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$25 are shows that will charge a fee to get in and then the artist gets nothing in return financially, I didn’t want to be one of those shows. So everyone who participates in these shows gets $100,” said Weber.

In this year’s installation, there are 16 sculpture artists who have their works on display. They include students from Neary Elementary School, Madeleine Lord, Linda Hoffman, Margot McMahon, Jon Lausten, Gint Grinbergs, Hildreth Potts, Matthew Haberstroth, Ted Castro, Rhode Island Collective, Bridie Wolejko, Meagan Hepp, Marie Despres, Lisa Barthelson, Gena Mavuli and Melanie Zibit.

Along with sculptural art, Weber also holds another segment named “Call for Poetry.”

This encourages people to walk through the installation and write ekphrastic poems in response to the displayed artwork.

Call for Poetry will be accepting this year’s submissions through the end of July. The top 32 poems will be sent to a final judge. The winning poet will be awarded $100 and their poem will be published in the seventh edition of “Art on The Trails.”

Art on the Trails is freely available to the public from dawn to dusk. Weber encourages everyone to stop by and admire the artwork while also enjoying quality time in the tranquility of nature. She sees immense value in this installation and its positive impact on the Southborough community.

“There are people who walk through these woods and don’t think about art at all but now once a year, they do. There are people who think about art and don’t walk through the woods but now once a year, they do,” said Weber.

Shrewsbury police arrest suspect for trafficking ecstasy

The Shrewsbury Police department announced that it has arrested and charged a Framingham man for allegedly trafficking ecstasy pills.

Three residents displaced following fire in Marlborough home

By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – A Framingham man has been charged with trafficking ecstasy pills, the Shrewsbury Police Department announced.

At approximately 9 p.m. on June 29, a Shrewsbury officer pulled over a gray 2011 Acura on Boston Turnpike near St. Anne’s Church. According to a press re- lease from the department, the officer suspected that the driver was impaired and operating under the influence of marijuana.

During the investigation, officers found three bags of ecstasy pills – totaling 174 grams – inside the vehicle.

“This amount is significantly well above the threshold for drug trafficking ecstasy, which is 18 grams or above under Massachusetts law,” the police wrote in the press release.

Officers also located $2,961 in cash and a small bag of cocaine.

Gregory White, 35, of Framingham, was arrested and charged with trafficking a class B substance (methamphetamines), possession of a class B substance (cocaine), operating under the influence of drugs, a number plate violation and a marked lanes violation.

MARLBOROUGH – Three Marlborough residents were displaced after a fire in their home on Elm Heights Terrace.

The fire was reported by a neighbor at 9:25 a.m. via 911. The resident, with the assistance of a couple of neighbors, helped the three residents to evacuate.

Squad 1 arrived on scene first, with Engine 2 right behind them. Squad 1 reported smoke coming from the rear of the house from the rear of the house with possible extension to the attic space. The box for a working fire was transmitted.

Marlborough Car 1 and Car 2 responded to the scene of the working fire. Engine 2 and Squad 1 personnel advanced a hose line into the house while Rescue 1 did a quick search to ensure that no people or pets were still inside. Crews from Eversource and National Grid were requested to the scene to shut off the utilities.

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

MARLBOROUGH – A Marlbor- ough resident is facing several charges after police say he attacked another man with a machete.

According to information provided by Marlborough police to the Metrowest Daily News, the incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, July 9.

Police responded to 152 Broad St. on reports of a man suffering a serious injury. According to Metrowest Daily News, the victim had a “deep” wrist laceration. The victim reportedly told police that he was attacked by a stranger, who was later identified by neighbors as Abel Hernandez.

The fire was extinguished and overhauled, and the walls and ceilings in the fire area were opened up to ensure that the fire had not spread to other parts of the residence.

According to Battalion Chief Ken MacEwen, the fire was in a bedroom in the rear of the house.

“Luckily, one of the residents had the foresight to close the door, which contained the fire to the room of origin,” he said. MacEwen said there was fire and smoke damage.

“All in all, it was a textbook room-and-contents fire. No one was injured; there were no transports from the fire by Patriot EMS,” he said.

The residents were taken to the senior center temporarily, and the Red Cross was called in to assist them. The Red Cross found a hotel room for the residents.

The all-out sounded at 11:03. Damage estimates are being assessed.

The cause of the fire was undisclosed.

Hernandez was located by police walking along Hildreth Street around 10:40 p.m.; he was arrested.

According to the report, police have not found the machete.

On July 10, Hernandez was taken to Marlborough District Court, where he was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, causing serious bodily injury; mayhem; and possession of a Class C drug. Hernandez is currently being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing, which was scheduled for July 11.

Police Log

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Grafton

Sunday, June 18

2:41 p.m. Mass Pike E. Accident – rollover/entrap.

8:59 p.m. Arrested, Joseph Michael Harrison, 46, of 15 Greenlawn Ave., Apt. B, South Grafton, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle.

Monday, June 19

7:18 a.m. Worcester St. Water Main break.

9:19 a.m. Providence/Benson Rds. Accident – personal injury.

Tuesday, June 20 10:06 p.m. Grafton Com/Millbury St. Accident – personal injury.

Thursday, June 22 2:01 p.m. Gordon Cir. Keeping the peace.

Sunday, June 25 4:10 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

Monday, June 26

12:21 p.m. Main St. Assault – no injuries.

2:09 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

6:42 p.m. Providence Rd. Threatening.

Tuesday, June 27

9:27 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

3:41 p.m. Millbury St. Scam/attempted scam.

Wednesday, June 28

4:21 p.m. Faulkner Rd. B&E – in progress.

Thursday, June 29

1:52 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

9:31 p.m. Main St. Disorderly person(s).

Friday, June 30

10:51 a.m. Pine St. Scam/attempted scam.

11:11 a.m. Carroll Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

11:39 a.m. Main St. Threatening.

11:51 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/ identity theft.

Marlborough

Thursday, June 29

9:53 p.m. Arrested , Kenneth Marion Curewitz, 60, of 55 Pebble Beach Dr., Plymouth, for OUI-liquor or .08%, negligent operation of motor vehicle, marked lanes violation.

Friday, June 30

12:32 a.m. Broadmeadow Rd. Threats.

10:04 a.m. Newton St. Threats.

5:10 p.m. Orchard St. Harassment order/served.