Firefighters battle brush fire in the Desert
Marlborough Overdose Awareness Day vigil will feature former Patriot Purple flags filled the lawn in front of the year.BuildingWalkerlast
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MARLBOROUGH – The resources of the Marlborough Fire Department were put to the test last weekend as firefighters battled a brush fire burning deep in the woods in the Desert Conservation Area off Concord Road. At the end of Friday, fire officials esti mated the brush fire spread over 10 acres.
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On Sunday, Marlborough Fire Depart ment wrote on Facebook that a total of 25 acres were burned. Crews were still fighting the fire on Saturday and Sunday. By Sunday after noon, the fire was contained. However, the department said crews would still extinguish hot spots until there was sig nificant rain. “The fire was difficult to access. Fire Brush fire
Firefighters battled a brush fire in Marlborough.
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“It’s really the wrong project in the wrong location,” said Mike McCormack, who is the treasurer for the Quail Run Board of Governors. “The reason I say that is that we have an over 55 development on both sides of the proposed project. We have a day care center right in the front of the project and we have two schools
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MARLBOROUGH – This year’s annual candlelight vigil for Overdose Awareness Day in Marlborough will feature special guest speakers Chris Sullivan, who used to play for the New England Patriots, and his wife Kathi. Sullivan had previously spoken at a vigil in 2019. The pair met while Kathi was present ing at a parent night, according to their website.Kathi’s daughter, Taylor, died at 17 after she attended a homecoming game and underage parties. According to their
Developer proposes 1.28 million-square-foot facility at former Intel site HUDSON – Developers are proposing to construct a 1.28 million-square-foot distri bution warehouse at the former Intel site. Now, the project will go before the Planning Board on Aug. 30. However, residents at the Villages at Quail Run, which is a 55+ community on Autumn Drive, have voiced concerns about the project.
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Just last week, newspaper goli ath Gannett unceremoniously closed several more local news papers. It wasn’t an emotional decision — it’s just business. Gone now are the Grafton News, Holden Landmark, Mill bury/Sutton Chronicle and Baystate Parent. Aside from the human toll in lost jobs, this marks a real, tangible loss for the communi ties these publications served. They join an ever-growing list that Gannett has put down, including Westborough News, Shrewsbury Chronicle, North borough/Southborough Vil lager as well as Marlborough Enterprise and Hudson Sun.
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Years ago, it was common to see two to three journalists attend ing a given town meeting, now there is rarely more than one. Most of these reporters re sided in town and had a vested interest in the news they report ed. Now, online journalism is largely done remotely. Because it is funded through pageviews, the new focus is often on the volume of stories and speed of delivery, not on depth and insight.Thanks to the corporate giant’s decision to walk away from community journalism, a new term has entered our lexi con. The phrase “news desert” is used to describe a community
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“WhenStates.you see the memo rial slideshow and you see all of those faces up there, it’s just really sad,” Leonard said. “To see all those faces, all of these beautiful people whose lives have been cut short.”
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People gather in front of the Walker Building for the vigil last year. website, Taylor had gotten lost during a party in the woods at an abandoned airport in Nor folk and drowned in two feet of water.Organizer Kathy Leonard wanted Sullivan to return to the Marlborough event be cause the 2019 vigil had low turnout.Thevigil began in 2015. Leonard developed the idea for the vigil following the death of her son, Jonathan Testa, when he was 27 in 2014. Each year it features a dis play of purple flags, and every flag commemorates an over dose death in Massachusetts from the prior year. “Sadly, we keep having to increase the number of flags,” said Leonard. In that first year, 1,200 flags were planted. This year there will be more than 2,200 flags. “The flag display is sad yet beautiful,” Leonard said. “I Vigil | from page 1 photographs of people who have died from overdoses will begin at 6:45 p.m. There will also be free Narcan training starting at 6:15 p.m., and Nar can spray will be provided for the first 100 people.
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Leonard said Marlbor ough’s response to the vigils has been good. Typically more than 200 people attend the vigil.Leonard said that the topic of overdose is important all over the world, and that some one dies as a result of overdose once every five minutes in the United
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Anyone with questions or concerns can email Leonard at com.drummerinheaven@gmail. chose to do that because I am a very visual learner, and I thought the impact of see ing that many flags would be powerful.”
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Event is Aug. 31 Last year, the vigil featured the founder of the Opioid Spoon Project Dominic Esposi to and photographer Michael Blanchard.Thevigil will be held out side of the Walker Building on Aug. 31. A memorial slideshow with
“My favorite thing about pageantry is forming new friendships and just making memories,” Sigler said. New to Southborough As Sigler sees it, a person is beautiful when they are con
By Stuart Foster Reporter MARLBOROUGH – A GoFund Me has raised enough money to help gift a Marlborough High School student, Lucas Ramos, a new automated wheelchair. “It’s really such immense gratitude and joy we have been feeling,” said his brother Isaac
Nicole Sigler Southborough mom competes for Mrs. America title fidently themselves, kind and caring.She is new to town as she moved to Southborough two years ago from Kingston. As Sigler grew up in a busy city, she said she enjoys living in Southborough as it is more calm.“The people are just so friendly,” Sigler said. “Every one waves hello when they see you, whether they know you or not. The people are really amazing. It’s a very tight-knit community. I didn’t have that growing up, so I really love that.”Off stage, Sigler spends her time at F45 Training working as a personal trainer, a job she said allows her to “escape from her everyday life.” An avid reader and writer, she wrote a children’s book titled “Hi, I’m Rosie!” two years ago. The book is aimed at help ing children to have a better understanding of what it is like for those who have autism and the challenges they face. The books were motivated by her daughter Isabella, who is nicknamed Rosie and on the autism spectrum. She said Isabella has not yet attended a competition as loud sounds, large crowds, and bright lights overwhelm her, but she is fascinated by the girliness of the pageants. “She loves the glitz and glam of it all - the makeup and the crowns. She loves to wear my crown,” Sigler said.
SOUTHBOROUGH - Nicole Sigler is no ordinary mom. When she’s not raising her daughter Isabella, exercising or working on a children’s book, she competes in beauty pageants.Siglerrecently ventured to Las Vegas, Nev., to compete in the Mrs. America Pageant. She began competing in beauty pageants when she was 16. She’s competed in about 20 pageants, and she has been crowned in eight. Sigler enjoys competing in pageants because she “loves people” and gets the opportu nity to meet other competitors from around the nation.
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Tintori wanted to thank all the staff at Marlborough High School for helping his brother throughout his day and also being positive and making him happy.Tintori said the most im portant person who helps Ramos is social worker Marcia Nascimento.“Throughout this journey she really grew with us and has been a really great friend,” Tintori said. “She’s been here forTintorieverything.”said GoFundMe helped the family reach half of the total funds for the wheel chair through donations from 152 people. A total of $11,106 was raised, as of Aug. 21. Tinori. “Not just me but my mom, my dad and also Lucas. He gets so emotional every time we talk about it.” Ramos has Duchenne mus cular dystrophy (DMD), a pro gressive degenerative disease that gradually weakens muscles. DMD does not have a cure, but there are different ways the dis ease’s impact can be managed.
HUDSON – Musicians are in vited to audition for the up coming Symphony Pro Musica season.The symphony, which is conducted by Mark Churchill, is celebrating its 40th year. Openings include strings, especially first violin and cello; oboe, one section player and an English horn for concert II; conta bassoon; clarinet three and bass clarinet; a principal horn and two to three section horns for Mahler’s Symphony No. 5; timpani and percussion. All instruments are wel Auditions open for Symphony Pro Musica come to audition as a sub or waitlist.Rehearsals are Wednesdays between 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Hud son High School. There will be the occasional Thursday dress rehearsal and sectionals on MondayAuditionsevenings.will be Aug. 29 in Bolton or by arrangement. Players should prepare two contrasting solo works and three to four excerpts of choice. Anyone interested can email Executive Director Mark Ford at spmoffice@symphonypro musica.org.
Previously, Ramos had been using a wheelchair that was not automated. This meant that he either had to roll him self or have someone around him who could roll his wheel chair.The new, automated wheel chair allows him to have more independence in his move ment. Tintori said it will allow Ramos to improve his life both at school and home. “Every time we bring it up to him, he’s just so happy,” Tintori said. “I can’t even ex press how we feel.”
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In an email, Hudson Di rector of Planning and Com munity Development Kris tina Johnson said Portman’s proposed redevelopment is allowed under the town’s zon ing bylaws because the site is zoned as industrial. She wrote that it is also sub ject to the Planning Board’s site plan review and that a public hearing to discuss it will be held at Hudson High School on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
Quail Run resident Alan Goldsworthy said that a dis tribution center could have three times as much traffic than what was indicated by Alan Goldsworthy, Mike McCormack, Diane Bemis, Dave Simpson and Susan Lalli stand in front of the fence separating the Villages at Quail Run from the former Intel site.
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Forproposal.anover 55 community with many people older than 90 the amount of diesel fumes from frequent truck rotations is frightening, said Lalli. The group also voiced con cerns about noise pollution and the potential of the proj ect lowering their property values.
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What is proposed Earlier this summer, Intel confirmed that it planned to sell its 149-acre site at 75 Reed Road to Portman Industrial, which is a real estate devel oper in Atlanta. The site is located within Hudson’s M-6 industrial zon ingAccordingdistrict. to their site plan narrative, Portman plans to demolish the existing build ings. They are proposing to construct a 1,284,640-squarefoot distribution warehouse with 190 loading bays and parking for 540 trailers and 447 employee parking areas. The main access to the site will be off Reed Road. How ever, there will be another passenger vehicle entrance off Marlborough Street.
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Resident opposition Susan Lalli is working with McCormack and other residents to organize opposi tion to the project. They have raised almost $1,500 to make signs opposing the redevelop ment, and over 200 residents from Quail Run, which has a population of 235, had signed a petition against it. Nearby residents said they were concerned about the un certainty of who would lease theMcCormackfacility. said it made it difficult to accurately predict how much traffic the project would“Butcreate.1.2million square feet with hundreds of loading docks tells you it’s got to be a big operation,” McCormack said. “Somebody who gener ates 25 truckloads a day isn’t going to be in this facility.”
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“The building is being designed and entitled on a speculative basis to allow the Applicant to market the project and seek a tenant,” the narrativePortmansaid.isprojecting a to tal of 2,236 trips daily, includ ing 770 truck trips and 1,466 auto trips.
Rates have even cooled off a bit compared to where they were at the beginning of the summer. Last week I had two buyers lock in their 30-year fixed rates for their home pur chases in the mid 4% range. While rates are expected to continue to fluctuate slightly for the rest of the year, there are still many opportunities to lock in good rates. If you’re un sure how the rate has affected your buying power, contact our mortgage broker and poten tially even reach out to another just to make sure the quote you had is the best option. Many lending institutions have spe
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KEEPING THINGS SIMPLE One of the most difficult things many people will face in their lifetime is caring for a loved one who suffers from severe memory loss and/or dementia. This can be frustrat ing and exhausting, but there are tools that can help people cope and improve the lives of all involved. Reasonable and logical descriptions of need and event may seem like the right way to go, but they may only confuse things. Keep explanations as simple as possible. There is little point in arguing with a person for whom real ity is not a constant, so using distraction to lead their minds away from troubling or confusing thoughts is often the best way to keep them from becoming upset or distressed. Seniors are living longer lives and the amount of attention and care they require can vary greatly. At NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE, we understand that our resi dents’ needs can change overnight. We can pro vide the necessary care to help them maintain the best quality of life possible. Please call (508) 852-3011 to learn more about our long-term care center at 559 Plantation Street.
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By David Bonazzoli Hudson History Columnist HUDSON - Let’s take a break from today’s rush hour world and look back to a simpler time when Hudson had three independent streetcar lines. The Boston & Worcester began op erating in 1895, running from Hudson to Marlborough, Southborough and White’s Corner, with city connections. In April of 1900, the Worcester Con solidated began their Hudson, Berlin, Clinton run, connecting to Worcester. Finally, in early 1902 the Concord, Maynard and Hudson line began service, terminating at the rotary in downtown Concord. All the lines met in Wood Square.
However, traces of the sys tem B&W #149, likely the only surviving car to have rode through Hudson, awaits resto ration at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. The Amvets building was the B&W freight house. Daigneault’s package store in Berlin was a trolley barn, and in Stow Center, at the intersection of 62 and 117 stands the old stone waiting be great to have streetcars today? David Bonazzoli is the historian for the Hudson Historical Society.
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Especially nice were the open cars used during the sum mer months. People often took a ride just to enjoy a balmy starlit evening.Things went well for the companies until about 1918, when competition from the automobile began to slow ridership. On Jan. 16, 1923, the Concord, Maynard, and Hud son suspended service. The Worcester Consolidated was next, making their last run Sept. 16, 1924. First to come and last to go was the B&W line, which ended trolley service in April 1928. Buses followed for many years afterwards.
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HUDSON – Yvette Murphy, 4, daughter of Jonathan and Mercedes Murphy of Hud son, will appear in the an nual Times Square video pre sentation in New York City for the National Down Syn drome Society, on Sept. 17. The one hour video of 500 children, teens and adults from RosemaryRimkus
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70th anniversarywedding Hudson residents Joe and Clara Rodrigues will celebrate their 70th wedding anniver sary with a Mass and renewal of vows on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church. Their son, Salvatorian Fr. Joe Rodrigues, based in Rome, will preside and preach at the Mass. Fellow parishioners and friends are invited.
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The family of Hudson resident Yvette Murphy, 4, (above lower right and pictured at right), will be in New York City weekend of Sept. 17 when Yvette will be featured on the Times Square Jumbatron in the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square video presentation: from left: Mercedes Murphy, Edith Ann, 7 and Jonathan Murphy.
HUDSON Happ’nings all 50 states, will illustrate the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Yvette’s picture was selected from over 2,400 entries in the NDSS call for photos. The fam ily also plans to participate in the NYC Buddy Walk that the NDSS fundraiser insti tuted in 1995, which follows. Yvette and her sister, Edith Ann, 7, are granddaughters of Mrs. Cindy Murphy and the late Dan Murphy of Hudson. Jim celebratesGarrity his 70th Hudson resident Jim Gar rity, retired owner of Jim’s Truck-Auto business, observed his 70th birthday on Aug 1. A triple-tier cake, made by Hud son resident Lainey Doherty, centered the table at the family and friends celebration at the home of his son, Patrick Gar rity, of AmongHudson.those celebrating with him were his wife, Nancy (Ross) Garrity, son Bryan Gar rity and his wife, Lindsay of Marlborough; son Patrick Gar rity and wife, Alana and three grandchildren, Nicholas, Olivia and Carter.
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12 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 26, 2022 Marlborough Firefighters battle brush fire in the Desert POLICE FIRE& 508.523.1314 Helping Buyers andSponsoredSellersby Stephanie Bayliss Realtor ® PetAdoptableoftheWeek Kodak is a sweet 1-year old looking for a family —teens ok. Loves his toys, people and dog BaypathAvailablefriends!at:Humane Society Contact: adopt@baypathhumane.org Meet Kodak Pain like stepping on a pebble: porokeratoma Call 508-757-4003 Text 508-625-7775 299 Lincoln St. Suite 202, Worcester 24 Lyman St. Suite 180, www.centralmasspodiatry.comWestborough
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personnel had to cut down trees and clear brush to allow brush fire units to gain access to the fire,” said Marlborough Assistant Chief Jeff Emanu elson.The Marlborough, Hudson and Sudbury fire departments were all dispatched to smoke investigations in the area on the morning of Aug. 19, but nothing was found. The fire was reported by a pilot flying over the area, who saw the “loom up” – which is a large column of smoke – on his way to Hanscom Field. Marlborough fire units re sponded to the area. The fire was burning about a mile into the woods. The box for the des ert fire was struck at 12:47 p.m. to recall personnel and bring in mutual aid from neighboring fire departments.
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The Desert is approximately 615 acres and received its name from the glacial deposits of sand. It borders the towns of Hudson and Sudbury via the Marlborough-Hudson State Forest and the Sudbury Valley Trustees conservation land. The total land area for all three is approximately 900 acres and is home to many forms of wildlife.Dueto the size of the Desert and location of the fire, two brush fire strike teams from Fire District 14 – which is made up of 23 communities, includ ing Marlborough – were acti vated, as well as units from the District 14 Forest Fire Control that are based in Hopkinton.
Due to the drought condi tions, the fire was not only burning on the forest floor but also deep underground, fol lowing old root systems. Marl borough Engines 1 and 3, Res cue 1, Cars 2, 3 and 5 and the department’s ATV unit re sponded initially, and the two reserve pumpers, Engine 4 and 5 that were staffed by recalled personnel, also responded to the fire.
The Massachusetts Depart ment of Fire Services also re sponded, bringing the Incident Rehabilitation unit and the ATV support unit to the scene.
Brush fire | from page 1 Patriot EMS had an ambulance staged in case of any injury to fire personnel. The command post was set up at the entrance to the desert. According to Assistant Chief Jeff Gogan, a second flank was set up off of Turner Ridge Road to serve as another access point to the fire. Over 900 feet of large di ameter hose was laid into the woods from a hydrant on Turn er Ridge to supply fire lines. A helicopter from the Mas sachusetts State Police Air Wing helped with mapping the fire area and using its infrared cameras to find hot spots.
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Have you ever felt pain on the bottom of the foot as if you were constantly walking on a small pebble, especially under a bony prominence? This could be a porokeratoma: a small hard round bump that develops due to a clogged sweat gland. Typically confused with a callus, a porokeratoma has a yellowish or whitish center like a “seed”. For this reason, it is also known as “seed corn.” Unlike a wart it does not have blackish spots (picture on the Central Mass Podiatry website). Despite being tiny, it can leave you limping with pain and it is made worse by wearing tight shoes or walking barefoot on hard surfaces. Trimming it down The best way of treating the porokeratoma is by trimming down the hard area, but this should only be done by a profes sional because we also cut out the central area of the circle. After that we usually put on a circle pad with medicine to soften the skin. If it continues to happen, we suggest cutting out a portion of the shoe liner to take the pressure off of that area. Some times you can use a cushioning pad or orthotic. Call 508-757-4003 or text 508-625-7775 for an appoint ment with our foot specialists. This article was edited and condensed. Read the full feature www.centralmasspodiatry.com/blogat Central Massachusetts Podiatry
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“The fire units were going to be pulled out of the area before dusk for firefighter safety, the fire is basically contained,” Emanuelson said on Friday. “We will be going back in Saturday and finish the extin guishment.” Drone photography shows the expanse of the brush fire.
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WORCESTER - A rise in the de tection of the animal tranquil izer xylazine mixed in with other drugs in Worcester County has led to concern that overdoses and deaths could increase, ac cording to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early“It’sJr.alarming that we started seeing this,” Early said. The National Institute on Drug Abuse linked xylazine to overdose deaths in the United States with the Northeast region suffering the largest impact. Xylazine is a sedative not ap proved for human use. The drug is not an opioid, but it can com pound the effects of opioids by causing drowsiness, amnesia, slow breathing, heart rate and dangerously low blood pressure. According to Early, xylazine has been mixed with cocaine, heroin and fentanyl in Worces ter County, although authorities report that xylazine has also been known to be mixed with other drugs. Narcan, which is a nasal spray used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is unable to reverse the effect of xylazine. However, people are advised to still administer Narcan dur ing possible opioid overdoses because xylazine is often mixed with“Narcanopioids.works to save lives. It will bring back the breathing and nervous system. The prob lem with xylazine is it is not an opioid, and Narcan has no effect on it,” Early said. In order to combat the in crease in the detection of xy lazine, Early said his office is “getting the word out” to the public and informing its opioid taskEarlyforce.said he spoke with Rep. James O’Day (D-West Boylston), Norfolk County Dis trict Attorney Michael Mor rissey and Executive Director of Massachusetts District Attor ney Association Tara Maguire to see if legislation could be introduced to make xylazine a controlled substance.
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HUDSON - Hudson Police Department is cautioning resi dents of recent car break-ins, both successful and attempted, and catalytic converter thefts in town.“Make it a point to lock the vehicle doors, just as you would your residence, when you exit them,” the Hudson Police Department wrote in a FacebookAccordingpost. to the police, the intruders were entering unlocked vehicles and taking valuableHudsonitems.police are urging residents not to leave any valu able items unattended in their vehicles.“Weunderstand our ve hicles can be an extension of our homes and offices for many of us, but it’s so important to protect those things we value from being taken,” the depart mentPolicewrote.recommended turn ing on lights outside at night to brighten dark areas near vehicles and to make sure that sensor lights are properly working.Hudson police are increas ing their patrols. The department also asked that anyone who sees suspi cious activity report as many details as they can to Hudson Police dispatch and not act themselves.TheHudson Police Depart ment can be reached at 978562-7122.
Local police departments have not seen xylazine According to Early, the drug has most commonly been detected in Worcester, but Worcester County police of ficers have been on high alert for the drug. “To my knowledge I don’t think we have come across this much here in Shrews
bury,” said Shrewsbury Lt. Nick Perna.Westborough Police Depart ment Lt. Michael Daniels said his department has detected an overall increase in drugs, but he noted that detecting xylazine would be challenging unless a fatal overdose occurs.
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Although Westborough police have not detected xy lazine, in order to combat the problem, Westborough offi cers are continuing their drug detection training, and they are connecting with addiction recovery services. He added that Westborough Police have a full-time clinician who provides access for the de partment to a network of drug addiction support services.
Shrewsbury officers pulled a vehicle over on South Street at about 7:45 p.m. Aug. 13 for a lane violation and operating a vehicle without insurance. However, as the vehicle was being inventoried for a tow truck, police said they found a fanny pack containing a 9 mm Glock-style firearm without a serial number. In a press re lease, police said the gun was loaded with 10 rounds of 9 mm ammunition.Penadowas charged with possession of a large capac ity firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without a license, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, a marked lanes violation and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. On Aug. 15 at 3:21 a.m., po lice pulled over a vehicle for having an expired inspection sticker on Route 9 prior to the Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge.Police said they learned the driver — allegedly Quinones — was operating the vehicle without a license. Quinones allegedly had a fanny pack containing a .45 caliber handgun that was loaded with nine rounds of ammunition. Quinones was charged with possession of a large capac ity firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without a license, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and not having an inspection sticker.
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“Chief Mathieu informed me that [the] wiring inspector had determined that the fire was not caused by electrical means,” BenoitWhenwrote.police interviewed Zona, they said he admitted to using a lighter to light the insulation on fire. When the fire started, Zona told police he put it out, according to court documents.“Natalestated that he did not have a reason for doing it,” Benoit wrote. He was also arrested on a warrant.Inaddition to being charged with arson of a dwelling house, which is a felony, Zona was charged with felony vandalizing a property. Zona’s bail was set at $5,000 surety bond or $500 cash. He is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on Sept. 2. Grafton police department is located at 28 Providence Road.
Shrewsbury police arrested two Worcester residents after they found guns in their possession.
By Laura ManagingHayesEditor SHREWSBURY - Two Worces ter residents face charges after police say they had firearms in their possession without a license.Police arrested Isaac Pena do, 18, and Yan Quinones, 20, following two separate traffic stops in recent days.
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POLICE LOG A&B, B&E for misdemeanor, vandal ize property. Wednesday, Aug. 10 7:09 p.m. Meadow Ln. Trespassing. 7:28 p.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism. Thursday, Aug. 11 11:58 a.m. N Main St. Vandalism. Friday, Aug. 12 8:59 a.m. Worcester/N Main Sts. Road 12:22hazard.p.m. Main St./Pine Hill Rd. Road hazard. 1:19 p.m. Old Westboro Rd. Fire –4:34brush.p.m. Providence Rd. Harassment. Saturday, Aug. 13 1:26 p.m. Sampson St. Fire – brush. Marlborough Thursday, Aug. 11 9:18 a.m. Bester Western Royal Plaza Hotel/Wilson St. 1:20 p.m. Arrested, Justin L. Cruz, 36, of 276 Main St., Apt. 33, Marlborough, on true warrant. 2:55 p.m. The Heights at Marlbor ough/Briarwood Ln. Threats. 6:13 p.m. Digital Federal Credit Union/ Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Threats. 7:05 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/ Royal Crest Dr. Fraud/forgery. Friday, Aug. 12 10:53 a.m. Royal Crest Apartments/ Royal Crest Dr. Fraud/forgery. 1:32 p.m. Applewood Dr. Fraud/ 4:23forgery.p.m. Arrested, Michael P. Mur ray, 51, of 114 Colony Dr., Winsted, Conn., for OUI-liquor or .08%, leave scene of property damage, negligent operation of motor vehicle. 7:10 p.m. Central St. Vandalism. 7:14 p.m. Brazilian Flavors/Hildreth St. B&E into MV. Saturday, Aug. 13 1:09 a.m. Witherbee Ter. Threats. 10:50 a.m. Crowley Dr. Trespassing. 1:50 p.m. Orchard Apartments/Farm house Ln. Vandalism. 6:58 p.m. Royal Crest Apartments/ Royal Crest Dr. Auto theft. Sunday, Aug. 14 4:55 p.m. Orchard Apartments/Farm house Ln. Burglary/B&E past. 5:01 p.m. East Main St. Larceny. 5:54 p.m. Gunnar Dr. Harassment. 8:55 p.m. Marlborough Police Depart ment/Bolton St. harassment. Northborough Monday, Aug. 8 11:59 a.m. Bartlett St. Fraud. 12:53 p.m. Otis St. Hit and run. Tuesday, Aug. 9 8:23 a.m. Hudson St. Accident: P.I. 3:36 p.m. Lincoln St. Fraud. 8:51 p.m. Samuel Gamwel Rd. Fraud. Wednesday, Aug. 10 4:13 p.m. Southwest Cut. Hit and run. Thursday, Aug. 11 1:58 p.m. South St. Fraud. 5:05 p.m. Main St. Fraud. 5:51 p.m. Avalon Dr. Threats. 6:33 p.m. Ruth Rd. Vandalism. Friday, Aug. 12 10:45 a.m. Arrested, Justin John Donnelly, 34, of 391 Deepwood Dr., Lebanon, Ct., for fugitive from justice on court warrant. Saturday, Aug. 13 10:01 p.m. Arrested, Kayla Marie Ganung, 34, of 2B Knollwood Ln., Townsend, for no inspection sticker, op MV with license suspended, num ber plate violation to conceal, use MV without authority, uninsured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, receive stolen property +$1200, war rant, marked lanes violation. Southborough Wednesday, Aug. 3 10:13 a.m. Acre Bridge Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud. Thursday, Aug. 4 10:12 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny/ 2:58forgery/fraud.p.m.Cordaville Rd. Larceny/ 10:13forgery/fraud.p.m.Rockpoint Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud. Friday, Aug. 5 4:13 p.m. Parkerville Rd./Main St. Tree/limb down in roadway. 4:50 p.m. Middle Rd. Tree/limb down in 5:12roadway.p.m.Turnpike Rd. Traffic lights 5:45inoperable.p.m.Lovers Ln. Tree/limb down in roadway. Saturday, Aug. 6 12:04 a.m. Deerfoot Rd./Main St. Road hazard. 9:57 p.m. Arrested, Luis Ramos, of Lowell St., Waltham, for oper MV with license suspended for OUI, child 8-12 over 57 inches without a seat belt, number plate violation. Sunday, Aug. 7 3:53 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Tree/limb down in roadway. 8:43 p.m. Jericho Hill/Fisher Rds. Road hazard. Monday, Aug. 8 1:27 a.m. Arrested, Bruno W. Vieira Miranda, of Clark St., Milford, on warrant, unlicensed operation of MV, number plate violation to conceal ID, number plate violation, op MV with registration suspended, uninsured motor vehicle. Wednesday, Aug. 10 1:55 a.m. Parkerville Rd. Tree/limb down in roadway. 5:24 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Larceny/ 5:56forgery/fraud.p.m.Turnpike Rd. Shoplifting. Westborough Friday, Aug. 12 2:01 p.m. Ruggles St. Trespassing. 6:38 p.m. Cottage Pl. Threats made. Saturday, Aug. 13 12:11 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Research Dr. 6:13Road/tree.p.m. Arrested, Kaitlin R. Co meau, 38, of 39 Maple Cir., Shrews bury, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation. Sunday, Aug. 14 8:33 a.m. High St. Vandalism. Monday, Aug. 15 1:22 a.m. E Main St. Vandalism. 3:08 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Larceny. Tuesday, Aug. 16 5:19 p.m. Oak St. Threats made. Scan QR code to read this week’s police and fire news on our website. Grafton Sunday, Aug. 7 1:58 a.m. Providence Rd. Harassment. 1:43 p.m. Magill Dr. B&E – past. 5:46 p.m. Millbury St. Fire – brush. 8:04 p.m. Millbury St./Providence Rd. Traffic hazard. Monday, Aug. 8 1:17 a.m. Worcester/N Main Sts. Traffic hazard. 8:32 a.m. Worcester St. Larceny/theft. 12:08 p.m. Upton St. Larceny/theft. 2:05 p.m. Canton Ct. Scam/attempted 8:26scam.p.m. Woodside Dr. Vandalism. Tuesday, Aug. 9 2:30 p.m. Providence Rd. Vandalism. 4:55 p.m. Worcester St. Traffic hazard. 8:25 p.m. Arrested, Irene Campbell Fitzgibbon, 60, of 6 N Main St., Apt. 2, N Grafton, for A&B on police officer,
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ZBA Case # 1493-2022 Location: 80-82 Northborough Rd. Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on September 13, 2022 at 7:40 P.M. at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. – 3rd Floor Me morial Petition:Hall.Variance Request – Section 650-58.B(2). Oxbow Urban LLC is seeking a variance for Lot CoverageSection 640-1, Table of Lot Area, Yards and Height of Structures, Front parking setback-Section 650-48C(5) (a)(2), Rear parking setback- Section 650-48C(5)(b)(2) and Required Park ing Spaces – Section 650-48A(7). Property is located in Zoning District Business, at 80-82 Northborough Rd. East, Map 78, Parcel 11B. For further assistance, please contact the Board at 508-460-3768. All inter ested persons are invited.
APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No ob jection to passage in one evening.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUN CIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSON NEL,” AS FOLLOWS: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUN CIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 125, ENTITLED “PERSON NEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the fol lowing: Position Rate Registrar of Voters, Chair $500.00 Registrar of Voters $500.00 Assistant Registrar of Voters $750.00 I. This ordinance shall su persede and replace any exist ing rate for said position(s) in the current salary schedule.
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16 • COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 26, 2022 LEGAL NOTICES to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Prima ry for the candidates for the following offices: GOVERNORFOR THIS COMMONWEALTH LIEUTENANT GOVERNORFOR THIS COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY GENERALFOR THIS COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY OF STATEFOR THIS COMMONWEALTH TREASURERFOR THIS COMMONWEALTH AUDITORFOR THIS COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESSTHIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT COUNCILLOR - THIRD DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT - THIRD MIDDLESEX DISTRICT DISTRICT ATTORNEY - NORTHERN DISTRICT SHERIFF - MIDDLESEX COUNTY Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting.
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, Septem ber 20, 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. Santos, Trustee, for Site Plan Approval for the conversion of an existing com mercial/restaurant use to a residential use within the same footprint, in or der to construct six (6) dwelling units, with the pre-existing off-street park ing to remain. The subject property is located at 17 School Street within the C-2 Commercial Zoning District, As sessors’ 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 org.emailingboard,www.townofhudson.org/planning-https://andcanberequestedbycall(978)562-2989orbysendingantokjohnson@townofhudson.
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ZBA Case # 1492-2022 Location: 80-82 Northborough Rd. Applicant: Oxbow Urban LLC Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on September 13, 2022 at 7:20 P.M. at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. – 3rd Floor Me morial AdministrativeHall. Appeal (Section 65058.B(1) – Provisions for Board of Appeals - Appeal the Building Com missioner’s interpretation of Section 650-48A(7) Off-Street Parking of the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance at 8082 Northborough Rd. East. Located in Zoning District Business, Map 78 Parcel 11B. For further assistance, please contact the Board at 508-460-3768. All inter ested persons are invited. Applicant or representative must be present RalphChairmanLoftin Zoning Board of Appeals
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To either of the Constables of the Town of HUDSON GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town who are qualified to vote in the State Pri maries to vote at PRECINCT I & PRECINCT V Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street PRECINCT II Glen Road Community Center, 4 Glen Road PRECINCT III & PRECINCT IV Quinn Middle School, 201 Manning Street PRECINCT VI Town Hall, 78 Main Street on TUESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022, from 7:00 A.M.
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY Sealed bids are invited for supply ing ROCK SALT requirements for the Towns of Blackstone, Boylston, Clinton, Douglas, Grafton, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Millbury, Millville, North borough, Northbridge, Princeton, Shrewsbury, Sturbridge, Upton, West borough and West Boylston. Specifications may be can be down loaded from the Town’s https://shrewsburyma.gov/bids.Website
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Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Sept. 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd FloorMemorial Hall. Petition: Exela Movers proposes to make site improvements to an exiting storage facility near wetlands at 846850 Boston Post Rd. East. Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Com mission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.
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Notice is hereby given of a Public Hear ing to be held by the Hudson Planning Board on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7PM in the Select Board Con ference 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 vacant lot. The subject property is located at 17A School Street within the C-1 Commercial Zoning Dis trict, 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.
Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Sept. 1, 2022 at 7:20 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd FloorMemorial Hall. Petition: Helvecio Carvalho proposes to build a patio, firepit and retaining wall on the shore of Ft. Meadow Res ervoir at 21 Blaiswood Ave. Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Com mission office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.
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JulyOrderInADOPTEDCityCouncilNo.22-1008634A25,2022MC8/26 CITY OF ZONINGMARLBOROUGHBOARDOFAPPEALSNOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING ZBA Case #1494-2022 Location: 42 Devens St. Applicant: Juan Sosa Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on September 13, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. – 3rd Floor Me morial Petition:Hall.Special Permit Request – To renovate, add multiple additions to a legal pre-existing, non-conforming single-family to a two-family resi dence at 42 Devens St. Located in Zoning District Residence B. The pro posed addition and renovation do not conform with Chapter 650 Article 41 “Table of Lot Area, Yards and Height of Structures” of the City Code of Marl borough. Increasing pre-existing non-conforming natures of the follow ing: Lot Coverage of 46% - increasing by 5% and Rear Yard setback 7.4 ft – increase to plus or minus 6 inches. For further assistance, please contact the Board at 508-460-3768. All inter ested persons are invited.
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A Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Sept. 1, 2022 at 7:10 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd FloorMemorial Hall. Request for Determination of Applica bility was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40. Petition: Mahmond & JP Eltorai pro poses to remove dead trees and inva sive plants within wetland and buffer zone at 41 Boivin Dr. Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited. Applicant or representative must be present.
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Steven Trumble Jr., 50 MARLBOROUGH - Steven “Stevie” Trumble, age 50, of Marlboro, MA passed away July 19th, 2022. Steve grew up in Marlboro and was the son of Karen Helms of Cape Coral, Florida and the late Steven Trumble of Hudson. Early on Stevie spent his years in restaurants, he worked his way up to becoming an amazing chef! Stevie was the friendliest man you would ever meet. Stevie never met a person he couldn’t engage with. He loved music! He would sing so loud to his favorite songs. His charm and, quick wit was always something we would admire.Although cooking was on the back burner for him in these past years. He was happy to just to enjoy the wildlife in his back yard, a good movie, or sports on tv. He loved the simple things in life. Giving a compliment to someone was second nature to him, he spoke his mind, and wore his heart on his sleeve. He will be remembered by so many for his laugh,smile, and his huge personality! We love you so much Stevie. He is survived by his mother and step-father Karen and Jack Helms of Cape Coral, Florida, sister Jennifer Wall of Waltham,
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David M. Carvalho, 60 HUDSON - David M. Carvalho, 60, of Hudson, MA died at Brigham and Women’s Hos pital in Boston surrounded by his family. He leaves his loving wife of 39 years, Natalia (Sousa) Carvalho.David was born in Santa Maria, the Azores of Portugal, son of the late Joao B. and Maria Rosa (Monteiro) Carvalho. Da vid emigrated from Santa Maria to Hudson, MA in 1981. He mar ried Natalia in 1983 and they raised their family together in Hudson. David worked for S & F Concrete for many years until he retired in 2007 for health reasons. He was a member of the Hudson Portuguese Club and Saint Michael Parish in Hudson.Besides his wife Natalia, Da vid is survived by his 3 daugh ters, Vanessa Carvalho and her significant other Kristian Hansen of Auburn, MA, Ash ley Correia and her husband Frederico of Hudson, MA, Cas sandra Carvalho and her sig nificant other Naubert Jesus of Northborough, MA: 2 sisters, Maria Freitas and her late hus band Antonio Freitas of Canada and Natalia Freitas and her husband Joao of Hudson, MA. He was predeceased by his 2 brothers, the late Jose Carvalho, husband of Maria Filomena Carvalho of Hudson, MA and the late Antonio Carvalho hus band of Lurdes Carvalho of Hudson, MA. He also leaves his loving granddaughter, Everly Correia and his nieces and nephew Regina, Zenalia, Mar cia, Jesse, Michelle, Tracy, and Lesley, as well as many friends. David enjoyed many things in his life but cherished being with his family. They all en joyed their second home by the ocean in Wareham, MA. He was an avid soccer fan, especially loyal and enjoyed watching his Portuguese club team Benfica. He traveled back to Santa Ma ria on a few occasions to visit family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching soc cer and gardening. His life was short, but he filled so many hearts with joy and laughter. He will be missed but never forgotten by those who loved and knew him. Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson as sisted with arrangements.
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Sidney P. Gibson Jr., 86 MARLBOROUGH - Sidney P. Gibson Jr., 86 of Marlborough, passed away peacefully at home on August 14th. Born in Marlborough, MA, he was the son of the late Sidney Gibson Sr. and Rita Gibson (Magoon). He was the brother to the late Sandra Hanson, Charles Gib son, John Gibson and Robert Gibson.Heis survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Betty whom he adored, his daughters Shirley Gibson and Brenda Gibson, his step-sons Shawn Wilder, Scott Wilder and wife Saman tha, Anthony Wilder and wife Mary-Jane, Kevin Wilder and wife Marissa and Kenneth Wilder. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Cropley and brother William Gibson and wife Debbie. Sidney also leaves behind numerous grandchil dren, himItwesternstowalking.towithHopkintonannualNewvisitingendwithportation.needsspentretiredforwifeNursingorderlyandSidoldnonsmanyPriorforborough’sSidAmVetsactivethefantryUnitednieces,great-grandchildren,andnephews.SidproudlyservedintheStatesArmy2ndindivisionandfoughtinKoreanWar.HewasanmemberoftheVFW,andtheMooseLodge.workedfortheCityofMarlWaterDepartmentmanyyearsretiringin2003.tothecity,heworkedforyearsattheoldConcaninMarlboroclosetohisfriendandLateJohnNoble.wasalsoalocalconstableworkedparttimeasanattheBoltonManorhomealongsidehiswhohadworkedasaPCAover20years.AfterSidin2003,heandBettytheirdaysdrivingspecialchildrenforAATransSidenjoyedspendingtimehisfamily,takingweektripswithhiswifeandhisdaughterBrendainHampshire,goingtotheFamilyReunionattheStatePark,playinghisgrandchildren,goingthemovies,yardworkandOnSaturdayshelikedsitathomeandwatchhisandthethreestooges.wouldn’tbeuncommonforandhisdaughterShirley to sneak off to the local bakery to pick up a pizza square and some sweets or an entire angel food cake with chocolate frost ing. He especially enjoyed being behind the wheel driving and taking road trips. His famous line was “where are we stop ping to eat”? If they serve angel hair pasta with meatballs and marinara sauce, he’s stopping there. Welly’s in Marlborough was his favorite for sure. Each morning you could al ways find Sid around Marlbor ough, getting his scratch tickets and newspaper and drinking coffee at the local Jakes or at Dunkin Donuts for a plain do nut and even more coffee. He loved his coffee! Sid spent many years walk ing all over Marlborough check ing the water meters for the city and was always in great shape. He liked to be funny and show off how fast he was and get you to race him to the door or to the car and he always won! Sid and Betty never had a dull moment with a full house of kids. He could always count on the boys to bring home a stray dog or two, snakes, spi ders, frogs, a talking bird and find an occasional eel in the bathtub. The days he spent raising the family never lacked laughter, love or compassion no matter the situation. The home he helped build was open to all family and friends and he and his wife hosted many events, holidays, birthdays, and any other festivities you can think of because he loved planning and being with the family. God could not have cre ated a better Husband, Father or Brother. His family were truly blessed to have been so lucky to have him, and he will be deeply missed by all. Sidney and Betty’s marriage was that of a fairy tale. He looked at her on his final days the same he did when he first met her. Sid suffered a long battle with Dementia and his family knew it was finally time to take him home to be surrounded by those he cared for and loved the most. He was so lucky to have not only been able to leave this earth surrounded by wife and family, but in his final days was able to have his granddaughter Chelsea by his side as his desig nated Home Health Aide to care for him in his final days. The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
Specifications are available at the Highway Division Office, Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545. Bids shall be sealed and appropri ately marked “ROCK SALT”. Bids shall be received at the Town Manager’s Office, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrews bury MA 01545, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Each bidder must submit with its bid, a deposit equal to five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The right is reserved to reject any or all TOWNbids.MANAGERS –Shrewsbury BOARD OF SELECTMEN – Blackstone, Boylston, Douglas, Lunenburg, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, TOWNPrincetonADMINISTRATOR - Grafton, DEPT.NorthboroughOFPUBLIC WORKS – Shrews bury, Clinton, Lancaster, Sturbridge, Upton, Westborough and West BoylstonCM
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The Westborough Treatment Plant Board has amended its Bylaws and is scheduled to adopt the amended Bylaws at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 12, 2022. The amended Bylaws and amendment(s) thereto are available for inspection at the Westborough/Shrewsbury Waste water Treatment Plant office.
Carvalho, David of Hudson Chaves, Maria of Hudson Cragin, Norma of Northborough Domine Jr., Richard of Shrewsbury Donahue, Cathyrne of Westborough Dymek, Richard of Holden Geheran, Martin formerly of Shrewsbury Gibson Jr., Sidney of Marlborough Havens, June of Westborough Hermes, Marguerite of Shrewsbury Laferriere, Roland formerly of Grafton Trumble Jr. Steven of Marlborough Yeh, Chinhuei of Shrewsbury grandmothers June Trumble of Sudbury, and Janet Hennessy of Cape Cod, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Duckett Funeral Home of J.S. Waterman & Sons of Sudbury assisted with arrangements.
Happy Birthday Aug. 27 – Nathalie Ahearn and Brandon Prashaw Aug. 28 – Lysa Miller, Selena Rose Cunha, Terry Kearney and Charles “Foxy” Nelson Aug. 29 – Jack Norton, Col leen Macedo and Jason Gour Aug. 30 – Jennifer Lynn Yates, Genie LaFleur, Matt Coelho and Ann Cellucci Adams; Aug. 31 – Brian Fullerton, Matt Lambert, Katie Cun ningham, Rachel Holmes, Nicole and Nancy Lawton Sept. 1 – Gabe Giancola, Emily MacMunn and Chris Sullivan Sept. 2 – Jay Rossley and LaRayne Horton Sept. 3 – Joe Santos, Emily and Adam Cabral Sept. 4 – Aila MacDon ald, Patty Holden and Rick Maglione Sept. 5 – Liz Ahearn, Jessie Cormier and Anita Provencher Sept. 6 – Megan Foden Sept. 7 – Nicholas Cardoza, Doris Freitas, Tony Cabral, Brittany Prendergast and Elsa Panneton Sept. 8 – Rose Galofaro, Hil ary Yates, Mike McMahon, Roxanne Curley and Scott Lambert
Hymn sing outdoors at 10:45 a.m. will open the event. Pro gram will include free hot dog lunch, “Flippo” the entertain er and balloon artist, “make our own sundae” Trombetta’s Farms, live animals from “Ani mal Adventures,” all day games, popcorn and cotton candy; also a flu-shot clinic by Walgreens.
Symphony Pro Musica concerts Symphony Pro Musica has announced its concert sched ule: Nov. 5, 6; Feb. 4, 5; March 25, 26 and May 20, 21. The orches tra is seeking players, and audi tions will be held Aug. 29. For information go to spmoffice@ symphonypromusica.org.
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Block Party Sept. 11 First United Methodist Church, Felton and Pleasant streets, invites all to its 22nd annual Block Party Sunday on Sept. 11, on the church grounds.
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Happy Anniversary Aug. 31 – Rob and Michelle Weatherbee Sept. 1 – Bob and Pat Walrath Sept. 2 – Bill and Shirley Condon, John and Debbie Devereaux Sept. 4 – Bob and Tambre Knox Sept. 5 – Tony and Maria Cabral Sept. 6 – Rick and Terry Wood, Paul and Cathy Prock ett, George and Carol Lawton Sept. 8 – Nelly and Joanne Ahearn Sept. 9 – Bill and Nina Smith. Looking back to 1971 Hudson Police Dept. re serve officer Vincent Carter operated the Lake Boone po lice boat, under the auspices of Stow and Hudson police departments. Postal carrier Tony Pimental challenged Ben Benedetti to a horseshoe tour nament at Riverside Gun Club. R.E. Wood Co. was complet ing construction of the Colo nial Chrysler Plymouth dealer ship building on the Fillmore property, lower Main Street. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Everlina Talbot, 83, for mer proprietor of Talbot’s Cor ner Store, Lincoln St. Jim Stew art was on the staff of Ted Wil liams baseball camp, Lakeville. A son was born to Antonio and Ivone Sousa on July 28. Tom Walsh of Tuck’s Service Station sought a mechanic experienced in brake and wheel alignments.
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Each axe is a standard size and weighs one-and-a-half pounds.“Acommon question that I get is, are they real axes. The answer is yes, they are real,” said“WeJohnson.getalot of repeat cus tomers. Some people get bit ten by the bug and come back multiple times,” said Johnson. “Axe throwing is a thrill activ ity. It is a great feeling to hit the bullseye.”HalfAxe is a member of the International Axe Throwing Federation and hosts com petitive leagues that last six to eight weeks and culminate in a playoff competition. Each player gets points for the Inter national Axe Throwing Cham pionship in Toronto each year.”
Johnson recommended booking a session in advance. Although the studio does take walk-ins, it is first come, first served, and the studio does fill during high-demand times. To book space for an axe throwing session, go online at https://halfaxe.com/.
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SHREWSBURY - Town leaders are gearing up to refresh the townThewebsite.town’s website is lo cated at shrewsburyma.gov. The new website is designed to be simpler to navigate and provide the town with a plat form it can grow into as new content becomes available. In addition to the desktop website, there will be a mobile app, which will provide the community with more acces sibility to popular items while on the go. As the new website is being launched, residents may notice some of the newer content pages to be under construc tion as that content is being expanded gradually. During the reconstruction process, the town will be so liciting feedback. If you would like any fur ther information on this top ic, please contact tgalusha@ shrewsburyma.gov or call the Office of the Town Manager at 508-841-8508.
HalfAxe serves a wide range of clientele, ranging in age from 15-years-old with parental ac companiment to over 80 years. “The oldest person we have had was 86,” Johnson said. “But the average age of our customer tends to run between 25 and 45 years old. We have all kinds of groups come in: people on dates, groups of friends, family fun nights - you nameTheit.”facility has a maximum capacity of 70 people and can accommodate six small groups at any one time, based on the number of coaches available. HalfAxe’s studio is available for full-space rental for corpo rate events. It also has flat rates for events such as birthday parties and bachelor parties. Customers can bring in food or have it catered. HalfAxe also has a bar that serves beer, wine, and soda. Outside alcohol is prohibited, however. Each participant is given an equal amount of time to play at HalfAxe. A coach demon strates how to play safely, how to throw, and also facilitates games.“Ilike to hire coaches who are outgoing and personable,” said Johnson. “If they don’t have experience, that is okay. I will train them.”
By Kathryn ContributingAcciariWriter MARLBOROUGH - Derek John son opened HalfAxe in 2018 after enjoying an axe-throwing session in Montreal, Canada. Axe throwing, which origi nated in Toronto, was growing in popularity in Canada, and Johnson was hooked. There was only one other venue in the northeast at the time in Philadelphia, and he saw an opportunity to open his own studio. HalfAxe was one of the first axe houses in the Greater Bos ton“Everythingarea. is going well this year,” said Johnson. “We were closed for three months during the pandemic, and then we could only open on a limited basis for a year and a half. Now, we are almost back to full functioning.”
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COMMUNITY ADVOCATE • Friday, August 26, 2022 • 21 COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED Interested in placing a HELP WANTED • FOR SALE • SERVICE • YARD SALE • RENTAL • PRAYER? We’ll design it for you! Contact Mary Ellen at 508-366-5500 or send an email to: classified@communityadvocate.com CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON, ONE WEEK PRIOR TO PUBLICATION DATE Call Mary Ellen at 508-366-5500 or email classified@communityadvocate.com We recognize and reward talent with the highest wages in the industry. WANTED HIGH QUALITY PEOPLE FOR OUR 1ST AND 2ND SHIFTS Great benefits including medical matched 401 contributions and paid vacations. Located at 40 Hayes Memorial Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752. Tel 508-786-0309 fax 508-786-0310 Email resume to: sales@apahouser.com • CNC programmer Amada & Haas • Press brake mechanic NC9EX Amada • Turret punch press set up/ operator • Methods (JOBBOSSEngineershopcontrol ) • Quality control inspector (flat pattern) • Welder (hielarc/mig) • Shipper/Receiver & shipping help • Customer service, sales & estimator • Working Forman all around mechanic • Book keeper/QuickBooks excel • Part time (general shop help) RemovalPrayersMediaTransfer any format Including Movie Film & Audio Tape. I also fix your broken tapes. CamcorderConvertYour Please call Jeff 508-393-9440 “Tape is not forever!” CALL NOW! Tapes to DVDs! We do Pick-up & Delivery www.northboromedia.com ATC SERVICES 774-462-2671 JUNKCLEANOUTSREMOVAL All Metal Appliances Taken for Free (with every clean out job) Trailer Dumpsters Available for On-site Rental www.atcjunkremoval.com CALL MARY ELLEN TO PLACE YOUR CAREER MARKETPLACE AD. 508-366-5500 or classified@communityadvocate.comemail Flaherty Physical Therapy is currently looking for evening help as a PT aide. Hours are Mon- Thurs 2:30 – 7:45 and Fri 2:30 – 5:45. Occasional flexibility is needed. Potential for more hours based on the needs of the clinic. Pay is $14.25/ hour. Candidates must be comfortable on the telephone and interacting face to face with clients, have good computer knowledge, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and strong friendly, courteous and kind personal attributes. The job entails office work, computer work, laundry, light cleaning and assisting the physical therapists in the clinic. Go to our website ouremployment-opportunitieswww.flahertyphysicaltherapy.com/https://tocheckoutvideo. Contact our Office Manager, Kim Cournoyer, kimc@flahertyphysicaltherapy.comattoapply.PTAIDE SUPPORT BUSINESS Local Certified Care Giver Do you need a private caregiver for your sick/elderly loved one? Experienced, Compassionate Owns Vehicle, Hourly/Live in Madgelin Lee - CNA tel: (203) 382-4866 • madgelin1@gmail.com
A Powerful Prayer to the Holy SpiritHoly Spirit you who solve all problems who light all roads so I can attain my goals, you who give me the divine gifts to forgive and forget all evil against me, in this short prayer to thank you for all things and confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all ma terial illusions. I wish you in eternal glory, thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for three consecutive days. After three days the favor requested will be granted, even if it may appear diffi cult. This prayer must be published immedi ately after the favor is granted without men tioning the favor. Only your initials shall ap pear on the bottom. ~ F.R.
Position Range is up to $30,252 for this hybrid part-time position (currently averaging 15 hours a month). Inter ested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to Jack Goodhall, Administrator, Westborough Treat ment Plant Board, 238 Turnpike Road, Westborough, MA 01581, or jgoodhall@town.westborough.ma.us.
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World Series run Shrewsbury is the first team to represent Massachu setts in the final four game of the American Legion Baseball World Series since 1978. Post 397 had been knocked out of the Zone 4 playoffs, but the team punched its card to the World Series earlier this month after it won the North east Regional tournament. On the opening day of the World Series, Shrewsbury lost to Troy, Ala., Post 70 13-1. However, it claimed victory in its following two games, beating League City, Texas, Post 554 3-1 and Camden, S.C., Post 17 4-1, securing a spot to play Idaho Falls Post 56 in the final four game. Before the team faced off in the final four, state leaders cheered the players on from back home in Massachusetts.
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After a long run, the Shrewsbury Post 397 baseball team fell to Idaho Falls Post 56 5-4 in the 14th game of the American Legion World Se ries in Shelby, N.C, on Aug. 15. Shrewsbury Post 397 Base ball Manager Frank Vaccaro said he was proud of how the boys represented Massachu setts in the World Series, not ing how close the team came to playing in the final game.
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“We were one hit away from going to the final game,” he said. “We felt like we repre sented Massachusetts to the best of our ability. There were a lot of tears and emotions. The boys had a tremendous run. Our team gave it 100 percent.”
“Proud to be from Shrews bury tonight as I cheer on the Post 397 Team in the American Legion Baseball World Series,” tweeted Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Ultimately, the Alabama team went all the way and won the World Series, beating Idaho Falls 6-5. Shrewsbury’s David Si ciliano was later named to the American Legion World Series All-Tournament Team. “Fought until the end!” the team tweeted after the loss. “Couldn’t be prouder of this group — they played with passion, pride, and rep resented the post, state, and region with class. We left the field tonight with our heads held high knowing we left it all out there. Thank you all for the support!”
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“For us to be able to go to the hotel and be able to stay with them was awesome,” he said. “They already had welcoming faces, and they already had established some friendships with.”Teams from Fargo, N.D, and Oahu, Hawaii, were also stay ing at the hotel. All the players got to know each other and played wiffleball together. Coming into the tourna ment as an invitational team, Kirejczyk said the Panthers were initially second-guessing themselves. However, after they won their first game against An drews, Texas, it showed that they belonged in the tourna ment.“We’re playing against less than one percent of the top teams of the country, and we held our own,” Kirejczyk said. The team lost the three re maining games in their pool –two of which were close games and one a blowout against the home team from Vincennes. While they didn’t advance to the championship bracket, Marlborough made it to a con solation bracket, where they first beat Moses Lake, Wash., 10-8. During the semifinals against Campbellsville, Ky., the score was close, but the Panthers ultimately lost in the bottom of the final inning with two outs.
Kirejczyk added that the team played great together, and that he is extremely proud of them. With a very short time frame to prepare, he said they competed and were close in almost every single game. The Woo Sox welcomed the team on Aug. 19 as par ticipants in the World Series, and they will be in the Marl borough Labor Day Parade in September.
“We’ve kind of risen to the challenge and have just gotten better and better as a group,” said Coach John Kirejczyk. “Individually they all have improved, but as a team they were able to advance so much further this year.”
Last minute invite The Panthers, most of whom returned from the 9U team that won the 2021 state champion ship, received a last-minute invitation to the 20-team tour nament, which was held from Aug. 5 - 13 in Vincennes, Ind. This year, the Panthers first went undefeated when play ing in their district before they headed to the Western Massa chusetts State Championship, emerging unbeaten. After the championship, the team went to the regional tournament for the Cal Ripken World Series. They lost their only two games of the sea son during the tournament to Milton, who was the Eastern Massachusetts champion, and Rochester, N.H. Milton won the tournament and got an automatic bid to the World Series. A week after the tourna ment, and while the Panthers were playing in an invitational tournament, Kirejczyk received a call from the regional com missioner for the northeast. He told Kirejczyk that the organiz ers had expanded the World Series field to 20 teams, and the Panthers’ record qualified them to be the third team from the“Inortheast.wastotally taken aback. I was completely shocked,” Kirejczyk said. World Series trip After speaking to the players and their parents, he said there was resounding support for go ing to the World Series. During the tournament, the Panthers stayed in Princ eton, Ind., in a hotel with the Milton team, who the team had bonded with during the regional tournament.
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“They did a great job bounc ing back after that,” Kirejczyk said. “We had a good talk and I think the kids are in good spirits for getting ready for next year.”
The Marlborough 10U Panthers competes in the Cal Ripken World Series in Indiana earlier this month.
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“ We’re playing against less than one percent of the top teams of the country, and we held our own.
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