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Westborough’s town seal on Town Meeting warrant

Community celebrates the Spirit of Shrewsbury

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - Residents were all smiles this weekend as the Spirit of Shrewsbury returned in full swing this year.

Last year, the fall festival was held in a hybrid format. But this year, activities, including the parade, returned to being held in-person.

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - Three articles on this fall’s Town Meeting warrant will have residents deciding on the future of the town seal.

The current town seal, which was adopted in 1977, depicts a cotton gin, in vented by Westborough native Eli Whit ney, and the top of Town Hall against a background of the town’s borders.

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Activities kicked off on Saturday with Shrewsbury’s Got Talent, the expo and craft fair at Oak Middle School, a kids costume parade and dog show.

Among the array of vendors at the expo was Public Health Prevention Specialist of the Worcester Division of Public Health Cherry Tangri who said she and her col leagues attended to inform residents of the services they provide.

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Mural comes to Northborough’s Town Common

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH - For the past several days, an artist has been transforming the wall of Top Energy Gas into a mural depict ing bright red apples and pink blossoms. It’s the latest work in the Northborough Cultural Council’s public art campaign

“Love Northboro.”

As Selectman Julianne Hirsh was walk ing to where artist Sophy Tuttle was work ing, she said the mural “pops out.”

“I personally think it totally compli ments the green of the Common,” Hirsh said. “When you stand back there, it’s the perfect backdrop.”

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Girl Scouts wave as they walk in the Spirit of Shrewsbury parade.

Westborough American Legion seeks members

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - American Legion Post 163 is looking for a few more good men and women.

The post wants to increase

its membership and also to raise more funds for its chari table programs.

According to post member Adrianna Baltimore, an Air Force veteran who served dur ing the 1950s, there is a “core” group of about 55 members,

of whom about 12 meet on a regular basis.

That includes Baltimore, who used to be the financial officer for the legion post in Somerville. However, that post closed, and it was later torn down.

Post 163 used to call Park man House home, but declin ing membership forced the post to close its doors. These days, members meet at the Senior Center on Rogers Road.

“There are 500 veterans in town, and we want to reach

out to them,” said Bob Moore, a member of Post 163 who served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

According to Baltimore, the effort to re-organize began with post Commander Paul Horrigan and Adjutant John Gallinaugh. In the summer of 2021, she received a letter from them asking if she would be interested in joining the post.

She did, and now she’s one of the more active members.

Over the past couple of weeks at the Stop & Shop on Lyman Street, she’s been sell ing tickets for a Bingo Nite fun draiser scheduled for Friday, Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Across the table, a large cardboard poster describes the programs supported by Post 163, including a scholarship for a Westborough High student, sponsorship of two Westbor ough athletic youth activities, a Little League baseball team and a girls basketball team. The post also sponsors a West borough student to attend the American Legion Summer Camp, and it takes part in the town’s Memorial Day and Vet erans Day activities.

“We want to do more,” said Baltimore, who was recently featured in the “Hometown Heroes” banner program.

In case you didn’t get a ticket at Stop & Shop, tickets are available at the Senior Center. For information, call 508-366-3000.

In addition to bingo, there will be a raffle, a door prize and refreshments.

Adrianna Baltimore, a member of the Westborough American Legion Post 163, sells tickets for a Bingo Nite fundraiser in front of the Stop & Shop on Lyman Street on Sept. 12.

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A look back at the 1938 hurricane

By Brett Peruzzi Contributing Writer

WESTBOROUGH - September 21 marks the 84th anniver sary of the 1938 Hur ricane, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Massachu setts. It toppled the steeple

of Westborough’s Baptist Church, which swayed for an hour or more before it finally fell, blocking Main Street, as onlookers watched from a safe distance.

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The steeple’s bell, cast in 1801 by Paul Revere, was not even cracked by the fall onto the pavement. Seventy-two residents of the state died in the storm.

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SHREWSBURY – Community members gathered on the lawn of Oak Middle School for Spirit of Shrewsbury. After the event had been impacted by the pandemic, Shrewsbury celebrated the return of in-person festivities this year and new events. For more coverage, see page 1 and online at communityadvocate.com.

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Nearly 20 years of Westborough’s Nature Notes

By Stuart Foster Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - For 18 years, Annie Reid and Garry Kessler have covered Westborough’s flora and fauna in their column “Nature Notes” on behalf of the Westborough Community Land Trust.

The couple first started the column in 2004 for the West borough News, which then became the Village News. After the Village News closed earlier this year, they have since been published by the Community Advocate.

“Everything in nature is more interesting if you know something about it,” Reid said. “That’s really what I like to do for people in Westborough and the wider local area, is just get them interested in nature.”

Nature Notes inspired by national parks

Reid and Kessler are from the same hometown of Ridge field, Conn., although they did

not meet until college.

The pair moved to Westbor ough in 1978, and in the 1990s, they began taking trips to na tional parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite and Glacier.

Reid said they enjoyed these trips and reading guides about the wildlife at the parks.

Eventually, they decided to

replicate these experiences in Westborough by proactively identifying and learning about the wildflowers they encoun tered.

“It was really the realization that you don’t have to go to a national park to have a lot of fun in nature,” Reid said. “It’s right in our own backyard.”

Plus with the advent of digi tal photography, Kessler was able to take photos of nature more often, and they began posting photos of wildflowers on their website.

They joined the newlyformed Westborough Com munity Land Trust in the early 2000s. One of the members suggested they start regularly contributing to a local news paper.

Even after nearly two de cades of columns, Reid said it’s not hard to find new ideas for columns, although capturing the subject on camera can be trickier.

“They just don’t seem to get the memo the night before that

they’re supposed to come out and pose,” Kessler said.

Reid highlighted some of the memorable columns from over the years.

One of the columns came about after neighbors noticed large blobs in a nearby pond. They contacted a biologist and fellow Land Trust member, Scott Shumway, who helped identify them as colonies pro duced by tiny animals.

In a recent column about local snakes in the area, Reid emphasized the harmlessness of the garter and water snakes in Westborough.

“One of the points I made is that you’re not going to be afraid of snakes if you know something about them,” Reid said.

Changes in Westborough’s nature

Having lived in Westbor ough for more than 40 years, Reid and Kessler said that the nature in town has changed significantly due to human ac

tivity and climate change.

While some species have benefited from environmental changes over this time, many more have declined, Kessler said.

“If you have a long view of a few decades of experience in a place, it’s actually quite shock ing the rate of change,” Kessler said. “Particularly in the last few years, things have really begun to decline at an increasing rate.”

Monarch butterflies are one species that have declined. When they first moved into Westborough, they would see butterflies in their yard and car peting meadows in Bowman.

“That’s all gone, there’s none of that anymore,” Kessler said. “We’re lucky if we get a butterfly in our yard.”

Mosquitoes, he said, are also much rarer now as a re sult of mosquito prevention programs. While effective, he said that mosquitoes are at the bottom of the food chain. Their absence causes ripple effects, Kessler said.

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Reid and Kessler also noted the impact of development. Ac cording to Reid, when the Land Trust first acquired Gilmore Pond, one member conducted a survey and found around 50 bird species in the area, which was surrounded by fields.

“Since then, all of the field area which was not owned by the Land Trust has been devel oped into housing,” Reid said. “You’re not going to find 50 species in that area anymore.”

Reid hopes people get out and enjoy nature with their families.

“Observing nature is often for kids a pathway to interest ing science,” Reid said.

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Annie Reid and Garry Kessler are the faces behind Nature Notes.

Westborough’s town seal on Town Meeting warrant

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In July 2020, Anthony Vaver, local history librarian at the Westborough Public Library, presented a history of the town seal for WestboroughTV.

The first town seal appeared in the 1913 annual town report. It remained unchanged until 1967, when the town was cel ebrating its 250th anniversary.

“Art students from West borough High School were invited to submit drawings for a new seal design,” Vaver said. “The anniversary com mittee ended up selecting four drawings to be used as a composite for the official seal: a sketch of the tower on Town Hall, an outline of a map of Westborough proclaiming it as the 100th town in Massachu setts, a ‘pie crust’ edge around the seal, and a drawing of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin based on his patent.”

The seal was officially ad opted in 1977.

Committee discusses seal

During its July 6 meeting, Nicholas Argento, co-chair man of the Town Seal Review Committee, called the 1977 seal “visually too busy, and that the cotton gin should not

be the sole representation of such a vibrant community’s heritage.”

According to surveys con ducted by the committee, some residents find the cotton gin offensive because of its asso ciation with the rise of slavery in the South during the 1800s.

Argento said he’d prefer the town to go back to the 1913 seal — two circles set in black

and white, with “Westborough Massachusetts” on the outer circle, and “Incorporated Nov. 18, 1717” on the inner circle.

“I think that returning to the 1913 Town Seal, a 109-year-old symbol of Westborough, uni fies the community. The 1913 Town Seal speaks to the town’s rich heritage and retires a town seal that has a symbol on it which caused divisiveness in

Westborough Arts in Common is Oct. 1

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - Arts in Com mon will feature juried artisans, live bands and performers, com munity art activities, gourmet food trucks and a craft beer tent at its 12th annual event on Satur day, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will be at Bay State Commons, 600 Union St.

Arts in Common has been sponsored by the Westborough Cultural Council since 2009. Funds raised will enable the cultural council to bring more arts-based programming to Westborough.

“We are thrilled to be able to host Arts in Common again this year. It is a wonderful event that will bring the community back together to celebrate and sup port the arts,” said Holly Kenny, cultural council chair.

Professional musicians Paul Courchaine, the Eduardo Ortiz Latin Band, the Bill Fanning Quartet and We and the Dawg will be taking the stage, along with the Hung Gar Kung Fu and

Lion Dance Academy.

There will be food trucks and a beer garden. The event will feature salsa with the Tumbao Latin Dance group, and many other demonstrations and ac tivities, including Henry the Jug gler, cartoonist Don Landgren Jr., V n’P Henna, David French Music, a petting zoo, face paint ing and art activities.

Festival patrons will have an opportunity to shop local art, and make some art as well. Westborough-based artist and AIC Committee member Tracy Spadafora has a number of art activities planned to engage every age.

“The arts are essential to building culture and connection in any community. AIC provides many free activities for the com munity, to experience the arts in a new way, and to explore their creativity,” she said.

The council thanks the Mas sachusetts Cultural Council for its support and awarding a fes tival grant for Arts in Common.

To learn more about the festival, as well as sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please visit www.artsincom mon.net.

Funds raised through Arts in Common support the annual cultural council grants.

the community,” said Argento.

“It was never meant to be a town seal,” said committee member Phyllis Jaffee dur ing the committee’s Sept. 19 meeting of the 1977 seal. “It’s an icon for the town’s 250th anniversary. We just ended up with it.”

During the Sept. 19 meeting, the committee worked on its presentation to Town Meeting, which will convene on Oct. 17, at 7 p.m.

The committee also dis cussed possible costs associat ed with the proposed changes. The costs would include up dates to the town’s letterheads, business cards, patches and magnetic signs for vehicles.

Any changes made to the town seal would also require notifying the Massachusetts secretary of state’s office.

What is before Town Meeting

There are several articles before Town Meeting relating to the town seal.

Article 21 is a request to

replace the current town seal with the 1913 seal. Should this article be approved, voters will recommend that Article 22 be passed over. If not approved, Town Meeting will proceed to vote on Article 22.

That article will establish a Town Seal Design Committee. Should this be approved, the Town Moderator will appoint a minimum of three and a maxi mum of five members with a charge to create a request for proposal for the creation of a new town seal; determine pos sible funding sources for a new town seal; review the proposals that are received; recommend the town vote on a specific new town seal at a future Town Meeting; and other duties required to bring a new town seal to the Town Meeting for approval; or to take any other action thereon.

Details on the warrant articles may be found via https://www.town.westbor ough.ma.us/home/news/ draft-october-town-meet ing-warrant.

Above: This town seal was adopted in 1977.

Right: A depiction of the 1913 town seal, along with the seal designed for the 250th anniversary.

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Westborough library to host forums on renovation/expansion plans

SHREWSBURY - After the Friends of the Shrewsbury Pub lic Library hold a brief business meeting Sept. 28, they will welcome Boston Globe and Bos ton Herald columnist Beverly Beckham.

The program, titled “An Eve ning with Noted Boston Globe and Boston Herald Columnist Beverly Beckham,” will begin at 7 p.m. at the community meet ing room.

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - The West borough Public Library has planned a series of public fo rums so residents can learn more about the proposed reno vation/expansion.

Residents will decide on the project at the Fall Town Meeting on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Westborough High School.

The forums will be held:

• Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Library

• Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m., Westborough Senior Center

• Friday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m., The Willows

• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Library

Topics will include the his tory of the library; the $9.4 million grant from the state;

work that has been done; and the proposed timeline.

Registration is not required.

About the project

The plans, which are still in the early stages, would call for a teardown of the 1980 addi tion and a complete makeover of the original 1908 building.

The original building would have its windows, heating/ cooling systems and roof re placed. The new three-floor addition would include a chil dren’s patio, restrooms on every floor, a larger teen area, more storage and more room for the Local History Center.

Article 18 of the Fall Town Meeting warrant asks for a total of $36,698,556. A state grant of $9,403,090 – which is provisional on approval of the project from residents

Grafton Shakespeare Club invites new Shakespeare lovers to join

GRAFTON - The Shakespeare Club of Grafton opened its 34th season on Sept. 12, welcoming both old and new members to the Brigham Hill Community Barn on Wheeler Road, North Grafton from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

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at fall Town Meeting) — would bring the costs down to $27,295,466.

Article 19 is a zoning regu lation for the library; it would establish a zero-foot setback on all sides except the rear, which would have a 10-foot setback. There would also be a maximum height of 50 feet.

Both articles would require a two-thirds vote.

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Algonquin community mourns the loss of junior Jon Niemi

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH - A student at Algonquin Regional High School died on Sept. 17.

According to a notice sent by ARHS Principal Sean Be van to Algonquin students and their families, junior Jon Niemi died “unexpectedly but

peacefully.”

“Our hearts go out to the Niemi family as they grieve the loss of their cherished son and brother,” Bevan wrote.

Two of Jon’s siblings are enrolled at Melican Middle School.

“Those who may have known Jon will experience with full force the loss of a

friend or neighbor,” said Be van.

He added that the school’s crisis team has been con vened, and it will be available throughout the week for those students and staff who need grief counseling.

According to its Facebook page, Northborough Police was dispatched around 10:40 a.m. on Sept. 17 on a report of an unresponsive 16-year-old boy.

“Upon arrival, officers located the individual and

immediately began render ing medical aid,” police said. “Northborough Fire/EMS ar rived on scene moments later and later declared the indi vidual deceased.”

Police said the preliminary investigation indicated that his death wasn’t suspicious. The incident is still under investigation by the North borough Police Department and State Police detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.

“Northborough police per sonnel offer sincere condo lences to the boy’s family and loved ones,” police said.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with funeral and other expenses, and more than $46,000 has already been raised.

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Jolly Rogers Diner coming to West Main in Northborough

weeks, though he added he was looking for staff.

The Board of Selectmen approved a common victual ler license for Jolly Rogers’ during their meeting subject to satisfactory inspections by the building, fire and health departments.

“At this point, my under standing is [that it’s] a simple change of ownership. All aspects of the business other wise are going to remain the same,” said Town Adminis trator John Coderre.

The selectmen congratu lated Convery during the meeting.

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NORTHBOROUGH - A new diner is heading to North borough.

Jolly Rogers Diner will be located at the former Two Doors Away Cafe at 249 West Main Street.

According to Roger Con very, Jolly Rogers will be a breakfast and lunch restau rant.

“I specialize in smoked meats, homemade sausage, brisket, pulled pork, chicken — all smoked,” Convery said during the Sept. 12 Board of Selectmen meeting.

The rest of the menu will feature breakfast food like eggs, pancakes and omelets. The lunch menu will mostly be sandwiches and daily spe cials, according to Convery.

As of the meeting, he was hoping to open in two to three

“I have been aware of Rog er’s ambitions to open this restaurant for a number of months, and I’m very, very excited that it’s gotten this far,” said Chair Mitch Cohen.

He said the Two Doors Away Cafe was a “great place,” and he was sad when it closed.

“Having another restau rant that is somewhat unique in its styling move into that location would be great,” Cohen said.

Algonquin Regional High School junior Jon Niemi recently passed away, leading to an outpouring from community members.

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Jolly Rogers Diner is located at 249 West Main Street.

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Westborough Community Land Trust to celebrate 25th anniversary

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - For the past 25 years, the all-volun teer Westborough Commu nity Land Trust (WCLT) has helped the town preserve and maintain open space.

Now, the land trust is gear ing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

It was founded in 1997 by environmentalists on the town’s Open Space Commit tee, led by Tim Bukalew, Ellen Lutz and Harry Newell.

“The benefits of creating a nonprofit land trust is that a trust can receive gifts of land, purchase open space and secure conservation rights,” said President Chris Sassetti. “It can also negotiate directly with landowners and devel opers to achieve balanced growth and undertake cre ative fundraising for land acquisition, without being caught up in the complexities and time lines of town govern ment.”

Sassetti added that it’s taken a lot of work and a lot of cooperation to build the land trust.

“The land trust has three major missions — protecting open space in Westborough; stewardship of trails; and community engagement,” he said.

That community engage ment has included about 100 Eagle Scout projects, more than a half-dozen Girl Scout Gold Award projects, and a whole host of volunteers.

For example, students from Assabet Valley’s carpentry class helped build the frame work for the boardwalks at Gilmore Pond.

“Westborough takes care of its open space,” said Sassetti.

A ‘mosaic of lands’

The land trust helps maintain 177 acres in town, in cluding the Upper Jackstraw Brook Reservation, Orchard Swamp Reservation, Indian Pond Region, Oak Bluffs, Hid den Meadows, Peairs property and North Shore Trail rightof-way.

The WCLT works with sev eral organizations, including Sudbury Valley Trustees, Or ganization for the Assabet Riv er, Mass Wildlife, the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation and the West

borough Newcomers Club.

“A mosaic of lands is being preserved,” said Sassetti.

A long-term endeavor

Over the years, the WCLT’s Land Preservation Commit tee has helped protect open space in the several ways, ranging from working with the Planning Board to acquir ing land and using conser vation restrictions and trail easements.

In 2021, members of the Zwicker family donated their land to the WCLT. Today, it’s known as the Zwicker Conser vation Area.

“The entire mission of the land trust is long term,” said Sassetti. “It’s a decades long endeavor.”

When it comes to develop ment, Sassetti said the land trust and community benefits when the WCLT works with the Planning Board, Open Space Committee and Conservation Commission to help developers set aside open space.

On Sept. 23, the WCLT received a silver anniversary

gift of $50,000 to help ful fill its mission of securing, improving and maintaining open space in Westborough. The gift was made by a for mer WCLT board member to encourage others to make a special anniversary donation to the land trust.

Celebration for the Land Trust

Now, the Westborough Community Land Trust will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a party at Nourse Farm, 80 Jasper St. on Oct. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.

From 1 to 3 p.m., there will be an afternoon of fam ily events, including cornhole and games, music and selfguided farm hikes. There will be food for purchase at the farm stand and the Veg Out @ Nourse Farm food truck. Plus, the Caterpillar Lab from Marl borough, N.H., with a drop-in display of live butterflies, cat erpillars and chrysalises.

Attendees can learn and reminisce about the land trust’s early days with speak ers, recognitions, a slide show and complimentary hors

d’oeuvres from 3 to 4 p.m.

The event is free, open to the public, and held rain or shine; no reservation needed. Parking available on Jasper Street. For information, email events@westboroughland trust.org.

Additionally, the WCLT has issued a challenge as part of

its anniversary. If you hike 25 miles of town trails, you can earn a special patch.

Those taking the challenge are encouraged to take and send photos to the WCLT’s Facebook page.

For details, visit https:// westboroughlandtrust.org/ trail-challenge.

The Westborough Community Land Trust offers programs most months. On Sept. 11, the WCLT hosted a mushroom walk led by Joe Choiniere.

PHOTOS/COURTESY OF THE WESTBOROUGH COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

“ The land trust has three major missions — protecting open space in Westborough; stewardship of trails; and community engagement.

Chris Sassetti WCLT President

Shrewsbury begins negotiations proposed housing development on Main Street

By Caroline Gordon and Laura Hayes

SHREWSBURY - Developers took the next step in bringing a nearly 200-unit development to Shrewsbury.

The Board of Selectmen gave Town Manager Kevin Mizikar permission to begin negotiating a Local Initiative Program (LIP) agreement with developers KIG Real Estate Advisors for a proposed 40B housing development at 104 Main Street.

Town Manager Kevin Mizikar said KIG was formally requesting to enter into the “friendly 40B” process with Shrewsbury, meaning that the town and developer would submit a joint application for the Department of Housing and Community Develop ment’s Local Initiative Pro gram.

According to Mizikar, this process would allow the town to work with the developer to create a “mutually-agreeable” outcome within the confines

of the state affordable hous ing statute 40B. That would ensure that a sufficient number of units are affordable and that the public infrastructure is protected during the project, he said.

“It puts the town in the best position to have some say in this project,” Mizikar said.

The opposite of this process is an “unfriendly 40B” where the developer would apply for a comprehensive permit with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board of Selectmen would not have a say in the project if a developer opted for that route, according to Mizikar.

“This is something that we welcome when a developer is going to construct a major project,” Mizikar said.

Chair Moe DePalo said this isn’t to encourage a 40B project.

“This is trying to engage in a dialogue to try to look out for the town’s interest as best we can for a project that is allowed by state law, and we really have essentially no control over as far as having it come in the community,” DePalo said.

What is proposed

KIG Real Estate Advisors presented their plans to con struct 190 units on a six-acre site during the selectmen’s Aug. 23 meeting.

KIG Real Estate Advisors founder Justin Krebs told the selectmen the development would be a “first class build ing” marketed to families and young professionals and in clude studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

The project would include

a south facing courtyard with a pool, a fitness center, a club space and remote work spaces.

Board of Selectmen member John Samia voiced his support for concurrently negotiating a development agreement that would be submitted at the same time.

“I think that would be, to me, the best foot forward for a collaborative relationship and also make sure that the parties understand where we’re go ing,” Samia said.

Auto racing reunion in Westborough Oct. 2

WESTBOROUGH - Feel the need for speed?

Auto racing enthusiasts are welcome to a reunion at the site of the former Westboro Speedway at Julio’s Market, 140 Turnpike Road, on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature an exhibit of race cars, food, raffles and more.

The speedway operated from 1947 to 1985.

The event is sponsored by the Pronyne Motorsports Museum in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/446175484126692.

Stephanie Bayliss Realtor

“ It puts the town in the best position to have some say in this project.

Kevin Mizikar Town Manager

Sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes planned for Grafton’s Millbury Street

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

GRAFTON - Residents who live around the Millbury Street Elementary School heard pre liminary plans on how the town and the state’s Depart ment of Transportation (Mass DOT) plan to improve Millbury Street.

During a public hearing on Sept. 20, officials from Mass DOT’s Highway Division un veiled the 25% design plans, which are more specific.

The project would stretch about 3,600 feet – from Sean Mikeal Way, near the Millbury town line, to Crosby Road near the school. It would include the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks with flashing bea cons and bike lanes.

MassDOT officials an nounced the current project is estimated to be around $3 million, including $1.9 million to come from the Federal High way Administration, $576,000 from the state and $459,000 from the town of Grafton.

Linda Walsh, supervising project manager for Mass DOT’s project section, said the estimate is “subject to change as the plans are developed.”

Walsh added that Grafton would be responsible for rightof-way acquisition costs.

What is proposed

According to Keith Lincoln, the design consultant of Chap pell Engineering, this part of Millbury Street does not have sidewalks or bike lanes and has excessively wide travel lanes, which encourages traveling at

higher speeds.

The project would narrow the travel lanes from 15 feet wide to 11 feet each way. This would allow for 5-foot-wide sidewalks and 5-foot bike lanes each way.

There will also be two cross walks with rapid rectangular flashing beacons.

Plans also call for relocating a utility pole and temporary construction easements.

According to MassDOT, 38 temporary easements will be required. The property owners along the proposed project will be notified by the town once the right-of-way plans are ap proved by MassDOT.

Property owners would also be notified should any trees need to be removed.

Project timeline

MassDOT said once the plans are finalized, the project would proceed in two phases –construction of the sidewalks, followed by the milling and paving of the roadway, which will require the road to be

closed and detours created.

The agency said that 75% of the design plans are scheduled to be done in November, and should all permits and plans be filed and approved on time, construction could begin in mid-2024.

Lincoln said that in an “ideal scenario,” construction could start in spring 2024 and last one season.

Comments on the project may be emailed to MassDOT ProjectManagement@dot. state.ma.us, or sent to Carrie Lavallee, P.E. Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Bos ton, MA 02116, Attn: Project Management, File No. 609528.

For project information, visit https://www.mass.gov/ massdot-highway-designpublic-hearings.

To view the documents, visit https://www.grafton-ma.gov/ home/news/massdot-docu ments-millbury-street-andcrosby-road-project, or https:// www.mass.gov/doc/massdotmeeting-handout-graftonsrts-092022/download.

Cars drive past Millbury Street Elementary School.

PHOTO/LAURA HAYES

Community celebrates the Spirit of Shrewsbury

Spirit of Shrewsbury | from page 1

COVID, it could not happen, but we are really excited that this event is up and running again,” she said.

Around the corner from the Worcester Division of Pub lic Health booth, Shrewsbury resident Michelle Boulay and a friend were chatting about the festival.

Boulay, who has been attending the Spirit of Shrewsbury since it began, said she loves fall festivals and attends them “any chance” she can.

She said her favorite vendor at the town expo is Cutco, which sells and sharpens knives.

“It [Cutco knives] is a really great product. We have a ton of them,” Boulay said.

Among the volunteers help ing out at Spirit of Shrewsbury was Rose Ann Longo, who said she was “drafted” by her sister and President Maria Smith.

“I don’t have much time to scope out the booths, but I love the one that sells dog treats and bandanas. You have to check

them out. There’s [also] a black lab [at the booth] and he is so cute. I met him here last year, too,” she said.

The India Society of Worces ter hosted a booth stocked with fliers on how to get involved with the association.

Carolyn Passey, who started the India Society of Worcester

Cultural and Language School, said the town expo was a “very good turnout” this year.

She added, “I am very happy to be here and represent India Society. We’ve been coming here since they started the festival.”

On Sunday, residents set up lawn chairs along Maple Avenue to watch the Spirit of Shrews

bury parade and its grand marshals Fran and Judy Polito. Parade attendee Jeanine Laporardo cheered on the floats with her family.

“We came because it is a tradition. We are really glad they have it this year, because they did not have it last year,” Laporardo said.

Above: Residents wave to paradegoers from their colorful float.

Top right: Hannah Kane and town officials wave to paradegoers.

Bottom right: Shrewsbury Speech and Debate Team march down Maple Ave decked out in color

PHOTOS/CAROLINE GORDON

Mural comes to Northborough’s Town Common

Mural | from page 1

Love Northboro

During COVID-19, the Northborough Cultural Coun cil came up with the idea of a public art campaign called “Love Northboro.”

As council member Suzanne Cox described it, the campaign includes temporary and perma nent exhibitions and collabora tive art.

“This is our first permanent exhibit, which is huge for us,” Cox said.

The campaign kicked off this spring with the council’s “Go Out Doors” exhibit, which was inspired after Cox and her husband, Craig, saw a similar exhibit while biking on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Concord.

Tuttle was one of the artists participating in the Concord project.

For their 2022 project, the council was interested in creat ing a mural.

Cox noted that the select men along with the Master Plan Implementation Committee have been working on ways to revitalize downtown North borough and make the artery a

community space.

“That fit with our whole art program of using public art as a way to placemake — to give a sense of place along this down town and our main corridors,” Cox said. “That’s our focus.”

Originally from Littleton, Tuttle said she grew up in na ture and loving plants and animals.

Cox said Tuttle’s work was a perfect fit for the project.

When the mural project be gan, the council asked North borough residents what they thought should be on the wall next to the Town Common.

Tuttle produced four drafts from that feedback that were based on Northborough’s wetlands and lakes, woodland trails, streams and rivers and apple orchards and festivals. The council presented the images at Applefest and on social media for the public to vote on.

Ultimately, residents selected a mural based on Northbor ough’s orchards that features a hummingbird, apples and blossoms.

“I think I just wanted to show a couple different stages of the

lifecycle instead of just doing apples or flowers. I did a com bination of both,” Tuttle said.

Craig, who is also a council member, spent about 10 hours fixing the wall and removing its windows to prepare it for Tuttle’s mural.

After getting a picture of the wall, Tuttle used an iPad draw the mural onto the wall.

To help transfer her sketch onto the physical wall, Tuttle covered the wall surface with random symbols before over laying a picture of the symbolcovered wall onto her sketch of the mural.

By doing that, Tuttle could guide herself through the drawing.

She was projecting that the mural would be completed by the end of the week.

“There’s a big effort, and it’s moving along, with revital izing downtown,” Hirsh said. “There’s small steps, and there’s big steps. This is kind of a me dium step.”

The cultural council is always seeking new members. For more information on how to join, visit https://www.town.northbor ough.ma.us/cultural-council.

Julianne Hirsh, Sophy Tuttle and Suzanne Cox stand next to the mural.

PHOTO/LAURA HAYES

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Westborough schools to request $930,000 for out-of-district costs

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - When Town Meeting convenes on Oct. 17, Westborough Public Schools will be asking for a total of $929,352 to help cover special education out-of-district costs.

During the Sept. 21 School Committee meeting, Superin tendent Amber Bock presented details on the Town Meeting request.

“We’re going to look at the numbers in two chunks,” she said.

One request of $628,833 would cover the out-of-district costs for nine students, and it would be covered with Town Meeting appropriation.

The other request to cover two more students starting on Nov. 1 — which is a total of $167,088 plus two settlement agreements for $133,431 for a total of $300,519 — would be covered by free cash.

If Town Meeting rejects the requests, the school department would have to find the funds elsewhere, since the costs have to be paid.

“If it’s no, the schools will be impacted by the shortfall,” said School Committee member Stephen Doret.

“There’s no escaping the expense. It is what it is,” added

School Committee member Raghu Nadan.

The update on the numbers came after the school admin istrators met with the Finance and Advisory Board and the Select Board.

Bock said this plan would lower the impact on taxes.

“It’s less impact on the tax payer, and it’s fiscally respon sible,” said committee Chair Lisa Edinberg.

The committee voted to seek funding through Town Meeting appropriation and free cash.

The updated requests will go before the Finance Committee and Select Board before heading to Town Meeting.

Later in the meeting, com mittee members took up the resolutions that will be consid ered at the Massachusetts As sociation of School Committees’ fall conference.

One of these resolutions would ask the state legislature to amend a portion of the Mu nicipal Modernization Act.

The amendment would al low an increase in the maximum balance allowed by the Special Education Reserve Fund from 2% of net school spending to 5%. The increase in the cap would help municipalities build a big ger reserve fund to deal with unexpected special education expenses during the school year.

A sunny Homecoming at Westborough High

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - On Sat urday, the Westborough High School’s (WHS) Student Council sponsored the annual Homecoming Festival just be fore the football game against Hopkinton.

Michelle Hung, a WHS ju nior and the events overseer for the student council, began organizing the festival in June with co-chairs Lucas Silva and Georgia Tyrrell.

“Heading into the festival, I was nervous we wouldn’t have a good turnout and that there wouldn’t be anyone to see the hard work that student coun cil, clubs and the trucks put in.

After meeting with our high school’s administration and Amber Bock, our district super intendent, they were extremely supportive and helped us send emails out to the district,” said Hung.

There were lots of activities for younger attendees — from slime making and temporary tattoos to a bouncy house and cotton candy.

For the slightly older crowd, there was a pullup competi tion, robot test drives, silent auction, bean bag toss, video games and more.

“I checked in with many food trucks and booths after the event, and they were able to make a lot of money for

Shrewsbury takes a step forward to join Assabet district

By Evan Walsh and Laura Hayes

SHREWSBURY - The Shrews bury Board of Selectmen and School Committee have taken the first step to have the town possibly join the Assabet Val ley Regional Technical High School’s regional school dis trict.

Both boards respectively authorized School Committee Chair Lynsey Heffernan and Board of Selectmen Chair Moe DePalo to send a joint letter to the Assabet School Committee requesting consideration for a process for Shrewsbury to potentially join the district as a member community.

This comes after the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education made changes in 2021 how technical high schools admit students, resulting in limiting access for Shrewsbury students at Assabet.

During the Sept. 14 School Committee meeting, resident Patricia Minton said Shrews bury needed to find a way to help students who may not seek a typical college path.

A sunny Homecoming at Westborough High

Homecoming | from page 14

their organization/business,” said Hung. “There were huge lines at many booths and food trucks, filled with families and friends, which was what we hoped for the festival, and I’m really lucky to get the chance to plan an event that can bring our Westborough community closer together.”

As for the football game, the Rangers fell to the Hillers 39-13.

“For atypical students, such as my daughter, this was ex tremely disappointing,” Minton said of the admissions change.

Changing admissions policy

The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School District is made up of Berlin, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, North borough, Southborough and Westborough.

Shrewsbury is not a member of the district, but the town has had a long-standing re lationship with Assabet as a “preferred” vocational techni cal high school for students, according to Assistant Super intendent of Operations and Finance Patrick Collins.

Shrewsbury students would attend as out-of-district stu dents, meaning that an an nual tuition would be paid for each student. However, Collins noted that Shrewsbury does not share in capital costs.

Since 2011, there have been between 40 to 15 Shrewsbury students enrolled as freshmen at Assabet. This year there is only one.

“You can just kind of forecast what the issue will be here,” said Collins. “Of course, going forward next three years, we could have three to five students at the most students at the school entirely.”

In total, there are 64 Shrews bury students enrolled at Assa bet this year. At its peak, there were 134 students enrolled in the 2014-2015 school year.

In November, Superinten dent Joe Sawyer shared the changes to admission during a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. Since, there have been meetings with Sen. Mi chael Moore and Rep. Hannah Kane and later with Commis sioner Jeffrey Riley to discuss the issue, and a letter was sent to the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In the meantime, the district launched a career explora tion pathways job shadowing internship last year with a variety of businesses, and a career and trade fair held at the high school. The district also partnered with Worcester State University to launch an early college program.

Sawyer said that had been in the works prior to the admis sions policy change.

He added that it was “in cumbent” on the district to find more opportunities, which may be a thread to work on during the district’s strategic planning process.

How Shrewsbury may join Assabet

In addition, the Town of Shrewsbury is exploring the

opportunity of joining the Assabet district, though Col lins said it was a “lengthy” and “very difficult” process.

Two-thirds of the Assabet School Committee needs to vote to change the regional agreement to allow a new member communities. Then, all of the member committees would have to vote affirma

tively at either Town Meetings or City Council meetings.

“If, for example, you got a yes in Berlin. And you moved to Hudson, and Hudson said, ‘No,’ then the process stops because you need 100%,” Col lins said.

Al and Molly Brodeur

Additional reporting by Caroline Gordon.

Shrewsbury plans to send a letter to the Assabet School Committee requesting consideration for a process to join its district.

By Kathryn Acciari Contributing Writer

NORTHBOROUGH - Real estate broker Stephanie Bayliss has established an innovative con cept with her real estate com pany, MA Homes LLC. Rather than house a brick-and-mortar storefront for the company, she and her agents offer a full slate of real estate services as virtual, mobile agents.

“Real estate is a field that requires us to meet people in properties located in many towns,” said Bayliss. “We go where our clients are. We offer that convenience to them.”

She and the agents of MA Homes LLC focus primarily on residential real estate services. The company serves the areas of Western Massachusetts, Central Massachusetts and greater Worcester, including the boroughs towns.

Bayliss herself enjoys work ing with a variety of real estate clients, including first-time home buyers, investors and rehabbers, seniors, military veterans and animal lovers.

“I have done property re habbing and can offer a lot of insight for property investors. And helping clients buy their first home is a thrill every time. With seniors, it’s rewarding to help them downsize, help them simplify,” said Bayliss.

Bayliss is well-known for her long time involvement with pet rescue. She co-founded

Alaskan Malamute Rescue and has worked with many other shelters and rescue groups for more than 30 years. She spon sors marketing campaigns to help local shelters reach pet lovers who may want to help an animal in need.

“I will help any animal — dogs, cats, birds, even horses and donkeys — just about any animal out there,” said Bayliss. “I started in rescue with Alas kan Malamutes. They are such intelligent and independent animals. People see them as adorable puppies and fall in love with them. But quite often, they have no idea how to care for them as the dogs mature. They discover that they can’t handle an 80- or 100-pound dog and reach out to a rescue. We offer training to the owners so they can keep their dog. Dogs

that get turned in to rescue are fostered, evaluated and placed in a new, permanent home.”

As part of rescue, Bayliss also is involved in fostering of dogs.

“I’ve done a lot of foster ing over the years,” she said. “People often comment that it must be difficult to give up a dog once a permanent home has been found. Giving up a dog is easier than you think. You know the animal is going to a loving home, and then you have a spot that is open for helping and car ing for another animal.”

Needless to say, Bayliss finds satisfaction in helping both animals and people find great homes.

Bayliss has been licensed in real estate since 2009 and has owned MA Homes LLC since 2014. She is Secretary of the Realtor Association of Central

Massachusetts, and next year she will move into the Vice President role.

Bayliss spoke of trends in today’s real estate market.

“Prices continue to increase in this area, but at a slower rate than what we saw last year. It’s becoming a more stable market. But rising interest rates means that many buyers now have de creased purchasing power. It is still frustrating for the buyers,” she said.

“MA Homes LLC consists of myself and three highlyexperienced agents: Elizabeth Callahan, Ellen Cheney Wilkes man, and John Vaillancourt, all knowledgeable, ethical and caring agents and wonderful people” said Bayliss.

Continuing education is a priority for Bayliss and the

agents of MA Homes LLC.

Bayliss said, “We are strong on education, staying on top of what is happening in the indus try and in our market.”

As a virtual real estate com pany, MA Homes LLC offers flexibility to its clients.

“Our agents primarily work in the field; they are not tied to an office,” said Bayliss. “They carry their laptops and phones with them. The technology today facilitates a mobile real estate business model. We can all say, ‘My car is my office.’”

Learn more about MA Homes LLC at mahomesllc.com or call 508-523-1314.

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Bancroft School to hold open houses in October

WORCESTER - The public is invited to attend the Bancroft School Fall Open House on Oct. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or Oct. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

During the open house, at tendees can meet the admis sion team and hear from cur rent Bancroft students about what the school has to offer and the admission process.

This includes its pre-kin

dergarten to grade 12 Learn ing Laboratory Method of teaching and learning, gradespecific academic lessons, student leadership oppor tunities, community service projects, athletic teams, clubs and student organizations.

For more information, visit https://www.bancroft school.org/open or email admission@bancroftschool. org or call 508-854-9227.

Stephanie Bayliss poses for a photo with her dogs.

POLICE LOG

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

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

Scan QR code to read this week’s police and fire news on our website.

Saturday, Sept. 17

1:08 p.m. Greendale Ave. Fraud/forgery.

6:25 p.m. Arrested, Luis An dres Maldonado Pineda, 26, of 239 Cambridge St., Apt. 1, Worcester, for A&B on po lice officer (2 cts), disorderly Conduct.

Sunday, Sept. 18

8:50 a.m. Hudson St. Vandal ism.

11:05 a.m. Church St. Vandal ism.

2:39 p.m. Evergreen Ln. Fraud/ forgery.

Monday, Sept. 19

Grafton

Monday, Sept. 12

1:46 p.m. Elizabeth St. threat ening.

3:16 p.m. Potter Hill Rd. Illegal dumping.

5:01 p.m. Providence Rd. Lar ceny/theft.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

3:17 p.m. Grafton Com. Acci dent – personal injury.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

7:00 a.m. Providence Rd. Ha rassment.

4:17 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft.

7:01 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft.

Saturday, Sept. 17

7:41 p.m. Pleasant St. Assault.

Marlborough

Wednesday, Sept. 14

8:57 a.m. The Heights at Marl borough Apts/Briarwood Ln. Harassment.

12:48 p.m. Phelps St. Harass ment.

1:33 p.m. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel/BPRW. Auto theft.

7:50 p.m. Marlborough Police Department/Bolton St. Tres passing.

Thursday, Sept. 15

2:55 p.m. SMOC/Stevens St. Harassment.

4:06 p.m. State St. Fraud/ forgery.

6:04 p.m. Arrested, Brian D. Quirk Jr., 37, of 319 East Main St., Apt. K7, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, leave scene of property damage, reckless operation of motor vehicle, speeding in viol spe cial regulation.

7:21 p.m. Briarwood Ln. Auto theft.

9:50 p.m. Juma Grocery Store/ Mechanic St. Fraud/forgery.

Friday, Sept. 16

11:55 a.m. Victoria Ln. Fraud/ forgery.

4:11 p.m. Broad St. Harass ment.

8:20 p.m. 7-11 Convenience Store/Broad St. Larceny.

12:22 p.m. Marlborough Nis san/BPRE. Larceny.

2:20 p.m. Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Harassment.

2:24 p.m. Apex Entertainment (Main Site)/Apex Dr. Harass ment.

5:55 p.m. Cider Hill Condo miniums/BPRE. Larceny.

7:07 p.m. Bertucci’s/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Fraud/forgery.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

6:43 a.m. Arrested , Robert E. Averill, 55, of 44 Park St., Apt. 302, Marlborough, on warrant.

9:35 a.m. Hannaford Super Market/BPRW. Larceny.

9:38 a.m. BPRE. Harassment.

2:53 p.m. McNeil Cir. Assault.

Northborough

Tuesday, Sept. 13

1:03 a.m. Arrested, Sampson S. Eilert, 21, of 9 S Main St., Apt. A, Millbury, for speeding in viol special regulation, op MV with registration sus pended, negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%. possess open con tainer of alcohol in MV, unin sured motor vehicle.

5:18 p.m. Pleasant St. Fraud.

Thursday, Sept. 15

12:45 a.m. Main/Summer Sts. Accident: P.I.

7:51 p.m. Ridge Rd. Vandalism. Friday, Sept. 16

7:35 p.m. Fernbrook Rd. Threats.

7:39 p.m. Cedar Hill Rd. Fraud. Saturday, Sept. 17

1:36 a.m. Arrested , Daniel Rene Shaughnessy, 24, of 73 Maury Ln., Shrewsbury, on warrant.

Shrewsbury

Wednesday, Sept. 14

8:43 p.m. Arrested , Kristen Rand Hennessey, 55, of 645 Perch Rd., Lisbon, N.H., for OUI liquor, operation to en danger.

Thursday, Sept. 15

12:48 p.m. Ridgeland Rd. Iden

tity theft.

2:56 p.m. Kalamat Farms Cir. Illegal dumping.

7:07 p.m. Boston Tpke. Threats.

9:59 p.m. Arrested , Melissa Sanchez, 36, of 133 Dorches ter St., Apt. 1, Worcester, for possession Class A substance, and Joseph Baez, 44, of 33 Dorchester St., Apt. 1, Worces ter, for poss Class B substance, warrant.

Friday, Sept. 16

4:52 a.m. Francis Gardens Crt. Harassment.

8:25 a.m. Grafton St. B&E residential.

4:18 p.m. Arrested , Steven Alan Mandella, 55, homeless, Shrewsbury, for shoplifting by asportation 3rd off.

Saturday, Sept. 17

2:04 a.m. Arrested, Ivanilda Divino Da Conceicao, 38, of 52 Shrewsbury Green Dr., Shrewsbury, for fail to stop for police, speeding.

8:02 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Lar ceny by check.

9:48 p.m. Arrested, Samantha Mary Pegg, 32, of 37 Wachu sett Ave., Shrewsbury, for leave scene of property dam age, OUI liquor, neg opera tion/endanger.

Sunday, Sept. 18

12:49 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Ac cident with injury.

Monday, Sept. 19

11:15 a.m. Old Mill Rd. B&E residential.

1:54 p.m. Main St. Accident with injury.

2:04 p.m. Main St. Identity theft.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

2:26 p.m. Boston Tpke. Lar ceny.

6:38 p.m. Boston Tpke. Lar ceny.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

6:03 a.m. Arrested, Joel Beaz, 40, of 49 Glezen St., Worces ter, on warrant.

10:23 a.m. Elizabeth St. Ha rassment.

1:00 p.m. Hickory Dr. Larceny.

Thursday, Sept. 22

2:14 a.m. Arrested , Deyana Alivia Jeffreys, 22, of 67 Kings bury Ave., Haverhill, on war rant.

4:33 a.m. Memorial Dr. Lar ceny.

Southborough

Wednesday, Sept. 7

6:39 a.m. Arrested , Gavin L. Ouellette, of Teel Rd., Winchendon, on warrant.

Thursday, Sept. 8

11:39 a.m. Madison Pl. Scam.

Friday, Sept. 9

11:05 a.m. David Henry Gard

ner Ln. Larceny/forgery/fraud.

Saturday, Sept. 10

6:49 p.m. Southwood Dr. Lar ceny/forgery/fraud.

Sunday, Sept. 11

2:09 a.m. Arrested , Gislene Do-Nascimento, of Curtis Ave., Marlborough, for OUIliquor or .08%, negligent op eration of motor vehicle.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

3:46 p.m. Hickory Rd. Larceny/ forgery/fraud.

Thursday, Sept. 15

4:42 p.m. Clemmons St. Lar ceny/forgery/fraud. 8:18 p.m. Cordaville Rd. Ha rassment complaint.

Friday, Sept. 16

2:21 p.m. Woodland Rd. Lar ceny/forgery/fraud.

Sunday, Sept. 18

3:40 p.m. Arrested, Jeysiel E. Lopez Harley, of NW Ave., Mi ami, FL, for assault w/danger ous weapon, unlawful posses sion of firearm, improper store of firearm, and Javier Perez Rosas, of Farmer St., Houston, TX, for obstruction of justice.

7:02 p.m. Arrested , Davi L. DaSilva, of Mann St., Belling ham, for leave scene of prop erty damage, negligent op eration of motor vehicle, OUI-

liquor or .08% 2nd offense.

Westborough

Monday, Sept. 12

6:35 a.m. Glen St. Larceny.

11:34 a.m. W Main St. Larceny.

1:41 p.m. Union St. Trespass ing.

3:19 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Lar ceny.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

6:20 p.m. Arrested , Snehal A. Srivastava, 23, of 29 Edge water Ave., Shrewsbury, for A&B with dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, assault w/ dangerous weapon, mayhem.

Thursday, Sept. 15

12:50 p.m. Brewer Dr. Vandal ism.

Saturday, Sept. 17

11:32 a.m. Townsend Blvd. Larceny.

Monday, Sept. 19

10:48 a.m. W Main St. Larceny. 2:33 p.m. South St. Threats made.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

7:39 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Threats made.

Thursday, Sept. 22

9:25 p.m. Arrested, Kevin W. Hartwell, 55, of 72 Cambridge St., Worcester, on warrant.

by Ellen Bishop, Community Advocate

Terkanian

COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

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).

DEATHS

Berry, Lorraine of Hudson Bowser, Shannon formerly of Marlborough

Braun, Theresa of South Grafton

Etre, Albert of Shrewsbury Felch, Deanne of Shrewsbury Goldsmith Jr., Edmund formerly of Northborough Gore, Barbara of Shrewsbury Hanley Jr., Matthew of Marlborough Konys, Matthew of Marlborough Niemi, Jon of Northborough Richter, Kathleen of Shrewsbury

Sousa, Maria of Hudson Tupper, Eileen of Northborough Wright, Timothy of Marlborough

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Eileen M. Tupper, 89

NORTHBOROUGH - It is with a blend of sadness and joy that we announce the death of Ei leen M. Tupper, nee Costello, of Northborough, Massachusetts. It is sad because she will be greatly missed by all those her knew her and joyful because she is finally at rest with her husband Ar thur L. Tupper in the great hereafter. On September 14, 2022 Eileen left this world at 89 years, in the quiet with her daughter and caregiver Nancy at the Whitney Place in West borough, Massachusetts. She passed in her sleep, shortly af ter being visited by or speaking with her daughters, sons, sister and grandchildren.

Eileen is survived by her daughters, Nancy McKinley and her husband John and Ruth Heffernan and her husband

Lee. She also leaves her sons Stephen Tupper and his wife Suzanna and Wayne Tupper and his wife Sherry. She leaves her grandchildren, Patrick and his wife Kerry, Casey, David, Brian, Caitlin, Lucas, Neil, Noah and Christopher. She has two great grandchildren, Kel len and Maeve. Eileen is also survived by her sister and close confidant, Sister Mary Costello OP of the Dominican Sisters in Kentucky.

The Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury, as sisted with arrangements.

Kathleen M. Richter, 76

SHREWSBURY - Kathleen Rich ter, 76, of Shrewsbury, Mas sachusetts, passed away on September 15, 2022 after a brief illness. Kathleen was born to the late Francis O’Connell and Margaret (Daly) O’Connell in Worcester and grew up in Au burn, Massachusetts.

Kathleen is predeceased by both her parents; her broth ers: Richard and Dennis; and her sisters: Eileen, Marguerite, and Alice. She is survived by her beloved husband, David; her three children: Daniel, Erin (Rob), and Joseph (Samantha); her grandson, Timothy; and her nieces: Mary and Darlene.

Miles Funeral Home as sisted with arrangements.

Jon P. Niemi, 16

NORTHBOROUGH - Jon P. Niemi, 16, passed unexpect edly but peacefully, Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Jon leaves his parents Kath erine (Landry) Niemi and Der ek J. Niemi, his sister Bella and brother Ben, all of Northbor ough. In addition he leaves a large and loving family of many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grand parents Paul J. Landry, Anne Landry, Jon W. Niemi, Barbara Niemi, and Marianne Ganley and his great grandparents, Doris and Conrad Beaudoin.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Barbara L. Gore, 69

SHREWSBURY - Barbara L. (Shields) Gore, 69, died Mon day, September 19, 2022, at home while surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her devoted hus band of 44 years, Jonathan Gore. In addition, she leaves a son, Brenden Gore and his wife Karen, of Sterling, and a daughter Michelle Blomi ley and her husband Daniel, of Millbury; a brother James Shields and his wife Rita, of Chatham, sister-in-law Betty Shields, of FL; and 4 grand children: Aydan Blomiley, and Hendrix, Harlow, and Hudson Gore. She was predeceased by her brother Thomas Shields.

The Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

Albert P. Etre, 95

SHREWSBURY - Albert “Al” P. Etre, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away surrounded by his loving fam ily on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 95. He joins in heaven his wife, Madeleine (Chamberland) Etre, son, Rob ert F. Etre, parents, Simone and Antoinetta (Renna) Etre, six brothers, Thomas, Joseph, Rudolph, Victor, Alphonse, and Simon Etre, and sister, Ann (Etre) Negri.

Albert is survived by seven of his devoted children: A. Paul Etre and his wife, Elizabeth, Richard P. ‘Rick” Etre and his wife, Jan, Matthew J. Etre and his wife, Karen, all of Worces ter, Suzanne Etre-Gauvin and her husband, Paul, of Sutton, Ronald J. Etre and his wife, Kathleen, of Grafton, Stephen A. Etre and his wife, Kather ine, of Sante Fe and Dr. James Etre of Albuquerque. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester assisted with arrangements.

Deanne M. Felch, 71

SHREWSBURY - Deanne M. (Hanna) Felch, 71, passed away peacefully on Septem ber 17, 2022 after a long illness. Deanne was born daughter of

the late Frank and Mary Hanna.

She leaves her extended family Roger “Butch” Felch, Jr., Shane Felch, Robert “Bobby” Felch, Cheryl Polselli; Danny, Dawson, and Donnie, Angel Felch, Ayla, Ginnie Felch, and Dawn Felch. She was predeceased by her husband Rog er N. Felch Sr.; Lorri “Lulu” Bauchman, and a son Neil Felch.

Nordgren Memorial Chapel of Worcester assisted with ar rangements.

Edmund F. Goldsmith Jr., 83

FEDERAL WAY, WA / NORTH BOROUGH, MA – Edmund F. “Ed” Goldsmith Jr. passed from this life after a long battle with health issues related to Par kinson’s disease on Thursday, 15 September 2022 in Federal Way, Washington at age 83. Born 16 May 1939 in Worces ter, MA, son of Edmund F. Goldsmith Sr., and Dorothy R. (Whittaker) Goldsmith.

Ed leaves behind his wife Mary, son Michael (Keasa), step children Rachel, William, step granddaughter Morgan, his brother Bruce (Jean), nieces and nephews Gayle Eldridge (Ross), Deborah Dolan (Bri an), William Goldsmith (Jes sica), cousin Scott Collins, and brother in law Dr. David Elling son (Larae), grand nephews and niece.

The Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center, assisted with arrangements.

Theresa Braun

SOUTH GRAFTON - Theresa May “Terry” (Campbell) Braun passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2022, with her loving husband Michael at her side. She and Mike cel ebrated their 56th wedding anniversary just a few weeks earlier. Terry was the daughter of the late Alex T. and Annie Campbell.

Terry leaves behind two sons, a granddaughter, and a daughter-in-law. Michael, his wife Suzette, and Terry’s granddaughter Campbell, all of South Grafton, MA, and her son Stephen of New York City. Terry is also survived by her sister Florence, of Bellaire, Michigan, her brother Am brose of Judique, Nova Scotia,

along with many nieces and nephews around the globe.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

Timothy J. Wright, 18

MARLBOROUGH - Timothy J. Wright, 18, of Marlborough, MA, died on Wednesday, Sep tember 14, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Belmont Street, Worcester.

Timothy is survived by his mother Beth A. (Greenwood) Robbins of Marlborough, MA and was predeceased by his father John E. Wright. He also leaves his 2 brothers, Glen A. Robbins and Christopher Wright, both of Marlborough, MA; his 2 sisters, Amanda Wright of Marlborough, MA and Jessica Robbins of Hudson, MA, along with his 2 nephews Mason and Levi Nogueira and other relatives and friends. He leaves behind a girlfriend named Jaiden. The two spent 19 months together. The two weathered the storm of quar antine together, spending al most every moment of their days together, making sure she felt valid and appreciated, and keeping each other as happy as can be.

Timothy was born in Fram ingham, MA and resided in Marlborough, MA his entire life. He attended local schools and was currently a senior at Marlborough High School. He enjoyed playing video games and socializing with friends in his spare time. He cherished spending time with his family especially later with his two nephews. He lived a short life but leaves many wonderful memories for those who loved and knew him.

The Tighe Hamilton Region al Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Lorraine L. Berry, 91

HUDSON - Lorraine Lianne Berry, 91, of Hudson, MA, died Monday, September 12, 2022, after a short illness. She was born December 26, 1930 in New Bedford, MA to the late Arthur Goguen and Flore For tier Goguen.

In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, James F. Berry. Lorraine is survived by her five children, Michael J. Berry and wife Mau

reen of Concord, MA, Robert D. Berry and wife Deborah of Sarasota, FL, Joseph A. Berry and wife Kathleen of Caswell Beach, NC, Barbara Scalera and husband Michael of Rockaway, NJ and Elizabeth Jewett and husband Greg of Hudson, MA.

She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren: Jillian Corkin, Molly Conicella, Caitlin Berry, Colin Berry, Victoria Berry, James Anthony Berry, Alexan der Berry, Craig Berry, Michael Scalera, Nicole Scalera, Kelsey Jewett, Kayla Jewett, Zoey Corkin, Charles Corkin, Laela Tarbell, and Olivia Conicella.

Also preceding her in death was her sister, Simone Natale of Braintree, MA and brother Arthur Goguen of East Brook field, MA. She is survived by her sisters Connie Desimone of Marlborough, MA, Dolores Maxwell of Stuart, FL and her brother Philip Goguen of Ips wich, MA.

Lorraine was born in New Bedford, MA and raised in Ja maica Plain, MA. After her mar riage, she and her husband Jim moved to Michigan where they started their family. They later moved to Hudson, MA where they raised their children. For many years, she was the sole proprietor of Lorraine’s Beauty Shop in Hudson.

Lorraine was known for her love of family, and she lovingly spent much of her spare time with her grandchildren. Her friends were extremely impor tant to her, as was her commu nity for which she spent much time volunteering. She was well known for her generosity and was a lifelong student of the arts.

The family is deeply grate ful for the care she received at home in recent years by her loving family members.

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

Matthew D. Konys, 43

MARLBOROUGH - Matthew David Konys, age 43, of Marl borough, Massachusetts passed away September 8, 2022. Beloved son of David and Christine (Nolan) Konys, of Framingham. Cherished brother of Bethany Bayer and her husband, Mark Bayer of Natick and Megan Messina, and her husband, James Mes sina of Chester, New Jersey. Dearly loved uncle of Alia Bella,

Giacomo, JJ, and Max.

Matthew was loved by many including his large ex tended family and friends across the United States. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew spent his childhood in San Ra mon, California and Nashua, New Hampshire.

He had the heart of an ad venturer, living for a time in Arizona, Massachusetts, and his favorite city, Santa Barbara, California. Matthew could most often be found with a book in his hands reading philosophy, playing his gui tars, songwriting, and taking photographs. He connected with nature and the outdoors, and would often go camping, backpacking and fishing, espe cially for Snook off the Coast of Marco Island, Florida.

Matthew will be remem bered for his wry sense of humor, his artistic spirit and above all, his kindness.

The John Everett & Sons Fu neral Home of Natick assisted with arrangements.

Shannon M. Bowser, 38

WORCESTER - Shannon M. Bowser, 38, of Worcester MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sep tember 15, 2022.

Shannon was born in Fram ingham MA, and grew up in Marlborough, MA, attending Marlborough High School.

She is a daughter of the late Dennis Bowser of Hudson; and late Maureen Bowser of Hopkinton.

Shannon is survived by three wonderful and loving children Kasey, Madison, and Alex; nephew Caleb, brother Shawn Bowser of Hudson, sis ter Sarah Bowser of GA, aunt Kathleen Kelly of Marlborough as well as Kevin and Susan Kelly of Taunton.

Shannon was known for her big and bright personality. She was able to make friends with most anyone in the room and remain close with them almost immediately. She most recently was working as a wait ress in Worcester, MA; where she was always able to make both her coworkers and cus tomers day just a little bit more cheerful with her playful and heartwarming attitude. She was known and loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted.

LEGAL NOTICES

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HUDSON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION #2022-10

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hear ing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, Octo ber 13, 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts 2022 extending remote meeting provisions of Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order sus pending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meeting of the Hud son Zoning Board will be conducted fully-remote. Specific information for remote participation will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of MCN Realty, LLC to obtain an amendment to Special Permit #1065 granted on August 13, 2015 to allow for the use of building for automo bile repairs pursuant to Section 5.5.1.1 and Section 5.3.3.1 of the Town of Hud son Zoning by-laws. The subject prop erty is located at 106 Forest Avenue in the M-5 (Industrial) Zoning District, As sessors’ Map 42 Parcel 79. The Board may consider any action deemed nec essary relative to the subject petition.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CJ9JAY4C4FA4 and can be requested by calling (978) 562-2989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@ townofhudson.org

Jason Mauro, Clerk

Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

erty are Angelita and Edimar Ferreira. The work is located at 0 Coolidge Street (Map-Parcel 16-8). The proposed proj ect is restoration of disturbed Riverfront Area to Hog Brook. The Public Hearing will be held via remote video conference on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978-562-2948.

All interested parties are urged to at tend. The application can be obtained through email by contacting the Con servation Commission Office.

CM 9/30

MARLBOROUGH

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 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: Michael & Leslie Meyers pro pose to remove 10 trees in their back yard near wetlands at 223 Vega Rd.

Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited. Applicant or representative must be present.

Edward Clancy Chairman Conservation Commission

MC 9/30

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE OF INTENT

Memorial Hall.

Petition: The City of Marlborough pro poses to construct a boardwalk walking path around Lake Williams in and near wetlands parallel to Lakeside Ave. and Williams St.

Plans and other information will be available in the Conservation Commis sion office. All interested persons are invited to the public hearing.

Edward Clancy Conservation Commission Chairman

MC 9/30

SHREWSBURY

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that ZBROS22 LLC, d/b/a Osaka, Thu Xuan Huynh, Manager, 20 Boston Turnpike has ap plied to the Board of Selectmen for a Transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol Pouring License and Common Victualler License from Three Nguyen Worcester, Inc. d/b/a Osaka to ZBROS22 LLC. Hours of operation Sunday through Wednes day 11:00am to 9:00pm, Thursday through Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm.

A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 7:10 pm. Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury.

CM 9/23

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Matt Mc Govern of McGovern Auto Group Corp. Services, Inc. d/b/a McGovern Colli sion, 420 Boston Turnpike, has applied to the Board of Selectmen for a Garage License. The proposed hours of opera tion are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. and Saturday 7:30am to 4:00pm.

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Pro tection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Angelita and Edi mar Ferreira. The owners of the prop

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on October 6, 2022 at 7:10 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd Floor-

A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 7:15pm in the Richard D. Carney Munic ipal Office Building Selectmen’s Meet ing Room, 100 Maple Ave Shrewsbury MA 01545.

Maurice DePalo Chairman

CM 9/30

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Jason R. Pat rick of Patrick’s Motor Mart, Inc. d/b/a Patrick Motors, 247 Boston Turnpike, has applied to the Board of Select men for a Class 1 & Garage License. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 7:00pm and Friday to Saturday 7:30am to 5:00pm.

A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 7:20pm in the Richard D. Carney Munic ipal Office Building Selectmen’s Meet ing Room 100 Maple Ave Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

Maurice DePalo Chairman

Maurice DePalo

Chairman

Retail Store Manager at Lions Gate Spiritual and Wellness Center

$20-25/hr with bonus potential. 30 hours per week M, T, W, F 12-6 pm and 10-4 (or 2-8 pm) with potential additional hours as business grows ( exibility to change hours +/- for the right store manager)

Responsibilities:

• Manage all retail aspects of the store (the Shoppe), including opening/closing, setting up displays and managing inventory

• Checking in customers for private sessions, classes and workshops

• Purchasing, managing and pricing incoming inventory

• Answering phone in the Shoppe and booking appointments in our calendar system, as needed

• Working with the rest of the Lions Gate team on website updates, social media outreach, marketing and other initiatives, as time allows

Resumes with cover letter should be sent to jobs@lionsgatespiritual.com

57 E Main Street, Suite 134, Westborough

A Powerful Prayer to the Holy Spirit

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 material illusions. I wish you in eternal glo ry, 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 difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without men tioning the favor. Only your initials shall appear on the bottom.

ARHS Field Hockey dribbles past Marlborough

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

MARLBOROUGH - The Algon quin Regional High School girls varsity field hockey team beat Marlborough 5-2 on the Pan thers home turf Sept. 19.

Algonquin Head Coach Jen nifer Brown said her team has been playing “really pretty hockey” this season.

She added, “They are play ing great … we were just trying to find fits for certain positions and I think that we finally got where we needed to be.”

In preparation for the game, Marlborough Head Coach Michaella Mahoney said the team has been watching films of previous games and utilizing practice times to hone skills for the next game.

She said that so far this season the girls have “shown a lot of grit,” despite playing in a

“tough league.”

Mahoney attributes the girls’ success to a “strong” senior leadership and the girls “always remembering to have fun.”

“They have creative themed outfits for game days while at school and sing-alongs on bus rides home. … It’s great because even after defeat they bounce

back and are a positive group,” Mahoney said.

She added, “I admire the traditions that the FH program has at MHS. The girls have already been asking when the Halloween costume practice will be.”

Before the Panthers play in a game, Mahoney said the team huddles together to reiterate

their goals for the game and then the captains lead the girls into a motivational chant.

With the goal of “being bet ter people and players” than when the season began, Ma honey said the team is working hard each day to continue to enhance the Marlborough field hockey program.

“Making improvements

every day is something we are stressing. Including celebrat ing little victories to highlight improvements,” she said.

The next game for Algon quin Regional High School will be against Shrewsbury High School. The next game for Marl borough will be versus Nashoba High School. Both games will take place on Sept. 28.

Westborough Youth Basketball Association to hold second round of tryouts

WESTBOROUGH - Westborough Youth Basketball Association (WYBA) is wel coming new and returning players to try out for the 2022-2023 Travel Team. Westborough boys and girls entering grades fourth through eighth are eligible to try out.

All Westborough girls and boys entering fourth through eighth grade are eligible to try out.

Tryouts will be held Oct. 1. Tryout times will be announced once coaches receive other fall sports schedules so they can minimize conflicts. The first tryout was held on Sunday, Sept. 25. Though not mandatory, it is strongly recommended that players attend both tryouts. The tryout and team selection process is outlined in the WYBA League Bylaws.

The link to register for the WYBA tryouts can be found at https:// go.teamsnap.com/forms/335035 and for more information, visit https:// www.westboroughbasketball.org.

WESTBOROUGH, MA

Left: Marlborough’s Abigail Hennessy steals the ball during the field hockey game against Algonquin.

Right: Algonquin’s Gigi Rhind knocks the ball down during the field hockey game against Marlborough.

PHOTOS/DAN

Northborough resident fights

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH - Meghan Soens is stepping into the boxing ring to fight for a cure against cancer.

A few months ago, Soens decided to participate in the Haymakers for Hope’s Belles of the Brawl, which is a 501(c)(3) charity organization that hosts boxing events to raise funds for cancer research, awareness and survivorship.

The Northborough resident has known people both per sonally and professionally who have had cancer.

Her mother-in-law died of lung cancer eight years ago. Her father-in-law was recently diagnosed with stage two lung cancer. Two of her friends are breast cancer survivors.

As the Area Vice President of Sales at Boston Scientific, which is a biomedical engi neering firm that manufac tures medical devices, Soens had the opportunity to work on product development proj ects for devices that are able to detect the early stages of colon cancer.

“People can get their early cancer removed without hav ing big surgeries, which is a huge deal for the state of medi cine, but more importantly, for a patient,” she said.

Soens added, “[Working on product development for the devices] has been really exciting. It’s a great company. Because of the status of the company, I’ve had the oppor tunity to work side-by-side with some top notch physi cians in the field of [gastroin testinal] cancers.”

The fight against cancer

and fighting in the boxing rink share some similarities, according to Soen.

“I chose this [to fight], but nobody chooses cancer. I see some parallels … my father in law had just finished his third round of chemo. For me, I get to end my fight after three rounds, but he has one more to go,” she said.

The fight against cancer and boxing are also similar be cause boxers stand up and fight

against each other, and people stand up and fight against can cer, she said.

The Northborough commu nity has been supportive of her, and some plan to cheer her on at the MGM Music Hall in Bos ton, where the event will take place on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Plus, residents have helped her raise money for the Hay makers for Hope’s Belles of the Brawl by participating in the silent auction she held online.

The Northborough DICK’S Sporting Goods, Wegman’s and “a whole list of small busi nesses” donated money to her and also provided prizes for the silent auction.

She noted that through the silent auction she sold Red Sox tickets and between the tickets and the other items sold, she raised $3,500, which is a por

tion of the nearly $30,000 she has raised.

“Haymakers is an interest ing organization and when you learn more about it, people get super into it,” she said.

To donate to Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl go to: https://donate.haymakers forhope.org/give/220831/#!/ donation/checkout

Northborough’s Meghan Soens is getting ready to step in the ring.

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I chose this [to fight], but nobody chooses cancer. For me, I get to end my fight after three rounds, but my father-in-law has one more to go.

Meghan Soens