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Medway Will Show Its Pride Saturday, May 16 By J.D. O’Gara Medway Pride Day is upon us! Saturday, May 16th, Medway residents can come out, greet each other and enjoy games, food, activities and the offerings of local organizations and businesses at the Medway Middle School on Holliston Street. There will also be a variety of crafters with tables, offering unique items for sale. The day will begin with some great activities, after the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance at 10 a.m. As is tradition, at 10:30 a.m. will be the children’s bike parade right on the Medway Middle School track. This event is for children in pre-school through fourth grade. This year, Roy Cervantes, owner of Grace Bicycles (1574A Washington St., Holliston), which is sponsoring the bike parade, will be on hand a bit before the
Medway Pride Day, and its signature Bike Parade for pre-schoolers through 4th graders, will take place this year on Saturday, May 16 on the grounds of the Medway Middle School.
parade, from 8:30-9:30 a.m., to do a bicycle safety check for the kids. Young bicyclists interested in participating should contact Nicole at Ndwyer0605@gmail.com. Include child’s Name, Age, Grade, and Shirt Size, because there are t-shirts for the first 50 kids to sign up!
Those who come early will also be uplifted, quite literally, by a treat from Remax. The Remax hot air balloon will be at the event from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Although there will be a charge (undecided at the time of this writing), all proceeds will benefit charity. “We need volunteers – maybe
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The Millis High School gym was filled with good-natured intensity at the first annual “Millis Madness 3v3 Basketball Tournament held on Saturday March 28th. Boys and girls grades three to twelve along with alumni and adults—over 50 teams in all-competed for championship prizes and spirit awards. Each three player team proudly wore its own specially designed tee shirt bearing a unique name and color pattern.
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The players took to the hardwood bright and early Saturday morning with games going on simultaneously on four courts. It was not until early evening did the final whistle blow and the happy hoopsters ended nearly twelve straight hours of intense half court competition. Though coveted awards and bragging rights were on the line, most of the day took on
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Spectra Natural Gas Pipeline Still a Proposal Atlantic Bridge Project Would Affect Medway, Norfolk, Franklin, Bellingham and Walpole By J.D. O’Gara The word on the proposed natural gas pipeline dubbed the Atlantic Bridge Project, a proposed expansion of the Algonquin Gas Transmission (Algonquin) and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline (Maritimes) systems by Spectra Energy, is that the project has been downsized, but residents who live along Spectra’s current right of way, who have natural gas pipelines abutting their property, may want to take the initiative to follow the progress of this proposal, right now in the preliminary filing stages with FERC (Federal Environmental Regulatory Commission), filed under FERC docket PF15-12. The project proposal initially called for a new 30” natural gas pipeline to run alongside an existing, several decades old, smaller natural gas pipeline, running through property in the towns of Millis, Medway, Bellingham, Franklin, Norfolk and Walpole. Since the downsizing, however, Millis currently has been dropped from the proposal and the initial proposed impact on the other
towns reduced. As of late March, Spectra has reduced the Atlantic Bridge Project capacity from 222,000 dekatherms per day (“Dth/d”) to approximately 153,000 Dth/d. The Q-1 System Loop, which includes local towns, has been reduced from 10.2 miles of pipeline to 3.1 miles of pipeline in recent filings. Allison Potter, Assistant to the Town Administrator, Medway, confirms that a portion of the proposed pipeline in Medway has been dropped by .68 miles, although .35 miles are still proposed along the Bellingham line in her town. “It’s permitted at the state level, so the town is generally not involved,” she says. “They will apprise us from time to time what they’re doing or if there are any changes.” Marylee Hanley, director of Stakeholder Outreach, Spectra Energy, insists that the Atlantic Bridge Project is “in the very preliminary stages. We’ve just made our pre-filing with FERC, and we are evaluating potential routes. Because of the volumens of gas the customers have signed
on for, there are no facilities required in Millis, although the proposal includes Medway, Franklin, Bellingham and Norfolk” with a “small amount” in Walpole. She assures, “Once we have made our certificate filing, there will be more specific maps,” and more “open houses” in the community will take place. Hanley insists readers know that Spectra Energy has operated the Algonquin Gas Transmission in the region for over 60 years “providing clean, reliable, safe, domestic natural gas to the region.” That gas, she says, comes from four possible areas, the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Nova Scotia, the Rocky Mountains or the Marshales Shale. Hanley maintains that the gas Spectra transports “must meet or exceed all gas quality specifications.” Hanley believes if Spectra receives approval from FERC, that the public will support the project “because it is going to use existing rights of way, therefore has much less impact to the environment and minimizing impact to landowners, the environment and the community.”
Hanley says Spectra has held “numerous landowner information meetings in the month of March.” Some local residents, however, are concerned that not all landowners have been informed, and that resident turnout for these meetings has been minimal. James Hill, a Franklin resident since 1977, went to the March 16 meeting in Franklin. Hill became concerned at the meeting, as he said it wasn’t well attended by Franklin residents, with Spectra and FERC representatives far outnumbering town residents. “The company has to get a sign off from property owners and abutters of the pipeline,” says Hill. “Interestingly, they won’t release to anybody who the abutters and property owners are. That makes me uncomfortable. I get the feeling that they really want to get this through without a lot of controversy.” Rep. Jeff Roy, whose district is Franklin and Medway, attended that meeting, his second. “I’ve been trying to get an understanding of what exactly they’re planning to do,” says Roy, “and the most important thing at this stage was in identifying who the landowners were who
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athletic teams - to help us with this,” says Medway Pride Day Committee member Susan Alessandri, who had looked at old Medway Pride Day programs and had seen that Remax and its balloon had been in attendance at past events. “I happened to go up in a hot air balloon last summer,
and I thought it was pretty cool,” she says. “If the weather is right, they can definitely come out to the event. They don’t ask anything, just ask that you charge for the ride and give it to charity. Fingers are crossed for great weather!” Alessandri notes that the Roaming Railroad, out of Connecticut, will once again travel through Medway Pride grounds, and Lil’ Folk Farm, from Hollis-
ton, will offer pony rides. Kids can also play in foam provided by the Medway Fire Department. Musical entertainment, will take place all day long, until 5 p.m., and the event will feature face painting, hair braiding and an obstacle course, as well as lots of opportunities to shop local and learn about local nonprofits. Prior to Medway Pride Day, residents can purchase buttons
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Hill has gotten a number of residents together to discuss concerns. Among the concerns: • The age of the pipes currently in the ground – In fact, Scientific American (January 23, 2015) cites • a study published by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that Boston-area natural pipelines are leaking more methane than previously thought and contributing to global warming • Suspicions, due to such coverage as in Boston Globe (3/23/15), WBUR (3/11/15, and Huffington Post, that LNG supplies in Everett meet demand most of the time in this
Local Town Pages www.millismedwaynews.com Page 5 area, and that ultimately the ultimate goal of these pipelines is not to supply LNG to this area but to get it to Canada, where it can be exported • Additional leeway required on each side of existing pipeline to accommodate the new, infringing upon abutters’ use of their property • Concern over the encouragement of a decades-long commitment to an energy source that, when obtained through fracking, does harm to the environment versus seeking alternative sources of energy safety concerns over possibility of explosions, pollution hazards Spectra Energy’s proposed Atlantic Bridge Project still requires FERC approval. Accord-
ing to the FERC document “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on my Land?”, the pipeline company (in this case, Spectra Energy) will need homeowner permission to go onto private land, unless a certificate is issued by FERC. In the case of Massachusetts, where landowners own mineral rights, the company can ultimately go to court to obtain any rights to the property through eminent domain, at which time a court decides compensation for the homeowner. To keep apprised of this project’s status, visit FERC.gov and enter the docket no. PF15-12. You may also go to the Spectra Energy website at spectraenergy. com and search for “Atlantic Bridge Project.”
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a festive ambience with music, laughter, and good cheer ringing through the arena. Proud parents and friends clicked away on their smart phones to commemorate an event that many hope will become a tradition in the town. One parent could be overheard saying, “Wow, what a great day, I hope we can do this again next year!” Outside the gymnasium, the concession stand hummed from morning until night with a bounty of generous donations. Millis Dunkin Donuts, Medway Starbucks, and Muffin House in Medway all provided a delicious breakfast. As lunchtime approached, hungry players and fans chowed down on their favorite sandwiches from Medfield Subway and Millis Subway and pizza from Millis
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House and Victory Lane. Not to be left out was the cornucopia of homemade goods lovingly baked by community members. Other indispensable contributors to the event’s rousing success were the registration and concession volunteers, as well as referees and scorekeepers. Proceeds from entrance fees and concessions will help to build and develop the boys Millis High School basketball, led by coach Paul Adams. This wonderful day would not have been possible without the support of sponsors, but other indispensable contributors to the event’s rousing success were volunteers who manned the registration and concession tables, along with bakers, scorekeepers and referees. Special thanks to our sponsors: Dental Associates of Walpole, Barry Pekarsky, Law Offices of
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Memorial Day activities will take place in Medway on May 25, with the parade forming at 9:30 a.m. and marching, starting promptly at 10 a.m., from the V.F.W. on Holliston Street to Col. Michael Matondi Square. The honorary Parade Marshall this year is Lawrence Landry, past commander of Medway VFW and present Quartermaster. He has
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Memorial Day Services in Millis The Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25th, 2015. The Parade steps off at 9 a.m. from the 1st Congregation Church at Memorial Square. It will proceed to the Prospect Hill Cemetery, then to the Millis Town Hall, then will proceed to Memorial Square for the dedication ceremony and conclusion of the event. Participants will include the
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Representative Fernandes to speak at Medway Business Council on May 21 MEDWAY - On Thursday, May 21 at 5p.m., the Medway Business Council (MBC) will hold its annual dinner meeting at Restaurant 45 in Medway. State Representative John V. Fernandes will address members to review the state budget status and legislation that is of interest to local business owners and community leaders. Representative Fernandes represents Precinct One in the town of Medway and the 10th Worcester District consisting of the towns of Milford, Mendon and Hopedale. He entered the legislature in January 2007, and won election to a fifth term in November 2014. Representative Fernandes currently serves as Acting Chair of the Joint Committee on Financial Services. He also serves as a member of the Joint Com-
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Manufacturing Caucus and the MetroWest Legislative Caucus. The event is open to all area business representatives and other interested community members. The event will begin with networking and light appetizers, followed by a short business meeting, dinner and guest speaker Rep. Fernandes. Dinner choices are baked haddock, chicken parmesan or New York sirloin. Registration fee for the event is $25/members and $30/nonmembers. To register and reserve your spot, please email your meal choice and reservation to info@medwaybusinesscouncil.org by May 15. For meeting details and additional information about MBC, visit medwaybusinesscouncil. org.
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Living Buddha Nature - Teaching Love, Compassion & Kindness By Marjorie Turner Hollman
Ed Williamson has a simple philosophy: love, compassion and kindness. “That’s the mission of this place,” he noted recently when we visited Living Buddha Nature in Millis to talk with Williamson and learn more about what the center has to offer area residents. Williamson, owner of Living Buddha Nature, has studied for more than 25 years with top masters in Karate, Kobudo and Tai Chi. Living Buddha Nature Arts and Wellness Center is at 969 Main Street, Centennial Place, right next door to the Millis Public Library—the entrance and parking is in the back of the building, where they share the large parking area with the Millis Library. Living Buddha Nature’s space is uncluttered, the walls simply decorated by local artists who have the opportunity to display their work while adding to the beauty of this welcoming space. Living Buddha Nature displays a rotating selection of art by local artists, which not only adds to
just to fill the space.” “People come here to find ways to make their life better,” Williamson said. “We have group classes: meditation; yoga; Tai Chi and Qigong; music; dance; belly dancing;
the beauty of the space but provides a venue for artists to get their work out in front of the public. Open since last June, 2014, Living Buddha Nature has five separate spaces, plus a studio space for group classes. “I thought it was too big at first, “Williamson said. “Then people started getting interested in being involved in the center, and I wanted to be able to grow. I have, however, taken my time finding the right people to teach and practice here. I don’t want to compromise
healing through sound— drumming, crystal bowls, didgeridoo, and chanting.” The center also offers music concerts, and Sunday morning meditation sessions. The Sunday meditation proceeds all go to local charities. Williamson was pleased to recently invite Ed Schaeffer to join the growing list of people who offer classes and therapies at Living Buddha Nature. Schaef-
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simply read something in a book. I ask that they teach from their hearts, from their experience. If you just teach what you know, it’s enough. Students know if the teacher is teaching something that is real.” Williamson is a long-time tai chi practitioner, and leads classes in the discipline Tuesday nights. He shook his head at the thought of those who might take a weekend class and become “certified” to teach various disciplines in the healing and energy arts. “If that’s how it works, then I’m a very slow learner,” he smiled. There are classes, events and space being used by practitioners at Living Buddha Nature every day of the week, and yet there is a sense of calm when you walk in the door. Part of the philosophy of the place is that trying new things is a safe thing to do. “Every first class here is free,” Williamson explained. “How do you know if the class is for you if you haven’t tried it? Living Buddha Nature means living a life of love, compassion and kindness. We want to be a center to help people discover, learn and practice the arts of life. If I can help people aspire to that, it’s a good thing.” For more information, check out the website of Living Buddha Nature, www. MYLBN.com, or just give them a call at (508) 376-2333.
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Millis Alum Fulbright Scholar! Millis High School would like to congratulate Molly Alper (MHS Class of 2011) who has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. The goals of the Fulbright program are to promote “international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science,” and to provide “opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study and advanced research.” Fulbright Scholarships are highly competitive with fewer than 5%
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Millis Lions Club Aim to STOP ADDICTION NOW On May 20, Chris Herren Will Speak on Heroin Abuse By J.D. O’Gara The Millis Lions Club wants to save individuals from addiction, and this month, they’re presenting a program at Millis High School/ Middle School to help prevent your family from becoming part of the statistics. On May 20 at 7 p.m. at Millis High School, the Millis Lions invite parents, teachers, and young adults alike to come and listen to Chris Herren, of the Herren Project (theherrenproject.org), as the former NBA player, now clean and author of Basketball Junkie, talks about his fall from grace and his personal struggles and triumphs over heroin addiction. “The main reason for us to actually do this project within our club is there have been several members that actually know
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“Sadly, it’s increasing, and it’s affecting every demographic in the area, wealthy or financially challenged, it doesn’t matter,” adds Diana Faust, Region Chair of Zone S for The Lions Club District 33K. According to Norfolk County District Attorney’s office, in Norfolk County, in 2013, 64 people lost their lives to a drug overdose, and another 60 had lost their lives to overdose by November of the next year. The Millis Lions website, www.millislionsclub.org, cites a January 2015 Milford Daily report that 103 people, or 70% of those who died from drug related deaths in Middlesex County last year died from heroin overdoses. DrugAbuse.gov statistics report over nine million individuals in our country are addicted to heroin, and that an estimated 23%, nearly one in four, of those who try heroin become dependent on it. In 2011, 4.2 million people over age 12 had tried the drug. The Millis Lions Club believes education is the key to prevention. The presentation by the Herren Project is one way it’s reaching out to the community, and the second part is by providing information packets to attendees of the event, including specific information for families and friends of those suffering with addiction. The Millis Lions are asking the community to help bring this awareness program to town and help prevent as much pain as possible by funding the effort on a crowdfunding site at Indiegogo. com. 100% of all monies raised will go to fund this program. At Indiegogo.com, search for “Millis Lions – Stop Heroin and Substance Addiction.” On their website, the Millis Lions Club acknowledges that it can’t solve this problem without your help, and that every one of us knows someone affected by addiction. Lions Clubs International in general, and the Millis Lions Club in particular, give back 100% of all monies raised to their local and surround communities. For more information on the Millis Lions Club, visit www.millislionsclub.org.
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LIVING HEALTHY Lasers and the Eye By: Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Lasers can be very useful in treating many eye problems. From helping patients eliminate the need for glasses to cosmetic procedures of the eyelids, lasers have been very valuable in performing bladeless eye surgery while producing precise and safe outcomes. The world of eye surgery was revolutionized when in 1946, a German Ophthalmologist used the first laser to treat the retina. Laser is light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation. This produces photons acting in synchrony, with high power and precision. Health risks from the use of laser pointers Lasers can be very helpful as a bladeless surgical device, but a note of caution: Laser pointers in hand-held, pen-like devices that project a beam of laser light are rapidly replacing the traditional wooden pointers used by lecturers during presentations. However, these pointers can be misused, for example, by students in classrooms or by children at home, and this has generated safety concerns. There have been reports of temporary blindness, disorientation and headaches by bus drivers, airline pilots, police and teachers. Manufacturers are now using similar low powered laser devices in toys. Never look at a laser pointer and never point it at someone. Serious
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“I was constantly worrying about my dad unless I was there with him,” Cindy Smith said. “I was running myself ragged, trying to be there helping him, trying to work and keep up my own family life and home,” adding, wasn’t working.” That is when a friend mentioned the idea of adult day care to her. At first it seemed a little strange but as I started thinking about it the idea grew on me. I could have someone with my dad during the day and my siblings and I could check in on him at night. It was the perfect solution. Your local adult day care center is Hopkinton Health Center located at 25 South St. F, Hopkinton and open Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may be covered by some insurance benefits for more information please call (508) 497-2300 or visit www. hopkintonhealthcenter.com.
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Millis Cub Scouts Achieve Arrow of Light By J.D. O’Gara
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Scouts,” when he joins Troop 15. His friend, Ethan Curley, 10, says Five Millis Cub Scouts rehis biggest challenge in achieving ceived their Arrows of Light, the Arrow of Light was “whittling,” a highest achievement a Cub Scout Of her particular group, sentiment echoed by Tyler Paquin, can receive, on Sunday, April 12, Noonan praises, “This group has 11, who said that project took a 2015 at a ceremony held at Ryan been great. The boys are funny, long time. Family Amusements, on “When we were Main Street in Millis. doing it with soap, The group, led by Audra it felt a bit easy,” Noonan, included Emmett says Curley, but Clark, Ethan Curley, Sean with wood it was ten Noonan, Tyler Paquin and times harder.” Marcus Rodriguez. This Emmett Clark, will be the last group of 11, says the work Millis Cub Scouts to beleading up to the come Boy Scouts, due to Arrow of Light was a lack of participation and fun, but he’s looking volunteers for the program. forward to going on In attendance was Senacamping trips with tor Richard Ross, who the older boys. His delivered official congratufellow Boy Scout, lations from the CommonMarcus Rodriguez, wealth. agrees, concluding “It is a big deal,” says that he’s accomSenator Richard Ross, who Congratulations to the five Boy Scouts in the forefront, plished a life goal. attended the ceremony and who, as Cub Scouts from Millis Pack 115 achieved their “Ever since I gave each of the boys a cer- Arrows of Light and crossed over to become part of was a little kid, I’ve tificate. “I like to come out, Millis Boy Scout Troop 15. seen Boy Scouts, anytime you have parents, and I’ve always people willing to support kids that they’re very well mannered, they wanted to be one. My grandfather way and help them become good, love to try things out with each was one, and I’ve always wanted productive, members of the comother and help each other, and they to follow in his steps,” says Marmunity.” idolize the older Boy Scouts.” cus. Noonan, who’s been the Den Noonan’s son, Sean, 11, is exleader for three years, says, “I cited to “see all my friends in Boy think it’s important for the kids. I think it’s a non-video game activity that encourages interaction, good choices, and community engagement There’s not a lot of that that’s isn’t sports-related for the kid that’s not a sports-type of kid.” Scoutmaster Eric Koistinen says, “Everyone has everything they’re trying to do, DI, soccer, sports – it’s hard to find the time to participate in scouting, but it’s nice when they find the time to participate, because it’s outdoors.” This last group, he says, wouldn’t have achieved their Arrows of Light without the guidance of Noonan, says Koistinen. “Audra has really been holding the group, trying to make sure they get it done,” he says. Parent involvement, he says, is really important. Although this will be the last Millis Cub Scout crossover ceremony from Pack 115, as there are no Cub Scouts left, “the pack isn’t
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New Medway Baseball Coach Coppinger Sets Sights On Tournament Berth By KEN HAMWEY Mike Coppinger is Medway High’s new baseball coach, but he’s hardly new to the Mustangs’ program. At Medway High, Coppinger was an all-star pitcher, throwing three no-hitters during the two years he served as a captain. After a successful career at Merrimack College, the 29-year-old Coppinger became an assistant for the Warriors before taking the juniorvarsity coaching reins at Wellesley High. New Medway Baseball Coach Mike Two years ago, Coppinger re- Coppinger eyes the tourney as he turned to Medway as its freshman takes the reins. coach and led the Mustangs to a pitching experience and he ad17-2 record, the best mark ever remires his team’s cohesion. “Gaincorded by a freshman nine at the ing more experience up the middle high school. Last year, he served and improving on defense are as a varsity assistant to Paul Franareas where we hope to be stroncesconi, who now is an assistant to ger,’’ he said. Coppinger. Besides Francesconi The Mustangs don’t have to assisting him, Coppinger has Nick worry about the strength of their Peduto as his jayvee coach. veterans. Seniors Paul Steffens, “It’s a great opportunity,’’ CopKevin Leland and Connor Quinn pinger said, after taking the job are quality leaders. Steffens in early March. “I want to be a plays shortstop, Leland pitches coach who’s approachable, but I and plays first base while Quinn, also want our players to know that who hit .309 last year, handles the they’ll be accountable. The key is chores at second base. Leland hit that they buy into a full-fledged .290 last year and was 4-2 with an team concept.’’ E.R.A. of 2.56. The new coach, whose team “All three are great leaders,’’ opened its season with a 4-0 win Coppinger said. “Paul is athletic, over Ashland, has some very reala good fielder and has tourney istic goals. He expects his squad experience. He’s very instinctive, to qualify for tourney play, somegetting to the ball quickly. Kevin thing the Mustangs have done for blocks the ball well at first, can the last two seasons. “We went to hit for power and has speed on get into the tourney,’’ he said. “We the bases. A left-hander, he’ll be also want to contend for the Tri our No. 1 pitcher. He throws hard Valley League title. I also want to and has good control, relying on a direct a team that’s accountable, fastball, curve and knuckler. Conand we want our players to keep nor is a good hitter who’s athletic, improving daily.’’ smooth in the field and he has a Coppinger inherits a team with strong arm.’’ some decided strengths. He’s got Junior Devin Nealon should six returning starters, he likes see action at third with junior Jake Medway’s depth, balance and
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Millis Softball Keeps Climbing By Christopher Tremblay Much like most of the Millis athletic programs, the Softball team plays in the Tri Valley League against some of the top teams in Division 1 and 2 during the regular season, but when it comes time to postseason play, the Mohawks do battle with other Division 3 teams. Last spring, Millis went 7-15 on the field earning themselves a spot in the Division 3 South Softball Tournament where they eventually fell to Nantucket 6-4 in the Quarter Finals. This year Coach RJ Maturo is hoping that his girls can improve upon their tournament performance. “It has been a long time since a Millis softball team has been able to win seven games,” he said. “I’m hoping that we can finish .500 this season (it’s been
some 30 years since a Millis team has done so) and earn our spot in the tournament. I’m also looking
for this team to be more competitive.” From their seven win season Millis will return 12 athletes that should make a difference. Sophomore Carley Wenzel will be looked to as the ace of the staff when on the mound and is also one of the Mohawks’ best hitters posting a .457 batting average last spring. “She is a tremendous athlete, who has been playing summer ball, and the coaches there couldn’t believe she was only a freshman in high school,” Maturo said. Other pitchers for the Mohawks will be junior Abby Wine, who will play third base when she is not on the mound, and freshman left-hander Emily Malewicz. According Coach RJ Marturo is proud Millis to the Coach, Malewicz should Softball has come a long way, and he sees talent that could take have an immediate impact, but them to higher ground. Shown, just doesn’t know exactly how or Emma LaCroix batting when he’ll be able to use her.
Offensively sophomore centerfielder Abby Pyenson (.367) will give the Mohawks a left-handed bat in the leadoff spot. Although quick out of the box and a threat once on the base paths the Coach has been truly impressed with her defensive play in the outfield. “She is one of the best I’ve ever seen,” Maturo said. “What she did for us at the end of the season and into the tournament was amazing. She had two diving catches that she turned into double plays.” Junior Emma LaCroix, a three year starter at shortstop and sophomore catcher Sam Cullen will also supply Millis with some offensive power. LaCroix batted .411 and had the Mohawks only home run last season. She also has good range in the field and will hit in the two hole for Millis giving the Mohawks a nice one-two punch at the top of the order with Pyenson. While Cullen will provide some offensive power at the plate, she
has come a long way since her freshman season last year with her defense behind the plate. Along with LaCroix, four-year players Colby Zitoli (left field) and Ashley Goes (first base) will also captain the Mohawks to what Maturo hopes is a historic season for Millis. “I am proud of what this team has accomplished during my four years. We are no longer the laughing stock of the TVL, but I still want to make this team better,” the coach said. “We have a lot of kids who have been with us and the younger kids coming up have been playing travel ball, going to camps and have coming together nicely. We could seriously be fighting for a league championship, maybe not this year but definitely in the near future.”
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said Jim McKay, Assistant Director of the town’s Department of Public Works. “Snow removal costs this year have been dramatic. The Garden Club and the Lions Club do Millis a great service by organizing this event. We could never accomplish this much on our own.” Early in May, event organizers will identify sites to be cleaned up. Sites usually include the busiest public roads, town parks, areas around the schools, the Veterans Memorial Building, and recreation spots like Richardson’s Pond. “Litter is a community problem. People don’t think about it when they toss their cigarette butts and trash along the roads. They’re decreasing property values and reducing our quality of life,” said Hilton. “We love hearing after the event about how nice the town looks because of our clean up. We’d love it even more if people didn’t litter at all.” For the first time, this year all volunteers are asked to bring reusable water bottles. In the U.S., we consume 1,500 bottles of water per second. “Per second,” emphasized, Hilton. Only 20% of those bottles get recycled. “We could have a tremendous positive impact on the environment by switching to drinking tap water. We just have to change our habits & outlook,” said Hilton. More volunteers mean more sites. And the work goes more quickly. “We build community spirit and pride when town residents come together and help,” said Lawson. “This is a great opportunity to make the town look nice, and we save tax dollars. It takes just a few hours on a Saturday morning. And it’s a nice way to meet others.” Registration on Millis Beautification Day begins at 7:30 a.m. at the registration tent on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Building on Main Street. Thanks to the generous support of local businesses, coffee and refreshments are provided. All workers must bring and wear gloves and are encouraged to bring their own rakes. Advance registration is recommended, but not mandatory. Site assignments will be made at registration. For more information, contact Bill Lawson at (508) 794-1119 or lawsonmillis@gmail.com or visit www.millisgardenclub.org.
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Calendar May 1 Operator, a new musical by Eva Kendrick, 7 p.m., includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, curtain at 7:30 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield, 26 North St., Medfield, $20, www. ticketstage.com and look under First Parish Medfield Presents, or email music@firstparishmedfield.org, or call (774) 526-5093 May 2 St. Michael’s Church Annual Outreach Charity Auction, Holliston, 7-10 p.m., $10 per person includes light food and two drinks, 100% of proceeds to outreach Operator, a new musical by Eva Kendrick, 7 p.m., includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, curtain at 7:30 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield, 26 North St., Medfield, $20, www. ticketstage.com and look under First Parish Medfield Presents, or email music@firstparishmedfield.org, or call (774) 526-5093 Medway Lions Bottle/Can Drive, Redeemables should be placed at curbside by 9 a.m., brought directly to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. the morning of the drive, or placed anytime in the Lions Bottles and Cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street. May 3 Operator, a new musical by Eva Kendrick, doors open @ 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield, 26 North St., Medfield, $20 includes light fare, www.ticketstage.com and look under First Parish Medfield Presents, or email music@firstparishmedfield.org, or call (774) 526-5093 May 4 Fun-Struction Activity, 10:30 a.m., Medway Public Library, 26 High St., Medway, pre-K+, preregistration preferred but walkins welcome, contact children’s department (508) 533-3217 May 5 Paper Making Workshop, 4-5:30 p.m., Medway Public Library, aged 6+, presented by N. Maia Howse, fiber artist, parents encouraged to attend, in collaboration with Mass Audubon, supported by Medway Cultural Council
Medway Community Workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., Meet with the Planning and Economic Development Board, the Design Review Committee, and the Design Guidelines Update Task Force. Residents and members of the Medway business community are encouraged to attend. Medway’s Thayer Homestead, 2B Oak Street, Medway. Please park in adjacent lots, not on the street. May 6 Girl Scout Camp Information Night, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Medway Senior Center, 76 Oakland Street in Medway. For more information visit www.hercamp. org, call (617) 350-8335 or email camp@girlscoutseasternmass. org. May 8 Friends of Medway Library Friends-Only Book Sale, 7-9 p.m., 26 High St., Medway May 9 Millis Beautification Day, sponsored by Millis Garden Club and Millis Lions Club, 8 a.m. – noon, rain or shine, registration 7:30 a.m. in front of Veteran’s Memorial Building, Millis Friends of Medway Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., 26 High St., Medway Medway Community Farm 2015 Seedling Sale, Early Sale, Medway Library, 26 High Street, Medway “Fresh off the Palette” Gala, wine & finger foods reception, 3-5 p.m., Seven artists called “The Bud’s, will be exhibiting their paintings the month of May, at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, Mass. Watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings will be exhibited. Artists participating will be Richard Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Susan Sheridan, Paul Peterson, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino and Adele Corrigan. May 11 David Linsky Millis Office Hours, 11 a.m. at the Millis Senior Center, 900 Main Street in Millis Millis Public Forum, special guest Millis’s State Representative David Linsky, 6-8 p.m., Roche Bros. Room, Millis Public Library, Millis, All are welcome!
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Franklin Student Wins National Gold Medal in Music CONGRATULATIONS, PREM PENDKAR!! A number of students from Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, located in Franklin and Millis, participate in the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (RCMDP) assessment sessions each year. The RCMDP assessment process represents an extremely exciting opportunity for students, on a national level, to demonstrate the skills that they have honed through continual practice. Locally, assessments are held at Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, which is a Founding School and a re-
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To all of My Patients in Medway, Holliston, Millis and Surrounding Communities I would like to take the opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your patronage over the past 23 years. It has been my pleasure to help when you had a need for physical therapy.
Ortho Sport Physical Therapy has been acquired by Teamwork Physical Therapy.
During my time in Medway, I have been fortunate to have become friends with many of my patients. To those who are members of the “Hotel California Club,” thank you for your loyal support. I will continue on at Teamwork Physical Therapy for the next few months. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Again, my heart felt thanks to all of you that made Ortho/Sport Physical Therapy a success.
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An Especially Great Day On Friday, April 10th, about 80 Special Olympians from Holliston, Millis, Medway, Ashland and Medfield, from grades 3-12, competed in the 5 Town Special Olympics School Day Games at the Holliston High School Field House, the third year the towns collaborated. First responders from all the towns came to join in the fun, as did Chandler Jones, New England Patriots’ elite pass rusher. The day proved a fun one for all. Here are a few scenes from the day.
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Millis Historical Society Takes a Look at Early Medway Dairy Farmers The Millis Historical Society has scheduled a Powerpoint Presentation on the local dairy farmers of early Millis/E. Medway on May 21, 2015, in the Roche Bros., room of the Millis Public Library starting at 7 p.m.; all are welcome. The evening’s speaker will be Den-
nis Anderson. Dennis comes prepared with some very interesting information and rarely seen images, particularly concerning Oak Grove Farm, that promise to prove informative and entertaining. Refreshments provided.
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Fresh Start 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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August 22, 2015 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bellingham High School Track 60 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA 02019 Rain or Shine Walk Ins welcome: T-shirt not guaranteed Register by July 18, 2015 to guarantee T-shirt
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$547,500
Register at: https://supportmilfordregional.org/freshstart5k $25 Admission Fee Either online or day of the event Any Questions please contact: Michelle @ (401) 309-7471 or Elizabeth @ (774) 293-1732 All proceeds go to the Fresh Start Surgical Weight Loss Program
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351 South Street, Medfield - $379.900K
216 Pond Street, $779K 4 Bed, 3.5 Baths
247 Union Street, Millis 150K
10 Farrant Road, Natick- $739K
2701 Maple Brook, Bellingham -$285k
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92 Cherry Street, Newton, 450k
32 Oakland Street, Natick - $719K
22 Sylvester Road, Natick - $599K
34 Lost Horse Trail, Franklin - $710K
24 Longfellow, Natick - $799K
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6 Rutledge Road Natick - $749K
28 Spencer Street, Millis - $343,900K
29 Stacey Street, Natick, New Construction - $569,900
Wesleyan Street, Shrewsbury - $424K
16 Bridlefield Lane, Medfield, $689K
39 Fuller Place, Franklin - $229K
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1 Alder Road, Medway, $199K
30 Jean Street, Framingham - $500K
245 Orchard Street, Millis - $379K
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