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By J.D. O’Gara They didn’t know what was needed, but they wanted to help, help in any way they
could. That’s what they do. The Medway Neighbor Brigade, now about 300 strong, stepped forward in the wake of the town’s most recent loss,
Medway residents Nikki Mavrikos (left) and Kari McLeod co-chair the Medway Neighbor Brigade, which organizes an extra hand for neighbors in times of need. Visit them at www.neighborbrigade.org.
neighbors helping neighbors, as they have been doing for about nine years. “Most recently, we helped out at the reception for the funeral for Maddie Lamson,” says Nikki Mavrikos, co-chair of the Medway Neighbor Brigade. Mavrikos says she didn’t know Maddie, but her loss still hit her, and she, and many others, wanted to help. “Her whole neighborhood provided the whole reception, with kids from the school bringing all the desserts,” says Mavrikos, “and basically what was left for us to do to help was to be the servers. They didn’t have anybody. It’s just we help wherever we’re needed,” she says. The nonprofit organization began in 2006 as the Medway Angels, by Mavrikos, Inspired by her friend, Pam Washek, and Pam’s friend, Jean Seiden, both of whom had begun a similar organization in Way-
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After 29 years, the Santa Foundation has grown to serve exactly that many towns – 29. The Franklin based nonprofit organization, The Santa Foundation, founded by Bob Sullivan, and run with his partner, Richard Timmons and the help of about 15 part-time volunteers, isn’t just gifts for the holidays. Although the group provides gifts during Christmastime (providing $25,516 worth of gifts last year), it offers emergency aid for essentials such as rent/mortgage ($14,863 last year), heating costs, electric bills and other family support ($12,461 in family support and $11,005 in other family needs last year. In fact, total funds disbursed in 2014 by The Santa Foundation were $64,845.
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Needy families, says Sullivan, “come to see me and I talk to them. I talk to them all year long. They need oil, rent, electric. We do it for Christmas, giving presents, not money,” he says. “Our big thing is, if on Christmas Day they have gifts and a meal from the food pantry like every other family, they have hope to go forward.” Most of the 811 families that the Santa Foundation helped in 2014 hailed from Franklin (161), but another 65 families from Norfolk sought help, along with Bellingham (50), Milford (48), Blackstone (47), Plainville (44), Medway (44), Millis (29), Wrentham (27), and Worcester (20).
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Got Santa Will Travel, from Millis Recreation How would you like Santa to come to your house or place of business? Why wait in line at the mall when you can take your very own pictures in the comfort of your own home? During these two very special days, you can schedule a personal visit from Santa and his elves. They will be visiting from the North Pole and travelling around Millis to collect Christmas lists,
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Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops December 12
pose for pictures, and drop off a small treat with your little ones. Santa is in high demand, so visits should be limited to 10 minutes. We are also happy to block a couple of hours to have them visit your place of business with a treat for each child. Call (508) 376-7050 or email kfogarty@ millis.net for reservations! Fee: $45 a visit OR 2-hour block @ $250
In its second concert of the season, the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra will perform “Holiday Pops” on Saturday, December 12, at the Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street (Rte. 16), Milford, at 7:30 p.m. Let us make your spirits merry and bright as the Grand Ballroom is transformed into a magical place for all ages! Join
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Ticket prices range from $25 to $40 for single concert ticket purchases, and $99 to $150 for season tickets, which can be purchased by calling Claflin Hill at (508) 478-5924. Individual concert ticket purchases can be made online by visiting the Claflin Hill website.
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Although just a few years ago, Santa would make deliveries of the holiday toys for the Santa Foundation, the organization has changed its methods. Now, the gifts for families are assembled by volunteers at the Santa Foundation and picked up by the needy families. “We had too many families to deliver,” says Sullivan, who notes that the effort is run by a skeleton crew of volunteers in the small basement of Sullivan & Associates’ office on Joy Street in Franklin. “Plus, people are living in unsafe neighborhoods. There’s no way to deliver.” Although he didn’t elaborate, Sullivan noted that some of Santa’s previous deliveries in more run down neighborhoods had been stolen.
Help for the families “is confidential,” says Jan Prentice, a volunteer for the Santa Foundation for 25 years who has gotten her granddaughters involved in making up holiday packages for the families. “I get their wish list and make sure the kids have something. Even if people give a toy or a gift card, it goes a long way.” Prentice says the need is increasing. “A lot of them are working, and they can’t buy Christmas gifts,” says Sullivan. Gifts are not given just to the children, but to all members of the family. “We make sure we’ve provided for everyone on our list somehow,” says Sullivan, who says, “The only people that can change that family are the parents. If you don’t give them some hope, you’re wasting your time.” Sullivan was inspired to create The Santa Foundation years ago,
when shopping with his wife for Christmas. “We were shopping for our youngest grandchildren, and no one could get the white Power Ranger. I paid $95 bucks for each of them, and then I thought, there’s got to be more (to Christmas) than this.” Sullivan called the food pantry. “They gave me two families, I bought a Santa suit, and the rest is history. Almost 30 years later, we’re still doing it.” Sullivan laughs that he and his Sullivan & Associates picks up all of the operational costs. “It costs my partner, Richard Timmons and I about $6,000 a year to run this, but we have a good life,” says Sullivan. “We close this office the whole month of December, but we’ve been making up bags for families since September. The dedication of the volunteers is amazing. They put in hundreds of hours.”
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Robert Sullivan, founder of the Santa Foundataion, with volunteer Jan Prentice. The organization helped 44 Medway and 29 Millis families last year.
In addition to monetary donations and donations of toys, The Santa Foundation holds an annual golf tournament, which took place on September 11 this year. Last month, they held their annual calendar raffle, with calendars donated by NHS Print. This month, the Norfolk Community League will once again hold its annual Jingle Bell Run 5K & Walk, on Saturday, December 5, starting at 11 a.m. at the H. Olive Day School in Norfolk. You can find out more at https://racewire. com/register.php?id=5737. Also this month, the British Beer Company will hold its annual Santa Breakfast, at 9 a.m.
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land. “Both of them had cancer,” says Mavrikos,” and their neighbors came together and organized, whether it was meals, or taking the kids to dance or soccer, between the two women, neighbors just came together, and they both said it was like angels came to us. They started the Wayland Angels.” “The next thing I know I was having coffee at Starbucks
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“Our volunteers truly are our ‘Medway angels’ as they go out of their way to help others,” says McLeod. Help is delivered by volunteers free of charge, with no strings attached. If you would like to volunteer, or if you know someone in Medway who could use some help, visit www.neighborbrigade.org. You can also send a note directly to MedwayMA@neighborbrigade.org Although both Pam and Jean have since both passed away, their legacy to help neighbors remains strong, says Mavrikos, who says she and her husband are happy they moved to Medway 36 years ago. “We love the town. We love the people, and this organization makes me realize just how special these people are. Medway is an unassuming town of gifted people with extraordinary ideas, kind hearts and generous spirits. I love how people are so willing to help one another.”:
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Alpaca Ranch Annual Holiday Open House & Boutique December 5th & 6th Features Lots of Alpacas & Alpaca Products – Acorn Alpaca Ranch, Millis, MA Acorn Alpaca Ranch at 99 Acorn St., Millis, will host its annual Holiday Open House On December 5th and 6th. Visitors are welcome between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to interact with the friendly alpacas in the Ranch Barn and browse the fine Alpaca Products in the Holiday Boutique.
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The Muffin House Café to Be Featured on “The Phantom Gourmet” Medway’s own The Muffin House Café, 116 Main Street, has caught the eye of “The Phantom Gourmet!” The location, known for its mouthwatering muffins and other delicious café items, will be featured in December. The Phantom Gourmet airs locally on MyTV38 on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 and 11 a.m., and WBZ Channel 4 at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday.
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Fired Millis Officer Indicted in Hoax and Bomb Threat On November 19, a Norfolk County Grand Jury issued six indictments against Bryan Johnson, 24, of Millis, including new charges stemming from a false bomb threat at Millis High School the same day Johnson is alleged to have staged a shootout with a nonexistent motorist. Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey announced the following indictments following a grand jury investigation which began shortly after the September 2, 2015 incident:
• Discharging a Firearm w/ in 500 Feet of a Dwelling, MGL c. 269, s. 12E [Max penalty 3 months HOC]
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• Misleading a Criminal Investigation, MGL c. 268, s. 13B [Max penalty 10 years state prison]
• Making a False Police Report, MGL c. 269, a. 13A [Max penalty 1 year HOC] • Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property $250+ (for damage to cruiser windshield by shooting firearm into it), MGL c. 266, s. 127 [Max penalty 10 years state prison]
Millis police sought and obtained a warrant against Johnson shortly after the hoax
event, and he pled not guilty at his arraignment in Wrentham District Court. Johnson was not initially charged with making the threat to the school; continued investigation developed the probable cause that he was involved in making the bomb threat that now results in the indictment. His Norfolk Superior Court arraignment date has not yet been set. Assistant District Attorney Craig Kowalski brought the matter through the grand jury and will prosecute in Superior Court, District Attorney Morrissey said. “While Mr. Johnson continues to enjoy the Constitutional presumption of his innocence, we believe the scope of the conduct alleged here makes Superior Court the appropriate venue. These indictments move the matter to Superior Court.”
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MBC Meeting Taught Businesses about Cyber Security sonal Information (MA 201 CMR 17.00), Security Breach (Ch. 93H) and Disposition & Destruction of Records (Ch. 93I) laws delineate steps that businesses must take to protect data and respond to a breach. In addition, there are other state and federal laws that apply to privacy and data security depending on your business such as credit card processing, HIPPA, etc. Businesses need to be familiar with these laws and ensure compliance. Having proper protocols in place is essential to help avoid fines and defend in case of a lawsuit. Prevention also avoids the additional time, resources and cost as well as damage to a business’ reputation. According to Delia Chaves, businesses need to take a three prong approach to protect private customer information. First,
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websites, require use of strong passwords by customers and employees and limit login attempts to avoid brute force attacks that can clog or disable your system. Be sure that you have a firewall on your web server to block unwanted traffic. Finally, be sure to back-up your systems with both a local back-up and an offsite backup (cloud). According to Wayne Texeira, Marketing Director at D. Francis Murphy Insurance Agency, businesses can purchase cyber liability insurance to provide protection in the event that a privacy breach occurs despite their prevention efforts. Among other online sources, www.mass.gov has resources to help businesses understand and comply with the laws. To learn more about Medway Business Council and other upcoming events, visit medwaybusinesscouncil.org.
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Milford Federal Savings Protects Veterans Offers Crime Prevention Program in Veteran’s Homes Milford Federal Saving and Loan has been a partner with the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the American Bankers Association (ABA) to do our part to ensure that veterans living in Massachusetts are able to live out their lives in safe, secure, enhanced quality of life environments free from the daily fear of crime, abuse, neglect, hostility and deprivation of personal freedom, as provided
through the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation’s Senior Crimestoppers program. “Protecting our nation’s 40,000 elderly veterans living in long-term care is a need that must be addressed, and I can’t think of a better way to get this done than by asking every bank in the country to allocate a portion of their annual Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) budget to securing the Foundation’s successful Senior Crimestoppers program in their
bank’s assessment area,” said SHCPF Chairman, President & CEO Edward J. Genry. “We are proud to support the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation in their efforts toward providing the nationally-acclaimed Senior Crimestoppers program to every Veterans nursing home in the nation at no cost to the facilities or their residents,” said Milford Federal President and CEO Cynthia Casey. “We honor our nation’s service men and
Local Business Professionals Celebrate Holidays Together Local business professionals are invited to join in celebrating the holidays at the Medway Business Council Annual Holiday Party and Networking event. Open to members and nonmembers, the event will be held on Thursday, December 3 at Restaurant 45 in Medway from 5:30 p.m.– 8 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to meet and build relationships with others in the local business
community. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served with a dinner choice of steak tips, baked haddock or chicken piccata. The Main Street USA Barbershop Harmony Chorus, led by musical director Leo Larivee, will provide entertainment singing traditional Barbershop arrangements. The holiday party and networking event is open to all area business representatives and other interested commu-
women and are grateful for their service to our country.” For more information regarding how to protect Veterans in your community or the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation, please contact us at 877232-0859 or visit us at www.SHCPFoundation.org. For more information about the Senior Crimestoppers program, please visit www.seniorcrimestoppers.org or call 800-529-9096.
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Veteran-Owned Pangea Cuisines Comes Aboard at Medway V.F.W. By Marjorie Turner Hollman When you drive by the Medway VFW on Holliston Street in
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around the VFW that you get a sense of all the facility has to offer the community. Quartermaster John Larney, who took over the position this past April, noted that the VFW used to be a social center of the community. “We’re working to rebuild that perception,” he said in a recent interview. The 13-acre property offers many opportunities for family and friends to enjoy group activities outdoors in the summer, as well as inside year round. The regulation-sized softball field with lights is used by two softball leagues; the horse shoe pits are ready for a friendly match at a moments’ notice; and the outdoor pavilion is open to the public in the summer. Hot dogs, burgers, ice cream and more are available at the pavilion weeknights, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4-9 p.m., and the pavilion is available for rent for groups as well. Larney said, “Most people think of the VFW as a private club, but we are one of only two VFWs in the state with a full liquor license, which means the bar is open to the public.” The entire VFW building is handicapped accessible. The downstairs room is available for up to 75 people. The upstairs space has capacity for 270, with a wood floor that provides for flexibility when using the space for wedding receptions, dancing, and more. Both rooms are available with or without a bartender, and with or without food from one of the two caterers who use the VFW as their home base.
Bossy’s catering has been working out of the VFW kitchen for the past 20 years. Started by Kenneth Bosselman, his daughter Kerry Bosselman continues the catering business with her sister Shelly Bosselman. “We enjoy the work,” Kerry noted recently. “It’s a family-run business and we’ve been doing it a long time. Our menu includes chicken breasts, roast beef, ham, pork. We offer a lot of buffets and cookouts in the summer as well as clambakes. We can provide full-course sit down dinners, buffets, and appetizers, for weddings, showers, and cookouts. We provide all our own linens and dishes, and can serve functions of up to 600 people. We’re happy to cater events within an hour of Medway.” Bossy’s Catering strives to keep its prices affordable. Kerry explained, “Funerals come up unexpectedly, young people having weddings often don’t have a lot of money to spend on a reception. We know that some people are living paycheck to paycheck, and we try to help them.” She continued, “I enjoy catering weddings, even though they are the most work. You try to get everything just right. We even catered a Red Sox victory celebration—that was fun!” Andrea Crow is the owner of Pangea Cuisines, which recently started offering its services to people who are looking to have events at the VFW. Crow is a VFW member, a veteran of Desert Storm and a trained chef. “I worked my way up the oldfashioned way,” Crow explained.
“I’ve been working in kitchens since 1988.” She continued. “We complement, rather than compete, with Bossy’s Catering. This offers our customers a variety of caterers to choose from.” Pangea’s specialty is “Farm to Table” food service. “I try to keep everything local,” Crow said. “I want my business to give back to the community. I use honey from a local beekeeper, and get ingredients from Arcadia Farm, Fairmont Fruit Farm, and Medway Community Farm. We cater cocktail parties and more, and try to maintain a gluten-free menu, but mostly we’ll provide whatever the customer wants.” Crow noted there is still time for people to book a Christmas party, or plan for winter parties or upcoming weddings. “The VFW has updated the foyer, and now has a private room for brides just off the entryway,” she said. Larney noted that nationwide, over 100 VFWs have closed in the last year. The Medway VFW is determined to write a different story. “We’re seeing more women veterans participating these days and over 15% of veterans are women. That’s a good thing.” He emphasized, “Our purpose is to serve veterans.” He concluded,” We’re making an effort to better use the facilities we have. We’ve updated our function rooms, listened to what people have said about what they liked and what they wanted to see changed. Having two different caterers is all about offering people choice.” The Medway VFW is open to the public, and looks forward to being of service, both to veterans, and the wider community. Contact the Medway VFW at (508) 533-6048. Www.medwayvfw.org is under development.
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Capturing a Moment in Light Artist Spotlight: Jack Coronella By J.D. O’Gara Jack Coronella has lived in Millis since 1988. A city transplant from Roslindale, the artist began painting just seven years ago. “I began painting somewhat spontaneously. I’ve always been into photography and wanted to go further. I started in watercolor and moved to acrylic and then oil,” says Coronella, also a software developer. “To me, it’s about capturing the unique light and color that exists for only a moment.” Coronella enjoys painting cityscapes the most. “I grew up in the city and like the intensity of it,” says the artist. Lately, he says, he’s been drawn to nighttime scenery. “It’s a new interest,” he says. “I like capturing color and light at night in a natural setting. I find that really interesting to paint – dark settings, natural evening or
twilight settings can be interesting in terms of color.” Coronella says his subjects are the everyday life of people. “People can relate to these familiar scenes. I like it when one of my paintings starts a thread of discussion from folks looking at it. The self taught painter has learned his method and techniques mostly from art books, as well as talking with other artists at shows and galleries. Most of his work, he says, is evenly split between oil and acrylic. “I enjoy acrylic. For me, it’s a different technique with a different result. Oil is powerful, and I love to paint in oil, but I choose the medium according to the composition and according to the intended feeling and result of the painting. I like to exploit what is good about acrylic and exploit what is good about oil.” Coronella explains that in acrylic, an artist can quickly express a full composition without waiting weeks for it to dry, achieving an oil painting look in almost a watercolor style. “Having started in watercolor, I tended to paint in a watercolor style. You can go further and do richer, deeper things in acrylic in the water based medium.” Oil, says Coronella,
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requires a lot of planning. “The layering must dry,” he says. Coronella has a couple of favorites, one a cityscape of a group of older Italians sitting in front of a building on Columbus Day in Providence’s Atwells Avenue. “I like how that characterized the neighborhood at that time of day on that occasion,” he says.
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Another favorite is an urban landscape he did of a view of a group of houses in a neighborhood with a dead end road, which he did from an old black and white photograph. “I was familiar with the scene, and I tried to recapture that in oil. It seemed authentic,” he says. The artist says he uses photography as a tool in composing his paintings and ideas, but that the pictures are only helpful if used correctly. “It can lead a painter in the wrong direction,” he says. “In photography, the shadows are a lot darker. The painter has to know the difference and manage the way the light is shining on those things, and the colors aren’t necessarily correct.” In addition to hanging his work at The Medway Mill Antiques & More Gallery in November, where he will likely show his work again, Coronella has shown his work in a number of juried shows, including the Killian Gallery in Massasoit. The Village Street resident also shows in a Quincy-area juried show in the summer, has shown
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becomes numb with drops. No need for injections and shots around or behind the eye. No shots translates into no risk of bleeding and serious complications from the shots. Ask your surgeon about his techniques and how your procedure will be performed. 2. What are the risks? One of the most dreaded risks of cataract surgery is accidental damage to the posterior capsule, which is the back wall of the bag holding your lens. The best practices have a rupture rate of 2 to 4 per thousand cases. The source of this information should be credible, and ideally made available by an independent review committee in a surgery center. Ask your surgeon about his/ her complication rate and how is this monitored. Does the surgeon have an independent review committee in his/ her center to validate this rate? 3. What is the rate of infections in your center? Another potentially devastating risk of cataract surgery is an infection inside the eye called “endophthalmitis.” Ask about the percentage of patients getting this infection in the center you chose for your operation. The source of this information, again, should be credible, and ideally made available by an independent review committee inside the surgery center. 4. Where will the surgery be performed? Different centers
have different equipment and resources. For instance, Massachusetts has only few centers offering bladeless cataract surgery. Bladeless laser assisted surgery should be an option if you want to reduce dependence on glasses and treat low grades of astigmatism at the same time as your cataract surgery. This technology can also soften the cataract if it is dense and thick, allowing a safer and better outcome as it is the case in a specific eye disease called Fuch’s dystrophy. Ask your Ophthalmologist if he/ she is able to offer this technology. 5. What type of advanced technology is available at the center? Larger centers can often times afford better technology. For instance, a new technology called ORA can allow the surgeon to adjust the power of the lens implant placed in the eye while you are having the surgery. This is critical if you had LASIK before. This technology has the added benefit to reduce errors in the implant power calculations and improve chances of reducing your need for glasses after surgery. Ask your surgeon is this technology is available in his/her center. 6. What type of implant am I going to get? Different lens implants can be used during cataract surgery with differ-
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and EMT’s will be providing and serving our Christmas day luncheon Friday, December 18th at noon. Members of the Friends of Millis COA eat free, non- members $6. Please make your reservations today as we expect to be at full capacity. Afternoon Scrabble: We will be playing Scrabble every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Come on down. Veteran’s Tax Work-Off program: If you are a military veteran and own and live in your Millis home, you are eligible to participate in the Town’s Veteran’s Tax Work-Off program. Veterans can enroll in the program on Wednesdays from 10-12 with Bob Yeager in room 212 at the Veterans Memorial Building located at 900 Main Street. Veterans may have the opportunity to work up to 100 hours annually with a resulting tax credit of up to $1,000. The program is very similar to the Senior Tax WorkOff program which allows any homeowner age 60 and older
to receive a comparable benefit which is exempt from Massachusetts income tax only. There is no age restriction. Computer Tutoring: Ralph Dunlea will be here every Tuesday from 10-12 to teach computer basics. Ralph has been helping seniors in surrounding towns and we are looking forward to him coming to Millis! We also have Mary Doyle available on Tuesdays from 12:30— 1:45 Chair-obics: Every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 with Mary Roby. We will have some resistance bands and weights available. Come give it a try! Bingo: We will be playing every Wednesday at 12:15. The last Wednesday of the month the Friends of Millis COA are sponsoring a Super Bingo game. The winner of the last game will be awarded $25. All seniors are welcome; no sign up is necessary. Fuel Assistance Applications: The Fuel Assistance Program can help you pay for heating your house or apart-
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Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents Original Holiday Musicals
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) rings in the holidays with two original FPAC musicals, Snow White and the Seven Elves and ’Tis the Season! Both are family friendly and full of fun. With a twist on a fairy tale classic, Snow White and the Seven Elves debuts this season at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Performances are on Saturday, December 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. The production follows in the tradition of a British panto, a type of show
that retells a well-known fairy tale in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular songs, slapstick comedy, jokes, dances and more. At its best, a panto thrills children with the opportunity to cheer for the hero and boo at the villain and sing along with some of their favorite songs. But the brilliance of a good panto lies in its ability to also entertain adults with double entendre, references to modern culture and open satire of other works. First staged by FPAC in 1995, ’Tis the Season! returns with a
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Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, the nonprofit FPAC celebrates its 25th anniversary this season. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s
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Bayberry Fair Right Around the Corner Are you looking for a Christmas shopping alternative to a mall? If so, stop by The Bayberry Fair right here in Millis. Artisans are creating handcrafted gifts and decor including holiday greens. Also available are gift baskets, religious items, and baked goods. Youngsters can shop at a kid friendly table. Another table features local authors and their books. Arlene Harrington Lagos and Jane Lebak.
Raffle tickets—popular at last year’s fair—will be available. Lunch and refreshments will be sold. Proceeds support Saint Thomas the Apostle Church. The date of the fair is Saturday, December 5th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s happening at the Large Hall on Main Street. Parking is available behind the library. For additional information, contact Lisa at lmung427@aol.com. In preparation for the Bayberry Fair, artisan volunteers assemble bows and accents for Christmas green arrangements. They met at the Large Hall on Main Street. Proceeds from the Bayberry Fair supports Saint Thomas the Apostle Church. (Contributed Photos)
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Enjoy Sounds of the Season in Millis Millis Middle School and High School Concerts December 10 & 17 Ring in the holidays with an evening of holiday music, courtesy of the talented young musicians of the Millis Middle School and Millis High School. Concerts are free of charge and open to all.
Millis Middle School Holiday Concert December 10, at 7 p.m.
Millis High School Holiday Concert December 17, at 7 p.m. Both concerts will feature performances by band and chorus members, led by Janice Norton and Mark Femino.
Remembering Her for Years to Come Although the town of Medway is still mourning the loss of a bright young 17-year-old Madeline “Maddie” Lamson on October 30, a scholarship fund has been created in her memory. If you would like to donate, send your check to: Maddie Lamson Scholarship Fund c/o Medway High School, 88 Summer St., Medway, MA 02053
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Encore Music Academy Holiday CD Release Featuring Local Students Encore Music Academy & Recording Studios Announces CD Release and New Scholarship Foundation schoolers working behind the mixing board with us. They had a hands-on learning experience with mic placement and choice, wiring for the sessions, and interacting with the vocalists to get a real feel for working in a professional studio.” “We feel that we have a very unique environment in which to produce this project, and by combining both the Recording Ensemble and the Recording Techniques classes on a weekly basis, we have been able to create a unique and valuable learning experience for all the students involved,” adds co-owner, Lisa Ostrow. The Recording Ensemble is featured on many of the tracks, while other students of Encore are also featured soloists. “One of our students,” adds Ostrow, “is a harpist and is featured on ‘When Christmas Comes to Town,’ one of the songs from ‘The Polar Express’. We feel very fortunate to have been able to work with such a talented pool of kids for this project, and we are already looking forward to our next project in the spring!” The album will be officially released on December 20, at a special gala event at the DoubleTree Hotel in Milford, that will also see the launch of the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to providing merit-based scholarships and need-based subsidies for deserving students of music. In fact, all proceeds from the sales of “DECEMBER” and from the silent
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Sports Golden Opportunities for Millis Girls Hoop Squad By KEN HAMWEY
The 5-foot-10 off-guard, who was the Mohawks’ second leadThe 2015-16 basketball seaing scorer last year, has a chance son could turn out to be a triple to be part of a state championplay for Millis co-captain Katy ship team for the third straight Golden. year. She could also be named to the Tri Valley League allstar team for the second consecutive season, and she could top 1,000 career points. Golden, who averaged 13½ points and 2½ steals a game as a junior, no doubt would relish the opportunity to compete for another state title, a feat she views as “realistic.’’ Despite losing five seniors this year, Millis basketball “It’s very captain Katy Golden says a third state championship possible, even is no stretch to imagine, with talented young players though five moving up the ranks. They will learn from this lead seniors have player, who was named a Tri-Valley League all-star last year and who’s approaching 1,000 career points. graduated,’’ Golden said.
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“We’ve got young, talented players moving up to starting roles, we’ll maintain our team chemistry and we’ll face tough competition in the TVL, which prepares us well for the tourney where we go against Division 4 teams. The TVL schools we face are either Division 2 or 3.’’ Golden also could gain more all-star honors and she could also become the fifth female basketball player in Millis history to top 1,000 career points. “To be on the all-star team again would be nice,’’ Golden said. “Getting selected last year to the second team was a credit to my teammates and coach. They’re the ones who helped me achieve that. As far as the 1,000point mark goes, I need 317 to get there. It’s a worthy goal and it’s definitely something I’ll strive for.’’ Millis coach Dave Fallon is a big fan of Golden’s on-court presence at both ends of the floor, and he also admires her leadership traits. “Katy leads by example, and she’s a fine role model,’’ said Fallon, whose teams have defeated New Mission and Fenway for its last two state titles. “Katy is a slasher to the net, and her defense is outstanding. We put her at the top of our press, because she can really disrupt an offense.’’ Although two of her three objectives are individual in nature, Golden focuses on team play first. She’s a captain who can be vocal, and she’ll also lead by example. “If a younger player wants advice or help, I’ll be quick to assist,’’ Golden noted. “I was a starter as a freshman, and I remember how the captains were willing to help me.’’ Golden, who is a National Honor Society student, points to her coach and players like cocaptain Erica Mullally at point guard, Erin Collins, a guard-forward, and center Teresa Cerullo as keys to Millis’ three-peat effort. “Coach Fallon is a calming influence,’’ she emphasized. “He’s a great motivator who gives 100 percent on the sideline. Erica is a leader and a good distributor of the ball and Erin can score
and pass effectively into the post. She’s also a good communicator. Teresa rebounds well, is strong and has lots of grit.’’ Golden’s strengths on the wing include quickness, shooting accuracy and court vision. Ball-handling is the area where she’s eager to improve. And, during the fall, she worked diligently on her dribbling skills in the gym before school began. “The custodian opens the gym at 6 a.m. and I was able to get an hour of work in,’’ Golden said. “It’s one way I can sharpen my skills, and it’s also a way to motivate others.’’ Golden, who runs crosscountry and competes in track, rates the Mohawks’ two state championships as her top thrill. “The first was special, because it seemed like the entire town supported us,’’ she noted. “The second was awesome, because we became the only program at Millis to win back-to-back state titles.’’ Memorable games for the straight-A student include a 20point, 10-rebound night in a win against Hopkinton last year and a one-point victory over Medway last season, thanks to her three-
pointer with two seconds left. “I had a poor night shooting against Medway, but the winning hoop at the wire felt good,’’ Golden said. Fallon believes his all-star player can compete in college at the Division 2 or 3 level. Golden is leaning towards an occupational therapy major at schools like Tufts or Union. “Playing college basketball is a goal,’’ she stressed. Millis, which finished 14-6 in the regular season last year, again will battle with larger schools for the TVL crown. Golden views Westwood and Medfield as the teams to beat. “They both have talent and tradition,’’ she said. Millis, however, has its share of assets. With Golden hitting three-pointers or slashing to the rim, don’t discount the Mohawks. They’ve got a captain who is a dynamic leader and acutely aware of the value of team play. Katy Golden’s senior year could be one for the record books — a third straight state crown and 1,000 career points.
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Sports Shawn Page an Asset for Millis in Basketball and Soccer By Christopher Tremblay Like a lot of young kids Millis’ Shawn Page took to sports at a young age; it was in fifth grade that he decided to get into soccer with a lot of his friends, but it was a much younger age when he first picked up a basketball. “A lot of my friends all decided to play soccer, and while most of them have moved onto football or golf, I stuck with soccer because I thought that I was good at it,” Page said. “While I enjoyed soccer, I began playing basketball earlier, and it was my main sport.” On the soccer field, Page prides himself as an offensive threat playing forward for the Mohawks, but on the basketball court, he considers himself a better defensive player. “Playing soccer I found out that I was quite fast, and playing forward, I used my speed to get to the net and score. I’m usually near the top of our team in goals scored,” he said. “I’m only 5’ 8,” so I play point guard and typically bring the ball down the court because of my speed, but I also have to use that speed to defend the opposition’s point guard who is usually fast as well.”
Leading the soccer team in goals this past fall with 12 points (6 goals and 6 assists), Page almost decided against playing soccer with his friends if not for his family. “I’ve been playing forward most of my career because of my speed,” he said. “Originally, I was not thrilled with soccer at all. It was my mom and sister that really had to do some convincing before I would play, once there I found because I was fast I was good.” Millis coach Jason O’Brien has not seen that much of Page on the soccer field, knowing him only about four months, but he has seen the senior work extremely hard all the time. “From what I’ve seen of him this year, he’s a rather quiet individual who leads by example on the field,” O’Brien said. “It’s just during the game, but during practice as well, the kid just doesn’t slow down, he’s endless. Because of that relentless energy, the rest of the kids on the team absolutely look up to him.” Unlike soccer, basketball on the other hand has been a top priority for Page. When he was in fourth grade, he joined a Metro
West basketball team where he would play for the next four years, but it was in the seventh grade when he realized that he was a decent basketball player. “In the seventh and eighth grade, there was an A and a B team,” he said. “When I made the A team I knew I must be better than a lot of the other kids. I love playing basketball much more than I do soccer, but in basketball I pass first before thinking about scoring, while in soccer I like scoring.” On the soccer field Millis was involved in a rebuilding year of sorts going 3-12-2, but was still able to secure a 16 seed in the Division 4 South Soccer Tournament; unfortunately fell to Nantucket, the #1 seed, 3-1 in the first round. With the basketball season set to begin soon Page is looking for his team to have a successful season and improve upon last year’s 10-10 record. “We have a very solid team returning this year,” Page said. “Playing in the Tri-Valley League against higher division opponents gets you prepared for the tournament in a big way. I’m looking for this team to get back into the
tournament with a better record while going deeper.” Being an athlete with skills in more than one sport, Page would certainly have his choice of attending a college where he could possible play a sport. However, while that maybe an intriguing concept, Page is unsure if he will in fact participate in soccer or basketball on the college level. “I’m still looking at colleges, but I’m not sure if sports will be
involved,” he said. “I am looking at Division 3 schools, so if I decide I want to go out for a team I’d have a shot, but academics will come first.” Although still having another 5 plus months left in his high school career, Page has plenty of time to not only find a college that fits him academically, but still can make a decision if sports will play a part of that choice.
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By J.D. O’Gara Medway Plaza once again comes alive with the scent of pine as the Medway Lions Club continues their Christmas Tree Sale fundraiser through December 20. The sale will take place weekdays from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All money goes to charity. Over the course of the year, according to Judy Manning, Medway Lions Publicity Chair, the Medway Lions supports a
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number of local charities. All of the money that it receives from its monthly bottles and cans drive stays in Medway. The Medway Lions support a number of sports teams and the Leos, as well as Peer Counselors, movies in the Park, Medway Family Day, the military band concert at Choate Park, camperships for the Grade 5 environmental trip, four $500 scholarships for graduating seniors, exercise equipment for the Senior Center and a safety program for Medway senior
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citizens, Camp Sunshine, the annual Senior barbecue, glasses for needy citizens or special pediatric glasses, literacy programs in the schools, Medway Clean Sweep Day, Meals on Wheels and support of the food pantry. For the Medway 300th, says Manning, the Medway Lions provided $20K in support. Money from the Christmas tree sale and other fundraisers also support other charities outside of Medway, including:
• Clara Barton Camp • Camp Joslin • Carroll Center • Association of Blind Citizens Other fundraisers the Medway Lions holds, in addition to the tree sale and monthly drive is the annual Father-Daughter Dance and the Palm Sunday
Pancake Breakfast. Some new fundraisers planned for this year will include an Adult Prom on April 1, 2016, a Spa, Wine and Chocolate Pampering Day at the Thayer House in February and an Oktoberfest in October of 2016.
Medway Boy Scout More Local Artists to Be Featured Santa Breakfast in Dec. at Medway Mill Antiques December 12
Medway Boy Scout Troop 367 is doing the Santa Breakfast again this year. The date is December 12th at the St. Joseph’s Parish Center at 145 Holliston Street in Medway and it goes from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The event includes an allyou-can-eat breakfast buffet of pancakes, scrambled eggs,
sausage, and ham, with coffee, cocoa, milk and juice. Children can enjoy having their picture taken with Santa, and the event will feature a silent auction. Suggested donations for Santa Breakfast are $6 for adults and $4 for children and seniors.
Medway Mill Antiques & More, 135 Main Street, Medway, has sparked an air of creativity with its two galleries displaying the works of local artists. “The response has been pretty good,” says Bill Healey, owner of the shop, who is on the lookout for talented local artists. One of the first events at the galleries was a display of Wren-
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Medway Historical Society to Hold December Open House on the 19th Will Showcase New Ultra-HD Interactive Display, Showing Hundreds of Historic Images By J.D. O’Gara The Medway Historical Society will be holding its December Open House - “Cookies and Coffee” at Thayer Homestead on Saturday, December 19th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Medway Images will be on display and prints may be ordered for gift giving. Admission will be free. As a result of its “Images Event” at the Almont Gallery & Studios in September, the Medway Historical Society purchased a customized, 4K, interactive display system made right in Medway by Almont Green. The system was delivered on October 22. “The ultra-HD displays makes it possible for the first time to browse entire collections in an artistic setting.” said Almont Green, artist/technologist and owner of Almont Gallery & Studios. “It provides a rare opportunity to view many more of Medway’s historical images than
would be possible at a traditional gallery,” says Green. In addition to displaying traditional imagery, the displays in the gallery make it possible to experience something called “living imagery,” made popular on websites like vine.com, pictures.lytro. com phhhoto.com giphy.com and many others. Time lapse sequences, rotational imagery and panning a panoramic shot is accomplished by turning a knob on the display. “For us to be able to purchase one allows visitors to be able to see so much more than they normally would with a small PC,” says The Medway Historical Society’s Sheila Dubrawski. “It’s not only easy to use, but easy to program,” says Green. “If you know how to copy pictures into the folder, then you know how to project it. There’s no operation manual. All you need to do is play with it.” The frame needs only an electrical
outlet, but can hang on the wall. Investing two years of time, Green has perfected the technology so that his $3K display costs a lot less than similar ones on the market. Green has customized the society’s display, even engraving the Medway seal on the knob. “Every one is customized, just like you would a piece of art,” he says. “What’s nice about it is this technology keeps getting more and more affordable,” says Dubrawski. She says the ease of viewing so many pictures encourages more visitors to make a purchase, which supports the Medway Historical Society. In the event back in September in which the society first presented its historical photographs using Green’s monitors, visitors purchased $200 worth of images that one day. “We have close to 2,000 images in our database. I can’t wait to take it to a Medway event,”
Millis Terpsichore to Present The Nutcracker December 4-6 By J.D. O’Gara Millis High School and Middle School Dance Club, Terpsichore, led by MHS teacher Stephanie Copice, will join together with children from the town for the seventh
year to perform The Nutcracker from December 4-6. The event, which involves about 140 students from grades K-12, will take place at the Millis High School/Middle School auditorium on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., Saturday, December
5, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for a low cost of $8 per adult and $6 for students and seniors, with children under 5 admitted for free (with lap sitting a possibility).
On October 22, the Medway Historical Society received its interactive, HD display designed and constructed by Almont Green, of Almont Gallery & Studios. The display will make browsing the thousands of historical photos a much simpler, enjoyable process. It will be presented at the Medway Historical House open house at the Thayer Homestead on December 19. From left, Almont Green, Sheila Dubrawski, Cathie Perkins, Mark Wilcox, Stephen Malloy, Paul Russell
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Charles River Chorale Annual Holiday Concert December 12 The Charles River Chorale, under the direction of Ashley Nelson will present “Wonderment” on December 12, 2015. The thirty-first edition of the annual holiday concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Millis Jr./ Sr. High School, 245 Plain St., Millis. The music is intended to evoke the wonderment of a season of new birth. The program will include the following pieces: • Media Vita – McGlynn, Chorus, A capella
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Calendar December 3 Millis High School Art Show, 7 p.m., light refreshments and student artists Franklin Holiday Stroll, presented by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, 4-8 p.m., fun and festivities for the whole family with visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Post Mark the North Pole Postman, refreshments, entertainment, crafts and gift shopping, 4 p.m. tree lighting and carolers at Dean College Dean Hall, Santa at Simon’s Furniture, Mrs. Claus at Franklin Historical Museum, Post Mark the North Pole Postman at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard, Snow White & Seven Elves at THE BLACK BOX, Jamie Barrett at Jane’s Frames, FHS musicians at The Cake Bar, gingerbread at Dean Bank, YMCA children’s area at Rockland Trust lot, and more. For a complete schedule, visit franklindowntownpartnership. org or find FDP Holiday Stroll on Facebook. Medway Business Council Annual Holiday Party and Networking Event, 5:30-8 p.m., Restaurant 45, Medway, open to all area business representatives and other interested community members. Registration $30/members and $35/nonmembers. Please email info@ medwaybusinesscouncil.org (by 11/27) with your dinner selection and send your check to MBC, PO Box 45, Medway, MA 02053. For more information about MBC visit medwaybusinesscouncil.org.
School, 232 Main Street, Norfolk, jinglebellrun5k@ racewire.com, proceeds benefit the Santa Foundation, before December 1, $25 individual NCL members, $30 individual non-NCL members, $20 under 18 or $85 Reindeer team of 4; AFTER December 1, $30 individual NCL members, $35 individual non-NCL members, $25 under 18, $100 reindeer team of 4. The Bayberry Fair, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Thomas Large Hall, Main Street (next to Mobil), features local artisans, authors, gift baskets, religious items, raffles, lunch and other refreshments, proceeds benefit St. Thomas The Apostle Church. The Nutcracker, presented by MHS Terpsichore, 3 p.m., Millis High School/Middle School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $8 per adult and $6 for students and seniors, with children under 5 admitted for free (with lap sitting a possibility). Millis Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m. Millis Veterans Memorial Building. Acorn Alpaca Ranch Holiday Open House, 99 Acorn St., Millis, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. visit with alpacas, talk directly to Bob and Louise Hebeler about alpaca care, husbandry and how to get started, view, purchase alpaca items, also features local Buzz10 Honey. Directions can be found at www.AcornAlpacaRanch.com or call (508) 294-7085.
December 4 The Nutcracker, presented by MHS Terpsichore, 7 p.m., Millis High School/Middle School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $8 per adult and $6 for students and seniors, with children under 5 admitted for free (with lap sitting a possibility). Silver Screen Matinees at the Millis Public Library, 1 p.m., The Bells of St. Mary’s, 126 mins.
December 6 The Nutcracker, presented by MHS Terpsichore, 2 p.m., Millis High School/Middle School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door for $8 per adult and $6 for students and seniors, with children under 5 admitted for free (with lap sitting a possibility). Acorn Alpaca Ranch Holiday Open House, 99 Acorn St., Millis, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. visit with alpacas, talk directly to Bob and Louise Hebeler about alpaca care, husbandry and how to get started, view, purchase alpaca items, also features local Buzz10 Honey.
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Charles River Chorale presents “Wonderment,” 7:30 p.m., Millis High School auditorium, 245 Plain Street, Millis; music intended to invoke the wonderment of a season of new birth, tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors/students, $10 children, family 4-pack (1-2 adults and 2-3 children) $45. Also features 3 pieces by the Charles River Children’s Choir. Tickets purchases ahead discounted by $1. Visit charlesriverchorale.org Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra “Holiday Pops,” 7:30 p.m., Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street (Rte. 16), Milford. Tickets $25-$40, can be purchased at www.claflinhill.org. December 13 The Medway Community Church (MCC) Free Dinner and Free Concert by The New England Brass Band, 193 Main Street, Medway, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hot soup and bread before or after the show with choice of seating at 4:45 or 6:45 p.m. All ages. No reservations or tickets are required. For further information please visit www. medwaycc.org or contact the church office at (508) 5337032. December 17 Millis High School Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Millis High School, 245 Plain Street, Millis Hungrytown Concert, Mills Public Library, 7 p.m. December 18 Silver Screen Matinees at the Millis Public Library, 1 p.m., Last Holiday (pg13), 112 min.
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Medway Senior Center Notes THANK YOUS And a huge thank you from Karen Henneberry and Ginny Dale to all those who donated to the Wounded Warriors project. Your generosity was outstanding! Also a thank you to the Craft Group for all their help with the packing. Thank you to the Neighborhood Brigade for delivering Thanksgiving meals to our seniors, and to the Friends of Elders for everything you do!
HOLIDAY PARTY We will be holding our annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 16th at Noon followed by holiday music with Jack Craig at 1 p.m., “Seasonal Song Stories.” Sing along and get in the spirit of the season! I hear Santa may even pay a visit! Cost is $3.00. Sign up at the Center. Please bring a donation for the food pantry. TRI-COUNTY LUNCHEON Tri-County luncheon Thursday, December 10th with a choice of pot roast or haddock. Cost is $8 and includes soup, bread and dessert! Pay by the 7th. Transportation is provided from the Center. BOOK GROUP The next book we will be discussing is Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland on Thursday, December 3rd at 1:00. Books are available at the Medway Library.
HEALTHY HABITS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU The Alzheimer’s Association will present an educational program for a healthier you on Thursday, December 3rd from 5:30—6:30 at the Center. Please RSVP to 1-800-272-3900. ENHANCED FITNESS FOR ARTHRITIS The YMCA is going to offer a 16-week fitness class for arthritis which will meet 3 times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning January 4th. This is a proven evidence based senior fitness and arthritis management program to help older adults become more active, energized, and empowered and will work on cardio, strength and flexibility. This class is free to YMCA members and $100 for the 16 week program for nonmembers, which comes out to less than $3 per class! Please sign up. at the Center. The class will meet at 10:30 on Mondays and Fridays and 11:30 on Wednesdays. CHRISTMAS DAY MEAL Thank you to the Medway Neighborhood Brigade for providing Thanksgiving meals. If anyone would like dinner delivered on Christmas Day, call the Center and you will be taken care of !
FACEBOOK WORKSHOP Medway Cable is offering a Facebook Workshop for those of you who have not yet gotten on social media, or for those who would like to understand your accounts better. We will be discussing email accounts, how to set up private or public accounts, uploading pictures, how to find friends and family, and also address any questions you may bave. Space is limited to the number of computers we have, so sign up at the Center. Wednesday, December 16th, 10 a.m. HEALTH PLAN HELP Our S.H.I.N.E. Volunteer, Jean Roy, is at the Center every Wednesday from 9—11:30 to help with health insurance issues. Open season closes on December 7th for plans beginning January 1. FUEL ASSISTANCE Call the Center to see if you are eligible for fuel assistance. To qualify you must have income under $33,126 for single and under $43,319 for two. REPORTING ELDER ABUSE Tri-Valley Services will be making a presentation on Thursday, December 3rd at 10 on Reporting Elder Abuse—what is elder abuse and neglect and how to report.
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Classic Properties Realtors® would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays! Carolyn Chodat, Patty Betro, Deb Costa, Donna Durrance, Olga Guerrero, Pat Hurley, Debbi Mosher, JoAn O’Rourke, Beth Rossi & Cheryl Smith
Thank You For Your Support!
Carolyn Chodat Owner/Broker
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Celebrating Rawding Realty 4th Year Anniversary! Let my 17 years experience of selling homes help you with your next move.
ADDRESS 170 Maple St. 31 Elm St. 722 Worcester Rd. 247 Union St. 267 School St. 32 Fisher St. 50 Hartford St. 51 S. Main St. 612 Main St. 30 Needham St. 35 Fountain St. 12 Linden St. 5 DiVittorio Dr. 100 Boardman St. 39 Adams St. 25 Stone St. 17 Sylvester Rd. 4 High St. 31 Elm St. 124 N. Walker St. 105 Freeman 148 Park St. 34 Longfellow Rd. 35 Ruthellen Rd. 1 Kenart Road 375 Singleterry Ln. 3 Belmore Rd. 28 Spencer St. 6 Rutledge Rd. 5 Delta Court 56 Harding St. 25 Ticonderoga Ln. 351 South St. 693 Cedar St. 10 Farrant road 31 Pine St. 46-50 Weslyan Street 62 Lakeshore Dr.
TOWN Bellingham Upton Natick Millis Northbridge Medway Framingham Milford Millis Norfolk Milford Natick Milford Norfolk Millis Bellingham Natick Millis Upton Taunton Bellingham Wrentham Natick Framingham Medway Framingham Natick Millis Natick Franklin Milford Millis Medfield Walpole Natick Natick Shrewsberry Hopkinton
STATE MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA
SALES PRICE $130,000 $125,000 $150,000 $156,000 $175,000 $185,000 $191,000 $204,900 $208,500 $200,000 $218,000 $225,000 $230,000 $240,000 $250,000 $235,000 $274,000 $255,000 $259,000 $266,000 $270,000 $275,000 $320,000 $291,000 $307,500 $302,500 $345,000 $328,358 $365,000 $360,000 $359,900 $354,000 $360,000 $385,000 $375,000 $410,000 $412,000 $425,000
ADDRESS 75 Elmer 40 Brookdale Rd. 185 Arsenal St. 1 Warfield Rd. 244 Robert Road 6 Kelsey Rd. 100 Walnut St. 30 Jean St. 27 Stonebridge Rd. 21 Parkhurst Dr. 7 Walcott St. 17 Sylvester Rd. 11 Charena Rd. 29 Stacey St. 22 Sylvester Rd. 34 Lost Horse Terrace 2 Powder House Rd. Lot 1C Silver Fox 16 Bridlefield Lane 32 Oakland St. 6 Rutledge Rd. 216 Pond St. 6 Alice Dr. 32 Laconia St. 26 Burnap Unit 5 109 Walnut St. Unit 1 14R Sanford Unit 73 109 Walnut St. Unit 1 7 Weld St. Unit 33 915 Edgell Rd. Unit 80A 915 Edgell Rd. Unit 77 280 Village St. Unit H1 65 Freedom Street Unit 65 41 Morrell Street Unit 6 2007 Franklin Crossing Rd. Unit 7 702C Main Street Unit C 36 Silver Hill Ln. Unit 22 702 Main St. Unit F
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TOWN Weymouth Natick Watertown Mendon Dedham Natick Natick Framingham Wayland Ashland Natick Natick Wayland Natick Natick Franklin Medfield Franklin Medfield Natick Natick Natick Wayland Lexington Holliston Stoughton Medway Stoughton Framingham Framingham Framingham Medway Hopedale West Roxbury Franklin Millis Natick Millis
STATE MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA
SALES PRICE $421,000 $438,000 $461,000 $449,000 $450,000 $495,000 $488,000 $490,000 $504,000 $520,000 $535,000 $547,000 $535,000 $567,500 $610,000 $710,000 $632,000 $684,000 $677,000 $709,500 $725,000 $760,000 $1,050,000 $1,559,000 $70,000 $79,000 $72,000 $79,500 $87,500 $91,500 $96,000 $100,000 $130,000 $132,000 $145,000 $162,000 $165,000 $169,900
ADDRESS 1550 Worcester Rd. Unit 224 400 Blue Hill Ave. Unit 5 14 Country Club Unit C 15 Canali Drive Unit 15 190 Laurel Wood Dr. Unit 190 2701 Maple Brook Rd. Unit 2701 9 Hawthorne Village Unit E 33-35 Howard St. Unit 33-1 90-92 Cherry St. Unit 2 3 Prospect St. Unit 3 1 Prospect St. Unit 1 28 Wellesley Ave. Unit 28 30 Wellesley Ave. Unit 30 31 Stacy St. Unit 31 60 Central St. 138 Hecla St. 11 Clark St. 15 Como Ct 1 School St. 100-102 Congress St 161 Main St. 264 Franklin Street 181 Norfork St. 878 Main St. 166 Union Ave. Lot 2 Carter 4 Sharon Ave. 179 Mechanic St. 20 Edgewood Rd. 10 Farrant Rd. 27 Lake St. 7 Dover Rd. 245 Orchard St. 24 Terrane Ave. 32 N. Pond Terrace 33 Fairway Ln. 4 Fieldstone. Road 5 E. Charles Rd. 1 Pearly Ln. 24 Palomino Dr. 3 Heidi Ln. 25 Pine St. 28 Irving st 10 Farrant Rd 34 Longfellow Rd 27 Lake St 245 Orchard St 29 Edgewood Rd 216 Pond St 3 Beverly Rd
TOWN Framingham Boston Milford Milford Hopedale Bellingham Franklin Watertown West Newton Natick Natick Natick Natick Natick Milford Uxbridge Milford Milford Mansfield Milford Franklin Framingham Boston Millis Framingham Natick Norfolk Bellingham Wayland Natick Norfolk Natick Millis Natick Milford Medway Medfield Milford Franklin Franklin Natick Bellingham Natick Natick Natick Norfolk Millis Wayland Natick Natick
STATE MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA
SALES PRICE $185,000 $203,800 $211,000 $233,000 $246,000 $285,000 $286,500 $297,000 $481,000 $512,000 $515,000 $534,000 $549,000 $574,900 $125,000 $223,500 $215,000 $245,000 $267,250 $242,500 $271,000 $322,000 $392,500 $495,000 $790,000 $300,000 $200,000 $412,000 $735,000 $745,000 $535,000 $875,000 $379,000 $390,000 $750,000 $679,000 $595,000 $185,000 $750,000 $425,000 $365,000 $282,500 $750,000 $745,000 $815,000 $535,000 $379,000 $750,000 $275,000 $310,000
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Greetings, With the Holidays upon us, I reflect upon another great year and just how blessed I am to have clients and friends like you! Your continued support is the keystone to my success. I hope your celebration of the season is filled with peace and laughter with the ones you love. May the New Year bring you health, happiness and good times. Warmest wishes, Joleen Rose Realtor, LMC, CBR • Multi-Million Dollar Producer ERA KEY Realty-The Bay State Group 707 Main Street, Millis Cell: 509-951-5909 • E Mail: joleenjrose@gmail.com www.joleensellshomes.com
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