HUDSON – Hundreds of residents filtered through Main Street on Friday when Bos ton 25 News came to Hudson to highlight the town as part of its summer Zip Trip series.Zip Trip sees the channel come to cities and towns throughout the state to high light their unique attractions and people. For the seventh installment this sum mer, anchors Shiri Spear, Catherine Parrotta and Lilly Hopkins showcased Hudson’s businesses, government officials and everyday people who are proud of theirSpeakingtown. to the Community Advocate, Hopkins said while many communities today are somewhat transient, Hudson residents have bought into the town. “The evidence of that is this beautiful Zip Trip Foster Stuart Foster Reporter under command of Lieu tenant Omar Torres, along with firefight Matthew Armour, Ralph Caccaipaglia and Mike Lupisella scene to incident commander, Southborough Fire Chief Steve Achilles.
Discussion at Select Board meeting over Eversource’s power line grows contentious HUDSON – A discussion about Ever source’s planned underground power line running between Hudson and Sudbury became heated during a Hudson Select Board meeting after one of the speakers alleged that the board set him up. Brian O’Neill of Protect Hudson spoke to the Select Board on July 25 and encour aged members to sign a petition to the Surface Transportation Board. According to O’Neill, the Surface Transportation Board is responsible for the status of the Massachusetts Bay Area Transit-owned right-of-way that the power line is planned to run along. The petition was for the board to make a de claratory judgment on the right-of-way.
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By Michael Perna Jr. Shrewsbury History Columnist SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury’s Police Department will soon be moving into a brand-new build ing, which is structionundercurrentlycon just next to the existing depart mentThefacility.newbuilding, which is a large structure, is quite a con trast to when the Police Depart ment shared quarters with the Fire Department in the building shown in our photograph. The building, which was con structed in 1927, housed the Po lice Department on the left side, with a stall for an ambulance and office space on the second floor. The building stood facing the Town Common, on the site of the present Fire Department headquarters.Thetimeswere very different back then. One long-forgotten “episode” between the two de partments had an officer, who was upset after a prank was played on him one night, chas ing one of the firemen across the Town Common, firing a few shots from his service revolver. Luckily no one was hurt in the incident.
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Oak barrels used for vinifying and/ or aging red wines are usually made from the white oak species grown in either France or in the United States. Both types of barrels enhance or change the flavor profiles of the wines that come into contact with them. Substances present in the wood are actually absorbed into the wine and add stability while changing flavor complexity. American oak barrels are known for imparting notes of vanilla, coconut, sweet spices, and astringency to wines. Wine aged in French oak barrels may develop more subtle flavors of dark chocolate, savory spices, and firmer but silkier tannins. After two or three uses, oak barrels no longer add flavor to the wine. At JULIO’S LIQUORS we offer a wide variety of fine wines, spirits, beer, and tobacco. We also have many other unique items that set us apart from the average liquor store. Our wine department carries over 3,000 labels from 16 different countries. Our beer department contains one of the largest selections of microbrews, domestics, imports, Belgians and Trappist beers, totaling over 1,000 beers in stock! For more information, please call 508-366-1942. We are located at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9 East HINT: “Oaky” is a negative winetasting term that is applied to wines whose flavors have been too heavily influenced by oak. If you like our Un-cork’d article every week, check out our radio show & podcast –It’s The Liquor Talking Live show every Saturday, 11 am on WCRN AM830 Or catch rebroadcasts on WCRN AM830 every weekday at 7 pm after Howie Carr! You can also pick and choose episodes on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Pastor Joseph Graumann served St. Stephen’s from 2016 until this past June. He accepted a new position at a church in his home state of NewMileskiJersey. grew up in the Pittsburgh area and gradu ated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in religious studies. “In college, I enjoyed class es in biology and chemistry, but really gravitated toward my classes in religion and lit erature,” Mileski said. After graduating and before he started seminary, he spent three years working as a first grade teacher in Henderson, North Carolina, through Teach for America. Mileski attended Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. While visiting another seminary in South Carolina, he met his wife, Jenny. After seminary, they married and moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where he served in L’Anse. The pair have two children.Mileski later continued his religious studies, including studying Buddhism at the University of Colorado and Naropa University after they moved to MileskiColorado.decided to attend Boston College, which he said is one of the world’s leading institutions in comparative theology, to earn his doctorate. He is expected to graduate from Boston College in 2023. The Mileskis reside in Brighton.
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MARLBOROUGH - St. Ste phen Lutheran Church will welcome Pastor Greg Mileski as its regular supply pastor on Sept. 11. “I am very excited to spend some time walking with St. Stephen Lutheran Church,” Mileski said in a press release. “Helping all of us to grow our roots more deeply in this tra dition that is centered around this truth: God loves us, and because of that we are free to love one another, exactly as much as we’ve always deep down wanted to!”
NorthboroughrestartsTownRepublicanCommitteein NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough Republican Town Committee (RTC) is restarting and welcoming resi dents to attend its meetings. The RTC held a meeting at the Northborough Free Library Tuesday last month and dis cussed how it could recognize and support residents who want to run for local office and the possibility of having a booth at Applefest. The Northborough RTC will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Northbor ough Free Library at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Anyone with questions can email gmail.com.NorthboroughRTC@
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This draft map from the BWALT feasibility study shows the proposed trail path.
Next steps There has been some work on the trail over the past sev eral years, particularly in re gards to developments along theThetrail.town will update the status on each section. According to Williams, sec tions will be prioritized for development, and those pri oritizations will be presented to the Active Transportation and Safety Committee. In regards to the easements, the Select Board voted to allow the town to resume acquiring and pursuing easements in those priority sections. The town will work with a consultant to determine the cost of engineering and design for the segments. MassTrails, which has a February ap plication deadline, would be targeted as a funding source, WilliamsWestboroughsaid. also plans to work with CMRPC to cre ate materials for community members and co-host a meet ing with stakeholders in the winter.There may be articles re lated to the project — such as to accept easements — at the annual Town Meeting.
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By Laura ManagingHayesEditor WESTBOROUGH - The Select Board has suspended the deal er’s license at Westborough Mobil at 24 East Main St. The Select Board voted Aug. 9 to suspend the license for 30 days, meaning the owner would not be able to buy or sell usedFollowingcars. the period, it will be allowed to maintain its renewal status conditioned on compliance with its permits. Select Board members voiced disappointment at what they categorized as continued violations by the station, in cluding having more unregis tered vehicles than allowed on the“Whatproperty.Isee here is a pattern of irresponsibility, and to say that [Owner Jack Azar] tries to adhere to the rules isn’t good enough. It’s his job, his respon sibility as a business owner to adhere to the rules,” said Select Board member Allen Edinberg. What happened Azar has been operating at the Main Street location for 23 years and has a Class II sales license for used cars. This is not the first time Westborough Mobil has been before the Select Board for alleged violations or had its license suspended. Azar faced a complaint from the town in 2011 because there wasn’t a logbook being maintained. State law requires a used car dealership to maintain a log book of the cars in and out. Police say that when they inspected the station on July 6, there were seven unregis tered vehicles on the property, which is one more than he is allowed.“Thevast majority, as the police department noted in their report, … are registered. They’re there being fixed be cause Jack runs an active re pair service,” said Azar’s at torney Michael Heineman. Heineman said there were only three vehicles unregis tered when police inspected. Three of the unregistered vehicles were listed in the logbook, and police missed a fourth in the logbook. One of these three vehi cles was owned by Azar, and Heineman said the vehicle was insured, but Azar hadn’t realized the registration lapsed and since renewed the regis tration. The second belonged to his mechanic, and the third was a customer’s vehicle reg istered in Maine, which was unregistered.“Jackhasno way of know ing if that’s an active registra tion or not. He doesn’t have access to the Maine database,” Heineman said. He argued that Azar’s li cense wasn’t in violation. In the past, he said the Select Board and police’s position was that the station’s used car license dealt with all unregistered vehicles on the property.
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“Some of them were so se vere that his building was shut down and his operation was shut down immediately by the fire department because those violations posed an immediate threat to life and property,” Edinberg said. At that time, the Select Board moved forward with renewing its license contingent on not finding the business out of compliance.Recently,Edinberg drove home and saw a vehicle parked on the sidewalk on East Main Street with its hood open. He said one of the 2019 condi tions was for vehicles not to be off the property and no repair work would be done outside of the catchment Additionally,area.Edinberg de scribed issues with other per mits for hot work and flam mable“Withliquids.alldue respect to this business you’re running — which I’ve heard great things about the repair work [and] this is no reflection of that work — but I feel like we’re having a childlike conversa tion here,” said member Shelby Marshall.Shecontinued, “You can tell the child, ‘Don’t do it. Something is going to happen.’ Until you take the phone away, the kid doesn’t understand there are consequences to the action.”Azar said he tries “really hard” not to let this happen and has been cautious. “I’m sorry it did happen, but I don’t do anything on purpose,” he said.
launcheddirectorybusinessOnline Westboroughin Select Board suspends Westborough Mobil’s dealership license Mobil | from WESTBOROUGH - The Eco nomic Development Commit tee has launched Shop West borough, an online business directory.It’saimed at promoting local businesses while also making it easier for residents and visitors to shop locally. The directory is made up of 164 listings of retail, sales and services businesses, and it al lows users to search the listings by keywords, distance, industry and status as a Development.ofthroughLocaltownstartedownedwomen-ownedminority-owned,orveteran-business.EffortstocreatethedirectoryinMarch2021whenthebeganparticipatingintheRapidRecoveryProgramtheStateDepartmentHousingandCommunityThetown’splanwascompletedlastSeptember.Oneoftherecommendationswasforthetowntocreateanonlinebusinessdirectory,whichwasthenprioritizedforimplementationbystaff.Westboroughlaterreceiveda$25,000grantthroughtheRegionalEconomicDevelopmentOrganizationGrantProgramadministeredbythe495/MetroWestPartnership.Thetownlaterhired3MediaWebtohelpdesignandimplementtheportal.Westboroughbusinessescanstilladdthemselvestothe directory by filling out a form at oughma.com/.visitness/.oughma.com/add-your-busihttps://www.shopwestborToaccessthedirectory,https://www.shopwestbor ‘Pattern of irresponsibility’ Edinberg argued Azar was doing repair work to the ve hicles that are sold. “So, the repair operation is part and parcel of him be ing a used car dealer, and to say they’re totally separate is disingenuous,” Edinberg said. Edinberg said in 2019 there were 54 violations.
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Find us on By Laura ManagingHayesEditor SHREWSBURY - A new shareduse path may be heading to Jordan Pond. The Shrewsbury project was one of 81 trail projects that was awarded funding through the state MassTrails Grant Program.Shrewsbury will receive $50,000 for the design, en gineering and permitting. Shared-use plans would make the path accessible. It could, in turn, be used by both bicyclists andCurrently,pedestrians.there is a partial trail at Jordan Pond. “We are excited to receive this grant,” Board of Select men Chair Moe DePalo said in a press release last month. “It will allow the town to develop plans to extend the accessible walking path around Jordan Pond and connect it to the Elizabeth Garden Senior Apart ments.”Elizabeth Gardens is located
PHOTO/CAROLINE GORDONCurrently there is a partial trail at Jordan Pond. nearby at 11 Elizabeth St. Jordan Pond is located be hind Shrewsbury’s Coolidge Elementary School. This grant will fund design and engineering for a new shared-use path on the east ern, southern and northern sides of the pond. In the town’s press release, officials said that two con nection opportunities will be weighed and considered. The town will be required to match this state contribution with $20,000 of its own funds. Shrewsbury was one of three communities that re ceived MassTrail grant funds in this grant Southboroughcycle. received a $50,000 grant for its Pen insula Trail, which will help connect the already existing Boroughs Loop and Aqueduct trails. The town will match that grant with $87,177 of its own funds. Officials are interested in a nearly two-mile path. Within that, they plan to use the grant funds to construct a 0.4-mile section that will be in compli ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. In Westborough, a $11,161 MassTrails grant will help fund the replacement of what town officials have deemed an “un safe” bridge in the Bowman Conservation Area. This bridge project will re place a 40-year-old structure over a tributary to Sandra Pond. The new bridge will be five feet wide, have railings and span 24 feet across the tributary.Thetown will still pay roughly $3,000 toward the project in addition to the state’s money.
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10 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 19, 2022 Hudson High personnel hold meetings to discuss student discipline COMMUNITY NEWS Back to Sch l HOURS Monday - closed Tuesday-Friday - 7am-4pm Saturday-Sunday - 8am-4pm FACEBOOK Coffee Loft, Marlborough WEBSITE www.coffee-loft.com INSTAGRAM @_thecoffeeloft_ The Coffee Loft 406 LINCOLN ST. MARLBOROUGH MA 574 Lake Street, Shrewsbury • www.gymnasticslearningcenter.org God’s Little Children Preschool & Kindergarten 508-792-3535 LearningGymnasticsCenter 508-792-1551 SIGN UP School2022-2023ONLINEYearClassRegistration Classes begin August 22nd Building thepride inside 63 Main St., Hudson Jewelry & Craft Classes Wed & Thurs evenings 6-8 pm Saturday mornings 11 am Please call 978-562-7756 in advance to reserve a spot in our workshops. www.serendipityinhudson.com 9/8 Creative Crochet w/Susan $25 9/15 Whirly Pearly Set $38-$58 9/22 Create your own Disney Ears $28 9/29 Paint w/Cheryl (Tree of Life) $35 Serendipity SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS jewelry, art & whimsy! By Stuart Foster Reporter HUDSON - Hudson High School staff are working to develop new protocols and processes regard ing student discipline. This comes after a letter signed by more than 200 Hud son High students last school year who said that the ad ministration’s response to vandalism, student violence and disrespect of teachers at the school needs to be stronger. Speaking at a School Com mittee meeting on July 26, Su perintendent Marco Rodrigues said that the personnel would have their first meeting the following day on July 27, with two meetings scheduled for the week“Weafter.have 11 staff members who signed up to be part of discussions,” Rodrigues said. Rodrigues said that they would be looking at short-term goals, which can be imple mented for the start of this school year, and longer-term targets.Thestudent letter was sent back in April. When it was presented to the School Committee in May, district staff noted a spike in discipline issues, including a 165% increase in the number of office referrals during the first quarter of last school year compared to the same period during 2019-2020. Cameras at the schools At the July meeting, Ro drigues also said that the amount of vandalism at Hud son High had prompted the district to consider the number of cameras outside of school buildings.Rodrigues said he asked Director of Facilities Scott Kurposka and Director of Tech nology Ellen Schuck to map out where cameras would be needed. Kurposka and Schuck then coordinated people who work with the schools’ security systems.Asaresult, he said that they have a list of very specific loca tions in the district’s schools to installRodriguescameras.said that because the cost for the cameras would be greater than $50,000, the district would go through the bid process for the project. “Maybe within three or four weeks we’ll have a successful bidder for this job, and we’ll be able to get installation going,” Rodrigues said. In the meantime, the dis trict is investigating alternative ways to fund the cameras.
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By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer HUDSON - Memories of a Hud son boy are kept alive as his family prepares for the 12th Riding for Sherry’s House and WhyTheMe.motorcycle ride is or ganized by Lenore and John Musorofiti in memory of their step-grandson Nicky Cremins, who died at age 8 of bone cancer in 2001.This year’s fundraiser will take place on Sunday, Sept. 11, beginning and ending at the Hudson Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #643 at 271 Cox St. Others can join riders afterward for a barbecue and raffles. ‘Always a Why Me family’ Nicky’s family gets support from Why FoundedMe.in 1985, Why Me is a Worcester-based nonprof it that helps families free of charge as they cope with child hood cancer. Since 2004, Why Me’s headquarters is at Sherry’s House, which also serves as a home away from home for families while their children receive treatment. The Musorofitis understand the value of being a Why Me family.“Once a Why Me family, al ways a Why Me family,” Lenore said. “Long after remission or the passing of a child, families still continue to get help from Why Me.” To date, the Musorofitis’ fun draising efforts have collected about $130,000 for the cause. Fundraiser’ssupportongoing The Musorofitis are Eagles members and appreciate the club’s ongoing assistance. “We couldn’t do this fund raiser without the Eagles’ sup port,” Lenore said. “The day before and day of the ride, an incredible amount of Eagles members help set up and serve food,” John said. “We have quite a large spread of food and some great raffle items,” Lenore added. Support for the ride also comes from the Hudson Fire Department, where John worked as a firefighter for 30 years beginning in 1975. A fire truck escorts the riders from the Eagles lot and through Hudson. A large U.S. flag will once again hang from atop the department’s ladder truck on Coolidge Street to welcome the riders back to Hudson. “It’s absolutely wonderful and the fire department enjoys doing this for us,” John said. Other first responders also contribute to the ride’s success. “Police from all the towns that we go through will direct traffic at the intersections,” he noted.The ride travels a 63-mile route to Princeton and back.
A U.S. flag hoisted over Coolidge Street by the Hudson Fire Department welcomes back to Hudson the 2021 Riding for Sherry’s House & Why Me participants, including event co-founders Lenore and John Musorofiti (far right). “ I do this fundraiser to support all those families whose children have cancer as well as families who have lost their child to cancer — like ours. Lenore Musorofiti
‘Kids shouldn’t have cancer’ Lenore invites Why Me fam ily members to speak during the barbecue about their firsthand experience with childhood cancer.“Kids shouldn’t have can cer,” she said. “I do this fun draiser to support all those families whose children have cancer as well as families who have lost their child to cancer — like ours. We do this ride to remember Nicky.” Nicky is remembered as an active second-grader at For est Avenue Elementary School while a Cub Scout in Den 4, Pack 4. He played T-ball, held an orange belt in karate and was an avid fisherman. Riders’ donation is $20 per person. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The ride starts at 11 a.m. Walk-ins for the barbecue for $10 are welcomed at 1:30 p.m. Learn more about Why Me and Sherry’s House at whyme. org and SherrysHouse.facebook.com/WhyMe
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 19, 2022 • 11 Hudson charity motorcycle ride, BBQ slated for Sept. 11 COMMUNITY NEWS Back to Sch l Recreational & Competitive Dance Ages 2.5 & Up All Levels OPEN HOUSE DATES: Thurs, Aug. 25 3-6 p.m. Wed, Aug. 31 9 - 11 a.m. & 4-6 p.m. Tues, Sept. 6, 4-6 p.m. Classes Start September 12, 2022 Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Irish Step Hip Hop • Acro • Contemporary Lyrical • Modern • Musical Theatre Combination Classes www.northboroughdance.com • 508-873-5944 386 West Main St., Northborough, MA Dawn’s School of Dance Congratulations for receiving the STUDIO OF EXCELLENCE AWARD at the Elite Dance Challenge in Hyanis, MA. STUDIO OF EXCELLENCE WINNER 2022 Preschool Classes | Ballet | Pointe | Lyrical Jazz Acrobatics | Modern | Jazz | Tap | Hip Hop View our fall schedule online www.dawnsschoolofdance.com 243 West Main Street - Northborough 508.393.9753 Dance with your heart and your feet will follow FALL REGISTRATION | 4-6 PM Thursday, August 18th, 25th & September 1st 51 45 E Main Street • Westborough 508-622-3080 Mon-Fri: 7 am-3 pm Sat: 8 am - 1 pm • Sun 9 am -2 pm WestboroughNutritionProteinShakes&CoffeeEnergizingTeasMealReplacementsAndmore..(Mentionthisadandreceiveaspecialgift!)
Kristie Raymond, then-president of Hudson Eagles, welcomes 2021 ride participants to the club’s first large-scale, in-person event since the pandemic hit.
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The store will be relocat ing from 230 East Main St. in Marlborough to 199 Boston Post Road West. This is not the only area Marshalls, which also has a location in Westborough. The new store will be 25,310 square feet. In a press release, Marshalls estimated that the new store would add about 60 full- and part-time jobs to theAsarea.part of its celebration of the new location, the store plans to donate $10,000 to Kits for Kids, which is a nonprofit based in Marlborough that builds comfort kits for children in need. Marshalls will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. There are several Marshalls in the area, including this location in Westborough. HUDSON - A Hudson High School teacher has been se lected as one of 12 Massachu setts middle and high school teachers to enter a two-year fellowship to develop leader shipCaitlinskills. Bradford, who teaches social studies at Hud son High, was selected by the nonprofits Barr Foundation and Springpoint as part of the first cohort for the Transfor mative Leaders of Massachu settsAccordingfellowship.toa press release from the nonprofits, the teach ers were selected because they were committed to creating “innovative and effective” high school experiences. “The challenges we face in education right now re quire leadership at all levels,” Bradford was quoted in the press release. “By participat ing in the fellowship, I hope to deepen my own thinking about equitable education and to gain additional tools to support my students and my school community as a whole.”Bradford has the most ex perience in educational work of anyone selected at 21 years. This is in addition to six years she spent previously as a com munity organizer and advo cate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. According to the release, Bradford’s goal is to design school wide initiatives that will increase students’ voices. “We aim to help inspire, nurture, and train a deeper bench of aspiring educational leaders in our state as we all work to promote equitable high school experiences and outcomes,” said Barr Foun dation Director of Education LeahWorkHamilton.forthe fellowship will begin this summer.
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MARLBOROUGH - Marshalls is relocating in Marlborough. The store will be relocating to Royal Plaza on Aug. 25. “Our newest store in Marl borough will offer an everselection and brandname merchandise at the amazing prices that Marshalls is known for,” said President Tim Miner. “We’re excited to bring this experience and ex ceptional values from fashion and beauty to home and more to a new neighborhood.”
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THE MARLBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT recently hired eight new firefighters who have begun their employment in Marlborough. The new firefighters are Tucker Holt, Jacob INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 6:45 p.m., at the Frank D. Walker Building at 255 Main St. At 7:30 p.m., the guest speak ers will be Kathi and Chris Sullivan.Kathispeaks about her grief journey after losing her daugh ter Taylor. Chris is a former de fensive lineman with the New England Patriots who shares his story of hope in recovery from substance use after going from the Super Bowl to fighting for his life and future. There will be 2,290 pur Rick Philbrick of Kennedy’s Market hands out lobster rolls during Center.MarlboroughandfeaturingLobstahpaloozah,alunchashow,attheSenior
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THE CITY OF MARLBOR OUGH’S environmentally friendly goats are back to work at Holt’s Grove helping to remove poison ivy and other invasive plants. This trail is lo cated next to the Marlborough High School and the stream from the pond eventually runs into Fort Meadow Reservoir.
MARLBOROUGH – A “Lob stahpaloozah,” featuring lunch and a show, was held recently at the Marlborough Senior Center.With the lazy, hazy days of summer upon us, local seniors celebrated with lobster rolls and live music. Kennedy’s Mar ket made the lobster rolls and served them with coleslaw and potato chips. Ed and Kris provided musi cal entertainment.
ple flags placed on the front lawn of the Walker Building in memory of those lives lost to overdose in Massachusetts in 2021. A memorial slideshow as well as candle lighting and free Narcan training will be featured.Allare welcome. For more information, contact event coordinator Kathy Leonard com.drummerinheaven@gmail.at
THE MARLBOROUGH LIONS continued their tradition of donating backpacks for local students through the United Way backpack program. King Lion Mike Traiforos thanked Lions Sharon and Steven Levy for shopping and putting the bags together. Fundraisers like the Father Daughter Dance and the Couch to 5K help raise funds to give back to the local community.
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MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL was recently identified as one of the top 148 hospitals in the country by Money and The Leapfrog Group. Money and the Leapfrog Group collaborat ed for their first shared ranking of “best hospitals” to help con sumers make decisions about which healthcare institutions are best for their money.
Marlborough High School Class of 1972 will celebrate 50th anniversary MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough High School Class of 1972 will hold its 50th anniversary reunion at the Marlborough Country Club on Sept. 23, starting at 6 p.m. The reunion will feature a dinner buffet and a cash bar. It will also feature live entertainment by the group Hot Acoustics featuring 1972 classmate Raymond Elwood. The cost to attend is $65 per person, and it can be mailed to Denise Blair at 30 Beaudry Drive, Marlborough, Massachu setts, 01752. Those who wish to know more can email Carol Farese at farese5@aol.com.
THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP of the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Parish Hall. The meeting will begin with a pot luck supper at 6 p.m., with members bringing food to share. At 7 p.m., Janice Brailey, co-president, will be conduct ing the business meeting. At 7:30 p.m., Priscilla Ryder, the Wenzel | from page 14 city’s Conservation Officer, and Karin Paquin, the Trails Committee Leader for the Con servation Commission, will give a presentation on Marl borough’s walking trails. They will describe the locations, the distances and the difficulty levels of our local trails.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Aug. 13 – Christopher Hill Aug. 22 – Dick Yurkus Aug. 25 – Rick Lombardi Aug. 26 – David Cappadona and Rose Camden Aug. 30 – Helen Downey and Barbara Rowe Aug. 31 – Jacob Durand and John Breen Sept. 1 – Joe Dalton, Nancy Klein and Dan Valianti HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Aug. 24 – Natalie and Dave Aug.Lashmit25– Dr. Dan and Dr. Mary O’Brien Aug. 27 – Jake and Julie Dalbec
CLINTON - Lighthouse Marble & Granite LLC has been a famil iar name in the community for over a Pradeepdecade.K. Singh and Alek sandro R. Fontes, the present shareholders, have invested in the growth of the company. LMG is enjoying upgrades such as new computerized equipment and new cargo vans. One major investment has been a computerized CNC machine for cutting the countertops. “We can now cut an averagesized kitchen countertop in 20 minutes. Then we polish the edges to the customer’s liking,” saysTheSingh.company also purchased an OSHA-required water recy cling system to prevent stone dust from being leached out into the environment. With its new system, the dust particles are extracted and discarded, and the water is cleaned and recycled.When Singh took over, the previous owners, Ronnie and Ana Pereira, stayed on as mem bers of the management team. The team leadership concept is important to the four of them. “We treat our employees as part of the team and offer them profit-sharing,” says Singh. “Each employee has at least 15 years of experience in their re spective area of expertise, from cutting and polishing to sales andLighthouseoperations.”Marble & Granite has long specialized in residen tial work and in 2020 expanded into commercial projects. They have already completed several commercial jobs in Boston and surrounding towns. Most of its quartz is from the United States,Canada and Italy. Natural stones such as marble, granite, and quartzite are im ported from India and Brazil. For quartz, Lighthouse primarily uses high brand prod ucts. “These high brands pro vide excellent quality,service and responsiveness, and we want that for our customers,” saysLighthouseSingh. also holds a line of cabinets so that customers can choose cabinets to go with theirSinghstonework.speaks of the impor tance of every role in the estab lishment.“Every employee is dedi cated to his or her work,” Singh says. “Cutting and installing countertops is like assembling a puzzle. Every part of the process affects the next step. Every piece must fit in order for the process to work. The cabinet subcon tractors must install the cabi nets correctly, and everything must be measured precisely in order for the countertop to be installedHavingproperly.”apresence in the community is important to the team at Lighthouse Marble & Granite. They helped the Clin ton Little League by donating a granite plaque holder. Singh speaks with pride about the quality of service that his team delivers. “Our commitment is to excellence in service and professionalism to serve our com munity,” says Singh. “We are trying to make Lighthouse a brand where our workmanship speaks for itself in all aspects of theLearnprocess.”more about Light house Marble & Granite https://lighthousegranite.com/at Business Profiles are advertising features designed to provide in formation and background about Community Advocate advertisers.
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HUDSON - There’s still time to join Crossroads Contin uum’s for Bike to the Beach nextHeldmonth.onSept. 17, riders will have their choice of a 25-, 50and 100-mile charity cycling ride from Boston to Rhode Island.Crossroads Continuum became a beneficiary of the Bike to the Beach fundraiser, which is a nonprofit that seeks to raise funds and awareness for autism, in 2015. Last year, their largest team of 19 people rode the 100 miles and raised nearly $50,000.Crossroads will have a team of riders and will host a rest stop along the route. For more information on how to register, visit org/bike?blm_aid=105417728.www.crossroadscontinuum.https://
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“I think it’s fantastic that they came here today,” Duplisea said. “It really goes to show you how far Hudson has come in terms of popularity.”
Businesses, leaders share their stories One of the people Hopkins interviewed was Sue Waudby, a co-founder of the Fresh Start Furniture Bank, which is a vol unteer-run charity that distrib utes free furniture, linens and housewares to Massachusetts families in Waudbyneed.said
Zip Trip brought out a lot of unique residents who wanted to show their pride in Hudson. One was Esperança Stevens, who hula hooped throughout the entire broadcast holding a sign that said, “Trust, peace, joy, love for all!” She started hula hooping four years ago, and she would hula hoop everywhere when the pandemic started because she could do it while socially distancing from other people. Stevens, who immigrated from Portugal when she was 7, loves Hudson. She is also a big fan of Zip Trip and previ ously went to a broadcast from Millbury when she lived there. Speaking to the Advocate after the broadcast, Spear said that she felt like she was in a Hallmark Channel movie standing in Hudson’s down townNotingarea. how enthusiastic the residents at the broadcast were, Spear said the pride Hudson’s people – from gov ernment officials to everyday residents – had for their com munity was town,”ing“Everyoneremarkable.hadsuchamazthingstosayaboutthisSpearsaid.
Top right: Catherine Parrotta and Lilly Hopkins talk with Eric Ryder during a segment on the Department of Public Works.
Above: Shiri Spear, Lilly Hopkins and Catherine Parrotta speak during the Zip Trip broadcast.
Right: American Heritage Museum’s Hunter Chaney talks with Catherine Parrotta.
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Fresh Start has helped settle 577 Afghan refu gees in six months and delivered more than 23,000 pieces of do nated furniture to 388 families. At the Digital Federal Credit Union booth during the broad cast, representatives of the cred it union presented Fresh Start Furniture with a Home Town HeroTheaward.anchors also spoke with town officials, such as Depart ment of Public Works Director Eric Ryder and Select Board Chair Scott DupliseaDuplisea.saiditwas good to see so many residents from the town come out for the broad cast and that the Zip Trip crew told him the town had been great to work with. Zip Trip | from page 1
18 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 19, 2022 COMMUNITY NEWS Hudson pride on display for Boston 25 Zip Trip 1 Oak Street • Westborough, MA • 774-512-9189 120 Boston Turnpike, Unit #19 • Shrewsbury, MA • 508-925-5465 Our Mission: Giving ... Making a Difference in Someone’s Life www.jerseymikes.com A Sub Above First-time customers receive $40 off service 33 East Main Street, Westborough Next to Westborough’s original, historic train station (508) 366-8600 • tavolinorestaurant.us Join us for Summer Dining on the patio Sunday 1-8 Closed Mondays Tues 11:30 to 9 Wed-Thur 11:30am-9pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm Book withspecialyouroccasionustoday! downtown street where on a random morning at 6 a.m., people wanted to come out and tell us about their community,” Hopkins said. She added that the town had been extremely welcoming to the Boston 25 production team, and that she was “abso lutely charmed” by downtown Hudson.“It’sno surprise that this is the best downtown in the coun try,” Hopkins said, referring to a 2021 award Hudson won for the Best Main Street in the nation.
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Eversource wants to build a line from Hudson to Sudbury.
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20 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 19, 2022 Discussion at Select Board meeting over Eversource’s power line grows contentious COMMUNITY NEWS CabinetTheShopRehab Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing Factory Finishes Applied In-Home Refinishing • Painting • Refacing Visit our website: www.cabinetrehabshop.com or call 508-791-8450 100 Grand Street, Worcester Learn basic and advanced skills in knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, painting and more. 243 WEST MAIN ST., NORTHBOROUGH • (508) 393-9435 • CRAFTWORKSCOOP.COM Feeling beginningfornostalgictheofschool?JoinaclassatCraftworks! RemediationMoldRestorationFire Let Us Put Your Mind At Ease REMEDIATE, REPAIR, REBUILD* *We work directly with your insurance provider 24/7 Emergency Line- 508-366-2669 | Office- 508-366-4104WESTBOROUGH, MA MitigationWater Auto Body Repair Experts ® Relax. We’ll take it from here WALDRON’S 125 Elm Street ★ Marlborough 508-485-9426 ★ 1-800-CARSTAR Please visit our other locations in Clinton, Lancaster & Worcester The proposed line would run for about nine miles. People in the area of the pro posed site would be affected by the ripping up of 10 miles of railbed loaded with materials like mercury, coal and creosote, O’Neill said. “For the people out there on the eastern end of town, it’s go ing to be horrific,” O’Neill said. Following O’Neill’s pre sentation, Hudson Land Trust Board member Tom Green addressed the Select Board, saying that the Surface Trans portation Board had already rejected similar petitions to the one O’Neill was advocating for regarding Eversource’s project. Green said that the petition was asking the Surface Trans portation Board to block some thing that “has nothing to do with them,” and the relevant legal avenues to prevent the power line had already been exhausted.“Atthispoint, we’re just go ing through the motions again and again,” Green said. Green also said that if the project was moved, it would just impact a different group of abutters instead. Green asked that Hudson continue to monitor the proj ect through the Conservation Commission and allow it to go forward. Green also said that in the face of environmental concerns, both the Hudson and Sudbury conservation commissions were allowing the project to go forward with extensive conditions. After Green finished speak ing, O’Neill told him that he and the petition’s other signa tories were protecting them selves from people like Green. He then asked Select Board Chair Scott Duplisea why he “set [O’Neill] up like this.” Duplisea adamantly denied setting O’Neill up, saying that Green had asked him to speak on the issue and that he would allow anyone who asked to do “Don’tso. you ever accuse me of that again or I will never let you speak here again on this,” Duplisea said. Debate over continuesEversource
The 150,000-volt under ground power line that is planned for the right-of-way has seen significant opposition from residents of both towns, as well as from the groups Protect Sudbury and Protect Hudson.O’Neill said that hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent in opposition to the planned power line. O’Neill said that the Sur face Transportation Board had initially denied a petition from Protect Sudbury because the organization did not have standing. As a result, O’Neill said, they collected several signatures from abutters to the proposed power line. If the board declares that the rail line the right-of-way is on is active, O’Neill said that it would not be able to be used for the power line. If the board de clares it is abandoned, O’Neill said that the town could try to use the state Land Court to get land on the right-of-way back and obstruct the project. The board’s judgment on the right-of-way would then inform the next steps that op ponents to the planned power line could Dupliseatake.told O’Neill that the decision on whether the Select Board should sign the petition would be made in an executive session, as it con cerns litigation. page 1
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Marlborough firefighters recall Southborough fire response Fire
lightning.beenhomeSouthboroughrespondeddepartmentsamongfirefightersMarlboroughweremanythattoathathadstruckbya ventilation hole in the roof to allow heat and smoke to es cape and allow the interior fire crews to attack the fire. Due to the heavy rain, thun der and lightning, Southbor ough could not put the aerial on their ladder into operation because it would have been a large lightning rod. So Engine 1’s crew took a ground ladder and a roof ladder – which is a ladder with hooks on the end to go over the ridge of the roof to secure it – off South borough’s rig and proceeded to carry out the task it was assigned.“Wehad gained access to the roof and were pushing the roof ladder into position,” said Torres. “Firefighter armor was basically at eye level with the second-floor window while joining the lieutenant and the rest of the crew when the whole room lit up orange.”
It was that time that the fire flashed and vented on the op posite side of the roof, driving the interior crews out of the building. It was at that time that two Southborough fire fighters and a Westborough fire sustained injuries. Their visibility was greatly dimin ished because of the rain and the swirling smoke. Achilles ordered the evacu ation signal to be sounded. The statewide evacuation signal for firefighters to get out of the building is 15 to 30 seconds of air horns on the fire apparatus sounding.Fromthat point, the fire was fought from the outside to not endanger personnel. The roof that Engine 1’s crew was on collapsed into the structure just after they got off of it, with Southborough’s roof ladder going in with it. Meanwhile, while this fire was in progress, Southbor ough’s dispatchers received calls for a possible house hit by a lightning strike on Carriage HillMarlboroughRoad. sent Engine 5, staffed by recalled personnel, including Lt. Mike Burnell and Firefighters Dana Soroka, Jim Fortin Jr. and Daniel Martins to investigate that incident. It turned out that trees behind the home were struck by lightning that triggered a brushTherefire.were a total of 13 other incidents as a result of the fast moving storm, mostly downed trees and wires. En gine 5 eventually ended up at the Sears Road incident to assist in overhaul and mop up operations. Marlborough As sistant Chief Jeff Gogan also responded to the Sears Road incident to Captainassist.JonAyotte was in Marlborough Car 5 as the acting battalion chief. While Marlborough only had one call during the storm, he had to shuffle personnel around to staff the remaining apparatus. At one point, the remaining engine company in the city was tied up at a call and all that was left for available ap paratus was the Rescue, Tower 1 and Ladder 2. Northborough had request ed an engine company to assist it while department members were tied up at incidents. Marlborough was unable to send an engine to respond. This wasn’t the only mutual aid call that Marlborough re sponded to in recent days. On July 30, Marlborough sent an engine company to Northbor ough to assist them in battling a house fire at 162 Whitney Street.Torres summed up the day in a simple sentence: “Every one worked their tails off at this fire, that’s for sure.”
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Scan QR code to read this week’s police and fire news on our website. Grafton Sunday, July 24 6:02 p.m. Mass Pike E. Accident –personal injury. 7:21 p.m. Edward Dr. Scam/attempt ed scam. Monday, July 25 12:18 a.m. Brigham Hill Rd. Traffic 8:44hazard.a.m. Providence Rd. Larceny/ theft. 10:36 a.m. Falmouth Dr. Traffic 10:47hazard.a.m. Providence Rd./Bruce St. Traffic hazard. 4:22 p.m. Worcester St. Accident –personal injury. Tuesday, July 26 12:50 a.m. Providence Rd. Disperse 7:32youths.a.m. Singletary Rd. Animal complaint. 9:34 a.m. Brigham Hill/N Brigham Hill Rds. Traffic hazard. 10:39 a.m. Falmouth Dr. Traffic 5:29hazard.p.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism. 5:57 p.m. Alfalfa Dr. Animal com plaint. 7:34 p.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism. Wednesday, July 27 5:16 a.m. Arrested , Francisco A. Soriano, 39, of 4 Lewis St., Apt. 2, Worcester, on straight warrant, un insured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, op MV with registra tion revoked, speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit, number plate violation. 8:43 a.m. Milford Rd. Animal com plaint. 12:54 p.m. Main St. Disorderly person(s). Thursday, July 28 7:06 p.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism. 7:24 p.m. Providence Rd. Threatening.
POLICE LOG 11:08 p.m. Old Westboro Rd./Ger shom Dr. Traffic hazard. Friday, July 29 1:55 a.m. Falmouth Dr. B&E – in progress. 7:53 a.m. Alpine St. Motor vehicle –10:57stolen.a.m. Nottingham Rd. Keeping the peace. 5:03 p.m. Arrested, Randall J. Morse, 40, of 14 Klondike Rd., South Grafton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, failure to use care and causing while stopping/ turning/starting. Saturday, July 30 12:25 a.m. Providence Rd. Traffic hazard. 2:36 a.m. Arrested, Ellen P. Teixeira, 24, of 38 Harvest Rd., Uxbridge, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent op eration of motor vehicle, speeding/ rate of speed exceeding posted limit. 12:48 p.m. Worcester St. B&E – past. Sunday, July 31 10:04 a.m. Worcester St. Animal complaint. 9:44 p.m. Arrested , Lawrence G. Lanctot, 67, of 16 Grist Mill Rd., Grafton, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense, negligent operation of mo tor vehicle, fail to drive in right lane. Monday, Aug. 1 1:37 p.m. Providence Rd./Millbury St. Accident – property damage. 2:46 p.m. Carroll Rd. Vandalism. 5:38 p.m. Hingham Rd. Harassment. Tuesday, Aug. 2 9:16 a.m. Worcester St./Snow Rd. Traffic hazard. 2:14 p.m. Providence Rd. Threatening. 6:04 p.m. Gordon Cir. Animal com plaint. Wednesday, Aug. 3 10:05 a.m. Church St./Providence Rd. Traffic hazard. 11:11 a.m. Providence rd. Fraud/iden tity theft. 1:41 p.m. North St./Stonegate Cir. Animal complaint. 3:40 p.m. Ferry St. Wires down. 4:03 p.m. Arrested, Natale Zona, 21, of 14 Logan Rd., Apt. A, Grafton, for arson of dwelling house, vandalize property, warrant. 4:45 p.m. Juniper Ln. Larceny/theft. 8:06 p.m. N Main/Ray Sts. Accident – pedestrian. 11:16 p.m. Hill St. Animal complaint. Thursday, Aug. 4 11:35 a.m. Worcester St. Animal 12:11complaint.p.m.Brigham Hill/Providence Rds. Animal complaint. Friday, Aug. 5 2:55 a.m. Brigham Hill Rd. Traffic hazard. 8:58 a.m. Brigham Hill Rd. Animal 4:13complaint.p.m.Main St. Road hazard. 4:29 p.m. Bridge St. Accident – per sonal injury. 8:09 p.m. Westboro Rd. Scam/at tempted scam. Saturday, Aug. 6 6:03 a.m. Upton St. Fire – smokeindoors. 8:42 a.m. Worcester St./Wheeler Rd. Accident – no injuries. 4:22 p.m. Magill Dr. Accident – hit & 9:41run.p.m. Upton St. Keeping the 11:10peace.p.m. Providence Rd./Pleasant St. Accident – no injuries. Marlborough Thursday, Aug. 4 11:14 a.m. Walgreen’s/Granger Blvd. MVA property damage only. 11:17 a.m. Marlborough Hills Health Care/Northboro Road East. Tres 12:30passing.p.m. Boston Market/Northboro Road East. MVA property damage. 1:30 p.m. BPRE. MVA property dam age 2:27only.p.m. Broad St. MVA property damage only. 7:53 p.m. Solomon Pond Mall/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. MVA property dam age 9:32only.p.m. Welly’s Restaurant/Main St. MVA property damage only. Friday, Aug. 5 3:17 a.m. Firehouse Management LLC/Main St. Disabled MV. 5:22 a.m. Victoria Ln. Assault. 9:04 a.m. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel/BPRW. Abandoned MV. 2:40 p.m. Beaman Ln. Disabled MV. 3:03 p.m. Yatco/East Main St. Tres passing. 3:35 p.m. Donald J. Lynch Blvd. MVA property damage only. 5:13 p.m. Reservoir St. Vandalism. 9:24 p.m. Crystal brook Way. Fraud/ forgery. 11:03 p.m. Elm St. Vandalism. Saturday, Aug. 6 7:54 a.m. Lake Williams/Lakeside Ave. 10:55Trespassing.a.m.StateSt. Harassment. 11:43 a.m. Royal Crest Apartments/ Royal Crest Dr. MVA property dam age only. 12:29 p.m. Pleasant St. Parking vio lation. Sunday, Aug. 7 3:50 a.m. Extended Stay America/ Northboro Road East. B&E into MV. 8:04 a.m. Maple/South Sts. Disabled MV. 11:11 a.m. Extended Stay America/ Northboro Road East. Larceny.
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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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12:26 p.m. Extended Stay America/ Northboro Road East. Larceny. 1:17 p.m. Hunt’s Mobil/West Main St. MVA property damage only. 5:24 p.m. South Bolton/John Sts. Disabled MV. 5:43 p.m. West Main St. Threats. Monday, Aug. 8 10:41 a.m. Orchard Apartments/ Farmhouse Ln. Harassment. 10:41 a.m. Crystal Brook Way. Fraud/ 3:07forgery.p.m. Hildreth St. Fraud/forgery. 3:57 p.m. Lakeside Ave. MVA property damage only. 9:49 p.m. The Heights at Marlbor ough Apts/Briarwood Ln. Parking violation. Northborough
Sunday, July 31 12:54 p.m. Belmont St./Southwest Cut. Hit and run. 3:36 p.m. Otis St. Fraud. Monday, Aug. 1 5:15 p.m. Indian Meadow Dr. Dog complaint. Tuesday, Aug. 2 8:33 a.m. Jefferson Rd. Dog com plaint. 4:10 p.m. Shops Way. Shoplifting. 7:13 p.m. Arrested, Mark D. Renaud, 55, of 111 2nd Rd., Marlborough, on negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-drugs, marked lanes. Wednesday, Aug. 3 9:25 a.m. Main St. Accident: P.D. 4:14 p.m. Shops Way. Dog complaint. 5:26 p.m. Hudson/Allen Sts. Acci dent: P.D. 7:09 p.m. Otis St. Dog complaint. Thursday, Aug. 4 10:03 a.m. Howard St. Fraud. 8:45 p.m. Green St. Keep the peace. Friday, Aug. 5 3:05 p.m. Bartlett St. Larceny. 11:29 p.m. Arrested, Brandon A. Wil liams, 34, of 555 Rutherford Ave., Trenton, N.J., for fail to stop/yield, unlicensed operation of MV, possess counterfeit note, arrestee furnish false ID information to law enforce ment, fugitive from justice on court warrant. Saturday, Aug. 6 2:10 p.m. Shops Way. Larceny. 4:38 p.m. Otis St. Shoplifting. Shrewsbury Friday, Aug. 5 10:17 a.m. Computer Dr. Animal 11:01complaint.a.m.Ruggles St. Animal com plaint. 1:38 p.m. Elm St. Identity theft. 4:56 p.m. Avalon Way. Harassment. 7:26 p.m. Arrested, Alyse Lynn Walsh, 35, of 628 South St., Shrewsbury, for unregistered vehicle, marked lanes violation, OUI liquor. 10:39 p.m. Arrested, Dickon Badricio Satona, 30, of 21 Kensington Place, Apt. 1, Brockton, on warrant. Saturday, Aug. 6 5:25 p.m. North lake Ave. Assaults. 2:25 p.m. Thestland Dr. Road hazard –3:37trees/wires/debris.p.m.SheridanDr. Larceny. 6:22 p.m. Fifth Av Row. Harassment. Sunday, Aug. 7 8:58 a.m. Eaglehead Ter. B&E motor 1:26vehicle.p.m. Sheryl Dr. B&E residential. 2:16 p.m. Eaglehead Ter. Harassment. 3:30 p.m. Arrested, Kelly I. Velazquez, 39, of 89 Ward St., Apt. 4, Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation, re ceive stolen property - $1200; and Carlos Miguel Roman Arce, 34, of 11 Rodney St., Apt. 1, Worcester, for shoplifting by asportation, receive stolen property - $1200. 5:11 p.m. Grafton St. Animal com plaint. 7:30 p.m. Hill St. Road hazard – trees/ 9:04wires/debris.p.m.Boylston St./Colonial Dr. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Monday, Aug. 8 12:48 a.m. Hill St. Road hazard –trees/wires/debris. 11:03 a.m. Arbor Dr. Threats. 3:38 p.m. Egret Cir. Larceny attempt. 5:39 p.m. O’Donnell Ave. Dispute. 7:42 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. Tuesday, Aug. 9 8:11 a.m. Horseneck Rd. Animal complaint. 10:47 a.m. Arrested, Dionis D. Queza da-Paulino, 27, of 66 Post Ave., Apt. 5H, New York, N.Y., for forge misuse RMV document, utter false instru ment, attempt to commit crime. 3:41 p.m. Avalon Way. Harassment. 7:36 p.m. sandpiper Dr. Identity theft. Wednesday, Aug. 10 5:25 a.m. Arrested, Gerardo Ramon Hernandez-Chamorro, 32, of 7731 SW 19th St., Miami, Fla., for A&B, disor derly conduct, disturbing the peace, B&E nighttime for felony, malicious destruction of property. 7:21 a.m. Prospect St. Road hazard –trees/wires/debris. 8:40 a.m. Commons Dr. Harassment. 11:20 a.m. Plainfield Ave. Harass 1:26ment.p.m. Sias Ave. Threats. 1:56 p.m. Holden St. Animal com 7:13plaint.p.m. Boston Tpke. Dispute. Thursday, Aug. 11 2:30 p.m. Spring St. Animal com plaint. Southborough Monday, July 25 12:10 p.m. Mt Vickey/Breakneck Hill Rds. Animal complaint. 12:35 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespass ing 4:29tow.p.m. Newton St. Trespassing notice. 9:32 p.m. Coslin Dr. Disabled MV. Tuesday, July 26 2:12 p.m. Marlboro Rd. MVA property damage only. Wednesday, July 27 12:48 p.m. Johnson Rd./Main St. Disabled MV. 6:42 p.m. Main St./Wyndemere Dr. Disabled MV. 11:55 p.m. East Main St. Parking complaint. Thursday, July 28 1:02 a.m. Arrested, Krysti N. Wagner, of Florence St., Leominster, for op MV with license suspended, unregistered motor vehicle, fail to wear seat belt, warrant. 6:45 a.m. Mass Pike (I90). Road hazard. 12:49 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespass ing 1:18tow.p.m. Parkerville Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud. 2:51 p.m. Southville Rd. Disabled MV. 6:33 p.m. Main St./Johnson Rd. Ani mal complaint. Friday, July 29 10:05 a.m. Turnpike Rd. MVA prop erty damage only. 1:44 p.m. Framingham Rd./Newton St. MVA property damage only. Sunday, July 31 9:26 a.m. Cordaville Rd. MVA prop erty damage only. 11:55 a.m. Turnpike/Breakneck Hill Rds. MVA property damage only. 6:54 p.m. Pine Hill Rd. Animal com plaint. Monday, Aug. 1 8:30 a.m. River St. Motor vehicle accident. Tuesday, Aug. 2 4:02 p.m. Cordaville/Turnpike Rds. MVA property damage only. 5:25 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Harassment Complaint. Westborough Thursday, Aug. 4 3:32 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Trespassing. 8:39 a.m. E Main St. Accident prop erty damage. 9:25 a.m. Mt Pleasant St. Road/tree. 11:22 a.m. E Main St. Accident prop erty damage. 2:08 p.m. Flanders Rd. Threats made. Friday, Aug. 5 2:51 p.m. Robin Rd. Accident property 9:11damage.p.m. W Main St. Assault. 10:44 p.m. Arrested, Monica L. Baker, 35, of 258 Main St., Apt. 1, Townsend, for possess Class B drug (2 cts), pos sess Class E drug. Saturday, Aug. 6 2:13 a.m. Connector Rd. Road/tree. 11:13 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Park St. Ac cident property damage. 2:02 p.m. E Main St. Accident – hit & run. 2:20 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage. 7:46 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Road/ tree. Sunday, Aug. 7 10:56 a.m. Lyman St. Accident prop erty damage. 2:41 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny. 4:04 p.m. Arrested, Brian Nuzzo, 31, of 20 Evelyn Rd., Everett, on warrant. 8:17 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Road/ 9:57tree. p.m. Arrested, Nardy Antonio Resto, 45, of 14 Berry St., Apt. A, Framingham, for op MV with license suspended, speeding/rate of speed greater than was reasonable and proper. Monday, Aug. 8 1:05 a.m. Arrested, Armando Marcos, 37, of 15 Willow St., Apt. 20, Westbor ough, on straight, unlicensed opera tion of MV, fail to stop/yield. 4:02 a.m. Arrested, Derrick R. Noyst, 37, of 299 S Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury, for possess Class B drug, possess Class E drug. 8:41 p.m. Arrested, Robert J. Perron Jr., 55, of 8 E Main St., Apt. E, West borough, for OUI-liquor or .08% 4th or greater offense, oper MV with license suspended for OUI, negligent operation of motor vehicle. Tuesday, Aug. 9 7:29 a.m. Upton/Hopkinton Rds. Ac cident property damage. Wednesday, Aug. 10 2:39 p.m. Arrested , Zakhar Bol shakov, 48, of 112 Copperwood Dr., Stoughton, on default warrant. 2:50 p.m. W Main St. Vandalism. 10:33 p.m. A rrested , Sam Stearns, 30, of 485 Chestnut St., Needham, for B&E vehicle nighttime for felony, vandalize property. Thursday, Aug. 11 1:54 a.m. Arrested, Isaiah R. Savage, 25, of PO Box 668, Sagamore, on straight warrant. 10:12 a.m. Arrested, Angel Manuel Guzman, 30, of 15 Willow St., Apt. 27, Westborough, for no inspec tion sticker, op MV with license suspended (criminal subsq off), MV operator refuse to identify self, straight warrants. 12:07 p.m. E Main St. Accident prop erty damage. 5:04 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Milk St. Road/tree.
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Jose E. Motta, 48 HUDSON - Jose Eduardo Motta, 48, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully,en’sandatgustSundayingbysurroundedhislovfamilyonAu7,2022,BrighamWomHospital in Boston, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jose was born in Itanhomi, M.G., Brazil, on January 17, 1974, the only son of Wilton and Marlene (Braz) Motta. He im migrated to the United States 10 years ago and worked as a carpenter. True to his Brazilian heritage he was a fierce soccer enthusiast and he also loved horses. Jose was a vibrant per son who was full of life. He had a strong will to live and fought hard against his cancer until his last breath. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by three children, Maria Eduarda Lou res Motta, Eduardo Anthony Soares Motta and Nina De Oliveira Motta; 2 sisters, Katia Cilene Motta and her spouse Lionel Santos and Kenia Cris tine Motta Zeghzeghi and her spouse Jose Ibrahim; his niece Caroline Motta and nephew, ScottCollinsSantos.Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with ar rangements. Bryan F. Bonin, 61 MARLBOROUGH - Bryan F. Bonin, 61, a lifetime resident of Marlborough, MA, passed away peace fully on Fri day August 5th,Born2022. ough,Marlborinhewas the beloved son of Judith (Ra melli) Markey of Cape Cod and the son of the late Ralph Bonin and step son of the late E. Allan Markey. He worked for Supe rior Ink in Marlborough for over 25 years. Most recently he worked for Methods Machine and Tools, Inc., in Sudbury, MA. Bryan is a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 3565 and the ITAM Veterans’ Post # 45. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed New England sports and golfing. Besides his beloved moth er, Bryan is survived by his brothers, Mark Bonin of Marl borough, MA, Jeffrey Bonin of Spencer, MA, his sisters, Kimberley McCaffery and her husband Michael of Cape Cod, Heidi Mazzeo and her husband Frank of Clinton, MA and Erica Markey of West Boylston, MA. He was the uncle of Jason Bonin and his wife Angeline, Casey Granese and fiancé Allie Reno and Mitchell Granese. Besides his father and step father he was pre-deceased by his sisterin-law, Phyllis Bonin. The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@communi tyadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obituaries posted on the Community Advocate website (www. communityadvocate.com).
Patricia is survived by her three children, Joseph A. Dyk ers, Jr., and his wife Sharon of New Ipswich, NH, Patricia M. Murphy of Worcester, MA and Jeanine A. Browne and her husband Rob of Boynton Beach, FL; 2 sisters, Jeanne Aquilla and her husband Joe of Westport, MA and Paulann Finucane and her husband David of Maynard, MA; her grandchildren, Daniel Murphy and Erin Murphy; her beloved companion, Jerry Dillman; her brother and sister in-law Don ald Beland (predeceased) and Norma Beland of St. Petersburg, FL, step children, Jeannine Caisse and her husband Scott of Holderness, NH, Tom and Laurel Beland of Carpenteria, CA, Larry and Leigh Ann Be land of North Hampton, NH, Donna Saba of Nashua, NH, Alan and Kim Beland of Fol som, CA, and deceased step son Avery Beland of Charlotte, NC; step grandchildren, Austin Ca bral, Kristi Anne, Chad, Sarah, Adam, Katie, Ryan, Shannon, Brandon, Dylan, and Evan; step great-grandchildren Theodore, Madison, Connor, William, Lexi, Avery, Logan, Parker, Michael and Kaim; and nieces and nephews, Susan, Carla, Joseph (predeceased), Michael, and Cathy (predeceased),John, Paul, Debbie, and Suzie and step nieces, Paula, Angela, Carina and Donna. The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements. Richard Desmarais,Z.
Williamson,Margaret 85 HUDSON - Margaret William son (Coye) of Hudson passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2022 (85). She is reunited in heaven with her RoberthusbandbelovedAWil liamson.Marge was born and raised in Waltham, the fifth child (four sisters and one brother). Soon after her marriage Marge and Bob moved to Avon Drive in Hudson to start a family. Family meant everything to Marge and her grandchildren
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Akerson, Beverly of Shrewsbury Beland, Patricia of Hudson Blackburn, Thomas formerly of Grafton Bonin, Bryan of Marlborough Chaves, Maria formerly of Hudson Desmarais, Richard of Marlborough Donoghue, Robert of Shrewsbury Doyle, Joseph of Westborough Farricy IV, John of Westborough Fernandes, Maria of Hudson Goellner, Susan of Northborough Grimaldo, Andreana of Shrewsbury Grogan, John of Marlborough Hollis, David formerly of Northborough Huling, Ray of Southborough Johansen, Karen of Southborough Jones, Janet of Southborough Kelly, Joseph of Northborough Maroney, Lorraine formerly of Marlborough Motta, Jose of Hudson Park, Chayun formerly of Westborough and Northborough Perry, Theresa of Marlborough Peterson, Mary of Northborough Schlegel, Tracy of Northborough Skerry, Paul of Shrewsbury Smith, Clarice of Marlborough Tolander, Kim of Southborough Tuomi, Glenn of Northborough Williamson, Margaret of Hudson
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MARLBOROUGH - Richard “Dick” Zoel Desmarais, 78, of Marlborough passed away in Health 2022.AugustonLeominsterHospitalance-ClintonAlliinTuesday,2,Hewas born in Gardner on April 25, 1944, a son of the late Zoel and Virginia (Richard) Desmarais. Richard leaves two sons, Nathaniel Case and his wife, Natalia of Leicester and Scott Desmarais and his wife, Wendi of Morgan Hill, CA; his sisters, Suzanne McFadden and her husband, John of Worcester and Patricia Wrenn and her husband, Thomas of Worces ter; as well as several grandchil dren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cous ins.He graduated from St. John’s High School in 1962 and re ceived at BSEE from Worcester Tech in 1966. Following gradu ation, he headed west on his motorcycle to work at Boeing on the new 747, landing in California in 1969. There he married and had a son Scott while participating in several early technology companies before retirement in 2005. As he retired, he was reunited with his college love from Worces ter, Carol Jakubowicz. After a whirlwind romance and mar riage, they sailed out of San Francisco for over 5 years, trav eling through the Caribbean and South America before com ing back to the East coast. Carol and Richard settled into a new home in New Ipswich, NH and Richard continued doing some of his favorite things – going for walks with Carol, listening to jazz music, watching Sunday night Football and all season of Red Sox Richardgames.losthis beloved wife Carol in 2017 and moved close to the ocean, he spent two years in Plymouth and in 2020 he moved to Marlborough with his cat Bandit to be closer to family and friends. He lived a life most people can only dream about, he wasn’t afraid to take risks, he loved his family, he loved his wife, he loved the ocean, he loved his life! He will be forever missed. Miles Funeral Home of Holden assisted with arrange ments.
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Beland,Patricia 80 HUDSON - Patricia Lloyd (LeB lanc) Dykers Beland, 80, of Hudson, MA, formerly of Stow, MA, onfullyawaypassedpeaceathomeThursday, August 4, 2022, with her loving family by her side, after a pe riod of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her be loved husband Charles Beland. Patricia was born in Waltham, MA, on December 11, 1941, one of three daughters of the late Lorenzo J. and Bar bara (Perry) LeBlanc. She was raised in Waltham, MA, where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Patricia settled in Stow, MA, where she resided for 56 years until relocating to Hudson for the past year. She worked for many years and had many different jobs. She was a beloved bus driver in Stow, she started as a mail clerk for Digital Equipment Corpora tion and worked her way up to become a secretary for the com pany. Her final job was working part time for the Stow Acres Country Club before retiring. Patricia enjoyed taking trips to the casino to try her luck. She loved to spend winters at her condominium in Florida and she also was an avid collector of Snoopy memorabilia. Most of all she loved to spend time with her friends and family. She Cherished her children, grandchildren, stepchildren, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren more than anything else in the world.
HUDSON - Maria I (Lean dres) Fernandes, 79, of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully at home, ShegustTuesday,family,herroundedsurbylovingonAu9,2022.issur vived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Jose C. Fernandes. Maria was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, on March 28, 1943, one of four children of the late Antonio and Maria (Freitas) Leandres. She was raised in Santa Maria, where she finished school and married the love of her life Jose Fernandes. They immi grated to Hudson together with their children in 1973. Maria worked for many years as an assembler for Data General and Hypertronics, before eventu ally retiring. She was a talented seamstress and sewing was a passion that she enjoyed her entire life. She was an outgoing person and loved to socialize with others. She especially enjoyed spending time with her many friends and family at gatherings and taking trips to Portugal and Canada to visit them all. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughter Leonilde Santos and her husband Pedro; by her 3 sons, Jose Antonio Fernandes, Antonio Dinis Fernandes and his wife Tami; and Carlos Ro berto Fernandes; her sister, Helena Resendes and her hus band Jose; 10 grandchildren (Andrew, Jose, Melissa, Mi chael, Joanna, Kelsey, Hailey, Kyle, Carlos Jr. and Christo pher); 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers Jose and Manuel Leandres, and her granddaughter Tamica. The Tighe Hamilton Region al Funeral of Hudson assisted with arrangements. John Grogan,F. 77 MARLBOROUGH - John Francis Grogan, 77, a lifelong resident of Marlborough died peace fully after a brief battle with can cer. Born JohntoMarlboroughinthelateT.and
The family is grateful to the caregivers from Home Help ers of Wayland who provided John the ability to remain in his home for his final months.
Elsie (Brigham) Grogan, he attended the Marlborough Public Schools and graduated from Marian High School in 1963. John graduated from Suffolk University in 1968 and then went on to earn a M.S. in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross in 1970, a M. Education from Worcester State College in 1972, and a M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from WPI in 1996. John served as a call fire fighter in Marlborough for 32 years from 1973-2005 retiring with the rank of Captain. He worked for the Massachusetts Highway Department as a Chemist and Civil Engineer retiring in 2006 after 31 years of service and was a member of the American Chemical Society for more than 50 years. Never married, John found joy in attending events with his extended family of Brigham cousins and Sunday dinners with the family of his longtime friends, Jim and Amanda Ches na. John was an avid fan of the Worcester Sharks and regular passenger on Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiast excur sions.He is survived by his sisters Mary Ellen Grogan of Boston and Margaret Grogan of Har vard, a nephew, Sean Doocey of Washington, DC, and aunt Lu cille Keane of New Hampshire. He is also survived by cousins Martha McCourt Gallagher, Stephen & Beverlee McCourt, Thomas & Ida Keane, Michael & Nancy Keane, and their chil dren, with whom he enjoyed decades of holidays, birthdays, and pool parties. He was a lifelong parishio ner of the Immaculate Concep tion Church in Marlborough.
Theresa D. Perry, 95 MARLBOROUGH - Theresa Doris (Alix) Perry, 95, of Marl borough died Monday August 8, 2022, at UMass Med ical Center, 55 Lake MA.Worcester,Ave,Bornin Spencer, MA she was the daugh ter of the late Albert F. Alix and Doris C. (Cournoyer) Alix. She was sister to the late Rita Cut ter, Gloria Merrick, Lorraine Goldman, and Margaret Perez. She is survived by her sons, Robert Perry and his wife Ruth of Poultney, VT, Richard Perry of Marlborough, MA, Roger Perry and his wife Maureen of Ayer, MA, and Raymond Perry and his wife Patricia of Bed ford, MA and her daughters, Donna Evans of Rehoboth, MA, and Dianne Christie and her husband Michael of Attle boro, MA. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Jill (Perry) Balzano and her husband Rico, Gabriella Solares, and John Perry, and 2 great grandchil dren, Leo and Julian Balzano. She is also survived by 7 nieces and 5 Hernephews.lifewas spent in the pursuit of helping others. As a young woman, she enrolled in nursing school in Boston to start toward that goal. Mar riage and raising a family put that career path on hold and the next 30 plus years of her life were spent balancing the various needs of her 6 children. When her youngest children were entering their teen years, she decided it was time to return to the world of nursing she had left behind all those years earlier. She then started a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, where she was able to administer to the needs of elderly residents. She continued in that role until her retirement 12 years later. After a few years of retire ment, she decided to once again assist elderly adults, this time as a home health care worker at Jewish Family Services. In this role, she could do anything from cleaning to cooking to holding hands and talking. She became an important part of the lives of many of her clients. After several years or this rewarding but physically demanding work, she retired for good at the age of 75. Throughout these years, she continued to be Mom to her 6 children, even as they all reached adulthood. She also spent a significant amount of time helping out with her granddaughter Gabriella. This time spent with her grand daughter renewed her sense of purpose and brought a youth ful joy to her life. The two of them shared a special bond for the rest of her life. In her later years, she en joyed keeping her mind active by reading, doing crossword puzzles and even taking com puter courses at the local senior center. But her favorite thing to do, by far, was to spend time with her family, who remained primarily in the local area.
The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Obituaries | from page 24 were the light of her life. Marge is survived by her four children: Bobby Williamson and his wife Donna of Scarbor ough ME, Chris Williamson, and his wife Melissa of Fal mouth, Amanda Tomczyk, and her husband Andy of Hudson, Michele Williamson-Bianco of Bedford; and her seven loving grandchildren: Patrick, Brian, and Nolan Tomczyk, Kelly, and Chris Williamson, Alyssa Wil liamson, and Carleigh Bianco. Marge cherished summers at her cottage on the ocean at Pine Point Beach Scarborough Maine where she spent time with her children, grandchil dren, sisters, nieces, family, and friends. She will always be fondly remembered for her unique Christmas gifts, each Christmas was filled with love, laughter, and surprise! Marge was a member of the Hudson Senior Center enjoying the company of her many Hudson friends. Her love, laugh, and GREAT SPIRIT will always be remembered by all who knew her.The Tighe Hamilton Region al Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements. Maria Fernandes,I. 79
DOVER, N.H. - Lorraine L. Ma roney, 95 of Dover, NH died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hyder Fam ily ingedverHouseHospiceinDosurroundbyherlovfamily.Lorraine was born in Marlborough, MA, the daughter of the late George F. and Julia E. (Kaminski) Bassett. Lorraine had a diverse career and retired from the New England Telephone Co. as a secretary. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Francis Maroney in 1977. Lorraine is survived by her children, Shawn M. Maroney and his wife Sharon of Ames bury, MA, Eileen L. Maroney and her wife Barbara of Rochester, NH, Pamela J. Begin and her husband Noel of Berwick, ME, Timothy F. Maroney and his wife Anne of Putnam, CT; 8 grand children; 11 great grandchildren; her brother Robert F. Bassett of FL and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Roland Bassett, a sister Marie Mullen, and her sig nificant other Alphonse Caruso. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
David H. Hollis, 86 WELLS, MAINE - David H. Hol lis, a lifelong accomplished pianist and singer, passed Hospital,inpeacefullyawaytheYorkat the age of 86 years old, Thursday,on August 4, 2022. David was born in Marlborough, MA and raised in Northborough, a son to the late Ralph E. and Zilpha (Doughty) Hollis. David is survived by his sis ter, Nancy A. Wheeler and a nephew, Matthew T. Wheeler, both whom reside in North borough. David was preceded in death by his nephew, Warren Wheeler. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.
Harris.Clarice migrated to America at the age of 18 where she met the love of her life Joe Smith. To gether they raised two children, and she found the most joy as a homemaker.Shewaspredeceased by her husband of 18 years, Joseph E. Smith in 1983. Clarice is survived by her son, Troy Smith and his wife Rene of Hopkinton, her daugh ter Darlene McKinnon and her long-time partner John Emond of Marlborough; 2 grandchil dren, Chloe, Andrew and many friends. She was very family oriented, loved spending time with fam ily and friends and loved her country music. The Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements. Lorraine Maroney,L.95
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The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements. Clarice P. Smith, 80 MARLBOROUGH - Clarice P. Smith, 80 of Marlborough, died on Monday, August 8, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born iniseMariesephthedaughterCanada,NovaCheticamp,Scotia,theoflateJoandLou(Aucoin)
Hudson Planning Board Robert D’Amelio, Chairman CM 8/19
An optional pre-bid site walk will be offered on August 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Meet at the Cellucci Park gaze bo, 15 Houghton Street, Hudson, MA. RSVP appreciated but not required, cbastien@bscgroup.com
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hear ing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7PM in the Select Board Conference Room, 2nd floor of Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749. At this time, the Hudson Planning Board will consider the application of CCS Realty Trust and Manuel R. San tos, Trustee, for Site Plan Approval to construct a commercial building with associated parking on the existing va cant lot. The subject property is located at 17A School Street within the C-1 Commercial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 29, Parcel 320. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at to(978)board,www.townofhudson.org/planning-https://andcanberequestedbycalling562-2989orbysendinganemailkjohnson@townofhudson.org.
August 29, 2022 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Julianne Mecca, 26 Old Mill Road, Shrewsbury MA for a Special Permit to the Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw Section IV.B to construct an addition on a pre-existing noncon forming dwelling and lot upon property located at 26 Old Mill Road in the Resi dence B-1 District. The subject prem ise is described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 26 Plot 027000.
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WORCESTER PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L. c. 255 Section 39A that on September 2, 2022. the fol lowing vehicle will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereof for towing, storage & notices of sale. To be sold at Belsito Auto 245 SW Cutoff Worcester MA. 2016 Subaru Forester VIN VIN2015JF2SJGXC7GH401623NissanRogue5N1AT2MV1FC890735CM8/19 Scan QR code for legaltoinformationrateoremailyournotice.
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SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARD Jospeh A. Thomas, Jr., Clerk CM 8/19 TOWN OF ZONINGSHREWSBURYBOARDOFAPPEALS
The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the Town of Hudson to be the lowest responsible and eli gible bidder. Selection of the success ful bidder will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance on similar projects and bid price. The contract award is subject to availability of funding. The successful general bidder will be re quired to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond, each of which shall be in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price. The Town of Hudson reserves the right to reject any bid which, in its judgement, fails to meet the require ments of this Advertisement for Bids or which is incomplete, conditional, or obscure, or which contains addi tions or irregularities, or in which er rors occur in addition to the foregoing. The Town of Hudson also reserves the right to reject any and all propos als if it deems such rejection(s) to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town of Hudson further reserves the right to waive any minor discrepan cies or informalities, to permit a bidder to clarify discrepancies or to conduct discussions with all qualified bidders in any manner necessary to serve the best interest of the Town. Any fees or other expenses of the bidders associ ated with this Advertisement for Bid process are solely the responsibility of the bidder. Any bid submitted will be binding for sixty (60) days after the time of bid opening.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING 100 MAPLE AVENUE, SHREWSBURY
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Sealed bids are requested by the Town Manager for On Call Custodial Ser vices Town Buildings 2022-23. Specifications may be obtained elec tronically at gov/bids.aspxorhttps://shrewsburyma.atthePublicBuild ings Office, Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA. 01545, or by calling (508) 841-8657. Bids shall be sealed and appropriately marked “On Call Custodial Services Town Buildings 2022-23”. All Bids will be received in the Town Manager’s Office, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrews bury, MA. 01545, on or before Friday August 19, 2022 until 11:00 AM. at which time and place they will be pub licly opened and read. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
WESTBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 831-2200 Docket No. PUBLICATIONINFORMALWO22P2683EAPROBATENOTICE
Any questions must be submitted via email by September 1, 2022 before 2:00 to Casey-Lee Bastien, cbastien@bscgroup.com.
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hear ing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street, Hudson, MA 01749. At this time, the Hudson Planning Board will consider the site plan review ap plication of Intel Massachusetts, LLC for the redevelopment of the existing property which will entail the demoli tion of the existing buildings and the development of a 1,284,640 square foot distribution warehouse facility with 190 loading bays, 447 employee parking spaces, and 540 trailer park ing spaces pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.1.7 of the Town of Hud son Protective Zoning By-Laws. The subject property is located at 75 Reed Road within the M-6 Industrial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 41, Parcel 33. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at to(978)board,www.townofhudson.org/planning-https://andcanberequestedbycalling562-2989orbysendinganemailkjohnson@townofhudson.org.
August 29, 2022 6:30 PM To hear the appeal of Greystar Devel opment East, LLC, 1 Federal Street, Suite 1804 Boston, MA, for a Compre hensive Permit pursuant to the provi sions of Chapter 40B, Sections 20 to 23, of the Massachusetts General Laws, to permit the construction of a 196-unit age-restricted apartment community upon property located at 409 South Street, Shrewsbury MA. The subject premises are described on the Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 42 Plot 012000. Peter C. Mulcahy, Clerk CM 8/12, 8/19 ON CALL BUILDINGSSERVICESCUSTODIALTOWN2022-23
Pam Helinek Assistant Director, Planning & Community Development CM 8/19
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hear ing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7PM in the Select Board Conference Room, 2nd floor of Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749. At this time, the Hudson Planning Board will consider the application of CCS Realty Trust and Manuel R. San tos, Trustee, for Site Plan Approval for the conversion of an existing commer cial/restaurant use to a residential use within the same footprint, in order to construct six (6) dwelling units, with the pre-existing off-street parking to remain. The subject property is located at 17 School Street within the C-2 Commercial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 29, Parcel 255. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at (978)board,www.townofhudson.org/planning-https://andcanberequestedbycalling562-2989orbysendinganemail to kjohnson@townofhudson.org. Hudson Planning Board Robert D’Amelio, Chairman CM 8/19, 8/26
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The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, September 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Of fice Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of MAG RE Hold ings, 800 Boston Turnpike, 777 Wash ington Street, Newton, MA 02460, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw, Section VII.F.3, for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board to allow for the construction of a new re tail building and for the partial demoli tion and redevelopment of the exist ing structure for an automobile repair and body shop, associated parking and infrastructure, as shown on plans entitled, “Site Development Plans for 420 Boston-Worcester Turnpike,” in ten (10) sheets, dated March 14, 2022, and revised on August 1, 2022, prepared by Kelly Engineering Group, Inc. 0 Campanelli Drive, Braintree, MA 02184; stamped by David Noel Kelly, P.E. and Steven M. Horsfall, P.L.S. The subject property is located on the south side of Boston Turnpike, west erly of Industrial Drive and easterly of Oak Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Assessor’s Tax Plate 33, Plot 079000. A copy of the plans may be seen in the Department of Planning and Eco nomic Development or on the Planning Board website at ma.gov/905/Meeting-Materials.https://shrewsbury
Estate of: Gail Lapham Butters Also Known As: Gail L. Butters Date of Death: March 10, 2022 To all persons interested in the abovecaptioned estate, by Petition of Pe titioner Dana Christine Berger of Portsmouth, RI a Will has been ad mitted to informal probate. Dana Christine Berger of Ports mouth, RI has been informally ap pointed as the Personal Representa tive of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered un der informal procedure by the Per sonal Representative under the Mas sachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not re quired to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can pe tition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administra tion. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter minating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be ob tained from the Petitioner.MC8/19
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRON ICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please re view the instructions herein and that are available at www.biddocsonline. com on how to register as an elec tronic bidder. The bids are to be pre pared and submitted at www.biddoc Thesonline.com.TownofHudson, invites electronic bids from General Contractors for the reconstruction of the Hudson River walk along the Assabet River in the Town of Hudson, Massachusetts. The scope of the work includes extension of current riverwalk - concrete walk ing surface, overlook platform, river bank enhancement and associated work. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.30 §39M and to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.I49 §§26 to 27H Electronicinclusive. bids will be received until 2:00 PM prevailing time, on Sep tember 7, 2022 after which time the bidding portal will be closed and said bids publicly opened online, forewith. Construction Documents will be available from Nashoba Blue, Inc., 433 Main St., Hudson, MA 01749, 978-568-1167 or online at www.bid docsonline.com (may be viewed elec tronically and hardcopy requested). IfORhard copies are requested there is a plan deposit of $50 per set (Maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. Deposits may be electronically paid or must be a certified or cashier’s check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty days of receipt of bids. Additional sets may be purchased for $50. Bidders requesting contract documents to be mailed to them shall include a sepa rate check for $40 per set payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. (electronically or certified or cashier’s check). to cover mail handling costs. A bid deposit shall be submitted in the amount of 5% of the bid price and made payable to the Town of Hudson in the form of either cash, certified check, treasurer’s or cashier’s check or bid bond issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be condi tioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreement con tained in the bid. The Town of Hudson reserves the right to reject or approve a surety. The bid deposit of the three (3) lowest responsible and eligible bid ders shall be retained until the execu tion and delivery of the contract. The estimated construction cost of the project is $175,000.00.
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By the age of 14, with the Revolutionary War raging, Whitney started a nail-making business in his father’s work shop, using tools and devices of his own creation. This was during a time when nails were mostly hand made with little mechanical assistance.Sincethe American colonies had imported most of their manufactured goods from England before the war, the manufacturing industry in the colonies was almost nonexis tent. The war forced the colo nists to rapidly create one, and as numerous buildings were being erected, nails became an item in high demand and commanded a correspondingly highWhitneyprice. ran the business successfully by himself over the next two winters, when farm tasks were minimal. Eventually the demand for his nails grew large enough that he hired another worker to assist him. When the war ended in 1783, Whitney switched pro duction to women’s hat pins. His factory at the time was believed to be one of the only producers of this product in the entire country. Leaving Westborough for higher education When Whitney expressed his desire to attend Yale College to study law, his father did not approve of his plan because Whitney’s stepmother was opposed to it.
By Brett ContributingPeruzziWriter WESTBOROUGH - Eli Whit ney, inventor of the cotton gin, is perhaps the most famous Westborough resident of all time. However, his life prior to the creation of the device that sealed his place in American history is much less known.
A precocious childhood Whitney was born on Dec. 8, 1765, the first child of Eli Whitney Sr., a farmer, and his wife Elizabeth Fay. The untimely death of his mother in 1777 when he was 11 no doubt left its mark on the young boy. Two years later his father remarried to Judith Hazeltine, a widow who had 13 children from her previous marriage.Despite losing his mother so young, Whitney was an industrious boy with a strong mechanical aptitude. His curiosity is said to have compelled him during his fa ther’s absence one day to take apart his pocket watch to see how it worked. He avoided his father’s wrath by reassembling it correctly and completely with his father being none the wiser upon his return. At the age of 12, he con structed a violin from scratch using the tools in his father’s workshop, which was said by his sister Elizabeth to pro duce “tolerably good music.” Elizabeth also told an early biographer of Whitney that the violin her brother made “Was examined by many persons, and all pronounced it to be a remarkable piece of work for such a boy to perform.”
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His skills were considered good enough that he was en gaged by many members of the community for some time afterward to make repairs to their violins when needed.
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Petition the young Eli Whitney presented to the Westborough selectmen of his desire to open a public school. Marlborough police found this safe on West Main Street.
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Whitney attended Leicester Academy — which later be came Becker College that closed in 2021 — to prepare himself for the academic rigors of Yale. Whitney very nearly missed the opportunity to attend Yale when he was stricken with a life-threatening illness of inde terminate origin in the summer of 1788. He underwent surgery, which in itself could cost a per son his life given the somewhat primitive practice of medicine in the late 18th century, and he eventually recovered. He began his studies at Yale in 1789 at 23-years-old, decid edly older than many of his peers and perhaps without the same level of academic prepara tion some of them had experienced. He graduated three years later, in 1792, as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest honor society in the United States, which typically only accepts the top 10% of a college’s students. Leaving New England for the south Running short of money after leaving Yale, Whitney decided against his earlier plan of studying law, and headed for South Carolina, where he had the promise of a job as a private tutor. On his journey south, he met another New Englander, Catherine Littlefield Greene, the widow of a Revolutionary War veteran, General Nathan iel Greene. Mrs. Greene had relocated to a plantation outside of Savan nah, Georgia, which had been granted to her late husband by the state legislature in appre ciation for his service during the war. Whitney accepted her offer to become her long-term guest after he learned his tutor salary was being cut in half and he refused the position. It was during Whitney’s stay at the plantation that he learned about the business of cotton cultivation and began work on his invention that would transform his life and his nation’s history.
By Laura ManagingHayesEditor MARLBOROUGHThe Marlborough Police Department is seeking the com munity’s help af ter a safe that ap peared to be aban doned was found lastAccordingweekend. to police, officers re sponded to a nonrelated noise com plaint at about 5 p.m. on Aug. 6. When police ar rived in the area of 195 West Main St., officers found a safe that appeared to be aban doned against the fence of the property.Aman reportedly told of ficers that the safe had been there for a couple of weeks. “Nobody has come forward as of this time,” Sgt. Zachary Attaway told the Community Advocate.Thepolice department posted about the found safe on Facebook on Aug. 10. “Anyone missing a safe…?” policeThewrote.Marlborough Police Department can be reached at 508-485-1212.
28 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 19, 2022 Eli Whitney’s early years in Westborough foretold his future as an inventor Marlborough police seek help after finding safe www.MetrowestOralSurgical.com Metrowest Oral Associates Scan for informationmore Milford • Northborough • Framingham John P. Ouano, D.M.D. Wael Youseff, D.M.D. Jennifer Frangos, D.D.S. Mitchell Loo, D.M.D. Monika Patel, D.D.S. Election Day TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 I have served the public in many roles over the years and one thing has never changed: There Is always more. www.petty4senate.org twitter.com/mayorjoepetty facebook.com/joepettyforstatesenate instagram.com/joepetty Paid for by the Petty Committee. More to do. More to learn. More to give. COMMUNITY NEWS Dr. Eric Bryan FULL SERVICE FAMILY DENTISTRY • PATIENTS AGES 3 YEARS TO SENIORS 48 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury . 508.842.0941 www.BryanDental.net Mon - Thurs 7:30-6:00 B RYAN D ENTAL A SSOCIATES Dedicated Staff, Modern Facility, Convenient Location, Easy Parking Celebrating 40 Years of Family Dentistry We accept majorinsurancemost&creditcardsAccepting New Patients Eli Whitney | from page 27 For the next several years Whitney labored as a farm worker and schoolteacher to save money, determined to at tend college even without his father’s financial assistance. At one point, he formally petitioned the selectman of Westborough for permission to open a public school with no doubt himself as the teacher. “Gentlemen,” the petition, written in elaborate cursive script, began, “you are un doubtedly acquainted with my reputation, and as for my penmanship it must speak for itself…”
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Explore - After deciding on a new home, I can help your family discover their new neighborhood by showing you the playgrounds, community centers, recreation areas and other areas important to the children that help make the environment seem more familiar.
Surprise - Arrange for special treats to be waiting for everyone at the new house. New games or new cuddly friends will keep the children busy during unpacking and make the first memory of the new house a pleasant one to remember.
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Keller Williams Pinnacle Metrowest 114 Turnpike Road, Suite 201 Westborough, MA 01581 All sales data is obtained from the MLS PIN *Per MLS data 2020 Moving into a new home brings with it a lot of emotions, particularly for families moving with children. Excitement and enthusiasm are coupled with anxiety and apprehension as to whether children will take to the new home and neighborhood. Carefully preparing children for the move, both practically and psychologically, will help ease the transition and make the process smoother and more enjoyable for the entire family. For over 17 years I have been helping families move and offer the following advice on how to make sure children of all ages cope with the home buying process and the big move.Here are a few recommenda tions that I share with my cli ents when it comes to moving with children.
Listen - Listening to what children are saying about the move is just as important as I n this very active real estate market, many families are looking to move to a larger home or relocate to another community. This brings many challenges while buying or selling a home but I can help. talking to them about it. By paying close attention to their statements and reactions, parents can alleviate any fears. This is especially important for school-age children and teenagers who may be reluctant to leave their friends and classmates. Avoid being dismissive of their social concerns; acknowledge them and remind them about the new opportunities that await them. Focusing on the positives of the move may help settle down anxious children.
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FINDING A NEW HOME Communicate - Maintain an open dialogue with children about the decision to move to a new house. Engaging them at the beginning of the process will give them time to get used to the idea and ultimately accept the change. Explain the reasons behind the move, and answer questions truthfully. However, early discussion does not mean it is necessary to bring them to every single home being considered, especially very young children. Once the choices have been narrowed down to perhaps two or three, bring them to the homes so they can begin to feel familiar with new surroundings.
MOVING IN Comfort - Pack up the children’s rooms last to minimize disruption. The longer they feel secure in their own rooms, the easier the transition will be. Then, set up their new bedrooms first so they feel like they’re back in familiar surroundings. And do not completely redecorate the children’s rooms in the new home; maintain continuity so the children feel secure. It is very important to return to normal routines as quickly as possible, so set up the kitchen second. Try to serve meals at the same times as before, so there is not too much change all at once.
Engage - Show the children all the other rooms in the new home and let them participate to a degree in decorating decision-making. By accepting input on decoration, parents will make their children feel like they are part of the process.
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NORTHBOROUGH - Two Northborough students went to the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, Calif. after plac ing at the regional champion ship in Brunswick, Maine. Former eighth grader Niko Conway competes in the high jump and former seventh grad er Nick Furtado competes in the 100-meter dash. Furtado chose to focus on the 100-meter dash because he likes walking and sprinting fast on “Istraightaways.likeitbecause you let all your energy out and you just run as fast as you can,” Furtado said. “You’re right next to the bleachers so you have the mo tivation, people yelling at you to go faster.” Conway, meanwhile, chose the high jump because she thought it looked fun. “It’s kind of relaxing. It’s not as competitive as the other events,” she said. Regional success Before they traveled to the championship in Maine, Con way and Furtado had both competed at the State Middle School Championship on June 10 at Gardner High School. Conway finished seventh in her event, jumping 4.6 feet despite it being her third time competing in the high jump. She decided to continue competing in the regional competition.“Ididn’twant my season to end,” Conway said. Furtado finished 46th in the preliminary 100-meter dash. Next, they competed at the New England Junior Olympic Championship at Clinton High School on June 18 where Con way finished fifth and Furtado came in sixth. These finishes qualified them to compete at Region 1 Junior Olympic Cham pionship. After finishing eighth at Re gion 1, Furtado said that he had not expected to make it so far in his first year. “It felt great to just keep go ing and just keep trying harder and harder,” he said. However, Conway was dis appointed that she did not jump as high as her perfor mance at the state competition, reaching 4.27 feet at Region 1. Her goal for nationals was to improve on her state jump of 4.6Furtado,feet. on the other hand, had a goal to place in the top five. Nationals To prepare for the nation al competition, Conway and Furtado practiced at the Al Niko Conway competes in the high jump. Nick Furtado runs the 100-meter dash.
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