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HUDSON – A developer’s plan to construct a subdivision across 23 lots on the easternmost part of Lake Boon in Hudson went before the Planning Board last month as developers seek approval for their proposal.

Envisioned for a parcel spanning 16 acres on Old Country Road, the topic drew questions and calls for caution from some.

“I am incredibly concerned about this density of housing this close to the lake,” resident Alyssa Jacobs said during the June 22 meeting.

MARLBOROUGH - A handful of area residents celebrated a centennial milestone on July 3, marking the 100th anniversary of the sport of water skiing with a series of rides on the Fort Meadow Reservoir in Marlborough.

Pushing the boundaries of their own water skiing experience, participants reflected on a sport that area resident Tom White said has been central to the lake’s history.

“Fort Meadow Reservoir has been very active in the sport of water skiing since its inception,” he told the Community Advocate last Thursday. “There’s a really strong water skiing community on the lake.”

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Water skiers follow behind a boat during their celebration of the 100th anniversary of their sport earlier this month.

Pollinator garden opens in Ghiloni Park

By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator MARLBOROUGH - Things are buzzing around Ghiloni Park in Marlborough thanks to two Girl Scouts, city staff and members of the Sudbury Valley Trustees.

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SOUTHBOROUGH - Drone photography provides an aerial view of Southborough’s Fayville Park and the Sudbury Reservoir. The area sits just south of where state funding will soon help build a new trail extension to the region’s Boroughs Loop network. Learn more at CommunityAdvocate.com.

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SHREWSBURY - The strip of tickets in our photograph lists the rides and attractions at the White City Amusement Park, SHREWSBURY including some that THEN NOW many readers may remember – The Whip, the Rocket Ship Ride, the Fun House and many others.

What makes this strip of tickets unique are two things: the note written on the reverse side and the reference to “The Royal Teens” appearing at the park.

The note tells us that the young lady that the ticket belonged to went to the park with her friends “Judy, Tom, Buster and Mary” and that she won a stuffed animal monkey at one of the many games of chance at the park, which she named “Junior!”

A quick web search for the Royal Teens, who were appearing at the park that day, (as neither the name nor the song “Harvey got a Girlfriend” were familiar) revealed that the group recorded the song “Short Shorts” in 1957!

This fact allows us to gauge the date of the visit to the park to the summer seasons of 1957-60, as the park closed for good on Labor Day, 1960.

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COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT To the editor, Drag Queen, Kitty Demure, sums up exactly what we were thinking when we attended the “Drag Story Time,” on June 11th at the Northborough Library. The number of words here is limited so we have to abridge the quote. Check out Twitter or Instagram for video.

“What has a drag queen ever done to make you have so much respect for them and admire them so much, other than put on make-up and jump on the floor and ride around and do sexual things on stage. I have no idea why you would want that to influence your child. Would you want a stripper or a porn star to influence your child? It makes no sense at all. A drag queen performs in a night club for adults. There is a lot

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Three receive Friends of Northborough Library service award NORTHBOROUGH - The Friends of the Northborough Library recently announced Taylor Hodge, Megan Tucker and Annie Zhou as the winners of this year’s Friends of the Northborough Library Service Awards.

The award is given each year to a graduating high school senior who contributes exemplary service to the town’s library. This year, multiple awards were given both because previous awards had been skipped because of the COVID-19 pandemic and because there were multiple worthy candidates this year, as noted in a press release.

The Friends described Zhou as a dedicated volunteer in the library’s children’s room.

Tucker has volunteered at the teen room and the Friends’ book sales, while Hodge has volunteered in the teen room and helped fundraise for the Friends through book donations.

of filth that goes on — a lot of sexual stuff that goes on and backstage there is a lot of nudity, sex and drugs. So, I don’t think that this is an avenue you would want your child to explore….to actually get them involved in drag is extremely, irresponsible on your part.

And I understand that you might want to look like you are …woke, that you’re not a Nazi,

that you’re not a homophobe…

But you can raise your child to be just a normal, regular, every-day child without including them in gay sexual things and, honestly, you’re not doing the gay community any favors, in fact, you are hurting us. We have already had a reputation of being pedophiles and being perverts and deviants. We don’t need

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you to bring your children around. So, you keep your kids at home…But if you need your child to be entertained by a big human in a costume or in make-up, take them to the circus or something. When they turn 18, then why don’t you take them to the clubs on their 18th birthday because it’s an adult thing. So don’t ruin your child’s life and don’t

ruin us because that’s what you’re doing.”

Thank you, Kitty Demure, for your common sense and honesty.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Former resident recognized in Provincetown, family celebrates reunion Rosemary Rimkus

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HUDSON - The six Tarbell sisters, former Hudson residents, gathered on the weekend of June 17 at the home of Joy Tarbell and her husband, Ed Minyard, in Glen, N.H., for a family reunion and celebration of Joy’s 75th birthday.

Daughters of the late Robert and Helen Tarbell, the family

resided on Maple Street until moving to Binghamton, N.Y. in 1967.

The gathering of 35 included children and grandchildren.

The sisters are: Joy Tarbell of Glen, N.H., Jerine Tarbell of Bunn, N.C., Nancy “Lee” Tarbell of Marietta, Ga., Nancy Tarbell of Newton, Linda Woodford of Charleston, S.C., and Barbara “B” of Ringoes, N.J. Jerine said that her parents retired to Florida, where Helen died in 2008 and Robert “Bob” died in 2013.

Former resident recognized Former Hudson resident Donald Murphy, of Provincetown, was recently recognized for 24 years as president of the Provincetown Portuguese Festival and Blessing of the Fleet.

State Rep. Sarah Peake presented Murphy with a citation noting his “24 years of promoting Portuguese culture and running the annual Festival” at Provincetown Inn on June 24.

Former Hudson resident Donald Murphy was honored for 24 years as president of the Provincetown Portuguese Festival by State Rep. Sarah Peake, right. The presentation took place at the Provincetown Inn on June 24.

Hudson resident Sheila Mahoney, in center, was honored on her 90th birthday by family and friends. Her children include, from left: Anne Shanahan of Franklin, Paul Mahoney of Boone, N.C., Fr. Brian Mahoney of Chelmsford and Kevin Mahoney, Fairfax, Va. Due to illness, son William Mahoney of Webster was unable to attend.

Murphy had previously been awarded “Senior of the Year” award by the Provincetown Council on Aging in 2012. A native of Provincetown, he was the son of revered Provincetown High School basketball coach and teacher Dave Murphy, and was often quoted as saying, “I thought I was Portuguese until my teen years.”

Murphy said that June was

created as “Portuguese Heritage Month” in 2009 by thenGovernor Paul Cellucci, a Hudson native.

Murphy and his family were residents of Saratoga Drive in Hudson until 1999 when he retired after 40 years with Digital Equipment Co. and returned to Provincetown.

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American Heritage Museum to host Battle of Bunker Hill reenactment Revolutionary War reenactors will delight guests later this month at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson.

HUDSON - A moment of Revolutionary War history will come to Hudson later this month when the American Heritage Museum is scheduled to host a reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Set for the weekend of Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, the event will feature period encampments and re-enactors who will tell the story of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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When helping older loved ones deal with grief, it is important to monitor their eating habits and medication as well, even if they are usually able to manage these things themselves.

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The members also voted to authorize the selectmen to file this petition to the legislature for a special act changing the name. “[The] Finance Committee unanimously thinks it’s about time this was done,” committee member Mark Adler said when reporting the committee’s vote during the May Town Meeting.

SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen took another step last month toward officially changing its name to “the Select Board.”

The board unanimously voted to file a petition with the state legislature during their June 28 meeting.

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Deed restrictions discussed Dan Barstow, director of the Healthy Lake Boon Initiative, said that, over the past several years the lake has had serious problems with algae and weeds.

He said that the fourth basin, which these Old County Road properties would abut, is nearly impassible at times as a result.

Barstow said that, if the town allows the shoreline to be cleared, there is a real risk of certain nutrients going into the lake and turning the fourth basin into a marsh or a swamp.

“This would not be good for the people who are moving in, would not be good for the residents of Hudson and would not be good for the lake,” Bar-

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The application for the proposal was filed on May 23, and would see the parcel subdivided into 22 single-family lots. One lot will not be used for a singlefamily home.

Alyssa Jacobs said she had experience in construction monitoring, adding that the idea of the parcel being clear-cut and graded so close to the lake could be disastrous.

Additionally, Jacobs said that she thought there was a missed opportunity to maintain open space and preserve land rather than using the entire parcel for a housing development.

DiPersio said that his client fully recognizes the site’s sensitivity.

“I think we’ve got a responsible site, given the site conditions, that can be one that’s protective of the lake in the end of things,” DiPersio said.

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stow said.

Barstow suggested that DiPersio and Brian Jacobs voluntarily adopt a deed restriction on their property protecting the shoreline and preventing docks from being put in at the site.

In a conversation with the Community Advocate, Barstow later said the Lake Boon Initiative has had ongoing discussions with the developer and DiPersio, adding that they have been responsive to the concerns about the lake’s health.

“I think that that idea of having a deed restriction for the new homeowners is in the interest of everybody,” Barstow said.

Planning Board Chair Robert D’Amelio said that he was worried on behalf of people currently living in the area.

“The last thing I would want to do is anything that somehow made the lake unusable for some of them,” he said.

The Planning Board voted to extend the public hearing to July 19 at 7 p.m.

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In an email to the Community Advocate, mayoral Executive Aide Trish Bernard said that the openings include two positions on the Commission on Disabilities, a position on the Council on Aging and three positions on the Historical Commission.

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They also have three granddaughters, two step-grandsons and one great-grandson.

Congratulations, Don! Family celebrates Hudson resident Sheila Mahoney, who marked her 90th birthday on June 20, was honored with a family party on June 25 at the Quail Run Community Hall. Three generations of family attended from Maryland, Florida, Virginia and throughout Massachusetts, including her five children, several foster children and seven grandchildren.

The family moved to Hudson from Watertown in 1963.

Sheila is the widow of Bill Mahoney, retired Groton teacher.

She is a retired Marlborough Public Schools teacher and is a Sacramental teacher at St. Michael Parish. Happy 90th Sheila!

Wood Park Concerts continue This year’s Summer Concert

Series continues at the Victor Dyer Memorial Shell, Wood Park at 65 Park Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

“Knock on Wood” will be featured on Aug. 3 and “Retro Polatin” on Aug. 17.

Town Hall hosts concerts Downtown Hudson concerts will continue in front of Town Hall on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays from 6 to 11 p.m.

The Summer Music Series is sponsored by Hudson Business Improvement District.

Group collects Food Pantry items in short supply The Mission, Outreach, Opportunity (MOO) team of the First United Church is collecting items for the Hudson Community Food Pantry which are in short supply.

These include canned chicken breast, adult protein drinks, toothpaste, toothbrushes and toilet paper.

Items may left at the designated bin by the Pleasant Street church doorway.

Want to get that GED? The Hudson Learning Center at Hudson High School will be teaching classes this fall for GED/HiSET exams.

Registration is Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the school, and classes will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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LOOKING BACK TO 1967 Daniel Geary retired from the School Committee. Arthur Kidston was elected chairman and David Parker continued as secretary.

Lori Mercuri’s shoe repair shop on Market Street was closed while he was hospitalized.

Armyman John Bonazzli was assigned to Germany and his brother, Armyman Arthur Bonazzoli was a corpsman in Romulus, New York.

At the Nashoba Drive-In on Route 2, Sandra Dee and George Hamilton starred in “Doctor You’ve Got to be Kidding!”

Bob Ryan was the goaltender

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Walter McGrail and Ellen Boothby were advisors for the Hudson High School sophomore class.

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July 19 - Ann Marie Parness, Mark Gillespie and MaryAnn Wilbur.

July 20 - Paul Veo, Ellen Cunningham, Don Gellenthien and Jack McGuiness.

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Third generation, Dudley Darling has a vision to continue the tradition.

Juniper Hill celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2021, and Darling’s son Matthew recently joined the management team following his career as a lawyer in California.

In addition to multiple generations managing the golf course, Darling is seeing multiple generations of customers playing on the course.

“Golf is one of the few sports that grandparents can play with their grandchildren,” he said. “We have people come to play whose fathers brought them, and now they are bringing their kids and grandkids.”

Darling’s grandfather (who built the first 18 holes of the now 36-hole golf course) described Juniper Hill long ago as a golf factory.

“We teach people to play,” he said. “Some stay with us, and others move on to a country club.”

“A cross-section of golfers come here to play,” Darling continued, “from tradesmen and women to executives. It’s still predominantly a male sport, but we like seeing that more and more women are getting interested in golf.”

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Golf is a rare sport in which participants can play while also being social. But Darling has seen some golfers take their game too seriously.

“Many life lessons can be learned through the game of golf, particularly integrity,” he said. “You can have a good game and not keep score, but you are also supposed to call penalties against yourself.”

In the spirit of giving back, Juniper Hill is well-known for hosting charitable events. A recent Stephen Jones Memorial Tournament, which raised money to buy beds for children, brought over 120 players to Juniper Hill.

For the sixth year, the course will also host Golf Fights Cancer in August, which is a marathon golf fundraiser in which participants of all levels of ability play 100 holes of golf to raise funds to fight cancer and

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With summer’s arrival, the Golf Teaching Center at Juniper Hill offers its golf camps for kids.

“We introduce kids to the game and watch the kids grow up right here,” Darling said.

“It’s cool to see that this may become their home course.”

Ultimately, Darling said that he likes to see people of all ages enjoying themselves at Juniper Hill. People come out from dawn to dusk to play.

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by Paul Gemme in Worcester in 1907, focusing on interior and exterior painting. They also provided marbling, wall tapestry, natural wood finishes and gold leafing. Over the years, other family members joined the company as well, as it continued to expand its services. Roger became president in 1980 when the business was incorporated. His brother Maurice (Mo) still works in the company.

“He does amazing work,” Roger said. “He can match any wood stain and is very experi-

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Rene Gemme took over as president in 2021, and Roger retired but still helps out with errands. Jason Gemme, Mo’s son, is now lead foreman and has been for several years. He is the ultimate professional in all phases of prep work and painting. As such, the men promise that the company will continue to offer the quality of workmanship that generations have come to depend on.

The company’s legacy of top-notch work continues to this day. Other companies might be less expensive, they noted, but Gemme offers extensive experience with all sorts of jobs, residential or commercial. Many times customers come to Gemme after finding another company did not or could not offer them the level of service they desired.

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When the crew is onsite, “We are always courteous and professional,” Rene said.

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The company still has openings for the winter months; Roger noted that they give discounts on every job. They are now booking jobs for the summer months.

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Quick Removal Service helps a variety of different types of customers on any given day.

Most of their work comes from residential clean-outs and apartment complexes, including clean-outs after real estate closings. On the commercial side, they get calls for cleaning out office buildings and banks when they move locations.

Assisted living facilities have also begun to make use of the company’s services.

“One thing that sets us apart is that we care about cleaning up after we do a clean-out,” Maciel said. “It’s like night and day, leaving a work site neat and clean.”

Family is a core value of Quick Removal Service. Maciel’s wife Sandy helps with the phone, and his daughter does the books. His sister-in-law Joan helps with clean-outs.

One grandson handles social media. And a second grandson, Brandon, is being trained to take over the business in about five years. He already has growth and creating jobs in mind for the company.

“The more business we get, the more people we can hire,” Maciel said.

Maciel believes in giving and strives to donate a good portion of the items picked up during clean-out jobs. He sends dozens of used air conditioners to families in Haiti each

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“I like to see these items go to people in need rather than have them go into a landfill,” Maciel said.

Quick Removal Service takes on a long list of jobs. In addition to clean-outs, the company does demolition work, from shed and barn demolition to pools and RV removal. They even remove large objects such as pianos from people’s houses.

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He immediately volunteered to help.

Potential sites were evaluated, keeping in mind that there should be a natural source for water.

An additional criterion was the overall visibility of the garden.

“We wanted a place where people naturally congregated, not only to showcase the plants but to enlighten people as to how they can do it in their own backyard, even if it’s only with a few native plants,” Goldman said.

Ghiloni Park seemed to check all the boxes.

So, Paquin, Goldman and Marlborough Conservation Commissioner Priscilla Ryder began bringing the idea to fruition.

Girl Scouts parlay project into Silver Award As plans for the garden moved forward, Girl Scouts Gabriella Casto and Skylar Monahan were looking for suggestions for projects that would help them earn their Silver Award.

They approached Ryder for a list, and soon they were helping to plant and mulch the new garden.

The girls also designed and wrote an educational pamphlet in conjunction with The Native Pollinator Task Force and the MetroWest Conservation Alliance.

As part of the Silver Award guidelines, Girl Scouts must educate at least fifty people

and do fifty hours of community service.

In line with that, at the official opening of the Pollination Preservation Garden late last month, the scouts were busy explaining the concept of saving the bumble bees and butterflies to attendees and handing out packets of Bee Balm flower seeds with their pamphlets.

Now, they’re planning to help water the garden throughout the summer.

They, in turn, are encouraging neighbors to plant their own gardens to help build what they describe as a “pollinator pathway” throughout the city to help pollinators move and grow their population.

Marlborough joins pollinator push While a first in Marlborough, this garden joins other efforts elsewhere in the region.

Girl Scouts in Shrewsbury recently helped build a new pollinator garden within the town’s Lake Street Park.

In Southborough, a yearslong effort has yielded an expansive pollinator habitat within the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land in town.

Marlborough’s own pollinator garden, meanwhile, was supported with grant money through the larger group Keep Massachusetts Beautiful.

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Water-skiers performed multiple variations of their sport in a centennial celebration earlier this month.

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‘It’s sort of generational’ The sport of water skiing is widely accepted as being first performed in 1922 on Lake Pepin in Minnesota.

There, brothers Ralph and Ben Samuelson began to perfect early versions of water skis while refining body positioning for the sport.

The pastime quickly spread,

eventually reaching Marlborough, where multiple generations have since passed down their own water skiing knowledge.

White has lived on the Fort Meadow Reservoir since 1976. He has been water skiing throughout that time, teaching his son, Mike, to water-ski as well.

“It’s sort of generational,” he said of the tradition.

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He encouraged those friends to be adventurous along the way. On one run, skiers performed a pyramid formation, placing two skiers on the water

while hoisting a third on their shoulders.

Other runs saw four skiers riding simultaneously, combining variations of water ski equipment, including knee boards, trick skis, jumping skis and shoe skis.

“We had to do something,” White said of the plans, which were delayed to some extent by weather concerns earlier in the weekend.

‘Skiing is a big part of this lake’ White still lives on the lake, now living with his son.

He sees a bright future for new generations enjoying water skiing activities in the area.

“Skiing is a big part of this lake,” he said. “Some lakes are not that way. But we’ve had a history for a long time of skiing…It’s just part of the heritage.”

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grant application, winning $250 to go toward buying native plants back in November.

Forty-nine varieties of bumble bees Goldman went on to note that many people believe that honey bees are native pollinators. In reality, the common honey bee is a non-native species from Europe.

Locally, meanwhile, there are forty-nine distinct types of native bumble bees, and each may only be attracted to one type of plant, based on its tongue length for gathering pollen.

Goldman’s suggestion is that beginners interested in supporting pollinators choose a few native plants and pick an area in their yard for their own pollination garden.

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WESTBOROUGH - Car lovers convened in Westborough this past weekend for the first Westborough running of the Viva East Rockabilly Weekender car show.

Held at the DoubleTree Hotel off Route 9, the event ran from July 7 through July 9. It featured live music, vendors and much more. The show aimed to specifically showcase pre-1970s traditional, custom and hot rod cars.

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By Tyler Charpentier Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - Northborough’s Senior Center held its first ever cornhole game against the town’s fire department last Thursday afternoon.

The event, organizers said, marked a celebration of summer weather. It was also an invitation for community members to visit the Senior Center itself.

The Senior Center’s newly appointed director, Kendra Faldetta, helped organize the game,

tackling this task after coming to Northborough from her previous role as Acting Director of the Millbury Senior Center.

Faldetta has been the director in Northborough for the last three months.

Though a first in the cornhole format, this is not the first time that the Senior Center has teamed up with the Northborough Fire Department.

Among collaborations, the Senior Center has worked with the fire department to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

Northborough firefighter/ paramedic Joel Rosenkrantz, was one of many participants in last Thursday’s event.

“It’s a great way to bring the community together and I hope we have more of these,” Rosenkrantz said. “It was good fun and I think everyone had a good time.”

The fire department ended up winning the cornhole game.

The afternoon was then finished with celebratory cookies and lemonade for all players and spectators.

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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.

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Marlborough Tuesday, June 21 7:15 a.m. Pheasant Hill Rd. MVA property damage only.

9:17 a.m. Arrested, Fouad Elias Aoude, 32, of 32 Water St., Marlborough, for op MV with license suspended, fail to stop for police, fail to notify RMV of name/address change.

10:34 a.m. Tassi Dr. Fraud/forgery.

12:34 p.m. Davis St. Larceny.

1:28 p.m. Cider Hill Condominiums/ BPRE. MVA property damage only.

5:21 p.m. Starbucks/South Bolton St. Larceny.

6:12 p.m. Cotting Ave. Trespassing.

Wednesday, June 22 6:51 a.m. Bolton/Reservoir Sts. MVA property damage only.

8:23 a.m. Murphy Insurance/Main

St. B&E into MV. 8:31 a.m. Auto Max Preowned Cars/ Maple St. Fraud/forgery.

11:15 a.m. Marlboro District Court/ Williams St. Threats.

6:01 p.m. Joseph North Rd. Harassment.

9:14 p.m. Ames Pl. MVA property damage only.

Thursday, June 23 10:48 a.m. Hosmer St. MVA with injuries.

1:56 p.m. Austen Way. MVA property damage only.

5:30 p.m. Lincoln St. Fraud/forgery.

Friday, June 24 9:45 a.m. McDonald Hotel/Main St. Threats.

11:32 a.m. Kelleher St. Fraud/ forgery.

2:23 p.m. Felton St. MVA property damage only.

5:09 p.m. Main Street Bank/BPRE. MVA property damage only.

7:34 p.m. Pleasant St. Threats.

Saturday, June 25 11:34 a.m. Whittier Rd. Assault.

11:37 a.m. Apex Dr. Harassment.

1:23 p.m. Stone Gate Apartments/ Redbud Way. Larceny.

1:49 p.m. Pleasant St. MVA property damage only.

5:42 p.m. Chestnut St. MVA property damage only.

9:22 p.m. Church St. MVA property damage only.

11:19 p.m. Washington St. Trespassing.

Sunday, June 26 2:02 a.m. Arrested, Jessie Pau-

line Faber, 35, of 24380 Duffield Rd., Brooksville, Fla., for OUI-liquor or .08%, possess open container of alcohol in MV. 2:39 p.m. East Main/Hosmer Sts. MVA property damage only.

4:09 p.m. Starbucks/South Bolton St. Trespassing.

10:46 p.m. Russell St. Burglary/B&E past.

Monday, June 27 10:26 a.m. Farm Rd. Larceny.

4:33 p.m. Essex St. Fraud/forgery.

5:23 p.m. Davis Companies Inc./ BPRW. MVA property damage only.

6:08 p.m. Arrested, Luis E. TizDonis, 29, of 24 Preston St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, B&E building nighttime for felony (2 cts), larceny under $1200 by single scheme.

7:39 p.m. Arrested, Damon Coltran, 19, of 14 Eldorado Dr., Marlborough, for assault w/dangerous weapon +60, assault w/dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct.

11:20 p.m. East Main St. Larceny.

Tuesday, June 28 10:27 a.m. Williams St./Stearns Rd. MVA property damage only.

2:43 p.m. Robin Hill St. MVA property damage only.

5:32 p.m. Wayside Ford Inc./Maple St. MVA property damage only.

10:29 p.m. Devens St. Trespassing.

Wednesday, June 29 9:34 a.m. Grant St. Larceny.

11:53 a.m. Phelps St. Fraud/forgery.

12:09 p.m. The Heights at Marlborough Apts/Briarwood Ln. Trespassing.

1:26 p.m. Arrested, Lori A. Viera, 55, of 489 Lincoln St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for violation of harassment order (2 cts).

8:11 p.m. Lincoln St. Harassment.

Thursday, June 30 9:01 a.m. Arrested, Celso Filho, 41, of 489 Lincoln St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, on warrant.

10:48 a.m. Advocates/Lincoln St. Threats.

11:07 a.m. Modern Guest House/ Cotting Ave. Harassment.

12:27 p.m. Arrested, Justin L. Cruz, 36, of 276 Main St., Apt. 33, Marlborough, on warrant, and Tara Eleanor Chicco, 32, of 276 Main St., Apt. 33, Marlborough, on warrant.

8:26 p.m. Harvard St. Vandalism.

11:05 p.m. Frye St. Larceny.

Friday, July 1 8:51 a.m. Massachusetts Farm Bureau/Lakeside Ave. Burglary/B&E past.

10:18 a.m. Lakeside Ave. MVA property damage only.

10:21 a.m. Vega Dr. Harassment.

11:17 a.m. Huntington Ave. Burglary/B&E past.

4:30 p.m. Apple Store/Donald J. Lynch Blvd.

8:33 p.m. Versailles St. MVA property damage only.

9:27 p.m. Phelps St. Threats.

Saturday, July 2 1:11 p.m. Vin Bin Parking Lot/Main St. MVA property damage only.

7:57 p.m. Price Chopper/East Main St. MVA property damage only.

11:06 p.m. Arrested, Wilmer

Castano, 46, of 74 Lincoln St., Apt. 2, Marlborough, courtesy booking.

Sunday, July 3 4:24 a.m. Bond St. B&E into MV. 12:31 p.m. Tropical Café/Rawlins Ave. MVA property damage only.

1:50 p.m. South St. Threats.

4:56 p.m. Crescent St. Pedestrian accident.

4:57 p.m. Arrested, Antonio Perez, 49, of 20 Crescent St., Apt. 3, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, op MV with license suspended, negligent operation of motor vehicle, possess open container of alcohol in MV. Monday, July 4 9:32 a.m. Emmett St. Larceny.

1:28 p.m. Arrested, Michael Paul Flynn Jr., 60, of 720 Stevens St., Marlborough, on warrant.

4:21 p.m. JC Penny/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Fraud/forgery.

Tuesday, July 5 12:42 p.m. Warren Ave. Larceny.

1:56 p.m. Advocates/Lincoln St. Larceny.

4:17 p.m. Marlboro Market/East Main St. Fraud/forgery.

10:20 p.m. Elm St. MVA property damage only.

Wednesday, July 6 8:10 a.m. Talia Apartments/Ames St. B&E into MV. 9:05 a.m. Chestnut St. Fraud/ forgery.

4:09 p.m. Hannaford Super Market/ BPRW. MVA property damage only.

6:59 p.m. North Bigelow St. Auto theft.

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

Arsenault, Mary Ellen of Hudson Belton, Barbara of Shrewsbury Brady, Joan formerly of Westborough Cox, David of Shrewsbury DeMichele, Richard of Hudson Fields, Lisa of Southborough Gremo, John of Northborough Grenier, John of Shrewsbury Gulledge, Brian of Hudson Gupta, Samir of Shrewsbury Howard, Nina of Shrewsbury Livoli, Elizabeth of Hudson Magill, James of Grafton Monteiro, Maria of Hudson Pedersen, Reidar of Shrewsbury Pradella, Ferruccio of Grafton Thyden, Dorothy of Shrewsbury Wolfe, Harold of Marlborough

HUDSON - Mary Ellen (Murphy) Arsenault, 82, died July 1, 2022. She was a life-long resident of Hudson MA. She was the owner of Murphy Oil Company and founder and owner of First Steps Children’s Center in Hudson and Southborough, MA. She cherished all her precious little children, their families and the wonderful employees that became her First Steps Family.

She often traveled to Ireland, her home away from home. She had a gift for making life-long friends and she was blessed to have many of them in her “second home” Ireland.

Mary Ellen was like a second mother to so many. She was a good listener and she always had a shoulder to cry on and, if you were lucky, a letter to follow.

She was a graduate of St. Michael’s Academy and one of her favorite things to do was getting together with her SMA friends to reminisce about the good old days.

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She is survived by her loving husband John D. Arsenault of 63 years and her three children, Joseph and his wife Arlana of Shirly, MA, Christopher, Sr. of Hudson and her daughter Nancy King husband Dana of Marlborough, Ma. She was predeceased by her two sons, the late John Arsenault and the late Thomas Arsenault. She had 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Jr., Katherine, Thomas (predeceased) and Ryan King. She had many Nieces, and Nephews, and Great Grandchildren who adored her.

She was the daughter of the late Patrick J Murphy and Helen McNally Murphy and is also survived by her two sisters Anne Marie Bloch (Kenneth) of Charlotte, NC and Joan Patricia Garvin (Brendan) of Boston, MA. We will cherish fond childhood memories of trips to Hampton Beach, summers at the cottage in Maine, and neighborhood pool parties

and winter breaks in Punta Gorda FL. Save me a seat in Heaven Mom The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Brian M. Gulledge, 35 HUDSON - Brian Michael Gulledge, 35, of Hudson, MA, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Marlborough Hospital.

Brian was born in Waltham, MA, on April 28, 1987, a son of William G. and Cynthia L. (Gulledge) Finney. He spent his early childhood in Waltham, and later moved to Framingham with his family, where he resided for several years, before they all eventually settled in Hudson in 1999. Brian graduated Hudson High School in the class of 2005 and has worked as a personal caregiver for his brother.

Brian had many hobbies and interests throughout the years. He was an avid sports fan and also enjoyed playing

both baseball and hockey. He was also a tattoo enthusiast and enjoyed adding new pieces to his collection. Most of all he loved to spend time with his friends, family and his dogs.

He will be dearly missed by all.

Brian is survived by his parents, William G. Finney and Cynthia L. (Gulledge) Finney, his brothers, Ryan T. Gulledge and John K. Gulledge, both of Hudson;his son Sean Murphy of Hudson, his cousins, Jennifer Clifford, Jack Clifford, Jake Clifford, Joseph Clifford, Kaleena Gulledge, Tyler Gulledge, Patrick Gulledge, Paul Finney, Kayla Bontempo, Amanda Bontempo, Edward Finney, Jr., Joseph Finney and Kevin Corcoran, Robert Finney Jr. and many Aunts and Uncles.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

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Maria Monteiro, 83 HUDSON - Maria Lourdes Monteiro, 83, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, MA, after a period of declining health.

Maria was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, on November 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria A. (Braga) Monteiro. She was raised and attended school in Santa Maria and later immigrated to Hudson in 1955 at the age of 16, where she started work at a local shoe manufacturing company. In 1972 she moved to Somerville to join the Little Sisters of the Poor as a novitiate, beginning her journey to become a Catholic Nun. A year later she went to Queens, New York where in 1975, she took her first vows as a Catholic Nun. From there she continued her mission in France with the Little Sisters of the Poor living an active vocation of prayer and charitable works. Maria had a natural gift with languages and became proficient in Portuguese, English and French.

She was a long-time member of Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson. Maria enjoyed spending time with her family and loved walking. Her entire life she dedicated herself to helping children, the sick and the poor with prayer and charitable donations and contributions.

Maria is survived by her sisters-in-law, Maria I. (Carvalho) Monteiro and Maria I. (Meneses) Monteiro, both of Hudson and nieces Linda MonteiroHopper (Godchild) of Westport, CT, Diane Schiavo of Marlborough, Deborah Lemon of Hudson and nephews Mark and Paul Monteiro, both of Hudson, and Leo Monteiro of Plymouth along with their spouses and a great many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by 3 brothers, Jose Monteiro, Antonio Monteiro and Joao Monteiro.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

MARLBOROUGH - Harold “Harry” F. Wolfe, 86 of Marlborough, died at his home on Friday, July 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born in Clarion, PA, the son of the late Harold T. and Mildred (Leider) Wolfe He graduated from Salem OH High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force.

The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Air Force never left him, as friends and family will attest.

Harry was employed at Honeywell and Bull Information as an electronics manufacturing supervisor where he retired in 1992 after over 30 successful years. His dedicated work ethic to support his family included many home projects that expanded his mechanical tinkering capabilities that he learned from his father and his military service.

Harry and his wife Ann spent many years vacationing with family in OH and traveling to Maine and Cape Cod, especially enjoying trips to Amish country and the scenic countryside.

Harry is survived by his wife of 63 years Nora “Ann” (O’Brien) Wolfe of Marlborough, 3 children, Ed Wolfe and his wife Lisa, of Billerica, Steve Wolfe and his wife Tammi of Douglas, Elizabeth “Liz” Jewell of Marlborough and Brian Jewell of Worcester, 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Jon, Michael, Ricky, Erik, Ryan, Justin, Jen, Nick, Kara, and Derek, 6 great grandchildren, sister Cindy Burkey of OH and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son Richard Wolfe in 2021, 3 sisters, Ethel Yingling, Jean Weckerly and Pat Morris and a brother Frank Wolfe.

The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

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MARLBOROUGH CITY OF MARLBOROUGH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752 LEGAL NOTICE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED, AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the words “Mayor’s executive aide” in the first sentence and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; II. By amending Section 125-3(F), by deleting the word “aide” in the second sentence and replacing it with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; III. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Aide to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Chief of Staff to the Mayor”; and IV. By amending the City Code in its entirety, including Section 125-6, by deleting the words “Executive Secretary to the Mayor” in each instance that they appear and replacing them with the words: “Executive Administrator to the Mayor”.

APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening.

ADOPTED In City Council Order No. 22-1008628A June 27, 2022 This Legal Advertisement will be published on www.communityadvocate. com and http://masspublicnotices.org.

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RECEIVER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS C. 111, SECTION 127I By virtue of an Order from the Central Housing Court, dated May 18, 2022, in a case docketed as 19H85CV790 in favor of the Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against the Estate of Donna Montanari, and as amended by subsequent Orders, A.B.G. Real Estate, LLC, was appointed Receiver pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 127I of the real estate known as 6 Mountain Avenue, Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 127I, the Receiver has a priority liens on said real estate, as evidenced by recorded liens with

the Southern Middlesex District Registry of Deeds on February 23, 2021 at Book 77033, Page 301 and on April 13, 2022 at Book 79971, Page 49. For the purpose of satisfying said liens, the real estate will be sold at public auction at 9:00 O’clock A.M. on the 25th day of July 2022 on the premises hereinafter described, all and singular the premises described in said lien, to wit: The land in said Marlborough, with the buildings thereon, situated on the northerly side of a private way sometimes known as Mountain Avenue, containing 6342 sq. feet, more or less, and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southerly side of said private way at an angle at land of Carrie Hazeltine, now or formerly; thence running northerly across said private way and by other land of grantor and by the hedge one hundred thirty-five and fourteen hundredths (135.14) feet; thence running easterly by said land of grantor by the fence sixty-five and six tenths (65.6) feet to an angle at other land of grantor; thence running southerly by last mentioned land by the fence one hundred thirty-three and fourteen hundredths (133.14) feet to the southerly side of said private way and thence running westerly by said private way sixty (60) feet to the point of beginning.

Reserving to the grantor and others legally entitled thereto the right to pass and repass over said private way. Reserving also to the City of Marlborough its sewer easement in said private way.

Together with a right of way to the grantee over and upon land formerly of Elvira Frye situated at the easterly end of said private way and extending westerly from Preston Street for a distance of thirtyfive and fifty-three hundredths (35.53) feet, and being thirty-three and fourteen hundredths (33.14) feet in width and also a right of way over said private way to the Easterly line of the above described premises.

For title see deed from Joseph A. Fidanza dated May 4, 2005 and recorded with the Southern Middlesex District Registry of Deeds at Book 45158, Page 147 and decree and order from the Estate of Donna Montanari docketed within the Middlesex Probate and Family Court no.

MI21P6319EA. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars shall be paid by the purchaser in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the time and place of auction sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the office of Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq., 2729 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. The lien holder reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the lien holder or the lien holder’s attorney or the auctioneer. A deed will be provided to the purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price.

Any successful bidder at auction shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale at the time of the auction sale.

The sale to any bidder is subject to ap-

proval by the Central Housing Court. In the event that any successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the premises according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure if the successful bidder is not approved by the Central Housing Court, the Receiver reserves the right to sell the property by deed to the second highest bidder with respect to that sale provided that the second highest bidder shall deposit with Attorney for Receiver, Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq., 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice subject to the conditions mentioned above. The description or the real estate contained in the above-described deed shall control in the event of any error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

Dated: June 24, 2022.

Auctioneer: Francis J. Trapasso & Associates Auctioneer License No. 252 Receiver/Lien Holder: A.B.G. Real Estate, LLC Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esq. 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101 Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 795-7191 Attorney for Receiver MC 7/1, 7/15, 7/22

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INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE DOCKET NO.MI22P3086EA COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Estate of: Mary T. Pettus Also Known As:Mary Trahan Pettus Division: Middlesex Date of Death:January 5, 2022 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner: Stephen F. Pettus of Cumberland, ME, a Will has been admitted to informal probate.

Stephen F. Pettus of Cumberland, ME has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to servewithout surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752 LEGAL NOTICE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 510, ENTITLED “SEWERS,” AS FOLLOWS: I. Chapter 510, entitled “Sewers”, Section 510-2, entitled “Use of Public Sewers.”, subsection (D), is hereby amended to read as follows: The owners of all houses, buildings or properties used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes, situated with the City and abutting on any street, alley or rightof-way in which there is now or may in the future be located a public sanitary sewer of the City, are hereby required, at their expense, to install suitable toilet facilities therein and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, within the following time limits: (1) Where said public sewer now exists at the time of the effective date of this clause, or is constructed and/or located after said effective date with official notice by the Commissioner that the public sewer is available for connection, the connection shall be completed: (a) prior to transfer of the property, (b) prior to change in use of a structure as set forth in Chapter 650, Zoning, (c) prior to an increase in the sewage design flow applicable to a structure for purposes of Title 5, 310 CMR 15.000, of the State Environmental Code, or (d) upon failure of any system under said Title 5, 310 CMR 15.000, whichever shall occur first.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “transfer” shall mean the conveyance of any interest in real property, with or without consideration, including by deed, lease, or assignment, but excluding: (a) taking a security interest in a property, including but not limited to issuance of a mortgage; (b) refinancing a mortgage or similar instrument, whether or not the identity of the lender remains the same; (c) a change in the form of ownership among the same owners, such as placing the property within a family trust of which the owners are the beneficiaries, or changing the proportionate interests among a group of owners or beneficiaries; (d) adding or deleting a spouse as an owner or beneficiary; or a transfer between spouses during life, outright or in trust; or the death of a spouse; and (e) the appointment of or a change in a guardian, conservator, or trustee.

An exemption from the connection requirement in this section may only be granted upon application to the Board of Health, and with the recommenda-

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tion of the City Engineer for reasons of: (a) extraordinary site conditions that prohibit or severely limit the feasibility of connection to such public sewer, provided that the exemption shall apply only until such incapacity is removed and subject to a private disposal system meeting all applicable requirements and any other conditions imposed by the board; (b) an escrow or other acceptable agreement is in place requiring the connection be completed within six (6) months after a property transfer; or (c) for a period of five years from the date of installation of a new or replacement private disposal system which fully complies with Title 5, provided that the exemption shall expire upon the failure of any such system under said Title 5.

APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening.

ADOPTED In City Council Order No. 22-1008537B April 25, 2022 MC 7/15

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“RECEIVER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION” PURSUANT TO MASS. GENERAL LAWS CH: 111 §: 127 I MARLBOROUGH, MA To be sold on the premises known and numbered as 6 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS Where Auctioneer’s Red Flag is displayed” MONDAY, JULY 25TH, 2022 • Time of Sale: 9:00 A.M. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable deposit of $10,000.00(TEN-THOUSAND & 00/100) shall be paid by the purchaser in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the time and place of auction sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in the form of a certified, cashier’s or bank check at the office of Tom G. Vukmirovits, Esquire, 27-29 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. The sale to any bidder is subject to approval by the Worcester Housing Court.

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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Notice is hereby given that the Marl-

borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022 at 7:10 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Request for Determination of Applicability was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40.

Petition: Steve Vigeant proposes to remove trees at 31 Red Spring Rd. near wetlands.

Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited.

Applicant or representative must be present.

Edward Clancy Chairman Conservation Commission MC 7/15

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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Notice is hereby given that the Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-Memorial Hall.

Request for Determination of Applicability was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40.

Petition: IPG Photonics Corp. proposes to do drainage improvements at the west entrance courtyard next to wetlands at 377 Simarano Dr. Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited.

Applicant or representative must be present.

Edward Clancy Chairman Conservation Commission MC 7/15

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SHREWSBURY LEGAL NOTICE SECTION 00.11.13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Town of Shrewsbury, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the Foundation and Masonry Repairs project at the Donahue Rowing Center, 237 North Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects Inc, dated June, 2022.

The Project consists of: Stabilization of existing foundation walls, exterior grading, sub-surface drainage work, repairs to masonry, and other general building repairs.

The work is estimated to cost $225,000.00 Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required

by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction.

General Bidders must include a current

DCAMM Prime Contractor Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Prime Contractor Update Statement.

General Bids will be received until 10:00AM, August 3, 2022 and publicly opened online forthwith.

Filed sub-bids for the trades listed below : Not Applicable.

Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and must include a current DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement.

Proposals shall be appropriately marked “Foundation and Masonry Repairs - Donahue Rowing Center”, and will be received in the DPW Public Facilities office, 100 Maple Avenue, 2nd floor Shrewsbury, MA. 01545, until 10:00AM, Wednesday August 3, 2022.

General bids and sub bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Town of Shrewsbury.

Documents are available at the Public Buildings Department, Municipal Office building 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545 Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or available online at https://shrewsburyma.gov/bids.aspx.

The building will be available for inspection at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 25, 2022.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, and to accept and bid or part thereof deemed by it to be in the best interest of the Town.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager CM 7/15

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SOUTHBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by Ted’s of Fayville, 300 Turnpike Road., Southborough, MA 01772, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, that on Wednesday August 3, 2022 at 10 am an auction sale on the web based site of http://sta.ibidsmart.com the following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. Starting July 20, 2022 at 9 am, vehicles can be viewed at http://sta. ibidsmart.com.

This is not an absolute auction we reserve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is not listed on http://sta.ibidsmart.com call 508-485-0503 for bidding instructions.

1996 Toyota Camry Vin: 4T1BF22K5UU005336 Owned by Nelcienid Siena 2006 Saturn ION VIN: 1G8AJ55F86Z152974 Owned by Richard Penny 2011 Honda CR-V VIN:JHLRE4H47BC004333 Owned by Luis Martinez 2004 Honda Civic VIN: 2HGES15564H632501 Owned by Jacob Samuel Dagger 2013 Hyundai Elantra Vin: KMHDH4AE2DU548765

Owned by Yehual Ashet Tesema 2007 Honda Accord VIN: 1HGCM66417A012288 Owned by Viannelis Morel 2003 Honda CBR600 VIN: JH2PC37023M006898 Owned by Christopher LeBlanc 2002 Ford E-350 VIN: 1FDSE35L62HA35480 Owned by Highline Marble and Granite, Inc. This notice has been given under the provisions of G.L. c. 255, Section 39A. Publication Friday July 15,22 and 29, 2022 Community Advocate MC 7/15

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WORCESTER INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Docket No. 22P2281 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Estate of: Betty Ann Engholm Also Known As: Bettyann Engholm Division: Worcester Date of Death: May 17, 2022 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Lawrence E. Engholm ofWestborough, MA., a Will has been admitted to informal probate. LawrenceE. Engholm of Westborough, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

CM 7/15

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given by Pat’s Service Center of 9 Casco Street, Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after July 23, 2022 beginning at 10 am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at Pat’s Service Center and may be viewed by appointment only.

1. 1999 Buick LeSabre VIN 1G4HP52K2XH485596 2. 2012 Hyundai Elantra VIN KMHDC8AE4CU152986 3. 2003 Pontiac Sunfire VIN 1G2JB14F737338174 4. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze VIN 1G1PA5SG1D7315706 Pat Santa Maria, owner Pat’s Service Center CM 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

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COMMUNITY SPORTS Marlborough Shamrocks battle to victory against Mill City Eagles

By Dakota Antelman Managing Editor

Marlborough’s Dalton Hooks sprints upfield while being pursued by a Mill City defender.

Marlborough’s Kyle Jimenez-Fox leaps into the air to intercept a pass during his team’s game against the Mill City Eagles.

marching deep into Eagles territory only to see their drive end prematurely with a goal-line interception.

Shamrocks defenders quickly put quarterback Blake Rice and the rest of their offense back on the field, however, forcing a

fumble just two plays later.

Rice followed that with a touchdown pass to receiver Mitjon Celaj and a two-point conversation to give Marlborough an 8-0 lead. “[The] defense was killing it,” Ingels said.

“We hit our side after the first [quarter],” he added.

Mill City and the Shamrocks traded touchdowns in the moments after Marlborough’s first score.

Marlborough then kept the pressure on, taking a 22-12 lead.

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Marlborough Shamrocks battle to victory Shamrocks | from page 24

Mill City was forced to attempt a field goal, which they missed, leaving Marlborough’s 17-point lead intact.

Though the Eagles did later narrow the deficit to 29-18, Marlborough clamped down, securing the win.

Marlborough eyes next game at home Celebrating with his team, Ingels recognized a hard fought effort with room for improvement.

“The defense sets us up,” he said. “They’ve always propelled us and given us that intensity. It was no different today.”

Marlborough’s defense did generate four turnovers last Saturday. The offense converted on three of those opportunities.

“Guys were punching at the ball, swatting at the ball, being pests,” Ingels said. “When you get free possessions, it makes the game easy.”

Likewise, even with an attimes stiff defensive cadre massing against them, Rice

and the offense managed to repeatedly work their way up the field and into the end-zone.

“When you’re spreading the ball around and teams can’t roll to one specific side of the field, it makes a team hard to stop,” Ingels said of his unit’s diverse attack.

Simultaneously, though, he highlighted discipline issues among his own ranks.

These included multiple moments of players arguing with officials.

Ingels himself was frustrated with elements of last Saturday’s officiating.

He quickly looked to the future, however, eyeing a clash this coming weekend at home in Marlborough.

There, the Shamrocks will host the Boston Bandits.

“We know that Boston is a good team,” Ingels said. “But we’re going to come out and we’re going to execute every play.”

The Shamrocks game against the Bandits is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday at Kelleher Field.

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Hudson Post 100’s Brady Stuart delivers a pitch during his team’s game against Milford last Thursday.

HUDSON - The Hudson Legion Post 100 baseball team fell to Milford last Thursday on the road at Fino Field in Milford.

The game, which ended after five innings, left Hudson shutout 13-0.

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The most popular changes happening to bathrooms today is the rethinking and modernizing of showers. The changes that I am seeing include adding acrylic panels to the shower walls for a more modern look.

Some of these panels have the options for shampoo or soap holders for a more functional shower. But the one that is the most sought after is adding natural stone for the walls, along with rain shower and shower bench. Recently, I up-

dated my shower and the product I used was Tere-Stone for the walls, along with a shower bench and rain showerhead. I would highly recommend F.W. Webb Home for their knowledge and wide assortment of quality products, as well as great customer service. Last, but not least is your shower door. The most popular option today is to add a frameless shower door.

UPDATE FIXTURES:

Not as costly as some of the other tips, changing the fixtures in a bathroom can add a great deal. From cabinet handles to faucets, the addition of brushed nickel or other polished metals are always a huge hit. Adding a massage element to the showerhead or one that replicates rain showers will also appeal to buyers.

And if space permits, consider

adding a second sink, a popular request from buyers.

THINK GREEN:

The bathroom is a prime place to start employing those environmentally friendly devices. Installing fixtures that save water, such as a low-flow showerhead, a low-flow faucet aerator and a dual-flush toilet, can save thousands of gallons of water each year. Adding energy-efficient windows is another easy option, since the size of bathroom windows is relatively small. Another fix that is both decorative and energy-efficient is the addition of natural stone flooring, which helps the bathroom stay cool during the summer and warmer during the winter.

When buyers walk into an updated bathroom that exudes quality and offers an intimate feel, it’s one of the top things that people will remember about a home.

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