plans to convert the BWALT into a multi-use path.
The trail began as part of the Boston and Worcester Street Railway, an electric trolley that opened in 1903. It closed in 1932, when the trolley made way for bus service on Turnpike Road (Route 9).
Most of the right-of-way is still intact.
The majority of the BWALT trails are between Route 9 and the current MBTA Commuter
Rail line. One trail would go along Lyman Street, near Lake Chauncy.
Once completed, the paths will offer connections to existing trails in Shrewsbury, Southborough and Framingham.
These shared-use paths will accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists, and offer amenities such as benches and drinking fountains.
Some parts, like the path between Lyman and East Main,
are being used. Other segments await easements, design plans and funding from various sources.
BWALT, which mostly lies between routes 9 and 30, has been divided into six sections.
The town’s Planning Department recently presented an update on the various sections.
Section 1 stretches from the Northborough line to Sassacus Drive. Final design is under way.
The Planning Department
is obtaining easements for this section, and the town’s conservation director is developing recommendations for the Hocomonco Pond area.
Funding will be provided by MassWorks, Complete Streets, the American Rescue Plan Act and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Section 2 goes from Sassacus Drive to Park Street, and a 25% design plan funded by MassTrails grant program and town matching funds. Design
work will begin once a contract is in place.
An information meeting for Section 2 will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. To RSVP, go to https://www. westboroughma.gov/1289/ Public-Info-Meetings
Section 3 goes from Park Street to East Main Street. There is an existing trail section between East Main and Lyman streets.
Section 4 runs from East Main to West Park Drive. There has been no significant progress, but the former right-ofway is in good condition.
Section 5 is located between West Park Drive to the Southborough line. The trail segment along West Park Drive is scheduled to be completed in summer 2024.
Section 6 runs along Lyman Street, and the town is in the process of seeking easements. For information and updates, visit https://www. westboroughma.gov/1082/ Boston-Worcester-AirlineTrail-BWALT
A small section of the old BWALT trolley is on display near a paved path off Lyman Street. The town is in the process of converting the old trolley path into a multi-use trail.
A paved path connects Lyman and East Main streets. Near the Lyman Street entrance is a kiosk with a small section of the old BWALT trolley tracks. (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)
By Evan Walsh Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH – Com -
ing into the game on July 12, Shrewsbury Post 397 Head Coach Frank Vaccaro knew his team needed more offense.
“I think we’ve got a good team. They’re going to compete. We have to step up with our bats a little bit — they’re not where we like them to be,” he told the Community Advocate in an interview after Post 397 defeated Hudson Post 100 on July 8. “We’ve got to get more hits out of the top of our order, and we will. We’ve got to learn how to take pitches.”
Players on Vaccaro’s team did their best to assuage some of his concerns when they returned to the diamond to face off against Zone 4 rival Northborough Post 234 at Memorial Field. Though Shrewsbury’s bats started slowly, a five-run rally in the fifth inning made the difference as Post 397
earned a 6-2 win in one of the team’s last regular season games.
“We got the key hits — we got them, and I’m happy,” Vaccaro said after facing Northborough. “As much as I worry about our hitting, we’ve got some pretty big boys who can hit.”
Shrewsbury went up 1-0 in the third inning after Jimmy Mitchell’s single. The resilient
Post 234 team battled back in the bottom of the inning, going ahead 2-1 after a double by Cam Citro and singles by Nick Bellofatto and Joe Russell.
However, Northborough’s offense was held in check by Shrewsbury’s Tedy Cove — a rising sophomore at Worcester State University who, alongside Mitchell, serves as the captain for Post 397.
Over a full seven innings
and 85 pitches, Cove struck out six, allowed five total hits, and limited Northborough’s offense to the two third-inning runs.
“Tedy Cove was the difference. The guy is pitching his heart out. He’s been just tremendous — everything I can ask for,” said Vaccaro.
Shrewsbury’s bats came around in the fifth inning. All nine Post 397 players came
to the plate that inning, with key hits by Pearson Dodds and JJ Ferguson. Walks from Mitchell and Owen Mongeon kept traffic on the basepaths throughout the frame, and two Northborough errors allowed Shrewsbury to keep the rally going.
Despite the six Shrewsbury runs, Quinn Salvi — who will play baseball at Anna Maria College next year — was sharp on the mound for Post 234. Over seven innings and 98 pitches, Salvi faced 34 total batters and didn’t allow an earned run.
“Shrewsbury is a really good team. I thought Quinn Salvi pitched a really outstanding game — complete game, zero earned runs. He really did a good job of giving us a chance. When you give a great team like that extra outs, they can really make you pay,” Post 234 Head Coach Ken MacDonald said after the game.
CHALLENGING GOLF FOR OVER 90 YEARS
Northborough’s Charlie Shifrin fields the pick-off attempt as Pearson Dodds dives back to the base.
Nick Bellofatto high-fives a teammate. (Photos/Evan Walsh)
Shrewsbury 12U Little League tops Westborough to win District 5 championship
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury’s Brendan Moody stepped into the batter’s box and perhaps the most stressful situation of his young baseball career.
His team, Shrewsbury 12U Little League, was embroiled in a back-and-forth contest with Westborough for the 12U Mass. Little League District 5 championship. With the game knotted at 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning with one out and runners on second and third, Moody grabbed his bat.
The moment was huge, but Moody was focused on only one thing as he headed to the plate.
“I thought, don’t get out,” he said after the game.
Moody was patient during his championship-defining at-bat — he looked at the first four pitches, two of which were called strikes — but on the fifth pitch, he finally swung, the ping of the metal bat silencing the crowd at Northborough’s Casey Field. The ball popped
up and, despite the best efforts of Westborough outfielders charging forward, hit the grass in shallow center field. The runner from third bolted home, and Shrewsbury earned a 4-3 walk-off victory and the 12U Mass. Little League District 5 title.
“Brendan — he’s been clutch all year. He’s an awesome hitter. He hit the ball
well. It was unbelievable,” Shrewsbury Head Coach Mike Avis said.
The dramatic play scored Shrewsbury’s first run since the start of the game.
The team started hot — a double from Alex Santiago and singles from Ryan Wright and Colin Avis helped plate three in the opening frame — but the bats would lose momentum in
Shrewsbury’s 12U team won the District 5 Little League title. (Photo/ Evan Walsh)
later innings, in large part due to an excellent performance from Westborough pitcher Jack Vallee. Still, Shrewsbury players remained positive, cheered each other on, and eventually strung some hits together in the sixth to pull ahead.
“This team — they’re gelling at the right time. They play so hard, and I’m so happy for them. They’ve really worked
hard this whole season and come a long way. That’s a heck of a Westborough team we just played. They battled back, give them credit. But, I’m so proud of my kids… I’ve been coaching this group since they were fairly young. They improved every year. They’re really coming together as a team this year, and it’s been awesome to see that,” said Mike Avis.
Westborough didn’t go down without a fight. Down 3-0 heading into the fifth inning, Westborough rallied to tie the game. Two-out hits from Conor Bouchard and Isaac Graham helped even the score. While the game didn’t end the way Westborough wanted, Head Coach Pat LaCroix said he was proud of his team.
“I’m beyond proud of them. They’re extremely talented. Extremely committed. More importantly than that, they play well as a team, they support each other, and they work really hard. They have really bright futures, and they came together as a team,” LaCroix told the Community Advocate.
