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Vol. 46 | No. 48 | November 27, 2020
An act of heroism
Shrewsbury Town Moderator will not seek reelection in 2021
Northborough teens save neighbor from allergic reaction after bee stings (l to r) Mike Cashel, Gregory Stern and Johnny Meschisen pose for a photo after the boys received their certificates of heroism from the town of Northborough as a thank you for their actions saving’s Stern’s life.
By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Town Moderator Christopher G. Mehne has decided that he will not seek reelection in 2021 The Moderator presides over town meetings and is responsible for appointment to the Finance Committee, Christopher G. Mehne Personnel Board and Shrewsbury’s representative to the Lake Quinsigamond Commission. In a letter to town officials, he wrote: “Serving as Moderator during the past 12 years has been a most enjoyable and rewarding experience for me.” “I am proud of all of my appointments to these boards and grateful to each of the members involved Moderator | 39
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By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - When Northborough resident Gregory Stern was mowing his lawn on Aug. 19, he hit an underground yellow jacket nest. Being stung is never pleasant, but when you have an allergy, it can be life threatening if left untreated. Stern credits neighbors Algonquin Regional High School ninth graders and friends Johnny Meschisen and Michael Cashel for saving his life. Stern and his son Chris honored the boys on Nov. 14 with certificates of heroism from the town of Northborough Board of Selectmen and with authentic jerseys from their favorite teams - Cashel is a Duke fan; Meschisen a Bruins fan. “If they were not there when my dad was stung he would not be alive today,” said Chris. “I am forever grateful to each of them for their life saving act.” Heroes | 9
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