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Boundary Street, Senior Center among potential dog park locations

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH - Local dogs are one step closer to getting a park in North borough.

Town officials presented four options for a potential dog park during a meeting on Oct. 11, though residents voiced their support for locations on Boundary Street and Bearfoot Road near the Senior Center.

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Westborough’s Bock, Henderson receive Good Scout award

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - The Mayflower Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present its annual Westborough Good Scout Award to Westborough Public Schools Superinten dent Amber Bock and General Manager of Westborough TV Karen Henderson.

This is only the second time two indi viduals have been chosen to receive this award.

“I am deeply honored, and humbled to be recognized with Karen Henderson, for the Good Scout Award,” said Bock. “West borough has been my family’s home for over 28 years. My husband and I are both Midwesterners, and the people of this community have become our extended family. I absolutely love this town, and I was raised in a family that believed in ser vice to your community, so it is full circle to live and serve here as much as I am able to Good Scout | 5

Library renovation rejected at Town Meeting

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Writer

WESTBOROUGH – It’s back to the draw ing board for the Westborough Public Library.

During Town Meeting on Oct. 17, Ar ticle 15 – which would have funded the library renovation – failed to get the 2/3

vote needed to pass.

The vote was 327 to approve the article, 171 against.

According to Town Moderator John Arnold, the article failed by 15 votes.

Had it been approved, the town would have appropriated $36,698,556 to fund the renovation and expansion of the

Amber Bock and Karen Henderson are this year’s recipients of the Westborough Good Scout Award.

The Senior Center is one of four potential dog park

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ELEVENTH WORCESTER DISTRICT AN EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED LEADER

Dear Residents,

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

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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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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.

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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, MA

I 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 Shrewsbury

I 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.

Theresa Flynn Shrewsbury

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The Good Scout Award Din ner, which will be held Nov. 1, raises money to support scout ing while recognizing people who personify the Scout Oath and have excelled in their ca reer and personal lives. The Mayflower Council presents this award to individuals who have exemplified themselves in outstanding community lead ership, have demonstrated a concern for the welfare of others and have been role models to all young people.

“It’s one of my favorite events,” said Henderson.

About the award recipients

Both recipients have strong community ties and have sup ported this event over the years. Bock has served on the Good Scout Committee, and Hender son has filmed the event.

Bock’s professional experi

ence spans more than 30 years of leadership experience in the schools, including the past eight years at the helm of Westborough’s district.

Bock is an active member of the Westborough commu nity. She serves on the board of Westborough Connects and volunteers on a variety of town committees. She is a member of the Westborough Women’s Club, and she has participated in her local book club for more than 13 years.

Bock earned her undergradu ate degree in education at Wit tenberg University in Ohio, ma joring in elementary education and reading and her master’s of education degree in adminis

Amber Bock

tration at Boston College. Bock teaches for the MSAA Leader ship Program instructing future educational leaders for their Leadership Licensure Program, and she provides private leader ship and instructional coaching.

As an educator, Bock has led various initiatives that have brought parents and faculty together to forge partnerships to solve problems collaboratively.

She and her husband, Neil, have been married for 30 years, have two children and have lived in Westborough since 1997. The Bocks are active members of the Congregational Church of Westborough, where Amber is known for her wreath-making

skills at the annual church fair, when she isn’t busy serving on various church committees.

As empty nesters, the Bocks acknowledge that the family dog, Gordie, now holds the spot of favorite child.

Henderson, a longtime West borough resident and active volunteer, has served since 2014 as general manager of Westborough TV. She was previously involved in national training and website management at the human resources and benefits firm Watson Wyatt Worldwide.

“I’m a bit uncomfortable [about receiving the award]. There are so many deserving people who do so much for this town. I’m certainly honored,” said Henderson.

Originally from Guilford, Conn., she holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Vermont. While at UVM, she met her now hus band, Scott, and the couple relocated in 1995 to his home

town of Westborough, where they raised their children. Hen derson and her family reside in the Parkman Parsonage, a local historical landmark home built in 1750 for the first reverend of Westborough, Ebenezer Park man.

Henderson said that West borough TV continues to help showcase the Boy Scouts’ pro grams and events. This includes covering the annual Pinewood Derby, playing a role in the Good Scout Dinner and having scouts come to the studio to earn their media badge.

“I always leave there so in spired by the work the Scouts do,” said Henderson.

During the COVID-19 pan demic, Westborough TV pro duced a documentary, “A Salute to Scouting in Westborough,” that focused on young scouts, Eagle Scouts and “good scouts.”

“It’s a really great overview of scouting in Westborough,”

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“ I am deeply honored, and humbled to be recognized with Karen Henderson, for the Good Scout Award.

Boundary Street, Senior Center among potential dog park locations

Dog park | from page 1 parks. I think it would be great to have one in town,” said resi dent Nick Cappello.

How Northborough got here

This marked the first com munity meeting since the proj ect kicked off in September.

During the meeting, Plan ning Director Laurie Connors noted that efforts to bring a dog park to Northborough date back over 18 years.

“So, this is an exciting time because the dog park is finally on the road to becoming a real ity,” Connors said.

During Town Meeting in the spring, voters approved spend ing $35,000 from the Commu nity Preservation Unreserved Fund to go toward the initial assessment and site survey of up to five locations for a poten tial dog park.

Northborough hired Weston & Sampson in July to conduct the feasibility study, coordinate a community outreach cam paign and prepare a prelimi

nary design and cost estimate for the site determined by the community to be the best fit, Connors said.

Director of the Department of Public Works Scott Charpen tier said a team got together and evaluated a “number” of properties owned by the town and eliminated properties that didn’t make sense, such as due to its topography, wetlands, proximity or size.

The four sites identified were on Carriage Hill Road, Bound ary Street, Buena Vista Road and Bearfoot Road at the Senior Center.

According to the town’s pre sentation, the Boundary Street site has the largest amount of space available at 8.6 acres. There would be two acres avail able at the Senior Center along Bearfoot Road.

Many residents voiced their support for the Boundary Street and Senior Center site.

Residents noted the amount of land available at the Bound ary Street site and the potential to have trails. Others said the

Bearfoot Road location is more heavily-traveled, and people who use the Senior Center or travel down the road could see what was happening at the park.

However, some residents voiced their concerns about a dog park near the Senior Center, including the effect of noise and smell.

Connors, who had served as the project manager for the But ler Farm Dog Park in Millbury, said they didn’t receive com

plaints about odor. Among their efforts, there were poop bag dispensers, bins were emptied weekly and there was a dump ster onsite with a cover that was regularly emptied.

Next steps

Charpentier said the goal after the community meeting was to select a site. Then, the town can move forward with the design and development process for the park.

After about 30% of the pre

liminary design plans are devel oped, Northborough will hold another community meeting to fine-tune the design features of the dog park. Charpentier projected that 75% of the design would be developed, including construction estimates.

“That will position us well for a [Community Preservation Committee] funding ap plication so that we can go to Town Meeting in 2023 and seek construction funding for the project,” Charpentier said.

Westborough schools superintendent, TV general manager receive Good Scout award

Good Scout | from page 5 she said. “It was a neat project to work on.”

Henderson is the current president of the Board of Trust ees for Project Graduation West borough, and she serves on the Board of Directors for the Char lotte Spinney Vision Scholarship Program. Henderson is also a member of both the Superinten dent’s Advisory Council and the Westborough Athletic Boosters

Association.

She was an elected member of the Westborough School Committee from 2006 to 2012, serving twice as chair, and she then completed a partial term when appointed by the Board of Selectmen to fill a vacancy in 2013. She has actively par ticipated in a variety of parent groups at every school level, including as a member of the Armstrong parent group, and

as a member and president of both the Mill Pond and Gibbons parent groups.

Henderson was a member of the town’s Cable Advisory Committee from 2012 to 2014, and she currently serves on this committee as an advisory mem ber. Over the past 20 years, she has made time to volunteer in classrooms, coach youth soccer teams and chaperone school events.

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Small Stones Festival a celebration of local arts

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Writer

GRAFTON - The Small Stones Festival of the Arts is under way.

For the fifth year, regional arts organizations have teamed up to present the best in paint ing, photography, music and

literature.

The festival began on Oct. 14 with an awards presentation; it continues through Oct. 23.

The exhibit at Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts, One Grafton Common is open daily.

Visit smallstonesfestival.org for details.

Scarecrow building contest comes to Grafton

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

GRAFTON - Time to vote for your favor ite scarecrow.

This year’s en tries appeared at Grafton Common Oct. 16, when the Grafton Recreation Contest held its annual Scarecrow Building Contest.

Pictures of the scarecrows will be posted on the de partment’s Face book page; vote for your favorite until Oct. 23.

The winner will be announced Oct. 24.

Scarecrows must be removed from the Common by Oct. 30.

For details, visit https://www.face book.com/grafton recdept.

The Small Stones Festival of the Arts in Grafton continues through Oct. 23.

Vote for Pinocchio, minions, Batman and other favorites currently on display at the Grafton Common.

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Shrewsbury Select Board name change approved

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

SHREWSBURY - The Massachu setts Legislature passed a bill to rename the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen to the Shrewsbury Select Board on Sept. 15.

The legislation was filed by Sen. Michael Moore (D-Mill bury) and Rep. Hannah Kane

(R-Shrewsbury) as a result of a Home Rule petition.

“I am so pleased to see this legislation passed as the termi nology is much more represen tative of the fact that both men and women have served and continue to serve in elected ca pacity on the Shrewsbury Select Board,” Kane said.

“Outdated language in our

government can have a real ef fect on peoples’ perception of who is in charge and whether their institutions are work ing with their best interests in mind,” Moore said.

He added, “I’m happy to have joined with Representative Hannah Kane to put forward this legislation on behalf of the people of Shrewsbury. By re

naming the Board of Selectmen to the Select Board, Shrewsbury is making its government a more welcoming and inclusive place for people of all walks of life who want to get involved in their town’s leadership.”

An article approving the change to the Board of Select men’s name to the Select Board, and the name of members to

Select Board Members, was passed at Shrewsbury’s annual town meeting on May 21.

During the June 28 meeting, the board unanimously voted to file a petition with the state legislature.

Following the passage of Moore and Kane’s bill, the bill was signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on Sept. 16.

Retro fashion event in Grafton

GRAFTON – Most people have lots of historic fashion mo ments happening right in their own closets. After all, fashion designers are always bringing styles back.

The Grafton Historical Soci ety and Grafton Public Library are betting that some folks will enjoy wearing, learning about, and talking about retro fash ion and what fashion tells us about the values of the people wearing it.

They are throwing a “Retro Fashion in Your Closet” event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Community Room at the Grafton Public Library.

Participants are invited to raid their own closets to find some clothing that has retro elements, such as high-waist ed jeans and gingham picnic shirts.

Historian Dr. Charlotte Haller from Worcester State University will explain what style changes over the decades have said about the people wearing the clothing. Haller will draw on her work as cura tor of the exhibit “Pretty Pow erful” that was on display last year at the Worcester Historical Museum.

“One of the reasons why fashion designers may take inspiration from the past is the power that clothes have to define an era so compellingly,” Haller said. “I’m really excited about the interactive nature of this fashion event.”

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Vulcano challenges Kilcoyne

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

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.

Democrat: Meghan Kilcoyne

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/.

Republican: Mike Vulcano

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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Shrewsbury rejects article to acquire parcel near former Beal

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.

Dog control law amendment

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.

Chase Terrace property

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.

Vulcano challenges Kilcoyne for 12th Worcester district

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/.

Shrewsbury Select Board members gather at Town Meeting.

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Southborough rejects petition to limit flags at Old Burial Ground

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

SOUTHBOROUGH - Town

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.

Citizen’s petition

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.

Five secrets to treat plantar fasciitis at home

By Dr. Donald Pelto Podiatrist

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One of the flags at the Old Burial Ground is this Gadsden Flag.

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In-person

voting

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.

GRAFTON

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.

HUDSON

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.

MARLBOROUGH

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.

NORTHBOROUGH

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.

SHREWSBURY

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.

SOUTHBOROUGH

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.

WESTBOROUGH

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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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

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.

Republican:

Jonathan Hostage

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.”

Information: http://jona thanhostage.com/ Democrat: Kate Donaghue

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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UPCOMING EVENTS:

The Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce is providing a resource for young business pro fessionals to connect with other young profession als, gain valu able skills, and participate in community service.

In 2007, the Chamber established the young professional network known as HYPE9 (Helping Young Professionals EXCEL in the Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber) and is comprised of business professionals ranging from 21-45 years of age who work in different industries.

HYPE9 specializes in bringing young professionals from the region together to build business relationships through fun activities that makes networking less drab and more fab. There events have included a winter carnival, bourbon tasting, bingo business builders, and so much more.

They provide professional develop ment workshops that have ranged from leadership, personal branding, advanc ing your networking skills, Strategies for Developing Strong Relationships with Subordinates and Supervisors, to how to get promoted.

Members of HYPE9 participate in many community service activities that

has included food drives, donated back to school supplies, volunteers for com munity reading days and the commu nity harvest project, and are inspirational guest speakers in our local schools.

Many members of HYPE9 have been recognized in Worcester Business Journal “Forty Under 40” List, recipients of the Chamber’s Young Business Professional of the Year award, and elected as board of directors for the Chamber and other local organizations. In 2021, HYPE9 was recognized as the “Best Young Business Professional Network” by the Worcester Business Journal.

To participate in HYPE9, visit the Chamber’s website at www.corridornine. org or call the office at 508-836-4444.

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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

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.

Democrat: Stephen Fishman

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/.

Republican: Hannah Kane

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

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Library

Town Meeting | from page 1 library. Approval would also have kicked in a state grant of $9.4 million.

Before Town Meeting, Li brary Director Maureen Amyot said that if the project failed to get Town Meeting approval, the building committee and Library Trustees will regroup and figure out a plan moving forward. While she may not be sure the plan would be, she said it would include “an expensive repair project that yields no additional program space or service improvements

for residents.”

The cost to perform major repairs would be around $19 million, which would not be covered by the state grant.

The state grant will be awarded to the next commu nity on the waiting list. Amyot said there is no future con struction grant round planned.

Supporters cited the value of the library’s programs and the need to replace the roof, windows and electrical sys tems. However, detractors questioned the cost. They also cited the lack of parking around

the building, and whether the library should build a new elsewhere in town.

Since Article 15 failed, Ar ticle 16, which would have adjusted the library’s setbacks to allow for renovations, was passed over.

Other articles

Several articles drew their share of discussion.

Article 18, which capped the first night of Town Meet ing, requested the acquisition of 0 Ruggles Street, which the town has said could be used for

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Rare Disease Advisory Council, which is up and running.

She said she’s running for reelection because “public service is very much ingrained in me.”

Her top concerns within the district include food insecurity, public health and education.

“I’m concerned about the

increase in food insecurity,” she said. “I’ve been working on policy and investment. I try and focus on all levels.

“We have an inefficient, ineffective local public health system. The people who work in it are terrific, but we are the only state in the nation that approaches [health care] on

a town-by-town basis,” she added.

Kane said there should be more access to career techni cal education, and the circuit breaker for special education should be running on the state level, not on the local level.

For information, visit http:// www.rephannahkane.com/.

trailhead parking or if the town needs to work on the water tower or other utilities.

The cost is $334,000, half of which would be covered by the Walkup Robinson Trust Fund.

Some abutters to the prop erty were concerned about not receiving a notice while others were concerned about the pos sible building of a parking lot .

An amendment to move

Parcel A from the care of the Select Board to the Conserva tion Commission failed. The original article, to have par cels A and C under the care of the Select Board, and Parcel B under the care of the Conser vation Commission, passed, 200-21.

Town Meeting resumed on Oct. 18 after the Community Advocate went to press.

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Expansion and renovation to the Westborough Public Library will not be occurring anytime soon following a vote at Town Meeting.

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COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

The Community Advocate will post obituaries online (and in print, as space allows). Please send information (and a picture if desired) to tracy@commu nityadvocate.com. Here is a complete list of individual obitu aries posted on the Community Advocate website (www.com munityadvocate.com).

DEATHS

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

Scan QR code to read all of this week’s obituaries on our website.

Brian S. Williams, 65

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.

Rhonda L.Bartolini, 58

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.

James C. Joubert, 91

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.

Dorothy Delarda, 95

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.

Rose M. Santora, 94

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.

David W. Adams, 74

Former Marlborough Fire Chief

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.

Dennis M. Murphy, 76

Former Hudson Fire Chief

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.

Rhea Y. Zanca, 79

YORK BEACH, ME - Rhea

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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Northborough

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.

Marlborough

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.

Southborough

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.

Shrewsbury

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.

Westborough

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.

LEGAL NOTICES

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HUDSON

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF HUDSON Public Notice of Hearing

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

Planning Board Chair Robert D’Amelio CM 10/14

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF HUDSON Public Notice of Hearing

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

Planning Board Chair Robert D’Amelio CM 10/14

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF HUDSON Public Notice of Hearing

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 10/14

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF HUDSON Public Notice of Hearing

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 5.8.1.2 (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,

LEGAL NOTICES

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

BODYWORK REGULATION – LEGAL NOTICE

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.

MARLBOROUGH

LEGAL NOTICE

SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES ALL POLICE ORDERED TOWS

(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.

SHREWSBURY

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

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY PUBLIC HEARING

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 Chairman

CM 10/14

LEGAL NOTICE

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 BOARD

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY PUBLIC HEARING

The 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 10/14

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

FOR DONAHUE ROWING CENTER DOCK EXPANSION NOVEMBER 2022

Sealed 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.

EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE REQUIRE

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 Manager

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY PARKS AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DIVISION

The 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.

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WORCESTER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given by Pat’s Service Center of 9 Casco Street, Worcester, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after 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

Pat Santa Maria, owner Pat’s Service Center

Joseph A. Thomas, Jr., Clerk

Christie Vaillancourt Chair, Hudson Board of Health

Union Common in Marlborough is

By Susan Alatalo Historical Columnist

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

MARLBOROUGH THEN NOW

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

Program on the state of American politics

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.

Marlborough’s Union Common dates back to a nineteenth-century consolidation of two Congregational church societies.

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ALATALO

Electric vehicle enthusiasts plug into expo in Westborough

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - It’s not every day you see a Mr. Coffee plugged into the engine of a vehicle.

Chris Spychalski of North Andover was demonstrating how he can plug in appliances into the electric load of his Toyota EV.

“I mow the lawn with it,” he said.

Spychalski has owned his electric vehicle since 2018. Aside from replacing an electric heat er and windshield — which were both covered under war ranty —he said driving an EV has been “wonderful.”

He was among nearly three dozen drivers taking part in the “Get Charged Up” EV Expo on Oct. 15 at the Amazon Robotics parking lot on Otis Street.

The Cameron family of Westborough came with their red Ford Mustang they pur chased last May.

“There’s no maintenance, there’s no upkeep aside from tire rotation, the acceleration is

awesome,” said Neil Cameron.

“You’re not burning gas, you get good acceleration … I love it,” said Tom Wheaton of Little ton, the owner of a Polestar 2 since April 2021.

He said he gets about 220 miles on a “90% charge,” but cold weather can reduce that range by about 20%.

The Quirk dealership in

Braintree brought a Chevy Volt, along with 110-volt and 220-volt chargers. According to Mary Collins, a finance as sistant, a full charge at home would cost between $5 and $10, while a “fast charger” would cost between $10 and $20. She added that the chargers are programmable so that vehicles can be charged during off-peak

hours.

In addition to the EVs, the police departments from Westborough and Hopkinton brought their hybrid cruisers.

Sharad Mehta, chair of the Westborough Rotary Club’s Committee of the Environment, said this year’s expo had “a lot more variety of vehicles.”

“It’s still very expensive; 70%

buy second-hand vehicles,” he said. “After a few years, it will be a lot more common. They are cheaper to run than gaspowered vehicles.”

Sponsors included Sustain able Westborough, Sustain able Northborough, the Rotary Club of Westborough and the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee.

Chris Spychalski of North Andover has owned his Toyota EV since 2018, and uses the car’s electric load to charge appliances, including his lawn mower. He was one of nearly three dozen electric vehicle drivers to take part in “Get Charged Up” EV Expo on Oct. 15 at the Amazon parking lot on Otis Street.

Polestar, Toyota, Tesla, Ford and Dodge were among the nearly three dozen makes and models on display (and for test driving) at the “Get Charged Up” EV Expo Oct. 15 at the Amazon parking lot on Otis Street. The event was sponsored by Westborough Rotary.

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Northborough releases White Cliffs request for proposals

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH - The re quest for proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment and reuse of the White Cliffs mansion has officially hit the streets.

The RFP became available on Oct. 12, marking the latest step in Northborough’s efforts to solicit potential private sec tor partners to rehabilitate the mansion and get it back into use.

“Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), the Town intends to offer the Property to the qualified developer, owner, end user (Respondent) that submits the proposal most advantageous to the Town,” the RFP read.

The town noted that a suc cessful respondent would be responsible for the permitting, funding, construction and on going property management.

History of White Cliffs

Northborough purchased White Cliffs, which was a sum

mer home for Smith & Wesson co-founder Daniel Wesson, back in 2016.

This move saved White Cliffs from demolition after the LaCava family had applied for a demolition permit.

White Cliffs sits on just over seven acres of land at 167 Main Street. Town assessor’s records indicate that the three-story

building is 18,781 square feet, including 1960s and 1970s ball room and kitchen additions.

“The White Cliffs Mansion is a prominent and valued part of the Northborough commu nity and the Town cares very deeply about its preservation and reuse,” the RFP said.

The property sits between two zoning districts with the

building itself sitting in the Residence C District and the frontage and most of the front yard in Business East, accord ing to the RFP.

The RFP noted that the Planning Board is proposing a zoning amendment for the an nual Town Meeting next year that would move the entire property within Business East,

which allows for by-right uses like cultural uses, retail, art studios and galleries, offices, personal services, bead and breakfasts, eateries, catering services and a mix of business and residential uses.

While White Cliffs is not listed on state or national registers of historic places or have a preservation restriction, the RFP said the town intends to establish a restriction, which will be a condition of any trans fer to a successful applicant.

The award of a contract will be based on the recommenda tion of the White Cliffs Com mittee and subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting action as required.

Any proposals should be re ceived by Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Prior to the deadline, the town has scheduled a site visit for Nov. 1.

The RFP can be found online at https://www.town.north borough.ma.us/administra tion/bids/request-proposalswhite-cliffs-mansion-redevel opment-and-reuse.

The White Cliffs mansion is located at 167 Main Street.

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Select Board continues Westboro Mobil

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - Westboro

Mobil’s license to sell used cars is hanging by a thread.

After an extensive discus sion on Oct. 11, the Westbor ough Select Board decided to continue the suspension of the East Main Street business’ Class II license until Nov. 3, with a public hearing sched uled for Nov. 2 at 6:15 p.m.

In addition, the business will be subject to a spot check by the Register of Motor Ve hicles on Oct. 17 to see whether it still fulfills the requirements for the Class II license.

According to Lauren Sparks, attorney for Westboro Mobil owner Jack Azar, they met with the register two weeks ago to come up with a memo of agreement to “make corrective measures.”

License suspended in August

The board has dealt with violations at the station for

years. The latest move came in August, when the board issued a 30-day suspension over the number of unregistered ve hicles kept at the station.

In September, the suspen sion was extended voluntarily by Azar because he had just retained a new attorney.

In a recent report filed by the Westborough Police Depart ment, there were two unreg istered vehicles at the station, one more than was allowed.

According to Sparks, the two vehicles were not for sale,

but there for repairs, and the registration for one of those vehicles had expired.

“I hope the board will con sider that he’s done everything possible,” she said. “In extend ing the suspension, he lost another month of business.”

Town Counsel Brian Riley from KP Law said the options before the Select Board were to restore the license with supervision, continue the sus pension or revoke the license.

Chair Ian Johnson said revo cation would not be an option

that night. He voiced his sup port to restore the license with conditions.

“If the license is restored, the town will keep a close watch,” he said. “He should recognize the seriousness of the situation. Is he willing to be checked every day?

“It’s your last chance,” John son added. “I do want to give you a chance, but if you’re back, it’s revocation.”

Select Board member Pat rick Welch said the board would like to see Azar’s busi ness thrive, but he was in favor of continuing the suspension.

“I’d like to give you one more chance, but we’re getting tired of this,” he said.

Others said enough was enough.

“This is a difficult situa tion we have before us,” said Select Board member Shelby Marshall. “It doesn’t speak to the long history of issues. I’m reluctant to continue the Class 2 license. If we had a restaurant with a liquor license, and there were violations, there would be

consequences.”

“To me, the trust is bro ken,” Marshall said later in the meeting. “For all the hours the town has put in … it’s the gerbil wheel that keeps on spinning.”

“I share your hesitancy,” said Select Board member Allen Edinberg. “I still see ve hicles parked on the sidewalk. I am very concerned about the lack of attention to detail.”

Edinberg brought up the station’s log book, which had not been up to date when it was turned over to the board.

“You were untruthful to town staff,” he said. “Why wouldn’t you turn in a valid book?”

Azar blamed pandemicrelated staff shortages as to why the book was not updated. Sparks said the log book is now compliant, and she has told Azar to have the book at the station, whether he has a dealership or not.

Ultimately, the Select Board voted 3-1 to continue the sus pension with Johnson voting against.

Westboro Mobil is located at 24 East Main Street.

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Plan in the works to repair damage from fire at high school

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - A small electrical fire on Sept. 8 re sulted in water damage in 13 classrooms on the second and third floors at Westborough High School.

Because of the damage, classes were canceled on Sept. 8 and 9. How to fix the damage and how to make up the two days lost was discussed during the School Committee meeting on Oct. 6.

Superintendent Amber Bock said that the two days could not be treated as snow days, nor as days for remote learning.

To cause the least disrup tion to work and vacation schedules, Bock said the two days would be made up at the end of the school year.

“It’s the least disruptive, especially for the seniors,” said Bock.

“I feel like it’s the only op tion,” said School Committee Chair Lisa Edinberg.

The Westborough Fire Department shared this photo after it responded to the high school.

The committee approved the changes to the school cal endar.

Fire damage update

Bock provided an update on the timeline being discussed with BluSky Restoration Con tractors.

According to a memo provided to the committee, BluSky wants to close off the damaged portions of the sec ond and third floors for five to six weeks “to complete the

asbestos abatement, demoli tion and reconstruction of the classrooms and hallways.”

BluSky wants to begin the work on Nov. 18. Once stu dents have left for the week end, crews will pack and move all content from the affected classrooms. Abatement will begin Thanksgiving break. Construction will take place between 3 and 11 p.m. from after Thanksgiving through year’s end, with completion planned for Jan. 2, 2023.

BluSky will provide a full written schedule in late Oc tober.

Bock said a schedule needs to be worked with the staff to find alternative spaces for the affected classrooms.

“I have to give a shoutout to the high school faculty” for their ability to adjust, said Bock.

Bock added that the funds to pay for the project will come from insurance.

Westborough High School, which sits on West Main Street, was damaged in a fire last month.

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Architectural Designs

Marlborough falls to Nashoba in overtime

By Jesse Kucewicz Contributing Writer

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.

Dr. Eric Bryan

A Nashoba player cheers following a play.

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KUCEWICZ

Grafton

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.

The Grafton kicker prepares for the extra point.

Top: The Grafton student section cheers after a play.

Bottom: A Shrewsbury player looks for an opening.

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