SHREWSBURY – Lingering issues involving sludge “leaking” from some garbage trucks have forced Town Manager Kevin Mizikar to “escalate conversations” with Casella and exercise options in the town’s contract to “put them on notice.”
Mizikar announced the action at the Sept. 24 Select Board meeting.
Shrewsbury entered into a six-year agreement with Casella as the town’s new waste and recycling hauler, replacing Waste Management. Casella was familiar with Shrewsbury, handling the town’s yard waste services Casella | 7
TM to decide next steps for golf club, community center
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – When the Special Fall Town Meeting convenes on Monday, Oct. 21, residents will decide on the next stages for the golf club and the community center.
Golf club
Article 10 will ask the town to provide $450,000 toward design development, public engagement, a detailed cost estimate and creation of bid documents for the Westborough Golf Club building.
On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Municipal Building Committee met with representatives from the New England Restaurant Group. They discussed the
Town Meeting approves funds for new fire station
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough is one step closer to getting a new fire station.
Town Meeting convened on Oct. 7 to decide whether to appropriate $41,364,992 toward the new station at 61-65 West Main St. After several hours of presentations and debate, an article authorizing the appropriation was approved, 431 to 144.
After Town Meeting, Fire Chief David Parenti praised the presenters, particularly Deputy Fire Chief Neal Aspesi, who put the presentation together.
“He did an incredible job putting it all together. We worked, we practiced, but this is going to be such a boon to the firefighters,” Parenti said.
With this vote, the project will be on the ballot on Nov. 5 for a debt exclusion vote.
“Please show up Nov. 5,” Parenti said.
What is proposed
According to Select Board Chair and Fire Station Building Committee member Mitch Cohen, conversations and work began nearly 20 years ago when Town Meeting approved funds for a feasibility study for a new station in 2006.
After the Fire Station Feasibility Study Committee first met in 2017, the committee selected 61-65 West Main St. as the location of the future fire station, which was the site of the former Pierce Garage. Town Meeting allocated the funds to purchase the site for the station in 2019. The project moved forward in 2022 when the Select Board accepted the deed for the station’s new home.
Aspesi said the site was completely mitigated, cleaned and tested.
Fire
and union president
in a position to get sick. Never,” he said.
Over that period of time that the site was cleaned up, the inflation for construction increased about 70%, making the project more expensive, Cohen said.
The appropriation of $41.4 million is before the estimated $1.9 million in energy rebates. Within the appropriation, the department is projecting a budget of $33.4 million for construction; $905,000 for furnishings, fixtures and equipment; $6.8 million for fees and expenses; and $3.7 million for contingency.
Finance Director/Town Accountant
Jason Little is projecting an interest rate of 4.25% on a 30-year bond in the amount of $39.5 million, which is after the energy rebates.
“Hopefully, some factors will come in that will lead these numbers to be lower, but we wanted to provide the highest possible watermark for these debt issues,” said Little.
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Westborough Town Leaders,
Many are hurting as our citizens face residential property tax rates that have grown from 11% higher than our six abutting towns (Grafton, Hopkinton, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough and Upton) 5 years ago to 15%.
As a citizen concerned by fellow citizens that are moving out or forced to use the services of the Food Pantry (usage was up 85% this year), I ask that town departments submit budgets that grow at 2.5% or at least, present this as an option for the voters at the Town Meeting.
Voters, please come to our TOWN MEETING October 21 at 7 PM at WHS.
Regards, Joe Considine
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Classic car show held in memory of Tony Abu
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – Row upon row of memories — drives down country roads on a Sunday afternoon, hanging out with friends at the local joint, bragging about whose jalopy was the fastest, the tightest around curves, the loudest off the line.
On Sunday, Oct. 6, nearly 100 antiques and classic automobiles cruised to the parking lot at Arturo’s Ristorante on East Main Street for the second annual show in honor of Tony Abu.
Abu, who owned Abu Construction and was a car enthusiast, died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in October 2022. Proceeds from admissions (a $20 donation for each classic vehicle) will go to ALS ONE, a partnership that unites researchers, clinicians and care providers.
Executive Director Jennifer DiMartino credited the organizers, Fran Zarette and Dom
Fabiano, along with the nearperfect fall weather, for the success of this event.
“We’re so lucky with the weather,” she said. “It was great that everyone came out.”
Those attending the event — whether they were showing their vehicles, or being shown the vehicles — were also happy with the weather.
“We won’t have too many
days like these,” said Joan Bace of Natick, who attended the show with her husband, John, and their 1941 Pontiac.
The show featured plenty of muscle cars, such as Corvettes and TransAms, along with touring and racing cars. There was even a vintage Model T Ford.
For more information about ALS ONE, go to www.alsONE. org, or call 781-523-3304.
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This custom-painted Chevy was among the nearly 100 vehicles taking part in the second annual classic car show in honor of Tony Abu.
Top: Enthusiasts discuss the inner workings of a Shelby. Bottom: Visitors check out a Model T Ford, one of the oldest vehicles at the second annual classic car show. (Photos/ Maureen Sullivan)
Town Meeting to decide next steps for golf club, community center
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possibilities of having a restaurant in the building.
“We can help land the plane,” said Paul Turano, owner of the restaurant group, on helping the town determine what could go into the space, and how much it would cost.
Should a restaurant open in the club, it could generate up to $150,000 in lease payments to the town.
Those payments would go toward paying off the loan needed to either renovate or rebuild the golf club building.
The town’s goal is to have the project paid off with funds from the Golf Club Enterprise Fund and not with taxpayer dollars.
The committee will meet on Thursday, Oct. 17; the committee is expected to decide on the rebuild or renovation option and receive an executive summary from Bechtel, Frank, Erickson Architects, the firm in charge of the feasibility study.
Preliminary costs could range from $7.2 million (for the
rebuild) to $8.3 million (for the renovation).
Learn more at https:// ma-westborough.civicplus. com/1219/Westborough-GolfClub-Building
Community Center
Now that the Recreation Department has moved into the second floor of the community center, the town is preparing for the next phase.
Article 9 will request $1,120,713 to fund design development, further public engagement, a detailed cost estimate and creation of bid documents for the community center.
After a series of meetings over the summer, project architects BH+A presented three design alternatives, plus a fourth “preferred” design.
The costs to fit up the community center could range from $15.5 million to $25 million.
The Senior Center is expected to move to the first floor of the center. The Select Board was scheduled to see an
updated schematic design of the center at its Oct. 8 meeting after the Community Advocate went to press.
For information about this project, go to Find out the latest on the proposal at https:// ma-westborough.civicplus. com/917/Westborough-Community-Center
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The warrant includes requests to approve financial obligations under the new Fire Department contract; transfer $95,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to replace a backup generator; a trail easement at Otis Street; and amend zoning bylaws for inclusionary housing and the Highway Business District.
The Special Fall Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. View the complete warrant at https://www.westboroughma.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/4238/2024-Fall-STMWarrant?bidId=
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Police Department has been awarded $21,334 in grant funding to improve road safety.
The department received the funding through the Municipal Road Grant Safety Program, which will allow them to enhance traffic safety enforcement in Northborough.
“We are grateful to receive this funding from the
[Maura] Healey-[Kim] Driscoll administration, which will help to keep our pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists safe while on the road,” said Chief Brian Griffin.
In total, the administration awarded over $12.4 million through the Municipal Road Safety, State Agency Traffic Safety and Underserved Communities Traffic Safety grant programs.
SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Garden Club will be sponsoring a lecture entitled “Houseplants 101” at the Shrewsbury Public Library Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
Jordan Ford, who owns Jordan’s Jungle in Pawtucket, will be sharing his expertise in tropical plants.
Jordan’s Jungle was established in 2013 and hous-
es thousands of plants in a 4,000-square-foot show room. Ford lectures at plant shows and garden clubs and runs weekly classes. During his lecture, he will share the basics along with tips and tricks from his experience with hundreds of different plant varieties and answer questions.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Town Meeting approves funds for new fire station
The average annual tax increase for a single-family home is projected to be $321.
The Fire Station Building Committee held its first meeting in March 2023. Since then, the project has undergone cost estimates and went before various boards and committees for approval.
Aspesi said the site met the space and operational needs of the department.
The current station, which was designed in 1974 when there were two people on duty, has physical limitations. Fire departments now provide more services, Parenti said.
According to Parenti, there are two bedrooms and no separation by gender. The kitchen isn’t large; vehicles have gotten bigger; and one room houses the gym, training room, storage room and meeting room.
The first floor of the new station would be 21,500 gross square feet and support a “clean station” concept, and the second floor would be 9,350 gross square feet.
“We also designed this station not for just today; we designed this station for today, for tomorrow and for 50 years into the future. It was based on needs, not on wants,” Parenti said.
Discussion
Residents asked numerous questions about the project — what happens if there are budget overruns, will the site be tested for contaminants during construction, could the possibility of multiple stations be revisited as Town Meeting recently purchased 432 Whitney St.?
Resident Mike Sciacca said he supported a new fire station, but he was “saddened” and “frustrated” to have reservations and concerns about the project.
He referenced data compiled by Mitchell Associates Architects regarding 44 stations that were constructed in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut that showed an average construction cost of $734/square foot, referencing projects in Tewksbury, Millbury, Natick and Brunswick.
Sciacca said the price per square foot for the Northborough station is approximately $1,400/square foot.
“I am all for a new fire station, but it needs to be reason-
able, and it needs to be at a price point that is in line with the other 44 projects that have taken place in recent years,” he said.
Parenti noted that Millbury’s station is all-volunteer, which impacts the building as dorm rooms do not need to be added. Parenti shared figures of current projects, including in Charlton, Bedford, Rockland and Newburyport.
“We are in line with everyone else that is currently bidding stations. … You can’t look at a station that was bid in [2020, 2019 and 2021]. You have to look at the stations that are being bid now and the cost of what they are,” he said.
Supporters noted that the detractors
Select Board Chair Mitch Cohen speaks during Town Meeting as members Laura Ziton, Julianne Hirsh, Lisa Maselli and Mike Tietjen listen. (Photo/ Laura Hayes)
Problems with Casella trash service persist
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prior to the new contract. The company began trash and recycling service in July. As part of the change, the town switched to weekly singlestream recycling and utilized new recycling carts.
Casella started service with a few minor mishaps — pick-ups were sometimes delayed or missed as drivers adjusted to their routes, for instance. However, according to town leaders, a more serious pattern of polluting local roadways with sludge began to develop.
have not said what they would cut from the project and argued that cost savings couldn’t be guaranteed if the project is delayed.
Noting the $3.5 million appropriation in 2019, John Rapa said the town spent $1.487 million on the site.
“Two million dollars would be flushed down the toilet for the money spent on the design, the site analysis, the site surveys and everything else. Two million bucks — gone. Then you reset the clock and you’re subject to increased costs. It’s pay it now or pay it later. We need this,” he said.
Casella is still waiting for new trucks to be delivered, and the older replacement trucks have contributed to the spillage. The company has been responsive to the concerns, but still has not adequately solved the problem, said Mizikar.
“[Casella has] made modifications to many of the trucks, and their drivers are all informed what to do if there is an instance. Unfortunately, it continues to happen within the community. They are responsive to our requirements and cleaning up and staying on top of things,” said Mizikar.
“If things don’t improve, we’ll have to take additional steps. It’s not something that we want to do with a new contractor on a multiyear contract, but unfortunately we can’t have incidents like the defiling of neighborhoods and causing nuisances to residents. That’s the last thing we want to do from a trash-collection standpoint,” Mizikar added.
First Federated Church in Hudson Annual Fall Craft Fair Crafters & Vendors Wanted
The First Federated Church in Hudson Annual Fall Craft Fair Saturday November 9 • 9 am – 3 pm.
As always, coffee and other refreshments will be available for purchase in the morning and a lunch menu will be available for purchase from 9 am – 3 pm. Tables measure 8 feet x 30 inches and are available for $30.00. If you would like a spot with electricity those are available for $35.00. If you are interested in reserving a table at the craft fair, please email or call with your information – 978-562-9207/ffchudson@yahoo.com
Make checks payable to First Federated Church, in memo please write Craft Fair or drop off cash to the office, $30.00 or for $35.00 electric spot — there aren’t that many available so book early. Setup on Friday November 8, 5 – 8 pm
First Federated Church, 200 Central St, Hudson, MA 01749 • 978-562-9207/ffchudson@yahoo.com
Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. — Ephesians 5:20
Many Christians have lost the art of giving thanks. They are so overwhelmed by problems that a cloud of depression has descended upon them and they see very little to thank God for. When a Christian stops giving thanks, he has lost a source of great inspiration and spiritual strength. Thanksgiving is a powerful force in your spiritual life. It can dispel the dark clouds of depression and despair.
To release the power of thanksgiving, start each day with a sincere prayer of appreciation to God for the gift of life. You will discover that, by doing this, you will establish an atmosphere for the day that will cause you to live in victory.
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Annual ASP drive collects 2,300 pounds of food
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Appalachia Service Project conducted a food drive for the Westborough Food Pantry on East Main Street.
By noontime, the drive had yielded 2,320 pounds of nonperishable items, according to the pantry’s Polly Thayer.
Currently, the pantry could use cake mixes,
The annual ASP food drive on Saturday, Oct. 5, collected more than 2,300 pounds of nonperishable items for the Westborough Food Pantry. (Photo/ Courtesy of Polly Thayer)
cereals, vegetable oil, pasta, tomato sauce, salad dressing, condiments, personal hygiene items such as soap and shampoo, and paper towels.
The pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. (for ages 60 years and older), and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Donations and volunteers are also welcome.
For information, visit https://westboroughfoodpantry.org/, or call 508-366-3007.
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17-27 Upton Road plans get Planning Board approval
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
GRAFTON – After months of discussions that got contentious at times, the Planning Board has approved a special permit and site plan review for a four-story, multifamily residential building at 17 and 27 Upton Road.
The vote on Monday, Sept. 23, was 4-1, with member Greg Dalle Molle voting against.
“There will be a few people who will not be happy,” said member Robert Hassinger.
Hassinger added that the board had to approve the special permit and site plans because the applicant complied with the town’s zoning bylaws. Had the board voted to refuse the special permit, “we’d get sued,” he said.
The building, to be called the Griffin, will occupy the former home of the town’s Highway Department. It will consist of 122 units with 183 parking spaces; 25 of those spaces will be in a covered parking garage.
The barn will be preserved and used for tenant storage. There will also be outdoor space for private amenities such as two pickleball courts, a bocce court, a community garden space and a shaded gathering area.
Current housing plans call for 16 studio apartments, 80 one-bedroom units, and 26 two-bedroom units, totaling 148 bedrooms distributed among the 122 units. Thirtyone units (25%) will be afford-
able housing for income-eligible tenants earning income up to 80% of the area median income.
Over the summer, the Planning Board heard lots of comments for and against the project.
Those in favor discussed the need for affordable housing in town, as well as a desire to clean up what some consider an eyesore.
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Resident Colleen Roy cited the nearly $900,000 in tax revenue the project could bring to the town.
Some detractors were concerned about the increase in traffic from the project, especially around the center of town.
“I am in favor of adding affordable housing as well as using the former Grafton Highway Department site; however, I have concerns about this project as it is proposed,” said resident Daniel Horan. “My concerns stem from the scale of this project and the impact it will have on pedestrian traffic in and around the common. It feels like this developer is trying to squeeze as many fullprice units in to offset the 30 affordable units this will add.”
Some abutters are also concerned about how the project could affect adjacent wetlands.
“This site is a mess,” said Bill McCusker of the Zoning Board of Appeals. “It’s going to blend right in.”
Bill Nicholson, a member of the town’s Historical Commission, said “the plan is totally inappropriate” because of its height.
“It doesn’t look like it fits the character” of the town center, he said.
According to Town Planner Fiona Coughlin, the application will need to go through the 20-day appeal period.
After that, “They will then apply for permits for construction with the Building Department,” with the intention of starting construction this fall, she said.
For more information on the project, visit https://graftonma.gov/1062/17-27-UptonStreet---1727-Upton-Street-L
“Anyone who has driven down North Street during a major rainfall has seen the high-speed river that flows from the park, from behind my house [and out of my sump pump], and floods the street,” said Jennifer Cardarelli, who lives on North Street. “I am concerned that even a slight increase in runoff, combined with the increasing intensity of storms, will compound an already significant problem.”
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The former Highway Department home will soon become the site of a fourstory multifamily development. (Photo/Tami White)
Ayla Brown visits Hey Kiddos JMS School of Singing accepting new students
MARLBOROUGH – Musician and radio personality Ayla Brown recently stopped by Hey Kiddo’s Playtime, which opened in Solomon Pond Mall in August.
Brown brought her children to the business. She is partnering with Solomon Pond and participated in multiple events in 2023.
“She proved to be a popular and engaging guest, and we wanted to expand her role with us this year,” said Marketing Director Mark Willand. “As a mom with two young children and a loyal public following, we thought Ayla would be the ideal person to represent the mall and, in particularly, Hey Kiddo’s Playtime.”
Open Circle hires Quinlan
NORTHBOROUGH – Open Circle Acupuncture and Healing recently hired Brendan Quinlan.
Quinlan is a practicing acupuncturist who specializes in Chinese and particularly Earth style acupuncture. Earth style lends itself to a mix of strengthening the overall condition of the body and harmonizing anything that is out of balance.
Quinlan received his doctorate in acupuncture at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. He is licensed by the Board of Registration of Medicine and is certified by the NCCAOM as a diplomat of acupuncture.
He is passionate about helping patients achieve their wellness goals through education and practicing holistic health modalities. Quinlan values Chinese medicine as a modality that provides benefits equal to the effort that is put in, making this medicine empowering and transformative.
Open Circle is located at 411 W. Main St., Suite 2R. For more information, call 508-393-1212.
SHREWSBURY – The JMS School of Singing is officially open and is accepting new voice students.
JMS School of Singing is a one-stop shop for singers who are looking to learn solid, healthy and reliable vocal techniques in addition to various performance styles, such as jazz, opera, musical theater and classical. The singers will
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Buying and Selling in the Fall
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We are seeing rising inventories in the marketplace. Interest rates have trickled down a bit. It’s a great time to buy or sell!
When buying in the spring, there is often a frenzy as people try to get settled for the fall school year. In the fall, people are more relaxed and often trying to get settled by an artificial date (like I want to be in by the end of the year.)
Sue once fell in love with a house and kept going to look at it. Only walking around it in the daylight let us see a public service facility a block away. Sue would not have appreciated lights and sirens from the public service facility.
We recommend carrying a flashlight so you can see inside the home and sometimes use it to identify where the light switches are.
Fall also brings a variety of holidays. We recommend checking a holiday calendar so that you can avoid showings during someone’s holidays.
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There are some strategies to follow if buying or selling in the fall. If selling, it makes sense to leave extra lights on as sundown is heading to 7:00 (after November 3, we’ll be driving home in the dark.)
Some people like to have their house smell “homey” and will heat garlic in water. Some cultures are turned off by that scent, the only universally acceptable scent is one of clean. Even with holidays, try to keep decor neutral.
If buying, we suggest doing showings during the daylight. Most professional real estate agents are full time and can show houses during the daylight.
Another thing we are seeing this year is the hesitancy to pull the trigger. I would call it confidence. Some agents think it is a hesitation due to the election. We believe in supporting people in their journey. Remember, you will get pre approved for more than you should probably ever spend on a monthly basis. If in doubt, start putting money aside monthly equivalent to what you are willing to spend. This will help you build additional equity and be a cushion if necessary.
Enjoy the fall!
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If you need advice on selling your home or buying a new one, give us a call 508-733-6005.
COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Elements
By Evan Walsh Reporter
REGION – Elements Massage offers clients relaxation, comfort and customization.
The company, which Andrew and Jill Dudka opened in 2012, has 20 licensed therapists dedicated to “creating an atmosphere of well-being” for clients. Massage can provide numerous benefits, including better sleep, lower blood pressure, pain and soreness relief, and improved circulation.
Whether you’re looking for relaxation or recovering from an injury, Elements Massage is ready for you. The company offers numerous services ranging from deep tissue massage, which promotes blood flow into the muscles and accelerates healing, to cupping therapy, which uses suction to heal sore muscles. There’s something for everyone at Elements Massage.
“Massage has a lot of different meanings to a lot of different people,” Andrew Dudka told the Community Advocate. “As I’ve talked to our clients over the years, I would say the majority are looking for general stress relief and that overall feeling of well-being.”
Dudka explained that getting a massage at least once per month can greatly improve general well-being. Elements Massage makes it easy; the company offers a membership that includes a heavily discounted monthly massage. The membership isn’t a long-term commitment — it can be canceled within one month — and members can bank massages for the future if they prefer.
“Take an hour for you. Massage is one of the few activities in which your phone is off or out of reach. Knowing that it’s been put away can really settle the brain and give yourself one hour of peace,” Dudka said.
Elements Massage also offers several add-on services,
Elements Massage promotes well-being and stress relief. Give a massage a try. (Photo/Courtesy)
including CBD (short for cannabidiol, an ingredient that is derived from hemp but does not cause a high) and aromatherapy. Dudka explained that add-on enhancements can “go a long way to promote stress relief.”
Elements Massage takes pride in tailoring each experience to the specific needs of each client. From the start, the client explains to the therapist what they would like to focus on, allowing the therapist to develop a specific treatment.
Throughout the massage, therapists check in with the client, making sure they’re applying an appropriate and comfortable amount of pressure.
“It’s very important that the client feels secure and safe. That collaborative process helps ensure the client gets the best experience possible,” Dudka said. “We offer a very client-centered approach to massage. It’s about the client — their needs, their comfort level, their safety.”
While almost everyone understands what massage is, only certain people actually have them. Dudka urges the community to get off the sidelines: massage is an investment in oneself, an outlet for relaxation and rejuvenation. Still not convinced? Just ask those — friends and family, perhaps — who have had massages themselves.
“It’s how you feel afterwards. You want to have that feeling. You look forward to
that feeling at the end of the massage,” said Dudka. “I understand good intentions to follow through, but so many of us procrastinate — even me sometimes — and say ‘I’ll do it next week, I’ll get to booking that appointment next in a few days.’ I want to emphasize that booking with us is very easy. Call us, or book online. We’ll even remind you via text when your appointment is coming up. Allow us to make a difference in your well-being.”
Elements Massage is located at 100 Boston Turnpike (White City Shopping Center). Booking an appointment is as stress-free as the massage itself. For more information on Elements Massage, visit https://elementsmassage.com/shrewsbury or call (508) 925-5100.
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A ‘Common’ way to celebrate the arts in Westborough
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – It was a day to celebrate autumn and the arts.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, dozens of local vendors and performers came to Bay State Green for the 14th annual “Arts in Common.”
More than three dozen artisans offered their goods for sale, from jewelry and soaps to handmade wooden trucks.
“We’re so happy that it’s sunny,” said Maureen Johnson, a member of the Arts in Common Committee.
On stage, music and dance performances took turns, with an appearance by Henry the Juggler in between. Petty Larceny, one of the best tribute bands in the region, capped the celebration with a lateafternoon performance.
The younger attendees could explore a musical petting zoo, have their faces painted, get some henna tattoos, make their own magnets and more.
There were also several food trucks, as well as a beer garden.
Funds raised from this event will help the Westborough Cultural Council provide grants for local artists, clubs and programs. In 2023-24, the Cultural Council awarded more than $20,000 in grants to 25 applicants.
Applications for the 2024-25 grant cycle are now available via www.westboroughculturalcouncil.org; the deadline to apply is Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Chalk art by Melissa Stratton Pandina was one of the many attractions at the 14th annual Arts in Common. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
Above: Ellie Silvestri, Tessa Harley, Erin Uysal and Abby Cronin check out one of the vendors.
Left: Arts in Common featured musical performances by Paul Courchaine and Petty Larceny. (Photos/ Elizabeth Gros)
Friends hold Oktoberfest at Whitney Place
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
NORTHBOROUGH – It was all things German as the Friends of the Northborough Senior Center held an Oktoberfest celebration at Whitney Place at Northborough on Oct. 3.
“It’s just a chance for the community to get together and help fundraise for the Senior Center,” said Friends of the Northborough Senior Center’s
The Friends expected between 50 to 60 people to attend the event.
“Whitney Place loves throwing these events in conjunction with the Friends,” said Community Relations Director and Friends member Jim Priest. “Not only is it a great fundraiser, but it’s a blast. The way we work together — it’s meant to be. It’s so much fun.”
Sirloin Catering provided
German-themed small bites, and Killeen, Sue Savage, Dawn Rand and Priest made the baked goods. Additionally, attendees had the chance to try their luck at the raffle and enjoy music provided by an accordion player.
“We had fun making everything,” Killeen said of the baked goods.
The Friends helps support the goals and needs of the Senior Center, helping both the
center and Council on Aging by raising funds. Killeen said the money raised from Oktoberfest was intended for the general needs at the center.
“There are so many wonderful things that are happening at the Senior Center,” she said.
The Friends will be holding a Country Store Fair on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Other events on the horizon at the Senior Cen-
ter include trunk-or-treat on Oct. 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a Veterans Day luncheon on Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in supporting the Senior Center, call 508-393-5035. For more information on the Friends of the Northborough Senior Center, including how to join and donate, visit https://www. friendsofnorthboroughseniors.org/.
Sign up for annual Row for WASA
WESTBOROUGH – Prototype Training Systems, 50 E. Main St., Unit 1, will host the annual Row for WASA on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Registration will take place from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m.; the event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Teams (four to six members) will complete a 24k meter row together. There will also be a separate kids’ fitness event; food trucks, a bounce house; games; and prizes.
In addition, there will be face painting, live music and a beer garden. Teams need to raise a minimum of $400. Prizes for top fundraising team and individual.
Proceeds will go to the Westborough Athletic and Social Association (WASA).
For details about the event, email jon@prototypetraining.com. For information about WASA, go to https://www.westboro.org/
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Vickie Killeen.
Vickie Killeen, Sue Savage & Jim Priest helped organize Oktoberfest at Whitney Place at Northborough. (Photos/Laura Hayes)
Early voting schedules for the Nov. 5 election
REGION – Early voting hours for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election will be held in the following communities.
The last day to register to vote for this election is Saturday, Oct. 26. Voters can register to vote, change their party, or change their address at the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s voter webpage.
Grafton
Municipal Center gym, Oct. 19-Nov. 1
Saturday, Oct. 19 and 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21 and 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 29, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wed, Oct. 23 and 30, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 and 31, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Precincts 1, 2 and 3 – Grafton Middle School (22 Providence Road).
Precincts 4 and 5 – Millbury Street Elementary School (105 Millbury St.).
Questions? Call the town clerk’s office at 508-839-5335, ext. 1300
Hudson
Town Hall, 78 Main St.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls at the following locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.:
Precincts 1 and 5, Hudson High School; Precinct 2, Community Center; Precincts 3 and 4, David Quinn
Middle School, 201 Manning St.; Precinct 6, Town Hall, 78 Main St.
Questions? Contact the town clerk’s office at 978568-9615; jwordell@townofhudson.org
Marlborough
Early Voting will take place at City Hall, 140 Main St., on the following dates and times:
Sat., Oct. 19, and Sun., Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21 and 28, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 29, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 and 30, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 and 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations:
Wards 1 and 2 – Kane Elementary School, 520 Farm Rd. Ward 3, Precinct 1 – Senior Center, 40 New St. Ward 3, Precinct 2 – Raymond J. Richer School, 80 Foley Road
Ward 4, precincts 1 and 2 – Senior Center, 40 New St. Ward 5, precincts 1 and 2 – Masonic Lodge, 8 Newton St.
Ward 6, precincts 1 and 2 – Whitcomb Middle School, 25 Union St. Ward 7, precincts 1 and 2, Hildreth School gymnasium, 85 Sawin St.
Questions: Contact the City Clerk’s office, 508-460-3775, https://www. marlborough-ma.gov/city-clerk
Northborough
Town Hall, 63 Main St.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21 and 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 29, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 and 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 and 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls at Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Questions? Call the town clerk’s office at 508-393-5040, ext. 0, or email townclerk@town.northborough.ma.us
Shrewsbury
Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon
BE SPOOKED BY HEAT PUMPS!
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls at the following locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.:
Precinct 1 – 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 #3, 20 Centech Blvd.
Questions? Contact the town clerk’s office at 508-841-8507, clerk@ shrewsburyma.gov
Southborough
Town House, 17 Common St.
Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. to noon
Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to noon
Monday, Oct. 28, to Friday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls at Trottier Middle School Gym, 49 Parkerville Road, will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Questions? Call the town clerk’s office at 508-485-0710, ext. 3005, or email townclerk@southboroughma.com
Westborough
Town Hall, 34 West Main St., third floor
Saturday, Oct. 19 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 – 7:30 a.m. to noon
Sunday, Oct. 27 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 29 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1 - 7:30 a.m. to noon.
On Election Day Nov. 5, polls at Westborough High School will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Questions? Contact the town clerk’s office at 508-366-3020 or email townclerk@westboroughma.gov.
Westborough’s Joel Nourse was an agricultural pioneer
WESTBOROUGH THEN NOW
By Kate Tobiasson History Columnist
WESTBOROUGH – Agricultural life following the American Revolution was difficult for a myriad of reasons. As markets reopened and trade developed, demand for fresh, healthy food was high. Farmers had little understanding of how to commercially farm produce, and technology struggled to keep up with farmers’ needs.
In the Northeast, rich soil was difficult to farm due to its abundantly rocky nature. Still, farming was the way of life, and developments in the agricultural industry were highly valued. At the turn of the 18th century, the first American letters patent was granted to Chas. Newbold in New Jersey for a plow “made of solid cast iron, consisting of a bar, sheath and mouldplate.” The plow was remarkable in that it was able to handle the rocky soil, but farmers rejected the idea of plowing with iron, fearing that it “poisoned the land.” Twenty years later, Jethro Wood’s industrial design revolutionized farming; it was the first mass-produced plow, and substituted wood for cast iron in Newbold’s design, while adding in cast-iron points. What was truly wonderful about this design was the interchangeability of parts; it was the first plow that allowed farmers to replace worn-out or broken pieces, rather than the entire plow.
Westborough’s Joel Nourse was the farmer and entrepreneur who helped to further the development of the plow, improving upon Wood’s design to help it better work in the Northeast. The Eagle Plow worked with a longer tilldboard than Wood’s, and with a deeper turn, breaking the soil more thoroughly. Simply put, the plow added a design which facilitated easier, straightlined tilling of the rocky soil. A gifted blacksmith, Joel Nourse was trained by his father. He also worked for years as the publisher of the New England Farmer, a successful and popular monthly periodical, and helped disseminate educational information about farming to citizens throughout the
Joel Nourse of Westborough was a farmer, blacksmith and entrepreneur who developed the Eagle Plow, an improvement of an earlier plow design, which was better at plowing the rocky New England soil.
Northeast. His commitment to better farming and increasing all farmers’ access to better knowledge and tools, was evident in all of his life’s work.
Joel Nourse entered a partnership with Draper Ruggles and John. C. Mason in 1835, and began mass production
of the plow in Worcester in 1842. The most popular plow for over a decade, the Eagle Plow produced and sold about 25,000-30,000 of them a year. In 1856, the company was changed to Nourse, Mason & Co. and was sold in 1860 to Oliver Ames & Co. The Ames
Plow Company successfully manufactured farming equipment and sold farming supplies until 1911, when the industry had changed too much to make updating the factory cost effective.
Today, the Nourse Eagle Plow is found in the Smith -
Westborough’s Joel Nourse was also the publisher of the New England Farmer, a monthly periodical that disseminated educational information about farming to citizens throughout the Northeast. (Photo/Courtesy of the Library of Congress)
sonian Museum of American History, and other agricultural museums throughout the northeast, marking its significance in history. Nourse Farm continues to operate and is the 15th oldest continually operating family-owned farm in the country.
Nick’s Golden Pizza plans development on Route 20
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Nick’s Golden Pizza
— a Shrewsbury restaurant that serves pizza, pasta and sandwiches — asked the Planning Board on Oct. 3 to approve site plans for a new 22-seat restaurant along Route 20.
Nick’s is currently located at 271 Grafton St.
The new restaurant would be located at 299 Hartford Turnpike, across Grafton Street from Flynn’s Truck Stop and close to Edgemere Crossing. The 3.7-acre lot is currently home to Red-D-Arc Welderentals and
Sperry’s Super Liquors. Nick’s Golden Pizza would occupy the front of the existing building, which is currently underutilized and “unsightly.”
“This proposal is fairly straightforward. It’s to take an otherwise warehouse-looking building … and take … that building and make some very substantial changes to it, all at the cost of the applicant. … Overall, it’s a very good and proper improvement to this property,” said Richard Ricker, an attorney representing Nick’s Golden Pizza owner Nick Aoude.
The site plans show 19 parking spaces, including five take-out spots.
The design calls for fresh landscaping for the currently asphalt-heavy lot. Dozens of trees and shrubs would be planted. The developers tested the soil and would establish a sewer system on the site.
Nick’s Golden Pizza asked the Planning Board to waive a photometric study and traffic study, noting that the project does not include new curb cuts, visibility on Route 20 is “excellent” at this location and that the studies would be expensive and potentially delay — or kill — the project.
No vote was taken on the project at the Oct. 3 meeting. The public hearing was closed.
Planning Board OKs to convert former Sonesta into apartments
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – The onetime site of Sonesta at 25 Connector Road has been given the go-ahead to be converted into residential apartment units.
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Planning Board approved a special permit for the applicant, AVIA BOS Research Drive LLC, to change the current home to Avia Residences on Research
into 85 one-bedroom and 24 twobedroom units. Six of those units will be handicapped-accessible.
Thanks to a grant from the town’s Affordable Housing Trust, 25% of the units will be affordable; because of the funding, the entire project will be included in the town’s Subsidized Housing Index.
There are seven buildings on the 12-acre site, with a pool and a clubhouse.
The project would also include electric vehicle charging stations.
According to Director of Planning Jennifer Gingras, given the town’s current sewer moratorium, the applicant would have to install a septic tank for one of the buildings.
Also, in lieu of installing sidewalks at the site, the applicant has offered a contribution of $40,000 toward the intersection design for Flanders Road and East Main Street, said Gingras.
Work begins at former roller-skating rink
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – A long-vacant building off Milk Street, once home to a roller-skating rink, will find new life as a storage facility.
On Monday, Sept. 30, M.A. Restoration broke ground in the middle of a parking lot overgrown with grass and weeds.
“To take a condemned area and turn it into something beautiful … it’s wonderful,” said Amy Johnson, director of administration for M.A. Restoration.
At the same time the old building undergoes restoration, two new buildings will be constructed. One will house M.A. Restoration’s new offices; the other will become the home for EverRise, a financial services office.
Mark Johnson, the president of M.A. Restoration, said the new construction should be completed in about a year, depending on the weather.
This building off Milk Street will be converted into a storage facility. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BVT superintendent to retire at end of school year
UPTON – Michael F. Fitzpatrick has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 202425 school year.
He has been a cornerstone of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District since 1994, serving as the superintendent-director.
“Leading this incredible organization and serving our district’s families and students has been an honor,” Fitzpatrick said. “After more than three decades in a role I have profoundly enjoyed, it is bittersweet to share that this will be my final school year as superintendent-director.
The decision to retire has been made collaboratively with our district school committee and with forward thinking and
Westborough Homecoming
advanced planning with our leadership team for continued success.”
Fitzpatrick became BVT’s fourth superintendent on Jan. 3, 1994.
Previously, he was director of the Center for Vocational Technical Education at Fitchburg State College for four years; the director of statewide curriculum projects at Westfield State College and Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School District for three years; statewide conference coordinator for vocational-technical leadership personnel at Fitchburg State College and Westfield State College for 13 years; and assistant superintendent at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District for 13 years.
During his tenure, voters approved bond issues, and he oversaw significant repair projects, a major expansion and the
opening of new vocational and adult programs. The school has received a Silver Award and was named Pacesetter Site for High Schools That Work program of the Southern Regional Education Board in 1997, 20072010 and 2010-2013.
The school was also named a Commonwealth Compass School by the state in 2003, one of six schools in the country to receive the 2004 National School Change Award from Fordham University, and it earned designation as a 2005 Vanguard Model School by Mass Insight Education.
Fitzpatrick is the only superintendent in Massachusetts to have served as the president of the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators, the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS), and the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools. Additionally, he served on the American
Association of School Administrators (AASA) executive and governing boards and as chairman of the New England School Development Council. Fitzpatrick was also named Massachusetts superintendent of the year 2011 by MASS and AASA.
The district will celebrate Fitzpatrick’s prolific career, which exemplifies this sentiment with planned events throughout the school year. His last day as superintendent-director will be June 30. This notice allows the District School Committee to prepare for a smooth transition in its search for its next superintendent.
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge.
Michael F. Fitzpatrick
WESTBOROUGH – Community members gathered at Westborough High School for the Homecoming Festival. After, the Rangers faced off against Shepherd Hill on the gridiron. Westborough emerged victorious, beating the Rams 50-26. (Photos/Joshua Weiner)
LEGAL NOTICES
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, October 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Shrewsbury Police Department Training Room, at 106 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 “Pub Brewery” to the Business Uses, “Restaurants, Indoor and Outdoor Service” and “Restaurants, Indoor service only” use cases and to replace references to “Brew Pub” with “Pub Brewery” for consistency with Massachusetts liquor licensing laws, 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.A (Definitions) to amend the definition of “Lot, Frontage” with regard to easements, and amend Section IV (Continuance of Existing Uses), to add a new Section IV.F to include protections for lots and structures rendered non-conforming by takings by eminent domain, 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.A (Definitions), 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 (Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024), 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.A Definitions, amend the definition of Mixed-Use Development– Vertical Mix and Mixed-Use Development–Horizontal Mix; In Section III.A Establishment of Districts, insert “Transit Oriented Development Overlay District”; In Section III.B District Intent, insert narrative describing the Transit Oriented Development Overlay (TOD) District as intended to encourage additional smart growth and transit oriented development, satisfy the requirements of MGL c. 40A, Section 3A, and contribute to the Town’s housing growth goals.; In Section III, Districts, insert in Section III.A, Establishment of Districts, 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 on file with the Office of the Town Clerk, 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
PUBLIC HEARING
The Chief of Police will hold a public hearing pursuant to MGL Chapter 140, Sec. 157, on October 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room to hear testimonies regarding nuisance dog as follows:
Complainant: A Hearing under M. G. L. Chapter 140 Section 157
Owner: Charles Snowdon
Address: 17 Orchard Road
Dog Identification: Jax (2024-2579)
Those interested in providing comments both oral and/or written may do so by attending this hearing or submitting a letter to the Chief of Police.
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING
100 MAPLE AVENUE
SHREWSBURY, MA
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Tim Ivey of 16 Harback Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.C-Table IV to build a pool fourteen and one tenths (14.1’) feet from the side yard setback when twenty (20’) feet is required upon property located at 83 Gold Street in the Residence
A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 41 Plot 029002.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Diana Sladen of 7 Holman Heights Circle, Shrewsbury MA 01545, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.C-Table III to build a pool four and four tenths feet (4.4’) from the principal structure when ten (10’) feet is required upon property located at 7 Holman Heights Circle in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 17 Plot 103004.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Steve Ricciardi 148 Salisbury St., Holden, Mass 01520, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VI-Table I to construct an in law apartment upon property located at 40 Gold Street in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 41 Plot 029002.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Stephen Zindle of 135 Howe Street, Marlborough, MA 01752, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.BTable II to construct a deck thirty four and two tenths (34.2’) feet from the rear yard when 40 feet is required on a preexisting nonconforming dwelling upon property located at 5 Rivelly Street in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 40 Plot 044000.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of David Randa 35 Lyman Street, Northborough, MA 01532, for two Special Permits to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.E.5(a) and Section VII.E.2(a) to remove and replace a preexisting nonconforming sign within the required setback and to exceed the 20 square feet allowed for a sign in the Apartment zoning district upon property located at 25-55 Commons Drive. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 36 Plot 060000.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of David Randa 35 Lyman Street, Northborough, MA 01532, for two Special Permits to the Shrews-
bury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.E.5(a) and Section VII.E.2(a) to remove and replace a preexisting nonconforming sign five (5’) feet from the property line when twelve and five tenths (12.5’) feet is required and to exceed the 20 square feet allowed for a sign in the Apartment zoning district upon property located at 18 Commons Drive. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 36 Plot 036000.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Nicholas Consolmagno of 13 Fifth Ave. ROW, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B and Section VII-Table I Table I to extend a nonconforming structure on a non-conforming lot and create a new nonconformity in the front yard setback in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 31 Plot 018000.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Michele Crouse of 24 Floral St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a renewal of a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VI-Table I to allow for the keeping of animals other than customary household pets on a parcel less than five (5) acres upon property located at 24 Floral Street in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 29 Plot 068000.
October 28, 2024 6:30 PM
To hear the appeal of Renee Van Beekom of 10 School Street, Shrewsbury MA 01545 for Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV B to extend a nonconforming structure on a non-conforming lot and a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaws Section VII Table II to create a new nonconformity in the side yard setback upon property located at 10 School Street in the Residence B 1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 23 Plot 104000.
October 11th & October 18th
Peter Mulcahy, Clerk
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE
The Shrewsbury Public Schools is seeking responses to a Request for Proposals [RFP] for a Comprehensive School Financial Review including a 5 year baseline budget projection as well as detailed budget projections related to the Shrewsbury Public School Strategic Priorities 2023-2027. RFP responses are due no later than October 29, 2024 at 4:00PM, EST. Please contact Chris Girardi, Asst Superintendent for Finance and Operations at cgirardi@shrewsbury.k12. ma.us or by calling 508-841-8405 for the RFP document. The RFP posting can also be accessed on the Town of Shrewsbury website at https://shrewsburyma.gov/Bids.aspx
WESTBOROUGH
ADVERTISEMENT
The Westborough Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Electrical Contractors for the EOHLC #328061 Fire Alarm System Upgrades project at Mayberry Court 667-1 (20 Mayberry Drive, Westborough, MA 01581) and Cedar Estates 667-2 (2 Rogers Road, Westborough, MA 01581) in accordance with the documents prepared by Hesnor Engineering Associates, PLLC
The Project consists of but is not limited to: Fire alarm system upgrades, including replacement of the existing fire alarm control panel and devices, with
a new addressable system at the Mayberry Court (667-1) and Cedar Estates (667-2) Developments.
The work is estimated to cost $485,643 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J and to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.
General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Electrical, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.
General Bids will be received until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 and publicly opened online, forthwith.
General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates), and made payable to the Westborough Housing Authority
Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at biddocs.com on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost).
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 EOHLC (david.mcclave@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED.
A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM at 2 Rogers Road, Westborough, MA 01581. The walkthrough will begin at Cedar Estates and continue to the
Mayberry Court Site afterwards. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167
MARLBOROUGH
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor Memorial Hall.
Brian & Lynda Egan of 33 McCabe Dr. proposes to remove repair and replace broken headwall of intermittent stream next to driveway. Work is at culvert and stream.
Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commission office at City Hall Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.
Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman
WORCESTER
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c 255 Section 39A that on November 12, 2024, the following vehicles will be sold at a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereof for towing, storage & notices of sale. To be sold at Belsito Auto 245 SW Cutoff Worcester MA.
2015 Ford Fusion VIN #3FA6P0H71FR251566
1997 Jeep Wrangler VIN #1J4FY29PXVP426219
2004 Ford F150 VIN #1FTPW14534KC27413
Konstantin Eliadi
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
Ausanka, Joseph of Shrewsbury
Bozenhard, Gladys of Shrewsbury
Castano, James of Hudson Chaves, Albert of Hudson Chaves, Ivone of Hudson Cleves, Jorge of Marlborough Cox, Jerry of Northborough DiTerlizzi, Pasqualina formerly of Shrewsbury Farrar, David of Westborough Griffin, Josephine of Northborough Grillo, James of Hudson Hamel, Jason formerly of Southborough Hogan-Keaney, Ana formerly of Marlborough and Hudson
Horrigan, Sean formerly of Westborough Isaacs, Laurence formerly of Grafton
Korna, Betty of Shrewsbury Labaire, Maryan formerly of Shrewsbury
Lauria, Norman of Grafton Pereira, Anna of Shrewsbury Smith, Deborah of Grafton Soghomonian, Isabelle of Shrewsbury
Vizzo, Donna of Northborough White, Ahmed of Marlborough
Wigglesworth, Mary formerly of Shrewsbury Williams, Linda of Marlborough
Jason M. Hamel, 45
PALM SPRINGS, CA - Jason M. Hamel of Palm Springs CA, formerly of Southborough MA, passed away suddenly in Palm Springs CA on Thursday September 12, 2024.
Jason is survived by his mother Maryann Rossley and her husband Jay Rossley of Southborough MA and his father Charles Hamel jr. of Wendel MA. He also leaves behind his partner Jim Lande of Palm Springs and large circle of family and close friends from coast to coast. Jason will be sadly
missed by all.
A private family memorial will be held in Mass. at a later date.
James G. Castano, 84
HUDSON - James G. Castano (Jim), 84, of Hudson, passed away on August 29, 2024.
Jim was born on October 16, 1939 to Frances (Nicolazzo) Castano and Frank Castano and raised in West Newton, MA. He graduated from Newton High School, Class of 1957, with his lifelong love, Josephine (Gentile) Castano, who became his wife of 67 years.
In addition to Jo, Jim is survived by his children: Kathleen (Castano) Wilson and her husband David of Hudson; Corinne Castano and her husband Keith Zizza of Shrewsbury; and James F. Castano and his wife Janet of Phoenix, AZ. He is proud Grandpa/Papa to Kaitlan, Marina, Trevor, and Talia.
Jim also leaves behind his sister, Constance Montagna of Acton, his brother, Patrick Castano of Marlborough, and their families, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family, friends, and neighbors, whom he loved sitting around the dinner table with, sharing old stories and good Italian food.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, and his daughter Christine (Castano) King. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Sean R. Horrigan, 58
YORK, MAINE - Sean Richard Horrigan, 58, passed away unexpectedly in York, Maine on September 25, 2024 after a suffering a heart attack. Sean was born on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 1966, to Paul and Patricia Horrigan and grew up in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Sean is survived by three beautiful children: Julia Chace Horrigan, 24, Owen Timothy Horrigan, 20 Luke Richard Horrigan, 14, and their mother,
Rebecca Malatesta Horrigan. He is also survived by his parents, Paul and Patricia Horrigan, his sister Susan Horrigan, niece Brigid Lynch and her husband Conal and niece Ciara Regan and her husband Ciaran. Sean was predeceased by his younger brother, Timothy Paul Horrigan, who passed away on February 19, 1990.
The Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home of York, Maine assisted with arrangements.
Jorge Cleves, 54
MARLBOROUGH - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Jorge Alberto Forero Cleves, born on June 11, 1970, in Bogotá, Colombia to Luis Alberto Forero de Francisco and Josephine (Pina) Cleves de Forero. Jorge’s heart stopped unexpectedly on September 23, 2024, at his home in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
He loved his daughters, Cecilia Grace Forero and Eliana Pilar Forero with every fiber of his being. His devotion to his entire family was unwavering. Jorge is survived by his daughters, his parents, as well as his siblings: Juan Carlos Forero and his wife Julie (Carson) Forero, and their daughters Olivea Forero and Sofia Forero; Dr. Pilar Forero Taylor and her husband Rev. Dr. David Taylor, sons Christian Andres Hammock Forero, Connor Ethan Hammock Forero, Collin Nicholas Hammock Forero, and Andrew Taylor; and Camilo Forero and his husband Kyle McKenna; as well as his extended family in Colombia.
Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home of West Springfield assisted the family.
Maryan E. Labaire, 90
MILLBURY - Maryan E. Labaire, age 90 passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Marvin K. and Goldie Sanborn. She leaves a son, James Brodeur and his wife Kathie of Whitinsville; three daugh-
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ters, Jean MacDonald and her husband Roderick of Millbury, Nancy Brodeur of Millbury and Gaelle Brodeur of New Hampshire. Grandchildren Julie Berube Eaton, Lisa Berube, Jillian Cano, Joshua Brodeur, Benjamin Brodeur and Rod P. MacDonald. Great grandchildren, Olivia Dean, Zoey Richmond, Calli Brodeur and Tatum Cano, her brother Bradley Sanborn of Hubbardston and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Wallace Labaire and first husband E. Robert Brodeur, brothers Marvin K. Sanborn, Jr. and Melvin Sanborn.
Norman R. Lauria, 90
GRAFTON - Norman R. Lauria, 90, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2024. Born in Somerville, MA, Norm was the son of the late Hazel (Cunningham) and Frank Lauria. His loving wife of 57 years, Geraldine (MacKay) Lauria predeceased him in 2013. He leaves his three sons, Stephen R. Lauria, Scott M. Lauria and his wife Pamela, and Paul J. Lauria and his wife Lori; his grandchildren Jeffrey and Shaun Lauria, Ashley Langella, Nicholas and Jesse Lauria and 3 great-grandchildren who gave him great joy: Benjamin and Payton Lauria and Julian Langella, who will all dearly miss their beloved “Papa Norman”. He also leaves his companion of 10 years Anita Hudson and many friends.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
David S. Farrar, 89
WESTBOROUGH - David Stone Farrar, 89, passed away at his home in Westborough, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Worcester on November 20, 1934, born again of the Spirit in March, 1982, and was escorted by angels into the presence of the Lord on September 24, 2024.
The Lord blessed David with a large family, all dearly loved.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Vida (Maddocks) Martin Farrar. He leaves three sons and three step-sons: Kevin Farrar and his wife, Debra; David Farrar and his former wife, Kathy; Scott Farrar and his wife, Cynthia; William Martin and his former wife, Pamela; James Martin and his wife, Tamara; Richard Martin and his former wife, Kathy; and Donna Martin, widow of Roger Martin, who predeceased him. He leaves 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, all beloved beyond degree. David was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley Thompson Farrar. The Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Josephine Griffin,
91 NORTHBOROUGH - In the late evening hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the familiar surroundings of her own home of 62 years, Josephine Griffin peacefully closed her eyes to this world; awaking to the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. At the time of her passing, Josephine was comforted by the supportive presence of her beloved family. She was the wife of the Peter Griffin.
Surviving Josephine is her devoted daughter, Kathleen Griffin (Michael Russo) of Northborough; three beloved granddaughters, Tanya Rubio (Justin), Colette Russo (Paul), Kasandra J Russo (Tiffany); five great-grandchildren, Jayden and Elleigh Rubio, Amelia, Jack and Aren Alger and one sister, Erna Ortmeier of Germany. Hayes Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
Deborah L. Smith, 58 GRAFTON - Deborah L. (Holm) Smith, 58, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at her home in Grafton. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Karen (Bowley) Holm.
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She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Ricard and her husband Kenneth of Jefferson, MA, her brother, Joseph Holm and his wife Ann of Bellingham, MA, her niece, Rachel Drane of Raynham, MA and her nephew, Dylan Holm of Jersey City, NJ. She is also survived by her cat Midnight.
The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Linda P. Williams, 72
MARLBOROUGH - Linda P. Williams, 72 of Marlborough died on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Parlin Hospice House, Wayland, MA surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Needham, MA, the daughter of the late Gerry A. and Virginia (Miller) Pinkham. She was predeceased by her husband of 29 years Robert “Bob” R. Williams in 2011.
Linda is survived by her 2 daughters, Jennifer Sour of NC, Carol Thebado and her husband Kyle of Marlborough, 5 grandchildren, Kyle Jr, Ashley, Brandon, Christian, Emma, and her beloved dog Hayley.
The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Alberto M. Chaves, 77
HUDSON - Alberto M. Chaves, A cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at UMass Medical Center University Campus, surrounded by his loving family.
He shared a remarkable life with his beloved wife, Filomena (Amaral) Chaves, whom he married after returning to Santa Maria to win her heart. Their 56 years of marriage is a testament to their unwavering love and partnership. Alberto’s legacy continues through his sons, Michael A. Chaves and his fiancé Diane Ryan of Hudson, and Scott A. Chaves and wife Kelly of Hudson. As a grandfather, he took great joy in his grandchildren Cameron Chaves, Kailey Chaves, and Cole Chaves, creating lasting memories filled with laughter and warmth.
In addition to his immediate family, Alberto is survived by his brothers Herculano M. Chaves of Portsmouth, RI, and Antonio M. Chaves and wife Helena of Hudson, MA, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jose M. Chaves; mother, Filomena (Monteiro) Chaves; brothers Jose M. M. Chaves and Jose A. Chaves; and sisters, Maria de Conceicao Monteiro and Filomena Casavecchia. Their memories remain an integral part of his legacy.
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Ana N. Hogan-Keaney, 67
SUTTON - Ana N. (Neves) Hogan-Keaney, 67, of Sutton, MA, formerly of Marlborough and Hudson, MA, died unexpectedly at Marlborough Hospital on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
She leaves her beloved husband of 6 years, Robert J. Keaney of Sutton, MA; her son, Diego Batista of Marlborough, MA; her daughter, Mary Ellen Neves of Sao Paulo, Brazil and her 6 siblings, Vera Neves, Antonio Neves, Joaquim Neves, Maria Aparecida Neves, Sueli Stefanini and Livia Neves. She is also survived by her former husband Paul Hogan of Marlborough, MA along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Ivone Chaves, 78
HUDSON - Ivone (de Rezendes) Chaves, 78, of Hudson, MA, passed on Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Ivone was born on August 29, 1946, to her late parents Mario Alves de Rezendes and Elvira Carneiro de Rezendes.
Ivone is survived by her daughters Vera L. Resendes of Hudson, MA, and Jaqueline Rezendes of Brazil; her granddaughter Isabella Rezendes de Lima of FL; her former husband Jose Chaves, as well as other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Mario and Elvira de Rezendes.
Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Ahmed I. White, 69
MARLBOROUGH - Ahmed White, 69, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital. He was the son of the late Phillip White and Roslyn (Penn) Peterson and was the husband to Karen (Baugh) White to whom he had been married for 37 years.
Along with his wife Karen, Ahmed is also survived by his daughter, Cassidy White of Marlborough, his son, Brian David White and his wife Aida of Shrewsbury and his granddaughter, Isabel White. He also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Lynn Richards and her husband Jeff, a brother-in-law, Kevin Baugh of Marlborough and a nephew Grayer, who knew him as Uncle Happy.
The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.
Shrewsbury police locate over 100 grams of cocaine in vehicle
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
SHREWSBURY – A Worcester resident is facing charges of drug trafficking after the Shrewsbury Police Department said it located over 100 grams of cocaine in a vehicle that was parked at Buca di Beppo.
At 8:23 p.m. Sept. 28, a Shrewsbury officer was on patrol and checked the property at 7 Boston Turnpike, which is the site of the former Buca di Beppo.
Westborough
Monday, Sept. 16
1:49 p.m. W Main St. Vandalism.
7:13 p.m. W Main St. Fraud.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
12:33 p.m. W Main St. Fraud.
1:45 p.m. Arrested , Yedier Rivera, 35, of 27 Westfield St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on straight warrant, default warrant.
8:39 p.m. Arrested, Richard V. Tedesco, 49, of 100 Worthington Ave., Apt. B, Shrewsbury, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, op MV with license suspended, marked lanes violation, OUI-drugs 2nd offense.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
12:14 a.m. Summer St. Burglary/breaking & entering.
4:37 a.m. Otis St. Motor vehicle theft.
9:27 p.m. Arrested , Robert Boutin, 33, of 358 Bream St., New Bedford, on straight warrant.
Thursday, Sept. 19
3:24 p.m. Baylor Ave. Fraud.
Friday, Sept. 20
8:25 a.m. W Main St. Identity theft.
10:08 a.m. W Main St. Identity theft.
1:12 p.m. Arrested, Tammy J. Mickey, 45, of 23 George St., Apt. 36, Leominster, on default warrant.
Saturday, Sept. 21
10:04 a.m. W Main St. Identity theft.
According to a press release from the department, the officer saw a vehicle in the parking lot, which has “no trespassing” signs. Police said there was one person inside the vehicle, who was later identified as Angel Penaloza, 38, of Worcester. Officers found over 119 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, over 14 grams of black tar heroin, 54 grams of marijuana, over six grams of oxycodone pills and $6,010 in cash, the department said.
POLICE LOG
Sunday, Sept. 22
12:55 a.m. Arrested , Ramon Duarte Nascime Castro, 36, of 68 St. Ives Way, Apt. 23, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, possess Class B drug, unregistered motor vehicle.
Monday, Sept. 23
3:22 p.m. Connector Rd. Threats made.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
2:02 p.m. W Main St. Fraud.
5:36 p.m. Arrested, Judith Marie Dionne, 56, of 2 Lodge St., Worcester, on warrant.
Thursday, Sept. 26
9:06 a.m. Arrested, Frederick A. Koomson Jr., 23, of 64 Crapo St., Apt. 3, Bridgewater, on warrant.
11:44 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Fraud. Friday, Sept. 27
9:28 a.m. Arrested , Jhonata Miranda De Sousa, 31, of 49 Baker Ave., Shrewsbury, on warrant.
Sunday, Sept. 29
2:24 p.m. Lyman St. Assault. Shrewsbury
Wednesday, Sept. 25
2:50 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Threats.
4:24 p.m. Walnut St. Identity theft.
Thursday, Sept. 26
11:51 a.m. Arrested , Wesley John Wright, 41, of 76 Harriet Ave., Shrewsbury, for OUI drugs, possession Class A substance, possession Class C substance.
Penaloza has been charged with trafficking a Class B substance (cocaine) over 100 grams, possession with intent to distribute a Class A substance (black tar heroin), possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance and possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (oxycodone).
Penaloza was arraigned in Westborough District Court on Sept. 30 and will return to court on Dec. 6.
Friday, Sept. 27
10:20 a.m. Arrested, Jhonata Miranda De Sousa, 31, of 17 Lakeside Dr., Shrewsbury, on warrant.
5:15 p.m. Saint James Rd. Identity theft.
6:46 p.m. Arrested , Wesley John Wright, 41, of 76 Harriet Ave., Shrewsbury, for possession Class A substance, possession Class B substance, warrant.
Saturday, Sept. 28
11:03 a.m. Glen Gerry Rd. Identity theft.
4:14 p.m. Venus Dr. Illegal dumping.
8:23 p.m. Arrested , Angel A. Penaloza, 38, of 5 Hathaway St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for trafficking in Class B substance, possess Class A with intent to distribute, possess Class D with intent to distribute, distribution of Class B substance (not cocaine).
Sunday, Sept. 29
1:45 p.m. Park View Ln. Vandalism.
Monday, Sept. 30
11:13 p.m. Memorial Dr. B&E motor vehicle.
Marlborough
Tuesday, Sept. 24
9:12 a.m. Kane Elementary School/Farm Rd. Threats. 11:54 a.m. Maple St. Recovered stolen MV.
8:06 p.m. The Heights/Briarwood Ln. Burglary/B&E past.
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11:58 p.m. Arrested, Gerson De Jesu Vichez Gonzales, 27, of 42 Farm Rd., Marlborough, on true warrant.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
4:13 p.m. Highland St. Vandalism.
Thursday, Sept. 26
1:33 p.m. Foley Rd. Vandalism. 2:48 p.m. AVRTHS/Fitchburg St. Threats.
6:52 p.m. Arrested , Josue Cambara, 27, homeless, Hudson, for disorderly conduct, accost/annoy another person, municipal by-law or ordinance violation, threat to commit crime.
Sunday, Sept. 29
10:44 a.m. Bolton Street Tavern/ Bolton St. Burglary/B&E past. 11:09 p.m. Roosevelt St. Fraud/ forgery.
Monday, Sept. 30
12:40 p.m. Arrested, Jeferson Santos Andrade, 31, of 319 East Main St., Apt. 8N, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, op MV with license suspended/revoked, negligent operation of motor vehicle.
12:43 p.m. Jaworek Elementary School/Hosmer St. Threats.
1:14 p.m. The Reservoir Center Health Care/Bolton St. Fraud/ forgery.
3:37 p.m. Stow Rd. Fraud/ forgery.
5:23 p.m. Crystal Brook Way. Fraud/forgery.
11:00 p.m. Friendly’s/Apex Dr. Vandalism.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
12:12 a.m. Sudbury St. Threats. 12:17 p.m. South Bolton St. Assault.
12:39 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/Royal Crest Dr. Fraud/ forgery.
3:14 p.m. Arrested, Christopher P. Senecal, 43, of 48 Old Charter Rd., Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle.
4:30 p.m. Alliance Health at Marie Esther (St. Anne)/BPRE. Assault.
4:35 p.m. Sudbury St. Threats.
6:43 p.m. Arrested, Leo Lessa Cortez, 18, of 20 Whitney Rd., Berlin, for unlicensed operation of MV, unregistered motor vehicle, number plate violation to conceal ID, uninsured motor vehicle.
8:48 p.m. Azalea Ln. Burglary/ B&E past.
Southborough
Friday, Sept. 27
1:32 a.m. Arrested , Matheus Araujo Rodrigues, of McEnelly St., Worcester, on warrant, MV not meeting RMV safety standards.
Saturday, Sept. 28
12:06 a.m. Arrested , Israel F. Silva, of Park St., Clinton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.
9:43 a.m. Arrested , Sonia J. Chaves, of River Rd., Hudson, on warrant.
Sunday, Sept. 29
7:29 p.m. Arrested, Marcos E. Rodrigues Rocha, of Seminole Ave., Waltham, for unlicensed operation of MV, fail to wear seat belt, no inspection sticker. Monday, Sept. 30
12:49 a.m. Arrested , Elton I. De Oliveira Almeida, of High St., Hudson, for op MV with license suspended, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit. 6:37 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Vandalism.
9:49 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Threats investigation.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
5:37 a.m. Arrested , Jesse A. Chillari, of Howland St., Marlborough, for speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit, MV operator refusing to identify self, possess Class B drug, warrant.
12:46 p.m. Walnut Dr. Soliciting.
6:25 p.m. Arrested , Marveli A. Diaz Guzman, of Grant St., Marlborough, on warrant, MV lights violation, unlicensed operation of MV.
Thursday, Oct. 3
12:29 p.m. Arrested , Adam T. Kingsley, of Pine Hill Rd., Southborough, for malicious destruction of property +$1200, A&B, trespass.
Local residents help with hurricane relief efforts
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
REGION – Kathy Dunsmore went to Asheville, North Carolina, to visit a friend.
She came just after Hurricane Helene tore through much of the southeastern U.S., including western North Carolina and much of Tennessee.
“The roads were closed” when she tried to visit her friend, Dunsmore said. “There were trees all over the road.”
She recalled seeing some stores open, and people lined up around the block just to charge their phones.
When she finally got to see her friend and brought them food, “they said it was like living in 1850,” she said.
“The hardest thing is not having water,” Dunsmore said. “They were going to the creek with buckets so they can flush their toilets.”
It may take weeks for the region to recover. In the meantime, Dunsmore has become part of local efforts to send supplies to areas impacted by Helene.
At the Southborough Senior Center on Saturday, Oct. 5, a big Ted’s Towing truck awaited donations. In front of the truck, a dozen volunteers sorted donations, from diapers to bottled water.
“People are giving with their hearts,” said Lisa Braccio, who helped organize the event.
She said the drive began Thursday morning when a phone call or two resulted in
the donations of a truck from Ted’s and storage boxes from United Global Packaging Solutions.
Two days and one social media post later, volunteers were taking donations, sorting them and getting them ready for transport. By the end of Saturday, the truck was full and ready to head south.
“It was an amazing community event,” said Braccio.
In Hudson, two members of the Hudson Light & Power line crew went to Georgia to help restore power to those affected. In Northborough, Hays Funeral Home on Main Street staged a three-day donation drive.
On Sunday, Oct. 6, Dawna and Virginia Hurst sorted
SOUTHBOROUGH – The Southborough Gardeners will be selling daffodil bulbs at Heritage Day on Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come to St. Mark’s Field, intersection of routes 85 and 30, and purchase a mesh bag of five bulbs for $10. Each bag includes planting instructions.
Plant bulbs now for a colorful garden next spring.
The Southborough Gardeners will also have tickets for its annual guest day in November. For information about the club, visit www.SouthboroughGardeners.org.
clothes into boxes. Just beyond were boxes of toothbrushes, diapers, pet food, bottled water and more, ready to be sorted and packed.
Just outside the main entrance were several portable grills. According to Funeral Home Director Jeff Koopman, the lightweight grills could be placed on a bicycle or horse so they could be delivered to remote locations.
The donations “surpassed everyone’s expectations,” said Dawna Hurst.
Organized by Koopman’s wife, Rachel, the donations will be delivered via truck to a funeral home on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. From there, their staff will be distributing the items to where they are needed most.
Kathy Dunsmore packs a carton full of donations during a drive at the Southborough Senior Center
From left: Virginia and Dawna Hurst sort and store clothing donations into bins at the Hays Funeral Home in Northborough (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)
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Attaway’s eight touchdowns propel Hudson past Maynard
By Evan Walsh Reporter
HUDSON – Jake Attaway — the Hudson Hawks’ starting quarterback since his freshman year — registered eight touchdowns on Oct. 5 as his team defeated the Mid-Wach-C rival Maynard Tigers 63-28 during Homecoming weekend.
After a tight, 28-22 loss to Maynard last season, the Hawks left little doubt this time; the team’s 63-point performance set a school record for points in a game.
“Offensively, we have a lot of weapons on the field. The offensive line has been doing a great job — you can’t throw the ball if you don’t have time to throw, and we’ve had plenty of time to get the ball in the air. All around, it’s a team effort. There’s great buy-in from the guys at practice,” Hudson Head Coach Zac Attaway told the Community Advocate after the win.
Jake Attaway opened the game strong, finding senior wideout Nolan Yates for an opening-drive score that put Hudson ahead 7-0. After the Hawks’ defense forced a threeand-out, Attaway returned the
Hudson’s Treson Meuse fights through two tackles to advance the ball. (Photo/
punt to give his team a twoscore lead. He connected with Yates again — this time on a 56-yard pass — for another touchdown on Hudson’s next drive.
By halftime, Hudson led
When all was said and done, Attaway had eight touchdowns — three passing, four rushing and the punt return. He also completed a pass for a two-point conversion and
accumulated over 200 rushing yards. Two potential 50-plusyard touchdown tosses were called back by penalties.
Attaway attributed his success to his teammates.
“It starts with the line, which helps give me time to make my throws and make my runs. Then, whatever we need to do, I’ve got receivers that can catch the ball, people that can block for me, and I can try to make plays happen when I’ve got them in front of me,” he said.
“Anything that we do successfully is a total team effort, but Jake does put in a lot of hard work. It’s what he does behind closed doors. It’s what he does when nobody is watching. That goes for the rest of these guys, who put a lot of hard work in during the offseason, during practice. Then, we come out here and we put that on display for everybody on a Friday or Saturday night,” said Zac Attaway.
The Homecoming-weekend win brought the Hawks’ record to 5-0. From the passionate student section to the residents that came from the RecFest that was hosted by the Hudson Recreation Department just before the game, historic Morgan Bowl was packed.
As teams shook hands after the game, fireworks erupted outside the stadium. Though the act wasn’t sanctioned by the school — the result of some well-timed mischief, some remarked — it served as an excellent symbol of just how special this season is feeling for the Hawks.
“It means a lot to have that community support. They had the RecFest earlier today, so we were hoping to pull some people in from that event, maybe people that don’t typically watch football, to enjoy the game. The community support is unbelievable – we had a great crowd tonight,” said Zac Attaway.
“There was a huge crowd this week. Last year, we lost to [Maynard]. Obviously, everyone wanted to get back at them, so there was a huge crowd. There was the [RecFest], so people were coming back from there. There was just a sick crowd. I loved it,” said Jake Attaway.
35-14.
Evan Walsh
‘Underdog mindset’ helps Algonquin soccer beat Saint John’s
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Before the match, Algonquin senior captain Zachary Ruthfield shared some words with his team.
The Titans — ranked at No. 31 in the latest MIAA Division 1 power rankings — were traveling to play No. 3 Saint John’s. Coming in at 8-1, the Pioneers’ last loss was 29 days before this match, and the team recently won decisively over Catholic Conference rival No. 6 St. John’s Prep (Danvers).
Taking on the Pioneers was a tall task for Algonquin, but Ruthfield’s Titans were unbothered by the stakes. In fact, the team embraced the opportunity to pull the upset and shake up the rankings.
The Titans outmatched Saint John’s from the start on Oct. 5, winning the match 1-0 and continuing an excellent season of their own.
“Before the game, I was talking to the guys,” said Ruthfield. “I let them know this was the No. 3 team — we’re going to remember this for the rest of our lives, looking back on high school soccer. We came in with that underdog mindset. We wanted to win this game. Ultimately, we played harder the whole game, and we came out on top.”
After a competitive first halfhour of play, Ruthfield helped the Titans pull ahead. In the 28th minute, senior Caden Hansen grabbed the ball and separated himself from the Saint John’s defender, eventually tapping a smooth pass to Ruthfield as he ran toward the middle of the field. Ruthfield wasted no time, cracking a wellplaced shot past the goalkeeper and into the net.
The goal gave his team its enduring 1-0 lead.
“I thought we played a solid game throughout. Offensively and defensively, I thought we played really well. We didn’t make any mistakes, which was key,” said Algonquin Head Coach Fred Zupicich, who coached on the Saint John’s staff for several years prior to leading the Titans. “In the beginning of the year we struggled with some consistency, and now, we’re just playing very solid soccer. We’re very talented.”
Though Algonquin will take the win, it looked different than previous victories. Coming
into the game, the Titans were averaging 2.8 goals per game, and the one-goal effort against Saint John’s represented Algonquin’s lowest offensive output in a victory this season. Aside from Ruthfield’s early goal, the Pioneers’ defense held firm.
“That was the least amount
of goals we’ve scored all year — only one. We’ve averaged almost three, so to beat us, you usually need to score three.
Saint John’s played really well — they’re a good team, we knew they were a good team — but we’re playing better,” Zupicich said.
The match wasn’t without stress, however.
With almost 50 minutes to play after the Titans scored, the Pioneers had the time to look for an equalizer. Saint John’s didn’t have many opportunities in the second half, but finally managed to put the pressure
on in the final minutes, forcing three corner kicks in the last 120 seconds.
All three corners were effectively defended by Algonquin, including two special saves by sophomore goalkeeper Frazier Bosch. In the last 15 seconds, Bosch made another dramatic, match-saving play to secure the win for the Titans. At the time of the victory, Algonquin had won five of its last six matches; all of the wins had been shutouts.
“It was chaos,” said Bosch. “I think we had great defense … It was great play from us.”
“[Bosch is] phenomenal. This is the thing: He makes the great saves and he doesn’t make the simple mistakes, which is what you really need. To have a great team, you need to have a goalie that’s going to make a great save every once in a while, and he did that. He made two at the end,” said Zupicich. “We focused. We cleared the ball and did what we had to do to get the win. Yeah, it was stressful, but it’s high-school soccer. It was a good, solid win.”
Saint John’s Seta Tah moves past a sliding Rowan Miller. (Photo/ Evan Walsh)
