SHREWSBURY – Community members visiting Shrewsbury’s Town Center may soon be able to get a frozen treat.
The Planning Board on July 11 considered plans to build an ice cream shop in the Town Center. Applicant Keller Real Estate LLC filed site plans and stormwater-related documents with the Planning Board.
The shop would be located at 6 Maple Ave., currently owned by Keller Real Estate.
The 0.1-acre parcel of land is located between Maple Avenue and Main Street, directly across from the Ice cream shop | 5
Options for Westborough Golf Club building presented to committee
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – Initial ideas for a new building at the Westborough Golf Club were presented during the Municipal Building Committee meeting on Thursday, July 11.
Arthur Love and Lauren Mitchell of BFE Architects brought forth four options for the building. Love said the options were created based on a walkthrough of the site, along with input from the committee.
Option A1 – One floor. The pro shop and storage would be moved into a separate building. A kitchen/dining
Historian publishes book on Anthony ‘Spag’ Borgatti
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – A local historian is sharing stories about Shrewsbury legend Anthony “Spag” Borgatti.
In his new 84-page book, “Spag — His Life and Legacy,” lifelong Shrewsbury resident and Town Historian Michael Perna Jr. recounts Spag’s life with anecdotes, recollections from community members who knew him and stories about his famous superstore that gave countless people reason to visit town.
“I started a couple years ago when one of [Borgatti’s] daughters passed away. The other daughter had me come over to her house. It was full of Spag’s photos and plaques and stuff like that. She said that anything I wanted to take a copy of, take a photo of — feel free… That kind of planted the seed. The more people I talked to, there’s so much more to know,” Perna said.
“Spag — His Life and Legacy” marks Perna’s seventh book on Shrewsbury’s history.
bury in the Civil War” (1986), “Remembering Lake Quinsigamond — From Steamboats to White City” (1998), “Images of America – Shrewsbury” (2001) and “Shrewsbury Through Time” (2014).
“Even as a kid, I’ve always liked history. It started with military history, Civil War history, and then I thought, ‘What was Shrewsbury’s role in the Civil War?’ So that kind of morphed into Shrewsbury history,” said Perna.
Perna spoke to several people who knew or worked for Spag and combed through archives to research the book. Despite living in Shrewsbury for his entire life,
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Michael Perna Jr. stands with his new book beside a picture of Anthony “Spag” Borgatti located at the Shrewsbury Public Library. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
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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former Maj. Howard W. Beal Elementary School. The site currently includes several parking spaces and a vacant commercial building, which would be demolished if plans are approved.
The new structure would be a three-story, mixed-use building, with the ice cream shop on the first floor and a total of two apartments on the second and third floors. An exterior concrete patio would be located along the side of the building facing Maple Avenue, allowing for seasonal outside seating for the ice cream shop.
The shop would be roughly 900 square feet with about 12 seats. Renderings show a bright, colorful shop with accents of yellow, pink, and blue; the applicant wrote in project documents that the building would enhance the aesthetic appeal of Shrewsbury Center.
The applicant believes that the project meets the spirit of Shrewsbury’s Town Center District.
“One of the main purposes of the adoption of this zoning district is to promote an attractive, walkable neighborhood, where people can live, shop, eat, conduct business, and enjoy arts and cultural activities… This proposed redevelopment can achieve the criteria for this district,” project documents read.
The mixed-use building would be another change in Shrewsbury Center’s landscape. Maple & Main — owned by the Shrewsbury Public Schools RISE Program — opened last fall at 557 Main St. The Hale Block Building is also being renovated.
Beal Commons — a 53-unit mixed-use development with commercial space planned for the first floor — is currently slated for the former Beal School site (1-7 Maple Ave.). The Planning Board approved the project in April 2023, but after seven residents appealed the decision, the development was delayed. The appeal is expected to be decided in the coming weeks.
The Planning Board will consider approving several special permits to allow the project to proceed.
While 11 parking spots are required for the building, the
plans call for six spots. One spot would be ADA accessible, three spots would be reserved for the apartments, and two spots would be reserved for patrons of the ice cream shop. Cars would access the parking lot by entering on Main Street; the curb-cut on Maple Avenue would be closed.
Planning Board members asked about the parking shortage.
The developers said that public parking in the area may be used, including overflow parking next door. The applicant also mentioned that patrons may be able to park on Hascall Street, where buses used to park when the former Beal School was open.
Residents at the meeting asked about possible traffic congestion. No traffic study was performed.
The Planning Board closed the public hearing on July 11, but no vote was taken to approve the project.
Golf Club | from page 1 area would be next to the pro shop; there would be some outdoor seating with a view of the course; some seating near the putting green. The parking lot would gain 11 spaces.
Option A2 – One floor. The pro shop would be moved to the front of the property. A concession stand would be built next to the kitchen. The parking lot would gain seven spaces.
Option A3 – One floor. Kitchen would be in front of the property; the pro shop would be near its present location. Outdoor patio would be built near the course.
Option A4-1: Two floors. The first floor would have an elevator between the pro shop and kitchen. The putting green would be relocated, and a parking lot built at the present putting green. On the second floor, a dining room and bar would be built, with an outdoor patio.
Committee members did not favor Option A2 because delivery vehicles would have no access to the kitchen, as well
as the location of the pro shop.
“I need to see the tee from the shop,” said the club’s golf pro Matt Griffith.
This option “wasn’t our favorite,” said Love.
A couple of options include moving the putting green. According to Griffith, that could add up to $100,000 to the costs since moving the green would also mean moving the irrigation system.
Griffith added the risk of having an outdoor dining area so close to the course. He recalled one instance when a golf ball landed in someone’s salad.
Based on what was discussed at the July 11 meeting, BFE will further define the
options for new constructions. These updates, along with options for renovating the current building, will be presented at the committee’s next meeting on Thursday, July 25.
After this meeting, BFE will present these documents to a cost estimator. While the costs for rebuilding or renovation are being calculated, BFE will continue to work on floor plans and exterior design.
The findings of the feasibility study are scheduled to be presented in mid-September. Updates on the project are available via https://www. westboroughma.gov/1219/ Westborough-Golf-ClubBuilding In Option A1, the pro shop, etc. would be in a separate building, connected with the kitchen/dining area by a breezeway.
Northborough Police holds swearing-in ceremony for officers
By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Police Department promoted three officers on June 26.
A ceremony was held to swear in Officer Sean Montville who was promoted to sergeant, Sgt. Demosthenes Agiomavritis to lieutenant and Sgt. William Griffin to lieutenant. The event was attended by their families, friends and fellow officers.
Police Chief Brian Griffin commended the officers for their hard work and explained the reasons behind their promotions.
“They bring over 60 years of law enforcement experience and they are mentors to our newer officers,” Griffin said. “I think that their experience on the job is paramount and will help our younger officers.”
With deep roots in the community, he continues to give back by coaching sports at the high school and staying connected to his hometown, where his family still resides.
“I love the profession. I love this community. We’ve got a great department,” he said. “I love the guys and the girls that I work with, and I recommend the career. We want to keep it strong.”
He will focus on accreditation and training. He plans to spend five-10 hours a week in the accreditation office in order to ensure the department retains its accredited status. Steps toward reaching this reputable level include CPR certification, Taser training, firearm competency and more.
Leading up to the swearing in, the three officers underwent various testing and procedures, and they emerged highest in the rankings. Plus, with their work experience and their work in the department, Griffin said their promotions made “perfect sense.”
The ceremony was a new inclusion on the part of Griffin.
LEASING
“We’ve never really had an actual ceremony before like this, but I think it’s important to recognize when somebody gets promoted or when somebody does something really well,” Griffin said. “I think going
forward we need to have more of these ceremonies and award recognitions. It’s important that these officers and dispatchers are complimented for the outstanding work that they do.”
Lt. Demosthenes Agiomavritis
Agiomavritis has served as a Northborough police officer for 27 years. The town holds special significance to him as he moved here in 1985 and attended public school before joining the police force.
“I care more about the community because I grew up in it and I want to give back to it,” Agiomavritis said.
He will serve as the operations lieutenant. This job involved organizing the fleet at special events such as Applefest, heading special units, licensing and the overall day-to-day operations like shifts and pay. Additionally, he hopes to further instill family values in the police culture.
“I’m just proud to be a lieutenant in the town of Northborough,” Agiomavritis said.
Lt. William Griffin
Lt. Griffin, a Northborough native, has served as a police officer in the town for 29 years.
“It’s a matter of good organizational skills,” Lt. Griffin said.
Sgt. Sean Montville
After eight years of service to the Northborough Police Department, Montville was promoted to sergeant. Montville places a particular emphasis on his duty to ensure that the young police force is properly trained.
“I’m very fortunate to be supervising some motivated young men and women. It’s exciting to see them grow and get excited about the profession,” Montville said. “I’ve only been here eight years, but it’s nice to see them refreshed and being proactive and going out there and trying to do the best that they can.”
Montville will retain his position on the midnight shift, and a key part of his role will be ensuring that officers meet the demanding responsibilities of the job.
“When people call during the midnight shift, it’s usually not for a good reason. I’m trying to make sure that my coworkers are up to date and staying with it. Their mental clarity is there, and it’s something I have to make sure they’re focused on to provide the top levels of service that we expect as police officers,” Montville said.
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From left to right Sgt. Sean Montville, Lt. Demosthenes Agiomavritis, Lt. William Griffin and Chief Brian Griffin stand at a ceremony held on June 26 commemorating the promotions of Montville, Agiomavritis and William Griffin. (Photo/ Laney Halsey)
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.
Summer Concert Series brings community together
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury
residents have found a groovy way to spend their summer days.
On July 8, musicians took the stage at Dean Park’s pavilion as part of the Shrewsbury Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series. The Mental Math Syndicate was the first group to perform.
The concert was well attended by the community. Many brought lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, enjoying the beautiful weather and taking the opportunity to spend time with friends and family.
The Recreation Department expanded its concert offerings this year, bringing more genres of music to town and doubling the amount of performances from three to six.
“I’m personally such a strong believer in the power of music and how it can bring people together. It was really important
for us to offer those types of opportunities to the community
… Music has such a power to connect people with others,” said Carly Morin, the town’s recreation events coordinator.
The event was sponsored by Casella Waste Systems, which recently became a larger part of the community after taking over the town’s trash and recycling services on July 1. Sponsor-
ing the event was a no-brainer, said Kyle Orr, Casella’s division manager.
“We thought it was a good opportunity to spend some time in the community getting to know the residents, having them get to know us. We wanted to engage with the residents as their new provider,” he said. “That’s one thing that company has really strived for as we’ve
grown and expanded — we still keep that local feel. We always want to keep local. We want to be active in the community.”
“We are so deeply grateful for their support. We were absolutely floored by their generosity. We’re really glad that they’re really, truly part of our community. I’m glad that people will know that they’re investing in our community
so this can continue to be an incredible event,” said Morin. Casella has now completed over a week’s worth of trash and recycling collection. Adjusting to thousands of new residents can be logistically challenging, but the company is proud of how the transition has gone, Orr said.
He indicated that Casella has heard good feedback from the town and community members.
“The first week went really well. We’re pleased with it, and we’re still trying to get better,” said Orr.
SELCO, Thrive Real Estate Specialists and the Mass. Cultural Council also sponsored the event.
Looking for the next summer concert? Concerts are held every Monday at 6 p.m. at Dean Park. On July 22, 4EverFab will take the stage, followed by Hit the Bus on July 29, Tom Knight on August 5, and the Compaq Big Band on August 12. The events are free.
The Mental Math Syndicate performed at the first Summer Concert of the year. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
New bridge built near Sandra Pond spillway
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – Visitors to the spillway at the western end of Sandra Pond now have another way to get across.
About 100 feet from the spillway, the Westborough Conservation Land Trust, local Scouts and the Department of Public Works recently completed a new bridge.
“It’s a fine example of community collaboration,” said Hank Rauch, a member of the Stewardship Committee for the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT).
The bridge has been constructed so that hikers and anglers do not have to use the spillway to cross. Town officials have been concerned about the condition of the spillway, which is leaking in several spots.
According to Rauch, permission was received from the Conservation Commission about three years ago, with work ramping up earlier this year.
The DPW has provided the
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supports for the bridge, and it will cut a path on both sides once construction is completed.
The WCLT and Boy Scouts Troop 382 have provided most of the construction work.
The bridge is 24 feet long, with ramps extending eight feet on both sides. Rauch said the ramps will make the bridge more accessible to those who have difficulty walking (the bridge will not be wheelchair accessible).
“It’s a really nice walk if you’re into hiking,” said Rauch. On the other side of the pond,
the Piccadilly Bridge has been removed; there is no timeline as to when it will be replaced.
WCLT events
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1 to 3 p.m. –
On Saturday, June 22, volunteers from Westborough Land Conservation Trust and local Scouts continued work on the bridge by the spillway at Sandra Pond. (Courtesy Photo)
Wildlife of the Meadows Walk
Come spend some time appreciating and identifying the wildflowers and insects in the meadows at Westborough’s Zwicker Farm open space area.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 to 3 p.m. –Tour Westborough’s newest open space Come tour the Ellis-Walker property, Westborough’s most recently protected open space, with Mark Silverberg, chair of Westborough’s Open Space Preservation Committee. Saturday, Nov. 16, 4:15 to 6 p.m. – Full Moon Walk Watch the sun set over the water and the nearly full supermoon rise on this walk at Lake Chauncy.
Visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org for details.
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Econo Lodge becomes permanent emergency shelter
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
– A nonprofit organization is taking over the emergency shelter at the Econo Lodge, Health and Human Services Director
Isabella Caruso announced during the July 15 Select Board meeting.
According to a memo from Caruso to the board, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has made the motel a permanent emergency assistance shelter that will be serviced by the shelter provider Making Opportunities Count (MOC).
Last July, approximately 30 families from South America and the Caribbean were placed in Northborough’s emergency shelter at the Econo Lodge. In January, seven of the families were moved to Making Opportunities Count’s site in Auburn. According to Caruso, the 22 remaining families have moved into their own apartments through the HomeBASE
program and with the support of the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance.
According to Vice President of Community Program Jeffrey Handler, MOC is a contracted emergency assistance provider, and their contract has specific obligations as to how their shelters will operate, including with regards to curfews and required services.
MOC will provide 24/7 coverage to the site. Vice President of Programs Colby O’Brien said that the organization has case managers, who will meet with the families and go with them through the process for rehousing. There are currently about 43 families at the site.
“The goal ultimately is to find these families permanent housing and help support them at work. Any benefits that they are eligible for, we’ll get them their benefits,” O’Brien said.
MOC will also support the families in terms of transportation, healthcare and food benefits. The organization
will provide food on site via a catered meal and grab and go.
“We’re in the business to take care of people and support people. We establish pretty high standards in terms of what we expect,” said Handler. “Always in the beginning, going to a new facility, there’s a lot of work to be done, and that’s what we’re focused on right now. These are families that have been some of them
traveling for years. There’s a lot of trauma here. We have a lot of experience with these families.”
MOC has a contract with Econo Lodge’s owner to manage the entire facility, and interested guests will no longer be able to seek lodging at the motel. O’Brien said there are five long-term guests, and MOC will work with the owners and these guests to support them.
When a family leaves the site, MOC will contact the state and another family will arrive.
“I look at it as those who are there through this program are Northborough residents, and we want to take care of them. We appreciate that the day-today is being taken care of because you are far more experts on this than we could ever be,” said Chair Mitch Cohen.
Perna frequently came across new stories about Spag’s generosity and kindness, especially when people needed it the most.
In one instance, Perna writes that Spag and his wife, Olive Borgatti, who helped him run the business, opened the store to three young children who had just lost their firefighter father in an accident. The kids were allowed to grab whatever they wanted off
Anthony “Spag” Borgatti opened his well-known Shrewsbury business in the 1930s when he was only 18 years old.
the shelves, and they left with a trunk full of toys.
“They were amazing people. So caring, with such dedication to employees,” said former Spag’s employee and Perna’s wife, Sandy.
Spag passed away in 1996, though his store continued to run until the early 2000s. Today, the Lakeway Commons complex sits on the site.
Perna said that by sharing stories about perhaps Shrewsbury’s most influential resident, Spag’s memory will be kept alive.
“My thought is that anybody in their forties and older, they remember going to Spag’s. The younger generation does not. This will preserve that for them: the memories and experiences,” Perna said as he walked to a portrait of Spag at Shrewsbury Public Library.
“I enjoy doing [research]. I keep finding more and more things. People seem to enjoy it.”
To read the book, contact Michael Perna at mperna1@ townisp.com. The book is available at Papa’s Hardware, Thomas Auto Parts, Tatnuck Bookseller, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Dave Kaiser of Central One Federal Credit Union Elected as New Chair of Corridor 9/495 Chamber
DaveKaiser, Senior Vice President of Retail Services for Central One Federal Credit Union, has been elected the new Chair of the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber for 2024-26. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on June 7th.
Dave Kaiser joined Central One Federal Credit Union in August of 2009 as the branch manager of their newly opened Westborough location. In 2016, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President and then Vice President of Retail Services, guiding the day-to-day operation of the branch network as well as marketing functions. In 2020, Dave was promoted to Senior Vice President with the
additional responsibilities of overseeing the credit union’s insurance and investment Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSOs) to his existing duties.
Since 2009, Dave Kaiser has been involved with the Chamber including the role of Ambassador, member of the School/Business Partnership Committee, and a Director on the board since 2016. In addition to his involvement with the Chamber, Dave has been a member of the Rotary Club of Westborough since 2009 and served as their president in 2013-2014 and 2022-2023.
“I am honored to be elected as the Chair of the Chamber” said Kaiser.
“I look forward to working closely with the board, staff, members, and stakeholders to advance the organi-
zation’s mission of supporting our business communities with advocacy, invaluable networking opportunities, educational opportunities, and a platform for business growth.”
“Dave Kaiser has served as an important member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee for several years,” noted Karen Chapman, President and CEO for the Chamber. “We are fortunate to have his leadership as we continue to advance the interests of our members and work together to promote the region.”
Any business interested in learning more about the benefits and advantages of Chamber membership with Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber, visit the Chamber’s website at www.corridornine.org or call the office at 508-836-4444.
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website at www.corridornine.org for more information or to register for events.
Dave Kaiser 2024-26 Chair of the Corridor9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Employee Spotlight: Diane Root
My name is Diane Root and I work in the recreation department at Whitney Place in Northborough.
When I started, the pandemic had just hit, [I was concerned about the impact on seniors].
It was very distressing to think about older people being locked away, not being able to see their family which is why I came to Whitney Place.
Thursday’s are popular here as we have a very full slate of activities. We start with exercise and then we focus on our mental well-being utlizing cognitive games like trivia. We also do a sing-a-long which was a special request from the residents. Then we finish the day with the very popular wine and cheese social which always gets a good turnout.
[We continuously look for ways to connect with our residents ] we keep them challenged in good ways and encourage them to be social. We always encourage their input so they feel heard and empowered.
[But even more important in the activities is the listening ] just being able to encourage them and let them know that things are going to get better or listen to their stories to understand where they’re coming from. A lot of times, listening is the best gift you can give to an older person.
Local Eagle Scouts honored by Mayflower Council
WRENTHAM – The Mayflower Council of Scouting America (nee Boy Scouts of America) honored the Eagle Scout Class of 2023 at the annual Eagle Dinner on June 10 at Lake Pearl.
The event highlighted the achievements of 148 dedicated Scouts who earned the highest Scouting rank in 2023.
The evening featured speeches, including those by notable Eagle Scouts of the past and distinguished guests. Robert Brady, Eagle Scout Class of 1989, delivered the keynote address, sharing his journey and the impact of Scouting on his professional and personal life. Four additional Eagle Scout alumni received Outstanding Eagle Awards from the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).
The Mayflower Council Eagle Scout Class of 2023 includes the following local Scouts:
Steven Candiloro, Troop 77 Hudson
Hunter Bramley, Troop 100 Westborough
Kazunari Conway, Troop 1 Northborough
Sean Desmond, Troop 92 Southborough
Satoshi Conway, Troop 1 Northborough
Daksh Dalal, Troop 100 Westborough
Southborough
Andrew Nadar, Troop 100 Westborough
Cassandra Melo, Troop 823 Northborough
Alexander Nascimento, Troop 101 Northborough
Manu Prabakaran, Troop 41 Marlborough
Neil Rao, Troop 77 Hudson
Peter Wixted, Troop 101 Northborough
Sujith Yeruva, Troop 100 Westborough
Through their projects, these Scouts have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and commu -
nity service, contributing thousands of hours to improving their communities.
Established in 2017, the Mayflower council serves 62 cities and towns in Central and Eastern Massachusetts, providing Scouting programs that prepare young people to make ethical choices and achieve their full potential. The council operates three camping properties: Camp Resolute, Camp Squanto, and the Nobscot Scout Reservation, which offer more than 1,400 acres of outdoor adventures.
For information, visit www. mayflowerbsa.org.
Helping Hands awards scholarships
Your best life starts here. Because here, you’re family.
Gabriel Conboy, Troop 303 Marlborough
Hunter Felton, Troop 100 Westborough
Samuel French, Troop 100 Westborough
Connor Hurley, Troop 2 Marlborough
Benjamin Lopes, Troop 77 Hudson
James Kasrawi, Troop 1 Northborough
Anthony Luongo, Troop 77 Hudson
Colin Kessinger, Troop 1
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc. has awarded scholarships to two Algonquin Regional High School seniors.
Landen Jorgensen and Irene Shin will each receive $1,000. Since 1920, the mission of NHHA has been to coordinate programs to help those in need. A generous community donation for scholarship has helped the association to assist Northborough seniors in pursuing their education journey.
NHHA also coordinates annual programs, including Thanksgiving food baskets, the holiday gift program, winter coat and boot drive and backpack drive.
For information on NHHA programs, visit the website at www.northboroughhelpinghands.org or email info@ northboroughhelpinghands. org. Donations can be made online or mailed to NHHA, P.O. Box 383, Northborough, MA 01532.
The members of the Eagle Scout Class of 2023 (Courtesy Photo)
recipients Landen Jorgensen and Irene Shin with Northborough Helping Hands Association President Jane O’Toole.
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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SUNNY BEACHES & LOCAL BANKING
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
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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.
