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Vol. 47 | No. 7 | February 12, 2021

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Shrewsbury High School students learn meaningful skills through eyeglass recycling program

Northborough holds first vaccine clinic for town’s seniors Northborough Police Sgt. William Griffin greets residents arriving at the Senior Center.

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter

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SHREWSBURY – After Shrewsbury High School (SHS) special education teacher Meghan Wallace paid a visit to the Milford High School’s life skills program last year and witnessed what the students were doing with recycled eyeglasses, she was inspired to bring the program to her own students at SHS. “It’s something [visit Milford High School] that I do once a year to collaborate, share ideas and to see different ways that we can grow our program,” Wallace said.

She explained that in the SHS Pre-Vocational Program students work on different vocational assignments to gain skills and practice them for future jobs.

The eyeglass recycling program in action – She shared that her Milford High School counterparts partnered with their local Lions Club’s Recycled Eyeglass Program. The club bought them a lensometer which is an instrument used by eye doctors to measure and verify correct eyeglass prescriptions.

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COMMUNITY | News Random social media post spurs local man to help a friend 3D printer helps solve pill bottle dilemma

By Cindy Zomar Contributing Writer MARLBOROUGH - Few would dispute the perceived dichotomy of the value of social media, from a platform causing the rampant spread of misinformation to the welcomed connection between distant family members. In some cases, a social media post can prompt a chain reaction and a call to action. That was the case when Marlborough resident Steve Hook read a post about Jimmy Choi, who is most wellknown for his appearance on American Ninja Warrior, and just happens to also have Parkinson’s disease.

Open source schematics Choi had expressed annoyance on Tiktok about the size of his pills for Parkinson’s. The

pills are extremely tiny and, for someone with Parkinson’s symptoms, particularly the shaky hands, they are exceedingly difficult to get out of the pill case. Brian Aldridge, a country music video director, saw the post and decided to take action.

He taught himself to use a design software and came up with a pill bottle that would dispense one tiny pill at a time. Aldridge didn’t have a 3D printer to actually make his design, however, so he made his schematics open source and encouraged others to try making them on a Facebook post.

The chain continues Hook knew that his high school friend, Tom Lashmit, enjoyed tinkering with 3D printers and forwarded the post with the link to the design

to him. Intrigued, Lashmit, who has a mechanical engineering degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, decided to try it out on his newest printer and posted on Facebook that he would be printing one out. Continuing the chain, Tom Lashmit one of his friends asked if he could make one for her mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago.

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Letters to the Editor Thank you to all who helped in effort to vaccinate school nurses To the Editor:

A time to say thanks MARLBOROUGH – Two longtime city employees were recently honored by Mayor Arthur Vigeant for their years of dedicated service as they officially entered retirement. Senior Clerk Stella Aucoin and Head Clerk Carol Farese were recognized at a socially distanced celebration at City Hall.

Dakota Antelman’s article captured the spirit of the volunteer vaccine clinics on January 7th & 8th (“Marlborough doctor runs COVID-19 vaccine clinic for school nurses,” Jan. 18, 2021). We’ll be re-vaccinating these same volunteers and nurses tomorrow.

I would like to publicly thank the eight superintendents and their nurse leaders without whose prompt action we couldn’t have succeeded.

Four weeks ago, I received the immediate burden of stewardship of a small supply of precious vaccine. My phone calls were immediately communicated to Southborough Fire Chief Steven Achilles and Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus who recognized that NorthboroughSouthborough Superintendent Greg Martineau would help me consider next steps.

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Within 36 hours of receiving those hundred doses, eight superintendents contacted me and 70 nurses and doctors were vaccinated. Hudson Superintendent Dr. Marco Rodrigues even served as a key volunteer, helping me organize and oversee this allvolunteer effort.

These public servants felt responsible for the safety of our schools’ nurses. Their confidence and prompt action were essential to our operational success.

The nurses were not only vaccinees but volunteers themselves. Many of them had already committed as volunteers to vaccinate our first responders. Youngsters are most contagious in the day that they first develop symptoms of COVID-19. Unvaccinated school nurses are clearly in harm’s way on our behalf. So, it was truly my honor to deliver care alongside those who serve and protect us all.

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Selectman says Executive Assistant residency requirement costing Hudson ‘quality candidates’

By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer HUDSON - Candidates for Hudson’s soon-to-be-vacant Executive Assistant job have backed out of the application process due to a controversial residency requirement, Select Board Member and Search Committee Chair John Parent told his colleagues, Jan 25.

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Speaking at a Select Board meeting, Parent stressed the problems this clause still poses as his colleagues took a new procedural step in actually striking it from the town charter.

“You absolutely do not have to live within the community to have a good relationship with the community,” Parent said.

Requirement rooted in 1970s The residency requirement exists because of a town charter commission that rewrote Hudson’s organizing document in the 1970s. It’s rooted in a sense of community prioritization, aimed at ensuring that the town’s top administrator comes to work with a sense of connection to residents and

neighbors.

Times have changed since the 1970s, though, Select Board members have acknowledged.

Therefore, the Board has recently worked with a hiring consultant and with town council to remove this residency requirement and appeal to quality candidates as current Executive Assistant Tom Moses eyes his retirement, later this year.

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it and get good tolerances. When I posted my first version, Choi himself reached out to tell me that there was a newer version, V5.1, so I switched to that. Because of COVID-19 guidelines, I put a few bottles in a tin and left them at the light post in my driveway for my friend to retrieve. In turn, I found a tin of homemade chocolate chip cookies there a few days later,” Lashmit laughed. “The reports are that these work well for super tiny pills, and that the lids are particularly easy to open, which is another issue for Parkinson’s patients.” The standard childproof push-down-and-turn caps are a nightmare for those with Parkinson’s.

Michael J. Fox Foundation Aldridge is donating the patent for his design to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the free schematics will continue to be found at: tinyurl. com/49mx7g95. In the meantime, Lashmit, the Town Surveyor for Wayland, owns Friendly Farm LLC, and will continue to research green upcycling and organic methods for growing basil in a refurbished and climate-controlled freight container on his property.

“I may expand to include a little 3D printing,” he added. “The best part of this was how social media spurred random people to help others, though.”

Changing the charter amid hiring concerns Though they voted to begin this process back in December, it all may be too late for some, Parent noted.

Already, Hudson has reportedly lost two “quality candidates” who bristled at the prospect of moving to town.

One lives in a community directly bordering Hudson and might have struggled to find a home here, if forced to move, as property values have soared, and supply of homes has fallen.

As of Jan. 25, Select Board Chair Joe Durant noted, there were just six homes for sale in the entire community.

“I just don’t think there would be a big difference in letting him remain where he’s at,” Parent said of this candidate. “He could become part of the community very quickly.”

Town Meeting voters will ultimately decide, in May, whether to eliminate or preserve the residency requirement for Hudson’s Executive Assistant position.

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Hinterneder named to Southborough’s Capital Planning Committee

By Sara Brown Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH - The Board of Selectman appointed a new member to the Capital Planning Committee during the Feb. 2 selectmen meeting.

The board has been looking to revitalize the committee and placed an advertisement for the volunteer position.

Three Southborough residents applied for the spot all with backgrounds in engineering.

The BOS ultimately decided to appoint Steven Hinterneder for the committee. He currently is the president of East Coast Slurry, a premier specialty diaphragm walls and load bearing element construction company.

“I am interested in where I can make a contribution,” he told the board during the evening meeting.

The native New Yorker moved to Southborough in 2003.

“It’s my home now. I absolutely adore this town,” he said.

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I am interested in where I can make a contribution.

The Capital Planning Committee spends their time assisting with the review and evaluation of capital items and projects contained within the Town’s Capital Plan, and developing strategies to move these projects forward for approval in a financially responsible manner. Appointments are for one-year terms.

Hinterneder believed his best asset he could offer the committee was not being “content with the status quo.”

“I will always look at things and ask why,” he said. “I want to know what we will get out of it and if it will be best for the town.”

Southborough residents John Reed and Alan Belniak also applied for the committee. Both have a background in engineering and construction.

Steven Hinterneder “We have a tough decision ahead of us tonight,” Selectman Brian Shea said.

“We would want to have all three of you involved in

some way,” said Chair Martin Healey.

Ultimately, that is what ended up happening. Belniak said he was also interested in joining the economic development committee and the board voted in favor of that appointment.

Capital Planning Committee Chair Jason Malinowski told the selectmen that soon there will

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be another vacancy on the committee. The selectmen decided when that vacancy occurs, they will vote in favor of Reed joining the committee.

“There are a lot of terrific things about Southborough but the wealth of talent that resides here is one of the best,” said Healey.

The board unanimously voted in favor of Hinterneder.

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Westborough Town Moderator helps voters be ‘citizen legislators’

By Susan Gonsalves Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Westborough Town Moderator John Arnold expects the community will adopt the same safety measures it used last year to conduct this spring’s Annual Town Meeting (ATM).

The town held an annual session as well as two Special Town Meetings in 2020.

The Board of Selectmen is considering postponing the ATM because of the pandemic until a date when residents may feel more confident about attending.

Arnold said that he worked closely with the Board of Health and other officials developing a set-up where voters could sit six to eight feet apart, masked and see and hear everything across three rooms.

Along with Arnold, the town clerk, deputy moderator and assistant town clerk were in the high school gyms and auditorium to assist in running the proceedings.

“It got complicated but worked remarkably well and there was no super spread of the virus as a result of the meeting,” Arnold noted.

Although attendance was down with approximately 150 to 175 voters, Arnold said that came as no surprise given the circumstances.

“The disappointing part is that people who deserve to be heard, the elderly and others with health conditions,” did not participate, he said.

Westborough has about 12,000 registered voters.

Arnold said that he is grateful to voters for tolerating all the extra precautions such as the wiping down of the podium between speakers and the set-up of chairs to maintain distancing.

He believes those measures will continue at least through 2021.

Working with other officials for the residents Arnold is in his seventh year of the elected position. He devotes many hours in between Town Meetings watching selectmen, advisory finance and other board meetings to keep up to date with issues going on.

His other duties include appointing people to boards like the Capital Planning Committee. In the upcoming annual meeting, one article seeks to

establish a board to look into whether or not to change the town seal. If approved, Arnold expects to make those selections.

A former finance board member, Arnold added that he’s been involved in governmental matters for most of his life.

Pre-COVID-19, he did events encouraging people to register to vote and explaining Town

Meeting’s role as Westborough’s legislative body.

“The best part of being moderator is the feeling that I’m making a difference in the tenor and process of self-government,” he said.

The moderator is charged with maintaining order and keeping track of local rules such as allowing a person to speak

for or against an article for two to three minutes only.

The person can ask followup questions and with Town Meeting’s permission, can opine a second time once all other speakers are done.

Because people sometimes feel they don’t have a voice, Arnold said he wants to “advocate for the process so they feel

comfortable speaking” at Town Meeting.

Although the moderator cannot support a cause and remains impartial on articles, he can teach others how to be “citizen legislators,” Arnold said.

“As long as voters get the ability to have their say and discussions are kept civil,” Arnold feels satisfied.

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Northborough holds first vaccine clinic for seniors Officials note ‘infrastructure, volunteers in place…but we need more vaccines’ Vaccine | from page 1

for privacy as they met with residents.

“We also have a health room, stretcher and ambulance on standby,” Parente said, “just in case someone needs medical attention.”

Claire Swan was one resident who got her vaccine Feb. 5.

“I believe it’s important to be able to get this immunization,” she said. “And to be able to do so, really close to home is wonderful. It’s the ideal place.”

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‘Incredible team effort’ The first clinic was held Feb. 5 for 100 residents age 75 and older at the Senior Center. Overseeing the efforts were Fire Chief David Parenti, Health Agent Kristin Black, Ph.D., M.S., and Senior Center Director Liz Tretiak, although as the three noted, dozens of others were as integral to the success of the process as well.

“It really has been an incredible team effort,” Parenti said, “from the Town Manager’s office, IT, security, transportation, outreach and of course the volunteers here giving of their time.”

Once the town knew it had procured an allotment of vaccines, residents could sign up via an online portal on the town’s website. The 100 spots available filled up in 45 minutes, Black said.

Northborough Fire Chief David Parenti points out the special freezer that holds the vaccines.

Knowing that not all residents have access to the internet, Tretiak’s office is ensuring that eligible seniors do not get left behind. As such, she worked with Town Clerk Andy Dowd’s office to cull out

Paramedic/Firefighter Patrick McManus allots the correct amount of vaccine into syringes before they are distributed to each vaccination station.

names from the town census of those who were 75 and over.

If a resident had not signed up online, her office reached out to the resident to let them know about the clinic.

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And for those who needed transportation, the senior center’s vans offered door to door service.

Once inside the center, residents were guided through the process, smoothly and efficiently, from checking in, to receiving their vaccine, to setting up for their second appointment while they were monitored for the requisite 15 minutes after their shot.

Paramedic/Firefighter Patrick McManus was in charge of allotting the correct amount of vaccine into syringes before they were distributed to each vaccination station.

A paramedic vaccinator and a nurse were stationed in rooms that had partitions

Infrastructure and volunteers in place as town awaits more vaccines As efficient as the process was, there was frustration, the officials noted, with both the lack of vaccines received and the communication on when more would be arriving.

“We have the infrastructure in place, we have more volunteers than we can use right now,” Black said. “We could actually do up to 600 a day but we need more vaccines.”

State representatives Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough) and Meg Kilcoyne (D-Clinton), who were on hand to observe the first clinic, promised they would advocate for the town.

“You are doing a great job here,” Kilcoyne said. “And we hear you regarding what you need.”

The town is planning on holding clinics for seniors 75 and up over the next three weeks. Officials are cautiously optimistic they will get those vaccines as well as enough to give residents their second shots.

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Southborough assistant town administrator honored with national leadership award

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By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY/SOUTHBOROUGH – Vanessa Hale thought she was just receiving a plate of holiday cookies from her close friend who asked if she could drop by before the holidays. Instead, her friend, Kate Fitzpatrick, was actually dropping by to present her with the national 2020 League of Women in Government Leadership Trailblazer Award.

Hale, 51, a resident of Shrewsbury, is the assistant town administrator in Southborough. It’s a position she has held for 20 years. Fitzpatrick is the Needham town manager and is also a board member of the League of Women in Government, which is part of the International City/ County Management Association, of which the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is affiliated.

The national award is presented every year by the League of Women in Government and the National Research Center to celebrate women in government who support and encourage other women to get involved with their local government and succeed. Hale was chosen from 10 finalists from around the country.

“It was an absolute shock,” Hale remarked. “I never knew that I was nominated.”

“I’m not a city manager and I’m not a town manager and the other finalists were leading huge communities across the country,” she said. “I was stunned…Why would they pick me, an assistant from a small town in Massachusetts?”

A legacy of municipal service In concert with her work in Southborough, Hale serves as vice-chair of the MMA’s Municipal Association for Human Resource directors (MMHR).

“A lot of what I have done there [MMHR] is related to this award. A lot of the programs that I’ve developed over the last 10 years or so have been about coaching and mentoring people into working in local government and the majority of those people are women,” Hale said.

She grew up in Melrose, Mass. and studied art therapy in college but after an internship working on a family friend’s Senate campaign, she discovered a passion that led to her career in municipal government.

That career began with administrative positions at the state office of the League of Women Voters (LWV) and the MMA. “That’s when I figured out that I would really like to work in local government,” she said.

After several years with the LWV and MMA she went to work in the selectmen’s office in Sherborn, Mass., which she said was a great training ground. It equipped her with knowledge of all facets of municipal government and from there she went to work in Northborough and then in Southborough in 2000.

Praise from Southborough Town Administrator During the Southborough Board of Selectmen’s Jan. 19 meeting, Town Administrator Mark Purple congratulated Hale on winning the award.

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Purple believes this is the first time someone from Massachusetts has won this award.

“It’s a great achievement,” he said. “Thank you for what you do.”

Hale reflects on her next steps When asked if this award will open doors for her, Hale replied, “I think it does and I’ve been doing some soul searching since this has happened…

I think that the award has made me rethink what the next step is in my career.”

“Having this recognition is so wonderful and nothing that I ever expected to fall into my lap,” she commented. “And I think it is really, really wonderful that myself or anyone else as an assistant have been recognized.”

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Finding new friends after 60 can definitely be a challenge. But if you face your fears, define what you are looking for in a friendship, make the most of your own network and reach out to people who share your interests, there is no need to be lonely. Be open to connecting with people of all ages! You’ll also spend less time and money at the doctor. At NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER, we demonstrate concern for the whole person in caring for his or her spiritual, social, physical, and psychological well being. Call (508) 852-3011 to learn more, or schedule a tour of our facilities at 559 Plantation Street.

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American Heritage Museum to host Desert Storm veterans Feb. 13 Museum offers special admission discount for Community Advocate readers now through March Left: Randi Richert

Below: Paul Souza

By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor HUDSON – On Saturday, Feb. 13, visitors to the American Heritage Museum (AHM) will have the opportunity to meet five veterans and hear their stories about serving in Desert Storm/Desert Shield.

The AHM is housed in a 67,000 square foot facility, so there is plenty of room for safe, social distancing, according to Hunter Chaney, the Director of Marketing for the Collings Foundation, who oversees the museum. The five veterans will be at the museum throughout the day, offering a chance for visitors to talk with them in the confines of their own group.

Honoring those who served in Gulf War The Gulf War, that lasted from August 1990 to February 1991, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait arising from disputes over oil and substantial debt. On Jan.

16, President George H. W. Bush announced the start of what would be called Operation Desert Storm—a military operation to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

While Desert Storm has been largely overshadowed by the later Iraq War and the crisis with ISIS and global terrorism, the impact and relevance remain. About 697,000 U.S. troops took part in the war; approximately 299 lost their lives. It is estimated that between 20,000 and 35,000 Iraqi soldiers died during the ground war. Civilian deaths resulting from the conflict are

estimated at between 100,000 and 200,000.

“This is a rare opportunity to hear the stories directly from the veterans who were there,” Chaney said, of the five men. “It serves as a particularly impactful living history experience.

The five veterans are: Christopher LeBlanc – Served

Additional hours for February vacation week/ strict safety protocols The museum is normally open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however it will also be open Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 16 for the February school vacation week.

“Masks are required at all times and there are sanitation stations at every corner,” Chaney said. “The staff is constantly going around and

cleaning high touch areas such as railings.”

Staff will oversee the number of people allowed at a time in the smaller exhibit areas to ensure they do not get too crowded.

“Our crews are really great and so attentive to safety measures,” Chaney said. “They do everything they can to make sure everyone feels welcome and safe.”

Guests can purchase tickets ahead of time on the AHM’s website (www.americanheritagemuseum.org) or on the day of their visit at the admissions desk. Community Advocate’s readers may take advantage of a special discount by visiting www.communityadvocate.com/2021/02/07/ american-heritage-museumhosts-gulf-war-exhibit and clicking on the link at the top of the page or go to page 16 in this issue for a QR code.

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The Accreditation process consists of two major components: 1) The establishment of a body of professional standards and policies and 2) a voluntary assessment process by which agencies can be publicly recognized for meeting those standards considered best practices for the profession.

According to the Commission’s recent letter to Chief David Giorgi, “Re-Accreditation demonstrates your Department’s ongoing commitment to delivering an exemplary level of police service to your community.”

Achieving and maintaining Accreditation from the Commission requires investment and participation by the entire police department. In a press release from Mayor Arthur Vigeant’s office, Giorgi recognized the efforts of Lt. Robert Jusseaume, Lt. Daniel Campbell and Sgt. Zachary Attaway who are the leaders of the department’s Accreditation team.

“Being recognized as an Accredited police department in Massachusetts is a prestigious achievement and makes the Marlborough Police department one of only 94 fully Accredited departments in the state, This accomplishment is something of which all members of the Police Department and the City of Marlborough can be proud,” Giorgi said.

“With the pressures and concerns in today’s society, it’s important for our residents to have faith and confidence in their police department,” Vigeant added.

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Northborough Cultural Council continues to support local artists

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mission is accomplished by an annual CultureFest and grant opportunities.

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Shrewsbury resident shares granddaughter’s Eagle Scout achievement

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter

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CAMBRIDGE/SHREWSBURY - Pravin Trivedi of Shrewsbury is a proud grandfather. His granddaughter Kavita Trivedi, 15, of Cambridge, is among the first class of female Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA). Kavita is a member of Cambridge-based Troop 56 and recently passed her Eagle Scout Board of Review.

She is the daughter of Trivedi’s son Hitesh and Sue Kriegsman and is a sophomore at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

“My father was a teacher.

He was also a scout master. He used to take his troop hiking and camping in the woods…,” Trivedi remarked in an email.

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Kavita earned the Scouts’ highest rank with a video project called “Urban Leave No Trace” for the nonprofit group ABC (formerly the Agassiz Baldwin Community), a nonprofit that provides programs for children, elders and those in need.

“I chose to do my project on Leave No Trace in an Urban Environment because I wanted to teach youth the skills I have learned. My initial plan was to create an in-person, hands-on, curriculum for youth at the local community organization,” Kavita shared. “COVID-19

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Jessica Leach, children’s program coordinator at ABC, praised the project, saying “More of us are enjoying the outdoors than ever before, especially young people who are often extra curious about their surroundings. I think Kavita’s approach of applying her conservation knowledge to an urban environment encourages and celebrates that curiosity….”

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“We would like to thank all of the artists and encourage everyone to continue to share their talent, skill or craft with the community,” Underwood said.

“We also encourage people to apply in the future, to multiple local cultural councils, and also look to the state as there are other grants available.”

An upcoming virtual grant reception is planned for March, which will honor the grant awardees. Additional details will be shared when available.

“The arts are alive in Northborough and in the surrounding community,” said Underwood.

NCC has 7 additional members including Treasurer Craig Cox, Secretary Bich-Ngan Nguyen, Suzanne Cox, Selvi Oyola, Heidi Knight, Lori T. Pandit, and Lesley Shore. If you have “art in your heart” and enjoy bringing fun to the community, NCC welcomes you to join their committee.

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Northborough photographer receives ‘Special Kids’ accreditation

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NORTHBOROUGH - Photographer Susan Ogar has loved taking photos since she was seven years old. Her focus has always been to capture the true spirit of those she photographs. She recently completed training and obtained accreditation with Special Kids Photography of America (SKPA). Unique methods, communication skills and sensitivity are needed when photographing children with special needs, disabilities and serious illnesses. The accreditation training focuses on techniques to ensure a successful photography session with less stress and frustration throughout the interaction.

Susan Ogar Photography started 14 years ago and has grown over the years. Ogar is proud of her continued training. Her passion for photographing children and families of all abilities is reflected in her work.

Her journey and focus on photographing families and children with special needs began in 2014. Her Mother’s Project was inspired by a friend, whose son passed away on his 11th birthday with Batten Disease. The project paid tribute to all mothers and was a reminder for moms to get in the picture with their children.

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Northborough photographer receives ‘Special Kids’ accreditation; gives back to community

Photographer Susan Ogar

The Padula Family: Parents Jim and Jessica with daughters Bella and Violet

themselves,” Ogar said. “I don’t want anyone to feel stress of what their kid is going to do and not get pictures taken.”

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Westborough’s Emery reflects past on long term legacy of municipal service

By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH – In many New England communities, the governing body is Town Meeting, comprised of the town’s voters. The board of selectmen is the executive arm of the town’s municipal government and is elected by the voters. Serving as a selectman is an immense responsibility requiring a great depth of knowledge of the town’s finances, bylaws, and history.

Although its members only get paid a stipend, they put in vast amounts of hours, overseeing every aspect of the town’s government.

And for longtime Westborough Selectman Leigh Emery, who served for nearly two decades on the board, it was a job she loved, before stepping down in December.

Roots in the community Emery’s family has been in Westborough since the 1700s.

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Emery noted her admiration for Paula Skog the town’s first female selectman, Kris Allen, second female, as well as former longtime selectman, Lydia Goldblatt, the third, whom she served with for many years.

“I really considered them all as role models and Lydia has always been a long time mentor as well,” she praised.

“And now [School Superintendent] Amber Bock is also a wonderful role model,” she added. “She is such a “talented administrator.”

Throughout her time as Selectman, Emery has served as a

liaison to many committees, all of which she enjoyed, she said.

Of particular interest to her are issues related to conservation and sustainability.

She is proud of working to have Westborough adopt the Stretch Energy Code, which is required for the town to be eligible and apply for grants under the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Act. The code also places energy efficiency requirements on residential and commercial buildings.

With Peter Dunbeck she started the committee Sustainable Westborough, whose

mission is to promote environmental responsibility and energy efficiency within the town of Westborough.

According to the town’s website, the committee “in consultation with the Board of Selectmen and partnering with various town departments, [seeks] to encourage the application of renewable technologies while reducing the use of fossil fuels and the resulting carbon emissions.”

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By Sara Brown Contributing Writer SOUTHBOROUGH - Soon, Southborough residents could be completing a comprehensive online survey to give their thoughts about town services.

At the Board of Selectmen’s Feb. 2 meeting, Municipal Technology Committee Chair Matt Probst presented an overview of the survey his committee created. They have been working on this for over a year.

The survey would be for all town residents on a semiannual basis to collect the data necessary to become more of a “Data Driven Town.” According to Probst, the goal would be to heavily promote the anonymous survey to town residents during February and August of each year. The February results would give data for Town Meeting. The August results would provide

data to feed into the next year budget cycle.

The survey would be webbased via the website surveymonkey.com and promoted on social media, the town’s website and other avenues.

The technology committee researched other towns’ and cities’ surveys to figure out what they should be asking residents. The draft of the survey is currently 64 questions.

“There have been a lot of surveys in Southborough over the years and I am sure the same 172 people answer it.

How are you going to get that number way above 172?” asked chair Martin Healey.

Probst said there is a lot of overlap with surveys in town between departments and said the focus should be one encompassing survey that all the departments push and promote.

“It will take time,” said Probst on getting residents to

respond.

Selectwoman Chelsea Malinowski worried about the length of the survey.

“I think it’s pretty long.

I don’t know if people will take the time to fill this out,” she said. “Twice a year is also pretty ambitious. That’s a lot of data for your committee to have to go through.”

Selectman Brian Shea agreed.

“I worry about survey fatigue,” he said.

Selectman Sam Stivers suggested that the committee do one survey a year first and see how successful that is in town first.

Probst said he was open to the suggestions and advice.

He also said that many nearby towns conduct quarterly surveys.

“The goal is to test and learn,” he said.

Currently, there is no set deadline for the survey.

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By Dakota Antelman Contributing Writer

Westborough’s Emery reflects past on long term legacy of municipal service Emery | from page 16

viewing and hiring other top positions for the town, including two town managers, police chief, fire chief, and Public Works head. The selectmen also work closely with other town boards and officials on infrastructure projects. In just the past few years alone, Westborough has renovated Town Hall and the Forbes Municipal Building, and built a new fire station.

Encouraging others – and gratitude for opportunities Emery is hopeful that others will consider volunteering on town committees and groups as well.

“I encourage them to look first for a group that’s not quite as daunting and does not require such in depth knowledge

of town governance--a committee that is doing work they would really enjoy and gives them a chance to learn about Town governance and department heads.” she suggested.

“There are so many ways to get involved. Just start easy to get the lay of the land,” she added.

Emery noted that she was grateful for the support of her husband, who is a lawyer. He too serves as a town volunteer, as a member of the Conservation Commission, and was the first president of the Westborough Community Land Trust.

Looking back on her time as selectman Emery is grateful for the experience. “ We accomplished so much,” she said. “It was important. And I always loved the job.”

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REGION - COVID-19 vaccines are coming to the region. But public and private officials say uncertainty remains about when these shots will actually get into the arms of area residents.

On Feb. 5, grocery store chain Price Chopper announced it would offer vaccine doses “based on availability” at six Massachusetts locations, including one in Shrewsbury.

In Northborough, Wegmans grocery store is already offering vaccines out of its pharmacy.

Drugstore chain CVS, meanwhile, has named its Hudson

and North Grafton storefronts as two of 30 locations across Massachusetts to receive a limited batch of vaccine doses.

Contacted by the Community Advocate, though, Feb. 3, individuals involved in that rollout could not say when exactly those doses would arrive.

“As we all know, there is a limited rollout throughout the State,” Hudson Health Director Kelli Calo wrote in an email.

“We look forward to updating the community when we know more information!”

Price Chopper, Wegmans and CVS are three of several companies formally partnered with the federal government in the fight against the coro-

The CVS at 234 Washington St., Hudson, will soon be offering vaccines.

navirus.

This is an arrangement former President Donald Trump helped outline back in November before the Food and Drug Administration even approved this country’s first vaccine for widespread use.

Now, with new leaders in Washington DC, but the same pandemic raging, doses are finally becoming available outside of hospital settings and mass vaccination sites which still run at Gillette Stadium and Boston’s Fenway Park.

Local businesses prepare to offer vaccines “O n e o f o u r g re a te s t strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar manner,” CVS President and CEO Karen Lynch said in a press release announcing her company’s vaccine operation.

Anyone in phase two of the Massachusetts vaccine schedule will be eligible to book an appointment at any of the locations now operational across the state.

Price Chopper says it plans

to unveil scheduling software to actually make that possible, Feb. 7.

At Wegmans, while all vaccine appointments were booked as of Feb. 6, the store website promises that new ones will periodically become available. CVS, meanwhile says appointment slots may open as soon as Feb. 9.

That date, though, is a goal, not a guarantee.

“Right now, there is no update on when they will get the vaccine at the Hudson location,” Calo said, Feb. 4.

CVS Retail Communications officer Matthew Blanchette echoed that message in his own email to the Community Advocate.

Local and state officials press for more vaccines as well as transparency In such a dire situation, outrage has spread as health care workers, elderly community members and others currently eligible for the vaccine have struggled to actually find doses. Some towns such as Northborough have received doses but not nearly as much as they need. In other towns, such as Westborough and

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Obituaries Gloria M. Davidson, 91 NORTH GRAFTON - Gloria M . (We a g l e) Davidson, 91, of North Grafton, passed away peacefully Jan. 29, 2021 at Care One at Millbury. She met and married the love of her life, the late Raymond A. Davidson, and they shared fifty years together until his passing in 2000.

She leaves her loving sons, Carl K. Davidson and his wife Claire of Shrewsbury and Raymond A. Davidson Jr. and his wife Hilda of North Grafton; her beloved grandchildren, Heather and Nathan Davidson of Shrewsbury and Andrew Davidson of North Grafton; greatgrandchildren, Aiden, Ethan, Daniel, Amarah, and Alonzo;

her sister, Shirley Bonofiglio,of Dennis Port; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and her husband, Gloria was predeceased by her sisters, Muriel and Beverly.

A graveside service for Gloria was held Feb. 3 in Section LL of Mountain View Cemetery of Shrewsbury. The BrittonShrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

William F. Graham Jr., 80 N O RT H B O R OUGH - William F. Graham, Jr, a longtime Northborough resident, passed away suddenly in the Saint Vincent Hospital of Worcester on Jan. 27, 2021. He was 80 years old and the beloved

husband of 46 years to Amelia “Amy” R. (Magill) Graham.

In addition to his wife Amy, Bill is survived by his two sons, William F. Graham and his wife Sarah of Arlington and Patrick G. Graham and his companion Hayley Rosen of Hailey, Idaho; his five grandchildren whom he adored, Liam, Ayla, Piper, Gus and Bergen; his six siblings, Virginia Flagg and her husband Bob of Northborough, Judy Lizotte and her husband Al of Westborough, Richard Graham of Midlothian, Va., Steven Graham and his wife Victoria of N. Scituate, R.I., Barbara Sullivan and her husband Bob of Mesa, Ariz, and Rosalie Brady of Austin, Minn.; a brother-in-law, John Magill and his wife Barbara of Naples, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

Bill’s family remembered him with a private funeral

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

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

Grafton

Tuesday, Jan. 26 2:44 p.m. Arrested, Ashlee S. Orbegoso, 34, of 163 Worcester St., Grafton, on warrant.

Friday, Jan. 29 11:48 p.m. Arrested, Yahmil Omar Martinez, 21, of 66 Wall St., Apt. 3, Worcester, on warrant.

Hudson

Tuesday, Jan. 26 6:24 p.m. Arrested, Robert J. Bertrand, 48, of 77 Bishop Dr., Framingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%.

Marlborough

Friday, Jan. 29 4:03 p.m. Arrested, Shawn Michael Touchette, 36, of 162 Chandler St., Worcester, for use MV without authority, OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, op MV with license suspended, A&B on police officer (2 cts).

Saturday, Jan. 30 2:14 a.m. Arrested, Michael A. Pasquarelli, 46, of 26 Barracuda Dr., Marlborough, for A&B with dangerous weapon, warrant.

Sunday, Jan. 31 2:49 a.m. Arrested, Cristian Alexis Monzon, 26, of 30 Huntington Ave., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, unlicensed operation of MV. Monday, Feb. 1 5:04 p.m. Arrested, Shawn Michael Touchette, 36, of 162 Chandler St., Worcester, for B&E for misdemeanor, trespass.

Wednesday, Feb. 3 5:01 p.m. Arrested, Ana Laura Carvalho, 19, of 19 Northboro Road East, Apt. 242, Marlborough, for larceny under $1200.

8:08 p.m. Arrested, Akwasi F. Obiri-Yeboah, 26, of 1121 Bridge St., Lowell, on warrant.

11:26 p.m. Arrested, Troy C. Flanders, 48, of 79 Phelps St., Apt. E, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, marked lanes violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle, threat to commit crime.

Northborough

Friday, Jan. 29 1:04 p.m. Arrested, Leonard Bernard Harmon, 63, of 380 Southwest Cutoff, Apt. 107, Northborough, on warrant.

Shrewsbury

Sunday, Jan. 31 3:12 a.m. Arrested, Alexander Robert Wheaton, 31, of 64 Cricket Dr., Sturbridge, for conspiracy, attempt to commit crime, armed assault to rob, assault with dangerous weapon, and Jackson Abraham Cote, 18, of 24 Belmont Dr., Merrimack, N.H., for conspiracy, attempt to commit crime, assault with dangerous weapon, armed assault to rob.

Southborough

Thursday, Jan. 28 1:07 a.m. Arrested, Casey Bell, of Mansfield St., Framingham, for improper operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Westborough

Thursday, Jan. 28 12:18 p.m. Arrested, Philip B. Smallwood, 30, of 48 ½ Freeland St., Worcester, on warrant.

9:06 p.m. Arrested, Robert J. Perron, 54, of 8 E Main St., Westborough, for OUI-liquor or .08% 4th or greater offense, motorized scooter violation, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Mass and burial. There are no public services at this time.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Bertha E. Porter, 93 C L E R M O N T, FLA./NORTHBOROUGH Bertha E. (Capen) Porter, 93, of Clermont, Fla., formerly a resident of Northborough for many years, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Jan. 27, 2021. She was the devoted wife of 52 years to Edward L. Porter until his death in 2006.

Among those who survive Bertha are her five children, Kenneth Porter and his wife Linda of Clermont, Fla., Scott Porter and his wife Dawn of Boylston, Sharon Morse and her husband Stephen of Winter Garden, Fla., Barbara Roach of Rochester, N.Y., and Linda Rice and her husband Arthur of Bolton. A son, Alan Porter, passed away in 2000. Bertha is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all whom she adored, and her sister, Gail Catron of Virginia.

Due to the current Covid19 pandemic’s gathering restrictions, Bertha’s family has decided to keep her funeral service and burial private for her family. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Frank Williams Jr., 64 SOUTHBOROUGH - Frank Williams Jr., 64, a devoted husband and father, of Southborough, passed away peacefully Jan. 26, 2021 at West Roxbury VA Medical Center after succumbing to an illness. He was the beloved husband of Tong Li Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tong Li, and his children, Jenna Williams of Southborough, Carson Williams of Shrewsbury, Mary Beth Williams Talmoge of Cullman, Al., Elizabeth Wu of Canada, and David Wu of Chicago, Il.

He leaves behind his sisters, Josephine Basden of Alabama, Julia Chen (Jim Chen) of Florida, and Francine Powell (Dwayne Powell) of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews, Derick and Dustin Basden of Bessemer, Al., Raven, and Auston Chen of Tampa, Fla. and Brian Chen of Boston; and Sara Garland of Hanceville, Al. Visiting hours were held Feb. 2 at the Morris Funeral Home of Southborough, followed by a graveside service at Southborough Rural Cemetery.

E. Barbara Donovan, 77 SOUTHBOROUGH - E. Barbara (Lange) Donovan, 77, a lifelong resident of Southborough, passed Jan. 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Brian J. Donovan for the past 45 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Timothy and his wife Priscila, Mark and his wife Cait, Sean and his wife Stephanie, and Emma Marie, the dog. She was the proud grandmother of River, JJ, Marin, Hawk, Adeline, and Parker. Barbara also leaves her sister, Phyllis Joaquin.

Visitation was held Feb. 4 at the Morris Funeral Home of Southborough, with a graveside service at the Southborough Rural Cemetery.

Janice Pulsifer, 88 MARLBOROUGH - Janice (Andre) Pulsifer, 88, of Marlborough, died Jan. 26, 2021 at The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Cobb) Andre and wife of the late Robert Pulsifer.

Due to COVID-19, services will be held at a later date. Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows) at no charge as a courtesy to our readers. Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@ communityadvocate.com.

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COMMUNITY | Schools Shrewsbury High School students learn meaningful skills through eyeglass recycling program Eyeglasses | from page 1

“There are all these different jobs for students of varying skill and ability levels to do and what I liked so much about it was the fact that the kids were doing something very meaningful and impactful to give back to the community.”

The program fills a void created by COVID-19 – “We have jobs throughout the school and they [the students] usually help in the kitchen… but because of COVID that hasn’t been able to be done this year, so this was a blessing this fall because we were scrambling for jobs,” she remarked.

How the program works – Wallace soon partnered with the Grafton Lions Club.

Their eyeglass program needed people to process the eyeglasses so they were delighted to work with her students.

They also bought a lensometer for her students to use.

Because of the variety of tasks, there is a job for everyone depending on their abilities.

First, the students wash and clean the eyeglasses and then, using the lensometer, they measure each pair’s prescription.

When asked about the accuracy of the students’ measurements, Wallace replied that they were remarkably accurate. One of her students

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added. “I thought it was not only an impactful program for the students but also for them to get a sense of giving back.”

“It’s real-world experience that they are gleaning from this and there are [several] students who understand the magnitude of what they are

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Mohanakrishnan wins Marlborough Lions Youth Speech Competition MARLBOROUGH - Poorvi Mohanakrishnan, a tenth grade student at Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School, won the local Marlborough Lions Club level of the Massachusetts Lions Youth Speech Competition in December.

She then advanced in the competition by winning the Zone 8K level on Jan. 17, which was organized by Lions Zone Chair and Marlborough Lion Mark Gibbs. Marlborough Lions Fatima Garrity, Maureen Pulice, and Laura Koester assisted with the online Zone competition as well. She then qualified for the Region level competition held Jan. 30.

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For more information on the annual competition, go to lionsyouthspeech.org. For more information on the Marlborough Lions visit www.facebook.com/marlboroughlions.

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Both teams had chances to score but the goaltenders were perfect, with Shrewsbury’s Risa Montoya making 27 saves and Algonquin’s Lana Pacific making 28.

A number of COVID-19 precautions are in place for this season. The game is played in two extended periods instead of the traditional three, masks are required at all times, locker rooms are closed and players arrive directly in uniforms.

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Shrewsbury High School Robotics holds virtual blood drive

By Melanie Petrucci Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) Robotics Team 467 is hosting a virtual blood drive with the American Red Cross through Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Those who wish to donate may do so anywhere in the country.

Part of the mission of SHS Team 467 is to forge “a strong bond between the team and the community.” However, during a pandemic this has proved to be a challenge because so many community activities that they normally engage in such as Spirit of Shrewsbury, Annual Apple Pie Fundraiser, Mind-storm Mayhem and Girls in Stem Workshop have been cancelled.

Lori Lingard, the team mentor, said that the team has been able to meet remotely over Zoom and build basic skills such as electrical, mechanical and programming.

Likewise, the team’s outreach group looked for ways

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that they could interact with the community. They discovered that they could host a virtual blood drive.

“It seemed like an ideal way to have a no-contact event that

would benefit our community,” Lingard stated. She herself is a lifelong blood donor, she added, starting at age 16.

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Applications now being accepted for Westborough Garden Club scholarships WESTBOROUGH - The Westborough Garden Club will award 2 - $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

Applicants must be Westborough residents interested in pursuing a college major in horticulture, landscape architecture, botany, environmental science or a related field at a two or four year college.

To apply for this scholarship, applicants should write a brief

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Applicants should include evidence of past and continuing accomplishments and interests such as club memberships, community service, participation in special projects and activities, and their career goals, the area of study they wish to pursue and why.

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The deadline for all applications to be received is Monday, April 12.

dent donors under the age of 18. To learn about these restrictions, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/ how-to-donate/info-for-student-donors.html.

Participation is by appointment only. To sign up, visit: https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/shrewsbury-robotics-frc-team-467.

The team’s goal is 100 blood donations but they hope to exceed that number.

“Our hashtag for Facebook and Twitter, if people would like to share a message or picture after donation, is #robotblooddrive,” Lingard shared. “And if you do [share] please tell us how you found out about us.”

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By Barbara Allen Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Although Family Dental Group of Northborough, 318 Main Street, Suite 180, has always accepted patients of all ages, they are currently expanding their pediatric patient services.

The Northborough location now accepts MassHealth for children. Over the past six months, two additional dental hygienists, Sylvia Bykowski and Kristen Wisell, have also been hired, bringing to the practice their gentleness, caring, and experience working with children.

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From the dental chair young patients can watch cartoons on a TV set in the exam room.

“We make it a comfort zone for them,” she explained.

Not just for kids Family Dental Group of Northborough offers all their patients, no matter what their age, quality dental services.

These include, but are not limited to, comprehensive exams, routine cleaning, fillings, and crowns. Root canals, implants and simple extractions are also done on-site.

COVID-19 response Family Dental Group of Northborough implemented many changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We offer one-on-one service,” Karkhanis-Lavana noted. “We don’t work on three or four patients at the same time, only one person per provider.”

The office installed air filtration units, added UV lights in their duct system, increased the amount of wiping down of surfaces morning, evening and between patients, and closed their waiting room.

Patients must wait in their cars for a hygienist or dental assistant to take their temperature before they enter the premises. Mask wearing is required. Strict personal protective equipment (PPE) standards are maintained by staff, which include doublemasking and wearing face shields. New glass barriers at the front desk help to maintain social distancing.

Gratitude for community support “We’d like to thank the people who supported us during the pandemic,” stated Karkhanis-Lavana. “They helped to keep the business open. They believed we could keep our patients safe. We appreciate that and would encourage everyone to continue to support us in the future.”

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Iconic Route 9 restaurant offers dining options as well as takeout A variety of meals for every day and special occasions All of Harry’s meals are homemade and prepared to order. They will also try to accommodate special requests if possible. Throughout the week they post their specials on Facebook and Instagram which may include such items as gourmet burgers, salads, soups and sandwiches. On Sundays they offer their roast turkey meal with traditional sides.

This season Lent starts on Wednesday, Feb. 17 and ends Saturday, April 3. As such, Harry’s will once again be featuring its popular fish entrees each Friday. And for Easter Sunday, April 4, customers can pre-order a full ham or turkey dinner with sides.

By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH - This April, Harry’s Restaurant will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Located on Route 9 (149 Turnpike Rd.), the beloved, iconic restaurant has long been a favorite of locals and beyond, who crave their delicious seafood and traditional diner cuisine.

Over the past year, Harry’s has continued to stay open, following all safety protocols, according to Jeanine Sander, the restaurant’s manager.

Dining options and takeout “Right now, we can have indoor dining at 25 percent, which is about 15 people,” she said. “If you come and we are full, we will take your cell phone number down and just have you wait in your car. We will then call you when a space opens up.”

Harry’s also has an outdoor patio that thanks to several heaters, is still open throughout the winter months.

“We have six picnic tables which have continued to be used,” Sander said. “As long as there is no snow, we can run the heaters.”

Takeout continues to be another popular option.

“We will take your order, tell you how much it is and then you pay when you pick it up,” Sander said.

(The restaurant is cash only; there is an ATM inside.)

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“We have even had people come in after a funeral, because it was the person’s favorite place and it was a way to celebrate their life,” Sander said.

And although the pandemic has changed many things, one thing has not is the support of their customers. And that is very much appreciated, Sander noted.

“Our customers are the best,” she said. “They have all been so understanding over the past year and really want us to succeed during this difficult time.”

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PROPOSAL: The project involves the superstructure replacement of Bridge No. W-24-010, which carries Fisher Street over MBTA (formerly CSX) in the Town of Westborough (MassDOT Project File No. 607434). The existing one (1) span steel truss and one (1) span girder-floorbeam system will be replaced with a single (1) span prefabricated steel truss pedestrian/ bicycle bridge. The existing bridge, which is over 100 years old, is closed to all traffic and due to its structurally deficient condition. The two concrete abutments will be re-used and the existing intermediate steel pier will be removed.

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Town of Westborough/Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be presented in the hearing.

Written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Major Projects, Project File No. 607434. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked no later than ten (10) business days after the hearing is posted to the MassDOT website listed below.

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BEER ON SALE

GUINNESS “A CATS” MEDUSA BREWING HOEGAARDEN HEINEKEN COORS LITE COORS LITE CORONA COORSEXHIBIT LITE EXTRA COORS CORONA LITE EXTRA COORS LAGUNITAS CORONA LITE EXTRA CORONA LAGUNITAS EXTRA CORONA LAGUNITAS LAGUNITAS EXTRA LAGUNITAS LAGUNITAS LAGUNITAS MIKE’S LAGUNITAS HARD LAGUNITAS MIKE’S HARDLAGUNITAS MIKE’S HARDMIKE’S HARD MIKE’S HARD & LITE MEOW & LITE IPA & LITE &IPA LITE LASER &LIL IPA LITE SUMPIN IPA LIL SUMPIN SUMPIN IPA LEMONADE LIL SUMPIN SUMPIN LIL LEMONADE SUMPIN SUMPIN LIL LEMONADE SUMPIN SUMPIN LEMONADE LEMONADE CAT SUMPIN BELGIAN WHEAT

COORS LITE30 PACK

8 PACK30 PACK

CORONA 24 30 PACK PACK4 PACK 3024PACK PACK & LITE

30 PACK

EXTRA 30 12 24PACK PACK PACK

24 12PACK PACK4LAGUNITAS 24 12 12PACK PACK PACK 1212PACK PACK PACK

IPA

24 PACK

12 12 12PACK PACK PACKLAGUNITAS 12 12PACK PACK 12 12PACK PACK 12 PACK MIXED LIL SUMPIN MIXED MIXED SUMPIN

12 PACK

HARD 12 PACKMIKE’S 12 PACK 24 PACK MIXED LEMONADE MIXED

12 PACK

12 PACK MIXED

$$ $$ $$ $ 21.99 $21.99 $25.49 21.99 21.99 25.49 $$$21.99 13.99 25.49 $$25.49 13.99 25.49 13.99 $$13.99 13.99 $$$13.99 13.99 13.99 13.99 $$13.99 13.99 $13.99 13.99 $ $ $ $

$

11.99 12 oz. CANS

$

PLUS DEPOSIT

15 oz. CANS GUINNESS PLUS$DEPOSIT

21.99 8 PACK

13.99 1212oz.oz.CANS BOTTLES

BOTTLES 1212oz.oz.BOTTLES PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT PLUS

12 oz. BOTTLES PLUS DEPOSIT

25.49 12 oz. BOTTLES

EXHIBIT GUINNESS “A CATS” GUINNESS EXHIBIT “A CATS” GUINNESS MEDUSA EXHIBIT “A BREWING CATS” EXHIBIT MEDUSA “ABREWING CATS” EXHIBIT HOEGAARDEN MEDUSA “ABREWING CATS” MEDUSA HOEGAARDEN BREWING MEDUSA HEINEKEN HOEGAARDEN BREWING HOEGAARDEN HEINEKEN HOEGAARDEN HEINEKEN HEINEKEN PLUS DEPOSIT PLUS DEPOSIT PLUS DEPOSIT PLUS HEINEKEN DEPOSIT MEOW MEOW LASER MEOWCAT MEOW LASER CAT MEOW BELGIAN LASER CAT WHEAT LASER BELGIAN CATWHEAT LASER BELGIAN CATWHEAT BELGIAN WHEAT BELGIAN WHEAT

8 PACK

48 PACK PACK

PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

25.49

12 oz. CANS

8 4PACK PACK

844PACK PACK PACK

13.99

$

412 4PACK PACK PACK

4 12 PACK PACK

13.99

424 12 PACK PACK PACK

12 oz. BOTTLES

LOCATION PLUS DEPOSIT

PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT PLUS

$12 oz. BOTTLES

WINES ON SALE

44PACK PACK

12 oz. BOTTLES

CATENA PLUS DEPOSIT

PLUS PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT

16 oz. CANS

1212oz.oz.BOTTLES BOTTLES PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

13.49 BOTTLES 1212oz.oz.BOTTLES

GUINNESS

$

1212oz.oz.BOTTLES BOTTLES PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

BOTTLES 121212oz.oz. oz.BOTTLES BOTTLES PLUS DEPOSIT PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

12 12 oz. oz. BOTTLES CANS PLUS PLUS DEPOSIT DEPOSIT

16 oz. CANS

121212oz.oz. oz.CANS BOTTLES BOTTLES PLUS PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT

13.99 1212 12oz.oz. oz.BOTTLES BOTTLES BOTTLES

12 oz. CANS PLUS DEPOSIT

12 24PACK PACK

12 24PACK PACK

24 PACK

13.99 24 PACK

12 oz. BOTTLES ERATH PLUS DEPOSIT

12 oz. BOTTLES CARMEL PLUS DEPOSIT ROAD

MATUA PLUS DEPOSIT

PLUS DEPOSIT

$ 12 oz. BOTTLES

MALBEC $ $ GUINNESS

CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON MONTEREY PINOT $$ $$$ $ $ NOIR $$ $$$ $$ $$ $$ $$ EXHIBIT “A CATS” MEDUSA BREWING HOEGAARDEN HEINEKEN 13.99 13.99 13.99 13.99 13.99 25.49 25.49 25.49 25.49 25.49 11.99 11.99 $13.99 11.99 11.99 13.99 11.99 13.99 13.99 13.99 13.49 13.49 13.49 13.49 13.49 BLEND BLANC CHARDONNAY MEOW LASER CAT BELGIAN WHEAT

15 oz. CANS 8 PACK PLUS DEPOSIT

13.97 CATENA

15 oz. CANS PLUS DEPOSIT

15 oz. oz. CANS CANS 4 PACK 1516oz.oz.CANS 16 CANS PLUS DEPOSIT DEPOSIT PLUS PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

CATENA

15.97 LOCATION CATENA CATENA LOCATION

$

750ML

MALBEC

11.99

$

MALBEC

PLUS13.97 DEPOSIT

161212oz.oz. oz.CANS BOTTLES BOTTLES 1212oz.oz.BOTTLES BOTTLES 12 PACK PLUS PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

1212oz.oz.BOTTLES BOTTLES PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

12 oz. BOTTLES 12 oz. BOTTLES 24 PACK PLUS DEPOSIT PLUS DEPOSIT

$ 9.97 10.97 14.97 LOCATION CARMEL MATUA ROAD MATUA CARMEL ROAD MATUA ERATH CARMEL ROAD CARMEL ERATH ROAD CARMEL ERATH ROAD ERATH ERATH

CALIFORNIA MALBEC CALIFORNIA MALBEC SAUVIGNON CALIFORNIA 750ML MALBEC BLEND BLEND BLANC BLEND

13.99

$

CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON MONTEREY SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON MONTEREY SAUVIGNON PINOT MONTEREY NOIR PINOT NOIR MONTEREY PINOT NOIR PINOT NOIR PINOT NOIR 750ML 750MLCALIFORNIA 750MLMONTEREY BLEND BLANC BLEND CHARDONNAY BLANC BLANC CHARDONNAYBLANC CHARDONNAY CHARDONNAY CHARDONNAY

13.99

25.49 JOSH

13.49

$

DECOY

$

KENDALL JACKSON

$

CONUNDRUM

16 oz.

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$

750ML

750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML 750ML

BUTTER

BUTTER

DECOY BUTTER

BUTTER DECOY

BUTTER KENDALL DECOY JACKSON

14.97

1612oz.oz.CANS BOTTLES PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT

CATENA MATUA LOCATION LOCATION MATUA

750ML

$ CATENA CHARDONNAY

1616oz.oz.CANS 1612 CANS 4 PACK 16oz.oz. oz.CANS BOTTLES CANS PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT PLUS PLUS PLUSDEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEPOSIT

WINES ON SALE WINES WINES SALE ON ONWINES SALE SALE$ ON SALE WINES SALEON WINES $ ON

$

BUTTER

15 oz.

CHARDONNAY $ CANS

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16.97

$ LOCATION CHARDONNAY CABERNET CHARDONNAY CHARDONNAY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

750ML MALBEC

SAUVIGNON

750ML CALIFORNIA

WINES ONCONUNDRUM SALEKENDALL DECOY KENDALL DECOY CONUNDRUM KENDALL KENDALL JOSH CONUNDRUM CONUNDRUM JOSH CONUNDRUM JOSH JOSH

750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML 750ML

MATUA 10.97

JACKSON $

JACKSON

750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML

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JACKSON $

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750ML

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JOSH

CARMEL ROAD 12.97

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14.97

750ML MONTEREY CHARDONNAY

750MLNOIR PINOT

CHARDONNAY CHARDONNAY CABERNET CABERNET CHARDONNAYCABERNET WHITE CHARDONNAY BLEND CHARDONNAY WHITE BLEND CHARDONNAY PASO WHITE ROBLES BLEND WHITE PASO ROBLES BLEND WHITE PASO ROBLES BLEND PASO ROBLES PASO ROBLES SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON CABERNET CABERNET CABERNET CABERNET CABERNET SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON SAUVIGNON

750ML SAUVIGNON

BLEND

BLANC

$$ $$ SALE SPIRITS 14.97 $14.97 $16.97 14.97 $$14.97 16.97 $$$14.97 10.97 16.97 $$16.97 10.97 16.97 12.97 10.97ON 10.97 12.97 $$$10.97 14.97 12.97 $$12.97 14.97 $$12.97 14.97 $14.97 $14.97

$

KAHLUA 750ML

750ML

750ML BACARDI 750ML 750ML 750ML

13.97

15.97

COFFEE $ LIQUEUR

KAHLUA

750ML COFFEE

LIQUEUR

19.99 BUTTER

$

750ML

RUM $ KAHLUA COFFEE LIQUEUR

BACARDI KAHLUA RUM COFFEE LIQUEUR

KAHLUA BACARDI

750ML COFFEE RUM

LIQUEUR

19.99 DECOY

$

750ML 750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML 750ML CAPTAIN 750ML 750ML

MORGAN

750ML 750ML

750ML 750ML 750ML

FIREBALL 750ML 750ML

9.97

750ML 750ML

10.97

14.97

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BACARDI CAPTAIN MORGAN

COFFEE RUM RUM LIQUEUR

RUM RUM

BACARDI FIREBALL CAPTAIN MORGAN

CAPTAIN FIREBALL MORGAN

CAPTAIN RUSKOVA FIREBALL MORGAN

WHISKEY

RUM CINNAMON WHISKEY

WHISKEY VODKA

750MLRUM CINNAMON RUM

22.99 KENDALL JACKSON 1.75L

$

1.75L

FIREBALL RUSKOVA

750ML CINNAMON RUM RUSSIAN CINNAMON RUSSIAN WHISKEY VODKA

$ FIREBALL RUSKOVA CINNAMON RUSSIAN WHISKEY VODKA

23.99 CONUNDRUM $

RUSKOVA 750ML

750ML

RUSSIAN VODKA

RUSKOVA RUSKOVA $ 14.99 SALE - $6 MIR 750ML RUSSIAN VODKA

RUSSIAN VODKA

8.99NET JOSH $

14.99 SALE - $6 MIR $14.99 SALE - $6 MIR$14.99 SALE - $6 MIR$14.99 SALE - $6 MIR $14.99 SALE - $6 MIR

$

1.75L

1.75L

$$ $$ $$ $$ $ 19.99 $19.99 $$19.99CABERNET 19.99 19.99 $$$19.99 22.99 19.99 $$19.99 22.99 19.99 23.99 22.99 $$22.99 23.99 $$$22.99 8.99 23.99 8.99 8.99 $8.99 8.99 CHARDONNAY CHARDONNAY WHITE23.99 BLEND 23.99 PASO ROBLES $

NET

BASIL750ML HAYDEN750ML

SAUVIGNON BEAM 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML JIM 750ML 1.75L 750ML

1.75L 1.75L

JAMESON 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

1.75L 1.75L

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

NET

NET

DISARONNO 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

NET

NET

JACK 1.75L CABERNET 1.75L DANIEL’S SAUVIGNON

BOURBON BOURBON IRISHJIM WHISKEY VELVET CREAM WHISKEY JIM BEAM JIM BEAM JIM BEAM JIM BEAM BEAM BASIL HAYDENBASIL HAYDEN BASIL HAYDEN BASIL HAYDEN BASIL JAMESON HAYDEN JAMESON DISARONNO JAMESON JAMESON DISARONNOJAMESON JACK DISARONNO DANIEL’S DISARONNO JACK DANIEL’S DISARONNO JACK DANIEL’S JACK DANIEL’S JACK DANIEL’S BOURBON

14.97

$

29.99 $ 750ML

$

750ML

BOURBON

BOURBON BOURBON

BOURBON BOURBON

16.97

$

25.99 $$ 750ML

$

BOURBON BOURBON IRISH WHISKEY BOURBON IRISH WHISKEYBOURBON VELVET IRISH WHISKEY CREAM IRISH VELVET WHISKEY CREAMIRISH WHISKEY VELVET WHISKEY CREAMVELVET WHISKEY CREAM VELVET WHISKEY CREAM WHISKEY

25.99 29.99 25.99 29.99 29.99 25.99 29.99 29.99 45.99

750ML

KAHLUA

$

$$

750ML

1.75L 750ML

1.75L

1.75L 750ML

10.97

12.97

$

45.99

$

750ML$$$25.99 25.99 45.99 23.99 45.99

$$

$$

750ML 1.75L

1.75L 1.75L

1.75L

1.75L 750ML 1.75L

14.97

$

45.99 23.99

23.99

$

750ML$$23.99 45.99 39.99 23.99 39.99

$$

$$$

750ML 1.75L

750ML 1.75L 1.75L

SPIRITS ON SALE

750ML

750ML 1.75L

SALE FROM 2/12/21 – 2/28/21

WHISKEY

$

23.99 39.99

$

750ML 1.75L

1.75L

SALE FROM SALE 2/12/21 FROM SALE –CAPTAIN 2/12/21 2/28/21 FROM SALE–2/12/21 FROM 2/28/21 SALE 2/12/21 – FROM 2/28/21 –2/12/21 2/28/21– 2/28/21 BACARDI FIREBALL MORGAN PRICES AND AVAILABILITY PRICES LISTED ANDMAY AVAILABILITY VARY AT PRICES INDIVIDUAL LISTED ANDMAY AVAILABILITY STORE. VARYPRICES AT INDIVIDUAL LISTED AND MAY AVAILABILITY MAYSTORE. VARY PRICES ATLISTED INDIVIDUAL ANDINDIVIDUAL MAY AVAILABILITY STORE. VARY AT INDIVIDUAL LISTED MAYSTORE. VARY AT INDIVIDUAL STORE. PRICES AND AVAILABILITY LISTED VARY AT STORE.

39.99

$

750ML $39.99 39.99

$$

1.75L

1.75L

RUSKOVA

NOT RESPONSIBLE FORNOT TYPOGRAPHICAL RESPONSIBLEERRORS. FOR NOTTYPOGRAPHICAL RESPONSIBLE IMAGES AREFOR FOR ERRORS. NOTTYPOGRAPHICAL REPRESENTATIONAL RESPONSIBLE IMAGES ARE FOR ERRORS. NOT FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL PURPOSES RESPONSIBLE REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGESONLY. ARE FOR ERRORS. MIR= FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL PURPOSES REPRESENTATIONAL MAIL-IN IMAGES REBATE. ARE ONLY. ERRORS. FOR ALL MIR= REPRESENTATIONAL REBATES PURPOSES MAIL-IN IMAGES ARE REBATE. ARE ONLY. MAIL-IN FOR MIR= ALL PURPOSES REPRESENTATIONAL REBATES. REBATES MAIL-IN REBATE. ONLY. ARE ONE MAIL-IN REBATE MIR= ALLPURPOSES MAIL-IN REBATES REBATES. PER HOUSEHOLD REBATE. ARE ONLY. ONEMAIL-IN MIR= REBATE ALL REBATES MAIL-IN REBATES. PER HOUSEHOLD REBATE. AREONE MAIL-IN REBATE ALL REBATES REBATES. PER HOUSEHOLD ARE ONEMAIL-IN REBATE REBATES. PER HOUSEHOLD ONE REBATE PER HOUSEHOLD COFFEE RUM RUM CINNAMON RUSSIAN NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. IMAGES ARE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. MIR= MAIL-IN REBATE. ALL REBATES ARE MAIL-IN REBATES. ONE REBATE PER HOUSEHOLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. UNLESSLISTED OTHERWISE NET PRICES STATED. UNLESS = SALE LISTED OTHERWISE PRICES NET UNLESS PRICES STATED. LESS MAIL-IN =OTHERWISE LISTED SALEREBATE. PRICES NETSTATED. PRICES UNLESS LESS MAIL-IN =LISTED OTHERWISE SALE PRICES REBATE. NET PRICES STATED. LESS=MAIL-IN LISTED SALE PRICES REBATE. NET PRICES LESS MAIL-IN = SALE REBATE. PRICES LESS MAIL-IN REBATE. LIQUEUR WHISKEY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. LISTED NET PRICES = SALE PRICES LESS MAIL-IN REBATE. VODKA $

14.99 SALE - $6 MIR