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Portman Industrial withdraws application for Intel site

Rotary Club hosts Turkey Shoot

By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer

MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Ro tary Club is celebrating milestones.

By Caroline Gordon and Laura Hayes

HUDSON - The Hudson Planning Board unanimously voted to accept Portman Industrial’s request to withdraw their site plan application without prejudice for the proposed Intel redevelopment.

“I just want to thank all of you because the Planning Board really had nothing to

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In its 100th year, the nonprofit orga nization marked its 40th annual Turkey Shoot on Nov. 19 in the cafeteria at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

When COVID-19 hit in 2020, the popu lar fundraiser took place virtually.

Marlborough library interior work begins

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – For Margaret Cardel lo, the progress of rebuilding the Marlbor ough Public Library can be measured by the colors at the construction site.

“It changes color all the time,” said the library director.

As fall turns into winter, the construc tion crews are preparing to commence work on the interior. That means plenty of yellow insulation materials for the ex terior, and blue tarps to cover equipment.

“Everything’s on schedule, and it’s go ing well,” said Cardello.

Those passing by the project site may

“Though we hope to see the dreaded COVID in the rearview mirror, we’re still living in a very challenging world with record-high inflation,” noted the club’s President Mark Vital in the event program. “Your support tonight is criti Turkey Shoot | 7 Library | 9

Right: Alexander Radivonyk, 6, chooses a Double Blaster as his prize.

teacher named Masonic Teacher of the Year

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Left: Meghan Michaud is happy to hear her raffle-ticket number announced as the winner of a bottle of champagne.

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Dear Editor,

As a social work student, I recently listened to a current event pre sentation on a bill signed by the New York State Governor expanding assistance for LGBTQ older adults in October of this year. I learned about the access to physical and mental care, free and/or discounted food deliveries, and caregiving supports is now being easier for LGBTQ older adults in New York State to receive. I was appalled when listen ing to the presentation with the lack of support previously provided to this community. It made me think if there was a community within Shrewsbury that may have gone unnoticed. We have Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, both in and around Shrewsbury but what access for seniors who do not live in Assisted or Residential Living?

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It has been said that LGBTQ older adults have unique needs for assistance but can be tentative to obtain support due to stigma and historical exclu sion faced over their lives. This impacts poverty and isolation rates due to a withdrawn of seeking services or not having access to services.

It is difficult for me to imagine not having a support system when reaching an age when someone needs more assistance. Having stigma and experiences making someone wary of seeking support to benefit quality of life. Living alone can be scary even under the best conditions, but to have lack of support and isolation based on who someone loves or who someone is unacceptable.

Massachusetts can and must do better. We can call state legislators and inform them about what is happening to LGBTQ older adults in our state and country. We can educate ourselves on past and present issues and concerns to be an ally. As well as sharing what other states have been doing to resolve this issue such as October 2022 New York State policy implemented. In Shrewsbury we can find ways to support this community and bring access to any assistance needed especially those individuals living alone.

— Sara Barry, Shrewsbury

Clarification: There will be a total of 30 public parking spaces at the proposed Beal project, which was in the Nov. 11 edition.

Talking Turkey

Holiday festivities often include din ner gatherings with roasted, grilled, or deep-fried turkey. Since whole turkey is a combination of white and dark meat, people often wonder what wine to pair with it. Traditionally, fruit-forward red wines with notes of dark berries and/ or cherries such as Pinot Noir, Sangio vese, or Beaujolais are served. Perhaps it is time to alter the menu. Since rosé wines are currently very much in vogue, consider serving a dry rosé wine from Provence in France, a crisp rosé wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, or a brut rosé sparkling wine. These lighter, lower-alcohol options will complement the rich, heavy flavors of turkey meat without adding any competing flavors from full-bodied red wines.

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MARLBOROUGH – Drone photography shows the progress of the Marlborough Public Library renovation project. Library Director Margaret Cardello said the project is on schedule, and crews are preparing to begin working on the interior of the library. Read more about the project on Page 1 of the Marlborough and Hudson edition or online at communityadvocate.com.

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Marlborough close to adding treasury/payroll manager

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – The city’s Finance Department is close to adding a new position.

During the City Council’s Finance Committee meeting on Nov. 14, members approved an amendment to the city code to create a treasury/payroll manager.

The position will help “add a layer” to overseeing payroll and cash management, according to Finance Director Patrick Jones.

“This is really a position I’ve been looking for for a number of years,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant. “We really don’t have a payroll specialist.”

Vigeant told committee members that during the CO VID-19 pandemic, there were

just two people handling the city’s payroll.

“That was a bit scary,” he said.

The treasury/payroll manag er would assist in implementing changes to the department’s on line systems, such as OpenGov/ Stripe, Automated Payroll, New EE Payroll Self Service Portal and New Munis upgrade to Windows.

“We have software that didn’t exist a couple of years ago,” said Jones at the meeting.

In a letter to Vigeant, Jones said the position would also serve as an adviser to the city in the collective bargaining process “in costing out proposals and advising management on col lective bargaining proposals.”

Vigeant said funding for the position, which would start at $72,500 per year, would come mostly from a vacant position.

The position would work 40 hours a week and receive benefits. The manager would report to Jones.

The Finance Committee ap proved sending the measure to the City Council, with a request to suspend the rules so that the mayor may be able to advertise the position.

MARLBOROUGH – The High land City Striders Running Club will host its annual PostThanksgiving Tough Ten and Faster Five Turkey Trots on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 9 a.m.

Both races begin and end at Ghiloni Park at 239 Concord Road.

The entry fee is 15 nonper ishable food or toiletry items which will be be donated to the Marlborough Community Cupboard. Prizes will go to the top finishers in both races.

Pre-registration is highly encouraged online at high landcitystriders.org.

The Highland City Striders Running Club is a nonprofit 501(C)3 and a group of runners who live in the greater Marl borough and Hudson area that coordinate races like this that support the local community.

Running club hosts two Turkey Trots

“ This is really a position I’ve been looking for for a number of years. We really don’t have a payroll specialist.

Mayor Arthur Vigeant

Portman Industrial withdraws application for Intel site

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do with this. It was all the hard work and effort that you all put into this and you should be very proud of yourselves of the outcome you have achieved,” said Planning Board Chair Rob ert D’Amelio during the Intel redevelopment public hearing Nov. 15.

D’Amelio read a letter from Portman Industrial that was signed by S. Jefferson Greenway and addressed to the Director of Planning and Community De velopment Kristina Johnson that said, “We respectfully request a withdrawal without prejudice of this application. On behalf of Portman Industrial LLC, we appreciate all of your time and that of the Planning Board and other town departments in reviewing this application.”

Portman had proposed to build a 1.28 million-square-foot distribution warehouse at the former Intel site on Reed Road.

Michael Pill, an attorney who represented the abutters –including the Villages at Quail Run, Westridge Condomini ums, the Hudson’s Children’s Center and Ralph Steves as the trustee of the Reed Hudson Revocable Trust – in a court case against the town and Intel Massachusetts over the project, said if Portman’s application was withdrawn with prejudice it would mean “serious limits” on Portman’s ability to reapply within two years.

Pill said he asked special counsel Mark Babrowski to see if the Planning Board would not allow Portman Industrial to withdraw its application specifically without prejudice.

“I mean, we don’t want to have to go through all this again next spring or next summer, and I think it would make a lot of sense after what everybody has been put through already,” he said.

Pill added, “We are glad to see them [Portman Industrial] go. We wish Portman well, but not here.”

that it “took a whole town.”

“I am so proud and grateful for all of the work that the peo ple of Quail Run and Westridge and all the people of the town of Hudson did. I can’t thank them enough. It really made a differ ence,” Shapiro said.

Johnson said that she believes Portman’s decision to withdraw their site plan application is because of the “uncertainty of

a satisfactory outcome” with the local and state permitting processes and the reduction of logistics warehouse development due to the rise in interest rates.

Select Board Chair Scott Dupli sea said though the project could have generated $8 million in tax revenues, the warehouse would have been “too big” for Hudson.

“I was happy to see they with drew that at this time,” he added.

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and town officials react to Portman’s request

Since the project has been before the Planning Board, it has drawn opposition and concerns from Hudson residents, particu larly those who live nearby.

“This is the best thing that could possibly happen for Hud son,” said Westridge resident Steve Goldberg.

Director of the Hudson Chil dren’s Center Robin Shapiro said

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I am so proud and grateful for all of the work that the people of Quail Run and Westridge and all the people of the town of Hudson did.

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Shapiro Director of the Hudson Children’s Center

Marlborough’s Kits for Kids helps children in need

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

HUDSON – Heather Johnston shows each room of what Kits for Kids now calls its home.

Donations are stacked from floor to ceiling. Handmade scarves sit on kitchen chairs. There’s packages of socks, boxes of LEGOs, soaps and creams and enough toys to fill Santa’s workshop.

Johnston, along with her husband Jay and lots of volun teers, will sort, assemble and deliver these donations to local children in need.

“It’s to know that they’re loved and cared for,” said Johnston.

Some of these donations will be sent to “Network with a Purpose,” which is an event sponsored by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Com merce taking place on Nov. 30.

Other donations will be distributed year-round to local organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest, Employment Options Inc., Girls Inc. of Worcester, South Mid

Right:Heather Johnston shows some of the headbands donated to Kits for Kids.

Below right: Socks await sorting at the Kits for Kids’ facility in Hudson.

The beginnings of Kits for Kids

Johnston said she started Kits for Kids about 16 years ago, when she and her husband owned a multifamily house in Worcester. One of their tenants was a mother working three jobs to make ends meet.

“They had nothing – no furniture, the kids had no toys … I asked myself ‘what is wrong here?’” she said.

Johnston said that since the nonprofit was organized, more than 20,000 kits have been distributed.

Kits for Kids recently moved from Acorn Self-Storage, where donations had been stored for the past seven years. Johnston said it took her a year to move eight bins worth of donations to the present space, which is near downtown Hudson.

Johnston said she hopes to find suitable space in Marlbor ough in the near future.

The donations –and the donors

Each kit contains many comfort items, including win ter clothing, toys, games and personal hygiene products. The kits are divided by age, such as baby, preschool, el ementary and teen.

Kits also include sensory items such as stuffed animals, fidget spinners and monkey bands. These items help calm kids down when they’re anx ious, Johnston said.

“We’re big on helping kids with sensory items,” said John ston.

Items come from local and corporate donors. For example, Johnston said that LEGO re cently donated $3,000 in toys, while Marshalls in Marlbor ough gave $10,000. Town Fair Tire donated $1,000, and St. Mary’s Credit Union donated teen clothing and toys for the Nov. 30 event.

Main Street Bank has also contributed to the event, and the host of Network with a Purpose, Apex Entertainment, is donating the food.

Donations have also come from Ella’s Skin Care with high-end makeup, Anytime Fitness with sports bottles and dental supplies from Michael and Aisa Dragone.

“The community has just been so supportive,” said John ston.

‘Network with a Purpose’

The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce and Kits for Kids will host the an nual “Network with a Purpose” on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Apex Entertain ment, 21 Apex Drive.

The event is to build emer gency comfort kits for teens in need between the ages of 13 and 18.

This is a Chamber of Com merce event, but the public is

dlesex Opportunity Council and Carol’s Closet.

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welcome to join. Registration is required via marlborough chamber.org.

New seasonal clothing, toys and personal-care items are now being accepted. These can include scarves, winter hats, gloves, playing cards, small toys, hygiene products such as soaps, shampoos or deodor ants, and $10 gift cards to local restaurants.

According to Melissa Tat ten-Perry of the Chamber, the goal is to assemble and deliver 300 kits.

After assembly, the kits will be sent to the Marlbor ough Community Cupboard for distribution, according to Johnston.

Donations should be deliv ered to Apex or to the Chamber office, 11 Florence St., no later than Nov. 30.

Financial donations may be sent to Kits for Kids, a 501(C) (3) organization, to P.O. Box 33, Marlborough, MA 01752.

For information, visit www. kitsforkids.org.

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Turkey Shoot | from page 1 cal in allowing us the ability to continue to serve you, the greater Marlborough community, and serve others throughout the world – just like we have for the past 100 years.”

Past President Sem Aykanian emceed this year’s Turkey Shoot.

Rotarians, businesses and nonprofits donated numerous raffle items. Among the prizes were Amazon Fire tablets, hand made jewelry, home appliances, sports game tickets and many turkey baskets with all the fix ings.

A separate round of raffles offered children’s prizes such as toys and bicycles. The children’s table winners were announced by Santa Claus, aka Dave Brower.

Refreshment sales raised ad ditional funds. Proceeds from the fundraiser help support the club’s ongoing charitable en deavors.

Learn more about the Marl borough Rotary Club at marl boroughrotary.org and facebook. com/RotaryMarlboroughMA. For more photos, visit community advocate.com.

Santa Claus, aka Dave Brower, announces the children’s table winners.

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Sem Aykanian, a past president of the Marlborough Rotary Club, emcees the Turkey Shoot.

Bill and Joanne Brady win their second turkey basket with all the fixings. Marlborough Rotary Club President Mark Vital sells raffle tickets.

Sara Cone wins a country holiday basket.

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The housing market’s holiday traditions

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We started off the year seemingly stalled in the peak of a sellers market much like the previous few years how ever, we certainly won’t be ending the year in that same place. The housing market has it’s own traditions and though it may not seem predictable or repetitive, for hundreds of years the housing market has had it’s own trends and tradi tions much like we do in this holiday season! This years trend has been an upward one for sure!But unlike the last few years where the prices were on the upward trend, this year

it’s been the rates and a steep hill they’ve climbed! So while many of us are enjoying the Holiday season by seeing old friends, baking cookies and spending money on gifts, buy ers and sellers may not be hav ing such a favorable December.

This wild ride is constantly changing and this year’s rate increase has really added a twist to the already “inflated” market we were seeing. The rapid and drastic increase in rates has not only forced many buyers out of the market but it has also significantly changed what some buyers can afford

for homes. A typical buyer 6 months ago looking for a $400,000 home was likely getting a 4.25 rate and would have been looking at a $2000 mortgage. That same buyer right now is getting a 6.3% interest rate and can likely now only afford a $300,000 home and finding one of those is not an easy task!

So how’s the market? Well, the overall amount of active buyers has decreased but the amount of activity is still high and the inventory level is still very low. Buyers are getting some reprieve from having to waive home inspections and paying over appraised value but the competition is still around.

For sellers, if they’re watch ing the trend and using an

agent who is doing the same, all is still good and prices are still high but pricing your home right is so important and making sure you hire an experienced agent that un derstands that and can guide you correctly will be pivotal in selling your home for maxi mum return. Sound familiar to anyone? While these trends are much different than oth ers we’ve seen in the past, the housing market is as traditional as Santa himself! Don’t be a Grinch, call an experienced agent and get more informa tion whether you’re plan ning to buy or sell, having an expert work on your behalf is absolutely in your best inter est. Happy Holidays to all! For more market updates, feel free to reach out: email- lisasells@ remaxexec.com Instagram @ lisashawsells or call me 508 826-7661

Kelly Lizotte at Rhome Mortgage, 508 523-6409, kelly@rhomemortgage.com or Brian Tankersley VP and Sales manager at Security First Mortgage Lending, 508 8533000 x230, btank@security firstmf.com. You can also check out the details online at www. mymasshome.org Bottom line is that’s it’s a new season in the real estate market and changes are happening. Nothing that will stop people from buying and selling just different ways to do it. Please feel free to email or call me with any questions you may have, lisasells@re maxexec.com 508 826-7661.

While most of us are enjoying the holiday season and participating in our own special tradi tions, the housing market’s traditions may not be so enjoyable right now for some.

Marlborough library interior work begins

Capital campaign

As part of paying for the library project, the MPL Foun dation is staging a capital campaign.

Library | from page 1 notice some gaps at the top of the front entrance. That’s be cause some terra cotta pieces have been removed. The pieces had been part of the library for over 100 years.

Some pieces will be restored; others will be remade.

“Some of the pieces could have fallen down,” said Cardel lo. “We want to make them stable for another 100 years.”

The project continues to be on time and on budget. Cardello said that while the library is looking at new furniture and shelving, it’s also going to re cycle some pieces.

“We still have excellent fur niture from 1969. It’s extremely solid,” she said, adding that those pieces will be reuphol stered.

“We can’t wait to open,” she added. “Our goal is to create a welcoming space. Space to do so much more.”

Cardello retires

The library is scheduled to reopen in spring 2023 – several months after Cardello’s retire ment in January.

“It’s best for the library if someone comes in and gets to know the people,” she said.

According to Janice Merk of the Board of Library Trustees, the search for a new director “is going well.” The trustees’ search committee is in the first round of vetting applicants; the goal is to have a new director in place by the time Cardello leaves.

“We got a good director once. We can do it again,” said Merk.

In case a suitable candidate does not appear, Merk said they can rely on the library staff to fill the gap until a director is found.

“The team that’s in place is fabulous,” she said. “We’ll make sure there’s leadership.”

The goal is $2 million, which will go toward furni ture, equipment, technology and other items not covered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners’ grant for the new library.

The foundation recently received a $300,000 grant through the office of state Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton).

“I am proud that the city of Marlborough, in partnership with Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, moved forward in 2021 to begin construction of a new public library in Marlborough,” said Eldridge. “I’m very happy to

pass this $300,000 budget amendment to help support the library having the neces sary equipment, furniture and technology to be accessible to all Marlborough residents.”

For information on the foundation, including how to donate and to see the latest information on the project, visit www.marlborough-ma. gov/library/mpl-foundation.

Above:The Marlborough Public Library is scheduled to reopen its doors next spring.

Left: Interior work is under way at the Marlborough Public Library.

The Marlborough Library Foundation recently received a $300,000 grant through the office of state Sen. Jamie Eldridge.

PHOTO COURTESY OF STATE SEN. JAMIE ELDRIDGE

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By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH - The first snow’s on the ground, the city’s holiday banners have been hung and the rush is on to get those holiday packages in the mail.

On Nov. 15, Postmaster Nicholas Tselikis joined Mayor Arthur Vigeant and a couple of young visitors to announce holiday programs in the city.

Tselikis showed some of the holiday-themed postage stamps currently on sale. Addi tionally, in order to get packag es delivered by Dec. 25, Tselikis urged people to get their gifts in the mail by Dec. 17 for USPS retail ground service and firstclass mail service, Dec. 19 for Priority Mail service and Dec. 23 for Priority Mail Express Service.

Tselikis also announced that the post office will be open Sundays during the holiday season, and there will be a hir ing event on Dec. 17 with the

Framingham Post Office.

As Abi Harris and her little brother, Ben, sent letters to Santa, Vigeant announced the annual “Home for the Holi days” event at the Union Com mon on Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.

There will be a petting zoo, as well as performances by

the Marlborough High School Choral Group and the Marl borough Symphony Orchestra.

In addition, the Marlbor ough Historical Society will present “Christmas at the Farm” on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.

For updates, visit www. marlborough-ma.gov.

Abi Harris, center, yells her appreciation for Santa Claus, with the approval of, from left, Mayor Arthur Vigeant, Postmaster Nicholas Tselikis and letter carrier Brian McNiff. In the wagon is Abi’s brother, Ben.

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A drive-through Thanksgiving tradition at Hudson Senior Center

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - If you drove by the Hudson Senior Center Nov.18, you may have seen people handing plastic bags filled with food to seniors.

This year marks the 12th consecutive year that George Danis and his company, Plastic Molding Manufacturing have paired up to host the Hudson Senior Center Thanksgiving Drive-Thru. As part of the event, senior residents can pick up a warm Thanksgiving meal.

Due to the COVID-19 pan demic, residents could not sit down for the traditional Hudson Senior Center Thanks

giving. Hudson Senior Center Director Janice Long said the senior center is “very fortu nate” to put on the event.

“Even during COVID, we are able to grab and go. We haven’t missed a Thanksgiving dinner. We are very fortunate,” she said.

Jody Heyward, who is with Plastic Molding Manufactur ing, said they have “mastered” the drive through delivery format because they have been doing it for two years now.

Every year the volunteers see the same faces stopping by, according to Heyward.

“It’s awesome. When we used to do a traditional Thanksgiving sitting, we used

to show pictures of our kids and grandkids. They saw mine grow up, and I saw theirs grow up,” Heyward said.

According to Heyward, the tradition began in Watertown back in the 1980s.

“We think Thanksgiving is a special time of year for ev eryone and sometimes people don’t have family nearby to enjoy a nice meal, and we just like to give them that opportu nity,” she said.

The meals were prepared by Buffett Way in Marlbor ough. This year, there were approximately 150 seniors who received the free meals, according to Plastic Molding Manufacturing’s Lara Deane.

Volunteers prepare the drive-through meaks for Hudson seniors.

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Full search for new Hudson superintendent on the horizon

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

HUDSON - The School Commit tee has begun their full-search for a new superintendent.

This comes after Superin tendent Marco Rodrigues an nounced his intent to retire in June and the committee voted to conduct a full search for his successor.

During a School Commit tee meeting Nov. 15, the board appointed the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) to assist them with the search for Rodrigues’ suc cessor. NESDEC is a non-profit educational organization that aids schools with executive searches.

The total cost of the search would be $14,060, according to NESDEC’s proposal packet. This amount would include a $11,600 professional consult ing fee and a $2,460 fee for “search related expenses,” including cost of supplies to advertise the position and the travel expenses of the consul tants.

The town will receive a 20% discount on the search because Hudson is a NESDEC affiliate, the packet said.

Board approves a full search

During a School Commit tee meeting Oct. 25, the board voted to approve a full search for a new superintendent.

Chair Michele Tousignant Dufour said the committee does have a “potential” inter nal candidate – Assistant Su perintendent Kathleen Provost – who has informed the board she is interested in applying for the position.

Tousignant Dufour said there are no other “potential” internal candidates who have said they are interested in ap plying.

Although there is a “poten tial” internal candidate, com mittee members voiced their support of a full search during the meeting.

Committee member Mark Terra-Salomão asked Tou signant Dufour if it would be possible for the committee to conduct a full superinten dent search that is concurrent with the interview process of Provost. This is how the com mittee has conducted previous superintendent searches.

However, Tousignant Du four said requesting resumes while interviewing a potential

candidate is “not technically appropriate.”

She said the reason why the School Committee had previ ously conducted a full search while interviewing internal candidates is because the in ternal candidates were not assistant superintendents.

“I see that [this search com pared to the last search] as apples to oranges. It is not an equivalent situation,” she said.

Committee member Chris Yates said with his experience

serving on the School Commit tee and Select Board, conduct ing a full search is a stronger option than quickly hiring an internal candidate.

“I have nothing against internal candidates,” Yates said. “I just think that we have a duty to the district and the town to just make sure we are compiling the best group of people applying to a job that is arguably the most important job in the town.”

Committee member Steven

Sharek agreed.

Sharek, who was appoint ed over the summer, said he “wouldn’t feel right” about appointing an internal candi date because as he is new to the committee, he wouldn’t have a full understanding of how qualified the internal candidate is.

Terra-Salomão, who agreed with Yates and Sharek, said that a search would also elimi nate the personal biases com mittee members may have

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toward the internal candidate.

“A search doesn’t mean that an internal candidate couldn’t happen,” he added .

Committee member Steven Smith said that while he sup ported a full search, he encour aged internal candidates to apply for the job.

“I feel like it is my respon sibility to make sure we get the best person possible and that would mean, in my mind, opening up a full search,” Smith said.

Bubble tea shop opens soon on West Main Street

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

WESTBOROUGH - A new bub ble tea shop is about to open on West Main Street.

Cha Cha N Beans is sched uled to open at the end of No vember, pending final inspec tion of the site.

“We will be offering authen tic Asian bubble tea, Japanese triangle sushi, Hong Kong-

style egg waffle ice cream, some Asian snacks and bottled drinks,” said owner Chai-Ling Tsai, or Claire.

Tsai said they have part nered with MEM TEA, which is a loose tea company based in Boston, to offer flavored loose tea beverages. Cha Cha N Beans has also partnered with Worcester roaster Good as Gold to offer their branded house coffee.

“We will be selling prod ucts such as teapots, candles, bottles, cups, bags – some im ported from Asia, and will also be selling our loose tea jar and coffee beans,” said Tsai.

Liana Hadi will be the store’s manager.

According to Tsai, they plan to have a private room with a large table and 12 seats. The room will normally be open for public use, but Tsai said they wanted to use the space for people to be able to share their talents and culture.

“We will have some cultural events, hand-on activities and classes for different age groups, and tea ceremony. It can also be booked for private use,” Tsai said.

Cha Cha N Beans also plans to have a community bulle tin board where community members will be able to hang flyers for their organizations and events.

For information, visit chachanbeans.com.

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Shrewsbury celebrates three years

SHREWSBURY - Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating their three-year anniversary at their Shrewsbury location at 98 Boston Turnpike Rd.

The franchise, which fea tures delicious and moist Bundt Cakes in nine everyday flavors, a featured flavor and a gluten free option was developed by Al and Liz Gulachenski.

Cakes are available in four sizes — the individual size Bundtlet, eight and ten-inch full-size Bundt cakes and Bund tinis that are sold by the dozen and are perfect for sharing with others.

The facility is also nut free for guests that have allergies.

The cakes are baked, frosted and decorated on premises. With the holiday season around the corner, Nothing Bundt Cakes’ holiday cakes are very popular.

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6.p.m. Monday to Sat urday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Orders for delivery or in-store pick up can be placed online at www.nothingbundt cakes.com or by phone at 508753-CAKE (2253).

Cha Cha N Beans is planning to open at the end of November, pending final inspection of the site.

PHOTO/MAUREEN SULLIVAN

Peaceful farmhouse style welcomes patients to Songbird Dental’s new location

By Kathryn Acciari Contributing Writer

SHREWSBURY - Songbird Den tal is celebrating its sixth an niversary just months after moving into its new facility at 235 Main Street in Shrewsbury.

Dr. Luciana Messina, along with her husband and busi ness partner, Vincent, began to embark on the journey of build ing a brand new, and spacious dental practice during the pan demic. They envisioned a place where people would feel more comfortable going to the den tist, which for many can be an anxiety-provoking experience.

Patient feedback about the new location has been unan imously positive. The facil ity emits a modern farmhouse style that is as welcoming as a new home. Some comments from patients have been that the office smells brand new and that it feels like a luxury hotel or a spa.

“My patients love the new office and the atmosphere. The building location allows for a very quiet space and because the interior does not feel like a clinic, the patients say that they are more relaxed coming here,” said Messina.

Basing the office’s design on current home trends, Mes sina incorporated upholstered chairs and decorative light ing in the reception area. The treatment rooms were allotted extra space and highlighted by wood-framed barn doors for both personality and privacy.

Songbird Dental’s new fa cility features state-of-the art equipment and dental tech nology. Digital dentistry is the hallmark of Messina’s practice, and her patients particularly enjoy the use of the intraoral camera during their treatment.

“Everything is new,” said Messina. “I built the practice from scratch, so all the equip ment is brand new. Nothing

here is outdated.”

Two operatories at the back of the facility provide Messina a peaceful space to work. A bo nus is that her patients enjoy privacy along with a view of the woods through the window in each operatory.

“People love watching na

ture as they undergo their pro cedures, and I feel more relaxed treating my patients in this environment,” said Messina.

Songbird Dental is a bou tique type of practice, and the new facility aligns with its cul ture of connecting with patients on a personal level and provid

ing individualized attention.

“We give personalized care to each patient. We don’t rush appointments here,” said Mes sina. “I love supporting my patients in their journey to achieve great oral health and a pretty smile, but the connection I build with my patients is what makes dentistry a great profes sion for me.”

Messina added, “People be come patients at our practice because they have heard great things about our service, and they want an office to call their dental home. Songbird Dental celebrates our sixth anniversary with the tremendous support of our patients, our team, and the Shrewsbury community.”

Contact Songbird Dental at (508) 842-8100 or visit them online at songbirddental.com.

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A look inside the reception of Songbird Dental.

PHOTO/KATHRYN ACCIARI

Hudson’s cross on the hill was a beacon for decades

Centrally located and with a height of over 400 feet, Pope’s Hill (Mt. Belleview) was chosen.

ing the cross ensued. Over ten thousand people contributed to a successful fund drive.

By David Bonazzoli History Columnist

HUDSON – To tell the story of our lighted cross, we must go back to 1922 and Mr. Leland D. Wood.

In that year, Wood was ap pointed manager of Hudson’s Light and Power Department. A civic-minded man, Wood in 1924 chaired a community Christmas program, and by 1929 the idea of erecting a lighted cross was born.

Made of chestnut, the origi nal cross stood 45 feet high. Two hundred-watt lamps were spaced 12 feet apart. The cross was first illuminated on Decem ber 6, 1926.

For decades the cross was lit each Sunday, and every night during the weeks of Easter and Christmas.

Age and deterioration took its toll, and in Nov. 1965 power was cut and the cross went dark.

This became a topic of dis cussion in Hudson and com munity spirit began to respond. Widespread interest in replac

After the original lighted wooden cross was erected in 1929 on Pope’s Hill in Hudson, it was replaced in 1967 by a 46-foot steel cross which still stands, though it went dark in the early 1980s.

A new cross, made of struc tural steel and lit by fluorescent tubes was constructed. The cross stands 46 feet tall. It is implanted in a six-foot square bed of concrete. Six feet of the beam rests in a metal sleeve, so it may be removed for painting or repair.

G. Bonazzoli Construction Company built and installed the cross at cost as a gift to the town.

The Hudson Sun captured the citizens’ joy with its De cember 9, 1967, headline: “Burst of light from Pope’s

Hill greets spectators. The treasured town landmark has finally been relighted.”

The Reverend Frederick Hayes said poetically: “The lighted cross upon a hill, what a glorious sight our hearts to thrill...”

And this sentiment came from Thomas McAuliffe of WSRO Radio: “This cross is dedicated to the town of Hud son and its people...who made it possible. May its light and the spirit that fostered it continue for the next one hundred years.”

Sometime in the early 1980s the cross went dark. Yet it still stands strong as ever, hoping to shine once more.

Band teacher named Masonic Teacher of the Year

Marlborough at a Glance

MARY WENZEL

MARLBOROUGH – James Ver done, Marlborough High School band and music teacher, was named Masonic Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held in downtown Marlborough.

Congratulations go to this year’s recipient as well as to the following runners-up hon ored: Erin Casey, 1st Charles W. Whitcomb School teacher and Laura Koester, teacher of visually impaired students throughout the district.

Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant and Mary Murphy, su perintendent of the Marlbor ough Public Schools, attended the ceremony.

THE 10TH Annual Holiday Shopping Boutique, presented by the Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Marlborough Country Club. Enjoy a night out with friends.

A SPAGHETTI SUPPER, put on by the Men’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall of the Church, High and Bolton (Rte. 85) streets, above Union

Common, in Marlborough.  The menu is spaghetti with meat balls, salad, bread and dessert as well as hot and cold beverages. For those who prefer or require “meatless” sauce, it will be available by request. Join your neighbors and friends for good food and fellowship. The cost is $7 per person or $20 for a family of four or more.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Marlborough High School Ju niors and Seniors who were inducted into the MHS National Business Honor Society. It was a wonderful ceremony which included heartfelt speeches by NBHS advisor Jennifer Belisle, as well as MHS Assistant Principal John Travers. Student leaders also participated in the pledge, opening remarks and the read ing of the NBHS Membership Oath.

THE STUDENTS AND STAFF of the Marlborough Public Schools (at all buildings) en joyed a delicious turkey dinner on Nov. 17. The meals were great work by the amazing Food Ser vices Department.

IN CELEBRATION of the recent Veterans Day, the Marlborough Historical Society held a display of WWI items at the Peter Rice

Homestead on Elm Street. The display drew a large audience from the city and was appreci ated by those attending

THE UMASS MEMORIAL Marlborough Hospital honored veterans, not only the caregivers who have served and are cur rently serving in our military, but all veterans.

JOIN the Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough for the 44th annual Marlborough Holiday Boutique to be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8:30-10:30, at the Whitcomb School, 25 Union St.

Fresh greens made into wreaths and swags as well as holiday dé cor, table arrangements, kissing balls, baskets and more made by club members will be for sale. Come early for the best selection.

IT WAS A WIN for the Worces ter Railers Hockey Club as local veterans enjoyed an eventful night out.

The fun opening night at DCU Center took place thanks in part to Mike Hennessy, Marl borough and Sudbury Veter ans’ Services and to Joshua DeMaio from the Railers. Not only did the veterans get to

enjoy the Railers hockey game, they made the Jumbotron play ing “Lucky Row,” and then got to go on the ice for pictures. What a night.

OLIVIA GOLIGER, Choral Di rector at Algonquin Regional High School, will be bringing her two A Capella groups for a special Christmas music per formance on Dec. 13, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at a meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough, Con gregational. This special Christ mas Concert will be held in the Parish Hall of First Church.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Nov. 30 – Tim Fiske, Peter Lane and Mike Youngstrom

Dec. 1 – Kelsey Hanahan

Dec. 2 – Marlborough’s first city election 1890

Dec. 2 – Gerard Boland and Erin Merritt

Dec. 3 – Judy Kellogg and Jim Moriarty Dec. 4 – Andrea Hollis Dec. 8 – Randy Scott

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By Dr. Samuel Kellner Podiatrist

Imagine a doctor whacking a heavy Bible-like book on a patient's foot to burst a ganglion cyst. Historically, this barbaric action once was the mainstream treatment for those “bubble like” growths under the skin and it is known as “The Bible Method”.

Even though we could still consider that a valid approach, we do not recommend it because it’s pretty painful and, well, barbaric. Although I often like to bring this up jokingly when discussing treatment options.

Depending on size and location, these benign �luid-�illed sacs can make wearing shoes very uncom fortable or almost impossible.

Better treatment options

There are numerous reasons to have a soft tissue cyst or growth on the foot. A ganglion cyst will not show up on an X-ray. At our of�ices, we have a diagnostic ultrasound machine that help us identify and con�irm the type of cyst.

Sometimes we just need to monitor the cyst’s size and appearance. If it does become painful or dif�icult to wear shoes,

it can be drained and injected with steroid to shrink. For recur ring ganglion cysts, surgical removal might be necessary.

If you notice any abnormal growth on your foot or ankle, please call 508-757-4003 or text 508-625-7775 for a visit.

This article was edited and condensed. Read the full feature at www.centralmasspodiatry.com/blog

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The Marlborough Historical recently held a display of WWI items at the Peter Rice Homestead on Elm Street. The display drew a large audience from the city including Buck Colaianni, pictured here next to a uniform of a soldier from WWI.

COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

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

DEATHS

Antalek, Marlene of Shrewsbury

Buckley, Louise of Marlborough Chaney, Susan formerly of Marlborough

Eneguess, MPV, Sr. Joanne of Northborough

Fleming, Ann of Grafton

Getchell, Richard & Ethel Haitsma, Donald of Northborough

Jewett, Judith of Marlborough Johnson, Willard of Shrewsbury

Kirally, Theresa of Southborough

Lowe, William of Berlin

Pichierri, Laura of Grafton

Price, Shirley of Hudson

Trotto, Anne of Shrewsbury

Vigeant, Michael of Marlborough

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Willard Johnson III, 79

SHREWSBURY/SOUTHBOR

OUGH - Willard “Will” Barron Johnson, 3rd, 79, a 52-year resident of Southbor ough, cur rently of Shrewsbury,

passed away on Thursday, No vember 3, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital Worcester.

Will was born in Summit, New Jersey, a son of the late Willard Barron and Marjorie “Midge” (Winter) Johnson, II. He graduated Palo Alto High School, attended University of California Berkley, and gradu ated from Millikin University, Decatur Il. He later earned his MBA from Babson College.

Will worked at RCA, Norton Co, and in software develop ment at Raytheon for 27 years before his retirement.

He was extremely talented at needle work, especially crossstitch, was an avid reader, and enjoyed on-line video games, outdoor activities, and crosscountry skiing.

Will is survived by his lifelong companion of 38 years, Mary Rusckowski; two sons, James P. Page of Midlothian, TX and David B. Johnson and his wife Becky of Castle Pines, CO; a brother, David M. Johnson of Cameron Park, CA; five grand children, Samantha and Alexan dra Johnson, Katie Page, Lindsey Bell, and Alexis McDonald; as well as two great grandchildren, Jackson Bell and Robert McDon ald. He is predeceased by a sister, Susan Lanning.

Private services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross or New England Center and Home for Veterans, 17 Court St, PO Box 845694, Boston MA 02284.

Louise Buckley, 87

MARLBOROUGH – Louise (Mulhall) Buckley, 87, died on Novem ber 10, 2022 surrounded by her lov ing family. She was the daughter of the late Mar tin and Emma (Chaput) Mul hall.

Louise was a longtime Marl borough resident and also Haines City, FL and East Ware ham, Ma.

She worked as an X-ray tech nician at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in the 1950s and wait ressed for many years at the Ox ford Restaurant in Marlborough.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Buckley who passed in 2015. She is survived by her daughter Deborah and Maron Wylie of Marlborough, son Michael and Karen Buckley of Marlborough, daughter Linda and Nick Burkhalter of Juda, Wi, son John and Sharon Buckley of Marlborough, and son Edward and Lori Buckley of Berwick, Me. She was predeceased by her son Steven Buckley of Marlborough. Louise’s greatest joys were her 14 grandchildren and her 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister Marilyn Frye of Milford and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers John, Martin, and Edward.

Louise’s greatest joys were

her 14 grandchildren and her 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister Marilyn Frye of Milford and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers John, Martin, and Edward.

Wareham Village Funeral Home of Wareham assisted with arrangements.

Judith A. Jewett, 80

MARLBOROUGH - Judith A. (Lombardi) Jewett, 80, of Marl borough passed away Thursday November 10, 2022, with her children at her side. Her husband of 60 years Charles B. Jewett died in 2019.

She was born in Brighton, the daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude (Murphy) Lombardi. She was a graduate of Marlbor ough High School.

Judy was well known for her crocheting, and diamond art works. She and her husband Charles made thousands of hats, gloves and blankets for several organizations of need. Judy loved her pets and spend ing time with family and friends.

She leaves her son Erik Jew ett of Marlborough and her daughter Jodi Pirelli of Clinton; three grandchildren whom she loved and adored, Charles and Marissa Jewett and Samantha

Pirelli; a sister Janice of Hudson; nieces, nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by her brother Peter, sister Carol and her son-in-law James Pirelli.

On behalf of Judy, her chil dren would like to thank all of her friends who are our chosen family for your support during this difficult year.

The Collins Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.

Michael E. Vigeant, 65

MARLBOROUGH - Michael E. Vigeant, 65, of Marlborough, died Tues day, Novem ber 15, 2022 at home.

He was the son of Joanne (Mc Neil) Vigeant and the son of the late Andrew C. Vigeant Jr., Michael was pre deceased by his wife Patti A. (Maples) Vigeant, who died in 2021. Besides his mother, Mi chael is survived by his siblings, Karl Vigeant and his wife Debbie of Marlborough, Ken Vigeant and his wife Margie of Marlbor ough, Debbie Lazazzero and her husband Paul of Marlborough, Linda Alamshah and her hus band Robert of Londonderry, NH, and Steve Vigeant and his wife Lori of Nashua, NH, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Hudson Catholic H.S. in 1975 and went on to Worcester State College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

POLICE LOG

The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court issued documentation.

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Shrewsbury

Friday, Nov. 11

9:44 p.m. Arrested, Karin Anne Tomasuolo, 59, of 5 Woodstone Rd., Northborough, for OUI liquor, marked lanes violation.

Saturday, Nov. 12

1:37 a.m. Arrested , Lemuel

Pacheco Hernandez, 29, of 200 Arlington St., Apt. A, Framingham, for possession Class B substance, carry loaded firearm without a license, improperly stored large capacity firearm, possession Class A substance, OUI drugs, no inspection sticker, marked lanes violation, carry firearm without license, and Johnny Flores, 34, of 22 Belleview Ave., Marlborough, for poss Class A w/intent to dis tribute sub., poss Class B w/intent to distribute sub., poss Class B substance subsequent offense.

4:27 p.m. Arrested , Stefanie Kelly Powers, 36, of 84 Old Faith Rd., Shrewsbury, for oper MV with license suspended/revoked, unregistered vehicle, speeding, warrant.

Sunday, Nov. 13

1:48 a.m. Arrested, Carmelo Ro driguez, 24, of 132 Country Club Blvd., Apt. 311, Worcester, for

unlicensed operation of MV, oper MV with registration suspended/ revoked, uninsured MV/trailer, at tach plate note assigned, warrant.

Monday,

Nov. 14

8:06 p.m. Arrested, Frederick O. Akoto, 30, of 242 Boston Tpke., Unit 2, Shrewsbury, for tamper ing or destruction of evidence, marked lanes violation, pos session Class B substance, no inspection sticker, oper MV with license suspended/revoked.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

1:12 a.m. Arrested, Jeanne A. Harris, 33, of 21 Oread St., Apt. 10, Worcester, for carry firearm without license, unlicensed op eration of MV, number plate viola tion, MV red/blue light violation.

Westborough

Thursday, Nov. 10

1:52 p.m. Arrested, James Dube,

42, of 17 Coffey St., Dorchester, on default warrants.

Friday, Nov. 11

10:59 p.m. Arrested , William Gonzalez, 21, of 43 Great Brook Valley Ave., Apt. 3, Worcester, for OUI-liquor or .08%, leave scene of property damage, neg ligent operation of motor vehicle, speeding/rate of speed greater than was reasonable and proper, license not in possession.

Marlborough

Friday, Nov. 11

2:45 p.m. Arrested, Justin Kee, 29, of 52 Onamog St., Marlbor ough, for OUI-liquor or .08% 2nd offense.

Sunday, Nov. 13

7:40 p.m. Arrested, Israel Maldo nado, 46, of 34 Sumner St., Apt. 1, Marlborough, for OUI-liquor or .08%, unlicensed operation of MV.

Mike recently retired from Amphenol in Nashua, NH where he held the position of Supply Chain Manager. He also held positions through-out the years at Selectron and Data General.

He was an avid sports enthu siast. He played football, base ball and basketball during his high school days with Hudson Catholic, football with Worces ter State College and then went onto play Semi-Pro football with the Marlborough Shamrocks.

Michael loved family, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the ocean, the mountains and trips to the infamous Brown’s to get his favorite fried clams and scallops.

He will be forever in our hearts.

The Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted arrange ments.

Susan M. Chaney, 62

MERRIMACK, N.H. - Susan M. Chaney, 62 of Merrimack, NH and formerly of Marlbor ough died on Monday, November 7, 2022. Susan was born in Newton MA, the daughter of Edward J. and Elizabeth A (Carrigan) Chaney. She graduated from Marl borough High School Class of 1978 and was employed as a Truck Driver for DDA Services Inc. in Londonderry, NH for the past 5 years.

Susan is survived by her mother Elizabeth A. Chaney of Marlborough MA, 4 sisters, Beth Lopez and her husband Stephen of San Diego CA, Lee Ferguson and her husband James of West Brookfield MA, Kara Goodwin of Marlborough MA, Paula Jeansonne and her husband Jeffrey of Colorado Springs CO, a brother Mark Chaney and his significant oth er Catherine Gerardi of Hudson MA, her significant other, Steve Hauser of Merrimack, NH, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. She was predeceased by her father Edward J Chaney.

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

Sister Joanne Eneguess, MPV, 85

NORTHBOROUGH - Sister Joanne Eneguess, MPV, 85 of Northbor ough, a Re ligious Ven erini Sister and teacher for over 60 years, passed away at Beaumont of Northborough on Thursday, November 10th, 2022.

Sister Joanne was born in Marlboro, November 1, 1937, a daughter of the late, Thomas and Jennie (Lawrence) Eneg uess. Sister Joanne entered the Religious Venerini Sisters from Immaculate Conception Parish in Marlboro on February 2, 1955, and professed vows on August 25, 1957. She graduated from Venerini Academy and Anna Maria College in Paxton. Sister Joanne, taught at St Anna’s school in Leominster, and at Venerini Academy in Worcester. She was principal at St. Anna’s School from 1969 to1972. Hav ing been diagnosed with Mul

tiple Sclerosis in her twenties, Sister Joanne retired early and was a part time teacher, vol unteer, and worked in medical billing. She was also, Provincial Treasurer. Sister Joanne was very active in the MS Society and a Passionist Associate.

Sister Joanne is survived by her Religious Venerini Sisters and Associates, a sister-in-law, Judy Eneguess several cousins and many friends. She joins in heaven, her parents, three brothers, Francis, Jackie, and Paul, as well as many religious sisters she worked and lived with.

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

Ann M. Fleming, 87,

GRAFTON - Ann M. (Fauch er) Fleming, 87, passed away peacefully at home November 11, 2022. Ann was born No vember 10, 1935 in Worcester, daughter of the late (Mabel) Goodney and Leo Faucher and her roots were in the city where she graduated from Commerce High School.

She is survived by her best friend of 70 years and husband of 66, Robert Fleming, Sr., her children Robert Fleming and his wife Karen and Ann Marie Fleming and Paul Ciallella, her grandchildren Kali Sage and Spencer Bellarosa and brother Roger Faucher along with sev eral nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her chil dren Mathew Fleming and Cor rine Bellarosa and siblings Rita Devitt, Beverly McLeod and her twin Alfred Faucher.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements.

William F. Lowe, 92

BERLIN - Mr. William F. Lowe, 92, of Berlin, passed away on November 9, 2022. He leaves his beloved wife Doris S. Lowe of 57 years.

He leaves three sons and two daughters, many grandchil dren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, many nieces and nephews, and so many friends whom he cher ished dearly along the way. Bill was predeceased by one son, William F. Lowe III.

In 1965, he purchased The Corner Store on the corner of Rt. 135 & 20 in Northborough, MA. In 1967, Bill decided to purchase Leroux’s Meat Market at 23 W. Main Street in Berlin. And in the Spring of 1968, opened Lowes Variety & Meat Shop at that location. Wishing to expand his business, he purchased The Berlin General Store in 1981.

Hays Funeral Home of Northborough assisted with arrangements.

LEGAL NOTICES

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HUDSON

LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 40, Sec tion 56, as amended, the Hudson Se lect Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Community Room of the Hudson Police Station, 911 Munici pal Drive, Hudson to determine what percentage of the local tax levy will be borne by each of real and personal property.

At this public hearing the Board of Assessors will provide all information and data relevant to helping the Select Board make a determination of a single or multiple tax rate and the fiscal effect of the available alternatives to taxpay ers. Taxpayers may present oral or written information on their views prior to or at the public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PETITION #2022-13

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hear ing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, Decem ber 8, 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts 2022 extending re mote meeting provisions of Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Executive Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, this meet ing of the Hudson Zoning Board will be conducted fully-remote. Specific infor mation for remote participation will be included on the agenda.

At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of C.C.S, Trust, Man uel Santos, Trustee to obtain a Special Permit pursuant to Sections 5.3.2.1 and 5.1.6.1, and a variance pursuant to Section 5.2.4 of the Town of Hud son Zoning By-laws to convert the use of the premises to a six (6) multi-unit residential use at 17 School Street. The subject property is located at 17 School Street within the C-2 Commer cial Zoning District, Assessors’ Map 29, Parcel 255.

All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Of fice during regular business hours, online at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CL6M72587B8F and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohn son@townofhudson.org.

Clerk

LEGAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Hudson Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) as requested by Antonio

Mancini. The owner of the property is Antonio Mancini. The work is located at 3 Orchard Drive (Map-Parcel 2250). The proposed project is clearing of weedy vegetation in Buffer Zone to Bordering Vege-tated Wetlands. The Public Hearing will be held via re mote video conference on December 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Conservation Commission Office for information on joining the meeting: phelinek@townofhudson.org or 978562-2948.

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

MARLBOROUGH

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing –Special Permit

Applicant: All Fur Love Locus: 75 Lincoln Street Map 57, Parcel(s) 249A

Notice is given that the City Council of the City of Marlborough will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, De cember 5, 2022, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, 2nd floor City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massa chusetts, on the Application for Special Permit from Marquel Frink and Divino Oliveira on behalf of All Fur Love, to op erate a dog grooming business to be located at 75 Lincoln Street.

The application materials and plans are available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752, Tele phone 508-460-3775. In addition, the plans and application will be available online at www.marlborough-ma.gov/ city-council under Public Hearing No tices.

Per Order of the City Council #22-1008723

This Legal Advertisement will be pub lished on www.communityadvocate. com and http://masspublicnotices.org.

CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Notice is hereby given that the Marl borough Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on December 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main St. on the 3rd FloorMemorial Hall.

Request for Determination of Applica bility was filed under provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, §40.

Petition: Red Spring Rd. Homeowners Association proposes to install 10 new e-one pumps and pressure pipes to the new sewer force main. Work is near wetlands for these 10 homes on Red Spring Road.

Plans and other information can be viewed in the Conservation Office. All interested persons are invited.

Applicant or representative must be present.

Edward Clancy Chairman Conservation Commission

SHREWSBURY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Shrewsbury Community Preser vation Committee will hold a public hearing at 6:00PM on December 5th in the Selectmen’s Room at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury MA 01545 to review the project applications for Community Preservation Funds. Mem bers of the public are welcome to at tend and provide their comments on the projects. Please find the complete applications on the Community Preser vation Committee webpage at https:// www.shrewsburyma.gov/1001/Com munity-Preservation-Committee or email planning@shrewsburyma.gov to learn more.

partiesareentitledtonoticeregardingtheadministrationfrom thePersonalRepresentativeandcanpetitiontheCourtinany matterrelatingtotheestate,includingdistributionofassetsand expensesofadministration.Interestedpartiesareentitledtopeti

LegalPublicHearingNotice TheHudsonConservationCommissionwillhold

Established;ZoningMap”isherebyamendedasfollows: Thezoningmapamendmentssetforthhereinshallbe

ingrelativetothefollowingfilingundertheWetlandsProtec tionAct(M.G.L.Chapter131,Section40)asrequestedbyMark Lamping.TheownerofthepropertyisEversourceEnergy.The workislocatedat429MAINSTREET(Map-Parcel21-86and311).Theproposedprojectisreplacementofabuildingandcon nectiontoexistinggaslinesinBufferZonetoanintermittent streamandborderingvegetatedwetlands.ThePublicHearing willbeheldviaremotevideoconferenceonApril7,2022at 7:00pm. PleasecontacttheConservationCommissionOfficeforinformationonjoiningthemeeting: phelinek@townof hudson.orgor978-562-2948. Allinterestedpartiesareurgedtoattend.Theapplicationcan beobtainedthroughemailbycontactingtheConservation CommissionOffice.

instituteformalproceedingsandtoobtainorders terminatingorrestrictingthepowersofPersonalRepresentatives appointedunderinformalprocedure.AcopyofthePetitionand Will,ifany,canbeobtainedfromthePetitioner.

Thursday,April21,2022at7:00p.m. totheChapter20oftheActsof2021SuspendingCertainProvisions

Appealswillbeconductedviaremoteparticipation. AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillheartherequestofAmericanTower Corporationonbehalf MetroPCS,toamendaSpecialPermitissuedMarch12,2009,toallowtheinstallation awirelesscommunications facility,pursuanttoSection5.9oftheTownofHudsonProtectiveZoning By-Laws.Theproposedamendmententailstheinstallationofadditional equipmentontheexistingcelltower.Thesubjectpropertyislocatedat MildredCircleintheSBSingleFamilyZoningDistrict,Assessors’Map 40Parcel74.TheBoardmayconsideranyactiondeemednecessaryrela tivetothesubjectpetition. AllpetitionmaterialsareavailableforreviewintheTownClerk’sOffice duringregularbusinesshours,ontheTownofHudsonwebsiteathttps:// www.townofhudson.org/zoning-board-appeals,andcanberequestedby calling(978)562-2989 bysendinganemailtokjohnson@townofhud son.org.JasonMauro,Clerk,HudsonZoningBoardofAppeals

OpenMeetingLaw,G.L.c.30A,§18,thismeetingoftheHudsonZoning

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Westborough and Northborough Girls on the Run dash through fall season

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH - The Northborough and Westbor ough chapter of Girls on the Run has made strides towards building confidence and relationships this season.

“The program is really geared toward girls being more confident, believing in themselves and building friendships and self esteem,” Northborough Head Coach Katie Girard said.

Girls on the Run is a na tional nonprofit organization, which designs programming aimed at strengthening third to eighth grade girls’ emo tional, social, physical and behavioral skills to help them successfully navigate life ex periences.

“In the climate that we are in right now, girls need more and more tools to try to deal

with the social and emotional things that are going on in this world,” Worcester County

Program Coordinator Katie Esposito said. “That [tools to help girls emotionally] com

bined with fitness are two things that are going to help them get through their school years and everything after.”

When the pandemic struck and because of school clo sures, the Northborough and Westborough chapters combined and practiced together at Ellsworth McAfee Park in Northborough.

Two years later, the teams have combined into one and added a few new teammates from Hudson and Marlbor ough, Girard said.

She said this chapter of Girls on The Run is unique because they are “probably” the only chapter that includes girls from neighboring towns.

Each practice includes a lesson, a warmup, smaller ex ercises and running. Four out

of the 10 girls attend school in Westborough, but Girard said they “team up” with a different friend each week.

She said the girls have got ten along “wonderfully.”

“Normally, we are an af terschool program and it is [for] the girls at the school,” Esposito said. “The one thing that I have seen is girls who may not run in the same circles become friends through this program, so they are able to celebrate their differences and embrace their uniqueness.”

Esposito said that incorpo rating physical fitness into the routines of children is crucial for the girls’ development as it prepares them to eventu ally balance fitness with their adult lives.

“It [fitness] is a harder habit to pick up if you are already working and doing things in the world, so teaching girls that it’s a basic necessity is something they can build on for the rest of their lives,” she said.

Esposito recalled a fond memory she has through working with the Northbor ough and Westborough team and the other Worcester Coun ty teams.

Last season, Girls on the Run hosted a 5k at Polar Park and during the race Esposito said she found out that the National Anthem singer was not going to attend, so the girls got up on stage and sang.

“That was the moment that I forgot about what I do on a daily basis and remembered exactly what this program is all about,” she said.

Girls gather around microphone to sing the National Anthem during last season’s 5k.

Algonquin girls soccer team falls to Hingham in finals

By Jeff Slovin Contributing Writer

NORTHBOROUGH - The fourth-seeded Algonquin Re gional High School girls soccer team fell to second-seeded Hingham by a score of 1-0 in the MIAA Division 1 finals that were played at Walpole High School on Nov. 19.

The game’s lone goal was a first half shot by Hingham senior Sophie Reale.

Algonquin launched a strong attack in second half, and led in time of possession, but despite numerous op portunities including several corner kicks in the closing min utes, the ball was never able to find the net.

After the game, coach John Frederick placed a runner-up medal around each player’s neck, offering words of support to each athlete.

The team had a police escort out of the Algonquin Regional High School parking lot. A large contingent of fans made the trip down to Walpole, tailgat

ing in the parking lot prior to the game, and offering strong support during the match.

Algonquin’s lineup features ten seniors, three of which are committed to play in col lege next year, and is rounded out by eleven juniors and five sophomores.

Algonquin’s last appearance in the state finals was in 2015, where they lost to Needham. In 2009, they won the state championship after defeating Acton-Box boro.

The Titans made it to the champion ship game after beat ing Wellesley 2-1 in overtime Nov. 16 with Gabby Miranda scor ing the winning goal.

“The lesson to be learned is you are never out of the game. With our group we have some pretty tal ented players that can score,” said Frederick after the Wellesley game.

Algonquin concludes its season with a 16-2-6 record, their only other loss to Graf ton in the final matchup of the season.

Caroline Gordon contributed to this report.

Shrewsbury field hockey falls in semi-finals

faced off against Andover in the semi-finals.

By Jesse Kucewicz Contributing Writer

SHREWSBURY- For the second consecutive year, the Shrews bury and Andover varsity field hockey teams met in the MIAA Division 1 State Championship Tournament.

Last year’s matchup, in the round of eight, saw Andover score the lone goal of the game in the third quarter to defeat the Colonials 1-0.

This year’s round of four matchup was similarly com petitive, but after Shrewsbury opened the scoring with the game’s first goal late in the third quarter, they were unable to hold on to their lead, losing 2-1 at the final whistle.

The battle to claim a spot in the championship was fought by both teams in the midfield for much of this competition, and at halftime neither team

Shrewsbury

PHOTO/JESSE KUCEWICZ

Algonquin sophomore Olivia DeMember battles with Hingham’s Kelsey Tarby for control of the ball.

PHOTO/JEFF SLOVIN

Grafton Gators head to state championships

By Caroline Gordon Reporter

GRAFTON - The Grafton High School varsity football team is heading to Gillette Stadium to vie for the MIAA Division IV state title.

The Gators defeated Fox borough 21-12 on Nov. 19 in the final four matchup. Now, Graf ton will play against Duxbury, though the date and time of the game have yet to be released.

“It was a huge win for our program and our kids. I am so happy for our kids. They battled [and] they played hard. It’s pretty impressive,” Grafton Head Coach Chris McMahon said.

He said both the offensive and defensive players “stepped up” when they had to.

McMahon noted that a 99yard kick return, made by free safety and wide receiver Liam Donagher, led to a game win ning touchdown.

“You don’t see plays like that in kids who aren’t tremendous

ly special. He is a special football player. If there is a better all around football player in the state of Massachusetts I’d like to meet him because he’s got to

be one heck of a player,” he said.

After celebrating their win, McMahon gave a victory speech to his team.

“Today was about you. To

day was about being tough, working hard and absolutely loving each other. Guys, I ab solutely love everybody on this team. This is one of the best wins of all time,” he said.

The Gators will take time to

“enjoy the win,” but tomorrow they will begin to prepare for their next game on Thanksgiv ing, McMahon said.

The Gators will face off against Millbury in their Thanksgiving game Nov. 24.

Shrewsbury field hockey falls in semi-finals

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had found a way to successfully breakdown the opposing de fense. It wasn’t until late in the third quarter that Shrewsbury senior Lexi Kent tallied the first goal, with an assist credited to fellow senior Maddie Mrva.

“We played hard the whole time. We scored first, we kept the momentum going, it was back and forth the whole time,” said Shrewsbury head coach Courtney Lavin after the game. “We were doing really, really great things. It’s just a couple of unlucky bounces in the end.”

Andover leveled the score early in the fourth quarter, and then with just 2:07 remaining the Golden Warrior’s sopho

more Scarlett Glass scored the deciding goal.

Shrewsbury will graduate eight players from their side this year, including team captains Taylor Ryder, Olivia Connolly, Kent, and Mrva.

While the Shrewsbury coach es know there will be many roles to fill next year, they repeated their gratitude for the impact that those seniors had on the team’s success on the field, and more importantly their leader ship with underclassmen both on and off the field.

“The seniors set the tone for them, so they know what they have to do and live up to,” As sistant Coach Lauren Silbor said following the game.

because

The Grafton Gators were victorious over Foxborough in the Final Four.

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Assabet senior bowls over the competition

By Maureen Sullivan Senior Reporter

MARLBOROUGH – Sofia Ramirez-Granick works well with her hands.

A senior at Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, she studies metal fabrication, and her work has earned her top honors in na tional competitions.

Ramirez-Granick also works well in the lanes. She is becom ing a top-ranked bowler, both in the U.S. and in Colombia, where her mother, Claudia, was born.

Ramirez-Granick followed her brother, David, into the sport at age 10.

“I started bowling because my brother did it, and I wanted to do everything he did,” she said.

Her brother is now at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, and “this is where I plan to go” once she graduates, she said.

A Westborough resident, Ramirez-Granick recently re turned from Colombia with a silver medal in a mixed team event in that country’s un der-18 national tournament, and a bronze medal in female doubles.

She has also won first place in the U.S. Bowling Congress Pepsi Youth Championship in Rhode Island, and in the Rhode Island All Events tournament in the Major Girls Division. She also won a bronze medal at the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confedera tion competition in Zapopan, Mexico, in May.

“It’s something fun to do,” she said of her bowling. “It’s a nice way to get away from school.”

She will soon head to Co lombia to take part in the team trials, and she hopes to make the Colombian U21 teams.

“It’s a privilege to bowl for my country, which would be amazing,” she said. “Bowling is big in Colombia.”

Ramirez-Granick tries to practice at least twice a week. She works with Fran Varin, a USBC silver-certified coach, at Walnut Hill Bowl in Woon socket, R.I., and Bowlero Cran ston in Cranston, R.I.

She credits Varin and her other coaches with her de velopment as a bowler. In Colombia, Ramirez-Granick also is helped by Team Quindío coach David Rivera, who has coached the Colombia Nation al Women’s Team, and Clara Guerrero, a longtime member of the Professional Women’s Bowlers Association and win ner of more than 50 medals internationally.

Ramirez-Granick said she hopes to attend college on a bowling scholarship.

Medals for her metal

Ramirez-Granick has been into metal fabrication for six years.

“My brother’s an Assabet grad, and I went into the metal fabrication shop and fell in love with it,” she said.

Her accomplishments with metal include a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA Leader ship & Skills Conference in Marlborough in April for her work. In June, she won a silver medal at the National Skill sUSA competition in Atlanta, for a Day of the Dead-themed sculpture honoring her His panic heritage.

Ramirez-Granick said she wants to pursue a career in

sculpting and own her own business. In addi tion to shop and academics, she is working at Crocker Architectural in North Oxford through the school’s co-op program.

“The entire Assabet community is proud of Sofia and all of her achievements,” said Su perintendent Ernest Houle. “She has so many different talents, and her drive shows her fellow students that hard work and focus can take them anywhere they want to go.”

Left: Sofia Ramirez-Granick competes in the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation competition in Zapopan, Mexico.

Below: Assabet Valley senior Sofia Ramirez-Granick displays the bronze and silver medals she won in the national under-18 bowling tournament in Colombia earlier this year.

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