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Route 109 Project Moves Ahead for Medway Affected Property Owners Notified, 24-30 Month Project to Begin Spring 2016
By J.D. O’Gara Spring of 2016 will see some big changes to Route 109 in Medway, now that the Town of Medway has reached the final design stage for the Route 109 Transportation Improvement Project, a 24-30 month project that should go out to bid by September, with construction beginning by the second quarter of 2016. The Project focuses on improvements to the commercial corridor along Main Street in Medway from Holliston Street to Franklin and Milford Streets, and includes reconstruction, resurfacing, sidewalks, signage, street lighting and other aesthetic up- Map of Route 109 Transportation Improvement Project in Medway grades including the following:. • Two new pedestrian crossing • New pocket park at Mechanic • Concrete sidewalks with signals at Choate Park and at Street granite curbs on both sides Dunkin Donuts • No two way left turn lane of Main Street through the • New stonework entrance to east of the Mobile/Medway project. Choate Park at the Medway Shopping Center entrances. • Two new traffic signals at Mill. Winthrop Street and at Mo• New decorative streetlights bile/Medway Shopping ROUTE 109 with banner attachments Center. continued on page 4
Millis Town Hall Workers Prepare for Violent Intruder Scenarios By Judith Dorato O’Gara On July 10, Millis town employees took some training beyond the general requirements of their jobs. In an effort to prepare town employees in the same way emergency personnel and school employees have been prepared, nearly all of the workers at the Veteran’s Memorial Building underwent a Violent Intruder Scenario Based Training, presented by Synergy Solutions, an emergency management company founded by Medway Police’s Jay Brennan, and assisted by the Millis Fire and Police Departments. Sgt. Chris Soffayer, a Millis Police officer, organized the event. “It was initially brought up in an emergency planning committee meeting,” says Millis Fire Chief
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On July 14 and 15, two meetings to inform property owners and businesses along Main Street were presented by Tom Holder, Director of Public Services and Dave D’Amico, Deputy Director of Public Services, Dennis Crowley, Chair of the Route 109 Design Committee and Stephanie Mercandetti, Director of Community and Economic Development. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions and give feedback. Presenters explained the need for the town to move quickly to
take advantage of available federal funds for the project. The contractor awarded the project will have discretion as to exactly where along the plan construction will begin, and utility companies will be able to claim a 50% reimbursement for completing their work on the project in a timely manner. In all, about 105 Medway properties will be affected in some way by the Route 109 project, where the town will have eminent domain, said David D’Amico. Within these properties are about 150 easements. The majority of these will be temporary easements, lasting for a term of three years, although
seven of them, mostly at intersections, will need to be permanent easements, he said, for such improvements as drainage, utility poles right of way adjustments.. Owners affected were to be sent a letter July 15 that contain the plot plan, what kind of easement(s) is planned for their property and an offer of just compensation that identifies the property, owner, list casements and value. The town, says D’Amico, has set aside some road funds to cover these anticipated costs. Property owners, however, are encouraged to donate the easements for the project, but they have a right to this compensation. Within 30 days of the letter (August 17
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deadline), property owners can accept the offer, make a different offer or open up a dialogue with the town. Stephanie Mercandetti addressed the group at the July meetings, emphasizing the town’s commitment to regular communication with affected property owners and townspeople. The information will be posted on the Town’s website (www.townofmedway.org) and distributed via print and social media outlets. During construction, the town of Medway aims to try to maintain two lanes of traffic open as much as possible, although there may be one lane of travel at times. Most of the work will occur in the
daytime, but construction hours will be limited to again ensure two lane traffic particularly during commuting hours. To view the Route 109 100% Design Plans, go to www. townofmedway.org and look under “Quick Links” to find a link to the Rt. 109 Design Committee webpage. Should you have specific project questions, please call the Department of Public Services at (508) 533-3275, or if you would like to sign up to receive future construction updates please contact the Community & Economic Development Department at smercandetti@ townofmedway.org.
Exsultet! Seeks a Few Great Sopranos By J.D. O’Gara
Published Monthly Mailed FREE to the Communities of Medway & Millis Circulation: 10,000 households Publisher Chuck Tashjian Editor J.D. O’Gara Advertising Sales Manager Lori Koller Franklin & Medway/Millis (508) 934-9608 Advertising Sales Assistant Kyle Koller Production & Layout Michelle McSherry Susan Dunne Michael McDaniel Lindsay Rice Advertising Department 508-934-9608 lorikoller@localtownpages.com Ad Deadline is the 15th of each month. Localtownpages assumes no financial liability for errors or omissions in printed advertising and reserves the right to reject/edit advertising or editorial submissions. Send Editorial to: editor@millismedwaynews.com © Copyright 2015 LocalTownPages
Are you a soprano singer looking for a musical challenge beyond the traditional lineup of a community chorus? Would you like to sing with and learn from other talented singers, collaborating on musically-infused artistic presentations? Exsultet! may be just for you, and they’re holding open auditions on August 31 and September 14, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Holliston, 725 Washington Street, Holliston. Exsultet!, a chamber choir of 12 singers, aspires to be the premier women’s ensemble of the Metrowest area. Entering its third season, it seeks vocally experienced singers who have an aptitude and the skill level to learn musically challenging pieces. “They must be able to learn their music on their own before rehearsal,” says Richard Larraga, artistic director. “Typical for the average community group is that you learn the notes in rehearsal. We’re expecting them to learn the
notes before rehearsal. We’re looking for women who want a musical challenge.” Although Exsultet! has residence in a church, the group is not otherwise affiliated with any church or church group. In fact, singers come from a variety of faiths and backgrounds. “We are not a church choir. We do perform a mixture of sacred and secular music of many different centuries and styles,” says Larraga. “We are musically flexible, eclectic and diverse.” In addition, Exsultet!’s performances fuse dramatic prose with eclectic, yet artistically vibrant musical selections. Exsultet!’s last performance, for example included “Ride on King
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blends well with other singers of the same caliber. “I’m not listening to you as a soloist, I’m listening to you as a choral member, and that group is going to be no larger than 12 women. A fit is very important to us, on a personal level as well as on a musical level,” says Larraga, who explains that potential singers will be able to download and review the audition piece on the group’s website at www.exsultet. us. The group’s active season runs from September through May, with rehearsals on Monday evenings, from 7-9 p.m. including holidays except for Labor Day. Larraga also invites high school singers to come intern with the group. For more information, please visit www.exsultet.us, find them on Facebook (Exsultet), or contact Malinda Teague at malindateague@gmail.com.
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A Berry Bonanza at Local Farms By Grace Allen Local u-pick farms are harvesting blueberries right about now, and apples are not far behind. The area is lucky to have several farms with u-pick operations. If you don’t mind working in the sun and getting your hands dirty, u-pick farms are a great way to get up-close and personal with your food, as well as teach your kids where food really comes from. The growing “eat local” and farm-to-table movement has spurred interest in u-pick farms. All farmers say they are busy with a steady stream of people willing to work a bit for their food. Despite the record-breaking snowy winter, crops are doing well, said area growers. According to Peg Morse, co-owner of The Big Apple in Wrentham, the snow acted as good insulation for the berry plants. And the consistent cold was better than fluctuating temperatures, added Morse. Laura Tangerini, of Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm in Millis, agreed. “This year’s blueberry crop is the best we’ve ever had, and the apple crop looks to be fabulous, too,” said Tangerini. The local farms grow many varieties of highbush blueberries, such as Patriot, Jersey, Bluecrop, and Blueray. Aside from their differing harvest times and sizes, each berry has a slightly different flavor, said Paul Newton, owner of Jane and Paul’s Farm in Norfolk. According to Tangerini, “If you have a refined palate, you can definitely taste the difference” between the varieties of blueberries. While July and August are typically the months to pick blueberries, some early apples are available by the end of this month, and definitely after Labor Day. If you’re looking for an activity to do with the kids, or maybe just want some extra-fresh produce in your
summer meals, check out the following local farms and enjoy nature’s bounty while you can. Jane and Paul’s Farm, Norfolk This friendly, family-owned farm features an indoor farmstand with fresh eggs, produce, and plants for sale. Pack a lunch
Open daily 9-5, cash or checks only. 207 Arnold Street, Wrentham (508) 384-3055. Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm, Millis Although established in 1995, the farm currently known as Tangerini’s has been around since the
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1800s. Boasting a farmstand with organic produce, ice cream, and space for special events, Tangerini’s has grown quickly. U-pick options include blueberries, apples, tomatoes, and eggplant. Check out the walking trail, too. Open daily at 9 a.m. with various closing times, so it’s best to check their website or follow them on Facebook for updated information. Cash, checks, and credit cards welcome. 139 Spring Street, Millis, (508) 376-5024. Gianetti’s U-Pick Blueberries, Franklin
This Franklin institution has been around for 40 years, and is a favorite with residents. Open only two days a week, this farm is all about the blueberries. Like the other farms, their blueberry varieties ripen at different times, so a steady supply should be available through the end of the month. Call ahead or check their Facebook page for updates, and bring your own containers. Open 8-4 on Fridays and Saturdays, cash or checks only. 557 Union Street, Franklin, (508) 528-9430.
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included an educational component that looked at historical data, best practices, typical human response, what to do (lockdown, evaluate or fight back) and how to understand reality-based versus fear-based decisions. The second half of the day, participants practiced Synergy’s four “L’s”: • Locate: Identify the situation, make appropriate notifications and decide what to do • Lockdown: When appropriate, lock everyone in place based upon policy and training. • Leave: If possible, leave the area. Not an evacuation! • Live: Take action to save your own life. Be decisive during critical incidents. “Each one of those phases helps the participant deal with the scenario,” says Sgt. Soffayer. “We teach them how to become proficient in barricading doors,
using one wing of the building. The skills they were taught they can take back to their individual offices.” “The program is designed to be a simple solution that is repeatable, retainable and realistic for the people who need it during a critical incident or crisis,” says Brennan, whose company not only focuses on staff level training such as this, but also on security audits and assessments for schools, hospitals and corporations, as well as emergency management planning. Soffayer says town employees were very engaged in the training, and he received a lot of positive feedback from employees the workday after the training, with many employees asking how they might further safeguard their individual offices. “They did an excellent job. The presentation was very real,” says Mark Chotkowski, who works in the Millis Selectmen’s office. “Most people, in the back of their minds, hope nothing like that will ever happen, but at least now they’ll be prepared. They did several scenarios in different rooms to
give you an actual experience of what might happen and how you would go about trying to protect yourself, depending on where you are in the building. Barbara Thissell, from the Millis Board of Health, agreed that the presentation was excellent. “I think its great that the town took the time and resources to educate us,” she says, “but I’d hate to think that we would ever need to use the training.” Most people interviewed agree with that sentiment that they hope to never have to use their newfound knowledge. “Millis is one of the few towns that has trained their actual town building employees as well as its schools, police and fire,” says Brennan. “Very rarely do we see it extend much further than the school.” “It doesn’t matter how big or how small the town you live in, the potential for this to happen is there,” says Sgt. Soffayer. “I think it’s great the town of Millis has taken the initiative to train and prepare their employees.”
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Young Scout Makes Medway a Little Bit Better By J.D. O’Gara
do the job correctly and was inAt 14 years old, Ben is on the strumental in getting materials to young side to be working on his You might not have even nothe location. Eagle Scout project, something ticed it, but 14 year-old Medway Sibley helped Ben decide what he has until age 18 to do as a Boy Boy Scout Ben Carney did – a projects to undertake in the park. Scout. small, neglected park on the corUnderneath the swing set, for “I didn’t really think I’d do ner of Partridge and Winthrop example, the tires needed to be something like this until I was 16 Street in Medway. It was once the switched out. Ben approached or 17,” he says, coming to the full location of Schoolhouse Number Long Distance Tire, who donated realization of the leadership he Five in Medway. new tires for the installation. actually exercised in the project “There’s a baseball field out In a similar fashion, Ben de- during his interview for this story. there and sometimes you’d drive cided to paint the faded swing set, The teen is no stranger to comout here and see this little park,” see saw, bench and picnic table. munity service, however, having says Ben, a member of Medway Condon Hardware answered his recently received the JFK ComBoy Scout Troop 367, led by request with a donation of red munity Service Award at his Greg Green. “It was kind of sad paint for the job. Ben worked with school for his contributions to the altogether. It didn’t have much, so Brian Ehle, of Minuteman Voca- community through his volunteer I figured I would fix it up for my tional High School in Lexington, service with his local youth group, Eagle Scout project.” to build a new sandbox for the food pantry and seniors. Ben approached Tom Holder, area, using lumber donated by Ben’s philosophy echoes the Director of the Medway D.P.W. Medway Lumber, and Medway pay-it-forward concept. about the project, who directed Block came through with sand for “Honestly, it’s like, if you help Ben to Fred Sibley, Operations the sandbox and for underneath one thing, someone might kind of Manager in Medway’s Departthe swings. volley it, making it better and betment of Public Services. Ben And then there was the labor. ter.” credits Sibley with helping him On June 21st, Ben put out a That torch has already been with ideas for the project. He also call for help from the two Medway passed for this spruced up little expresses a lot of gratitude for the Boy Scout Troops, Troop 367 and park, it seems. In mid-July, the leadership he received from volunTroop4:21 108, in Page town NGCC_OpenHouse_May13_FN_BW_Layout 1town. 3/28/14 4:2128-30 PM Page 1 offered some of its own TLC NGCC_OpenHouse_May13_FN_BW_Layout 1 3/28/14 PM 1 About teer Doug Wahl. scouts came through, showing up to the formerly overlooked spot, a “He was really a big help,” says and helping to get the job done. row of new shade trees. Ben, noting that Wahl helped kids
Shown is 14-year-old Medway Boy Scout Ben Carney with one of his mentors for his Eagle project, Fred Sibley, Operations Manager for Medway’s Department of Public Services. Ben rallied volunteers and donations to spruce up a tiny park on the corner of Partridge and Winthrop Streets in Medway.
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Medway Community Farm Opens Self-Guided Tour By Marjorie Turner Hollman Since 2007, there has been widespread interest in having a community farm in Medway. Thanks to the work of many, many local folks, since 2009 the farm has been a reality and continues to grow in what it has to offer. This summer has been a busy one at the farm, and another project that was a dream is now getting ready for “prime time.” Brittany Sidway Overshiner, one of the Farm managers, took me on a recent tour of the new self-guided walking trail that loops through the community farm property at 50 Winthrop Street as well as the adjacent open space property that is available for exploring. Look for the Medway Community Farm sign on Winthrop Street, then park at the Farmstand property and look for the trail signs that point you to each stop on your self-guided tour. Sidway explained, “When we
first started the farm, lots of folks stopped by to see what we were doing, and we had more time to explain what was involved in raising our food organically. But as we’ve grown, we now have additional farm fields we are cultivating, and we’ve developed so many programs, so we have less time to spend with people, to take them around the farm and teach them about what we’re doing.” She continued, “The Open Space committee, along with the Medway Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts, worked with us to come up with a guided trail that will take people along the perimeter of the farm, and through the adjacent woodland, to help educate folks about many of the different aspects of farming life.” The loop trail, a little over a quarter mile in distance, takes between 30 and 60 minutes to walk, depending on how long you linger at each stop along the path. “The
best rule of thumb when following the path is to stay off bare soil,” Sidway suggested. “If you walk on bare soil you might be walking where we’ve just planted seeds.” From the parking area, follow the first sign’s arrow to the farm animals next to the farm house. Learn why the farm keeps these animals, and how they benefit everyone. It’s also fun simply to see the chickens pecking about, and the goats doing their thing. “The pygmy goats are like dogs,“ Sidway explained. “We let them out when the children are here at camp, and the goats follow them around.” Next stop is the greenhouse right nearby. Learn about how the farm propagates plants for growing vegetables. Nearby is the sign for the Community Center, which has caretaker housing and classroom space. Keep following the arrows and you’ll see the new raised bed that provides for
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Bees are next on the tour, but the sign doesn’t take you too close! Remember, this is a self-guided tour, lots of information and views, but the tour keeps you on the perimeter of the farm. Learn about why bees are important to a farm and of course, to all of us. Following the arrows, look for the woodchips into the open space parcel woodlands next to the farm and learn about why forests are important and what products we get from woodlands. The trail takes you alongside the back field of Briggs’ farm next door—be sure to stay on the Community Farm’s side of the
stone wall that divides the property. Enjoy the views, but do not trespass. Soon you’ll see a sign that stands in front of a large pile of black dirt. Hmmm, what can you learn here? You’ll learn about compost, an essential ingredient for growing food, and creating healthy plants. The path along the far side of the farm’s fields takes you alongside Chicken Brook, which provides the eastern boundary of the farm. The day we visited a great blue heron soared over the field. We heard lots of birds. Sidway explained the richness of edge communities and how the diversity of habitats is a magnet for birds and other wildlife. Along this side of the farm you’ll find additional
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The quarter-mile loop trail at Medway Community Farm takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how long walkers linger at each stop on the path.
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Artist Spotlight Tim Rice
Tim Rice was a photographer before he ever had a camera, he says. “I consider myself a witness of ev-
erything,” says the lifelong Medway resident. “Somebody has to record this stuff, and it’s a great pleasure for me to record something and take it back to show them the way I see things. I see pictures if I have a camera in my hand or not. I would see pictures driving down the street. I would want to take a picture through the window of the car and capture the motion of the trees through the window, but I had no idea how to do that.” In his earliest days, the photographer would routinely ask his parents for “a real camera for Christmas. My first camera was a 110. Every Christmas, I would ask for a real cam-
era and I would get a disc camera, but they all served their purpose.” What he had wanted was a camera where he could change the lenses, and finally, at age 17, he received a Pentex K 1000, “the best beginner camera that anyone in film could ever have,” he says. “No whistles, no bells. It forces you to think about what you’re doing.”
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Rice is a product of two worlds of photography overlapping. He began by using film cameras, and eventually taught black and white photography at Mass Bay Community College, where he studied. At a young age, just 23, he opened his own one-hour photo lab. Then came 1999, and the advent of digital cameras. Rice sold his business to CVS and began working for Kodak, teaching retail store employees how to develop 35mm film. Ultimately, however, digital film won over, and Rice became frustrated. “I put my camera away,” he says. “I stopped taking pics.” But, as always, he still didn’t stop seeing them. On October first, 2009, his birthday, Rice had a brand new Nikon D80. “I had just gotten Lightroom from Adobe, for a Mac computer, and I started the Daily Pic, with the intent on taking a picture every day,” he says. “I thought, ‘I’m going to post this on this Facebook page.’ The intent was to stop at the end of the month, but by November first I got all these requests. Where was the daily pic? I had tons of people following this without looking for it.” And so the Tim Rice’s daily pic still lives on. “In my view, there are three types of photographers – true film photographers who never touched
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A (New) Tree Grows in Millis By J.D. O’Gara In the town of Millis, there once stood a tree. A Quercus palustris, or pin oak, was the crowned jewel of Centennial Park, and it was known as Centennial tree in a town park full of plantings donated by residents and associations of Millis. When Centennial Park was removed to make way for the parking lot behind the new Millis Public Library and neighboring businesses, town
tree warden Brutus Cantoreggi tried to save the oak. According to Jim McKay, Deputy Director/Chief of Operations of Millis D.P.W., the tree proved too large to successfully move, and attempts to grow saplings of the original tree sadly failed.
Shown in front of the Clyde F. Brown Elementary School in Millis is Tobin Zwicker, Charlie Gordon and Scott McPhee, of Harrison McPhee, Inc., who were hired by the town to plant a pin oak donated by the Kazis family, owners of Jopa Realty, to replace a tree that once stood in Centennial Park, behind the new Millis Public Library, when the original tree could not be successfully moved or replicated.
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LIVING HEALTHY Is your Macular Degeneration Supplement Up To Date? By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center
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LIVING HEALTHY Milford Regional Opens New Laboratory in Medway Laboratory sites now expanded to 10 locations Milford Regional Medical Center now has 10 convenient laboratory locations, with the newest lab now open on Main Street in Medway. Located within Family Medicine Associates at 74 Main St. in Gould’s Plaza, the lab is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. to provide fast and quick service to any patient regardless of whom their doctor is or where the practice is located. The new lab is also a childfriendly site where children are given special attention by staff with extensive pediatric lab ex-
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ping, reducing the time spent in the salon for nail appointments. Cohen has also just completed training that has earned Chat Noir Nail Salon a spot with the “Safe Salon” rating app. “We are one of the only salons in this area,” says Cohen. “The app is something consumers can download to find a clean salon in their area that adheres to this high standard.” In fact, Chat Noir Nail Studio, which boasts an array of top-shelf products Cohen personally tests herself as well as Cohen’s personal line of scrubs and lotions, has earned itself a local reputation for its fine service. The Wicked Local Award has followed the salon from Sherborn last year, to Medway this year. Client satisfaction has grown so much that Cohen has welcomed fellow manicurist Emily Killion to the studio. Chat Noir gives women, and men, an experience they want to repeat, and Cohen says the difference is in the attention to hygiene, high quality products, artistic detail and personal interaction. “I want people to feel comfortable,” she says. “You have to have a very caring nature to be in this business. I want people to realize what a true nail service really is.” Chat Noir Nail Studio is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., by appointment. Evening hours are also available by appointment only. Stop in at 165 Main Street, Suite 200 (parking in back), call (508) 887-6185, email chatnoirnails@yahoo.com or visit Vagaro.com/ChatNoirNailStudio to request an appointment online.
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A Great Big Thank You from Celebrate Medway Day
Great fun was had by all who came out for our 3rd annual Celebrate Medway Day on Saturday, July 18th. Thayer Homestead and Choate Park was filled with smiles as hundreds enjoyed the many free activities, including giant bounce houses, a remote control race
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track, family wonderful partbingo, the Boonership between gie Heads, pony the committee rides, boating on of volunteers, Choate Pond, Medway Lions a rock climbClub, Meding wall, face way Amateur painting, magic, Hockey Associballoon animals ation, Medway and alpacas. Photo by Judi LaPan Girl Scouts, The grills were Department of going non-stop and music by Little Public Services, Medway High Jed and the Phat Daddies and the School students and Medway Clafflin Hill Orchestra filled the Public Schools, Medway Police air, followed by an amazing fire- and Medway Fire. The day is works display to cap off a wonder- meant to be a celebration of our ful day and evening! terrific town of Medway as well We would like to thank the as a give back to the residents to many volunteers, organizations, enjoy the treasure we have in Chofriends, local businesses and ate Park and Thayer Homestead. residents of Medway which sup- They sparkled on Saturday! ported this terrific event! It is a The biggest thank you goes
Millis Public Schools Conducting Child Search In accordance with Federal Law, IDEA and Massachusetts Law 603CMR28.00, the Millis Public Schools provides special education programs designed to meet the needs of children who are attending not only public schools but also those who are attending private school at private expense and whose parents reside in Millis. Millis provides all children with an opportunity to participate in the public schools programs using a continuous and systematic effort to identify children in need of special education services.
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to the residents of Medway who supported this event financially at Town Meeting this past May. Without their support we could not have accomplished this! Based on the positive reactions we have
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Sports Familiar Coaches In New Roles With Millis Soccer Teams By Ken Hamwey
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The face of soccer at Millis High this fall will be new, but there’ll still be some familiar wrinkles. Steve Bailen, who coached the boys team for the last three years, is moving over to direct the girls varsity, and Jason O’Brien, who was the Mohawks’ boys coach for seven years in the early 2000s, has returned to replace Bailen. During their combined 10 years of coaching a Millis varsity squad, only one tournament appearance occurred but that didn’t stop the Mohawks’ Athletic Director, Chuck Grant, from jumping at the chance to retain Bailen and add O’Brien to the mix again. “When Denis Cutler, who coached the girls to lots of success, moved to Raynham, he wanted to work closer to home, so he accepted a teaching position in Middleboro,’’ Grant said. “That created a vacancy in the girls program, but it all worked out when Jason decided he wanted to get back into coaching. I moved Steve to the girls’ side, and now Jason will take control of the boys again.” The 51-year-old Bailen, who played soccer at Needham High, coached the Millis jayvee boys for two years before taking the varsity reins. The 38-year-old
O’Brien, who started playing soccer at age five, was a midfielder at King Philip Regional, and he also played at Dean College. He later coached the jayvees boys at KP before moving over to Norton as an assistant varsity coach. Grant admires their knowledge of the sport and their experience as coaches and mentors. “Both are veteran coaches, they know the Tri Valley League, and they know that hard work will equate to winning,’’ Grant emphasized. Bailen’s boys team last year won only two games, but it lost a plethora of matches by one and two goals. “The boys program is still growing, and I’m sad I’ll no longer continue building it,’’ Bailen said. “But, I’m excited about guiding the girls. I know I’ve got big shoes to fill, but it’s been a very successful program that’s won championships. The transition should be smooth and it’s obvious that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Bailen’s goal with the girls will be “to maintain the success, add
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Millis soccer will be mixing it up this year, with Steve Bailen moving over to coach girls varsity and former boys coach Jason O’Brien heading back to his old role as boys’ coach.
Millis soccer to be competitive in the TVL. That’s a difficult league but it’ll prepare us for potential tourney berths.” O’Brien hasn’t seen or talked with his players yet, but he’s sure his return will be an easy transition. “Steve has filled me in, and Chuck has been very helpful,” O’Brien said. “I know we’ll have a blend of experience and youth. And, from my previous experience at Millis, I know the players are intelligent and will work hard.” Preferring a style of possession and control, O’Brien said that what kind of approach Millis will take on the field depends on his talent. His personal coaching style is teacher-first. “I enjoy instructing, I expect hard work and discipline, and observance of our rules,’’ O’Brien said. “I also stress
to players the importance of making good decisions, on and off the field.” O’Brien decided to try coaching soccer while he was an assistant track and field coach at KP. “I started to wonder if I could coach track, could I coach soccer?” he said. “When the jayvee soccer job opened at KP, I applied and was appointed.” Both coaches have a similar coaching philosophy — they want their players to be competitive with an eye towards winning, to reach their potential and to enjoy the sport.” The Millis boys and girls soccer teams have new leadership, but in reality the squads will be led by a pair of knowledgeable coaches whose prime objective is to turn out quality players and high caliber student-athletes.
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Sports Millis Softball, from Tired to Tourney Christopher Tremblay
in the circle and outfielder Abby Pyenson, finally gave Millis a leIt wasn’t too long ago that Milgitimate leadoff hitter. And so the lis was the patsy on everyone’s transformation began. schedule and laughing stock of the In addition to the saviors, MilTri-Valley League; a team that evlis still had a bunch of part-time eryone looked forward to playing softball players who literally put because they were an automatic their gloves into their closets in win. Four years ago, Millis AthMay and didn’t pick them up letic Director Chuck Grant hired again until the following March RJ Maturo to take the helm of the when tryouts began. Thus, MaMohawk softball team in hopes of turo spent the first few weeks of turning the program around; little the season re-teaching the basics did he know that his new coach of softball all over again. would awaken a sleeping giant. After earning the 19th and “Before I took over this team, final spot in the 2014 District 3 I believe they had lost something South Softball Tournament, Millike 57 straight games. The team lis put together a decent run that ended in the Quarter Finals when the squad fell to Nantucket 6-4. Coming into this season, Maturo was not only looking to improve upon last year’s performance, but set two important goals. “Our first goal was to go .500 – something the school had not accomplished since the early 1980’s,” the coach said. “Second, we wanted to crack the sectionals. Playing against division 1 and 2 teams in the Tri-Valley League would prepare us to do so in the Division 3 South Tournament.” Things didn’t look too good during the first half Photos by Eileen Nelson Photography of the season, where Millis went 4-9 before they rattled was losing by the slaughter rule off 7 straight wins. At that point on a regular basis, and we needed momentum was changing. The to improve that,” Maturo said. team started to believe in them“That first year, we were not selves, and Maturo installed a breaking down any doors, but we chemistry bonding philosophy, were making progress becoming where they team would do things competitive. When we lost to Holtogether away from the field. As liston 9-2, the kids were ecstatic the Mohawks continued to win that they played a team close.” while knocking their league foes The new coach knew that it (Medfield, Medway and Westwas high improbable to change wood) out of tournament contenthings overnight, and once he got tion their confidence was building his team on board, it was full speed to extreme heights. ahead. According to Maturo, Millis finished the season 11there was a lot of cleanup to do; 10, crossing off their first goal Millis was building a new foundawhile earning an 18 seed in the tion, brick by brick. tournament. Once the tournaLast spring, in addition to ment started, the Mohawks conchanging his pitching coach Matinued to knock off big name turo had some talented freshman schools one by one. Blue Hills fell tryout for the team; the likes of first 9-3; West Bridgewater, the Carly Wenzel gave Millis an ace by
Millis Softball stepped up to achieve both of its goals this year, cracking .500 and making it to the 2014 District 3 South Softball Tournament.
number 2 seed, was next as Millis took them out convincingly 6-1; then Plymouth (7 seed) 2-0. Millis took care of East Bridgewater (3 seed) in the Semi Final round 3-2 and Bourne 10-4 to capture the Division 3 South Championship – goodbye goal number two. Following the Division Championship, the Mohawk nine went on to edge Amesbury, the North Champion, 9-7 in the opening round of the Division 3 State Tournament. Turner Falls, the West Champion, ended Millis magical season with a 5-3 win in the State Title contest. “Although we were ready for what we encountered in the Division 3 Tournament, we had to go through the heart of the tournament, at every corner there was another top seeded team awaiting us,” Maturo said. “Of course we were disappointed in losing the State Championship game, but we lost to Turner Falls, a team that won 12 of the last 13 West Sectional Championships and well as 7 State Championships over the last 15 years. We ran into a perennial softball powerhouse; we had nothing to be ashamed of.” Throughout the tournament Millis had some outstanding performances from its ace in the circle. As a sophomore Wenzel had two 2-hitters and fanned 12 batters in one game and 13 in another and when she wasn’t on against Amesbury, her defense was her saving grace. The outfield made up of senior captain
Colby Zitoli (left field), sophomore center fielder Pyenson and freshman right fielder Emily Malewicz played stellar defense throughout the tournament. “Emily not only had an outstanding bat in the tournament, but her glove was just as big,” Maturo said. “She was making plays that a senior couldn’t make, and she was doing it with pose as a freshman. “ Having captured the Division 3 South Championship and coming a few runs short of a State Title, Maturo knows that next season the team will not be able to skate
through as an unknown. “All in all, we were never supposed to be there, and to get them that far, it’s very satisfying as a coach,” Maturo said.. “Next year, teams are going to want to see if we’re for real and will come after us with guns a blazing. I say bring it on. It’s only better for us.” With both of its goals accomplished this year, there is no doubt that the Mohawks want to get back to the state title game, the only difference is they’re going to want to win it. The sleeping giant has awoken and the Tri-Valley League teams best beware.
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New Director for Charles River Chorale The Charles River Chorale is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley F. Nelson as its new Chorale Director. With the retirement of Roy Kelley, Founding Director and Director Emeritus, who served as the Charles River Chorale’s Director for 30 years, the Chorale had mighty big shoes to fill. After an extensive search, Ashley was the clear choice given her experience, credentials and vision for the future of the chorale. “I am thrilled to begin this new chapter with Charles River Chorale as their music director. I look forward to a successful season filled with new relationships and wonderful music,” says Ashley.
During her tenure as choral director at Hopkinton Middle School and Norwood High School, these choirs consistently achieved superior ratings at festivals and a record number of students were accepted into District, MMEA All-State, and NAfME All-Eastern choirs. Along with her private music studio, she will begin a new position as choral director at King Philip Regional High School. Ashley, an accomplished composer, arranger, choral conductor/clinician, music educator and vocalist has both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education (vocal emphasis) from Boston
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Formed in 1985, the Charles River Chorale is a non-audition group of adult singers. The Chorale attracts members throughout the Charles River watershed area, and from as far as Boston and Attleboro. Two concerts are performed each year, a Holiday Concert in December and Spring Concert in May. The Chorale has also participated in Millis’ Memorial Day celebrations, Tree Lighting ceremonies, as well as Medway Pride Day and many other civic occasions. Additionally, the group has performed with the Greater Marlboro Symphony Orchestra, the Claflin Hill Symphony, as well as participated in “A Community Chorus Festival” at the New England Conservatory along with many other groups from Massachusetts. The Charles River Chorale 2015 winter season officially begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the United Church of
Christ Fellowship Hall located on Route 115, just north of the intersection of Route 109 in Millis, Massachusetts. Coffee and small edibles are generally available. New members are encouraged to attend—the first few rehearsals are free. High School students are also encouraged to join. For more information or to contact the Chorale, please visit our website at www.charlesriverchorale.net, or visit and like us on Facebook. Additional information on Ashley Nelson can be found at www.ashleynelsonmusic.com.
S’Mores & Family Movie at Church of Christ in Millis The Church of Christ, Congregational, 142 Exchange St., Millis, is hosting a fun, free family event on Friday, August 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Join us on the back lawn of the church to make s’mores at our fire pit. Then we’ll head indoors to enjoy a family-friendly movie. All ages are welcome. A responsible adult must
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we collect samples from below the surface, carefully picking through leaves and muck for the masters of the underwater world. Among the creatures we may discover living below and on the surface are dragonflies, side-swimmers, clams, predaceous diving beetles, water scorpions and much, much more. Fee: $7m/$9nm per person Whoo’s Out There: Evening Wildlife Prowls: Friday, August 14th, from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Explore the fascinating world of Stony Brook after dark. You never know what you will find on a walk around the trails after sunset. We’ll start each program with an illustrated discussion of a few of the many creatures that roam the wetlands, fields and forest around sunset. We’ll practice our owl hoots and frog calls and take a look at what makes theses critters so special, then head out on the trail to look and listen. Minimum age: 6. Fee: $9adm$6chm/$11ad-$7ch per person Summer Star Search: Friday, August 21st, from 8 - 10 p.m. Summer evenings offer a great time to get outside and enjoy the night sky. We will use telescopes and binoculars to search out and view planets, stars, and
perhaps even a galaxy or two. We will focus on practicing the techniques used for navigating from point to point in the night sky. Get a guided tour of the summer constellations! Minimum age 7. Fee: $8m/$10nm per person Twilight Canoe Trip: Friday, August 28th, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Spend a lovely evening gliding around the Stony Brook wetlands; listening and exploring the ponds and marshes as day gives way to night. Sunset is a glorious time to be out in the wetlands and there is no better way to get close to the action than from a canoe. We’ll provide the canoes and equipment. Minimum age 6. Fee: $22m/$27nm per person. Wonder Walks for FamiliesExplore the Magic: Saturday, August 29th, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Every exploration outside brings a new experience. Walk with us through the woods and along the wetlands at Stony Brook. Touch the tree bark, check for animal tracks in the mud, and listen for the sounds of birds in the trees. From dragonfly wings to water lily pads, nature is revealed through amazing shapes and colors. In this session we will search for the four species of turtles that live here and learn about their lifestyles, including the grand-daddy snapping turtles off the boardwalk. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5adm-$4cm/$6ad$5ch per person Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.
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August at Millis Recreation For more information, call Kris Fogarty, Recreation Director, at (508) 376-7050.
AUGUST DANCE - Millis Dance Theatre This morning program offers Ballet, Jazz, Tumble and crafts to our very youngest dancers. Bring a bag lunch, healthy snack provided. Small group instruction for lots of TLC. Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Ages: 3-7 Monday-Friday, 8/3-8/7 1 week, 9 a.m. –12 p.m., $130, ($20 sibling discount)
SUMMER FUN WEEKS - Millis Recreation Department Start and end your summer in this fun filled camp! Daily activities will include games, water play, crafts and more. Join us for some summer fun in the sun (or even the rain)! Please provide a snack, lunch, sunscreen and water bottle. Meet daily at the Rte. 109 side entrance to the gym. Sign up for one or both weeks. Additional information available at sign-up. Fee includes field trips! Veterans Memorial Building Gym Ages: 5-12 Week 2 – 8/17-8/21, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Week 3 – 8/24- 8/28 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $225/week • C.I.T. Program (ages 13-15) $100/week
ACTING/WRITING/ DIRECTING FOR THE STAGE – Arlene Lagos Is your child destined to be a star? Maybe a director? How about a writer? This workshop will teach them everything from how to perfect their monologues, dialogues, stage presence, and movement to directing, lighting and writing of scripts. By the end of the program we will put on a show that will be entirely run by the children! Maximum of 12 participants. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Ages: 8-12 August 10-14, 5 sessions, 10-11 a.m., $60 or August 10-14 Ages: 13-18, 2-3 p.m., $60
WRITING WORKSHOP Arlene Lagos Does your child like coming up with stories or creating characters in far away places? Do you think they yearn to write an incredible story and have it come to life? In this class, your child will learn about plot, theme, highlights, character building, subplots, and other key story elements. By the end of the class we hope to have an anthology of stories from all
the children that can be brought home as a keepsake! Maximum of 15 participants. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Ages: 8-12 August 10-14 5 sessions, 11-12, $60, or August 10-14 Ages: 13-18, 3-4 p.m., $60
CAMP HOLLYWOOD Arlene Lagos Is your child creative? Does your child seem destined for the stage or screen? Wouldn’t it be great if they could take an acting, dancing, writing, singing and crafts class all in one place, at an affordable price? Now they can with skilled Instructor Arlene Lagos. Sign up for one or all of the sessions! Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Ages: 5-12 Session III: 8/17-8/20 Monday- Thursday 8:30-4:30, Session IV: 8/24-8/27 Monday- Thursday 8:30-4:30 (Please pack a snack and a peanut free lunch with your child) Minimum of 5 participants $225/week, Additional Siblings: $100/week
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Youth Programs Toddler Jam, Every Wednesday 11 a,m.
Newborns - 30 months are invited to this drop-in program of stories, fingerplays and songs accompanied by mountain dulcimer. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. A drop-in (no registration necessary) story time with songs, stories, and a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 10 months-5 years. ** These ages are flexible! If you think your children will enjoy story time, please bring them.
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Monday, August 17, 7 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring the whole family (teddy bears,too)! Come to the library to get calm and cozy for bedtime. Cute stories, gentle songs, and a take-home craft. No need to register. Paws to Read dogs are on vacation in August.
Adult programs Memoir Writing Presentation and Workshop Jan Lewis, Professional Memoir Ghostwriter Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m.
Local Mystery Author Talk C. E. Zaniboni Thursday, August 12, 7 p.m.
Free Summer Events at the Millis Public Library Wellness Wednesdays: The Library is offering free Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation in the courtyard starting at 6:30 p.m. (If inclement weather, classes will be held inside.) Led by experienced teachers from Living Buddha Nature. Family Summer Movie Nights: Every Wednesday in August, we’re showing a fam-
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August 5 Toddler Jam, 11 a.m., dropin program for newborns to 30 months with a parent/caregiver, Medway Public Library Family Summer Movie Night (PG or G-rated), 6 p.m., Roche Bros. Room, and Wellness Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Millis Public Library Courtyard (inside if rain), free yoga, Tai Chi and meditation led by Living Buddha Nature teachers, Millis Public Library, 961 Main St., Millis, call (508) 376-8282 or visit www.millislibrary.org
August 6 Memoir Writing Presentation and Workshop, Jan Lewis, Professional Memoir Ghostwriter, 7 p.m., Medway Public Library Medway Farmers Market, Medway V.F.W. Post 1526, 123 Holliston Street, Medway. 4-7 p.m., Find Medway Farmers Market on Facebook! August 7 Story Time, Medway Public Library, 11 a.m. A drop-in (no registration necessary) story time with songs, stories, and a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 10 months-5 years or so. August 8 Medway Lions Bottle/Can Drive, Redeemables should be placed 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. Free workshop: DSLR Filmmaking, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., presented by Medway Cable Access,
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August 19 Toddler Jam, 11 a.m., dropin program for newborns to 30 months with a parent/caregiver, Medway Public Library Family Summer Movie Night (PG or G-rated), 6 p.m., Roche Bros. Room, and Wellness Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Millis Public Library Courtyard (inside if rain), free yoga, Tai Chi and meditation led by Living Buddha Nature teachers, Millis Public Library, 961 Main St., Millis, call (508) 376-8282 or visit www.millislibrary.org August 20 Medway Farmers Market, Medway V.F.W. Post 1526, 123 Holliston Street, Medway. 4-7 p.m., Find Medway Farmers Market on Facebook! August 21 Story Time, Medway Public Library, 11 a.m. A drop-in (no registration necessary) story time with songs, stories, and a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 10 months-5 years or so. S’Mores & Family Movie,
Church of Christ, Congregational, 142 Exchange St., Millis, 6:30 p.m. Responsible adult must accompany children. S’more making materials provided. Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets and bug spray. Free, visit www.millisucc.org or call (508) 376-5034. Community Cookout, 4-7 p.m., Medway Community Church, 193 Main Street, Medway, come join, rain or shine, for a fun evening filled with delicious food, lawn games and conversation - while enjoying music by local artist Dan Cloutier. August 22 Millis Town-Wide Yard Sale, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., maps to be posted at millis.org and available at local businesses. Cost to be included in map is $15 or single families and nonprofits, $25 for multifamilies/neighborhoods and $35 for organizations. Sponsored by Millis Recreation. To register, find the form on the Millis Recreation page at millis. org or call (508) 376-7050 or email MILLISYARDSALE@ millis.net for more information.
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August 26 Toddler Jam, 11 a.m., dropin program for newborns to 30 months with a parent/caregiver, Medway Public Library Family Summer Movie Night (PG or G-rated), 6 p.m., Roche Bros. Room, and Wellness Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Millis Public Library Courtyard (inside if rain), free yoga, Tai Chi and meditation led by Living Buddha Nature teachers, Millis Public Library, 961 Main St., Millis, call (508) 376-8282 or visit www.millislibrary.org August 27 Medway Farmers Market, Medway V.F.W. Post 1526, 123 Holliston Street, Medway. 4-7 p.m., Find Medway Farmers Market on Facebook! August 28 Story Time, Medway Public Library, 11 a.m. A drop-in (no registration necessary) story time with songs, stories, and a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Ages 10 months-5 years or so.
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moved from its West St. location to 38C Park St. plans to be among the weekly exhibitors. Although they will not be providing therapeutic services at the market, they will be happy to discuss the types and costs of the available services including: massages; acupuncture; reflexology and Reiki, as well as lists of classes offered at the center. Crystals, mugs and gift certificates will be available for sale. Since some non-food vendors attend intermittently, it is a good
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Silver Screen Matinees at Millis Library Programs will be held in The Roche Bros. Community Room on Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. through August 27. The program is free. No registration required. SILVER SCREEN MATINEES are made possible through the generous funding of the Friends of the Millis Public Library. We are also grateful to the family and friends of Geno I. DelloRusso for their purchase of the 2014 Public Performance Site License from Movie Licensing USA which allows us to screen these films in the library.
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Fines Reduced, Loan Times Expanded at Millis Public Library! We’re simplifying things at the Millis Public Library. Starting immediately, all library items (books, DVDs, magazines, ukuleles, video gameseverything) will go out for two weeks. And all items can be renewed twice, if they aren’t on hold for another patron. Also, we are lowering our overdue fee to just 10 cents per day, with a maximum fine per
item of $5. This is a big change for DVDs, which used to cost one dollar per day! We will have these new policies on a trial period through December. If you like these changes, tell us by borrowing lots and lots of books and movies and more! Please call the library (located at 961 Main St.) at 376-8282 for more information.
Save the Date & Call for Vendors Church of Christ Family Fun Fair October 3 The Church of Christ, Congregational will host its fifth annual Family Fun Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 a.m, to 4 p.m., at 142 Exchange St. (Rt. 115) in Millis. This popular community event will feature a variety of fun activities, including
games, Touch a Truck, bounce house, face painting, firemen’s foam pit, a giant slide, vendors, and a huge yard sale. Food at the fair will include cookout and bake sale items, as well as homemade jams, jellies and pickles. The fair will also feature a variety of musi-
cal entertainment throughout the day. For more information about the fair, or to request a vendor application, visit the church website at www.millisucc.org, or call the office at (508) 376-5034.
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Millis Hires Interim Middle School Principal, Student Services Director Millis Public Schools has appointed Ms. Maureen Knowlton Millis Interim Middle School
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be highly successful as the Principal and head instructional leader of the Millis Middle School. She began July 1, 2015. Maureen’s e-mail is mknowlton@millisps.org and her office phone will be (508) 376-7014. Millis Public Schools is also excited to announce that Dr. Sue Anne Marks has accepted the position of Director of Student Services in the Millis Public Schools. An extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic leader, Dr. Marks earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northeastern University, a Certificate of Administrative Licensure from Boston University and her M.S.
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Special Tribute Dinner Planned for Vets, Military Families A special tribute dinner is being planned to recognize all military members, veterans and their families, including Blue and Gold Star families while also remembering the heroes and victims of 9/11/01. This non- political event is to simply say “Thank You”, for your service and sacrifices. This free tribute dinner will be held at
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Exelon Generation Sponsors Medway Power Hitting Contest There was plenty of power at Cassidy Park Fields in Medway as area 11 -12 year olds put on an electric display of hitting in the first annual Exelon Power Hitting Team Contest held July 12 at the close of the annual Tondorf Baseball Tournament. The Dover-
Sherborn team, led by Hans Heer, who led the power parade with six home runs, defeated a field of eight towns including Ashland, Bellingham, Dover-Sherborn, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hopedale, Medway and Mendon. Exelon Generation, which
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The Medway 12U team with sponsorship check for on Exelon Power Hitting Contest held July 12. Far left, Kevin Thornton Exelon Generation. Medway Team members: Ben, Troy, Andrew, Timmy, Jackson, Jake, Joe, Ryan, Billy, Dante and Tyler. Coaches - Rob Faichney, Tom Emero, Mike Newman, Neil Reynolds and Mike Abbott.
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