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Following increase in reports of bullying, MPS introduces new program

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – In response to a reported increase in the number of bullying incidents, Marlborough Public Schools recently introduced a “Second Step” course at Whitcomb Middle School.

According to discipline data provided by MPS, there were 211 offenses of nonsexual harassment (physical, nonverbal or psychological) reported in the 2023-2024 school year — an increase over the 134 offenses reported in 2022-2023.

These incidents included reports of vandalism, disruptive behavior, fighting, insubordination and violation of school rules.

The incidents also included 45 involving bullying — an increase of 30 over the previous school year.

“Most of the increases … can be attributed to incidences reported at the secondary level, grades 6-12,” according to the data.

Robert Skaza, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, said that much of the bullying concerns gender identity.

Second Step program

Each grade — six, seven and eight — takes part in a six-lesson unit on bullying and harassment, conflicts and helping others. One lesson is taught each month.

In the sixth-grade unit, students learn about the common types of bullying; recognizing bullying; responding to online bullying; how to be an upstander; standing up and staying safe when encountering a bully; and raising awareness about bullying.

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Former Registry building torn down

By Maureen Sullivan, Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The onetime local office of the Registry of Motor Vehicles on Maple Street has been torn down.

On the morning of Monday, Oct. 21, crews from Bourgeois Wrecking demolished the structure, which was built in 1960.

It served as a RMV branch until 2011, when it was purchased by the Robert Arcieri Trust. The current owners, Mina Property Group, bought the site in 2021.

According to Building Inspector Tin Htway, the owners intend to expand their auto dealership, which is next door, to the site.

Citizens’ petition on warrant, but status may change

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer

HUDSON – The November Town Meeting warrant includes one citizens’ petition that aims to reduce polystyrene container use by food establishments.

More commonly known as Styrofoam, polystyrene containers and disposable utensils

have “a negative impact on our environment and are a potential health hazard,” the article states. The article says that polystyrene foam can enter the environment and harm wildlife, which may mistake it for food, as well as last for years in water ecosystems.

According to the petition, “Most polystyrene foam, solid black polystyrene and dispos-

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On Monday, Oct. 21, crews from Bourgeois Wrecking demolished the building at 525 Maple St. that once served as a Registry of Motor Vehicles branch office. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Shrewsbury pantry feeds Central Mass. pets in need

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Andrea Castinetti was collecting for Shrewsbury’s Community Fridge when she read a message on Facebook from an in-need person who explained that they weren’t able to afford food for their pet.

Between her myriad volunteer efforts and her Shrewsbury-based business, Castinetti Realty Group, she was already quite involved in the community. However, she couldn’t hear about this hardship without acting.

People who are struggling shouldn’t have to decide between providing for their family or their pet, Castinetti reasoned, and so after some coordinating, the Central Mass. Pet Pantry was created.

“I hadn’t even thought of the fact that if you can’t afford to put food on the table for your

children, your pets are going to come last. One day, I decided we needed to start a version of the Community Refrigerator, but this time for pets,” she told the Community Advocate.

The pantry, which opened in

July, is located at 745 Main St. in Shrewsbury and has Castinetti’s dogs — Tucker and Brody — as its mascots. The pantry is open to the public on Sundays and Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m., with additional hours on Mon-

“ If you can’t afford to put food on the table for your children, your pets are going to come last.

Andrea Castinetti

day from 4 to 5 p.m; it contains pet food, supplies, toys, and more. Originally a small shed, the pantry has expanded considerably since it first opened.

“Honestly, it far exceeded my expectations. Look at the cost of pet food, and since COVID, everybody has pets. We’re making sure we’re able to provide crates and supplies. We also benefit shelters and rescues. Basically, anyone that’s in need around Central Mass.,” said Castinetti.

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out the support of volunteers and the community; generous residents and local businesses keep supplies stocked, while small businesses have become “pantry sponsor of the month.” In the couple months it’s been open, the pantry has helped thousands of pets and their owners.

“I love everything about it. Just to see the look of relief on people’s faces when they can come and be able to feed their dogs and cats. The people that volunteer for every shift — they’re excited to be a part of it. It’s exciting to help people that truly need it,” Castinetti added.

The Central Mass. Pet Pantry accepts donations and volunteers. Join the pantry’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1622963085182980/?_ rdr for more information, or contact Castinetti directly at (508) 277-0063.

The Central Mass. Pet Pantry is located at 745 Main Street in Shrewsbury.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

It’s time Northborough! Anyone remember what was going on in 1975? Here are a few hints. The Viet Nam war ended. 8 track tapes were cool Wheel Of Fortune debuted

A stamp was $.10, and gas was $.53 gal

Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed Microsoft

Jaws premiered

Gerald Ford visited China Busy times in 1975, and here in Northborough it was no different. We built a fire station. It was a very nice fire station at the time. Designed to house eight vehicles and provide space for two folks to answer the phone and maintain the equipment. The department was 100% volunteer at the time, so there was no need for quarters to house the crew. EMS was handled by a separate entity in 1975.

a large part of the department as well.

While the current station once met our requirements, that time has long since passed. The current building not only does not come close to meeting space requirements, it is also detrimental to the health and safety of our firefighters. There is no space for decontamination when returning from a call. Firefighters sleep in the same area as turnout gear and equipment that contains known carcinogens. Recent studies have shown firefighters have a 14% greater risk of dying from cancer due to these contaminates. The roof leaks and the sewers back up on a regular basis into the building.

The Community Advocate’s Policy on Letters to the Editor Letters must be signed with a name, address and telephone number for verification (only name and town will be printed). Letters should be sent to news@communityadvocate.com or mailed to Managing Editor c/o Community Advocate, 32 South St. Westborough MA 01581. The editor reserves the right to reject letters on the basis of length, libelous content, suitability and space constraints. Multiple letters from the same person will not be accepted within a 30 day period. “Form letter” submissions, in which the content of one letter is essentially duplicated, will not be accepted. Letters should be 350 words or less. Deadline is 12 p.m. Friday the week before publication. Opinions expressed in the letters to the editor do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Community Advocate management or its advertisers.

REGION – As the region is in the throes of fall, leaves have been changing from green to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Community Advocate photographer Tami White captured photos of the fall foliage around the Sudbury Reservoir near Farm Road. (Photo/Tami White) history 16 obituaries 17 classified 18

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50 years later like everything else, a lot has changed. Instead of 8 vehicles we now require space for 18. No longer just a call department, we now need sleeping space for 7 firefighters (along with gender specific facilities). EMS is now

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Over the past 50 years, Northborough has invested in our schools and our library, we built a Senior Center, a police station, and a DPW facility along with many other worthwhile projects. We’ve always done our best to do the right thing and today is no different. It is time we build a new fire

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Please consider supporting Question 6 on Tuesday, November 6th.

Respectfully, Jeff Amberson Northborough

To the Editor:

Ballot Questions 1 and 2 are really designed to bring accountability to our State Legislature and our public school system standards.

The State Legislature is supposed to use tax revenue in a judicious manner. Not allowing the State Auditor to audit them and self auditing leads to it being ranked as one of the least effective Legislatures in our Country. Talk about transparency; there is none! It exempts itself from public records laws.

A YES vote on Question 1 would call for the State Auditor’s audit and make them accountable to the citizens of our State for the decisions they make.

Massachusetts must have some way of accessing the knowledge that its public school students acquire over the years. We must make sure that our educational system is working to prepare students to reach their full potential. If MCAS testing is eliminated, there won’t be any set standard to make sure that students were learning the necessary skills that will help them achieve in life. Keeping it will also point out any deficiencies that need to be worked on because of the “woke” ideology being taught in schools.

A NO vote on Question 2 would keep the MCAS and other testing assessments.

Carole A. David Northborough

The Marlborough St. Vincent de Paul Societies (Immaculate Conception and St. Matthias) would like to thank everyone for their support of the 2024 Friends of the Poor Walk. The Friends of the Poor Walk raised over $20,000 to support those in need in Marlborough with food, rent, utilities and other essential needs.

We would like to thank all of our business sponsors. Our Rent Level Sponsors were Avidia Bank, CMS Inc., Community of the Sisters of St. Anne, Corbaci Law, Feet to Wheels, MacDonald Hotel, Mirick O’Connell Law, Murphy Insurance (in honor of Tuck Walsh), Short & Rowe Funeral Home, St. Mary’s Credit Union, and Sudbury Cedar Fence Co.

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sors were Bouvier Pharmacy, Drumais Hair Salon, Durand & Anastas Environmental Strategies, Fay Law Offices, Marlboro Nissan, Shine Salon, Slattery Funeral Home, The Buffet Way, Ultra Shine Collision, Welly’s Restaurant, and WiserLass Studio.

Our Utility Level Sponsors were Arrow Fence, Edinboro Flower Shop, Hunt’s Mobil, Kraft Tire & Auto, and Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting. Without the support of our community we would not be able to help our Friends. Thank YOU!

Peter Militello

Friends of the Poor Walk Coordinator

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Dear Northborough Resident

I am writing this letter to urge you to vote YES on question 6. The question to fund a new fire Station. Our current station is 50 years old and was never built to house the firefighters who now work 24 hour shifts, At the time it was built there were only two full time firemen, the rest of the department was call. The town also never thought or planned for a day when there would be female firefighters that would need

facilities. The town was also limited in the apparatus that would need to be housed. Today we have equipment that cannot be housed in the station, The equipment has become larger needing more storage space. These are all driving issues but the most pressing issue to me is the health risks we are subjecting our firefighters to. We now know how many carcinogens a firefighter is exposed to and the need to have a specified area to leave their gear to be dropped in and cleaned so that the toxins are not brought into administrative areas or housing area of the station. How can we justify saying we support our personnel and then say it’s too much money. Isn’t the life of 28 permanent firefighters that will be working in this station and the auxiliary people who work there worth building an adequate facility to function and house the staff as safely as possible. A firefighter is 14% more likely to get cancer than normal and 8% as likely to die from that cancer. Is it not our moral responsibility to provide them with an adequate station to minimize these risks as well as we can?

I urge you once again to vote YES on Question 6, the facts speak soundly. View the web-

site (www.NB-firestation.org) for more information.

Thank you Dawn Rand Northborough

To the Editor, As a former member of the Hudson School Committee, I am very aware of the value of the MCAS.

MCAS, as a graduation requirement, has been an integral part of the education reform movement that began when the legislation was signed into law in 1993, you would think that the teacher’s union (and by “union” I am talking about the Massachusetts Teacher’s Union which will be sponsoring this article} would have some compelling reason why they oppose MCAS? They don’t. The teacher’s union argument is “trust them.” This is all about power, the teacher’s union is saying they need to cancel the MCAS as a graduation requirement. Nothing could be farther from the truth! For all the talk about scrapping MCAS as it is a tool of Capitalism there is much to question here. The teacher union’s argument that there is something onerous about the testing of 10th graders to see if they have mastered Math, Sci-

ence and English Language Arts.

The MCAS test is supported by the Governor, the House Speaker, and the Senate President.

96% of high school seniors pass the MCAS. Of the 4% that don’t three quarters of these students don’t even pass their school district’s graduation requirements , that means that they wouldn’t be able to graduate anyways. The teacher’s union would scrap MCAS nevertheless! If Question 2 passes there would be no uniform system to verify a High School graduate, A high school diploma in one district would mean something entirely different in another district. Before MCAS numerous students were graduating without the skills to compete in today’s workforce, MCAS ended that by a statewide mandate to ensure that schools were teaching the skills needed to succeed.

Without MCAS there will be no way to ensure that the graduation requirements for a high school diploma will mean the same in Arlington as it does in Adams. I urge all registered voters to VOTE NO on Question 2. Keep the MCAS as a graduation requirement.

Thank You, Duane Searles, Hudson

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‘Nightmare Marlborough’ creeps with holiday theme

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – In the brilliance of an autumn’s day, skulls grin and witches cavort.

On the corner of Prospect and Brimsmead streets, the house on the corner is once again becoming “Nightmare Marlborough,” a haunted attraction and food drive for the Marlborough Food Cupboard.

“I’ve always loved Halloween,” said Leah Amato, who’s been doing this for 12 years. “It’s so kitschy and chaotic. There’s more artistic freedom [than Christmas].”

This year’s theme is “Holidays in Hell.” The special guest — Krampus, the Christmasthemed spirit out to punish misbehaving children. He’ll be joining the Easter Bunny and some not-so-jolly elves in the maze.

As Amato took Krampus from the garage to his spot just outside a makeshift wall, she showed the maze that was nearing completion.

She also related some stories about past events, including her favorite scare — taking an old remote-controlled car and placing a spider on top. She remembered some of the neighbors getting out of the way of the motorized arachnid. Amato also shared how she came by her many props — some from a person who ran

“ I’ve always loved Halloween. It’s so kitschy and chaotic. There’s more artistic freedom [than Christmas].

Leah Amato

a similar event at the Marlborough Moose lodge; wood from recycled fence posts; and

an occasional trip to the Halloween store.

This year’s event will include actors (most of them will be there the weekend before Halloween), a cookie truck and, hopefully, a photo booth.

A lot of help comes from neighbors and friends from work; Amato works in quality

Seventh-graders learn about sexual and gender-based harassment; eighth-graders cover topics such as social factors that contribute to bullying; and how to be inclusive and ask for a change.

According to Skaza, the unit includes some interactive lessons and some role-playing. Students also learn about online bullying. Even though most of it happens outside of school, they learn that there are consequences.

He said that parents are taught to use certain talking points when communicating with their children about bullying.

The “Second Step” program complements the anti-bullying curriculum already in place at Whitcomb.

In addition, Whitcomb has access to other resources like Project 351, an indepen-

control and assurance for a pharmaceutical company.

“Holidays in Hell” will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27, and Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is a nonperishable food or personal hygiene donation to the Marlborough Food Cupboard.

Amato said the cupboard could use flour, sugar, oil, canned fruit and baby products.

The folks behind “Nightmare Marlborough” also decorate the Aero coffee shop in Northborough; the shop will also accept pantry donations.

dent nonprofit organization that builds youth leadership through the ambassadors program; and the Boston Celtics’ Playbook Initiative, an antidiscrimination and bias-prevention program.

According to Skaza, Whitcomb currently has 25 “influencers,” and two former Project 351 ambassadors, now at Marlborough High School, who are helping the students.

In addition, most MPS staffers have taken part in the schools’ restorative justice training program.

The full report is available within the Oct. 8 meeting packet for the School Committee — https://www.mps-edu.org/o/ mps/page/school-committeemeeting-agendasminutesvideos-2024-2025

Learn more about MPS’ bullying initiatives at https://www. mps-edu.org/page/bullyingprevention-intervention

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Leah Amato, left, shows her special guest for this year’s “Holidays in Hell,” Krampus.

Skeletons, jack o’lanterns and other creatures let the neighbors know which house belongs to “Nightmare Marlborough.” (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)

Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club celebrates 60th

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club is celebrating 60 years of community service.

On Friday, Oct. 18, the club marked its diamond anniversary at the Marlborough Country Club. Amid the appetizers and drinks, there were lots of stories exchanged between past and present members.

Photo albums stood in front of citations from the city, the State House and the U.S. House of Representatives.

For Mary Wenzel, a columnist for the Community Advocate who’s been connected with the club for more than five decades, club member -

ship helped foster her skills in writing.

“The club’s been such a part of my life,” said Wenzel, a

Brigham Street culvert construct nears completion this month

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer

HUDSON – The Brigham Street culvert is on its way to being fixed with an expected time of completion for the construction around the end of October and approximate road opening for early November, according to Department of Public Works Director Eric Ryder.

“The culvert’s in. All three head walls have been installed,” he said at the Oct. 7 Select Board meeting.

They have installed drains for the culvert, and the DPW staff have begun work on the water main. In addition, he anticipated work to begin from the gas company to install the two-inch gas main.

Ryder said, “The paving is scheduled for the last week of October.”

The curbing will be done as well as the task of the final paving to follow that. Any final work necessary for the culvert bed will be completed, he said. He said a week after paving, in November, is when Brigham Street is expected to be opened up.

The Select Board also approved two contracts with Woodard and Curran — one for engineering services to develop a water system hydraulic model for $69,500 and another for engineering services to assess

the conditions of the seven drinking water booster pump stations throughout Hudson for $68,000.

Select Board member Diane Bemis did note that the funds to do the first project were approved at the 2020 November Town Meeting.

Currently, the town does not have a drinking water distribution system hydraulic model and has requested the firm to develop one, as stated in an Oct. 2 correspondence to Ryder. He said he had “great confidence” in their work.

Ryder said, “They’ve been our engineers since 2017, providing services for our water.”

The 2020 Town Meeting article was part of a long-term planning effort for them, he said. The system has many pressure zones, and the work will help to determine if there are proper pressure elevations or if all of the pump stations are needed.

For the second contract to assess the pump stations, funds will be used from the borrowing authorization in Article 9 of the warrant for the 2020 June Town Meeting. When the articles at the 2020 Annual and November Town Meetings were put together, Ryder said the aim was long-term planning, but “other emergencies came into play.”

He said, “We’re starting to get back into our to-do list.”

former club president.

For decades, the club has been part of her columns, including her first foray into local journalism at the Marlboro City Post. She also wrote a regular column for the old Marlborough Enterprise before joining the Community Advocate about three years ago.

“They’re such a fantastic club,” she said. “They do so

Members of the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club peruse through photo albums containing clippings of past events during the club’s 60th anniversary celebration on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Marlborough Country Club. (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)

much for the community.”

The club currently has about 45 members.

“We’re small but mighty,” said current club President Yvonne Breitenfeld. She highlighted some of the programs sponsored by the club — the Princess Boutique, held each May to provide prom essentials to young women in need; the Trunk or Treat in

October; teacher recognition; and a women’s health fair, in addition to supporting veterans’ and children’s programs.

“We really focus on the needs of the community,” said Breitenfeld. “It’s also a really great opportunity to meet likeminded women.

“We encourage members to bring friends along,” she said. “It’s not that big a commitment.”

City Councilor Kate Robey served as club president in the early 2000s.

“Being part of a service organization has been wonderful,” she said. “I love being part of it.”

The club is part of the nationwide General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

For information about the club, email gfwcmarlboroughjuniors@gmail.com, or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org.

You can also keep up with club activities via its Facebook page — facebook.com/marlboroughjuniors

Construction projects underway across Marlborough

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – From the former Rowe Funeral Home to Alta Marlborough, crews have been busy working on several construction projects around the city.

Rowe Funeral Home was demolished in August to make

way for Exchange Place. Since the demolition, crews have been busy clearing the site to make room for a six-story mixed-use project with four stories that would accompany 92 residential units. There will also be a two-story steel and concrete parking structure for at least 82 on-site parking spaces.

According to the project’s

The property would comprise 60 one-bedroom, 62 two-bedroom and 18 three-bedroom apartments.

Other residential projects are underway, too.

The building construction of Alta Marlborough has been completed. Located on Lincoln and Mechanic streets, crews are continuing to work on the exterior.

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

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

Procopio is also the company behind the project on Boston Post Road East.

Crews broke ground on

Top: The building construction of Alta Marlborough, at the corner of Lincoln and Mechanic streets, has been completed.

Left: Crews have completed the basic exterior structure of this mixed-use project at 28 S. Bolton St. (Photos/Maureen Sullivan)

the residential project at the former McGee Farm, located at 339 Boston Post Road East.

Procopio Companies purchased the site from Heritage Farm LLC earlier this year.

The site will include 140 upscale apartments; an expansive lobby and resident lounge; a fitness center; an outdoor pool deck; a dog park; and other resident amenities.

The project is 10,074 square feet of ground-floor retail and commercial space, 276 dwelling units including an on-site parking garage with 448 spaces. In addition, Alta Marlborough would make the Assabet River Rail Trail more accessible to the community, with 22 off-street parking spaces and a restroom building to be conveyed to the city for public use.

The restroom building will include a mural of the old train station that used to stand on Mechanic Street.

At 28 S. Bolton St., crews have completed the basic exterior structure of a mixed-use development that will be five stories with 36 residential units and two ground-floor retail units. At the site of the former Armory, work to install the kitchen and bathrooms at the Armory on French Hill is about to begin. Once completed, the Armory will consist of 17 units.

The exterior work at 272 Lincoln Street is nearly complete. When it’s done, the development will include a 12-unit, three-story building.

Friends of Hudson Library stage Lobster and Meat Shoot

– The Friends of the Hudson Public Library hosted its annual Lobster and Meat Shoot at the VFW Hall on Saturday, Sept. 28.

The bingo-like game of Shoot is a popular fundraiser for the group. It included a 50/50 raffle, and many winners.

Gift baskets were created by members and

Friends of the Library, with donated gift cards from area businesses.

Proceeds from this event will help the group’s support programs and events at the library.

For information, visit https://www.hudsonlibrary.org/support-the-library/friends-of-thelibrary/

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The winners of the gift baskets at the annual Lobster and Meat Shoot pose for a photo.

American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Recreation Department will soon permanently move from Town Hall to the American Legion post located at the corner of Main Street and School Street near Dean Park. The move will include sig-

nificant renovations to the building and enhance recreation programming, town leaders say.

The building — home to Ray Stone Post 238 and Victor R. Quaranta Post 397 — was built in the early 1900s as a schoolhouse before becoming a meeting-place for veterans in the wake of World War I.

Though Boy Scouts and veterans still use the site, the building has been underutilized for decades. The building’s bar hasn’t been open for about 50 years.

“It’s been kind of an underutilized building for many years. The Boy Scouts use it, and the veterans use it and have small meetings there, but

it’s certainly nothing like it was 40 or 50 years ago. It’s certainly underutilized,” Assistant Town Manager Keith Baldinger told the Community Advocate. Visitors say the building looks deceptively small from the outside. Plans call for renovations to the interior of the 2,000-square-foot building. An entryway and lobby area

will be constructed, as well as an area for the Recreation Department to meet face-to-face with the public. There will be office space for Recreation Department personnel, a kitchenette for events and special gatherings, and the “great room,” which is the largest space in the area, will be used

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able plastic utensils are not biodegradable, compostable and able to be recycled in the Town of Hudson. Less toxic, more durable, reusable, recyclable, biodegradable and/ or compostable alternatives are readily available for many food services and other applications and are effective ways to reduce negative health and

environmental impacts.”

The article, if passed at Town Meeting, would come into effect after June 1, 2025, and food or retail establishments would not be able to sell or use Styrofoam containers or plastic disposable utensils.

However, there have been some developments with the article as the proponent made

a request to Town Clerk Joan Wordell to remove the article for the November Special Town Meeting.

As of Sept. 16, the petitioner contacted Wordell to request that the article be removed from the warrant, and Wordell explained to the petitioner that the process to remove a petition from the warrant would be to gather signatures

from the voters that were originally on the petition.

As the article is on the warrant, Wordell said, “It would go through the same procedures every article goes through. It will be reviewed by the Select Board, Finance Committee and go to Town Meeting on the warrant.”

Whether or not it is voted at Town Meeting will depend

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on what happens at Town Meeting, said Wordell.

Town Moderator Richard Harrity said the main proponent of the article had spoken to him with the intent to pass over the article for now. She wanted the article to be considered for the Annual Town Meeting in May, he said, and can make a motion to pass over the petition article at the November Special Town Meeting.

He noted there were roughly 150 people who had signed the petition, and the logistics of getting all of those signatures again would be hard.

Harrity said, “Every petitioner has to agree to have it withdrawn. So that’s very difficult.”

Town Meeting will be held on Nov. 18.

Friends of Marlborough Library plans Book Sale

MARLBOROUGH – The Friends of Marlborough Public Library will present its annual book sale, set to take place at the library’s Grice Community Room.

The event will be open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Attendees can expect a wide selection of books and media at affordable prices, with proceeds benefiting the library’s programs and services.

Prior to the public sale, library cardholders are invited to a special preview night and reception on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door, offering early access to the book sale and a chance to mingle with fellow library supporters.

For more information about the book sale or becoming a Friends of Marlborough Public Library member, contact Alison at mplfriends@gmail. com, or visit the library website at https://www.marlboroughma.gov/library-0.

The Friends of Marlborough Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the library through advocacy, fundraising and volunteerism. Membership is open to all who share a passion for promoting literacy and lifelong learning in the Marlborough community.

Marlborough High School Class of ’59 reunites

MARLBOROUGH – It was 1959 and Marlborough High School students were finishing their senior year. It was a fun time when classmates were dancing to “Dream Lover” and “Personality.” They went to the movies (tickets were 51 cents) to see “Some Like It Hot,” driving there in their parents’ new car (cost $3,979) and filling the gas tank at 25 cents a gallon.

More than 30 MHS class of 1959 graduates and friends recently gathered for a 65th reunion at the Marlborough Country Club. Frank Gilliatt, president of the MHS class of ’59, said, “Our class is getting smaller and smaller. This is probably the last official reunion for the class.”

The committee planning the reunion included: Frank Gilliatt, president; Judy Kane, vice president; Tish Bouvier; Nick Hassapes; John Benedetto; Mary Lou Vanzini; Elaine Waldron and Mary Rowe.

A “FREE CLOTHING” give-away will be held Saturday, Oct.

26, 10 a.m. to noon, at the St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 537 Bolton St. (Rte. 85), Marlborough. At this time, gently used items for women, men and children will be available at no cost.

THE SIMILARITIES between Toys for Tots and Kits for Kids prompted a visit from three

members of the U.S. Marines Corps to a meeting of the Rotary Club of Marlborough.

Heather Johnston, past Rotary president, was the founder with her husband, Jay, of Kits for Kids, a Marlborough-based “comfort kits” program targeting children in need.

“Previously,” said Heather,

“I met Sgt. (Timothy). Brig and we discussed the similarities between Toys for Tots and Kits for Kids, and how we are all so grateful to be able to help children in our community. They are interested in helping with future fundraisers that the Rotary Club has.”

The Marines were greeted by Rotarians with genuine enthusiasm as they discussed their wish for toys for all ages of children.

“Many people,” explained Brig, “don’t realize that we provide presents to children ages 13-17 and we have historically struggled to bring in gifts for these age groups. Items like sporting equipment, music headphones, curling irons, blow dryers, skateboards, et cetera make great gifts for this demographic.”

The Marines, unable to distribute donations of gift cards, clothing, or food, are striving to ensure that no Central Massachusetts child goes without on Christmas morning.

THE FRIENDS OF THE MARLBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY will hold a “Fall Book Sale” on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 in the Grice Community Room. Cash, check, card and Venmo accepted. There is an Opening Reception and Preview Sale for Library card holders only on Friday, Oct. 25, 6 – 8 p.m., with an entrance fee of $10 per person. Attendees of the reception will have first dibs at the sale along with refreshments. On Saturday, Oct. 26, sale will be open to the public, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please bring your own bag or box for purchases.

MARY LOU AUDETTE, longtime Head Children’s Librarian at the Marlborough Public Library, passed away Oct. 5 in Maine. She retired in 2006 after almost 40 years at the Library and moved permanently, with her husband Jean Marie Audette, to York, Maine.

IF YOUR CHILD hasn’t gotten enough free candy from the city’s Horribles Parade, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., along Main Street, the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club is presenting Trunk or Treat, Oct. 27, noon to 3 p.m. at 100 Campus Drive, Marlborough. Children can safely Trick or Treat from community sponsored cars with themed and decorated trunks. All are welcome at this free event.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Oct. 23 – Paul Priestley

Similarities between Toys for Tots and Kits for Kids prompted a visit from U.S. Marines to a meeting of the Rotary Club of Marlborough. In the photo are: from left: back, Benny R. Grajales, Gunnery Sergeant Timothy R. Brig and First Sergeant Brian Comstra; front, Heather Johnston and Heidi Borella. (Photo/courtesy)

This scarecrow, made for Marlborough’s “Build a Scarecrow Contest,” was constructed by the Youth Group at the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational. Sponsored by the Marlborough Recreation Department, the scarecrow contest entries are showcased around Union Common. (photo/Courtesy)

Office Friday, November 15 at 11 a.m.

Oct. 31 – Linda Short and Bill Mauro

Oct. 31 – Happy Halloween

Nov. 1 – Sean Navin, Sandy Stetson, Anne Trodella and Jodi Schoolcraft

Nov. 2 – Chris Christo

Nov. 3 – Yvette Mesmar and Megan McGorty

Nov. 4 – Cindy Vail

Nov. 6 – Mary Whitten

Nov. 7 – Peggy Ayres and Diane McNally

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Nov. 2 – Leslie and Michael Meyers

Nov. 3 – Dave and Sue Williams

Nov. 6 – Katherine and Michael Hennessy

Send items for “Marlborough at a Glance” to Mary Wenzel at marysampler@verizon.net. Put GLANCE in the subject line.

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Civic Club donates to BORO program

WESTBOROUGH – On Friday, Oct. 11, members of the Civic Club presented a check for $1,428 to the BORO program. The funds will be used to purchase an annual membership to the Boroughs YMCA. Through tailored fitness programs and inclusive facilities, the YMCA offers a supportive environment where individuals with disabilities can engage in physical activities suited to their needs, empowering them to take charge

of their wellness journey.

Beyond personal growth, regular attendance at the YMCA (weekly, built into the program’s classroom schedule) facilitates community engagement, providing opportunities for BORO students to interact with peers and build meaningful relationships.

“The BORO Program is immensely grateful to the Civic Club and greater Westborough community for their ongoing support,” said Erin

Westborough Civic Club Secretary Tom Dwyer (far left) and President George Grosner (far right) along with the students of the BORO Program. The Civic Club presented a check for $1,428 so that BORO could purchase an annual membership to the Boroughs YMCA.

LaPrad, the program director for BORO.

The Civic Club raised the funds through its annual Christmas tree fundraiser. This year’s sale will begin on Saturday, Nov. 30.

For information on the Civic Club, go to https://www. facebook.com/westboroughcivicclub/

For information on the BORO Program, go to https:// www.facebook.com/theBOROprogram/

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – A picture-perfect autumn’s day — a time to paint pumpkins, listen to stories of a good witch, blow bubbles, run around and have fun.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, families came to the back of Kane Elementary School for a fall fair — the first big event hosted by the newly reorganized Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) for Marlborough Public Schools.

past few years, the SEPAC was re-established last January; it meets monthly at Whitcomb Middle School, and it acts as an advisory group to MPS.

According to John Fletcher, director of special education for MPS, SEPAC is “a PTO for families of students with special needs, but it’s really open for any family.”

After being inactive for the

“SEPAC meets to discuss things happening within the district,” said Fletcher.

According to SEPAC CoChair Jennifer Elliott, “Marlborough families don’t realize there’s a SEPAC, and there are resources available.”

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(Photo/Maureen Sullivan)

Amid revenue conversation, School Committee talks fees, walking radius

By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer

HUDSON – As Hudson Public Schools is eyeing a potential Proposition 2 ½ override, the School Committee discussed other options to increase revenue coming into the district on Oct. 8.

Though none of the options were on the table, the committee discussed the impact that increasing athletic fees, a transportation fee or adjusting the walking radius could have on the schools.

Back in January, Superintendent Brian Reagan and Finance Director Dan Gale shared that a transportation fee of $200 from the elementary and secondary school students would yield $154,000, with the maximum amount from a $400 per rider fee yielding $309,600.

Reagan said this was a “potential estimate” of the money that could be raised.

“There was a pretty strong consensus of the committee at the time that exploring the fees was not something that the committee wanted to do,” said Reagan.

He said he did not “particularly think user fees are a great idea” as they already have athletic fees in place to create revenue. Either raising the athletic fee or introducing a transportation fee would not offset the cost for transportation or athletics, he said.

Of the $300,000, he said, “I don’t want to say that’s not real money. It is.”

Select Board member Christopher Yates was concerned about causing a roadblock

for kids to get to school with a fee. He believed that busing fees would not have a positive impact.

“It’ll end up hurting us,” said Yates. “You know, if we’re charging a bus fee, somebody can choose Assabet because it’s free to get to school. You’re sending those dollars there.”

He believed there would be too many adverse effects.

School Committee member Chris Monsini said that he saw the benefit of having the information bus ridership.

Chair Steven Smith wanted more information to understand what adjusting the walk radius for students at the elementary and secondary schools would do to reduce busing costs.

He said, “I’d love to kind of get a sense (of) what is ridership. Is it 60% of students who are eligible are actually using it?”

He agreed with Yates that he would not vote for a transportation fee.

Override number may come late December

The Hudson Public Schools are seeing support from parents to spread the word about the financial situation for the 2026 fiscal year budget and a potential Proposition 2 1/2 override, according to Reagan.

At the School Committee meeting, Reagan said he had an initial meeting with parents on Oct. 1 who were looking to help by starting a community action group that would “do the heavy lift of promoting the (Proposition 2 1/2) override to the community.”

No school funds can be used

to organize such a group, he said. He has contacted the town clerk’s office to find out how a group can be set up officially as a political action group.

He called it “a fairly easy process” that would allow the group to have an official title and function.

“Those folks I talked to are going back out into the community now to try to gather

interest from other people, and we have penciled in a meeting for Nov. 12,” Reagan said. Reagan said he has been attending meetings that the town departments have regarding the 2026 budget. He said Executive Assistant Thomas Gregory believed it would be a good idea to have all the budget-makers in one room.

“We have the biggest budget in the town,” he said. “We have the largest impact on the town fiscally, and I think it was important for me to say to them that we are committed on our end to reducing our overall ask.”

Reagan said the estimate for reaching a number for an override would likely be in December or January.

Elliott is the mother of twins, one of whom has been diagnosed with autism. Cochair Heather Mendoca has a kindergartener diagnosed with autism.

At the fall fair, there were several booths offering information on Special Olympics; legal guides for parents of children with mental health needs; and the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL), which offers meetings and workshops to help families deal with mental and emotional health issues.

According to Fletcher, there

are currently 800 students on Individualized Education Programs (IEP) at Marlborough Public Schools, and 200 students on “504s,” meaning they have a qualified disability, such as concussion, that impedes life’s functions.

For Brittany LaFlash, a behavior therapist at Jaworek Elementary School, SEPAC “will help students with more access to community events.”

Elliott said the SEPAC is planning more programs and events.

For information on SEPAC, visit https://www.mps-edu. org/o/mps/page/sepac

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Obadiah Wheelock Albee left his mark on Marlborough’s school system

MARLBOROUGH THEN NOW

By Linda Rennie History Columnist

MARLBOROUGH – There have been many major contributors to the city’s education and recreational systems, including Obadiah Albee, Abraham and Silas Gates, Horatio Alger, Ezra Cutting, Joseph Hannagan, Lou Ghiloni, Ernie Holt and Anna Walker. But Albee in particular stands out.

Obadiah Wheelock Albee (1808-1866) laid down the principal foundations of Marlborough’s educational system. Albee graduated from Brown University in 1832. In 1833 he became principal of the Gates Academy (located where the Walker building is now). At this time education in the community sprang into a new life. Previously schools in the area had not made much progress.

When Albee took over Gates Academy, it was such a success that not only students from Marlborough attended, but many from the surrounding towns and some from even out of state.

Albee made education available to everyone not just the wealthy. The students who completed the courses offered from Gates most often attained positions as teachers, lawyers, clergymen, doctors or manufacturers. Albee was a superior educator. Many of his top students returned to the community and were successful in banking, business, medicine and industry. One such student was John Frye, who would go on to be the founder of the Frye Boot Company, a leading footwear manufacturer for over 150 years.

He remained as principal from 1833 to 1851 and continued to teach until 1860. In 1851 the town of Marlborough took over the school. At that time the attendance at the school became so large the commu-

for six years, two of them in the Senate, where he was the author of the Personal Liberties Bill.

He distinguished himself not only as an educator of indomitable perseverance and the courage of his convictions but as a friend and molder of character of the rising generation. Aside from his public spirit, there can be no reasonable doubt that in his day he did more than any other man in the community to awaken

interest in education.

Albee is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery on Pleasant Street where there is a large monument for him and his wife, Margaret. This monument has engraved on it: “This monument was erected by a few of his pupils to whom his memory is dear for the services he rendered and the impulse he gave the cause of education.”

Indeed, Marlborough owes a lot to Obadiah Wheelock Albee. Obadiah Wheelock Albee distinguished himself as a Marlborough educator of indomitable perseverance and conviction. (Photo/Courtesy of the Marlborough Historical Society)

nity had to make plans to build a new school building.

Albee was not only a proficient teacher and educator, he was also liberal-minded and a public-spirited citizen, He held the position of the Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, Seventh Massachusetts district. He served as a member of the Massachusetts Legislature

Rocking the Boroughs to perform in November

NORTHBOROUGH/WESTBOROUGH – Rocking the Boroughs Senior Show Choir will have two free performances in November.

During the concerts, the choir will reprise a group of songs from its “This Magic Moment” show.

Rocking the Boroughs will be performing at the Westborough Senior Center at 4 Rogers

Road at 2 p.m. Nov. 10. The choir will then perform at the Northborough Senior Center at 119 Bearfoot Road at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14.

The concerts are free, but attendees are encouraged to make donations. Call the Westborough Senior Center at 508366-3000 and Northborough Senior Center at 508-393-5035 to make a free reservation.

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).

DEATHS

Aseltine, Richard of Marlborough Brown, Colin of Shrewsbury Byun, Linda of Northborough

Callahan, David of Grafton Coley, Kenneth of Westborough Coyne Jr., Charles of Marlborough Cunningham, Robert formerly of Southborough Desrosiers, Denis of South Grafton

Ennis, Mary of Westborough Fleischer, Agnes of Yarmouth Port and Northborough Fortin, Grace of Marlborough Fulham, Janice of North Grafton and Northborough Hassinger, Ann of Marlborough Mangus, Dereck formerly of Hudson Morais, James of Hudson Rand, Janice formerly of Westborough Sahagian, Alma of Southborough Sloan, Brian of Marlborough

Dereck Stafford Mangus, 46

BALTIMORE, MD - Dereck Stafford Mangus, 46, of Baltimore, Maryland, died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes in early July of this year. Dereck was born at Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA on February 1, 1978, to parents Rebecca and Richard Mangus and grew up in Hudson, MA.

Dereck is survived by his mother, Rebecca (née York / div. Alden) Mangus of Warren, RI, and father Richard Taft Mangus, of Goodland, KS, his siblings Jennifer Alden, Christopher Mangus, Victoria Mangus, William Mangus, brother-inlaw Peter Melish, as well as a niece, three nephews, and many loving cousins, extended family, friends, colleagues, and fellow artists.

Family and friends are in-

vited to join in celebrating Dereck’s life Saturday, November 2, at The Church of The Nativity, 45 Howard St, Northborough, MA. The Celebration will begin at 1:00 with a Wake. Memorial Service will begin at 2:00.

Brian D. Sloan, 71

MARLBOROUGH - Brian D. Sloan 71 of Marlborough died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Marlborough Hospital.

Brian was born in Worcester, MA the son of the late Paul and Vivien (Anderson) Sloan. Brian is survived by his wife Gloria Martins of Marlborough, 2 daughters Tania Sloan, Heather Sloan Heersink both of Gardner, his son Matthew Sloan of Worcester, 4 grandchildren, Jaiden, Aubrey, Oliver and Kaunay, 2 sisters, Kathy Sloan of NC, Margaret Sloan of Springfield, 3 brothers Kenny Sloan of Worcester and John Sloan of Northboro. Neil Sloan of Florida.

He was predeceased by his daughter Debora Martins in 2022.and his brother Paul Sloan.

The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Alma Sahagian, 94

SOUTHBOROUGH - Alma Sahagian, 94, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA.

Born in Manhattan on November 12, 1929, she was the eldest child of the late Ardash and Nvart (Derstepanian) Sarkisian and the wife of the late Sahag Sahagian to whom she was married 48 years until his death in 2011. She was also predeceased by her son, Melkon Sahagian who died in 1988.

Alma is survived by her son Stepan Sahagian of Southborough, sister Zarouhi Sarkisian of Watertown, brother Vahan Sarkisian of New London, NH, six nieces (Jennifer Weissman, Tania Hiltz, Daniele Sarkisian, Jessica Sarkisian, Linda Belamarich, and Lisa Shemligian

Hyde), two nephews (Eli Weissman and David Shemligian), and several grandnieces and nephews.

The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Agnes

T. Fleisher, 91

YARMOUTH PORT/NORTHBOROUGH - Agnes Fleischer, 91, of Yarmouth Port and Northborough, MA, passed away on October 11, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1933, in North Cambridge, MA. Aggie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Agnes is survived by her children Karen McCarthy and her husband Brian of Uxbridge, MA, Lynn Fleischer of Wareham, MA, Stephen Fleischer and his partner David Clancy of Los Angeles, CA, and Gary Fleischer and his wife Erin Carrigan Fleischer of Worcester, grandchildren Christine McCarthy, and Emily Fleischer, Joseph Fleischer, and Robert Fleischer II. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Helen Horgan, siblings William and Mary Horgan, Helen and William Burke, Henry Horgan, Thomas and Sydney Horgan, Leo and Mary Horgan, Leonard and Lorraine Horgan, and Gerald Horgan, and her best friend Dot Hunt of Northborough, MA.

Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted the family.

Janice C. Fulham, 93

NORTH GRAFTON/NORTHBOROUGH - Janice C. (Cassani) Fulham, 93, of North Grafton and Northborough, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough.

She is the daughter of the late James and Anna (Cotter) Cassani and the wife of the late Robert Fulham who died in 2017. She was predeceased by her son Leonard who died in 1976.

Janice is survived by her sons, Matthew, Mark and Jeffrey, 6 grandchildren and eight

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great grandchildren. Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Richard L. Aseltine, 93

MARLBOROUGH - Richard L. Aseltine, 93, of Marlborough, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Branches of Marlborough. He was the son of the late Howard L. and Marion (Adams) Aseltine and the husband of the late Genevieve (Ricci) Aseltine who died in 2012.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard H. Aseltine and his wife Penny of Marlborough and his stepson Michael A. Smith of Marlborough. He is also survived by his grandchildren Evan Smith, Kerry Smith and Christopher Wellburn. He was predeceased by his stepson, Gary A. Smith, his brothers, Howard W. Aseltine and his wife Rita, Kenneth Aseltine, his sister Marjorie A. Creamer and his brother-in-law Virgil W. Hodge.

The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Charles P. Coyne, 59

MARLBOROUGH - Everyone’s friend, Charles “Chuck” P. Coyne Jr. 59 of Marlborough died at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Chuck was born in Natick, MA the son of the late Charles P. and Elaine D (Gladu) Coyne.

Chuck is survived by his partner of 13 years, Diane Chandler of Marlborough, his children, Kelley Coyne and her husband Jason Clifford of Ashland, Katherine LaCasse and her husband Steven of CT, Matt Lefforts of WA, Sarah Lefforts of CT, Kelsy Bullock and her husband Greg of Waltham, Ryan Chandler of Marlborough, 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters, Faith Bourbeau of Milford, Kathleen Quinones and her husband Jesus of Hudson, Ellen Geary and her husband Timothy as well as many nieces and nephews.

Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted the family.

Janice W. Rand, 87

HINGHAM - Janice (Jan) Wentworth Rand, 87, of Hingham, formerly of Centerville and Westborough, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at The Residence at Penniman Hill in Hingham with her sons by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Warren A. Rand.

She is survived by two sons, Robert W. Rand and his wife, Mauri, of Westborough and David W. Rand and his partner, Leonard Condenzio of Scituate, MA, two grandsons, Nathaniel T. and Curtis W. Rand, her loving niece, who was more like a daughter, Joan Shedlock and her husband Stephen of Forestdale, MA, their two daughters Samantha Shedlock and Andrea Ryan, and her brother-inlaw Wayne F. Rand and his wife Janet of Vero Beach, FL. She is predeceased by her sister, Sally W. Schatzl of Weymouth, MA in 2011 and her nephew, Glenn T. (Schatzl) Scott in 1990.

The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

James J. Morais, 94

HUDSON - James J. Morais died peacefully on October 15, 2024, at home, surrounded by family and friends. The son of Joseph and Olga Morais and a lifelong resident of Hudson, Jim was born on August 16, 1930 and was a 1948 graduate of Hudson High School where he played football, baseball and hockey.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Loraine (Naine), his sister-in-law and husband Janice and Daniel Giannini as well as niece Susan Hastings and nephews Richard Hastings and his wife Lisa, Kevin Corliss, Mark Corliss and Steven Giannini and his wife Aimee and many great nephews and nieces and many close friends. Jim and Loraine enjoyed traveling and spending many happy hours with their family.

The Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

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American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department

MUSIC LESSONS

ST. JUDE’S NOVENA

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this nine times a day, by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.

My prayers are being answered. ~ DL

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It’s an improvement over the Recreation Department’s current situation. Since being moved to the Town Hall’s second floor in 2019, the department has lacked an easy way to interact with the public.

“We don’t have a forwardfacing, interactive opportunity at this point for public registration, questions, and things of that nature. We’re really excited for that opportunity,” said Director of Recreation Laurel Rossiter. “Right now, recreation doesn’t have a daytime program space, so this will be a game-changer for us in that way. We’d be able to do some things while the schools are used up; they’re our recreation facility structure at this point. This is really exciting — it’s our new ‘home base’ for programs and more.”

that there’s no impact on the operational budget. The design is funded, the project will be advertised this week, and construction is expected to start in December. If all goes according to plan, the Recreation Department will have the space ready by spring.

While the town hopes the building will get more use, Baldinger and Rossiter were very clear — Boy Scouts and veterans are more than welcome to enjoy the space. Those groups were consulted throughout the planning process, they said, and everyone looks forward to the renovations.

ST. JUDE’S NOVENA

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this nine times a day, by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers are being answered. ~ DL

ST. JUDE’S NOVENA

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this nine times a day, by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers are being answered. ~ DL

NOVENA OF THE SACRED HEART

May the Sacred Heart if Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this nine times a day for nine days and your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication is necessary. ~RBS

Powerful Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Holy Spirit you who solve all problems who light all roads so I can attain my goals, you who give me the divine gifts to forgive and forget, all evil against me, in this short prayer to thank you for all things, and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory, thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for three consecutive days. After three days the favor requested will be granted, even it may take appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mentioning the favor. Only your initials shall appear at the bottom. ~ F.R.

The new space and proximity to existing facilities at Dean Park make the American Legion post a “dream location,” said Rossiter.

The renovations will be funded by $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, meaning

“That was an important part of the process, meeting with them before we got the ball rolling. We want them to feel like they’re still welcome. The intention is to never, ever kick them out. It’s their home and it’s their meeting space. It’s meant to be collaborative, and we’re going to work together,” said Rossiter.

Grafton churches to host Harvest Fair

GRAFTON – Our Lady of Hope Parish — made up of St. Mary’s, St. Philip of Neri and St. James churches — will have its annual Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James Church Hall, 89 Main St. Check out the craft area filled with various homemade crafts and plants; a large silent auction area filled with unique new items and certificates to bid; a huge selection of themed baskets to purchase for gift giving and some baskets to bid; a $$ raffle featuring two drawings each of cash prizes at $500, $250 and $100; a kids zone with free tattoos

and games with prizes; a large raffle area has a large smart TV, handmade double-seater Adirondack chair with table, and a beautiful sled. There will also be a white elephant area for bargain hunters, including a jewelry boutique.

Don’t miss the bake table area where you can take home baked treats, or the kitchen area where you can sit down and enjoy breakfast pastries from 9 to 11 a.m., then a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

A 50/50 raffle will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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The American Legion post stands on the corner of School Street and Main Street. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

POLICE FIRE&

Police seeks suspect in local business break-ins

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection to at least three break-ins to local businesses.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, at approximately 9:57 p.m., a masked suspect entered the rear of Sun Catcher Tanning Spa, 166 Milk St. in West Meadow Plaza. Security footage shows the suspect removing the cash drawer, moving it to a side room and taking the cash from the drawer, police said.

The suspect then proceeded to Spices Punjabi Dhaba restaurant next door, entering through the rear door, walking to the front counter and removing additional cash.

The suspect continued by

Westborough Police are seeking this suspect. (Photo/Westborough Police)

entering the men’s bathroom, where they broke through the drywall to access JP’s Pub and

POLICE LOG

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

Marlborough

Friday, Oct. 11

8:32 a.m. Tayntor St. Threats.

12:39 p.m. Newton St. Fraud/forgery.

4:36 p.m. Ahlgren Cir. Animal complaint.

5:10 p.m. Kelber Dr. Animal complaint.

9:42 p.m. Arrested, Joel A. Demoura, 38, of 311 South St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for possess Class B drug, true warrants, op MV with license suspended/revoked.

Saturday, Oct. 12

8:33 p.m. Marlborough Square Shopping Center/BPRE. MVA with injuries.

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Restaurant next door. After crawling through the hole, the suspect located the cash box in the office. JP’s Pub operates on a cash/check-only basis, and the suspect left all checks and change, taking only the cash, police said.

The suspect is described as a male wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored sweatpants, sneakers and a ski mask with cut-out eye and mouth holes. He was also wearing latex-coated work gloves.

Westborough Police detectives are collaborating with neighboring towns that have experienced similar incidents. If you have any information, please contact Det. Sgt. McRae at gmcrae@westboroughma. gov or call 508-475-4844.

Sunday, Oct. 13

2:39 a.m. Arrested, Jennifer H. Reynolds, 56, of 54 Stoneybrook Dr., Apt. 5, Millis, for OUIliquor or .08%.

12:21 p.m. Fitchburg/Pleasant Sts. Erratic operator.

Monday, Oct. 14

5:16 a.m. Arrested, Jack C. Evers, 19, of 27 Redbud Way, Apt. 21, Marlborough, on true warrant, unarmed burglary, vandalize property, larceny from building, A&B, A&B on police officer (2 cts).

7:13 a.m. Ruland Manufacturing/Hayes Memorial Dr. Trespassing.

2:27 p.m. The Learning Experience Child Dev Ctr./Simarano Dr. Animal complaint.

2:35 p.m. Lakeshore Dr. Larceny.

4:45 p.m. Massachusetts Farm Bureau/Lakeside Ave. Recovered stolen MV.

9:59 p.m. Hemenway Street Ext. Fraud/forgery.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

9:30 a.m. Extended Stay America/Northboro Road East. Vandalism.

3:47 p.m. Church St. Larceny.

4:33 p.m. Orchard Apartments/Farmhouse Ln. Fraud/ forgery.

5:45 p.m. Maple St. Harassment.

5:55 p.m. Arrested, Joshua Collins McCarthy, 33, of 9 Drew Cir., Hudson, on true warrant.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

11:44 a.m. The Campus at Marlborough (BJ’s Corporate)/ Campus Dr. Fraud/forgery.

5:24 p.m. Huntington Ave. Trespassing.

11:00 p.m. The Ranch Boarding House/Lincoln St. Larceny.

Northborough

Thursday, Oct. 10

7:45 a.m. Shops Way. Animal calls.

8:20 a.m. Southwest Cut. Dog complaint.

8:36 a.m. Southwest Cut/Belmont St. Animal calls. Friday, Oct. 11

1:09 p.m. Abenaki Rd./Indian Meadow Dr. Dog complaint.

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Hudson dispatcher helps in delivering baby at home

HUDSON – Hudson Fire and Police departments responded Wednesday, Oct. 16, to a report of a woman in labor and assisted with a home delivery.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., the Hudson Police and Fire departments and Patriot Ambulance were all dispatched to a home for a medical emergency that a woman was in labor.

According to the press release from the departments, Dispatcher Joe Fournier handled the call and, with assistance from his partner Dispatcher Peter Ryan, dispatched the appropriate emergency crews while also providing emergency medical dispatch instructions over the telephone.

Officer Ron Mace, Fire Lt. Matthew LaBossiere, and firefighters Richard Hubert and Jonathan Nemergut arrived to discover that the baby was already born.

The father and the mother’s sister helped the mother deliver the baby using instructions from Fournier.

Firefighters took over care of the mother and baby until the arrival of Patriot paramedics Rebecca Ward and Joe Frances

6:34 p.m. Centre Dr. Trespass.

7:58 p.m. Arrested, Sirena Ivette Ramos, 29, of 657 Main St., Apt. 305, Worcester, on warrant.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

1:58 p.m. Carriage Hill Rd. Scams.

5:33 p.m. Arrested, Joseph Paul Santo, 38, of 24 Fitzgerald Rd., Charlton, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUIliquor or .08%.

6:44 p.m. West Main St. Assault.

6:45 p.m. School St. Fraud.

8:53 p.m. Copley Dr. Dog complaint. Wednesday, Oct. 16

6:49 a.m. Pleasant St. Stolen property.

11:21 a.m. Crestwood Dr. Dog complaint.

5:52 p.m. Hudson St. Animal calls.

9:09 p.m. Arrested , William M. Pollack, 71, of 1700 Ocean Dr., Apt. 201V, Vero Beach, FL, for op MV with license suspended, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.

and Patriot EMT Nick Arcouette. First responders prepared the baby for transport and transported mother and baby to a local hospital for further care and evaluation.

“From Dispatcher Fournier’s calm and professional approach to this call, to the quick response of firefighters, police and paramedics, this call makes me proud of the entire team of first responders who used a combined effort to ensure this new family was okay despite the dramatic circumstances of the birth,” said Fire Chief Jamie Desautels. “It’s refreshing to see such a positive outcome to a call in this line of work, where not all calls have such happy endings.”

As of Friday, Oct. 18, mother, father and a new baby girl were doing well and resting at comfortably at home.

“Dispatchers are often unsung heroes because the public really never sees the face behind the voice, but this incident shows how vital the role that dispatchers play really is,” said Police Chief Richard DiPersio. “I’d like to say how proud I am of Dispatcher Fournier for his calmness and professionalism while dealing with this call.”

Shrewsbury

Thursday, Oct. 10

7:39 a.m. Man St. Harassment. 9:29 a.m. Overlook Ave. Animal complaint.

10:01 a.m. South Quinsigamond. Animal complaint.

1:30 p.m. Floral St. Animal complaint.

1:55 p.m. Winslow St. Animal complaint.

3:00 p.m. Boston Tpke. Identity theft.

9:32 p.m. Arrested , Manuel A. Barahona, 57, of 5 Townsend St., Worcester, for op MV with license suspended, number plate violation.

Friday, Oct. 11

9:33 a.m. Lake St. Animal complaint.

10:18 a.m. Grafton St. Animal complaint.

11:26 a.m. Nightingale Dr. Identity theft.

1:18 p.m. Arrested, Harvey Dennis Rodriguez, 28, of 160 Stoneybrook Rd., Fitchburg, for

LEGAL NOTICES

2013 Honda Civic VIN: 19XFB2F57DE268415

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SOUTHBOROUGH

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fayville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southborough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http:// sta.ibidsmart.com the following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. Starting November 1, 2024 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http://sta.ibidsmart.com.

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

2008 Toyota Camry

VIN: 4T1CE30P58U766495

Owned by Crystal L Gauquier

2004 Toyota Corolla VIN : 2T1BR32E24C236864

Owned by Marcello Oliveira Correia

1999 Honda Accord Vin: JHMCG6672XC025814

Owned by Larry Roman

2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 VIN: WDDNG86X18A162784

Owned by: Joseph Capello

1970 Camping Traile

VIN: Unknown

Owned by Andrew Taggart

2007 Lexus IS250

VIN: JTHCK262X72015100

Owned by Giovanni T Carrasquillo

Owned by Daisha E Calnan

2012 Chevrolet Cruze VIN: 1G1PG5SC9C7171932

Owned by Vinicius Freitas DaSilva

Unknown Trailer VIN: Unknown

Owned by John Doe

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

Publication Friday October 18, 25 and November 1, 2024 Community Advocate.

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

SHREWSBURY

October 16, 2024

Dear Lake Quinsigamond/Flint Pond

Abutter:

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission plans to lower the water level, or draw

down, Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond on or about Friday, November 1, 2024. The Irish Dam in Grafton will be lowered two or three inches at a time until the water elevation in Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond reaches twenty-four to thirty inches below normal pool. The purpose of the draw down is to expose the roots of nuisance aquatic vegetation proliferating in Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond to freezing temperatures and thereby reducing some of the heavy weed growth along the shoreline and in the shallow areas of the lake and pond.

This proposal has been subject to public hearings and is approved by the Conservation Commissions in Worcester, Grafton and Shrewsbury and the MA Department of Environmental Protection. This is your notice that the 2024-2025 draw down is about to begin. Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond will be refilled by April 2025. The Conservation Commissions require the following statements:

1. The exposed bank and bottom of the lake and pond are a protected resource under the Wetlands Protection Act and the filling or dredging of the lake and pond bottom is prohibited. Homeowners may remove trash and debris materials using non-mechanical methods. Disposal of the debris is the responsibility of the homeowner. Debris must be disposed offsite in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

2. All boats should be removed from the water a minimum of two days prior to the draw down date to prevent damage.

3. Homeowner care should be given to docks and shoreline structures to prevent damage from flowing ice. Property owners may make repairs to structures or walls on the shoreline and remove debris from the exposed bottom during draw down. However, residents that plan to make repairs that require more than hand tools must file a Notice of Intent with their local Conservation

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Commission and obtain the necessary permits before making the repairs.

If you need any additional information regarding the drawdown, please do not hesitate to call your local Conservation Dept.; Grafton Conservation at 508-839-5335, Shrewsbury Conservation at 508-8418502, or the Conservation Commission in Worcester at 508-799-1400 ext. 31440.

SECTION 00.11.13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Town of Shrewsbury, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the Renovations to 835 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects, Inc. dated October 2024.

The Project consists of: Renovation and reconfiguration of the Legion Building for use by the Town’s Recreation Department by creating new offices, toilet rooms, kitchenette, and storage areas. Work consists of asbestos abatement, space reconfiguration, exterior doors, interior doors, walls, flooring, ceilings, casework, painting, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. Exterior work is limited to demolition of an existing shed type space and patching associated with that work, and work at the entrances and exits.

The work is estimated to cost $600,000.00, including all alternates

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction. General Bidders must include a current DCAMM Prime Contractor Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Prime Contractor Update Statement.

General Bids will be received until 11:00AM, November 22, 2024 and publicly opened online forthwith

Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 11:00AM, November 8, 2024 and publicly opened online forthwith.

Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and must include a current DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement.

Section 22.00.00 – PLUMBING

Section 23.00.00 – HVAC

Section 26.00.00 – ELECTRICAL

Proposals shall be appropriately marked “Renovations to 835 Main Street”, and will be received in the Town Manager’s Office, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545.

General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Town of Shrewsbury Documents are available at the Public Buildings Department, Municipal Office building 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545 Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm (Tuesdays until 6:30) and Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm, or available online at shrewsburyma.gov/bids

The building will be available for inspection at 1:00 PM, October 30, 2024 at 835 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, and to accept and bid or part thereof deemed by it to be in the best interest of the Town.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager

unlicensed operation of MV, license not in possession.

Saturday, Oct. 12

7:35 a.m. Nightingale Dr. Identity theft.

9:36 a.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

10:25 a.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

1:03 p.m. Audubon Dr. Illegal dumping.

2:10 p.m. Maple Ave. Preserve the peace.

3:14 p.m. Arrested, James William Fougere, 47, of 15 Trailside Way, Ashland, for poss Class A substance subsequent offense, possession Class E substance, and Ana Arlene Marrero, 42, of 25

Ethan Allen St., Apt. 102, Worcester, for possession Class A substance, possession Class E substance.

10:07 p.m. Maple Ave. Animal complaint.

Sunday, Oct. 13

1:46 a.m. South St. Animal complaint.

8:06 a.m. Minuteman Way. Harassment.

8:18 a.m. High St. Larceny.

11:19 a.m. Stoney Hill Rd. Identity theft.

Monday, Oct. 14

7:23 a.m. Route 20/Lake St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

10:00 a.m. Grove St. Animal complaint.

12:19 p.m. Arrested, Steve Boderbe, 25, of 1 Sturgis St., Apt. 33, Worcester, on warrants, and Gerique Boderbe, 23, of 1 Sturgis St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for op MV with license suspended/revoked, miscellaneous MV equipment violation.

1:05 p.m. Boylston St./Boylston Cir. Animal complaint.

1:40 p.m. Boston Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.

3:08 p.m. Dorianna Cir. Animal complaint.

9:08 p.m. Pinedale Rd. Threats. Wednesday, Oct. 16

12:34 a.m. Edgewater Ave. Dispute.

10:06 a.m. Liberty Dr. Animal complaint.

1:24 p.m. Fairfax St. Animal complaint.

4:52 p.m. Holden St. Illegal dumping.

5:08 p.m. Arrested, Maxis Jolibois, 30, of 235 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, for unlicensed operation of MV.

10:18 p.m. South Quinsigamond. Threats.

Westborough

Monday, Sept. 30

10:33 a.m. South St. AC, animal inspection.

4:56 p.m. Computer Dr. Fire, lock out.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

7:14 a.m. Mayberry Dr. Annoying/ harassing phone calls.

7:47 a.m. W Main St. Fraud.

11:21 a.m. Mill Rd. AC, animal inspection.

12:39 p.m. Westborough Rd. AC, animal follow-up.

2:43 p.m. Arrested , Meghan M. Beauchene, 40, of 36 Peterson Cir., Feeding Hills, on warrants.

3:08 p.m. Colonial Dr. Assault.

3:22 p.m. W Main St. AC, animal complaint.

5:36 p.m. W Main St. Fire, rescue – elevator.

6:52 p.m. W Main St. Identity theft. Wednesday, Oct. 2

7:19 a.m. Turnpike Rd./E Main St. Erratic operator.

2:40 p.m. Spring Rd. Fire, inspection.

5:02 p.m. W Main St. Fraud. Thursday, Oct. 3

3:00 p.m. Union St. AC, animal removal.

6:46 p.m. Friberg Pkwy. Assault.

8:53 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Burglary/ breaking & entering. Friday, Oct. 4

9:39 a.m. W Main St. Fraud.

3:55 p.m. E Main/Haskell Sts. Erratic operator.

8:08 p.m. Arrested, Paul J. Venuti, 45, of 8 Deerfield Pl., North Reading, on default warrants.

Saturday, Oct. 5

5:45 a.m. Arrested, Jean Miranda, 26, of 29 Pearce Pl., Clinton, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2 nd offense, OUI while license suspended for OUI.

1:32 p.m. W Main St. Fraud.

3:30 p.m. Hopkinton Rd. Erratic operator.

9:18 p.m. Mt Pleasant St. erratic operator.

9:52 p.m. W Main St. Fraud. Sunday, Oct. 6

12:36 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Assault.

2:06 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Fire, vehicle.

3:27 p.m. Friberg Pkwy. Assault. Monday, Oct. 7

12:28 p.m. Flanders Rd. Road/tree.

7:36 p.m. Otis St. Assault. Tuesday, Oct. 8

4:16 a.m. Otis St. AC, animal removal.

12:29 p.m. Worcester St. AC, animal removal.

12:49 p.m. Hundreds Rd. AC, animal inspector.

2:50 p.m. W Main St. Fraud.

2:56 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny.

6:32 p.m. Lyman St. Fraud. Wednesday, Oct. 9

9:30 a.m. Oak St. Fire, carbon monoxide.

Thursday, Oct. 10

9:41 a.m. Arrested, Christine Oliveira, 49, of 19 Connector Rd., Apt. 235, Westborough, on default warrant.

10:04 a.m. Technology Dr. Burglary/ breaking & entering.

1:37 p.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. AC, animal complaint.

2:44 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Fire, code enforcement.

3:10 p.m. Fisher St. Vandalism. Friday, Oct. 11

9:50 a.m. W Main St. AC, animal inspection.

11:04 a.m. Flanders Rd. AC, animal removal.

3:48 p.m. Milk/Fisher Sts. Fire, motor vehicle accident.

5:36 p.m. E Main St. Road/tree. Saturday, Oct. 12

5:35 p.m. E Main St. Road/tree. Sunday, Oct. 13

1:19 a.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Annoying/harassing phone calls.

7:15 a.m. Milk St. Burglary/breaking & entering.

10:26 a.m. Arrested , Paul M. MacLean, 53, of 43 Wayside Rd., Westborough, on probation warrant.

1:23 p.m. Ruggles St./Valley Brook Rd. Erratic operator.

COMMUNITY SPORTS

Ellsworth’s 339 yards push ARHS football past Marlborough

By Evan Walsh Reporter

MARLBOROUGH –

Algonquin

Regional High School’s opponents can typically expect a heavy dose of Owen Ellsworth.

However, with the exception of perhaps a few coaches and teammates in the Algonquin locker room, nobody could have foreseen his dominance under the lights of Kelleher Field on Oct. 18. On 33 carries, the senior captain accumulated 339 yards — which is a school record — and three touchdowns, leading the Titans to a 42-26 win over Marlborough.

On almost every snap, Ellsworth reigned supreme.

“I think he’s tough. He runs hard downhill, and he’s a big kid. Those attributes together are hard. But he works hard, man. He’s a leader, the kids respect him, his teammates love him. Us, as coaches, love him, and you have to have

confidence in one of your best players and give him the ball,” said Algonquin Head Coach Mark Allen.

While the Titans were victorious, the team got off to a

Algonquin’s Jordan Lopez looks for running lanes before cutting upfield. (Photo/ Evan Walsh)

slow start.

With a packed, Homecoming-weekend crowd cheering the team on, the Marlborough Panthers asserted their dominance throughout the first

quarter. A 55-yard strike from quarterback Michael Benway to wideout Calvin McFarlane put Marlborough ahead 6-0. With just 11 seconds left to play in the opening period, a 53-yard

run from Noah Sowden doubled the team’s lead, putting the Panthers in front 12-0.

However, the Titans are no strangers to come-frombehind victories, and the team never panicked. On Oct. 5, two weeks prior to the Marlborough matchup, Algonquin won after trailing Shrewsbury by 21 points with less than two minutes remaining.

“I like to say that it’s traditional Algonquin football. We started a little slow there, but we bounced back. I gave them a little message there in between periods — we needed to be a little more tough, a little more physical, because they were taking it to us. Props to Marlborough, they’re a tough, physical team. We had to rise to the occasion,” said Allen.

“We always know coming to Marlborough that it’s going to be a fight. They’re a great team … When we were down

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ARHS

Back from injury, Lochhead helps Algonquin beat Hingham

By Evan Walsh Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH – Dylan

Lochhead wanted to be out on the pitch, but for most of the season she was stuck on the sidelines.

An Algonquin senior committed to play women’s soccer at Division 1 Boston College, Lochhead was looking forward to captaining the team and having one last hurrah with her teammates. However, in the Titans’ second preseason scrimmage, she landed awkwardly on her foot, fracturing a bone in two places and spraining her Lisfranc ligament. Lochhead couldn’t walk following the injury.

Almost as soon as Lochhead went down, she was focused on coming back. Doctors weren’t certain she’d be able to return to athletic activities before the end of the season — the foot injury was supposed to keep her sidelined until December, at least — but Lochhead kept working, trying to rejoin her team as soon as humanly possible.

Recovery was difficult — three weeks on crutches, three weeks in a walking boot and hours of physical therapy.

“Originally, they told me I was going to be out for three to four months, but I wasn’t going to accept that. I’ve been on this team since my freshman year, and I wasn’t going to miss my senior season. I’ve been doing everything I can. I was going to do everything I could at physical therapy. My gym helped me through my injury. I’d do everything I could to stay touching the ball,” she said.

All the hard work paid off for Lochhead, and her return to the pitch on Oct. 19 unfolded like something out of Hol -

12-0, we always knew that we’re fighters. Against Shrewsbury, we were down … 21 points with two minutes left. We’re a fighting team. We’re never down by too many. We persevere and I’m so proud of us right now,” said Ellsworth.

The Titans erased the 12-0 deficit with ease, scoring 21 unanswered points. A twoyard touchdown run from Ben Bertonazzi officially started the comeback, the defense recovered a fumble, and before long, Ellsworth rumbled into

lywood.

After checking into the match, Lochhead was almost immediately fed the ball and promptly fouled by the visiting Hingham Harborwomen. Her free kick — one of her first touches of the season — was a perfectly-placed, 20-yard strike that hit the back of the net. Teammates immediately mobbed her to celebrate.

“It felt so amazing. Just yesterday, I was crossing on the goalies from this exact spot on the field, and my coaches just said I needed to do it again … I took it, and as soon as I took it, I knew it was going in. When Katie [Richmond] and the rest of the team ran up to me, I actually almost started crying,” Lochhead said. “I was desperate to play today.”

“Having her get hurt during a preseason scrimmage was a gut punch. She was a leader

the end zone to make the game 21-12 midway through the third quarter.

Marlborough battled back. A 44-yard run from Sowden helped the Panthers pull within one point of Algonquin, but it wasn’t enough to top the Titans.

“I’m so proud of the linemen. All I had to do was run up, make a cut — that’s all I had to do,” Ellsworth said. “Kelvin Crispo, No. 6 — [he’s a] dog. He’s just leading the whole way. I’m so proud of us, every one of us. It’s a team win.”

on the field,” said Head Coach Chris Kirwan. “She did everything she needed to do to get back here, and she led us out here today. I couldn’t ask for a better captain. She’s a great

person, and to have one of your first touches be a goal; it’s fitting. She deserved it.”

Though the goal set the tone for the afternoon, which ended in a 3-1 victory over the Harbor-

women, Lochhead was just getting started. Despite getting cleared for contact less than 12 hours before the start of the match, Lochhead somehow managed to get involved in both of the Titans’ subsequent goals, leading the team to an end-of-season win.

Algonquin’s — and Lochhead’s — second goal came with 9:15 remaining in the game, moments after Hingham tied the game at 1-1. Seven minutes later, fellow senior captain Richmond, assisted by Lochhead, fired off a left-foot shot to make the game 3-1. Following a tough loss to Westborough, Algonquin brought the energy and was plenty motivated to win.

“Dylan played the ball down the sideline, and I saw there was space, so I took a touch towards the net. There were two defenders coming from my left, so I cut it back with my right foot. Then, my coaches are always telling me to shoot with my left foot, so I knew I had to shoot,” said Richmond. “Today we were really fired up.”

Dylan Lochhead is swarmed by teammates after returning from injury and scoring a goal. (Photo/Evan Walsh)

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