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Cadilac Paint Site Cleanup Begins After nearly 30 years, the abandoned property will be usable once again.

Ashland Field and Track to Be Named for Bill Cunis, Oct. 23 Cunis is described as having been “humble, kind, caring and faithful.”

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Cadilac Paint could become an attractive garden park with walking path sand benches. Natural wild flowers to attract pollinators could be planted or allowed to qrow wild in open field areas. Flowering fruit trees would add color in early spring. Visitors could walk a srnall network of pathways through the open areas and the existing woods The area labeled "wild flower field" could also be used for a small landscape pond and for skating in the winter.

Neighbors near the former Cadilac Paint site on 409 Eliot St. are finally getting the property cleaned up. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin remediation at the end of September or the beginning of October. Eventually, the three-acre site may become a park for all to enjoy. The plant, known as Colonial Paint and Lacquer Co., closed down in 1987 after operating for more than 40 years. The site is bounded by Eliot Street on the north, Nancy Drive on the east, and residential property on the south and west. For the next three months, depending on the weather, the EPA will clear trees and brush and haul away soil containing heavy metals and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, a man-made compound banned at the end of the 1970s in many countries because of health and environmental concerns. Clean fill will then be brought in and graded. The EPA

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game against Bellingham. Cunis’ mother, Eleanor “Jean,’’ will be present for the pre-game festivities (6 p.m.), which will include the unveiling of a sign that reads: “William L. Cunis Field and Track.’’ The halftime ceremony will feature a ribbon-cutting and several speeches focusing on Cunis’ legacy and a thank-you from his family. Besides Cunis’ mother, other family members will include his wife MaryAnn, his sons Mike and David, his daughters-in-law Myrle and Michelle, his brothers, Peter, Brian, and David, and four grand-children.

Who Was Bill Cunis?

The Ashland field and track will be named for Bill Cunis, a “true son of Ashland.” (Photo/submitted)

A native of Ashland, Cunis died of cancer on Dec. 15, 2011, at the age of 71. He taught social studies and math for 38 years at the middle

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ployee regulations and how he is working with the town. There will be time for audience Q&A. Also on the agenda is Ethan Gordon, Gordon Multimedia, business presenter, who will speak on “Three Things Your Business Website Needs to Be Successful.” Refreshments for the meeting will be provided by Mike Kane and 126 Self Storage.

Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland) will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Oct. 6, Ashland Business Association (ABA) meeting at the Ashland Library. The public is invited to attend. ABA meetings are held at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. Early networking is 6:30 to 7 p.m; the meeting with presentations is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sannicandro will address such topics as contractor/em-

The ABA October meeting speaker will be Rep. Tom Sannicandro. (Photo/submitted)

Upcoming ABA Events Business Networking Social: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5 to 7 p.m, The Residence at Valley Farm, 369 Pond St. (Rt. 126), business networking social. Refreshments. Holiday Party: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6 to 7 pm, cash bar; 7 p.m., buffet dinner at Burnam’s Pub House, 366 Pleasant St. Bring a wrapped gift valued between $5 and $10 for the Yankee Swap and food or cash donations for the Ashland Food Pantry. For more information, contact info@ashlandbusinessassociation.com, call 508-735-9473, or visit www.ashlandfirst.com.

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will monitor the air around the perimeter of the site while they are working. Once the EPA is finished, future steps will be coordinated by the town, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and MassDevelopment. “An environmental engineering firm, Nobis Engineering, will do the final testing,” Ed Hart, coordinator of the Clean & Green neighborhood group and member of the Cadilac working group, said. “Since the property has been cleaned up several times in the past, no findings are expected, but this [final inspection] is required by law before we can tear down the buildings.” “The town will consider taking possession of the property; the family that owns it might give it to the town. The owners have been very helpful,” Hart said. “Then the town can consider a reuse for

it, like creating a park.” Before the town can takeover of the property, it would have to be voted on at a town meeting. The town would use funds from the Mass Development Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) program and the Community Preservation Act (CPA) to create the park, which may be in 18 to 24 months. The neighbors described their vision in September in handouts they produced for a town-wide meeting: “A park that is securely fenced in and holds as many original white pine trees as possible, some walking paths with benches, beds of perennial flowers, flowering trees, and large expanses of wildflowers —all pollinatorfriendly and organically maintained.” Hart will launch a Clean & Green website in early October to post all documents and any other information relating to the project.

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A note to our Ashland neighbors Dear Neighbor, Wasn’t this a fantastic summer? I can’t believe that it’s already been 90 days since we opened our Ashland Banking Center at 41 Front Street. The response to our grand opening as your newest bank couldn’t have been more encouraging. As you may recall, June 28th was a cold and rainy day but we still had a great turnout as many came to see Malcolm Butler for photos and autographs. Since then, we have had the good fortune of meeting lots of new friends and welcoming new customers to the bank. In July we offered a short-term CD special, which was particularly popular here in Ashland. Many who opened a new CD with us also moved their checking account to us, as NB Checking is thought by many to be the best checking account in the state. No minimum balance requirement, no hidden fees, no jumping through hoops to qualify, and free access to any ATM in the world. Whatever any other bank charges you for using their ATM, we automatically reimburse to your NB Checking account. Hopefully you have enjoyed the solar powered bench which we donated at the playground near our office. In addition we have donated to the Ashland Education Foundation to help bring new technology to the Middle School and provided additional support to the Ashland Lions Club golf tournament, the Arts! Ashland Alliance Dragonfly Festival, and the Ashland Emergency Fund. We’ve also proudly stepped up as the premier sponsor of the Ashland Farmers Market. And we’re not close to done. We wish to demonstrate to you that not all banks are the same. We are fully committed to the notion that shopping local means banking local. And that we are as committed as you are to the vitality of this town. What’s important to you is important to us. That’s how local partnerships are defined. In closing, please accept our sincere thanks for welcoming us to Ashland and providing us a chance to prove ourselves to you. We aspire to be your bank and to earn your confidence. If there is anything I or my staff can do for you, would you please contact me at DConti@NeedhamBank.com or at 781-247-6891? I look forward to seeing you soon. Most appreciatively,

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continued from page 1 and high schools and coached the Clockers’ cross-country teams for 28 years, leading his squads to a pair of state championships and nine league titles. From 1969 to 1975, his teams had a winning streak of 77 meets. Cunis also was an assistant indoor track coach for 20 seasons and an assistant for the outdoor team for six years. When he wasn’t coaching an Ashland team, he was busy in other venues, serving as an assistant baseball coach to Eddie Pelligrini at Boston College (BC) for 23 years and working as head basketball coach at Marian High for five years. He led the Mustangs to a Catholic Central League crown in 1969. “Billy Cunis was a true son of Ashland,’’ said Jeff Stone, an Ashland High alum who played a key role in naming the field. “Bill was my teacher and later my assistant when I coached indoor and outdoor track. As Ashland High’s manager and trainer, I worked with Bill’s cross-country teams and scored their meets.’’ The 62-year-old Stone knew Cunis well and he also knew what made him tick. “Bill was humble, kind, caring and faithful,’’ said Stone, who’s currently the athletic trainer at Suffolk University. “Bill deflected any praise to others and he went out of his way to help people. He did things quietly, never seeking any recognition. A member of St. Cecilia’s Church all his life, he often brought communion to the sick and the elderly.’’ Stone labels Cunis “a good Samaritan’’ and points to four instances that reveal the man’s kind-

As a student, Bill Cunis played baseball for Boston College. (Photo/submitted)

ness and caring—attributes that made Cunis a breed apart. “Bill often helped feed the homeless around the greater Framingham area,’’ Stone recalled. “In retirement, he drove a school bus and he always stopped at my mother’s house to take her mail and newspaper inside. He drove kids from his church to Denver to see the Pope and when he was coaching at Boston College, he brought the Eagles’ trainer, Fritz Massmann, to the high school to show me how to tape and deal with shin splints. Massmann later became the head trainer for the New Jersey Nets.’’

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distance runner, finishing many marathons (best time was 2:45). Steve Ryder, a star athlete at Framingham High who later became Framingham State’s athletic director, was an assistant basketball coach for Cunis at Marian. Ryder wrote a letter lobbying for the field to be named for Cunis, and in that letter he said: “Bill was always extremely loyal to Ashland

and its citizens. His goal was always to make his community a better place to live.’’ And, Stone, who’s been an athletic trainer at six venues, nicely sums up what’s going to occur at the Homecoming game on Oct. 23 when he says: “A large crowd is expected because Bill Cunis had such a positive influence on so many people.’’

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The move to name the field and track, which were completed in 2012, began in 2011, soon after Cunis’ death. Track coaches Lou Mancini and Chris Avery distributed a petition to name the track for Cunis and Stone wrote a letter to the school committee. But, changes within the school admin-

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istration and the school committee slowed the momentum. Last October, Stone wrote a second letter, this time to Superintendent Jim Adams. “All we needed was to know the process,’’ said Stone, who taught health at Natick High for 20 years. “Mr. Adams went to the school board, a sub-committee was formed, we spoke in favor of the move at a school board meeting last March and approval was granted on April 30 at a school committee meeting with Bill’s family attending.’’ Cunis graduated from Ashland High in 1958 and later earned his bachelor’s degree from BC in 1962. At BC, he was a sprinter in track and an outfielder in baseball. He twice played at the College World Series in Omaha. A member of the BC Hall of Fame, he traveled with the Red Sox to spring training in 1963 but returned to Ashland for the birth of his first son. He also was an exceptional

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Teens Fuel Ashland Farmers Market By Sabrina Dorronsoro, Staff Writer To Ashland area residents the Ashland Farmers Market (AFM) is a staple of any summer Saturday. Located at 125 Front St., community members gather at AFM to enjoy great food, talented performers and unique vendors. The produce and artisan vendors create a welcoming ambiance every Saturday until early October and often travel to other towns for similar farmers markets throughout the week to showcase their products. However, there is one element of AFM that sets Ashland apart from other towns: its teen volunteers. Every Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m., 10 to 20 teen volunteers from Ashland High School (AHS) show up to start the market day. They work to set up tents, create a list-board of the day’s vendors, organize the kids’ corner, set up parking signage and more. Throughout the day it is not uncommon to see a teen volunteer jump behind a vendor tent and help hand out food, adjust a tent or do whatever other work is needed. The help does not go unnoticed by the vendors or market managers. “Our vendors love Ashland Farmers Market,” Eric Brooks,

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to volunteering every weekend,” Twomey said. “I love to see my volunteer friends and help the many vendors who we have gotten to know.” Twomey has also been exposed to a lot of different types of people through her work at AFM, people that she might not have met otherwise. “I would say volunteering at the farmers market has made me appreciative of where I live. Through AFM, I have met so many colorful people I never imagined lived near me,” Twomey noted. Other volunteers, such as Briana Rodrigues, have gained a lot of valuable experience communicating with people. Rodrigues is a varsity soccer player for AHS and credits her improved people skills to her service hours with AFM. “I feel more comfortable talking to strangers and making small talk,” Rodrigues said. AFM relies solely on volunteers for all aspects of its management and, while high school

students have been involved since the start of AFM in 2012, the relationship between vendors and students was strengthened when Ashland resident Eric Brooks, took on the title of youth volunteer coordinator in 2014. Brooks, who has been volunteering with the AFM since it first opened, considers himself a huge advocate of local agriculture. Brooks also serves as a member of the AFM Vendor Committee and sits on the AFM Board of Directors, while working as a software configuration manager at Raytheon Company in Sudbury Brooks sees AFM as great way to get teens more active in the community. “On market day the teens are our lifeblood,” Brooks states. “For me, this is an ideal opportunity to work with young people in my community and a great way to encourage and empower young people to engage in healthy, constructive, community service activities.”

Ashland Farmers Market’s Fall Line-up AFM is located at 125 Front Street, on the green across from the library, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 10, rain or shine. Bring your reusable shopping bags or borrow ours to eliminate singleuse plastic bags. SNAP customers can continue to take advantage of up to a $20 per person SNAP match. For more information, visit www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org Saturday, Oct. 3: Brookline A Capella performs at the Arts Ashland Alliance Music Stage, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch options are available at The Carve and Kabob House. At the Kids’ Corner, children will do leaf rubbings, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ashland School Nutrition Program Director Lisa Beaudin will be on hand to discuss healthy lunch choices at the Community Tent. Saturday, Oct. 10, Pumpkin Painting Day: Free pumpkins and paint will be available for all children attending the market between 9 a.m. and noon. All needed materials will be provided along with smocks to help protect clothing. Be aware that non-washable paints are used. Visit with the friendly alpacas of Angel Hair Alpacas. MetroWest Humane Society will talk cats at the Community Tent. Music at the Arts Ashland Alliance Music Stage, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Pre-Thanksgiving Market at the Ashland Middle School Café. Save the date!

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Understanding Prop 2 ½ and Overrides By Julie Nardone, Contributing Writer Residents of Ashland may be asked to consider a Prop 2½ override in spring 2016. Yet, for many residents an override remains a mystery: What is it? How will an override affect my finances? Let’s dive into this topic together. Local governments fund a large portion of their operations through the tax of real property, such as land, homes, commercial buildings and other permanent fixtures. State governments provide additional monies for specific services, such as education and highway paving through grants and other forms of state aid. Since its start in colonial times, the property tax has been hotly debated, occasionally escalating into violence. That debate intensified at the end of World War II when property values nationwide rose quickly. Local governments took advantage of this rise by re-assessing properties and significantly upping tax rates. Homeowners who could not afford the steep increases were forced to sell their properties or face seizure by their government, Glenn W. Fisher explained in the book, History of Property Taxes in the United States. Yet, even those who managed to stay in their homes felt the financial sting of escalating prop-

erty taxes. By the beginning of the 1970s, property tax protest groups emerged in almost every state. Citizens for Limited Taxation, now the largest taxpayer association in Massachusetts, led the tax revolt in Massachusetts where property taxes were the highest in the country. Their efforts paid off in 1980 when Massachusetts passed, by citizen ballot, Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 21C, otherwise known as Prop 2½. This law limited the property tax increase to 2.5 percent of a community’s assessed fair value, decreased the auto excise tax from $66 to $25/$1000, created a state income tax deduction for renters, and encouraged the state to share revenues with towns through local windfall programs. Even with Prop 2½, Massachusetts has the eighth highest property taxes in the country, according to the Citizen’s For Limited Taxation web site. To understand the mechanics of Prop 2½, three terms need to be defined: levy, levy limit and levy ceiling. As defined by Levy Limits: a Primer on Proposition 2½ a document created by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue: A levy is “the amount the community can raise through the property tax.” A levy limit is “the maximum

the levy can be in a given year. The limit is based on the previous year’s limit plus certain allowable increases.” A levy ceiling is “the maximum the levy limit can be. The ceiling equals 2.5 percent of the commu-

assessed valuation due to development or other changes. Exempt real property returned to the tax roll and new personal property. New subdivision parcels and condominium conversions.” And, “The levy limit may increase tem-

Ashland Levy Fiscal Year 2015 Debt Exclusion 1.9 million

Debt exclusion can exceed the Levy Ceiling.

Levy Ceiling 55.6 Million

The Levy ceiling is the maximum the levy limit can be. It equals 2.5% of Ashland’s total taxable property. Most towns want to keep some leeway between the two.

Levy Limit 36.5 Million

The Levy limit is the maximum the levy can be in a year. It can only be increased through automatic 2.5% increase, overrides or new growth.

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The Levy is the revenue a community raises through real and personal property taxes.

nity’s full and fair value.” There are three ways to increase the levy limit: a 2.5 percent automatic increase, an override, and new growth. The Primer states, “New growth includes properties that have increased in

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porarily beyond the levy ceiling through debt exclusion or capital outlay expenditure exclusion.” For fiscal year 2015, Ashland’s levy limit was $36.5 million, and the levy ceiling was $55.6 million. The levy limit grew 4 percent over last year through a combination of automatic increases and new growth Note that the 2.5 percent tax limit only applies to the community’s total taxable property. It does not apply to individual tax-

able property. A resident’s property tax increase might be more or less than 2.5 percent. The increase depends on the assessed value of your home from the previous year, which is why it might not align with current real estate prices. Many residents might also be confused about the process for assessing a home’s value. Bill Browne, an Ashland assessor, cleared up the confusion. “Computer modeling programs assign assessed values based on similar sales from one to two years ago. The entire process is overseen and signed off by the Bureau of Local Assessment (BLA), part of the Department of Revenue. The oversight ensures that communities assess properties at 100 percent full, fair cash value.” Some taxpayers may have observed that after the economic crash of 2008 their home values on the open market went down in value, but their property taxes went up. That situation appears to go against common sense. “My home is worth less. My taxes ought to go down, right?” Unfortunately, No. Ashland’s tax levy will continue to increase automatically by 2.5 percent every year. If the economy falters and your home’s value and subsequent town assessment decrease, your property taxes will still go up as long as the tax levy limit does not exceed the tax levy ceiling. If the tax levy ceiling and

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increase for that tax year and for all future years. Let’s take a hypothetical example for an average home in FY2017. The allowed tax increase, without an override, might be $400. With an override, there might be an additional assessment of $355. The total tax increase for that year would be $755. The following year the usual tax increase will be added to the $755. Unlike temporary debt exclusions, an operational override is a permanent increase to the tax base. To learn more: • download Levy Limits: A Primer On Prop 2 ½ at www. mass.gov/dor/docs/dls/publ/ misc/levylimits.pdf, • visit the Citizens for Limited Taxation website at http://cltg. org or read the related Mass General Law at https://malegislature.

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Three Ashland artists recently won recognition at Premier Image Gallery’s art competition featuring 32 local artists. William Wallace of Ashland won first watercolor award and Stephanie Dougherty and Raffi Kodjian were awarded honorable mentions. Their work, with over 55 oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels and photos by other artists, is on display through Oct. 16 in Ledgemere Plaza, 290 Eliot St. A family-owned

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A Late Fall Getaway: Greeneville, SC By Howard Axelrod, Contributing Writer

not be missed. It is an absolute trip highlight and a unique educational experience for children and adults alike. Book very early as this tour fills up many months in advance.

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Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is a walkable town. The downtown is centered along the Reedy River, which features a unique floating suspension bridge and a multi-tiered waterfall as centerpieces. A thriving arts community, restaurants,

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is possibly the best $10 ticket in sports. The stadium is modeled after Fenway Park having its own 30-ft. “Green Monster” in left field. The dimensions all around the outfield wall are the same specifications as Fenway, including “Pesky’s Pole” in right field. Like Fenway, it has real grass and a manual scoreboard. For those who like craft beer and Carolina “moonshine,” you will find many places to sample the local wares. The Dark Corner Distillery on Main Street is a good starting point. For music lovers, Blues Boulevard offers jazz and blues in a casual atmosphere nightly. I

placed by a vibrant and expanding auto manufacturing industry. The BMW plant in nearby Greer, SC, is currently undergoing a $1 billion expansion and will produce 450,000-X-series vehicles annually by the end of 2016, supporting a workforce of over 9,000. Seventy percent of these vehicles will be exported. This is BMW’s largest plant anywhere in the world. Their “just-intime” manufacturing process requires that all parts and materials suppliers be close enough to the plant to deliver parts and materials within a fixed time. As a result there are more than 40 parts and materials suppliers to BMW in the nearby area, creating an additional 21,000 jobs. The economic impact that this has had on Greenville is nothing short of astounding. The BMW plant tour is perhaps the best factory tour in the US and should

cafes, antique shops, boutiques, annual festivals, historic sites, museums, craft breweries and spectacular scenery are all here to be enjoyed. Greenville’s streets are filled with murals, sculptures, street art and fountains. The “Mice on Main Street” exhibit, created for a senior project in 2000, is creative and unique. The many colleges and universities located here add to the cultural diversity and ambience. Falls Park on the Reedy River is the best place to begin your exploration. The nearby Swamp Rabbit Trail follows the river for 17.5 miles to Travelers Rest, and is a great spot for walkers, runners, bike riders and nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Fluor Field at the WestEnd, home of the Greenville Drive, one of the Red Sox Minor League affiliate teams, offers great baseball in a small stadium atmosphere, and

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You don’t necessarily need a car to get around Greenville as most of the nearby hotels have complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown. If you have a car, a daytrip to nearby Hendersonville, NC (42 miles) or Asheville, NC (62 miles) may interest you. It is an easy round trip that can be done in a single day. Optionally, take a short drive to the Campbell Covered Bridge in Landrum, SC (27 miles.). This an ideal place for beautiful photos and an afternoon picnic. Howard Axelrod is an Ashland resident, travel photographer, sometimes writer, and former high technology executive. He can be reached at highwind@verizon.net.

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By Cynthia Whitty Ashland High School (AHS) science teachers Christine Graham, Jennifer Benstock and Adria Bodell took 22 AHS students to Costa Rica for a biology and environmental science-themed trip this past summer. The nine-day trip was run by Ecology Project International. This was the third time Graham has taken an AHS group through their program. “The trip focused on rainforest ecology and sustainability,” Graham reported. “The group had many adventures discovering the amazing diversity of Costa Rica’s natural life. They spent several days deep in the rainforest on the

Caribbean side learning about its natural life, visited active Volcan Poás, went zip-lining through a rainforest on the Pacific side, visited a national park on the Pacific coast, played soccer with Costa Rican students, and had many great lessons on sustainable development in Costa Rica.” “The trip originally was to include time on the Caribbean coast were the student would participate in leatherback sea turtle nesting and conservation work, but massive, unprecedented floods and evacuations in that area prevented them from getting there,” Graham said. “The students, however, gained lessons in

flexibility and the unpredictable aspects of nature and had an unforgettable experience discovering the natural life and biodiversity of this great country.” Students participating in the trip were: Sofia Alberini, Carly Baker, Kaleigh Donovan, Erica Grasberger, Caley Hennessey, Libby Hodgman, Eryn Hopper, Sarah Johnson, Caitlin Keaveny, Erin Keaveny, Emily Lange, Luma Leao, Adela Lin, Lee Mansfield, Melissa Mortarelli, Jenna Moscaritolo, Cailan O’Leary, Casey Paolini, Nick Pignone, Brynne Pitt, Ben Sturgis, and Caroline Sullivan.

Library Changes

The Ashland Library recently replaced its two worn return boxes with one new double-wide unit. The new unit, located in the Concord Street parking area, has one drop-off slot for books and one for media, such as music CDs, audio books, games and DVDs. The return box closest to the side door is now for books only. If a drop-off slot is locked, no more items may be added. Children’s backpack kits must be returned inside at the Children’s Desk. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)

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World Experts Bring Wi-Fi Radiation Research to Metrowest Ashland residents attend public forum to learn more. By Cece Doucette Massachusetts State Representative Stephen DiNatale hosted a wi-fi radiation rightto-know legislative briefing on June 10 at the State House with a panel of world experts. That evening, the panel held a standing-room only public forum at Plymouth Church in Framingham attended by several Ashland residents. Panelist Dr. Devra Davis, Ph.D., scientist, Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate, and founder of the Environmental Health Trust, asked audience members with iPhones to navigate to Settings/General/About/Legal/ RF Exposure. She then asked a participant, Florence Seidel of Ashland, to read aloud the manufacturer’s fine-print warning, which said “Carry iPhone at least 5mm (0.2 inches) away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as tested levels.” Thousands of peer-reviewed scientific studies show significant

potential harm at exposures far below the “as tested levels,” a report from BioInitiave stated (www.bioinitiative.org), so even at 5mm, great potential harm can be done. Davis asked all attendees to put their phones in airplane mode to protect from sending or receiving microwave radiation. She said manufacturer warnings for other smartphones, iPads, laptops, routers, printers, baby monitors, gaming devices and more are available at the Environmental Health Trust’s Show Us the Fine Print website, www. ShowTheFinePrint.org. The panelists advocated for citizens’ immediate right to know of potential harm from wi-fi technology. In 2011, San Francisco passed an ordinance to inform its citizens but CTIA-the Wireless Association (originally known as the Cellular Telephone Industries Association) sued to block implementation. Berkeley, California, this year succeeded in passing an historic consumer disclosure ordinance. First Amendment expert Lawrence Lessig of

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nas,” Newton said. “You could have other workers—people that have to repair the roof, air-conditioning, elevators--exposed.” Specific findings are available on the EMR Policy Institute website (http://emrpolicy.org/). Child Psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair brought an added perspective to the forum. “What we are seeing in today’s children when they come to kindergarten, first, second grade, in my research with teachers—not only at 30 schools in America but now around the world—what I hear is a description everywhere I go of the same deficits: the capacity to self-soothe, to calm down, language development,” Steiner-Adair said. Davis added, “The South Korean government has de-

clared ‘digital dementia’ a serious problem in their children. It’s characterized by a properly developed left hemisphere—so they’re really smart with math and numbers —but a lack of development of the right hemisphere, which governs empathy, and impulse control, the ability to control themselves, to soothe themselves, the ability to have empathy and think about others. Imagine what this will mean if we have a generation of children who are deficient in the ability to think of others and how to control their impulses.” For more information on how the U.S. standards were set, read the ebook, free on Harvard University’s website, www.ethics.harvard.edu, Captured Agency: How the Federal Communications Commission is Dominated by the Industries It Presumably Regulates.

Special Commission Proposed to Study Effects of EMFs Sen. Karen Spilka introduced Senate Bill 1222. An Act creating a special commission to study the health impacts of electromagnetic fields in January. The House concurred, and the Senate referred the bill to the Joint Committee on Public Health. The Committee held a public environmental health hearing on July 28 where Rep. Carolyn Dykema and concerned citizens offered testimony. EMF experts and those suffering from electrohypersensitivity (EHS) sen t in additional testimony. The public is encouraged to submit testimony to the Committee chairs, Sen. Jason Lewis jason.lewis@masenate.gov, and Rep. Kate Hogan, kate.hogan@mahouse.gov.

Pumpkins Save the World! By Rev. Larry Iannetti, Federated Church of Ashland How can pumpkins help save the world, you might ask? Have you ever heard the expression that comes from the Talmud, the text of Jewish teachings, “Whoever saves a life, it is as if he has saved the world”? Well, on October 4, upwards of a thousand plus pumpkins, which began their journey 2,000 miles away on the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico, will arrive at the Federated Church of Ashland. The pumpkins represent the work and efforts of countless hundreds of hard working members of the Reservation. For these Native Americans, trying to eke out a living on the semi-arid plains of their reservation, the pumpkins represent their hope for a sustainable way to support and provide for the tribe and to bring joy and good will to people across America. This year, the church is once again sponsoring the Ashland Pumpkin Patch, an event which raises funds for the Native American tribe. Two thirds of the proceeds will go to the tribe, with one third used to continue the outreach work of the church here in Ashland. The pumpkins were planted on the Navajo Reservation in early spring, and harvested by members of the tribe in September before being loaded on trucks for their cross country journey. The pumpkins come in all different shapes and sizes. There is also an array of decorative gourds

Join the Conversation: Ashland Fall Film Series to Feature EMFs The Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series will feature a series on EMFs, 7 to 9 p.m., Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. Thursday, Oct. 8: Mobilize: A Film About Cell Phone Radiation Tuesday, Oct. 27: Dr. Erica Mallerly-Blythe: Electromagnetic Radiation Health for Children Thursday, Nov. 12: Microwaves, Science and Lies

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and “mini” pumpkins. This is the church’s third year sponsoring this event, and judging by the smiles on the faces of the children and adults, who came to select the perfect pumpkins for their own use, we consider it a major success! The past two years we have run out of pumpkins, so you are encouraged to come early while you have the pick of the largest number of pumpkins and certainly for the best photo opportunities. Proceeds from last year’s event helped to fund programs at the church to house homeless families as part of the Family Promise program, provide sup-

port for us to collect food for the Ashland Food pantry, provide meals to a local women’s shelter, and for our thrift shop, open to the community and sells gently used clothing and household items at affordable prices. The Pumpkin Patch, located at the Federated Church of Ashland, 118 Main St., begins Sunday, Oct. 4, and will be open Monday to Friday, noon to 7 p.m., and on weekends, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 31. The public is also invited and welcome to help unload the tractor trailer truck, scheduled to arrive on Oct. 4 at noon. Many hands make light work!

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Ashland Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th Celebration Ashland Day kicked off with a bike parade on Sept. 19. Hundreds of people descended on Stone Park to celebrate.

Lou Mancini is named Citizen of the Year. (Photo/John Kelley)

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Named Grand Marshal, Ashland Farmers Market received recognition for its contribution to the town. Pictured (l to r): Rob Moolenbeek, Florence Seidell, Sen. Karen Spilka and Steve Mitchell. (Photo/John Kelley) Approximately 20 kids participated in the bike parade to the Gazebo. (Photo/John Kelley)

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Exploring Ashland’s Sacred Sites A walk through the town forest reveals ‘prayers in stone.’ By Cynthia Whitty About two dozen residents explored Ashland’s Native Americans’ sacred sites this summer at an Archeology Walk sponsored by the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Led by Ashland resident and professor of anthropology, Curt Hoffman, the group viewed five sites in the Ashland Town Forest. “There are 4,600 sacred sites on the Eastern seaboard,” Hoffman told the group. “Eight are located in our town forest. It takes a trained eye to see them.” Hoffman said he has hundreds of examples of what he showed the group that day. These sites are preserved by being in the town forest, away from development. “Native Americans will not say what the purpose of the sites is,” Hoffman said. Hoffman has served on the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society and is the author of numerous articles and reports on sites throughout eastern Massachusetts. The first site is located on the red trail, about one-half mile in from the Winter Street parking lot. “The stone row undulates like a snake, a source of energy,” Hoffman said. Radiocarbon dating shows that the sites are 700 to 1,000 years old. The stone row is distinctively different than a straight and sometimes angular stone wall built by

the early colonists. Another site is a “split-wedge boulder,” possibly signifying an entrance to another world. The split is filled with stone to keep unwanted spirits from escaping. Still another site is a “perched boulder.” Thought to be brought by glacier action, perched boulders, in this case quite large, are sometimes “strange attractors” that have stone rows or walls around them. The unusual size

cans, were used in the 1600s by Judge John Danforth, a judge who owned land in Ashland, to shelter those convicted of being witches in Salem. People construct stone piles everywhere in the world, and continue to do so to the present day. “I’ve been interested in stone constructions in New England for a long time, but it was only after I was invited to a gathering of antiquarians and Narragansett elders in 2005 that I recog-

A “split-wedge boulder” possibly signifies an entrance to another world. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)

Hoffman runs annual field schools training students and volunteers in current methods of field and laboratory archaeology. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)

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nized that they think of these sites as their sacred places,” Hoffman said. “That fall I visited a site in Connecticut, which had many such structures. The spring after

that we toured New Zealand and noticed that there were concentrations of stone piles along the sides of the road that turned out to be those of Japanese tourists over the past 25 years. Since the spring of 2012, I’ve been involved in a project to document and inventory stone constructions throughout the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and Canada. To date, I have over 4,600 sites in my inventory. The goal of this project, which has partially been funded by grants from the Bridgewater State University Center for Research and Scholarship, has been to understand the environmental settings of these sites, and to provide protection for them from both vandalism and development. When complete, my inventory

will be provided to the State Historical Preservation Offices and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices throughout the region. A public version of the study will also be produced, but it will not give out the specific locations of the sites so as to protect these unique, sacred places, which are considered by Native peoples to be prayers in stone.” For more information on: • Native America sacred sites, visit the Massachusetts Archaeological Society, www.massarchaeology.org, and the New England Antiquities Research Association, www.neara.org, and • Ashland Open Space, visit www.ashlandopenspace.org.

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extremes such as exotic wood and bold colors and contrasts. If possible, make the space as open as possible, even if it means removing a wall or reconfiguring the layout. This is almost always worth the expense. Remember, hiring a professional kitchen designer and reputable contractor will save unnecessary and costly mistakes. The kitchen is the heart of any home and is where the majority of time is spent as well as the largest return on investment. Finally, remember to plan well in advance. If you are considering a job for January 2016, or even spring 2016, it would be wise to hire a company for the work now since the market has been very busy this year, and projects to stay busy right through 2016. Nancy Werneken is a certified, professional interior designer with 16 years of experience in the Boston Metro West area. Nancy is the lead designer at Masters Touch Design Build in Holliston, MA.

Ashland Cultural Council Seeks Grant Proposals The Ashland Cultural Council (ACC) is seeking proposals to fund community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. The proposal are due on October 15. The grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Ashland, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Community organizations, schools and individuals are eligible to apply. ACC is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils

serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth that supports community-based projects in the arts and sciences each year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which allocates funds to each community. This year, ACC will distribute $4,900 in grants. Previously

Project Just Because is looking to hire an Operations Manager This position is full-time Monday-Thursday from 9-4 with additional hours needed during busy times. This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the warehouse located at 86 South Street in Hopkinton. This includes training volunteers, giving tours and assisting the President in many capacities. This is a salaried position. Candidate should require a Bachelors Degree or prior office experience, an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, a positive attitude, the ability to multitask, ability to work as a team, excellent organizational skills, must pass a CORI/Background test, skilled in Word, Excel a plus. Contact Karen at 508-435-6511 or pjboffice@comcast.net for more information.

funded projects include: • The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra • “Combating Hate and Prejudice,” workshop • Creative Writing Workshop • Summer Reading Program at the library • Shane Wood Jazz Trio. For guidelines and information, contact ACC Chair Lakshmi Krishnan, 508-8814097, or email culturalcouncil@ ashlandmass.com. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Councils programs are available online, www.mass-culture.org/ lcc_public_applicant_process. aspx. Application forms are also available at the town hall and Ashland Library

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To successfully drop those excess pounds, 46 year-old Tom McAullife knew he needed a defined weight loss program. Between his hectic work schedule as president of WMRC Radio, 1490 AM, in Milford, and an active home life with his wife and three teenage sons, a clear plan was the only answer. He was already familiar with New England Fat Loss as an advertiser on his station and from friends who shared their successful results. In July, he and his wife joined at the Hopkinton location. “I needed a program to follow,” McAullife said. “I have all this exercise equipment in the basement, but without someone like Dr. Johns and his staff, it wasn’t going to happen. I can be extremely disciplined if you give me a road map.” McAullife made the right choice. After only 27 days on the program he lost 30 pounds. The bonus, the effect on how his new menu plan fueled his body. “By the time I got literally seven days into it, I could feel my metabolism on fire,” McAullife said. “I felt like whatever I was eating was getting burned up, the water was getting washed out.” McAullife admits shedding the weight was the initial goal, but he also joined NEFL to influence other aspects of his life. His demanding schedule

promoted poor eating habits, and he felt a loss of control. Before joining NEFL, his body took charge, driving his actions, attitude and even sleep habits. After only one month, everything changed. “What I really wanted most of all is clarity,” McAullife said. “With a busy family and stressful, crazy work schedule, and feeling lousy because of eating bad food every day, I felt like I had lost clarity and organization in my head.” Since his success with New England Fat Loss, McAullife experiences a good night’s rest, free of previous sleep apnea and snoring and wakes at 5 a.m. to prepare the day’s schedules. A restful sleep is even more vital when approximately 230,000 people rely on him and his station to stay informed with their local news, weather, traffic, music, religious and consumer programming and sports coverage. “I feel so good, it is simply amazing. The only thing I can point to is because of my experience with New England Fat Loss,” McAullife said. Take control today at one of New England Fat Loss’ two convenient locations: 22 South Street, Suite 204, Hopkinton and 188 Needham Street, Suite 255, Newton. To learn more, visit their website at www.newenglandfatloss.com, or call 1-844437-8446.

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Avoid after shave lotions. If you use clippers or T-edger blades, keep them clean and sanitized. There is no quick fix to clear acne, but it can be managed with correct home care, professional treatments and modified life style choices. Questions about acne? Call me at 508-881-1180 or email me at skinsmartsalon@aol.com. Visit my website skinsmartsalon.com for information on my acne clinic and other services.

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Ashland High School’s Homecoming Spirit Week By Kelsey Collins, AHS Student Council Historian/Publicity Officer

Ashland High School Principal Kelley St. Coeur announced in September that seniors John T. Almeida, Tiffany Brouwers,

Pajama Day, Ninja Day, USA Day, Neon Day and Class Color Day. These were part of Ashland High School (AHS) “Homecoming Spirit Week” last year. Each year, the students celebrate Homecoming week with days like these. Then, on Friday, we end the school day with a huge rally, when the entire school comes together. It really shows how wonderful the Ashland student community is. All this activity leads up to the big football game on Friday night, followed by the school dance on Saturday. The week is met with pride, spirit and enthusiasm by Ashland students, and we want to share this fun with the rest of the community! This year, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 18, Student Council will host events that will be fun for the entire community, and all are welcome to attend!

Joseph M. Geres, Roger Gu, Mary G. McLoughlin and Madeline E. Robertson have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. St Coeur presented a letter of commendation from the school and the National

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7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, Homecoming Football Game Ashland High School, 65 E. Union St., Price: $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens We will play Bellingham, so get ready to cheer on our boys! For more information, visit http://sites.ashland.k12.ma.us/ ahs-stuco/ or contact the Student Council at STUCO.ashland@gmail.com or our advisor, Mr. Wiczer, at jwiczer@ashland. k12.ma.us.

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Sports Ashland’s Half Marathon Set for Oct. 31 By Chris Tremblay, Staff Sports Writer The fourth annual Ashland Half Marathon, including a 5K and a one-mile walk/run, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31. All three races will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Marathon Park, the original starting line of the Boston Marathon. Costumes are encouraged. Runner Bill Rodgers, who has been a part of Ashland’s half marathon since the beginning, will officially start the race. All three races will begin within five minutes of one another with the half marathon runners heading east and the 5K runners going west; all will eventually circle back to the start/finish line at Marathon Park. Under the Ashland Sporting Association (ASA) and Steve Greenberg, Ashland’s half marathon first took place in 2012 with about 800 runners. Through the past few years, the race has continued to grow and today boasts runners from 108 Massachusetts cities and towns and 20 states, plus the Bahamas, Japan and Greece. This year ASA aligned with the MetroWest YMCA. Proceeds from the event will be donated to help sustain and develop middle school and high

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Greenberg said. “A few years ago, YMCA President Rich McPherson came to us looking to become part of the Ashland community. Originally, they began to volunteer at the water stations, and this year we have joined forces.” The Y currently offers an

intense outdoor education program, called High Flight for the at-risk teen, as well as several new middle school afternoon and evening programs providing safe places for teens to engage in fun, healthy activities. The Y is also known for its popular summer day camp at the Family

Outdoor Center in Hopkinton that serves children from all over Metrowest and provides summer employment opportunities. For more information, contact Greenberg at 508641-1222, steveg@ashlandhalfmarathon.com.

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Community Events Wednesdays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m: Take a slow, scenic, social bike ride with the Ashland Bike Club. ashlandbikeclub@gmail.com, www. ashlandbikeclub.com Fridays 7 p.m: Friends’ Friday Night Films at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com Through October 31 Works by artist Patricia Romeo at Needham Bank, 41 Front St. Co-sponsored by Arts! Ashland Alliance. www.artsashland.org “Workers’ Struggles,” an International exhibit from Stephen Lewis’ collection of more than 4,500 posters. Downstairs Gallery, Ashland Library, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl. com Now through Dec. 19: “Illuminating Futures: The Ashland & Nyanza Project;” Dan Borelli, Exhibition Designer; Upstairs Display Case & Fireplace Area, Ashland Library, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl. com Saturday, October 3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market, 125 Front St., across from the library. www. ashlandfarmersmarket.org

Sunday, October 4 Annual Pumpkin Patch begins at the Federated Church, 118 Main St. Noon to 5 p.m: Armenian Church of the Holy Translators, Annual Picnic “Oktoberfest Style,” Armenian Band, Children’s Entertainment, traditional Armenian food with a taste of Oktoberfest, Fatima Shrine, 100 Summer St., Holliston. All are welcome. Tuesday, October 6 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: Ashland Business Association Members’ Meeting & Networking for members and their guests. Guest speaker: Rep. Tom Sannicandro, guest speaker; Ethan Gordon, business presenter. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.ashlandfirst.com Thursday, October 8 7 to 9 p.m: Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series presents “Mobilize: A Film About Cell Phone Radiation.” Co-sponsored by the Ashland Farmers Market. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl. com

Tuesday, October 13 7 p.m: Ashland Parent Advisory Council (ASHPAC) Monthly Meeting. All are Welcome. Ashland Middle School, Activity Room, 87 W. Union St. (Rt. 135). www.ashpac.org Wednesday, October 14 1:30 to 3 p.m: Ashland Parkinson’s Support Group meeting. Guest Speaker, Susan Stevens, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. “Evaluating and treating patients with PD having trouble with voice/speech/ swallowing.” Ashland Community Center, 162 W. Union St. 508-881-0140 Thursday, October 15 Ashland Cultural Council grant proposals due. www.massculture.org/lcc_public_applicant_process.aspx Saturday, October 17 9 a.m. to 2 p.m: 62nd annual Federated Church Fair, 118 Main St.

Saturday, October 10 9 a.m. to 1 p.m: Ashland Farmers Market, 125 Front St., across from the library. Pumpkin Painting Day. Final regular market day for the season. The next time to shop the market will be at the indoor PreThanksgiving farmers market on Nov. 21. www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org

Our Ad & Editorial Deadline is the 15th of each month, for the following month’s issue.

1 p.m: “Fun Run Around Town,” a one-mile familyfriendly “fun run” around Ashland. Starts and ends at the Ashland Library, 66 Front St., for all ages, generations and abilities. Learn about our community as you jog between local landmarks, meet community members who share interesting facts, and collect stamps on a special card. Celebrate at the finish line with live music, delicious snacks, family-friendly entertainment, giveaways, and more! Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library. www.friendsoftheapl.com Tuesday, October 20 7 p.m: Basic Rights and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) presentation and Q&A with Kathy Silva, Director of Student Services. Ashland Middle School, Activity Room, 87 W. Union St. (Rt. 135). www.ashpac.org Tuesday, October 27 7 to 9 p.m: Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series presents “Dr. Erica Mallerly-Blythe: Electromagnetic Radiation Health for Children.” Co-sponsored by the Ashland Farmers Market. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com

Friday, October 30 9:30 a.m: Medication Safety. Sponsored by Decisions at Every Turn Coalition and the Friends of the Ashland Library. For adults 65+. Ashland Community Center, 162 W. Union St. www.ashlanddecisions.org Saturday, October 31 10:30 a.m: Ashland Half Marathon. Starts at Marathon Park. Tuesday, November 3 5 to 7 p.m: Ashland Business Association Business Networking Social at The Residence at Valley Farm, 369 Pond St. Refreshments. 508-532-3197, www.ashlandfirst.com Town Committees and Boards For times and dates, visit the town website, www.ashlandmass.com, and click “Public Meeting Calendar.” Email your event, with “CALENDAR” in the subject line, by the 15th of every month to editor@ ashlandtownnews.com. Events will be included as space permits.

7 to 8:30 p.m: Mental Health World Café. Sponsored by Decisions at Every Turn Coalition and the Friends of the Ashland Library. For parents and the community. Ashland High School, 65 E. Union St. www. ashlanddecisions.org

Sha’ arei Shalom Shabbat Services 7:30 p.m., Ashland Community Center, 162 West Union St. (Rt. 135) Friday, October 2: Simchat Torah Celebration! Join us for this very special and fun event for the entire family, as we complete chanting the last passages of the Torahand then start reading it again from the very beginning. A community Oneg Shabbat will follow.

Friday, October 16 Experience the warmth of the Sha’arei Shalom Community. Join us for a traditional Friday night service with Rabbi Margie. A community Oneg Shabbat will follow. Sha’arei Shalom is a memberdriven, diverse congregation offering the warmth of a small community. We recognize the wide range of views in our congregation and provide both

tradition and innovation, giving us the opportunity to learn and grow as a community. For more information, call 508-231-4700, email info@shaareishalom.org, or visit www.shaareishalom. org. The Sha’arei Shalom mailing address is P.O. Box 454, Ashland, MA 01721.

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TopSmall 100 Mortgage Companies in –Executive No Magazine’s Job Toolist Bigoforthe Too and affiliations. Established by the Financial Services industry “Metrowest continues to be America and was a top 10 national home purchase lender in 2012. Not much of a runner? OK, we might be with you on that one. Happily, a strong real estate market,” to capably insure that his clients Steven Greenberg in 1985, we a one-mile well.both It all takeshave place this the on longHalloween term experience benefittingasfrom Real says Steven H. there’s Greenberg, Bro- arerun/walk year, which will only add to the town-wide celebration. What are his clients saying? ker/owner of Oak Realty. “It Estate Sales ability as well as that you need, and an eye on the Association future that you Our important financial is crucial at these timeseven that more we the Need motivation? Ashland steps Sporting is want. offering The experienced, involved, that need to be taken. After local affiliations include the “Very easy to reach. Responds quickly and does “Working with Todd is always a great experience.have discounts to Ashland residents! Go to www.ashlandhalfmarathon.com RafaelallDeSousa • 508-939-1664 the details. Has kept process is smooth, clear and expectations are met. a great job explaining Metrowest YMCA the upto in register: Framingham, hard working for professionals on growing more information and usehe coupon code 51031 forand $5 off process moving forward.” — Garth F., Holliston Thanks for all of the efforts!” — Aaron B., Hopkinton Ashland Sporting Association, graduated from the University staff to meet the needs of our registration for the 5K or 101031 for $10 off of the Half-Marathon. clients. Their abilities, plus their of Rhode Island and now lives as well as involvement in events “We were kept informed throughout the loan So, if you’d like towith callhis such communitysuch home, give us aHalf call.MaraOak “Todd Zukowski went out of his way to come to my wife ainlively Ashland. as the Ashland track records within our comprocess. Todd made it very easy to get the home to retrieve documents from me and to get my is fortunate to call Ashland home be happy to Santillo, also a our native of base, thon,and held we’ll this year on Hallowmunity mirrorRealty the values we Residential and forms done and into the risk department on Commercial signature. He was extremely responsive and madefeel the are integral help yousuccess do the same. Log on brings to our13 website to learn Framingham, years oakrealtyma.com een, Oct. 31. to our time. Adjusted the criteria of the loan to fit transaction go very smoothly.” — Beth W.,at Natick success in Real Estate,right as wellaway or Interested in joining a sucOak Realty.”more about us orof find a home. Search create an account to our circumstances.” — David L., Raynham Antonellis get has daily been listings. a li- as a background with the local cessful team? Buying, selling censed Agent for 13 years, with public school system. Her at- or need to know more? ConI am licensed to originate mortgage loans in the following state(s): MA, NH, RI. Loan inquiries and applications in a states StevenCall Greenberg, 508-09 to detail worktoethic proven background assisting Buying? Selling?tention Not sure, butand need knowtact more? us anytime. where I am not licensed will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property state. Equal Housing Lender. 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(508) (508)543-5281 543-5281 30 30Mechanic MechanicStreet Street Foxboro, Foxboro,MA MA02035 02035 Branch BranchNMLS NMLS#320399 #320399 Todd ToddZukowski Zukowskihas hasbeen beenaastrong strongmember memberof ofthe themortgage mortgageindustry industry since 2000. He serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire since 2000. He serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire and andcan canoriginate originateaavariety varietyof ofloans loansincluding: including:FHA, FHA,VA, VA,203(K), 203(K), conventional, conventional,jumbo, jumbo,and andrefinance. refinance. He Hewas wasrecently recentlynamed, named,in inMortgage MortgageExecutive ExecutiveMagazine, Magazine,as asone oneof of the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in the nation for 2014! the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in the nation for 2014! Todd Toddloves lovesbeing beingaaLoan LoanOfficer Officerbecause becauseititisisaawin-win win-winsituation situationfor for and helpful part of one of the him. He gets to be an instrumental most him. He gets to be an instrumental and helpful part of one of themost important importanttransactions transactionsin inhis hisclients’ clients’lifetime. lifetime.He Hetruly trulyenjoys enjoyshis hiswork work helping helpingbuyers buyersto toget getaahome homethat thatthey theywant. want. He Heworks workswith withaateam teamof oflocal localunderwriters underwritersand andclosers closerswho whoare are extremely responsive and efficient. He and his team are very enthusiastic extremely responsive and efficient. He and his team are very enthusiastic about aboutwhat whatthey theydo, do,and andthey theyare arehappy happyto tohelp helpclients clientsfind findaaperfect perfect loan loanfor fortheir theirunique uniquefinancial financialsituation. situation. He Heconsistently consistentlyremains remainsin inthe thelist listof ofTop Top25 25Mortgage MortgageOriginators Originators Mortgage, and his dedicated team at Prospect closesloans loanswithin within at Prospect Mortgage, and his dedicated teamcloses 30 30days dayson onaverage. average. Headquartered HeadquarteredininSherman ShermanOaks, Oaks,CA, CA,Prospect ProspectMortgage Mortgageisisone oneof ofthe the largest independent residential retail mortgage lenders in the United largest independent residential retail mortgage lenders in the United States. States.ItItisisbacked backedby bySterling SterlingPartners, Partners,aagrowth-oriented growth-orientedprivate privateequity equity firm firmwith withapproximately approximately$5 $5billion billionin inassets assetsunder undermanagement managementand and offices officesininChicago, Chicago,Baltimore Baltimoreand andMiami. Miami. In In2011, 2011,Prospect ProspectMortgage Mortgagewas wasranked rankednumber number22on onMortgage Mortgage –Executive listof ofthe theTop Top100 100Mortgage MortgageCompanies Companiesin in –ExecutiveMagazine’s Magazine’slist America and was a top 10 national home purchase lender in 2012. America and was a top 10 national home purchase lender in 2012.

What Whatare arehis hisclients clientssaying? saying? “Very “Veryeasy easytotoreach. reach.Responds Respondsquickly quicklyand anddoes does “Working “Workingwith withTodd Toddisisalways alwaysaagreat greatexperience. experience.The The aagreat greatjob jobexplaining explainingallallthe thedetails. details.Has Haskept kept process processisissmooth, smooth,clear clearand andexpectations expectationsare aremet. met. process processmoving movingforward.” forward.”— —Garth GarthF.,F.,Holliston Holliston Thanks Thanksfor forallallofofthe theefforts!” efforts!” — —Aaron AaronB., B.,Hopkinton Hopkinton “We “Wewere werekept keptinformed informedthroughout throughoutthe theloan loan process. process.Todd Toddmade madeititvery veryeasy easytotoget getthe the forms formsdone doneand andinto intothe therisk riskdepartment departmentonon time. time.Adjusted Adjustedthe thecriteria criteriaofofthe theloan loantotofitfit our ourcircumstances.” circumstances.” — —David DavidL.,L.,Raynham Raynham

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Recent Recent Sales in Ashland, MA

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SALE SALE PRICE PRICE SINGLE SINGLE FAMILY FAMILY

174 174 Concord Concord St St .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $353,000 $353,000 161 Winter St . . . . . . . . $344,000 161 Winter St . . . . . . . . $344,000 12 12 Alfred Alfred Road Road .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $352,000 $352,000 29 Davis Farm 29 Davis Farm Rd Rd .. .. .. .. .. .$351,000 .$351,000 224 224 Oregon Oregon Rd Rd .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $411,500 $411,500 21 Stagecoach Dr . . . . . $435,000 21 Stagecoach Dr . . . . . $435,000 18 18 Old Old Country Country Path Path .. .. .. .. $455,000 $455,000 60 Independence 60 Independence Ln Ln .. .. .. $582,000 $582,000 47 47 Constitution Constitution St St .. .. .. .. .. $567,000 $567,000 40 Grover Rd . . . . . . . . . $580,000 40 Grover Rd . . . . . . . . . $580,000

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66 Barry Barry Drive Drive .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 232 E Union 232 E Union St St .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 High Ridge High Ridge Rd Rd .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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$590,000 $590,000 $727,000 $727,000 $780,000 $780,000

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300 300 Trailside Trailside Way Way U:300 U:300 .. .. .. .. .. .$205,000 .$205,000 83 83 Voyagers Voyagers Ln Ln U:83 U:83 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .$256,000 .$256,000 47 47 Spyglass Spyglass Hill Hill Dr Dr U:47 U:47 .. .. .. .. .. .$266,500 .$266,500 122 Captain Eames 122 Captain Eames Cir Cir U:122 U:122 .. .. .$315,000 .$315,000 16 16 Arrowhead Arrowhead Cir Cir U:16 U:16 .. .. .. .. .. .. .$323,000 .$323,000

A Good Run We We all all feel feel that that slight slight chill chill in in the the air. air. Despite Despite the the sweltering start to this school year and the usual Indian summer, here it

sweltering start to this school year and the usual Indian summer, here it is: is: crisp crisp mornings, mornings, sweater sweater weather, weather, rowdy rowdy high high school school football football games games (go Clockers!), and pumpkins popping up on everyone’s front porch. (go Clockers!), and pumpkins popping up on everyone’s front porch. Fall. Fall.

This This season season also also brings brings delights delights unique unique to to our our town: town: another another successful successful Ashland Ashland Day Day is is just just behind behind us, us, the the little little ones ones take take part part in in aa festive festive Halloween Halloween Parade, Parade, and and the much-anticipated Ashland Ashland Half Half Marathon Marathon and 5K is almost here. Runners of all Runners of all stripes stripes flock flock to this family-friendly event, event, and and we we here here at at Oak Oak Realty do too. Why? As both both event event sponsors sponsors and and members of the Ashland Sporting Sporting Authority, Authority, we we believe believe deeply deeply in in what what the Half Marathon means to our community. In addition to bringing to our community. In addition to bringing folks folks together, a portion of the the proceeds proceeds will will be be donated donated to to the the MetroWest MetroWest YMCA to help help sustain sustain the the new new teen teen programs programs for for kids kids who are in middle school, such as Teen Nights for youth middle school, such as Teen Nights for youth in Ashland, Holliston Holliston and and Hopkinton Hopkinton — — aa great great reason reason to to come and show show your your support. support. Not Not much much of of aa runner? runner? OK, OK, we we might might be be with with you on that one. Happily, there’s a one-mile run/walk as well. It all takes there’s a one-mile run/walk as well. It all takes place on Halloween this year, year, which which will will only only add add to to the the town-wide town-wide celebration. celebration. Need Need even even more more motivation? motivation? Ashland Ashland Sporting Sporting Association is offering discounts discountsto toAshland Ashland residents! residents! Go Go to to www.ashlandhalfmarathon.com www.ashlandhalfmarathon.com for for more more information information and and to to register: register: use use coupon coupon code 51031 for $5 off registration registration for for the the 5K 5K or or 101031 101031 for for $10 $10 off off of of the Half-Marathon.

“Todd “ToddZukowski Zukowskiwent wentout outofofhis hisway waytotocome cometotomy my home hometotoretrieve retrievedocuments documentsfrom fromme meand andtotoget getmy my signature. signature.He Hewas wasextremely extremelyresponsive responsiveand andmade madethe the transaction — transactiongo govery verysmoothly.” smoothly.” —Beth BethW., W.,Natick Natick

So, So, ifif you’d you’d like like to to call call such such aa lively lively community community home, give us a call. Oak Realty Realty is is fortunate fortunate to to call call Ashland Ashland our our home home base, base, and we’ll be happy to help you do the same. Log on to our website oakrealtyma.com help you do the same. Log on to our website oakrealtyma.com to learn more moreabout about us us or or ﬁnd ﬁnd aa home. home. Search Search right right away away or create an account to get get daily daily listings. listings.

I am I amlicensed licensedtotooriginate originatemortgage mortgageloans loansininthe thefollowing followingstate(s): state(s):MA, MA,NH, NH,RI. RI.Loan Loaninquiries inquiriesand andapplications applicationsininstates states where whereI am I amnot notlicensed licensedwill willbe bereferred referredtotoaaLoan LoanOfficer Officerwho whoisislicensed licensedininthe theproperty propertystate. state.Equal EqualHousing HousingLender. Lender. Prospect ProspectMortgage Mortgageisislocated locatedatat15301 15301Ventura VenturaBlvd., Blvd.,Suite SuiteD300, D300,Sherman ShermanOaks, Oaks,CA CA91403. 91403.Prospect ProspectMortgage, Mortgage,LLC LLC (NMLS (NMLSIdentifier Identifier#3296, #3296,www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)isisaaDelaware Delawarelimited limitedliability liabilitycompany companylicensed licensedby byMA MAMortgage Mortgage Lender/Broker Lender/BrokerLicense License#MC3296; #MC3296;licensed licensedby bythe theNH NHBanking BankingDept.; Dept.;and andlicensed licensedby byRIRILicensed LicensedLender Lender#20021343LL, #20021343LL,Loan LoanBroker Broker #20041643LB. #20041643LB.This Thisisisnot notananoffer offerfor forextension extensionofofcredit creditororaacommitment commitmenttotolend. lend.Rev Rev4.15.15 4.15.15(0415-2055) (0415-2055)LR LR2015-229 2015-229

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