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Seeking a Vision for This Old House (and Barn) Medway Committee to Come Up with Plan for Historic Thayer Property BY J.D. O’GARA If you’ve gone to Choate Park in Medway, you’ve driven, and perhaps even parked, right by it. The historic white building and barn are masked behind a few gnarled, overhanging trees, but the Thayer property, next to the pond, is literally a hidden gem, one that might still be awaiting appraisal of its full value. Custom Copper, a restorer of historic structures, has replaced structural timbers and needed foundation work in the barn, as well as restored the roof of the main house. This work was in accordance with a Mass Highway grant that Medway Historical Commission received, following recommendations of a historic structure report that the town com-
missioned. In addition, the lawn area of the property has been cleaned up and re-seeded. Now that that work is done, the next step is to decide how the town will use this property. Enter the Thayer Property Development Committee, “a newly formed group to take what has been done to date and see, literally, what we’re going to do with that house on the hill,” says Dan Hooper, Committee Chair. The seven members of the Thayer committee have been meeting on Thursday nights at the Medway Senior Center. The Thayer house and barn date back to the 1830s. According to the Medway town website, a 13acre property was sold to Joel Partridge in 1836, and he built his home there, later acquiring 70 acres of land. Lydia Partridge,
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Community Rallies to Support Emily Malewicz Millis Girl Injured by Tree Faces Long, Costly Recovery BY J.D. O’GARA It’s amazing how much damage one tree can do, but it’s far more amazing how much repair a community can muster. Ten-year-old Millis quadruplet Emily Malewicz, wants simply to “come home” from Maine Medical Center, where she has been treated for
her injuries since a tree fell on her August ninth. She will likely return to a community ready with open arms. Almost immediately, concerned people have mobilized to bring some sort support to Emily and her family. While her family was camping at Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort, the girl sustained life-
threatening injuries to a number of her vital organs, as well as broken ribs and a fractured skull, when a tree came down during a sudden storm. Emily spent her tense first days in the hospital in life-saving surgeries, and while she has now recovered to the point where she can breathe without a ventilator, eat, talk and move around, she still
faces a long recovery. “She’s up. She’s walking. She’s doing physical therapy. She’s eating,” says Debbie Hayes, Emily’s Millis Youth Baseball coach, who has been in close contact with the Malewicz family since the freak
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Joel’s daughter, married Addison Thayer, and the Partridge children sold the homestead to Addison Thayer in 1853. From then on it was referred to as the Thayer Home Place, and Lydia and Addison raised three children there. The Thayer family built the dams that later powered the nearby stone mill.
“Our ultimate objective is to come up with the best way to use the property for the town,” says Thayer Committee member John Foresto. “We want to have a meeting here on the property with all the organizations in town,” says Foresto, “to explain what our vision is and to ask for their input.”
“The town took the property by eminent domain about five years ago,” says Dennis Crowley, Medway Selectman, who notes that the selectmen put together the committee to make recommendations to the town for use of the property, with the hope that the town might approve the use of Community
Some members of the community have submitted ideas, says Hooper. The historical commission, for example, has moved that the property would be a good place to house their historical col-
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lection. Other groups point to the natural bowl shape of the land behind the barn and suggest an outdoor pavilion where concerts might take place. Others would like to see the barn converted to a function hall. Although these ideas have been “floated,” says Hooper, “None of it has been done in sort of an organized fashion in such a way that it can be packaged and outlined and summarized to the town meeting.” Whatever is done to the property, the committee has come to a strong consensus that the house become a residence for a caretaker, who could provide day-today security. Still, Hooper envisions the “constant use of the property, and vigilance of that use providing its own security. A broad range of community members needs to be able to use it and enjoy it.” The open public meeting on the Thayer property will likely take place in late September, says Hooper, although a date has not yet been set. In the meantime, “We’re going to make a concerted effort to invite and encourage a very broad community representation.” says Hooper. Medway residents are invited to offer their suggestions at one of the 7 p.m., Thursday night meetings at the senior center, or by emailing Mr. Hooper at dan.hooper@ verizon. net.
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Fourth-grader Sarah Kohls, of Millis, attends a candle-lighting ceremony for Emily Malewicz on August 18. Photo copyright and courtesy of Eileen Nelson Photography.
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accident. Getting Emily ready for the junior league in the spring will not be easy, says Hayes, who notes that Emily “is not out of the woods, yet.” Efforts to raise money and help for the family arose right away. The Lebanon Rescue Department in the town where Emily was injured set up “Emily’s Fund,” and as of August 20 had raised nearly $5,000 to help the family. Emily’s parents, Kathleen and Peter, have been helped by the Ronald McDonald house, where they have stayed to be close to their daughter. Their family has stepped in to care for their other three children, Katherine, Joseph and Ryan. Friends immediately started a “Get Well Emily” Facebook page, one that now has almost 500 wellwishers, and a trust has been set up for Emily at Middlesex Savings Bank. On August 18, hundreds of Millis residents gathered for a candlelighting ceremony to pray for Emily’s recovery. Friends are planning on creating “Team Emily” tshirts to sell to raise money. On August 22, local Girl Scouts
got together to make cards and a quilt to help raise their sister scout’s spirits. Flipside Gymnastics held a fundraising open gym to raise money for this trust on August 24. Even local children are getting into the spirit, with lemonade stands sprouting up to raise money for the trust. One fundraiser, called the Embracing Emily Bike Run, will be held on October 3, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Amvets Post 495 at 404 Village Street in Millis. The cost to participate is $15 per bike, $5 per passenger and $10 for general admission. All tickets include food, and the event will feature 50/50 raffles and a live band. With the possibility of more surgery on the horizon,” says Hayes, “recovery is going to be very long and very costly.” In fact, according to the Facebook page, a meeting will be held in the restaurant section of Victory Lane in Millis on September 2, at 7:30 p.m., to brainstorm other fundraising ideas. To make a contribution, please mail checks to The Emily Malewicz Support Trust, Middlesex Savings Bank, 24 Milliston Rd., Millis, MA 02054
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Woodside Montessori Offers Education Alternative Millis School Teaches Students from Pre-K through 8th Grade BY J.D. O’GARA
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Not all schools are alike. With September here and the advent of school’s start, local residents might be interested in knowing about a different type of school in their midst – Woodside Montessori Academy. The 24-year-old Montessori school serves students from ten different communities, aged 2.9 months to eighth grade.
Hands-on Montessori articles are specially designed to lead children from concrete to abstract thinking. All materials the children use are self-correcting, and while children do lead their own learning by deciding which materials to work with, be it math, language, sensory, practical life, art, science or geography, they are required to have a lesson from the teacher before they can choose to work with a new item. The role of the Montessori-
The next group, the Lower and Upper Elementary classes, with children aged 6-12, is considered the “Intellectual Mind,” Six-tonine year olds are considered in the “Age of Imagination,” whereas the older elementary students have progressed to the “Age of Reason.” Lower Elementary includes a lot of storytelling, to spark the child’s imagination and quest for knowledge, while Upper Elementary teachers seeks to help students
Woodside uses concepts developed over 100 years ago by Italy’s first female doctor of medicine, Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori closely observed children’s learning, and she concluded that children thrive when they are allowed to develop at their own pace, in an environment that provides a variety of stimulating learning materials. Woodside classrooms offer an open space throughout which children can freely move and take their time working with Montessori materials. Kathleen Gasbarro, director of Woodside, sees parents choosing Montessori for a number of different reasons, but she does say that reasons for choosing Woodside differ according to the age of the child. “The older a child is, typically they’re not thriving in a conventional environment, whether it’s creativity, a lack of creativity, or conventional testing. “ Younger students, says Gasbarro, “come because the parents know ahead of time. They’ve researched a lot of different types of schools. I think it’s much more about conscious choice. When they’re older, it’s more reactionary.” Gasbarro stresses the importance of a three-year cycle in the Montessori process. “Those third years are the role models for the younger kids,” she says. “They also take on a leadership role that enhances their self-esteem and
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Kathleen Gasbarro, Director of Woodside Montessori Academy, presents a classic example of Montessori materials called the squaring and cubing chains.
The elementary classes, says Gasbarro, are their fastest growing level. “We need more room for them,” she says, and she hopes to expand the Village Street campus to accommodate them. Finally, the Middle School students use the Village Street location as well as the Primary children. This program for this group aims for adolescents to be self-confident and to gain selfknowledge, and being part of their community is very important.
Cylinder blocks are an example of carefully planned, self-correcting Montessori teaching materials.
trained teachers at Woodside is to be a model for the student, to prepare the environment for self-directed learning, and then to help the child progress based on careful observation of that child’s development. Housed at their Village Street campus, the first of the three-year groupings include the primary classes, for ages 3 to 6. This grouping is based on an idea that children this age have “absorbent minds.” This age group uses the Montessori materials with the goal of learning to make choices, use coordinated movements and learn
understand not only what, but why. Gasbarro notes that the two elementary levels underwent a project relating to the Lansing Millis building in Millis, also known as the old train station. Younger elementary students did research on the history of the building, learning that it was built as a memorial to Lansing Millis, but also that the stones in the foundation were donated from all over the country. The upper elementary students researched the rock cycles, actually identifying the types of stones used, and from what geological era.
Students, says Gasbarro, go on to attend a number of different high schools. “It’s not about trying to get everyone to go to private
school,” she says, “What we do is match the school to the child.” The six middle school graduates this past year went on to Norfolk Agricultural, School One in Rhode Island, Tri-County Regional High School, Medfield HighSchool, Millis High School and the Waldorf High School. Our goal is to develop life-long learners,” says Gasbarro. “It’s not a tagline. That is really what we want for children. Is the parent’s goal for them to have a certain score on a standardized test, or is it to be able to get that score because they are thinkers and problem solvers first?”
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Bringing Out Strength, not Weakness: The Life Experience School in Millis BY J.D. O’GARA Everyone has something to offer. On Lavender Street in Millis, adults with developmental disabilities are more likely to ask how they can help rather than how they can be helped. The twelve members of the 38-year-old Life Experience Program look outward, into their community, to find a sense of inclusion and self-confidence. Their program guides these men and women to realize how their individual talents, not their limitations, can make a positive impact on the world around them. Take Cal Hottelet. At the Life Experience Program, Cal proved himself to be a whiz at baking, but he also really enjoyed riding Cupid, the 11-year-old pony at August Farm. Now, Cal, and his business partner and friend, Lizzy Holz, bake their creation, “Cupid’s Cookies,” by the dozen. Cupid taste-tests Cal and Lizzy’s recipes, and the two bakers package up
“Cupid-approved” the cookies for their customers. “Everyone in the barn orders them,” says Meg Randa.
Randa joined her husband, Lewis Randa, in running the Experience Program 29 years ago. Meg had been involved with special needs
A member of the Life Experience Program and the Special Peace Corps, entrepreneur Cal Hottelet is shown here with his “Cupid’s Cookies.” Photo used courtesy of the Life Experience Program.
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through movement and dance therapy. Lewis, who at age 24 had already been a director of recreational therapy at a Boston hospital, decided to start his own school at “a run-down chicken farm here in Sherborn,” says Meg. Then, and now, the program, which offered lots of outdoor time and interaction with animals, was an alternative to restrictive special needs classes. The individuals it serves are encouraged to think about how they might help others less fortunate than themselves, thus taking focus away from what they can’t do and giving them a sense of pride and strength. In fact, members of the school call themselves the “Special Peace Corps,” incorporating helping the community into an every day event. Activities like visiting a Natick nursing home and picking up donations of food from Roche Bros. to deliver to the local food pantry are regular activities. In 1985, the school moved to the brick building in Sherborn that is now known as the Peace Abbey, actually an extension of the Life Experience School. As the school
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During the school year, Life Experience Program participants attend Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., although in summers they move to a threeday schedule. Right now, there’s room for a couple more special people to join their family. “What makes us unique,” says Randa, “is that we’re small enough that we operate much as a family … we’re touching the lives of others with these wonderful individuals who have so much to give.”
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grew, and the Peace Abbey came to be, the Randas took their school to the Lansing Millis building, or old train station, in Millis, as Randa says it offered “such an accessible community.” She says the town of Millis has been very supportive of the individuals at the school, with local businesses employing a number of Program members. Later, a move across the street to a more residential space allowed for members of the Program to work on such practical life skills as doing laundry and cooking.
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Model Vessels Set Sail Upon Choate Pond
Mike Hale, of Taunton, member of the Marine Modelers Club of New England, sails his model “San Diego” on Choate Pond. Hale began building pool models about 20 years ago, but has ramped up his efforts and enthusiasm since joining the club 15 years ago.
BY J.D. O’GARA They’re nothing like the average store-bought models or beginner “snap-tight’ versions. The model boats at Medway’s Choate Pond on August 21 weren’t built by novices, but by grown enthusiasts. Each detail was thoroughly researched; each piece was intricately bonded together. What’s more, all of the vessels, which include riverboats, lobster boats, Coast Guard boats and Navy boats, to name a few, were built to be used on the water. The 40 or so members of the Marine Modelers
Club of New England all create scale model, radio-controlled replicas. “Medway is our base of operations,” says club President Ed Arini, of Medford. Ed began building models at age nine and says he progressed from plastic models to those that were successively more challenging. In addition, he says he “fell in love with shipbuilding.” Arini recommends the hobby as “very therapeutic. Doing these for five to six hours,” he says, “tunes out the rest of the world.” The models, however, take a lot
Mansfield resident Willie Zankel has been building models for 25 years and joined the Marine Modelers Club of New England “back when they were in Medfield.” Here, he poses with his 20-year-old model of the “Creole Queen.”
longer than a few hours to complete. Eric Bertelsen, owner of Homeport Model Ships (www.homeportmodels.com), says his model of a Ticonderoga Class Cruiser, the U.S.S. Bunker Hill, took almost ten months to build. “A lot of time and a lot of research goes into these pieces,” says Bertelsen. The group holds its annual regatta here in Medway each August, but according to Arini, they hold several on-the-water events in the greater Boston area from April through November, meeting for a
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Millis Cultural Council Offers Arts Grants The Millis Cultural Council, in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, announces its call for Local Cultural Council(LCC)Arts Grants applicants for FY 11. The grants promote the availability of rich cultural experiences for local citizens. Individuals, schools, and cultural organizations are eligible to apply for project support. Funding for cultural field trips is also available through the PASS Program. All grants are reimbursement based.
For more information and applications log onto the Massachusetts Cultural Council website at: www.massculturalcouncil.org. Applications are also available in the Town Clerk’s Office in the Veterans’ Memorial Building at 900 Main Street and the Millis Public Library on Auburn Road. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, October 15, 2010. They should be sent to the Millis LCC Chair, Valerie Richard, 127 Orchard St., Millis, MA 02054. Grants will be announced in the beginning of 2011.
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There’s a New Toy Store In Town! If you’ve been in the Rugged Bear Plaza lately, you may have noticed a little more activity than usual. That’s because Medway has a toy store again! Jerry Hickman, owner of Jerry’s Toy Store, is not new to the toy industry or to Medway. As the manager of “The Whiz”, he enjoyed being a part of the local community. “There are such wonderful people and families that I met as a result of managing the store in Medway. When I decided to open my own store, I knew exactly where I wanted it to be.” Carrying a wonderful selection of puzzles, toys, and games for all ages from educational and creative toy manufacturers such as Ravensberger, Alex, Playvisions, and Educational Insights, Jerry’s Toy Store has something fun for everyone! Play is encouraged here at Jerry’s, and many of the products are opened and available for you to play with and try out. “I love interacting with my customers, and allowing them to sample everything is a perfect way to engage them,” says Jerry. Having fond memories of going to neighborhood toy stores and hobby shops while growing up, Jerry wants the kids of today to enjoy the same experiences. “Great family traditions often sur-
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The toys and games Jerry’s Toy Store carries use the brain for problem solving, while having a little fun while learning. Brands like Think Fun, Snap Circuits which has won numerous awards including Education.com A+ Award and ASTRA Best Toys for Kids 2010, and Scientific Explorer, which received “Toy of the Year Award” from Creative Child Magazine, Jerry’s Toy Store carries games and puzzles that help the child learn while having fun. "I’ve always believed that puzzles are like exercises for the mind,
similar to what going to the gym is for the body," says Hickman. "The more puzzles you solve, the better you get at doing them. And problem solving transfers in to life situations as well. With this store, I can put into action some of the wonderful ideas and plans that I have had for years. We will also be having the frequent customer buyer discount, featuring a $10 gift card for every $100 spent, coupons via email to our customers, and special promotions." “My new favorite item is the Money-Savvy Piggy Banks, in translucent blue, green and pink. What I like about them is not only are they a nice size and lightweight, and the best thing is that they are designed with 4 separate compartments that helps teach your child how to prioritize saving money a little bit at a time.” Free gift wrapping is always offered. And if your toy or game needs batteries to run, Hickman includes them for free. A longtime Massachusetts resident, Jerry Hickman, a child at heart, has spent the last 20 years puzzled. He opened his first business in 1991 on Cape Cod called “Puzzle Me This,” and now would like to welcome you to his world of fun and games right here in Medway.
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September 13 5-6 p.m. Girls Night Out Bookgroup for girls in grades 1-4. Please read any nonfiction book about animals! Register at library. Call Laura Grant (508) 376-8282
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7 p.m., Floral Design Demonstration with Loretta Carrigan, sponsored by Millis Garden Club and also funded by Roche Bros. New members welcome. Call Beverly Temple (508) 376-1014 or visit www.millisgardenclub.org.
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September 19 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Purr-fect Cat Shelter 12th Annual PetWalk, Norfolk County Agricultural High School, Rte. 1A, Walpole. Wooded walk fundraiser, followed by booths, activities, samples, raffles, live music and more.Visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org for more information and sponsor forms.
September 19 1-3 p.m., Open House, Medway Historical Society, 223 Main Street, Medway, call (508) 533-7222 or visit www.medwayhistoricalsociety.org.
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Norfolk Cultural Council Announcements The Norfolk Cultural Council will accept proposals for funding of community-oriented projects in the arts, humanities and science through grants issued by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Norfolk Cultural Council will also accept proposals through the Pass Program, a subsidy for schools and children. This year the NCC will distribute approximately $4000 in grants. DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: LETTER MUST BE POSTMARKED OCTOBER 15.
For more information go to www.massculturalcouncil.org. Download at www.massculturalcouncil.org/lccapp.pdf. Please mail your proposal to: Norfolk Cultural Council, Norfolk Town Hall, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056 The Norfolk Cultural Council will also present Susan Kelley in exhibition at the Norfolk Public Library September 4th through October 2nd. Reception to be announced.
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Millis Schools Make Cuts, Medway Avoids Them in Tough Fiscal Times
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In addition, she says, certain IEPs actually required the district to hire one-on-one classroom aides. “The quality will remain high,” says the superintendent. “I wouldn’t consider it if we were not able to maintain quality.”
In tough economic times, state aid to local schools has been cut. Localtownpages spoke with school superintendents Dr. Judith Evans, of Medway Public Schools, and Dr. Nancy Gustafson, of Millis Public Schools, about how each district is faring at the onset of this year. At the end of the school year, Millis Superintendent Nancy Gustafson had warned residents of an upcoming $1 million shortfall for the year ahead. Since then, Gustafson now says, the school district has made approximately $531,000, about 4.7% of the total
school budget, in cuts to help bridge the gap. The cuts, says Gustafson, “would have been worse, except the finance committee gave us $108,000 more from Stabilization funds to avoid more personnel layoffs.” Gustafson said that eight new positions were required to be filled, and that the school department ‘was able to hire some really superb people and still have a savings of over $100,000.” Still, some cuts, including two aides, the school psychologist, and a physical education teacher, were made. “It’s unfortunate that anybody had to be laid off, because our staff
members are so valuable,” says Gustafson. “Generally, we try to avoid laying off people as much as possible.” The superintendent notes that 80% of the total school budget is comprised of salaries, 78% of which funds staff with direct responsibility for instruction. Some parents, upset at the layoff of the psychologist, put together a Facebook group in protest to the decision. Gustafson points out that, although the school psychologist is needed to do neurological evaluations for Individual Education Plans (IEPs), the school district does “not have enough of those to warrant a full-time position.”
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Apples Are Ripe for Picking in Local Orchards BY JACKIE MASLOFF It is September; fall will be soon upon us, and one’s mind turns to apple picking. There are several apple and fruit orchards within less than an hour’s drive. Belkin Family Lookout Farm, located at 89 Pleasant Street South in South Natick (phone (508) 6530653) with 180 acres, is the oldest working tree farm in the area, going back to 1861. It consists of 60,000 trees, 20,000 of which are apple trees of 11 varieties and another 20,000 of Asian pear trees. Fruit-picking began back in May and ran to early July with the picking of strawberries and blueberries. The August time frame saw the picking of stone fruit, which are plums, nectarines and peaches, and the beginning of picking apples such as the Ginger Gold and the Jersey Mac. An additional six to seven varieties will be available come early September and into October, with more to come until
early November, after which the apple picking season ends. About 200,000 pounds of pumpkins will also be available for purchase. The entire crop was about two weeks early.
the production of apples, pears, peaches, fresh fruits and vegetables. Crops have been good this year despite the lack of rain as the farm has its own irrigation system.
Admission to Belkin Lookout Farm is $8 with picking prices at $2.50 per pound of fruit. The admission price also includes other activities for children, such as a train ride, children’s play area, a burlap maze, a petting zoo, a learning center where children can find out more about the farm, face painting and other entertainment, including pony and camel rides on the weekends. The farm is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Fairmount Fruit Farm, located at 887 Lincoln Street Finally, the Big Apple Farm, loin Franklin (phone (508) cated at 207 Arnold Street in 533-8737) is a 90-year old Wrentham (phone (508) 384farm with 20 acres of 3055), offers 24 varieties of apples, apple, peach and pear trees. and 28 varieties of vegetables. The Apple picking starts the farm is open seven days a week first Saturday after Labor from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with apple Day and runs through the picking on weekends starting in end of October. There are early September. The farm also nearly ten varieties of ap- has a store where apples and FOR OFF ples from which to choose freshly grown vegetables are availEMAILED: including Macoun, Honey able for purchase as well asDjams, Crisp and Fortune. Al- jellies, cucumber pickles, and 2019 tools. The bakery BY: ofwith about twelve varieties of ap- though the price for picking apples apple-related ples available for picking, includ- 5 has not been set for this year, lastax)fers homemade doughnuts, hand ing Honey Crisp, Golden year’s prices were $18 per pale, dipped candy and caramel apples .bellinghambulletin.com • E-mail: Supreme, Granny Smith, Jon- which is ten pounds, and $25email@bellinghambulletin.com for a as well as a variety of pies. Hay agold, McIntosh-Red Max, Ma- half bushel, which is between rides are available weekends only coun, Fuji, Pink Lady, Cortland, twenty and twenty-two pounds. beginning in Octobers and pump$WWQ and Twin Bee Gala. The )D[ (Pkin DLOpicking Braeburn will be available in the The farm also has a stand where price for picking apples has not yet hay, fruits and vegetables can be fall. been determined. purchased. Hay rides on the weekThere are many opportunities for
The Highland Farm, located at 35 Highland Street in Holliston (phone (508) 429-8370), is about a half-hour’s ride from Norwood, out along Route 109. The farm is Since 150 acres in size, with1994 40 acres for
Apple picking will begin around the third weekend of September,
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Karyn Polito for Treasurer Campaign to visit Medway Karyn Polito, candidate for state treasurer, will be visiting Medway and Bellingham businesses with local officials and community leaders on Thursday, September 2. Early in the day, Polito will be touring local businesses with Medway Selectman Dennis Crowley.
Polito and Crowley will visit Coffee Sensations, 116 Main Street (Rt. 109) from 8:00-8:30 a.m. Then, from 8:30-9:00 a.m., they will visit June’s Place, 122 Main Street. Following the business tour, Polito will join community leaders and members of the local business community for a meet and greet
hosted by Carlo Molinari and Richard Parrella. The meet and greet will take place from 10:0011:00 a.m. at Galante’s, 320 Village Street, Medway. “I’m looking forward to this opportunity to spend time with residents from all around the Medway area,” said Polito. “As I travel around the state,
one of the things I like most is the chance to have a conversation with people about the issues that matter most to them.” Karyn Polito is the Republican candidate running for the office of state treasurer. A former selectman and lottery commissioner, she cur-
rently serves as a state representative for the 11th Worcester District. An attorney by trade, she helps run a century-old family business that specializes in commercial real estate development and resides in her hometown of Shrewsbury with husband Steve and two children ages 5 and 7.
Ask Medway / Ask Millis Medway and Milis residents are invited to pose a question to the selectmen. Localtownpages will seek the answer. MEDWAY Q: West Street is in terrible shape. Can you tell me when West Street will be completed? A: The Town is planning to perform interim roadway repairs to West Street this fall to address immediate safety issues. This work will alleviate much of the uneven, bumpy surfaces currently found. Due to anticipated continued roadway settling and furtherplanned infrastructure improvements, a more comprehensive and complete roadway repair will be deferred until the Town is confident no additional impacts to the roadway are expected. We appreciate everyone’s continued patience with this work and offer assurances that this issue is receiving the Town’s full attention. —Thomas Holder, Director of Public Services, Medway Q: I frequently walk on Village Street. Does the town intend to do anything to improve the sidewalks there? A: The Board of Selectmen has asked the Department of Public Service (DPS) to generate a master list relative to the conditions of the existing sidewalks in the town of Medway. The town meeting approved $50,000 from free cash for the improvements of the sidewalk for FY2011, and that money will be used to begin to update the sidewalks on Village Street. We are hiring an engineering firm to do specifications for the repair of this particular section to address sidewalk drainage issues and to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). —Dennis Crowley, Selectman, Medway
MILLIS What plans are there to fix roads in Millis? At a recent selectman’s meeting, $2.3 million worth of projects were discussed. Funding was available to $435,000 of them. We are chip-sealing some roads to prevent them from further deterioration, to keep them from falling into the “fair” or “poor” classifications from “good.” About $100,000 will go into chip-sealing Norfolk Road and Orchard Street, from Sherborn Town line to Exchange Street. After this project, Timberline will be next in line for chip sealing. Chapter 90 funds will also be used to fund a drainage project on Myrtle Street for about $190,000. Lastly, with remaining funds, we’re hoping to crack-seal some roads in the Flintlock area, in the vicinity of Ticonderoga, Brandywine and Saratoga Streets. What’s being done to improve the water system in Millis? We’ve completed a Water System master plan and we’re following up on recommendations of that plan. In the fall, we’re going to propose a water main project for Daniels, Irving and a small section of Curve Street. This would be done in phases. We do have about $67,000 of water debt that’s being paid off this year, and the cost for this new project would be $74,000. If the town approves the funds, there would be a minimal increase of about $3 a year per household to fund the project.
We’re also doing improvements to chemical feed lines to wells three and four by installing permanent chlorination facilities. -Charles Aspinwall, Millis Town Administrator If you would like to submit a question, email www.millismedwayeditorial@verizon.net, or send your question to Medway & Millis Localtownpages, Our Town Publishing, 163 Main Street, Ste. 1, Medway, MA 02053
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T H E P E T PA G E 12th Annual Petwalk Sept. 19th Proceeds to the Purr-fect Cat Shelter, Millis Lace up your sneakers, grab your “best friend” and join The Purrfect Cat Shelter for its 12th Annual PCS PetWalk on Sunday, September 19. This fun and entertaining event will take place rain or shine at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School on rte 1A in Walpole from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is between 10 and 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a leisurely 3-mile walk along the wooded paths of the “Aggie” camps, or the shorter paved route. Well-behaved dogs can accompany their owners and will be treated to a pet buffet filled with
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Participants reaching certain pledge levels will be eligible for exciting prizes. Each participating doggie also gets a bandana to take home (while supplies last). Visit the booths with everything from information on rescue groups, to animal gifts to food and fun. The family fun activities including games for dogs and kids, face
All proceeds raised benefit the Purr-fect Cat Shelter, a non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization providing service to the areas of Medway, Millis, Franklin, Walpole, Bellingham, Norfolk and surrounding communities. For more information and sponsor forms, visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org, or call the message center at (508) 533-5855.
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Find Your Healthy Weight through Mindful Eating Are you ready to try something new to manage your weight? Something you can do every day for the rest of your life? Have you tried many diets only to give up and gain the weight back? Are you tired of restrictive eating or counting points? Do you eat because you are bored or stressed? This new weight solution program is designed to help you eat mindfully when your body signals hunger and fullness. The Workshops are now available in Millis and the surrounding area! “Losing weight is the result of making specific changes in the way you think, live and eat,” according to Michelle May, M.D., author of Eat What You Love; Love What
You Eat, Dr. May, who calls herself a recovered yoyo dieter, says most diets fail because they are negative and unsustainable, leaving the dieter feeling guilty and disappointed.
signals that guide when, what and how much to eat without using traditional diet rules of the past. All foods fit! Participants also learn to recognize and cope with their emotional and behavioral triggers for overeating.
Claudine Reilly, a licensed Am I Hungry?® facilitator said, “Instead of setting a goal to lose an arbitrary number of pounds, inches or clothing sizes, decide to think differently about eating and physical activity that don’t involve deprivation and punishment. Positive, enjoyable changes are the only way to get off the diet-weight gain rollercoaster for good.” She is now offering the Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating Workshops to teach participants how to reconnect with the physical
Am I Hungry? Workshops participants meet weekly for four weeks to address why they overeat and learn practical nutrition and physical activity tools they can put to use right away. To register for the class, call the Millis Recreation Department at 508-376-7050. Brief Bio: Claudine is an RN and experienced health educator and health coach. She has worked in the wellness and prevention field for over 25 years.
Find Your Healthy Weight through Mindful Eating Millis Fire Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating Workshops What to Do when Diets Don’t Work Long-term strategies are the focus of this new weight solution program. Facilitator: Claudine Reilly, RN, MA, Certified Health Educator and Intrinsic Health Coach®
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Millis Police Recover Bicycles The Millis Police Department has recovered several bicycles over the summer months. If you have misplaced a bicycle or had one stolen, please contact us via email at pmcgowan@millispolice.com to see if we may have one that belongs to you.
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BY J.D. O’GARA “My husband died from Leukemia,” says Valerie Richard, “and my daughter died from depression.” Add the loss of her mother two years ago, and one wonders just how exactly Millis mother of four and daycare provider is able to sit and be interviewed. She credits The Samaritans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide, with helping her cope.
Millis Mom Says Hope Keeps Her Running Family Runs for Samaritans in Memory of Daughter Lost to Suicide well as other family members, will become “Team Jodi Ann” for the fifth year, all in an effort to raise money and support for The Samaritans. In fact, this month, September 511 marks National Suicide Prevention Week, with September 10 known as World Suicide Prevention Day. Richard hopes that the awareness efforts help erase the stigma of depression, which might prevent those who suffer from it from receiving the help they need. “Depression and suicide are just everywhere. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do for a living. Depression affects every family. No one is immune to it,” says Richard. “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”
“I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know who to talk to,” says Richards, whose 32-year-old daughter, Jodi Ann Sims, then a devoted mother of two, took her own life at her home in California four years ago. Richards, who is convinced that suicide is the most horrific way to lose a child, says that after her sister steered her to the volunteer organization, “They literally saved me.” Richard and her family will be doing their own part to spread the word about depression awareness and suicide prevention by taking part in the Samaritans’ “Run for Someone Else’s Life,” a 5K race to be held on October 2 at DCR’s Artesani Park in Brighton, Mass. Richard, her other three daughters, Kimberly Gagnon-McNiff, Paisley Richard and Autumn Richard, as
Sometimes, says Richard, just reaching out can help someone who feels isolated and depressed. In fact, she says, loneliness often contributes to a rise in suicide among older people.
Valerie Richard sits behind a rose garden planted in memory of her daughter, Jodi Ann Sims, who took her own life in 2006. Richards seeks to raise money for the Samaritans, who combat suicide.
MBC Honors Retired Colonel Dinner Program to Benefit Boy Scouts Medway Business Council will hold a dinner program on Thursday, September 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Medway VFW Hall. The Council will present the Good Scout Award, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, to MBC Member Colonel Michael Matondi. The event will benefit Scouting in the Seven Rivers District of the Old Colony Council, which services youth of Medway and 41 other communities. Sponsorship opportunities available include: $1,000 Eagle Scout Sponsor— includes tickets for 10 people and event sponsorship $500 Life Scout Sponsor – includes tickets for four and a fullpage ad in program $250 Star Scout Sponsor – includes tickets for two and a half-
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“(The Samaritans) do a lot of befriending, and they believe in the power of befriending,” says Richard. “Their philosophy is to be
a friend out there to people. Many are just lonely, who need someone to talk to, to give them a sense of hope.” Richard, through The Samaritans, has met a number of families who have tried to make something positive out of their tragedies by spreading awareness and preventing more families from having to face this loss. Each family member who has lost someone to suicide, she says, blames himself or herself to some degree. Richards is haunted by Jodi’s last words in a torn suicide note. “I have no hope. No one can save me,” it read. “But the Samaritans,” declares Richards, perking up as she says it, “are giving people hope, and they are saving people every day.” For more information on the upcoming 5K to benefit the Samaritans, email 5K@samaritanshope. org. If you or someone you know is feeling without hope, reach out to the Samaritans toll free at 1-877870-HOPE (4673).
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Jewish residents Prepare to celebrate High Holidays Millis long a home for Jewish celebration and prayer BY PETER THEMISTOCLES September has come, and along with the start of school the month, also brings us the Jewish High Holidays. These holidays include Rosh Hashanah, a celebration of the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, perhaps the most serious of the Jewish holidays, the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 8, and continues to September 10. Yom Kippur begins at sundown on September 17, and continues to September 18. Neither work nor school is permitted during the High Holidays. Millis has been actively observing the Jewish High Holidays for over a century. Almost since its incorporation, Millis has been a place where Jews have come to vacation and retreat. A group of local Jewish hotels existed on Village Street in the early 20th Century –
and these hotels annually drew hundreds of guests from Boston for all the Jewish holidays including the High Holidays. The local Millis synagogue Ael Chunon has been in existence since 1910. The Jewish Holy Days include important rites for all Jewish families. During these days, families come together and conduct the matters of the Holidays. These matters include reflecting on the past, planning a fresh start for the New Year, and the cooking! Most of the day on Rosh Hashanah is spent in synagogue, the daily liturgy expanded by the use of an additional prayer book called the Makhzor. The Rosh Hashanah prayer service is one of the longest, only the Yom Kippur service is longer. Rosh Hashanah means, literally, “head of the year.” Not unlike the American New Year, Jewish New
Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back, planning forward. The two-day holiday begins with the blowing of the shofar (ram’s horn). The shofar is blown 100 times for each of the two days. It’s considered that the shofar’s sound is a call to repentance. The celebration is both solemn and happy. Prayer candles are lit by women and girls as they recite the appropriate blessings for the holiday. The common greeting at this time of year is L’shanah tovah (“for a good year”). Another central theme to the holiday is a festive meal. For the kids, and for all, long hours in temple are rewarded with apples dipped in honey, and sweet challah bread, which is served to signify sweetness for the New Year. Meats and vegetables are roasted with fruits and honey,
Rabbi Andrea M. Gouze of Norwood’s Temple Shaare Tefilah demonstrates the traditional blowing of the Shofar.
and the desserts are plentiful. Yom Kippur is probably the most important Jewish holiday. The name “Yom Kippur” literally means “Day of Atonement,” which pretty well explains the holiday. This is another holiday spent in temple with family and members of the local congregations. A total of five prayer services are said throughout the holiday, and women and girls light prayer can-
dles. This day is set aside for fasting and depriving oneself of pleasure. By the time Yom Kippur passes, the days of repentance have also passed, and the Book of Life is closed and sealed. Those who have repented for their sins are granted a good and happy new year. Families gather for a ‘breakfast’ at the close of services, and a Yom Tov (a festival) is celebrated.
Church of Christ offers Free Dinner and Movie Nights The Church of Christ Congregational, 142 Exchange St. Millis, will offer a free monthly community Dinner and Movie Night on
Fridays, September 17, October 15 and November 19. The event is sponsored by the Missions Committee and Men’s Fellowship
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Lions Bottle & Can Drive The Medway Lions will conduct its monthly bottles and cans collection on Saturday, September 11, starting at 9a.m. Proceeds will be used to support community services. Redeemables should be placed at curbside by 9 a.m. Redeemables may also be brought directly to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. the morning of the drive. Residents are reminded that they may also, at their convenience, place redeemables in the Lions Bottles and Cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street. The Lions thank residents for their continued support.
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Millis Girl Scouts Hold Fall Registration Event
High School Games in Millis and Medway BY PETER THEMISTOCLES Millis High School offers a variety of Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman sports. In Fall (August – November) the sports offered are Varsity/Freshman Football, Girls Volleyball, Soccer, Golf (coed), and Dance Team. As of the deadline for this print-
ing, the varsity schedules for these sports have not been made public. When they are, we will print a monthly schedule for each active sport. You can also go to http://www.highschoolsports.net for a full season schedule. Medway High School offers the following sports in Fall: varsity/JV Field Hockey, Varsity/JV
Tuesday 9/7 3:00PM 3:30PM 3:30PM 3:30PM 3:30PM 5:00PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 6:45PM
B V Golf B V Cross Country G V Cross Country B JV Soccer G JV Soccer B V Soccer G JV Volleyball G FR Volleyball G V Volleyball G V Soccer
vs. @ @ @ @ vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Holliston H. S. Tri County Tech High Tri County Tech High Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S.
vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Millis H. S. Millis H. S. Ashland H.S. Millis H. S. Ashland H.S.
vs.
Norton High School
G V Soccer B JV Soccer G JV Soccer G JV Volleyball G FR Volleyball G V Volleyball B V Football
@ vs. @ @ @ @ @
Millis H. S. Millis H. S. Millis H. S. Millis H. S. Millis H. S. Millis H. S. Norton High School
B JV Football G V Volleyball
vs. @
Norton High School TBA (Play Date)
@ vs. vs. @ @
Medfield H.S. Westwood H. S. Westwood H. S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S.
@ @ vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S.
vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Dover/Sherborn H.S. Holliston H. S. Hopkinton H.S. Holliston H. S. Hopkinton H.S.
@ @ vs. @ @ vs. @ vs. @
Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S. Bellingham H.S. Dover/Sherborn H.S. Dover/Sherborn H.S. Dover/Sherborn H.S. Dover/Sherborn H.S. Medfield H.S.
Wednesday 9/8 Millis Girl Scouts gathered August 22 at the Church of Christ to create wishes of support to their sister scout Emily Malewicz, injured while camping during a sudden storm. From left, Salpe and Madelene Tavarez, Kate and Sophie Morgan, Casey Bermingham and Alice Nickles.
The Girl Scouts of Millis will hold fall registration from 6:30-8p.m. on Wednesday September 8 and Thursday September 9, at the Veteran's Memorial Building, Room 101, 600 Main Street. Girl Scouting provides a wonderful environment for girls to explore and try new things. Activities are geared toward developing skills that will last a lifetime. This includes teamwork, leadership and responsibility.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts welcomes all girls ages 5 – 18 (K-High School), embracing every aspect of diversity. For additional information about the Millis Service Unit, check out the Millis Girl Scout website at http://www.millisgirlscouts.com. For specific registration information contact Leesa Themistocles (508) 376-1214 or email registrar@ millisgirlscouts.com.
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B V Golf B V Cross Country G V Cross Country B FR Soccer G FR Soccer
Tuesday 9/14 3:30PM B JV Soccer 3:30PM G JV Soccer 5:00PM B V Soccer 5:30PM G JV Volleyball 5:30PM G FR Volleyball 6:30PM G V Volleyball 6:45PM G V Soccer Wednesday 9/15 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B FR Soccer 3:30PM G V Field Hockey 5:00PM G FR Soccer 5:00PM G JV Field Hockey Thursday 9/16 3:30PM B V Cross Country 3:30PM G V Cross Country 3:30PM B FR Football 3:30PM B V Golf 3:30PM G V Soccer 5:00PM B JV Soccer 5:00PM G JV Soccer 6:30PM B V Soccer 7:00PM B V Football Friday 9/17 3:30PM G FR Soccer
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Cheering, Varsity/JV/Freshman Football, Varsity/JV Golf, Varsity/JV/Freshman Boys and Girls Soccer, Varsity/JV/Freshman Volleyball. Below is the schedule for Medway HS Sports scrimmages and matches in September. This information was gathered from highschoolsports.com:
Friday 9/17 3:30PM G V Field Hockey 5:00PM G JV Field Hockey Monday 9/20 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B JV Football 3:30PM B FR Soccer 3:30PM G FR Soccer 5:00PM B JV Soccer 5:30PM G JV Volleyball 6:30PM G V Volleyball 6:45PM B V Soccer Tuesday 9/21 3:30PM G V Soccer 3:30PM G JV Soccer 5:00PM B JV Soccer 6:45PM B V Soccer Wednesday 9/22 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B V Cross Country 3:30PM G V Cross Country 3:30PM G FR Soccer 3:30PM G V Field Hockey 5:00PM B FR Soccer 5:00PM G JV Field Hockey Thursday 9/23 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B FR Football 3:30PM G FR Soccer 5:00PM G JV Soccer 6:45PM G V Soccer Friday 9/24 3:30PM B JV Soccer 3:30PM G V Field Hockey 4:30PM G JV Volleyball 4:30PM G FR Volleyball 5:00PM B V Soccer 5:00PM G JV Field Hockey 5:30PM G V Volleyball 7:00PM B V Football Monday 9/27 3:30PM B JV Football 3:30PM B FR Soccer 3:30PM G FR Soccer Tuesday 9/28 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B JV Soccer 3:30PM G JV Soccer 5:00PM B V Soccer 6:45PM G V Soccer Wednesday 9/29 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B V Cross Country 3:30PM G V Cross Country 3:30PM G V Field Hockey 5:00PM G JV Field Hockey 5:30PM G JV Volleyball 5:30PM G FR Volleyball 6:30PM G V Volleyball
Thursday 9/30 3:00PM B V Golf 3:30PM B FR Football
@ @
Medfield H.S. Medfield H.S.
vs. vs. @ @ vs. @ @ vs.
Hopkinton H.S. Medfield H.S. Westwood H. S. Westwood H. S. Wellesley High School Bellingham H.S. Bellingham H.S. Wellesley High School
@ @ vs. vs.
Bellingham H.S. Bellingham H.S. Bellingham H.S. Bellingham H.S.
@ vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. Ashland H.S. King-Philip Reg. H.S. Holliston H. S. King-Philip Reg. H.S. Holliston H. S.
@ @ @ vs. vs.
Norton High School Bellingham H.S. Dover/Sherborn H.S. Hopkinton H.S. Hopkinton H.S.
@ @ vs. vs. @ @ vs. vs.
Hopkinton H.S. Bellingham H.S. Hopkinton H.S. Hopkinton H.S. Hopkinton H.S. Bellingham H.S. Hopkinton H.S. Bellingham H.S.
@ Bellingham H.S. vs. Hopkinton H.S. vs. Hopkinton H.S. @ @ @ vs. vs.
Westwood H. S. Holliston H. S. Holliston H. S. Holliston H. S. Holliston H. S.
@ vs. vs. vs. vs. @ @ @
Holliston H. S. Hopkinton H.S. Hopkinton H.S. Westwood H. S. Westwood H. S. Holliston H. S. Holliston H. S. Holliston H. S.
@ Millis H. S. vs. Holliston H. S.
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home M A R K E T P L A C E Old House Secrets – Chaining a Deed, Part 1 BY MARIAN PIERRE-LOUIS One of the most important aspects of researching the history of your house is tracing the deeds. Deeds help you discover the names of the previous owners. They also give you insight about the people who used to own your home. They can reveal marital status of owners, family members and even occupations. You will need the names of former owners in order to find historical information such as tax assessment records and newspaper articles.
The easiest way to get started researching deeds is to begin with your own and work backwards. Starting with your own deed, you will determine the name of the people who sold you your house. From there you will discover who sold it to them. This is called chaining a deed, where you trace back through the deeds linking one deed to the next.
grantee. The grantor is the person selling the property. The grantee is the person buying the property. While you own your property you are a grantee. After you sell your property, you will have been both grantee (when you bought it) and grantor (when you sold it). Deeds are indexed in two separate series by last name, one for the grantors and the other for the grantees.
Before you can trace your deeds you’ll need to know some jargon. The two important words you’ll need to understand are grantor and
You will also need to keep track of the book and page number of the deeds. Each deed is located in a specific book at the registry of
deeds. In addition to the grantor and grantee names, the book and page numbers will help you locate and refer to the deeds in the future. Before you start chaining your deeds you’ll want to make a quick chart to keep track of the information you find. Create a table with column headers that include: Grantor, Grantee, Book & Page #, Date and Notes. In the Grantor column you’ll put the name of the people who sold you the house. You’ll put yourself and your spouse as the Grantees. If you have a copy of your deed you can fill out the book and page number and date of transfer. The notes column provides a space to put the sale price of the house, miscella-
neous information or questions you may have. You can access all the deeds to your home at the registry of Norfolk Registry of Deeds at 649 High Street in Dedham. They are open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Be sure to check back next month when I discuss how to research your deeds online. Learn more about Marian PierreLouis and house histories at www. FieldstoneHistoricResearch.com. If you would like house historian Marian Pierre-Louis to feature the history of your home contact her through her website, www.FieldstoneHistoricResearch.com.
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Quarterly Real Estate Activity Registry of Deeds Report ending June 30, 2010 Upcoming Computer Norfolk County Register of Deeds Seminar October 5th WILLIAM P. O'DONNELL The Registry's electronic recording program continued to expand with the quarter seeing 990 documents recorded for 66 different accounts. The total dollar volume of real estate sales in Norfolk County from April through June, 2010 stood at $1.5 billion. This represents a 54% increase from the comparable period last year. The total number of 4,106 deeds recorded during the period also increased, though by 13%. This increase includes the closings that occurred in the quarter in response to the first time home-buyer tax credit, which was scheduled to expire on June 30. The average sale price of deeds over $1,000 (both residential and commercial properties) increased to $559,619, an increase of 19% over the same quarter in 2009. This increase is probably a reflection of the transfer of some larger commercial properties and may
not necessarily indicate that residential prices have increased. Foreclosure deeds continue to come into the Registry and were up 96% over last year to a total of 241.
The slower mortgage refinance market translated to a decline in mortgage recording activity by 38% on a year-to-year basis with 7,922 new mortgages being recorded in the quarter. Total mortgage value for the quarter stood at just over $5.3 billion. This amount does not necessarily represent the true increase in indebtedness, as
some mortgages may be recorded multiple times against different parcels of land, are refinances, or are recorded to secure equity credit lines which may not be drawn to their capacity. Total document recordings for the quarter had to measure against particularly strong 2009 mortgage refinancing recordings, but the total did recover some in June so that the quarter as a whole showed total document recordings declining by just 22%. The Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is the basic resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. The Registry of Deeds can be contacted via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell will host an informational seminar on computer-assisted land records research at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham on Tuesday, October 5, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The seminar is intended for both real estate professionals and the general public. The program will include a brief presentation, written reference materials, and hands-on exercises. There will be opportunities for both basic and advanced questions and answers. Computer-assisted land records research is available both at the Registry and on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "These services have proven valuable for anyone interested in computerized land research basics," says O’Donnell "We hope that this seminar will be helpful and informative." There is no charge for the seminar, but anyone planning to attend
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Prudential Page Realty will begin offering Buffini & Company’s 100 Days to Greatness® program to help both new and experienced agents jump-start their business this fall. Facilitated by a Buffini & Company Certified Mentor™, Erica Wallace, 100 Days to Greatness teaches the fundamentals of real estate lead generation by referrals. The announcement was made by, Paul Rao, Broker-Owner of the 48 year old firm. Wallace became a Certified Mentor for Buffini & Company’s 100 Days to Greatness course by attending an extensive two-day program this summer. To become a Certified Mentor, Erica Wallace attended Buffini & Company Mentor School. This two-day program provides the tools needed to facilitate the 100 Days to Greatness course. “Erica is already achieving great results with attracting outstanding real estate talent to our company,” stated Rao. “This will be another exceptional business tool for our Realtors.” The 100 Days to Greatness program is a 14-week, step-by-step training course that combines training from industry expert Brian Buffini, video role-playing exercises and live accountability sessions – creating a comprehensive, practical learning experience. Students learn how to build and maximize relationships in order to cultivate advocates for life and accelerate their business. The course is applicable to both new and seasoned agents. Erica Wallace will be holding the next class for Prudential Page Realty agents on September 27th. For additional info, please contact Erica Wallace at 508.533.5122 or ericawallace@prudentialpage.com.
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MILLIS - Find out what all the buzz is about! Check out this fabulous NEW 2,000 sq.ft. Condo on private cul-de-sac. Spacious open floor plan with 3 BRs, 2.5 baths, granite kitchen, attached garage, full basement, and more. Quality construction and many fine details. See it today before it’s SOLD! $302,900
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Home Profile Medway - $539,900 Welcome to 5 Stone End Road in Medway, a stately colonial in a 7 house subdivision, at the end of the cul-de-sac... It’s a very quiet, peaceful area in West Medway, off historic Fisher Street, close to the border with Holliston. It’s such a remote part of town that folks don’t even drive up that way to get lost… if you know what I mean. But then again, it’s only a five minute drive to 495. Perfect. A tall, handsome home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it is spread out over nearly 3500 SF of living area. The inviting front foyer offers a slate floor, the dining room can easily accommodate a dozen for dinner under a polished brass chandelier, and the fireplaced living room is front to back with sliders to the yard. The kitchen and adjacent California room feature skylights, a vaulted ceiling, tile
flooring, large casement windows providing a panoramic view of the back yard, a ceiling fan and sliders to an enclosed screened-in porch with a ceiling fan and mahogany flooring… a great space for entertaining. Two of the four bedrooms have an outside balcony. There is hardwood flooring throughout, up and down. Plus, the basement is partially finished, offering 350 SF of living area. Did I mention that this home sits on nearly 2 acres of land? A great place to call home... 5 Stone End Road, Medway Community Commitment Program - I really appreciate the opportunity to do business in your town, and allowing me into your neighborhood to make a living and provide for my family. My wife Eileen and I are so thankful and
FOR LEASE, MILLIS Rt. 109, Office-Wellness, Medical-Retail 170SF to 1100SF, Utilities included,Ample Parking, Can be leased furnished.Asking $12.00 p.s.f.
BAY STATE REALTY 707 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054 1-800-696-8200 www.baystaterealty.com Jeffrey Germagian 508-395-0778 jeff@baystaterealty.com
appreciative of what Medway has provided our family over the years. We are forever grateful and know many of you feel the same way…but like many small towns, our communities need help. To show our appreciation, as a real estate agent, I contribute up to $500 (up to 10%) of my commission fee to the local communities for every home in your town that I sell or help buy to any one of the
following town programs: Food Pantry High School Scholarship Home & School Association Public Library Senior Center My clients decide where I send our contribution. My wife and I hope this will help many families in your community. Since 2008,
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MILLIS - 57 Spencer St - Wonderful townhouse with no condo fees. This lovely unit has three bedrooms (one does not have a closet) A finished basement and a 1 car garage. The beautiful back yard abuts woods and has a deck to enjoy the peaceful setting. Hardwood floors in the kitchen and foyer. The windows were replaced. $269,900
MILLIS - 73 Key St - This wonderful end unit condo has an eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile floors. The separate dining room is great for entertaining and has a slider to the back deck. Sun comes pouring in the large bow window in the living room. This is a place you would be proud to call home! The professionally finished basement has two rooms, not included in the s/f. New windows and basement heating system 2005. $224,800
we have donated $8,600 to the people of Medway and Millis under this program. Let’s make it $9,100 with the sale of this beautiful home on Stone End Road. So please... Tell all your friends... Help me help your Town! (Visit www.garyberset.com for complete details) Gary Berset, Realtor RE/MAX Executive Realty
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MILLIS - 144-146 Plain St - 2 Units/Side by Side looking for investment property. Hardwood floors, builtins and beautiful woodwork. This home just makes you smile. Recently hooked up to town sewer and some recent updated plumbing. You could move into this home and live while making cosmetic adjustments of your choice. Both units have screened-in porches and full basements with separate heating systems. $319,900
MILLIS - End Unit Pine View Town House with hardwood floors, new windows, updated electrical and finished walk-out lower level. The large eat-in kitchen has Birch Cabinets. This unit sits back at the end of the development for optimal privacy. Don't miss this lovely home that is priced for a quick sale. $224,900
Susan Kuphal, CBR, E-Pro RE/MAX Executive Realty, 14 North Meadows Rd • Medfield, MA 02052 Direct: 508-359-1116 • Cell: 508-494-2120 • Fax: 508-590-0239 • Sue@SueKuphal.com
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Obituaries St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 82 Exchange Street, Millis. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Auburn road, Millis.
MILLIS: Patricia Ann (Brown) Bayliss, age 66, of Millis where she has been a resident since 1966, died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick. Born December 19, 1943 in Narragansett, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Ellen (Morris) Brown. Formerly of Eastport, Maine, A nurse, Mrs. Bayliss worked at the Medfield State Hospital for over 30 years with the mentally challenged. She is survived by a son, Brian C. Bayliss and his wife Kasandra of Millis, a daughter Kelly Bayliss Hinton of Colorado Springs, CO, a sister Virginia Massucci of Southington, CT, and 4 grandchildren, Nicholas and Breanna Bayliss and Thomas and Christopher Hinton. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, July 28 at
islands. After his tour of duty in the Navy, he coached a basketball league and began his long time employment at the Medfield State Hospital where he stayed for 35 years before retiring in 1979. George was also a Park Commissioner for the Town of Millis for many years and was instrumental in getting the tennis courts for the town of Millis.
Exchange Street, Millis. Burial with military honors followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis. If desired, contributions in George’s memory may be made to the Millis Food Pantry, ATTN: Don Ackerman, 142 Exchange Street, Millis, MA 02054
A member of the Medway VFW Post 1526 and Past Commander of VFW Post #10188, Tuscon, Arizona, he also belonged to the Millis Post 208, American Legion where he served on several committees. MILLIS: George W. Duhamel, 93, of Millis where he has been a lifelong resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, July 24 at the MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. Born January 18, 1917 in Millis, he was the son of the late Clovis and Theresa (Hart) Duhamel. He was educated in the Millis Public Schools, graduating in 1935 a football star. Prior to joining the navy in 1943, he worked for Draper Corporation and served in the US Navy Seabees from 1943 to 1945, part of that time in the in the Aleution
Husband of the late Mary (Whalen) Duhamel, he was the father of Frances Spellman and her husband David of So. Yarmouth, Mary Theresa Swantak and her companion Richard Pearson of Norfolk and the late Geraldine Skinner. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Theresa Duhamel, Andrea Scarbrough, Pamela Daley, Ian Skinner and Carrie Palazzo, and 5 great grandchildren McKenzie, Matthew, Colby, Viviana and Carson. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Paul, Edward and Andrew Duhamel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday, July 29 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 82
MEDFIELD: Lorraine Elizabeth (Pfander) Parmigiane, age 82, a Medfield resident since 1955, died on Saturday night, July 31,, at Maplecrest Rehabilitation Center in Madison, Maine. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 23, 1928, she was a daughter of the late William and Jennie (Schlegel) Pfander. Lorraine graduated from Penn State in 1950 and later that year married Ralph A. Parmigiane. She was a teacher in New Jersey and Maine prior to set-
tling in Medfield. Lorraine is most remembered as a loving wife, a great mother and a doting grandmother. She worked occasionally as a substitute teacher with the Medfield Public Schools for many years. An artist and musician, she also enjoyed reading, long walks, and volunteering at the Deaconess Glover Hospital in Needham. Predeceased by her son Thomas in 1981, she is survived by her husband; her daughter, Anne L. Marks and husband Bennett of Carlisle; two sons, David W. Parmigiane of Medway and Roger A. Parmigiane of Medfield; and four grandchildren, Aaron and Keinan Marks and Sean and Joseph Parmigiane. She was also the sister of the late Edith Wright, Marjorie Fellows, William Pfander, and Janet Swirduc. Her funeral service was held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, Medfield, on Thursday, Aug. 5. Burial followed at Vine Lake Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in Lorraine’s memory to the Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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Classic Properties Realtors was established in 1987 and has been in Medway since 1992. It is located in the Rugged Bear Plaza , 74 Main St., Medway, MA and offers buyer brokerage as well as seller representation of the listing of their home.
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