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e’re approaching a point where nearly 1 in every 4 Worcesterites is 55 years old or higher. While I think it’s worth celebrating that seniors and retirees are staying in Worcester and not fleeing to Florida, local and state government will have adjust to make sure this rising population’s needs are met. Planning ahead has never really been a strong suit for government — at any level — so it’s a wonder how the state and city will react to a quickly changing demographic. The good news among all the financial uncertainty is Worcester has at least looked at the social importance of keeping seniors connected to their community. The Worcester Senior Center is the cornerstone of a network put together to support a rapidly growing part of the city’s population. Other items, boosted by the nonprofit and private sector exist as well, but advocates at all levels of government see more potential. Inside, we provide a look at what this generation’s seniors need from their government, and whether or not city leaders feel they’re providing it for them.

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African-American, Asian and Paulie’s NOLA Jazz and Blues festivals over the weekend drew thousands of party-goers looking to mix some culture in with their outdoors. +3 Whitey Bulger caught and hauled back to Boston. From his courtroom antics, it looks like he’s the same old gangster, just older and in lockup. +2 Worcester rolls out emergency communication system. Sign up for ALERTWorcester on the city’s website: worcesterma.gov. We feel safer already. +2 Michael Hlady, sentenced to two years in jail for scamming Venerini Academy. Anyone who uses money stolen from nuns for gambling and adult entertainment has a warped sense of irony. -3 Local police departments upset that the state’s marijuana law doesn’t allow them to collect revenues from citations. Someone needs to whisper in their ears that if you legalize and tax it, they’ll see their budget cuts restored. -3 WPI presents another $50,000 check to Friends of Institute Park for further renovations. Up next: new gazebos, cleaning of the pond, building a boat launch, relocating the tennis courts and more walking paths. +3 All the schools are out. It’s ofﬁcially summer. Ride a bike, eat some ice cream and head to the beach. Please don’t just watch American Idol reruns. +2 Justice comes closer for three murders last winter: Grand jury indicts three people for the double homicide in Crown Hill and the WPD arrest one for the murder of Kevin Shavies in Crompton Park. +2 This week: +8 Last week: +13 Year to date: +10

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Cambridge, meet Worcester Kevin Koczwara

s part of the 2009 deal that saw the state purchase railroad tracks between Worcester and Boston and allowed the CSX Corporation to move their shipping hub from Allston to 79 acres off of Franklin St., Massachusetts has embarked on a statewide plan to improve transportation service in the central and southeastern parts of the state. The most ambitious and noticeable change in Central Massachusetts would be a proposed commuter-rail stop in Kendall Square, Cambridge, for the Worcester/ Framingham line, giving Worcester commuters the choice to ride into South Station or North Station. “There has been a proposal to investigate the potential for service along the Framingham/Worcester Line to North Station via the newly acquired Grand Junction Railroad line through Cambridge,” conﬁrmed Lt. Gov. Tim

Murray in an email to Worcester Mag, noting that MassDOT is in the preliminary stages of testing the need of a stop in North Station for the commuter rail. “We encourage a robust dialogue with the community,” continued Murray, indicating that MassDOT will conduct a feasibility study and likely lead public hearings to engage the community to determine a plan that will best serve residents, businesses and institutions throughout the commonwealth. According to MassDOT, currently the Worcester line makes 21 round trips, with 17 stops from Worcester to South Station, and services about 6,700 people inbound – 87 percent of the line’s current capacity. With the state now owning the CSX tracks between Union Station and Boston, government ofﬁcials have planned to increase the amount of trains by 2012 and include some express routes between New England’s two largest cities. MassDOT hopes that opening the

Worcester Line to North Station will make for less inner-city traffic, alleviate stress from South Station and connect more riders with stops closer to Cambridge. According to MassDOT, 35 percent of the riders who take the commuter rail from Worcester to Boston have destinations in between South and North stations. But, the total of destination riders who go to either Kendall Square or North Station is closer to 13 percent, about 970 riders daily. There is, however, some concern about the Worcester-line extension into Cambridge. The Grand Junction has six at-grade crossings where traffic must be stopped for the proposed train to rumble through. This could cause significant traffic delays especially during peak hours in Cambridge and the surrounding communities. But the bigger issue comes with funding

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A cocktail of local activism Brittany Durgin

orcester is an ant farm of environmentally conscious individuals whose colony is having an uphill battle for collective efﬁciency. Urban gardens are popping up in empty lots, groups are meeting at coffee shops to discuss how our city can transition to a more sustainable way of life. But as these ideas stray from one another, a disconnect is quelling what could be a strong bond that moves Worcester to a more environmentally friendly place. Sitting in a circle outside Ralph’s Diner on Tuesday night while the sky turns gold to navy blue, a group of like-minded individuals share their thoughts on green job opportunities and their hopes for a more green-minded city. Some have been invited, others heard about the gathering through online social media and one attendee has simply stumbled upon the group during a night out. The event is Green Drinks, a monthly gathering happening in 75 countries around the world, bringing people together to discuss sustainable living. Soft spoken Brian Monteverd and Shreena Bindra are Clark graduate students with bold ideas. Montevard is pursuing MBA and Community

Development degrees while Bindra is studing Business and Environmental Science - both seem to make a perfect match for co-organizers of Green Drinks Worcester. Bindra says that in Worcester “there’s deﬁnitely a huge foundation [of like-mindedness] to start with,” and Green Drinks will help to network this powerful group of people that are heavily concerned about our environment.

Green Drinks met at the Dive Bar for their ﬁrst ofﬁcial gathering before this month’s meeting at Ralph’s. The event will be held at a different bar every month with guest speakers. Monteverd and Bindra hope the changing locations and variety of speakers will bring together new pockets of the population. As well as being an informal

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D A M N E D LI E S and STATISTICS minimal in those cases.” Another concern, says Denison, is that the planned route through Cambridge includes six at-grade crossings, which would impact traffic flow. Denison’s alternative to the WorcesterNorth Station connection has what Central Massachusetts riders already do: take the Worcester/Framingham Line to South Station and then transfer to the Red Line to Cambridge. He says it only adds a few minutes and that the Grand Junction stops don’t give service to people who were previously not served. Ned Codd, director of program development at MassDOT, explained in an email to Worcester Mag that the current MBTA study will determine if the Worcester-North Station link “is a viable transportation alternative that will generate sufficient rider ship and increased mobility to offset any negative impacts, and justify project costs” and look at environmental factors, impact on traffic and pedestrian and bicycle access at the grade crossings. The study will result in findings that will guide whether and how to pursue the use of the Grand Junction for MBTA Commuter Rail service.” Other pertinent questions, like how many trains would run on this new line, still remain. For now, Cambridge and the Grand Junction will be free of the commuter rail. There will be another public hearing in the fall to discuss the most recent analysis and the future plans for the Grand Junction Railroad.

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discussion of ideas, the meetings provide an outlet for both newly formed green organizations and for those well established to boost their identity. Bindra uses the Regional Environmental Council as an example, to reignite an interest. Lazri DiSalvo spoke with the group Tuesday night about the Green Solidarity Economy Conference happening July 23 at the Worcester Youth Center. DiSalvo familiarized the group with the conference by first asking how many people are working for the man, while wishing instead for more fulfilling jobs. The overwhelming response was that Worcester holds a great many opportunities for green jobs but no one has found a way to make a living from them. “As a culture, we need to say this work is really valuable,” offered Bindra, advocating for paid Eco-friendly work. DiSalvo segued into how the event next

month will bring together those with the desire for green jobs and those with the knowledge of how to profit from them. Sarah Assefa who works for local organizations Worcester Roots Project and Empower Energy Co-op, says while she knows the value of the work she does, the coming together of people for a common cause “only works if we’re sure everyone else is committed.” Assefa’s remark resounds through our city as we see ideas for a greener culture come and go without support. Green Drinks is not writing checks or passing legislation, but it’s a damn good start for strengthening the masses. To join the informal conversation with those of similar interests sharing ideas, find Green Drinks, Worcester on Facebook or visit their page on greendrinks.org. For more information on the Green Solidarity Economy Conference visit https://sites.google.com/site/ solidarityeconomyconference/home.

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for another MBTA project on the horizon in and around Boston: dubbed the Urban Ring, the plan builds up circumferential travel around downtown Boston, connects surrounding cities via light rail networks and add stops to commuter rail lines. Although MassDOT is still researching and evaluating the need for the rail to run through Cambridge, opposition has built up at Cambridge community meetings. Charlie Denison, a volunteer and advocate for the nonprofit LivableStreets Alliance, stresses that the group is generally “pro-transit and pro-commuter rail,” but they have opposed the plan for a Worcester-line extension into Cambridge because it jeopardizes the viability of the Urban Ring project. They fear a WorcesterNorth Station link would use the existing rail lines for the commuter trains instead of for light-rail, connecting surrounding cities to Boston without upgrading their own public transportation system. Cambridge politicians, including Mayor David Maher and Councilor-atLarge Timothy Toomey have expressed reservations about the new commuter line. Neither one could be reached for this story. “The main concern with using the tracks for commuter rail as opposed to local transit is that the negative impacts of commuter rail in a city can be high, especially when the people in the city itself aren’t benefiting from it,” he continues. According to Denison, some citizens have cited concerns about diesel pollution from the commuter rail since it isn’t electrified. “They’re pretty significant when compared with light-rail or bus-transit, which can be electrified – the environmental effects are

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Evaluations of City Manager Michael O’Brien by the City Council took up the bulk of Tuesday’s meeting, with no one giving O’Brien a rating lower than 4.75 (out of 5), and three councilors (Konnie Lukes, Paul Clancy and Barbara Haller giving him a perfect score). Some of the praise got downright literary. Clancy, the “dean” of the council and a former English teacher quoted the “famed Elizabethan poet and sonneteer” Sir Philip Sidney, saying O’Brien’s determination reminded him of the line “Either I will ﬁnd a way, or I will make one.” Later on, Kate Toomey pulled out an FDR quote. … The praise ranged from O’Brien’s work with CSX, coming to contract terms with every municipal union and the closing of the People in Peril shelter. Buried in all speeches were a few suggestions for the Michael O’Brien administration’s future: closer ties with immigrants and new Worcesterites and working with neighborhood groups. Mike Germain awarded O’Brien with a 4.85, but said he wouldn’t give anyone but Jesus a 5. “The way to get a 4.9 [is] go on vacation one or two more times. You’ve got a long life ahead of you, don’t shorten it up by worrying about 11 city councilors with 11 different agendas ... Just make sure you take care of yourself.”

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NO CHANGE: Just like last year, this round of high scores means no one should expect charter change to a strong-mayor form of government anytime soon. Not only because O’Brien’s contract runs through 2015 (and the councilors all but pleaded with him to stay beyond that), but also because Rushton seemed to sum up the thoughts of his co-councilors with this line: “The council-manager form of government is working well in Worcester right now.”

BLOCKED: A motion filed two weeks ago by Councilor-at-Large Konnie Lukes likely won’t see the light of day. Picking up after Gov. Deval Patrick rejected joining in the Fed’s Secure Communities (S-Com) program, which checks police arrestees’ fingerprints with federal databases to see if they’re in the country legally, Lukes motioned at the June 21 council meeting that Worcester should just go ahead and do it anyway. She has two specific road blocks on her way to seeing this enacted in Worcester, though. Worcester Police Department Chief Gary Gemme has made community policing a priority during his administration and with crime numbers relatively low and a City Council that holds the work done by the WPD in high regard, Gemme has a lot of leverage in this discussion. S-Comm detractors argue that the program strains relations between immigrant communities and local police forces. It would also be a political landmine for District 4’s Barbara Haller who chairs the Public Safety subcommittee which would take up the motion. Haller’s re-election this fall will have to go through Sarai Rivera, a popular advocate within Worcester’s minority and immigrant community. Lukes has already said she plans to re-file the motion if it’s spiked. EARLY ENDORSEMENT?: According to a source in the crowd at a recent fundraiser for Gov. Deval Patrick and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, the governor introduced Worcester’s own to the crowd of 100 as “the next governor of Massachusetts” — the most overt and public statement about Murray’s political future from either of the two pols. Murray’s response was what it’s always been when reporters have pressed him on his post-2012 or 2014 plans: he’s focused on his current job. Patrick has said he will not seek a third term in 2014.

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chool’s out, and the very first day of vacation I was awake by 5:01 a.m. because I forgot to disarm the alarm. It was raining for the fourth straight day, so I decided against jumping out of bed. That first morning walk would have to wait. Instead, I headed to the basement, where the sump pump had begun to work, albeit too late for the torrent that streaked down from the below-ground-level windows. I piled the boxes I’d carried in from the crumbling soon-to-be old North High — the second old North High — into the center of the cellar, hoping their cardboard bottoms would stay dry. The boxes are filled with lessons — some of which I will discard before the school year 2011-2012 begins. Some tricks worked, some bombed; summer is a good time to assess and weed out what doesn’t promote progress. I could have packed up my stuff and left it for the movers to haul to the shiny new digs next door, to the gleaming halls and brightly painted rooms, but instead I chose to drag it all home with me, where I have vowed to streamline my approach to teaching. By the end of August, I’ll hopefully have it under control. The first day of school is like New Year’s Day for teachers: filled with resolutions. I suspect that North will never be far from my thoughts this summer. Among my vacation plans is a scavenger hunt that will yield me the treasures I’ll need to fill the new North display cases with a sense of its history. 2012 marks North High’s 100th anniversary as one of Worcester’s storied institutions of learning. I’ll be looking for items that recall the century in sports, history, math, science and literature. I’ll be scouring consignment stores, basements and attics – and I’d love some help from readers. The kids from the North High neighborhoods have waited nearly a quarter-century for a building that serves them properly. The keys to the new North High

will be turned over to the Worcester Public Schools this week, and finally the 1,200 Polar Bears who’ve been crammed into an airless, crumbling shell will call a state-of-the-art school home. It’s my desire to display their pride with an appreciation of Worcester’s past and North’s past, while keeping an eye toward the future of both. Maybe my summer doesn’t sound as fun-filled as it might be. Maybe the dork in me is showing. I won’t apologize for it. In my younger years I did my share of tearing down Worcester; youthful hubris can often lead to mouthy arrogance, and history didn’t mean much when the future was spread out before me like Caligula’s buffet. It’s funny how time can make us see how foolishly we once presented ourselves. Understanding where we come from, what came before us and where that path will take us seems incredibly important to me now as I look over my shoulder. Last week, one of the essay questions on a final exam I gave required students to write about the importance of seeking advice from experienced adults. I was pleasantly surprised to find that nearly all of the students valued the advice of elders, but I was intrigued by the boy who considered both history and its recorders irrelevant. “Cultural changes lead to old people’s advice being nullified for us ‘youngsters’ – we can’t relate … in every heroic tale, the protagonist gets some great advice from an old war veteran, or a dying king that literally saves the protagonist’s life … the elders are always wise and remember everything perfectly. It’s been my experience that old people tend to forget, and because of this, their advice is flawed. Elderly advice just causes trouble.” Now that’s the kid I want to teach.

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The Twilight Zone WORCESTER GRAPPLES WITH AN AGING POPULATION

Jeremy Shulkin

According to the 2010 census, 21 percent of Worcester’s population is older than 55, the numbers of those in the 55 to 65 age group have swelled dramatically, and the number of residents 85 and older has been steadily rising over the past 10 years. All tolled 39,200 Worcester residents have already celebrated their 55th birthday, up from 36,800 in 2000.

a growing pension system with less revenue and investments? For one, DelSignore argues the antiquated pensionsystem model needs to change. Human life expectancy has risen from 62 years to 78 since Social Security started in the 1940s. “That’s really what’s driving up the cost,” he says. Some of those changes have happened on the

retirement board last year for the first $12,000 of pension benefits. He believes it should be formulized and tied to inflation (as Social Security is now), while increasing the base to $16,000. It would remove the politics and lobbying from the process. “It would be fairer and more cost effective,” he says. Pension issues used to take front and center legislative

With a troubled economy, cuts to important services for seniors and retirees, and a housing crisis that’s devalued financial and physical assets, today’s 60-plus population has entered its golden years in an era fraught with unknowns. As the first of the Baby Boomer generation turns 65 this year, federal, state and local governments are dealing with decreased revenues and difficult budgetary decisions compounded with rising retirement and healthcare expenditures. It’s a balancing act fit for Ringling Brothers, and many of Worcester’s seniors are wondering if they’re about to fall off the tightrope.

POPULATION BOOM

Retirements from the city’s staff have fluctuated lately, likely a symptom of a shaky economy where even the longest tenured workers seem reluctant to give up their paychecks. In Fiscal Years 2007, the city saw 26 staff members retire, 40 left in 2008, and 60 in 2009. In 2010, 103 staff members left, 45 of them taking advantage of an early-retirement incentive that the city offered to save money. In 2011 there were only 12 retirements from city jobs.

Trends indicate somewhere between 20 and 25 retirements will come this Fiscal Year, mostly from the fire and police departments. When it comes to municipal retirements, though, just like the yearlong negotiations between city administration and unions over health care, there’s no simple answer. “We’re still feeling the effects of 2008,” says city auditor James DelSignore, a member of Worcester’s retirement board. “We’re still digging out of that [economic collapse].” It’s not so much the numbers of retirees the city will have to deal with that’s putting pressure on the yearly budget, but rather how much the tanked economy destroyed investments – a problem all over the country. This leads to the tightrope scenario: how do you fund

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Lou Swan Executive Director of Elder Services, in the kitchens of Chartwell Catering, which prepares 800 meals a day to be delivered for Worcester’s Meals on Wheels program municipal level. Employees now contribute 9 percent for their first $30,000 and 11 percent for everything above that, up from 5 percent previously. Changes may come at the state level too. After submitting plans to corral health-care bargaining rights for municipal unions, Gov. Deval Patrick has suggested raising the retirement age for Group 1 employees (“pencil pushers,” as DelSignore call them; he includes himself in that qualification) from 65 years old to 67 and from 55 to 57 for public-safety employees. The plan would only apply to those hired after a certain date, but would provide significant savings. Patrick has also proposed an “anti-spiking” bill. The legislation wouldn’t factor in any pay raise in the last three years of employment more than 7 percent in employee’s pension calculations. DelSignore also has reforms he’d like to see to costof-living adjustments, of which there hasn’t been any for Social Security in the last three years. In Worcester, however, a 2.5 percent adjustment came out of the

pushing from the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts (better known as Mass Retirees), which is an advocacy group for former government employees. Now, the organization’s Legislative Liaison Shawn Duhamel says that health-care negotiations have jumped to the front of the agenda. “We’re probably more supportive to those changes than others would give us credit for,” he explains. “We just wanted to make sure we had a voice.” For his organization, the problem isn’t pensions. “The [state] pension fund is very well run,” which he says goes back to the mid-1980s when the state’s model followed the federal government’s current social-security plan: pay as you go. Now he says the state’s pension fund has reached 81 percent funding and the state has the highest pension contributions from teachers (11 percent) and State Police (12 percent). Duhamel’s focus now zeroes in on health care. With the reforms currently undergoing negotiation in the statehouse expecting to save $100 million across the

state, Mass Retirees argues that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just cost-shifting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; putting more burden on the employees and retirees to pay more while the insurance companies bank the same profits. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a change that the state government could nudge along, but Duhamel believes private insurance companies and hospitals will have to drive any real cost reforms. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the solid footing of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pension system that has him take issue with the idea that this generation of seniors is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;budget busterâ&#x20AC;? that administrators are making it out to be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with that at all,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know some people have presented it that way,â&#x20AC;? he continues. Keep in mind that not everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retiring. A 2011 Associated Press and LifeGoesStrong.com survey found that 1 in 4 baby boomers still in the workforce have delayed their retirement plans because of the economic downturn. Another 1 in 4 said they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan on retiring anymore. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mixture of pride and uncertainty: loose financial footing combined with a generation that grew up during the boom of the middle class, the flight to the suburbs and the Cold War. If we can put a man on the moon, then we can work â&#x20AC;&#x2122;til weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 80. With this attitude come more demands. People today live longer. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more adventurous and active. There are the tried-and-true social networks built around card games and lunch dates, and then there are virtual networks built around a need for contact with friends and family by any means necessary. So how do these individuals, their families and the city respond to a growing population with growing needs?

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Worcester, and Massachusetts to some extent, found that answer late. But by many regards, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve more than made up for lost time.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had the advantage of a couple of decades of research on senior centers,â&#x20AC;? says Amy Vogel Waters, the head of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elder Affairs Commission and director of the Worcester Senior Center on 128 Providence St. Worcester Senior Center receives operating funding from the City of Worcester ($60,000 in fiscal year 2012) and the Greater Worcester Foundation. The Elder Affairs department, part of the city managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive office, represents $584,770 of City Manager Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal year 2012 budget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up from $558,737 last year. Chet Babinski and his wife Anna spend four days per week at the senior center. Chet was a member on the original Elder

{ coverstory } Affairs Committee and credits former city manager Tom Hoover for making the project a reality despite some initial fears. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You had people on the council who resisted it,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people have come around to see how important the senior center is to the community as a whole.â&#x20AC;? Waters has worked to connect the building to other like-minded organizations. Groups like the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organization of Central Massachusetts lease space and seniors can find legal advice in the building.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of synergy that goes on between professionals and seniors getting what they need,â&#x20AC;? says Waters. Lorraine Monfette has a dual role at the senior center: she uses its services but also serves as a volunteer teacher for computer classes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful place to keep your blood pressure down,â&#x20AC;? she says. Like many, Monfette worries about taxes, water bills, insurance payments and threatened cuts to heating assistance compounded with rising fuel costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mentally, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to be.â&#x20AC;?

Bill Talbot, a current Worcester Senior Center board member, had a delayed retirement plan. Out of luck, he removed his 401K before the economy tanked, but continued to work at Rockwood Sprinkler for another six years past the age of 65. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to be around people,â&#x20AC;? he says, as the two of them talk about energy-efficiency upgrades and the difficulty of seniors receiving propertytax abatements in the city. They, and the Babinskis, all agree: the three-year lag on social security raises is just one in a line

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of financial strains today’s seniors are going through. Even if some of them feel they’re on solid footing, they have friends who aren’t. “It’s very busy up there,” says District 3 City Councilor Paul Clancy. “We’ve always had a big, huge elderly population,” he notes, chalking it up to the number of homeowners in a midsized city with small, manageable housing stock. But while attendance has increased

change – both the threshold for meeting the tax relief and the amount of money received: according to Clancy those numbers haven’t changed for “decades.” As for finances, Clancy doesn’t see the increasing elderly population breaking the budget this year either, mostly because of the GIC-like health-care settlements that the city administration hammered out with each municipal union. Though, he adds some questions could remain in fiscal year 2013 when all those unions get pay raises.

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Clockwise from above: Chet Babinski surfs the web on the Worcester Senior Center computer; Celia Garcia, a senior in Worcester, thrives in the city in her 70s; Driver Janet Farget delivers a meal to a Worcester Meals on Wheels recipient.

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other. Like foster care, the caregiver receives a stipend from the federal government while a nurse and social worker periodically check in. Training is provided but none of the requirements are medical. Gill argues that this arrangement saves the state millions of dollars in Medicaid since the long-term diversion program keeps family members in their homes rather than in a costly nursing home. Beth Dyer and her sister, Ann, have been taking care of Joanne, their mother, in their Main South home for the last 10 years, the last two of which have been with Caregiver Homes. Beth says, for the first eight years, they were unaware of resources available to help them out. That’s when a friend in a similar situation introduced them to Caregiver Homes. “I had no idea resources like that were available,” she says. “Where would we even go to find that out?” Beth says she finds the city handicap accessible, but plans all of her mom’s appointments around winter. Doctors tell her she should take her mom – who needs a wheelchair and an oxygen tank – out for walks, but there are no sidewalks in her neighborhood. The Dyer family does get lost in some unfortunate loopholes. Their largest expenses come from the oxygen tank and the utility bills generated by constantly blasting the A/C and heat for Joanne’s lungs. But they don’t qualify for fuel assistance since Beth and Ann live together and have jobs. They also alternate taking care of their mom, which means Beth works on the weekends. “She’s not a burden,” Beth says reassuringly. “We make it work because we wouldn’t want her any other place.”

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“Each generation of people that become older are vastly different than the one that preceded them,” he offers. But Baby Boomers, he says, “Always changed the way everything worked.” Like Griswold Special Care and Caregiver Homes, Elder Services does what it can to keep seniors in their homes as long as they can, by, for example, coordinating Meals on Wheels and keeping seniors active through volunteer work. “You’re seeing already more businesses catering to an aging population,” he says, pointing out that Baby Boomers join Facebook faster than any other age group; and services like Pea Pod, a grocerystore delivery service, has become more popular. Swan says that his generation will have dramatic impacts on libraries and transportation, much like they did with the public-school system in the 1950s and 1960s. To prepare, cities should re-evaluate transportation plans and

the citing of grocery stores and doctors ofﬁces. “More has to be looked into for that,” says Clancy. Grocery-store locations preoccupy the minds of his senior constituency. Transportation in Worcester is “not great, but ok,” says Bob Dwyer, the executive director of the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, an organization mobilized after the Old Americans Act of 1965, that plans,

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provides needs assessment, as well as meals and legal services, for 61 municipalities in Central Massachusetts. “Transportation becomes a huge, huge issue,” he says. The folks at the senior center agree. Chet noted that many of his peers rely on bus or van service and each has its limitations. “[The WRTA] did look at that,” says Clancy. “They’ve gone with smaller buses [which] gives more flexibility to arrange routes.” As for advocating for more elderly friendly routes (or more routes in general), that costs money. “That’s always a fight with the state,” says Clancy, noting that they mostly subsidize the regional transit authorities. Dwyer’s agency also focuses on keeping people in their homes. Foreclosure has rifled through the elderly homeowner community, especially because those on fixed incomes have trouble keeping up with rising costs. Partnering with the Agency on Aging, the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance does small repairs to keep the value of the house up. With the cost of nursing homes and the loss of independence, Dwyer points out the obvious: “No one really wants to go into a nursing home,” he says, which is

why his group, like an increasing number of others “help maintain people where they want to live.” “Good aging policy is not just health care,” says Debbie Banda, director of the Massachusetts office of the AARP. “We as a society need to find a way to change our community.” She agrees that transportation and mobility in the city need changing: making cities pedestrian friendly and increasing time at red lights for pedestrians, making buses or public transportation more available and attractive to seniors. She praises the state for being “ahead of the curve when it comes to senior services,” but some tough choices remain. A January survey that showed 78 percent of Massachusetts residents over the age of 50 said it was important to keep funding for police, fire, parks and libraries – all areas of city budgets that have seen funding whittled away since 2008.

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yet coincidental—sign of the times came from the AARP nearly 10 years ago when the group decided to drop the word “Retirement” from their acronym and solely refer to themselves by their abbreviation. “Half of our members are still working,” says Banda, and she points out that repetitive fact that most Baby Boomers will stay at their jobs past the age of 65. Because of the change in workforce, Banda says it’s not only the communities that need to change the way they plan for an aging population—companies need to do so, too. She says creating an “agefriendly environment” comes from the employer offering training and mentorship opportunities and flexible scheduling. Lorraine Monfette is cheery, but she’s not optimistic about the economy. Anna Babinski always wanted to continue living in the city so she could hop on a bus and go downtown, but now there’s not much of a downtown for her to go to. But that’s where Worcester Senior Center comes in. “It’s not all social, but social is very important in healthy aging,” says Waters. These are unexpected and uncertain times; that’s something that will resonate across all age groups. But the number of those who will feel it the hardest and have the most difficult time bouncing back keeps increasing, and the resources they’ll need are often the first ones cut, or turned into political hot potatoes. Sometimes all that’s left to do is to do what you can to stay in your home. Sometimes that’s not an option. The Willows, a senior living community on Worcester’s west side, provides more amenities than most seniors were accustomed to living with: an aquatic center, gym, courtyard and golf simulator.

“At first it seems like a difficult transition,” says Ariana Shuris, a public relations specialist for the Willows. But soon, she says, they’re “elated” to live there. While the Willows offers free classes and activities to attract non-residents, Shuris says some seniors still find time to make it down to the Providence St. Senior Center. Over on Greenwood St., the Quinsigamond Village Community Center offers its share of aid for the area senior population. “It’s a more holistic approach,” says Executive Director Sue Moynagh. The building offers wellness programs, food assistance and tax and tax abatement aid, among other services. Moynagh adds that many of the seniors she knows also receive assistance from churches and other nonprofits. She calls the Senior Center a great place for resources, but admits that the population needs reminding it’s there. With nation-wide cuts to public services like libraries, police, fire and transportation, not to mention national debates over pensions and health care, there seems like a disconnect between what a growing number of the population needs versus what they’re receiving. In Worcester, the Senior Center (and its increasing funding) have found ways to mitigate those problems, but not with out the help of the private sector and nonprofits. It’s a sign of what’s to come: it may take a village to raise a child, but that same village needs to take care of its seniors, too.

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The Massachusetts Symphony is poised to strike up the band for its annual slate of summertime concerts. This year, it’ll have some attractively refurbished digs to perform at. STEVEN KING

The concert shell at Institute Park, the Massachusetts Symphony’s summer home for 60 years, was first constructed in 1951, reconstructed in 1989, and now, with the completion of work begun last fall, stands as the most visible of a host of improvements and updates to

the park’s facilities. The funding for these improvements came about through the concerted efforts of WPI, the Friends of Institute Park—a six-year-old group led by Paul Levenson, who is also the executive director of the Massachusetts Symphony—and the Worcester City Manager’s Office. According to Levenson, “WPI and the Massachusetts Symphony shared similar hopes and desires for the park,” and the city manager’s creative planning immediately turned WPI’s park budget of $50,000 a year over the next 20 years into a cool million dollars. In addition, HUD kicked in a $400,000 grant. Other noteworthy changes include the installation of a permanent roof, permanent lighting and an expanded stage, creating a more professional workspace for the musicians. Now it will be more possible to have a chorus perform with the orchestra. In addition, there is now also a new, formal entranceway into the park. Two columns that had long stood at opposite ends of the park have been spit-shined and brought together in a newly built plaza. These columns were originally brought to the park from the 19th-century Tremont House Hotel in Boston. “It’s been a long process for us,” says Levenson. “We’ve always felt the park could be so much more than it has been and now finally we’re seeing it happen.” To be sure, there is more work to be done, including

additional work on the physical structures and the cleaning and dredging of Salisbury Pond, an undertaking which will involve the installation of an apparatus to deal with storm-water runoff, a primary factor in the pond’s pollution. “It’s a beautiful setting,” says Levenson, “with four key features: the beautiful sloping area for the crowd, the water, plenty of parking since WPI is out of session in summer and accessibility to Routes 9 and 290 and Park Ave.” The season’s first concert will take place on July 1 at 8 p.m. at East Park on Shrewsbury Street, where for the past 17 or 18 years, eight to ten thousand people have gathered for the annual Independence Day Concert and fireworks. “The crowd is huge,” Levenson says, “and the orchestra looks forward to performing before such a large group of people.” Alton Baggett, who has performed with the Jackson Symphony and the Baton Rouge Symphony and is the director of the Performing Arts Department at Oxford High School, will conduct. Soprano Jane Shivick will be the vocal soloist in a program including works by Copland, Sousa and Williams, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. On July 9, Maestro Myron Romanul, First Kapellmeister of the State Theatre in Munich, will conduct the inaugural concert at the reconditioned Institute Park. Titled Classics to Broadway, the concert will feature works by Beethoven, Strauss and Williams as well as Broadway selections. Vocal soloists will be Shivick and Richard Monroe. On July 16 at Institute Park, Maestro Baggett will conduct the “Salute to Disney” concert, featuring vocalists Scott Wilson and Karen Hastie-Wilson. Three big concerts, a beautifully renovated venue, a 60-plus year tradition of music-making in Worcester: The Massachusetts Symphony keeps on bringing its broad mix of music to summer in the city. Learn more at masymphony.com.

2011 CONCERT SCHEDULE EAST PARK SUMMER FAMILY CONCERT Friday, July 1 at 8 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, July 2) Free (To be broadcast on WCUW 91.3 FM, Monday, July 4, 8 p.m.) Conductor Alton Baggett will lead the orchestra for the opening concert of its 61st summer season, which has an Independence Day theme with works primarily by American composers. Vocal soloist with the orchestra will be Jane Shivick, one of the region’s most popular vocalists. The concert will include highlights from current Broadway musicals and will lead up to Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with fireworks. The orchestra will conclude the concert with Sousa marches, also played during the course of the fireworks display. Concert announcer will be Bobbie Chase.

INSTITUTE PARK SUMMER FAMILY CONCERT Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, July 10, Free) (To be broadcast on WCUW 91.3FM, Monday, July 11, 8 p.m.) The Classics to Broadway concert will feature classic symphonic repertoire and highlights from some of the latest Broadway shows. Myron Romanul will conduct; vocal soloists will be Jane Shivick and Richard Monroe. Concert announcer will be Bobbie Chase.

INSTITUTE PARK SUMMER FAMILY CONCERT Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, July 17), Free (To be broadcast on WCUW 91.3FM, Monday, July 18, 8 p.m.) “Salute to Disney.” Alton Baggett will conduct; vocalists will be Scott Wilson and Karen Hastie-Wilson. Works performed will include selections from “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hercules,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and “Pocahontas,” among others. Concert announcer will be Bobbie Chase.

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to Sun Parade’s indie-folk sounds. The full lineup can be viewed on the city of Worcester’s website. “We wanted to focus this year on emerging talent,” Williams says, “and to introduce people to new bands.” Newer bands will also play during intermission. “This being an all-ages venue, we will be playing songs from Motown to current,” Gerry Martin, guitarist of Decade by DeZyne, says. “It’s always a treat to play for a younger audience, which unfortunately rarely has the opportunity to see us.” “Frankly, I look forward to playing every show, but it’s nice to be outside on a beautiful day mingling and playing guitar,” says Worcester music veteran Robin Steiger of the Drunken Uncles. “Everyone seems to enjoy the break from the workday to do something a bit different and that common lunch break seems to bring a lot of new friends together.” Williams says that this year will feature “expanded food offerings,” including local cuisine from Eric’s La Patisserie, Overtime

Tap and Loving Hut. Though the event itself is free, you’ll want to have cash on hand for lunch—and bring your WOO Card along for the ride. Visitors will be able to swipe their WOO Cards at the entrance to earn double points toward monthly prizes. This third year of Out to Lunch will also feature plenty of new vendors, selling goods like flowers, candles and crafts. There will be a farmer’s market on site so that you can bring not only the fresh taste of the festival home with you, but the warm fuzzies that come with supporting small farmers. O’Brien mentions that he hopes to add an evening movie series to the summer fun sometime in the future. So what are you waiting for? Ditch your PB&J, grab a few friends and head outside for your lunch break. But be warned: you might find it hard to get back to work. Out to Lunch happens every Friday at the Worcester Common from July 1 through August 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All concerts begin at noon. Visit worcestermass.org for more info.

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Step away from that bagged lunch, because it’s almost that time of year again. Every Friday from July 1 through Sept. 2, head out to the Worcester Common for a few hours of local food, music and downtime with your coworkers and your community. That’s right; it’s time to go Out to Lunch.

community together, speaks to fun and speaks to the beautiful space we have downtown,” O’Brien says. He credits a conversation with local restaurateur Eric Jasmin of Eric’s La Patisserie as one of the inspirations to get the series going by “working together” with local business and musicians in the interest of the hungry people that Out to Lunch would come to serve. “A lot of times [the workers here in the city] don’t always have the opportunity to come out of their buildings and experience the vibrancy of the city itself,” says cultural development officer and Out to Lunch organizer Erin Williams. “We wanted to support that and engage people of all backgrounds, as well as creativity in Worcester.” Ten bands will be featured during this year’s events. The acts are diverse in style and genre in order to appeal to an audience that’s just as diverse. Over ten weeks, there will be something for everyone, from Heavy Horses’ ’70s-rock covers to Grupo Fantasia’s Latin grooves

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You know when you meet an incredibly agreeable, likeable, well-mannered, sweet person, and you think, “There’s no way this is their real personality. No one is that nice.” Josh Gondelman is indeed that fella; and he is just that nice.

Gondelman, who by day uses his indoor voice as a preschool teacher, is known around the comedy scene as “politely hilarious, hilariously polite.” Originally from Stoneham, he currently resides in Somerville, but will be making the inevitable comedian mecca move to New York City in five weeks. During the summer of 2004, while he was still in college, working on his English and Creative Writing at Brandeis University, Gondelman tried his first set of stand-up during open mics, and discovered that he was genuinely a funny guy. Gondelman’s first two years in comedy were pretty slow, but by his senior year, he was heading off campus a few nights a week to do shows. In 2010, he traveled to Atlanta for the inaugural Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, where he disarmed audiences with his charmingly dorky persona and captured first prize. Since then he has competed in the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition, been named among the Best of the Fest at the Boston Comedy Festival, and won the Chosen One Comedy Contest run by Heeb Magazine. Gondelman just recorded his first CD at Mottley’s Comedy Club in Boston, which will be called “Everything’s the Best!” That title pretty much sums up Gondelman’s sunny outlook. He always has a positive word and a smile. We ambushed him as he was helping

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WM: Twitter hashtag #5confessions: Go! I love the song “You Can Do It” by Ice Cube. #5confessions I’ve never seen any of the Godfather trilogy. #5confessions There is a thank you note I forgot to write four years ago that still eats me up inside. #5confessions I traveled more than 1,000 miles round trip to dress in costume at Lebowskifest. #5confessions I weirdly feel like over-the-phone breakups are classier. #5confessions On July 2, Josh Gondelman will be at Jose Murphy’s on Water Street in Worcester, 8 p.m.18+. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door or at 508-7842175.

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Miars lands another release Josh Lyford

Miars is an experimental and forward-thinking group birthed in the fires of Worcester’s everchanging music scene. What is wonderful about the musical arena in central Massachusetts is that every sound has its place, and Miars have done their best to leave no stone unturned in their quest for a new and unique sound. The band got its start in 2008. Having already weathered several member changes, the group is ready to move forward with what seems to be a nowsolid base with Kayla Daly on vocals and guitar, Imer Diaz on bass and Marcus Ohanesian on drums. Daly says that she got her start with the group when Ohanesian “invited me to come and sing and help with the song writing process. I explained I couldn’t do that without playing guitar and thus Miars was hatched.” Shortly after their inception, Miars recorded a demo and started playing shows around Worcester and Boston. Miars’ sound is difficult to describe. This is by no means detracting though; they simply blend too many varied influences to fall comfortably into a kitschy nook of a single-definition genre. The term “experimental” pops up regularly and is an honest means to an end when classifying the band. Ohanesian does his best to clarify by saying, “I usually [describe our sound as] experimental funk-rock with a female vocalist, but that’s a general way of saying it.” Daly adds, “We always struggle with this question. We usually end up saying that we are a mix of rock, funk and jazz which equals out to experimental.” If nothing else, it is obvious that the band has set the bar high in the new world of genre-bending eclecticism. Luckily, you don’t have to wait long to hear new material from the band as they are set to release a four-song EP titled “Sounds of Tremors.” Paul Dagnello and Dan Brown recorded the album at the band’s space in Worcester. Jeff Lipton and WORCESTERMAG.COM

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Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering mastered the record. The albums artwork was done by Brandon Douglas. Ohanesian says, “The EP was a great learning experience. It took longer than expected, but we’re all very happy with the outcome. Recording it on our own, in the comfort of our own space, had its advantages and disadvantages.” Daly, for instance, was busy with her academics while the album was recorded and she says, “The process of this album was harrowing. I was writing my graduate thesis while we recorded, so it’s had a lot of starts and stops.” She adds, “I value how raw this EP sounds. I love that about our music. Imer and Marcus are machines when it comes to recording and do very well in that environment.” It isn’t all business, all the time, for

Miars and they have had their share of interesting events over their years as a band. Daly recalls a more-ridiculous-thanaverage evening when the band “played a drag bar in Boston. The show was in the basement and the drag queens performed upstairs. We brought a friend who took to a drink deal of two-bucks-a-drink and decided to get ripped. After dancing and getting grinded on by drag queens, he made the call to head out. After a minor brawl in the car, we all got home safely and put our friend to bed. He thanked us in the morning for taking his number away from the queen.” Pick up Miars’ new album, “Sounds of Tremors,” at their record-release show on Saturday, July 2, at Ralph’s Diner. You can also listen online at Listen.Miarsmusic. com, check them out at Facebook.com/ Miarsmusic or buy the album at one of the band’s upcoming shows or on iTunes.

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Summer Harvest Hempfest

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Worcester’s Raven club will become the proud home of the Summer Harvest Hempfest for July 2 and 3. Conflict Productions is presenting a variety of musicians and bands, both local and national, in a fun and friendly pro-legalization event that everyone can enjoy.

The fest runs for two days and features Iowa lyricist Izzy Dunfore as well as Conflict of Interest, Whiteout, Ill E Gal, Eskimo, Kaos Krew, Armageddon, Krazy Kidz, Tweak, LiL Ice, Saikred and the Slacker Kings. In addition to the musicians, the fest is also host to other events for festival goers. There will be a $200 customglass bubbler, finely crafted by Sand and Fire Glassblowing, raffled off during the event, as well as a fully stocked bar. Steven Griffin, CEO of Conflict Productions says that the event is “totally pro-legalization, and we like to keep the

ever-growing public aware that they have rights, and they should let their voices be heard. We figure if we gather peacefully than we can all have fun and show everyone that there isn’t always a dark side to things.” This positive atmosphere seems perfectly crafted for the type of event planned, and it seems that no one could find an issue with music and fun. Izzy Dunfore, an Iowa-grown hiphop recording artist, who will be headlining the event, adds that “marijuana should have been legalized a long time ago.” He continues, “I think that people would be more mentally relaxed as a whole society if we were able to smoke our marijuana, which most people do, without fear of punishment by law. I don’t think that

is fair, and it is certainly a problem in America today.” Izzy Dunfore has been playing music for many years. He says that his “sound is unique because it is from me, and there isn’t anybody else that is like me. I’ve been around all the different independent styles from the Juggalos, to the gangsta rappers, to the poets, to the beatboxers, and everything in between. I love all of that music, so I think there is a touch of all of it in my own, but I don’t pigeonhole myself into any category specifically, and I think that is what allows me to be unique amongst other artists. We are all obviously in the same line of work, so I think it’s very important to set yourself apart from the rest. I do that by being

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Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Grade: B + David Wildman

To say that director Michael Bay is over the top is like pointing out that baseball players make too much money. You won’t get much of an argument from anybody. Since 2007 he has been bent on taking that penchant for excess to the stratosphere and beyond with a little sci-fi franchise that grew out of a toy craze. The first two films were flat out awful, rendered unwatchable by the concerns of one Shia LaBeouf and his budding (ugh) sexuality, as well as unbridled histrionics. It’s little surprise that this third installment takes the whole thing to new realms of over-the-topness. What is truly shocking however is that this film turned out to be so damned entertaining. Bay has proved that bigger really can be better, as long as you include every aspect of the production in the equation. Most prominent is the inventive plot. Previously screenwriter Ehren Kruger has pursued a Freddy Krueger-like penchant for schlocky thrills penning slash-aminute fare like “Scream 3” and “The Ring”, as well as the unfortunate last Transformers flick. It isn’t hard to imagine a juiced up Bay, cocaine streaming out his nostrils, shouting at his scribe that he wants this to be the biggest, craziest, most out of control plot ever. Kruger obliges by taking the whole thing back to the 1960’s and tweaking multiple conspiracy theories concerning the moon landing and so on, then taking the thing into the present and going for all out warfare and epic death and destruction with the warring robot race the Decepticons infiltrating the government on high levels in their fight for world domination, with nothing standing in their way but a bunch of hipster jive-talking Autobots and their brave leader Optimus Prime. Whew. In a really good way, the arch insanity of all this tends to take attention away from the beef boy, okay, Sam, and his

mundane now young adult concerns, which this time evolve around finding a job (despite owning a presidential medal of honor) and holding the attentions of his latest requisite world class hottie (Rosie Huntington-Whitley, given lots of exploitative upskirt treatment) a knockout Brit whose evil boss (Patrick Dempsey) tries to seduce the hell out of her. Once he’s in the workforce the starpower lets loose. His neurotic discipline-obsessed boss is played by John Malkovich (perfect) and one of his nutty co-workers by Ken Jeong (perfecter). Toss in Frances McDormand as a brass-balled government honcho, revive former nemesis John Turturro as obsessive exgovernment alien obsessive Simmons, cap the whole thing off with cameos by Buzz Aldrin, Bill O’Reilly and toss in Leonard Nimoy voicing a new robot character and you’ve got a cast worth making a film with. And Kruger does a decent job with the humorous dialogue, basically turning everyone and everything into a foil for the far-too-terse beef boy. Finally if you thought the last films looked good, the sheer spectacle of the CGI and cinematography at play here is just off the charts. It was so well done that the 3D imagery even worked for me, and this coming from someone who usually equates donning those glasses with a trip to the dentist. The city of Chicago is destroyed in a vivid, visceral and inventive manner, with mendacious machines that hover in the air like dirigibles and burrow through buildings like bo weevils. The only thing that really seems ridiculous is the Autobots themselves, with their junkyard parts and random wheels sticking out and so on, so that they can change into cars, for maximum product placement. Still, that’s the inherently silly territory the franchise has staked out, and there is nothing they can do about it. Bay and Kruger deserve kudos for the towering heights of summer movie fun they’ve been able to take such a mundane concept.

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It’s easy to drive by Sol of Mexico when you turn from Park Avenue onto Pleasant Street. Although it’s a tiny restaurant with only five stools at a window bar, it serves up big flavor at excellent prices.

Restaurant hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., so visit for lunch or an early dinner - and, sif possible, get there early for the most selection. At 2:30 p.m., there were a few items of the small menu that were already sold out. The menu is posted right at the register. It’s one sheet of paper and includes burritos, “quezadillas,” tacos, tamales, chips and salsa or guacamole for appetizers, and a few desserts. My dining

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partner, Jen, and I each got a fish taco and a vegetable tamale. I also ordered a pork taco, and we decided to split a tres leches cake for dessert. We also purchased chips and salsa to munch on while we waited. Drinks, and the salsa, were in a refrigerated case. Tortilla chips came in good-sized bags alongside the register. The tortilla chips were obviously homemade from their texture and fresh taste, as was the salsa. It was a chunky salsa with a lot of liquid base and a heat that wasn’t quite medium, but definitely not mild. The salsa came in a quarterpound deli tub, which would be plenty for the large sleeve of chips, but food came out so quickly we hardly made a dent in either. Tacos arrived first, and I dug right into my pork taco while Jen started in on the fish. I was happily surprised that there was plenty of smoky spice to the pork - and a lot of meat, lettuce, and toppings on the homemade, tender taco tortilla. Jen kept telling me to wait until I had tasted the fish taco; it was the best she has had since moving to New England. Before I could try my fish taco, though, the tamales arrived. I have to say: these were

the best tamales I’ve eaten. The cornmeal base was exceptionally moist with a little cheese worked in, and packed with veggies and flavor. When I did get to my fish taco, I was very happy. The fish was coated with cornmeal and topped with spicy coleslaw. There was a nice bite of heat, but not overwhelming; it matched well with the firm flesh of the fried fish. The two sauces on the taco married everything perfectly. It definitely was the best fish taco I had eaten on the east coast. Despite the already great food experience we had, the crowning glory

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of lunch was the dessert we shared. A tres leches cake is a complex cake that, as its name suggests, includes three different kinds of milk. The cake crumb was tender and fine; the frosting sweet without being sugary or cloying, and the entire dish was rich and satisfying— dripping with the sweetened milk that soaks into it. With plenty of leftover chips, salsa and full bellies, we paid our bill which, for all the food we ate, was only $24.75, and that gave us even bigger smiles as we promised to return soon. If you are looking for that perfect place to grab a quick, delicious lunch, look no further than Sol of Mexico!

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moved, remodeled, and relaunched a whole different atmosphere for the restaurant that is upscale, fancy and very different. With July 3 slated as the official open date, the Mandarin hopes to open earlier to show off the multimillion-dollar changes. The new restaurant holds 150 plus, and will focus on social and private functions, one third of the restaurant is reserved as a social bar, offering dishes planned by a gourmet Mandarin chef as well as a sushi section. They are also offering new menu options such as Shabu-Shabu, which is a Japanese hot-pot dish and involves cooking meats and vegetables along with dipping sauces. The ShabuShabu is said to be in comparison to the Melting Pot. 132 Turnpike Rd, Westborough. 508-366-2288.

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Slice of Woo: P & D Pizza House

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Upon asking some Worcester friends about their favorite pizza place, many suggested Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P&D Pizza House. Located right on Route 12, this nondescript brick building made good on my friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; promise of excellent pizza. The online menu offers many specialty combinations. Scott and I ordered the namesake specialty and splurged on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inferno,â&#x20AC;? which came highly recommended. We also ordered the Greek salad. Like most of the area pizzerias, the style is a Greek pizza with thicker crust. What set P & D apart, though, was the almost sparse layer of sauce between the crust and toppings, which gave the crust more crunch and let the toppings speak for themselves. With less liquid, the vegetables could roast rather than steam, and the

meats could release more flavor into the crust. As good as the House Special was, the Inferno was even better. Hot peppers cut through the normally greasier meats (pepperoni, hot capicola and sausage), and added another great dimension of taste. It was not terribly spicy, so the average person could enjoy it. Lastly, the salad is what cinched the shine of this place. Like most places, the ingredients were fresh and plentiful, but the attention to detail made this Greek salad stand out. The tomatoes had been de-seeded so nothing got mushy and the peppers had all their white lining cleaned from them to avoid any bitterness. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a pizza place with attention to detail that sets it above the rest, definitely check out P&D Pizza House in Oxford.

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Who says only grandmas play Bingo? Stop by Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Saint Ann Parish for a Bingo for Youth night, to raise funds for the Summer Youth Program. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Games will begin at 6 p.m. $2 admission. Food and drinks available at the concession stand and lots of fun await you. 5-10 p.m. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saint Ann Parish, 24 Mulberry St. 508-752-2964. The Caravan exhibition of photography by Edward Bissell opens tonight at the Worcester Center for Crafts, Krikorian Gallery, featuring Bissell’s images of the Caravan Coffee Company building at 237 Main St. in Worcester. The deteriorating Caravan building, its interior spaces, and its abandoned contents presented a unique opportunity to document what happens to a vital business when left to decay. Bissell has been taking photographs for more than 40 years, focusing on a single subject with intense scrutiny, bringing to the viewers attention things they see every day and yet don’t see. Free. 5-8 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Krikorian Gallery, 25 Sagamore Rd. 508-753-8183, worcestercraftcenter.org. Ron Rhode is beginning his 33rd year as one of the most popular theatre organists, and he’s appearing tonight on the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Hanover Theatre. He is a favorite at American Theatre Organ Society national and regional conventions and has more than 20 recordings to his credit. Tickets are $20. $5 discount available for members, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO card holders. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469, thehanovertheatre.org. Metal Thursday CXXX tonight features Cofﬁn Birth, Soul Remnants, Naegleria and Totality. The music and sea of head-banging hair swirl starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m.

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Summer means putting down the books and hitting the cliffs. What do you mean, what do I mean? Climbing is the greatest way to meet other college students when Central Rock Gym offers students with valid IDs to come down every Thursday evening and get a day pass plus climbing gear for just $12. Join in for some great climbing, music, and free pizza. Ten free pizzas will be provided to the college students at 8 p.m. First come, ﬁrst served. Every Thursdays from 6 to 11 p.m. at Central Rock Climbing Gym, 299 Barber St. 508-852-7625, centralrockgym.com.

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Armed with Gibsons, Marshalls, and the classic rock of the 70s, Heavy Horses is on a mission to save rock ’n’ roll, one song at a time, one show at a time, one smoke machine at a time! Catch the ultimate classic-rock experience during the season kick off to the city’s Out to Lunch series. This season’s series will include expanded food offerings as well as artisans, crafters and a farmers’ market. All free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1175, outtolunchworcester.com or facebook.com/ heavyhorsesband. What better way to spend a summer Friday than by exploring new places? During Oak Knoll to Broadmoore in Attleboro, the folks at Mass Audubon start early and will have you home by 4 p.m., with your sense

of adventure fulﬁlled. Bring your lunch so you can picnic along the way. For more information and to register, call 508-753-6087. $30 Mass Audubon adult members, $37 adult nonmembers. 8:30

a.m. to 4 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087, massaudubon.org. Bank of America Summer Family Concert at East Park. July 1, 8 p.m. Rain date July 2, second rain date is July 3. Also to be broadcast on 91.3 WCUW on July 4 at 8 p.m. Conductor Alton Baggett will lead the orchestra for the opening concert of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra’s 61st summer season, which has an Independence Day theme with works primarily by American composers. Vocal soloist with the orchestra will be Jane Shivick, one of the region’s most popular vocalists. The concert will include highlights from current Broadway musicals and will lead up to Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with fireworks. The orchestra will conclude the concert with Sousa marches, also played during the course of the fireworks display. Concert announcer will be Bobbie Chase. Free. Park opens at 6 p.m. for dinner and carousing, concert begins at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), Worcester. 508-754-1234, masymphony.org. The Dragonfly Lounge spins Latin rhythm, Samba, hip hop, and dance, but tonight will feature a Summer Samba Sensation. Live percussion and voice performances will be in the mix! No cover. 9:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

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For all you jazz musicians itching to get together for a few sessions with like-minded folk, stop by the Worcester Jazz Jam at the Nu Cafe this Saturday. This jazz jam session is for both professionals and amateurs, so don’t be shy, step up! Free. 2-5 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800. One of Worcester’s best kept secrets is the Davis Gallery, and its newest show—All Mixed Up Exhibit—celebrates a range of materials and styles within a multimedia display. Featuring more than 20 local artists, you’ll get a great slice of creative Worcester

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If you get hungry, support Boy Scout Troop 227/114 by getting hot dogs/ hamburgers. 785 Main St., Shrewsbury. shrewbury-ma.gov, 508-841-8503.

The town of Rutland is heading into its 63rd year of Independence Day activities with what they call Rutland Unleashed, a slew of red, white and blue fanfare, including, on July 3, a Chicken BBQ and Strawberry Festival behind the town ﬁre station, a concert on the common with The Invaders at 7 p.m., and ﬁreworks over Memorial Field at 9:20 p.m.

Lake Wampanoag is a beautiful setting for an evening hike as the summer sun fades. During Night Hike at Lake Wampanoag come look and listen in meadows, wetlands and woodlands both for wildlife that was active all day, and wildlife getting ready to be active all night. Sponsored by Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton. For more information and to register, call 978-464-2712. $5 Mass Audubon adult member, $7 adult nonmember, $2 Mass Audubon child member, $3 child nonmember. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake Wampanoag, Camp Collier Road, Gardner.

>Monday 4 when you visit Monday thru Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Street parking or public library lot is available. Free. Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland St. 508-754-7201, ext. 245, davisartgallery. com

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You’ve probably seen a regular parade, but have you seen a Boat Parade? Come see what it’s all about on July 4. Celebrate, wear your patriotic colors and enjoy drinks and goodies on the beach. Quaboag Quacumquasit Lake Association is sponsoring the event; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rain date is July 11. South Pond/ Quacumquasit Pond, along Lake Road, Brookﬁeld. For more information email dneylon@brookﬁeldma.us or call 508-8677195.

Old Sturbridge Village invites you to step back in time for its Enjoy the Annual 4th of July Celebration at Dean Park! Fourth of July Fireworks on July 3, featuring a dramatic reading Bring the kids for a day full of fun. Noon-4 p.m. Free. At 12:30 p.m., of the Declaration of Independence, a concert on the common, the Decorate Bike & Doll Carriage Parade will be in the softball and even 19-century magic. The village will re-open at 6 p.m. for parking lot. From 1-3 p.m., inflatable amusements, face painting, the evening of sack races, pie-eating contests, comedic juggling games, and Sunny the Clown will be sure to keep you entertained. and magic shows by Robert Olson, music by the Heritage String Band, and a Patriotic Fashion Contest with a prize for the person sporting the most patriotic look. The night is capped off with a fireworks show over the village’s farm fields. Come back to Old Sturbridge Village on July 4 for a 1830s Independence Day Celebration. The martial band will lead the citizens in procession through the streets, the Declaration of Independence will be read, and a giant version of the document will be available for signing. You can make your own tricornered hat, drill with the Sturbridge militia, learn 19-century dances, play a game of Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli “base ball” and even hear a tale or

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>Wednesday 6 The Hudson Summer Concert Series features singer/ songwriter/pianist Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli tonight in a free concert. Check ‘em out from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Park, 65 Park St., Hudson. 978-365-2043. The ever funny Mister Smartass Theater features a tear into “Night of the Lepus,” aka “Giant rabbits VS Star Trek’s Dr. McCoy” tonight. If you’re not sure what this witty comedy series is all about, think about the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000. This is a homage to that genre of comedy where a cheesy public domain ﬁlm is projected onto the Lucky Dog’s lovely movie screen while three of Worcester’s most notorious smart-alecs give the ﬁlm a new soundtrack laced with puns, dirty jokes, sound effects, pop culture references, and even a few facts thrown in for good measure. So stick around and you just might learn something. All for free! 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ mrsmartasstheatre.

>Thursday 7 Discover Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary today during Canoeing at Burncoat Pond. Resident herons, beavers and otters sometimes surprise you with a visit. Go out on the water, then stretch your legs on land while enjoying lunch and tuning in to the beauty surrounding us. One child free when accompanied by an adult, $10 each additional child. Meet at Burncoat Pond in Leicester at the former town beach. Bring a lunch, appropriate

footwear and plenty of liquids. Canoes, paddles and PFDs provided. Participants must be able to swim. For ages 7 and older. 508-7536087. $15 Mass Audubon adult members, $20 adult nonmembers. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mass Audubon: Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Polar Spring Road, Spencer. Tonight is the kick off to the summer season in Worcester with the Canal District Wagon Tours. The Blackstone Valley Tourism “Arista Award” winning tours are doubling this summer’s capacity to accommodate visitors who wish to enjoy this historic tour. Local high schoolers are trained as guides and interpreters who bring back to life interesting Worcester characters. Fun and informative, these students perform after rigorous training and rehearsal portraying men and woman whom have shaped our City. This event is must see for residents and visitors alike. Free. 5-7 p.m., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m. behind Union Station at Franklin and Harding streets, Temple and Harding streets, 90 Harding at Franklin Street.

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Good Times with Your Friend DJ Steve. Featured in the main bar area every Thursday, DJ Steve, friend to all, spins rock and roll nuggets from the 1950s to an hour ago. He will also rip phone books in half upon advanced request. But please, don’t touch his moustache. 9-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Summer Music Nights. Lidio’s Summer Music Nights are back! Hope you can join us on the patio for some Great Music, Delicious Food & Cool Drinks! Never a cover charge just a treat for our patrons! Music played from 6-10pm Adults only after 8pm. Thurs June 30th The Curtis Earl (Twisted Tea Promo) 6-10 p.m. Lidio’s Restaurant & Lounge, Outdoor Patio, 1045 Central St., Leominster. 978-534-6600 or lidios.com. After Hours at The Rabbit Hole. Featuring Antennae Wedding, antennaewedding.bandcamp.com, The Calliope of the Future thecalliopeofthefuture.com, Fantard Magnus fantardmagnus. bandcamp.com, Soup of the Day bluecowboy.tumblr.com. Free. 7-10 p.m. Rabbit Hole (bookstore and more), 805 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-0040 or therabbitholeusa.com. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 7-10:30 p.m. Bolton Roadhouse Bar & Grille, 544 Wattaquodock Road, Bolton. 978-365-5757. Tom Revane. Tom Revane- Tropical Rock- Are you done with the gloomy Winter and Spring? Let’s heat things up at The PUB! Come in and enjoy all of your favorite summer time tropical rock- and Jimmy Buffet tunes. Visit Tom on Facebook. No cover charge. 7-10 p.m. Olde Post Office Pub, Lounge, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106. Irish Music Session. Each week, a traditional Irish music session is held at Mulligan’s Taverne. No Charge. 7:30-10 p.m. Mulligans Taverne-on-the-Green, 121 West Main St., Westborough. 508-344-4932 or westboroughsession.com. Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy. Bill McCarthy is your host at another great Open Mic Night! To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/openmicworld. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Junior’s Pizza Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-5800. Jazzed Up Trio live at Ceres. Jazzed Up Trio performs live at Ceres Bistro Thursday, June 30, from 8-11PM. The décor at Ceres is warm and inviting with soft curving booths and beautiful views to our outdoor gardens. A floor to ceiling glass wall brings the outside in and opens to the patio for dining or enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor bar. Ceresbistro.com, jazzedup.net No cover. 8-11 p.m. Ceres Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508754-2000. Johnny “Romance” Nickerson. Come and enjoy a rockin’ romantic evening with the one and only Johnny “Romance” Nickerson. Great music, yummy cocktails and Chocolate Fondue... Just some of our favorites. No cover. 8 p.m.-midnight. Cafe Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5734. Ron Rhode on the Mighty Wurlitzer. $20. $5 discount available for members, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO cardholders. Please call the box office at 877-571-7469 for more information. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. Thursday Open Jam with The Jam King. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Flock of A-Holes, the ultimate 80’s tribute band with guests Opening Night and Just Sayin’. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/Flock-of-Aholes. Audio Wasabi hosted by Brian Chaffee. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Dive Bar Thursdays. Duncan Arsenault hosts this weekly music series at The Dive Bar, featuring musicians from all genres FREE. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dive Bar, 34 Green St. thedivebarworcester.com. DJ Brian Spinnin’ & Scratchin’ The Hottest Dance

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Music. No Cover Charge!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Lisa Marie & All Shook Up. Blues, pop and R&B, plus the occasional Irish drinking song. A powerhouse vocalist. 9-11 p.m. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. Metal Thursday CXXX: Cofﬁn Birth, Soul Remnants, Naegleria, Totality. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Sirens of Song! Featuring Joan Cleary and more of Worcester’s Best Female Vocalists. No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Club Days End w/ DJ Roberta - Dance off for cash. Join DJ Roberta every Thursday night when Days End Tavern turns into Club Days End. She’ll be spinning all the hottest dance tunes and hip hop beats. Midnight dance-off competition for awesome cash prizes. VIP limo service available. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or daysendtavern. com. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. James Keyes. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Friday 1 Sleep On It (frmr. members of Sound In Stone), Sarah Benoit, Sit Down Baby, Shane Hall, Another Divide. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. Top 40 Dance Night w/ DJ Fast Track. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166. Summer Music Nights. Lidio’s Summer Music Nights are back. Hope you can join us on the patio for some great music, delicious food & cool drinks. Never a cover charge just a treat for our patrons. Music played from 6-10pm Adults only after 8pm. Friday July 1st-Reggae with Jah-n-i 6-10 p.m. Lidio’s Restaurant & Lounge, Outdoor Patio, 1045 Central St., Leominster. 978-5346600 or lidios.com. Ed & Da Ve. Band free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W. Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Shazam - Outdoor Concert. Join the party every Friday and Saturday at 7p.m. If there is 25% or more forecasted chance of rain in Sturbridge, the entertainment will be inside the hotel’s VIP Lounge starting at 8:30 PM. Did we mention the Oxhead Tavern has great food? Free. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393. Guy Bergeron. Acoustic show out on the deck. Blues, classic rock, hillbilly music and Guy originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. New England Steak & Seafood, 11 Uxbridge Road, Mendon. 508-478-0871. Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Summer Family Concert. In its Bank of America summer concert series, the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alton Baggett, will present a concert of patriotic music, classical music, and Broadway favorites. Jane Shivick will be the soloist. Fireworks will accompany some of the music. The announcer will be Bobbie Chase. (Rain dates: Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3) free but donations accepted. 8-10 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr. 508-754-1234. Max Ex. Acoustic Duo playing classic and current hits free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978669-0122. Sean Fullerton: Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar every Friday. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional musician, singer-songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, drinks, music & fun. 8 p.m.-midnight. The Myst, 1 East Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-8699. The Raw, Deep Six, The Bammies, Bakers Union. Get your Fourth of July weekend started off with a band. Big time rock and roll all night long. $5. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/The-RAW. Toni Lynn Washington with the Workingman’s Band. Toni Lynn Washington - vocals Mike DiBari - guitar Rick Maida - bass Greg Roberts – drums. No cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s

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Colonial Inn, Village Forge Tavern, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Angeletti Band and BAMblusion Band Rockin The Holiday @ Cindy’s Sports Bar. Acclaimed Susan Angeletti and The Angeletti Band @ Cindy’s in Palmer. With special guest Bamblusion Band Opener CD Releases Wisdom and Alternate Ways. Rockin’ show for your holiday weekend. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cindy’s Sports Bar, 1618 North Main St., Palmer. 413-271-0609. DJ Pete the Polock.Classic rock to the Blues. Large dance floor to shake it. Come see this Worcester legend. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508754-3516. I Love Fridays at Fusion with DJ B-LO. Fridays Fusion features the best sound and lights in Central Mass. with DJ B-LO spinning your favorite dance, hip hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Jeremy. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston St. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Our Top 40 Ladies Night Dance Party returns to Speakers! Ladies (and Gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest area, DJ Norm. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. The Stone Clovers. After leaving Fergus in June 2010 Cait Sargent & Tom Lubelczyk formed The Stone Clovers with former band mate Pete Himmer. Joining them is former Madra Rua singer and guitarist Tony Gahan. They play a mix of traditional Irish, contemporary Irish and American folk. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or thestoneclovers.com. Soulstice. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Superbug, Ariband, Pleasant Sweaters, and The Sapphire Sun. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Dragonfly Lounge. Summer Samba Sensation. The Dragonfly Lounge spins latin rhythm, samba, hip hop, and dance. Live percussion and voice performances in the mix. No cover. 9:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181.

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Pub. No cover. Jak’s Pub, 536 Main St. 508-757-5257. The Summer Harvest Hempfest Show w/Conﬂict Of Interest, Lil Ice, Inﬁnite Lyrical Orgasms, Eskimo, Il E Gal, Armageddon, Kaos Krew, Slacker Kings, Saikred, Regatta, Tweek. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508304-8133 or facebook.com. Simon Gledhill on the Mighty Wurlitzer. $20. $5 discount available for members, corporate partners, kids, students and WOO card holders. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. Worcester Jazz Jam. Jazz jam session for professionals and amateurs. Bring your Real Book. Free. 2-5 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800. Shazam - Outdoor Concert. Join the party every Friday and Saturday at 7p.m. If there is 25% or more forecasted chance of rain in Sturbridge, the entertainment will be inside the hotel’s VIP Lounge starting at 8:30 PM. Did we mention the Oxhead Tavern has great food? Free. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393. Richard Cheese and Lounge Against The Machine. America’s loudest lounge singer Richard Cheese performs swingin’ Vegas versions of rock, rap, and Top 40 hits, “swankifying” contemporary songs into traditional pop vocal standards. Swank that $30-$40. 8-11 p.m. Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000 or thewilbur.com Sean Fullerton: Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional musician, singer-songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, drinks, music & fun. 8-11 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057 or seanfullertonmusic.net. The 70’s “FM” Classic Rock super group “Heavy Horses”. A Worcester super group here at the Lucky Dog. Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3. Tom Hurley- vocals, Craig Rawding- vocals, Dawn Sweet- vocals, Ron Mominee- basses, Ed Barnett- drums, John Donovan- guitars, Roger Lavallee- guitars, Mike Warren- keyboards $10. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/heavyhorsesband. The Workingman’s Jazz String Trio. Old school swing classics in the Gypsie Jazz tradition. Tad Hitchcock - guitar & vocals, Mike DiBari - guitar, Rick Maida - bass, Dave Hurst - drums. No cover. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, Village Forge Tavern, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. Touched - Classic Rock & 80’s Pop. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Coldbrook Resort & Campground: Woodside Tavern, 864 Old Coldbrook Road, Barre. 978-355-4648 or onthe5.com. Two Timers. Acoustic classic and modern music. Free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978669-0122. Girl Spot Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club X, 681 Valley St., Providence. myspace.com/girlspotri. Hat Trick. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St., Fitchburg. 978-343-3148. Miars CD Release Show w/ The Sift, Six to Midnight, and Knicks. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro & DJ Savas- Top 40. DJ Hydro & DJ Savas spin your favorite dance, mash ups & Top 40 tracks. Fusion’s Lounge opens at 9:00 pm and Dance Club opens at 10:30pm. Coat room with attendant available. No cover charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Thick As Thieves “Stealing The Show” @ The Pumphouse. Rock Your Holiday With Thick as Thieves Band covers and originals @ The Pumphouse Tavern. Band info and booking: 413-271-0609. 9:30-1:30 p.m. Pump House, 340 Main St., Southbridge. 508-765-5473. Hip Hop Dance Party with DJ HappyDaze Saturday nights. Dance the night away upstairs in the Den with DJ HappyDaze. Playing a great mix of Top 40, Old school and hip hop! 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006.

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Ton of Blues. 2-8 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. July 4th Celebration with Route 66. Celebrate the 4th of July outdoors on Cedar Lake with the Route 66 band. Did we mention the Oxhead Tavern has great food? Free. 3-7 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393. Blues Jam Featured artists weekly. Donations. 5-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W. Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues. www.bigjonshort.com 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Sean Fullerton: Acoustic Blues, Rock & Fingerstyle Guitar every Sunday. Sean Fullerton has been a successful professional musician, singer-songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Sean’s live shows are fun, exciting, and audience participation is always encouraged. Dinner, drinks, music & fun. 7-10 p.m. Sweet, 305 Shrewsbury St. seanfullertonmusic. net. The 70’s “FM” Classic Rock super group “Heavy Horses”. A Worcester super group here at the Lucky Dog. Saturday July 2nd and Sunday July 3rd. Tom Hurley- vocals, Craig Rawding- vocals, Dawn Sweet- vocals, Ron Mominee- basses, Ed Barnett- drums, John Donovan- guitars, Roger Lavallee- guitars, Mike Warren- keyboards $10. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/heavyhorsesband. Dancing with DJ Cisco. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mirabar, 35 Richmond St., Providence. 401-331-6761 or mirabar.com/calendar.htm. Dead Wrong. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/ Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. Live At Amsterdam Sunday’s. Musicians and poets welcome. 21+ Hookah and bar. Free. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Amsterdam Lounge, 27 Pleasant St. 508-615-1735 or facebook.com. Sunday Theme Party 18+. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 or facebook.com . Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. Worcester’s longest running Reggae night hosted by DJ Nick and Guest DJ’s spinning the hottest reggae, hip hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.

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Acoustic Open Mic. Acoustic open mic, each player gets a 15 - 20 minute set. After everyone has done their own thing, let the jamming begin. No drum set available. This is a new venue for an open mic, together we can make it a great place to be. Free. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 774-262-7677 or blbrumby.com/open-mic. Bop ‘n Pop. Live jazz, blues, funk organ band. No cover. Good times. 34 Green St., Worcester. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St.

Bass Embassy & Rebirth Tuesdays. Every Tuesday Bass Embassy & ReBirth bring you the best dubstep, jungle and drum & bass music in Central Mass. Doors open at 10 PM. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or fusionworcester.com.

>Wednesday 6 Marcus Gale: One world; Many songs and stories. Join musician Marcus Gale for an interactive concert of songs from around the world. Be prepared to sing, clap, and dance along to the rhythm of our musical planet. Part of the Worcester Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “One World, Many Stories” Free. Open to all ages. 1-2 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1671. Beatles For Sale: the Tribute “Rocks the Dock” with Oldies 98.9FM. Beatles For Sale the Tribute returns once again to Waterfront Mary’s on Webster Lake on Wednesday, July 6th @ 5pm to “Rock The Dock” with Adam Webster and WORC-FM 98.9! Always a great time - lots of contests, prizes and other surprises, and live Beatles music! This is our 4th year in a row on the dock and it’s one of our favorite events! waterfrontmarys.net, beatlesforsale.net, Free. 5-7 p.m. Waterfront Mary’s, 103 Birch Island Road, Webster. 508-943-9731 or oldies989.com/default.asp. Girls Night Out. Girls Night Out Every Wednesday All Females (ages 2-92) Receive: Free billiards all night, $5 GameCard, complimentary appetizer buffet, chocolate covered fruit. All ages until 9 pm. After 9PM, 18+. Free. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Hudson Summer Concert Series featuring Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Wood Park, 65 Park St., Hudson. 978-365-2043. Open Mike Wednesday - Hosted by Phil and Trisha Knudsen. Come enjoy the best in local live music. You can come to watch or come to perform and watch. But whatever your choice is come down for dinner and drinks and stay for the music. Performers sign up after 7pm. Find “Friends of Harvest Cafe Open Mike” on Facebook. facebook.com No cover, pass the hat for the hosts. 7-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978567-0948. Concord Band at Fruitlands. For more than 25 years, fans have enjoyed sunset picnics, spectacular views, and the sounds of a 65-piece, symphonic wind ensemble on the grounds of the Fruitlands Museum. The Concord Band will begin playing at 7:15 PM, with gates opening at 6:00 PM for those who wish to picnic. Fruitlands is handicapped-accessible and family-friendly. July 6 theme: Americana Parking fee:$15/car, $10 for Fruitlands members. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-897-9969 or concordband.org. Free Summer Concerts: Wednesdays at The Willows. The weekly concerts are sponsored by Salmon Health and Retirement and are held in The Willows’ Rose Garden Courtyard at the corner of Route 30 and Lyman Street. n case of rain, inside seating will be exclusively for Willows residents and their guests. Siloam Masonic Lodge Angel Fund, July 6th.

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The Poets’ Asylum. Summertime is when we choose a rep to send to the Individual World Poetry Slam (iWPS) Championships. Tonight we’ll hold the first of two iWPS Qualifying Slams. The top two finishers in each qualifier will join members of the 2011 Worcester Slam team as part of the Worcester iWPS rep finals in August. The qualifiers will consist of 2 3-minute rounds. We do some math, more poets perform and at the end of the night a winner (or two) is declared. For more info please visit our website poetsasylum.org. No cover; donations accepted. 7-10 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012.

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Dirty Gerund Poetry & Variety Show. Spoken Word, Poetry, Music, Visual Arts and Ruckus collide to create an innovative, fast paced variety show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Hosted by Nicholas Earl Davis and Alex Charalambides. 21 plus. 7/4- Worcester Youth Poetry Slam Alumni All-Stars will be performing new work and covering poems by this years 2011 Worcester Youth Team to help raise money for their trip to Brave New Voices. $2 Suggested Donation. 9-11:30 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.

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Open mic night w /Bill McCarthy. Book your half-hour set in advance at: myspace.com/openmicworld Every Tuesday is Bill McCarthy’s open mic night. Email Bill at openmcc@verizon. net Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W. Boylston St. 508853-1350. Big Jon Short. Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box hillharp, Big Jon Short’s high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues. bigjonshort.com.No cover. 8-11 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com/2009/08/ jon-short. Open Mic. Open mic plus poetry and comedy. The club’s kitchen is open. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508-791-4149. Scott Riccuiti, Michael Thibodeau & John Donovan. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

SalmonHealthAndRetirement.com. Free. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Willows Courtyard, 5 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-898-3490, ext. 3490. Open Mic Night at Beatnik’s w/Bill McCarthy Email Bill at: openmcc@verizon.net Free. 7:30-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. Open Mic Night. Looking for Worcester’s amazing acoustic acts to come check out the new Leit’s Back Bar Open Mic night. Sign-ups begin at 8 and acts begin at 8:30. We’ll keep the music going as long as there’s acts to play, so come down and check us out. You won’t be disappointed. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Leitrim’s Pub, Back Bar, 265 Park Ave. 508-798-2447 or LeitrimsWorcester.com. Vincent’s Presents: Tiki Night with Frank & Eric. Frank and Eric will help you get over the hump every Wednesday with all of your favorite tropical drinks while soaking in special musical guests and movies. 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Flash - 16+ Electro-Dance Party. Umbrella Gallery & Free Idea Clothing bring you Flash 16+ Electro-Pop/Hip-Hop Dance Parties every Wednesday night from 8:30-12:00. Check out our Facebook page for more info. $7. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Umbrella Gallery, 639 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-707-9684 or facebook.com.

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LEICESTER 556 Pine St, Dennis P. Griffi n Sr, Roland P. Blanchard, 05/31/2011, $225,000

KEY:Address, Buyer, Seller, Date, Price ASHBURNHAM 7 Seneca Dr, Christian A. Perrotta, Meredith G. Levins, 06/01/2011, $213,000 395 Winchendon Rd, Sharon L. Smith, Keith N. Stmarie, 05/31/2011, $183,000

LEOMINSTER 130 7th St, Charles R. Wood Jr, Stephen Hamel, 06/03/2011, $145,000 24 Austin St, Patrick M. Moran, Sharon L. Paton, 06/03/2011, $175,000 70 Chapman Pl Unit 70, Raymond E. Delgiudice, Steven D. Obrien, 06/03/2011, $160,000 32 Dingley St, Joseph L. Costa, Burdett FT, 06/01/2011, $160,000 390 Florence St, Paul A. Fitch, David K. Backus, 05/31/2011, $224,000 17 Lois St, Virginia R. Marcheterre, Charette Garrett N Est, 06/01/2011, $128,000 89 Lynnhaven Rd, Michael J. HoagWing, Aaron Berry, 06/03/2011, $235,000 495 Merriam Ave, Kristin Stolfi, Realty Distinctions Inc, 05/31/2011, $171,000 140 Pleasant Ter, John S. Arsenault Jr, John S. Arsenault, 05/31/2011, $205,000 6 Pond Ct, John J. Hills, Micke L. Dutton, 06/02/2011, $30,000 52 Sycamore Dr Unit 52, Sarah J. Heighton, Filippo Salamone, 05/31/2011, $132,500 382 Union St, Joseph J. Gamberdella, Thomas J. Haas, 05/31/2011, $185,000 7 Walden Ct, Kyle E. Kirousis, NA Dev LLC, 05/31/2011, $300,000 434 West St, Lindsay R. Flathers, Sarah E. Gates, 06/03/2011, $195,000 516 Willard St, Outhouse LLC, JP RT, 06/03/2011, $220,000

AUBURN 9 Briarcliff Dr, Michael K. Beaudet, Sarb Francis X Est, 06/01/2011, $200,000 45 Coolidge St, T&A RT, RAHI RE Holdings LLC, 05/31/2011, $96,500 71 Hill St, Jillian D. Hagerty, Ernest L. Mitchell, 06/02/2011, $232,500 15 Mohawk Ave, Sharon C. Ackerman, Richard J. Durand, 05/31/2011, $207,000 14 Sunrise Ave, Lorrayne D. Santos, USA HUD, 06/02/2011, $116,500 FITCHBURG 63 Belmont St, Paul L. Morizzo, Louis Morizzo, 06/02/2011, $150,000 15-17 Bourque Ter, Deborah A. Bergeron, Wyman Carl R Est, 06/02/2011, $139,900 85 Edwards St, 311 EH Pooled LP, US Bank NA, 06/03/2011, $23,441 178 River St, Blas Delacruz, Russell Lindsay, 05/31/2011, $148,000 535 South St Unit 17-2a, Paulette Tata, John D. Bouchard, 06/01/2011, $135,000 57 Summit St, Aldrich RE Inc, Isenberg Realty, 06/03/2011, $450,000 91 Wallace Rd, Vincent C. Cormier, Eila Rantakyto IRT, 05/31/2011, $136,610 GRAFTON 10 Bernard Rd, Raymond H. Connolly, Jewish Family Svc Of Wo, 05/31/2011, $55,500 52 Buttercup Ln Unit 52, Deborah M. Brooks, Keith R. Fipolito, 05/31/2011, $2,629,000 1 John Dr Unit 1, Jennifer L. Kent, Kevin Kagill, 05/31/2011, $171,500 35 Magnolia Ln Unit 8, Karl J. Moisan, Black Brook Realty Corp, 06/03/2011, $470,000 39 Waterville St, John T. King, Christian W. Aussenehim, 06/02/2011, $325,000 HOLDEN 67 Cranbrook Dr, Faina Dulfman, Kevin M. Maloney, 05/31/2011, $327,500 271 Holden St, Lynn M. Anderson, Levansavich Ruth N Est, 05/31/2011, $150,000 86 Lovell Rd, Paige A. Priester, Stella R. Boisvert, 06/01/2011, $212,500 55 Preservation Ln, FNMA, Myung O. Cho, 06/03/2011, $440,659 22 Stoneleigh Rd, Angela G. Graves, Mark J. Kenny, 05/31/2011, $220,000 102 Stoneleigh Rd, Guillermo J. Gonzalez, Damon R. Asher, 06/02/2011, $197,000

MILLBURY Dwinell Rd Lot A, Patrick Bonaventura, Carroll Dev Corp, 06/03/2011, $100,000 PAXTON 27 Lancelot Dr, Foliage Props LLC, Michael J. Deschenes, 06/01/2011, $175,500 2 Pierce Cir, Richard A. Magner Jr, Denise F. Hayes, 05/31/2011, $297,000 PRINCETON 8-b Sterling Rd, Ann L. Charrette, Bancroft R. Poor, 06/01/2011, $450,000 SHREWSBURY 104 Grafton St, Frank J. Koch, Jamie J. Huggins, 06/03/2011, $199,900 190 Lake St, Homaira Naseem, 190 Lake Street RT, 06/02/2011, $200,000 64-66 Maple Ave, Jonathan Vargas, Howard Mcginn, 06/01/2011, $241,000 320 Oak St, US Bank NA, Stephen R. Qualey, 06/03/2011, $160,000 30 Pal Dr, Gregory B. Papazian, Elisa M. Lachance, 06/03/2011, $338,800 53 Plainfield Ave, Michele L. Sullivan, Gerald A. Vayo, 06/03/2011, $205,000 12 Shrewsbury Green Dr Unit B, FHLM, Christopher J. Evangelo,

06/02/2011, $58,500 18 Stoney Hill Rd, John B. Brennan, Stephen P. Morgan, 05/31/2011, $440,500 10 Vancroft Ave, Elisa Maldonado, Chammond LLC, 05/31/2011, $246,000 SUTTON 44 Boston Rd, Citigroup Mtg Loan T, Diana Confer, 06/02/2011, $163,980 6 Old Mill Rd, Fiver Homes Inc, Richard Duhamel, 06/02/2011, $100,000 34 Pleasant St, Noraman B. Chase, Benjamin N. Chase, 06/01/2011, $240,000 WESTBOROUGH 33 Chestnut St, Leslie H. Hoffmann, William A. Pannella, 05/31/2011, $345,000 15 Fisher St, Andrew B. Schoch, Shwen Y. Gwee, 06/01/2011, $366,000 1 Mohawk Dr, Scott C. Meleski, Maureen L. Byrne, 05/31/2011, $362,500 53 Piccadilly Way, Taylor M. WinstonMcgra, Peter A. Schwartz, 06/01/2011, $620,000 WESTMINSTER 25 Overlook Rd, Matthew S. Gronowicz, Stephen Xarras, 05/31/2011, $296,000 1 Virginia Ave, Angela Cullen, Joseph A. Fusco, 06/03/2011, $30,000 8 W Hill Dr Unit C, Gail A. Sabettini, Scott H. Devarney, 06/03/2011, $106,000 WORCESTER 22 Baldwin St, Marion J. Ritacco, Michael P. Gillebrto, 05/31/2011, $1,780,000 151 Belmont St, Urban Neighborhood Home, Christmas Oaks Dev & Mg, 06/01/2011, $215,000 8 Birchwood Rd, Serena L. Hon, Patricia Doon, 06/01/2011, $216,000 134 Blithewood Ave, Wells Fargo Bank NA, Daniel Kelley, 06/01/2011, $75,259 719 Burncoat St, Gold Star Assoc LLC, Rita P. Novak, 06/01/2011, $140,000 20 Camelot Dr Unit 20, Heidi K. Kuchenbaur, Theodore R Cutler RET, 06/03/2011, $138,500 61 Channing St Unit 1, Ryan J. Ladeau, Brennan W. Jacoby, 06/03/2011, $123,000 10 Coppage Dr, Goodarzi LLC, INS LLC, 06/01/2011, $1,622,250 8 Cuba Rd, Brian Labrec, Ameriquest Mortgage Sec, 05/31/2011, $90,300 88 Delmont Ave Unit 3, JeanDominique Anoh, FNMA, 06/02/2011, $79,900 15 Eastview Dr, Matthew R. Ferson, Daniel E. Gauthier, 06/01/2011, $29,500 3 Edgeworth St, Everlove Lokko, FNMA, 06/03/2011, $104,900 2 Emerson St, Alberta Owuh, Joyee Sulivan, 05/31/2011, $174,000 32 Etre Dr, Amr R. Hassan, James M. Collins, 06/02/2011, $280,750 9 Fairlawn Dr, Joyce Zarazinski, James F. Mayer, 06/03/2011, $158,000

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY MODERNIZATION/NEW DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INVITATION FOR BIDS The Worcester Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for the NEIGBORHOOD BEST PROPOSED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING until 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at the office of the Worcester Housing Authority, Modernization/New Development Office, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Project Identification: The name of the Project on Contract Documents is NEIGBORHOOD BEST PROPOSED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING, WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY: 12-2 Addison 15 Addison Street, 12-19 Curran 201 Providence Street, 12-4 Mayside 25 Mayside Lane, 12-3&7 Mill Pond & Ext 580 Mill Street, & 12-18 Elm Park Apartments 425 Pleasant Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Estimated construction cost is $100,000. All bids must conform with provisions of Mass. General Law, Chapter 149, Section 44A to 44L inclusive and the Instruction to Bidders. The General Contractor must be DCAM certified in the General Building Construction category and must submit a current DCAM Certificate of Eligibility and a signed update statement. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup on June 29, 2011 at www.BidDocsOnline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-568-1167). There is a refundable plan deposit of $50.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocsOnline Inc. Deposits must be electronically paid or must be a certified or cashiers check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the awarding authority. Bidders requesting Contract documents be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), payable to BidDocsOnline, to cover mailing costs. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: Nashoba Blue, Inc. 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA, 01749 (978-568-1167) F.W. Dodge, MHC/Joseph Merritt & Co., 17 Everberg Rd, Unit C, Woburn, MA 01801 (781-430-2008) Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Pkwy South, Ste 500, Norcross, GA 30092 (203-426-0450) Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of a bid bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority as follows; by bidders for General Contract in the amount of 5% of the bid price. Attention is called to the following: a. Provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity. b. Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages set forth in the Specifications. c. Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; d. Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and Labor and materials Bond as set forth in the Specifications. e. Insurance Certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by a successful bidder upon signing of the contract. Each General Bid shall be accompanied by: (1) Non-Collusive Affidavit attached to the bid (2) DCAM Certificate of Eligibility (3) General Contractor Update Statement (4) Form HUD-5369A Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at all Project sites beginning at 15 Addison Street at Addison Apartments, Worcester, MA 01604, then proceeding to the other four sites as mentioned in the bid documents Special Conditions at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the Worcester Housing Authority Representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiver any informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, of the award of the general contract, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Worcester Housing Authority Arthur T. Sisko, Chairperson 6/30 & 7/7/2011

WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS June 30, 2011 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing Ofﬁce, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or will be mailed/emailed to you . Please email purchasing@worcester-housing. com or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its ofﬁcers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. 11-14 11-16

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TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall, on July 14, 2011 at 7:35pm on the petition of Beth A. Hyder-Lamontagne for a Home Business Special Permit as required in §IV.3 of the Town’s bylaws . The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 210 Mendon Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #30, Parcel #’s 19. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal of¿ce hours in the Town Clerk’s Of¿ce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Richard Deschenes Board of Appeals Clerk 6/23 & 6/30/2011

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Debi Nabhan Roland The family that works together, stays together; this is particularly true with Debi Nabhan Roland. Debi, the general manager of Beauty Works Salon and Retail Center on West Boylston Street has grown up watching her family s business expand as it enters its 75th year. The Worcester salon has made it through depressions and recessions and has managed to expand from a wholesale beauty-supplies business to a knowledgeable salon. The sacriďŹ ce that she has made has helped the business move into a new phase of success, and we took a minute to ďŹ nd out just what her key to that success has been. First off, tell us a bit about yourself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age, place of residence, family, etc.? I was born and educated in Worcester. I graduated from Notre Dame Academy and Assumption College. After marriage, three children, divorce and a career in real estate, I decided to move back to Worcester to help my mother run the family business. My parents had been in business together for the past 35 years, then my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness had become so debilitating that I decided to come back to Worcester to help my mom run Beauty Works rather than close it down.

What is your position/role at Beauty Works? I am a licensed aesthetician, makeup artist and nail tech as well as general manager. I have a real passion for skin care. I just love to help people with their skin-care issues and problems. I specialize in facials for all ages and skin types. Having grown up in the beauty business and having every product under the sun at my fingertips gives me a big advantage when it comes to helping people with skin issues. We also carry a fabulous line of mineral makeup. I enjoy helping

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Tell me about Beauty Works. We are a family-owned and operated business. Beauty Works was established in 1985. Before that it was Nabhanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty Supplies, established in 1937. Nabhanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was a wholesale beauty-supply business, mostly setting up beauty shops with furniture and supplies. One had to hold a cosmetology license in order to buy product from them. Beauty Works Salon and Retail Center is open to the public and all of our products are professional quality. That means we buy directly from the distributors, thus eliminating counterfeit products. In this business you must have a salon on the premises to carry professional products. What are the different roles between the family members in the salon? My role in the business encompasses sales, marketing, removal and services. I offer facials, face and body waxing for men

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What do you think the key to 74 years of success for Beauty Works has been? Hard work, there is no other way around it. We work 7 days a week and we do not take vacations.

What is the hardest part of working with your family? Sometimes we drive each other crazy.

What is the best part? The best part is you know that we can trust each other.

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