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Town could buy Boston Sports Clubs for community center

Pan-Mass Challenge participant honors father with 186-mile journey

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – Bradley Quitadamo was 12 years old when his father — Richard Quitadamo — died from Stage 4 sarcoma in 2013.

Richard Quitadamo loved biking, and, despite not knowing anyone who had cancer, rode the Pan-Mass Challenge for 17 consecutive years.

“Biking was his favorite hobby, and he just wanted to do it,” Quitadamo said.

Now, 10 years after his father died, Quitadamo participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge, using the 186-mile ride to honor his father and fundraise for charity.

“I will never forget my first race”

The Pan-Mass Challenge is an annual bike-athon that raises more money for charity — the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — than any other single event in the country. Over 6,800 riders and over 3,000 volunteers participate in the event.

Plaintiffs make argument in Beal Commons appeal

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – What has been a topic of discussion for the past decade may become reality within the next couple of years.

On Sept. 12, the Select Board was told of an opportunity to purchase Boston Sports Clubs at Bay State Commons and convert it into a

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – As the Beal Commons appeal is well underway, the seven plaintiffs in the case recently amended their complaint. The amended version details their objections to the approval of the Beal Commons project, including allegations of “undue pressure” on

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On April 13, the Planning Board voted to approve Beal Commons, the residential-commercial development currently slated for the site of the former Maj. Howard W. Beal School in the center of town. The building would have 53 units and 7,000 square feet of retail space.

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Bradley Quitadamo participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge in honor of his father, Richard Quitadamo.

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NORTHBOROUGH – Drone photography shows the ongoing work on the Algonquin Regional High School athletic complex, called the “Gonkplex.” The project calls for calls for an artificial turf stadium field, an artificial turf multipurpose field, a new track, new tennis courts and the addition of pickleball and basketball courts and an amphitheater. In this photo, the new stadium field and track are in the foreground while the multipurpose field can be seen in the top right. Check out more photos online at communityadvocate.com.

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Make succulent terrariums at Garden Club event

NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Garden Club is inviting the community to create succulent terrariums on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library.

Terrariums are a way to create a miniature garden indoors using low maintenance plants and a glass container. The workshop will be led by Moon River Botanicals and Northborough Garden Club member Shirley Tetreault.

Attendees are required to register for the workshop. Registration costs $25 and will cover the cost of plants and materials to create the terrarium. Attendees can register online at www.northboroughgardenclub.com.

The Northborough Garden Club was founded in 1925 and has a mission to encourage and foster the joy of gardening, horticulture and beautification of the home and community. The club is open to anyone who enjoys learning, participating in civic projects, conservation of resources and is crazy for

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The club maintains the Memorial Garden at the intersection of Route 20 and 135, the raised bed at Ellsworth McAfee Park and the planter on the grounds of the Northborough Historical Society.

They generally hold two fundraisers every year — the plant sale in June and a holiday fundraiser in the fall. Proceeds from their fundraisers are used to fund scholarships for graduating seniors, grants for the schools in town, decorating the Wayside Inn and May baskets for shut-ins.

The Northborough Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of each month with the exception of July and August. The timing of the meeting depends on its agenda, presentation or activity. There may be an occasional daytime meeting at a time to be announced.

For more information on the club, visit www.northboroughgardenclub.com or email northboroughgardenclub@ yahoo.com.

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Recently, the Hudson Health Department organized a clothing drive for our migrant/refugee families. The outpouring of support from the community was overwhelming! You had to see it with your own eyes. I am so proud of our community, its leaders and the spirit of giving represented by this one beautiful act of kindness.

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To the Editor: How as a country and state have we slipped so far so fast? How have every day American citizens

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slipped in priority to be replaced by illegal immigrants now known as “new arrivals?”

Who cares if American citizens who have lived in a motel for years are evicted to make room for illegal immigrants (new arrivals)? This is not “fake news.” It is a fact.

Do you as fellow Americans care? Who cares if all these “new arrivals” get special treatment because the state guarantees housing for them? Massachusetts has homeless citizens living on the streets and in shelters. They are not guaranteed housing. What about our own Vets living on the streets? Are they guaranteed housing?

The Governor declared a “state of emergency in MA due to illegal immigrant shelter crisis.” What about our own American citizens?

We can’t afford drug rehabilitation centers to get our own citizens off drugs and on to a life without drug dependence. We can’t afford to help our Vets who have given their all for this country.

The state says that the revenue they thought would come in is short for the budget. Did anyone ever think that excess spending should be cut so we can balance the budget without increasing fees and taxes? These free give aways which are usually paid for

by the average citizen should be stopped. It is about time to pull in the belt and lower spending. There have been nearly 111,000 MA residents who have moved out of state between 2020 and 2022 according to the MA Taxpayers Foundation. It is the highest level the state has seen in 30 years. MA ranks 47 when it comes to affordability for retirees. Citizens can’t afford to stay in their homes due to high taxes and sky rocketing prices for food, medicine and gas. MA should put their citizens first not last when it comes to help.

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EEE detected in mosquito samples

GRAFTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced that Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in additional mosquito samples collected on Sept. 11 in Sutton and Southbridge.

These findings raise the EEE

risk level to high in Douglas, Dudley, Oxford, Southbridge, Sutton and Webster, and to moderate in Auburn, Charlton, Grafton, Millbury and Northbridge.

The first EEE-positive mosquitoes in Massachusetts in

2023 were announced on Sept. 1 from Douglas and Southbridge. There have also been mosquitoes with EEE and a donkey with EEE infection identified in Rhode Island and EEE-positive mosquitoes in Connecticut close to the Massachusetts border. No human or animal case of EEE has been detected in Massachusetts so far this year.

“While EEE is a rare disease, it can cause severe disease resulting in hospitalization and death,” said Public Health Commissioner Robert Goldstein. “Risk is high enough in several towns that we recommend rescheduling outdoor events.”

EEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect people of all ages. EEE is generally spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There were 12 human cases of EEE in Massachusetts in 2019 with six deaths, and five human cases with one death in 2020.

It is recommended to use insect repellent when outdoors. The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes.

Wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by draining or discarding items that hold water. More information, including all WNV and EEE positive results, can be found at https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases.

SHREWSBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Shrewsbury Police Department have resolved three cases of illegal dumping in town.

MassDEP hidden cameras caught 12 individuals dumping debris such as concrete, trash, furniture, mattresses, asphalt and other construction materials around Bow Street. Three cases resulted in penalties and cleanup and disposal action; cases against nine other individuals are pending in Westborough District Court.

“We want residents to know that the Shrewsbury Police Department is taking this issue seriously. This area has historically been prone to illegal dumping, and we are taking steps to hold violators accountable,” said Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson.

In one case, MassDEP’s surveillance cameras recorded

two separate dumping incidents of concrete debris from a truck owned by the R. Nunes Landscaping Corp. of Worcester and operated by an individual wearing a Nunes Landscaping shirt. Two loads of broken, painted concrete blocks were dumped on Bow Street not far from Holden and Clinton streets.

When informed of what happened, the president of the company, Ricardo B. Nunes, removed some of the debris and properly disposed of it at a Worcester transfer station.

MassDEP assessed a $6,960 penalty, $2,460 to be paid to the Commonwealth and $3,000 to be utilized in a Supplemental Environmental Project. The SEP required that Nunes Landscaping provide six to eight hours of labor by three workers to clean, remove and properly dispose of a couple of truckloads of debris from the Bow Street area, and

that cleanup was completed recently. A portion of the penalty will also be suspended once the fine is paid.

In two additional cases,

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – A pair of headstones in Memorial Cemetery underwent some muchneeded repairs, thanks to the Westborough Historical Commission.

Staff from Fannin Lehner Preservation Consultants were at the cemetery on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, restoring the headstones for two of the town’s 18th-century residents, Capt. John Fay, and Joseph and Sarah Grout.

According to records, Fay was the first town clerk in West-

Worcester residents Angel Ortiz Cruz and Joseph Smith pleaded guilty to illegal dumping.

Ortiz Cruz was reportedly

photographed on three different occasions dumping truckloads of predominantly asphalt and concrete at the Bow Street area.

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borough and served as a captain in the local militia.

The top portions of both headstones had broken off. Restoration work included

reattaching the pieces with a special epoxy. Funds for the restoration came out of the commission’s annual budget.

where your treasure is, there your heart

The slate headstone for Capt. John Fay, was repaired. It was part of restoration efforts for a pair of headstones at Memorial Cemetery.

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Pan-Mass Challenge | from page 1

To prepare for his first PanMass Challenge, Quitadamo rode more than 1,200 miles.

“I would usually do 100 miles a week — divy it up into different rides,” he told the Community Advocate. “A mixture of really hilly rides and flat rides. We went up Mount Wachusett and back from Shrewsbury — that was one of our bigger [practice rides].”

Quitadamo formed “Team Q” with his cousin and fourtime Pan-Mass Challenge participant Hugo Hunt. Quitadamo called Hunt one of his “role models,” and he credited Hunt with giving him “tips and tricks” to prepare for his first challenge.

In total, the two-person team raised over $16,300. Team Q’s logo has parts of the M and the Q shaded to form the number 10, honoring the 10 years since Quitadamo’s father passed.

Quitadamo didn’t realize his first challenge would coincide with the 10-year mark.

“Actually, my cousin Hugo has always been trying to get me

to do it,” he said. “The 10 years thing just lined up by coincidence; even better motivation and fundraising techniques to do it.”

There are links between Quitadamo and his father’s PanMass Challenge involvement. Quitadamo refurbished his father’s bicycle and used it for the race. He also said many people his father biked with have become lifelong family friends.

Biking for miles can be tough, but Quitadamo said it could always be worse.

“[On the ride], you think about people who are undergoing cancer treatment or suffering from the symptoms of cancer. Even when times get tough, going up a huge hill in, I don’t know, Oxford, Mass., it can always be worse going

through chemo,” he said.

Along the ride, participants can meet “living proof” — riders and volunteers who were previously treated or are currently undergoing cancer treatment.

“You can’t get much better drive than that,” he added.

Quitadamo said he is already looking forward to next year’s race, and he hopes to expand his team and increase the fundraising.

“It was great… It was an unbelievable feeling and experience and feeling to see all my friends and family after I finished... I will never forget my first race…I’m really looking forward to doing it again and raising even more money,” he said.

More information on the Pan-Mass Challenge is available at https://www.pmc.org/.

“May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that

may overflow with hope by the power of The Holy Spirit.”

endure circumstances that will break your heart and test your faith.

Bradley Quitadamo celebrates after completing the Pan-Mass Challenge.

“ It was great… It was an unbelievable feeling and experience and feeling to see all my friends and family after I finished.

Bradley Quitadamo

Town could buy Boston Sports Clubs for community center

Community Center | from page 1 community center.

The two-floor building includes 31,000 square feet of space on the first floor, and 32,500 square feet on the second floor. Amenities include a pool, a basketball court, office space and a meeting room.

Part of the purchase would include adjacent parking spaces.

Should the building be purchased, plans call for moving the senior center into the first floor and the Recreation Department into the second floor.

The price tag is $8.8 million. According to Town Manager Kristi Williams, the cost could be covered by borrowing over a 20-year period, at 5 percent. The borrowing for the project would add $68 to the average single-family tax bill.

“It may seem like a lot of money, but it’s a pretty unique opportunity,” said board member Ian Johnson.

Williams would like to have

this brought to Fall Town Meeting on Oct. 16.

“This is a great opportunity,” said board member Shelby Marshall. “The building is relatively new and well

maintained. I’m excited about its potential.”

Board member Allen Edinberg said the building is within walking distance from three schools.

“It’s unique in its location,” he said.

“It’s an opportunity to get the senior community what they need,” said board Vice Chair Patrick Welch.

Board Chair Sean Keogh credited Williams for working with Grossman Development Group, who are the owners of Bay State Commons.

Johnson would like to get community input prior to having the article brought to Town Meeting.

The topic of a community center has been active for about a decade; the town had planned to convert the former gym in the Forbes Building into a recreation center, but those plans were set aside when the Forbes Building was renovated.

A community center is part of the 2018 Strategic Plan and 2021 Master Plan, and it was among the recommendations made within the 2023 Senior Needs Assessment.

An article about the community center proposal has been added to the Fall Town Meeting warrant.

The slide show is available via www.westboroughma. gov.

At Fall Town Meeting in October, residents could have the opportunity to vote on whether Westborough should purchase this building at Bay State Commons and have that building converted into a community center.

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Plaintiffs make argument in Beal Commons appeal

Beal Commons | from page 1 Aug. 14, attorneys representing seven plaintiffs — Julie Ross, Barry Pulster, James Kavanagh, Elizabeth Kavanagh, David Moyer, Karin Holovnia and Lynda Camarra — filed the amended version of the complaint, explaining their argument to appeal the Planning Board decision.

Plaintiffs’ case

Court filings include pictures of the seven plaintiffs’ homes and, when appropriate, their view of the project site. The pictures are meant to demonstrate the plaintiffs’ legal interest in the case and potential hardships the construction of Beal Commons would cause, according to the court document.

For example, the appeal alleges that the “influx of traffic” may make it “substantially harder” for some plaintiffs to access their home. The plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that the Beal Commons proposed structure doesn’t fit with existing bylaws.

“The plaintiffs’ properties are uniquely and individually harmed by the grossly out-ofscale nature of the proposed project,” court filings read.

The motion also notes that other nearby developments in the Town Center District have considerably fewer residential units than Beal Commons.

The appeal also takes issue with the town’s claim the process to choose the developer was “fair [and] transparent.” As part of their argument, the plaintiffs mention that the town elicited one bid for the centrally-located property, ultimately selling it for $250,000.

“In effect, the town gave away open space — space desperately needed to address the town’s parking crisis — for a de minimis monetary return,” the court filing read.

Planning Board vote

The Planning Board approved four special permits in its April decision, but the amended complaint claims that the board did not issue two additional special permits that should’ve been required to build the structure.

The appeal also argues the April 13 vote to approve Beal Commons was “legally invalid and absurd.”

After approving the four

special permits, the Planning Board made another vote.

“I move to the extent that a vote is required on anything other than the four special permits that we just granted… that we take a separate vote on that as well to the extent something was not caught up in that,” the Planning Board motioned in April.

The board approved this motion 4-1.

According to the appeal, “the Planning Board did not record with the town clerk its purposed fifth special permit to grant anything else for the project that was ‘not caught up’ in the zoning relief sought.” Therefore, the appeal con-

tinues, the “loose ends” vote has no legal force, and the developer will need to return to the Planning Board. The appeal also alleges the decision was “arbitrary.”

Lastly, the appeal notes that there was “undue pressure” for the Planning Board to approve the project. According to the appeal, the Se-

lect Board sat together in public hearings so as to “project the appearance of unanimity of support for the project.” The appeal also accused a former Select Board member of violating the Open Meeting Law to pressure the Planning Board into approving the project. Town Manager Kevin Mizikar declined to comment.

Ransford Pest Control offers quality service to Central MA COMMUNITY BUSINESS

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – When you work with Ransford Pest Control, you’re dealing with the best in the business.

The family-owned company, headquartered in Shrewsbury, has over 127 years of experience servicing residential and commercial property in Central Massachusetts with a particular focus on the MetroWest area. Ransford Pest Control solves pest issues, including ants, stinging insects, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ticks, rodents, termites, fleas and bed bugs.

Ransford Pest Control is proud to offer something most of its competitors cannot: sameday service.

“We pride ourselves on being available,” said Ransford Pest Control co-owner Eric Richmond.

“With 10 technicians spread throughout our service area, we

can handle almost anything on the same day — that level of customer service is our priority,” said fellow co-owner Maria Richmond.

Ransford Pest is also proud to be a local company. This longstanding local experience gives them an in-depth understanding of the seasonal cycles and habits of pests in the area.

This expertise allows them to provide high-quality service to their customers.

“That local connection and being a part of our community is something we value,” Maria Richmond told the Community Advocate.

Not only are they responsive and reliable, they also focus on quality. The company outfits

each one of the technicians’ vehicles with state-of-the-art equipment. When dealing with wasps inside of structures, for instance, the technicians can employ thermal cameras to help locate and deal with the pest. During the slow season, the company uses that time to extensively train their employees.

“We want to ensure that our employees know how to deal with any problem effectively,” Maria Richmond said. “Our staff is elevated to a different level of service.”

The team at Ransford Pest is responsible and safe. Eric Richmond noted that they treat each and every house as if there are children and pets present. The company uses an “integrated pest management” approach, meaning that the company uses insecticide and rodenticide only if there isn’t another solution. The approach is less toxic and more friendly to the environment.

Ransford Pest Technicians are experienced individuals, but perhaps more importantly they’re extremely friendly and easy to work with. The company hires charismatic and affable people — individuals you would be comfortable calling with a problem and comfort-

The team at Ransford Pest Control poses for a photo. Ransford is headquartered in Shrewsbury and has over 127 years of experience. Ransford | 11

COMMUNITY BUSINESS

Sierra announces opening for Northborough store Craftworks to participate in Yarn Crawl

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

NORTHBOROUGH – The new Sierra store will officially be opening its doors in Northborough Crossing on Sept. 23.

Located in a 16,443-squarefoot space in the plaza, Sierra sells a variety of active and outside items, including apparel, footwear, and gear.

“Our Northborough store opening is a special one for our Sierra team as well as the TJX Company,” said Sierra Vice President Marketing Director Gennifer Hobbs in a press release.

Hobbs noted that this will be the second time that shoppers will be able to visit all five of the TJX Companies’ brands — Sierra, Marshalls, HomeGoods, T.J.Maxx and Homesense.

“Knowing how big of an occasion this is, we will be having an all-out celebration on Grand Opening Day — and look forward to having the

community and surrounding neighborhoods come to join us,” Hobbs said.

On their opening day at 8 a.m. Sept. 23, there will be a grand opening celebration at the store. The event will feature, games, giveaways and entertainment, including Mix104.1’s Karson Tager of Karson and Kennedy.

If you tune into Mix104.1 in the week leading up to the grand opening, you will have a

chance to win a $100 gift card.

During every opening, Sierra donates $10,000 to a local charity. Sierra plans to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest’s Triple Play program, which is a wellness program to help kids make opportunities to take control of their health and wellness.

Sierra’s regular hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

NORTHBOROUGH – Craftworks Gift and Yarn shop will once again be participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl.

The Yarn Crawl will take place from Sept. 18 to Oct. 1. Craftworks is one of 12 other shops participating.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the stores,

check out all of the fiberrelated items and remember that knitting, crochet and other fiber hobbies are great for your mental health.

For more information, call 508-393-9453 or visit https:// www.craftworkscoop.com/. For more information on the Yarn Crawl, visit https://greaterbostonyarncrawl.com/.

Ransford Pest Control offers quality service to Central MA

Ransford | from page 10 able having in and around your home.

“The technicians really care. They really take pride in their work, providing this important service to our customers,” Maria Richmond explained.

Perhaps that’s why the company has hundreds of flawless online reviews.

If you’re looking for punc-

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The new Sierra will open Sept. 23 in Northborough Crossing.

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COMMUNITY HISTORY

Old coal-fired electricity plant is now a solar-powered catering business

NORTHBOROUGH THEN NOW

By Normand Corbin History Columnist

NORTHBOROUGH – These columns about reincarnated antique properties recognize owners of historic buildings who appreciate the old architecture and have invested in successful reuse options. With creativity, historic properties can be kept away from the wrecking ball. Today’s property at 43 Hudson Street was originally built as a power generating station for trolleys and was transformed into the home for Peppers Artful Events Catering.

This large brick building was built in 1897 as the coalpowered electricity generating station for the new Worcester and Marlborough Street Railway Company that passed through the center of Northborough. The street railway is what first brought electricity

to Northborough. This trolley line lasted for nearly 30 years until the automobile became the preferred mode of transportation.

The next long-term occupant was the O’Neill Brothers Ice Company that thrived in the 1930s and 1940s. Its literature identifies it as “Dealers in Ice.” Certainly providing ice for home ice boxes was a key part of the business. Ice boxes were used prior to electric refrigeration to keep perishable food from spoiling at home. It

appears the ice was made on site as the current owners mentioned evidence of an old well on the property and ice-making pits within the building.

By 1938, they were selling “Coolerator” refrigerators manufactured at The Coolerator Company in Duluth, Minnesota. A receipt in the Northborough Historical Society archives has one sold to Mr. Fred Proctor in April of 1938 for $52. Following the usage of the building by the O’Neill Brothers, it housed a variety of industrial businesses

including a warehouse, a car service garage, a machine shop, a sheet metal shop and a painting contractor business.

The Peppers catering business was started in Northborough Center by Susan Lawrence in 1988. When their lease was up, Susan and her husband John started looking for a new location. They became curious about the old worn brick building at 43 Hudson Street. They purchased the building in 1995 after approaching the owner to see if he was interested in selling. Susan and John said that they were very fortunate to select E. J. Cross Construction as the contractor because they did a remarkable job transitioning the property into a catering facility. E. J. Cross Construction was formerly of Worcester and they closed after 100 years with their final project being the Peppers project. One expensive unexpected challenge did occur within the first year of relocation. A buried petroleum product tank was found to be leaking. It was removed along with the contaminated soil at a

cost of $ 80,000, a bit of a financial challenge during their early days in the new facility.

Asked if they would do it again, the Lawrences’ answer was a resounding yes. They have found owning a historic building to be fascinating. The building is like a treasure hunt; they have found old blueprints and other historic items. In the basement are the remnants of the original coal-fired electricity generator from the early trolley days.

Over the years the Lawrences have invested heavily in green technologies. The roof is painted white to help keep the building cool, solar panels have been installed and the red awnings over the main windows have been replaced with a solar hot water system. The building has been brought full circle regarding power generation, from a coal-powered electric generation station to a solar powered catering business.

Thank you, Susan and John for preserving a piece of Northborough history for the community.

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The former electricity generating station at 43 Hudson Street as it looked in 1967

The 1897 coal-powered electricity generating station for Northborough’s trolley line is now a solar-powered catering business.

PHOTO/NORMAND CORBIN

PHOTO/COURTESY OF THE NORTHBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Events on the horizon at Shrewsbury COA Scouts attend National Jamboree

SHREWSBURY – Applications

to be a vendor at the Shrewsbury Council on Aging’s Artisan Exposition are due on Sept. 30.

The expo, which will be an opportunity for local artisans to sell their products, will be Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The maximum space available for a vendor’s booth is 10 feet by 10 feet. Vendors must bring their own tables, though the COA has six foot round tables that can be used for a $10 fee.

Space can be rented for a nonrefundable fee of $25. The fee is waived for MySeniorCenter users with 25 scans into the kiosk within the last

six months. Proceeds from the reservations will fund an account used for the COA’s vans and drivers.

To be a vendor, visit https:// tinyurl.com/4fv5a3x7.

Other news

The Shrewsbury Victor R. Quaranta American Legion Post 397 along with Price Chopper will be offering $25 Price Chopper gift cards to veterans, active duty personnel and their families as an appreciation of their service.

The cards are now available through the Shrewsbury Council on Aging at the Senior

Center. The cards are first come, first serve.

For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-8418640.

On Halloween, the Senior Center will be hosting a Tricks and Treats Extravaganza from 5 to 6 p.m.

The event is meant for children up to age 12. It will feature a spooky egg hunt, an opportunity to make your own candy apple and ghoulie games.

All are welcome and encouraged to come to the Senior Center dressed in costume. There will be light refreshments available.

SALMON Medway to host first car show

REGION – SALMON Health and Retirement will be hosting its first annual car show at SALMON at Medway.

The show will take place on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a live DJ, cookout and raffle. Fifty-percent of the proceeds from the raffle will go toward the Alzheimer’s Associa-

tion. Winners will be announced after 2 p.m. The car show is free for the public. There is a $10 charge to register vehicles at the door. People are encouraged to RSVP at https:// tinyurl.com/2mzkj345.

SALMON at Medway is located at 44 Willow Pond Circle.

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Getting out of bed at 3:30 a.m., walking a mile with a wagon to get the makings for breakfast and trading patches with Scouts from other states.

Four Scouts (Travis Knox, Dexter Honer, Oscar Hubbard and Hunter Felton) and one adult leader from Westborough Boy Scout Troop 100 recently attended the National Jamboree held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia for 10 days. They helped represent part of the larger contingent sent from Massachusetts of 80 Scouts.

This was the first National Jamboree in six years, and it was

attended by more than 14,000 Scouts.

The Westborough Scouts said the best events at the jamboree were whitewater rafting and zip lining.

“It was the best planned event,” said Felton, a senior patrol leader, of whitewater rafting. “It was a lot of fun.”

To go zip lining required a bit of advanced planning, since there were more Scouts than the activity could handle. That meant waking up at 3:30 a.m. to get tickets.

“It was the number one choice, aside from shooting [archery],” said Knox.

The jamboree offered plenty to do, and it was also a chance for Scouts to gain experience in leadership roles.

From left: Damien Knox, Travis Knox, Dexter Honer, Oscar Hubbard and Hunter Felton at the jamboree in Virginia.

Minardi becomes Westborough’s police chief

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Todd Minardi can drop the interim title.

The Select Board unanimously approved Minardi as the town’s police chief during its Sept. 12 meeting.

The appointment is subject to contract negotiations.

Minardi became interim chief in July, when Jeff Lourie left to take the police chief position in Falmouth.

Minardi, a fourth-generation Westborough resident, has been with Westborough Police since 1994; he started as a reserve officer and worked his way up the ranks. He became deputy chief in 2018.

As part of a presentation to the Select Board, Minardi highlighted the programs and initiatives he introduced over the years — leadership training, a recruitment team, a postoverdose response team and equipment such as stop sticks and body cams.

He also presented a vision

of what he would like to do in the future. This vision includes reinstating the traffic officer position; adding a liaison to conduct outreach with senior citizens; and continuing to work with regional task forces on drugs, human trafficking and child safety.

Minardi added that over the past two months, the department has added five new

officers.

After his presentation, Minardi fielded questions from the board.

On leadership and management skills, Minardi said, “A good leader doesn’t have to come up with all the great answers — you need a team.”

Throughout the Q&A, Minardi stressed the importance of communication and cooperation with all parties, both within the department and townwide.

“They do an outstanding job,” said Minardi of the department. “They are very friendly, very professional.”

After the Q&A, board members praised Minardi’s presentation.

“You continue to move the department forward,” said board member Allen Edinberg. The board then voted, 5-0, to appoint Minardi as police chief.

Assisted Care at an Affordable

By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – The Lake Quinsigamond Commission proposed a new subcommittee on Aug. 30 to combat the continued dangerous and obnoxious behavior on the lake.

“Every weekend I’m getting emails and phone calls and Facebook posts… the issues of people speeding and driving recklessly. I’ve seen people towing people out there, people without vests, underage people operating the jet skis, rental businesses going on. It’s just crazy,” said Chair Peter Collins. “It’s just ridiculous. It’s overwhelming, and it’s hard to police it.”

“[Police] are doing the best they can to solve a problem that’s just overwhelming. It’s overwhelming because some of the operators — especially on the jet ski side — just either don’t know or don’t care if they’re violating the law. I think it’s a little bit of both,” he added.

Collins also reported that some watercraft operators —

particularly jet skiers — have been rude, regularly “flipping people off” while riding down the lake.

The subcommittee would meet several times per month and would include members of the commission, law enforcement, and other community members. The subcommittee will consider ideas on how to curb the misbehavior on the lake.

Ideas include instituting “quiet time” on the lake and an educational requirement for jet skiers.

A complete ban on jet skis will also be considered.

“Everything is on the table. A ban — a total jet ski ban on Lake Quinsigamond — is on the table,” Collins said. ““If you’re not going to behave, we’re going to come after you. Whatever we have to do… If we have to do a total ban on a particular type of watercraft because they won’t obey the law — that’s what we’re going to do.

“To be honest, I’m just tired of it. I’m tired of the whole thing… Enough is enough.”

The Select Board has unanimously approved Todd Minardi as the town’s police chief.

PHOTO/MAUREEN SULLIVAN

POLICE FIRE&

A plane crashed while it was trying to land at the American Heritage Museum.

By Laura Hayes Managing Editor

HUDSON – Crews responded to a report of a plane crash at the American Heritage Museum.

According to a Facebook post by the Stow Fire Department, Stow’s Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a plane crash near Barton Road and the museum at 11:09 a.m. Sept. 17.

According to the fire department, when they arrived, a Nieuport 28 — which is a single-engine, World War I era plane — was upside down at the end of a runway.

Their preliminary investigation indicated that the plane was attempting to land at the American Heritage Museum when its front landing gear failed and it flipped over.

The museum had been hosting its World War I and Aviation Weekend on Sept. 16 and 17.

The fire department said the pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. He had removed himself from the plane before the first responders arrived.

He did not report injuries, but was evaluated at the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and will be investigating.

PHOTO/COURTESY STOW FIRE DEPARTMENT

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HUDSON LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

Delete the following names of the Zoning Districts within all sections of the existing Town of Hudson Protective Zoning

By-laws:

• C-1 through C-3 – Commercial

Districts

• C-4 (I) II) – Commercial Districts

• C-4 through C-11 – Commercial

Districts

• C-12 (I) (II) – Commercial Districts

• SB – Single Family Residential

• SA- 5 (1) (II) – Single Family Residential

• SA-7 (I) (II) – Single Family Residential

• SA-8 (1) (II) (III) (IV) – Single Family Residential (V) (VI) (VII)

• SB-1 – Multi-Family District

• SB-2 – Mobile Home Courts

• SB-3 – Multi-Family Districts

• SB-4 – Mobile Home Court

• LCI – Light Industrial and Commercial District

• M-1 through M-4 – Industrial Districts

• M-5 (I) (II) – Industrial Districts

• M-6 (I) (II) (III) – Industrial Districts

• M-7 – Industrial District

Replace with the following new Zoning District nomenclature in all sections of the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning

By-laws dated November 20, 2023:

Residential Districts

• Residence - 60,000 (R60)

• Residence - 40,000 (R40)

• Residence - 30,000 (R30)

• Residence - 15,000 (R15)

• Multifamily Residence (MR)

• Mobile Home (MH)

Commercial and Industrial Districts

• Downtown Business (DB)

• Neighborhood Business (NB)

• General Business 1 (GB1)

• General Business 2 (GB2)

• Limited Commercial and Light Industrial (LCLI)

Industrial Districts

• Industrial - A (IA)

• Industrial - B (IB)

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and

Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA, on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

Delete, in its entirety, the language within the following sections of the existing Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws:

• Section 5.1.6 – Continuance of Existing Uses, Buildings, and Structures

• Section 5.1.7 – Discontinuance

And replace with the revised language contained in Section 5.1.4 through 5.1.13 in the Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws dated November 20, 2023:

• Section 5.1.4 – Applicability

• Section 5.1.5 – Nonconforming Uses

• Section 5.1.5.1 – Permissible Changes

• Section 5.1.6.1 – Nonconforming Structures

• Section 5.1.7 – Variance Required

• Section 5.1.8 – Nonconforming Single and Two-Family Residential Structures

• Section 5.1.9 – Abandonment or Non-Use

• Section 5.1.10 – Reconstruction after Catastrophe or Demolition

• Section 5.1.11 – Reversion to Nonconformity

• Section 5.1.12 – Substandard Lots

• Section 5.1.13 – Eminent Domain

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

1. Delete, in their entirety, the following provisions of the existing Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws including the Zoning Map:

• Appendix A: Descriptions of Zoning Districts as shown, located, defined and bounded on map entitled “Town of Hudson, Massachusetts Zoning Parcels and Roads”

2. Adopt the following provisions in the document entitled “Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws, dated November 20, 2023” and the Zoning Map referenced, below, on file in the office of the Town Clerk and the Department of Planning and Community Development:

•Official Zoning Map of the Town of Hudson, Massachusetts Dated November 2023

And add the following Section in the document entitled “Town of Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws”, dated November 20, 2023.

•Appendix B: Table of Use Regulations

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, § 5, the Hudson Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA, on whether the Town will vote to amend the Protective Zoning By-Laws to:

Shift the location and re-number the following existing sections within the existing Hudson Protective Zoning By-laws:

1. Section 3.3.10 Watershed Protection Overlay District - Now Section 6.1

2. Section 4.0 New Construction and Uses - Now Section 3.0

3. Section 5.0 Use Regulations - Now Section 4.0

4. Section 5.1.8.1- 2014 Temporary Medical Marijuana MoratoriumNow Section 6.6

5. Section 5.2 Residential DistrictsNow Section 5.2

6. Section 5.3 Commercial DistrictsNow Section 5.3

7. Section 5.7 Floodplain/Wetland Overlay District - Now Section 6.2

8. Section 5.8 Retirement Community Overlay District - Now Section 6.3

9. Section 5.9 Wireless Communication Overlay District - Now Section 6.4

10. Section 5.10 Adaptative Re-use Overlay District - Now Section 6.5

11. Section 5.11 Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Overlay DistrictNow Section 6.7

12. Section 5.12 Retail Marijuana Overlay District - Now Section 6.8

13. Section 5.13 Industrial Marijuana Overlay District - Now Section 6.9

14. Section 6.0 Intensity of Use Regulations - Now Section 7.0

15. Section 7.0 General Provisions Affecting all Districts - Now Section 8.0

16. Section 8.0 Administration and Enforcement - Now Section 9.0

17. Section 9.0 C-1 Zoning DistrictNow Section 5.4 and entitled DB Zoning District

The proposed article is on file with the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Town Clerk’s Office located at 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA and on the Town of Hudson website. The article may be reviewed during normal business hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM or upon appointment. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (978) 5622989 or via email at kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Petition #2023-10

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, this meeting of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation. At this time the Board of Appeals will hear the request of Wanderley and Marellen DePaula requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Section 5.2.6 to construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The subject property is located at 20 Old Bolton Road in the SA-8 Single Family Zoning District Assessors’ Map 5 Parcel 26. The Board may consider any action deemed necessary relative to the subject petition. All petition materials are available for review in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours, on the Town of Hudson website at http://go.boarddocs. com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CUWM6P598048 and can be requested by calling (978) 5622989 or by sending an email to kjohnson@townofhudson.org.

Matt Russell, Clerk Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals

SHREWSBURY

PURSUANT TO G.L. C. 40, § 32

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY -

CASE NO. 11071

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF MAY 15, 2023

ARTICLES # 51, 52, 53 AND 54

Attorney General’s Limited Authority to Waive Procedural Defects in the Notice of the Planning Board Hearing

Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32, if the Attorney General finds there to be any defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment of any zoning by-law relating to the form or content of the notice of the Planning Board hearing prescribed by G.L. c. 40A, § 5, or to the manner or dates on which said notice is mailed, posted or published as required by that section, then instead of disapproving the by-law or amendment by reason of any such defect, the Attorney General may elect to proceed under the defect waiver provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32. Under those provisions, the Attorney General is conditionally authorized to

waive any such defect.

Defect Determined in Notice of Planning Board Hearing

The Attorney General has determined that the planning board hearing notice relating to the above Articles failed to comply with the notice requirements for such hearing established by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. Section 5 provides in part (with emphasis added):

No zoning…by-law or amendment thereto shall be adopted until after the planning board in a… town has…held a public hearing thereon…at which interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard…. Notice of the time and place of such hearing, of the subject matter, sufficient for identification, and of the place where texts and maps thereof may be inspected shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the…town once in each of two successive weeks, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days before the day of said hearing, and by posting such notice in a conspicuous place in the…town hall for a period of not less than fourteen days before the day of said hearing. Notice of said hearing shall also be sent by mail, postage prepaid to the department of housing and community development, the regional planning agency, if any, and to the planning board of each abutting city and town…In cases involving boundary, density or use changes within a district, notice shall be sent to any such nonresident property owner who has filed such a request with the city or town clerk and whose property lies in the district where the change is sought.

Based on the materials submitted to this Office, we have identified the following defects: (1) for Articles 51, 52, 53 and 54, the Planning Board hearing notice that was posted and published did not identify the place where the text (and maps if any) of the proposed bylaw amendments may be inspected, as required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5; and (2) for Articles 51 and 52, notice of the Planning Board hearing was published only one time, not twice, as required by G.L. c. 40A, § 5. For these reasons, the 90-day period prescribed for the Attorney General’s review of Articles 51, 52, 53 and 54 is suspended in accordance with G.L. c. 40, § 32.

Attorney General’s Election to Proceed

Under the Waiver Provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32

The Attorney General has elected to proceed under the limited defect waiver authority conferred by G.L. c. 40, § 32.

Suspension of Review of Zoning By-Law Amendments

The 90-day period prescribed by law for the Attorney General’s review of local by-laws is therefore suspended in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 32.

Posting and Publication of This Notice

The Town Clerk shall post a true copy of this Notice in a conspicuous place in the Shrewsbury Town Hall for a period of not less than 14 days and shall

LEGAL NOTICES

publish a copy once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Shrewsbury.

Filing of Claim That Defect in Notice Was Misleading or Otherwise Prejudicial

Within 21 days of the date on which this Notice is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Shrewsbury, any resident of the Town of Shrewsbury, or the owner of any real property in the Town of Shrewsbury or any other party entitled to notice of the planning board hearing may file with the Town Clerk a written statement that the notice defect was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. The statement must include the reasons supporting the claim that the defect in the Planning Board Notice was misleading or otherwise prejudicial. This statement must be actually on file with the Town Clerk not later than 21 days from the date on which this Notice is published in the newspaper.

Town Clerk’s Certification of Compliance with This Notice

After the expiration of the 21-day period, the Town Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General a true copy of this Notice with a certification of compliance with the publishing and posting requirements of the preceding paragraph, and a certification that either (a) no claim was filed within the 21-day period, or (b) one or more claims were filed within the 21-day period. The Town Clerk shall submit to the Attorney General true copies of any such claim(s).

Resumption of Attorney General’s Review

Upon receipt of one original copy of this Notice with the Clerk’s certification, the 90-day period provided for the Attorney General’s review under G.L. c. 40, § 32, shall resume. If no claim is made, the Attorney General has the discretion to waive any such defect; if any claim is made, however, the Attorney General may not waive any such defect.

Note: By not filing a claim under this provision, a person shall not be deprived of the right to assert a claim of invalidity arising out of any possible defect in the procedure of adoption or amendment, as provided in G.L. c. 40, § 32, and in G.L. c. 40A, § 5.

Date: September 8, 2023

Very truly yours,

ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Nicole B. Caprioli

By: Nicole B. Caprioli

Assistant Attorney General Municipal Law Unit

10 Mechanic Street, Suite 301

Worcester, MA 01608

cc: Town Counsel Stephen A. Madaus

Town Clerk’s Certification

Shrewsbury -- Case # 11071

Annual Town Meeting of May 15, 2023

Articles # 51, 52, 53 and 54

I hereby certify that I have posted and published a true copy of this Attorney General’s Notice, as follows:

Posting - On _________________, and for a period of at least 14 days, I posted a true copy of this Notice at

the following conspicuous place in the Shrewsbury Town Hall: ____________

Publication - I published a true copy of this Notice in ______________, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Shrewsbury. The date of publication was: _____________

________. A copy of the published notice, including the date of publication, is attached.

Certification of Claims Filed - I certify that 21 days has expired from the date on which the notice was published in a newspaper and as of such date

______________:

[____] no claims were filed, or

[____] one or more claims were filed, and copies of each are attached hereto.

Date: ________________________

Town Clerk, Town of Shrewsbury

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

DONAHUE ROWING CENTER DOCK EXPANSION

September 2023

Sealed bids or proposals will be received 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, October 12, 2023 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.

The proposal forms, incorporated with the plans and specifications for the work involved, can be downloaded from the Towns Website https://shrewsburyma. gov/bids and will be available after 8:00 Am on Wednesday September 20, 2023. All bids must meet the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public 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 responsible 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 Materials Bond.

EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE REQUIREMENTS. Attention is called to minimum wage rates to be paid on the work as determined by the Division of Occupational Safety under the provisions of Mass. G.L.C. 149, section 26 to 27H inclusive. Contractor is to be aware of hiring preferences for veterans 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 labor 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 prices 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 informalities in the bidding procedure, or to accept the proposal deemed best for the Town.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Daniel Brennan, Jr., on behalf of Starbucks Corporation, d/b/a Starbucks Coffee, 200 Hartford Turnpike, Building 3, Unit 5, has applied to the Select Board for a Common Victualler License.

A public hearing on this application will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 7:05pm at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, Selectmen’s Meeting Room, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

Beth Casavant, Chair Select Board

HIGHWAY DIVISION SNOW PLOW CONTRACTORS WANTED

The Town of Shrewsbury Highway Division is seeking snowplow contractors for the 2023-2024 winter season. Operators and equipment must be available for the entire winter season on a 24 hour a day basis and will be responsible for plowing specific routes within the Town. Hourly rates will be based on the width of plow and gross vehicle rating of the equipment furnished. The Town will be accepting applications until October 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

This request for contractors is exempt from typical procurement procedures under M.G.L. Ch. 30B § 1(b) (17). For additional information, contact the Shrewsbury Highway Division Office, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury or call (508) 841-8513.

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

evin Mizikar Town Manager

MARLBOROUGH LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing –Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650, to add a new section to create the Red Spring Road Overlay District (RSROD).

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Marlborough will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 8:00 PM in the City Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts to amend Chapter 650, to add a new section to create the Red Spring Road Overlay District (RSROD).

THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING RECEIVED FOR ITS CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING AND ADDING THERETO AS FOLLOWS:

§650-50 – RED SPRING ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICT

Purpose and Objectives.

The Red Spring Road Overlay District (“RSR”) allows the application of supplemental land use controls within the boundaries of a certain overlay district as an alternative to land use controls that exist in the underlying districts. The establishment goals of the RSR are to encourage improvements to existing structures and regulate modifications to a unique lakeside residential community.

Location of RSR; Underlying Zoning. For the purposes of this Section (§65050 et. seq.), the RSR is located on the southerly side of Fort Meadow Reservoir along Red Spring Road between Reservoir Street and Cullinane Drive containing approximately 50 acres as indicated on the City Zoning Map and more particularly described in Exhibit “A” annexed hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Except as specifically provided herein, the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the underlying zoning districts not otherwise impacted by this Section (§650-50 et. seq.) shall continue to remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Section (§650-50 et. seq.) and any other provision of the Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of this Section (§650-50 et. seq.) shall govern and control.

Authority of Permit Granting Authority. The City Council shall be the special permit granting authority in the RSR.

At the request of an applicant, the City Council may elect to vary the dimensional, parking, design, and landscaping requirements applicable to a use or structure by special permit upon finding that such change shall result in an improved design and will not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent or purpose of this Section (§650-50 et. seq.).

Use Regulations.

The following uses are permitted as of right in the RSR:

• Single-family dwellings.

• Up to one (1) boat club.

• Uses allowed as of right in the underlying zoning district, as set forth in the Table of Use Regulations.

• Accessory buildings and accessory uses.

• Uses allowed by special permit in the underlying zoning district may be allowed by special permit in the RSR.

• All uses not specified in Subsection D.1 and Subsection D.2 above shall be deemed prohibited in the RSR. Dimensional Regulations.

Notwithstanding any provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, development in the RSR shall be subject to the following dimensional standards:

• Minimum Lot Area: 18,000 square feet.

• Minimum Lot Frontage: none.

• Minimum Front, Side, and Rear Yards: none (See Section 650-50.E.2).

• Maximum Building Height: 2 ½ stories.

• Maximum Lot Coverage: 30%, over the entire RSR.

• Maximum Gross Floor Area of a Single-Family Dwelling: 3,000 square feet.

With the exception of structures erected prior to July 1, 2023, all structures shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the RSR district boundary line, excluding the boundary line adjacent to the Fort Meadow Reservoir.

Within the RSR, multiple principal and accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same lot under a condominium form of ownership with each principal building located within an exclusive use area of at least 8,000 square feet, and there shall be no yard setbacks or landscaped strips required as to exclusive use areas or minimum distances between structures, provided that any building permit application for a new structure or expansion of an existing structure shall be accompanied by evidence that such work is authorized by the governing condominium organization.

Parking Requirements.

Parking for single-family dwellings and boat clubs shall be provided as feasible. Parking for other uses within the RSR shall conform with the provisions of §650-48.A of the Zoning Ordinance. Driveways and Roadways.

Driveways and roadways located within the RSR shall be maintained to provide safe access and egress for vehicular and pedestrian traffic and emergency services but shall not be subject to the design standards set forth in §650-49 of the Zoning Ordinance or subdivision standards.

LEGAL NOTICES COMMUNITY OBITUARIES

EXHIBIT A

The Red Spring Road Overlay District shall include the following parcels of land (herein identified by the Assessors’ Map and Parcel Number):

• Assessors Map 30, Parcel 10

Per Order of the City Council #23-1008951

LEGAL NOTICE

The Marlborough CD Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Liberty Hill Apartments, 667-3 for the Marlborough CD Authority in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by studio J2

The Project consists of: Bathroom Upgrades - Phase I

The work is estimated to cost: $308,598, including all alternates

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.I49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of General Building Construction General Bids will be received until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 and publicly opened, forthwith.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available electronically or for purchase at www.Projectdog.com at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 27; Project Code 858104.

General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Marlborough Housing Authority.

This project is being Electronically Bid (EBid). All bids shall be prepared and submitted online at www.Projectdog.com and received no later than the date & time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. For assistance, contact Projectdog, Inc. at 978.499.9014.

General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to DHCD (david.mcclave@mass. gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED.

The job site and/or existing building will be available for inspection at 10 AM, October 4, 2023. Meet at CD Authority office at 250 Main Street in Marlborough.

Call Jennifer Steffek at studio J2 with questions at 781-354-6722 (cell).

Site Address:

250 Main Street

Marlborough, MA 01752

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

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

DEATHS

Fabricius, Beverly of Westborough

Grandinetti, Anthony of Grafton/Worcester

Gravel, Sonia of Shrewsbury

Henault, Ronald of South

Grafton

Hickman, Rebecca of Northborough

Johnson, Janice of Northborough

Joubert, Joan of Shrewsbury

Kolak, Patricia of Marlborough

Landmesser, Bonnie of Shrewsbury

Leger, Rose of Hudson

Linden, MD, Christopher of Shrewsbury

Longfellow, Elaine of Northborough

Padula, Richard of Marlborough

Rodrigues, Teresinha of Marlborough, formerly of Hudson

Rowe, Theresa of Hudson, formerly of Marlborough

Stucchi, Pauline of Hudson

Uhlman, Barbara of Westborough

Vezeau, Barbara of Hudson

Walsh, Alyse of Shrewsbury

Theresa E. Rowe, 92

HUDSON - Theresa E. (Ducharme) Rowe, fondly referred to as “Terry”, 92, of Hudson, MA formerly of Marlborough, MA passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Roland R. Rowe in 2001. Terry leaves her son Alan Rowe and his wife Andrea of Sturbridge, MA; her 2 daughters, Gail Fitzpatrick and her longtime partner Edward Regonini of Westborough, MA, Karen Burdick and her husband Douglas of Clinton, MA; along with her 6 grandchildren, Kelly Gibbs and her

husband Brad of Halifax, MA, Blake Rowe of New York, NY, Jordan Rowe of Boston, MA, Camden Rowe of New York, NY, Jamie Smith and her husband Josh of Marshfield, MA, Jessie Burdick of Cambridge, MA and her 5 great grandchildren, Brady, Bryar and Brandon Gibbs, Max and Ava Smith. She was predeceased by her brother Roland Ducharme; her sister Doris Jalko and also leaves her many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Richard A. Padula, 90

MARLBOROUGH - Richard A. Padula 90 of Marlborough died Sunday, September 3, 2023, in the Beaumont at The Willows, Westborough, MA. Richard was born in Marlborough, MA, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Carney) Padula.

Richard was predeceased by his wife of 44 years in 2005 and by his sister Joanne. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Rebecca Wainwright of Marlborough, and Jennifer Padula of Shrewsbury. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Padula, 3 grandchildren Justin Wainwright, and Joshua and Connor Padula, and 3 great grandchildren Rose, Micah, and Brooke Wainwright.

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

Christopher H. Linden, MD, 70

SHREWSBURY - On Saturday August 26, 2023 Dr. Christopher H. Linden died peacefully at home in Shrewsbury, MA. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Robert A. Linden and Doris B. (Bartol) Linden.

He leaves his beloved wife, Jeanne (Kristo) Linden; his children, Meredith & Martha Linden, Rebecca (Linden) Huard and her husband Travis, Erik Comes and his wife Danielle, and Kelley (Comes) Gallivan

and her husband Timothy; his grandchildren Roseanna & Violet Huard, Paisley & Ryder Gallivan, and Lola Comes; and his sister Rachel Linden of Danvers.

The Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel of Worcester

Beverly C. Fabricius, 90

WESTBOROUGH - Beverly Christine (Foster) Fabricius, of Westborough, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was 90. Beverly was born in Portland, Maine on July 12, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Eva Bell (Lincoln) Foster. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late David Howard Fabricius, who died in 2014. The two married on October 10,1954, and together they shared 59 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Amy L. Simonetta and her spouse Joseph of Upton, Judith E. Fahey and her spouse Kevin of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Paul Fabricius and his spouse Jennifer of Lakewood, Washington. Beverly was the loving grandmother of Kyle Simonetta and his spouse Haley Kayser of Oakland, California, Ryan Simonetta and his spouse Chris of Brighton, Colin David Simonetta of Upton, Mackenzie Fahey and his partner Erin Metzger of Bloomington, Indiana, Keegan Fahey of Atlanta, Georgia, Tucker, and Emilia Fabricius, both of Lakewood, Washington, step grandchildren Cassidy Arimotto and her spouse Amber of Fort Stewart, Georgia, and Nicholas Lindstrom of Fort Hood, Texas. She was the loving great grandmother of Archer and Wilder Simonetta, both of Oakland, California, and Declan Fahey of Bloomington, Indiana. Beverly is also survived by loving two nieces, three nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elfreda of Framingham Massachusetts and two stepsisters Margret and Geraldine both of Florida.

The McDonald Keohane Funeral Home of South Weymouth assisted with arrangements.

Pauline Stucchi, 93

HUDSON - Pauline (Hillman) Stucchi, 93, passed away on September 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side. A sweet southern soul, Pauline was born in Pound, Virginia on February 10, 1930, to Carl and Elva (Branham) Hillman.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Edward, her father Carl, mother Elva, stepmother Martha, brother Bill, half-sister Beth Ward Haynie, her longtime friend Carol as well as all her brother and sister in-laws. She is survived by and will be incredibly missed by her son, Timothy Stucchi and his wife, Deborah of Hudson, MA; daughter, Teri (Stucchi) MacMillan and her husband Richard of Squantum, MA; grandson Adam MacMillan and his wife Anna; granddaughter, Amy Candela and her husband Adam, grandson, Peter Stucchi and granddaughter, Miele MacMillan. Pauline’s six beautiful great-grandchildren - Summer, Lilah and Sawyer Candela and Noah, Luke, and Tess MacMillan - will forever be fortunate to have experienced her loving and calming presence firsthand. Mamaw, we love you and we will always be waving.

The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home of Hudson assisted with arrangements.

Sonia L. Gravel, 103

SHREWSBURY - Sonia L. (Simoneau) Gravel, 103, passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 1, 2023 in the loving care of her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 69 years, Joseph A. Gravel, in 2013.

Sonia leaves her daughters Linda Mawdsley, LeDean and her husband George Buzzell and son Jay and his wife Donna Gravel, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton assisted with arrangements/

Caring Hands

CAREER MARKETPLACE

MEDIA

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. seeks

Sr Application Development Analyst

Marlborough, MA

Develop & execute of Marketing & Membership directives and implementations across multiple platforms. Bachelor’s’ degree plus 5 years exp. as a Software Developer, Analyst, or related. Qualified Applicants send resume to:

Chris Rouleau, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01581, crouleau@bjs.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Office help for dog grooming facility

• Experience preferred

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Job entails basic computer skills, handling dogs for intake and discharge, cashing clients out, phones and cleaning

• Must have own health insurance

• 20 to 30 hrs per week, maybe flexible.

Please send inquires to cpshydro@yahoo.com

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. seeks Application Development Analyst

Marlborough, MA

Develop shopping capabilities using AngularJS framework; Integrate ecommerce platform with 3rd party ecommerce solutions. Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years exp. as a Software Developer or Analyst. Qualified Applicants send contact to:

Chris Rouleau, Sr. Recruiter, crouleau@bjs.com, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Lead

For Cytiva in Marlborough, MA To work globally supporting transfer & allocations vs. global demand for biopharma/life sci products. Req: Bachelor’s or foreign equiv in Ind Engg, Mfg Engg or related field & 5 yrs exp in mech or ind engg capacity driving process improvement & implementation in mfg or supply chain capacity or, master’s & 3 yrs exp. Offered Salary: $127,858.00/year. Salary Range: $74,500.00-$130,300.00/ year. CV to carmelissa.rhodes@cytiva.com; reference job title.

AUTO PAINTING PETS

Joseph Lucier Owner/Painter 508-873-5930

Fuller

25 Years of Experience Interior/Exterior • Free Estimates LEGALNOTICES___________________________ HUDSON ___________________________ NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING Petition#2023-04 NoticeisherebygivenofaPublicHearingtobe heldbytheHudsonZoningBoardofAppealson Thursday,March9,2023at7:00p.m.Pursuant totheChapter20oftheActsof2021Suspending

CertainProvisionsoftheOpenMeetingLaw,G.L. c.30A,§18,thismeetingoftheHudsonZoning BoardofAppealswillbeconductedviaremote participation.AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillhearthe requestofRKRealtyAssociation,LLCtoobtain a variance from Section 6.2.2.1 of the Hudson ZoningBy-lawstoallowfortheconstructionofa free-standingbankATMwithinthefrontsetback. Thesubjectpropertyislocatedat197-205WashingtonStreetintheC-11CommercialZoningDistrict.TheBoardmayconsideranyactiondeemed necessaryrelativetothesubjectpetition. Allpetitionmaterialsareavailableforreviewin theTownClerk’sOfficeduringregularbusiness hours,ontheTownofHudsonwebsiteathttp:// go.boarddocs.com/ma/hudsonma/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=CNULAU558CDA and can be requestedbycalling(978)562-2989orbysending

Family Owned & Operated TRY

RENTALS & SALES

CLASS A, B+ AND C MOTORHOMES, TRAILERS, PROPANE

Celebrating 39 Years in Business

150 Shrewsbury St. Boylston 508-869-2905

PRAYER

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this nine times a day, by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers are being answered. ~N.H.

ican,Inc.foraSpecialPermittoextendanon-conforminguseandstructurerelativetotheproposed additionof4,500squarefeetofwarehousespace andassociatedimprovementsforthepropertylocatedat455WhitneyStreet,Map15,Parcel13in theIndustrialZoningDistrict.BradBlanchette,Clerk 2/10/23,2/17/23 ___________________________ SHREWSBURY ___________________________

bury.

existingnonconformingdwellinguponproperty locatedat245MapleAveintheResidenceB-2

Massachusetts, for Shrewsbury

February27,2023

and

ANSWERS

BoardofAppealswillbeconductedviaremote participation.AtthistimetheBoardofAppealswillhearthe requestofWanderleyandMarellenDePaulare

dwellingintoatwo-familydwelling.Thesubject propertyislocatedat20OldBoltonRoadinthe questedbycalling(978)562-2989orbysending

Thelicenseapplicationtobeconsidered

Massachusettsandisalsoavailableatwww.shrewsburyma.

Office,ShrewsburyTown Clerk’sOffice,andtheSELCOOffice,alllocated

Plate57Plot025000. February27,2023

6:30PM

ToheartheappealofTaylorPerkins,19OaklandAve,ShrewsburyMA,foraVariancetothe ShrewsburyZoningBylawSectionVI–TableII, SectionVII,andSectionVII.Dtoallowforthe useoftheexistingstructureasatwo-family

dwelling with non-conforming frontage, setbacks,lotarea,andparkingrequirementsupon propertylocatedat19OaklandAveintheRural BDistrict.Thesubjectpremiseisdescribedon theShrewsburyAssessor’sTaxPlate19Plot

mentportionsofthismeetingfromaPC,Mac, iPad,iPhoneorAndroiddevice,pleaseclickthis URL to join: zoom.us/j/82546102224https://town-northborough-ma-us. Passcode: 155770 Or Telephone:301-715-8592WebinarID:8254610 2224Passcode:155770KerriMartinek,Chairman ___________________________ PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE NorthboroughZoningBoard ofAppeals InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofMGLChapter 40A,Section9,theNorthboroughZoningBoard ofAppealswillholdpublichearingsonTuesday, February28,2023at7pmtoconsidertheapplicationsbelow.PursuanttoChapter22ofthe Actsof2022,AnActRelativetoExtendingCertain COVID-19MeasuresAdoptedDuringtheStateof Emergency,signedintolawonJuly16,2022,this meeting of the Northborough Board ofAppealswillbeconductedviaremoteparticipation. No in-personattendancebymembersofthepublic willbepermitted.ToparticipateinthepubliccommentportionofthismeetingfromaPC,Mac,iPad, iPhoneorAndroiddevice,pleaseclickthisURL to join: us/j/84075375325https://town-northborough-ma-us.zoom. Or join by phone: +1 646 8769923WebinarID:84075375325Passcode: 311390LiveStreamlinkYouTube:https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCRdBrw3HeEAMB_KFKasrgXA ToconsiderthepetitionofAmericanSign,Inc.on behalfofTJXCompaniesforaVarianceforanew wallsignandundercanopysigntotaling206.50 squarefeet,whichexceedstheallowablemaximumsignareaof100squarefeet.Theapplicable propertyislocatedat9106-9114ShopsWay(Sierra),Map106,Parcel7.3,intheIndustrialZoning District.ToconsiderthepetitionofHosokawaAlpineAmer-

ofUnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,2102WilsonBlvd.,Suite400,Arlington,VA,22201,forSite PlanApproval;toimprovesiteaccessandprovide additionalparkingforthesite;asrequiredbythe TownofShrewsburyZoningBylaw,SectionVII.F.3, asshownonplansentitled,“ParkingandAccess Improvements,”innine(9)sheets,datedNovember2,2022,preparedbyLandPlanning,Inc.,214 WorcesterStreet,Grafton,MA01536 stampedby NormanG.Hill,P.E.Thesubjectpropertyislocated at295GreenStreetandconsists wholeorin partofShrewsburyAssessor’sTaxPlate55,Plot 0090000.AcopyoftheplansmaybeseenintheDepartmentofPlanningandEconomicDevelopmentor onthePlanningBoardwebsiteathttps://shrewsburyma.gov/905/Meeting-Materials.SHREWSBURYPLANNINGBOARD JosephA.Thomas,Jr.,Clerk ____________________________ TOWNOFSHREWSBURY ZONINGBOARDOF

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By Evan Walsh Reporter

SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury High School expansion project has taken an important step forward.

In March, the School Committee unanimously voted to send a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Administration (MSBA) regarding expanding Shrewsbury High School. At the time, then-Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Finance Patrick Collins noted that the state building administration is very selective when it comes to choosing projects.

During the School Committee’s Sept. 6 meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Christian Girardi — Collins’ successor —announced that Shrewsbury had advanced past the building administration’s initial review. Over 60 projects were submitted from

across the state, and Shrewsbury’s proposal was one of 30 to advance to the next round of consideration.

The building administration will now perform a senior study in October, sending architects to examine the building and review the statement of interest. The MSBA will vote in January 2024 to move forward with selected projects.

“This is very good news,” Superintendent Joe Sawyer said at the September meeting. “The MSBA does a very thorough job – as they should – of vetting all those statements of interest. The analogy I would use is the MSBA is looking at this like a jigsaw puzzle: they’re going to look at what their budget is for the next round, and they’re going to piece together a variety of projects they believe are the most important to support. Our hope is that the [expansion project] is a piece of the puzzle that fits.”

Shrewsbury has previously

worked with the building administration when building Sherwood Middle School and the new Maj. Howard W. Beal Elementary School. The district most recently worked with the MSBA to coordinate the recent window replacement at Oak Middle School. The building administration — primarily funded by one penny of the state’s

6.25% sales tax — received additional funding from the state budget this year.

According to previous reporting by the Community Advocate, if an expansion project is ultimately approved, Shrewsbury would be eligible for reimbursement from the state up to 80% of the cost of the project.

The high school was designed

BVT spruces up for new school year

UPTON – The administrators, support staff and facilities team at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) complete numerous projects over the summer.

Over the eight-week summer break, instructional spaces were renovated, rooms were painted, inspections were completed, and the school grounds were prepared for the

return of all students and staff.

“I am proud of the consistent effort of our personnel, our cost-effective approach to raising non-tax revenues to address campus-wide improvements, and our impressive team of graduates, retirees, volunteers and student workers who assist with annual summer projects to master their skills,” said SuperintendentDirector Michael F. Fitzpatrick.

“It’s a lengthy and ambitious to-do list to continually enhance, improve, and maintain our day-to-day operations.”

BVT welcomed the class of 2027 at the freshmen cookout on Aug. 16; freshmen orientation was on Aug. 17 and 18, and the first day of school for all of BVT was on Aug. 21.

For more information about BVT, visit www.valleytech.k12. ma.us.

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Westborough schools remain unhappy with NRT

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH – Westborough Public Schools is still not happy with its bus transportation provider, NRT.

Nearly six months after voicing frustration with NRT for not providing enough buses and a lack of communication, the problems with NRT still persist, according to Anita Pal, the new director of finance and administration for WPS.

“We have a lot of issues with NRT,” said Pal in an update to the School Committee during its Aug. 28 meeting.

These issues include having 25 buses available for transporting students, instead of the 27 contracted; not having a dedicated dispatch NRT representative to help resolve problems and a “lack of responsiveness,” Pal said.

Pal said that WPS staffers need to send several emails

before getting a response from NRT.

Pal was told by NRT that it is still dealing with a lack of drivers. Although it has potential drivers in training, NRT could not guarantee that any of the drivers would be assigned to Westborough.

Pal and WPS Superintendent Amber Bock said they are working with an attorney on a letter detailing NRT’s violations with its WPS contract, now in its fourth year of a five-year deal.

Should these problems remain unresolved, NRT could be excluded when the bus contract comes up for bid, according to Bock.

Last May, NRT drivers affiliated with Teamsters Local 170 went on strike in Marlborough; they reached a settlement with NRT after three days. Drivers in Westborough remained on the job; they have since decided to not be part of the union for at least one year.

MARLBOROUGH – The Goodnow Brothers Elementary School PTO is looking for businesses to sponsor T-shirts for its annual fundraiser, allowing each student to get a free shirt.

Each year, Goodnow PTO puts on one large annual fundraiser that supports school

enrichment programming, field trip buses, teacher appreciation activities and family events.

The business logo will be on the back of the shirt, providing advertising on 800-plus T-shirts worn by students.

Donation amounts are

$250, $500 and $750, corresponding to the size of the logo on the back of the shirt. The deadline to submit logos for printing is Monday, Oct. 2.

Those businesses interested in sponsoring may email goodnowschoolpto@gmail. com.

Garden at Fales Elementary thriving

WESTBOROUGH – The garden at Fales Elementary School planted last spring is now blooming.

Ariel Villa, the school’s environmental education enrichment program coordinator, wrote a grant to support funding the garden.

Villa planted and maintained the garden over the summer, with help from students, staff, parents and volunteers.

Fales will host a special community event on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by the school’s parent group. There will be raffle baskets, games, bouncy houses, crafts and more.

The garden at Fales Elementary School is now growing.

By Evan Walsh Reporter

NORTHBOROUGH – Algonquin and Nashoba left it all on the court.

On Sept. 15, the Algonquin Titans topped the Nashoba Wolves in an action-packed, hard-fought match between two top-notch volleyball programs. Each team had the momentum at different points, and the Titans eventually prevailed in straight sets.

Algonquin started strong, winning the first set 25-16.

The Titans immediately started to control the second set and jumped ahead 7-1. However, the Nashoba team fought back, quickly narrowing Algonquin’s lead to 7-6. Nashoba hung around, but Algonquin pulled away and won 25-18.

Algonquin’s offense was led by Caroline Macaulay, who frequently — and with great success — spiked the ball over the net. Macaulay was the crux of the Titans’ offensive firepower.

“We count on [Macaulay] to get a lot of kills,” said Head Coach Janice Henningson.

Algonquin was one set from victory, but Nashoba wouldn’t go down easy. The Wolves opened the third set with five straight points, but Algonquin matched with six consecutive points of its own to reclaim the lead.

Nashoba pulled away soon after, leading 22-15 and seriously threatening to take the set.

“We tried some new things. We put in some kids that haven’t had the chance to play a lot this year. Sometimes some little changes can throw off the rhythm a little bit,” said Henningson.

Algonquin called timeout to reset themselves; what happened next seemed almost surreal.

The Titans won the next eight points, turning the 2215 deficit into a 23-22 lead. Nashoba looked shocked, the crowd was shocked, and — based on some of the reaction in the team’s huddle — some of the Algonquin players seemed shocked too. The Titans would take the third set 25-23.

“Even when they’re behind, they’re not afraid to really dig in and come back,” Henning-

son said.

“I have a really great group of kids. They come in every day and they work really, really hard. They have great chemistry and everyone gets along well. Not a lot of drama this year, which is nice. They just work really well together and they push really hard in

practice,” she added.

With the loss, Nashoba’s two-game winning streak ends, and it falls to 2-2. The Wolves will have an opportunity to exact revenge on Algonquin — this time with homecourt advantage — when the teams meet again on Oct. 6. Algonquin remains unde -

Right: Two team members perform a handshake. Head Coach Janice Henningson has said the team has “great chemistry.”

feated (4-0), but it faces volleyball powerhouse Westborough (4-0) on Tuesday afternoon after the Community Advocate goes to print. Westborough is coming off an undefeated season (17-0) and the MIAA Division 2 state championship. The stakes will be high in this early-season contest, but

Henningson was confident in her team.

“Sometimes you have a lot of talent on your team but the chemistry isn’t there. You have to have both to have success, and we definitely have that this year… They work together, but they push each other,” she said.

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