Former funeral home could become mixed-use development
By Maureen Sullivan Senior ReporterMARLBOROUGH – The former John P. Rowe Funeral Home on Main Street could make way for a mixed-use project.
During the City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of JW Capital Partners LLC, filed a
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MARLBOROUGH – It’s a marathon that has no Heartbreak Hill, but plenty of chances to check out the city’s open spaces.
The Panther Trail, a series of intercon nected trails that measure a total of 26.2 miles, officially opened with a snip of a grapevine “ribbon” on Oct. 14 at Lake Wil liams.
“This is wonderful,” said Bo Zhang of Northborough, among the dozens of volun teers who have been clearing the trail since the project began in 2010. “During COVID, people were so depressed, and I told them we have these trails, go for a walk. Some of them have helped clear the trails with
HUDSON - A six-unit multifamily de velopment may be taking the place of the Old School House Pub & Restaurant, pending approval by the Planning Board.
The project is located at 17 School Street, which is 12,282 square feet.
The developer, Hancock Associates, is proposing six two-bedroom residential dwelling units called “Old School House Condominiums,” which would include
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It is a tremendous honor serving as State Representative for Shrewsbury and Westborough. I believe deeply in public service and I am excited to run for re-election!
Over the last 8 years, I have been a respectful, productive and hard-working member of the House of Representatives. I have built deep, collaborative relationships with my colleagues and I have worked hard to pass critical legislation, with almost all of my legislation passing unanimously in both the House and Senate where Democrats hold super majorities. I have used my voice to speak to critical issues and offer clear reasoning on my positions.
I have served on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, and this session was appointed the Ranking Minority House Member on both the Joint Committee on HealthCare Financing and the Joint Committee on Public Health. This past July, I was one of three House members appointed to negotiate a final version of a comprehensive mental health access bill that has now become law.
I co-founded and co-chair the first in the nation Legislative Food System Caucus –the second largest caucus on Beacon Hill and I am an Executive Board Member of the MA Caucus of Women Legislators. Empowering women has been and will continue to be a priority for me and just this past August the Governor signed my legislation into law at Mechanics Hall to create a Women’s Rights History Trail in the Commonwealth.
Over the past 8 years the Hannah Kane Charity Classic golf tournament has raised over $450,000 to donate to Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, St. Anne’s Human Services and Westborough Food Pantry. Funds raised have also been used to support the Shrewsbury Coalition for Addiction Prevention and Education, Shrewsbury Fire and Police Relief Association, Veterans Inc., and prioritized support for the Shrewsbury and Westborough Education Foundations.
Working to address local issues has been a top priority for me. I advocated for traffic and safety studies of the Route 20 Corridor to be undertaken, and now the design work for the first major $15M project proposed to increase safety and improve traffic conditions is underway. I have advocated for funding to address invasive weeds in Lake Quinsigamond and Newton Pond, and worked to increase parking at the Westborough commuter rail station. I have always worked collaboratively and effectively with my legislative colleagues and municipal officials representing Shrewsbury and Westborough.
Helping to resolve constituent issues and being a part of community events and celebrating significant events in people’s lives has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my position. I pledge to keep my focus and time spent on making Massachusetts the best place to live, work, raise a family and retire. I respectfully ask for your vote!
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Hannah Kane is the epitome of what a state representative should be. Hers is not a selfserving reason to seek office, but rather a deep desire and determination to serve the people of the 11th Worces ter District. Through her assigned committees, Hannah has worked tirelessly on issues related to public health, mental health, racial equity, civil rights and inclusion. She is a strong ad vocate to end food insecurity in her district and in the com monwealth. She co-founded and co-chairs the Legislative Food Caucus and serves on the Governor’s Food Security
Task Force. Additionally, she is a member of the Women’s Political Caucus.
Representative Kane has a strong record on local issues such as traffic safety on Route 20 and increased parking at the Westborough Commuter Rail Station. She is also President of the Hannah Kane Chari table Foundation that hosts the Hannah Kane Charity Golf Classic annually to raise funds for St. Anne’s Human Services, Westborough Food Pantry and Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services.
The towns of Shrewsbury and Westborough are wellserved by an outstanding ad vocate for the best interests of all of the people within Repre sentative Kane’s district. Her
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As fall specialty drinks populate the shelves, you may be craving something seasonal. Many people think that cider is just a sweet, non-alcoholic beverage available after apples ripen in autumn. Cider can also come in hard varieties, which do contain alcohol and offer a refreshing alternative to beer. Depending on country of origin, hard ciders range from 3% to 12% alcohol by volume, not dissimilar to beer. Cider has a reputation of being sweeter than beer, but that is not necessarily so. Dry ciders contain less than 1% residual sugar while sweet ones contain above 4.5% residual sugar, with others falling somewhere in between. Don’t have a sweet tooth but want a refreshing autumn treat? Try a dry cider. Hopped ciders are becoming trending in bars and on beer lists. These ciders contain hop flavors and aromas usually found in beer, but they are still not brewed with malt, making them a great gluten-free substitute for beer. There is no limit to what fruits you can use to make hard cider. While apples and pears are the most popular types of cider, you can use anything from plums and peaches to strawberries and pineapples. For more information, please call JULIO’S LIQUORS at 508-366-1942, or visit us at 140 Turnpike Rd., Rt. 9 East
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deregulate alcohol retail.
But you would be wrong. Question 3 is a proposal that was filed by Massachusetts locally owned and operated beer, wine, and spirits stores from across the state. These small businesses recognize that consumers want greater convenience. However, they know that to protect commu nities, alcohol sales should be conducted in a safe manner. Also, every retailer big or small should be subject to the same and equal rules.
used when purchasing alcohol, helping our tourism industry. I know it sounds unbelievable, but a retailer, a restaurant, or bar is not legally allowed to accept an out of state driver’s license for the purchase of alco hol. We are the ONLY state left that does not allow this.
understandably conclude that Question 3 on this year’s state ballot to expand the number of beer and wine licenses for compa nies and individuals is being pushed by the chain grocers and big box corporations that have been lobbying for years to
Therefore, Question 3 also contains provisions that will discourage illegal sales and purchases of alcohol bever ages. First, a YES vote would prohibit self-checkout of al cohol at Supermarkets and other stores. You can’t buy cigarettes, prescription drugs, or cannabis at a self-checkout nor should alcohol be allowed.
Second, a YES vote means in creased fines and penalties if a store sells alcohol to minors.
As a bonus, a YES vote will allow out of state IDs to be
Question 3 is a solid and safe proposal to modernize Massachusetts liquor laws. It increases convenience for con sumers and adds important safeguards. It also gives your local store an even playing field to compete!
Locally owned stores across Massachusetts ask you to Vote YES on Question 3.
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To the Editor:
I have personally worked with Hannah Kane on many projects across our town, supporting
our public schools, mental health services for our com munity, the local food pantry, the homeless, etc. Time and time again, she steps in to help, brings attention to a problem and stays until it is resolved. She is accessible, knowledge able, reliable and responsive. I have been impressed by how she promotes women in busi ness and women’s rights and fights for public health legisla tion and funding for food inse curity. Hannah has impressive leadership skills that can bring together people of differing opinions, to work towards a common goal. She has a pas sion for her community that is unequaled. She listens to the people she represents and is adept at anticipating needs as well as obtaining the financial support for those needs. She is a tireless fighter and she is the best candidate for state repre sentative for the 11th Worcester District.
Kathleen Keohane Shrewsbury, MAI wholeheartedly support reelecting Hannah Kane as State Representative for Shrewsbury and Westborough in the 11th Worcester District. Hannah has done exceptional work to improve the quality of life for all people in our communities. It’s no cliché to say that she works tirelessly to understand and tackle major issues that impact our lives including healthcare, substance abuse, public safety, education, di versity and inclusion. Hannah supports many local charities and community events. Her experience and unwavering commitment to public ser
vice will continue to serve our district well. Please vote to re-elect State Representative Hannah Kane on Tuesday, No vember 8th.
Moira Miller ShrewsburyI am writing in support of Hannah Kane as State Repre sentative for the 11th Worcester District. Her strong, dedicated leadership has brought sig nificant value to Shrewsbury and Westborough. Her list of accomplishments is consid erable, including municipal aid, social services, economic development and community support. Hannah consistently and effectively advocates for the best interests of her con stituents through bipartisan collaboration.
As a member of the Shrews bury Select Board, I appreciate how invested and committed Hannah is to our community. Her qualifications, experience and demonstrated outcomes make her the best candidate and an asset to us all.
I encourage you to join me in voting for Hannah Kane on November 8th.
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me. The trails happened at the perfect time.”
Conservation Agent Priscilla Ryder presided over a short cer emony which included a rib bon cutting of a grapevine and special honors for Conservation Commission member Karin Paquin.
“We’re excited” about the trail system, said Ryder.
“Priscilla was clearly ahead of the game,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant.
Vigeant recalled when at torney Arthur Bergeron first proposed the trail project more than 10 years ago.
Vigeant also credited the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for their work over the years in clearing trails and building a boardwalk around the lake.
Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Ac ton) said, “I’m just so proud of the trail’s development in Marlborough. This really is a vision for the city. The pandemic
really let people gain a greater appreciation of the outdoors.”
There are special walks planned for the rest of October.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, hikers can explore the Felton Con servation Land and Millham Reservoir trails.
Hikers are asked to meet at the Felton Conservation Land parking area off Elm Street at
10 a.m. and walk the trail to Reynold’s Court, which will take about 2.5 hours to walk the ap proximately 2.6 miles.
A second walk will be led from Reynold’s Court to Pleas ant Street across the Flagg Swamp Wildlife Management Area. Hikers are asked to meet and park on Reynold’s Court at 10 a.m. This is approximately a
4-mile round trip hike and will take about 3.5 hours.
Hunting is allowed through Flagg Swamp, so please wear orange.
On Oct. 29, the exploration continues on the Sudbury Res ervoir trail.
Hikers can set off on a 2-mile round trip from Sherman Road to explore historic filter beds
and a portion of the Sudbury Reservoir shoreline. Hikers are asked to park and meet at the 911 Memorial Field in Southbor ough at 10 a.m. and walk to the trailhead together.
This will take about two hours.
Hikers can also complete a 4-mile round trip from Sherman Road along the northern shores of the Sudbury Reservoir toward Mowry Brook. Please park and meet at the 911 Memorial Field in Southborough at 10 a.m. and walk to the trailhead together. This will take about 3.5 hours round trip.
The reservoir is open to hunt ing, and hikers are asked to wear orange.
To find out more about these hikes, please contact the Conservation Commission at 508-460-3768 or email pry der@marlborough-ma.gov or visit marlborough-ma.gov/ conservation-commission/ pages/panther-trail.
patios and landscape areas.
In addition, 15 parking spaces would also be added to the site - with four locat ed at the parcel across the street at what the develop ers call “17A School Street.”
17 A School Street is located across the street.
According to Director of Planning and Community De velopment Kristina Johnson, Hancock Associates would split 17A into two lots. The parking spaces would be lo cated in Lot 1, which is 1,110 square feet. And, Lot 2, which is 14,940 square feet, would include an office building.
Johnson said there are still a few outstanding items that the board wants to examine with the developers prior to the next meeting.
As of the Oct. 4 Planning Board meeting, among the outstanding items was a pro posed fire hydrant, which still needs to be further dis
cussed with Fire Chief Bryan Johannes.
According to a data report from the developer, Johannes requested the applicant install a municipal hydrant within the public way of School Street.
During the Oct. 4 Planning
Board meeting, the board closed the public hearing for the proposed redevelopment and asked Johnson to create a draft decision for 17 School St. and 17A School St.
The board will vote on both sites during the Oct.18 meet ing after the Community Ad vocate goes to press.
site plan review for the devel opment.
The plans call for a five-story building with 5,047 square feet of ground floor retail/restaurant space along Main Street. The developer is also proposing a total of 99 residential units, in cluding 72 one-bedroom units and 27 two-bedroom units, 25 ground-floor parking spaces and a courtyard adjacent to Union Common. The plans also call for a 20×30 pool.
According to the application, “This project has been designed to comply with the dimensional and design requirements of the Marlborough Village District without special permit relief.”
The site is on the corner of High and Exchange streets, adjacent to Union Common.
The current owner of the Main Street property is identi fied as Mark C. O’Hagan.
The former John P. Rowe Funeral Home was built in 1845 as a single-family home. It is
listed with the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s Mas sachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS) as the John E. Curtis/Hollis Lor ing II House.
The Short Funeral Home, which is located at 95 West Main Street, purchased the John P. Rowe Funeral Home in 2019.
Phillip Short announced the change, noting that the Rowe family had run the funeral home for nearly 100 years.
“They put the needs of the families whom they served first and treated them with dig nity and respect in their time of need,” he wrote. “They earned the respect of their peers in the business, and the admiration of those families they served.”
At that time, Short said the John P. Rowe Funeral Home would close and all services would be transferred to the nowShort & Rowe Funeral Home.
The site plan review applica tion has been sent to the coun cil’s Urban Affairs Committee.
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Bob Eddy, center, BJ’s Wholesale Club president and CEO, presides over a ribbon-cutting event officially opening the company’s new Club Support Center in Marlborough. To his left: Jeff Desroches, chief operations officer; Laura Felice, chief financial officer; and Rachael Vegas, chief merchandising officer. To Eddy’s right: Dave Picot, SVP of Real Estate and Property Development; Bill Werner, EVP of Strategy and Development; and Paul Cichocki, chief commercial officer.
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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter
MARLBOROUGH – BJ’s Wholesale Club recently an nounced that it has completed moving its headquarters to its new Club Support Center at 350 Campus Drive in Marl borough.
“Our new Club Support Cen ter will serve as our home base while we continue to expand our enterprise, serve a growing membership of over 6.5 million members and extend our foot print,” said BJ’s President and CEO Bob Eddy during the Sept. 27 ribbon cutting. “We are com mitted to bringing best-in-class talent to our teams to ultimately deliver the value and experience our members expect from BJ’s Wholesale Club. We are proud to call Massachusetts home, and are excited for our new facility to support our entire organization and future growth for years to come.”
Their headquarters was pre viously located in Westborough at 25 Research Drive.
During past presentations to the City Council last year, BJ’s officials have said they intended to lease 168,581 square feet at 350 Campus Drive and 19,244 square feet at 100 Campus Drive. BJ’s has also anticipated
spending between $15 to $18 million on interior construction, including the office space and installation of a data center.
In May 2021, the City Coun cil approved a tax-increment financing agreement associated with its move to Marlborough. The TIF agreement began July 1 and runs for 20 years.
In a press release, BJ’s said the New England-based Club Support Center is a new stateof-the-art facility that will best serve BJ’s 1,000-plus team members who work in the new location. These team members in turn support the team and operations of 231 clubs in 18 states, as well as 162 BJ’s gas station locations and seven dis tribution centers.
Meanwhile, plans to rede velop BJ’s former Westborough headquarters into an innovation campus were approved by the Westborough Planning Board in August.
The Boston-based real estate developer Samuels & Associates had filed plans to redevelop the former BJ’s and a property occupied by Triboro Crane and Rigging Services at 29 Research Drive.
The developer intends to demolish the existing buildings and construct a total of four buildings on the 68.11-acre site.
“ Our new Club Support Center will serve as our home base while we continue to expand our enterprise, serve a growing membership of over 6.5 million members and extend our footprint.
MARLBOROUGH – The Marl borough Recreation Depart ment has announced that it is holding a contest for the most creative scarecrow.
All scarecrows will be dis played around Union Com mon from Oct. 27 until Nov. 1. Three scarecrow designers will be selected for a prize based on design and creativ ity.
A limited supply of wooden frames are available at the Recreation Department, 239 Concord Road. Scarecrows and designer information must be delivered to the Recreation Department by Friday, Oct. 21.
Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Main Street neighborhood businesses are holding their annual Main Street Trick or Treating and Horribles Parade on Oct 27. Walk Main Street to collect all the candy you can eat from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m., the Marlbor ough High School band will lead a parade from the old fire station at 91 Main St. through downtown. Everyone is invited to show off their best costumes.
For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 508-460-3770.
HUDSON - Longtime area sports scribe Howie Newman will present “A Musical Sports Show” at the meeting of the Hudson Historical Society on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at First Feder ated Church Hall, 200 Central St. Hudson.
Writer, singer and song writer, Newman will perform a unique and interactive pro gram, including singing base ball songs, baseball trivia and telling stories about when he was a sportswriter on the Red Sox beat. He will also bring a collection of his baseball memorabilia. Newman cov ered baseball for the Patriot Ledger, Lowell Sun, Boston Globe, Lynn Item and several other newspapers.
The public is invited to join Society members and friends. Refreshments will be served.
MARLBOROUGH – The Marl borough Democratic City Committee (MDCC) will hold its fall collection drive of food, personal items, and funds to benefit the Marlborough Com munity Cupboard on Saturday, Oct. 22, rain or shine.
MDCC conducts four drives each year.
“I want to thank our resi
dents for the outpouring of support they continue to give the committee for this worthy cause,” said MDCC Chairman Dan Caruso.
The Community Cupboard collection will be conducted as a dropoff at the Navin Arena lower parking lot, 451 Bolton St., Marlborough, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nonperishable
food, personal care items and financial donations, including gift cards, are welcome.
Needed items include chil dren’s items, especially dia pers and wipes; basic cooking items such as cooking oil and sugar and baking goods such as cake, muffin and pancake mixes. The cupboard is also seeking peanut butter and
jelly, canned goods, snack foods, breakfast items and condiments.
For further information or questions on the collection, contact MDCC members Pam McNair or Teria Ellis, by email to plmcnair12@gmail.com or teriaellis45@gmail.com. Or contact McNair by telephone at 508-294-5481.
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REGION - Northborough resi dent Mike Vulcano is chal lenging incumbent Meghan Kilcoyne to serve as the repre sentative of the 12th Worcester District.
The district includes parts of Northborough and Sterling along with Berlin, Boylston, Clinton and Lancaster.
Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8.
Kilcoyne, who currently lives in Clinton, graduated from Wachusett Regional High School.
She was elected in 2020 to the seat previously held by Rep. Harold Naughton.
Prior to her election, Kilcoyne had 10 years of ex perience working in the Legis lature, including as legislative director for Naughton.
“I’m proud to say in the last almost two years since getting elected I think that we’ve been able to do a lot for Northbor ough and the other five towns in the district,” Kilcoyne said.
Kilcoyne is the first woman to serve the 12th Worcester District. She served on the board of directors for the Mas sachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators, which advocates for policy that they hope will encourage women to serve in government and improve gender equity.
“It is so important to see examples of people that you can identify with in these posi tions,” she said.
She said the delegation was able to bring earmarks for public safety equipment for the Northborough Police Depart ment and a culvert repair on Lincoln Street and increases in local funding.
Among the issues facing Northborough and the dis trict, Kilcoyne cited income disparities and the need to let the community know that there were resources available for families to stay in town. She also noted efforts to make downtown Northborough a central hub.
“We really need to make sure that we’re continuing to find ways and places for com munities to come together
— whether that’s parks, open spaces or even making sure that the downtown is walk able and businesses can come in and thrive,” Kilcoyne said.
For more information, visit https://megkilcoyne.com/.
Vulcano was born in Dan bury, Conn., and he moved to Northborough in 1988.
“I’m a dad. I’m a husband. I’m a father. I’m a grandfather. I think that’s first — family,”
Vulcano said.
Vulcano currently owns the Subway in the Worcester Walmart and had worked as a development agent for Doc tor’s Associates Inc., which is the Subway holding company.
He has been a football coach for about 15 years, including 12 years at Assumption Col lege and the past three at Holy Cross where he is the assistant director of operations.
Locally, he started and ran a youth football program for 10 years in the 1990s. He served
as the head football coach at Algonquin Regional High School and on the Recreation Commission.
“It was basically dads and moms who were here in town who had kids in school who were interested in having great
programs for the kids,” Vulca no said about the commission. “It’s about the community.” Vulcano said he never thought he would run for office.
“I’m not a politician. I won’t pretend to know what
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By Caroline Gordon Reporter
SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury
Town Meeting members gath ered for Town Meeting on Oct. 17.
However, members rejected two articles — one of which would have amended the dog control law and another which would have acquired a parcel near the former Beal.
Town Manager Kevin Mizikar presented this article, which asked Town Meeting to vote to amend a section of the general bylaws dealing with the dog control law.
Specifically, it would have reduced the holding period for unclaimed dogs from 10 days to seven days.
After the seven-day holding period, the town would give the dog to the Worcester Ani mal Rescue League to be put up for adoption.
Voters voiced concerns about the shorter holding pe
riod, noting that seven days is not enough time for an owner to claim their lost dog.
Ultimately, the article failed.
Another article sought Town Meeting approval to ap propriate $200,000 – $91,000 from taxes and $109,000 from the treasury – to acquire a piece of property near the former Beal school either by purchase or eminent domain.
The property is about 5,000 square feet and was formerly a portion of 12 Chase Terrace.
Mizikar said the current owner of the property closed on it Oct. 4 and acquired it for
$165,000.
“The vision for this parcel of land would be to enhance pedestrian connectivity and parking for the town cen ter and the patrons thereof,” Mizikar said.
He called acquiring the par cel a “unique opportunity” as the lot was created thanks to a piece of land that was “split off” of a portion of 12 Chase Terrace.
Voters voiced their concerns about the proposed acquisition of the parcel, noting its cost and proximity to the proposed Beal Commons development. A developer is planning on re developing the former school
into a mixed-use project called Beal Commons.
“We want to purchase a 5,000 square foot parcel for $200,000 to potentially be used for parking because we don’t have adequate parking because we sold our biggest asset in the center of town for $250,000? That’s somewhat worrisome,” said Paul Zekos.
Jason Molina asked if the parcel would be used for pub
lic use parking and not for the “Beal Commons” residents.
“Any plan that is referenced is part of the vision for the town center, not just the re development of 1-7 Maple Avenue,” Mizikar said.
This article ultimately failed with a standing vote of 53-104.
According to Mizikar, as the article failed, the Select Board will consider an order of taking for the property.
12th Worcester | from page 11 it is to be a politician,” he said. “But what I will tell you is, I recognized when COVID hit, leading up to this election that there was something seriously wrong with govern ment just in general, whether it be at the federal or local government. It just didn’t make sense. There’s just a
lack of common sense.”
Among the issues facing the district, Vulcano voiced con cerns about the electrical grid being able to handle the Green New Deal and rising costs, par ticularly for seniors being able to pay to heat their home and the cost of goods.
For more information, visit https://vulcano2022.com/.
Meeting voters rejected a citi zen’s petition seeking to limit the placement of flags at the Old Burial Ground to the Amer ican flag Oct. 13.
The article was petitioned by Debbie DeMuria and Re becca Deans-Rowe.
“The intent of this article is to honor all who are buried there – only a small percentage of which are veterans, I think six to eight percent — and preserve the historic integrity of this site,” DeMuria said.
There are six flags flying in the Old Burial Ground in addi tion to the American flag – the Tree Flag, Moultrie Flag, Bun ker Hill Flag, Continental Flag, 1st Continental Regiment Flag and the Gadsden Flag which reads “Don’t Treat on Me.”
According to MySouthbor ough, the Historical Commis sion has asked the Select Board
to consider replacing some of the flags in the Old Burial Ground in March 2021.
DeMuria said she chose to not get involved at that time, but decided to get involved fol lowing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and contact town leaders.
In Shurtleff v. City of Boston, Harold Shurtleff had asked to raise a Christian flag on the
City Hall Plaza as part of a ceremony. The group was later not allowed to raise their flag, though the city had allowed organizations to raise flags in the past.
Earlier this year, the court concluded that Boston had vio lated their free speech rights.
“What Shurtleff said is that without a municipal flag poli cy, the city is creating a public
forum for speech and cannot control what is being said,” DeMuria said. “They also said that the city cannot deny some flags while allowing others.”
She said that Southborough needed a flag policy.
“The immediate need I see is in the Old Burial Ground,” DeMuria said. “We have some flags that are flying there. Oth ers can simply put up flags as well. I don’t believe they’ve ever been given an agreement to do that, but they’ve also not been told to take them town.
“That opens the door to oth er private groups that want to start putting up their flags and using this as a public forum for free speech,” she said.
Her article asked Town Meeting to vote to request that the Select Board restrict the placement of flags to the American flag that would be flown on a single, permanent pole.
American Legion Com mander Dan Kolenda and Vet erans’ Grave Officer Stephen Whynot spoke against the
petition. Kolenda said that he, Whynot and other veterans saw it as an effort to remove the Gadsden flag.
“While that flag along with hundreds of others was used by some misguided individuals at the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021, that does not negate their historical significance,” Kolenda said.
Kolenda said the number of flags has remained “consistent” for decades at the Old Burial Ground.
As Veterans’ Grave Officer, Whynot said he took it as his responsibility “to ensure that those guys that fought in that war and helped to create this town were honored.”
Kolenda said the Supreme Court decision has “nothing to do with the Town of South borough.”
“Southborough has no prac tice of routinely flying hun dreds of various flags and ac cepting applications from any private group to do so,” he said.
Ultimately, Town Meeting rejected the petiton.
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REGION - Early voting will take place from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 for the Nov. 8 State Election.
The deadline to register to vote for the State Election is Oct. 29.
Early voting will take place at the Municipal Center Gym.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Oct. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Nov. 2, 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Early voting will take place at Town Hall.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 24, 25, 27, 28 and 31 and Nov. 1, 2, 3 and 4, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Oct. 26, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting will take place at City Hall.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22, 23 and 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 24, 31, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Oct. 25, 27 and 28 and Nov. 1, 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting will take place at Town Hall.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Oct. 24, 26, 27 and 31 and Nov. 2 and 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Oct. 25, and Nov. 1 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 7 a.m. to noon
• Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting will take place at Town Hall.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Oct. 24-28, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Early voting will take place at Town House.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22 and 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Oct. 26, 27, 28 and 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Nov. 2, 3 and 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting will take place at Town Hall, Memorial Hall, 34 West Main St.
Hours include:
• Oct. 22 and 29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Oct. 24, 26, 27 and 31 and Nov. 2 and 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 7:30 a.m. to noon
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REGION - The Community Advocate is profiling the candidates running in the newlyformed 19th Worcester District, which includes all of South borough; precincts 1, 2 and 3 of Northborough; precincts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of Westborough and Precinct 21A of Framingham.
The state election will take place on Nov. 8.
The seventh of 13 children, Hostage has been a resident of Southborough since 2003. He has four children who have been educated in Southborough schools, and his daughter is a special education teacher in town.
A 1988 graduate of North eastern University, Hostage be gan a small print and marketing business with his brother, Jeff. He was also an assistant coach for Northborough/Southbor ough T-Hawk football.
Hostage decided to run for office because he was concerned about what was happening in the schools.
“I watched a lot of what happened during COVID, and I didn’t like the way parents were being treated” when they asked about the “inappropri ate” books being presented to children, he said.
“I was going to run for School Committee when I heard that the Republicans were look ing for people to run for the seats created by redistricting. So I contacted Jim Lyons [the chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party] and said I’d like to run.
“We need to get a more bal anced representation on Beacon Hill,” he said. “We may not get this blue state red, but if we can lighten the shade a bit, or make it more purple, that would work.”
Hostage added that running as a “constitutional conserva tive” means “sticking to prin ciples, how business should be done nationally and in the state.”
Donaghue grew up in Quin cy, one of eight children. She attended Notre Dame Academy of Hingham on a scholarship, studied medical technology at UMass and computer science at WPI.
She worked for nearly four decades in computer opera tions, retiring in 2019 as a vice president for a local credit busi ness.
Donaghue has lived in West borough for nearly 50 years. She
and her late husband, Kimball, used their love of hiking to get involved in trail making and maintenance, development and membership. They helped run a successful campaign to preserve the Long Trail in Vermont.
Locally, Donaghue has served on the Westborough Open Space Preservation Com mittee. She is also on the boards of the Green Mountain Club and the Westborough Community Land Trust.
Donaghue decided to run because “it’s an opportunity to make a difference.”
Should she be elected, Dona ghue said she would focus on
health care for seniors, the opi oid epidemic, climate change, K-12 education and public trans portation.
Donaghue said that bills she would support in the state leg islature include the full funding of universal school meals.
She also hopes to push for improvements in addiction treatment in Massachusetts. This cause is personal — her son, Brian, died of an overdose in 2018. After his death, Donaghue organized lobbying days on Bea con Hill to talk to legislators and policymakers.
Information: https://www. katedonaghue.org/
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HUDSON, Mass. – The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, together with the Worcester Regional and MetroWest Chambers of Com merce, announces a joint event to honor and celebrate our veter ans on Thursday, Nov. 10th at 4:00 PM at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Mass.
This unique event entitled: Tri-Salute to our Troops will salute the nation’s veterans and fea tures a trip through the United States’ conflicts through the museum’s collection. Guests will explore the human impact of America’s fight to preserve freedom and learn how technological innovations have changed the lives of both the military personnel and civilians.
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October 26 | TEQUILA’S MEXICAN CANTINA RIBBON CUTTING 5pm Tequilas Mexican Cantina
October 27 | BRIGHT FUTURE FINANCIAL RIBBON CUTTING! 11:30am MRCC
November 10 | TRI-CHAMBER VETERANS EVENT 4-7pm Collings Foundation/American Heritage Museum
November 17 | ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON 11:15am - 12:30pm Marlborough Country Club-Golf & Public Restaurant
November 30 | ANNUAL NETWORK WITH A PURPOSE! 5-8pm Apex Entertainment
President and CEO of the Marlborough Regional Chamber, Robert Schlacter said: “It is more important than ever to honor the men and women who have served our military through out America’s history. It is exciting to share this celebration with our Chamber partners and members for the fourth year, graciously hosted by the Collings Foundation from their stunning and fascinating museum.”
“We’re proud to partner with two Central Mass. Chambers to host this event that salutes our veterans and highlights a spectacular mu seum that pays tribute to their contributions and sacrifice. We hope that everyone gets a chance to see this display and learn about our nation’s past, explore and study our history, and most of all, remember and recognize those that served” said Timothy P. Murray President and
CEO of the Worcester Chamber.
Jim Giammarinaro, President and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber said: “We are very pleased to join our Chamber partners in recognizing the men and women who have served our country. Their brave and selfless acts have provided us with the freedom we enjoy today. The museum is beautiful and the perfect destination for anyone who want to know more about our nation’s heroes.”
A rare and exceptional display of military technology, the museum begins with the Revolutionary War taking visitors through a history of battles to the War on Terror. An honor guard will present a special salute followed by a program featuring prominent retired military, state and local officials and veteran recognition..
A portion of Worcester and MetroWest pro ceeds will benefit Veterans Inc. and Sweats for Vets in Marlborough.
Admission for the event is free for all vet erans with registration. To register, veterans should call their respective Chamber office directly at:
Marlborough:508-485-7746
MetroWest: 508-879-5600
Worcester: 508-753-2924
The cost to attend for registrants is $30 for Chamber members, and $40 for non-Chamber members. All Chamber members should regis ter online with their respective Chamber.
For additional information, visit www.marl boroughchamber.org or contact Jennifer Camp bell at jcampbell@marlboroughchamber.org or 508-485-7746.
REGION - Hannah Kane, a Republican who’s running for her fifth term as state repre sentative for the 11th Worcester District, is running against Democrat Stephen Fishman, an environmental activist who’s running for state office for the first time.
The district includes Shrews bury and Precinct 4 of West borough.
The state election will take place on Nov. 8.
Fishman and his fam ily moved to Shrewsbury from Turners Falls in Western Mas sachusetts, where he owned a Domino’s Pizza franchise.
“The choice was working 110 hours a week, or seeing the kids. My wife said, ‘Let’s find a house where we can live on one salary,’” he said. “We found a house in Shrewsbury, and it turned out to be a great move.”
When his twin sons got older, Fishman began attending Democratic Town Committee meetings, and he was chosen to be a delegate to the 2016 Democratic State Convention.
In 2017, he helped organize a community group to stop the West Boylston Lateral Pipeline project in collaboration with Sustainable Westborough, the Sierra Club, the Massachusetts Audubon Society and local Town Meeting members.
It was during this time that he met Kane, “and I found I dif
fered with Kane on the issues,” he said.
Fishman had started a con sulting business for the hos pitality industry, “but COVID wiped it out,” he said.
“So I had time to think about running against Kane, and decided to do so,” he said. “I’m happy to step up.”
Fishman said it’s been an interesting campaign so far.
“When I’m knocking on doors, I found that national is sues have become local issues. It’s even more important to de
fend women’s rights, workers’ rights, the environment — the Supreme Court has sent too many things back to the states,” he said.
“Talking about the bigger picture, water quality and water sourcing, I’m concerned about more communities wanting access to the Quabbin Reser voir. Given the recent severe drought, and climate change, we need to be thinking forward.
“A big issue for Shrewsbury is trying to join Assabet. We need to find another way to [access] technical education. We need to expand online edu cation. Everyone deserves the education that works best for them.”
For information, visit https:// stephenfishman.org/.
Kane has been a Shrewsbury resident for 25 years. She and her husband live in the Pease Tavern, which dates back to 1751. They have three children — Madison, a senior at Loyola
University, Caitlin, who attends Endicott College in Beverly, and Patrick, who attends St. John’s High School.
Kane has been active in the community. Locally, she serves as a Town Meeting member, president of the Shrewsbury Public Schools Foundation, the host of a charity golf tourna ment benefiting Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services and a member of the Central Mas sachusetts Opioid Task Force.
On Beacon Hill, she serves on several committees; she is currently the ranking mi nority House member on the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and the Joint Committee on Public Health; a co-founder and co-chair of the Legislative Food System Caucus; a member of the Gover nor’s Food Security Task Force, a state director for the National Women in Government Foun dation and an executive board member of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators.
She also helped form the
By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter
MARLBOROUGH – A mari juana dispensary at 505 Boston Post Road West is one step closer to expanding its hours.
During the Urban Affairs Committee meeting on Oct. 13, attorney Brian Falk presented the request on behalf of Vedi Naturals LLC doing business as Kosa Dispensary at 505 Boston Post Road West.
The current hours at the retail marijuana location are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The request is to expand those hours to Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
At the City Council meet ing on Oct. 4, Falk told council members that “Kosa has been a good member of the business community” since it opened a few months ago.
“They have a better under standing of customer prefer
ences,” he said about the request to expand hours.
He added that the hours would be similar to Garden Remedies, which is another marijuana dispensary on Boston Post Road East, as well as pack age stores.
According to its website, Kosa sells a variety of edibles, concentrates, CBD products and more.
The committee voted unani mously to modify the special permit to expand the hours. The permit will be sent to the city solicitor for final adjust ments before it returns to the City Council.
By Caroline Gordon Reporter
HUDSON – The Hudson Police Department and Grace Church joined forces to host Faith & Blue Weekend event on Oct. 8.
Faith & Blue Weekend is a national event where police officers and leaders of faithbased organizations provide community engagement ac tivities for residents in order to facilitate stronger and safer communities, according to its website.
Hudson’s was one of several events in the region.
As part of the event at Grace Church, children were able to ex plore police cruisers, play corn hole and get their face paint ed before watching “Sing 2.”
Police Chief Richard Di Persio tended to a grill, which was filled with hot dogs and hamburgers.
DiPersio called the event “important for the commu nity.”
“It’s another way for us to engage with the community. [It is important] now for us to
stay engaged with the com munity and continue that relationship,” he said.
Resident Christiana Bot ticello and her son Daniel watched a game of cornhole while they enjoyed their hot dogs.
“Daniel is having a great time. He loves the hot dogs. He believes firmly that all of the police will give him tat toos because they did that at his preschool one time,” Bot
ticello said.
She added, “It’s really good for him to see some police of ficers in person.”
Among the mingling resi dents, officers, and church vol unteers was Pastor Marc Peña.
“This is a great event. It is one of the few places you see a community of faith working with local law enforcement leaders,” he said. “This event should be a model for other towns.”
The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@commu nityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obitu aries posted on the Community Advocate website (www.com munityadvocate.com).
Adams, David former Marlborough Fire Chief Bartolini, Rhonda of Southborough Bilancieri, Natalie of Marlborough Delarda, Dorothy of Southborough Dew, Ellen of Marlborough Joubert, James of Shrewsbury McDonough, Veronica of Marlborough Murphy, Dennis former Hudson Fire Chief
O’Toole, Margaret of Hudson Peck, Esther of Marlborough Renaud, Edgar & Nancy of Hudson
Santora, Rose of North Grafton Williams, Brian of Shrewsbury Zanca, Rhea formerly of Marlborough
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SHREWSBURY - Brian S. Wil liams, 65, of Shrewsbury, MA passed away at UMASS –Memorial Medical Cen ter – Univer sity Campus on Saturday, October 8, 2022, after a 20 year battle with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Brian is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna (Vigliatura) Wil liams, and his son and best friend, Kevin B. Williams of Shrewsbury, MA. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret (Hanson) Wil liams and his father, Roger Wil liams. He also leaves his sister
Cheryl McClure of North Grafton MA, his brother Mark Williams of North Grosvenordale, CT, and many nieces and nephews.
Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester assisted with arrangements.
SOUTHBOROUGH - Rhonda (Si mard) Bartolini, 58, of South borough, died Thursday, Oc tober 6, 2022, at MetroW est Medical Center in Framingham. She was the daughter of Catherine Kurra and the wife of the late Leo F. Barto lini, Jr.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her son, Brendan Bartolini and his fiancé Erin Shan non of Milford, MA and her sister, Claudine Simard of Nashville, TN.
The Morris-Johnston Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.
SHREWSBURY - James C. “Jim” Joubert, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thurs day, October 6, 2022. Jim lived a life full of love, dignity, faith and family and so was his passing.
He was a loving husband to Joan E. (Raad) Joubert for 66 years and a devoted father to Jay Joubert and his wife Judy of Shrewsbury, Jayne Butler and her husband Joe of Medway, Jill Sullivan and her partner Tom Payne of Stowe, and Joseph Joubert and his wife Gina of Shrewsbury. He valued family above all else and leaves behind a legacy of integrity, strength, and honor for his 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Road, on the Common, Shrewsbury Center, assisted with arrangements.
SOUTHBOROUGH - Dorothy Delarda passed quietly on Oc tober 1, 2022.
Dottie was born on Au gust 28, 1927, in Southbor ough MA, to Tilio and Dai sy Delarda.
Dottie was a member of St Anne’s Church and the Columbus Society. Dottie’s activities and interests were wide and varied. Among them was golf, bowling, bocci, theater and line and tap
dancing. She travelled extensively in Europe, and specifically enjoyed Italy, Russia, Egypt, Morocco, and Greece. Dottie was beloved by all who had the pleasure of having known her over the years. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Morris-Johnston Funeral Home Inc. of Southborough as sisted with arrangements.
NORTH GRAFTON - Rose M. (La tino) Santora, 94, passed away peacefully October 6, 2022 at Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilita tion in Natick. She was pre deceased by her husband Au gustine Santora in 2005. Rose was born February 12, 1928 in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Antonina (Pusateri) and Ray mond Latino.
She is survived by her children Michael Santora and his wife Carol, Stephen Santora and his wife Beth, Mary Brach (spouse of the late Kenneth Brach), Su san Roome and her husband Reginald, Mark Santora and his wife Anna, her grandchildren Heidi, Jason, Matthew, Andrew, William, Jeffrey, Catherine, Mi chael, Alexander and Valerie, 12 great-grandchildren, her brother Raymond Latino and many nieces and nephews. She was also pre deceased by her siblings Charles Latino, Stella Nelson, Gloria Vokes and Nina Alicandro.
Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrange ments.
MARLBOROUGH - Former Fire Chief, David W. Adams, 74, of Marlborough, died Mon day, October 3, 2022 at UMass Medi cal Center in Worcester.
Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late William and Alice (Ripley) Adams and the husband of Nancy A. (Ercolani) Adams to whom he had been married to for the last 56 years. A graduate of Marlborough High School Class of 1966. David entered into Fire Service with the City of Marlborough on August 20, 1979 and working through the ranks and retiring as Fire Chief February 19, 2010. He was affec tionately known as “Chief” to all of his friends.
Besides his wife, David is sur vived by his son Christopher Ad
ams of Upton, MA, and his sisters, Kathleen Carrillo and her husband Martin of San Jose, CA, Cheryl Hutch and her husband Barry of Marlborough, MA, Cynthia Trapp and her husband David of Hud son, MA, and Janice Underkoffler and her husband Russel of Bolivia, and his nieces and nephews.
David was a devoted and lov ing husband and father. David loved to play golf. David’s passion was Halloween. After his retire ment in 2010, David, using his ar tistic talents to create the Haunted Borough with his many animated decorations as well as pumpkins and a graveyard making most of his own decorations. He delighted many people, children as well as adults, drawing hundreds of people every year.
David was a member of the Italian American War Veterans Post 45, the Elks Hudson-Concord #959, the Marlboro Moose #1129 and the Marlboro Fish and Game.
The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
HUDSON - Dennis M. Murphy, 7 6, a lifelong resident of Hud son, MA, died on Wednes day October 5, 2022 at UMASS Med ical Center, University Campus in Worcester.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen D. (Peterson) Mur phy. He also leaves his daughter, Brenna Maguire and her husband Jason of Marlborough, MA; his son, Kevin P. Murphy and his wife Catherine of Hudson, MA; his five grandchildren, Colin Maguire, Keira Maguire, Nora Maguire, Joey Murphy and Emilia Mur phy along with his brother, Jay Murphy and his wife Christine and many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Daniel Murphy and survived by Daniel’s Wife Cindy Murphy.
Dennis was born in Marlbor ough, MA, son of the late Daniel and Jeannette (Senecal) Mur phy. He was raised in Hudson and attended Saint Michael’s Grammar School and was a 1965 graduate of Hudson Catholic High School. He later earned an Associate’s Degree from Quin sigamond Community College in Worcester. Dennis served in the United States Army as a Vietnam Veteran. He began his career as a Hudson Firefighter in 1968 and retired as the Fire Department’s Chief in 2000. He was a member of the Hudson Elks and served
on the Fire Department Relief Association for many years.
Dennis had many hobbies and interests throughout his life but spending time with his family and later his grandchildren was truly what he cherished. Dennis and his family always looked forward to the yearly vacations to the Outer Banks in North Carolina and trips to Lake George in New York for the Hot Air Bal loon Festivals. In his spare time he relaxed outside near the pool watching birds and liked to draw. If someone asked Dennis how he was doing, he always responded “average”. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.
Yvonne (Messier) Zanca, 79, of York Beach, ME, formerly of Marlbor ough, and Delray Beach, Florida died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 7, 2022 at York Hospital.
Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Yvonne (Audy) Messier and the wife of Francis Zanca to whom she has been married for 60 years. Their love for each other was so deep and everlasting.
Rhea worked as a Teacher’s Aide for 25 years in the Marlbor ough School System until her retirement.
Besides her husband she is survived by her daughter, Mi chele (Zanca) Gallagher and her partner Tom Osterhoudt of Marlborough, her son, Joseph Zanca and his wife Randeen of Northbridge, her grandsons, Brendan Gallagher and his part ner Olivia Boulton, Robert Zanca, and Anthony Zanca, her brother, Roger Messier and his wife Judy of Marlborough, her brothers in law, David Zanca, Louis Zanca and his wife Lorraine, Jack Zanca and his wife Sheila, her sister in law, Joanne Menard and her partner John, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Gerald, Ronald, Max ine and Paul Messier, and sister in law to the late, Roland and Norma Zanca, Donald and Win ifred Zanca, and Patricia Zanca.
Rhea was adored by her family and friends. She had a great sense of humor, was kind and will be greatly missed by all.
The Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.
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Monday, Oct. 3
10:11 p.m. Arrested, Jeysiel Lopez, 32, of 7600 27th Ave., Miami, FL, for possess firearm without FID card, possess large capacity firearm.
Thursday, Oct. 6
12:04 a.m. Arrested, Christopher Thomas Baffuto, 42, of 22 Elbridge Rd., Auburn, for negligent operation of motor vehicle, OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes violation.
2:27 p.m. Church St. Fraud.
5:18 p.m. Valentine Rd. Scams.
6:10 p.m. West Main St. Scams.
Friday, Oct. 7
4:33 p.m. Shops Way. Vandalism.
9:24 p.m. Hudson/Allen Sts. Ac cident: P.I.
Saturday, Oct. 8
9:38 a.m. Belmont St. Larceny.
2:36 p.m. Otis St. Larceny.
Monday, Oct. 3
8:22 a.m. Doble Engineering/Felton St. MVA with injuries.
10:46 a.m. Main Street Bank/Grang er Blvd. Fraud/forgery.
1:04 p.m. Arrested, Paul V. Lind blad, 41, of 88 Moscow Rd., Jeffer son, for possess Class A drug subsq. off., possess Class B drug; Ryan Philip Day, 42, of 18 Wheelock Ave., Millbury, for possess Class A drug (4 cts), possess Class B drug, distribute Class A drug; Lisabella Sasso, 47, 88 Moscow Ave., Jefferson, possess Class A drug, possess Class B drug, possess Class A drug subsq. off.; and Shannon Marie Lehtola, 39, of 36 Swiftbeach Rd., Apt. 42, Wareham, for possess Class A drug, possess Class B drug.
2:42 p.m. Victoria’s Secret/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny.
6:28 p.m. The Bridge of Central MA/ Sudbury St. Trespassing.
7:21 p.m. Victoria’s Secret/Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny.
11:09 p.m. Arrested, Mark David Corey, 39, of 86 W Main St., Orange, for fugitive from justice on court warrant.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
8:49 a.m. Whitcomb School/Union St. Threats.
8:50 a.m. Sunoco One En ergy/Bolton St. Assault.
4:23 p.m. Second Rd. Fraud/forgery.
4:46 p.m. Arrested, Derek M.
Tolman, 42, of 57 Mechanic St., Marlborough, on true warrants.
6:43 p.m. The Heights/Briarwood Ln. Assault.
10:34 p.m. East Main St. Threats.
10:52 p.m. Broadmeadow Rd. Larceny.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
9:24 a.m. Genoa QOL Healthcare Co./Maple St. Threats.
1:33 p.m. AMSA Charter School/ Forest St. Threats.
Thursday, Oct. 6
7:16 a.m. Victorian Guest House/ Newton St. Larceny.
9:44 a.m. BPRE. Vandalism.
10:28 a.m. Marlborough Hospital/ Union St. Trespassing.
11:33 a.m. AVRTHS/Fitchburg St. Threats.
12:49 p.m. AVRTHS/Fitchburg St. Threats.
Friday, Oct. 7
2:24 p.m. The Heights at Marlbor ough Apts/Briarwood Ln. Harass ment order violation.
4:09 p.m. Azalea Ln. Fraud/forgery.
5:39 p.m. South St. Fraud/forgery.
9:21 p.m. Kane Self Storage/Bolton St. MVA with injuries.
Sunday, Oct. 9
1:32 a.m. Arrested, Zachary N. Hanson, 29, of 146 River St., Apt.
1, Hudson, for assault w/dangerous weapon, threat to commit crime, A&B.
6:41 p.m. Apex Entertainment (Main Site)/Apex Dr. Threats.
Monday, Oct. 10
8:38 a.m. Prime Smile Dental Group/ BPRE. Burglary/B&E past.
1:09 p.m. Phelps St. Fraud/forgery.
4:24 p.m. Stone Hill Rd. Vandalism.
9:18 p.m. Ocean State Job Lot/East Main St. Auto theft.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
11:25 a.m. BPRE/Hager St. MVA with injuries.
3:36 p.m. Phelps St./BPRE. MVA with injuries.
5:45 p.m. Royal Crest Apartment/ Royal Crest Dr. Vandalism.
6:46 p.m. Arrested, Claudinel Oliveira, 37, of 111 Prospect St., Apt.
2, Marlborough, for speeding/rate of speed exceeding posted limit, op MV with license suspended.
8:55 p.m. Willow Trl. Fraud/forgery.
10:07 p.m. McDonald’s Restaurant/ Maple St. Larceny.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
9:14 a.m. Granger Blvd. Trespassing.
10:33 a.m. South Bolton/John Sts. MVA with injuries.
1:32 p.m. Arrested, Miguel Ra mos Lebron, 27, of 141 Homestead St., Apt. 1, Dorchester, on true war rant, larceny under $250, municipal by-law or ordinance violation.
2:49 p.m. Hyatt Place Hotel/Apex Dr. Vandalism.
5:11 p.m. Wayside Apartments (Harrison Arms)/BPRE. Burglary/B&E past.
5:15 p.m. Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Threats.
8:11 p.m. Brook Village East. East Main St. Larceny.
11:45 p.m. Water St. Larceny.
Monday, Oct. 3
5:46 p.m. Angelica Ln. Larceny/ forgery/fraud.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
3:32 p.m. Darlene Dr. Larceny/ forgery/fraud.
Thursday, Oct. 6
10:14 a.m. Chestnut Hill Rd. Van dalism.
Saturday, Oct. 8
12:26 a.m. Arrested, Richard Alfred Leone, of Greenleaf Cir., Fram ingham, for OUI-liquor or .08%, neg ligent operation of motor vehicle, ob struct stationary emergency vehicle. Wednesday, Oct. 12
12:53 p.m. Glen Ct. Larceny & fraud.
Thursday, Oct. 7
2:08 a.m. Arrested, Kayla May Bostwick, 31, of 68 Provi dence St., Apt. 3, Worcester, for possession Class B substance.
11:26 a.m. Chestnut St. Larceny.
12:33 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Vandal ism.
12:22 p.m. Main St. Identity theft.
5:01 p.m. Arrested, Devon A. Bradley, 30, of 9 Bourne St., Worces ter, on warrant.
5:23 p.m. Dewey Rd. Identity theft.
6:58 p.m. Morningside Dr. B&E residential.
Saturday, Oct. 8
11:51 a.m. Prospect St. B&E motor vehicle.
5:59 p.m. Casavan Ave. Vandalism. Monday, Oct. 10
8:48 a.m. Main St. Accident with injury.
6:44 p.m. Floral St. Vandalism. Tuesday, Oct. 11
3:10 a.m. Arrested, Jennifer Lynn Richards, 43, of 162 Chandler St., Worcester, on warrant.
2:13 p.m. Floral St. Vandalism.
3:19 p.m. Lake St. Larceny.
6:23 p.m. Boston Tpke. Larceny. Wednesday, Oct. 12
3:00 p.m. Bay View Dr. Identity theft.
3:04 p.m. Hillando Dr. Identity theft.
6:26 p.m. Bow St. Illegal dumping.
6:30 p.m. Lakeside Dr. Trespassing.
8:36 p.m. Tamarack Ln. B&E resi dential.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
8:48 a.m. Milk St. Accident – per sonal injury.
12:20 p.m. Arrested, Stephanie M. Brown, 32, of 55 Canton St., Apt.
2, Fitchburg, on straight warrant.
9:52 p.m. Arrested, Paul Andrew Costa, 57, of 154 Mill St., Natick, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent opera tion of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, fail to stop for police.
Friday, Oct. 7
4:15 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Burglary/ breaking & entering.
Sunday, Oct. 9
1:25 a.m. Arrested, Aidas Ro mas Rudis, 29, of 63 Oakhurst Rd., Hopkinton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle.
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the 2nd floor auditorium at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will amend Section 7.1.7 Site Plan Approval of the Zoning bylaws to add the following section: Section 7.17.12 Appeal the Planning Board’s decision may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction as set forth in M.G.L. c.40A, §17. Or take any other action relative thereto
The text of these proposed amend ments and any related maps are on file with the Town Clerk and the De partment of Planning and Community Development at 78 Main Street, Hud son, MA and may be reviewed during business hours. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 562-2989. All persons interested or wishing to be heard relative to the pro posed zoning amendment should ap pear at the time and place designated above.
A Public Hearing will be held on said petition at 78 Main Street Hudson, MA, 2nd floor meeting room at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA at 7:00 PM, Tuesday November 1, 2022
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3.16.1 of the Hudson Subdi vision Rules and Regulations the Hud son Planning Board will hold a public hearing on whether the Town will vote to accept a layout of Silver Oak Road and Cedar Street Extension as Town ways, together with easements as shown on Plan entitled “Acceptance Plan of Silver Oak Road and Cedar Street Extension and Easements Hud son, November 21, 2022 prepared by Thomas D. DiPersio, Jr and Associates, Inc., Professional Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, 641 Concord Road, Marlborough, Massachusetts, 01752. Scale 1” = 40.”
The text and plan of this article is on file with the Town Clerk, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and the Office of Planning and Community Development and may be inspected during normal business hours upon appointment. For more information, contact the Depart ment of Planning and Community De velopment at (978) 562-2989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org
A Public Hearing will be held on said petition at 78 Main Street Hudson, MA, 2nd floor meeting room at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA at 7:00 PM, Tuesday November 1, 2022
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7PM in the 2nd floor audi torium at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will amend Sec tion 5.11.5 Paragraph 10 of the Use Regulations of the Zoning By-laws for the Medical Marijuana Zoning Overlay District to allow medical marijuana establishments to open, operate, and receive deliveries between the hours of 8:00 AM and 10:00PM.
The text of these proposed amend ments and any related maps are on file with the Town Clerk and the De partment of Planning and Community Development at 78 Main Street, Hud son, MA and may be reviewed during business hours. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 562-2989. All persons interested or wishing to be heard relative to the pro posed zoning amendment should ap pear at the time and place desig-nated above.
A Public Hearing will be held on said petition at 78 Main Street Hudson, MA, 2nd floor meeting room at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA at 7:00 PM, Tuesday November 1, 2022.
Hudson Planning Board Chair, Robert D’Amelio CM 10/14In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7PM in the 2nd floor audi torium at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will amend Sec tion 5.8.1.2 (d) of the Allowed Us-es of the Zoning By-laws for the Retirement Community Overlay District to Section 5.8.1.2 (d) if the Zoning By-laws shall be amended by deleting said section in its entirety and replacing with the following new Section 5.8.1.2 (d): No dwelling shall contain less than 1,000 sq. ft. of living ar-ea or more than 2,400 sq. ft. of living area, excluding the floor area of any portion of a finished base ment. At least 66% of the living area in each unit shall be located on the first floor, excluding the floor area of any portion of a finished basement. Or take any action relative thereto.
The text of these proposed amend ments and any related maps are on file with the Town Clerk and the De partment of Planning and Community Development at 78 Main Street, Hud son, MA and may be reviewed during business hours. For more information,
contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 562-2989. All persons interested or wishing to be heard relative to the pro posed zoning amendment should ap pear at the time and place desig-nated above.
A Public Hearing will be held on said petition at 78 Main Street Hudson, MA, 2nd floor meeting room at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA at 7:00 PM, Tuesday November 1, 2022
Hudson Planning Board Chair, Robert D’Amelio CM 10/14
The Hudson Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 78 Main Street Hudson, MA. The Board will consider revising the “Rules and Regulations on Govern ing the Practice of Bodywork (Regula tion # 17-1).” A copy of the proposed revisions to the rules and regulations is available at the Board of Health Office located within Town Hall at 78 Main Street Hudson, MA. The Board invites public comment.
(Sale of Motor Vehicle under G.L. c. 255, Sec. 39A) Notice is hereby given by CENTRAL AUTO REBUILDERS, INC., 53 CENTRAL STREET, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752 pursuant to the provi sions of G.L. c.255, Sec. 39A, that on November 3rd at 11:00 am at C.A.R. Towing, 55 Central Street, Marlbor ough, MA 01752 the following motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy the ga rage keeper’s lien thereon for towing charges, storage, care, and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles: VIN# 1C6RR7KT2HS512539, 2017 Ram 1500, Last Registered Owner: Christopher Crowell; VIN# 5NPEU 46F89H475389, 2009 Hyundai So nata, Last Registered Owner: Jamaal Sanpol.
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY BOARD OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEARING RICHARD D. CARNEY MUNICIPAL OFFICE BUILDING 100 MAPLE AVENUE SHREWSBURY, MA 01545
November 4, 2022, 8:00 a.m. The Shrewsbury Board of Health will be holding a Public Hearing on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. in Conference Room A (or for those who cannot physically attend, you can join virtually by calling 1-413-752-1204, PIN 890 279 854#) at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 to consider amendments to the current
Tobacco Regulations “Regulation of the Shrewsbury Board of Health Restrict ing the Sale of Tobacco Products.” The proposed amendments would increase the number of tobacco sales permit and codify the number of suspension days for selling a tobacco product to an individual under the age of 21.
The complete text of the proposed regulations is available in the office of the Board of Health at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Any person wishing to be heard should appear at the time and place desig nated above, or should send a letter to the Board of Health in time to be read during the hearing.
PLEASE NOTE: Individuals requiring special accommodations should con tact the Health Department at 508841-8384 at least five (5) days prior to the hearing date in order to facilitate your request. Thank you.
CM 10/21
Notice is hereby given that MB Spirits LLC, d/b/a MB Spirits, Adam Deschene, Manager, 200 Hartford Turnpike, Unit 2, has applied to the Select Board for a Transfer of the Section 15 All Alco holic Beverages Package Store Li cense from Iandoli Austin’s II, Inc. d/b/a Austin Liquors to MB Spirits, LLC d/b/a MB Spirits. Hours of operation Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 11:00pm.
A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:05pm, Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury.
Maurice DePalo ChairmanCM 10/14
The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, November 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Selectmen’s Hearing Room at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, to hear the application of 4AS Realty, LLC, 29 Glenham Street, West Rox bury, MA 02132, as required by the Town of Shrewsbury Zoning Bylaw, Section VII.F.3, for Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board to allow for the expansion of parking lot to service an existing 4,240 square foot commercial building, as shown on plans entitled, “Site Plan for 2 Wesleyan Terrace,” in eight (8) sheets, dated September 12, 2022, prepared by J.M. Grenier Associates Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Suite 200, Southborough, MA 01772; stamped by John M. Grenier, P.E. and Todd Chapin, P.L.S. The subject prop erty is located on the westerly side of Wesleyan Terrace and across the street from Wesleyan Street and consists in whole or in part of Shrewsbury Asses sor’s Tax Plate 22, Plot 470000.
A copy of the plans may be seen in the Department of Planning and Economic Development or on the Planning Board website at https://shrewsburyma. gov/905/Meeting-Materials.
SHREWSBURY PLANNING BOARDThe Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:10 pm in the Selectmen’s Meet ing Room to accept public comment on the issue of allocating the local prop erty tax levy among the four classes of real property and of personal property for Fiscal Year 2023 pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, Section 56.
Upon the conclusion of this public hearing, the Select Board will deter mine the percentages of the local tax levy to be borne by each class of real property, as defined in General Laws Chapter 59, Section 2A and personal property for Fiscal Year 2023.
At this hearing, the Board of Assessors will be present to provide all informa tion and data relevant to the Select Board in making such determination and the fiscal effect of the available options.
Interested taxpayers, citizens and/or residents are encouraged to attend this public hearing to offer any written or oral comments, email selectboard@ shrewsburyma.gov, or mail any com ments to the Select Board, 100 Maple Avenue, to be received by noon on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Information related to this matter can be viewed and copies obtained pursu ant to application statutes and regula tions in the Office of the Select Board during normal business hours.
Maurice M. DePalo Chair, Select Board CM 10/14Sealed bids or proposals will be re ceived at the office of the Town Manager in The Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, until 11:00 am. local time on Thursday, November 3, 2022 for installation of twenty six (26) helical piles to be used to support a dock with an add alternate to build and install the dock according to attached plans.
The proposal forms, incorporated with the plans and specifications for the work involved, can be download ed from the Towns Website https:// shrewsburyma.gov/bids and will be available after 8:00 Am on Monday Wednesday October 19, 2022.
Site visit will be done by appoint ment if requested.
All bids must meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Pub lic Works Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Waterways (2022).
A proposal guarantee in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid amount in the form of cash, or bid bond, or certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a respon
sible banking institution payable to the Town of Shrewsbury shall be required with each bid and be enclosed with the proposal; this guarantee to become the property of the Town of Shrewsbury if the bidder fails to execute the contract and satisfactory bond within ten (10) days after the contract may have been awarded to them.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Labor and Ma terials Bond.
MENTS. Attention is called to mini mum wage rates to be paid on the work as determined by the Division of Occupational Safety under the provi sions of Mass. G.L.C. 149, section 26 to 27H inclusive. Contractor is to be aware of hiring preferences for veter ans and residents and the requirement for worker’s compensation coverage. All such requirements are set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 37. The Contractor shall submit certified weekly payrolls in a form suitable to the Town and the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to an advisory dated April 8, 1994 from the Office of the Attorney General, a copy of which may be obtained in the Office of the Town Manager acting as Chief Procurement Officer of the Town of Shrewsbury.
The Contractor shall furnish labor in harmony with all other elements of la bor employed in the work and that all employees employed on the worksite, or in the work subject to this bid, must successfully have completed at least ten hours of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved training (Chapter 306 of the acts of 2004).
Along with certificate of insurance, evidence of OSHA training certificate is also required to be submitted at that time as well as with the first certified payroll.
All bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Mass. G.L. (Ter. Ed.) C 30, Section 39M (a), as amended.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and any amendments or supplements thereto.
Price adjustments in accordance with MassDOT provisions shall apply to Liquid Asphalt, Diesel Fuel & Gasoline, Portland Cement & Steel. Current pric es are posted monthly on the MassDOT website at WWW.MHD.STATE.MA.US/.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and waive infor
malities in the bidding procedure, or to accept the proposal deemed best for the Town.
TOWN OF SHREWSBURY Kevin Mizikar Town ManagerThe Town of Shrewsbury Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Division is re minding all lot owners that all plant ings and decorations must be removed from flower beds and monuments at Mountain View Cemetery by the end of the day on Monday, October 31, 2022, in order to facilitate the fall clean up. Any items not removed by this date will be removed and discarded by Ceme tery staff.
American flags can remain until Veter ans Day on Friday, November 11, 2022. Any remaining flags after this date will be removed.
Winter decorations may be placed af ter Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Lot owners are reminded that no decora tions are allowed behind or on top of monuments.
For more information, contact the cemetery office at 508-841-8560, via email at cemetery@shrewsburyma. gov, or visit the website for a complete list of the Cemetery Rules and Regu lations at www.shrewsburyma.gov/ cemetery.
CM 10/21
Notice is hereby given by Pat’s Service Center of 9 Casco Street, Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after October 22, 2022 beginning at 10 am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, stor age, and notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at Pat’s Service Center and may be viewed by appointment only.
1. 2006 BMW 325XI
VIN WBAVD135X6KV00376
2. 2013 BMW 320I VIN WBA3B1C58DK130068
MARLBOROUGH - One of the most used outdoor sites in Marlborough is the Union Common, a downtown green space bordered by Main, High and Bolton streets.
ally belongs to the church overlooking it, not the city. However, because the church leases the property to the City of Marlborough, it relinquishes its scheduling and responsi bilities to the city.
the Union Society in 1835. Then the church was renamed the Union Congregational Church in Marlborough and thus sprung out the name for the green space it holds still today ― Union Common.
The name “Union” is de rived from when two Con gregational societies resolved their differences and formed
The grassy slope lends itself to audience viewing, especially with a stage set up by the city. Hundreds of down town con certs have been en joyed here. Strings of lights and picnic tables have been added. A dance floor was hauled in once so spectators could dance to Dom V and the Swing Out Band under tall trees.
Quality programs presented by the Hudson Area Arts Al liance entertained families from 2004 to 2010. The Union Common has been graced with tributes to the Wounded Warriors Project, farmers mar kets, Labor Day parade con cessions, prayer gatherings, yoga sessions and the annual Christmas holiday tree lighting accompanied by a chorus, hot chocolate and even a petting
zoo. In anticipation of the Hor ribles Parade be prepared to be startled by scarecrows tied to the iron fence.
Is this spot named to honor the Civil War?
After all, the historic John Brown Bell from Harpers Ferry, W.Va., prominently hangs in a
GRAFTON - The League of Women Voters of Grafton and Shrewsbury will sponsor a discussion on “How Worried Should We Be about the State of American Politics Today” on Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., at Grafton Public Library’s Com munity Room.
The presenter will be Robert Boatright, Clark University political science professor.
Come for a discussion on the future of political discourse and civility. All are welcome to attend.
stone tower specially designed for displaying “the country’s second most important bell.”
In defense of the Union, Marlborough soldiers seized the heavy bell as one of the spoils of war, saving it from likely melting to manufacture ammunition down South. Named for the abolitionist John Brown, the bell has pro vided a backdrop for peaceful protests by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Although Civil War reenac tors have set up here since the 1990s, the name “Union” is unconnected.
Situated near Main Street stands a clue that this Com mon is affiliated with the First Church in Marlborough, Con gregational ― the church’s announcement board.
The Union Common actu
Groups wishing to use the Union Common apply through the Mayor’s Office and not the church.
HUDSON – Eighty members and guests of the Hudson High class of 1952 attended their 50-year reunion Sept. 24 at Marlborough Country Club.
Reunion committee head was Doug Emmons, of Pitts boro, N.C., who moved out of town with his family in his junior year, failing to graduate with his class. In a surprise pre sentation, Emmons received a
traditional red cap and gown, and a framed HHS diploma.
A memorial table contained the names and pictures of 29 deceased members. Some of the members enjoyed a “pub crawl” the night before the reunion, including a traditional “back-in-the-day stonewall sit” on Main Street.
Reunion committee mem
Doug Emmons, right, was presented with a belated Hudson High School diploma, cap and gown, by classmate Arthur Redding, at the 50th reunion of Class of 1972 at Marlborough Country Club, Sept. 24. Emmons, who now resides in Pittsboro, N.C., moved out of town in his junior year at HHS, and has kept in close touch with classmates, serving on the reunion committee.
Rimkus 2: Testing a cheerleader megaphone, former Hudson High cheerleader Debbie (Veinotte) Camuti, is observed by Bob Alicea, left and Gary Parker. They were among members of Hudson High Class of 1970 attending “70th Birthday” reunion Oct. 1 at Hudson home of Lona Lamson and husband, Bill Eddy.
bers included Emmons, Ar thur Redding, Leah Lamson, Paul Jusseaume, Linda (Lam bert) Ghiloni, Jim Rouse, Bill Firth and Pam (Correa) Mayer. Members came from through out Massachusetts, as well as South Carolina, Maine, Ari zona, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Connecticut and California.
When Covid postponed their class reunion two years ago, members of the Hudson High Class of 1970 decided to celebrate their 70th birthdays with a reunion in 2022.
About 40 class members gathered at the Hudson home of class member Lona Eddy and her husband, Bill Eddy on
Saturday, Oct. 1.
Reunion committee mem ber Sandra (Cashman) Krawiec said, “This is the year a lot of the classmates turned 70, so a 70th birthday cake centered the decorations.”
The reunion was catered by the Horseshoe Pub. The com mittee also included: Ibette Aponte, Deb (Colaluca) Small,
Kathy (Doyle) Parker, Lona Lamson Eddy, Bob Alicea, Deb (Veinotte) Camuti, Gary Parker and Robin (Parker) Brissette.
Class members came from throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Florida.
‘Tis the season for high school class reunions. Informa tion about Hudson High School class of 1952 and Hudson Cath olic High School class of 1972 will be in future columns.
Two photographic im ages by Hudson artist Lin da DeStefano Brown have been selected to appear in the Arts Wayland Juried show, “Winds of Change.” The exhibit is on display Oct. 3-29 at the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley dur ing library hours. The exhibit will also be on line at the Arts Wayland site: https://artsway land.com.
A Pumpkin Stroll will take place at Liberty Park, adjacent to Library, Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Families can enjoy crafts, refreshments and seeing community-deco rated pumpkins. The event is co-sponsored by the Hudson Public Library and the Hudson Rotary Club.
Jaxon David Clark was born Oct. 4, 2022 at UMass Memo rial Hospital, Worcester, to Andrew and Danielle (Bois vert) Clark of Brookfield, first grandchild of AnaBela Paul of Hudson and John Boisvert, Sr. of Worcester, formerly of Hudson. David and Elizabeth Clark of Auburn are paternal grandparents.
Downtown “Trick or Treat” returns to downtown Hudson Thursday, Oct. 27 from 4-8 p.m. Main Street will be closed those hours from the rotary to Broad Street. Families can en joy treats and other activities. Event is sponsored by Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Fresh Start in need Hudson resident Steven Snow, one of the helpful volun teers at the Fresh Start Furniture Bank, notes that a number of area families are in need of practical furniture items, including tables, chairs, bed frames, couches, desks, lamps, kitchenware, small appliances, bedding, rugs and bookcases. Contact Fresh Start Furniture at 508-485-208 or https://fresh startfurniturebank.org/.
Hudson Lodge of Elks “Hallowe’en Super Bash,” will be Saturday, Oct. 29, 8-11:30 p.m. at Elks Hall, 99 Park St. Costume prizes, entertainment, cash bar and raffles featured. Tickets $10 per person in ad vance from the bartender, or $15 per person at the door. Tables of 10 may also be reserved. Event is open to the public.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Oct. 22 – Tom McAuliffe II, Lynne Johnson, Mary Stapelf eld, Dick Mangus and Sophia Fleming
Oct. 23 – Kris Harrington and Sara Bowen
Oct. 24 – Dave Jenkins Oct. 25 – David O’Neil, Cath erine Russell, Bethany King, Steven Freitas and Patrick Crow ley-Poirier
Oct. 26 – Dave Cesario and Ryan Hartford
Oct. 26 – Joanne Ahearn, Tom Noon, Matt Davis and Jeff Parker Oct. 28 – Suzette Cunha, Keith Poirier, Brittany Appleyard, Joel Patterson and Katelyn Marie Terranova
Oct. 30 – Richard Hartford Jr., Joe Bleiler, Willow Beccia, Cait lyn Cole, Mike Drummey, Mau reen Clarke, Jenny Geary and Colleen Tucker
Oct. 31 – Katie Flanigan, Zachary Supernor, Elysha Megan Sath yaraj and Judy Powell
Nov. 1 – Tim VanVorse, Paul Tucker, Brett Gellenthien, Jay Cunha, Natalie Mollica, Kaileigh Chartrand, Christopher Ander son and Jonathan Prendergast
Nov. 2 – Cole DiPersio, Andy Keefe, Lauren Kelly Colbert, Chris McGuiness and Robert Yorston
Nov. 3 – Shirley Howard, Emily Martel and Nicole Parker
Nov. 4 – Mary Bruso, Jennifer Maglione and Marianne Mass inger
Oct. 23 – Ricky and Paulette Civitarese
Oct. 26 – Joe and Yvonne Bleiler Oct. 27 – Ed and Marge O’Connor
Nov. 3 – George and Barbara Shea
Carl Casabian was the new owner of Monahan’s at Lake Boone. David Fox was presi dent of the senior class at Hudson High School. John Elderkin of Hudson High and Bob Masciarelli Hudson Catho lic High were writing weekly columns in the Hudson NewsEnterprise.
Mrs. Alice Ferjulian showed colored slides of her visit to the Holy Land at the Senior Citizen meeting. Jody Buchanan was named “most spirited” mem ber of Junior CYO Band.
Longtime employees of Lapointe Machine Tool Co. honored at retirement dinner were: Barton Morse, Joseph Morais and Max Baker.
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By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer
HUDSON – Over the past two and half decades, Hudson Recre ation has altered its fall festival’s name, location and event finale. Throughout its 24 years, the five-hour event has always been filled with family fun.
This year’s Rec Fest, which is formerly known as Pump kin Fest, took place Oct. 15 at Riverside Park’s Guidotti Field (formerly held at Morgan Bowl). New this year, festivities culmi nated with an outdoor screen ing of the animated movie “Ho tel Transylvania.” Up through 2018, the festival had concluded with fireworks.
“The cost of fireworks is now three times more than in 2018,” noted Recreation Di rector Steven Santos. “We’re excited to end the night with a movie.”
The savings has allowed the recreation department to welcome festivalgoers free of admission charge since 2019.
Once again this year, festi
valgoers enjoyed games, crafts, giveaways and refreshments offered mostly by nonprof its. Kids played on inflatable amusements and sat behind the wheel of vehicles supplied by Hudson’s police, fire and public works departments.
Festivalgoers could cast their vote for a Meet the Scare crows contest at the Hudson Public Library’s booth. The library provided scarecrow starter kits. Supplies and win ners’ prizes were donated by the Hudson Rotary Club. Bal ance Rock Farm in Berlin do nated hay.
Meanwhile, live musical entertainment was provided by children’s performer Mister Vic and vocalist/musician Paul Courchaine.
Event sponsors were Avidia Bank, Curious Minds Child care, Earth & Aerial Yoga and Marlborough Lions Club.
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HUDSON – Residents had an opportunity to learn Portman Industrial’s plans for storm water management and other civil aspects at the Intel site redevelopment.
This past summer, Intel said that it planned to sell its 149acre parcel at 75 Reed Road to Portman Industrial. Portman, in turn, plans to demolish the existing buildings and con struct a 1,284,640-square-foot distribution warehouse.
However, some residents voiced concerns, including Diane Bemis, who is the vice president of the Quail Run board of governors.
“I’m going to say first and foremost, we do not want this monstrosity in our backyard. We do not want to be exposed to the demolition, blasting and site prep for this project in general. We do not want to be exposed to any of the off-peak work hours of this project, during both demolition and construction,” she said.
This Planning Board meet ing specifically addressed the civil aspects of the site, which include sewer and water, site grading, erosion control and other public utilities.
Principal of Land Design Collaborative Michael Scott, who is leading the Intel rede velopment peer review team for town, said the team has examined stormwater man agement and landscaping for the project.
Scott said the peer review ers are spending the most time studying the project’s stormwa ter management.
“Overall, the plans are gen erally in conformance with what you need from a content and design standard criteria. Dimensionally, and in terms of grade, width, parking, landscap ing, lighting and the methods they are using for stormwater analysis and design are all ap propriate,” Scott said.
According to Scott, the stormwater system relies on existing stormwater facilities as well as new underground fa
cilities. As part of the developer’s plans for the site, two of the large systems underneath the main part of the parking lot have been shifted to the east toward Marlborough Street.
This week Scott said he ex amined one of the two primary stormwater outlet points, not ing that it looks “well stabilized” with riprap, which helps secure against erosion.
However, he did not look at the other outlet point due to the overgrowth of bushes that blocks it, but he said there is a downgradient of the point of discharge and the channel is stable.
“We didn’t identify any con
cerns [with stormwater drain age] at that point,” he said.
He said the peer review team has not studied the utilities for sewer, water and power because the town has departments, such as the Department of Public Works (DPW) and Hudson Light and Power, to study these aspects of the site.
“Both [the DPW and Hudson Light and Power] are satisfied that this project demands less than what was previously al located to this site,” Scott said.
Resident Johan Daniel voiced concerns about the stormwater management of the site.
“Westridge requests the aux iliary parking lot, proposed be yond the north end of the loop road, be graded to the northeast. In the proposed drawing the lot brings to the northwest, towards the property line with Westridge. This additional stormwater will exacerbate ex isting drainage problems from the Intel site into Westridge,” he said.
“It just seems ridiculous that you are proposing this enormous site in between a childcare center and two retire ment communities,” Director of Hudson Children’s Center Robin Shapiro said. “We are not opposed to a commercial prop erty being sold by Intel, but we are opposed to this monstrosity that is going to not only disrupt Hudson Children’s Center, Quail Run [and] Westridge, [but] it is going to disrupt the whole town of Hudson.”
Chair Robert D’Amelio, the next public hearing for the proposed Intel redevelopment will con cern traffic. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
MARLBOROUGH - Four quar ters of play wasn’t enough to separate the Marlborough and Nashoba Regional varsity football teams in a Kelleher Field thriller on Friday, Oct. 14.
After tying through regu lation time at 7-7, a coin toss gave Nashoba the first posses sion of the overtime period, where they scored a touch down and conversion to go up by 8.
Marlborough’s subsequent possession ended in a touch down, but an unsuccessful 2-point conversion finalized the 15-13 victory for Nashoba.
The game was highlighted by strong defensive perfor mances from both sides, caus ing the game to remain score less into the fourth quarter before each team found the end zone.
According to Marlborough
Head Coach Sean Mahoney, the Panthers defense has caused problems for every offense it has faced so far this season.
“Our key to success is that we play good defense, and we are able to run the ball,” Ma honey said. “Neither offense got going tonight. They had
Top: Marlborough players celebrate.
Middle: A Panther dives for a Nashoba player.
Bottom: Marlborough’s defense looks to stop the Nashoba offense.
some big plays, but our de fense did a good job once they got into the red zone.”
Prior to this weekend’s loss, the most that Marlborough had allowed any opponent to score against them this season was just 14 points.
Senior running back Nealon Stemple and junior Miguel Borges have been key players on the offensive side of the ball, according to Mahoney. Stemple is also a team captain for the 2022 season and one of 18 seniors on the team.
“Our leadership is good. We have 18 seniors, they’re good
kids, they work hard, and they are role models for the younger kids,” Mahoney said.
With just two games re maining in the regular season, the team’s focus now is bounc ing back from their loss and securing a spot in the playoffs.
“We have to come back Monday ready to practice, forget about a tough loss and look ahead,” Mahoney said. “That’s part of football, you learn from the loss, and you hope to win the next one.”
Marlborough returns home for their next matchup on Fri day, Oct. 21 against Algonquin.
By Laura Hayes Managing Editor
GRAFTON - The Grafton Ga tors and Shrewsbury Colonials went head-to-head at Grafton High School last Friday night. After battling neck and neck, the Gators beat the Colonials 13-12.
Grafton Head Coach Chris McMahon called it the “best game I’ve ever been a part of on so many levels.”
“You talk about a team win. Everything we talk about all the time — in our off season program, during the season at practice — guys got to step up, guys need to make plays, you stay the course,” he said.
McMahon noted that the team was down players, in cluding Cooper Berube and Tyson Thomas.
“Guys stepped up and made plays,” McMahon said.”Liam Donagher — who to me is the best player in Central Mass. It’s not even close — when he’s called upon, he makes the plays.”
He continued, “In the end, that’s what it was — it was perseverance and our play makers stepping up and mak ing plays.”
With this win, Grafton is continuing its undefeated streak. Shrewsbury stands 3-3 on the season.
“It’s a great high school foot ball game. Hats off to Shrews bury. It was a great game. Great battle, but I couldn’t be more proud [of our team]. It was an
amazing will to win. That’s what it was,” said McMahon.
Shrewsbury Coach John Al oisi said the game was a credit to Grafton, who he said made the plays when they had to.
“It was a hard-fought game. I was really proud of my kids’ effort. We just came up a little short,” Aloisi said.
Next Friday, Shrewsbury is scheduled to face off against Shepherd Hill while Grafton will play Tantasqua.
