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July 1 - 7, 2010 ■ Volume 35, Number 43
A tale of two budgets What happens when $687 million evaporates? Jeremy Shulkin
City fails to win over remaining CSX skeptics and environmental concerns still linger. Assurances abound that the proper protocols will be followed, but extra diesel is nothing to huff at. -2 City Council clears the path for street, sidewalk and school infrastructure repairs to start. Unfortunately taxes will rise, but this is one of those times where the “it’s for the children” argument isn’t a cop out. +2 US Soccer loses to Ghana in the World Cup and T&G whips up the xenophobes with the headline “Soccer Fans Cheer US Loss.” Not sure which one was more painful to see. -3 City Council and School Committee evaluate the City Manager and Superintendent. Manager gets fanned with palm fronds, and the super is given a more constructively critical review. +2 for those who voiced honest opinions. State Senate toys with scheduling casino meetings; Meeting, cancelling, meeting again. Time to go “all in,” guys. -1 Issues with pools still cropping up. -2 for summer swimming so far, but a possible IOU depending on how well all those planned park and pool improvements turn out. Worcester boxer Edwin Rodriguez continues to pummel opponents in 2010, Worcester Police Department loses lawsuit for excessive force stemming from an incident in 2001. One is oh so right, one is oh so wrong. -1 Turtle Boy gets some landscaping love from residents taking matters into their own hands. You can see the look of appreciation in the statue’s eyes. +2 This week: -3 Last week: +3 Year to date: +20
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t’s a topsy-turvy time in politics along the East Coast. Foreverblue-state Massachusetts elects a Republican senator to replace Ted Kennedy. In South Carolina, Alvin Greene, an unknown and unemployed African American who never held a campaign rally, had no website and didn’t show at the Democratic Party’s state convention, upset the party-backed candidate for the upcoming Senate race by 18 percentage points. In Florida, popular Republican governor Charlie Crist is ousted by his party during his own Senate campaign, and now runs as a stimulus-loving independent. Even the “automatics” in politics, like passing a budget this year, have become complicated, as 30-some states including Massachusetts have seen hundreds of billions of dollars all but guaranteed to them last year by the federal government get caught up in a logjam of anti-spending sentiment creeping into Congress. Called Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Percentages (FMAP), these extensions of unemployment and Medicaid benefit increases provided by the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act are slated to run out at the end of 2010, which is only mid-way through the 2011 fiscal year. Without an approved extension by the Senate, Massachusetts would lose about $687 million originally factored into the state’s budget — one that by law had to be balanced and signed by the
sponsored bill that would fund the extensions with unallocated stimulus money. “I feel very badly, but I also have an obligation to make sure we hold the line on spending,” Brown told the State House News Service on June 24. He noted the measure would add $33
Governor by Wednesday, June 30. In a twist of coincidence that has Democrats once more shaking their heads about Scott Brown’s victory, the senator has jumped around on his position, but most recently essentially said he won’t support extending the FMAP money as it’s currrently proposed, and his “nay” — falling in line with all the other Republicans — in a procedural meeting went against bringing the bill to a final vote. Republicans say they favor a GOP-
billion to the national debt. In the same article, Brown mentioned that he warned Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration that the money would only last one year, and asked the state to “plan accordingly and make the tough decisions.” Republicans have used the budget as a method of poking at Patrick. In a June 2 letter to the governor, House Minority Leader Brad Jones and Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei, who is Republican candidate
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{ citydesk } for lieutenant governor, agreed that “[Patrick’s] administration’s anticipation of the FMAP extension in January was arguably reasonable, though risky.� By June 23, the tone was harsher. In a press release, Jones wrote, “I am more confident than ever saying the Patrick administration has officially abdicated any remaining semblance of fiscal responsibility,� after the chief budget writer stated that there was no timetable on receiving the funds. Republican candidate for governor, Charlie Baker, even got in on the action, taking the opportunity to hammer Patrick for “fumbling.� The state is mandated by law to have a balanced budget passed through the legislature and signed by the governor by July 1, but the US Senate isn’t slated to take a final vote on the bill until after that date. The tight time-frame and questions concerning hundreds of millions in funding have forced the Massachusetts House and Senate into uncharted territory: wrapped up in one budget are actually two different ways of appropriating money for FY 2011, one
incorporating the FMAP funding and one that deals with the prospect of not receiving that aid. They are essentially two very distinct budgets. Senators Harriette Chandler and Michael Moore believe this is the first time two budgets have been passed for one fiscal year. “I actually think it was a very good way of developing the budget with this money pending,� says Moore of the unconventional method. According to Chandler, the budget has been written so that a “seamless transition� could happen between one or the other scenarios, depending on the Senate vote. “It was written in such a way that it won’t be a problem at all,� she assures. In what already was shapingup to be a fiscally grim year, the budget without the $687 million further decimates state services and the rainy day fund. Initially, says Chandler, Governor Patrick proposed a 3 percent cut across the budget, though the state Senate thought it unfair, especially in the areas that had already seen large losses. Instead, the Senate went through
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the original budget proposals and took the lowest amount of money allocated for a department or fund, saving about $160 million. Any new revenues and surpluses were co-opted for the gap as well, which includes $25 million from a tobacco settlement and $17 million from the state lottery. MassHealth was hit with a $93.5 million cut, 100 new auditor jobs were suspended, the state’s Statuary Carry forward requirement, which reserves half of 1 percent of tax revenue for the next fiscal year, was also suspended. In a move that potentially will have the most direct impact in Massachusetts’ residents’ lives, aliens with special status — immigrants who are here legally — will no longer be provided health care under MassHealth, saving $56 million. Also, $100 million was removed from the state’s rainy day fund, leaving the balance near $500 million, the “baseline� for keeping a strong bond rating, Moore says. Of course, it all depends on that FMAP money. If the US Senate releases it, then these cuts won’t take effect.
“This is a bare-boned budget. That’s the kindest way I can say it,â€? says Chandler. She also argues that cutting off unemployment and Medicaid extensions aren’t the best way to put a foot down on out-of-control spending. “We have [cut spending]. There comes a point where there’s nothing left to cut,â€? Chandler argues. “You hope that they understand it because unemployment is shut off as well. ‌ We’re going to have some real problems here.â€? At this point though, Massachusetts residents can only wait for the US Senate to determine how rocky a year the state has in front of it. On Wednesday July 1, as Worcester Mag went to press, Brown issued a statement saying he is introducing new legislation that would replace FMAP money with unspent stimulus funds already allocated under the ARRA and which “cuts wasteful and unnecessary spending in other areas,â€? extending the debate.
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he only controversy about keeping a statewide list of people convicted of sex crimes often has to do with who makes the list and how the information is used. No one bats an eye at the need for such a registry. But what if animal abusers were treated similarly? That’s the hope for Auburn resident Robert Steinmetz, who’s been pushing for his state representative, Robert Frost, to draft legislation. A spokesman for Representative Frost says he never saw Steinmetz’s letters, but added that the Representative thought it would be an interesting idea, and there’s potential for it to be included in the January legislative filing. Steinmetz was first turned on to the idea by articles in the Telegram & Gazette about similar legislation winding its way through California’s legislature.
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If turned into a law, the bill would place anyone over the age of 18 convicted of felony animal abuse on a list, and would include details like their home address, photo and place of employment for 10 years. Similar proposals have popped up in Louisiana and Rhode Island. He argues that getting legislation into the House here in Massachusetts wouldn’t be tough. “All they have to do is get a copy of that bill in California and duplicate it.” And he notes that bills can be filed on behalf of a regular citizen — in the 1980s Steinmetz’s name was attached to a proposal that killed one Massachusetts governor’s proposed gas tax. For some, keeping a list of animal abusers goes beyond protecting pets, but could be a safeguard for the community as well. “People who abuse animals abuse people. People should know about them,” says Dr. Nicholas Dodman,
director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton. “These people are psychopaths, mentally disturbed,” he says, describing scenarios of “horrible and hideous” acts of torture he’s seen or heard about. “[They have] no compassion, no empathy. It’s been proven that those people [who endanger other people] often start being cruel to animals. I think those people should be singled out.” Dodman points out that these are his personal views, and not the school’s. Kara Holmquist of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says she’s not surprised legislation hasn’t been filed yet, as it’s late into the House’s calendar. She says that while the MSPCA really hasn’t “spoke about it or developed a position statement,” there is still interest” in such legislation. Holmquist notes that no state has
actually passed any type of animal abuser list, and while Massachusetts has a history of legislative firsts, for something like this she sees the benefits of having another state’s experience to track. She does say that a list would be beneficial for allowing people selling or giving up their pets for adoption to check the record of anyone interested. Holmquist and Dodman point out that gray areas exist when defining animal abuse as a crime. “There are some standard industry practices that aren’t illegal but probably should be,” says Holmquist. Dodman says courts would have to decide whether factory farming, foie gras (force-fattened duck liver), and some slaughterhouse practices constitute abuse. In other cases though, abuse is very black and white, like the case of Wayne Brackett in North Adams who is accused of killing and mutilating a number of pet rabbits. Dodman also points to dog fighting as a clear instance of abuse. “Individuals, who in the course of everyday life, inflict intentional injury on animals — we should keep a registry on them,” says Dodman.
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POLITICS AS UNUSUAL: Gossip around the district 13 state representative race is one of the six democrats running for the seat has received a donation from the Coalition for Marriage and Family, a statewide anti-gay marriage group who, according to their website, want “to let citizens of Massachusetts know the reallife consequences of same-sex marriage.” This prompted one notable Republican figure in the city to ask, “Didn’t they know a Republican was in the race?” The group lists no phone number and didn’t respond to an inquiry email regarding the donation. Campaign finance disclosures for the race aren’t required until right before the September primary.
UNLUCKY STRIKE: As the casino debate continues it’s rollercoaster ride through the House and Senate, State Senator Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester) is wary over the future of the smoking ban in casinos that initially passed, but now may be reconsidered by her colleagues. According to her, it’s only a matter of five senators switching their votes and the ban is no more. She also noted there’s a long way to go between reconciling the House and Senate versions of the gambling bills, mostly regarding where slot machines can go…One of main reasons for supporting casino legislation? Tough times. “I wouldn’t even be thinking about casino gambling if we weren’t in this situation. We can’t afford to lose that revenue,” she said. WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS?: According to Department and Public Works Commissioner Robert Moylan, the city has closed its deal with National Grid and purchased some 13,000 streetlights, which could be taken over as early as July 1. According to Moylan and City Manager Michael O’Brien, owning the streetlight system would create savings, but the new wrinkle is that the city is now in charge of maintaining and fixing the lampposts. NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE: It’s no secret that City Councilor Konnie Lukes is no fan of raising taxes and was adamantly opposed to increasing them for street and sidewalk repairs. When the council agenda grouped together 53 loan items in the finance section for roll call Tuesday night, it wasn’t surprising that she wanted the two items relating to the tax increases voted on separately—presumably so she could vote yes to the other allocations and no to the taxes. That motion didn’t fly with some members of council though, as Bill Eddy asked for a vote on whether that should be allowed, arguing that majority of the council already voted to approve those initiatives. Interestingly, Councilor Mike Germain who stood with Lukes and Joff Smith in voting against a budget that raised taxes, voted in support of her, while Smith voted to take a roll call with all items grouped together. On the final vote to advertise all the loan accounts, all councilors but Lukes voted in favor. PARKS AND REC: The Turtle Boy monument has a yin-yang aura of love and hate surrounding it, but over the weekend some city residents gave the love side a little push. Spurred on by Kathy Walsh, owner of Sprout flower shop, Claudia Snell and with permitting help and mulch donation from Councilor Kate Toomey, a group of residents cleaned up the weeds threatening to overtake the flowers in front of the statue. Eventually, says Toomey, she’d like to secure funding for lighting the statue, restarting the fountain and finding better-suited benches for the statue…Improvements to Institute Park will begin this summer, which includes increasing electrical service for events, providing a cover to the current concert stage that will then be transported to a new stage slated for construction at a later time, the relocation and fixing up of the Tremont Columns and a plaza at the Salisbury and Boynton intersection.
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chool’s out. Need I say more? As an educator, I can assure you that the only people in the northern hemisphere happier than students are the teachers who teach them. We dance the Bavarian Dance of Joy when the last bell rings, and begin what can best be described as a replenishing of mind and body. Even those teachers who sign up for summer school know that it’s not the same as the everyday grind. Teachers are just big kids. We jump up and down singing “no more pencils no more books!” like sixyear-olds, and don’t let anybody tell you different. We like to talk about all the productive things we’ll do – we make lists not unlike the ones we compose as New Year’s resolutions. We’re going to read “Anna Karenina,“ paint the living room, write the Great American Novel and reshingle the roof. We’re going to eat healthy food and walk 5k every morning. And we mean it …when we say it. So far, one week into the summer of 2010, I’ve done none of the above. Well, I’ve walked. In fact, I’ve picked up a walking partner – my youngest sibling, whom I refer to as “Applehead.’ It’s one of the many names I’ve plastered him with over the years, most of which were borrowed from Moe Howard. As children he was my archenemy, Lex Luthor to my Superman, Moriarty to my Holmes, Joker to my Batman. Five years my junior, his very presence was a burr in my skivvies. It would be years before I forgave my mother for birthing her version of the Messiah – a horrid boy. A vile creature who spent his days crawdadding in Coes Pond and avoiding soap and water, he showed up with poison ivy on Christmas. Who finds live poison ivy in the dead of winter? I’m talking about the same cretinous pinhead who sprayed the last chocolate doughnut with Lemon Pledge to keep me from eating it; the very
same moron who screamed “Hey! It’s a boy! For Janice!” while holding the phone at arm’s length. Who could blame me for leaving him behind at the O’Brien baseball field to hang with cute boys? How was I to know he’d wander home and tell my parents I lost him? He stood by, grinning through popsicle juice, as my father booted me in the butt hard enough to lift me off the ground, in front of the very boys I was trying to impress. He was despicable. And now we hang around together. We walk off our shared love of all things delicious by rounding Elm Park four or five times. We try to do this every day. Mostly, we laugh, because there are few people in the world funnier than my formerly disgusting little brother. As an adult he’s not nearly as ugly as I thought he’d be; and I never dreamed he’d be intelligent enough to discuss world affairs. I was convinced he’d never know anything other than how apply a Chief Jay Strongbow Sleeper Hold, the fake birthplace of Gorilla Monsoon (Manchuria), and the mating rituals of the yellow perch. And somehow, somewhere, he picked up enough knowledge to discuss with real insight such things as the Gulf oil spill, Obama’s administration, the triumphs and tortures of parenthood, the horrors of post-divorce dating, and the ramifications of changes to the Supreme Court. Oh, he still regales me with the digestive system of the swordfish and recites whole chunks of dialogue from the Three Stooges. And it’s not unusual for him to put me in a half-nelson while passing the hot dog truck on Russell St. But I’m beginning to realize that he might not be as odious an addition to our clan as I once believed. Go figure. I may not get to “Anna Karenina” this summer, and the living room may go unpainted, but something tells me I’m going to recall this time with a smile someday. Just don’t tell him I like him so much. It will ruin the relationship we’ve worked so hard to maintain. Even as I write this he is poised over me with metal tongs, threatening to pinch my neck while I try to complete this column. I’m telling Ma. Janice Harvey can be reached at editorial@worcestermag.com
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n June 26, 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said that most illegal immigrants enter the United States to smuggle drugs, rather than seek work. A wave of criticism ensued, including the 20,000 U.S. border patrol union, who disputed Brewer’s comment. The debate on immigration law has highlighted some Worcester Telegram and Gazette (owned by The New York Times) editorial choice and orientation. It is interesting to look at what the Telegram changes and omits in New York Times articles before publishing them. A recent April 2010 front page article had the following change: The Telegram ran the same story as The New York Times, but changed the Archbishop of Los Angeles’ words by stating that Cardinal Roger Mahoney said: “The Catholic Bishop of Los Angeles called the authorities’ ability to demand documents Nazism.” In The New York Times article which the Telegram reprinted, before the words were changed from “Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles said the authorities’ ability to demand documents was like ‘Nazism’” (quotes around the word Nazism were in the NYT story, italics and underlining added). Cardinal Roger Mahony’s criticism of the Arizona law is about how it empowers citizens to sue individual police officers, police departments and/or government agencies continued on page 11
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Gary Rosen’s article “Bad Times for Worcester’s Naysayers” (6/24/2010) is out of touch with the average Worcester citizen. His suggestion that constructive criticism is foolish indicates residents are naysayers if they find fault in any Worcester initiatives. This view is indicative of valid problems in Worcester. Too many events seem to develop and complete
before the average citizen know anything about it. From the closing of Crowne Plaza to the development of City Square, many decisions on key projects are seemingly made without citizen input. The lack of urgency to inform citizens of key city maneuverings until after they happen is commensurate with Rosen’s comments, and is another example of how disconnected many public officials are from reality. To be a citizen that is engaged is to be actively in tune with city developments, and yes, means occasional criticism of Worcester efforts may result. Any claims that such engagement is foolish ignores the duality of patriotism: to cheer and to guide. There is a long tradition in this great country that supports this view. American Poet, Lecturer and Essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that, “The State must follow, and not lead, the character and progress of the citizen.” Thus, while it is true that not all criticism is justified, much of it is required in a democratic polis that truly desires an effective republican form of government. It is true that to be active and engaged will likely lead to finding some initiatives of Worcester leadership to disagree with. However, public
leaders should want engaged citizens. Moreover, the Worcester revitalization to which Rosen refers, is revitalization in progress. To equate the Celtics’ Big Three (who have a demonstrated a proven victory record) with unfinished plans such as CSX, Hanover’s City Square and Massport is a misnomer. As promising as those and other initiatives may be, most of them remain in progress. Certainly, the citizenry have a right and duty to criticize public officials in the meantime. Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson was said, “It is not the function of our Government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the Government from falling into error.” Clearly there is a precedent for “naysayers” in a healthy American democracy. In fact, we need them. They are cheerleaders too! R AV I K . P ERRY, PH.D. Assistant Professor Department of Political Science Clark University J U LY 1 , 2 0 1 0 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M
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Posted by Jeff on WORMTOWNTAXI.BLOGSPOT.COM: “It would make sense for the pools to run a one hour time limit, as long as people are waiting. The pool would open, be filled to capacity immediately, and if anyone was still waiting in line, then those currently in the pool would only have one hour. Then they’d all have to leave. They could have the option of getting back in line, at the end of the line. Meanwhile, those at the front of the line could get at least an hour of pool time. This one hour restriction could continue as long as there were still people waiting, and the cycle through could give everyone a fair chance. Compare this to a busy restaurant. Can you sit there, dawdling over your dessert or nursing your final coffee in any real sense of comfort when you can see dozens of hungry people waiting at the door?”
If there’s an age restriction and it’s kept under control like alcohol I don’t see it being extremely dangerous.
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to force them to confront people about whether a “reasonable suspicion” exists that they are in the U.S. unlawfully. He said this could turn U.S. resident against resident, even over some personal disagreement, exposing someone’s unlawful status to the police over a matter unrelated to someone’s status. The effect of the Arizona law, is what Cardinal Mahoney stated was like, “reverting to German Nazi and Russian Communist techniques whereby people were required to turn one another in to the authorities on any suspicion of documentation.” Every moral dilemma consists of the person and the act. The Telegram mutated the Cardinal’s attack to be on the “person,” or, in this case, the Arizona legislators. However, this is unfounded since the Cardinal’s attack was solely on the act, not the person. This is a vital distinction the Telegram eviscerated. In further defense of the Arizona law, in the T&G’s Sunday, May 2 editorial, it stated that illegal immigrants crossing the border are, “...often engaging in drug trafficking and criminal behavior as exemplified by the recent murder of an Arizona rancher.” However, repeated studies by government and other independent sources conclude that immigrants engage in criminal behavior less often than the population at large. Fact: According to the FBI, both the role of violent crime at the border and across Arizona itself, has been declining. Fact: Nationwide, immigrants are five times less likely to be in prison than native-born Americans. From 1994 to 2004, the undocumented immigrant population has doubled to about 12 million. During this time, violent crime in the U.S. declined by 35% and property crime decreased by 25%. Crime declined not just in major cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Miami, but also declined in border cities like San Diego and El Paso. Although one can legitimately fight about what statistics mean and which ones to concentrate upon, it is safe to say that anecdotes, such as a rancher being killed by drug runners, does not mean that immigrants often commit crimes (although it does mean that greater enforcement against illegal border crossers is vitally necessary; while infringing on everyone’s civil rights living in the U.S. is not). This must be emphasized, especially given the statistics presented above. The level of violence in the urban core of our major U.S. cities is much more significant than at the U.S.-Mexico border. Where has the conservative movement, including the Telegram’s editorial page, or, for that matter, anyone else’s righteous indignation been about this high level of violence, chaos, and degradation? Why have there been so many calls for greater law enforcement at the border but never in South Central Los Angeles or the South Bronx? Drug running and violence have ruined these areas for fifty years and hardly a peep has been heard from minor or major sources of editorial comment. Lives have been ruined and continue being ruined today, but no huge call for a commitment to order or to law have been forthcoming.
Further, the Telegram and Gazette’s Sunday, May 16, editorial tying terrorist activities to the search for those unlawfully in the U.S., again, concentrated on the search for law and order at the expense of rational distinction. Terrorists are one issue, best dealt with by effective intelligence gathering, while undocumented immigrants are a problem that should be dealt with by having sensible and adequate laws which are then strictly enforced. Of the millions of foreign people who come to the U.S. each year, both with and without permission, one would need a Hubble Telescope to identify the very few who have terrorist intentions. A newspaper has an obligation to clarify, not confuse, that an immigrant, even an “illegal” immigrant, does
Luther King Jr. Day as a national holiday. Granted, the border must be secured to re-establish law and order but the problem is not so grave that brown skinned people with imperfect English need to live in a state of siege and resentment where violations of one’s personal autonomy and dignity are acceptable if one is under suspicion of not having legal papers. Further, the T&G editorial page continuously laments against big government’s overbearingness and dominance, advocating for the freedom and autonomy of the individual. Yet, when the state’s enforcement agents, the police, can take you down to the station to make you prove you are a U.S. citizen, it is apparently an appropriate state concern worth violating one’s personal freedom, even if you are a U.S. citizen, or otherwise legally in the United States. Perhaps the T&G Editorial page is only really fighting for one’s liberty not to share one’s wealth by paying taxes? When The New York Times purchased the Telegram and Gazette, and other newspapers around the nation, it said it would leave its editorial comment a local concern. Yet, as our community’s largest newspaper of record, the T&G has a responsibility to adhere to an expansive view of opinions, and reporting, outside of the right wing editorials it regularly expounds (the T&G reporters, however, regularly try to reflect all sides of an issue in their reporting). Even with uninspiring Martha Coakley as the Democratic candidate, the City of Worcester still voted for her and not Scott Brown for Senate. After decades of the T&G editorial page not reflecting the City of Worcester’s political predisposition, it would be nice to see it start. To all the hoopla and charges about who read the Arizona law, and the healthcare law before that, and who did not, I offer this: As someone who is a lawyer, I can say that law is an extremely specialized profession. Even those of us who practice law defer to experts who specialize in that particular area of the law. Laws that legislatures pass (called statutes) require a lawyers’ expertise, who has spent many years mastering statutory construction, to fully understand. It’s the same as why a family practice physician cannot conduct open heart surgery, though both are doctors. So even we lawyers defer to legal specialists to tell us what a particular statute actually means, or we wait until the agency charged with instituting the law comes out with regulations which more clearly define the meaning of the law, and pay attention to cases being decided pursuant to it, before we can give a conclusive definition of what the law means. What most lawyers, as well as others in the editorial, op-ed, radio, and television community do, is analyze what those legal experts on statutory construction believe the law says and decide who makes a more compelling argument given what we already believe. We lawyers conclude, out of humility, that this is the best we can do unlike the Tea Party members, who claim to base their political agenda on its members’ individual understanding of the Constitution. Hence the charge “read the law” is simply a political attack devoid of significant merit. ❏
As our community’s largest newspaper of record, the T&G has a responsibility to adhere to an expansive view of opinions, and reporting, outside of the right wing editorials it regularly expounds ... not equal a terrorist. Fact: In 2009 the Obama Administration deported the highest number of people in U.S. history for any one year; 387,790, up from 116,782 in 2001 and 349,041 in 2008, the last year of the Bush Administration. This year, the Obama Administration is on pace to nearly double the number of deportations from our previous high to over 600,000. The Obama Administration has also doubled the number of agents assigned to the Border Security Task Force and tripled the number of analysts along the Southwest border. The Bush Administration kept doubling the number of border agents throughout the past decade, none of which has stopped the unauthorized crossing at the border. Only workplace enforcement of immigration restrictions will do that, which is a lot smarter than the $150 billion needed to be spent over 30 years to send 12 million unlawfully present people home. Fact: Arizona has the 9th most immigrants in the U.S. (one place behind 8th place Massachusetts). If a fair minded person looks around our city and state, does one feel “over run by unlawfully present immigrants?” Further, Arizona’s undocumented population is in real decline, due mostly to the recession, dropping from 560,000 to 460,000 in 2008, an 18% drop, which is the largest of any state. During the 1990’s Arizona’s Hispanic population grew by 88% and more recent estimates state that around one-third of Arizona’s population has shifted towards Hispanic. One could postulate that the Arizona law can thus be seen as a push-back by their former virtually all-Caucasian population being changed. Don’t forget Arizona was the only state in the nation that for years refused to recognize Martin
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Worcester makes vroom for Summer Nationals 20 YEARS OF TIRE SMOKE AND MIRRORS Sam Bonacci
Over the years, Summer Nationals has become a centerpiece of summer life within Worcester. The raucous celebration of all things automotive has come to characterize this city. As it enters its 20th year, the event has influenced a generation of gear heads, raised money and attention for the city, and been plagued by questions about whether it will occur the following year. It continues to be a boon and a thorn to a city that has seen its own ups and downs.
Summer Nationals attempts to recapture a time gone by. A time when young men drove fast cars, picked up pretty girls, and ate double-decker burgers ordered from
the front seat through a speaker system. It was the time of a drive-in restaurant called Speedy’s. Opened in 1957, Speedy’s on Shrewsbury Street became the hub for an entire generation looking for a good time. The drive-in restaurant could serve more than 50 cars at once and would often have other vehicles spilling out onto the street. On a weekend night, orders would be called in and “hops” would skate out to the cars. Speedy’s was owned and operated by George and Marion Busada and served Worcester folks until as late as 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The Busadas acted like surrogate parents to the young Worcesterites who had embraced the lifestyle of fast cars and fun times. “It would be like one big happy family,” Marion Busada recalled. “It was just like ‘Happy Days.’” When Speedy’s burned down over a July 4th weekend in 1968, a hole was left in Worcester’s hot rod scene. When Bob Moscoffian returned to his native Worcester in 1969 after a stint in the army, he found his old haunt gone. Twenty two years later, feeling that the city truly needed a gear head-inspired hang like Speedy’s,
Moscoffian spearheaded a revival of the hot rod scene with a car show that has since grown beyond anyone’s expectations but his own. Moscoffian brought the spirit of Speedy’s alive with a show that would draw crowds of new and old car enthusiasts smack dab in the middle Green Hill Park. “I said ‘I don’t want to do a local show. I want to do a show that brings in people from all over the country,’ ” said Moscoffian. “I think we surprised the people because we did over 1,800 cars the first year.” That initial year, Moscoffian produced a re-creation of Speedy’s, measuring 24 by 24 feet, which was the centerpiece for the Green Hill Park show. “When he started talking about bringing in thousands of cars, I thought the guy was nuts,” said Marion Busada of Moscoffian’s grand plans. “Everything he said came true.” “He promised the world and it happened,” added George Busada. “For 20 years it’s been getting bigger and better.” The Busadas will be honored as the grand marshals of the 20th anniversary show.
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LIKE MARDI GRAS Moscoffian, 64, a retired Oxford police officer and owner of a local towing company, has organized the event every year for the past 20 years.
During the day, Summer Nationals is a collection of beautiful cars from all over the Northeast and beyond, gracing the lawns of Green Hill Park. From cars that shine in hot rod magazines to those low-brow customs that are lovingly restored in garages and backyards — Summer Nationals brings them all together in a festival of nostalgic metal and rubber. When the sun sets, a different side of the show emerges. Families head home, the museum-quality rides are stowed away and the drivers, beaters, and street cars come out to play. Downtown Worcester’s main drag is closed and the burnout competitions begin to circle and scream along Main Street. Cars spit flames out their exhaust to create a festival of tire-melting automotive acrobatics, sending smoke into the sky that can be seen for miles. The most impressive burnouts spin rubber through the streets until rear tires explode from the abuse and wild cheers explode from the gathered crowd. “Downtown is like a Mardi Gras now,” says Moscoffian. “We have the police in there and it is family oriented — but it is Mardi Gras.” The burnouts are not the only attraction, as there are events, shows, and musical performances. “That’s what the difference of this show is,” said Moscoffian. “You interact and you enjoy it.” WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Above: George and Marion Busada recall the good ol’ days. Right: Bob Moscoffian and his sweet ride. According to Moscoffian, people come from all over the country to Summer Nationals, from as far away as California and Arizona. “The show has grown every year,” said Moscoffian. What started out in 1991 with around 1,800 cars has swollen to over 6,000. Besides the burnouts, the event has expanded to include flamers, bikini contests, and celebrity appearances (including one by the Batmobile).
THE OTHER SIDE Despite its longevity, Summer Nationals has traveled a rocky road. In the past there have been late payments to the city, legal problems for Moscoffian, and questions about whether the event would continue to be held in Worcester. Much of the uncertainty has stemmed from the organizer himself. Larceny charges still linger for Moscoffian’s alleged theft of lobsters from an accident scene on July 27, 2008. Moscoffian is confident he will
be cleared of the charges. “After I am proved innocent I am going to put a car show and a lobster fest together,” said Moscoffian. Just months before this year’s event there was skepticism within the car community that Summer Nationals would be held at all. There was also a consistent rumor the event would be moved to Providence. Much of the speculation has stemmed from Moscoffian’s payment problems with the city. He has owed the city upwards of $56,000 over a two-year period for the past two events, said Christina Andreoli, spokesperson for City Manager Michael O’Brien. For the 20th anniversary event, the city has required Moscoffian to pay all fees up front. “This is the 20th anniversary of Summer Nationals. The organizer has been here for a long time. There was some
history here,” said Andreoli, who noted that Moscoffian has worked with numerous government organizations and businesses within the city throughout the years.
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“The show basically has another 20 to 40 years left in the city of Worcester,” he said. “I am hoping to get another 20 out of me. My boys are all involved with this so we can pass this on generation to generation.” Moscoffian has no doubts Summer Nationals will continue and disputes the notion the event will end with him. “The people are the Summer Nationals,” he said. Moscoffian also shot down the possibility of moving the event to another city. “The city of Worcester will be able to accommodate the event no matter how large it gets. There is room to expand,” he said. Change has come to the Summer
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Nationals with the sale of the Crown Plaza Hotel to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for use as dormitories. In the past, the hotel has been an anchor point for the event, not only housing participants and their cars but as the focal point for ancillary events (not to mention the availability of its bathroom facilities). Moscoffian is upbeat about the sale. Accommodations have been shifted to the Hilton Garden Inn and he is looking to work with the college in the future, possibly using the parking garage and donating proceeds to a scholarship at the school. Daniel Lyons, the president of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, is also positive about future possibilities. “There is a large difference between having a hotel there and a dormitory, but [we have] been assured that the police detail will ensure that show attendees will not be on the college’s property. This will be the first year having the dormitory so close to the Nationals, so it will be a chance to evaluate how things go. “I think it’s an important event that the people and the city embrace,” he added. “We’d certainly leave the door open to areas that we can participate in or evaluate in the future.”
PERSONAL OPINIONS What is unquestionable is the devotion of the people who have made the event a fixture in their lives.
Todd Pease of Paxton has been attending Summer Nationals since he was 13. Now 22, Pease owns a modified Subaru and says the Nationals certainly played a part in his appreciation for cars. “It’s kind of like a dream,” he said. “There’s thousands of cars; it’s like a kid in a candy store. It makes you feel like a kid no matter what.” Pease has even stayed in a trailer at Green Hill Park for the duration of the event. If Summer Nationals did end? “You’d take that as a death in the family,” he said. “Hopefully there is a 50th anniversary.” David Farrar builds hot rods and has 32 Fords in his private stable, some that have appeared on the covers of magazines. He is one of the people who provide Summer Nationals with the beautiful cars that grace the grass on Green Hill Park. He has known Moscoffian for years and seen the Summer Nationals grow. “It is one of the biggest, best shows on the East Coast,” said Farrar. “He puts on one of the best shows that can happen for the public on the Fourth of July. You can’t get that kind of entertainment if you’re a car buff.” Lance Ferrell owns Milltown Ink and helps organize various car shows throughout the area. He said he has nothing but respect for what Moscoffian manages to put together. “I have gone faithfully since 1996,” he said. “It is cool with such a wide variety. I have to say in all general aspects that there is something for everyone there.” Ferrell’s personal tastes veer toward the earlier cars and he tends to steer away from the downtown scene. “Downtown is not for me. But at the same time I realize he is reaching out to the entire car community,” said Ferrell. Ferrell appreciates the ability of the summer nationals to encompass all aspects of the car culture, from hot rods, to tuner cars, to stunt bikes. “Bob has harnessed all that,” said Ferrell.
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QUESTIONABLE BENEFITS Despite the difficulties surrounding Summer Nationals over the years, a clear winner is Green Hill Park. Over the last two decades, Moscoffian has donated roughly $20,000 to $25,000 each year to the park. This money goes mainly to the petting zoo, but has also paid for other park improvements. “His money goes to great use throughout Green Hill,â€? said Robert C. Antonelli , assistant commissioner for Department of Public Works and Parks. “[The money] assists us to do things that we otherwise would not have the funding to do ‌ it has been a win-win for everybody.â€? There are mixed sentiments when it comes to local businesses’ relationships with Summer Nationals. According to The Pizzeria Uno on Major Taylor Boulevard, business does increase during the event. Yet other businesses shut their doors when the Nationals hit town. Armsby Abbey on north Main
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Street is a farm-to-table bistro with handcrafted beer, cocktails and food. Last year, owner Alec Lopez closed on Sunday because of the Nationals. “Last year they cost us about 20 grand in business. This year they will cost us more,� said Lopez. According to Lopez, the crowd that Summer Nationals brings is not the demographic the Abbey draws from, and the parking restrictions keep their normal crowd out. Lopez said he cannot see money coming into any of the other
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effect his area of Main Street sees is the vast amount of trash that is left behind. Lopez will be closing his doors again this year. “Obviously the event has demand. People go to it. I’m not against the event at all,” said Lopez. “I think the location is something that needs to be re-thought. Things don’t stay the same for 20 years.” The Hilton Garden Inn sees an uptick at Summer Nationals time.
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Todd Pease hopes to see a 50th anniversary of the Summer Nationals.
“It’s definitely beneficial from a revenue standpoint,” said General Manager Joshua Vassallo, noting the influx of people. “On the other hand, we have had some experience of damage in the past. “Overall, heads and beds is what we are looking for, so it’s beneficial for us.” Donna McCave, President of The Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau, said Summer Nationals is a critical event for Worcester. “I would say this is one of the signature events that the city has,” said McCave. “I can’t think of any [other city events] that
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will be spent on hotel rooms, gasoline and food. Controversies and questions aside, Summer Nationals obviously has not hit Dead Man’s Curve just yet. The event is on track for this weekend, and Bob Moscoffian insists there’s more open road left to travel. Worcester is a city full of contrasts and it is no surprise that one of its largest events has so many twists and turns. The Summer Nationals are on track for this year, but no one knows if the rumored controversy will catch up with Moscoffian eventually. The true impact of the show may never be more than hearsay, but it has managed to put Worcester on the map and in the hearts and minds of a strong, gasoline-fueled following. Whichever side you are on, there is no doubt that this event is quintessentially Worcester; with its many faces, stories, and deep ties to people who push through and make things happen. The 20th annual New England Summer Nationals, July 1-4, summernationals. com.
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(why do the).black birds.(follow?) J. Fatima Martins
David Christopher selected The Raven’s Tongue, a haunting image, to represent his first solo-exhibition, (why do the). black birds.(follow?), opening July 3 at Dark World Gallery. It is one of over 40 works on display until July 31. Depicting a deconstructed human figure in the process of transformation and emerging from an archetypal raven, this painting is packed with iconographic meaning. Produced in expressive illustrative style it exemplifies the power of representational art to communicate psychological experiences. The raven, a symbol of prophecy, wisdom and healing symbolizes the personal changes in Christopher’s life. The 22 year-old Christopher is presenting his work in immersion installation format, an ambitious goal for an emerging artist. The exhibition components include oil paintings on wood panel, graphite drawings, digital compilations, miniature sculptures, and mixed-media life-sized experimental forms. Christopher is also promoting the release of his self-published book, by the same title, a collection of images and intimate writing combing new work with a previous series called “... waste...” The exhibition title is text and punctuation specific, and borrowed directly from the artist’s ex-fiancé, who asked the question, “why do the black birds follow?” A resident of Londonderry, New Hampshire, Christopher is a full-time senior art student at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Curator Jonathan Hansen, expressed his excitement about the artist, saying “we’re thrilled to have him; he enthusiastically brought his portfolio to one of our receptions at the beginning of
the year. Ben Mack and I looked at many dark moody drawings and paintings and invited him to exhibit.” Christopher’s formative years were influenced by his artist father, and the dramatic imagery of television programs. He explained, ”while my father was working on his art, I drew characters like the X-Men.” As he developed his style, Christopher began collaborating with other young artists, producing and selling his graphic novels and exhibiting his drawings. He
described his early exhibition experiences, “I started showing my work at underground venues, such as fetish clubs, where guests explore alternative identities. Those images have crossed-over into my current work.” As Hansen explained further, “he achieves a great level of detail through imagined anatomy, and much of the work deals with pain and suffering of the human figure either through physical or emotional constraints.” The new paintings in oil – a medium that the artist started exploring only 8 months ago – are rooted in a deeply personal event. Christopher experienced the breakup of a romantic relationship, and turned to the comfort of art and writing, drawing free-form as therapy. He described the process, “it all began as raw journal entries. Along with writing, I needed to depict in visual form how my mind was being remade. The early contorted images, in graphite, were later refined into formal depictions in oil.” Exploring exhibition format is also important to Christopher. “I want to build a habitat for the artwork to exist,” he said. To accomplish this concept, he is displaying two groups of sculptures: miniatures and life-size figures. The miniatures in clay, with bird-like heads, will be symbolically hung from the gallery ceiling with red ribbons. The larger figures are constructed by splitting mannequins at the torso, dramatically transforming the upper-half into branch-like extensions. Christopher’s work exemplifies the therapeutic power of art. By utilizing surrealistic methods - fantasy and symbolism to express the subconscious, the artist is able to confront and transform his emotions. His attempt at immersion installation is exciting, and the result is a dramatic set-up, mystical in feel, powerful and compelling. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 3 from 7-10p.m. Dark World Gallery is located at 179 Grafton Street, Worcester. Parking is available behind the building. Learn more about Dark World Gallery at darkworldgallery.com. Preview David Christopher’s artwork at http:/vilorphiamatrix.daportfolio.com.
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I need to be honest. I never cared much for the bulk of the mid-’90s Boston street punk bands. Maybe it’s because my kids were young at the time, I was working nights and maybe just a bit jaded.
But there were a few bands I really dug from this era. Bands that had more of a hardcore/punk style. Those bands were A Poor Excuse, The Trouble, and The Unseen. While the other two bands broke up and faded away, The Unseen really weathered the times, stuck to its relentless touring guns, and signed with Hellcat Records. Not only did The Unseen gain success through extensive tours and stellar recordings, but lead singer Mark Civitarese’s trademark vocals guested on albums from the likes of Blood for Blood and Death Before Dishonor. Civitarese
is a musician respected throughout the hardcore/punk world. That all said, I was thrilled when Civitarese gave me a copy of his new band Ashers’ full length Kill Your Master release on Thorp records. With a dark sound that I’ve always longed for within the punk realm, I discovered that Ashers is one of the few new bands from Boston worth hearing. I got a chance to catch Civitarese on tour via e-mail and get his views on Ashers and punk in general.
DiBenedetto: The new album is really dark and driving. What influenced the sound? Civitarese: Lyrically I have always written stuff that’s somewhat similar to what is on this album ... main topics are how much I despise society and humans and power. Then there are always songs about what’s going on personally with me or those around me. My insanity, my insecurities. To me hardcore should be angry and a form to release aggression. Music-wise we are into all kinds of shit personally. I hear
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DiBenedetto: What’s going on with The Unseen?
Civitarese: We are still around, just not touring non-stop anymore. We hit every part of America at least 10 times [during] 10 years of touring. During this time we got fairly big for a band with our sound due to the fact we were shoved down people’s throats and then came the chants of ‘Oh you sold out.’ We never sold out. We actually got faster and harder. We just got noticed due to our hard work, and we did some stuff that was considered non-punk. But to me I know we never sold out. We just got our message to as many people as possible.
DiBenedetto: You’ve taken Ashers to Europe and have really been playing a lot here. What have the reactions been to the band? Civitarese: Europe was fucking awesome. We came home broke, but that’s nothing new. The shows were amazing and we set
the groundwork to return. We are actually going back for some stuff soon. We got on some huge fests with all the old UK bands [such as] Varukers, SLF, Cocksparrer.
DiBenedetto: You, like me, come from the pre-Internet days of hardcore/punk rock where things weren’t at your fingertips. How do you feel this has impacted punk music as a whole? Civitarese: Tough one. I mean yeah, I’m 34. When I was 16 and started playing shows there was no cell phones, no internet and
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barely any CDs. It was record or tape. Whether you were into Bad Brains, G.B.H or Danzig, it was hard and it was not hip, so you couldn’t click a website to see when there was a show or to hear a band – it was underground. Now a kid can just Google a band and order or swipe any shit offline … The main thing gone now is shock value. It’s dead. We are desensitized to tragedy and to shock and everything’s been done. G.G. shit and pissed and hit fans, Wattie and Sid wore the swazi shirt. Wendy O played with her tits hanging out. People used to fear tattoos and dyed hair, fear a skinhead. Now it’s the norm.
DiBenedetto: I think it’s awesome that you
play wherever/whenever. One day at a club with Agnostic Front, the next a basement show. That’s what real punk bands do. Play for the kids. What’s your take on things like Warped Tour that seem, for the most part, to push a more marketable type of “punk” to the masses. Civitarese: I have gotten and seen so many of my peers get so much shit for doing Warped or opening for bigger bands. I see no problem with it; you present your band the way it is. If you change your image or fashion to get on Warp or a bigger show then you’re a fake, a joke. But if you
do it as you are and stick to your guns, then I think it’s ok and it actually maybe helps keep this movement going. … I have watched punk and hardcore grow in certain places because of Warped or bands like Rancid or Anti-Flag.
DiBenedetto: There is always a resentment factor within the punk scene toward bands that become successful – even The Unseen experienced this at times. What would you like to say to the naysayers who might not give Ashers a chance? Civitarese: People talk a big game then don’t follow through. Most of the time it stems from jealousy. As for Ashers, I don’t look at this like an Unseen spinoff. I’ll say it now. We don’t wanna be unknown. We tour. We put out CDs and 7 inches and we hope we are successful. We play hard, aggressive music and we want people that like heavy music to like us. We are playing elements of punk and metal … We have our own political and personal views and we write about some of them, but we don’t force anything down your throat. Kill Your Master is the album and it’s out July 13. Buy it or you can just steal it online for free. Check out tunes free or look at their kewl hair or lack of it at the ultra punk myspace.com/asherstheband or thorprecords.com.
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Like a huge part of the potential audience for The Last Airbender, M. Night Shyamalan’s latest summer offering, I haven’t seen the anime TV show that it is based on, so going in it made sense to judge the work on whether or not it stood on its own. What I saw was a sprawling mess of bad acting, cheesy camerawork, clichéd music and stilted dialogue bounded by some fairly unique otherworldly fight scenes. In other words, it’s more or less a standard crappy B movie. Then I viewed some of the cartoon original, and came to a surprising conclusion: this seems to be exactly what Shyamalan was going for. And so now the real haunting question becomes: why? Shyamalan is not exactly someone with credibility to squander. After an incandescent debut where he practically trademarked the twist ending (The Sixth Sense), followed by at least one truly great film (Unbreakable), and a tolerable one (Signs) he settled in for a long stretch of mediocrity, that ranged from earnest fairytale nonsense (Lady in the Water) to unintentional laughriots (The Happening). At this point I almost assume I will be let down by the once startlingly innovative filmmaker. But if he was looking to capitalize on diminished expectations and surprise audiences with something astonishing, Airbender was a poor choice. Merely by picking a project like this, Shyamalan has insured that his star will continue to dim. Certainly there are things about the Airbender original that make it fascinating to watch: the premise is unusually original and intricate, and the characters more complex and better developed than what is standard for this genre. But that’s the thing: the original is surprisingly good FOR A CARTOON! If it wasn’t an anime production aimed at kids, if it was instead a major motion
picture, the bar would be set much higher in terms of acting, writing and production. Shyamalan has faithfully recreated the style and feel of the original, with all of its terse, corny dialogue, wooden facial expressions, clumsy and contrived mechanisms for filling in backstory, melodramatic music and one-dimensional plotting intact. He’s certainly done a great job of portraying the various characters bizarre ability to control air and water, throw fire around and make the ground rise up. Thus if this film was taken as is and turned into an animated feature aimed only at kids, it would be pretty good. This however is a major motion picture, and different rules apply when there are actual humans up on that screen. If they look like real people we expect them to act accordingly. The camera is supposed to give us a sense of reality by providing us with a window into their world. But it seems that by approaching this as an exercise in cross-media formalism, by trying to recreate so accurately his anime source material, Shyamalan has violated rules of filmmaking that exist for good reason. For instance, there is a scene where two of the characters, a young brother and sister, are speaking to the titular character, a child who can control the air. The scene shifts back and forth between static close-ups of each of them, exactly like you seen in anime. However as a film reproducing that style it comes off as an extremely irritating technique that draws unnecessary attention to itself. It’s true that by spending all this space chastising Shyamalan for intentionally violating the rules of filmmaking, I’ve violated the rules of film reviewing. There isn’t a single specific thing about the plot or actors in this entire critique, and for that I apologize. Instead I will provide you with the following useful bit of information: if you do see The Last Airbender, go with low expectations for anything other than pure spectacle, because as far as awful movies based on good cartoons go, it isn’t bad.
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It’s hard to place a price on comfort. American bistros can supply it in food form, offering different interpretations of items from the family table. With that in mind, Lola and I recently traveled to Chloé — An American Bistro, located in Hudson, to see just how comfortable it could make us. The bistro features a spacious bar area that flows naturally into a dining room, all of which utilized great lighting. Large windows, crafty chandeliers and pieces of lighting décor gave an elegant yet modern charm. Strings of white lights make the orange walls glow, enhancing the already lively ambiance. Slightly mesmerized by the visual
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While the meat was adequately cooked, it leaned a bit too much on the sides for flavor. Bland is not the word, but the smoky or grilled quotients could certainly be escalated. With a soft spot for meatloaf, I jumped at the chance to try the Pain de Viande — an upscale take on the American culinary classic. The meat was carefully wrapped in a toasted puff pastry shell and capped with a small, yet rich deposit of warm, liquid gorgonzola cheese just beneath the surface. The meatloaf itself, however, was far too salty to enjoy, even when served in a fresh mushroom demi-glace. Sides included more haricot verts and creamy garlic
roasted mashed potatoes that were strong on the creamy and light on the garlic. Dessert time beckoned, and we decided to split the chocolate hazelnut crepe. The soft and well-concocted crepe pastry was brought to life with hazelnut chocolate glaze drizzled over the outside and a thicker chocolate oozing from the middle. While tasty, the crepe had plenty of room for cream or fruit, and was somewhat overwhelmed by the intense chocolate hazelnut flavor. Portion sizes can be tricky with the dishes we ordered. The ingredients can be filling, but the serving sizes were still on the conservative side — especially when you’re talking about $20-plus dishes and an overall bill of $64.74 after tax without more than water to drink. Service was good at the outset, but fizzled a bit after the crowd intensified. It should be noted that Chloé offers a less expensive lineup of signature burgers that looked tantalizing. We left Hudson and headed home with mixed feelings on Chloé’s food, but a unanimously positive vibe about the comfortable atmosphere.
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Grand Opening Brook’s Pub: Brook’s Pub (formerly Dinny’s Restaurant) is opening on July 4 at 251 Lincoln St. and they are celebrating with a pig roast, music and prizes. Only the bar is opening for now, but the restaurant is soon to come, says owner Brooks Carter. Tickets are $10. Brooks Pub, 251 Lincoln St., Worcester.
Flying Rhino BBQ: The Flying Rhino Café is hosting a party in the parking lot on July 2 from 5 to 11 p.m., where they will be serving up BBQ classics like hotdogs, hamburgers and ribs. The beer truck will also make an appearance, selling Bud Light and Stella Artois. Stick around to catch the fireworks around 9 p.m. Flying Rhino Café and Watering Hole, 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, 508-757-1450.
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The Whistle Stop Bar & Grille 85 Main St., Oxford 508-987-3087 stopbythewhistle.com The Whistle Stop Bar & Grill on Rt. 12 in Oxford looks like your typical pub or bar, until you check out their diverse menu. With reasonably priced meals for everyone from carnivores to vegetarians - and even some vegan-friendly salads apps and lighter fare - patrons will have difficulty finding something they wouldn’t like. The food is solidly good and anyone from barflies to families with babies are treated to excellent service.
Stephen Anthony’s Restaurant & Home Made Sausage Company 999 Boston Post Road East, Marlboro 508-560-9618 stephenanthonys.com If you’re looking for that balance of “family friendly,” but still elegant and romantic, then Stephen Anthony’s is the place to go. The prices are a little higher than your average family restaurant, but in this case, you get much more than you pay for in both quantity and quality. Excellent food - especially if you love seafood, original menu offerings, and a great staff ensures that no matter what you like, you’ll have a great experience.
Ziti’s Italian Trattoria 192 Harding St. 508-754-2212 Ziti’s offers a variety of Italian-American favorites in a nicely renovated space in the heart of the canal district. Pizza, pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, and sandwiches are on offer, as well as beer, wine, and desserts from the North End of Boston. Start with some sautéed calamari, perhaps, and then move onto one of Ziti’s ravioli or tortellini specialties.
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will be deducted – making that breakfast of Texas French toast or pancakes even sweeter. Dean’s Deli, 894 Grafton St., Worcester, 508-792-3646. Attention foodophiles! We are looking for your dining leads for our BITES section. Heard of a new place opening or is your old favorite place closing? Has your favorite Chef switched ovens for a new position elsewhere? Restaurateurs, are you changing your menu or hosting a special event? Shoot it over to editorial@ worcestermagazine.com.
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Two locations: 306 Chandler St., Beaver Brook Park parking lot; 215 East Mountain St., Salem Covenant Church Seasonality: June 14 thru Oct. 29 Hours: M, W, F from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaver Brook parking lot; Thursday from 12:30 to 5p.m. Specialty: Native Massachusetts produce, honey and baked goods Claim to Fame: Oxford’s Fran Shivick, the “Tomato Queen,” has been featured in Worcester Mag, the Telegram & Gazette, and other publications for her excellent produce. Whitinsville’s Daily Bread Bakery has been in Worcester Mag twice. As if you needed another reason: The farmers’ market specifically supports independent farming and agricultural businesses in Massachusetts; all sellers must be registered with the Mass Dept. of Agriculture
You can smell the tomatoes within two steps of leaving your car. If you don’t grow your own or don’t frequent farmers’ markets, you miss the sweet richness that embodies summer. Fran Shivick of Shivick Farms is the tent closest to the parking area, and she is happy to meet the many visitors that stop by her tent, enticed by the tomatoes’ scent. Not only is she happy to talk about her 26 years with the Farmers’ Market, but she lets you know a little about the other farmers. An orchard normally sets up to her left later in the season. There are two baked-good tents, great lettuce,
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honey products … and so much more. It’s clear that this is a community project. Not only is each farmer dedicated to his or her own high quality, but there is a clear dedication to working together and supporting each other. The prices were a little higher than supermarket prices, but the quality was exponentially higher. As their smell promised, the tomatoes were bursting with flavor, as were the cucumbers I bought. I thoroughly enjoyed
the Almond Joy bars from the Everyday Homemade Tent, and Daily Bread’s garlic parmesan loaf was every bit as good as what I’ve come to expect from the Whitinsville bakery. Summer is the perfect time to showcase vegetables in salad, so here is an easy salad you can put together using some great ingredients from the Greater Worcester Farmers’ Market:
Sonoma Restaurant 206 Worcester Road, Princeton 978-464-5775 sonoma-princeton.com From the Italian piemonte to the fertile valleys of California, there’s a movement afoot to return craft and the uniqueness of location to food and its preparation. Inspired by the winemaker’s ethos, these chefs and growers practice a cuisine de terroir. Although New England has lost much of its agriculture, a few local chefs are guided by these principles. In our recent visit to Sonoma Restaurant, we discovered the spirit in full flower.
Le Mirage 120 June St., Worcester 508-793-8558 Whether you’re looking for a cup o’ Joe to go, or authentic Italian and Mediterranean dishes to eat in, Le Mirage is the place. Cappuccino, latte, chai — hot or iced — salads, wraps, panini sandwiches. A great place for an afternoon coffee by the window. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Accepts credit cards. BYOB.
Cedar Street Restaurant 12 Cedar St., Sturbridge 508-347-5800 cedarstreetrestaurant.com You don’t need excuses to visit Sturbridge, but here’s another anyway. The Cedar Street Restaurant is a gem. First-rate food served by knowledgeable professionals in an intimate, home-like atmosphere. Angus beef, seafood, free-range chicken, you name it. Varied and creative wine list, too.
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Guiseppe’s Grille 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northboro 508-393-4405 guiseppesgrille.com Guiseppe’s Grille offers a tremendous variety of Italian specialties, including create-your-own pizzas, in a family-friendly environment. A convenient stop en route to or on the way home from the Solomon Pond Mall. The pond-side deck makes for nice seasonal al fresco dining.
Flying Rhino 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-757-1450 flyingrhinocafe.com The Flying Rhino offers some of the finest, most exciting fare in town, in a dazzling, artful setting. Tremendous and unique recipes for salmon, lobster, beef, chicken, panini sandwiches and wraps; and attractive specials comprise the menu. Festive, sophisticated, and urbane — but casual — environment. Great wine and beer list.
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with Lucky Bob the Comedic Juggler, 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. General admission for the night is $15, members $10, children under 3 free. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge, 1-800-733-1830, osv.org.
Start celebrating our independence early with East Park Summer Family Concert, the classic Worcester concert and fireworks on July 2. The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra will play an independence themed concert with works by American composers at East Park. The concert concludes with a sounding off of the 1812 Overture, Souza marches, two vocal soloists – Jane Shivick and Richard Monroe, and a fireworks display. Rain date is July 3. Free, kids’ corner opens at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m., fireworks start around 9 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), 508-754-1234, masymphony.org.
If East Park is too crowded for you, then head to the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, where you can enjoy its wide lawn which offers a spectacular view from Mount Wachusett to Monadnock by day - an excellent vantage point for a patriotic display of fireworks on July 2. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music and food for sale at Alcott’s restaurant, Fireworks display scheduled for dusk or about 9 p.m. $10 per carload. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, 978-456-3924, fruitlands.org. A full day of grand ‘ol activities await you during the Worcester 4th of July Parade, featuring a Main Street Parade from Clark University to City Hall Plaza starting at 11:30 a.m. and a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence on the City Hall steps, where the original document was first read in July of 1776. Sponsored by The Worcester Independence Day Committee. Call 508-970-4415 for more information.
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Start off your 4th of July early, with a 4 of July Road Race. This 2.3 mile road race in Millbury starts at 9 a.m. and begins at Millbury High School and ends at Windle Field. Registration will start at 8 a.m. in the front entrance of Millbury High School. All ages and abilities welcome. Cost is $5; ages 12 and under and 60 and over are free. Complimentary t-shirts for the first 100 registered runners and trophies awarded for multiple male and female age categories. For more info call Joyce at 508-865-4710. Event is held rain or shine. th
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reading of the Declaration of Independence, a concert on the common, and a game of early 19th century baseball and even the chance to sign your own John Hancock on a giant Declaration of Independence. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daytime admission: $20; seniors $18; children 3-17, $7; children under 3, free. The village will then re-open at 6 p.m. for an evening of sack races, pie-eating contests, juggling
The Quaboag Quacumquasit Lake Association holds its annual Boat Parade on South Pond/Quacumquasit Pond in Brookfield on July 4. Starting at 10 a.m., stop by the beach for drinks and goodies and then watch the water parade at 11 a.m. Rain date is July 11. Beach along Lake Road, Brookfield, 508-867-7195.
A whole day of freedom and fun at Lemansky Park Auburn awaits you at the
Auburn Independence Day Celebration on July 3, starting early with a road race at 9 a.m., a family bike race at 10 a.m., a parade at noon, food and contests starting at 1 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss music by Matthew Craig Benoit, Critical Condition Band and country singer Glenn Stewart. Rain date for fireworks is July 9. Lemansky Park, North Oxford St. and Reithel St., Auburn, 508-832-7736. A July 4th Weekend Kick-Off Concert tunes up on Friday, July 2 with a concert in the Plaza with the Heritage String Band. Bring a picnic basket or refreshments will be available. In case of rain, event will be held in the Singh Performance Center. Best of all, it’s free folks! 6:30-8 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-266-6502 or visit alternativesnet.org.
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Blood donors are needed! On Saturday, July 3 celebrate your freedom to help others at the Red Cross Blood Drive. Every donor gets a free half gallon of Friendly’s ice cream. Plus you can register to win a pair of Red Sox tickets. Walk ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or make an appointment online at redcrossblood. org. Please bring ID when you donate. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-1100.
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music >Thursday 1 Crazy Dave and Farley. Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. Twice a week, every week. Don’t miss it! 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Thursday Night Music Series. 7-10 p.m. Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens. 978-862-0060. Open Mic Night W/ Bill McCarthy. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge. 508-347-0174. College Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Redcarpetworcester.com. Field Trip band Field Trip is an instrumental group based in Boston. Members include Ryan Fleming (guitar), Nadjim Kebir (drums & percussion) and Tim Paul Weiner (bass). Join us on our journey through blues, funk, jazz, reggae, rock & more! fieldtripband.com. no cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Open Mic Jam. Come join us on stage for our famous Open Mic Jam Sessions. All players and singers are welcome! Every Thursday starting @ 8:30pm! FREE. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900. The Flock of A-Holes with Opening Night and Arctic Death (9:00pm). $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 search them on facebook “Audio Wasabi” Special Guest JCDC.This Week, “Class of ‘87” Reunion, & special guest JCDC. free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale. com. 18+ College Thursdays. The Canal District’s biggest 18+ College Dance Party Weekly Theme Parties with tons of Prizes and Giveaways! DJ Nick & DJ U-KNO Blazin the BEST! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100 or search them on facebook. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Metal Thursday XCVI: Forever’s Fallen Grace, Suicide Dream, Absence of the Sun [ME], Destruction From Within. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Open Mic Blues Jam. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Rare Breed. 9 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877. Sean Ryan. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Victory Bar & Cigar, 56 Shrewsbury St. 508-756-4747. Thursday Night is 18+ Night @ LC’s Lounge W/ Cavan & Guest D.J.’s Every Week. Under 21 $5 21+ FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Tyra Penn and Her Army of Snakes “Villains vs. Heroes”. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jay Graham Live!. Free. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. Evolution Club dance with House Remix. Every Thursday Night, DJ Andy P and DJ Kid Optimus spin your favorite songs. Always a full house! Free (subject to change). 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Shane Hall and The TickleBomb Trio. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.
>Friday 2 Crazy Dave and Farley!. Downstairs Bar at Ralph’s. Twice a week, Every week. Don’t miss it! 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Ed & Da’Ve. Free. 7 p.m.-noon Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Music Concert Series. A weekly outdoor concert featuring fine local, regional and national performing artists. Fun for the
entire family! Refreshments, snacks, burgers & dogs, and super premium, all natural ice cream are available in the Country Store. free entrance. 7-8:30 p.m. Sweetwilliam Farm & Country Store, 153 North St., Upton. 508-529-2000 or sweetwilliamfarm.biz. Outdoor Concert with Nightlife. If 20% or more chance of rain, band will play inside the VIP Lounge in the Sturbridge Host Hotel 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM. Free. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-7393. The Ed n Dave’ with Tee plus 3 Sextet. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Live Brazilian Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant, 145 E Central St. 508-757-1070. Other Place Pub Live Piano Bar. 8-11:30 p.m. The Other Place Pub and Restaurant, 71 Shrewsbury St., Boylston. 508-8696003. The Jason Yeager Trio Plus 1 and The Mark Zaleski Sextet. Modern straight-ahead jazz and improvisation combined with infectious African and South American grooves, Middle Eastern modes, and classically inspired counterpoint-these elements only begin to describe the dynamic and collaborative sound of the Jason Yeager Trio. $15 ($12 Members; $14 Students/Seniors). 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-4052787 or amazingthings.org. Tony Yodice - Acoustic Fridays. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. The Ultimate Poison Tribute Band “Flesh & Blood” With Deep Six, GO! and more. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or myspace.com/ luckydogmusichall. A night of Rock w/ Shryne, Mombi, Croquet, KrumpleStump, The Black Raspberries. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. DJ Whiteboi spinning in House. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 90 Harding St. 508-762-9499 or mixerscocktaillounge.com/events.asp. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Ladies (and Gent’s) come in and dance the night away with the hottest DJ in the MetroWest Area DJ BOBBY B!!! Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Pueblo Nuevo Band Pop Latino from 9p.m. Come and enjoy the spiced Music of Pueblo Nuevo Band: Spanish Style guitar with a combination of South American Flavors and Rumba. their famous Sangria from the Bar, the different Tapas and the fabulous Spanish wine selection. FREE OF COST. 9-11 p.m. Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. 508-797-1011 or pueblonuevoband.com. Live Music in the Pub - John Riley. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Manolo and Friends. An evening of Latino music and dancing. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507. Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Phantasia Fridays with DJ Tony-T. DJ Tony-T lights up the Fusion Dance Club spinning the HOTTEST Top 40, Mash-Ups and Hip Hop. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat Room available with attendant. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Trina Vargas w the Bobby Gadoury Trio! No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030. Tuff E Nuff Rocks 4th of July Weekend. Come Dance to the hits you remember! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ichabod’s Tavern, Memorial Drive, Chicopee. 413-271-0609 or findnewentertainment.com. Drunken Uncles. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Allgos Sweets and Drinks, 58 Shrewsbury St. 508-304-7129 Tokyo Tramps. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.
>Saturday 3 Outdoor Concert with Nightlife. If 20% or more chance of rain, band will play inside the VIP Lounge in the Sturbridge Host Hotel 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM. Free. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St.,
Sturbridge. 508-347-7393. UCCM Choir Practice. UCCM CHOIR REHEARSALS with Claudia Acerra The Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month 10 a.m. to Noon Nothing. 10 a.m.-noon Unity Church of Central Massachusetts, 21 Cedar St. 508-755-6830. McCabe & Company. Matt McCabe has performed or recorded with celebrated names in the jazz & blues world including BB King & Buddy Guy. He’ll be joined by veteran harp man & vocalist Scott Bronnes free. 5-7 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717. Live Entertainment Hosted by “ Pichardo”. None unless specified. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Canal Sports Pub, 177-179 Millbury St. 508-304-7327 or myspace.com/TheCanalSportsPub. Piano Under The Stars. Enjoy Mixer’s Patio....Featuring Bobby Gadoury on the Piano outside under the stars. The music of Frank Sinatra and all the old favorites. 6-10 p.m. Mixers Cocktail Lounge, 90 Harding St. 508-762-9499 or search them on facebook. Dana Lewis Live!. Dana Lewis Live! Saturday Nights at Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St. (Rte 70) a mile north of Lincoln Plaza. Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me. Playing the Greatest Hits of the 60’s to the 80’s. Come check it out. FREE!. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091 or myspace. danalewismusic.com. DJ Norm. DJ Norm shows his stuff as he spins your favorite dance tunes FREE. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Harvest Cafe presents Patty Keogh. Hudson’s own Patty Keough plays at the Café. She has traveled and played all over and brings it back to Hudson to share with us. myspace.com/ pattykeoughwatching. No cover, pass the hat for performer. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Jah-N-I Roots Band. (pronounced Jah-In-I) has been striking the airwaves with music of mystical over standing of the time in which we are living in. Based in Dorchester, MA, they are often seen as a roots band out of the hills like hermits / Ancient Rasta men and wombman, delivering a message of truth and of righteousness while pointing out the reality of life and its reasons. $15 ($12 Members; $14 Students/Seniors). 8-11 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. 508-4052787 or amazingthings.org. Karaoke and Dance W/ D.J. Tobey.B. 8 p.m.-midnight Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Tom Yates with the Workingman’s Band. Tom Yates - guitar & vocals, Rick Maida - bass, Mike Avery - drums. Trippin’ Through the 60’S with classic songs of the Woodstock Generation - Rockin’ country, blues, surf-rock, folk-rock, psych-rock. free. 8-11 p.m. Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord. 978-369-2373. The new “All American” 80’s show celebrating the 4th of July with The Flock Of Assholes! also Danny Dark & The Black Souls. The Flock has learned some pretty amazing U.S.A. themed songs just to celebrate the 4th of July, as heard in the 80’s. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/pages/Flock-of-Aholes. An Honor Roll Production 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Girl Spot Saturdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166 or myspace.com/girlspotri. Hilda and Ludwig!. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Rick Porier & SOS. BAND $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Seductive Saturdays with DJ Hydro - Top 40. Providence’s DJ HYDRO spins your favorite 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. Spin Suite Saturdays with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri
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On Thursday July 1 kick off your 4th of July weekend with some metal madness at Ralph’s for Metal Thursday. The intense lineup of Forever’s Fallen Grace, Suicide Dream, Absence of the Sun, and Destruction From Within will leave you thinking fireworks are weak. Switch gears and head to Nick’s Bar & Restaurant for Tyra Penn and Her Army Of Snakes as they present a “Villains vs. Heroes” themed night. As was discovered in the last chapter of the Story of the Snakes, every great Hero needs a great Villain. Half of the evening’s program will be devoted to songs from the dark side such as murderers, temptresses, pirates, sinners...and of course snakes! And then on the flip side, music for the Hero in all of us. Indulge your inner Good Guy or Bad Guy. Snakes don’t judge. For Friday July 2, Beatnik’s will be hosting the feisty R&B group, the Tokyo Tramps (pictured). “I’d say the audience can expect to hear everything from delta blues to bayou stomps, Memphis rock to Chicago blues. We’re gonna rock and we’re gonna roll the night away,” says guitar and vocalist Satoru Nakagawa, who met band mates Yukiko Fujii and Kosei Fukuyama at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. On Saturday July 3 celebrate your freedom to dance at the Lucky Dog Music Hall for “The New ‘All American’ 80’s show with crazy 80’s tribute band the Flock of Assholes along with Danny Dark and the Black Souls who will crank out those 70’s tunes. Rumor has it that the flock has learned new America-themed songs and you’ll only be able to hear it once, so don’t miss out! Finally, catch the soulful folk of Whalebone Farmhouse at Galway Bay Irish Pub. “We are known for dynamics and a blending of blues that can soar with spirit and combine with a Whiskey growl. The song list includes, blues, folk, and originals with a gospel tinge,” said vocalist and tambourine player Keri Andersen. “The pub is a different crowd than we are used to playing to. We like to try different venues, the crowd can add to the energy but it’s our job to always keep it up under any circumstance.” J U LY 1 , 2 0 1 0 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M
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Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247. Ludwig and Auntie Hilda Play for Nicktoberfest. Ludwig and Auntie Hilda play upbeat and lively German Music for Oktoberfest Celebrations around New England and New York. They encourage the audience to participate in the Ein Prosit and Ludwig teaches the audience a German Dance and some German words. Sometimes the audience participates in a yodeling contest or chocolate cake eating contest and they sing Sixteen Days of Oktoberfest or Schnitzelbank. And at most Oktoberfest Celebrations, we do the Vogeltanz (Chicken Dance). If you have a dirndl or lederhosen, perhaps a German hat, now is the time to wear it. If you close your eyes, you will think you are at Oktoberfest in Munich. No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-752-6213. Whalebone Farmhouse @ Galway bay Irish Pub. Whalebone Farmhouse performs a soulful blend of blues and folk, with a raw, gritty edge $5. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Galway Bay Irish Pub, 186 Stafford St. 508-753-8909. On the 5 - Blues, Funk & Rock n Roll. free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-9268844 or onthe5.com.
Road, Sterling. 508-752-6213. Driftin’ Sam Politz 7pm-9pm, Karaoke 9pm-Close!. No Cover. 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Fireworks Continue w/ Chris “Stovall” Brown. The Amazing Chris “Stovall” Brown keeps the Holiday Party Going Strong on “Blue Monday” Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or gardnerale. com/#Blue%20Mondays. Open Mic Monday Nights at Chuck’s w/ Bill McCarthy Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Chuck’s Steakhouse, 10 Prospect St., Auburn. 508-832-2553 or myspace.com/ openmicworld. Open Mic with John Windle. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way, Providence. 401-751-3630 or everymanri.com/music.htm. MC Mondays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.
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Jazz on the Patio. Lou Borelli Octet plays mostly original arrangements from the Dave Pell Octet, one of the bands credited with the creation of the West Coast Jazz scene in the 1950’s. No Cover. 3-7 p.m. Castle Restaurant, 1230 Main St., Leicester. 508-752-6213. Blue Grass Jam Session. The Fiddlers’ Green Bluegrass Jam occurs on the first Sunday of every month. Even though the Pub also hosts an Irish Seisiun on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, this is a true “Bluegrass” jam and is not a Celtic, folk, old-time, or country music jam. This all-acoustic jam features the traditional bluegrass instrumentation of banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, upright bass, and vocals. 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or grassjam.org. Closed (But Vincent’s is Open). 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dana Lewis Live!. Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 60’s to the 80’s. Great Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery, Outdoor Patio. No Cover Charge. BE There! 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or myspace.com/ danalewismusic. Music Under the Moose with Danielle Every Sunday. Live Music Downstairs Under the Moose every Sunday! 8 p.m.midnight Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-7539543. Josh Briggs Live. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995 or facebook.com/ fiveonfriday. Live Band Karaoke every Sunday night with “Same As Never”. Same As Never is looking for a lead singer. Come down and audition for them LIVE on our stage! You could be the next rock star! FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Polynesian Night with Frank & Eric. Frank and Eric will help you start your week off the right way all of your favorite tropical drinks while soaking in the sounds of days past. 9 p.m.1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. DJ Nick and Weekly Guest DJ’s spin the HOTTTEST Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40 every Sunday. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-7562100.
>Monday 5 Lou Borelli Big Band at Sterling Band Stand. “Lou Borelli Big Band” has seventeen musicians. This band plays mostly arrangements from the big band era, so it is perfect for a one or two hour concert. Free. 6-8 p.m. Sterling Band Stand, Worcester
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the great bands of his time. Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-752-6213. Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy MySpace.com/ openmicworld Free!. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. The Borelli Octet featuring Linda Dagnello 7:30-9:30; James Keyes at 10pm!. No Cover. 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. “Totally Tuesdays” Rad tunes in the Diner played every Tuesday Night!. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. 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. 8-10 p.m. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012 or armsbyabbey.com. Open Mic with Shane Hall. Open Mic hosted by Shane Hall. Never ceases to be interesting! 1 food or drink item purchase. 8-10 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. 508-479-8311. Vincent’s presents Scott Ricciuti and Michael Thibodeau every Tuesday night. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Open Mic. New Open Mic at the English Social Club in Worcester. All styles, genres and skill levels welcome. Spots are filling fast so email soon for a good time. Located right between Holy Cross and Clark. Free. 8:30 p.m.-noon English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508-754-3900 or myspace.com/briandolanmusic.
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>Tuesday 6 Jam Night @ LC’s Lounge. Looking to start a Jamm Night @ Lc’s Lounge Any Interest should give Kaz a call @ 508-9268844 FREE. 7-11 p.m. LC’s Lounge Live Music / Karaoke, 287 Main St. 508-926-8844. Open Mic Night w/ Bill McCarthy. Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Post Road Chorus. Post Road Chorus, a group of women, singing a cappella harmony, holds ongoing weekly rehearsals. All interested singers over 18 years old are welcome. 7:15-9:15 p.m. Briarwood Community Center, Birches Auditorium, Briarwood Circle. 508-852-1327. First Tuesday Jazz at Nick’s. Lou Borelli Octet plays mostly original arrangements from the Dave Pell Octet, one of the bands credited with the creation of the West Coast Jazz scene in the 1950’s. Shorty Rogers and Marty Paich were the first arrangers to showcase the unique sound of this group. We are honored to play these arrangements as a tribute to Don Fagerquist, a Worcester born trumpet player, who went out to the West Coast to play with
Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Beatles For Sale the Tribute returns to the Tiki Deck at Waterfront Mary’s in Webster, MA for another live “Rock The Dock” broadcast with WORC-FM Oldies 98.9 morning DJ, Adam Webster and crew. Free. 5-7 p.m. Waterfront Mary’s, 103 Birch Island Road, Webster. 508-943-9731 or oldies989.com. Open Jam Sessions. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Canal Sports Pub, 177179 Millbury St. 508-304-7327. Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band. The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band is a true community band consisting of approximately fifty talented musicians from the Blackstone Valley and beyond. Our performances feature a variety of music including popular songs, jazz, rock, music from the movies, concert pieces and marches. This is music your whole family will enjoy. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Leicester Common, Washburn Square, Leicester. bvccband.org. Open Mic w/ Ned Lucas. This is for songwriters, cover performers, soloists, bands or whatever. The following equip. will be available: Piano, Hammond w/ Leslie, PA w/ mikes, 1 guitar amp 7-11 p.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507 or myspace.com/ hotelvernonshiproom. Concord Band Summer Concerts. This summer the Concord Band is celebrating a Silver Anniversary. For 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 tradition continues on Wednesday evenings (Thursday rain dates) from June 23 through July 28, 2010. The Concord Band will begin playing at 7:15p.m., with gates opening at 6p.m. for those who wish to picnic. Fruitlands is handicapped-accessible and family-friendly. Admission: Parking fee ($10/car, free for Fruitlands members) supports both the Concord Band and Fruitlands Museum. July 7: Program of Patriotic Music July 14: On Broadway July 21: Take Flight: Moon Landing Anniversary July 28: A Summer Retrospective $10/car. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978897-9969. Open Mic Night hosted by Sax Player Joe Ferreira. Open Mic hosted by Sax player Joe Ferreira Performances are held in dining room of restaurant with full bar. harvestcafeonline.com 978-567-0948 No Cover, Pass the hat for the host. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy. Free!. 7:30-11
p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or MySpace.com/ OpenMicWorld. Open Mike Night. No Cover Charge. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Firefly’s Framingham, 235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham. 508-8203333 or fireflysbbq.com. Open Mic Night The Raven Music Hall. Open Mic Night 258 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01609 Hosted By John Franklin Free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Online 978-868-6340 or theravenrox.com. Open Mic with Joe Auger. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way, Providence. 401-751-3630 or everymanri.com/music.htm. A Great Wednesday Night!! Cadavers, Sadplant, The Thickness, and Stressbomb!. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Starving Artist Open Mic- Hosted by Josh Briggs and Tony Yodice. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jose’ Murphy’s, 97-103 Water St. 508-792-0900. Vincent’s presents Lisa Marie & All Shook Up every Wednesday. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Wasted Wednesdays with DJ Soup. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.
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ARTSWorcester, ARTSWorcester presents “Life and the Arts(s) of Improvisation” featuring Lennie Peterson and Mark Campbell, Friday (Aug. 13); ARTSWorcester presents Drawn to Life: Concept and Craft in Contemporary Art, July 23 - Aug. 20; Festive Opening for “Fire and Ice 2010” ARTSWorcester’s Annual Members Exhibition and Sale, Saturday (Oct. 16). Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Romancing Life”, Photography by Bette LaHair, Through June 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Neither Here Nor There: A Public/Private View of Photography, Friday (Nov. 5). 92 Downing St. clarku.edu College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website. Dark World Gallery, (why do the).BLACK BIRDS.(follow?) New work by David Christopher, Saturday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com EcoTarium, Family Fun & Fitness, Friday (Aug. 6); SkyWatch: Geometry in the Skies, Thursday (Aug. 19); SkyWatch: Five Moons over Worcester, Thursday (Oct. 14). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12.00 adults; $8.00 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special programs. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fruitlands Museum, Concord Band Silver Anniversary Concert, Wednesday; Concord Band Concert Series at Fruitlands! Red, White and Blue, Wednesday (July 7); Concord Band Concert Series at Fruitlands! On Broadway, Wednesday (July 14); Alcott Summer Family Picnic, Sunday (July 25); A Closer Look: Lectures examining Fruitlands Museum collections, Wednesday (Sept. 8); Flights of Discovery Exhibition, Through Nov. 15; For the Birds: Art from the Mass Audubon Collection, Through Nov. 15; Sculptor Joseph Wheelwright’s Tree Figures Exhibition, Through Nov. 15. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Higgins Armory Museum, WOO Card good at Higgins Armory Museum, Through Dec. 31; Exhibit: Beyond Belief: The
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Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell, Through June 20, 2011. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: General Admission: $10 for Adults, $7 for Children (age 4-16), Children 3 and under are Free. 100 Barber Ave. 508-853-6015 or higgins.org Museum of Russian Icons, Grand Discovery: Icons Acquired from Private European Collections, Through July 30; Prosopon School of Iconology Icon Writing Workshop at the Museum of Russian Icons, Monday (July 26) - Saturday; Take It to the Curator Icon Appraisals, Friday (Aug. 6); Museum Docent Gallery Talks, Thursdays, July 1 - Aug. 26; Clinton Olde Home Days Juried Art Show, Sept. 11 - Sept. 25. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, senior voluntary contribution, student and children free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5005 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Fourth-of-July Fireworks, Sunday; Independence Day Celebration, Sunday; Fire & Ice Day, Saturday (July 17); Redcoats & Rebels, Saturday (Aug. 7) - Sunday; Textile Weekend, Saturday (Aug. 14) - Sunday; Drummers’ Call, Saturday (Sept. 11); Agricultural Exhibition, Saturday (Sept. 18) - Sunday; Apple Days, Saturday (Oct. 2) - Sunday; Harvest Days, Saturday (Oct. 16) - Sunday; Things That Go Bump in the Night, Saturday (Oct. 30); Veterans Day, Thursday (Nov. 11); An Evening of Illumination, Saturday (Nov. 13). Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Post Road Art Center, Call to Artists: Landscape Show 2010, July 26 - Aug. 5; Opening Reception: Landscape Show 2010, Thursday (Aug. 12); Landscape Show 2010, Aug. 13 - Aug. 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Craft Gallery, Dec. 31; Fishing The Reef, Friday (July 30) - Saturday. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Rollstone Studios, NatureWorks Art Exhibit, through Aug. 22. Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Saori Worcester Free-Style Weaving Gallery and Studio for Everyone, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 131 Highland St. 508-7574646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, 2010 Birthday Party, Sunday (Aug. 15); UFOs, Sunday (Oct. 17); Christmas Ornament Workshop, Sunday (Nov. 21); Balloons: More Than Hot Air, Sunday (Dec. 19); Parachute Workshop, Sunday (Jan. 16); Civil Air Patrol, Sunday (Feb. 20). Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Worcester Art Museum, The Museum Cafe is Open, through Aug. 28; Minimalism: Logic and Structure in the Graphic Arts, through July 11; Adult Institute Works-in-Progress Exhibition, June 29 - July 23; What Matters, Dec. 19 - Aug. 22; WAM 101: College Student Night, Tuesday (Sept. 14); September Tour of the Month: The Monumental Women of WAM, Sept. 15 - Sept. 18; Unveiling Celebration of Manet’s masterpiece The Dead Toreador, Saturday (Sept. 25); Wall at WAM: “Actions Speak,” THINK AGAIN (David John Attyah and S.A. Bachman), Oct. 30 - Oct. 17; Chamber Music Series at WAM: Music for String Duo, Sunday (Oct. 3); Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, Sept. 12 - May 22; Flora in Winter 2011, Thursday (Jan. 27) - Sunday; Chamber Music Series at WAM: Worcester Chamber Music Society, Sunday (Feb. 13); Saturday Public Tour, Saturdays, Sept. 11 - May 21. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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poetry >Thursdays The After 9 Poetry Series. every Thursday open mic poetry then either a featured poet or a slam...no cover but there is a hat pass to help pay the feature...21+ 0. 8:30-10 p.m. Hotel Vernon The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-3633507 or After9poetry.wordpress.com. Worcester Youth Poetry Slam - Free Teen Workshop Series. The Worcester Youth Poetry Slam in conjunction with the Worcester Youth Center is proud to offer a new free poetry & performance workshops series for local teens who wish to develop their writing and build a community of poets who support, critique and cheer each other on. Workshops will be based on writing poetry and learning techniques to help present work at a poetry slam. All teens and educators who wish to come to these weekly workshops will need to sign up as members of the Worcester Youth Center, so they can keep track of who’s using their facilities. Free. 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Worcester Youth Center, 326 Chandler St. 508-7914702 or worcesteryouthslam.com. The Little “a” Poetry Series. The Little “a” Poetry Series occurs every Thursday night around 7:30 at the Q (362 Chandler St, Worcester) and is hosted by Cowboy Matt Hopewell. We have an open mic followed by a featured poet. To book a feature, e-mail Matt at themadcowboy@gmail.com 1 food or drink item purchase, donation to go to featured poet. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St.
>Mondays The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show. Spoken Word Poetry & Music & Surprise Ruckus blend together to create an eclectic, dynamic show that ain’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Open Mic, Comedy Shtick, Special Featured Performers, Poets On Tour, Snack Time and prizes for demented variations on poetry challenges! Hosted by Alex Charalambides and Nick Davis. Music by Worcester Favorites, Shane Hall & the Ticklebomb Orchestra! The show also streams online most Mondays! Check the dirtygerund.com website for a link! Donations Accepted. 9-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.
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Premiere Female Impersonator and Live Vocals with Jackie Collins - Fridays, Friday, November 13 - Friday, July 30. Premiere female impersonation shows and live vocals with Jackie Collins, Natalie Gay in the flesh $5 Admission. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Street, 200 Union St., Providence. Call 401-831-5366 or visit providenceeagle.com/unionweek.html. Orlando’s Comedy Jam - Thursdays, Thursday, April 1 - Friday, December 31. A Showcase of New England’s best comics, hosted by Orlando Baxter. 5 BUCKS. 8-9:30 p.m. Fifth Amendment, Frank Foley’s Comedy Safari, 90 Commercial St. Call 508-812-0093. Music and comedy in Groton - Thursday, July 1. Comedic
singer-songwriter Howie Newman performs a free two-hour show in an intimate cafe setting. Funny songs, covers, short comedy bits, audience participation plus well known cover tunes. Dinner, sandwiches and salads served. Material is suitable for all ages. free. 7-9 p.m. Main Street Cafe, 159 Main St., Groton. Call 978-4489634 or visit howienewman.com. Auditions for “The Cemetery Club”, a comedy by Ivan Menchell - Friday, July 2. Auditions will be held Friday, July 2 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, July 3 at 6:30 pm...please be prompt. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. A script is available for perusal at Woods Memorial Library, Barre. Cast: 4 women (ages 50 - 65) and 1 man (age 50 - 65). Synopsis: Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to the cemetery to visit their husband’s graves. When Sam enters the scene, everything goes awry!! Performance dates are: October 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17 - 2010. For questions, please call the theater and leave a message for the Director, Aaron Littlefield. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. Call 978-355-2096 or visit barreplayers.homestead.com. Mister Smartass Theater 3000 Live Comedy/movie show with a band after the movie- “The Thickness” They’ve taken some time off and this is the first show back! After the Movie, a touring band called The Thickness plays. FREE. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-3631888 or visit luckydogmusic.com.
classes/ workshops >Wednesday 7 Acrylic Painting Workshop. Introduction to Acrylics Instructor: Lori MacDonald Wednesday: 4 Wednesday evenings. Starting: July 7, 2010 (4 Wednesday evenings) When: 6:30- 9 pm Cost: $75 tuition plus $79 (includes tax) -the complete materials package -- brushes, paints, sample mediums, painting grounds, and more! A great value! Learn to make a color chart using a split primary palette. You’ll learn to work with a variety of acrylic mediums and painting grounds, explore the brushes included in the materials package, and prepare a masonite panel for painting. Later we’ll paint a landscape using my photo reference as I guide you step-by-step. $79. 6:30-9 p.m. Collins Artworks Art Center, 18 High St., Clinton. 978-368-3300 or collinsartworks.com. Chef Shari Alexander’s Red Maple Inn Cooking School Taste of Tuscany: July 7, 21, 28. Shari Alexander, Blackstone Valley Culinary Spokesperson and recipient of 3 Stars from the New York Times brings her blend of humor, culinary expertise and “tricks of the trade” to another season of The Red Maple Inn Cooking School. Join Chef Shari for a full evening of fun, education, great food and wine. Call 508-885-9205 for details and full schedule, or visit 6:30 to 9:30pm. $75 + tax & 18% service. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Red Maple Inn, 217 Main St., Spencer. 508-8859205 or theredmapleinn.com.
family >Thursday 1 Mister Vic performs for families at Great Brook Farms. Singing, Dancing, and lots of Family fun! Dinner will be served if you’d like. $8 per family. Please pay online before the night of the show! greatbrookfarms.com. $8. 6-7:30 p.m. Great Brook Farms Cafe, 356 Main St., Bolton. 978-779-6680 or greatbrookfarms.com. Babytime!. Babytime! is a weekly drop-in series for babies through 16 months. Babies bring your adult to this fun 15-minute program of rhymes, songs, and pictures. It will be followed by a playtime with the library’s toys and music. Each baby must be accompanied by an adult, and siblings are not allowed to sit in. Free. 9:30-10:15 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Children’s Room Main Library, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1671. Lil’ Todkins Storytime. For toddlers age 17 - 36 months with adult. Stories, activities, fun...just drop in! Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Worcester Public Library, Main Library - Children’s Room, 3 Salem
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>Saturday 3 Free Family Board Game Day. Rising Phoenix Games hosts their weekly Family Board Game Day every Saturday from 2-5p.m. We have a cabinet full of games for you and your family to play free of charge. Hope to see you! Lia Klunk, Owner Rising Phoenix Games, LLC risingphoenixgames.com Free. 2-5 p.m. Rising Phoenix Games, 21-69 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508-892-5190.
>Monday 5 Children’s Storytime. 10-11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 120 Watertown Plaza, Leominster. 978-537-6009 or store-locator. barnesandnoble.com/event/290364550-45. Drop In Play Group. 9:30-11 a.m. Worcester family Community Partnership Playroom, 130 Leeds St. 508-799-3136.
>Tuesday 6 Free Family Board Game Night. Rising Phoenix Games hosts their weekly Family Board Game Evenings every Tuesday from 5-8PM. We have a cabinet full of games for you and your family to play free of charge. Interested in learning a specific game? Give us a call and we’ll make sure to have it and know how to play when you visit. If you have any questions or need directions our number is 508-892-5190. Hope to see you! Lia Klunk, Owner Rising Phoenix Games, LLC risingphoenixgames.com FREE. 5-8 p.m. Rising Phoenix Games, 21-69 Main St., Cherry Valley. 508892-5190. Children’s Storytime. 1-2 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-8652801.
>Wednesday 9 Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays. Enjoy storytime, craft activities, live animals and more--all for little ones aged 3 and under. New themes every week! Please pick up a ticket for your session at the Information Desk when you arrive at the museum. Session one (story and animal): 10:30 a.m. Session two (same story and animal): 11 a.m. Drop-in craft time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission. 10:30-11:30 a.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org/activities/ kids-programs. Gym Time. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Worcester Family Community Partnership Playroom, 130 Leeds St. 508-799-3136.
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Curio Cabinet Greek inspired. Very striking and unique curio cabinet w/ side columns. Gray rubbed finish. Mirrored back w/ glass shelves & interior lighting. 39”W X 15”D X 86”H $325.00 Medway, MA 508-904-5231 3 LEATHER LIVING ROOM SET in original plastic, never used. Original price $3,000, sacrifice $975. Call Bill 857453-7764* //3 Mikasa Fine China “Classic Flair Grey”, gray with white calla lillies. 12 complete 5 piece place settings + gravy boat, creamer, sugar bowl. Oven, dishwasher, and microwave safe. Exc. cond. $300 Medway, MA 508-90452313 TRAILERS New/ Preowned/ Rentals. Largest supplier in Northeast. Guaranteed fair pricing! Landscape/ construction/ auto/ motorcycle/ snowmobile, horse/ livestock, more! Immediate delivery. CONNECTICUT TRAILERS, BOLTON, CT 877-869-4118, www.cttrailers.com *
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CLARINET, FLUTE, VIOLIN, TRUMPET, Trombone, Amplifier, Fender Guitar, $69each. Cello, Upright Bass, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums, $185ea. Tuba, Baritone Horn, Hammond Organ, Others 4 sale. 1-516377-7907 *
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Dog Pen Chain Link 8x8x4h. $150 Call 978-537-4524 Leave Message. Electric Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet. $125.00 Call: 978-400-5609 Enco milling machine drill & tap, table, XY digital, speed table, A-1 cond $1500. 508886-2590. Garage Door 8’hx10’w wood door w/ all hardware & electric opener. $200.00 for all. 508-886-4735 Inflatable Boat 11ft. Sea Eagle 9 + accessories. Under 60 lbs. 4 person. $440.00 508-829-5494 LAPTOP BAG Retired Vera Bradley laptop bag. Exc. Condition. $75.00. Call after 5 p.m. 508-853-1213 Neoprene Fishing Waders. Size Men’s sm. Used very little. Exc. Cond. $35.00 Call 978-464-5457 NEW OUTDOOR CHAIR CUSHIONS All $40 508757-7978. Pressurewasher Electric Black & Decker Call for details. RP:$199; SP:$50.00 774-312-0673 0 RECORDS - 45’s Eddy Arnold, Elvis, Michael Jackson, and many more. $40 Call 508-795-1566.
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2008 Lincoln MKZ, black, 22K, auto, $24,995. Millbury Ford Mercury, Rt. 20, Auburn 508-832-6261.
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2009 Kia Optima, black, FWD, 18K, auto, $15,995. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, Rt. 9, 508842-2242. 2009 Kia Rio, gold auto, 17K, $11,995. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, Rt. 9, 508-842-2242. 2009 Kia Rondo, white, 13K, $15,995. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, Rt. 9, 508-842-2242. 2009 Kia Spectra, red, manual trans, 19K, $13,995. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, Rt. 9, 508842-2242. 2010 Kia Forte EX, 8K, brown, auto, FWD, $14,995. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, Rt. 9, 508842-2242.
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2010 Ford Escape XLT auto, 4dr. black, 15K, $23,995. Millbury Ford Mercury, Rt. 20, Auburn 508-8326261.
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TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Campanelli Development II, LLC, property located at 10 Latti Farm Road, Millbury, MA, for Modification of the Site Plan Review Special Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to accommodate a distribution facility for Bimbo Bakeries. Plan is available to view in the Planning Office. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman
TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 8:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of David A. Perham, 19 Lake Street, Millbury, MA for an Accessory Dwelling Special Permit under Article 1, Section 14.11(e) and Article 4, Section 46.2 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw and Site Plan Review approval under Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw. Plan is available for inspection in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chair
TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at 7:15PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by Mary Lou Mulhane, Sutton, MA. The project consists of a second floor addition to the existing building, and extension of existing roof over shower area using a support column, no digging of foundation, or disruption of the integrity of the surrounding soil or water front, on Map 14, Parcel 40, for 16 Sunrise Drive, in Sutton. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw.
TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD & DEPARTMENT Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section IV.C. of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw Site Plan Review, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Sandra Roy, 583 Boston Road, Sutton, MA. The applicant seeks to modify the Site Plan approval granted by the Planning Board for Hair Inc., a two story building for a hair salon and complimentary personal care businesses at 107 Boston Road. The modification seeks to extend the permit for an additional year. The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 7:40 P.M. A copy of the application and plan can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Tomm Connors, Acting Chairman
TOWN OF SUTTON PLANNING BOARD & DEPARTMENT Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.H.Retreat Lots of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of the Town of Sutton, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA to create a retreat lot with 6.08 acres and 52’ +/of frontage from property located at 150 Town Farm Road currently owned by Whittier Farms Inc. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the plan and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Tomm Connors, Acting Chairman
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of M.G.L c.255, sec. 39A that on JULY 9, 2010 the following vehicles will be sold at private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notices.
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By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by William J. Griggs and Marylynn Griggs to Spencer Savings Bank dated December 31, 2002, and recorded with the Worcester County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 28628 at Page 305, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on the 27th day of July, 2010 upon the mortgaged premises described below and being now or formerly known as 10 Stone Road, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Stone Road in Millbury, MA and being shown as Parcel B on a plan of land surveyed for Lillian R. Chaffee dated October 16, 1990 and revised to November 3, 1990 by Donald A. Para, R.L.S. and being recorded in the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan book 675, Plan 31. Beginning at an iron pipe in a stone wall at the southwesterly corner of parcel to be described, on the easterly side of Stone Road, at a corner of other land of Lillian R. Chaffee, said point being located about 240 feet northerly from the intersection of the easterly side of Stone Road and the northerly line of North Oxford Road; Thence N. 12° 13’ 15” W. along a stone wall on the easterly side of Stone Road, 200.00 feet to a drill hole in the end of a stone wall; Thence N. 20° 17’ 31” W. along the easterly side of Stone Road, 122.59 feet to a point; Thence running northwesterly and westerly along the side of Stone Road on a curve to the left having a radius of 137.51 feet and a length of 161.86 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 87° 43’ 52” W. along the northerly side of Stone Road, 16.23 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 1° 50’ 00” E. along a parcel A remaining land of said Chaffee, 230.00 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 68° 36’ 19” E. along Parcel A, 506.14 feet to an iron pipe in a stone wall; Thence N. 12° 04’ 40” E. along a stone wall and land now or formerly of Alfred L. and Henrietta C. Fay, 145.00 feet to a drill hole; Thence S. 39° 31’ 44” E. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 300.26 feet to a drill hole; Thence S. 0° 51’ 40” W. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 148.06 feet to a point; Thence S. 52° 23’ 23” W. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 38.56 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 79° 40’ 13” W. along a stone wall and said Fay land, 221.47 feet to a drill hole in a corner of stone walls; Thence S. 28° 13’ 30” W. along remaining land of Lillian R. Chaffee, 304.50 feet to an iron pipe; Thence S. 62° 29’ 45” W. along said Chaffee land 90.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing an area of 7.030 acres. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors by deed of Kathleen A. DeBartolomeis and James DeBartolomeis dated December 31, 2002, recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Instrument number 2875, Book 28628, Page 303. As affected by a partial release of mortgage dated 6/8/06, recorded 6/9/06 in Book 39141, Page 230, releasing Lot B-2 on Plan Book 843, Plan 92. As further affected by a partial release dated 7/12/07 recorded 9/13/07 in Book 41791, Page 207, releasing Lot B-2 Revised on Plan Book 860, Plan 96. Premises to be sold and conveyed to the highest bidder subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, leases, rights of tenants and parties in possession, orders of conditions, condominium regulations, by-laws, fees and liens, deeds out, improvements, public assessments, takings, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, estate tax liens, Medicaid liens, claims of heirs, water and sewer liens, errors in descriptions, omitted courses, and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. The Mortgagee reserves the right to change the terms of the sale and postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at or during the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. No representations, express or implied, are made with respect to any matter concerning the premises which will be sold “as is.” Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as a deposit to be held at the option of the mortgagee as liquidated damages for any breach by the buyer. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at the offices of Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C., 32 Franklin Street, Suite 304, Worcester, MA 01608 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The successful bidder shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the foregoing terms at the Auction Sale. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Spencer Savings Bank Its Successors and/or assigns Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C. 32 Franklin Street, Ste. 304, Worcester, MA 01608 7/1/2010 LEGALS/PUBLIC 7/8/23010 NOTICES 7/15/2010
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NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, LABOR UNIONS, AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS The Millbury Public Schools intends to solicit help from the Massachusetts National Guard under an Innovative Readiness Construction Assistance Program. The project assistance will be for construction assistance to Windle Field Athletic Complex at 33 Canal Street, Millbury, MA. No local funds are available to complete this project without National Guard assistance. Local contractors, labor union organizations or private individuals who have questions or who wish to voice opposition of the National Guard’s assistance regarding this project may contact Richard G. Bedard, Jr., School Business Manager, Millbury Public Schools by telephone at 508-865-9501 or in writing at 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA 01527 no later than July 31, 2010. Persons not filing comments within the timeframe noted will be considered to have waived their objections to the participation of the Massachusetts National Guard in this project. J U LY 1 , 2 0 1 0 • W O R C E S T E R M A G . C O M
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EVER WISHED YOU COULD LEARN TO FLY? WORCESTER REGIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY AT WORCESTER AIRPORT CAN MAKE THAT DREAM COME TRUE. THIS FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS IS OPERATED BY GEORGE CHARLES ALLEN, THE FOUNDING DIRECTOR, HIS FATHER WILLIAM ALLEN, WHO IS THE CEO AND CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND HIS MOTHER DEBRA ALLEN. THE ACADEMY OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE FLYING LESSONS AND EARN A PRIVATE PILOT’S LICENSE OR SIMPLY TO BE A PASSENGER IN A SCENIC SKY TOUR AROUND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. Why did you decide to open a flight academy in Worcester? What a lot of people forget is that Worcester is the home to the beginnings of space flight. Dr. Robert H. Goddard was born and raised in Worcester and taught at Clark University for many years. The first successful rocket was launched in Auburn in 1926. Also, there is the David Clark Company that makes aviation headsets and also developed the first pressurized space suit. So
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Is driving a car boring after flying all day? Absolutely. When you’re flying you can travel at speeds that would otherwise get you a pretty hefty ticket on the avenue!
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