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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – The City Council chambers will soon have upgraded technology to better record what transpires during meetings.
During its meeting on March 3, the council’s Finance Committee approved a transfer of $626,812.24 from the Marlborough Public, Educational, and Government Access Channels (PEG Fund) to support the fiscal 2026 operations for WMCT-TV, the city’s public access channel.
According to Executive Director Ryan Malyar, a portion of the approved funds will be used to upgrade equipment at the chambers and the School Committee room at 17 School Street. This will include assisted listening devices for City Council members and meeting
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer
HUDSON – Hudson actor Russ Gannon is swinging for the fences in his latest role in Carson Lund’s film “Eephus.”
The independent movie, which was filmed in Douglas, Mass., is set in the early 1990s and takes place in the span of one last baseball game between two amateur teams, Adler’s Paint and the Riverdogs, before the field is torn down to make way for a new middle school. It premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 9, 2024, and was released in the United States on March 14 in select theaters.
Produced by Music Box Films, the film is about more than baseball — it’s “really about the end of something,” according to Gannon. It’s about the “third space” that people have outside of work and home; the film is an homage to a simpler time. He added, “This is sort of their home away from home. It’s where they can just
New coffee shop coming to Maple Street
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – Andina Café could soon set up shop at 420 Maple Street.
The City Council approved a special permit for a coffee shop with a drive-thru on March 10. The special permit is subject to a site plan review.
The site would become the third location for Andina Café, a coffee roasting company based in Framingham. It also operates a roaster in Saxonville Mills.
The applicants, Marlborough Maple Real Estate Trust, will have the coffee shop at the part of the building closest to Maple Street.
As part of the conditions for the special
From left to right: Director Carson Lund, Russ Gannon and Writer Michael Basta on the set of “Eephus.” (Photo/Russ Gannon)
Vol. 51 | No. 12 | March 21, 2025
An edition of the Community Advocate
Ryan Malyar, executive director for WMCT-TV, explains the budget to members of the City Council’s Finance Committee on March 3.
COMMUNITY
What you need to know for Westborough’s Annual Town Meeting
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – Will Westborough accept cuts to the fiscal 2026 operating budget? Will the town approve funds to repair the Westborough Public Library? Will the town approve funds to help keep Westborough TV in operation? These will be among the questions answered at the Spring Annual Town Meeting, which will convene at Westborough High School on March 22 at 9 a.m.
Any voter registered in Westborough can attend and fully participate in the Town Meeting, including all votes and deliberations. There are 32 articles on the warrant, including six citizens’ petitions.
Article 7 is the town’s operating budget for fiscal 2026. Due to concerns about another big increase in property taxes, the town and school budgets were
trimmed by about 1 percent.
Article 8 would have the town provide $151,685 toward the operation of Westborough TV. The local access provider has seen revenues from cable provider fees decrease over the past few years; it recently reached a three-year memorandum of understanding that would have the town provide some funding.
Article 9 would have the town raise and appropriate
The Annual Town Meeting will convene on March 22 at the high school auditorium beginning at 9 a.m.
$12,405,173 toward the repair project for the Westborough Public Library. Funding would include moving the library to the first floor of the Community Center.
Article 10 is the Capital Improvement Plan and includes the request for $571,821 to repair the pool at the Community Center.
Article 15 would request $824,200 for the replacement
of HVAC rooftop units at the Community Center. Should this article be approved, the project would qualify for rebates amounting to $523,250.
Article 18 is requesting a free cash transfer toward the surveying, subdividing, and appraising of the Senior Center property at 4 Rogers Road. This is part of the process to possibly place the property up for sale as a way to help offset the costs from purchasing the Community Center.
Article 23 would amend the town’s zoning bylaw to allow accessory dwelling units.
The traffic light, babysitting and more The “traffic light” will return to the Town Meeting floor. Speakers will have a time limit for their presentation. When time is running out, the light will turn yellow, then red. Vol-
unteer members of the high school’s National Honor Society will provide child care at the Town Meeting. The group is planning to have babysitting available from 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Although there will be no formal lunch break, the high school cafeteria vendor will offer lunch items — sandwiches, a garden salad, pizza, hot dogs, chips, and water/seltzer/soda — in one of the high school gyms from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be cash only.
CORRECTION: In the March 14 edition of the Community Advocate, an article entitled “Post Office Pub under new ownership” incorrectly stated the timeline of the company’s acquisition. The sale is still in progress — nothing is finalized and ownership had not changed at the time of publishing the article. We regret the error.
Time to Limit Westborough Residential Property Taxes
The impact of inflationary conditions on the cost-of-living and household income of Westborough taxpayers must be seriously weighed as the municipal FY26 annual budget is being determined. Significant increases in residential property taxes are again being considered causing great concern to Westborough citizens. A limit on the annual increase of property taxes to 2½ %, plus new taxable property, can begin to address this burden. Proposition 2½, a state initiative petition passed by the voters in 1980, placed a 2½% limit on property tax increases. Westborough has been able to exceed this limit for many years because of a provision in the law that allows for the “New Growth” of residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property value to be added to the 2½% limit. New Growth includes new construction, improvements and “personal property,” such as merchandise, machinery, equipment, and inventory. The “Personal Property New Growth” has been a primary driver of Westborough’s ability to exceed property tax limits. This category of “New Growth” is added to the tax limit and
never removed due to depreciation or the sale of assets.
The excess capacity has now reached approximately $13 million, creating an illusion of surplus funds. This enables town officials to impose taxes beyond what is permitted under Proposition 2½ and has resulted in the excessive property tax increases of 6.21% in FY23, 5.62% in FY24, and 5.43% in FY25.
Town officials have agonized over FY26 budget reductions during the past several weeks and repeatedly cited the need for community input on spending cuts. I have submitted a non-binding petition to include an article (number 27) on the March Town Meeting warrant. Citizens will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on limiting Town property taxes. Further opportunity for voter action to determine a required reduction (underride) of real and personal property taxes may be provided on a ballot question initiated by the Select Board or a citizens’ petition.
Citizens must send a clear message to Town officials to limit property taxes and address the taxpayer burden.
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The Appropriate Glassware
Selecting the appropriate whiskey glass can significantly enhance the tasting experience, as each design accentuates different aspects of the spirit. The tumbler, also known as an old-fashioned or rocks glass, features a wide mouth and thick base, making it ideal for serving whiskey neat or with ice. Its broad opening allows for easy sipping and the addition of mixers. In contrast, the Glencairn glass boasts a tulip shape with a narrow rim, concentrating aromas to facilitate nosing, which is particularly beneficial for savoring complex, aged whiskeys. For whiskeybased cocktails, the highball glass, which is tall with straight sides, is preferred, accommodating larger volumes and mixers while preserving carbonation. Each glass type serves a distinct purpose, tailored to various whiskey styles.
A snifter glass has a short stem that is cradled in the hand, helping warm the drink it contains. The large bowl allows the drink to be swirled, and a shorter mouth traps aromas and allows drinkers to enjoy a more prominent smell as they sip. Snifter glasses are mostly used for brandy and whisky. For more information, please call JULIO’S LIQUORS at 508-3661942 Our store is located at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9 East
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NORTHBOROUGH — Tami White’s drone hovers above Whitney Street in Northborough. In February, the town’s Conservation Commission discussed early plans to create trails through 23.7 acres of undeveloped land located at 432 Whitney Street.
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be who they are.”
The movie is named for the eephus, an off-speed pitch meant to trick the batter. Although it is thrown overhand, it is similar to a slow-pitch softball delivery and has a high arc. It has been used by players such as Boston Red Sox pitchers Luis Tiant and Bill Lee, who also stars in “Eephus.”
Gannon, who has worked in radio as an FM DJ at 92.5 the River, began his career as an extra in “The Game Plan,” which starred Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and has since acted at the Wilbur Theater in the Whitey-Bulger-based play “Hunting Whitey” and as a stand-in for Clancy Brown in “Dexter: New Blood.”
He plays Bill Belinda, a family-oriented man who plays for the Riverdogs.
Gannon said, “My character … is one of the few characters that is portrayed as a family man. I liked the idea that there were scenes in which the
character interacts with his onscreen family and shows what is truly important to him.”
Gannon grew up playing Little League in Needham and later in a softball league, so he had baseball experience. In fact, he described himself as a good player who had to lower his playing ability and said his character was “the only player on the field whose family comes to the game.”
The baseball abilities on set ranged from beginner to pretty good, and the actors practiced the fundamentals. Said Gannon: “Of course, since most of us haven’t played in years, we all wound up with various bruises and lumps. When you see us hobbling around the bases in the film, that wasn’t acting.”
The film was shot for 30 days in October 2022 at Sol-
diers Field in Douglas, which itself is a part of history as the Red Sox and New York Yankees played a 1946 scrimmage game to celebrate the town of Douglas’s 200th anniversary.
Gannon said, “The experience was incredible. When you spend that much time on the field with that many people, you start to develop a camaraderie with the other actors. Every day, we would throw
the ball around, start conversations and start ribbing the other players.”
The film also stars WRKO Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione and Lee, who earned the moniker “Spaceman” in his career. He said Lee is “a very funny guy,” and Castiglione is someone he knew from working as a board operator in 1990 at WRKO.
After Lee suffered from a cardiac episode mid-game in August 2022, the film crew was worried he may not be able to do the film. However, he not only did the film — he played catch, signed baseball cards, and shared stories about past players.
Of the release, Gannon said, “We’re so excited for people to finally get a chance to see this film. We think it has legs.”
To watch a trailer and see showtimes, visit www.eephusfilm.com. Check out the film on Instagram (@eephusfilm) and Facebook (www.facebook. com/musicboxfilms).
Russ Gannon and Red Sox Pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee on the set of “Eephus.”
Russ Gannon and Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione on the set. (Photos/Russ Gannon)
Funding will help WMCT-TV upgrade technology
attendees. An additional wideangle camera to record the votes of all council members will also be installed.
“It’s swapping out old technology for new technology,” said Malyar.
Overall, the operating budget for fiscal 2026 is about 2.5 percent below last year. Malyar said most of the savings comes from payroll. There was a parttime position budgeted, for instance, but is no longer needed because the current staff can
Hudson to elect delegates at Democratic State Convention
HUDSON – Registered Democrats in Hudson will hold a caucus on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to elect delegates and alternates to the 2025 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The caucus will be held at the Hudson Public Library at 2:30 p.m.
Hudson can elect 11 Delegates and four Alternates to the Convention. The caucus is open to all registered and preregistered Democrats in Hudson. Pre-registered Democrats who are age 16 by March 29, 2025 will be allowed to participate and run as a Delegate or Alternate. Same day registration will be offered at the Caucus. The caucus welcomes any registered Hudson Democrat to participate.
Any candidate who is not elected by the caucus and is a person who identifies with one or more of the following constituencies — disabilities, underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, or youth — are eligible to apply to the Democratic State Committee for selection as an Add-On Delegate.
The 2025 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention will take place on Sept. 13 at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. This year is a platform convention.
handle the workload.
The PEG Fund comes from fees and grants paid by the city’s cable providers, Verizon and Comcast. However, as more customers “cut the cord” and switch to livestream services, the fund has begun to shrink. In 2015, there were 13,833 subscribers in the city. In 2023, the number had dipped to 7,179.
Councilor Mark Vital pointed out that in a couple of years, the revenue could decrease
to a point where WMCT-TV would have to cut back staffing and services.
Malyar said a bill currently in the State House (HD 2934, SD 399) would place a fee on livestream services. He added the bill, An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media, has drawn support among local legislators, including state Sen. Jamie Eldridge. A similar bill was referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee in 2024, but no further action was taken.
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permit, the hours of operation will not exceed 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. There will be no 24-hour operation. There will be no trash pickup, nor deliveries by semi-trailers, before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
For more information, visit https:// andinacafes.com/.
Styrofoam could be banned if this Town Meeting warrant article passes
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer
HUDSON – The Plastics Reduction Bylaw was officially placed on the warrant for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting by the Select Board on March 10. The board voted unanimously to include the bylaw, which began as an initiative from Green
Hudson, a group of Hudson residents who are concerned about environmental issues in town.
The bylaw is currently listed as Article 24 on the draft warrant and proposes a ban on Styrofoam takeout containers, as well as black plastic utensils and straws in food establishments. According to the war-
rant article language, it is the intent of the town of Hudson, acting through its Board of Health, to eliminate the use of Styrofoam and black plastic serviceware by all food and retail establishments within the town by Jan. 1, 2026, if passed.
Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea believed the language was “pretty concise and clear.”
Any serviceware such as takeout containers, utensils, and straws that are not recyclable would not be allowed should Town Meeting approve the measure.
Select Board Vice Chair Judy Congdon asked whether larger retail stores like Walmart would be prohibited from selling plastic straws and utensils.
Supporting an Active Lifestyle
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Each program and activity is specifically designed to benefit the well-being of our residents. From cooking and baking events to poetry readings, live music and more, New Horizons encourages residents to continue to pursue and engage in their interests and hobbies.
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Director of Public and Community Health Lauren Antonelli noted that they would be able to sell the plastic products as long as “they have a more ecofriendly alternative that has to be placed next to it.”
Any retail establishments over 10,000 square feet can sell plastic serviceware, but they must also have biodegradable alternatives available, said Antonelli.
Antonelli said, “I think people will hopefully adjust if (the article) does pass at Town Meeting.”
She added that there is a state resource that restaurants can go to for free technical assistance on the available alternatives to plastic serviceware, including where to source these products and what the costs for them could be.
Congdon said, “I think It’s important to bring this back to the voters at Town Meeting.”
Garden Remedies begins relocation process
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – Garden
Remedies has taken its first steps toward relocating its adult-use marijuana retail use establishment.
According to Building Commissioner Tin Htway, Garden Remedies has submitted a building permit application for a tenant fit-out at 423 Lakeside Ave. He said the application is under review.
The business received an approval to amend its special permit from the City Council in late January. It may relocate once the no-appeal period has lapsed, said Htway.
Garden Remedies, the city’s first adult-use marijuana retail shop, has been in business since 2019 on Boston Post Road East. Construction along that part of Route 20 put a dent in its sales, which is why it has requested the move.
Once open at the new location, the former home of the Vitamin Shoppe, the hours of operation would be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Car wash proposal draws concern from neighbors
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – A proposal to convert the site of a former bank into a car wash at 223 Boston Post Road East is facing opposition from neighbors.
During the City Council meeting on March 10, attorney Brian Falk presented a special permit application for Washville Car Wash, a family-owned business based in Connecticut. The plans call for the demolition of the current building – the former home of a Bank of America branch – and the construction of a car wash.
“It’s an opportunity to redevelop a vacant site,” said Falk.
The facility – the first in MetroWest – would include 15 parking spaces and three queuing lanes. The applicants said they estimated about 30 to 60 transactions per hour, depending on the time of day.
The facility would be open daily – 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
The applicants said there will be a “no left turn” sign to prevent customers from crossing two lanes of traffic to access the westbound lane.
Because the proposed facility would be on top of a hill, neighbors on adjacent Curtis Avenue said they were concerned about water runoff.
A rendering of Washville Car Wash, which wants to build a facility at 223 Boston Post Road East.
qualms about increased traffic along Boston Post Road East. Matthew Paisner, who owns the Scrub-a-Dub car wash on Maple Street, said he wants the City Council to order a peer review to further examine potential traffic increases.
He added there were six other car washes within a mile of the proposed facility, including a car wash on Curtis Avenue. The owner of that car wash said he was never notified about the proposal.
The applicants replied that the stormwater system would be redone as part of the construction.
The neighbors also had
Several members of the City Council would also like to see more information, including a traffic study.
The application has been sent to the council’s Urban Affairs Committee.
The proposed Washville Car Wash would replace the building that once housed a Bank of America branch at 223 Boston Post Road East.
By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – The annual Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament will be held on May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at EllsworthMcAfee Park in Northborough.
Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in the round-robin tournament honoring Jacob Rogers and supporting local mental health initiatives for adolescents. Registration opens on March 18 and closes on April 10. Information can be found at jacobrogerspickleball.org.
The tournament began as a way to honor Jacob Rogers, who passed away by suicide at age 20 in 2022. Ann Marie Rogers, Jacob’s mother, connected with other pickleballers in the community and started the tournament as a way to keep his memory alive.
“It keeps me busy,” Rogers said. “I just want to honor him, me and my husband, that’s what we can do.”
Rogers plays a large role in gathering local sponsors and creating the raffle baskets that are bid on at the tournament.
In 2024, the initiative raised $28,000 and the committee hopes to have similar levels of success this year.
In addition to Shine, a Worcester-based initiative that seeks to destigmatize and combat mental health struggles, the money will be donated to
Northborough Recreation’s new efforts to help locals with their mental health.
“It’s going to help youth and young adults,” lead tournament organizer Suzanne Cox said. “It’ll really make them understand that it’s okay to need help and to seek out all the resources that are there. It’s more about putting mental health on par, as Shine says, with physical health.”
Cox works closely with Northborough Recreation to facilitate the experience, and handles the technical aspects of putting the event on. She encourages people to register and participate.
“It’s a fun day to play and support an amazingly good cause locally,” Cox said.
An additional aspect of the event is the low-stakes, friendly environment.
“If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”
The eye of the soul is the will. If your will is to do the will of God, to serve Him with your life, to serve Him by helping others, then truly shall your whole body be full of light. The important thing is to strive to attune your will to the will of God, a single eye to God’s purpose, desiring nothing less than that His purposes be fulfilled. Try to seek in all things the advance of His kingdom, seek the spiritual values of honesty and purity, unselfishness and love, and earnestly desire spiritual growth. Then your life will emerge from the darkness of futility into the light of victory.
“Come on out and play, or come and watch — it’s not a sanctioned tournament,” Rogers said. “We didn’t want anything too tense. [We’ve had] people who would never think about playing in a tournament. It’s fun for them to do it, and that’s the feedback we received the last two years.”
Instead of dividing the games up over the weekend, the tournament committee decided to keep it to one day in order to foster community connections.
“We wanted everybody there together,” Cox said. “This is really about [Northborough and Shrewsbury] and the surrounding Westborough coming together to have a great fun day, eat great food, get great presents off of the raffles, enjoy camaraderie and raise money for good.”
Going forward, along with registration opening, the group is looking for tournament sponsors in the form of local businesses to be part of the day and support youth mental health programs.
by Chief Joseph Robert J. Terkanian,
The annual Jacob Rogers Memorial Pickleball Tournament will be held on May 10 at Ellsworth-McAfee Park in Northborough. The tournament is in memory of Jacob Rogers and raises money for youth and young adult mental health services.
Scouting America to honor Bill Mills-Curran
WESTBOROUGH – The Scouting America Mayflower Council has announced that Bill Mills-Curran of Westborough will be honored with the Duty to God Award at its Annual Recognition Dinner on April 30 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham.
This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and commitment to their faith and community, embodying the principles of the Scout Oath and Law.
Mills-Curran’s dedication to service is evident in his involvement within both his church and the Scouting com-
munity. At St. Andrew’s in Framingham, he has served as treasurer and acolyte. He was also instrumental in the troop’s participation in Scouting America’s Combined Troop Pilot program. He has served as parish treasurer and diocesan congregational consultant, and was recognized as “Consultant of the Year” in 2024. He has also made contributions to the community as a Habitat for Humanity crew leader and as a member of the Diocesan Compensation Committee. Furthermore, he is certified as a lay reader, and therefore able
Learn about Northborough PowerChoice program
NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough PowerChoice will offer two information sessions about the town’s new electricity purchasing program that will launch in May.
The sessions will take place on March 27 at 6 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library and on April 3 at 1 p.m. at the North-
borough Senior Center. The new program is designed to provide price stability and support renewable energy. Through this municipal electricity aggregation program, the town leverages its collective buying power to negotiate longterm electricity supply prices that remain stable over time.
to preside over services, lead sermons, and provide pastoral care and teaching.
He has held numerous leadership roles, one of the most important being a chartered organization representative, which is the liaison between the church and the Scouting groups.
Mills-Curran is a previous recipient of the St. George Award, the highest Episcopal Church Scouting recognition, and has served as the Appalachian Service Project coordinator.
“Bill’s unwavering dedication to serving God and his community is truly inspiring,”
said Ian Johnson, the Mayflower Council president and a Westborough Select Board member. “His commitment to the principles of Scouting and his profound faith make him a most deserving recipient of the Duty to God Award. We are honored to recognize his extraordinary contributions.”
Bill Mills-Curran will receive the Scouting America Mayflower Council’s Duty to God Award.
Locals taking part in Boston Marathon
BOSTON – The 129th running of the Boston Marathon will take place on April 21.
Local participants include: Grafton
Allison Corcoran, Pauline Nellis, Matthew Shields, Elizabeth Spitz, Emily Malone Hudson
Cameron Adams, Cameron Connolly, Sharon Foster, Byron
Gartrell, Nathan Halverson, Kaeleigh Hawes, Daniel McAuliffe, Jessica Meuleman, Daniel Milton, Dean Murphy, Lydia Sawyer, Eric Tuck Marlborough
Michael Brown, Bryan Brunelli, Gary Cattarin, Kaitlyn Chacon, Dallin Glenn, Christine Johansen, Madison Marasco, Francis Moloney, Heath Oikle, Douglas
Aging Gracefully
by MariAnn Paladino, Dir. of Admissions, Notre Dame Long Term Care
THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
Growing older brings its own unique set of challenges. Older adults are more susceptible to illness and multiple chronic conditions than any other age group. So when it comes to recovery, disease management, and general aging, the power of positive thinking could not be more crucial or play a more vital role. People with a positive outlook are more likely to recover than those with a negative viewpoint. ere is no denying that it can be challenging for caregivers and older adults alike. For some, it takes practice; however, the bene ts are immense. Many people nd keeping a gratitude journal or practicing daily gratitude helpful. Also, surrounding oneself with positive and uplifting friends and caregivers can uplift anyone’s mood.
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Seniors on the move
THE IMPACT OF VOLUNTEERING
by Alexandra Rodriguez
Community, purpose, and appreciation are what AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers experience through their volunteering e orts for AmeriCorps Seniors.
AmeriCorps Seniors, a non-pro t organization sponsored by Family Services of Central Massachusetts, is dedicated to helping seniors aged 55 and older nd volunteering opportunities that allow them to showcase their talents and skills and assist others in their communities while also nding a sense of purpose. “It’s very together, it’s a group of people who start with the sta and continues with the volunteers, it’s just mutual respect and always with the people that they are helping in mind,” said Patricia George, a senior volunteer who has dedicated over ten years at RSVP, a Network of AmeriCorps Seniors.
During her volunteering, George has helped numerous seniors in Worcester County navigate frauds and scams, including a situation in which a senior in our community fell victim to a $9,000 grandfather scam. By calling the Senior Fraud Help Line, they were able to avoid a second scam, saving them thousands of dollars. “I feel very good any time a scammer loses, I feel good!” stated George.
“I have learned to hang up, I’ve learned to delete, and encourage others to do the same,” she added.
Supporting an Active Lifestyle
Volunteers give back by ghting scams, serving as senior companions, or supporting various non-pro t organizations, such as Rachel’s Table or Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). These actions represent how volunteers make giving back their second act.
“I’m with a dementia client now, and she gets excited whenever I come over, she’s at the door waiting for me, she enjoys being with me, she really does,” said Debra Cooper a volunteer for the Senior Companion program since 2017.
To make giving back your second act and learn more about volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors, contact Alex, the Recruiting Coordinator, at (508) 796-1807 or visit sevenhills.org/a liates/ family-services-of-Central Massachusetts.
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Summer concerts return
WESTBOROUGH – Mark your calendars — Westborough Recreation has announced this year’s lineup for the Summer Concert series at Bay State Commons. Performances will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: July 15 – The Elastic Five July 29 – The Nays Aug. 12 – Petty Larceny For information and updates, go to www.westboroma. myrec.com.
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Petty Larceny. Left to right: Kent Anderson (keys), Phil Maltais (guitar/vocals), Kendra Bruce (vocals), Matt Bruce (guitar/ vocals), Scott Edman (lead singer, guitar, harmonica), Brian Lizotte (drums), Frank Christy (bass)
Sen. Eldridge to sponsor annual Seniors Conference
MARLBOROUGH – State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Marlborough, will once again be inviting seniors from the Middlesex and Worcester District to the 44th annual Senior Conference. The event will take place on April 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Paper phones are this academy’s approach to phone usage
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
MARLBOROUGH – Cellphones have become part of students’ lives, from research to keeping in touch with friends. Like other schools, the New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) on Locke Drive is trying to come up with a policy on cellphone usage.
“We’re grappling with social media and phones,” said Cynthia Bushey, the school’s Learning Engagement lead.
Other school districts in the area have policies on student use of devices such as cellphones and tablets. For example, Marlborough Public Schools faculty may permit students to use their own devices for educational purposes.
However, instead of imposing restrictions or an outright ban, NEIA tried a different approach based on one simple question: “What are people using their phones for?” With Tamara Smith, the director of the Upper School and interim director of the Middle School, Bushey developed a paper phone project.
Several students in the Upper School voluntarily traded in their regular phones for a day. They were given small notebooks inserted into plastic shells, making it look like a smartphone. Instead of texting, paper phone participants recorded their thoughts. At the end of that day, NEIA staff collected the notes.
While in its early stages, Smith and Bushey said the students’ input will eventually lead to a school policy.
“It will help guide us to the next steps,” said Smith. “We need to teach them how to have conversations.”
The Senior Conference is designed to offer seniors a day filled with valuable information, entertainment, and educational workshops led by expert guest speakers on topics such as aging well, planning for the future, downsizing, as well as resources for caregivers and family members. Eldridge will also provide a
free breakfast and a lunch prepared by the culinary students of Assabet Valley.
“We will provide seniors with critical information, entertainment, food, and of course raffle prizes, including the Big Chair from Bouvier Pharmacy of Marlborough. I look forward to hearing the concerns of seniors, discuss-
ing state initiatives to better support older residents in Massachusetts, and highlighting the work of the Legislature so far this session,” said Eldridge.
The program will feature resources for seniors, yoga, Zumba, numerous vendors, speakers from the Massachusetts Legislature, a drop-in art
session hosted by Maynard ArtSpace, and raffle giveaways. Eldridge will kick off this year’s event with live music from the local Marlborough group, The Romeos Duo. Any questions about the event can be emailed to James. Eldridge@masenate.gov, with the subject line: “Senior Conference 2025.”
Northborough Revolution 250 honors the past
By Laney Halsey Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH – Exactly
250 years after the American Revolution, Northborough is joining in a state-wide initiative to commemorate the role local towns had in the war.
Events include a Minutemen Departure Event, a Memorial Day Parade, and participation in the Bunker Hill Parade.
“We wanted to specify Northborough’s contribution to the revolution,” Northborough Revolution 250 Commit-
tee secretary Bob Licht said. “The first thing that I did is put together a list of all the significant events that Northborough has done leading up to the revolution. It’s amazing some of the events that occurred.”
The committee in charge of programming, advertisement, and planning is called the Northborough Revolution 250 Committee. The group is made of members from a variety of different organizations in town in order to include as much of the community as possible.
“We’ve been working in the
background, but we want to be more in the foreground so the community can be more tuned in to what we’re trying to do,” Committee Chair Norm Corbin said.
One way members of the community can get more involved is by watching videos made by Cultural Council and Cable TV representative Terry Underwood.
“What we’re hoping to do is to generate some more interest and involvement and curiosity so that people can understand our place of history,” Underwood said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re born here or not, but all of Massachusetts is going to be recognized from now through 2026.”
The broader Revolution 250 efforts throughout the state are mostly concentrated around Boston, but other communities have been getting involved.
“I started digging and realized that the state level is promoting this and has been supplied to some funding,” Underwood said. “They are looking to the groups in towns and volunteers like us to create something.”
The committee members encourage everyone in town to take advantage of the unique experiences.
“It’s part of our history, and I think they should have attended just to learn more about the local history that’s really unknown by most of the community,” Licht said.
A shared goal is highlighting the importance of understanding and appreciating local history. The committee emphasizes that learning about the past can foster a deeper connection to the community.
“I think there’s also a lot of civic pride,” Corbin said. “It didn’t dawn on me how significant Northborough was. There’s a couple of good history books that I’ve gone through and it’s part of the Historical Commission’s job to promote civic pride and educate the community.”
The first scheduled event is the Minutemen Departure Event located in the Northborough Town Common on May 5. People looking to get involved or learn more about the programs can visit the Northborough Historical Society website or email northboroughrev250@gmail.com.
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor
SHREWSBURY – To graduate from high school in Massachusetts, students must pass a “competency determination” in English, mathematics, and science. In the past, “competency” had been determined by MCAS, but after a statewide vote in November, each individual district is now responsible for creating its own requirements.
That change spurred the creation of Policy 583, which the Shrewsbury School Committee read during its meeting on March 12. In the absence of the MCAS requirement, the new policy outlines new standards for students to graduate. It’s the first time in over 22 years that Shrewsbury’s graduation standards will change.
Now, students must pass two freshman- and sophomore-year English courses, two freshman- and sopho -
more-year math courses, and two science classes (chemistry, biology, physics, technologyengineering). Students who do not earn passing grades in the prescribed courses may enroll in summer school or credit recovery courses, or be scheduled to take additional coursework by their guidance counselor. The changes do not affect any members of the Class of 2025.
“All these courses align with state frameworks and state standards, which are the benchmark for what MCAS is based upon. So we’re confi -
dent, based on our … instruction at the high school, that students who successfully pass these courses would be eligible for the competency determination,” said Shrewsbury High School Principal Todd Bazydlo.
Though it’s not required to graduate, students will continue to take MCAS.
“We certainly want them to do the best they possibly can and give their best effort to reflect our great community, our great teachers, and our great school system,” said Bazydlo.
SOUTHBOROUGH – Mathnasium of Southborough is now open for business, bringing fun and effective supplementary math programs for community children in grades K through 12.
The learning center, located at 154 Turnpike Rd. #160 in Southborough, focuses solely on math and operates on the core belief that virtually any child can excel in the subject. The Mathnasium Method, implemented at more than 1,000 Mathnasium centers in the U.S. and abroad, is a unique program that provides each child with a customized learning path and personalized instruction in a way that makes sense to them.
“We challenge all our students in a way that is just right for them, meeting them where they are. Focusing on the right skills to build and getting personal attention from our instructors really makes a difference in math skills and confidence,” said Peter Nelson, owner of the Mathnasium of Southborough
and Mathnasium of Northborough locations.
“Our goal is simple: to teach math in a way that makes sense to kids,” Nelson continued. “Mathnasium centers across the country have helped struggling students build their skills and confidence, and advanced students extend and apply their skills. We are thrilled to be able to bring our Mathnasium Method™ to support the families of Southborough, Hopkinton, Ashland and beyond.”
Mathnasium students receive the support they need for school homework and tests while building their math foundations.
“As educators, we strive to offer students a balanced math learning experience: one that fills in the gaps, keeps students on track with math taught in school, and, most importantly, makes learning math a fun and joyful experience,” Nelson concluded.
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Remembering City Councilor Donald Landers
MARLBOROUGH – Donald R. Landers Sr., 83, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mayor J. Christian Dumais said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of City Councilor Don Landers, whose dedication to Marlborough left a lasting impact on everyone he met. As an educator, he served Marlborough Public Schools for three decades in roles, including assistant superintendent, business department chairman, and director of Adult Education. Councilor Landers was elected to the City Council in 2007, where he remained a devoted public servant serving nearly nine terms. His legacy of service and commitment will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with Betsy and his family during this difficult time.”
“We are deeply saddened by the news of Councilor Landers’ passing,” said City Councilor
Robert Preciado. “Don Landers spent most of his life in the service and care of others. This city is grateful to have had someone as invested in the community as he was. There was never a shortage of historical facts during our council meetings, and the viewpoints that he offered always gave a meaningful perspective.”
“During our short relationship on the council, he was always willing to offer an open ear and a lending hand, and I
thank him for that. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends; may they find peace at this time.”
Landers was born in Cambridge, son of the late Patrick A. and Alice Mae (Reynolds) Landers.
A former high school and college football player, Landers graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1959. He earned a bachelor of science in business administration and education from Curry College
in 1964 and a master of education and school administration from Worcester State College in 1970.
Landers dedicated his life to education, starting as a business teacher in Hudson and Hopkinton before joining the Marlborough school system. As the director of data processing, he was instrumental in introducing computers into the school system in the 1980s, writing the code for students, schedules, and report cards.
He co-founded the Akiruno (Japan) Cultural Exchange Program and enjoyed trips to Japan in support of the program.
Landers retired in 2001 as assistant superintendent for business and later became the owner of D.R. Landers Landscape & Design.
In addition to his career in education, Landers served the city of Marlborough as Ward 7 Councilor for nearly 20 years. He was the past chairman of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, a founder and former coach of Marlborough Youth Baseball, and a coach in Marlborough Babe Ruth/Legion Baseball.
“Councilor Landers was Marlborough’s biggest supporter in every aspect of the word. He truly cared about every project, every initiative, every organization and took the time to visit, listen, learn and be an active participant in all,” said Meredith Harris, executive director for the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We will miss him both personally and professionally at MEDC [Marlborough Economic Development Corp].”
“Don was famous for giving newcomers a tour of the city when they first started. I was lucky to take one of those tours when I first landed in Marlborough, and he continued to show me the way of the city and instill valuable knowledge for the 10 years following that I had the pleasure of knowing him. Our hearts go out to Betsy and their family, who were his absolute pride and joy,” she continued.
Don is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth “Betsy” J. (Dolan) Landers of Marlborough; two sons, Donald R. Landers Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Chelmsford, and their children, Matthew and Allison, and Michael Landers and his wife, Kristin, of Duxbury, and their children, Mikey, Max, Cole and Vivian; his sister, Lillian DeBeaucourt of Marlborough; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his siblings, James, Robert, and Janet.
A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 19, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street. Arrangements were under the direction of the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 West Main St.
Don Landers died on March 12 surrounded by his loving family. (Photos/Courtesy)
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Marion E. Zeh was a beloved teacher in mid-20th century Northborough
NORTHBOROUGH THEN NOW
By Zenya Molnar History Columnist
NORTHBOROUGH – As you are driving through a town, do you ever wonder why buildings have certain names and the history behind the name? Or perhaps if you are from the town, you are part of the history and already know the answer. Out of the approximate 250 students who attend Marion E. Zeh Elementary School in Northborough, many have probably not thought twice about who Zeh was. Born in Marlborough in 1908, Marion E. Zeh grew up in Northborough and attended Northborough High School. She graduated from Framingham State Teachers College, which is now Framingham State University.
Zeh taught for her whole 20-year career in Northborough until she retired in 1957. Howard Street Elementary School was renamed in her honor in 1962. A colleague described Zeh as “an exceptional teacher who taught the town’s first special-needs class. She could relate to children very
Marion E. Zeh grew up in Northborough and spent her entire teaching career in the town’s school system during the mid-20th century. (Photo/Courtesy of the Northborough Historical Society)
Northborough school system and is from Northborough, attended first grade at the Hudson Street School (where the current senior housing is now located on Hudson Street) in 1945-1946 when Zeh was one of two first grade teachers. While she did not have Zeh as her teacher, Bostock remembers her being a sweet and quiet person who would occasionally join a game at recess when students were tossing around a ball. Bostock also recalls that Zeh rang a small hand bell to indicate the end of recess time.
well and they to her. To see them out playing together you’d think she was one of them.”
Several current and former residents of Northborough had Zeh as a teacher or remember her when they were in elementary school. Carol Bostock, who taught in the
The bell has its own story. When Bostock started teaching at the Hudson Street School in September of 1962, there was no bell to call students back from recess. The custodian at the time, Louis Barton, gave Bostock the bell which had belonged to his wife who was a retired substitute teacher. Just as Zeh did, Bostock used the bell to gather the children after recess, and then,
many years later, she donated it to the Northborough Historical Society. The bell is on view at the Northborough Historical Museum, located at 50 Main Street in Northborough.
Northborough native Carolyn Squillante had Zeh as her first grade teacher at the Hudson Street School in 194647. She recalls that Zeh was a happy teacher and that she was very kind to all the children. Zeh never married.
Ken Bennett, also of Northborough, started school in 1952 with Zeh as his first teacher. He was in first grade at the Howard Street Elementary School, which was built to replace the Hudson Street School. Bennett remembers that his classroom was the corner room closest to the cemetery and the Unitarian Church.
At age 56 on February 12, 1965, Zeh died of multiple sclerosis. She is buried in the front of Howard Street Cemetery close to the Zeh Elementary School.
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By David Bonazzoli History Columnist
HUDSON – Electric lighting was first introduced to the town by the Hudson Electric Light Company in 1885. The plant was located in the Dawes factory on Houghton Street, fondly remembered today as Webster’s. Two steam engines were employed.
Recognizing the need for more power, the town voted overwhelmingly at two special town meetings to purchase the system. In 1897, generation began at a newly built plant on Cherry Street and became known as the Hudson Light and Power Department.
As demand grew the company responded. An addition was built, although interestingly the original walls are still incorporated in the present building. One by one, larger, more-powerful diesel engines were installed.
In the mid-1950s, Hudson had the distinction of having the highest kilowatt output in New England.
Old timers will remember the great blackout of November 9, 1965. A problem at a Canadian light plant caused a domino effect throughout the Northeast. New York City was dark for 24 hours. Hudson’s plant kept generating, and the town became known as “the great white way.”
In 1971, a main office and
substation were built on Forest Avenue, and in 1997, Hudson Light and Power joined the New England Power Grid. Today, customers, including several in surrounding towns, enjoy some of the lowest rates in the state. Fortunate indeed are the customers of the Hudson Light and Power Department.
The original Hudson Light and Power Department building, built in 1897, on Cherry Street. (Photo/ Courtesy of David Bonazzoli)
Purchased in 1916, the Hudson Light and Power Department’s first truck cost $1244.65.
In March 1967, the Hudson Light and Power Department’s generator was replaced, with the help of the author’s grandfather, Dante (bending down), requiring a hole to be made in the wall of the building to remove the old generator.
(Photos/Courtesy of David Bonazzoli)
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor
REGION – Just because they’re there, it doesn’t mean they care.
While “big banks” set up shop in Central Massachusetts, taking money from the local community and shipping it back to corporate offices states away, UniBank has a remarkably different approach.
Dedicated to the “heart of the commonwealth,” Whitinsvillebased UniBank’s mission is to serve and support Central Massachusetts however it can.
“The big banks aren’t located here. Out here in Central Mass., the ‘bigs’ come and go to serve their purposes for their hometown — New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles. At UniBank, this is where our roots are. This is where we live. This is where we work. This is where we sweat. This is where we play. This is where we go to church, do our shopping. There’s a different reason for us being here,” said UniBank CEO Michael Welch.
It’s been that way since 1870, when immigrant workers — canal-diggers, railroad laborers, and industrial workers — in Central Massachusetts trusted UniBank. The faces and names have changed over the last 155 years, but UniBank’s commitment to community never wavered.
As the largest bank headquartered in Central Massachu-
setts, UniBank donates money to big causes, like helping the Worcester Red Sox come to town. But the organization also donates millions of dollars annually to smaller, hyperlocal groups. UniBank’s generosity extends to soup kitchens, Little League organizations, and Girl Scout troops.
As a mutual bank, UniBank keeps its operations local. By
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donating back to the community, UniBank keeps the money local as well.
“The more we make, the more we give away. That’s the driver, that’s the ethos of the organization. We all want to be part of something that means something more than our individual selves, and at UniBank, we take that very seriously. We are an institution that stands for something…and that something is our focus on the well being of our local community,” said Welch.
And community means everyone. Welch handwrites “welcome” notes to new customers, and UniBank is renowned for its friendly, helpful staff. Whether you’re depositing your first paycheck or financing a car, UniBank is happy to help.
“We’re here to serve the community. That’s our ‘raison d’être’ — our reason for being,” said Welch. “Large banks’ focus is making money for the shareholders. Mutual banks —we’re here for the people.”
Local in all the best ways, UniBank still has the size to produce powerful financial products. UniPay, for instance, helps the bank’s customers pay their bills. The bank’s size also affords customers convenience: UniBank has 14 locations throughout Central Massachusetts.
“We have to be as faithful to the adjective ‘mutual’ as we are to the noun ‘bank.’ Most banks choose one or the other, because that’s hard enough. But we’ve decided to do both, and to do that, you need to have a certain size. If you’re too small, you can’t give enough,” said Welch.
UniBank has two locations in the Community Advocate coverage region — 193 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury and 89 Worcester Street in Grafton — and has branches in Hopkinton, Milford, Douglas, and other Central Mass. towns. For more information on UniBank, visit https://www.unibank.com/.
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By Evan Walsh Managing Editor
REGION – When the business name combines “sparkling” and “clean,” customers already know what type of service to expect.
Aniella Neiva and her husband, both Westborough residents, opened Sparklean in 2019, and since then, the company has offered high-quality cleaning services to Central Mass. residents. The familyowned company started slowly, but today, Sparklean’s team of 21 is ready to help customers — both commercial and residential — keep their space spotless.
“It all started with a dream — to make a better life, to help my family,” said Neiva. “It’s something that we enjoy — serving people, doing our best. This was like a call, and we’ve been very fortunate and blessed creating this. It’s really a dream come true, and every day we just want to make sure that we’re giving customers the best
possible service.”
Sparklean offers a wide variety of cleaning options. For residential customers, the company offers recurring cleaning, deep cleaning, one-time cleaning, post-construction cleaning, window cleaning, and carpet cleaning. Are you moving somewhere? Let Sparklean make sure everything is cleansed. Do you have that garage you need to clean? Sparklean can help.
For commercial customers, Sparklean offers regular janitorial cleaning, power-washing, disinfecting, strip-and-wax services, and much more. All the cleaning is done with the utmost attention to detail, and Sparklean’s experienced, knowledgeable staff is able to make sure the job — whether it’s a garage clean-out or weekly cleaning — is expertly done every time.
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“We have a 100 percent guarantee that we want to make sure everybody knows. We have a checklist, we do a lot of training with the team. We have high expectations for our services, and we want to make sure that the client is satisfied. We want them to get what they’re paying for,” Neiva said from the company’s office in downtown Westborough.
And, according to Neiva, Sparklean excels at the little things. It’s all about the customer experience, after all.
“The difference is in the details. It’s the little things that make the difference, the little touches we leave behind for our clients,” said Neiva. “Communication also means a lot. It’s everything. From the first time we talk to a client, it’s really important to have clear communication. We’re responsive with clients — we don’t want to keep anybody waiting.”
Sparklean services Westborough, Grafton, Hopkinton, Shrewsbury, Southborough, and Northborough. For more
information on the company, visit https://sparkleancomp. com/ or call 508-333-3354. Or, customers may visit Sparklean’s office — located at 57 E Main Street, Unit 139, in Westborough — for more details. Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide information and background about Community Advocate advertisers.
Aniella Neiva at Sparklean’s office. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
POLICE FIRE&
Due to space constraints, this week’s police log will be running online only. The police log and other police and fire news can be accessed online at https://www.communityadvocate. com/category/police-fire/.
Man charged with breaking into vehicle in downtown Westborough
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
WESTBOROUGH – A resident witnessing an attempted motor vehicle break-in led to the Westborough Police Department apprehending a suspect.
On March 8 at around 1:19 a.m., a Cross Street resident told police they had just seen someone trying to break into a vehicle in a driveway on Charles Street. The witness gave a description to the Westborough Police Department.
About a half-mile from the attempted break-in, police observed a man, identified as Roberto Perinho, walking in the area of Maple Avenue and South Street. Police stopped and pat-frisked his outer garments. The officer reportedly noticed a large amount of change in the pockets of Perinho’s front jeans and jacket.
The officer then opened Perinho’s
backpack. It reportedly contained a large amount of change.
The witness was then brought to the scene and reportedly identified Perinho as the one who tried to break into the vehicle on Charles Street. Perinho was then placed under arrest.
As the officer inventoried the rest of Perinho’s backpack, they noticed a white pandora box that contained one pink pandora ring with a pink diamond heart. The officer also noticed one silver pandora ring with diamonds.
The total amount of cash and change found was $68.32.
Perinho was charged with attempting to break into a depository. He was arraigned on March 10 and pleaded not guilty. In lieu of posting bail, he has been sent to the Worcester County House of Correction.
A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for April 10.
By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – A mid-morning fire tore through a home located at 230 Miles Standish Drive on March 16. The call originally came in as a vehicle on fire under the carport. Engines 1, 2, 3, Tower 1, Rescue 1 Squad 1, and Car 5 were dispatched. Marlborough Car 3 also responded. The working fire was transmitted at 9:54 a.m., bringing an engine and ambulance from Southborough to the scene as well as mutual aid from Hudson and Northborough to cover Marlborough’s stations. Patriot EMS and multiple Marlborough Police Department units responded to block off the streets.
The fire was a defensive operation right from the start. Multiple 2.5-inch handlines, as well as a Blitzfire portable monitor, were placed into operation. One firefighter was evaluated by Patriot EMS personnel as a precaution, but the firefighter was able to return to duty for the fire.
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The occupants were home at the time and had evacuated the home. The home and the two vehicles are a total loss. The fire is under investigation by the Marlborough Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit.
(Photos/Ron Ayotte)
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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 April 9, 2025 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 March 28, 2025 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 508-485-0503 for bidding instructions.
2013 Ford Fiesta
VIN: 3FADP4BJ1DM170757
Owned by Joseph Reynolds
2014 Ford Fusion
VIN : 3FA6P0D90ER105780
Owned by Joao G Miranda
2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Vin: ZASPAKBN8M7D10255
Owned by Armando Dieudonne
2006 Toyota Sienna
Vin: 5TDZA23C86S474497
Owned by Lucero Valdez Rodriguez
2008 Audi A4
Vin: WAUDF78E48A165707
Owned by Jose K Santos De Oliveira
2005 Pontiac G6
Vin: 1G2ZG528X54161768
Owned by Gencher Revolte
2013 Honda CR-V
VIN: 2HKRM4H77DH624942
Owned by Sheila A Savary
2000 Toyota Camry
VIN: 4T1BG22K0YU699063
Owned by Divine T Bates
2007 Toyota Prius
VIN: JTDKB20UX73281153
Owned by AJ Brian Parsdo Selga
2009 Cadillac STS
VIN: 1G6DZ67A990173301
Owned by Matthew Hoard
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
VIN: 3GCUKSEC6FG375423
Owned by Washington Breno Souza Araujo
2018 East Dump Trailer
VIN: 1E1F9P288JR062290
Owned by N&B Trucking Inc
This notice has been given under the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A.
Publication Friday March 14, 21 and 28, 2025 Community Advocate.
SHREWSBURY
LEGAL NOTICE
The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Dan-Mat Realty LLC, 339 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.L.1 for a Special Permit by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of a 2,700 sq.ft. garage and auto repair shop at 334 Grafton Street and a Common Driveway. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Site Development Plan for 334, 338 & 338R,” on ten (10) sheets, dated February 4, 2025, prepared by J.M. Grenier Associates, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough MA 01772; stamped by Carlos Ferreira Civil, P.E. The subject project is southerly of Route 9 and westerly of Grafton Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 34, Plot 029000, 03000, 034000.
A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office
Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at https://shrewsburyma.gov/1202/OngoingProjects-before-Planning-Board
SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD
Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Charcharone Meletios D Trustee, 1 West Boylston Street, Suite LL05, Worcester, MA 01605, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.F.3 for Site Plan Approval and Special Permit to Section VI.C.4 by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of two commercial buildings with parking, one twelve thousand (12,000) square foot building and a fifty thousand (50,000) square foot building as well as commercial loading areas, individual septic systems, and stormwater BMPs, on a 14.66 acre lot in the Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone II. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Site Plan for Two Proposed Buildings,” on thirteen (13) sheets, dated August 22, 2023 and revised through March 3, 2025 prepared by Thompson-Liston Associates, Inc., 51 Main Street, Boylston, MA, 01505; stamped by Robert Nunnemacher, P.L.S. The subject project is easterly of Northeast Cutoff and south westerly of Holden Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 07, Plot 001000.
A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at https://shrewsburyma.gov/1202/OngoingProjects-before-Planning-Board
SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD
Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING
100 MAPLE AVENUE, SHREWSBURY, MA
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear and decide an appeal of a determination of the Building Inspector, in accordance with MGL c. 40A, Section 8, as filed by Attorney George Kiritsy on behalf of Gerald Maunsell, the Personal Representative of the Estate of Patrick Maunsell, concerning the use of property located at 73 S. Quinsigamond Avenue and in the Residence B-2 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 38 Plot 086000.
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear the appeal of Jason St. Pierre 291 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545, for three Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII-Table II to support creation of a new lot with a frontage length of 30.99 feet where 100 feet is required, lot area of 9,419sq.ft where 12,500sq.ft is required and a front yard setback of twenty one and eight tenths (21.8’) feet when thirty feet is required on an existing dwelling upon property located at 34 -A Elma Circle in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 21 Plot 206000.
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear the appeal of Jason St. Pierre 291 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545, for three Variances to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII-Table II to create a new lot with a frontage length of 65.81 feet where 100 feet is required, lot area of 6,581 sq.ft where 12,500 sq.ft. is required and a front yard setback of twenty two and seven tenths (22.7’) feet when thirty feet is required on an existing dwelling upon property located at 34 - B Elma Circle in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 21 Plot 206000.
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear the appeal of Giovanni Barbosa Soneghet, 12 Concord Road Shrewsbury, MA 01545, for a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII - Table II to con-
struct an addition fourteen and six tenths (14.6’) feet from the side yard setback where twenty (20’) feet is required upon property located at 12 Concord Road in the Residence A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 26 Plot 110058.
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear the appeal of Danielle Dodakian, 37 Vega Drive, Shrewsbury MA01545 , for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B Table II to construct a porch to the front of the house twenty one and three tenths (21.3’) feet from the front yard setback where thirty (30’) feet is required and a Variance to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section VII.B Table II to construct a two-car garage and add a second floor addition above to the side of the house one foot and nine tenths (1.9’) feet from the side yard setback where ten (10’) feet is required upon property located at 37 Vega Drive in the Residence B-1 zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 16 Plot 166000.
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear the appeal of Jeremiah Gallant, 42 Maple Street, Paxton, MA 01612 for two Special Permits to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaws Section VI Table I for an inlaw apartment and Section VII Table II to build an addition thirty seven (37’) feet from the front yard setback where 50 feet is required on a pre-existing non-conforming dwelling upon property located at 20 Brook Street in the Rural A zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 43 Plot 031000.
March 31, 2025 6:00 PM
To hear the appeal of Best Auto of 753 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 for an amendment to a previously approved Variance from 1984 as recorded in Book 8582, Page 25 to allow for overnight, outside storage of vehicles on property located at 753 Grafton Street in the Rural B zoning district. The subject premise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 54 Plot 045000.
March 14th and March 21st
Peter Mulcahy, Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM, in the Select Board Meeting Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of Pulte Homes of New England LLC, 1900 West Park Drive, Suite 180, Westborough, MA, 01581 as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section X (TOD Overlay District) and Section VII.F (Site Plan) for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board to allow for 150-unit residential community and a Special Permit from Section X.5.c. to allow for up to one (1) additional story and up to ten (10) additional feet in height for the garden apartments. The project includes 112 townhomes and 38 multifamily low-rise (garden) units in one structure. The proposed development is shown on plans entitled, “Site Plan for Emerald Run,. on sixty-five (65) sheets, dated March 4, 2025, prepared by Civil Design Group, LLC, 4 High Street, Suite 155, North Andover, MA 01845; stamped by Matthew Leidner, P.E. The subject project is southerly of Hartford Turnpike and easterly of Green Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 43, Plot 003000, 007000.
A copy of the application, plans, and reports may be seen in the Office of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, and on the Planning Board website at https://shrewsburyma.gov/1202/OngoingProjects-before-Planning-Board
SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD
Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk
In accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 166, Section 22B 5, the Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
regarding proposed amendments to the Shrewsbury General Bylaw, as follows:
ARTICLE
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Shrewsbury by adding a new Article 30, to be entitled “Construction of Utility Poles and Overhead Wires Bylaw”, or 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
Julie Holstrom, Chair
Stephan M. Rodolakis, Vice Chair
Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk
Purnachander Rao Konstantin Eliadi
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, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room, at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts regarding proposed amendments to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw, as follows:
ARTICLE
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Shrewsbury, Section II, Definitions, to amend the definition of Frontage/Easements 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
Julie Holstrom, Chair Stephan M. Rodolakis, Vice Chair Timothy Fitzgerald, Clerk
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE
The Shrewsbury Public Schools is seeking responses to a Request for Proposals [RFP] seeking a vendor to furnish the printing and related services for its annual high school yearbook. RFP responses are due no later than April 2, 2025 at 4:00PM, EST. The RFP posting can also be accessed on the Town of Shrewsbury website at https://shrewsburyma.gov/Bids.aspx. 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 Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee will hold a public forum on April 7th, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Shrewsbury Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury MA 01545. The purpose of this public forum is to receive community input on the historic preservation, affordable housing, open space and recreation needs in the Town to update the Community Preservation Plan. Please find more information at our website at https:// www.shrewsburyma.gov/1001/Community-Preservation-Committee. If participants you would like to attend virtually, email planning@shrewsburyma.gov for meeting information.
HUDSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petition# DSP-25-1
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00PM via remote participation, or at the Hudson Senior Center, 1st Floor, 29 Church Street, Hudson, MA.
At this time, the Hudson Planning Board will consider the application of Albert Sukis, Jr. and Susan Sukis for an approval of a De-
finitive Subdivision showing the creation of lots and the streets and ways providing access and utilities thereto as shown in plans entitled “Definitive Subdivision Plan of the Land Nixon Road in Hudson, Massachusetts, prepared by Bruce Saluk & Assoc., Inc. dated February 7, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 41, Section 81-T and 81-U. The subject property is located at 181Central Street, Hudson, MA, within the R40 Single-Family Residential Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 18, Parcel 1.
All application materials are available for review at the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, or on the Town of Hudson website at: https://townofhudson.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation. aspx?Org=Cal&Id=617 and can be requested by calling 978-562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org. Hudson Planning Board
Robert D’Amelio, Chairman
WORCESTER
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c 255 Section 39A that on April 25, 2025, 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.
2010 Volvo XC60 VIN YV4960DZ2A2103230
2008 Ford F150 VIN 1FTPW14548KD71090
2020 Ram 1500 VIN 1C6RRFBG2LN341490
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c 255 Section 39A that on May 2, 2025, 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.
2011 Ford F150 VIN 31FTFW1EF2BKD76444
MARLBOROUGH
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL/TAKE TITLE TO ABANDONED VEHICLE
Alan Brodeur’s Auto Body, Inc., of 412 South Street, Marlborough, MA serves public notice that we intend to sell/take title to one 2013 Ford Fusion, VIN 3FA6P0H94DR308261 that was ordered towed by Marlborough Police Department on 6/21/24 per M.G.L. C.255, Sec.39A
Last known registered owner, Silvano DePavia of 91 Settlers Lane, Marlborough, MA who has been notified by certified mail on two occasions of the removal of the vehicle from Chestnut Street, Marlborough, MA to our facility.
Additional Notice also having been provided to the lienholder of the vehicle, Westlake Financial Services of Sacramento, CA via accepted/signed for certified mail.
This ad serves FINAL NOTICE to Silvano DePavia and Westlake Financial Services as to the location of said vehicle before sale/title transfer to Alan Brodeur’s Auto Body, Inc. as ABANDONED.
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED
The Town of Southborough Department of Public Works is receiving applications from mature and versatile individuals for several openings in the Highway Division.
Position: Equipment Operator II DPW Worker/Truck Driver
Grade: 4 2
Location: DPW, 147 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA 01772
Status:
Hours:
Wages: $28.70/hr - $34.61/hr $24.64/hr - $29.74/hr
Wages reflect the January 1, 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) rates. A salary adjustment is scheduled to occur on July 1, 2025 under a new CBA.
The Equipment Operator II position involves work in all divisions of the Public Works with a primary assignment to the Highway Division. Work includes typical Highway Division operations including on-call duty, brush mowing, tree work, hauling, line painting, street sweeping, catch basin repair, pothole filling, plowing, and cemetery operations. Work also includes other Public Works operations including, but not limited to, water main break assistance and transfer station operations. The following is preferred: a CDL, Class A, with air brakes or must be able to obtain within six months, a Class 2A hoisting license or must be able to obtain within 12 months, basic mechanical knowledge and background in construction equipment, as well as general Public Works maintenance is preferable. Salary commensurate with experience. Starting hourly pay range is $28.70 - $34.61 per hour.
The DPW Worker/Truck Driver position involves work in all Southborough Public Works Divisions with a primary assignment to the Highway Division. Work includes typical Highway Division operations including on-call duty, brush mowing, tree work, hauling, line painting, street sweeping, catch basin repair, pothole filling, plowing, and cemetery operations. Work also includes other Public Works operations including, but not limited to, water main break assistance and transfer station operations. The following is preferred: a CDL, Class A, with air brakes or must be able to obtain within six months, a Class 2A hoisting license or must be able to obtain within 12 months, basic mechanical knowledge and background in construction equipment, as well as general Public Works maintenance is preferable. Salary commensurate with experience. Starting hourly pay range is $24.64 - $29.74 per hour.
Applications and full job descriptions are available at https://tinyurl. com/southboroughjobs and at the DPW Office. Applications will be accepted at the Southborough DPW office, 147 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA 01772, Monday through Friday from 8:00am4:00pm or by e-mail to dpwoffice@southboroughma.com. Position open until filled.
The Town of Southborough is
Provide technical support using SQL, Python or SAS for new and/or existing reports, dashboards, or other tools. Master’s degree plus 2 yrs. exp. in data analysis. Qualified applicants contact Chris Rouleau, Sr. Recruiter, and reference position, crouleau@bjs. com 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. seeks Sr.
IT Auditor in Marlborough, MA
Perform information system and integrated audits. Master’s degree plus 2 yrs. exp. in IT auditing, IT risk management, or a related field. Qualified applicants contact Chris Rouleau, Sr. Recruiter, and reference position, crouleau@bjs.com 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES
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DEATHS
Avery, Danny of Westborough Clemmer, Inez of Northborough Colon, William formerly of Southborough Dumont, Susanne of Westborough, formerly of Southborough Ekstrom, David formerly of Shrewsbury Fernandez, Walter of Grafton Harvey, Jane of Westborough Kantor, Marc of Marlborough Landers Sr., Donald of Marlborough LeBlanc, Rachel formerly of Marlborough Leofanti, Diana of Grafton Mahoney, Aline of Grafton McCaffrey, Beverly of Northborough Molinari, Patricia of Grafton Savola, LaNeve of Shrewsbury Temple, Diane of Marlborough
Jane W. Harvey, 103
WESTBOROUGH - Jane (Williams) Harvey, 103 of Westborough, MA, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jane was the wife of Robert E. Harvey (deceased) whom she was married to for 72 years.
Robert and Jane had four children, Robert E Harvey Jr. (deceased), William A. (Sharon), Benjamin A. (Ellen) and Dorothy (Austin Thompson).
Jane left six grandchildren: Kimberly (Richard) Carr, Melissa Harvey, Benjamin J. (Anne) Harvey, Glenn (Sarah) Harvey, Nathanael (Ramona) Thompson and Ethan (Anne) Thompson.
Jane also leaves twelve Great Grandchildren: Seamus Harvey, Richard Carr, Oliver Carr, Mckenzie Harvey, Emersen Harvey, Benjamin Robert Harvey, Samantha Harvey, Sean Thompson, Jonas Thompson, Karis Thompson, Blake Thompson and Eliot Thompson.
Calling hours will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 12, at the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St. Westborough, MA.
Marc A. Kantor, 45
MARLBOROUGH - Marc A. Kantor 46 of Marlborough died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Marlborough Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Marc was born in Framingham, MA, the son of Stephen and Nadine (Trotta) Kantor.
Marc is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nicole L. (Sanville) Kantor of Marlborough, his daughter, Makayla Sanville and her fiancé, George Krikis of Peabody, his son, Daniel Kantor of Marlborough, his mother Nadine Kantor, his paternal grandmother Ethel Kantor of Newton and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends including his beloved dogs, Rocky and Lilo. He was predeceased by his father, Stephen Kantor.
The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Susanne S. Dumont, 89
WESTBOROUGH - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Susanne Storm Dumont, 89, of Westborough, formerly of Southborough. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.
She is survived by her children, Craig Dumont and his wife Patty of Ipswich, Anthony Dumont and his wife Karen of Duxbury and Storm McGuire and her husband Jerry of Greenville, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joshua Dumont, Sydney Dumont, Jasper Dumont, Katie McGuire, Jerry McGuire, Chase McGuire and Emma McGuire. She is survived by brothers, Philip and his wife Maryanne, Karl and his wife Susie and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday April 5th, 2025, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St., Southborough.
David R. Ekstrom, 84
BEVERLY - David R. Ekstrom, 84, of Beverly, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from cancer. Raised in Shrewsbury, he was the son of the late Andrew M. and Anna (Ballard) Ekstrom. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth L. (Lewis) Ekstrom for 60 years.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by his sons, Christopher Ekstrom and his wife Kristin of New Orleans, Matthew Ekstrom and his wife Corina of Beverly, his daughter, Michelle Tabako and her husband Dennis of Beverly, his grandchildren, Samuel and Nicholas Tabako, and Aiden and Luke Ekstrom, his brother, Raymond A. Ekstrom and his wife Linda, his nephews Bruce Ekstrom and his wife Sandy, and nephew Brian Ekstrom, and grandnephews Jenna, Andrew, and David Ekstrom.
Arrangements were by Campbell Funeral Home of Beverly.
Aline M. Mahoney, 89
GRAFTON - Aline M. (Bousquet) Mahoney, 89, passed away March 5, 2025 at Advinia Care Northbridge. Her husband of 66 years, Edward N. Mahoney predeceased her in 2021.
Aline leaves her children Karen Bertrand and her husband Russell, John Mahoney, who predeceased her and his widow Maria Mahoney, David Mahoney and his wife Kathleen, Roger Mahoney and his wife Linda and Paul Mahoney and his wife Beth. She also leaves her grandchildren Chad Bertrand, Jacquelyn Shardlow and her husband Christopher, Patrick, Todd, Megan, Ryan Mahoney and his wife Abby, Brendan Mahoney and his wife Meredith, Aaron Mahoney and his wife Alissa, Nathan Mahoney, Lea Mahoney, Maya Rodriguez and her husband Daniel, Lauren Bissonnette and her husband Andrew, Erin and Shannon Mahoney, her great-grandchildren Kayla Bergstrom, Kyle Shardlow, Ada, Louisa, Everly,
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Theodore and Alec Mahoney, her brother Ronald Bousquet and his wife Mary Ann and sister Lois Minardi, and several nieces and nephews.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
Diana Leofanti, 81
GRAFTON - Diana Leofanti, 81, passed away March 5, 2025 following an illness.
She leaves her son Joe Leofanti and his wife Lynn, her daughter
Karen Leofanti, her grandchildren Bobby Babine and his wife Kara, Zack Leofanti and Kendall Leofanti. She also leaves her former husband Butch Leofanti.
Diana was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Laura (Francalangia) and Ralph Johnson.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
William L. Colon, 59
WORCESTER - After a period of declining health, William Colon, 59, of Worcester, formerly of Southboro and Uxbridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2nd 2025, with family at his side.
William is survived by his two daughters, Marissa Colon Bentley and Alysha Colon Bentley of Pennsylvania, his sister, Diana Cole, and six grandchildren. William will be deeply missed by his foster family, sisters Linda Derosier and her husband Jay, Lisa Stapleton, Laura McPherson and her husband Kirk, Leslie Tasse and her husband John, Lorraine Charman and her husband John; and brother, William Stapleton and his wife, Kristen.
He will also be greatly missed by dear and cherished friends Alex Jessing, Shell Heusmann, Ben Moulder Jim Baldwin, Steve Chludenski and Michael Moreshead, many other close friends and extended family. In addition to his parents and foster parents, two sisters, Yvonne and Mary Colon, and a brother Angelo Colon, all predeceased him.
The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted the family.
Danny R. Avery, 76
WESTBOROUGH - Danny Roger Avery, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Danny was born on June 16, 1948, the son of Richard (Stew) Avery and Lila Oppenheim.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joyce Avery; his son, Shaun Avery, and Shaun’s fiancée, Ashley Clark; and his daughter, Erin Wilson, along with her husband, Jim Wilson, and their children, Matthew and Kylie.
The Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted the family.
LaNeve Savola, 86
SHREWSBURY - Doris LaNeve (Yohe) Savola, 86, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Cohasset, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Her youngest daughter Nancy softly sang hymns in the minutes prior to her passing. LaNeve was an active church member and a woman of faith in God. LaNeve was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Savola, MD, who passed in 2014. She was also predeceased by her brother, Duane Yohe, his wife Louise, and her brother Jim Yohe. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Linda Yohe, of Redding, CA.
She is survived by four children: Cynthia Yeomans, of Cohasset, MA, James Yeomans, of Shrewsbury, MA, Joseph Yeomans and his wife Allison, of Woodstock, CT, Nancy Yeomans, of Ashland, MA. LaNeve is also survived by her former husband, William Yeomans and his wife Pat, of Grafton; as well as her step-children: Sandra Anthoine, of North Kingstown, RI, Kristen Savola MD and her husband George Verghese MD, of Charlottesville, VA, and Ann Fiore and her husband Joseph, of Sutton, MA.
Patricia E. Molinari, 81
GRAFTON - MA: Patricia Elizabeth (Matthews) Molinari, 81, passed away while at her home of 54 years on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was a courageous two-time cancer survivor and bravely battled the disease a third time. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Dr. Anthony Molinari; her daughter, Lynn (Molinari) Nichols and her husband Matthew Nichols of Sturbridge; her son, Anthony Molinari Jr. and his wife Sandralyn Molinari of Naples, FL; her son, Kevin Molinari and his wife Kerry Flynn of Grafton; five grandchildren, Ryann, Alec, Ella, Gianna, and Jack; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Joan Meagher in December 2024.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted the family.
Inez L. Clemmer, 92
NORTHBOROUGH - Inez
‘Enie’ (Andrade) Clemmer, 92, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday March 10, 2025, surrounded by her close family and friends. She was a daughter, wife, mother, sister, and aunt. A grandmother, great-grandmother, and recently, great-great grandmother. She was Enie, VoVoa, VisaVoa and Aunt Enie to so many.
Enie is survived by her daughters, MaryBeth Rego and her husband Manuel, of Clinton, MA, Susan Jusseaume and her husband Steve of Hampton, NH; granddaughters Gina Vallee of Upton, MA, Andrea Terho of Ashburnham, MA, Sarah Jusseaume of Kingston, NH, Olivia Rego of Pepperell, MA., sisters Jean Powell of Worcester, Gypsy McGrath of Berlin and countless nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Harry ‘Speed’ Clemmer; grandson Nicholas Batista Rego; siblings, Elaine Pekouskas, Arthur Andrade, Barbara Gerard, Joseph Andrade, Jr., and Velma Donahue; and a young daughter, Barbara Jean.
Funeral Home of Northborough assisted the family.
Walter D. Fernandez, 62
GRAFTON – Walter David Fernandez, of Grafton, died peacefully on March 3, 2025, at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family in his home after a long battle with cancer.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Legna Pereira; his three amazing children: Waleska Morse and her husband, Nathan, of Worcester; Walesly Houle and her husband, Korey, of Mendon; and Walter Fernandez of Boston; as well as five grandchildren: Luna Houle, Tehya Houle, Esmeralda Houle, Winifred Morse, and John Morse. Walter also cherished his friends and family, who were extremely supportive through the end of his life.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.
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struct a 24’ x 28’ garage with a room over for a home office/TV area and/or any relief deemed necessary to allow the petition. The lot lacks the required area of 50,000 sqft and the existing front setback is less than 50 feet. The applicant is seeking relief to further encroach the front setback and exceed the allowed gross floor area of 1000 square feet, as per section 5.2.C. The property is located in a residential zone. The subject property is owned by Kevin Cote 6 Kings Grant Rd, Westborough, MA identified as Map 20, Par cel 116 on the Assessors’ Maps of the Town of Westborough.
The application is available for review on the Town of Westborough, Zoning Board of Appeals webpage: https://www.town. westborough.ma.us/board-appeals or a paper copy may be requested through the Town Clerk’s Office, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581.
The public hearing will be held on April 7th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 West Main Street, Westborough, MA at which time you, your agent or attorney may attend to present any support or objection to the above peti tion.
David Flores, ZBA Clerk
Appears March 21st, 2025, and March, 28th 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF APPEALS
WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
The Town of Westborough, MA has applied for a Special Permit (G.L. Chapter 40A, Sec tion 9). The Petitioner seeks a Special Permit under the Westborough Zoning Bylaws, 5.2 A (2), and site plan review under section 3.1, to construct an elevator addition, and other site changes including but not limited to parking changes and/or any relief deemed necessary to allow the petition. The prop erty is located in an M-1 zone. Zoning relief for the aforementioned changes is allowed
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
budget recommendation, fees may go down in Shrewsbury
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor
SHREWSBURY – To fee, or not to fee?
That was (kind of) the question before the School Committee during its meeting on March 12, as it discussed reducing fees for students throughout the district. The move, championed by member Lynsey Heffernan in recent months, first appeared in the proposed fiscal 2026 budget.
“I think you heard from us — certainly you heard from me — I was concerned about the fee levels in our district. I think we’ve gotten to be a high-fee district … I think people think that playing a sport and getting on the bus are part of public education, yet we have a lot of fees that can be potential barriers,” said Heffernan.
The changes may affect two
“supplementary” fees, which don’t cover the entire activity cost.
Shrewsbury students currently pay a $320-per-student annual fee for school transportation — with a cap of $960 per family – which generates roughly $770,000 for the district. The $320 fee is significantly higher than the $231 average among comparable schools, and nearby districts like Westborough, Northborough-Southborough, Hudson, and Marlborough don’t charge anything.
The proposed fee is $300. The district will spend $40,000 to lower the fee.
Athletic fees are another area where Shrewsbury will look to save families money. The district’s current athletic fee — $325, with a maximum of $975 per family — generated roughly $395,000 for the district (com-
bined with Oak’s athletic fee, which will not change). But the fee is toward the top of the Mid-Wach League. Marlborough and Grafton have no fee, while neighbors Westborough and Algonquin Regional ($200) sit around the league average of $243.
The district would spend $29,000 to bring the fee down to $300.
The School Committee will vote on the changes on March 26.
“Certainly we have very high fees — a lot of it’s to mitigate costs. It’s evolved over many years … I do like the recommendation to look at opportunities to ease the burden on families. There are many fees out there. … If we’re in position to consider this, I think it’s a good first step,” said School Committee Chair Jon Wensky.
Curbside Food Drive in Westborough April 5
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Appalachian Service Project (ASP) will conduct a Curbside Food Drive on April 5.
To take part, register your address to westboroughfooddrive@gmail.com. On April 5, leave donations at the curbside by 9 a.m.
Suggested items include pasta sauce, beef stew, jams
and jelly, ketchup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise, salad dressing, dry beans, cake and brownie mix, syrup, pancake mix, crackers, cookies, smallsized laundry, and dish detergent.
No expired or opened items allowed.
The drive will benefit the Westborough Food Pantry.
Grafton Recreation seeks big trucks for June event
GRAFTON – The Recreation Department is seeking big trucks to take part in the annual Big Truck Day on June 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Millbury Street School.
If you or your company would like to volunteer some time, contact the Recreation Department at 508-839-8507, or email recreation@graftonma.gov.
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Assabet Valley hosts annual slider competition
MARLBOROUGH – The aroma of freshly grilled burgers was in the air at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School on March 1 as four culinary arts programs from across the state battled to see who could create the tastiest slider at the fourth annual Vocational Slider Challenge.
Teams from Assabet Valley, Bristol-Plymouth Regional
Technical School, Blackstone Valley Technical High School, and Shawsheen Valley Technical High School worked alongside each other in the Assabet kitchens to whip up their creations.
For the past four years, Assabet has participated alongside culinary students from across the state in the Vocational Slider Challenge. Assabet hosted the
inaugural Slider Challenge in 2021. Shawsheen Tech and Blackstone Valley Tech hosted in the past two years.
This year’s event was sold out with 135 customers, including regulars of Assabet’s on-site restaurant The Epicurean, local chefs, and public safety officials, as well as Assabet’s educational and vocational staff.
After tasting each slider,
customers filled out their voting card and placed it in a basket near the exit. Throughout the event, customers shared their thoughts and opinions on each slider with their fellow participants and students.
One guest announced to students: “You know what’s a real shame? That you can’t all be winners because you all did a fantastic job. Every slider was
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delicious.” After the customers filed out, Epicurean Club of Boston President Tim Foley was given the floor to announce the winner.
Assabet’s Culinary Arts instructors collaborated on this event. The new baking instructor, Danielle Corkhum, handled dessert, and new Lead Teacher Chef Alex D’Amcis supported the event.
Left: Students from Blackstone Valley Technical School were named the winners of the Slider Challenge. MIddle: Students assemble their sliders in the Assabet kitchens.
Right: From left, Assabet Valley’s team of seniors Juliano Corbett, Angie Lopez, Alana Perez Vazquez, Chef Instructor Louis Trudeau and Landon Herard. (Photos/Courtesy of Assabet Valley)
In championship at TD Garden, Saint John’s hockey falls just short of ultimate glory
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor
BOSTON – Resilient.
That’s how Saint John’s Head Coach Michael Mead described his team after this all-important game. The Pioneers had weathered a 1-9 stretch to close the season, called JV goalie Colin McCarthy into the spotlight, and survived three nail-biting overtime games to reach the TD Garden.
Extra time had practically become every time for Saint John’s.
And after another long fight against No. 4 Catholic Memorial, the No. 14 Pioneers seemed to be headed to another do-or-die period. But with 21.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the Knights scored the go-ahead goal, defeating Saint John’s, 4-3, to earn the MIAA Division 1 championship.
“[Our players] never quit. They kept pushing the entire time ... They kept battling until
the end,” said Mead, who led the Pioneers to their first championship appearance since 2004.
Heel Pain: why a second opinion matters
By Dr. Donald Pelto Podiatrist
WESTBOROUGH – Heel pain that won’t go away? Many patients visit Central Massachusetts Podiatry after months of trying cortisone injections, stretching, new shoes, orthotics, and even MRIs—only to �ind little relief. If this sounds familiar, a second opinion may be the key to recovery.
When conventional treatments fail, we turn to advanced procedures not widely available in our area.
One of our �irst steps is diagnostic ultrasound, which measures and compares tissue thickness in both feet, pinpointing the injury with precision. Identifying the root cause is crucial for effective treatment.
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After a late-first-period Catholic Memorial goal, Saint
John’s Tyler Bergman quickly responded with a tally of his own. The Knights — who had defeated the Pioneers twice already this season entering play — went ahead once more, but Saint John’s answered again, this time on a Ryder Bisson goal. Then, with 8:11 remaining in regulation, Caleb Keyes gave Saint John’s something the Pioneers hadn’t enjoyed in a couple games: a third-period lead. Always working on getting back into the game during its postseason run, Saint John’s finally pulled ahead, 3-2, after Keyes’ goal.
That’s what made the next two Catholic Memorial scores — including the game-winner — all the more heartbreaking.
“You tell them that you love them, you tell them that they did the best they could. We needed 21 more seconds to get to overtime, and you never know what could’ve happened there ... We were on the wrong side of it,” said Mead.
The Pioneers came just up just short at TD Garden. (Photo/Evan Walsh)
By Evan Walsh Managing Editor
REGION – The Midland-Wachusett League has announced the 2025 winter all-stars.
The Midland-Wachusett League includes Algonquin Regional High School, Shrewsbury High School, Marlborough High School, Westborough High School, Hudson High School, and 25 other schools throughout Central Massachusetts.
See the full list of all-stars in the Community Advocate coverage area here:
BOYS BASKETBALL
Shrewsbury (Division A)
• Jack Christopher (First Team, Academic)
• Jackson Handley (First Team)
• Jesse Osafo (Second Team)
Algonquin (Division A)
• Cam Adams (First Team)
• Thomas Boudreau (Second Team)
• Zach Ruthfield (Academic)
Marlborough (Division B)
• Kaiwan Kimble (Second Team)
Westborough (Division B)
• Justin McCafferty (First Team, MVP)
• Alex Carpenter (First Team, Academic)
• Alec DesRosiers (Second Team)
Hudson (Division C)
• Jake Attaway (First Team)
• Andrew Karaban (First Team)
• Ben Hillis (Academic)
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Shrewsbury (Division A)
• Addison O’Connor (First Team)
• Josie Sawyer (Academic)
SWIMMING
Algonquin
• Mina Chung
• Lanna Palmer
• Alaia Phillips
• Elizabeth Walsh
• Maxim Achkinazi
• Simon Linden
• Maxwell Qi
• Jonathan Ribeiro
• Erion Zaimi
• Ben Zhao
• Tanya Clemens (Academic)
• Rushil Singh (Academic)
Shrewsbury
• Laila Kvaracien
• Nina Kvaracien
• Audrey Liu (All-Star and Academic)
• Camron Toth-Davilla
• Audrey Liu
Westborough
• Bryan Zhang (MVP)
• Aryaman Jain
• Finn Walker
• Lilly Rosenfeld (Academic)
BOYS INDOOR TRACK
Algonquin (Division A)
• Max Brown
• Justin DiVitto
• Max Eigen
• Johan Gould
• Miles Lipka Shrewsbury (Division A)
• Joshua Castello
• Noah Csank (All-Star and Academic)
• Finn Daley
• Darius Gibbons
• Chris Guerin
• Derek Shimer
• Owen Trombley
• Giuseppe Villani
Westborough (Division A)
• Marty Goddeau
Marlborough (Division B)
• Michael Antwi-Ayim
• Dane Carson Hudson (Division C)
• Joey Edie
• Andrew Klinedinst
• Oliver Mello
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Algonquin (Division A)
• Ashlee Dameri (Second Team)
• Brooke Adams (Academic)
Westborough (Division B)
• Regan Kittredge (First Team)
• Emily Gray (Second Team)
• Rachel Carpenter (Academic)
Marlborough (Division B)
• Kaelyn Deneen (Second Team)
• Loreal Jimenez (Second Team)
Hudson (Division C)
• Kristina Bruce (First Team)
• Maddie Haher (Second Team)
• Daria Giorgi-Woodford (Second Team)
• Emma Leonardo (Academic)
Westborough’s Justin McCafferty was named Division B
MVP.
(Photo/Evan Walsh)
• Jason Blake (Academic)
GIRLS INDOOR TRACK
Algonquin (Division A)
• Julia Barcelos
• Jillian Belniak
• Arianna Gentile
• Tanvi Mehta
• Niamh O’Sullivan
• Rebecca Palmer
Shrewsbury (Division A)
• Hawa Fofana
• Aashi Gupta
• Carla Tatiefang Mumbiela
Westborough (Division A)
• Regan Sullivan (All-Star and Academic)
Marlborough (Division B)
• Yanira Uribe Rosa
Hudson (Division C)
• Julia Klinedinst
• Alessandra Burnett (Academic)
GYMNASTICS
Algonquin
• Kiera Akus
• Layla Paradise
• Maya Regan
• Hailey Simoneau
• Maria Paradise Marlborough
• Olivia Casella
• Dylan Gaffney
• Emily Kratzer
• Sidney Lemaire
• Sammy Mahoney
• Eliza Rein
• Lily Robinson
• Abigail Carroll (Academic) Shrewsbury
• Grace Garbarino (Academic) Westborough
• Lizzy Litman
• Talia Silverman
• Lily Taylor
• Erin Wegiel (Academic)
WRESTLING
Marlborough
• Issac Silva (144 Weight Class)
• Beckham Cabrera (106 Weight Class)
