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Cardinal O'Malley Celebrates 75th Anniversary Mass At St. Thomas BY JANE LEBAK
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish pulled out all the stops for its 75th anniversary celebration this month, culminating in a 75th anniversary Mass on October 14th, celebrated by Sean Patrick Cardinal O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston.
The parish recently requested, and obtained, a Papal Blessing in honor of the anniversary year. This will be on display at the parish rectory.
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The month-long festivities began at the end of September with an appreciation dinner for the seniors of the parish. Over 80 seniors enjoyed a meal and live music after the noon Mass on September 30th. On October 1st, Phil and Patsy Divver attended a meeting of the Millis Selectmen on behalf of the parish. Town Selectman Andrea J. Wagner read a proclamation in honor of the parish's seventh-fifth birthday: a proclamation declaring October 14th, 2012 to be Saint Thomas The Apostle Day.
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Sean Cardinal O'Malley celebrates the St. Thomas Anniversary Mass on October 14th. From left to right are Reverend William Pearsoll, Rev. Rocco Puopolo, Rev. Richard Cannon, Rev. Brian Kiely, Deacon Joseph Messina, Sean Cardinal O’Malley, Rev. David Goodrow, and Rev.Garrett Barry.
On the day of October 14th, almost 250 parishioners packed the church building for the anniversary Mass, with music coordinated by Dr. Jason Zysk and a performance by the choir, and Mass said by Cardinal O'Malley. The Mass
was videorecorded for posterity, and extensive photographs taken by Bob Bryant and Jack Diatelevi. A DVD of some anniversary Mass photos may be made available for those who were unable to attend or who want a memento of the Mass.
In attendance were Town Selectmen Andrea Wagner and Charles Vecchi (co-author of Images In America: Millis), as well as newly-appointed parish
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Medway’s Annual Christmas Parade turns 20 this year! Scheduled to once again march in the holiday season on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 24, the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., beginning on Holliston Street, to Main Street. The evening, complete with a visitor from the North Pole, will light up with a fireworks display at Choate Park following the parade. “The Medway Parade Committee does the tree lighting, and then the presentation of the Grand Marshall,” says Richard Parrella, Parade Committee member. “Santa Claus is going to be there, and people can take pictures at Santa’s Workshop. This year, we’ll have a more concession stands.We’re trying to build on that as part of fundraiser.”
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administrator Father David Goodrow and previous parish administrator Father Brian Kiely. Also in attendance were clergy associated with the parish in the past, including Father Bill Pearsoll, Father Joe Arsenault, Father Richard Cannon, Father Rocco Puopolo and Father Garrett Barry. After the Mass, approximately 200 parishioners attended a reception at the Saint Thomas parish hall on Main Street, where they had sandwiches, coffee, and
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desserts. Afterward, volunteers brought sandwiches to the residents at Willowbrook Manor and to the Boston homeless ministry.
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Retired Medway Fire Chief Paul Trufant was chosen as the 2012 Grand Marshall. Trufant spent 46 years as a Medway firefighter, making Lieutenant in 1975, Captain in the 1980s, Assistant Chief in 1990, Deputy Chief in 2000 and then town Fire Chief in 2008. The married father of seven and grandfather of 13 is still a Medway fixture, back in business with his son at P.L. Trufant & Sons Construction.
Patsy Divver, who with her husband Phil Divver co-coordinated volunteer efforts for the 75th Anniversary, credits the energy of the parish, citing the altar society's help cleaning the church top to bottom, the ushers, the altar servers, and the church choir. The youth of the parish contributed extensive efforts to the festivities, with several ninth grade Confirmation candidates helping out at the Senior Dinner and the Anniversary Mass reception, and several middle school and high school students participating as members of the choir.
“Paul is a native Medway resident who … is someone you can always count on, and our town, Medway, has always come first to Paul. I think he’s a great guy,” says Parrella.
The anniversary year will continue with other events, possibly coordinated in conjunction with the Vatican's newly-proclaimed Year Of Faith. For now, Divver says,"The outpouring of our parishioners in making this event a memorable occasion is a testimony to our interest in keeping St. Thomas Church alive and meaningful for all."
The Medway Christmas Parade is 100% privately funded, with no funds coming from town coffers. With the approach of the Medway Tercentennial next year, many regular business contributors to the Medway Christmas Parade have been tapped for donations more than once, and Parrella explains that this year, more than ever, new contributors are needed to keep this event, which costs from $8,000 to $9,000, happening.
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“The Parade Committee is very thankful to the 31 businesses and organizations that have strongly supported the vast majority of the costs of last year,” says Parrella, who explains that contributors tend
The 20th Annual Medway Christmas Parade will take place on November 24th this year, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year, more than ever, new sponsors are needed for the 100% privately funded event.
to be the same year after year. He hopes to see others who haven’t yet donated, take part. “Money is tight, but even a small contribution is significant. If everyone pitches in and does a little bit, then big things happen.” If you would like to make a donation, please send your contribution to: Medway Christmas Parade Committee 36 Alder Street Medway, MA 02053 Funds can also be donated online at www.townofmedway.org. Select “pay bills online,” then select Medway Christmas Parade donations.
Last year, an estimated 6,000 people came out to see the Medway Christmas Parade, and according to Parrella, some even come from out of state to see the parade. As last year, a number of various floats, vehicles and fire apparatus will add to the festivities. Anyone who has a float, antique vehicle, decorated construction vehicle or the like can contact the Medway Christmas Parade Committee at (508) 533-2741 or send information to the address above. “We try to be all inclusive,” says Parrella. “We are open to people who want to be in the parade. We had cheerleaders last year, we had the Boy Scouts, we had antique cars, but they have to let us know.”
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Chief Barrett Moves Department Forward BY J.D. O’GARA
trative aspect of the fire department.
He might be just 40 years old, but Chief Rick Barrett took the reins of his new position with the Millis Fire Department July 2nd with the grasp of a seasoned leader. The Millis-native, married father of 3 has been a part of the Millis Fire Department since 1996, 13 of those years as a full-timer.
“A lot of people think firefighters just come when there’s a fire, or when there’s a medical emergency,” says Barrett, “but we are a lot like a company. We have bills to pay, processing to do. There’s a large amount of training we have to do. My biggest goal is just to update the fire department to what a 2012 fire department should be, and that includes a lot of technology.”
His familiarity with the staff and with the town in general he sees as a benefit. “Knowing everybody’s been good,” says Barrett, “The best thing was the townspeople coming up to me to congratulate me,” he says. “It was a good feeling, in that I was born and raised in Millis and worked my way up in the ranks and was given the opportunity to be awarded Chief. I think I bring energy to position, a different spin to it,” says Barrett. The new Fire Chief is working, in fact, to bridge the generation gap in technology within the department. In particular, he sees a great need for better management of the adminis-
blended learning. Currently, the department has 10 full time firefighters and 8 call firefighters. About 20 applicants have applied for call positions with the fire department, with the numbers up since the young Chief has taken the lead. Chief Barrett is hoping to hire 10. Recruits have to go through a training of two nights a week for 14 weeks, plus every other Saturday. At completion, candidates must pass a final exam and physical agility test. “If they pass both, we try to get them state certified as Firefighter 1and 2, a national standard we’re trying to meet,” says Barrett, who says training has always been there for his personnel.
Barrett explains that incident reporting needs have risen and are an area where technology could make an improvement. Before, he says, departments simply reported if there was a fire. Now, he says, the state requires a report on every call.
“We’re a growing department, and we have a very good reputation in the area for our training and our firefighters. We’ve always done it. We’ve just never done it to this level.” Says Barrett, “I believe we need to do it to make them successful and safe.”
“My goal is to get an incident reporting software in here that coincides with dispatch software, so that we can more accurately report the incidents that are going on in Millis,” says Barrett.
Looking toward the future, Chief Barrett sees some improvements he’d like to make that would require town support, and he has a town warrant for the Fall Town Meeting for some of these improvements.
Barrett is also working on putting together a recruit class for the call department, integrating classroom time with Web exercises for e-
First off, says Barrett, “ I would
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like to install a computer system that will help move us forward in the future. Currently, we run 2 computers that can’t handle most of the training or even just the administrative aspect of the Fire Department,” he says. The warrant would help install some firewalls and would place a remote server at Town Hall for backup.” Chief Barrett estimates that such a system should Millis-born-and-bred Fire Chief Rick Barrett hopes to probably have been take Millis Fire Department to its best advantage, put in place about through technology and training. five years ago. partment, such as training rooms, a “If we ask for it, we truly need it,” kitchen and a gym. Firefighters here he says, noting that “the residents currently have no locker room or have been very supportive of us. We showers,” says Barrett. “After a fire can’t say enough about them.” or medical, they are driving home Looking toward the future, Barrett to take showers and coming back to envisions changes to bring the cur- continue their shifts.” rent station up to date once a new Chief Barrett would also like inpolice station, which is currently the crease 24-hour coverage of the deplan, has been built. partment from two to three “The jail cells will be removed. firefighters at all times, and to There will be some rooms added or strengthen the EMS service by rearranged to meet some of the training all firefighters to the paraarrangements for a growing fire de- medic level.
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New Medway Fire Chief Sees Talent, Possibilities BY J.D. O’GARA
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Medway Fire Chief Jeffrey P. Lynch is used to having a few more people around. In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where he worked for 25 years, attaining the level of Chief, Chief Lynch was part of a full-time staff of 35 people.
“Training is a challenge,” he say, “not having sufficient staff to be able to conduct training and answer calls simultaneously is difficult.” Lynch refers to daily training, as opposed to staff training that’s done once a month. He says he’d like to be able to do more.
“It’s different,” he smiles, when he refers to the town of Medway’s smaller group. Now, he is one of five full-timers, with the rest of
Lynch moved to Medway after his long career in Portsmouth, seeing a better opportunity in the Massachusetts town.
“It’s a very good challenge for me,” he says, “The department is growing, and it has the challenges I faced coming up through the ranks in Portsmouth.” Those challenges, he says, include managing to get personnel on the scene due to the nature of a call department. “People have full-time jobs and go to school, and have family lives,” he says. He adds, however, that those call personnel “are great about responding to incidents.” Chief Lynch, who says he has received a warm welcome here in Medway, has already taken some action regarding Medway’s response to incidents, increasing the number of apparatus. In the fall town meeting, the Fire Department will seek for support from town residents on three warrant articles, however. “I’m asking for more for training, so that I can get all my personnel nationally certified to Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2. Right now I have about 6 or 7,” he says. “It’s really a national standard now to operate in an IDLH (Immediate Danger to Life and Health) atmosphere.”
Chief Jeffrey P. Lynch took over as Medway Fire Chief in July. This fall, at town meeting, he will seek funds for training, gear and software that will help improve response and keep firefighters safe.
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Lynch cautions not to interpret that as if his department isn’t trained, however. “They are very well trained,” he says, “They just don’t hold the credentials to comply with the National Incident Management System.” “On average in the U.S. we kill two-and-a-half firefighters a week,” says Lynch. “We should
learn from those deaths, and as a result of that, a lot of the training requirements have come out.” Lynch notes that the Everyone Goes Home program is part of the Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 programs. “It might be something as simple as wearing a seatbelt when responding to calls, changing our driving habits, our attitude toward physical fitness and training requirements – to teach a young firefighter about those dangers.” Chief Lynch has also requested fire and EMS reporting software for the department. “That will match up with dispatching software,” says the Chief,”so that everything will be linked. We’ll have information immediately when we respond to calls.” This would include a computer in the trucks and command vehicle that would provide information on as well as specific information on certain residents’ call history. “We would input that information, so next time we went, we could look it up and have it available for us,” says Lynch. “We can put in hazards for addresses, if a building stored a lot of ammunition, say, we could put that information as to where in the building it was.” The new software would also have an administrative aspect to it, says Lynch, which would allow the department to analyze response times and types of calls during which time of day.
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“The gear the guys wear into fires is replaced every 10 years, or as needed,” says Lynch, of the custom made equipment. “Right now our average turnout gear’s age is seven years old. Rather than replace it all at once, I’d rather do it in increments. It will be easier on the budget, and it also allows me to have a second set of gear for guys that is still serviceable if their gear gets ruined or if it needs to be washed.” Lynch explains that turnout gear – jackets, pants, boots – should be washed after each call. So far, Chief Lynch has been impressed with what he’s seen from his department. He points out one day, when a call came in during his family celebration, “I was very impressed with the quick attack (on the fire),” he says. “They did a real good attack knocking it to one building.” Having just bought a house in Medway with his wife, Chief Lynch is also the father of two adult children, his son also a firefighter in Tiverton and his daughter a student, as well as a grandfather of three.
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Medway Booksale Draws Bibliophiles and More Friends of the Medway Library held their fall book sale fundraiser on October 13, 2012. According to volunteers, patrons lined up out the doors during the early parts of the sale. Books weren’t the only feature of the day, however. Others from town got involved.
Ready and willing to help book sale patrons were Diane Burkhardt, Library Trustee and friend and Meg Hamilton, co-president of the Friends of the Medway Public Library.
Audrey Ritter, member of the Medway Historical Society, was on hand with a few historic items. Here, she is shown with a hatchel, which helped to separate plant fibers in the early 19th century.
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Millis Kindergartners Meet Firefighters As part of October’s Fire Prevention Week, Millis Kindergartners got a chance to get up close and personal with Millis firefighters. Kindergartners reviewed fire prevention, such as avoiding matches, safely exiting a building in case of fire and most of all, not to be afraid of the man in the firefighter uniform. Here, in full gear, Firefighter Matt greets Kindergartner Kevin Sullivan.
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The Millis Arts Festival took place in the Veteran’s Memorial Building on October 13. Sponsored by the Millis Cultural Council, the event featured Pied Potter Hamelin, local musical acts by Lelia Viana and An Act of Random Violins, as well as the work of several painters, digital artists and photographers. Shown, photographer George Trumbour, III and the work of Dawn Russo Skop.
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It actually looked kind of fun, sort of like a video game. What it was, however, was a state-of-the-art driving simulation designed to teach first responders how to safely maneuver their vehicles at high speeds, and to prepare for the unexpected on the road. The computer simulator presented over 150 driving conditions that police, firefighters and ambulance drivers might encounter.
From September 24th through 26th, Millis Police and Fire Fighters participated in the driving safety simulator program designed to reduce the risk of accidents, thus lowering the town’s insurance costs. The training, contained within a 30’ mobile trailer, was offered free of charge by The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance provider. MIIA statistics show that accident frequency is reduced by 10 to 25% following the completion of such a course.
“We got a chance to see what’s happening outside of Millis, in different areas of the state,” says Howley, who says he most often encounters issues with other cars pulling in front of the fire engine. “Maybe something hasn’t happened here, but we’ve heard about it, so now we can make adjustments to what we do…We have an idea of how to drive around it or prevent it.”
“It’s actually pretty realistic,” said Millis Police Officer Jim Lopez said of the simulation, part of an hour-and-a-half training program. Millis Firefighter Lt. Gerry Howley notes that the simulator could mimic all sorts of driving conditions.
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Lt. Howley had done the program a couple of years prior, but since then, he said, different scenarios had been added, based on true experiences.
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Wicked Tans “If you look better, you feel better,” says Diana Sabatini, owner of Wicked Tans Salon & Spa in Medway. “People come in here to feel better about themselves.” And Sabatini makes it her business to give her customers the type of salon experience that begins and ends with a positive feeling. When she took the reins in August of 2011, switching from a 25-year corporate business career, she immediately saw ways to improve customer service and experience, which begins with an inviting entry way, furnished with comfortable leather sofas and pretty décor. “The customer service really was the key thing,” says Sabatini, who explains she’s brought the salon up to par. “The salon is now known for good customer service, quality product, cleanliness and competitive pricing,” she says. Services include state-of-the-art tanning beds and booths, sunless spray tanning, a variety of tan-enhancing products and moisturizers and a knowledgeable staff.
One customer, who visits the Spa can’t say enough about the service. She comes in to chat with a welcoming Sabatini before her treatment, something she does two to three times a week.
“I feel better, and I think I look better,” she says. Another male customer, who spends a lot of time keeping fit, says he likes to combine UV-free tanning with other services to maintain a healthy color during darker months. “I just look pasty in the winter,” he says. Sabatini explains that her customers use UV tanning for a number of positive benefits. “People use it for depression for the winter season,” she says, “They also use it for their acne, and it stimulates vitamin D production.” People need vitamin D to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. According to the Mayo Clinic, research also indicates that vitamin D may help protect agains osteoporosis, hypertension, cancer and several autoimmune diseases. Sabatini understands consumer hesitation toward UV rays, but maintains that she offers a safer way
Best Buy Donates $3G to Millis Young Adults The Friends of the Millis Public Library are delighted to share the news of a $3,000 grant that they have recently received from the Best Buy Children’s Foundation @15 Community Grants Program in support of Technology: Spotlight on Young Adults. On October 15th, Ronald Lourenco, General Manager of the Milford Best Buy store, made a special trip to the Millis Public Library.
The grant is targeted specifically to the teens and tweens of Millis (ages 11-18). Opportunities provided by this funding include improved access to technology that will integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Grant funds will be used to purchase up-todate hardware and software used by this age group.
On October 15th, Ronald Lourenco, General Manager of Milford Best Buy, came to present a $3,000 grant to the Millis Public Library in support of technology for young adults. Shown here, left to right, are Rachel Silverman, Jennifer Farrar, Maria Neville, Jack and Meghan Gavaghan, Janice Simpson, Ronald Lourenco, Art Payne, Shane Joseph, Lannah Fitzgerald, Harris Wypyszinski, Julia Molinaro, Charlotte Farrar (front), Alex Topalis (back), Francesca Williams, Phoebe Chetsis and Tricia Perry.
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for her customers to maintain a robust color. “It’s actually better for you to come here than to tan outside, because here it’s a controlled environment,” she explains. “Here you do it in moderation. Out there, you’re spending six hours in sun. Here, you’re spending up to 15 minutes max, depending on the level.” Customers can choose from five different levels of tanning beds, opting for single use or packages of 5 or 9 sessions or a monthly rate. There is also a Club option which provides the most cost effective way to tan and also provides the customer with 20 to 25% on all product purchases. “We start them at a very low exposure rate. We make sure that no one burns here, no matter what your base color is. We ensure that you come in and maintain a gradual level of tanning.” Sabatini also requires all UV tanners to wear eyewear. For those who are very sensitive to UV rays, Wicked Tans also offers UV-free tanning – Sunless Tanning The news was shared with the Teen Advisory Group (TAB) and Children's and Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Rachel Silverman, at a recent TAB meeting. The TAB is comprised of Millis students in grades 7-12 who voluntarily participate in teen activities at the Library and make suggestions to library staff about the types of materials and programs they would like to see at the Library. The TAB was instrumental in planning the new young adult space for the new library, which is scheduled for completion in Spring 2013. The Friends of the Millis Public Library continue to receive generous capital campaign support from current Millis residents and other individuals. As part of the Friends' Capital Campaign, there are several naming opportunities available -- including rooms, reading areas, and book stacks. A limited number of book stacks in the Adult, Young Adult and Children's Rooms are still available for $250 each. Donors may permanently name a stack for an individual, family, or an organization. Additional sponsorship or naming opportunities are also available on a limited basis. For more information visit www.millislibrary.org/millis/friends.asp or call Nancy Sitta at (508) 376-2676.
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Millis Veteran’s Day Ceremony Not Too Late to Add Names to Medway Memorial, but Hurry! Sunday November 11, 2012 Holbrook Square – WW1 Memorial at 11am Master of Ceremonies – Alan E. Burch, Commander American Legion Post 208, Millis, MA
INVITED PARTICIPANTS American Legion Post 208, AMVETS Post 495, Millis Board of Selectmen, Millis Police Department, Millis Fire Department, Millis High School Band, Millis Boy Scouts Troop 15, Cub Scout Packs 115 and 165 and Girl Scout Troops.
PROGRAM Clock strikes 11 am – Moment of Silence. Invocation: Manuel Goes, Chaplain American Legion Post 208. Welcome/Opening remarks: Alan Burch, Commander American Legion Post 208. Posting of the Colors – Post 208, and AMVETS Post 495 Honor Guard. National Anthem – Millis High School Band, Janice Norton Conductor. The Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Scouts. Proclamation from the Selectmen – Town of Millis – Charles Vecchi. Harold Crosby – “Proud to be a Veteran.” “God Bless America” – Millis High School Band, Janice Norton Conductor. Placing of Wreath: Mary Ann Sheridan. SSgt, US Army (Ret) escorted by John Wypyszinski, HM1 (Ret) American Legion Post 208. Benediction: Manuel Goes, Chaplain, American Legion Post 208. Dismissal: Robert Yeager, Sergeant-at-Arms, American Legion Post 208.
Although the October 31st deadline has passed, the Medway Memorial Committee is still seeking the names of Medway residents or former residents who have served in the armed forces from 1990 – present for a new monument to be erected at Col. M. Matondi Square in honor of their service. If you have missed this deadline, it’s not too late to
contact the Memorial Committee, although time is running out. Forms to submit Medway military names are available at, and can be returned to, Medway Town Hall, Police Station, Anne’s Market, Star Market or The Little Store. Forms can also be returned to Medway Memorial Committee, C/O Town Clerks Office, 155 Village St., Medway MA, 02053
Millis Library to Present Green Energy Program The Friends of the Millis Public Library will present Millis Resident and author Ted Burbank on November 14, 7 p.m., at Millis Public Library. Burbank will explain the process that led to his 1970’s two story colonial home attaining ZERO NET ENERGY status (produce more energy in a year than is consumed) thereby generating enough totally Green Energy to eliminate all of his utility and heating bills and offer tips. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. Call (508) 376-8282 for more information.
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Medway Players to Perform A Blight of Stars We hope you'll join us to see this intriguing unsolved crime! A Blight of Stars is an original play written and directed by local talent Michael Legge. The story is based on the true unsolved murder of famed Hollywood director of silent films, William Davis Tainter,
who was shot to death in his home during the 1930s.
The Medway Players will be performing on Fridays and Saturdays, November 9, 10, 16, 17, at the Medway Library, located at 26 High Street. Ticket reservations are strongly advised as seating is limited. Please contact Michael Legge at (774) 287-8374.
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Positive Parenting of Teenagers Workshop for Parents Woodside Montessori Academy, 350 Village St, Millis is offering a parenting teens workshop. Positive Discipline for Teenagers, held December 1st 9 a.m.-2 p.m., is for parents who are looking for longterm parenting skills that will encourage their children to think for themselves, become more responsible and have a greater respect for themselves and others.
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Millis Lions to Present Bucky Lewis Join the Millis Lions for a night of fun and side-splitting laughter as they present Bucky Lewis, at The Glen, 84 Orchard St., Millis on Friday, November 16th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include a hot hors d’oeuvres, plus there will be a cash bar, 50/50 raffles and famous $5 prize balloons. For tickets, call Mark (508) 2948710 or Debbie (508) 816-6732. All proceeds benefit local Lions charities.
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Medway Lions Volunteer Time at National Braille Press Medway Lions and Braille Literacy Project Committee Chairs Dawn Rice-Norton and Jenna Rice organized a recent and successful trip to the National Braille Press in Boston to help assemble 125 readers for Braille. Lions, Leos and volunteers displaying their hard work:
Emory D. Vanbruinswaardt Ackman 2012 of Medway achieved High Honors for the Fourth Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors a student must have at least a 3.80 QPA and all grades C+ or higher.
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Living Healthy Diabetes and the Eye BY ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D.
Milford Franklin Eye Center The longer a person has diabetes, the higher their chances of developing diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy can occur with all types of diabetes.This is now a leading cause of blindness in American adults and the most common diabetic eye disease, affecting an estimated 4.1 million U.S. adults over the age of 40. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when prolonged periods of high blood sugar levels cause damage to the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye. The retina is the film at the back of the eye, which receives light images and sends them to the brain. A healthy retina is essential for good vision. These blood vessels initially become leaky and then may become blocked off. The leaky vessels can lead to spots of bleeding on the retina. In addition, fluid and exudates (fats) escape from the leaky blood vessels on to the
retina. This may also cause swelling, known as edema of the retina. The blocked vessels can starve the retina of oxygen, leading to the growth of new abnormal vessels from the retina, and damage to the retina due to lack of oxygen (ischemia).Good control of diabetes by controlling the blood sugar level helps to reduce the chances of developing retinopathy. Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy include poor blood sugar control, protein in your urine, high blood pressure, the longer you've had diabetes and high cholesterol and triglycerides. There are three main types of diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative, proliferative and maculopathy. These are not different diseases, but they are different stages of the same condition. This means the type you have may change as the disease progresses. It's also possible to have more than one type at once. In non-proliferative retinopathy (also called background retinopathy), small areas of swelling in the blood vessel walls form blebs (microaneurysms) on the retina.
Other tiny yellow patches of hard exudates (fats from the blood) and other areas of bleeding (hemorrhage) appear as dots and blots. This type of retinopathy is not sight-threatening, but needs to be monitored by your ophthalmologist. Proliferative retinopathy is the most dangerous type of diabetic retinopathy. It causes no symptoms until it is very advanced. In proliferative retinopathy, some of the tiny blood vessels in the retina become blocked. In response to this lack of blood in the retina, new abnormal blood vessels grow. Although these new vessels are trying to help, they are fragile and may bleed into the eye (vitreous hemorrhage), stimulate the formation of scar tissues that can cause the retina to peel away from the back of the eye (detachment) and
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Diabetic retinopathy is not entirely preventable, but it's clear that long-term good control of diabetes helps to reduce your risk. If you smoke, stop smoking. Check and control your cholesterol and blood pressure. Do not miss screening eye appointments.
The area of the retina we use most is called the macula. It provides our central vision and is essential for clear, detailed vision. In maculopathy, the hemorrhages, exudates and swellings of the nonproliferative stage occur in the macula. This may interfere with vision, particularly for reading and seeing fine details.
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Living Healthy Smart Sugar Substitutes for Diabetics ceptable level is a vital task in a diabetic's life. Unstable levels can mean the difference between living a healthy life or illness and even death.
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Living Healthy Toning Shoes a Fitness Letdown Consumers spent millions of dollars snatching up toning sneakers as soon as they hit store shelves. Manufacturers of these specially designed shoes claimed the shoes could make workouts more efficient, promote weight loss and strengthen muscles.
Many manufacturers released their own toning shoe, which generally featured a "rockertype" bottom that changed foot stride and stability. Although the public was intrigued, few if any people noticed any changes from wearing the toning shoes. In
Millis COA November 13 is National Memory Screening Day Memory screenings are a significant first step toward finding out if a person may have a memory problem. Memory problems could be caused by Alzheimer’s disease or other medical conditions. While a memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional, it is very helpful. A screening can check a person’s memory and other thinking skills. It can indicate if someone might benefit from a more complete medical visit. It is very important to identify the disease or problem that is causing memory loss. That is why a person should follow up with a qualified healthcare professional for a comprehensive exam. Some memory problems can be readily treated, such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Other memory problems might result from causes that are not currently reversible, such as Alzheimer’s disease. In general, the earlier the diagnosis, the easier it is to treat one of these con-
ditions. The Millis Council on Aging is working with The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to provide memory screenings on Tuesday, November 13 from 11-1 p.m. Appointments are required. Please call the Senior Center at (508) 3767051 to sign-up.
2011, Reebok International Ltd. agreed to pay $25 million to settle charges that it made unsupported claims that its "toning shoes" provide extra muscle strength, discovered by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. In May of 2012, the FTC announced that Skechers USA, Inc. would pay $40 million to settle charges that the footwear company made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their buttocks, leg and stomach muscles. The FTC said Skechers falsely claimed that clinical studies backed up the company's assertions about its toning shoes. Individuals who purchased these types of shoes are eligible for a refund under the consumer fraud class-action lawsuit. What's more, toning shoes have been
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THE PURR-FECT CAT SHELTER Pet of the Month Dusty Needs Some Quiet 1-on-1 Time Meet Dusty, a new resident at The Purrfect Cat Shelter. He is a domestic long hair, gray and white, young adult who came to the shelter because he was unable to get along with one of the other four cats that were already living in the household. Dusty is looking for a quiet adult home where he will warm your lap, for the winter months ahead. And while he's on your lap, it's the perfect opportunity to give him what he likes best, and that is to be pet and groomed. Dusty is a sweet, handsome cat who has lots of love to bring into your home. The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization providing care and shelter to homeless cats and kittens with the ultimate goal of finding placement for each cat. All cats are examined by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, tested for feline leukemia and FIV, dewormed and micro-chipped prior to adoption. Adoption applications and more information about volunteer opportunities can be found at www.purrfectcatshelter.org or by calling the message center at (508) 533-5855.
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Medway Fire Department Dedication On Saturday, October 7, the Medway Fire Department held a dedication for a unique piece of art created by local residents in an art program sponsored by the Medway Community Education Department. In the fall of 2011, art teacher and Medway resident Michael Finnegan taught an art program for Medway Community Education
entitled “Printing – The Alternative Process.” Five local residents attended the six-week program and learned how to experiment with bold new concepts in the area of printmaking. Their prints began with simple processes and culminated in the creation of an oil canvas print of a Medway fire truck. Upon completion, former Fire Chief Wayne Vinton took the
unique piece of art one step further and framed the canvas with a fire hose. Please stop by the Medway Fire Department to view this original piece of art created by Elizabeth Holda, Shirley Niro, Michael Parrella, Elizabeth Rink, and Nancy Vinton, under the direction of instructor Michael Finnegan.
Millis Garden Club Holds Annual Holiday Pops Raffle From November 4 through December 1, the Millis Garden Club will be running its annual Holiday Pops Raffle. The Club will be selling raffle tickets for the Holiday Pops Concert; all proceeds will benefit the Club’s Ken Nichols Scholarship Fund. Members of the Millis Garden Club (MGC)) will be selling tickets for $5 each in front of Roche Brothers supermarket, Millis, on November 4, 16, and 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets will also be available
at the Club’s annual Greens Sale as well as from MGC members. The winning ticket will be drawn at the close of the Greens Sale, which will take place at the United Church of Christ, Millis, on Dec 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Raffle winner will receive two tickets to the Pops Concert on December 20 at Symphony Hall; he/she does not have to be present at the Drawing. With questions please contact MGC member Susan at (508) 3768146
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Healthy Pet Store Remains Open Under New Ownership in Norfolk BY LOCAL TOWN PAGES STAFF Healthy eating continues to be an educational and nourishing goal for most people. The primary theory typically revolves around 'you
are what you eat.' But what about pets? For most pet owners, their beloved companions are a significant part of the family and many contend that same belief holds true
regarding their nutrition. Tony Biscaia, owner of Healthy Pet Supply in Norfolk, would agree. Biscaia recently assumed ownership of a local pet supply store in town and assists and encourages pet owners to feed their pets a wholesome diet of quality food. And contrary to belief, the cost is not that much more than processed supermarket brands. "If animals have healthy food, they are more alive, healthier, happier, have better skin, digestion, everything," Biscaia said. "You wouldn't want to eat McDonald's every day. You can pay me now or your veterinarian later." Biscaia recently purchased Healthy Pet Supply (formerly TK Pet Supply) in early August and has been busy stocking the shelves with only top brand, good quality choices. One of the initial reasons he acquired the store was because he was customer himself and was enthused to continued their healthy pet diet philosophy.
Tony Biscaia is the new owner of Healthy Pet Supply on Main Street in Norfolk. The store aims to bring better nutrition, and healthier lives, to local pets.
"I think this is a good venture," Biscaia said. "In recent years, there have been a lot of sick animals in the U.S., because a lot of companies make the cheap stuff overseas, and
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the stuff they are importing is toxic and lack regulations. Dogs can't easily digest the grains from mass produced dog food. I'm bringing in as much locally produced dog food, treats and toys as I can." Owning a pet store is a significant career change for Biscaia, but not his relationship with man's best friend. Biscaia cared for many dogs on his grandfather's farm in Portugal, and while he built his profession in the bio tech field, his love of dogs never wavered. It was simply a twist of fate that Biscaia, at the time looking for work, was dropping his wife Robin at the commuter rail station one day and dropped into TK Pet Supply to purchase dog food and learned that the owner was closing. That innocent discussion became a new opportunity. I just happened to stumble into a situation," Biscaia said. "There was going to be a void, and the job
search didn't have anything similar. I joked to people how I rescued the dog store." Pets are not able to choose their meals and rely on their family to provide a diet that is nutritious and beneficial to their overall health. If they could express their thanks, they would. Their return? Years of loyalty, unconditional love and companionship. Healthy Pet Supply is located at 158 Main St., in Norfolk. Their hours are Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Commuters may notice that the hours of operation are conveniently tied to the commuter rail schedule! That detail is no coincidence. Biscaia has intentionally revolved his schedule around his customer's calendar. For more information on Healthy Pet Supply or their products, call, (508) 541-PETS (7387). Be sure to say hi to Tony!
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Fernandes To Receive President’s Award from the Mass. Bar Association Recognition honors Rep. Fernandes and colleague for leadership on alimony reform law Rep. John V. Fernandes (D-Milford) and his colleague in the Senate, Senator Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham) received the prestigious President’s Award from the Massachusetts Bar Association, given to both elected officials at the MBA’s Family Law Conference on October 26th. Rep. Fernandes and Sen. Candaras served as Co-Chairs of a task force of diverse stakeholders charged with working on far-reaching reforms to the widely perceived unfair and arbitrary alimony laws in our state. The task force worked for over 18 months crafting dramatic, far reaching and widely praised changes to the antiquated alimony laws that had eluded reform for over 20 years. The final product of the Task Force garnered unanimous bipartisan support in the House and Senate, was signed into law by
Governor Deval Patrick on September 26th, 2012 and went into effect on March 1, 2012. The law establishes clear guidelines and timelines for alimony awards and inserts predictability into the otherwise previously far too discretionary process of alimony awards determinations. Fernandes stated, “I am extremely honored to be receiving the President’s Award, along with my working partner, Senator Candaras, and I wish to extend my personal gratitude to the members of the Alimony Reform Task Force, my colleagues in the House and Senate including Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Murray, as well as Governor Patrick for their support for this historic reforms.” According to the MBA’s official website, “The President's Award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the work of the MBA, to the preservation of MBA values, to the success of MBA initiatives and to the promotion of MBA leadership role within the legal community in Massachusetts.”
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Fernandes to assume representation of Precinct One in Medway John Fernandes, who serves as state representative for the 10th Worcester District consisting of the towns of Milford, Mendon and Hopedale will assume representation of Precinct One in the town of Medway beginning January 2013. The Precinct is currently represented by Carolyn Dykema of Holliston. The change is a result of the adoption of the required state wide redistricting plan that was passed this past spring in response to the ten year census. Precincts 2, 3, and 4 in Medway will remain in the 10th Norfolk District that includes all of Franklin. Mr. Fernandes entered the legislature in January 2007. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. He also serves as a
“That’s right. As of January 1, 2013, Medway, Precinct 1 will switch from the 8th Middlesex District represented now by Carolyn Dykema to the 10th Worcester District that I have represented for the last six years, which includes all of Milford, Hopedale and Mendon. Medway, Precincts 2, 3 and 4 will remain a part of the 10th Norfolk District that includes all of Franklin. I look forward to meeting you all and getting to work for Medway. I ask for your vote in the General Election on Tuesday, November 6th.”
member of the Rules Committee, and the House Steering and Policy Committee. He has served as Vice Chair of the Committee on Children Families and Disabilities, and has also served on the Committees on Transportation and Elder Affairs. Fernandes is the House Co-Chair of the MetroWest Legislative Caucus. He recently served as Co-Chair of the legislature’s Alimony Reform Task Force. Mr. Fernandes has a long history of service to his community. He was elected a member of the Milford Board of Selectmen at the age of twenty-two. He also served for nine years as a member of the Milford School Committee and for seven years as a member of School Committee for the Blackstone Valley
Regional Vocational Technical High School. Mr. Fernandes was a member of the Milford Rotary Club for ten years. Mr. Fernandes received a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts and received his law degree from Suffolk University. Mr. Fernandes has been self-employed as an attorney since 1982, and maintains his office in Milford. He resides in Milford with his wife, Jennifer DiMola. Jennifer is employed at EMC Corporation as Director of Global Distribution Services. They have two children, Michael, a financial advisor with PwC in Boston, and Elizabeth, a junior in the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.
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Senator Spilka and Atty. Padula Endorse Roy for Franklin and Medway State Sen. Karen Spilka endorsed Jeffrey Roy to be the next State Representative for Franklin and Medway at an event at Coffee Sensations in Medway. In January, she was
appointed by Senate President Therese Murray to serve as Assistant Majority Whip in the State Senate. She co-chaired the Commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Job Creation Commission, which released its final report last week.
Jeffrey Roy receives a hearty endorsement from form opponent Peter Padula.
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November Calendar of Events November 3 Retro Prom, Livin’ on a Prayer, 7-11 p.m., features music from 50s through 80s, dancing, games, prizes and even a King and Queen. Only 100 tickets, at $25 for those 21+. Call (508) 3765034. November 4 Woodside Montessori Academy Admissions Open House, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 350 Village St., Millis, For more information, please visit www.woodsideacademy.com November 5 Woodside Montessori Academy In –Session Open House, 9:30-11 a.m., 350 Village St., Millis, For more information, please visit www.woodsideacademy.com Millis Fall Town Meeting, 7:30 p.m. November 6 U.S. Presidential Election November 9 Lend Me a Tenor, Millis Theatre Group, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain St., Millis, Adults $13; Senior adults $10, call (508) 3765404 or visit www.millistheatre.org A Blight of Stars, original play by Michael Legge, Medway Players, Medway Public Library, 26 High St. Call (774) 287-8374 Free Dinner & Movie Night, Church of Christ Congregational, 142 Exchange St. Millis, dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by family-friendly movie. Call (508 376-5034 or visit www.millisucc.org. November 10 Millis Bandstand Turkey Shoot
fundraiser, 3:30 p.m., Sportsmen’s Lounge, Rte. 109, Millis A Blight of Stars, original play by Michael Legge, Medway Players, Medway Public Library, 26 High St. Call (774) 287-8374 Lend Me a Tenor, Millis Theatre Group, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain St., Millis, Adults $13; Senior adults $10, call (508) 3765404 or visit www.millistheatre.org November 11 Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., Holbrook Square, WWI Memorial, Alan E. Burch, Commander of American Legion Post 208 as Master of Ceremonies November 13 National Memory Screening Day, Millis Council on Aging working with Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to provide memory screenings from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please call (508) 3767051 to sign up. Medway Fall Town Meeting November 14 Millis Author Ted Burbank, How to Eliminate, or Dramatically Reduce, Your Heating & Utility Bills and Be Paid Thousands $$ by Your Utility Company Instead, 7 p.m., Millis Public Library, 45 Auburn Rd. Millis, (508) 376-8282 Medway Business Council meeting, Chris Bond of Murphy Business will speak on how buyers determine value of business, Zio Paolo’s Restaurant, Medway Plaza, 5-7 p.m. Program open to all area businesses. Register at info@medwaybusinesscouncil.or g, $15 pp includes light refreshments and cash bar. November 16
Millis Lions Present Bucky Lewis, 7 p.m., The Glen, 84 Orchard St., Millis, $40 includes hot hors d’oeuvres, cash bar plus 50/50 raffles and $5 prize balloons. For tickets call Mark (508) 294-8710 or Debbie (508) 8166732. All proceeds to Local Lions Charities Lend Me a Tenor, Millis Theatre Group, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain St., Millis, Adults $13; Senior adults $10, call (508) 3765404 or visit www.millistheatre.org A Blight of Stars, original play by Michael Legge, Medway Players, Medway Public Library, 26 High St. Call (774) 287-8374 November 17 Buddy Bowl Charity Flag Football Tournament, registration 8 a.m.; kickoff 9 a.m., Clyde Brown School Field, 5 Park Rd., Millis, raises money for injured military personnel and first responders and their families, visit www.buddybowl.org Millis Girl Scouts presents Founder of the Girl Scouts, Mrs. Juliette (Daisy) Low, 4 p.m., United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 142 Exchange St., Millis, Actor Kate Carney will bring costume and character to this 45-minute living history presentation of the eccentric founder of Girl Scouts. Open to all ages 8+. Audience interaction part of program. Millis Lions Present Bucky Lewis, 7 p.m., The Glen, 84 Orchard St., Millis, $40 includes hot hors d’oeuvres, cash bar plus 50/50 raffles and $5 prize balloons. For tickets call Mark (508) 294-8710 or Debbie (508) 8166732. All proceeds to Local
Lions Charities Medway Lions Bottle & Can Drive, bottles & cans should be curbside by 9 a.m. A Blight of Stars, original play by Michael Legge, Medway Players, Medway Public Library, 26 High St. Call (774) 287-8374 Holly Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Federated Church of Norfolk, Rte. 115 and Main, Norfolk Lend Me a Tenor, Millis Theatre Group, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain St., Millis, Adults $13; Senior adults $10, call (508) 3765404 or visit www.millistheatre.org December 1 Millis Lions Curbside Pickup Program, Those wishing to be on the curbside pick-up route should call Debbie Hayes at 508-816-6732 or email her at debbieh1212@yahoo.com Holly Jolly Fair & Millis Garden Club Greens Sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, fair to include Santa photos from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact Tammy (Jolly Holly Fair) at tcoutts@meditech.com or Janet (Millis Garden Club) at janet@EtiquetteForToday.net. Positive Parenting of Teenagers Workshop for Parents, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Woodside Montessori Academy, 350 Village St., Millis, Registration required. Visit www.woodsideacademy.com December 5 Holiday Bazaar, Franklin Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 130 Chestnut St., Franklin
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Medway Bottle & Can Drive Nov. 17 The Medway Lions will conduct its monthly bottles and cans collection on Saturday, November 17, 2012 starting at 9 a.m.; a fundraiser with proceeds used to support community services. Redeemables should be placed at curbside by 9 a.m., brought directly to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. the morning of the drive, may be placed in the Lions Bottles and Cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street anytime. The Lions thank residents for their continued support.
Church of Christ Free Dinner and Movie Night Nov. 9 The Church of Christ Congregational, 142 Exchange St. Millis, will hold its free monthly community Dinner and Movie Night on Friday, November 9th. Please note this is the second Friday instead of the usual 3rd Friday of the month. There will be no Dinner and Movie held in December. The event is sponsored by the Missions Committee and Men’s Fellowship Group and is held in Fellowship Hall. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a familyfriendly movie. All are invited to attend. For more information, call (508) 376-5034 or visit www.millisucc.org.
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Millis Lions Start Bottle and Can Curbside Pick-up Program for Millis Residents – Registration is Required The Millis Lions Club today announced that it will supplement its redeemable bottle and can drop off with a curbside pick-up program beginning December 1st.
Those individuals wishing to be on the curbside pick-up route should call Debbie Hayes at (508) 816-6732 or email her at debbieh1212@yahoo.com
For decades, The Millis Lions Club has been collecting redeemable bottles and cans generously donated by members of the Millis Community at their trailer located inside the Millis Transfer Station. The monies raised through this effort have been infused back into the community through sizable donations made to Millis playgrounds, ball fields, schools, scholarships and the library, as well as tree plantings and town beautification efforts.
You must be registered to have your bottles and cans picked up.
But they want to do even more… Toward that end, beginning December 1st, the Millis Lions will come by your home one Saturday morning a month to collect your redeemable bottles and cans. ONLY .05¢ redeemable products will be collected. PLEASE No trash, glass jars, tin cans plastic water bottles or other recyclables that DO NOT have a $.05¢ deposit.
As always, you may continue to drop off ONLY your redeemable bottles and cans at the Millis Lions Club redemption trailer at the transfer station in Millis or at Harkey’s Wine and Spirits (please say you’re donating on behalf of the Millis Lions Club). Curbside Pick-up dates are as follows: December 1, 2012 January 12, 2013 February 23, 2013 April 6, 2013 May 18, 2013 June 29, 2013 September 7, 2013 If you have any questions, or would like more information on this program or the Millis Lions Club, please contact Debbie Hayes. Millis Lions Club • P.O. Box 247 • Millis • Massachusetts • 02054 • www.millislionsclub.org
Usher in the Holidays with Holly Jolly Fair/ Garden Club Greens Sale Two community organizations are again combining strengths to make your holiday shopping and decorating easier. Visit the Jolly Holly Fair and the Millis Garden Club Greens Sale on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Church of Christ, 142 Exchange Street, Millis, to get an early start to your holiday shopping. Proceeds will benefit the United Church of Christ and the Millis Garden Club’s civic activities and scholarships. All ages will enjoy the festive surroundings and large variety of hand-made gifts, decorations, home-baked goods, and other specialty items not available in malls or catalogues. Shoppers will find hand-knitted and woodcraft items; vintage jewelry; and special shopping experiences for children. To make your home or office festive, you’ll find decorated fresh wreaths and swags; attractive centerpieces, boxwood trees, and fireplace baskets; holiday blooming bulbs; pinecone candle rings; and
Shoppers have an array of festive centerpieces, wreaths, decorations and gifts from which to choose at the Jolly Holly Fair and Millis Garden Club’s Greens Sale. Photo taken by George Trumbour at 2011 Greens Sale
garden-inspired tree and table decorations. Raffle tickets will be sold for two tickets to the Boston Pops December 20 Holiday Concert and for decorative door decorations. There will be also a Silent Auction to bid on New Revolution Soccer tickets
The Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St. (Rt. 115) in Millis, will be traveling back in time to host a Retro Prom, Livin’ on a Prayer, on November 3, 2012, from 7-11 p.m. This fun-filled night of entertainment will feature a variety
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Church of Christ to Host Retro Prom November 3rd of music from the 50’s through the 80’s, lots of dancing, games, prizes, hors d’oeuvres – and yes – even the crowning of Prom King and Queen! Don’t miss this opportunity to relive those wonderful memories of past proms and
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Millis Playground Taking a Shot Scooter Raffle Winner Announced On October 13, the town of Millis held a flu clinic for Millis residents aged 50+ or who had compromised immune systems. Here, boosting his immunity is John McCafferty.
Don McCoombs of Medway, MA was the winner of a BMS 50 49cc Motorized Scooter as part of the Millis Playground Project's raffle. The winning ticket was purchased at Roche Bros. All proceeds from the raffle will be used for enhancements at the Millis Town Playground. For updated information on the fundraising effort, visit Millis Playground on Facebook.
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Artists! Medway 300 Millis Theatre Group to Perform Lend Me a Tenor Needs You! Calling all Medway artists! The Medway 300 Committee is seeking artists who are willing to paint Adirondack chairs to be auctioned off to benefit the town’s tercentennial celebration events. Each artist who participates is asked to paint a historic or picturesque scene of Medway on a wooden chair provided by the Medway 300 Committee along with paint and supplies. The chairs will be exhibited in March 2013 at the high school’s art show and then displayed at various local businesses through the summer. The chairs will then be auctioned off at the town’s tercentennial ball in October 2013 to help pay for the year of celebrations and community events. Six chairs are still available for artists to showcase their work and support a good cause. Artists who are interested in painting a chair can call Dennis Crowley at (617) 529-2762 for more information.
The Millis Theatre Group will perform the acclaimed and humorous comedy farce, Lend Me A Tenor, by Ken Ludwig on Friday, November 9 and 16, and Saturday November 10 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain Street (Rt. 115), Millis. Lend Me A Tenor was written by playright Ken Ludwig in 1989. It has received many Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards. The play is set in September 1934. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera
Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe he's dead. In a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Morelli's Otello costume and fool the audience into thinking he's Il Stupendo. Max succeeds admirably, but Morelli comes to and gets into his other
costume ready to perform. Now two Otellos are running around in costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo. A sensation on Broadway and in London's West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. Ticket reservations may be made by calling (508) 376-5404 or at the door. Adults $13, Seniors $10. For more information, go to www.millistheatre.org.
Mass Water Juliette (Daisy) Low to Come Alive in Millis Works Millis Girl Scouts to Present Living History of Girl Scout Founder Association Honors Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA) has selected state Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) to receive the 2012 Legislator of the Year award. The award is given annually to a legislator who has supported the water works community and contributed to protecting public health and providing a safe and sufficient supply of drinking water for the residents of Massachusetts. Representative Dykema is being honored for her leadership as House Chair of the Water Infrastructure Finance Commission. The Commission was charged with analyzing the Commonwealth’s water infrastructure funding needs and developing recommendations for financing these needs going forward. The Commission’s report was released in February and provides many approaches to addressing the challenges; the report can be read in its entirety at www.senatoreldridge.com/legislation/wifc.
Millis Girl Scouts, will present the Founder of the Girl Scouts, Mrs. Juliette (Daisy) Low, who will share stories of how she began Scouting on Saturday, November 17th at 4 p.m., at Church of Christ in Fellowship Hall, 142 Exchange Street, Millis.
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how she lived life to the fullest -and then, in helping Girl Scouts to find their talents, discovered her own! Listeners will interact with her and sing, in this 45-minute living history presentation recommended for ages 8+.
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Educational Technology Enables Millis Educators to Personalize Learning BY GRACE MAGLEY, MILLIS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Is it possible for all students in school to achieve the knowledge and skills they need each year that help them to grow and develop to be life-long learners and leaders? Millis educators believe this is not only possible, but it is also what Millis Public Schools do best through a personalized approach to learning. In August, the administrative leadership team met to further define the Millis vision for Personalized Learning. One important way Millis educators are able to Personalize Learning is through technology. New educational technologies integrated with research-based best practices have been transforma-
tional in helping to create relevant and engaging learning environments tailored to students’ strengths and needs. Our Personalized Learning Initiative encourages innovation through technology, employing such vehicles as rich digital content and online tools and resources. We strive to make our classrooms studentcentered, project-based, and blended (online and face-to-face). We believe that this type of learning environment is optimal, because it removes classroom barriers and makes resources and tools available to students and their families. Mix this with our 1:1 iPad initiative, and we see students who are engaged, productive, self-directed and who are extending their learning beyond the school day.
When students have a computing device that they can use 24/7 to support their own learning, they are empowered. Students no longer have to wait for their teachers to tell them what to do, how to do it and when to do it. They can log into their classroom and get notes, resources, due dates, exemplars, and practice assessments any time that is convenient for them. Teachers add multimedia video and practice to their online units, so students have choices on how they want to learn, and they can choose what resources work best for them. Students are online collaborating with peers and their teachers in the evenings and on weekends through video and chat sessions. We see our middle and high school students logged into our Learning Management Sys-
tem (ItsLearning) all hours and days. iPads are not only engaging access devices, they are great creation devices as well. With thousands of APPs and eBooks available at little to no cost, students have a variety of tools to choose from. This year, all grade 8 and 9 students have iPads supplied by the district and we will be 1:1 with iPads in grades 8-12 in 2015. Each grade level at the Middle School also has an iPad mobile lab for project based learning. iPads can be personalized to the students individual needs and preferences. It is exciting to see the culture that has been created at the Millis Public Schools. Teachers have become highly skilled and excited about the possibilities for personalizing learning. They are
asking for more strategies for differentiating instruction and integrating technology. They are asking for more time to collaborate with colleagues. It is truly a culture of continuous improvement. Students are engaged in relevant, collaborative and active project-based work that allows them to learn by being intellectually curious. Students in Millis are held to high standards and are coached to be ethically and socially responsible. This environment is optimal in supporting students of all skill and ability levels. We are thrilled at the progress we have made in Millis over the past five years, and we strive to deepen and improve what we are already doing so well. Millis is a small school district with a big vision!
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Why Are Seniors & Boomers So Concerned? BY DENNIS B. SULLIVAN, ESQ., CPA, LLM & THE ESTATE PLANNING & ASSET PROTECTION LAW CENTER As a result of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Affordable Care Act, there are a number of significant changes in the health care. All citizens, especially Seniors and Boomers, are concerned about what the Affordable Care Act means for their future, finances and healthcare. The recession hit Boomers and Seniors especially hard, reducing investment and retirement accounts of retirees and those planning retirement. At the same time, medical and long-term care costs continue to rise. In Massachusetts, the cost of one month in a nursing home ranges from $12,000-$15,000 per month.
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Montessori Open House MILLIS Woodside Montessori Academy, 350 Village St in Millis will be holding an Open House on Sunday, November 4th 1:30-3:30 for prospective families/students who would like to get information about preschool, kindergarten, elementary or middle school. Faculty, parents, students and alumni will be available for questions and to give tours. Please join us to see how a Montessori environment can meet your child’s needs developmentally; academic, social and emotional. Each classroom will be hosting an in-session open house on Monday November 5th 9:30-11:00. The in-session is an opportunity to see a classroom in action and to see the variety and complexity of the activities in a Montessori environment. For more information, please visit www.woodideacademy.com.
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Sports Football Is A Family Affair For Medway’s Monaghan BY KEN HAMWEY Although Thanksgiving is three weeks away, Patrick Monaghan is acutely aware how significant the day is for himself and his relatives. Medway High’s star lineman, who also is a co-captain, will be playing his final football game, and his family, which includes his father and three uncles who excelled on the gridiron for Millis, will be fully supporting the first Monaghan to ever wear Mustang blue. Monaghan’s father (John) and his uncles (Jay, Rich, and Peter) practically re-wrote the record books at Millis. The only Super Bowl that Millis won during coach Ernie Richards’ lengthy tenure was engineered by Monaghan’s father when he quarterbacked the Mohawks to a rout of Wareham in 1980. Monaghan’s dad also led Millis to three Thanksgiving Day victories over the Mustangs. “I’m not planning on playing football when I get to college,’’ Monaghan said, “so this is my last chance to get a winning streak going. Medway had beaten Millis nine straight years but we lost last year. A win over Millis will be a huge upset. We’ve had a tough season, being a sub-.500 team. My goals for Thanksgiving are to put forth a gigantic effort and get the win. I’ll also be encouraging my teammates to go all out.’’ The 84th meeting between Millis
and Medway on Nov. 22 will be bittersweet for the 5-foot-11, 210pound two-way guard. Planning to attend either St. Joseph’s (Pa.) or Catholic University (Washington D.C.) where he’ll major in business, Monaghan expects to devote all his energy to academics. But, he wants to make his final Medway outing memorable, especially for his dad and three uncles, whom he labels “great blessings in my life.’’
tremely mature and a player I can rely on.’’ “He’s a captain who leads by example and by being vocal,’’ McSweeney said. “When I need something done, he’s the guy I go to. He gets my message across. His talent and ability come from good bloodlines. I played against his father on Thanksgiving in 1980.’’ An aggressive lineman, Monaghan admits that his father has helped him with any snags in his game. “My dad’s a student of the game,’’ Monaghan said. “He provides advice and he’s always positive.’’
“They were all great players who bled maroon and silver,’’ Monaghan said. “My uncle Greg has passed away but I know he’ll be at the game in spirit. My playing for Medway wasn’t expected but it worked out that way when my mom (Sharon) and dad moved here.’’
Besides his family members, Monaghan also admires McSweeney, labeling him as “someone I’ll count on as a lifelong advisor.’’
Monaghan’s father naturally admires his son, because he’s a good student who also competes in the discus and shot put. He’s also proud of Patrick, because he’s not one-dimensional.
“The coach has made a big impact on my life,’’ Monaghan said. “He’s determined, committed and a great motivator.’’
“Pat’s been class president all four years and he was chosen governor of Mass. Boys State, a weeklong conference on leadership and citizenship,’’ John said. “Any fa- Football talent runs in the Monaghan family. Shown here, Medway’s star ther would be proud of a son play- lineman and co-captain Pat Monaghan with his father, John. ing sports, but Pat’s his own games because of an Achilles ten- our job,’’ Monaghan said. “The person as he experiences football don strain, has been outstanding at key to playing offensive guard is and other activities. All my broth- offensive guard and nose guard. having quickness, stamina and good footwork.’’ ers have crossed over to the Med- He prefers offense, however. way side to cheer for Pat.’’ “When we march down the field Medway’s head coach, Dave Monaghan, who missed two and score, we know we’ve done McSweeney, rates Monaghan “ex-
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Hoping to be named a Tri Valley League all-star, Monaghan smiles when he mentions younger brother Danny, who plays tight end and is an eighth-grader. “My dad and my uncles will have to stick with the Mustangs because Danny looks like a player,’’ Monaghan said. “He’s already 6-1 and 215 pounds.’’
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As his final game arrives, Monaghan hopes the large boulder in the family’s back yard will take on a different color after Thanksgiving. It seems his father paints it blue when the Mustangs defeat Millis, and it goes to maroon after a Millis triumph. It was blue for nine years, but it’s maroon now after last year’s Millis victory. The family obviously will be glad to buy a gallon of blue paint, signifying a victory for Pat in his final game for Medway.
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Sports Tri-County's Brittany Skelly Will Take Her Soccer Skills to the Next Level BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY
It wasn’t as though she was forced into playing soccer, but the sport originally wasn’t of her choosing. However, some 12 years later, Brittany Skelly has turned into an all-around player for the Tri County squad. “I began playing in Kindergarten for the town league. My parents signed me up so that I would have something to do,” the Cougars tricaptain said. “I had tried other sports, but they just weren’t like soccer. I found that I was good at soccer, and it seemed to come naturally, unlike the other sports that I tried.” Originally, Skelly patrolled the midfield for her Medway town league as she could run. By the time she got to middle school she was playing defense, but things would all change when she entered Tri-County. “Having since played soccer for
some time I decided to go out for the team as a freshman. I worked my hardest hoping to make the junior varsity team,” Skelly said. “I was so happy and proud of myself when I was named to the varsity team along with Jamie Dunner and Danielle Ciafarella as freshman.” However, now that she had elevated her game she had a new dilemma on her shoulders. “Being a freshman playing on the varsity team, I had to go out and prove myself to the rest of the team. I needed to be able to keep up with the older girls, while working on my weakness,” she said. “It definitely was a challenge, but a very rewarding one at that.” That freshman year saw Skelly start as a sweeper, a position that would continually change over the years. During her sophomore year, she wanted to experience the forward position, and, after scoring a few goals, seemed to be hooked. However, her coach though she
was more suited for other positions, and Skelly has rotated through the other positions on the field. “When I first came to Tri-County she was a defender that wanted to try offense. I gave her the chance, but there are games where we had to move her around for the benefit of the team. She’ll play anywhere I ask her without a word,” said TriCounty Coach Mark Spillane. “At the beginning of this year (her senior campaign), she suited up as a forward, but was moved to midfielder as she can run like the wind. The past few games, I’ve been forced to play her on defense as we needed help back there.” Skelly’s ability to run like the wind landed her a position on the track team at the school as well, one that she has excelled in quiet nicely. “I don’t like doing nothing, so one spring I went out for the track team as a side thing,” she said “I
originally started with the 100 meter, moved up to the 200 and 400 before finding out that the mile was my best event. Over the last two years (her sophomore and junior seasons) I’ve won the State Vocational Championship in the mile.” Being a part of the track team has helped Skelly on the soccer field, as the sport has not only kept her in shape during the off seasons, but has added core muscle and endurance to her game. In addition to track, Skelly also plays indoor soccer during the winter and summer months.
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The senior tri-captain is hoping that once her playing days at Tri-County come to an end that she’ll be able to take her talent to the next level – collegiate play. “Soccer is definitely in my future plans in college. I’m looking at UMASS Amherst, a division 1 school, but I’m also looking at a bunch of division 3 schools as well,” Skelly said. “I really don’t
care where I play in college; I just want to play soccer somewhere.” Coach Spillane can see that happening. “Brittany is a hard working, dedicated leader on and off the field,” the coach said. “We have a lot of young girls on this team and she pushed them to be better. I can see her going places with her talent.”
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Sports Dan Denman Is Ready to Lead the Varsity Challenge BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY
Like many young Millis residents, Dan Denman began playing soccer at the tender age of four in the town recreational league. It was here that he would hone his skills to the ability where he could earn himself a spot on the high school team.
According to his coach, Denman not only has tremendous speed and size, but is not afraid to get physical. Although he currently leads the team in scoring, Coach Steve Bailen finds his midfielder/striker to be more of a playmaker.
Having gone out for the team as an eighth grader, Denman was surprised to learn that he not only made the team, but was selected to play on the junior varsity squad. At the time, the junior varsity team was the highest level of competition the boys soccer team had at the high school.
“I prefer playing striker, because it gives me the opportunity to score,” Denman said. “Although scoring goals is great, I don’t focus on the individual stats. I’m more concerned with giving our team a chance to win.”
“I had no idea that I’d make the JV team, I was hoping just to earn a spot on the freshman team,” Denman said. “Along with Griffin Sisk, I made the junior varsity team as an eighth grader. Now the two of us are junior captains for the varsity team. It’s an absolute honor.”
Coach Bailen believes Denman is more beneficial to the team playing midfielder.
Millis is sporting a boys varsity soccer team for the first time in some years. and Denman is one of its leaders.
As Denman continued to play for the Mohawks junior varsity squad through the years, it wasn’t that easy. “It was considered a joke. No one wanted to play on the team, but I loved the game and my teammates. I knew they were not going to quit on me, and I wasn’t going to quit on them,” Denman said. “We didn’t give up; we were here to help this program grow, and although this is only the first year as a varsity program, we have seen a lot of interest in the younger kids who want to play the sport next year. Things have come a long way.”
“He has literally taken the This year, Millis has put together a boys varsity soccer Over the first few years ball and run with it,” the team, the first in years. Junior Captain Dan Denman Denman continued to coach said. “Not to take knows the battle will be tough, but he's ready to lead work on his game, hoping anything away from the the effort. for the day when Millis other players, but a coach would become a varsity wishes he had five other I should thank him for allowing program. Although the team Dans on the field, the team would me to coach him over the past wanted to elevate the program, he be in a better position record wise. also knew that the varsity teams in three years.”
the Tri-Valley League were going to be tough, and with that, he decided to go out for a district select team. “This past summer I decided to play club soccer for the first time,” he said. “I’m glad I did. That team (which was co-champions) taught me a lot about winning and now I’m bringing that attitude to help Millis become successful on the varsity level.” Taking part as a varsity program for the first time, Denman and his teammates know that they are not going to be an elite team, but they’re still hoping to play well enough to qualify for the division 4 tournament. “We’re very excited about the opportunity, but it's very nerve wracking at the same time. Yeah, all the teams we play are probably going to be better than us, but we’re still hoping to get into the tournament,” he said. “Our goal is to qualify for the tournament this year, but if we don’t, we’re only juniors and will have another chance next season.”
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Millis Girls Volleyball Digs Pink Varsity Players Lead Fundraiser for Komen Foundation BY CHUCK GRANT On Friday, September 28th the Millis Girls Volleyball Program, led by their varsity team, hosted a 'Dig-Pink' Breast Cancer fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. While playing host to Ashland, this event had special activities like three 2-minute minimatches, raffle-offs, specially decorated food items for sale and donated gift and craft items for sale. Lost amidst all the celebration was a hard fought 3 - 0 victory by the Mohawks over the visiting Clockers. Coach Lisa White commented, "Coaching in Millis lends itself to feeling supported, loved and inspired to go beyond the average. Working with
the community to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer research is the epitome of Small School, Big Family. I thank everyone for supporting an amazing young lady, Grace Morrissey, and a great cause." Senior Grace Morrissey, directed this event as part of her senior project graduation requirement. Her ability to delegate and lead was rewarded with a packed house and tremendous fan support. The football team's game was scheduled for Saturday night in Nantucket, so volleyball took main stage for the night. When asked how she thought the night went, Grace said, "It was amazing to look around the gym and realize all that was accomplished
and to see all the support we had from my family, friends and our community." The final amount raised for the evening, $2,374, was matched by National Grid. So a grand total of $4,748 was donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Congratulations go out to Grace and her teammates as well as a big thank you to all that were a part of the wonderful event. Also, a special thanks to the referees as well as the Ashland Clockers for their patience and cooperation as the event strayed from normal protocol to make allowances for the special events throughout the night. Truly a fun time was had by all in attendance.
Millis native Brett Mastrangelo went west from Keene State with Hollywood aspirations, but he found the life wasn’t for him. Now he’s back and running again, competitively, for Keene State.
But Brett, after some choice internships, including one on “American Idol,” has decided the Hollywood life is not for him. He is back with the Owl cross country team, looking to get his running career and his life back on course.
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Northeast Signature Properties Welcomes Kerry DeVellis Northeast Signature Properties LLC, the leading real estate brokerage office located in Millis and designated REALTOR office, is proud to announce that Kerry DeVellis has joined their company. Kerry, formerly of Century 21 and Coldwell Banker, brings over eight years experience in local residential real estate sales. Prior to being in real estate sales, Kerry’s many years experience as a successful client services associate in the financial industry has proven to be beneficial to Kerry's success in providing her real estate
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Kerry, a Millis native, has lived in Norfolk now for many years, where she and her husband are raising three children. Kerry has also volunteered in various community roles such as religious education teacher, youth sports coach and former President and Treasurer of the Norfolk Community League.
"Kerry's experience in the industry and her knowledge of the local area is an asset to the company and more importantly to the high level of service that we pride ourselves on providing to our clients," stated Jennifer McMahon, who founded Northeast Signature Properties, LLC in Wrentham in 2008, moving to Millis in 2009, where it has grown to be the top selling real estate office in Millis and growing in surrounding communities.
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Medway Turkey Trot to Raise $ for Town Athletics Medway Athletics has begun a new tradition on Thanksgiving Day, the Medway Turkey Trot, a 5K race that promises to burn off that holiday feast even before it gets started. The race will take place on Thanksgiving morning, at 7:45 a.m.at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. Registration is $25 or $30 after November 17, and children under 18 are $15. Money raised from the event will be donated to the Medway Athletic Dept. for much-needed uniforms. Visit medwayturkeytrot.org for details
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Pam and Arch ask, “We are about to buy a house, and there are a number of things that need to be repaired or replaced. Should we ask the seller for a credit and have the work done after the closing, or have the seller do the work prior to closing?” This is a great question because few houses pass inspection without some issues. If the current owner has the work done, my guess is that they will do it in the most inexpensive and quickest manner. So if that’s the route you take, have all the details put in writing. Make sure that li-
censed professionals do the work, and that the proper permits are pulled. Also inspect the work prior to closing. Should you decided to take a credit, make sure that you have a very accurate estimate of the extent and cost of the work. Everything should be in writing with a “timeline.” Many times, when a repair/replacement job is started, additional problems/repairs are discovered, and your bill goes up. Again, always have professionals do the work. Make sure they are licensed, have insurance, and pull the required permits from your town. I have a formatted checklist that I will be happy to send to you which should help you both during the inspection process. Mr. Capozzoli has been a Massachusetts real estate broker for 35 years. You are invited to submit your real estate questions by e-mail cappy@erakey.com or by phone 508-596-2600.
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