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Vol. 46 | No. 41 | October 9, 2020

Shrewsbury TM members approve $42 million for new police complex

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter

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SHREWSBURY –Town Meeting representatives overwhelmingly voted Sept. 29 in favor of advancing a ballot question to the Nov. 3 general election for a $42 million debt exclusion to fund a new police station and public safety radio system.

Addressing the members at a Special Town Meeting held at Shrewsbury High School, Police Chief Kevin E. Anderson said that the current police building, which was built in 1971, had significantly outlived its intended lifetime.

Among its many challenges he noted included a lobby with people overlapping, e.g., coming in for reports, getting a license to carry permit, sex offenders registering and releasing prisoners.

Firefighter Joseph Milosz explained that the existing public safety radio system, installed in the 1990s was technology outdated, and replacement parts cannot be procured.

One of the primary challenges is inadequate coverage making communication between officers and firefighters difficult and often unsafe and can prove deadly in an EMS emergency.

Former Selectman Henry Fitzgerald, Precinct 6, noted that now is an advantageous time to proceed because of exceptionally low interest rates.

Gwen Molina, Precinct 1, inquired about the cost of renovating the building as opposed to building a new station.

Matt Salad, architect with Tecton Architects responded that they didn’t pursue any actual costs because the Building Committee had determined that the integrity of the building didn’t merit the investigation and the building was in such a state of repair that it was more cost effective to build a new station without disturbing

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‘Blessing of the Animals’ Shrewsbury’s First Congregational Church holds pet event on Town Common

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Town Common is a popular place for events to be held during the year. On the morning of Oct. 4 there was an unusual type of gathering as people of all ages were joined by very special family members – dogs, cats, a bunny, ponies and even a turtle, as part of the “Blessing of the Animals.”

The event, hosted by the clergy of the First Congregational Church, Rev. Lynne Dolan and the Rev. Dr. James Matarazzo, was held in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, who was well known for his love of animals.

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COMMUNITYVIEWPOINT Letters to the Editor Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul Societies To the Editor: The Marlborough St. Vincent de Paul Societies (of Immaculate Conception and St. Matthias) would like to thank the community for their support during our virtual Friends of the Poor Walk this year.

The generosity of the local businesses and peoples exceeded our expectations and

we surpassed our fundraising goal. We were able to raise more than $18,000 to support those in need in Marlborough.

The Marlborough Friends of the Poor Walk was one of the most successful in the country. We would especially like to thank our wonderful business sponsors: at the Rent Sponsor Level: Sudbury Fence, Community of the Sisters of St. Anne, Durand & Anastas Environmental Strategies, MacDonald Hotel , Mirick O’Connell Attorney Arthur

Bergeron, Murphy Insurance, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Short & Rowe Funeral Home; at the Grocery Sponsor Level: Collins Funeral Home, Post Road Auto & Tire Service, Post Road Mobile Home Park and Sales, Slattery Funeral Home; at the Utility Sponsor Level: Marilyn Green Real Estate, Mayor Arthur Vigeant, Shine Salon; and at the Prescription Co-Pay Sponsor Level: Drs. Moeckel and Wagner Dentistry.

Without the support of these local businesses and all our faithful walkers and donors the work of St. Vincent de Paul in Marlborough would be very difficult and we would not have the funds to support those in need.

Thank you, thank you!

With sincere gratitude, Immaculate Conception St. Vincent de Paul Society & St. Matthias St. Vincent de Paul Society

Biden is best choice to ‘heal broken nation’ To the Editor: I came home to Westborough from Brooklyn a few months ago at the height of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While I loved New York, stay-at-home orders exposed some of the hardest parts of city-living: over-crowded grocery stores, cramped living quarters, and a dearth of green space. More than anything, I wanted to spend quality time with family and shop in a grocery store that stocked the full line of Cape Cod potato chips.

I grew up in Westborough, attending kindergarten through high school. Coming home was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. The

first thing I noticed upon my arrival in Westborough was simply the way people interacted with one another. Fresh off a decade of living in big cities, I had grown accustomed to being skeptical when someone extended me a kindness.

It would momentarily take me aback. The familiarity and civility of small-town life was comforting and welcomed it. I saw good people that respected and supported their fellow townspeople. I was proud to see peaceful protests in the rotary. I saw neighbors look out for one another. It reminded me of all the reasons I am proud to be from a small town.

Today, our country is living in a new normal. As scary and unpredictable as it is, with high unemployment and civil unrest, let us not Letters | 2

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NORTHBOROUGH – Northborough Town Financial Director Jason Little and Northborough Town Administrator John Coderre updated the Board of Selectmen on the status of the budget during the Board’s Sept. 28 meeting.

The biggest issue is that planning for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 is difficult because of the limited available data and information from FY2021.

Coderre’s sentiments are similar to those expressed by Gov. Charlie Baker.

“We will close FY20 okay,” said Coderre. “We will get by in 2021. We have a balanced budget as of right now that assumes significant cuts in state aid, which is not clear if they will materialize or not. My concern largely is the issue of 2022 because the problem is we do not know where FY21 is at this point in time, and so it is hard when you don’t have data points.”

Conservative planning is the focus. Postponing or restructuring projects may be needed.

“We are not going to have a lot for capital improvement,” said Coderre. “This is going to be the trend for the next couple of years. Budgets are going to get tight and surpluses are going to get tight.”

Department heads have been asked to bring forward budgets containing minimal increases and not to spend funds unless absolutely essential.

“The upcoming budget for FY2022 has the possibility to have some very significant implications for our level of service delivery,” said Coderre. “People need to be aware. That is what these numbers are telling us now--2022 will be an extremely difficult year.”

The budget will continue to be reviewed as part of the process.

“It’s about dealing with difficult information or unpleasant information, but we have always dealt with and we will continue to deal with it,” he said.

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forget the values of our small towns: civility, hospitality, and the communities we create when leading with respect and compassion for one another. These are the values I see in Vice President Joe Biden.

For that reason, I know he is the best choice to begin to heal our broken nation. I will be voting for Joe Biden on November 3rd and I call on you to as well in the most important election of our time.

Liana Steir Washington, DC Westborough resident from 1992-2006

Cattle rustling in Westborough WESTBOROUGH – Recently, the Westborough Police Department received a call asking for help apprehending four unusual “suspects”. This time the offenders were not of the human variety, but rather, four wayward cows that had wandered off from their home at the Uhlman’s Farm Ice Cream.

After their morning excursion, the cows were guided back home, the police noted, with the assistance of Westborough Animal Control Officer Melinda MacKendrick and a box of waffle cones from the ice cream stand.

“Never a dull moment in Westborough!” the police said on their Facebook page, to the delight of their followers. “We had our own mini cattle drive back to their home at Uhlman’s!”

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Inclusion offers much in way of diversity To the Editor: I was disappointed to read the account of the Sept. 14, 2020 Hudson Board of Selectmen meeting. While pleased

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to read that there was attention given to seeking to improve diversity, address discrimination and gain broad engagement, I was shocked that Selectman Scott Duplisea took Tina Grosowsky’s fervent belief that “if you’re not doing something to help and make change for people who are not white, you are contributing to the problem” as a call for him to apologize for being white.

I do not feel like I need to apologize for being white.

And my friends, colleagues, neighbors, and acquaintances should not have to apologize for being Black or Brown. We need more sensitivity in our communities. Inclusion offers so much in the way of diversity in both our personal and professional lives. Inclusion is not requesting an apology, but an invitation for all of us together to be more than we are by ourselves.

We are responsible for how we show up and defensive is not healthy or productive for anyone.

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Northborough affordable housing project wins award

By Jane Keller Gordon Contributing Writer

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NORTHBOROUGH - Preservation Massachusetts (PM), a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining the historic and cultural heritage of the commonwealth, will be granting its 2020 Robert K. Kuehn Jr. Award for a project that converted two historic Northborough properties — the Gale-Slaney House and the Cyrus Gale General Store, both located on Main Street — into four affordable housing units.

The award acknowledges the project’s “… unique & creative partnerships… and green & sustainable elements.” Due to COVID-19, PM will celebrate this award and others by holding a two-week multi-media celebration this October, followed by a live virtual event on Oct. 22.

The project, led by the Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/ Greater Worcester (HFH MW/ GW), was nominated by Norm Corbin, chairman of the North-

borough Historic District Commission and a member of PM. “When I read about this award, I knew that this project should receive it. I am thrilled by the well-deserved recognition,” he said.

According to Erin Kelly, Associate Director at PM, “This award is especially meaningful for this project, as the awards namesake, developer Robert H. Kuehn, was extremely active and involved in the passage of the Community Preservation Act in 2000, a program through which Northborough was able to contribute funds to make possible the restoration of these historic properties.”

“Projects like the Gale House that breathe new life and new use into historic properties are especially important and a great example of how preservation can help communities meet current and future needs,” she added.

Debbie Maruca Hoak, Executive Director of HFH MW/GW said, “(The award) recognizes the collaboration of an entire

3-35 Main Street, Northborough

community to restore two important and historic buildings in the center of Northborough while bringing them to modern standards and giving them new life as affordable homes.”

The project launched in 2016 at 33-35 and 37-39 Main St. The two historic buildings were converted in four affordable owner-occupied condos, including a five-, three-, and two two-bedroom units.

The 33-35 Main Street property was the Gale-Slaney House, which dates back to 1810, when it was the home of Captain Cyrus Gale. According

to records, this Greek Revival home was lost to a fire before 1855, when a barn was located at the site. The current structure was moved or built there in the 1930s.

Next door, at 37-39 Main Street, the Cyrus Gale General Store started as a home between 1820 and 1830. It served as Northborough’s stagecoach stop, post office, and general store.

The Northborough Community Preservation Committee (CPC) purchased both properties for $300,000 from Trinity Church and donated

them to the HFH MW/GW. The Northborough CPA, Northborough Affordable Housing Corporation, AbbVie, FedEx, Charlesbank Homes, Genzyme, TJX Foundation, Santander Bank and Wood Pro Inc. all contributed grants for the restoration.

As for “unique & creative partnerships,” this project truly took a village. In addition to HFH MW/GW volunteers and the future condo owners, the team members included many, many individuals from the Northborough Affordable Housing, Northborough’s CPC, Trinity Church of Northborough, Assabet Valley Regional Technical and Algonquin Regional high schools, and area businesses.

In terms of green and sustainable elements, the new condo units feature LED lighting, mini-split systems to provide heat and cooling, and recycled newspapers for interior wall insulation.

Paul Rebello, construction manager for HFH MW/GW said, “The building had deteriorated and many of the structural elements of the floors and walls needed to be replaced.

Now all of the interiors have modern configurations and finishes. The exterior finishes renew the look of the original façade.”

For more information about Preservation Massachusetts, visit www.preservationmass. org. For HFH MW/GW, visit www.habitatmwgw.org.

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“Sadly, the eagle was determined to have significant visual impairments and humane euthanasia was elected as the bird was not releasable to the wild,” Zorge said.

“Not what I had hoped at all but I am thankful to Keith for all of the assistance so we could feed and medicate this bird,” she added.

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Shrewsbury seeks proposals for purchase and development of Beal School property

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter

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SHREWSBURY – The Beal RFP (Request for Proposals) Committee on Sept. 23 formally issued an RFP for the purchase and development of the current Beal Early Childhood Center located at 1 Maple Ave. The property was released for sale at the Aug. 8 Town Meeting.

Originally known as the Maj. Howard W. Beal High School, the school was built in 1922 and named in memory of the Shrewsbury resident who perished while serving as a U.S. Army surgeon in France during World War I. In 1914 it was reported that Queen Mary of England personally thanked Beal for aiding British soldiers during the war.

The school’s gymnasium was named “Nee Hall” to hon-

The Beal Early Childhood Center property

or Shrewsbury resident Pvt. Michael Nee who also died in the war.

According to Selectman and Committee Chair Maurice DePalo, the building served as a high school until 1958 when the new Shrewsbury Junior/Senior High School opened on Oak Avenue. Since then, it served as an elementary school and then later as the Beal Early Child-

hood Center. At one point it was “mothballed” for several years.

DePalo shared that as of Sept.

26, roughly 20 prospective developers had expressed interest in the RFP. Redevelopment of the property is closely related to the recently created Town Center District, when a series of relevant zoning articles were passed at Town Meeting.

“We want them to be in harmony and the intent is for the Beal Reuse Project to be a catalyst for restoring some vitality and get some excitement

Brigham Trust grant cycle open Application deadline extended to Saturday, Oct. 24 MARLBOROUGH - The Marlborough Brigham Family Trust has announced the start of its eighth year of grantmaking to benefit the greater Marlborough community. For the past five years, approximately $45,000 per year was awarded to local charitable organizations by the trust.

In his will dated August 1997, Marlborough resident Ronald H. Brigham envisioned that his estate be used to “promote the general good and the community welfare of the Marlborough Middlesex County area” upon his passing. The charitable trust envisioned by Brigham when writing his will 16 years ago became a reality in 2013, when the trust awarded more than $25,000 in grants.

Marlborough nonprofits seeking financial support for programs and activities that directly benefit the Marlborough community can apply for up to $6,000 in grant funds. Each grant application must be in the form of a 500-word (maximum) essay that delineates the target beneficiaries, the goals of the program/activity,

the amount being requested and a brief explanation of any other funding sources.

Applicants must also include proof of their 501(c)(3) status.

Applications should be mailed to Marlborough Brigham Family Trust, P.O. Box 221, Marlborough, MA 01752 and must be postmarked

by Saturday, Oct. 4, 2020.

Trustees will screen applications and identify those most aligned with the spirit of the trust for follow-up. Potential recipients may be requested to submit project/ activity budgets and copies of 990 Forms and Board of Directors/leadership information, plus agree to an interview by the trustees if requested.

Applicants who have received a previous grant from the trust must submit proof that those funds have been spent for the specific use for which the grant was awarded.

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in the town center,” DePalo said. “Initially, we were talking about a project that had to be tax revenue producing, however, the prime consideration isn’t the price that they get for the property nor potential tax revenue but what will be in the best interest of the town.

“We have to step back and look at this thing holistically,” he added. “…If it’s revenue producing and it is going to contribute to the revitalization and the vibrancy and the aesthetic appeal to the town center that would be great. But it’s possible that it could be a non-profit use.”

According to the RFP, mixeduse concepts are encouraged and large retail or commercial single-story buildings are prohibited as well as gas stations, motor vehicle repair, drivethru establishments of any type, large manufacturing/industrial buildings, storage facilities, adult and marijuana establishments of any type, multi-family garden type apartments, and townhouse structures.

“The World War I Monument is an important facet of

this project,” he noted. “In the end, we decided that the monument should stay where it is.”

The successful bid will be based on the team of designers and architects’ ability to provide a high level of time commitment and expertise to the project and demonstrate the ability to finance the purchase and development of the property.

“We don’t have to take the highest bid. We want the best project for the town,” DePalo explained.

The proposals will be reviewed by the committee, town staff and consultants from the Horsley Witten Group. The final decision will be made by the Board of Selectmen.

New development can commence once the school has vacated the building.

Copies of the RFP may be accessed from the town website: https://shrewsburyma.gov/bids. aspx. For further information, contact Kristen Las, Assistant Town Manager, at 508-8418508 or klas@shrewsburyma. gov. RFPs need to be submitted no later than Jan. 7, 2021.

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Hudson’s American Heritage Museum plans outdoor military encampment event Left: The American Heritage Museum’s “Military History Through the Ages” event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to drive a WWII-era tank.

By Brett Peruzzi Contributing Writer HUDSON - The struggle with the coronavirus continues, but the nation’s battle history will still be honored at an upcoming event in Hudson.

On the weekend of Oct. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the American Heritage Museum will host “Military History Through the Ages” – an outdoor living history exhibition.

The event features military reenactors with displays of authentic equipment from the Revolutionary War through the present. Veterans from various ranks and service branches will participate in discussions around each encampment. The museum, which features one of the largest collection of tanks and other armored vehicles in the country, will also be open for the weekend.

Due to the continuing restrictions, this event is replacing the museum’s annual “Battle for the Air Field” recreation, with a strong emphasis on the safety and wellbeing of both encampment participants and attendees.

“The program will be spread out over the expanse of the museum and foundation grounds,” said Hunter Chaney, director of marketing for the Collings Foundation, which runs the museum. “Foot traffic through the museums and grounds will be regulated and timed in intervals. Under Phase 3 guidelines there is a limit to how many can visit, which we will control through ticketing, head counters, and foot traffic control in each major area.”

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Below: The “Military History Through the Ages” event will offer outdoor displays of military encampments and equipment from the Revolutionary War to the present day.

The tank driving experience has been very popular. The instructor and trainee run over the history of the tanks and general operation procedures. The trainee will be able to drive the tanks through a series of turns and obstacles.

The experience is truly remarkable. ­— Hunter Chaney

where social distancing is not possible, Chaney added.

According to Chaney, the most extensive display at the encampment will be for World War II. “WWII was the worst, most terrible conflict ever,” he explained. “The history of it gives all of us a direct recipe of how democracies fall and how a war of this awful scale is started.

Aside from WWII, I am very excited to have Revolutionary and Civil War encampments.

This is a first for us.”

In addition, the entire grounds will be open, including

a classic car barn and historic aviation hangar. The car barn contains a collection of 25 rare automobiles from 1901 through 1935 and the aviation hangar holds 10 vintage light aircraft from 1909 through WWII. “We are very excited to debut a very rare WWII L-4 Grasshopper aircraft called ‘Rosie the Rocketer,’” Chaney enthused. “There’s an amazing history behind this reconnaissance aircraft. Flown by pilot Charles Carpenter, he strapped bazooka rockets to this plane and ended up dispatching several German tanks during his

missions over Europe.”

A unique experience that attendees will be offered is the chance to be instructed and drive one of two models of WWII vintage tanks. For a taxdeduction eligible donation of $995 for the M24 Chaffee model tank, or $1,495 for the M4A3 Sherman model tank, participants will receive 40 minutes of instruction and 20 minutes of driving time.

“The tank driving experience has been very popular,” Chaney noted. “The instructor and trainee run over the history of the tanks and general operation procedures. The trainee will be able to drive the tanks through a series of turns and obstacles. The experience is truly remarkable.”

Visitors are welcome to sign up for a tank driving experience on arrival, although Chaney recommended booking in advance.

While Chaney acknowledged that this program was created because of current restrictions, it may not be a one-time event.

“We hope to continue this program in future years in addition to the ‘Battle for the Airfield’ reenactment,” he said, “once the pandemic subsides.”

Admission for adults is $25; veterans and seniors, $20; children under 12, $15. WWII and Korean War veterans and children under age 3 are free.

For more information and advance ticket sales, visit www. americanheritagemuseum.org.

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Shrewsbury Town Meeting members approve $42 million for new police complex Measure will now be on November ballot Police vote | from page 1

the operations of the police department.

“We believe it is a critical need for public safety and that it can’t wait anymore,” stated Beth Casavant, Board chair and strategist with the Community Supporters for Public Safety Ballot Question Committee, in a phone call prior to Town Meeting.

When asked what surprised her the most about the current building, she replied: “There is so much; I think the thing that

SYFS faces $130,000 budget shortfall

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) is not immune to the challenges going on in the rest of the world during the pandemic, according to Executive Director Christine Mowry. She recently shared her concerns as students head back into classrooms and colder months are almost here.

The organization currently has a four-month wait list for outpatient treatment even though they have expanded their school-based programs, clinic consultations and social/ emotional learning.

“It’s already more than we have anticipated,” she explained. “Nobody is surprised, everybody knew this was coming and we have a strong team in place that is ready to respond. But it’s also coming at a time when our budget is hugely impacted by COVID.” The needs are many, including food insecurity, potential home evictions and social and emotional.

Getting food to people who cannot access it because they have no transportation is one concern, as well as the expected lifting of the eviction moratorium on Oct 17.

In addition, Mowry noted that the agency is facing a $130,000 budget deficit due to state funding that is being redirected toward COVIDrelated costs.

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really strikes me is how the building no longer meets the needs of the department, and hasn’t for probably 25 years.”

Most concerning is the way important records and evidence are being stored without temperature controls because space is not available.

“There is one restroom for 51 male employees….and there

is no shower so if they had to shower off after some sort of hazardous materials incident or they are in an accident and had blood on them, they cannot,” she remarked. “The working conditions are not conducive to getting their job done.

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“All the while the public safety people sat on the sidelines and waited their turn,” Hale reflected.

“And their turn is now, and I think that the condition of the building speaks for itself.”

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Hand-sewn clothing blessed and ready for shipment to needy African children Rev. Lynne Dolan (l) leads the blessing on the Town Common

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SHREWSBURY – On Sept.

20, the First Congregational Church held its Sunday service outdoors on the Town Common as they have through the summer. On this last Sunday of summer, it felt more like late fall with temperatures in the 40s.

Undaunted by the chill, several dozen congregants gathered in worship with masks, blankets and jackets.

Pastor Rev. Lynne Dolan and Rev. Dr. James Matarazzo presided over the service that featured a blessing of an assortment of dresses, shorts and sweaters in vibrant colors that were hand-sewn and knitted by the church’s “Hands for Hope” ministry. These will be shipped in the next couple of weeks to orphans in Kagera, Tanzania.

“This mission is part of the larger Christian charity,” explained ministry member Nancy Burnett. “’Tumaini’” is the Swahili word for hope and the Tumaini Fund is bringing hope to orphans living in one of the

poorest parts of the world. Their ‘Sewing for Hope’ project is the organization that our ministry supports.”

The Hands for Hope sewing project is one of many worldwide that supports the Tumaini Fund. They participate because it dovetails with the Church’s overall mission to partner with local and global organizations to address issues affecting people of all ages.

The church has supported this cause for many years and typically does this blessing in the spring; because of the pan-

demic it was delayed.

The group also knits “Izzy dolls” that will be placed in a pocket of each item of clothing as a comfort to the orphans.

Izzy Dolls were inspired by a deceased Canadian soldier, Master Corporal Mark Isfeld, who wanted to bring love and comfort to children in “desperate parts of the world.”

Both pastors are grateful for the group’s efforts.

“I’ve worked in Tanzania, so for me it’s close to home because I saw it up front,” Matarazzo said. “Anything helps.”

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The Hands for Hope Ministry has roughly 15 members and typically meets the fourth Monday of the month at 10 a.m.

All are welcome to join. While they have not been able to meet in person since the beginning of the pandemic, they hope to be able to gather again soon.

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Dolan added, “It’s amazing.

It’s wonderful. It’s grown from a really small thing. They are saying that since they began the effort a couple of years ago, more people are now involved, but that they needed clothing for 200,000 students in Tanzania…

Now they are down to 25,000, so this effort has really helped and now they are teaching the folks there how to do this.”

After discovering that people living in Kagera have been learning to sew, the church

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for their school-based trauma clinician.

When schools opened, Mowry and her staff knew that there would be a lot of work. There are children who have been living in neglectful and abusive environments and kids struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression due to the pandemic.

Case management is by appointment only which is currently taking place outside at least until it becomes too cold. Most other services are conducted via Telehealth.

In addition to their own caseload, they are covering for the Council on Aging (COA) whose outreach coordinator recently retired. The COA is in the process of recruiting for this position.

The agency is still hosting a Mental Health First Aid training and will be transitioning that program to a virtual platform later in October.

“It’s really important for

[school] districts who are not only concerned about their students but about their staff…

It’s a perfect storm,” she explained.

She noted that her own staff is facing challenges with balancing work with young children at home who are learning remotely.

With a lot of people not working, Mowry is further concerned about their ability to fundraise. Corporate sponsorships are down, and businesses are struggling. She is hoping that there is a second round of funding through The Cares Act. Their biggest fundraiser will likely be held again virtually in the spring.

Through all of this she remains grateful for her staff.

“I could not ask for a more dedicated and trauma informed staff,” she said. “We are so blessed to have the people that we have in that building.”

For more information about SYFS or to donate, visit https:// syfs-ma.org.

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Northborough establishes Master Plan Implementation Committee

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough’s Master Plan was accepted in the spring and the next step is the implementation process of that plan, which begins with the Board of Selectmen establishing a 13-member Implementation Committee. This was part of a discussion during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting held on Sept. 28.

The original proposed committee make up included one member each from Board of Selectmen, Financial Planning Committee, Historic District Commission, Recreation Commission, Open Space Committee and Council of Aging; two members of the Planning Board; and five citizens from the community with particular expertise.

Questions and a discussion were generated specific to why two of the 13 seats would be represented by the Planning Board, in comparison to the one seat to be held from other boards.

Selectman Tim Kaelin voiced his concern that there are other committees and boards in town or another resident whose representation on this committee would be beneficial and would bring a different perspective to the committee.

Selectman Leslie Rutan echoed the concern as to why one group would be represented more than another and commented it would be a good opportunity to get another person involved.

Selectman Julianne Hirsh viewed it differently.

“The two members of the Planning Board makes sense to me, as we have seen at town meeting the Planning Board understands best, I think, how the town requires zoning and other bylaws to make sure that all these things are implemented,” she said. “They are kind of key members on this committee.”

She suggested that if the numbers were a concern, that she would like to see 15 people on this committee and to also include a member of the disabled community.”

Board of Selectmen Chair

Jason Perreault counteracted and said that “It is not advisable to earmark or designate specific slots among those positions for specific representation.”

The final vote was 4:1 in favor to keep the committee member number at 13, to include only one member of the Planning Board and add a sixth resident. Hirsh was

not in favor.

M a s te r P l a n S te e r i n g Committee Chair Fran Bakstran said the citizens should bring something other than just interest in volunteering.

“It is a heavy lift,” she said. “It is not going to be an easy lift so you will have to be really committed and you have to be looking at this as to how this is going to be a

positive impact on the town, not a way or means to say no to something. We really want to make sure that we have positive energy on this committee.”

Perreault acknowledged there have been concerns expressed about the difficulties businesses have been experiencing and the need to establish an Economic

Development Committee.

This is an area identified in the Master Plan for consideration and one that is anticipated to be a large focus for the Implementation Committee.

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Shrewsbury artist to have two shows in Worcester this fall

Shrewsbury resident’s flower display honors beloved wife

By Melanie Petrucci Contributing Writer

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PHOTOS/MELANIE PETRUCCI

SHREWSBURY – Throughout the long, hot summer, gardeners faced many challenges. But for one Shrewsbury resident, Joe Macchi, 94, who lives at Westbrook Crossing, there was one special reason he persevered. His beautiful garden, that he designed and maintains himself on the lawn in front of his immaculate home, is a way to honor his beloved wife, Patricia.

Patricia, 91, suffered a massive stroke roughly a year and a half ago. She is now in nursing care at the Coleman House in Northborough.

“She will never come home because the stroke took her arm and her leg… so she will never walk,” he said.

The flower bed is surrounded by a rock wall that he built himself with stones he has collected. The flowers change every year and he noted that this year he went for a brighter palette.

“People have coming up and taking pictures and get-

Joe Macchi shows off his beautiful flower display

ting out their scratch pads and writing down this flower and that flower,” he reflected.

“One lady told me yesterday, ‘Thanks for making this place look beautiful.’”

When asked what flowers he has in his garden, he replied: “Ageratums, begonias, sedums, mums of course and I’ve got new guinea impatiens and irises, but they are gone now.”

His wife was an interior

decorator and especially likes roses, but he hadn’t had much success with those until this year. He has one, he noted, that is doing well in his backyard.

Macchi lives independently with his pet cat and keeps very active. As such, he is already planning next year’s garden.

“I’m going to start it after these are all gone and start building the [rock] wall up a bit higher,” he said.

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“The viewer can look at it and find it ambiguous yet evocative and contribute their own imagination to it,” she noted.

She has been an artist most of her life, graduating from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia.

She also received a Sartain Fellowship and studied with the Barnes Foundation for two years.

Swinand, 77, and her husband Lou are both natives of Philadelphia, Penn., and have lived in Shrewsbury since 1984 where they raised three sons.

She taught studio classes at the Worcester Art Museum, visual communications, design, and painting at Clark University, and painting at Wellesley College greenhouses. Her work has been shown throughout New England.

Swinand shared that the museum exhibit will include over 30 pieces that will reflect a broad spectrum of her work.

“The two shows are very different, too,” Lou remarked.

“The craft center is these large watercolors and the museum is a mixture of art over several years.”

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COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, October 9, 2020 • 11

Little Free Library debuts in Northborough Left: (l to r) Bernadette Foley, Michael Mihopoulos (8), Nicholas Mihopoulos (4), Rebecca Foley Mihopoulos and Brian Foley

Below: A new Little Free Library in Northborough

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Six months of social distancing and quarantining resulted in a family project that will bring smiles and positivity to many for years. Rebecca Foley Mihopoulos and her family decided to build, paint and install the first official Little Free Library in Northborough, at 6 Mohican Ave.

(Another) Shrewsbury history mystery

By Michael Perna Jr. , Contributing Writer

PHOTO/MICHAEL PERNA JR.

SHREWSBURY - Two recently acquired high school-type pins have created (another) Shrewsbury “history mystery”! The pins reportedly came from an estate sale held in town and, according to the person who bought them, were supposed to have belonged to a young female high school student that attended SHREWSBURY Shrewsbury High in the 1940s. As can be seen in our photograph, one appears to have signified a THEN NOW basketball player/cheerleader. The other might have been used by a member of the boy’s crew team to “pin” his girlfriend. The mystery is: Who did the pins belong to? The buyer couldn’t identify the family name or location of the estate sale, only Who do these pins belong to? that the location was “not near the center of town”. Initial research indicates that cheerleading didn’t begin at the high school until the late 1940s, so that might narrow the search a bit. If this seems like it might be a very difficult task (identifying the owner), we might recall another instance within the past few years, when a high school class ring was found at the bottom of Lake Quinsigamond. Through the year on the ring and initials inscribed on it, the original owner (long deceased) was identified! Hopefully some further research will reveal the original owners of our “mystery pins”.

Little Free Library is part of a worldwide nonprofit organization, whose mission is to inspire the love of reading while building community and sparking creativity. The concept is to take a book and leave a book from the neighborhood book-sharing boxes.

Foley Mihopoulos said she has met more neighbors during the last few months because so many more people have been walking through the neighborhood than usual during the pandemic.

The Little Free Library project was inspired by Foley Mihopoulos’s father, Brian Foley, who is a painter and was temporarily out of work and quarantining with them.

He purchased a kit online and the family fun began.

“We wanted to build a sense of community in the neighborhood,” Foley Mihopoulos said. “We are all proud of the project. As a family, we have a love of reading and encourage helping others, sharing and being kind.”

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In addition, family friends painted kindness rocks to create a rock garden around the base of the library.

The library is officially registered and displays the official logo and assigned charter number 107926, which makes it easier for anyone to find their library from the organization’s website. The family hopes that it is well visited and has a selection of both adult and kids’ books available.

“It’s been a tough time and we hope that this puts a smile on people’s faces and brings them positivity,” Foley Mihopoulos said.

The initial reviews are in.

“Our neighbors love it,” she said. “They think it’s neat to have in our neighborhood.”

You can learn more about Little Free Library concept and search for other officially registered libraries at www. littlefreelibrary.org.

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COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, October 9, 2020 • 13

Westborough voters approve Whitney Street land purchase

By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - A whopping 212 voters turned out to the Special Town Meeting (STM) Sept. 29, prompting a more than 30-minute delay in the start of the meeting as the Board of Health ensured all voters were checked in and seated safely. The large turnout was unexpected, as only 152 voters turned out for the June 20 Annual Town Meeting and 136 voters turned out for the Jan. STM. All three articles passed unanimously with little or no discussion, although several voters left after Article 1 passed with resounding applause.

Article 1 allowed the town to purchase 66 acres of land at 3133 Eli Whitney St. for conservation and passive recreation and for the purpose of granting a conservation restriction. The land has been a priority open space parcel for the town for a number of years, and the town has tried to acquire it several times.

“It is a beautiful piece of property, something that is extremely valuable to us as a town to preserve for our residents for open space and

protect it from development,” Selectman Ian Johnson said.

Open Space Preservation Committee member and Planning Board Chair Mark Silverberg said both of his groups, as well as the Walk-up Robinson Committee, unanimously approved the article.

“I thank BOS for their dedication and preservation and will to make this happen,” he said. “It’s been a long time coming. I can’t believe we have the opportunity tonight to make this happen.”

The purchase price for the land is $2,3 million and was appropriated through a transfer of $800,000 from the sale of real estate account, $750,000 from the open space account and $750,000 from the Walkup Robinson account. Because the funds come from current accounts, the purchase will not affect the tax rate. The transfers leave a balance of $1,013 in the open space account, $1,454,684 in the Walkup Robinson account and $1,849,953 in the sale of real estate account.

The acquisition contributes to the open space corridor, abuts current town-owned land and provides potential for safe routes to Fales School from the Wayside and Mountain

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By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Payant gave selectman an informational update on how the department manages the road program at its meeting Sept. 22.

“We try to base everything we do on some type of industry standard,” he said.

Payant said the idea is to maintain roads in the best ways possible, because it is less money and time to maintain them and keeps them lasting longer.

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At this time, Payant said, there are two main options for road treatment: re-paving and crack sealing. However, there are new techniques other than those two options that are being considered.

“We are looking for ways to efficiently use our money and extend the life of the roads,” he said.

Payant reported his department paved six roads this summer, but the list is 25 to 30 roads long.

However, the DPW is looking to take a more macro look at road projects, and create a strategic plan that includes two to three years of forecasted road improvement and addresses issues long term.

Payant said a strategic plan would include input from other departments and programs such as the Complete Streets program, the master plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Climate Action Task Force, the Public Safety Committee, the Boston Worcester Air Line Trolley

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“The DPW is represented in all of those [groups] in different forms, and I just want to assure residents we are aware of all these things and they are interconnected,” Payant said. “By being participants in all of those things, we can, in many cases, connect the dots and make sure we are not overlapping and are interconnected in a way that’s going to benefit everyone and all things associated with mobility, essentially.”

Putting different projects into “corridors,” Payant said, would allow his department to apply for grant funding from programs such as Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Complete Streets.

Payant also asked that people consider adopting a catch basin to help the DPW with keeping them clear.

For more information, or to view the presentation, visit the DPW website at www.town. westborough.ma.us/publicworks or call 508-366-3070.

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By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Town officials heard an update on the Eversource project from State Rep. Carolyn Dykema (DHolliston), State Rep. Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough), State Rep. Hannah Kane (RShrewsbury), and Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) at the

Board of Selectmen meeting Sept. 22.

Dykema noted that the town has had a number of contacts with Eversource since January regarding the Worcester Feed Line Improvement Project, and that because it’s such a large project involving permitting processes from both the state and several communities it is important

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SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Public Library announced the start of Sunday hours, beginning Oct. 4. Library services will be available on Sundays from 1-5 p.m.

The west entrance of the library will be open and requested items will be on tables in the hallway. Patrons can place holds on books, audiobooks, CDs, video games, or DVDs through the C/W MARS system. Items that belong to Shrewsbury or other libraries can be selected. Up to 10 holds can be placed on one library card. Holds will be arranged in alphabetical order by patrons’ last names, and can be checked out using the self-checkout machines.

Patrons will then follow directional signs to exit the building from the main north entrance. Borrowed items can be returned in black bins outside the library from 1-4:30 p.m.

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puter sessions are available to patrons with a C/W MARS library card in good standing.

In order to use a computer, library card holders must call the library (508-841-8609, ext. 3) to reserve a time slot.

Reservations are limited to one 60-minute session per day, no exceptions. Due to safety precautions, users are required to come alone, and library staff will only be able to provide limited, remote support. Patrons are requested to come through the west entrance.

There are also selections of new materials to browse and check out.

The Board of Library trustees is grateful to the following donors who have sponsored the Sunday hours: Dr. B. Dale and Mrs. Melanie Magee; Olive I. and Anthony A. Borgatti Jr. Donor-Advised Fund of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation (four Sundays each); and Dean Park Grill

and Pizza (two Sundays). Providing one Sunday each are Maureen Fujimori in honor of Eileen Mooney Evans; Pam Osborn in memory of Harry Der Harootunian; in memory of James A. Heedles; in loving memory of Buckie Somers; in memory of Marsha Williams; the Bachini Family in memory of Ruth Seward; John P. Collins and Nancy Hughes in memory of Dr. John P. Collins; Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Southgate at Shrewsbury; Shrewsbury Rotary Club; Shrewsbury Garden Club; Selectman Beth Casavant; the Del Dotto grandchildren - Drea, Dylan and Devin; Olivia, Peg and Don Harbert; and one anonymous donor.

There are a few sponsorship slots still open. Interested parties may contact Library Director Priya Rathnam at 508-841-8537 for further information or to arrange a sponsorship.

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She said the delegation including herself as the vice chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy - sent follow up letters to Eversource underscoring the need to respond to the town as directly and as promptly as possible.

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Blowing smoke How to design a proper fireplace

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Whenever we use our great room fireplace, some smoke comes out into the room. I am going to add one to the master bedroom. How can I keep the new fireplace from being smoky?

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You definitely are not alone with the problem of a smoky woodburning fireplace.

More than half of fireplaces cause some smoky conditions inside homes, and it is difficult to ever totally rid the room of the smoky odor.

There are many possible causes of a smoky fireplace.

The fact that your existing fireplace belches smoke out into the room whenever you use it indicates a fireplace design error. When fireplaces smoke only occasionally, it may be from an improperly laid fire or unusually windy conditions outdoors. These can blow the smoke back down the chimney and/or create a negative pressure inside your home.

With proper design, your new fireplace in the master bedroom should be relatively smoke-free. The relationship between all the dimensions of a fireplace is critical to its creating a strong draft up the chimney. An aesthetically pleasing fireplace size and style are nice, but don’t let this override sound fireplace design principles.

The size of the opening and the depth of the fireplace are most important to keep smoke from coming out in the room.

Most fireplace design books have many sets of acceptable dimensions. As an example, a fireplace with a 28-inch-wide opening should have a height of about 24 inches and a depth of 16 inches.

Also, the sides of the firebox should not go straight back.

They should be tapered so the back wall of the fireplace is narrower than the opening. If your remodeler cannot find the correct dimensional relationships, you can order the booklets “Residential Fireplace Design” and “Residential Fireplaces - Details and Construction” from the Brick Institute of America, 11490 Commerce Park Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091.

If your budget is tight, you can scrimp on the quality of the face brick or mantel, but not on the chimney. Each year, many house fires and deaths are caused by fires that start in the chimney. This can be a particular hazard in the bedroom, where you may fall asleep and not realize a chimney fire has started until

it is too late.

Creosote builds up in any chimney over time. It is very flammable, and when hot materials are raging in the fireplace, this creosote can start burning the inside of the chimney. A well-built, quality chimney can generally withstand this heat. A poor-quality chimney can allow any nearby combustible materials in the wall to catch on fire.

Install an outdoor combustion air inlet duct to the new fireplace. This makes it burn more efficiently and reduces the heated air sucked out of your house. It also minimizes the possibility of smoke coming out into the room. Many new fireplaces are designed with a combustion air inlet.

If you have a fireplace built from scratch, it is not difficult to add an inlet.

To improve the smoky conditions from your existing fireplace, try reducing the opening height by placing a strip of sheet metal across it.

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Air out your home Both Jayme Kinsey, a contributing journalist at Dengarden, and Maria del Russo, a contributing journalist at Real Simple, agree that you must bring in new air. Kinsey argues that no matter how much of a new scent you try to infuse into old, stinky air, you’ll never get rid of the scent completely. Russo cites household expert and author Rachel Hoffman, who states that too much moisture in the air (from cleaning, cooking or showering) can trap bad smells and make the air feel damp and musty. Bite the bullet on the AC costs, and use fans, screen doors and vents to bring as much new, fresh air in as possible. Hoffman also suggests ditching old sponges, removing/washing towels and floor mats more often and seeking less total moisture in your bathrooms, kitchen and laundry spaces.

Address common offenders Experts agree that bad smells always win; you’ve got to stay ahead of them. Journalists from Good Housekeeping and Cheat Sheet highlight several of the most common smelly culprits: -Garbage disposals: Oftentimes, small bits of food scraps get stuck in the disposal and cause lingering smells. Experts recommend turning on the disposal, running the water and putting a combination of baking powder, dish soap, ice cubes and lemon/orange peels down it while it’s running. This mix of neutralizing, aromatic and abrasive materials will help create a fresh-smelling kitchen.

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-Trash cans: Without a doubt, the trash cans in all our houses could use a good scrub-down. Experts recommend a proper wash, bleach and sun-dry before bringing bins back in the house and putting dryer sheets in the bottoms to create good smells and absorb moisture.

-Carpets and rugs: After years of spills, footprints and pet hair, whether your carpets look good or not, there are a lot of extra smells (and potentially moisture) stuck in the fibers of your floor coverings.

Take some time and money to thoroughly wash them out and let them air-dry while you open up all your windows.

After you’ve purged the bad smells, you’re ready for the fun part picking good smells to create a peaceful ambiance. This is where the advice diverges, but all routes will work. Air fresheners, cleaning supplies and candles all have man-made chemicals in them; incense can be hard for some people to toler-

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Incense Incense is a great option and creates a cool vibe, often with strong, long-lasting smells. Common scents are sandalwood, frankincense, jasmine, lavender and patchouli, although any store that sells incense will often have many more to choose from. Experiment with different scents and brands. Always use a proper incense burning stand, and ask your guests if they’ve ever had any adverse reactions to incense when they arrive; it causes some people to get mild respiratory issues or headaches.

Once you’ve ushered out the bad smells, any one of these options will provide a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere. ate; methods for infusing natural aromas take the most work.

But all will achieve a pleasant scent in your home. It’s up to you to choose which is right for you, but here are some good starting ideas from our trusted journalists: Natural methods Natural methods are a bit more labor-intensive, but they always create fresh, natural and subtle smells, as opposed to the man-made smells of some artificial scents. Experts recommend small jars of coffee beans, eucalyptus, or lav-

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The main feature of a dining room is and always will be the dining table. Selecting the wrong table for your dining room can be disastrous for the flow of guests and service to the table. In many rooms, rectangular or square tables are fine to use, as the excess space around the table ensures you won’t be running into the sharp edge of the table. Round and oval tables are the preferred shape for dining rooms or areas where space is restricted. The softer shapes of these tables are less prone to accidents.

Dining rooms should not be crowded. Besides the table, you should have an adequate number of chairs. It should not look like seating at a gaming table; there should be enough room between each diner so that a full array of dining utensils, dishes and glassware can be placed correctly, with space in between for added safety.

Under the new guidelines, at a table for eight, there should

be no more than six diners; at a table for six, there should be no more than four diners.

Whatever material the table is made from, ensure that the surface can be cleaned after every use, as this is the most tactile surface in a dining room.

Chairs are the second feature of a dining room. They are meant to complement or contrast the style of your dining table. These should be as comfortable as possible and upholstered in user-friendly materials that won’t stain easily. Dining chairs can have arms or not, but they should always be able to be tucked underneath the apron of the table when not in use. In today’s world, any fabric, leather or vinyl used should be able to be cleaned, sprayed and sanitized periodically to avoid the spread of germs, bacteria or viruses.

A dresser or console is the only other piece of furniture that should be placed in a dining room. This surface can function as a place to rest dishes, foods or desserts, and any other utensils and/or decanters that may be needed during the meal. Avoid over-decorating the dining room, as it is meant to be a place of respite for the enjoyment of food. Don’t suffer from horror vacui; sometimes, less is more, especially true in dining rooms.

One final piece of advice is to select your furniture first, your chandelier second and your paint for walls or wallcoverings last. This will guarantee that every decision is meaningful, thought-through and complementary of every design concern in this most important room.

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Get a notebook

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nce in a while, designers emerge to challenge the ideas about how we live and how we could live.

They are ready to experiment with an idea, some that are quite beautiful and some that can even take your breath away.

The greatest fault of some designers and homeowners is the follow through. Many times, it is just not there.

Some interior designers have earned the profession of designers a reputation of being lackadaisical or unreliable.

Some of this can be excused because designers can be so busy that things fall through the cracks, but other designers don’t think that way. ...they just can’t.

For all you DIYers and homeowners, I’m going to give you the ultimate design tip. Invest in a notebook. It doesn’t matter if it’s a spiralbound or book-bound type.

For your purposes, it can be a three-ring binder with loose-

leaf paper. The best design tool is a notebook. While a large part of any project involves creativity and ideas, a much larger part is the sourcing, pricing and tracking of all the hundreds of details that go into the making of an interior design.

It doesn’t matter whether you consider this notebook a design journal or a project management tool or a running budget. It is all three.

Your book could have torn pages from magazines, paint swatches, furniture specifications, a floor plan - house goals, however attainable or unattainable they may be.

Notes can help identify areas to be redesigned or serve as a

laundry list of wants or design issues. You can refer back to these notes prior to ordering materials or furniture to see if you have resolved the issue at hand.

Other sections of your notebook can be sorted by rooms, which can hold pictures of furniture and corresponding swatches of fabric, paint samples, flooring ideas, lamps and even art. This will help you visualize your room and foresee any adjustments

in colors or patterns. It will also help you determine if you need more goods for the room or project.

In terms of measurements, the more the better. You’ve all heard the construction adage, “Measure twice; cut once.” The same holds true for any aspect of the design project. You may have measured the size of the window, but did you measure how far the sill is from the floor, the space above the edge of the window to the ceil-

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A buyer’s perspective: ‘Where’s the meat?’

By Gary L. Kelley, Realtor®

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North Grafton reader dropped a note to the Community Advocate that said: “I have to say that some weeks I’ve been a bit disappointed in the various articles you publish by real estate agents. From the perspective of a buyer, I believe the articles ought to go into greater detail. For instance, I don’t think anybody needs a clinic in wallpaper versus paint, but when do these articles ever cover fireplace and chimney issues and the importance of their sound and solid construction?

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Strangely enough, home inspectors are not required to look closely into them as part of their report. But think about it - on the list of most important things, where do you think that should rank? How much should you know about your fireplace and chimney before you close? I’d love to see a regular column w r i t te n fo r b u ye rs a n d prospective buyers. Maybe this could be considered the

first one.”

Good points, North Grafton! The real estate agents appearing in the Community Advocate pay for their space and I write every word of mine. Since my business trends 2:1 for listings, it’s a natural for me. The words flow… Every buyer’s needs are different and unique. Many of our sellers end up buying a new home with us.

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One thing all real estate agents must watch is liability. Lawsuits happen in real estate every day. My brokerage has buyers sign a form (I call it the “Gary Knows Nothing” form and ask buyers to certify my lack of knowledge) covering how I know nothing about legal advice, home inspections, s t r u c t u ra l c o n d i t i o n o f property, condition of the roof, mechanical and electrical systems, wood-destroying i n s e c t s , e n v i ro n m e n t a l hazards, square footage, lot size, acreage, boundary lines and encroachments, zoning, bylaws and building codes, sewage disposal, water supply, utility connections and related services, school district information, sex offenders, felons and other crime considerations, and tax advice. I once had a client state if they knew all this in advanced, they never would have used me buying a property. In real estate, there is a concept of not being the source, be the source of the source. When on a showing, I certainly comment on everything I see,

and always add we will have to get that checked with a licensed person or checked on a website of public facts. I have a great team of resources I can call on when needed (home inspectors, HVAC, etc.).

On my YouTube channel (search for “movewithgary” on YouTube), I often have these experts on for a brief video chat. I find these topics far more interesting in a video format.

On chimneys specifically, the Chimney Safety Institute of America covers three levels of inspection. Level 1 is a visual inspection of the readily accessible parts of the chimney when no changes have taken place.

Level 2 is required when any changes are required for home sales per the National Fire Protection Association standards. Level 3 is needed under severe circumstances and requires inspection of the entire chimney including removal of components to gain access - it’s pretty rough on the chimney. Check http:// csia.org/inspections for more information. (See what I did there?)

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the backend,” explained Mike.

“The biggest problem is the lack of availability to quickly ask co-worker a question. I have to email or call which can lead to waiting and less productive days due to the additional steps.”

“My job, which is normally done at the office, usually includes a lot of in-person trips to courts and other agencies.

Since I’ve been working from home, I’ve been able to accomplish my normal deskwork although I have had to rely occasionally on outside services like Kinko for heavy-duty printing, etc. Although I have work programs on my computer I lack the heavy-duty and faster office machinery so it slows things down,” said Len, who also added that waiting to discuss items with co-workers was time-consuming.

Cristina, a private practice mental health professional who regularly works from home, explained that she uses separate phones and laptops for work and personal use. At

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I have clothing from since Bush was president - and that’s George H.W. Bush. Maybe even before. So, my clothes stay pretty organized.

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I started out using a chest of drawers to hold all of their clothes, but I found that when I put everything in drawers, my boys ended up wearing the same three or four outfits over and over. My husband and I would just grab the outfit on top of the stack (or crumpled pile) of clothes, and the outfits at the bottom of the drawers never saw the light of day.

With this ‘system,’ my boys were outgrowing a lot of their clothes before they ever wore them!

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it worked better for us to hang most of their clothes in their closet. That way, when I opened the closet door, I could see most of their outfits at a glance. I used the dresser drawers for smaller items, such as socks, shorts, t-shirts, hats and mittens. I also found that it was easiest for me to organize my sons’ clothes if I washed them in a separate load of laundry.

It was just too easy for those teeny-tiny baby socks to get lost in the sleeves of my husband’s flannel shirts or in the legs of my fuzzy pajama pants.”

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“My husband and I didn’t find out that we were having a girl until our baby was born,” said Jennifer Bacani McKenney, M.D., a mom of two and a family physician in Fredonia, Kan. “Once we announced that to our friends and family, they started to bring us all of these baby clothes. People love buying baby clothes, so they keep on coming! About a week after our daughter was born, my husband and I bought a bunch of plastic storage containers at Walmart. We put all of our daughter’s three- to six-month clothes into one bin, the six- to nine-month clothes into another bin and so on. We put all of the bins into our daughter’s closet. As our daughter outgrew a size of clothes, we put them back into a bin. Then we put that bin in the basement.

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Simply pair that couch with an attractive focal point on the wall that screams “you” and you have your own special haven.

Though each room has its own use, all the walls and decorations should fit your personality and lifestyle. You could choose bold colors and edgy geometric designs for the family room and then soft pastels and flowing lines for the bedroom. You could line your kitchen wall with trivets and travel souvenirs, or, if you just love to cook, you could hang a set of copper pots and pans.

Your den might have darker, subdued walls, a reading lamp next to a rocker and a shelf bearing your favorite novels for late-night reading.

Bobi, a homeowner in New Jersey, is proud of her living room collection of art projects, drawings and paintings that her children, and even her dad, made for her.

“If I am going to hang something on my wall and live with it, it needs to have special meaning for me,” she said. She also loves going to thrift shops to find different items that pair together for placement around the rest of her home.

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You can find plenty of interesting items to adorn your walls. Hit up a few garage sales or flea markets to find items that speak to you, everything from college pennants to antique soda-shop signs to vintage plate collections. For a girl’s room, if you like whimsy, find a half-dozen or so straw hats with flowing ribbons to group together and hang over her bed. For a boy’s bedroom, find a cork wall hanging and tack on baseball cards.

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“Puppy- or dog-proofing a home is an important part of being a pet parent,” said Debi McKee of Rescue Dogs 101. “I recommend going through your house on your hands and knees to see it at your dog’s level.”

Remember, everything they see is fair game to exploring pets.

“Try to identify any toys, objects, medications, rubbish your new pet may accidentally or even purposely try to eat,” said Dr. Ivan Duong, a veterinarian. “Chewing on electrical cords can cause burns in the mouth, shock or even death by electrocution. It is important to tie up any loose electrical cords and wrap them in spiral cable wrap or plastic casings to prevent chewing.”

Another veterinarian, Dr. Rolan Tripp, said houseplants invite messes from cat and dog digging. “Cats prefer dirt to what’s in the litterbox. Some dogs dig for fun,” he said.

“Chewing on house plants makes pets sick or worse. Azaleas, some lily flowers, tulip and hyacinth bulbs, sago palms, common philodendrons, named from a long list, are toxic to pets.”

Cats are also notorious for their curious nature, he added.

“Keep dryer doors closed to prevent cats from seeking warmth and escaping your sight when tossing in a new load. Tiny kittens can drown in some toilets, so keep the lids down.”

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pet feeding and washing gear, especially if you can include organizers for their supplies and a bathing station designed for them, said Jamie Gold, a wellness design consultant and author. She added that whatever the room, open and easily tipped trash cans can be a danger to both cats and dogs.

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Tripp said you should consider a dog kennel when you are unable to supervise.

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Companion animal veterinarian Heather Venkat also recommends a sturdy dog crate, as well as designating specific quiet eating and resting areas.

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Real estate agent Kathryn Landow of Warburg Realty has advice for keeping your home

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“Try to avoid shaggy carpets and keep carpeting to a minimum. If your dog is crate trained, a crate can be kept in a corner and custom crate covers can be made to match your apartment.”

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By Jennifer L. Grybowski Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Sustainable Westborough Chair Peter Dunbeck sought feedback from the Board of Selectmen Sept. 22 on a climate action plan (CAP) written by the Climate Action Task Force.

The plan’s goal is to achieve a 40-percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and an 80-percent reduction by 2050.

Other goals include defining a set of actions for the town which will guide the community in a transition that will address climate change-related issues and addressing municipal, residential, industrial and commercial sources of GHG emissions.

Dunbeck said one of the starting points was to evaluate current GHGs and identify the top areas of emissions to be able to measure the progress the task force makes toward its goals.

What they found through the evaluation is that 83 percent of emissions are created through four main sources. Residential transportation is the highest contributor at 27 percent; commercial/industrial/manufacturing electricity and heating/cooling are each at about 20-21 percent each; and residential heating/cooling is at 15 percent.

The task force has identified 17 sector goals and 50 strategies to meet these goals. Dunbeck said it will be critical for the town to align with National Grid as people move toward renewable sources of energy.

“It is important we understand their views and timing on the change so we are partnering with them during this transition,” he said.

The task force is also looking to increase awareness of energy efficiency programs available to residents and businesses. As for municipal plans, they will be encouraging the town to electrify the town fleet, encourage pedestrian and bike traffic, and create a traffic reduction and modification proposal. It will also promote open space, conservation of trees and forests, and continued waste reduction through composting and recycling.

However, proper implementation of the CAP is something else the task force is working on.

“One of the key needs going forward is to have good clear roles and responsibilities for carrying out this plan over time,” Dunbeck said. “It is a community-wide change that is needed, so we need awareness and ongoing effort to communicate with residents.”

In the coming months, the task force will present the CAP to different stakeholder groups and gather feedback. The presentation will be available on the Sustainable Westborough website.

Dunbeck noted that there has been a lot of action regarding climate initiatives at the state level recently and that the town’s task force is trying to stay closely aligned to be well-positioned for funding and incentive programs. He noted that in January the governor issued a formal determination letter establishing net zero GHG emissions as the commonwealth’s new legal emissions limit for 2050.

Dunbeck has attended some Global Warming Solutions Act implementation committee meetings and said they are totally focused on the next decade.

“Every scientific report shows this decade is when we have to make the most significant changes and we have to move quickly,” he said.

Dunbeck said the goals of the committee are aggressive. For example, one goal is to have one million, or 23 percent, of all registered vehicles be electric. For heating/cooling, the goal is to have one million electric heat pumps installed in residential units by 2030 so that 40 percent of units would be electric.

“This is relevant in the Eversource discussion,” Dunbeck said, pointing out that with the conversion of heating systems from using fossil fuels to electricity, the need for new infrastructure is eliminated.

Advocacy at the state level for the town’s interests is something Dunbeck noted will be very important to achieve the goals of the action plan.

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REGION – Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian recently introduced Millie - the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) first therapy dog. Millie joins fellow MSO working dogs who are tasked with searching for contraband, explosives and missing people.

Unlike her K-9 colleagues, Millie – a one year old English Lab – is trained to help provide comfort.

Throughout her initial training period, Millie was already making a difference in the lives of those she came in contact with, including officers, incarcerated individuals and loved ones - especially children - visiting them at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction.

“From day one, Millie has made a huge impact during her visits with officers, civilian staff, incarcerated individuals and community members,” said Koutoujian. “Whether it’s visiting with staff, individuals inside the jail or people in recovery coming through our counseling center, Millie has an incredible ability to put people at ease, break down barriers and provide comfort.”

Named in honor of the Mill City of Lowell where she will be based, Millie was acquired by the MSO last year. She recently completed her therapy dog training with Absolute K-9 Solutions in Lunenburg and is partnered with Lowell Community Counseling Director Jillian Ketchen.

“In her brief time with us, we’ve already seen Millie’s ability to be a calming influence and help reduce anxiety amongst those she’s met,” said Koutoujian. “We’re glad to have her as a member of our MSO team and look forward to expanding her role to assist crime victims, witnesses and others in the community who may benefit from her presence and support.”

To learn more about the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office and its programs, visit www.middlesexsheriff.org.

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Shrewsbury mom runs virtual Boston Marathon to support Boston Children’s Hospital

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter

was in 2018 which she said was pretty miserable because of the weather. However, she noted that she was thrilled to have done it because she ran with the Boston Children’s Hospital Miles for Miracles Team.

“My son Andrew was a patient at Boston Children’s Hospital when he was born,” she explained. “That was in 2016 …

We are so lucky. He is now well and healthy and a phenomenal little 4-year-old bursting with energy.”

She said that Andrew was diagnosed with “Failure to Thrive” and a reason was never determined. She also said that she had supported the hospital in the past but “when you walk through those doors as a patient, everything changes.”

After extensive testing, her son was put on a calorie intensive diet and he was able to gain the necessary weight needed and he has met all of his developmental benchmarks.

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury resident Sheila Gaffey recently ran the Boston Marathon - a virtual version, right in her hometown. The original date of the historic race was April 20 but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was rescheduled for Sept. 14 but, even then, it could not proceed.

Organizers regrouped and came up with a virtual format where participants could hold their own marathon within a one-week timeframe, Sept. 7 to 14.

The mother of three ran her marathon Sept. 12 and finished it in four hours and 28 minutes.

She received a police escort from the center of Shrewsbury to her neighborhood off of Colonial Drive which took them over the 140/290 bridge currently under construction.

This was Gaffey’s second Boston Marathon run. Her first

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She and her husband Ryan already had two healthy daughters, Norah and Caleigh.

“It’s such an amazing place,” Gaffey remarked. “One of the things I really appreciated was in the grand scheme, it seemed like what he had going on paled in comparison to some of the other children there and the doctors never dismissed any of it.”

Gaffey has been a runner for many years. She was motivated to join the team initially because of the level of care for not only their patients, but also for their families. Their experience with the hospital was so positive she wanted to “pay it forward” in any way that she could and being a runner, she had always wanted to run the

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After her first run she swore she would never do it again.

However, she was proud of her accomplishment in finishing the race and raising $12,600.

“So, last year the Marathon came around and I was like, ‘I kind of wish I were doing this again’” she said. “I am able to and there are so many people that aren’t able to. I can do this, so why wouldn’t I?”

When she shared the news with her husband that she was planning on running in 2020 she explained that it is a way to keep giving back to the hospital and helping other families.

So far, Gaffey has raised $12,866. Her goal is $15,000 and she will continue to accept donations for the next several weeks. To support Gaffey, visit http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/goto/SheilaEGaffey.

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Marlborough hires new DPW Commissioner Council approves funds for possible new fire station property

By Vicki Greene Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - The City Council unanimously approved Mayor Arthur Vigeant’s recommended hiring of Sean Divoll as the city’s Commissioner of the Department of Public Works. Divoll has over 20 years of experience and has been the director of public

works for the town of Oxford for the past 13 years. Prior to his work in Oxford, Divoll was public works engineer for the town of Concord for four years and worked as a senior engineer at Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. in Peabody. Divoll will serve a five-year term. He fills the position following the June retirement of long-time City employee John Ghiloni.

Additionally, the City Council, in a 10-2 vote, approved the transfer of $440,00 from the city’s economic development budget to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to purchase a 1.23 property at 481 Elm Street.

The lot includes a 2,100 square foot house; Vigeant has said a portion of the lot could be used

as a potential spot for a west side fire station. Councilors Kathleen Robey and Robert Tunnera both voted against the transfer of funds. “If we purchase this (land) the idea is to split the property with another driveway from Elm Street near Bigelow Street and it’s already busy,” Robey told the Council.

“I would hope this won’t be a fire station, but it doesn’t make

sense to me the way its (the lot) been split.”

Tunnera issued an “emphatic no” vote and said to his fellow councilors, “Picture a fire station next to your house, how would you vote?”

Vigeant has said the plan is to sell the house along with the minimum lot size of property and recoup the funds from the sale.

Shrewsbury Girl Scouts hold a modified Bridging Ceremony Submitted by Ann Marie R. Harvie SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury Girl Scouts held their annual Bridging Ceremony Sept. 13 at Trinity Episcopal Church, as 114 girls crossed the ceremonial bridge to their new level.

This year’s ceremony was like no other – a lot of adjustments had to be made in order to make the event a possibility.

The ceremony was broken up into separate sessions and held outside to keep the number of girls to a minimum. Girls wore masks as they crossed the bridge individually, taking them off briefly to smile for a photographer. Parents and family members cheered for their girls

“ONE TOO MANY”

in the comfort and safety of their cars. Erin Ryan, registrar for Shrewsbury Girl Scouts, served as emcee for the day and called the names of the girls as they crossed the bridge to start their adventures at the next level.

Members of Daisy Troops 65087 and 60527, the youngest members of Girl Scouts, were the first to cross over the bridge to Brownies. Two Brownie Troops (30705 and 303012) bridged over to Juniors and three Junior Troops (30050, 30308, and 30582) crossed over to Cadettes.

For the older Girl Scouts, members of Troop 11087 and Troop 11571 crossed over from Cadettes to Seniors. Three Senior Troops bridged to Ambas-

sadors. Troop leaders from 11128 watched as eight of their girls crossed over the bridge to become Ambassadors; Troop 11140 crossed four girls over; and Troop 30587 had five girls bridge to the next level.

Finally, Ambassadors who moved on to become Adult Girl Scouts were Haley Adams, Olivia Costa, Anna Courtemanche and Cora-Ann Matthews.

In addition to girls crossing over the bridge to the next level, several troops and individual girls received high honors for projects they created to benefit the community. Two troops received Bronze Awards, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. Troop 30993 received the Bronze for their project,

“Blazing a Trail.” Troop 30050 earned their Bronze Award by holding a toiletry drive to benefit Veterans Inc., in Worcester.

Members of two Troops, 11087 and 30304, were awarded the Silver Award – the highest award Cadettes can achieve – for projects that included building a gaga pit in Shrewsbury and raising awareness of the decline of pollinators.

In addition, Rebecca Fox, Troop 30050 received the esteemed Stand Tall Patch from the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) for exemplifying confidence and resourcefulness in a medical emergency.

Adult Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Leaders also received

prestigious awards from GSCWM - Sue Fournier received the Evergreen Award; Ann Marie Harvie received the Outstanding Volunteer Award; and Greta Koning and Maria Guillily both received the Rising Star Award.

The final awards were the Adult Girl Scout and Girl Scout Leader Length of Service Awards: Violetta Sobiech – 35 years; Martha Gach – 30 years; Christin Manos – 20 years; Ann Marie Harvie – 10 years; and Alana Dros, Greta Koning, Jennifer Kuhnel, Jamie Kulchy and Cristina Luther – five years.

Patricia Minton, Marcia Pereria and Amy Blessington were instrumental in organizing and executing this year’s bridging ceremony.

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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.

violation.

Sunday, Sept. 27 5:10 a.m. Arrested, Joao Carlos, 28, of 20A Shrewsbury Green Dr., Shrewsbury, for OUI-liquor or .08%, unlicensed operation of MV, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Hudson

Grafton

Friday, Sept. 25 8:35 p.m. Arrested, Sarah Lind, 35, of 7 Pond St., Mendon, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, leave scene of property damage, marked lanes violation.

Westborough

Thursday, Sept. 24 11:50 a.m. Arrested, Julie Stewart, 36, of 16 Hartford Ave., W Mendon, for op MV with license revoked, marked lanes

Saturday, Sept. 26 9:32 a.m. Arrested, Philip B. Hinchey, 48, of 248 Main St., Apt. 405, Hudson, for OUIliquor or .08% 3 rd offense, OUI-drugs.

Sunday, Sept. 27 8:28 p.m. Arrested, Akeem Davon Pritchett, 31, of 11 Cortland Dr., Hudson, for A&B on police officer (3 cts), disorderly conduct, resist arrest, disturbing the peace.

Shrewsbury

Sunday, Sept. 27 2:10 p.m. Arrested, David Jamal Robinson, 29, of 20 Vale

St., Apt. 3, Worcester, on warrant, and Erin M. Shannon, 21, of 649 Podunk Rd., E Brookfield, on warrant.

Monday, Sept. 28 8:15 p.m. Arrested, Malcolm Terrell Foye, 31, of 15 Edinboro St., Marlborough, for marked lanes violation, unlicensed operation of MV, possession Class B substance, warrant.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 2:24 p.m. Arrested, Reinaldo Pagan Ocasio, 26, of 54 Salem St., Fitchburg, for possess large capacity firearm or magazine, possess firearm/ ammo without FID card, conspiracy, receive stolen motor vehicle, possession Class A substance, conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws; Ayla L. Mercedes, 25, of 16 Laurel St., Apt. 1004, Worcester, for possess large capacity firearm or magazine, possession Class A substance, possess firearm/ ammo without FID card, conspiracy, conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws;

Marjorie Rojas-Santos, 26, of 16 Laurel St., Apt. 1004, Worcester, for possess large capacity firearm or magazine, possession Class A substance, possess firearm/ammo without FID card, conspiracy, conspiracy to violate controlled substance laws, Thursday, Oct. 1 4:48 p.m. Arrested, Andrew L. Schiavo, 28, of 30 Richards St., Worcester, on warrant, and Carl D. Sorabella, 52, of 10 Hammond St., Worcester, on warrant.

Marlborough

Thursday, Sept. 24 2:02 p.m. Arrested, John Jeremy Paquin, 18, of 280 Elm St., Apt. 31, Marlborough, on warrant.

5:18 p.m. Arrested, Joel Almeida Santos, 34, of 222 Pleasant St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for shoplifting by asportation (3 cts), warrant.

Friday, Sept. 25 10:04 a.m. Arrested, Jen-

nifer Lynn Soule, 37, of 80 Redbud Way, Apt. 34, Marlborough, on warrant.

Saturday, Sept. 26 1:45 a.m. Arrested, Angelo Guimaraes, 21, of 27 Lewis St., Apt. 1, Everett, for unlicensed operation of MV, speeding in viol special regulation.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 2:11 a.m. Arrested, Anyelo Daniel Gonzalez Escarate, 19, of 149 Phelps St., Marlborough, for unlicensed operation of MV, marked lanes violation, resist arrest, possess Class D drug, distribute Class D drug.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 10:06 a.m. Arrested, Fouad Elias Aoude, 30, of 32 Water St., Marlborough, on warrant.

6:27 p.m. Arrested, Miguel Filipe De Paul Rodrigues, 18, of 45 Briarwood Ln., Apt. 4, Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended, warrant.

Thursday, Oct. 1 10:19 p.m. Arrested, Jerome David Burton, 23, of 79 Framingham Rd., Marlborough, for disturbing the peace.

Local Big Brothers Big Sisters hires new managers for mentoring program REGION - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest (BBBS), parent organization of the Mazie Mentoring Program, recently hired Brandon Portillo to manage the Mazie Mentoring Program at Framingham High School and Calleigh Leach to manage the program at Waltham High School. The Mazie Mentoring Program matches volunteer mentors with high school students in need of extra guidance and support through their sophomore to senior years.

Portillo and Leach will be working directly with the staff and students to recruit new mentees while building a relationship with the existing mentor/mentee matches.

Portillo is joining the team at the Mazie Mentoring Program with more than five years of experiencing working with youth in the Metrowest region. Most recently, he was the AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellow for the Metrowest College Planning Center in Framingham. In this role, Portillo coached 70 high school seniors through the post-secondary education enrollment process. In doing

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The Mazie Mentoring Program matches volunteer mentors with high school students in need of extra guidance and support through their sophomore to senior years.

so, he designed and facilitated college access and success seminars focused on financial aid, financial literacy, and college and career planning.

Leach first connected with the BBBS mission when she began mentoring through the

Worcester Area College Mentors Program. She was a Big Sister to two Littles during her undergraduate and graduate studies. She then continued on with BBBS in 2017-2018 as the Highland Street AmeriCorps Ambassador of Mentoring pro-

gram and in this role oversaw the site-based youth mentoring programming at Nichols College in Dudley. The staff at BBBS are grateful to have her return in this new role as Waltham Manager for the Mazie program.

The Mazie Mentoring Program fulfills the legacy of John Andrew Mazie, a man who was a mentor to many young people before tragically dying in a car accident. In his honor, his parents Barbara and Lowell Mazie created the Mazie Mentoring Program. Since its foundation in 1998, the pro-

gram has served over 1,000 students in both Framingham and Waltham High Schools.

In 2019, a third program was started serving students at Marlborough High School. The program recruits and trains adult volunteers to mentor and act as role models for high school students at risk of not reaching their full potential.

To learn more about the Mazie Mentoring Program, visit www.mazie.org or its parent organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest, www.bbbscm. org.

Golden Tones Chorus musicmaking continues virtually REGION – Golden Tones, the Metrowest senior singing group, continues to lift their voices together virtually every week and new members are invited to join by telephone, computer, tablet or smartphone. They offer an interactive musical experience with no auditions or attendance requirements. You’ll get to know a friendly group of music-lovers from all over Metrowest who enjoy singing, dancing and music-making to pop classics and show tunes.

Contact goldentones.org or call 508-318-6318 to learn how to join the one-hour virtual rehearsals from the safety and comfort of your home. These musical meetings take place weekly on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Fridays at 2 p.m., beginning Sept. 15.

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COMMUNITYOBITUARIES Aidan J. Lafauce, 13 HUDSON - Aidan John Lafauce, 13, passed away due to complications of epilepsy.

He was surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 30, 2020.

He is survived by his parents, John Lafauce Jr. and Patricia “Patty” Neill-Lafauce; his twin brother, Sebastian Lafauce; his grandmother, Maureen Lafauce of Framingham; his dog, Benji, and birds, Layla and Max; his aunt, Carol Young and her husband Brian of Ayer; his uncles, Brian Lafauce and his wife Nancy of Marshfield and Kevin Flynn and his wife Rachel of Framingham; his cousins, Jake Lafauce and his wife Erica, Alicia Farrar and her husband Galen, Jade Young, Sydney Young, Gracey Flynn, and Julia Flynn; and so many friends.

Aidan was a handsome and affectionate young man who was attentive to others needs: he would open doors, offer a hug, and brighten your day with his unique and charming personality. Often, he would tip your glass and say cheers with a smile and glint in his eye, and when he was saying goodbye, he would often say Ciao.

Aidan adored his family and loved walking, hiking and exploring. His favorite places to be are the Wayside Inn and Grist Mill, Rockport, and home.

He liked holding hands while walking through his neighborhood and Downtown Hudson, saying “Hello” to everyone he passed, walking along the beach collecting shells while proudly wearing his Great White shark t-shirt. He liked playing badminton, soccer, and was an avid penny collector.

Aidan liked completing jigsaw puzzles with his Mom. His mind was sharp when playing memory games - often slaying anyone he played. Aidan was also a passionate artist who enjoyed drawing everything that inspired him. And everything did inspire him. He loved life so much.

Aidan had great love for all of his teachers and has been known to write “I love you” notes to them. He was overjoyed whenever the Hudson Police and Fire Departments came to visit the school. He re-

ally supports them. Aidan was friends with everyone and all who had the pleasure of knowing him, will miss his hugs and his smile dearly.

His visitation was held Oct. 4 at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson. Services were private.

Frank Yendriga, 83 WATERTOWN - Frank Yendriga, 83 years, of Watertown, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully Sept.

26, 2020, at his daughter Jill’s home in Waltham. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Nancy J. Yendriga.

He was the father of Lisa Yendriga-Norberg and her husband Derek of Brighton and Jill Y. Finnegan and her husband David; brother of Jennie Thorkilsen of Zion, Ill.; and grandfather of Connor M. Norberg.

Due to Covid-19, the family will be celebrating Frank’s life in a private memorial service.

Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Gloria Doerr, 93 GRAFTON - Gloria Doerr, of Grafton, died peacefully after a brief battle with lymphoma, surrounded by her loving family, on Sept. 23, 2020 at the home of her son, John, and daughter-in-law, Christine, in Wellesley. Her beloved husband of 27 years, F. Joseph Doerr, died in 1973.

Gloria leaves behind a legacy of love with her six children and their families which include 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, Jean Sutton, husband Jeff Sutton, of Warwick, R.I., grandchildren Elizabeth and Sarah, and greatgrandchildren, Madeline and Norah; John Doerr, wife Christine Mirabile, of Wellesley, grandchild John Michael, wife Savanah, great-grandchildren Deirdre and Rosalie, grandchild Andrew, wife Brianna, great-grandchild, Calvin; Judi Riggieri, husband Albert Riggieri, of Kennebunkport, Maine, grandchild F. Joseph, wife Liz,

great-grandchildren C J and Samantha, grandchild Alison, husband Jackson, greatgrandchildren, Rachel and Leo, grandchild Matthew, wife Lauren; Jennifer O’Brien, husband Robert O’Brien, of Warwick, R.I., grandchild Elise, husband Jason, great-grandchild Katie, grandchild Emily, husband Patrick, great-grandchildren, Caroline and Penelope; Jodi Levia and Randy Cardin of Grafton, grandchild Amanda, husband Robert, great-grandchildren James, Lily, Nicholas, Mallory and Garrett, grandchild Ryan and grandchild Cheyenne; James Doerr, wife Jessica Doerr, of Hayward, Calif., and grandchildren Joseph and Sara. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews who were so important and supportive in her life, especially her niece, Joanne Corcoran. She was predeceased by her siblings, Marion Campanelli, Antoinette Morgo, Matthew Bisceglia, Anthony Bisceglia, Michael Bisceglia, Dorothy Downer, Yolanda Dagnello, James Bisceglia, KIA in WWII, Albert Bisceglia, Louis Bisceglia, Pasquale “Pat” Bisceglia, Sam Bonanno, and Minnie Pasquale.

Due to COVID-19 religious services will be private. The family hopes sometime soon they can do an all-inclusive farewell with many hugs and much love. Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Bernice G. Wheeler, 90 NORTHBOROUGH - Remembering Bernice G. (Bourinot) Wheeler, of Northborough, formerly of Weston.

Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, greatgreat-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sept. 23, 2020 at the age of 90. Bernice was the beloved wife of 58 years to James T. Wheeler until his death in 2008.

Bernie is survived by her five children and their families, Patrick and Marilyn Wheeler of Manchester, Vt., Eileen Gam-

ache and Ron of Chelmsford, John and Maureen Wheeler of Holden, Bob and Linda Wheeler of Northampton, and Elizabeth Steele of Northborough; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her sisters, Ethel Grogan and Kathleen Bourinot. She was predeceased by her siblings, Edward Bourinot, David Bourinot and Loretta Lincoln, and her beloved husband, James, and their son, Michael.

A private Mass of Christian Burial for family was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Parish of Northborough, with burial at the Howard Street Cemetery. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

John F. Quinn, 84 SOUTHBOROUGH - John Francis Quinn, 84, of Southborough, died peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side on Sept. 23, 2020 after a long illness.

He is survived by his loving wife, Consuelo (Morgan) Quinn; his four children, Judy Spiegel and her husband George of St. Augustine, Fla., Elayne Brigham and her husband Rick of Hyannis, John Quinn and his wife Ornella of Berlin, and Maureen Boda and her husband John of Shorewood, Ill.; his grandchildren, Frank and wife Katelyn, Martha, Thomas and wife Ashley Spiegel, and Ryan, Thomas, John and Patrick Quinn; and his great-grandchildren, Quinlyn Spiegel and Ryleigh Pickles.

A funeral Mass was held Sept. 29 at St. Anne Church of Southborough, followed by interment at Southborough Rural Cemetery. Morris Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Daniel J. Griffin, 84 NORTHBOROUGH - Daniel J. Griffin, 84, a 54-year resident of Northborough, p a s s e d away peacefully Sept.

23, 2020 at Beaumont of

Westborough after a period of declining health.

He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Helen (Fiske) Griffin; his daughter, Jennifer Driscoll and her husband Kevin of Millbury; his sisters, Eileen Griffin of West Dennis and Kathleen Griffin-Ireland of Marlborough; his brother, John Griffin of Leesburg, Fla.; his son-inlaw, Mark Dansereau; and his two grandchildren, Jason and Renee Dansereau, all of Douglas. Dan was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle Dansereau, and siblings, Bob Griffin, Charlie Griffin and Ruth Grier.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima in Northborough, with burial with military honors at Howard Street Cemetery.

The Chiampa Funeral Home of Shrewsbury assisted with arrangements.

Constance M. Barter, 95 NORTHBOROUGH - Constance M. Barter, 95, of Northborough, passed away peacefully S e p t . 27, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Bruce M. Barter; her sister, Barbara L. Neuhaus; and her brother, Carl G. Ziegler.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Jackie Ziegler of Northborough; her nieces, Susan Rucho and her husband Donald of Southport, N.C., Sandra Maddox and her husband Rick of Galion, Ohio, Karen Longtine and her husband Brian of Hudson, Sheri Fuller and her husband Robert of Boylston, and Kimberly Ziegler and her partner Ed Travis of Bloomfield, Colo.; her nephews, Kyle Ziegler and his wife Susan of Berlin, Mark Neuhaus and his wife Nancy of Maine, Keith Ziegler of Berlin, and Kris Ziegler and his wife Raquel of Framingham; and several loving grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services were private. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

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