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Berger named Hudson building commissioner

By Sarah Freedman

Contributing Writer

HUDSON – The town of Hudson now has a new building commissioner following the retirement of Jeff Wood, who served in the role for 20 years.

Robert Berger was appointed as the new commissioner at the July 29 meeting of the Select Board.

Berger’s appointment began on Aug. 12.

Select Board member Diane Bemis asked about the municipal permit tracking system that Berger had developed.

When he first started in 2001 as a municipal officer, Berger had a “Back to the Future” moment as three programs were being used to produce a permit. He saw a chance for improvement and set off to develop a software that would be simpler to use.

He said the system he coded and developed was available as free software for any community that wanted to use it.

Bemis also commended him for his work at the Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham.

Berger said of sign language, “It is a hard language. It’s almost like Spanish, and I haven’t stopped. I’m on my second year right now.”

“I’m personally grateful to the town that we have finally filled this position. It’s been a much-needed position, and I hope that you have a wonderful career with the town of Hudson,” Select Board member Judy Congdon said.

SummerWEEN scares up a good time in Marlborough

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The pop-up shops and farmers market provided a taste of Halloween on Saturday, Aug. 17.

SummerWEEN drew kids and adults alike, many in costume. Participating vendors offered games, prizes and discounts. JR’s Spooky Shack set up his shop of horrors, along with his hearse, while Golden Gate Consulting offered psychic readings.

The Grinch stopped by to have photos taken; the Marlborough Public Library presented a storytime, along with a schedule of activities for August and September.

Kids got a head start on Halloween by decorating pumpkins and trick-or-treat bags.

The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club’s booth featured a “pop a paper pumpkin” for candy; the club also handed out information about its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at 100 Campus Drive.

Former Rowe Funeral Home demolished

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St. is no more.

On the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 19, crews tore down the building that’s been part of downtown Marlborough since 1845.

SummerWEEN

Vol. 50

Tear down begins. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

American Heritage Museum showcases its historic tanks

By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer

HUDSON

– Seated on a Vietnam War-era infantry transport vehicle outside an encampment of World War II reenactors, the American Heritage Museum’s Hunter Chaney was thinking about the future.

Soon narrating a tank parade during the museum’s recent Tank Demonstration Weekend, Chaney reiterated his message to a crowd of onlookers.

“War is hell. War is terrible. We want to avoid war at all costs,” Chaney told the Community Advocate. “But we have to understand the mechanisms that lead us to war so we can make wiser decisions that affect our future.”

The American Heritage Museum welcomed hundreds of guests to its facility in Hudson Aug. 17-18 for two days of programming around its collection of military tanks.

In addition to twice-daily tank parades, the weekend

included guest speakers. Reenactors discussed military history at encampments. Guests could pay to ride or drive a tank.

For Ron DuBois, the opportunity was worth making the trip from Rochester, New Hampshire with his grandson.

“This is very interesting and it’s one of the best places in the country as far as museums,” DuBois said.

DuBois spent 38 years working as a Navy engineer.

His grandson recently turned 16 and said he hopes to pursue a career in auto mechanics. He is also interested in the military.

DuBois said he saw an advertisement for the American Heritage Museum’s tank demonstrations and immediately called his grandson.

“I said ‘We got to go to that,’ ” he said.

Having already visited military landmarks in places including Normandy, France,

DuBois said this weekend’s events and the exhibits at the American Heritage Museum are up to par.

“This is as good as anything in the world right here,” he said. “It’s fantastic.”

Chaney said each hour of operation requires roughly 10 hours of maintenance on the museum’s World War II tanks. Chaney said crews started working on the tanks in May to have them ready for their recent demonstration.

Like DuBois and his grandson, Chaney said many guests and reenactors traveled from other states to see historic and rare tanks in action.

While tanks including the M3 Stuart, the M24 Chaffee and the M36 Jackson rumbled to life, Chaney said the demonstration posed a unique opportunity.

“You get in these tanks and they’re not comfortable at all and you’re crammed in there and you think ‘Holy mackerel, this is what the guys were experiencing,’” he said.

Chaney noted current events, ranging from the upcoming presidential election, to ongoing wars abroad. Amid division and tensions, he said events like the tank demonstration represent an outlet for people wanting to engage with each other and talk about history.

“It gives us a civil area to discuss these things, to flesh them out and to reflect on history as our guide towards everything,” Chaney said.

“By knowing our history and calling out what we know is wrong through historical context, that just bolsters our arguments towards a more peaceful country,” he later added.

The American Heritage Museum is open weekly from Wednesday through Sunday. Upcoming major events include a Women in Aviation weekend on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 as well as the museum’s Battle for the Airfield World War II reenactment weekend on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13.

Tanks roll along a dirt track during the American Heritage Museum’s recent Tank Demonstration Weekend. (Photo/ Dakota Antelman)

Pickleball tournament to be held Aug. 25

WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Connects will be hosting an end-of-summer day of community connection, fun and pickleball.

Connect at the Courts is a pickleball tournament that will take place Aug. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Nelson Ball Pickleball Courts. Registration has closed for the tournament.

There will also be “funtivities,” including cornhole, giant Jenga, ladder ball, pickleball bingo, selfies with the Pickleballer Duo!, throw throw pickles, musical pickleball, sidewalk chalk and bubbles.

Freshly prepared food and soft drinks by Chef du Jour will be available for purchase, and there will be raffle prizes including gift cards and gift baskets featuring local products and experiences.

There will be opportunities to learn to play pickleball at around noon to 1 p.m., courtesy of Professor Dink and

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local pickleball experts. Participants should wear court footwear and bring their own paddle, though paddles will be provided for use during the session if you do not have one.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be transferred to Westborough High School. Westborough Connects thanked its sponsors, including presenting sponsors EG America Cumberland Farms and Professor Dink Pickleball Clubs; court sponsors Nealon, Nealon & Click Attorneys, 1 Worcester Homes, College Career Compass, Rebound Physical Therapy, MIDSTRONG, Coughlin Companies, Boston Ski + Tennis and Sika EMSEAL; and rally sponsors Stowe & Degon, Veg Out @ Nourse Farm, Ansari Builders, YaaR Events, Yusra Venues, Anthony Joseph Real Estate, Mayuri Indian Cuisine, Cold Harbor Brewing Co., Family Chiropractic of Westborough and Westborough Massage.

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Copeland takes over Chevrolet dealership in Hudson

By Evan Walsh Reporter

HUDSON – In April, Durand Chevrolet — which had operated on Washington Street in Hudson since 1990 — officially changed ownership. Copeland Auto Group, led by Todd Copeland, bought the business and renamed the company

Copeland Chevrolet Hudson.

The group has made an effort to keep everything the community loved about Durand Chevrolet — including the staff, family-owned approach to business, and customer-focused car-buying experience — while also embracing the “Copeland Way,” an award-winning customer service strategy. Hudson customers can now “Count on Copeland.”

“When you’re dealing with a family business, you’re getting that close, local feel,” said Executive Manager Dawson Luke. “When we came to Hudson, that’s something we kept

hearing — just how close of a community it was. Literally, everyone would talk about how we were going to love Hudson.”

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The staff of Copeland Chevrolet Hudson stand outside of the dealership on Washington Street. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

For example, while executives at other organizations may be absent, Luke and Hoffman are in the office every day. If you want to speak to the boss at Copeland Chevrolet Hudson, you can.

“We are customer-first in everything we do. The engine that drives this business is the customers,” Luke said. And, if the company’s first three months in Hudson are any indication, Copeland Chevrolet Hudson may be off to the races.

cluding two additional Chevrolet stores as well as a Toyota and Subaru store. In an industry that has struggled recently with maintaining inventory, Copeland can leverage its larger footprint and get your chosen vehicle from one of its other stores.

“We’re aggressive on our pricing. We have inventory in

three different stores that we can pull from. We have excellent service that we’re starting to build up. We kept the existing employees,” said Managing Partner Glenn Hoffman.

Copeland Chevrolet Hudson has all the advantages of a large company, but the business still maintains the “family feel” that customers can enjoy.

“The transition has been going great. The community really welcomed us. They took us right in. We’re young, but we want to get heavily involved in the community,” he said.

Copeland Chevrolet Hudson is located at 223 Washington St. in Hudson. For more information on the company, please visit https://www.copelandchevrolethudson.com/. Copeland Chevrolet Hudson can also be reached at (866) 203-0921.

By Evan Walsh Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – “Live, work, play.”

To many, it’s a saying. To the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), it’s a way of life.

The organization — a public-private partnership and 501(c) nonprofit headquartered on Main Street — works tirelessly to help Marlborough’s business community and make the city an attractive place for residents, visitors and companies alike.

Just ask Meredith Harris, the executive director of the MEDC, who moved to Marlborough after working for the organization. Marlborough has a full range of housing options (ranging from historic downtown dwellings to new development), robust employment opportunities in numerous industries, and a variety of entertainment offerings like Apex Entertainment and Fore Kicks.

“Marlborough itself, not just the business community, is incredibly unique. It’s a place where both residents and businesses can really thrive. We like to use the phrase ‘live, work, play,’ and you really can live, work, and play in this community. People come here to visit, to work during the day, to shop and utilize our recreation options. You can find everything you need here,” Harris told the Community Advocate.

In an effort to enhance this “special” community, the MEDC offers a suite of services to help companies —both large and small — succeed in the Marlborough business landscape. In particular, the MEDC offers expedited permitting, working with City Hall and government agencies to help local businesses get what they need in a timely fashion. Beyond that, the organization can help facilitate connections with stakeholders, supply research and resources to aid business growth or relocation, and provide financial incentives, like the Small Business Incentive Program and the Storefront Beautification Program.

But perhaps the most valuable part of the MEDC is the local business community it fosters, which includes dozens of professionals in almost every industry. When a company

moves to Marlborough, it joins “a tightly-knit group that supports, helps, cares about and feeds off each other,” according to the MEDC’s website. “The MEDC is eager to help you achieve your business goals within our city.”

“We have a really robust small business community, but we also have Fortune 500 companies that sit in the same room (like Boston Scientific, Raytheon, TJX Companies, and Quest Diagnostics),” Harris said. “They’re all working

“Live,

work, play” – the MEDC’s motto – is colorfully displayed on the group’s downtown pop-up sheds.

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together, which I think is really special. They’re all learning from each other, talking to each other, and working together to make Marlborough the best place to be.”

And that collaboration can yield incredible results. In the past, the MEDC has advocated for zoning changes to boost the local business community, including creating the Neighborhood Business District along Lincoln Street. The organization recently announced the 276-apartment,

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mixed-use Alta Marlborough development set to revitalize the French Hill neighborhood and bring improvements to the beloved Assabet River Rail Trail.

“We’ve been able to look at different pockets of the city and think strategically about what’s coming down the pipe. We’re thinking about what trends are happening nationwide to ensure that the city is being proactive,” said Harris.

The MEDC is dedicated to the business community, but the organization’s mission extends to the local residents as well. The MEDC received a $425,000 grant from the state to continue the “Marlborough Commuter Shuttle” service, which aims to help workers conveniently make the “last mile” of their trip on public transit. The shuttle — which makes several trips per morning and evening — connects the Southborough MBTA station with several key spots around Marlborough, including downtown and 200 Forest

St. Additionally, during the midday hours, the shuttle is utilized by the Senior Center to help bolster its transportation services.

The shuttle helps employers attract talent and residents get to work, said Harris. It’s a win for everyone.

“We work on behalf of the business community, but our mission, truly, is to serve the residents of our community by keeping their taxes stable and predictable. We understand that by bringing in business and having a strong economic sector, it’s going to help residents be able to thrive … We’re trying to create jobs, and also making sure students and youth have opportunities within the companies we attract,” she said.

The MEDC can be reached at info@marlboroughedc.com or (508) 229-2010.

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Marlborough gets ready for annual Greek Festival

By Mary Wenzel Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – The ambiance of Greece, complete with the music, food and hospitality offered in this Mediterranean country, will be available right here in Marlborough as Marlborough’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Greek Festival is back and everyone is invited.

The Greek Festival, put on by the Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, returns Friday, Aug. 30 from 5 -11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31 from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 1 from noon to 11 p.m.

As many as 6,500 to 8,000 attendees are expected over the three days, said Nick Chacharone, the chairman of the Festival.

Authentic Greek food prepared with love, the way their yia-yias (grandmothers) made it for generations, may be the first thing people think about when they think of Greek Festivals.

“This year we are cooking 950 Lamb Shanks over the three days,” said Chacharone.

The very, very popular one and a half pound lamb shanks are made fresh daily, then slow cooked for eight hours.

“One gentleman comes from New Hampshire all three days just to buy the lamb shanks, we are known for,” explained Betty Peltekis, one of the hard-working volunteers at

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The incredible lamb shanks are prepared by Nick Chacharone, Nick Kotsianis and Nick Paschalides. No one sees the chefs wandering around. They are in the kitchen for four days straight.

The Greek Festival will have 2,500 Gyro pockets ready for hungry festival patrons.

“Gyro is pronounced Gyeero in Greek,” explained Pelte-

kis. “It means round or circle. The meat is cooked to perfection. Just like in Greece.”

The Gyro pocket breads will be served with all the fixings and there will be 500 pounds of freshly made Tsatziki (yogurt, cucumber, garlic sauce), ready for toppings.

Gyros are cooked and served up outside in the street tent and all other foods will be indoors.

The menu also includes Souvlaki (chunks of pork tenderloin in Gyro bread) with toppings and freshly made Tsatziki, chicken or lamb kebab dinners, pastitsio (Greek style baked macaroni with three kinds of cheese), spanakopita, Greek style green beans, stuffed grape leaves, Greek salad, Greek style meatballs in a tomato sauce and Greek style roasted potatoes. Many authentic Greek pastries and cookies such as baklava, kourabiethes, finikia, koulourakia, kataifi and saragli will be available for sale. Also for sale will be baklava sundaes and loukoumades (fried dough balls dipped in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar).

All food orders can be put up for take-out. Soft drinks and Frappes will be available along with Greek and American beers and wines.

“We also have two of the

These are the three chefs that make the fabulous 950 Lamb Shanks that most everyone craves. In photo, from left, are Nick Chacharone (festival Chairman), Nick Kotsianis,(owner of Lowells Restaurant in Mendon) and Nick Paschalides.

Greek dancers will perform on Saturday, Aug. 31 (3 and 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Sept. 1 (3 and 5 p.m.) at the Sts. Anargyroi Greek Festival, 9 Central St.

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Berger named new Hudson building commissioner

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Fire prevention

In Hudson Fire Department news, the Select Board approved the reallocation of 2025 fiscal year funds within the salaries line of about $19,950 to use in the support of fire prevention activities. Due to an increase in requests for fire inspections and the unantici-

pated demands for inspectional services from a housing crisis, as well as many large-scale development projects on the horizon, the priority lies with fire safety over administrative needs, according to a memo from Fire Chief Jamie Desautels to Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory.

Congdon commended De-

sautels for bringing fire prevention back into focus for the town. With so much growth on the east side of Hudson and two fire incidents on White Pond Road within the last year, the town needs fire prevention “more than ever,” she said.

Station 2 is currently closed, she said, and the residents on the east side of town deserve the

Former Rowe Funeral Home demolished

It took an excavator a little more than one hour to demolish the building.

An official from Angus Construction said the site will be cleared within the week.

On Saturday, Aug. 17, Marlborough Fire Department personnel used the vacant building for training purposes. They cut holes into several parts of the front and back roof.

The site will become Exchange Place, a six-story mixeduse project with 92 residential units. There will also be a twostory steel and concrete parking structure for at least 82 on-site parking spaces.

According to the project’s new owner, Procopio Companies, there will also be 2,895 square feet of retail space and a large, landscaped courtyard in front of the building.

The residential complex is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026.

The project was held up for several months because of parking; the original plans had called for 29 on-site spaces, with the remainder coming from nearby parking lots.

In June, the City Council approved an amended site plan.

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

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There will be many fun things for children, such as face painting, a bouncy house, a rock climbing wall, sand art and more.

The festival, which started in 1980, has had the support from the community and surrounding towns.

“It’s incredible,” said Peltekis. “We even get people from New Hampshire and Connecticut.”

There are guided Sts. Anargyroi Church tours on Sat-

same access as the ones on the west side. Congdon believed the station needs to be rehabbed, staffed and be used to protect the residents of Hudson.

She noted that Hudson is facing an “inevitable increased volume” as well as a potential Proposition 2 1/2 override.

“But there is no long-term plan,” she said.

Staffing practices have not changed in decades, but “our growth has been exponential,” she said. With the funds spent on surveys about parking and employment, she believed it was time to do a survey about whether they were running safely with the fire and police departments.

She wanted to ensure that they were properly staffed with emergency personnel.

“Chief Desautels, in your seven months, you’ve been a godsend for the department.

… Thank you for bringing your knowledge, experience and morale back to a department that desperately needed it,” said Congdon.

She expressed the hope that the reallocated funds would help him to keep meeting the ever-growing needs of the town of Hudson.

The Select Board also approved a $37,768.65 contract with Polaris Sales Inc., for the acquisition of an off-road utility vehicle for the police department.

Police Chief Richard DiPersio said he has wanted to get the Ranger Crew XP 1000 vehicle for the department “for a long time,” but the cost had put it on the backburner. As an off-road utility vehicle, it can be used for many things, like community events and search and rescue in areas that are difficult to access.

DiPersio said, “So this year we got creative with the cruiser appropriation that we get at Town Meeting. We were able to repurpose some of the equipment and the cruisers that we’re replacing, and that sort of freed up some money.”

urday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Sts. Anargyroi Church is located at 9 Central St.

Admission is free, rain or shine.

For more information, go to https://www.stsanargyroi. org/sts.-anargyroi-greek-festival-2024

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Aug. 19, the former Rowe Funeral Home at 57 Main St. was demolished. (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)

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Hudson Fire Department receives federal grant to upgrade equipment

HUDSON – Chief Jamie Desautels has announced that the Hudson Fire Department has received a $65,029 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant to upgrade equipment and significantly improve firefighters’ ability to keep the community safe.

Hudson will use the grant to replace aging firefighting hoses and nozzles. The new equipment will improve fire suppression response by allowing more water flow with less pressure, reducing strain on firefighters and making it easier to target and control the fire.

Candlelight vigil for overdose awareness

MARLBOROUGH – The city and the Marlborough Alliance for Prevention will once again be hosting a candlelight vigil to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day.

The vigil will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Walker Building. The rain location will be the Immaculate Conception Church.

A memorial slideshow will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by guest speakers and the vigil at 7:30 p.m.

In memory of those who lost their lives to overdose in Massachusetts in 2023, 2,125 purple flags will be planted on the lawn in front of the Walker Building.

For information, contact Kathy Leonard, event coordinator, at drummerinheaven@ gmail.com.

Lions to present movie in the park

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Lions Club will present a movie in the park featuring “IF” on Friday, Aug. 23, at Kelleher Field, 45 Jefferson St.

The movie will begin at dusk (around 7:30 p.m.)

Free admission, popcorn and ice cream (served from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., while quantities last); bring a chair or blanket.

The club will be selling pizza, drinks and snacks.

“Most of our firefighting hoses have been in service for more than 25 years, with some up to 40. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that firefighting hoses be removed from service and replaced after 10 years. We are grateful to FEMA [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] for this funding as it will help us address

long-overdue upgrades,” said Desautels.

“I also wish to recognize Deputy Fire Chief Brian Harrington for his perseverance in obtaining this grant,” Desautels said. “In a department our size grant funding has a tremendous impact, and through Deputy Chief Harrington’s efforts we will be better able to protect the community.”

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Shrewsbury Community Club is a group lost to history

SHREWSBURY THEN NOW

By Michael Perna Jr. History Columnist

SHREWSBURY - As the years go by, some bits and pieces of history are lost. One group that seems to fit in to that category was known as the Shrewsbury Community Club.

An advertising booklet, shown in the photograph, was used to promote the group’s “First Annual Minstrel Show and Musical Review,” which was held at the town hall on Friday evening, May 11, 1923. Minstrel shows, while popular a century ago, gradually fell out of favor in the United States as the Civil Rights Movement progressed in the 1950s and 1960s and racial stereotyping came under more scrutiny and criticism.

From the list of names of club members, it would appear that the Community Club was mostly made

The only trace that remains of the Shrewsbury Community Club is this advertising booklet from one of the group’s events a century ago.

up of people from the “Lake” area of town. Among the families mentioned from that area are the Garganigo, Aubain, Corazzini, Vessela, Duhamel, Moalli and Trinder clans, although several of the last names were misspelled in the brochure.

The cover of the booklet has a photograph of the then (fairly) new Lake Quinsigamond Bridge, however what really is of interest are some of the advertisements. One is for the Turnpike Garage, owned by A. B. Garganigo, which states “We buy all makes of runless cars” ― “The worse they are the better we like them.”! Another ad was for the White City Amusement Park ― “We have just closed an agreement with police officials of the Town of Shrewsbury restraining them from arresting anyone caught speeding on the Dodgem”! Still another: “No. Quinsig Market — meats, groceries & provisions. Soda, candy & tobacco. Opposite Palais Royal Dance Hall. Shrewsbury, Mass. Phone Park 53481.”

One from the center of town tells us to “Stop at Maguire’s. Opposite the Common for ice cream sodas, college ices, tonic, candy, cigars, tobacco, groceries, periodicals & lunches.” As closely as can be determined, however, is the fact that no other trace of the Shrewsbury Community Club seems to exist other than this booklet ― which makes it another piece of the town’s past that has faded away.

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HUDSON

Happ’nings

HUDSON – Despite the threat of rain, Hudson Police Dept. welcomed a good crowd to its third annual National Night Out at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park. Families enjoyed a free Bouncy House, hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream. Police Dept. is grateful to all who donated goods and services: Shaw’s Supermart, Walmart Hudson,

Juniper Farms Ice Cream, R.J. Bushey entertainment and Bouncy House rentals.

New Elks installed

Officers of Hudson Lodge of Elks installed new members at their August meeting at Elks lodge, Park Street: Greg Boutwell, Kevin DeCenzo, Steve Hixson, Christina Thomas, Dana Magri, Bob Sterio, Traci Simmons, Kyle Simmons, Mike Simmons and Denton Owen.

‘Dog Days’ supports dog park

In support of the proposed Hudson Dog Park, “Dog Days of Centennial” will be held at Centennial Beach Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4-6:30 p.m. All can enjoy music, food, dog treats, photo ops, and see the new dog park design. All dogs must be leashed.

Haircuts and backpacks Hudson Aerie of Eagles will host Back-to-School special,

free haircuts and backpacks, Sunday, Aug. 25 from 2-4 p.m at the club house, 271 Cox St.

Block party

An old-fashioned singalong at First United Methodist Church, Felton and Pleasant streets, will open its 24th annual Block Party Sunday, Sept. 8. Worship service will be held

at 11 a.m. followed by a Block Party from noon to 4 p.m.

Hermit Island campers

Hudson resident Sally Guidotti heads three generations of family who have returned from a week of camping at Hermit Island, Maine. The family began camping at Hermit Island (near Bath,

Phippsburg) in 1974, and have not missed many seasons in the last fifty years.

Make a memo board Teenagers, age 12 and up, are invited to create a French Memo Board at the Hudson Public Library Monday, Aug. 26, starting at 3:30 p.m. You are invited to create your own

Denton Owen, center, pictured with his grandfather, Ed Bruso, left and his mother, Beth Bruso, is third generation of family members of Hudson Lodge of Elks. Denton was among the new class of candidates inducted at Hudson Elks Hall earlier this month.

original Memo Board. To register, call Rachel Marroquin 978-568-9645 or email rmarroquin@cmars.org.

Rev. Rodrigues elected Hudson native Rev. Joseph Rodrigues, Salvatorian priest, was elected Vice General of the International Society of the Divine Savior, Salvatorians, at a session in Rome. The Salvatorian Fathers have members in 46 countries. Rev. Fr. Rodrigues is the son of Hudson resident Jose Rodrigues and the late Clara Rodrigues.

Sherry’s Ride

The 14TH Annual “Sherry’s Ride,” to benefit families of children with cancer, will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, starting at Eagles Hall, 271 Cox St. The motorcycle ride ($20 per person) will ride for the “Why Me” fund, Sherry’s House, Worcester. For more information John Muso 508-561-7204.

Rec Fest

Hudson Recreation Dept. has announced Saturday, Oct. 5, as the date of annual “RecFest,’ starting at 2 p.m. at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Aug. 24 – Judy Kearney, Kyle Tucker, Kourtney Darwin, John Mullane and Beverly Remillard

Aug. 25 – Katie Veseskis, Pam

SummerWEEN scares up a good time in Marlborough

SummerWEEN | from page 1 https://visit-marlborough. com/

For more information, or to become a sponsor, visit www. marlboroughjuniors.org, or email mjwctrunkortreat@ gmail.com.

The event was co-sponsored by Marlborough Economic Development Corp. as a way to bring more potential customers downtown during the construction along Main and Weed streets.

For information on upcoming events in the city, visit

The farmers market will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 5; for a list of vendors and special programs, go to https://marlboroughfarmersmarket.com/, or visit its Facebook page. The pop-up shops will take place through mid-December; for a list of vendors, go to https://visit-marlborough. com/downtown-pop-upshops/

Aug. 27 – Brandon Prashaw

Aug. 28 – Selina Rose Cunha, Terry Kearney, Lysa Miller and Kathy Megna

Aug. 29 – Jack Norton, Colleen Macedo and Jason Gour

Aug. 30 – Jennifer Lynn Yates, Matt Coelho and Anne Cellucci Adams

Aug. 31 – Brian Fullerton, Matt Lambert, Katie Cunningham, twins Nicole and Nancy Lawton

Sept. 1 – Gabe Giancola, Emily MacMunn and Chris Sullivan

Sept. 2 – LaRayne Horton and Jay Rossley

Sept. 3 – Joe Santos

Sept. 4 – Rich Maglione, Patty Holden and Aila MacDonald

Sept. 5 – Anita Provencher, Jessie Cormier and Liz Ahearn

Sept. 6 – Megan Foden

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Aug. 24 – Steve and Liz Sheldon

Aug. 26 – Charlie and Rosemary Corley

Waterman, Brittany Cormier, Charlie McGourty and Erik Latzka

Aug. 26 – Logan King, Joshua Macedo, Pam Sherman and Kelly Sardella

Aug. 31 – Rob and Michelle Weatherbee

Sept. 1 – Bob and Pat Walrath

Sept. 2 – Bill and Shirley Condon, John and Debbie Devereux

Sept. 3 – Adam and Emily

Cabral

Sept. 6 – Paul and Cathy Prockett, Rick and Terry Wood, Chris and Angel Howlett

LOOKING BACK TO 1973

Sisters Paula Visnoski and Linda Rafuse were exhibiting their paintings at Hudson Public Library. Tom Walsh, retired Light & Power manager, was taking a course at the University of New Hampshire. The former Coolidge property at 132 Packard St. was bought by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cody, formerly of Michigan Drive. Hudson Youth Football was reorganized with Earle Winand as president. Adeline Perry was president of the Senior Citizens of Hudson. Dave Otto defeated Stan Diniz for the men’s championship of Riverside Tennis Club. D & M Shoe store, South St., was selling back to school shoes at factory prices. Twenty-four modular homes were being built at Lake Boone Drive and West Street. Sent items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson, Mass. 01749 or email rrimkus18@ comcast.net.

Live Life to the Fullest

Recognizing that retirement is a time to set new goals, learn new hobbies, and live life to the fullest, the Activities Program at New Horizons retirement community in Marlborough enhances the lives of our residents.

The program presents regular performances from pianists and dramatists, lectures and scholarly discussions, and painting and art classes. Stimulating trips to places such as local gardens, museums, and events are also arranged regularly.

Immediate availability, including three home-cooked meals daily, starting at $2,400/month for one resident.

Zarape Restaurant got into the spirit of SummerWEEN on Saturday, Aug. 17, with a nod to the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Hudson Police Officer Wendy LaFlamme and granddaughters, Kaileigh, left and Brooklyn Vroom, were among those enjoying face-painting and free treats from Juniper Farms Ice Cream truck at the Hudson Police Dept. 3rd annual National Night Out recently at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park. (Photos/Courtesy)

Communities announce Early Voting schedules

REGION – The state primary election will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The deadline to register for this election is Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. (in person).

The deadline to apply for an absentee/mail-in ballot is 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26. The voting deadline for absentee/

mail-in ballots is noon on Friday, Aug. 30.

Voters may register to vote, change their party or change their address at the Massachusetts secretary of state’s voter webpage. Voters may also come to their local town clerk’s office to complete the paperwork in person.

GRAFTON

Early voting will take place in the Municipal Center Gym, 30 Providence Road.

Saturday, Aug. 24 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If early voting by mail, your application for early voting must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, and your

Live Life to the Fullest

Immediate availability, including three homecooked meals daily, starting at $2,400/month for one resident

voted ballot must be received in the town clerk’s office by the close of the polls on Sept. 3.

On Sept. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Precincts 1, 2 and 3 will vote at Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Road; Precincts 4 and 5 will vote at Millbury Street Elementary School, 105 Millbury St.

Information: 508-8395335, ext. 1300; https://grafton-ma.gov/271/Town-Clerk

HUDSON

In-person early voting will take place in Town Hall, 78 Main St.

Saturday, Aug. 24 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 – 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 – 8 a.m. to noon Information: 978-5689615, https://www.townofhudson.org/town-clerk

On Sept. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Precincts 1 and 5 – Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St.; Precinct 2 – Community Center, 4 Glen Road; Precincts 3 and 4 – David J. Quinn Middle School, 201 Manning St.; Precinct 6 – Town Hall, 78 Main St.

MARLBOROUGH

Residents can cast an early voting ballot by visiting City Hall, 140 Main St., on the following days and hours: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Information: City clerk’s office, 508-460-3775; www. marlborough-ma.gov

NORTHBOROUGH

In-person early voting will

take place at Town Hall, 63 Main St., on the following dates:

Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30, 7 a.m. to noon

On Sept. 3, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St. Information: 508-3935002; townclerk@northborough.ma.us

SHREWSBURY

In-person early voting will take place at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave.

Saturday, Aug. 24 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 – 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 – 8 a.m. to noon

On Sept. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations –Precinct 1, Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.; Precincts 2 and 6, senior center, 98 Maple Ave.; Precinct 3, Coolidge School, 1 Florence St.; Precinct 4, Scandinavian Athletic Club, 438 Lake St.; Precincts 5 and 10, sewer/ water department garage, 209 South St.; Precincts 7 and 8, Spring Street School, 123 Spring St.; Precinct 9, fire station, 203 Centech Blvd.

Information: 508-8418507, https://shrewsburyma. gov/349/Election-Voter-Information

SOUTHBOROUGH

Early voting will take place at the Town House, 17 Common St.:

Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m. to noon

Sunday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to noon

Monday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Sept. 3, polls at the Trottier Middle School gym, 49 Parkerville Road, will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Information: 508-4850710, ext. 3005, https:// www.southboroughma. gov/829/2024-State-PrimaryElection---9324

WESTBOROUGH

Town Clerk Deborah Ledoux has announced that in-person early voting for the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 3, will be held at Memorial Hall in Town Hall, 34 W. Main St., at the following dates and times:

Saturday, Aug. 24 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 – 7:30 a.m. to noon

On Sept. 3, polls at the high school will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact the town clerk’s office at 508366-3020.

Two MAB Central Mass. staff members receive award

REGION – Two MAB Community Services staff members who live and work in Central Massachusetts were two of the honorees of the 2024 Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Awards.

Stefani Kennedy and Patrick Parker each received a $10,000 award.

MAB Community Services is a leading social service agency that supports nearly 2,000 people with visual impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries across the state. The Maxo Joseph Awards was established in 2021 and recognize direct care staff in MAB’s Adult Disabilities Services division who go above and beyond their commitment to the participants that they support.

This year, there were 11 honorees, who received $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 awards.

Parker lives in Worcester and is a program specialist at MAB’s new Training and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough. He and his coworkers offer classes and services that

support independence.

Parker’s workshops on music, cooking, nutrition, flower arranging and more engage participants and help them recover from brain injuries, live on their own terms and achieve their goals.

Kennedy lives in Douglas and is an employment specialist at MABVoc, which serves Central Mass. clients with disabilities. She helps the clients get the jobs they want with any accommodation they need, which encourages them to believe in themselves and their futures.

One of her clients nominated her for the award and

said he is grateful that his job enables him to buy Christmas gifts for his son.

“It’s a pleasure to recognize and reward our hardworking direct care staff through the fourth annual Maxo Joseph Awards,” said CEO of MAB Community Services Barbara Salisbury. “In the last few years, MAB has increasingly focused on giving participants the skills they need to become more independent. Our staff and programs are helping participants achieve goals that wouldn’t have been possible before. I’m very proud of what they are accomplishing.”

Patrick Parker and Stefani Kennedy received 2024 Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Awards.

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

New assistant principal is announced at Assabet

By Cindy Zomar Contributing Writer

REGION – In 2012, Maki Faria walked into Assabet Valley Regional Technical High as the new career and college counselor, full of lofty goals and a cheerful outlook, determined to ensure student success and to make a difference.

Today she beams with joy as she shares stories of students who are now successful executives, engineers, nurses, designers, local entrepreneurs and more. She is now ready to take on a new role as one of two assistant principals, and this time will be focusing on student life while attending Assabet.

“After 11 years of trying to help students find the meaning to their lives when they leave Assabet, ‘Life After AV,’ I will now be looking more at their time AT Assabet. I think, for

me, this will be an opportunity to make more of an impact on the school community,” she said.

Faria’s original position was a new one at the time, and she quickly made it her own, adding more and more programs designed to engage the

students in their own career planning, with or without a college goal. Among the many initiatives she either fostered, advised, or participated in were Freshman Orientation, the Equity Team, the Strategic Planning Committee, the Technology Team, and Ca$habet Challenge (spelled with a dollar sign, it’s Assabet’s unique version of a Reality Fair).

She often arranged for small groups to visit local companies that were tied to their chosen technical program, and even accompanied a group over a school break to help do maintenance and repairs in Downeast Maine in partnership with the Maine Seacoast Mission.

“The best part of my job has always been the students, especially when they’d come down to share some piece of good news, maybe about college acceptances or scholar-

ship awards,” she said. “Alumni are still reaching out to ask for help, some finally deciding to head to college after all, and are asking for guidance with the process. It is a blessing to know they feel comfortable enough to come back to me for assistance!”

Although she had never particularly aspired to be an assistant principal, she recently has been focusing more on school culture and finding out how both students and staff feel when they walk through the entrance. With that in mind, when Assistant Principal Patrick O’Rourke was promoted to principal after Mark Hollick retired, she decided the opening came at an opportune time.

“This gives me a chance to use a grass roots approach to making Assabet a happier place, for staff as well as the students, especially with so many new staff members over

the last few years,” she added. The structure of the administration will not change. Faria will team with Gerry Gahagan, the other assistant principal, and split the class load.

“It is so good that both Pat [O’Rourke] and Gerry are still in the building. Pat was responsible for administrating the MCAS tests, so I have wonderful support available,” she said.

Faria earned her bachelor’s degree at Framingham State (and served as Captain of the softball team), and her Master’s in Education and C.A.G.S. (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in School Counseling from UMass Amherst. With her fluency in both English and Spanish, coupled with her talent for forming strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect, Faria is ready to hit the ground running in her new role.

Maki Fari is ready to take on her new role as Assistant Principal at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High. (Photo submitted)

LEGAL NOTICES

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SHREWSBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts regarding proposed amendments to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw, as follows:

ARTICLE

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Shrewsbury, Section VI Table I (Use Regulation Schedule), to add “brewpub” to the “Restaurants, Indoor and Outdoor Service” and “Restaurants, Indoor service only” use cases, or to take any other action in relation thereto.

ARTICLE

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Shrewsbury, Section II (Definitions) to amend the definition of “Frontage” with regard to easements, and amend Section IV (Continuance of Existing Uses), to add a new Section IV.F to include protections from takings rendering property non-conforming, or to take any other action in relation thereto.

ARTICLE

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Shrewsbury, Section II Definitions; Section III.A Establishment of Districts; Section III.B District Intent; Section III.C; to insert a new Section VII.X to be entitled “TOD Overlay District”; and to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Shrewsbury by adding the TOD Overlay District as shown on the Exhibit Plan as on file with the Office of the Town Clerk, in order to establish an Overlay Zoning District in regards to satisfying the requirements of M.G.L. c.40A 3a (a.k.a. Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities), and contribute to the Town’s housing growth goals, or to take any other action in relation thereto.

ARTICLE

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Shrewsbury, Section VII.R (Large-Scale GroundMounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations and Battery Energy Storage Facilities) to require battery energy storage of certain capacities to be located in accessory structures and to reference applicable Building and Fire Protection codes, or to take any other action in relation thereto.

ARTICLE

To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Shrewsbury, Section VII.U.7 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and Section VII.C (Accessory Uses) to move the Accessory Dwelling Units provisions into the Accessory Uses section with amendments to align with the Affordable Homes Act (H.4138), or to take any other action in relation thereto.

The complete text, where applicable, may be seen during regular business hours in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department, the Office of the Town Clerk at the Municipal Office Building at 100 Maple Avenue and the Shrewsbury Public Library at 609 Main Street.

SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD

Maurice DePalo, Chairman

Stephan M. Rodolakis, Vice Chairman

Julie Holstrom., Clerk

Purnachander Rao Konstantin Eliadi

LEGAL NOTICE

The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold

a public hearing on Thursday evening, September 5, 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 James Brown 69-71 Edgewater Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3, and Section VI. Table I to construct a duplex as shown on plans entitled, “Plan Showing Proposed House Prepared for Brown & Brown Real Estate LLC,” dated March 26, 2024; prepared by Jarvis Land Survey. INC., 29 Grafton Circle, Shrewsbury MA 01545; stamped by Kevin J. Jarvis PLS., consisting of one (1) page. The subject project is located at 69-71 Edgewater Ave, north of Lakewood Drive and south of Sterling Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 39, Plot 087000.

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

SOUTHBOROUGH

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fayville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southborough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http:// sta.ibidsmart.com the following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. Starting August 30, 2024 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http://sta.ibidsmart.com.

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

1999 Honda Accord VIN: 1HGCG2241XA025435

Owned by Anthony G Severance

2011 Honda Pilot VIN :5FNYF4H47BB039589

Owned by Cassidy A Donovan

2010 Nissan Altima Vin: 1N4AL2AP5AN424299

Owned by Lema Construction LLC

2012 Hyundai Accent VIN: KMHCT4AE6CU197643

Owned William Lopez Cruz

2002 Honda Civic VIN: 1HGEM225X2L010231

Owned by Yaleiza McCoy

2014 Hyundai Elantra VIN: 5NPDH4AEOEH493975

Owned by Expedito M Goncalves DaSilva Santos

2008 Ford Edge VIN: 2FMDK48CO8BA76356

Owned by Yonatan Encarnacion Pimentel

2006 BMW 325i VIN: WBAVB13596PT16944

Owned by Tori Lynn Marie Humphrey

2005 Jaguar S type VIN: SAJWA03V251N16751

Owned by Donell Lewis

2006 Honda Odyssey VIN: 5FNRL38786B022856

Owned by Silvan Pereira Dos Santos

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe VIN: KM8SC73E94U846346

Owned by BR Painting & Finishing LLC

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander JA4JZ4AX6FZ012603 Walter Jabs

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

HUDSON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition #ZVR-24-2

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, September 12, 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 Albert J. Sukis, Jr. and Susan A. Sukis, requesting a Variance for the lack of frontage on Nixon Street to access a proposed second dwelling after splitting the lot pursuant to Section 7.2.1.3 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning ByLaws. The subject property is located at 181 Central Street in the R40 Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 18, Parcel 1. 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=D7PL2E546AE5 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 Petition #ZSP-24-7

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Gary and Enid Parker, requesting a Special Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit, pursuant to Sections 5.2.6 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 31 Shay Road in the R60 Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 43, Parcels 52. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition.

Jason Mauro, Chair Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition #ZSP-24-8

participation. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Julia A. and David A. Wilkinson, requesting a Special Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit, pursuant to Sections 5.2.6 of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 40 Woodrow Street in the R40 Single Family Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 31, Parcels 38. 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=D8AKEF517893 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

HUDSON

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY

MIDDLESEX SS.

To either of the Constables of the Town of HUDSON

GREETING:

In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the Primaries to vote at:

PRECINCT I & PRECINCT V Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street

PRECINT II Glen Road Community Center, 4 Glen Road

PRECINCT III & PRECINCT IV Quinn Middle School, 201 Manning Street

PRECINCT VI Town Hall, 78 Main Street

TUESDAY, 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024 from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose:

To cast their votes in the State Primary for the candidates for the following offices:

SENATOR IN CONGRESS FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

COUNCILLOR THIRD COUNCILLOR DISTRICT

SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT MIDDLESEX & WORCESTER DISTRICT

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED

Two officers retire from Marlborough Police Department

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Police Department recently honored two officers on their retirement.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, Officer Robert “Borden” Wicks worked his last shift after 31 years of service. Wicks started his career as a reserve officer in 1993 before being appointed in 1997 as a police officer.

After 14 years of working midnight and evening patrol shifts, he was able to move onto the day shift, where he has served as a community policing officer until his retirement.

“When Officer Wicks moved to the community policing unit, this was when he found his true calling, namely helping those in our community who needed it the most,” according to a social media post from the department. “The time which

he spent on his mountain bike, attending community events, talking with our senior citizens, and working with the youth in the city was when he was at his best.”

Among other accomplishments, Wicks helped establish the department’s Youth Academy.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, marked the final day for Lt. Stephan Lupien after nearly 31 years. Lupien started his career in 1993, when he was appointed as a reserve police officer and parttime dispatcher. He was sworn in as a full-time police officer in 1996 and immediately began “Operation Leopard,” which resulted in dozens of arrests and convictions for narcotic related offenses.

In 2002, Lupien was permanently assigned to the investigations unit, where he worked primarily as a narcotics detective on the evening shift.

In 2012, Lupien was promoted to the rank of sergeant and later graduated from the FBI National Academy in September 2015.

In 2016, Lupien moved up to his current rank and started on the midnight shift before settling in on the evening 4-12 shift, where he has been a guid-

ing influence on many of the younger officers.

State grants

The department recently received three grants from the state.

Two grants, totaling more than $250,000, will help the department offset personnel

overtime and training costs in the public safety dispatch center.

Another grant, for $37,289, will help the department purchase any needed equipment, conduct quality assurance review of dispatch personnel, and offset any overtime costs for personnel.

Hudson church hosts annual block party

HUDSON – On Sunday, Sept. 8, the First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., will hold its 24th annual Block Party.

The outdoor event is free, and all are invited.

10:45 a.m. – Hymn sing. Come sing your old favorites with us.

11 a.m. – Outside worship. We invite you to help beautify our stage/altar by bringing a plant, such as mums, for the altar (take home at day’s end). Events will begin following worship.

Noon – Hot dogs served all day. Provided by Agape café and the United Methodist Women’s group.

Enjoy music by one of the original Platters, Tony Funches, deemed one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock ‘n roll era.

Flippo the Entertainer will perform, as will closeup magician Eddy Raymond. There will be make your own sundae, animal adventures, popcorn and cotton candy and kids games.

Make your own sundae with Trombetta’s homemade ice cream.

More information is available at 978-562-2932, www.hudsonfumc.org.

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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

Anable, Raymond of Westborough Atchue Sr., Francis of Southborough Ayik, Baheege of Shrewsbury Bairos, Rose of Hudson Brady, Edward of Westborough Chiasson, Richard of South Grafton Desjardins, Michael of Marlborough Erb, Thomas of Shrewsbury Feeney, Michael of Northborough Finn, Mary Lou of Hudson

Thomas Erb, 77

SHREWSBURY - Thomas

“Tom” Erb, 77, of Shrewsbury passed away Saturday July 27th while surrounded by family. He is survived by his daughter Hailey, son and daughter-in-law Neil and Margo, his granddaughter Penelope, and his step-daughter Emily. His siblings Elisha, Melissa and Cynthia survive along with many nieces and nephews.

Tom was an avid hunter/ fisherman and belonged to the Woodville Rod & Gun Club. He also loved riding his motorcycle and was a voracious reader. Tom donated much of his time to the Boys & Girls Club, friends, family, and neighbors fixing anything he could for them. He will be greatly missed.

Mary Lou Finn, 88

HUDSON - On the evening of Monday July 29th 2024, Mary Lou Finn, beloved Mother and Nana, passed away in the presence of family after a long period of steadily declining health; she was eighty-eight years old. She was predeceased by her dear husband John J. Finn in early 2022–himself a gentle, friendly soul with whom she enjoyed over fifty years of marriage. She leaves behind her one

Jones Jr., Francis of Marlborough Luna, Jose of Hudson Nardella, Luigi of Shrewsbury Sanford, Sharon of Southborough Scarpelli, MaryAnn of Westborough Walsh, Thomas of Hudson Watts, Harry of Westborough Young, Robert formerly of Hudson Yuryan, Joseph formerly of Hudson

and only child, daughter Maribeth Finn of Hudson, who she doted upon from birth and gave all the best of herself to; granddaughters Victoria Hixson and Kortney Hixson, both also of Hudson–and both equally as spoiled by Mary Lou as their mother.

Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted.

Michael R. Feeney, 65

NORTHBOROUGH - Michael R. Feeney passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center’s University Campus after a period of declining health. He was 65 years old.

Surviving Mike is his son, Zachary Feeney and his fiancé, Madison Ryan; one granddaughter, Rylee Elizabeth Feeney, all who reside in Uxbridge. Mike also leaves two sisters, Sandra Dingley and husband David of Northborough, Nancy Jean Feeney of Deltona, FL and one brother Bruce and his wife, Nancy of DeBary, FL; a brotherin-law, Norman MacLean of Hudson, MA ; former wife, Jennifer Feeney and stepson Bill Knowles of Uxbridge; several nieces and nephews whom he cared for deeply. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Edith (Wheeler) Feeney of Deltona, FL and three sisters, Patsy, Sherry and Cathy.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Joseph B. Yuryan, 104

SIMSBURY, CT - Joseph Benedict Yuryan, 104, embarked on his final adventure on August 7, 2024. He was born to Albert and Monica MilasauskasYuryan of Hudson, MA and spoke Lithuanian until starting First Grade. In 1945 he married Norma Mary Brown-Yuryan, a Yoeman in the US Navy, also of Hudson, MA.

Joe was the oldest of four children and the only boy. He was adored by his sisters Helen, Katherine, and Mary. Joe is survived by his five children –Jean Yuryan-Luz; Anne Yuryan; Richard Yuryan; Mary Yuryan; and Susan Yuryan-Kinzelman. He has six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He has many nieces and nephews in Massachusetts, California, and New York.

The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury, CT assisted with the arrangements.

Edward N. Brady, 87

WESTBOROUGH - Edward “Ted” Norman Brady, 87 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was predeceased by his parents, Robert Brady, Rachel (Noon) Brady, Grace (Noon) Brady, his wife Shirley Brady as well as his daughter Donna (Brady) Wright and his son Steven Brady. He is survived by his son and daughter in law Gerry & Paula Brady (Shrewsbury), his son Joe Brady (Grafton), his son in law Peter Wright (Florida) and his “adopted daughter” Lisa Allain (Westborough). Ted was the proud grandfather of Rachel, Jesse, Melissa, Jessica, Robert, Jacob and Nicholas. However his greatest joys called him “Great Grandpa”: Emma, Brody, Reese, Jude, Camille, Carson & Mikenna. Ted also leaves behind his loving sister & brother in law Donald & Barbara (Brady) Banks (Westborough), and their children, Kim, Lisa and Drew.

Pickering & Son Westbor-

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ough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Robert W. Young, 74

PANAY ISLAND, THE PHILIPPINES - Robert age 74, formerly of Hudson, MA, Cocoa Beach, FL and Panay Island, Philippines passed away on July 27 due to complications from a stroke.

Robert was predeceased by his parents Walter T. and Sophie M. Young (Rozansky). He is survived by his wife, Lenilyn, her sons in FL: Oliver and Francis Baylon Bautista and their respective wives and children, his siblings Walter Young and wife Kathleen of Titusville, FL, Cynthia Young and life partner Robert Thibault of Hudson, MA, Mark Young and wife Jeannie of Ashland, MA. He has many nieces and nephews predominately in New England and the Philippines. A Mass was held for Robert in the Philippines followed by a casting ceremony to let go of his spirit and spread his ashes in the sea, as Robert wished.

Shirley A. Emerson, 101

SHREWSBURY - Shirley Anne Emerson passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 101 with family by her side. On August 19, 1940, Shirley married her beloved husband, Paul Warren Emerson. Together, they shared a wonderful 66-year journey until Paul’s passing in 2007.

Surviving Shirley are her three children, Timothy Emerson and his wife Susan, Claudia Bill, and Noel Emerson and his wife Lois; daughter-inlaw, Anneliese Emerson; and prior daughter-in-law, Julie Svoboda; 14 beloved grandchildren and their spouses or significant others, Nathaniel Emerson, Stuart (Heather) Emerson, Lauren White (Chris Stevenson), Gabrielle Emerson (Debra McIntyre), Gregory Emerson (Sarah Cashmore), Heidi (Ethan) Brown, Kimberly Bill, Jennifer (Christopher) Lund, Angela (Robert) Sowden,

Thomas E. (Jocelyn) Bill, Hannah Emerson (Bettina Garcia), Hailey (Jared) Abell, Grant Griffin, and Hunter Griffin (Tracey Williams); 15 amazing great grandchildren, Blake Emerson, Luna Emerson, Mason Brown, Elijah Brown, Carl Lund, Van Lund, Madelyn Sowden, Noelle Sowden, Robbie Sowden, Rory Bill, Ada Bill, Haddie Bill, Saylor Emerson, Logan Abell, and Riley Abell; one great-great grandchild, Carter Brown; and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her two dear sisters and their spouses, Mary Jayne (Robert) Pafford and Ruth (Eugene) McKeague; sister-in-law and her husband, Marion (William) McLeish; her son, Steven Emerson and sonin-law, Thomas J. Bill.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA. Shirley’s family will receive other family and friends from 10:30 am to the time of service. At a later date, a second service will be held in her beloved home State of Wisconsin where she will be interred next to her husband Paul.

Francis V. Jones Jr., 79

MARLBOROUGH - Francis V. Jones Jr., a longtime Marlborough resident passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him on August 8, 2024 at the age of 79. Frank is survived by his wife Jo Jones, whom he was married to for 56 years but together for 59, his sons, Chris Jones and his wife Carole of Boylston and Frank Jones III and his wife Maura of Marlborough, as well as his daughter Serenity Jones of Worcester. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Macy, Ryan and Jake, his brothers BG (ret) Thomas Jones, Edward Jones and Christopher Jones and his sister Marylou Silverman. Frank was predeceased by his brother Peter Jones and his sister Patty Jones. Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Three arrested after crashing into Hudson smoke shop

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

HUDSON – Three juveniles have been arrested after police say they crashed a car into a Hudson business and stole merchandise.

On Aug. 17 at 3:30 a.m., the Hudson Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at DAB Smoke Shop, which is located at 234 Washington St. Police reported that the front entrance of the store was smashed when they arrived, and their investigation indicated that it was likely that a vehicle backed into the entrance.

The suspects fled. Police notified area departments that they should be on the lookout for a vehicle with consistent damage.

A Marlborough Police Department officer reported seeing a vehicle with consistent damage, and it was stopped by the officer and a Massachusetts State Police trooper.

Hudson police arrested a 15-year-old boy from Boston, a 16-year-old boy from Quincy and a 17-year-old boy from Danvers. Two of the three were held on bail, and the third was released to guardians.

Police said that they located merchandise that was alleg-

POLICE LOG

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

Grafton

Sunday, Aug. 4

12:27 p.m. Carroll Rd. Keeping the peace.

7:02 p.m. Millbury St. Erratic operator.

7:43 p.m. Depot St. Erratic operator.

Monday, Aug. 5

4:17 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

4:20 p.m. Worcester St. Traffic hazard.

5:41 p.m. Pleasant St. Threatening.

9:31 p.m. Gloucester Rd. Motor vehicles – stolen.

10:55 p.m. Ferry St. B&E – past.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

8:53 a.m. Fitzpatrick Rd. Wires down.

9:35 a.m. Pleasant St./Fitzpatrick Rd. Wires down.

10:45 a.m. Millbury St. B&E into vehicle.

11:23 a.m. Fairlawn St. B&E into vehicle.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

11:41 a.m. Arrested, Cameron Nunez, 21, of 597 Cambridge St., Apt. 2, Worcester, outside agency arrest.

Thursday, Aug. 8

10:12 a.m. Worcester St. Threatening.

10:16 a.m. Barbara Jean St. Larceny/theft.

3:46 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

7:53 p.m. Cross St. Traffic hazard.

Friday, Aug. 9

3:42 p.m. Brigham Hill/Brielle Rds. Wires down.

Saturday, Aug. 10

3:01 p.m. Carroll Rd. Keeping the peace.

5:06 p.m. Elmrock Dr. Scam/ attempted scam.

6:31 p.m. Bridge/N Main Sts. Damage to property.

Marlborough

Wednesday, Aug. 7

8:53 a.m. Orchard Street Academy/Orchard St. Fraud/forgery.

9:54 a.m. RTN Credit Union/ BPRE. Larceny.

12:49 p.m. Scott Pharma Solutions/Bartlett St. Fraud/forgery.

2:30 p.m. Anderson Rd. Harassment.

Thursday, Aug. 8

9:18 a.m. Arrested, Kimberlee A. Discher, 48, of 21 Gulbankian Dr., Marlborough, on true warrant.

10:20 a.m. Davis Companies Inc./BPRW. Harassment.

10:52 a.m. Kelleher St. Harassment.

12:47 p.m. SMOC Marlborough Child Care/Forest St. Assault.

10:56 p.m. Longhorn Steak

edly stolen from DAB Smoke Shop.

“This is an example of strong police work, and it should send a message that break-ins and burglaries at our local businesses will not be tolerated,” said Hudson Police Chief Richard DiPersio. “We have tremendous relationships with our neighboring agencies, and that teamwork was on full display early Saturday morning, resulting in the arrests of three juveniles in this audacious and brazen criminal act.”

The three suspects will be arraigned in Framingham Juvenile Court.

BPRW. Larceny.

House/BPRW. Threats. Friday, Aug. 9

9:20 a.m. Lakeside Ave./Felton St. MVA with injuries.

11:44 a.m. Clinton St. Fraud/ forgery.

1:39 p.m. Church St. Threats.

4:25 p.m. Cross St. Harassment.

7:51 p.m. Holly Hill Ln. Larceny.

7:52 p.m. Clover Hill St. Harassment.

Saturday, Aug. 10

12:52 p.m. Hosmer St. Vandalism.

1:06 p.m. Neil St. Harassment.

4:42 p.m. Stone Gate Apartments/Redbud Way. Larceny.

6:23 p.m. Arrested , Andrew Gainsboro Cooper, 30, of 6 Royal Crest Dr., Apt. 11, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, leave scene of property damage, marked lanes violation.

8:54 p.m. Olive Garden/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny.

10:07 p.m. La Tapatia Restaurant/BPRE. Trespassing. Sunday, Aug. 11

1:44 a.m. St. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church/Central St. Trespassing.

7:38 a.m. Howe St. Threats.

8:38 a.m. Arrested , Orlando Jose Ferreira De Oliveira, 22, of 1 Royal Crest Dr., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for fail to stop for police, op MV with license suspended/ revoked, motorcycle equipment violation, passing violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

5:14 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel/

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Thursday, Aug. 8

5:22 p.m. Marlborough Hills Health Care/Northboro Road East. Assault.

10:34 p.m. Princeton Green Apartments/Farm Rd. Threats. Monday, Aug. 12

10:15 a.m. Fairmount St. Harassment.

4:13 p.m. Lincoln St. Fraud/ forgery.

8:57 p.m. Broadmeadow Rd. Larceny.

Shrewsbury

Friday, Aug. 9

9:39 a.m. Boston Tpke./Walnut St. Road hazard – trees/wires/ debris.

5:45 p.m. Memorial Dr./Gold St. Road hazard – trees/wires/ debris.

Saturday, Aug. 10

9:45 a.m. Hill St. Road hazard –trees/wires/debris.

9:56 a.m. Surrey Ln. Larceny.

Monday, Aug. 12

3:28 p.m. Lebeaux Dr. Larceny.

3:57 p.m. Maple Ave. Threats.

4:58 p.m. South St. Accident with injury.

6:38 p.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

12:12 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Larceny.

1:18 p.m. Boston Dr. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

2:06 p.m. Artemas Ave. Preserve the peace.

6:16 p.m. Spruce St. B&E residential.

7:37 p.m. Arrested, Joseph Anthony Dipilato, 66, of 48 Vernon St., Worcester, on warrant.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

11:22 a.m. South St. Vandalism.

6:51 p.m. Angela Ave. Preserve the peace.

Thursday, Aug. 15

7:28 a.m. Broadway St. Larceny.

11:54 a.m. Boston Tpke./Grafton St. Accident with injury.

12:08 p.m. Flint Pond Cir. Harassment.

12:27 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Harassment.

Westborough

Monday, Aug. 5

9:32 a.m. E Main St. Road/tree.

2:51 p.m. Arrested , Luis Rodriguez, 41, of 180 Canterbury St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for op MV with license suspended for OUI/ CDL/MVH

Wednesday, Aug. 7

7:08 a.m. Smith Pkwy. Trespassing.

8:59 a.m. Flanders Rd. Road/tree.

1:38 p.m. Milk St. Larceny.

3:31 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Vandalism.

3:00 p.m. Milk St. Erratic operator.

8:09 p.m. Arrested , Michael Andrew Leonard, 36, of 9 Juniper Brook Rd., Northborough, for disorderly conduct, resist arrest, refuse to identity self. Saturday, Aug. 10

5:03 p.m. South St. Erratic operator.

6:21 p.m. Arrested, Lucas Silveira Marasciulo, 30, of 19 Cottage St., Westborough, for lewd, wanton & lascivious conduct; indecent exposure; intimidate/ misleading police witness/juror/ police/court official; open and gross lewdness.

7:10 p.m. Mayberry Dr. Larceny. Sunday, Aug. 11

2:01 a.m. Prospect St. Burglary/ breaking & entering.

4:40 a.m. Prospect St. Burglary/ breaking & entering.

6:23 a.m. W Main St. Motor vehicle theft.

10:29 a.m. Roger Rd. Threats made.

Northborough

Friday, Aug. 9

11:27 a.m. Green St. Stolen property.

4:57 a.m. Arrested , Rachel Lauren Ferris, 18, of 10 Kent Dr., Northborough, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUIliquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.

8:03 p.m. Hudson St./Solomon Pond Rd. Accident: P.D. Saturday, Aug. 10

6:30 p.m. Avalon Dr. Fraud.

6:58 p.m. Arrested , Richard Vincent Tedesco, 49, of 100 Worthington Ave., Apt. B, Shrewsbury, for fail to stop/ yield, fail to signal, no inspection sticker, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, possess open container of alcohol in MV, marked lanes violation.

Monday, Aug. 12

2:20 a.m. Bartlett St. Vandalism. 12:17 p.m. Green/Brewer Sts. Accident: P.I.

2:56 p.m. West Main St. Fraud. 5:24 p.m. Talbot Rd./Lyman St. Illegal dumping/littering. Tuesday, Aug. 13

10:34 a.m. Milk Porridge Cir. Larceny.

6:21 p.m. Arrested , Malaysia Z. Scott, 27, of 6 Windsor St., Worcester, on warrant. Wednesday, Aug. 14

6:44 p.m. Arrested , James Carl Johnston, 56, of 338 Oak St., Shrewsbury, for op MV with license suspended.

Historic season comes to

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHELBY N.C. – Hudson Post

100’s historic season has come to an end.

The group — which won the Northeast Regional Tournament in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Aug. 11 to become one of the top eight teams in the U.S. — faced off against the country’s best at the American Legion World Series at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17.

Facing a schedule that included multiple previous tournament champions, Hudson left the World Series in pool play after going 0-3. Post 100 opened the tournament with a 10-1 loss against Troy (Alabama) Post 70, the 2022 World Series champion. Hudson rebounded the next day, holding 2023 champion League City (Texas) Post

554 in check before losing 4-2.

The team closed out the tournament with a 12-3 loss against Fargo (North Dakota) Post 2.

“We faced some great competition when we were down there,” said Hudson Post 100 Head Coach Ryan Bowen. “I think we held our own. Some of the games were probably closer than the final score would indicate, but obviously it’s extremely cool to go and play with some of the big boys and see how we did. We almost came

out with one.”

However, the difficult end to the year doesn’t take away from the team’s history-making season, said Bowen.

The group secured the first Zone 4 championship in program history, allowing the team to compete in the state tournament for the first time as a non-host. This season also marked Hudson Post 100’s first-ever regional tournament championship and World Series appearance.

CHALLENGING GOLF FOR

“We played 40 games in 71 days. That’s a lot to ask from players, coaches, families — everything. None of this happens without all of their support and effort. Everyone had to buy into it for it to happen — and they did,” said Bowen.

After a regular season of 20 games, Hudson doubled the length of its season and played another 20 playoff games.

Along the way, the team —led by a slew of veteran leaders including Bobby Long Jr.,

Chase Donahue, Peter Ward, Dan Demirjian and Ryan Graf — bonded and became “what Hudson baseball is all about,” said Bowen. Whether it was soaking Bowen with the contents of a Gatorade cooler to celebrate winning the Northeast or trips to Waffle House in Shelby, the team had great camaraderie, said Bowen.

“That’s probably the tightest group we’ve had … and it showed on the field. They never gave up on games. They never gave up on each other. It doesn’t happen unless they’re that tight,” Bowen said.

Hudson Post 100, set to lose 10 players, is certain to have some fresh faces next year as it looks to defend its Northeast title.

With the program’s recent success, players are already contacting Post 100 coaches looking for an opportunity to join the squad, said Bowen.

Hudson Post 100 competed in the American Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C.

(Photo/Chet Strange/The American Legion)

‘We needed it’: Shamrocks win crucial matchup against Mustangs

By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH - After an 0-4 start to the season, the Marlborough Shamrocks game against the Connecticut Mustangs on Aug. 17 carried major playoff implications.

The Shamrocks stepped up, snatching a 23-14 win and taking their postseason destiny into their hands.

“We needed it,” coach Harrison Ingels said of the win.

The Shamrocks notched their first victory of the season under confusing circumstances against the Northeast Bulls last month. Marlborough then eked out a narrow 13-12 victory over the Boston Bandits. After being shut out on Aug. 10, the Shamrocks returned home to face the Mustangs.

Marlborough scored first with a field goal by Max Pedinoff but fell behind following a second quarter Connecticut touchdown and two-point conversion.

Unable to score a touchdown of their own before halftime, the Shamrocks still managed to retake the lead with two additional Pedinoff field goals.

The Shamrocks finally found the endzone in the third quarter on a pass from Corey Spencer to Graham Asum. Though Connecticut kept the game close with a fourth quarter touchdown, Marlborough’s defense blocked a two point conversion attempt.

With the ball back in their hands, the Shamrocks offense then padded their lead with a touchdown pass to Johnny

Moores Jr.

“I just saw the opening, I accelerated and all I had to do was run about 15 yards and make sure I got in there,” Asum said of his touchdown.

He credited Moores Jr. and teammate Taylor Heath with blocks that cleared his path to the endzone and said he was excited by his team’s performance.

“We battled and we finally put four quarters together,” Asum told the Community Advocate.

Ingels watched from the sideline as his team experienced a series of second-half stumbles earlier this summer.

Now celebrating a clutch performance against Connecticut, Ingels said the showing was significant.

“From a mentality standpoint, the mentality has been to finish. It’s nice to be able to do it because that’s been the inconsistency that has plagued us,” he said.

Ingels lauded Pedinoff, who finished the game with three field goals, one missed field goal and two successful extra-point kicks. He also named Pedinoff as Marlborough’s player of the game during Saturday’s postgame huddle.

“It’s a cheat code to have a kicker like him,” Ingels said. “Outside of the kicking game, when he’s punting, he’s flipping field position. He’s so talented and we’re blessed to have him play with us.”

With the win, the Shamrocks have secured a spot in an East Coast Football League play-in game. A win in the play-in game

would punch the Shamrocks’ ticket to the playoffs.

Though the play-in game’s date and opponent has not been set, Marlborough will clinch home field advantage if they win next month’s reg-

ular season finale against the Western Massachusetts Raiders.

“We’re just trying to embrace the mentality of any play, any day, just give us a chance,” Ingels said. “...That’s the mentality we have to have right now if we want to compete.”

The Shamrocks game against the Raiders is scheduled to take place at home on Saturday, Sept. 14. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Left: Marlborough’s Graham Asum celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of Saturday’s game between the Shamrocks and the Connecticut Mustangs. Right: The Marlborough Shamrocks faced the Connecticut Mustangs Saturday at home at Kelleher Field. (Photos/Dakota Antelman)

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