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Legislators update on commuter rail parking lot project

Northborough students and teachers welcomed back with pinwheels

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer

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By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – During the Sept. 22 Board of Selectmen meeting, State Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) updated the Board on the status of the commuter rail parking lot expansion project on Smith Parkway.

Kane noted that project is slated to add both street parking and 52 spots to the footprint of the lot itself but due to COVID impacts, financing is currently on hold. She did point out, however, that in riding by the lot earlier that day, there were only 11 cars in the lot, which she attributed to more people working from home these days.

Kaitlyn Garron (7th grade) and Anna Kent (5th grade) sitting among an area decorated with welcome back pinwheels at Proctor School.

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homes & more ........16 sports ....................17 police log ...............18 obituaries .............18

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The commuter rail parking lot located on Smith Parkway is virtually empty on Monday, Sept. 28 at noon.

NORTHBOROUGH - The last day Northborough Public School students and teachers were in the classroom before shutting down in the spring due to the pandemic was March 12. Heading back to in-person instruction this school year deserved extra fanfare. The Northborough Education Foundation’s (NEF) Welcome Back Pinwheels campaign not only gave everyone a colorful and fun greeting, but also raised grant funds that have been low due to the cancellation of fundraising events.

NEF President Noel Silvia said that the group was brainstorming a lot of ideas before kicking off its campaign to sell 3,000 pinwheels at $5 each to raise $15,000 in a week. Their goal was surpassed within 6 days. Five hundred colorful pinwheels are showcased at each of the Northborough elementary schools and Algonquin Regional High School to greet everyone returning to school.

Silvia said it was a fun group effort and already has received a lot of positive feedback from teachers and families.

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Movie Night in Westborough WESTBOROUGH –This Saturday, Oct. 3, the parking lot outside the Mayuri Restaurant, located at the Westborough Shopping Center, (30 Lyman Street) will be turned into a drive-in movie theatre for the night. Starting at 7 p.m. there will be a free viewing of the movie, “Just Mercy”.

The film is rated PG-13 and intended for adults and teens.

Those in attendance can listen on their car radio or bring a portable radio. There will be concessions available to purchase, such as popcorn, drinks and other goodies. Masks need to be worn anytime you are outside your car including while purchasing concessions.

There will be a 40-car capacity (first come, first served) with cars parked every other row.

The movie is sponsored by the Friends of the Westborough Public Library and Tatnuck Bookseller & Café through a grant from by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.

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To the Editor: I’m supporting Joe Biden in this election and let me tell you why. I am a senior and I am concerned about healthcare. In this time of pandemic, we need a true leader. The current president has failed to lead in this time of pandemic and left many of our fellow Americans in desperate need of good healthcare.

Joe will listen to science and make sure that public health decisions are made by public health professionals and not by political hacks. He will make sure that there is healthcare for all including coverage for preexisting conditions for everyone.

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erything that he could to repeal the Affordable Care Act and he continues to this day, pursuing its repeal at the Supreme Court.

He keeps promising his own bigger and better health care plan but he’s failed to even put forth a proposal. He did all this in the face of a pandemic to which he has miserably failed to respond We cannot make the Trump mistake again.

We need a leader and that’s why I’m voting for Joe Biden for president.

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As a long-time town meeting member, I feel the Community Preservation Act (CPA) is good for our community. Affordable housing has been a perennial topic at town meeting. CPA can help Shrewsbury create and support low income housing for our residents, especially our senior citizens.

I have been a Shrewsbury resident for over 40 years. I moved here from Newport, RI where history and preservation are part of everyday life.

For example, historic markers on landmarks may seem like a small thing, but they connect us to the past and each other as we share our hometown heritage. I would like to expand the preservation of our town’s culture in a responsible, affordable way by accessing funds from the Community Preservation Act. I value the outdoors. Nature is beautiful. I want to preserve and improve the outdoor spaces

in our town. As a founding member of the Friends of Prospect Park, I understand the need for additional resources to protect and preserve open spaces and provide recreation facilities for all of us to enjoy.

I value the local, open outdoor spaces Shrewsbury has to offer.

COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continue to teach me to cherish these places.

Vote YES for the Community Preservation Act on or by November 3. Thank you!

Marcia Pereira Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Shrewsbury

Community Preservation Act will improve quality of life in Shrewsbury To the Editor: The establishment of a Community Preservation Fund will appear as a ballot question for Shrewsbury residents on the upcoming election on November 3, 2020. This fund will receive money from the state for various projects including recreation,

open space protection, historic preservation, and affordable housing.

I urge Shrewsbury citizens to vote yes on this ballot question.

In considering the preservation of open land space, it is most clear that plant and wild animal life would thrive and open space would generate a cleaner and more plentiful water supply for

the town.

Preservation of open land space would also decrease water consumption and ease the strain on the sewer system because construction of home and business structures would be regulated and could be decreased. This could also lead to school, police, and fire department budgets that would

Marlborough identified as COVID-19 ‘high priority community’ MARLBOROUGH – The city of Marlborough has been identified as one of the 18 high priority communities in the commonwealth that has above the state average in total cases and positive test rates of COVID-19. As such, the BakerPolito Administration as announced that the state’s “Stop the Spread” initiative has extended free COVID-19 testing through Saturday, October 31 and is urging all residents, including those who are asymptomatic, to be tested.

In Marlborough testing is provided at UMass-Marlborough Hospital and AFC Urgent Care, 38 Boston Post Road. Visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-thespread#marlborough for specific details and hours.

Residents are reminded, according to a press release from Baker’s office, that if they test positive for COVID-19, to please answer the call when they are contacted by the Community Tracing Collaborative or their local board of health. Also, any individual who needs a safe place to isolate can call 617367-5150 to access an isolation and recovery site at no cost.

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A yes vote will improve the quality of life for all Shrewsbury residents.

Charles Garabedian, Ph.D. Shrewsbury

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STERIS AST expansion on Whitney Street discussion continues

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - STERIS AST, located at 435 Whitney St., is in the process of obtaining approval from the Northborough Planning Board to expand their operations and build a new facility next door at 425 Whitney Street. STERIS provides decontamination and sterilization technology.

The new facility would include the addition of x-ray radiation technology.

The concern of the Planning Board, as well as neighboring residents, is safety. This is new sterilization technology using radiation and is the first of its kind in the country.

Although Northborough Town Building Inspector Bob Frederico classified the operations as light manufacturing, the Planning Board questions otherwise and is requesting a peer review.

STERIS Attorney Stephen Madaus argued that the site plan approval is not a review of the allowed use or a regulation

of the allowed use. He said that a radiation peer review is not relevant to the site plan or the role of the Planning Board, and STERIS met all criteria for use for the industrial zoned district and it is not the Planning Board’s job to deny the use of the property.

Planning Board Chair Kerri Martinek noted that it was clear that the Board still had questions as to if the use would be light manufacturing. A peer review would help the Board determine if the data and facts support the operations and meet the standards of use criteria as outlined in their bylaws.

Martinek said that peer review is for someone with specific expertise to review the application.

“I am not a radiation expert,” she said. “I cannot interpret it. You want to put a radiation facility next to a neighborhood and you act like it is an ice cream shop.”

Planning Board Member Amy Poretsky agreed with moving forward with a peer review.

Southborough Rotary raising money to send kids to camp SOUTHBOROUGH - The Southborough Rotary Club is currently running a campaign to raise money for Southborough’s Youth and Family Services agency to send deserving kids to camp next summer.

This summer was disappointing for the little folks, so Southborough Rotary hopes to make up for it by treating some local kids to the joy of summer camp next year.

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“This is a huge use where there is not another one of these plants in the U.S. at this time,” she said. “Under purview of the Planning Board, we are to protect our town so peer reviews are allowed in our bylaws and if there is any case for peer review this is definitely one of them.”

Madaus said that STERIS bought the property based on the zoning designations.

“It’s probably the least offensive type of uses that could go into an industrial zoning

district,” he said. “I honestly believe that.”

Planning Board Member Anthony Ziton reiterated that there is a neighborhood that is extremely concerned having a technology so close that has not been used in the U.S. “Even from STERIS’s perspective, you would want to at least be a good neighbor and make folks feel safe who are so close to this plant that needs 12 foot walls and ceilings to contain the technology,” he said. “Furthermore, I don’t

even understand how you can come to the conclusion that anything needing a 12 foot wall is light industrial.”

“This level of scrutiny is because radiation is scary to people, and it’s scary to the neighbors and our job is to ensure the safety of these projects,” said Martinek.

No public comments were made. STERIS agreed to continue with the peer review process and their next public hearing will continue on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

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Shrewsbury resident sings with international Parkinson’s chorus

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SHREWSBURY – David Lucht is missing his chorus. Lucht is a member of the Parkinson’s Chorus of Central Massachusetts, that is based in Shrewsbury but has members from nearby communities. Like so many other organizations, they have been unable to meet due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I miss the singing…my voice is a little messed up,” explained Lucht.

Lucht, 77 is a retired Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI professor who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about 10 years ago. He has found that singing has been extremely beneficial for his voice because it helps him with breath control and volume. These can become impaired with Parkinson’s disease.

Recently, however, he had an opportunity to appear with 170 performers who also have Parkinson’s disease in a special webinar event. The performers, who hailed from the U.S. and Australia, sang solos that

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were then blended electronically into one virtual chorus performing one song -“What the World Needs Now is Love,” made popular by Dionne Warwick in 1965 and composed by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David.

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Stegemoller’s research has found that singing improves breath control and swallowing which are often areas of difficulty for those afflicted with the disease. She reached out to the Massachusetts chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association who contacted the Parkinson’s Chorus of Central Massachusetts to invite them to participate.

“The chorus was offered the opportunity to do this, but I was the only one who signed up and had the courage to do it,” Lucht added. “If my mother was alive, she would never believe that I did a solo.”

While the chorus is still on hiatus due to the pandemic, Lucht is looking forward to the members getting back together soon.

Lucht encourages anyone with Parkinson’s to participate.

No prior singing experience is required. Caregivers and care partners are welcome to come and sing too.

“We miss the singing and we miss the camaraderie; we value most the camaraderie,” he noted. “People get together every week, talk about their problems and sing. It was really important to us to have that feeling of belonging to the group.”

“Many people don’t know about us…it’s easy to get stuck at home with Parkinson’s. It’s hard to walk and it’s hard to talk and communicate,” he said. “The chorus is great because people can sing together, and it uplifts your spirit in addition to your voice.”

The chorus typically meets on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd. and the cost is free. For more information, email David Russell, chorus facilitator at dasrusl@charter. net.

The September 8 “Music and the Mind Series” webinar episode is on YouTube and can be accessed by clicking on the link: https://youtu.be/-T1Wy_j5N1E.

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Sciarappa Strong team walks to honor beloved Westborough teen The 2018 Sciarappa Strong Jimmy Fund Walk team poses with Corinne and the sign recognizing her as a 2018 Walk Hero.

Now a year after Corinne’s passing, the team will walk on Oct. 4 to support cancer research and patient care.

By Catherine Twing Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - When Corinne Sciarappa was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma at age 14, her family wanted to fight for a cure and

raise awareness.

Now a year after her passing, Corinne’s family continues to walk and raise money to support research of this rare childhood cancer through the annual Jimmy Fund Walk. Their team, Sciarappa Strong, has raised

Corinne had a passion for music.

She enjoyed painting ukuleles and even gave a few to other patients at the Jimmy Fund Clinic

over $150,000 in total and has grown from just her parents to over 50 people last year.

“If we can do anything to help, we do,” said Corinne’s mother, Pauline Sciarappa. “My husband walked the first year, and all the years after that either he walked or I walked, and Corinne joined us for as many of the walks as possible.”

This year the walk has been dubbed the Jimmy Fund Walk “Your Way” since they cannot hold the walk along the typical course. The Sciarappa Strong team, consisting of around 40 members, plans to meet on Oct. 4 at Uhlman’s Ice Cream in Westborough at 10 a.m. and walk to Civic Kitchen where they will share lunch outside.

Then the group will walk back to Uhlman’s for an afternoon treat.

The money raised will go toward fighting the specific type of cancer Corinne had, and providing compassionate care to patients. Sciarappa said researchers are making progress.

“We heard this summer from two of the main researchers at Dana Farber that they have

identified the Achilles’ heel and now they just need to figure out how to attack,” Sciarappa said.

“So we will keep walking, we will hold blood drives to support patients like Corinne.”

Their most recent blood drive was in February, and they hope to hold more once they are able.

“You can’t buy blood, you can’t just get it at Target,” Sciarappa pointed out, explaining you need to rely on the kindness of others for that life-saving blood to be available.

Although she was just 18, Corinne accomplished a lot in her life.

She had a passion for music and theater and was president of her school’s LGBTQ group, as well as a speaker for PFLAG. She also loved animals.

“Corinne was a real dynamo, she performed in theater. She got her chemo and went on stage that same day,” Sciarappa said of her daughter. “She loved to perform, was an oboist and was very talented at a young age.”

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Westborough teen creates worry boxes, group for kids with autism and anxiety

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WESTBOROUGH – Helping others and making new friends was the goal of 14-year-old Arlo Bachelor when he embarked on making worry boxes for others who experience anxiety. He also created Westborough Allies for Autism/ Anxiety/Youth (WAY), an unofficial group for kids and teens with the purpose of sharing ideas, providing motivation and support and offering the opportunity for group activities and forming friendships.

Arlo, a freshman at Westborough High School, is autistic and has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

His mother Andrea Hojnacki said he has complex needs and his anxiety is extreme.

The severity of the anxiety became more apparent during the pandemic and the family continues to navigate how to support him.

School is one source of Arlo’s anxiety.

Left: Violet and Arlo with their worry box creations

“School feels like so much for me,” he said. “It’s really hard for me to handle the stress and I can’t stop my brain from worrying all the time.”

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“It is scientifically backed up that doing good things for others help depression and anxiety,” Hojnacki said. “It has been one thing that he has focused on that gives him optimism and hope and also a means to form a group with kids with anxiety and autism.”

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Marlborough Fire Department hires six new firefighters MARLBOROUGH - On Sept. 28, six new firefighters will begin employment with the city of Marlborough due to recent retirements.

“In addition to practical experience, these new recruits went through a battery of testing enabling us to hire the very best candidates to fill vacancies,” explained Chief Kevin J. Breen. “We had a vast talent pool to choose from, and I look forward to working with these new employees as they accli-

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borough High School Marching Band, Corinne also learned to play flute since the oboe is not a marching instrument.

Throughout her treatments, music therapy at the Jimmy Fund Clinic is what kept her spirits high.

“The music therapy program really made it possible for her to walk into the Jimmy Fund Clinic. It’s not a fun place, but if you’ve gotta do it, you have to have some good people around. [Jimmy Fund Clinic music therapist] Channing and Corinne shared a very special bond,” she said.

Kate, one of the music therapists, gave Corinne a ukulele which she learned quickly and loved to play at the clinic, and also at home with friends and family, and with her cat, Mira.

Corinne even painted a few ukuleles for other patients.

Corinne was very interested in science. She had been accepted to Northeastern University and wanted to study cell and molecular biology.

While undergoing treatment, she won the Emperor’s Science Award for an essay that she wrote, and as part of the award had the chance to be an intern at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

“She had an employee ID, she’d get her chemo and then go to the lab,” her mom said.

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mate to their assigned units.”

Firefighters’ main objective is to protect lives and property and these skilled professionals will become part of the MFD brotherhood.

Ralph J. Cacciapaglia is a Marlborough resident and a combat veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as an Army Ranger team leader and is a Purple Heart recipient. Additionally, Cacciapaglia has earned a Master of Business Administration from Boston College, Carroll Graduate School of Management.

Dylan J. Conway is a member of the Army National Guard and is trained as a combat medic. He also serves as a per diem firefighter/EMT for the Chichester, N.H., Fire Department. Conway is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire science management at the American Military University. He is a third-generation firefighter and was named fire explorer of the year in 2015 at the Hudson, NH, Fire Department.

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soned firefighter with more than 13 years of experience, including serving as a lieutenant paramedic for Holden Fire Department for the past three years. Borowy is a certified fire officer, fire instructor and fire prevention officer and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in fire science from Anna Maria College.

Matthew M. James is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served his country for five years. He comes to Marlborough with extensive firefighting experience as he has been a certified firefighter/ EMT for Maynard Fire Department for the past five years. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in fire science from Anna Maria College.

Alex G. Martinec is already an experienced, full-time, career firefighter having worked as a firefighter/EMT for the Maynard Fire Department for the past four years. Furthermore, he was the recipient of the Richard N. Bangs Award in his firefighter recruit training program at the Massachusetts

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Martinec is also pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia Southern University.

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Grafton teen turns love of Lego in thriving business

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After Fiore’s parents gifted him a castle Lego set as a child, he has been building ever since, with no intention of stopping.

But over the years, he went from simply building with his own parts, to launching a business where he buys and resells Lego products.

Fiore attends Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School for business and entrepreneurship, so his education combined with his passion for Lego helped him launch his business, Summerfield’s Toys. Now, he’s

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“It’s kind of an escape from reality in a way where you can disconnect and express your creativity. People of all ages are building with Lego now,” said Fiore. “It’s just a creative way to express yourself without any outside factors weighing in.”

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Although he used to need loans from his parents, now Fiore is able to buy inventory on his own. He also drives all over Massachusetts to buy Legos, paying anything from a few cents to a few hundred dollars depending on what he’s getting. He has earned over $6,000 in the last two and a half years from buying, selling and brokering Legos.

When Fiore first got started, he was only selling to customers in the United States. Now, he’s not only selling to people across the globe, but communicating and building relationships with them.

“Through this, I’m able to connect with people all around the world to talk about trends and what’s happening in the industry,” said Fiore. “It’s just

awesome to talk to people all around the world and get to know their perspective and their personalities. “Originally, when the coronavirus pandemic worsened in the spring, Fiore thought his business would plunder because people would not be able to afford his products. But he was wrong - 44 percent of his total sales have been generated since March.

“When March hit, I was really worried because I thought it was going to be the end of the business. Nobody would really want Legos and they couldn’t afford them. But it was actually quite the opposite,” said Fiore.

“I was able to spend the majority of my day now, since school was not really in session, and I honed down.”

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Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation announces Annual Town Clean Up Day 2020

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation recently announced it will be holding a Town Clean Up Day in conjunction with the Great Massachusetts Clean Up Event on Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Usually held in April; the annual event where volunteers gather to pick up litter, take part in park maintenance projects, plant trees and other community service activities in communities across the commonwealth was postponed due to COVID-19.

According to the town website, residents are urged to “Gather your group, club, church, neighbors, or family and help spruce up and beautify the town. You’ll pick a location and collect trash and

debris and place it in a designated town clean up bag. DPW staff will collect the trash after 12 p.m. at a predetermined location.”

Supplies can be picked up at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 3. Participants are asked to please wear a mask when picking up supplies. “ Yo u r g ro u p meets at your locations at a time convenient to you between 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday. People should work in groups of 12 or less,” the announcement continued.

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I want to do it and I enjoy doing it. I wake up with excitement every day.”

Fiore said he’s hoping to continue running Summerfield’s Toys through college and increase international sales. As of now, he’s focused on helping people sell their Lego collections, and he enjoys the partnership that comes along with that process.

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Northborough Cultural Council to hold virtual ‘Fest of Music & Arts’ NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Cultural Council (NCC) has announced that they will be holding their annual Northborough Culture Fest of Music & Arts as a virtual event. In their continued effort to support local artists, promote the arts and connect with the community, this year’s theme will be “Thank-

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Hudson officials, non-profit leader elaborate on downtown armory redevelopment plans

By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer HUDSON - The twisting path of the Hudson Armory from state hands to its next owner took a new turn this month as Hudson selectmen greenlit a non-profit’s efforts to start fundraising to buy the building.

The decision sets the stage for the local Hudson Cultural Alliance to repurpose the struc-

ture to serve as an indoor community venue.

“When spaces like this can be capitalized privately, then they can be used for a whole host of applications,” Cultural Alliance president Andy Horvitz said.

That list of possible uses, Horvitz said, includes everything from winter farmers’ markets to community theater rehearsals.

That, Horvitz elaborated,

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Kane also gave an update on the I-495/I-90 interchange project, saying it is moving closer to fruition, with a timeline of construction beginning in late 2022 and running to late 2026 or early 2027. A $21 million grant has been secured from federal highway funds for the project.

She pointed out that the state is prioritizing the project for the interchange because it is one of the highest incident interchanges for accidents. Although it was hoped accident incidents would go down when the tolls were removed, they actually increased because there is now no slowing down and people are changing lanes where they weren’t before.

Dykema noted that although the town had hoped to

include BWALK trail improvements into the 495/90 project, MassDOT has determined the area is outside the construction envelope. However, MassDOT also noted it will ensure nothing will happen in the construction envelope to prohibit work on the trail.

Gregoire reported on two local land bills pending before the legislature, one regarding the former Green Thumb property on Rt. 9 and another regarding a sliver of land on Lyman St. that was never properly dealt with as part of a transfer of the Westborough State Hospital property.

“We are doing everything we can,” she said. “Hopefully we can have both these pieces of land wrapped up in in proper hands in short order.”

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could make the Armory a democratizing force in the local arts and community organizing scene, offering a facility to groups who could not otherwise afford privately owned rental space.

“The Town of Hudson has the opportunity to preserve this significant historic asset and repurpose it for community benefit,” the Cultural Alliance wrote on their website.

The idea to bring arts into the castle-like, old National Guard building is not a new one.

Representatives of Hudson’s Business Improvement District (BID) spent considerable time and money exploring the prospect of building a state-of-theart, 400-seat theater within the building shell.

Those plans, however, shriveled after an outside consultant came up with a project price tag far outside of the BID’s budget.

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That appraisal recently came back with a $230,000 quote.

The Alliance anticipates spending roughly $1 million to bring the building up to code and to reopen it.

“Those numbers feel achievable,” Horvitz told selectmen as he asked for their support Sept. 14.

Though they ultimately offered that support, the board had questions and concerns.

“I understand the desire and the enthusiasm,” Selectman John Parent said. “But you’re asking the town to take on a very severe potential risk.”

Parent worried the Cultural Alliance would not be able to raise enough money to execute its plans. In the event that happened, Parent feared the town would be left on the hook for the Armory purchase.

Fellow board members, Executive Assistant Tom Moses and Horvitz himself assured Parent that wouldn’t happen, as the town will have ample time to back out of this deal.

Other concerns focused on hazardous material within the

Armory. Officials confirm that the National Guard used the basement as a shooting range, meaning there is almost certainly lead contamination there.

The more than 100-year-old building also likely has asbestos.

Moses confirmed that it could possibly be a hazardous waste site.

Horvitz said he understands those concerns.

“We don’t want to buy a dump any more than anybody else does,” he said. “So we’re approaching this with eyes wide open.”

State legislators will now hash out an agreement to allow the purchase. While there is no clear timeline of when that agreement will be finalized, Hudson will have six months from that point to close on the Armory.

Likewise, the matter will also have to pass as a warrant article at the upcoming November Town Meeting.

In the meantime, the Hudson Cultural Alliance is collecting donations to buy the armory through their website, https:// hudsonartscenter.org.

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COMMUNITYSCHOOLS School Committee votes to reduce fall athletic fees

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury High School athletic director, Jay Costa, presented an update on a modified athletic program to the School Committee at their September 23 meeting. The decision had been made at a previous meeting to allow some sports to proceed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Costa was joined by Patrick Collins, superintendent of operations and finance, who shared a proposal to reduce the amount of the athletic fees from $325 per sport to $275 with a family cap of $825.

“The lower fee is due to the lower amount of competitions… what we are requesting is a 15 percent reduction,” Collins said.

The School Committee unanimously voted in favor of the reduction which is similar to what other league school

districts have done.

Registration for the fall season is underway and try-outs began on Sept. 19. The primary challenge so far has been the student’s ability to get updated physicals; telehealth calls are not accepted.

After receiving guidance from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and secondary Education (DESE) and their governing body for athletics the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MISAA,) the district now has a solid plan, at least for the fall season.

Collins shared that Central Massachusetts have also divided the schools into geographic “pods” to limit travel and games will only be played within pods and will aid in contact tracing if needed.

Shrewsbury’s pod includes

Algonquin Regional, Leominster, Wachusett and Westborough high schools.

“I’m really proud of the work of our league and the Midland-

Wachusett league took a lead role in getting sports back in our schools…,” Costa remarked.

While the fall season has begun the remainder of the year

is still in development. Tentatively, the schedule is as follows: • Fall season: Sept. 18 – Nov. 20 (cross country, field hockey and golf.)

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NEF’s big spring fundraisers including their annual Trivia Night and its Princess Tea were cancelled, as was the Applefest Gala this fall. Proceeds from these events help to provide resources to schools necessary to improve curriculum, programs and services above and beyond the level of support of the annual school budget.

Raising funds during a pandemic has been a different challenge.

“We are changing the way we do things for sure,” said Silvia. “All the money we raise is usually through events with 200 people.”

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Some of the funded grants included science kits for students to conduct experiments remotely, access to interactive

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Silvia said that they intended to do something at the beginning of the year and that the pinwheel campaign turned out to be really fun and really successful. She hopes that it lightens up the mood a little bit for the return to school, which can be a little scary for some kids.

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District music study group shares results

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The Northborough/Southborough Public Schools formed a music study group last year to review the current music programs, cite program strengths and growth opportunities, and make improvement recommendations.

The study group shared their report at the Combined School Committee meeting held on Sept. 16.

The 22 member team of educators and community members was facilitated by Director of English Language Education Rhoda Webb.

Survey responses from over 2,000 parents, students and alumni were received. Students found participation in the music program a way to manage stress, increase confidence, and gain a sense of belonging to a community. The high quality of instruction and the variety of ensembles and performance opportunities offered were also mentioned.

The high percentage of student involvement in the programs for children of all needs, the inventory of instruments available to prevent barriers for children to learn an

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instrument, and the support of the Northborough Southborough Music Association were recognized as part of the study.

Feasibility studies were recommended to gain information on the ability to schedule weekly music classes at the Pre-K level and to add a string program for Northborough elementary and middle school students. Researching alternative scheduling ideas to lessen student conflicts with music was also suggested.

Currently, the high school requires a half year of either art, drama or music or a class from the applied arts area. Superintendent Greg Martineau said that many students exceed that requirement.

Connecting to the community as a means to increase the visibility of the music programs was considered important. Regional School Committee member Karen Ares agreed.

“Anyone who goes to these concerts and performances are blown away by the talent of our kids and our faculty who bring these talents to our children, but I feel they are not shared enough with the public,” she said.

Additional community support in funding was raised by Regional School Committee

member Dr. Kathleen Howland, who teaches at Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory. She often speaks about the research showing the connection between music and proper brain development and proven lifelong benefits.

“The monies that are raised by the Music Association pale in comparison to other organizations and I would like to see an increase in that community support for the arts,” said Howland. “I am asking as a school board member for the community to really consider this asset and funding it with more support outside of the school budget.”

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• Winter season: Nov. 30 – Feb. 21 (alpine ski, basketball, ice hockey, indoor track, and swim/dive.)

• Fall season II or “Floating Season:” Feb. 22 - April 25 (includes higher risk sports such as cheer, football, girls’ volleyball and unified basketball.)

• Spring season: April 26 - July 3 (basketball/softball, crew, lacrosse, track & field and unified track.)

“We hope to have some answers by mid-October or late October on what the winter season will look like …I am nervous about some of our sports

moving into the winter season, and being able to operate those fully and safely,” Costa stated.

All safety standards will be adhered to and each team will have a “Covid Captain” to oversee safety protocols. The athletes have been required to not hold in person events outside of games and practice and team pasta dinners have been eliminated.

“We are very pleased that we are able to offer the program, albeit in a modified way,” commented School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Sawyer. “It’s fair for families and we also recognize that we do have families that are going through difficult economic times as well.”

Central One Federal Credit Union announces annual 2020 academic scholarship recipients SHREWSBURY - Central One Federal Credit Union recently announced its annual academic scholarship recipients for 2020.

These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from Algonquin Regional High School, Auburn High School, Shrewsbury High School, and Westborough High School, who will be entering a four-year accredited program and majoring in Business and/or Finance. Consideration was based on academic merit, school activities, community involvement, and financial need.

The bank announced its $4000 recipient is Av-

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The $1000 recipients are: • Quinn Potter from Algonquin Regional High School, attending Colby College • Jacob Hendricks of Shrewsbury High School, attending College of the Holy Cross • Savannah Shepherd of Westborough High School, attending Assumption College For more information about the scholarship or Central One Federal Credit Union, visit our website http://www.centralfcu.com.

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POLICELOG The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area.

Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.

Northborough

Tuesday, Sept. 15 11:04 a.m. Arrested, Donald James Benjamin, 55, of 24 Francis Ave., Apt. 30, Shrewsbury, on warrant.

Hudson

Saturday, Sept. 19 1:12 a.m. Arrested, Sarge A. Francolini, 20, of 15 John Robinson Rd., Hudson, for OUI-liquor or .08%.

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Wednesday, Sept. 16 2:10 p.m. Arrested, Sean P. Dayotas, 32, of 15 Brady Rd., Westborough, for shoplifting by asportation.

Thursday, Sept. 17 9:01 p.m. Arrested, Chewin Rondon, 29, of 12 Hancock St., Worcester, for unlicensed operation of MV, attach plate not assigned.

Friday, Sept. 18 9:22 a.m. Arrested, Sarah R. Holm, 24, of 10 Oakview St., Worcester, for possess to distribute Class A, conspiracy.

Saturday, Sept. 19 5:03 p.m. Arrested, Jonathan M. Birtz, 37, of 39 First St., Apt. B18, Worcester, on warrant.

8:45 p.m. Arrested, Joseph L. Brooks, 41, of 18 Abbott, Apt. 3, Worcester, on warrant.

Sunday, Sept. 20 5:25 p.m. Arrested, Wayne F. Bell, 34, of 183 Worcester St., Apt. 183, N Grafton, on warrant.

Monday, Sept. 21 12:45 a.m. Arrested, Carlos Javier Davila, 41, of 47 Beaver Park Rd., Apt. B, Framingham, for oper MV with license suspended/revoked, speeding, operation to endanger, fail to stop for police, possession Class A substance, possession Class B substance.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 5:46 p.m. Arrested, Joshua B. Attwood, 28, of 62 Ridge Trail, Douglas, for OUI liquor.

Marlborough

Saturday, Sept. 19 8:52 a.m. Arrested, Junyi Zha, 20, of 4504 Willow Trl., Marlborough, on warrant.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 5:41 p.m. Arrested, David J. Ciampo, 63, homeless, Marlborough, for trespass.

Grafton

Tuesday, Sept. 15 11:52 p.m. Arrested, Sean P. Dayotas, 32, of 15 Brady Rd., Westborough, for OUI-drugs 2nd offense, possess Class B drug, marked lanes violation.

Southborough

Friday, Sept. 18 2:16 a.m. Arrested, William Henry Bourque, of Arthur St., Framingham, for possess Class B drug, possess/purchase to distribute drug paraphernalia, warrant.

6:04 a.m. Arrested, Marco Antonio Abreu, of Presidents Row, Ashland, for op MV with license suspended, speeding/ rate of speed exceeding posted

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Saturday, Sept. 19 12:35 a.m. Arrested, Joshua H. Flanagan, of Dickenson Way, Marlborough, for OUIliquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 10:14 p.m. Arrested, Evan J. Leboeuf, of Rodney St., Worcester, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

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Wednesday, Sept. 16 4:03 a.m. Arrested, Linda Teresa Senior, 44, of 20 Scott St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on warrant.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 11:35 a.m. Arrested, Robert T. Marnalse, 45, of 32 Hilda St., Worcester, for op MV with license revoked.

COMMUNITYOBITUARIES Doris R. Houde, 92 G RA F T O N Doris R. (Gordon) Houde, 92, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Doris was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert K. Houde in 2010.

She is survived by her five children, Chad Houde and his wife Margie of Millbury, Jackie Piette and her late husband Gilles of South Grafton, Robin Gasco and her husband Dan of South Grafton, Joel Houde and his wife Jean of North Grafton, and Bonny Houde and her husband Kevin Branowicki of Oxford; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.

Private funeral services will be held at Roney Funeral Home in North Grafton followed by her burial at St. Phillip’s Cemetery in Grafton.

Fernando S. Melo, 40 HUDSON - Fernando S. Melo, 40, of Hudson, passed away Sept. 16, 2020.

He is survived by his parents, Jose and Maria (Sousa)

Melo of Hudson; his sister, Olga Forrest and her husband Brendon of Wareham; two brothers, David S. Melo of Clinton and George S. Melo of Hudson; along with several loving nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins and friends.

His visitation was held Sept. 22 at the Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson, with a Mass of Christian Burial held Sept. 23 at St. Michael Parish and burial at St. Michael Cemetery.

Michael B. Aponte, 53 MARLBOROUGH - Michael B. Aponte, 53, of Marlborough, passed away suddenly Sept. 17, 2020 in Winthrop.

Michael leaves his mother, Linda Aponte; his sister, Lisa Aponte; his nieces, Andie LeBeau, Ashley Aponte, and Stephanie Babin, as well as his greatniece, Aubrey Rose Aponte or Midget as he called her; and his significant other, Lori Stankis, as well as many loving cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Benjamin Aponte, and sister, Theresa Aponte.

Calling hours were held Sept. 22 at the Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough.

Following cremation, burial will be private.

Michael J. Maroney MARLBOROUGH - Michael J. Maroney of Marlborough, died Sept. 12, 2020 after suddenly being stricken ill at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Diane and James Maroney of Marlborough.

He is survived by his brother, David and wife Katarina; his niece, Alyssa; nephews, Andre and Anthony; his fiancé, Kimberly Howard; and his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A private funeral Mass with extended family was held Sept. 16, with a burial at Southborough Rural Cemetery. The Morris Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Ebenezer R. Gibbons, 87 WESTBOROUGH - Ebenezer R. Gibbons, 87, of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sept. 13, 2020 at UMass Medical Center. Ebenezer was born in Mahaicony, Guyana, South America, son of the

late Eleazer and Hetty (Reece) Gibbons.

Ebenezer is survived by his wife of almost 64 years on Sept. 20, Beulah (Elliott) Gibbons; six children, Jasper Gibbons and his wife Barbara of Worcester, Handel Gibbons and his wife Marcelle of Shrewsbury, Clauville Lewis and her husband Raynold of Worcester, twins Paul Gibbons and his wife Margaret of Worcester and Paula Gibbons of Atlanta, Ga., and Carmel Walrond and her husband Andrew of Maplewood, N.J.; two brothers, Kenneth Gibbons and Denzel Gibbons of Guyana; two sisters, Euna Pollard of Shrewsbury and Claudette Mendie of Queens, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren, Ravelle Lewis, Jenelle Gibbons, Dwanye Lewis, Jonathan Gibbons, Renelle Lewis, Randell Gibbons, Tiger Gaskin, Andrew Walrond Jr., Jeremy Walrond, Dylan Gibbons, Paula Gibbons, and Darius Gibbons; five great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

A period of calling hours was held Sept. 21 at Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester, with private funeral services held Sept. 22 and burial at Pine Grove Cemetery of Westborough.

Margaret Arnold, 98 GRAFTON - Margaret (Waite) Arnold, 98, died peacefully at home Sept. 18, 2020.

She is survived by three daughters, two granddaughters, and two great-grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Warren D. Arnold Jr. In lieu of a service, the family asks that you raise a glass and toast this remarkable woman.

Sr. Kathleen Gingras RGS, 88 MARLBOROUGH - Sister Kathleen Gingras (Kathleen Tarcisius) died Sept. 20, 2020 at Metrowest Medical Center after a short illness. She was 88 years of age and had been a Contemplative Sister of the Good Shepherd for 71 years.

Sister is survived by her good friends, Rick and Suzanne Clarkson, who have been so faithful through the years, cousins, and her Good Shepherd Community.

Burial was held Sept. 25 at Mt. Benedict Cemetery of West Roxbury, with a Mass of celebration to be offered at a later time. Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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