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“Hope”dale Stays True To Its Name Another Successful
Annual Hopedale Senior Trip To Disney
by Jane Lebak
When Gabriela DosRamos left Hopedale for a semester in Costa Rica, she treasured the work she’d be doing for those in need and didn’t realize how much of a treasure she was leav-
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teer in one of Costa Rica’s more impoverished areas, teaching English to 4th through 6th graders. And although she didn’t know it at the time, suffering the
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beginnings of a nagging pain that would change her life. “I was in love with field hockey, track, and did tennis,” Gabbi says. She was a natural athlete, and at first doctors wrote off the pain as both “working out too much” and “being lazy” (an interesting combination). But after she flew home, one morning the pain came to a head. “I tried to stand up and collapsed, with no feeling in my legs.” She was rushed to the ER where an MRI revealed a golfballsized tumor on her spine. Diagnosis: Ewing’s Sarcoma. Ewing’s Sarcoma is a bone cancer that occurs primarily in children and young adults. If
caught early and treated aggressively, it can have a 50% to 75% survival rate. Right away, Gabbi’s doctors were grim. They told her, “You might not get feeling back in your leg.” From what she’d seen on television and from her own reading, Gabbi knew they believed what they were saying. With confidence, she replied, ““Yeah, but I know it’s not true.” She underwent surgery, and afterward regained feeling in her feet, a good sign. “I went to Spaulding Rehab for two weeks, learned how to walk again, and then started chemo.” And during that time, Hopedale sprang into action in a way Gabbi never anticipated. “I wasn’t telling anyone be-
cause I’m very private,” she says. “But I woke up in Spaulding and we have a photo… People had filled my bed with things: cards, candy… It’s such a small town so things get around fast, but so does support.” The support buoyed her through the initial rough days after the diagnosis and surgery. “That was amazing. My friends and my friends moms coming to visit me when they could. my whole family was shocked.” From schools to churches, it seemed everyone rallied around Gabbi and her family. “We go to Sacred Heart in Milford, and the priest, through the whole thing, prayed for me at Mass. Saint Mary’s in Hopedale would pray for me every Sunday. From my high school, all my friends and teams put together baskets for me. Teachers, too. Everyone who I had a relationship with in high school helped out immediately.” The impact was incredible. “I don’t have a huge family around here,” Gabbi says, “so it was good to have that family feeling.” Community support sustained her through nine months of chemotherapy, the last day of which “ended up falling on the second
week of September in my sophomore year.” She’d taken a break from school due to the cancer treatments, but she hungered to get back to her normal life. She admits it was a bit over-ambitous, but, “I enrolled in classes that fall and missed the first week, and then started back up.” Gabbi is majoring in business and finance, but for a while she began questioning her direction. “I wanted to be a nurse because they made such a difference for me, but I don’t think my passion is there.” Instead she discovered her passion in an area she hadn’t anticipated: fashion. Particularly fashion organizations that work for social change. She cites organizations such as Elephant Pants (http://www.elephantpants.org) where one dollar from every sale goes toward saving elephants. Or DoSomething. org, where individuals can get involved in their communities. Gabbi calls it “wearing a cause,” and she’s focusing on that as a way to return to others the sense of community Hopedale gave to her. She also began Fashion Cures, (http://www.survivorsstyle.com), a fashion blog to help others who were facing struggles in their lives. On her About Me page, she declares, “I have decided to start this blog because of my motto since the day I was diagnosed, ‘If you look defeated you’re halfway there.’ …since I
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was diagnosed people keep expecting me to look like my diagnosis: sick.” She adds, “My style has been my therapy through all the madness, and it is something I have decided to share with others.” The experience of cancer has changed her, and yet it hasn’t. “I don’t feel like I’ve changed, but I grew more into myself.” For example the same volunteer spirit that sent her to Costa Rica has found its expression in new ways as the externals changed. “All the physical things you identify with, like the fact that I was an athlete or having long dark hair, that went away, so I understand myself so much more. I’ve learned also to appreciate the small things. I think people always take it for granted, and it’s hard to do that now.” Because of the cancer, she’s no longer allowed to do high-impact activities. “It’s heartbreaking because I love sports and love running, but I get through day by day. I can do cardio, work out at the gym, or do spin classes.” Despite the changes, Gabbi is glad she had Hopedale at her back during the worst parts of her experience. “Family is 100% what got me through it, and community was my second family.” She adds, “I never thought I’d appreciate Hopedale as much as I did, because it was like having family everywhere that I went.”
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Student Art Show December 6th The Student Art Show sponsored by the Hopedale Cultural Council will be held on Saturday, December 6 at the Hopedale Community House. Students ages 3 through high school from Hopedale and surrounding communities are en-
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Hopedale Bancroft Library News Holiday Hours In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Library will be closed on Wednesday November 11th. The Library will close at 4 PM on Wednesday November 25th – we will be open from 1-4 PM only. The Library will be closed on Thursday November 26th for Thanksgiving. Do You Have Fines On Your Library Card? The Bancroft Memorial Library will be offering “Food for Fines” from November 2nd through November 30th. For each non-perishable item donated we will forgive $1.00 in fines. Please note that this cannot be used toward missing or lost
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from 10 AM to 2 PM. You do not need to be a member of The Friends of the Hopedale Library to attend! Books will be sold for the great price of $10 per bag. Donations of baked goods are welcome. Bakers will be able to enter the book sale room first on Saturday morning. Baked goods can be dropped off from 1 PM to 5 PM on Friday, November 13th or on Saturday starting at 9:30 AM. Raffle tickets will also be on sale for gift baskets. The baskets will on view at the library starting on November 9th. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Tickets will be on sale until Friday, November 20th when the winners are picked. There is something for everyone! Friends of the Hopedale Library Meeting The Friends of the Hopedale Library meetings are held on the first Tuesday morning of each month. Their next meeting will be in the Library Reference Room on Tuesday November 3rd at 10:00 AM. Anyone interested in helping the Library is welcome and encouraged to join them. The Friends of the Hopedale Library was founded in 1983. They work with the Library staff and Trustees to support the Library by providing funds for equipment, materials and programs not covered by the regular operating budget. They offer adult events September- June, pay for the children’s summer reading and for other programs. New members are always wel-
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How Does “Topping” Damage Trees? By Lori J. Koller After 20 years of living in the same town and watching trees being hacked by tree services on several different occasions, I thought this may be a good time to share some of my knowledge that I have gained over years of saving and caring for my own trees. Topping is considered the most harmful tree pruning practice known. Trees require a large leaf surface area to provide food for maintenance and growth. Topping cuts off a major portion of the tree’s food making potential and depletes the tree’s stored reserves. While removing most of the buds that would form a normal branch system, topping often stimulates the regrowth
of dense, unattractive, upright branches (water sprouts) just below the pruning cut. Water sprout regrowth is vigorous. A topped tree will rapidly return to its original height, but will lack its original form. Weakened stubs are more prone to wind and storm breakage because they generally begin to die back or decay. Also, topping causes increased sun exposure on trunk and branches which can lead to severe bark damage. Haphazard topping of trees leaves behind ugly branch stubs, conspicuous pruning cuts, and a broom-like branch growth which replaces the natural beauty and form of the tree. Topping reduces the real estate value of trees by 20 - 100 percent. However, a cor-
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rectly trimmed tree increases in value at each pruning. Lastly, prior to bringing in a tree service to cut down any trees in your yard, the appropriate and courteous thing to do is to inform your neighbors prior to the day the work is to be done. You should also take note of property/survey lines. This includes knowing what they are and more importantly knowing which trees may be on both property lines before finding yourself in a difficult position with your neighbors. The moral of the story is, if you are planning on pruning and or topping off your large, mature trees, it is recommended that you contact a professional arborist or a reputable tree service first. Do your homework!
Senator Ryan Fattman returns to the Hopedale Sr. Center on Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the Senator’s visit. He welcomes your questions and comments. The Senator has been working hard to impact changes on many issues especially the the high cost of electricity. Please call the Sr. Center to let us know you will attend.
Hopedale Sr. Center Holds Annual Veterans’ Breakfast The Hopedale Sr. Center will hold our annual Breakfast for Veteran’s on Thursday November 5, 2015 at 9:00 am at the Sr. Center. The Breakfast is free of charge to all Veterans and is catered by Atria Draper Place. This is a wonderful event and we especially encourage those who have never attended to participate. The breakfast is free but sign-up is required. Please call (508) 6342208 for reservations.
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treated to a special reward evening. They will enjoy a program planned just for them. Teen Time Looking for time after school to relax and socialize? We are opening our program room each month to teens and preteens, grade 6 and older. Come on Wednesday, November 18th from 2:30-4 PM and enjoy the new coloring craze! We’ll provide all the materials, as well as a snack. Bring a CD and a friend – and enjoy! For information regarding all children’s programs please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508) 634-2209 or e-mail her at ekraimer@cwmars.org. Patrons are urged to register for programs – snacks and craft materials need to be planned, so we need to know how many children to expect. The Bancroft Memorial Library is located at 50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747. Call the Library at (508) 6342209 for program information. For updates throughout the month, Friend us on Facebook or check the library website linked from www.hopedale-ma.gov – and be sure to add the Mobile App to your phone for up-t0-date reminders.
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Stony Brook Announces Its November Programming! Fall lingers with us at Stony Brook Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, November 7th and November 21st, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Animals of the Night/ Turkey Talk. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Beaver Walk: Saturday, November 7th, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. There is no more exciting time to get out onto the sanctuary than around sunset and just after. The fading light signals many of the animals that it is time to get out and start their daily activities. Creatures such as bats, moths, beavers, fox, raccoons and many others will become active, foraging and moving about. Bring your flashlight and we’ll cover the lens in red to preserve our night vision before we head outside. For ages 6-10. Fee: $9m/$11nm per person Who’s Out There: Stony Brook Nightlife Prowl!: Friday, November 13th, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This is a night to explore the fascinating world of owls and other creatures of the night at Stony Brook. We will start the evening with a short introduction to the creatures of the night living on the Sanctuary grounds, practice our owl hoots and take a look at what makes nighttime critters so special. Then we’ll head out on the trail to look and listen. We
fication by bird song. Numerous handouts will reinforce information provided during this course. Bring binoculars, bird guides, and boots for the field trips (will be set up the last evening). Fee: $95m/$114nm Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted).
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Sports Hopedale Is A Dominant Force In Field Hockey By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer Hopedale High’s field hockey team is on the verge of winning its third straight Dual Valley League title since Caitlin Kelly took the Blue Raider coaching reins in 2013. Hopedale was 7-2 after nine games and once again a solid choice to qualify for the tournament. Also, the squad is only a few wins away from clinching the DVC crown. Kelly (formerly Caitlin McInnis) guided the Blue Raiders to a 15-4-1 record in 2013 and a 21-1 mark last season when they finished as runners-up in the District finals after bowing to Auburn, 1-0. “Winning the league championship again would be nice and qualifying for tourney play is always one of our goals,’’ said Kelly, who also is the girls varsity lacrosse coach. “Our No. 1 objective, however, is to become consistent in the areas we need to improve on. I’m pleased with our results this season because we lost eight seniors from last year’s team.’’ Kelly, who stresses being in excellent condition long before pre-season practice begins in August, likes the way her squad has displayed its skills this year, especially its deliberate style. “I’ve emphasized being patient and calculated,’’ she said. “We don’t prefer a hit-and-run attack. Passing well and advancing the ball consistently are what we strive for.’’ Three key players that form part of H o p e d a l e’s nucleus are its senior captains — forward Lucy Murphy (top scorer), center midfielder Claire Hampsch, and defensive back Kelly Ryan. “Lucy scored six goals in our first three games,’’ Kelly noted. “She’s got great stick skills, is strong at the net, has a hard shot and is a great competitor. Claire has superb field vision, is a solid
play-maker and communicates magnificently in transition. She’s versatile and has great endurance. Kelly is very composed and patient on defense. She’s fast and quick and does a great job being vocal.’’ Two sophomores have been primary contributors as midfielders. Michaela Vail plays on the right and Cassidy Adams handles the left side. “Michaela has good stick skills and is able to move the ball up and back with little effort,’’ Kelly said. “Her speed and endurance are exceptional and she’s a key play-maker. Cassidy is a patient player who relies on stick skills and excellent field vision. She’s another solid play-maker.’’ Two seniors — center forward Emily Wood (No. 2 scorer) and right forward Nicole Spinelli (No. 3 scorer) provide the Blue Raiders with a good dose of offense. “Emily is aggressive at the net and gets some scrappy goals,’’ Kelly said. “Nicole is patient but she’s also quick and aggressive. Her field awareness leads to a lot of steals.’’ Piper Hampsch is only an eighth-grader but she defends the Blue Raider net like an old pro. Kelly rates her young net-minder as a very “mature player.’’ “Piper is one of our best communicators,’’ Kelly said. “She’s fearless, agile and very instinctive. She can dive to make a save, then get back up quickly and be in position for the next shot. She’s a
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Hopedale’s field hckey captains are, from left, Kelly Ryan, Claire Hampsch, and Lucy Murphy.
Kelly has directed her squad efficiently and effectively by relying on a variety of strengths. “Our assets are passing, a competitive nature, a strong work ethic, cohesion, field awareness, depth and experience,’’ Kelly emphasized. “Sutton and Nipmuc are always contending for the league crown but our kids have come out on top because they don’t take anyone lightly. They compete like they’re playing the last game of their careers.’’ Clues to why the Blue Raiders have become a dominant program during Kelly’s brief tenure at the helm may be found in the attributes she looks for when she’s filling out her roster. “I want players who are compassionate teammates on and off the field, players who are coach-
able, determined and who work diligently to sharpen their skills,’’ she noted. “And, I want players who’ll give 110 percent in practice.’’ Kelly’s philosophy of competing is another cornerstone of the program. “We want to win, we want to reach our potential and we want to enjoy the sport,’’ she said. “The girls know that field hockey also can teach life lessons — like setting goals, working as a team and overcoming adversity. Athletics can always teach life lessons.’’ And, by the looks of the Hopedale field hockey team, the players seem to have absorbed Kelly’s words of wisdom rather quickly. The Blue Raiders will soon be off to the Districts, a venue where they are becoming a very familiar sight.
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Sports Hopedale Gold Back on Top By Christopher Tremblay Coming into the season Hopedale looked primed to challenge for the Dual Valley Conference Championship by sending six senior golfers to the links. Unfortunately with only two games left in the regular season the Blue Raiders are fighting for their playoff life. Currently sitting at 5-6-1 Hopedale needs to win both matches to qualify to participate in the tournament. “They can do it,” said Hopedale coach Jim McCallum. “We were looking to improve upon last year’s performance; unfortunately the kids have been inconsistent this year for whatever reason. They just haven’t been on the same page at the same time as individuals.” Last fall Hopedale went 10-5 , finished second in the DVC,, third in the District and missed advancing to the states by a mere two shots. McCallum was hoping that his senior golfers would put together a memorable last season on the golf course. “Our goals were simple: first and foremost go out and have fun,” the coach said. “We were then looking to win the Dual Valley Conference, qualify and win the districts and do well in the state.” Although the Blue Raiders could be going home much earlier than they expected McCallum says it isn’t for lack of trying. “They’ve worked hard on their games and thought that we’d have a successful season,” the coach said. “But in addition to our tough DVC schedule we also play a much stronger nonleague schedule.” Senior co-captain Nick Tammaro continued to shoot three
or four strokes over par to be Hopedale’s number one golfer. The team’s other co-captain Jon Rajcula (40 stroke average) was the team’s number two golfer followed by Josh Tomaso (41), Matt Salvatore (42), Mike Foley (42) and Cam Summers (43). The top five golfers continuously found themselves in the lineup while Summers rotated in an out of the lineup depending how he was shooting going into the match. “Prior to the season beginning if you asked me who our top 5 or 6 players were going to be these would be the kids I would have anticipated,” McCallum said. On the final day of the season the Blue Raiders tied Sutton to earn themselves a qualifying bid to the District 3 Central Tournament. Along with another 11 teams the Hopedale six made
the trip to Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge to take part in the tournament and as the old adage goes ‘anything can happen on any given day’ and it did. Hopedale’s top four scores coming from N.Tammaro (75), Rajcula (80), Salvatore (88) and Tomaso (92) gave the Blue Raiders a 335 score enough to beat out Holy Name by eight strokes to capture the title. Foley (96) and Ben Tammaro (94) were on the course but their scores didn’t count toward the team’s final tally. Tammaro earned the Individual Medalist title with his low score of 75, edging out Holy Name’s Anthony Vincerquere by one stroke. “Coming into the Districts, as a coach, you want your team to do well, but you also have to be realistic. We’ve been up and
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The Millis Film Festival. was going be a were “I thought to offer Hopedale success. aiman artistic, it would Liberatore cultural event that to This year, it’s back, and the make a cute residents “I couldn’t more than and her Second Annual Millis Film Fesa lotcould staff cook the premiere draw people from be more and we didn’tlittle market, all difof these the paper proud issue offerent two young tival’s got more support than have anydishes right all of the in thing like community hardareas of the men for month; they their mailboxes on the premthat in Hopedthe that they this make work ises. something ale,” says that put wasforth not ever from local businesses and connection hope to foster a new together, this to to their community. just “We do school, orhappen,” Mom and the Hopedale senior citizen or organizations. 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With been a pected.” more than we edition the food industry in ara of 2014 and we offer had exthe help Hopedale dinners, since she the C.A.R.E. was a teen, Twenty-five High School Alumni, including later At times, we (Children Kyle chicken to open a and partnering the tabloid-sizedhundred copies hear news re- Residents Encounter) Marsala been working Koller, who ports of a beloved pub in Milford and beef stew,” newspaper of for Local has be produced parent with aimed at helping calledprogram, Pages for she Alzheimer’s Flight Down,” Tracey Liberatore Town police“One each month, will In fact, says. gather disease or demen- information through a-half as the past year -and- these will be has which Liberatore Little White Hopedale tia, who has about member and residents our Advertising direct Market forbeen the owner wandered out the community began of of mailed and charge Assistant, of The just over passion front door and the with her nesses have local busisix years. and is currentlySales nesses to households and free special for food into the woods, needs, to help and catering. tending UNH, begun to in Hopedale. busior other situations foster take advantage atBusy a relation-The Courtyard Milford where a child ship with the community. The paper class of 2013, and Tyler D’Urso, will also be appreciated in eratore with her two boys, or teen with catering options, of the Autism or a so much who we Libstarted slow format at available in its Lt. Craig Denman during his mental they asked her talents new health issue full an area www.hopedal with her Liberatore winter breakcontracted news.com is overseelittle market. has her to ing the program, its restaurant, State, we is excited etownfrom NC encounter with an unfortunate Pretty soon, grow. starting in which was of-and she later run she built a were to police officers ficially launched back to lead April. “This paper dream a reality,”able to make who weren’t “We do the kitchen, came business. successful luncheon in a lot of aware of the says Koller. the of each town is to let residents winning Marriott Diamond “Basically, it’stheJanuary. says Liberatore, Kyle and child’s catering,” special circumstances Shown areknow something we the members of the Millis Cultural Council, masterminds “I think we Tyler canvassed and what’s going on inand who can provide Make a Difference Associate area of Hopedale, and fears. became aware of have a real everything their In these cases, primary of the Millis Film Festival. The Second annual feeling,” local sponsors home from a simple communities, a would be beneficialand thought Awards. says Milford, the says Tashjian, don and Upton Millis Film Festival will take place can go a long little knowledge on March 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mencomfy, like Tracey. “It’s very lasawho envisions ” to spread way. in our community, for people Millis Public Library’s you’re walking to area businesses roche the word publication hisBros. Community room. From left, The Holliston as a way into Boiardi, Carol Police Depart- cided to develop and so we defor Haggerty, that we were to stayJoyce starting the MarkET readers Jodie Garzon, Peter Themistocles and abreast ment aims of all continued kelly. to Notthat shown, Gina Matthews. get it out there.” and adopt it and accumulatedHopedale paper. They towns Michele on page 2 have to their that knowledge arm itself with offer, contact information town and get to better Examples of and then news, nonprofit including know and strengthen residents who made appointments February organizafor Lori Koller its rela- might benefit from this tionship with 23rd to program ERA Key Realty Services to meet with the include, but We will re-open March 22nd are not serves and protects community it the March 23rd CONNECT Turn Your Dreams Into Reality • Children or limited to: – and it needs Specializing community adults with aucontinued in Showers Graduation response to on page 5 make it tism Parties s happen. 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which will take place on Saturday March 7, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. will feature 16 films, nine in the adult category and seven from Middle School filmmakers, The Film Festival will be held in the Roche Brothers Community room at the Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis. Garzon adds, “Through Carol (Haggerty), an art teacher at Millis High School, we’ve been able to partner with Danielle Manion at the school, and that’s where a lot of these films are coming out of. The festival is getting it out of the schools and into the community.” The adult category encompasses more than high school films, however. Some came from adults outside of Millis, and this year, prizes reflect a growing interest from the community in the endeavor. “We’ve had 16 local businesses step up to sponsor the
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The show, will play in the orchestra pit, although due to the complexity of with music and lyrics written prehensive Assessment System, By Grace allen by the music, “we have hired some By Grace allen Jim Jacobs and WarrenaCasey, the MCAS test. toughiswinter, After Do you know what tests your or professional musicians as well,” full of energy and includes Norfolk resident Patrick look forward to community cancomsays Christie. child is taking this spring? One edy, romance, and the great sounds would like to put the immersion that a week of nature resident thinks parents are Touhey local Lead roles were chosen by autest and of the 1950’s. The popular PARCC the brakes on snow. The King doesn’t involverockuninformed about the new educadition, and these cast members inn-roll musical numbers, including force discussion of the new stanNational Honor Philip Science tion standards and the accompanyboth experienced and novice “Greased Lightning,” “We To- clude naturalist dards and whether or not the be hosting Society will Go ing tests being considered by the gether” and “Shaken’Nixon High theplayers. week of Norfolk and King Philip schools Brent at theduring state of Massachusetts. He hopes “I’ve School Hop” will have should implement them. Touhey audiSeveral eventsonly ever done acting at to 24. 17the March to bring the polarizing issue to the Medway ence moving toare andHigh School,” says Cam theplanned will be placing an article on the beat. for the schools forefront at Norfolk Town MeetSwan, cast in the role as “Danny.” “I’m really the Norfolk Town Meeting warrant excited to put area.on tri-town By renee ing and on the town election bal“I’ve never taken any voice lessons Common this production. It Nixon, Plant Core and to remove was something a renowned science lot. testing from the schools the students hadeducator, his life like that.” been angling for or anything has dedicated That is The United States is embark- PARCCWhile food vote. He is also The role, says Swan, is differin a anon-binding a number of years,” says director Turn, a where A Place To species research. basic need, and clothing to endangered ing on an unprecedented journey signa-are choice food ent fromin-anything he’s done in to get enough to residents many individuattempting and MHS English teacherforSpencer located in als struggle his high energy, pantry Known to unify education standards for all on the to question the past. community. in the MetroWest Danny is “kind of commake ends to place the tures Christie. “When terpretive Nixon help. The Natick, steps in the music science thereby director shows, meet, students in kindergarten through relying this to townonelection plicated, for the he puts on this show for ballot “The organization the kindness was foundedorganization, which (Kendra Nutting) promote of others and I extensively sat down to travels 12th grade. Known as the Comto all his friends, spring. In but when you really their most help them through residents Joe in 1979 by Natick started by a Natick over the summer, was we thought iteducation. environmental mon Core State Standards Initiatrying times. these actions committed and Edna couple who had just Touhey hopes was the perfectaddition fit, the to returned Gillis, perfect his research work tive, these standards set common from a will send a message to local school emergency to helping provideis tion in the score.” education benchmarks across the Caribbean,” vacaand publications, Nixon has apfood and and the State Departcommittees stuprint said prepare in to clothing and Each spring the order MHSonMusical GrEaSE TV, radio, country in peared Lambert believes that when a PlaCe ment of Education: “We don’t for his work, “His passion presents a full-scale musical comto turn continued dents for college and the workscientists on page 2 media. his topics, students actually meet agree with the PARCC testing and continued on force. The Naturalist-in-Residence knowledge about page 3 interact with them, science Core curriculum.” He Lam- and vivacious, entertaining, and Annsuccess The Common Core uses the Common local schools to return to the idea of Real Estate week was and fun. is our passion, your is our goal!! wants the presentation becomes interesting Partnership for Assessment of bert, a science teacher at KP and informational me think it Nixon’s expertise on wildlife and Massachusetts eduthe pre-2009CELEBRATIN for style was what made G Readiness for College and CaHigh School and the advisor Home inventory isgreat opportunity for field research should prove eyecational state standards. would be a reers, or the PARCC exam, to test the school’s Science National to students who spend at a record low ! Touhey is part of a group KP students and community opening how well students have learned the Honor Society. 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Make the most of your home appraisal When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the home and property is worth. Home appraisals compare your home to neighboring properties to determine your home’s current market value. Homeowners can facilitate the process by having certain information readily available for the appraiser. When preparing for appraisers, homeowners should consider and collect the following information:
• If your home was built on the largest lot in the community. • If you have made significant upgrades since it was last appraised, such as installing a new roof or siding. Don’t overlook smaller renovations, like extra insulation added or sealing drafty windows, which can increase a home’s value. • Proof that you have used sustainable resources or if you participated in any energy-savings programs. Naturally, any expansion projects, such as adding another bedroom or extending the footprint of the home, should be mentioned. A real estate appraiser is a certified, licensed professional who will do his or her best to determine the value of your home.
The appraisal provides banks with information that can tell loan officers if the house is worth the loan amount. Expect to pay a fee for the appraisal, which is generally included in your closing costs. The appraiser gathers information for the appraisal report from a number of sources, but the process often begins with a physical inspection of the property, both inside and out. He or she also will compare your home against a few others in the neighborhood, which are known as comparables, or comps. Appraisals will be based on recent prices of comparable properties as well as other factors. Apart from the improvements done to the home, there are other ways to get a higher ap-
praisal amount. The appraiser may consider the overall maintenance of the home and property. It is wise to consider curb appeal and ensure the home is clean and maintained when the appraiser arrives. Minor repairs or common maintenance can impress the appraiser. Removing clutter and cleaning up the home’s interior can make the home appear larger, possibly increasing its value as a result. It may be worth it to invest some more money into the property before having an appraisal done. A study sponsored by the National Association of Realtors says wood floors, landscaping and an enclosed garage can lead to a more favorable appraisal. An appraiser will spend roughly 30 minutes in a home.
Try to give that person space to do his or her job. Following the appraiser around during an inspection can raise a red flag that something is wrong with the house that you don’t want to be seen. Turn lights on throughout the house, make sure the heating or cooling system is functioning at full capacity and keep pets locked away. Move items that can impede access to basements or attics. An accurate assessment of the value of your home will give banks the information they need to determine loan amounts for future renovation projects. Providing background information on the home and having a wellmaintained property can improve the chances of a favorable appraisal.
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home MARKETPLACE Reap the benefits of a well-insulated home By Scott McGillivray Many of us know that insulation plays a key role in keeping our homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But did you know the benefits can go well beyond achieving basic R-value requirements? Quality insulation can provide a number of added benefits that contributes to the comfort, safety and efficiency of a home, including: Sound absorbency — Life is loud, but the right choice of insulation can help reduce noise transfer throughout your home. Insulating between floors and interior walls can help create a peaceful sanctuary in areas of your home, even when life is chaotic. A safe indoor environment — Good indoor air quality goes a long way toward ensuring personal comfort. Choosing insulation that is water repellant and resistant to mold, mildew, fungi, bacterial growth and rot can help to prevent common issues behind your walls that may pose serious
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health and safety concerns and lead to costly repairs. Look to products that will not off-gas or emit harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Savings — A properly insulated building will be more energy efficient, a benefit that will continue to provide return on investment long after the insulation install is complete. The result is reduced heating and cooling costs, less stress on your furnace and air conditioner (potentially leading to a longer equipment lifespan) and, at the end of day, more money in your pocket. Fire-resistance — Certain insulations, particularly stone wool insulation products such as Roxul Comfortbatt and Safe ‘n’ Sound, can help buy valuable minutes in the event of a fire, withstanding temperatures of up to 1,177˚C. Non-combustible, this insulation exceeds the limits of most other insulating materials, and it won’t produce smoke or encourage the spread of flames. Performance — It’s important
to remember that not all insulations are created equal. Some insulations can sag or contract over time, leaving gaps that can let outdoor air in and conditioned air out. Choosing insulation that is dimensionally stable, durable and that offers long-term thermal performance will ensure your home can stand up in even the most challenging conditions. Stone wool products are proven to perform in even the most extreme conditions, making them ideal for use in the United States. Ultimately, you can purchase insulation as many do, based on basic R-values. But when it comes to quality, comfort, safety and efficiency, is basic really the best choice? Quality counts when it comes to all building materials. Always look for products that will deliver benefits well beyond the status quo. Scott McGillivray is an award-winning TV host, a fulltime real estate investor, contractor, author, and educator. Follow him on Twitter @smcgillivray.
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