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Press Play Youth media group focuses cameras on Worcester Jeremy Shulkin
Lt. Gov. Murray announces at Canal Fest that $7.5 million for Canal District streetscaping has been put out to bid and the money will come out of stimulus funds. +2 Senator Moore and Representative Binienda push through illegal dumping law modeled after a successful Worcester program. Violations could cost dumpers between $5,000 to $10,000. Best get rid of that refrigerator in your garage legally. +1 150 Worcesterites join 15,000 other volunteers statewide for the United Way’s Day of Caring. Talk about positive change in your community. +1 The joke here at Womag was that if CitySquare ever happened, we’d erase the negative WooTown score and start again at zero. Since we’re still on the positive side of the numerical line this year, we’ll give CitySquare a +17, matching 2009’s negative year-end total. Becker College and local politicos working to bring video game industry to Worcester. 1,000,000 points! (Which translates to +2 on the WooTown score sheet.)
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arly this year as budget sessions neared and rhetoric about spending cuts flew around Beacon Hill, Governor Deval Patrick announced that any funding for summer jobs for the state’s youth would be cut. Hope for finding money diminished further in March, when the U.S. Senate killed Senator John Kerry’s bill to extend stimulus funding that created 7,000 youth jobs in the summer of 2009. Instead of reacting with apathy – as teens are often criticized for doing – they organized. From February onward, community youth groups held marches, rallies and staged campaigns to bring awareness to the importance of having young people, especially inner-city youths, employed over the summer. Those involved with the Boston youth-advocacy journalism nonprofit Press Pass TV took it one step further: they made it their news. Armed with video cameras and
editing software, students with Press Pass TV interviewed their affected peers, youth organizers and politicians and created two videos, ranging from threeand-half to six minutes in length, both of which educated viewers about the importance of summer-job funding and advocated for continued support. In July, Governor Patrick announced that his team had worked the numbers and allocated $9.1 million towards the creation of 4,700 summer jobs in 2010 for 14-21 year olds. Cara Berg Powers, co-director of the group, won’t tell you that these two videos spurred Patrick to find the money; but she might say that wasn’t really the goal, either. “The original goal of Press Pass was to give hope,” says the Worcester native and Clark University graduate. “Lots of things we consider news is really depressing,” she says, listing off murder, bad schools and drugs as headlining news items, all of which, when hammered into teens’ brains, can be “demoralizing.” With that in mind,
Press Pass TV set out to work with students to make videos that would “give young people a stronger sense that this community was doing good things.” Press Pass TV was initiated in 2004 by Johanna Marinova and Gabriel Mugar as volunteers offering their time in after-school and Citizen School programs. By 2008 they filed papers to officially gain nonprofit status. Although primarily focusing on innercity Boston areas, Press Pass TV has done some previous work at Worcester’s Oak Hill Community Development Corporation, and just opened a Worcester branch out of the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, where they’ll be working with members of the Worcester Youth Poetry Slam team. Berg Powers is heading that initiative, and says they’ll spend time helping those students “build the capacity to tell their stories.” continued on page 5
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STEVEN KING Primary voting brings low turnout. Jeremy Shulkin that it’s been that Come on people, “civic duty” isn’t way, since its synonymous with “chore.” -2 inception in 2008). t’s been a longAnd two, we’re running joke here Central Mass politics is a little less not quite getting at Worcester Mag exciting after Guy Glodis loses auditor the CitySquare that our popular, yet primary. Even if you didn’t agree with his project that Young often in the negative, stances, you have to admit he kept you Park and Berkeley Woo-Town Index would interested. -1 Investments sold magically reset to zero us on in 2005. once a wrecking ball Artichoke Co-op broken into. In a Thieves stole $11 in cash and $5 in came and destroyed the presentation to dimes. Dear robbers, you can’t buy old Common Outlets intelligence (and if you can, it costs more mall and garages, the Worcester than $16). -2 city council paving the way for the last week, city shining beacon of hope Sculpture at Art in the Park for Worcester that is manager Michael vandalized. Dear vandals, some other CitySquare. O’Brien outlined dumbasses have $16 they’ll sell you for what he said were On Monday, $20. -2 “minor changes” September 13, it almost happened. For one, our City Manager, Michael O’Brien in the financing This week: +14 and construction WooTown Index score Last week: +9 of CitySquare, since Hanover (doing is solidly on the positive side of the Year to date: +48 business as CitySquare II Development numerical line (the latest into the year
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Co. LLC) swooped in and saved the project earlier this year. But physically there are differences between Berkeley’s original development idea and Hanover’s, mostly because the wounded economy has Hanover treading cautiously. That said, the company has been careful not to steer too far beyond their initial investment. Phase I, the only part of the project that is ready for construction, would see the creation of an eight-story, 214,000-square-foot building, which would be leased by Unum for the better part of two decades, with the insurance company moving in in the fall of 2012. Phase I also includes the construction of Mercantile Street—a new downtown roadway that will cut through the CitySquare project, linking Foster and Front streets—and include 3,000 square feet of retail space. The new street would also connect Front St. to Major continued on page 6
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Press Pass TV works in schools as well, tailoring workshops and curriculum toward teaching media literacy and social justice. In a classroom at Clarence R. Edwards Middle School in Boston, where most students are bused in from surrounding lower-income neighborhoods, Press Pass provided writing workshops. Noticing the students’ love for hip-hop and battle rhymes – essentially a back-and-forth rap between two vocalists – Press Pass TV worked on writing, defining masculinity, and even brought in some local MCs. By the end of the course, students had learned “how to insult each other more creatively,” says Berg Powers, but more importantly “they were building themselves up” more often than they were hurling names at each other. They also took charge of their education, relaying their hope to speak with a police officer regarding what they said were “poor relations between youth and the police officers in their neighborhoods,” says Berg Powers. Press Pass TV hooked the class up with Boston Police Officer Bill Willis, who’s “Shot in the Hood” documentary focused on gang violence in the inner city. Press Pass TV also works with organizations to help them tell their stories, Berg Powers offers. When the group worked with the Oak Hill CDC as
part of its Community Connect program, students had the chance to interview Congressman Jim McGovern. Press Pass TV doesn’t hide the fact that their students have angles to their stories, and is upfront about its “advocacy journalism.” Berg Powers says their students think of their news stories as research papers or persuasive essays, “They have a thesis and they back it up.” But that kind of personal investment helps keep them involved and focuses beyond one summer. Previous students’ contact information is kept in a freelancer database and they can be called upon for a future project (and some extra cash goes into their pocket). Moreover, other benefits, like better interpersonal skills, a built-up resume and clips come out of the program as well. For Press Pass TV’s leaders, however, the main goal of the organization is to help students understand where they fit in a world where they’re often marginalized – bused to schools far from their neighborhoods, threatened with unemployment and growing up in lower-income communities. Its mission is to demonstrate that, even in these situations, young people shouldn’t be overlooked. “That’s accountability,” says Berg Powers, “knowing how you impact things.”
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Taylor Boulevard, and the pedestrian walkway at Mechanics Plaza will extend Mechanics Street to Mercantile Street. Most notably, this first phase will end with the complete destruction of the mall (sparing the East Garage for Unum employee parking) – something everyone wants to see. The issue is, however, there’s nothing yet to fill that space, especially since there’s a 20-foot gradient between the end of Front Street as it exists now and the middle of the mall parcel. Plans indicate it will be fenced off, but that idea has drawn ire from citizens and politicians as, after seven years, Worcesterites would finally like to at least walk through it. Blogger Dave Goldberg has come up with a different idea. Originally writing on his Telegram & Gazette hosted blog “Gone Galt� in 2009, Goldberg broached the idea of “CityFarm,� a large, working agricultural center in the middle of Worcester. “It all started when they talked about demoing the mall,� says Goldberg, who
believes the empty parcel will look worse than the mall does. “What kind of impression are we going to make for people driving down 290?� Goldberg contends that an agricultural center would be a popular idea. Local organizations, like YouthGrow, would immediately be drawn to the site and, on a smaller scale, he points to the success of “Farmville,� a popular game on Facebook as an example of how people have become interested in agriculture. “The world has changed. People are putting gardens in front of their threedeckers,� he notes. “It would be such an attraction to go down 290 and see a red barn.� Goldberg doesn’t have the rosy outlook that many have about the project, either. “I’m not faulting the people who are trying to do this. I just have a different idea,� he says. “It’s not going to look like the drawings.� But O’Brien says that area simply won’t be usable, and as an added bonus we could see a Front Street connector
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{ worcesteria } DEVELOPING DEVELOPMENT: The Memorial Auditorium in Lincoln Square, long abandoned and a source of headaches for the city council and city’s development team got a teaser of good news from David Scherer, the director of development at Acorn Management. At last week’s council meeting, Scherer mentioned that his company “had some ideas” for what to do with the structure, and told Worcester Mag that once the city offers a request for proposals, Acorn will submit their bid. Unfortunately, he didn’t go into detail about what his ideas are…Acorn will soon be busy in that area, as they will be converting the Boys and Girls Club building into housing. Another Lincoln Square building, the old Worcester Vocational High School, will be partially demolished in a ceremony on Monday, as part of the Worcester Business Development Corporation’s Gateway Park project.
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FORVEVER YOUNG: As a crowd of about 500 people filled in for the CitySquare groundbreaking, many local politicos were skeptical about seeing Berkeley Investments CEO Young Park, who years ago helped start the project but saw his favor among city administrators falter as his company had trouble finding financing and leases for the development. One member who worked for years with the project said, “They’d throw tomatoes at him,” while others simply scowled/ smiled when his name came up. Sure enough, however, Park was there in the crowd, and city manager O’Brien even acknowledged him in one of his multiple speeches of the day. This didn’t surprise everyone. “You’ve got to give him credit though,” said one current city councilor. “He started it; he may not have finished it.”
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FLIP-FLOP: More than a few voters noticed an absence of Guy Glodis signs in Worcester on election day, while no one could miss all of the out-of-towners who Suzanne Bump sent into the city. (She even made an appearance at Temple Emanuel.) Rumor is both Glodis and Bump left their bases to invade each others right before voting day. Glodis signs were spotted all over Boston, including Chinatown,
while Bump ramped up efforts here.
FAVORABLE MATCH-UPS: The results of Tuesday’s primary were watched with anticipation by unopposed candidates from opposite parties looking for favorable opponent match-ups for the November general election. McGovern backers came out smiling Tuesday night as Marty Lamb won the GOP primary for the 3rd congressional seat. Hints from McGovern’s camp showed that they were more worried about secondplace finisher Brian Herr because of his ability to better tap into the established base of Republican donors, and he seemed to have the backing of the state GOP. In Worcester’s district 13 state representative race, Republican candidate Paul Franco’s camp was pulling for a Margot Barnet win on the Democrat’s side, thinking that her far-left views would push more unenrolled and centrist voters to go Republican in the fall. With John Mahoney taking the nomination, however, Franco has a difficult race ahead, as it will be tough to paint the bar owner and social moderate into the progressive-equals-bad corner.
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ohn F. Kennedy often joked that, during the 1960 West Virginia Democratic presidential primary, he had received a telegram from his father Joe Kennedy saying, ''Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.'' Fifty years later, the cost of votes for candidates in local, state and national political campaigns has gone out of sight. Just forget about running for elective office if you can't raise piles of money from family, friends, business owners, special-interest groups, lobbyists and labor unions. As a city council candidate, I was a terrible fundraiser. I hated asking people for money to pay for my campaign expenses. While my wellheeled opponents easily reached voters through mass mailings and media advertising, I humbly grabbed my sign and, in both rain and shine, hit the streets and intersections of Worcester. Being retired and willing to spend more hours on the corner than a panhandler, I made up for a lack of campaign funds, gained a huge amount of name and face recognition, and finished first in the 2007 at-large council election. And I also got a great tan. But now the norm for candidates is to run smart, scientific and sophisticated campaigns, using social media and raising huge amounts of money for lawn signs, advertising and more. While charities and social service agencies that do God's work are having difficulty getting potential donors to open their hearts and wallets, there are plenty of people who are willing to write checks and make online credit-card donations to both incumbents and political newcomers, alike. Just go to the web site mass.gov/ocpf and take a look at the names and amounts donated by individuals, business owners, special-interest groups and politicians to the candidates for D-13 state representative, U.S. Congress, governor, sheriff, auditor and treasurer. The money raised is mind-boggling. It belies the fact that these are painful economic times of foreclosed homes, high unemployment and skyrocketing costs of fuel, health care, products and services. While campaign contributions are a good example of our freedom of speech, they frequently are more than that. Too many big donors are buying a piece of a candidate, and they expect to be able to influence his positions and votes once he’s in office. Because of this quid pro quo arrangement, the integrity of our leaders often is compromised. While generous political contributions buy votes, they seldom buy good government. Election after election, we believe the candidates, contribute to them, vote for them and elect them. Once the promise-makers fail to become promise-keepers, buyer’s remorse sets in. At coffee shops and through comments at newspaper Web sites and blogs, we show our anger and frustration over waste, corruption and irresponsible decisions. Once again the politicians to whom we donated have pulled the football right out from under us, just the way Lucy did repeatedly to Charlie Brown. We hate being Charlie Browns and vow never again to be so gullible ... well, at least not until the next election. Like political columnist Lars-Erik Nelson once wrote, ‘’The enemy isn’t conservatism. The enemy isn’t liberalism. The enemy is bulls**t.’’ The Founding Fathers of the United States envisioned elected public service to be part-time and temporary, not a lifetime career with numerous perks and a fat pension. So I suggest mandatory term limits for all local, state and national elected offices (perhaps we can throw judges in there, too). Yes, government by all lame ducks. While I admire politicians who have a record of accomplishment and the
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Ourturn ublic art. Some love it. Others wonder, “Why bother?” Here in Worcester, there is a large group of community leaders, activists, organizers and creative producers who work tirelessly to promote positive energy and inspiration through art. Art in the Park in Elm Park is the culmination of a large group of such people, and when the sculptures for this exhibit were erected in Elm Park last month, a wave of excitement, pride and hope filled the hearts of all involved. This is why, when senseless acts of vandalism hit three Art in the Park installations on this past Monday (9/13/10) evening, hearts were broken all across the city. Do I sound overly dramatic? Well, it’s not a stretch to say that this was a major setback to the attitudes and determination of many involved in building up the artistic community in Worcester. During the first week of Art in the Park’s installation, it received attention from media outlets throughout New England, and allowed many outsiders to view our city as a thriving community that embraces imagination and encourages projects that engage and inspire. The optimism of many people here in Worcester was like a healthy virus – spreading faith that our city was finally receiving the recognition and respect we deserved. The thoughtless actions of a handful of ignorant nighttime park crawlers have turned that optimism
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around overnight. The blatant disregard for art, for another’s property, for community—all now in full reverse through actions that represent just the opposite of what Art in the Park stood for. In the aftermath of the vandalism, I’ve heard more than one person proclaim not only dismay, but an overall feeling of discouragement – why bother trying to improve our city if those here have no respect for what they are trying to accomplish? We here at Worcester Mag implore those involved to not give up hope. The ignorant actions of a few should not reflect the overall feeling of those in our community. This should be a rally cry of support. Efforts to beautify and inspire our city ARE appreciated. Creativity may be misunderstood or underappreciated by some, but it’s up to the rest of us to support such efforts. Next time you’re in Elm Park, be sure to vocally berate anyone you see disrespecting the artwork. (Yes, you little punk, that is artwork!) Educate those around you on the time, efforts and energy that countless members of our community spend on such projects. Share the joy of creativity. Revel in the fact that large scale public art like this is around to enjoy. Art brings life to a city. Celebrate life.
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voters to decide if an incumbent needs to relinquish that office to a newcomer. Unfortunately, traditionally low voter turnout favors the incumbents, who have huge campaign war chests and who have done lots of past favors for their constituents. In all occupations, including government, people can be replaced. However, if you are a person that believes a municipality, state or the nation could not function without certain incumbents serving year after year, then you should donate generously to their campaigns. But please, do the rest of us a favor and don’t run for office yourself, Charlie Brown.
fundraising skills to be re-elected time and time again, what’s wrong with replacing all of them periodically with bright individuals, offering fresh ideas and new approaches to problem-solving? Why must we provide any elected official with the potential to serve in that office for a lifetime? A frequent turnover would make office holders less beholden to those individuals and special-interest groups whose significant financial contributions got them elected. I know that the way it’s supposed to work is for
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Posted on DEPZONE.WORDPRESS.COM: I’m generally a bit suspicious of possible astroturf groups, however with regard to this subject , and in my humble opinion I, as an individual citizen, support what UCS has to say with the following as industries must be held accountable for unjust activities that place others at serious risk: “An amendment may be offered to the food-safety bill to make sure a potentially harmful chemical – Bisphenol A, or BPA for short - is kept out of babies and toddlers’ food and drink containers. The chemical has been linked to an increased cancer risk and other diseases, prompting seven US states to already ban it in some form. Now, some Senators are pushing to give all of America’s kids this protection. But the powerful chemical and infant-formula industries are doing all they can to kill the amendment! Tell your Senators to put America’s kids before the giant chemical industry! As an unenrolled voter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I’ll choose a Democratic or Republican ballot next Tuesday, September 14, 2010. But many Massachusetts residents want to vote for whoever they want next Tuesday, not just a Republican, or not just a Democrat. In my case, I’m getting a Republican ballot so I can do a write-in for Attorney General. But I also want to vote for a Democrat for Worcester County Sheriff. I can’t do that. I guess I could write-in the Democrats name under the Worcester County Sheriff’s position, but will it actually get counted. Possibly not!
I’d like to think that all the Commonwealth of Massachusetts would have to do is print up one ballot of all the people running for office, plus space for write-in candidates. Especially the unenrolled voter is dissatified with the way we as unenrolled voter must vote at the primary election. So, therefore I’d like to propose that the Commonwealth make one complete ballot for primary elections and allow everyone to vote one in each category, no matter what party they want to vote for.
Posted by “albtweets” on TWITTER.COM Still only 15 infested trees found in Shrewsbury (part of Greater Worcester Asian longhorned beetle regulated area)
Oh I’m pretty green. I recycle, have my own garden here in the city. I’m all in favor of wind power and photo cells.
Robert Shaw WORCESTER I’m pretty green. Well, I do all sorts of recycling, I live in a town where we’re buying a good percentage of our energy from wind farms, I work with companies that do a lot of green initiatives and so on.
Posted by “Andy Fish” on ANDYFISHWRAP. BLOGSPOT.COM At least one of the pieces at Elm Park’s Art in the Park display was vandalized last night. The three panel painting of a beach scene which is accompanied by beach chairs and a solar sound device to create the effect of ocean sounds was viciously smashed by park rats. I was at the Park last night walking the dog around 830 and it was peaceful and quiet-- so it must have happened later. It’s a shame that Worcester has this repeated problem with public art. I’d love to have the chance to talk to the vandals privately. I think I could make them see the error of their ways.
Stephen Carr CONCORD I’d like to be greener, be more energy efficient. I wouldn’t mind having a windmill in the yard.
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The Greening of Worcester DESPITE WANING ECONOMY, RENEWABLE ENERGY MAKES SLOW PROGRESS Brian Goslow
Green has become the buzzword for business. Paying a little more for potato chips in “green-friendly” bags, or putting solar panels on your roof to heat your home are evidence that green living is taking hold of the mass market. On a larger scale, windenergy advocates promote a renewableenergy source that will make us less dependent on the whims of foreign companies and slowly, but surely, in some cities and towns, solar paneling has become almost as noticeable as satellite TV dishes. The environmental and financial benefits are long term. With the pressure of short term funding and returns in a lingering recession, can Central Massachusetts afford to go green right now? Ed Reynolds, the headmaster of Holy Name Central Catholic Junior and Senior High School talks about the 600 kilowatt wind turbine, which stands above the school’s Granite Street campus, as if it was one of his own kids. In some ways, it is. Back in 2001, the school was spending $190,000 a year on electricity. This was due, in part, to the fact that the school was housed in a facility built in 1967 that had an all-electric heating system. Mary E. Riordan, the headmaster at the time and now the school’s director of institutional advancement, noted that the electricity costs could have a long-term effect on the school’s ability to continue operating. “We always knew we had wind and had a need for energy,” Reynolds recalls, during a presentation that he gave at the Holy Name Wind Turbine Festival on August 18. According to Reynolds, the Sisters of St. Anne funded a $50,000 technical- and economic-assessment study by Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc. to determine the feasibility of constructing a wind turbine on the campus. The results of the study were encouraging, and helped the school secure a Massachusetts Technology
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Collaborative Large On-Site Renewable Energy Construction Grant, amongst others, to assist with the wind turbine’s more than $2-million price tag, as well as a loan to the school by the Diocese of Worcester. In the past year, the wind turbine at Holy Name, which went online on October 2, 2008, provided the school with 95 percent of its electricity needs; it expects to reach 100 percent in fiscal year 2011. It’s projected to take 10 to 15 years to cover the turbine’s initial construction and subsequent maintenance costs. As the life expectancy of a wind turbine is 20 to 25 years, Reynolds told the audience that Holy Name will likely realize 10 years of free energy. That delayed payoff period is one reason why, despite a growing desire to “go green,” the widespread usage of renewable energy hasn’t occurred. Then there’s also the resistance of property owners and environmentalists
who oppose the installation of wind turbines on previously “pristine” properties. “In many cases, it takes years and years to go through the siting challengers,” says Kate Bogart, marketing and program manager for the nonprofit Mass Energy Consumers Alliance. “Some have hardly any battles on location and siting, while others have a lot.” Bogart explains that, many times, neighbors oppose the construction of a wind turbine near their homes out of fear and concern that it would negatively affect their property values. “A location where a wind turbine would be built close to homes might mean we spend more time on studies. We go to a lot of town meetings to talk to people about what a wind turbine would mean for their community.” A proposal to build 13 permanent wind turbines in Douglas, located in southern Worcester County, has brought much opposition from neighbors in bordering Webster, since first proposed in 2009. The wind farm, to be built by American Pro Wind of Weymouth, is slated to sit on the Webster/Douglas town line—much to the chagrin of its Webster opponents who live close to the proposed site. They argue that most of the Douglas residents who will potentially
benefit from its construction live miles away and wouldn’t have their view, and, potentially, property values affected. As of last week, nearly 70 reports, studies and meetings have been completed in conjunction with the proposal, which has been scaled down to 11 turbines. When Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre wanted to erect a 15-kilowatt wind turbine on its nearly 1,000-acre property, co-owner Molly Stevens DuBois says its neighbors were enthusiastic about it from the start. That might be due to the fact that farms have traditionally utilized windmills to some capacity — or that the farm already had a more traditional-looking windmill alongside its store on Route 122. “It’s an old New England farm,” says Stevens DuBois of the property that her family has farmed for five generations. “We are up on top of a really windy hill with very high elevation with no trees on it to break the wind. It’s a great location for a windmill.” Carter and Stevens Farm began investigating getting a wind turbine to deflect some of the high costs of farming. “A lot of the grants we looked into were specifically to get renewable energy for agriculture,” Stevens DuBois explains. “Everyone needs food. The federal government wanted to help out the farmers by helping with the electrical bills.” To cover the cost of the turbine, which ran just under $100,000 and went online last year, the farm received three grants from state and federal renewable-energy incentive programs. It’s covering the rest of the cost, approximately one-quarter, through a 10-year loan with its local bank. That’s about the time it’ll take for them to begin to be able to get a payoff for any excess electricity it generates. For now, they’re happy to see a savings in their utility bill. “Every electric bill, we see a difference,” Stevens DuBois says. Worcester Mayor Joseph O’Brien says he’s seen a “mentality shift” in people’s attitudes towards conserving energy and taking better care of the planet. “When people used to talk about energy preservation, people rolled their eyes,” O’Brien says. “That’s changed and people are acknowledging there’s an energy
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problem. On the conservation side, there’s more awareness about reducing energy use and energy conservation. People are starting to grasp the idea of the carbon footprint.” John Odell was named Worcester’s energy efficiency and conservation manager early in 2009, and the city’s efforts to reduce energy costs and use recently led to its designation as a “green community” by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The designation, earned, in part, because the city reached a goal of 20 percent municipal energyuse reduction—which included the use of hybrid vehicles for city business and major energy improvements to its buildings and schools—puts it in good standing toward receiving grants on the federal- and state-government and corporate levels. This could provide support to current and future energy-efficiency and renewable-energy programs. The Worcester Technical High School on Skyline Drive is in the final process of installing and utilizing solar panels on its roof to complement its green energy program, which is intended to prepare students for possible entrance into green-energy professions. “We realize this is a coming field, and we need to train students for it,” O’Brien asserts. “There’s not a ton of people who can do this work (in the solar- or wind-energy industry).” Quinsigamond Community College also offers green-energy oriented courses. Solar panels also top the final phase of Main South Development Corporation’s (MSDC) Kilby-GardnerHammond Revitalization Project; 10 duplex housing units have solar paneling on their roofs; PV cells were also Ed Reynolds, Head Master of Holy Name installed on MSDC units on Hollis Street. The city has even opened the door for small green improvements to happen on a larger scale. During the recent
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Wind turbine at Holy Name level of savings over a determined period of time, most likely the renewable energy standard of 10 to 20 years. The energy audit suggested that if identifiable measures were put into place, the city could save approximately $1.4 million in energy costs. The measures would be put in place through self-funded and capital project loans. According to a report submitted to the Worcester City Council by City Manager Michael O’Brien at its September 7 meeting, the city is currently negotiating with Honeywell on the implementation of selected conservation measures with a 20-year-savings guarantee. Should the city not receive the target savings amount, it would be reimbursed for the shortfall, reducing the financial risk to the city. To be able to invest in solar-energy technology, the city needs to continue to find ways to reduce the cost of the energy it already utilizes; it plans to do this through improving energy conservation through better insulated windows and doors and more energy-efficient boilers. Homeowners can take similar measures at saving on energy costs. “Conservation and tightening up your house is the starting point,� offers Peggy Middaugh, former executive director of the Regional Environmental Council and current project coordinator for the Worcester Tree Initiative
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seconds here or there on a daily basis. While those higher-costing energysaving light bulbs might save you $2 a year (and who knows how much more from not having to keep running to the store to buy replacements for the cheaper ones that most people buy), use 10 of them and that’s $20. If you buy an appliance with an EnergyStar sticker, the energy savings could total $100 a year. In her current role with the Worcester Tree Initiative, an organization charged with planting 30,000 new trees in the city—many to replace those removed due to the infestation of the Asian LongHorned Beetle—Middaugh has become a huge advocate of local residents using these new trees as part of their long-term energy planning. “The people in the Burncoat neighborhood, where many of the trees have been removed, are noticing the difference due to not having those trees for shade,” Middaugh says. “They recognize that it’s hotter in their houses this summer, and they can’t sit in their backyards as much because it’s too hot; and they’ve had to use air conditioning where they haven’t had to in the past.” Middaugh says it’s important to position new trees so they will contribute cooling a home in the summer months while still allowing available heat from
the sun to shine through in the cold weather months, as well as to ensure that they won’t affect any solar paneling, which might currently be on a home or in future plans. Which brings us back to the wind turbine that stands 262 feet in the air atop the Holy Name campus. It’s become a unique part of the Worcester landscape, a landmark that pops out at you from various unexpected locations — and a symbol of what’s possible in regards to renewable energy. It served as a gathering point for the Holy Name Wind Turbine Festival, which attracted 75 area residents interested in the potential of wind energy, including a resident from the Sawyer Hill EcoVillage in Berlin, Mass., in August. It was followed by a similar event last weekend at the Princeton Municipal Light Department’s two 1.5 megawatt turbines on Mount Wachusett. “People support wind power for a lot of reasons,” imparts Mass Energy’s Bogart. “Some of the interest is for environmental reasons, from people who want to lower their carbon footprint from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Others are interested for reasons of national security. The way we live and the price of electricity is dependent on the United States’ relationship with the Middle East and other nations that produce oil.”
Still, past jumps in energy costs haven’t resulted in a change in energy dependence; they have, however, led to a growth in the number of people interested in alternative-energy sources. “Every time there is an oil spill or a big uptick in the cost of fuel, people start looking to renewable energy sources,” Bogart says. “It could take another uptick on what it takes to run your car and home and shift the widespread support for and belief that renewable energy provides local jobs and brings power to the community.” At the August event, Holy Name’s Reynolds explains how much the turbine has captured the “hearts” and imaginations of its neighbors, who have been extremely supportive of the project. “To people, it offers a big sign of hope that it (creating our own energy sources) can happen,” he conveys. “When it went offline for three weeks, we got more calls on it than anything else in Holy Name history.”
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That was the attitude that the organizers of stART on the Street had to dismantle in 2002; artists unwilling to schlep their wares to an art festival in Worcester when Boston and Providence, already recognizable in the art community, offered tried-and-true venues. “I was angry that the city I called home was getting such a bad rap, especially because I knew the amazing and talented people that were here,” says Sarah Brueck, one of stART’s co-directors. Eight years later, stART on the Street has become a successful and highly anticipated event. It will bring over 250 of those amazing and talented people together to celebrate the making, selling and pure existence of art. And the festival’s growth doesn’t stop there. Since its inception by a group of artists and art lovers, stART on the Street has been committed to “changing the cultural scope of Worcester,” its Web site states. The organizers’ “objective was to ensure that their community would increasingly recognize and support the value of artists and the arts created within the greater Worcester community.” To meet that end, organizers initiated an on-the-street celebration of art and a chance for artists and crafters to sell, share and interact with the community. Original member, and one of the primary directors of stART, Tina Zlody, knows the importance of making art accessible in Worcester. “The arts are a huge part of the economic engine that allows our community to grow and thrive,” she says. “The amount of talent in this city has shifted how we see ourselves and our community.” With between 25,000 and 30,000 people expected to attend this year’s stART on the Street, it’s clear that community is supporting Worcester’s talented artisans and enjoying the art generated here. Longtime stART attendee, Senator Harriette Chandler, “can’t say enough good things,” about the event. “We [in Worcester] have a great deal to be proud of,” Chandler says. “The general community prides itself on having the wonderful artists that we have […] We want to support these folks.” While the community is accustomed to the tradition of an annual stART on the Street Festival, there is nothing usual about the event; artists and organizers of stART don’t know the meaning of mundane. “We function well in the chaos of doing something just a tad different every year,” Brueck says of stART’s volunteers.
In addition to the artists and crafters, this year’s festival, which runs down Park Ave, will feature demonstrations of stone carving, glass blowing, metal smithing and sidewalk chalk, youth activities, stage and street performers, and local food vendors. With a festival of this magnitude, stART’s volunteer organizers work tirelessly to make the event “run as smoothly as possible,” Stacy Lord says. Along with Zlody and Brueck, Lord is a co-director and the logistical coordinator of stART on the Street. With eight years under her belt, Lord knows the amount of work volunteers pour into the festival. “The most remarkable part of being a planner of stART is the feeling you get when you look down Park Ave at high noon and see nothing but a sea of people laughing and talking and buying art and thinking to yourself, ‘Damn, we did this, didn’t we? We made this happen on a shoestring budget and pure determination,’” she asserts. For artists and vendors, the stART experience is more than just an opportunity to sell. Jamie Blatt, owner and artist of Fig, and two-year stART vendor, understands the anxiety a festival can cause, especially for new artists. “Putting a handmade product out for the public is terrifying. You are always thinking to yourself; what if no one likes it?” she says. Artist Karissa Chase has also experienced these pressures. Chase, who has been selling her pottery at stART since 2007, says “It’s difficult to know where to begin when you create something, and many people can dismiss creativity as just a hobby.” For Blatt, stART is a chance to grow as an artist and interact with the community. “As a whole, the organizers, volunteers, artists and the public gave me the confidence to create pieces that I love and am excited to share,” she says. “The atmosphere at stART is like no other,” Blatt says of the festival. “The organizers and artists have this energy that is contagious and truly inspiring […] Local artists are extremely lucky to have a group such as stART.” For the city that once made artists go “eew,” stART’s success is a testament to the cultural growth of Worcester. In turn, the cultural growth of Worcester is a testament to stART’s dedication. And for all, Sunday’s festival will be a unique celebration of art, community, and the world they share. The 2010 stART on the Street Festival will take place on Sunday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Park Ave., Worcester. Visit startonthestreet.org for more information
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Portraits of American Trees by nationally respected photographer and environmental activist Tom Zetterstrom is currently on view, until October 9, in a beautifully presented exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. Everyone is invited to meet the artist on Thursday, September 16, at a 4 p.m. reception in the Cantor Gallery, and join the campus community for Zetterstrom’s presentation in the college’s Seelos Theatre at 7:30 p.m. 18
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Zetterstrom, the son of an arborist who currently lives in Canaan, Colo., has dedicated his life to documenting the natural world. His work is included in some of the best fine-art collections in the country, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum. In 1999, Zetterstrom founded Elm Watch, a regional community forestry organization. Portraits of American Trees is an important exhibition for the Cantor Gallery, because it fits perfectly with the College of the Holy Cross’ active Campus Arboretum Program, which began in 1905 and continues to offer visitors guided tours throughout the year. Roger Hankins, director of the Cantor Gallery, was first introduced to Zetterstrom’s work in 2004 and immediately recognized its relevancy to the college’s other programs. “When I first saw the work, I was amazed by the quality of the photographs themselves; and the environmental message also complements our landscaping program, so it’s an organic fit,” says Hankins.
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Because of the images’ minimal and contemplative presentation, Hankins is excited that the Cantor Gallery has been transformed into a stress-free zone. “The exhibition allows us to step outside of our busy selves and reflect on the tenacity and fragility of nature,” he explains. Zetterstrom’s exhibition features 60 sepia-toned and black-and-white images of American trees, at various states of growth and decay, presented in a variety of compositional formats. The images are minimalist and meditative. Subjects appear as either standard frontal portraits within viewed landscapes or depicted as close-up images highlighting special details, textures and structures that fill the frame. Trees are iconographic and popular subjects in all art. Zetterstrom’s photographs are not, however, only about depicting images of interesting and beautiful trees in pretty settings. What gives his work an artistic flare is his conceptual modernist approach coupled with his technical skill. He sees the exhibition as an art show with an
underlining environmental message. “My photographs reinterpret, in simple compositions, the complexity of a tree’s architecture - branches casting shade, for example, and also what I imagine to be such as the hidden structure of root systems,” reveals Zetterstrom. He is encouraging us to see the humble tree in new ways: as monumental objects of art; as important sculptural structures worthy of protection and veneration; and metaphorically, as individuals with unique characteristics. More importantly, Zetterstrom is demonstrating how photography can be challenged technically, and images manipulated through movement, light and time exposure to produce alternative aesthetic effects. Some of the photographs are so highly manipulated that the photographic quality is almost eliminated and the images have the look of graphite drawings, monotone watercolors or subtle etchings. In the image, Maple Crown, 1979, Zetterstrom has reduced the contrast to continued on page 21
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Alicia Bessette Native writer brings debut novel home In 2005, Alicia Bessette and her husband Matthew Quick quit their jobs, sold their Philadelphia-area house and moved in with her parents. Alicia refers to it as a “big shift,” but perhaps that is a bit of an understatement. The shift, in fact, has led to the new release of her debut novel “Simply From Scratch” and Bessette, for one, is amazed that the plan worked. “It’s not a bad way to live,” she laughs. The plan, though anxiety-provoking at times, was simple. “We both wanted to be writers,” she explains. “We’d grown stagnant, and we were just not into the nine-to-five grind anymore.” The Holden native returned to her childhood stomping grounds, knowing in
teaches at Wachusett,” says Bessette. “Teachers really don’t get enough credit in general, and those two teachers were major influences in my life.” But the influence that led to the creation of “Simply From Scratch” was her exposure to the volunteer efforts of people involved in the Hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans. After moving back to central Massachusetts, Bessette worked as a reporter for her hometown newsgroup – Holden Landmark Corp. – and found herself writing about T
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her heart that a rent-free life was the only way to put the pieces in order. “[My parents] were really cool about it,” she says. “Plus, I had been gone so long; it was a really nice homecoming.” And much to the delight of those who loved the duo and had wished them well in the pursuit of their dreams, both Bessette and her husband scored literary agents for their work and the string of successes was underway. The couple now has three published books between them and another—Quick’s newest young adult novel—is on the way. Bessette’s dream of becoming a writer was born at Dawson Elementary School in Holden, where teacher Bob Moran first instilled in her a love of reading and writing. At Wachusett Regional High School, instructor Suzanne Rubenstein taught a memorable course in creative writing and was full of encouragement, Alicia remembers. “I’m still in touch with her, and she still
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the heartbreaks and triumphs that people in her community were bringing back from their missionary experiences down south. She began fictionalizing pieces of the stories that she’d been hearing, giving rise to the book that is now available to readers everywhere and scoring instant bestseller success in Germany. The story involves a woman widowed by the devastation in New Orleans who befriends her 9-year-old neighbor. The unlikely pair becomes focused on winning a baking contest in pursuit of the prize money, which they intend to donate to the Katrina survivors. The book includes a special recipe at the end – the recipe created by the duo for the contest. And while Bessette insists that there are little pieces of her in all of her characters, there is certainly a large amount of creative license. “It’s funny, actually,” she admits. “I am really not a particularly huge fan of baking!” For her next project, Bessette is crafting a novel that pays homage to her love for music. As a gifted pianist with two fulllength recordings under her belt, these days most of her creative energy flows into her books instead of into music, but her next novel promises to weave one passion seamlessly into the other. Bessette returns to the Greater Worcester area for two local appearances to promote her book: Tatnuck Booksellers in Westborough at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 18; Gale Free Library in Holden at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. Learn more at aliciabessette.com.
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I previously heard Justin Ballard a few years ago when he was front man for Debris, a Boston rap rock band with a mean streak—in one memorable tune, Ballard implored his enemies, “Don’t fucking touch me,� as he screamed over Limp Bizkit–styled rock. Post, his latest solo release, is less angry and more musically diverse; Ballard is Berklee educated and it shows. The aggro-rapping of his Debris days seems like a distant memory when pitted against “She’ll Be the Death of Me,� where Ballard wistfully contemplates staying in a bad relationship because, “Oh well, it sure beats being lonely.� And on the Post hardcore–inflected “Brick Wall,� a complex bass line dances with crunchy power chords as Ballard realizes that he can’t escape negativity. He then wonders if there’s “a reason to be hopeful.� With a solid studio effort like Post, he should. facebook.com/ JustinBallardMusic.
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Generally the very presence of local boy gone Hollywood hack Ben Affleck’s presence in a film gives me an uncomfortable pause. There’s always a touch of insincerity with this guy, an arrogance that seems to overcompensate for his weaknesses. As the angel that turns bad in Dogma, he damages an otherwise excellent film. Darevevil might have peen palatable without his presence. Paycheck didn’t have to be so onedimensional. And let’s not even talk about Gigli. It was Gone Baby Gone that started to turn things around for me. By displaying his talents behind the camera and not appearing onscreen he was able to showcase his skills in a new and unexpected way. With his latest The Town he goes for complete rehabilitation of his image on his own terms: he has taken on the challenge of proving he hasn’t gone all Tinsel town by making another good Hollywood thriller starring his hometown, and showing his mug in it as well. The Town is at core little more than an energetic paean to the kinds of B action movies we’ve all grown up on. But as Doug MaCray, a Charlestown bank robber who falls in love with one of his victims, he manages to make us forget that he’s Ben Affleck, all the while rubbing our face in it. He nails all the Bawston accents and jargon with a ferocious attention to detail that might have come off as self-conscious if it hadn’t been so effectively accomplished and with a nice touch of humor to boot. The story may be fairly predictable, but surprisingly that doesn’t stop it from being enjoyable. Affleck, who also
co-adapted the screenplay from the novel Prince of Thieves, ratchets up the tension in the classic way: getting us to care about a group of rogue outlaws and then putting us through the hell that their actions inevitably bring, with plenty of guns ablaze. The opening gives us a bank robbery where the culprits, wearing skeleton masks, terrorize the staff just before opening time. They get the money, but complicate things for themselves by taking an employee hostage, although they release her unharmed, it turns out that she inconveniently lives right down the street from the crooks in Charlestown. Doug takes charge of surveillance on the girl, Claire (Rebecca Hall), and they end up on a date where she confesses her anxieties, all ironically caused by him. She also reveals that she has seen a tattoo on one of the robbers, James (Jeremy Renner), Doug’s partner in crime and roommate, who has recently gotten out of the pen after a nine-year sentence. Meanwhile the FBI is hot on the gang’s tail, and crusading, grizzled Eliot Ness-type Frawley (John Hamm) leads a bust on a lowlife drug dealer and delights in the spoils they find (“This is like townie Christmas”). The guy talks, and soon the Feds are onto Doug and friends. Meanwhile the unwise romance blooms, and tension mounts as Claire gets closer to Doug’s secret criminal world, which includes a father in prison for life (Chris Cooper). The whole thing comes to a head when Doug tries to get out but is pressured into doing one final job: a Mission Impossible-like robbery of Fenway Park. Affleck makes sure his character is at the core a decent guy. He’s never killed anyone; it’s his upbringing and environment that has turned him bad. Renner is excellent providing just enough of an anarchic presence. And as the victim and love interest, Hall gives depth to a somewhat underwritten character. This entire project was an incredible risk on Affleck’s part and could easily have been an exercise in awful. But part of the thrill of this thriller for me was watching Affleck get up on the tightrope, and for the most part keep his balance.
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In the center of Spencer and right near municipal parking, sits a classic Worcester Diner with a giant Moxie sign. During the breakfast and lunch hours it keeps, just follow the constant flow of patrons, and you’ll find a generous helping of comfort and a taste of history. I took my mother-in-law, Joyce, who adores diners. We slipped into the wellworn wooden booth and had a good look around the small place—clean and polished wood lines many of the walls, and the windows have a classic stainedglass border. On one wall sit some stuffed critters, including a jackalope, and along the cooking grill area, photos of the
family and friends are taped and tacked. We were welcomed quickly with booth service and ordered water and coffee, which was refilled plenty. Alongside of us, we couldn’t help but notice a family come in, almost leave because it was full, but decide to stay. They were seated quickly, and the kids were brought toys while they waited for their order. Service was excellent for every customer who came in. Joyce ordered shepherd’s pie, and I ordered the Swedish meatball plate. The shepherd’s pie came with salad, which was especially crisp and fresh. It was a typical salad of iceberg, cucumber, tomato, red pepper and red onion, but the flavorful vegetables tasted like they’d come from a small garden. The shepherd’s pie had a nice crust on the mashed-potato top, plenty of corn, and well-seasoned and moist ground beef. We’d ordered gravy on the side, and while the brown gravy was good, the shepherd’s pie didn’t need it; it would have hidden the flavor. My Swedish meatballs, with which I ordered French fries instead of mashed potatoes, were also great. They were slightly sweet with a smooth texture. The brown gravy did match nicely, adding a
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owners—were superb. The crusts were flaky and tender, and the fillings were full of flavor without being too sweet. The strawberry-rhubarb pie had a delightful tart pop to it, while the native peach pie had a pleasant, earthy seasoning mix to enhance the northern peaches, which tend to be tarter than southern ones. If dessert wasn’t perfect enough, our bill for two coffees, two full meals, and three desserts (because I HAD to bring pie home for my husband) was only $28.19 — making the diner a great value for anyone who wants a full meal and dessert—even on a tight budget. Even if it’s a little out of your way, make a date to visit the Kenwood Diner in Spencer. It’s a fun experience that tastes great and won’t make you feel bad when you check your wallet.
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savory layer of flavor to the sweeter meatballs. The fries were about average (but went well with the gravy), and the mixed vegetables that the plate came with resembled canned vegetables, so I wasn’t fond of those. The portions of both meals were plenty generous. The “slice” of shepherd’s pie filled the whole dinner plate, and Joyce took two-thirds home. She even split her salad with me, as that was a good-sized bowl. I lost count of how many meatballs were on my plate, but I was full after eating them and the fries. Despite being full and taking food home, the dessert menu was too tempting to ignore. Joyce’s favorite, strawberryrhubarb pie, was listed, and the nativepeach pie got my attention. Our decision to indulge was a good one! Dinner was good, but the pies—made by one of the
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Savor Summer: Don’t give up on the carefree customs of summer yet. On September 18, Mac’s Diner’s Backyard BBQ will bring you a more comfortable version of the weeks when someone couldn’t pay you to spend 10 minutes outside away from the air conditioning. The event is from 5 to 11 p.m., and $15 gets you a buffet of Mac’s typical dinerwith-an-Italian-twist fare, live music from byoBlues and access to a cash bar. Mac’s Diner, 185 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, 508-868-7508 OysterFest!: What more do you need to know? From now until October 15, The Sole Proprietor will eat, sleep and breathe oysters. Their regular menu will still be available, of course, but eight different oysters by the half-shell, nine oyster appetizers and three oyster entrées will make up their own special menu for the duration of the festival. Baked, fried, stewed or raw, get ’em while they’re hot. Or chilled. The Sole Proprietor, 118 Highland St., Worcester, 508-798-3474 Euro-Trip: Until the pennies in the loosechange jar finally add up to the several thousand dollars needed to take you on a month-long European vacation, Via is offering to hold you over for the cost of those stupid suitcase fees at the airport. Each month, the restaurant will feature cuisine from a different region of Italy
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to in historical literature as “la fée verte” or the Green Fairy, stop by Nick’s to find out what the buzz is all about when it comes to this late 19th-century spirit. Sip with host Jeremy Bell, view a slide show and art history and learn about this devilish (or is it?) drink. $15 per person includes a sampling and demonstration with the presentation. 124 Millbury St. nicksworcester.com.
disillusion DisIllusioned: “Not your kid’s magic show” on Friday, September 17 is Worcester’s home for
wonder and weirdness. This week, Jason Kallio (sayitwithmagic.com) provides high-energy comedy magic as your host. Featured acts are John Chumsae, the Electrician Magician, with his modern yet classical style; the comedy magic of Jason Arakelian (magicbyjason.net); and the unconventional magic of Malik Hadaddi (unconventionalmagic. com). DisIllusioned brings the next generation of local magic legends to a whole new audience. 8 p.m. Tickets are still only $12 per person. Frank Foley’s Comedy Safari is located at The Irish Times on 244 Main St, Worcester. 800-71 LAUGH or e-mail frankscomedysafari@ yahoo.com for tickets. $12. 8-9:30 p.m. 508-797-9599.
sale is presented by the Cactus Succulent Society of Massachusetts and promises to keep visitors awestruck at the amazing and unusual forms, textures and colors of these rare plants specially adapted for arid conditions. Special lectures throughout the weekend will provide additional information and insight to this fascinating group of plants. The garden is located at 11 French Drive, Boylston, Exit 24 off Route 290. Saturday, September 18, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Members are admitted free, otherwise admission is $10 for adults, $7 for Seniors, and $5 for Youth; under 6 is free. For more information, visit towerhillbg.org or call 508-869-6111.
harmony Enjoy the seasonal change during
Celebrating the Solstice: Yoga, Hiking, and Mountain Meditation on Saturday, September 18.
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This is one prickly situation you’ll actually enjoy, during the 4th Annual Cactus Succulent Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, September 18-19. The show and
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seasons by taking a yoga class, hiking Wachusett Mountain, and spending time in meditation at the peak. This is a great way to learn techniques for harmonizing with nature, as we embrace seasonal change and open to nature’s reflection for our life’s transitions. $18 members, $27 nonmembers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Call 978-464-2712.
historic Meeting House in Ware. Opening ceremony to feature presentation by the Nipmuc as well as food, music, militia, hay rides and interactive games for the kids. Best of all – it’s free! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ware Center Meeting House and Museum, Belchertown Road/Route 9, Ware. ware250.org.
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Celebrate the music of Armenia during the
A truly Native American experience can be found at the Fifth-Annual Native American PowWow on September 18-19. Traditional Native American activities include drumming, dancing, singing, regalia, story telling, flute playing, food, genuine native gifts and craft vendors, traders. All proceeds will go to Native Directions. $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sweetwilliam Farm & Country Store, 153 North St., Upton. 508529-2000 or sweetwilliamfarm.biz.
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Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Check out KidsFest, September 18–19. Enjoy tons of interactive games. Sample products from Price Chopper Supermarkets and Polar Beverages. Traditional favorites include jugglers, magicians, balloon artists, Snaggle, clowns, kid’s games, and more. Enjoy the barbecue and food tents. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-464-2300 or wachusett.com.
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Opening Ceremonies for the Ware 250th Anniversary Celebration on September 18-19
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10th Anniversary Concert by the Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale on Sunday, September 19. Led by artistic director and conductor Konstantin Petrossian, the program features guest soloists baritone/bass Vagharshag Ohanian and mezzo-soprano Hasmik Konjoyan, and performances by the Arevig Armenian Children’s Chorus and Dance Group, plus dinner. $25 for adults, children under 12, $12. 12:30-4 p.m. Armenian Church of Our Saviour Cultural Center, 34 Boynton St. 508-7549016.
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Travel back to the genteel and refined Victorian era by attending a very special Victorian Tea/Victorian Customs on Tuesday, September 21. The evening not only includes a proper tea, but also offers many educational elements about tea etiquette and Victorian customs such as calling cards, protocol and the language of flowers—an event to entertain and educate. Flowers from the estate’s gardens grace the rooms of the mansion this time of year. Limited seating; reservation only. $20, all inclusive (tea, coffee, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, and dainty desserts, all presented from silver service). For reservations contact the mansion at 508-865-0855. 6-8 p.m. Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-8650855.
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Learn about the Quaker Way Three sessions, held on consecutive Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
September 19 - Quakers and Simplicity September 26 - Quakers and Peacemaking October 3 - Faith in Action Refreshments and fellowship at 1:30 pm Childcare available. Worcester Friends Meeting House 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 www.worcesterfriendsmeeting.org WORCESTERMAG.COM
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music >Thursday 16 Crazy Hour with Crazy Dave and Farley. 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Kenn Selcer Band at the Bull Run. Kenny Selcer plays a tasteful blend of roots, folk, rock and reggae music. $10 (includes free CD). 7-9 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or kenselcer.com. Nik Chisholm. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Open Mic Nights at The Rabbit Hole. Poets, stand-up comedians, singer/songwriters and a very encouraging and enthusiastic audience. All songs performed must be original. Free. 7-10 p.m. Rabbit Hole Bookstore, 805 Main St., Fitchburg. 978345-0040 or therabbitholeusa.com. Open mic night with Bill McCarthy. To check the schedules and open slots visit MySpace.com/openmicworld. 7:3011:30 p.m. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge. 508-347-0174. Blues Guys Glenn Pettit and Rich Brown at Harvest Cafe. 8-10 p.m. No cover, pass the hat for performers. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Open Mic Jam. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Mill Street Brews (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900. Open Mic Night. Halligan’s Sports Bar and More. 8 p.m.midnight. 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-832-6793. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. Thursday Open Blues Jam with Boo-Moe Bell & The Blues Hounds. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St., Fitchburg. 978-343-3148. 18+ College Thursdays. The Canal District’s biggest 18+ College Dance Party with DJ Nick & DJ U-KNO. 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Audio Wasabi - hosted by Brian Chaffee. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122 or myspace.com/audiowasabi. Captain Cat and The Divets. Live music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Lisa Marie and All Shook Up. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Litehouse, All-Girl Boy Choir, Sons of Hippies. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. DJ Roberta. Great dance and party atmosphere. No Cover. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The Days End, 287 Main St., Oxford. 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.
>Friday 17 Crazy Hour with Crazy Dave and Farley. 4-8 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 6-10 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Bill McCarthy. Band Free. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Jazzed Up Fridays at Union Station. Featuring Mauro DePasquale, Joe D’Angelo, John Dollar Murzycki and guest artist. Playing American Songbook gems. No cover. 7-10:30 p.m. Luciano’s Cotton Club, 2 Washington Square. 508-755-6408. Jesse Fontaine. The Duo, featuring Jesse Fontaine on piano/ vocals with Mike Finneron, on guitar/bass, will perform “Music from the Great American Song Book and Beyond.” 7-10 p.m. at
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1790 Restaurant & Tavern, 208 Turnpike Road (Route 9 East) Westborough. jessefontaine.net. 508-366-1707. Live Music Night: Fiske & Herrera. Acoustic folk duo plays live on the patio. 7-11 p.m. 420 Main Steakhouse & Martini Bar, 420 Main St., Sturbridge. 774-241-0386. Acoustic folk, ballads & rock with Wendy Sobel and Kathy Phipps. No cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Cougar. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Laquerhead. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Live Brazilian Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Pampas Churrascaria Restaurant, 145 E Central St. 508-757-1070. Mike Livingston. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. One Step Further. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Sean Ryan. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Sleep Alive, Truth Ending Cycle, Ghost Ocean, Magna Mater. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001. Jesse Garcia Live. Blues and rock with an acoustic and harp. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128. Tester, Plainville, Zombie Radio, and Pat Aldrich. Ex members of Walston, Emily and more. $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Auntie Trainwreck. Playing a special blend of classic rock, blues, new country and alt. rock favorites, plus original material. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Carol O’Shaughnessy. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Constellation ED20. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.
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Put a hat on and drink wine with Hat on, Drinking Wine on Thursday, September 16, as a part of Worcester Art Museum’s Third Thursdays LIVE. The evening features museum tours, wine tastings with Zoll Cellars of Shrewsbury, a cash bar and of course, plenty of rootsy alt-rock from Hat On, Drinking Wine outside in the courtyard. The band’s repertoire has garnered comparisons to elements of Counting Crows, Wilco and Van Morrison and does not disappoint with a selection of originals that rock just hard enough. For a truly unique experience, try Lisa Marie and All Shook Up on Friday, September 17, at Nick’s Bar. The crew promises “never the same show twice,” which is certainly an attainable feat for a band with a rotating roster of about 50. Leading lady Lisa Marie knows how to give a soulful twist to R&B, blues, rockabilly and a little bit of everything thrown in as she cites influences from Buddy Holly to The Beastie Boys. Tom Hurley of The Drunken Uncles says he “will sing for beer,” but at Allgos Sweets and Drinks you’ll probably want to upgrade that to a Kahlua-spiked Mexican Marshmallow Mocha or a Chocolate Cake cocktail. Hurley and co-uncle Robin Steiger hope to provide the same entertainment that you get from your own drunken uncle, but with more musical talent and less sleeping on your couch for six years. The duo plays acoustic covers of just about anything and warmly welcomes requests. “As far as favorite songs? I love Toad the Wet Sprocket and, well, it’s tough to really say because we change up the songs every week,” says Hurley. “Mostly we like them all equally, kind of like parents with a lot of kids, ‘we love them all equally.’” He admits to being a smart ass, but hopes you’ll come see The Drunken Uncles because of, not despite, this fact. Former The Pandas members Luis Fraire and Sean Carroll have reformed into a new musical evolution called ii nub. According to Fraire, ii (as in two/duo) nub (as in crux/ center/gist) are “more minimal, ambient and down tempo than the Pandas, but still feature live video performance.” Another difference is that guitarist Carroll has moved on to baritone guitar, and percussionist Fraire is now banging the ivories. Be the first to check ‘em out at Sahara on September 18. Also this night, although Cha-Cha Connor and Bolero may have just gotten together in the past year, their love for American jazz and blues standards, popular music and Spanish loves songs (boleros) has been in place long before that. Catch them at 3-G’s Sports Bar for a selection of all of these things “with a Spanish twist,” says guitarist and vocalist Miguel Melendez. The five-piece is bilingual and encourages singing along in any language you can. Dancing is welcome, as well.
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DJ Holtie and guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. DJ Pete the Polock. Classic rock to the blues. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508754-3516. Drunken Uncles. 9-11 p.m. Allgos Sweets and Drinks, 58 Shrewsbury St. 508-304-7129. East Of Shirley at Tino’s Pub. 9 p.m.-midnight Tino’s Pub, 102 Front St., Winchendon. 760-880-1438 or tinospub.com. Hat Trick. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Jeff and the Soundscape. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507. Jon Lacouture. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Art’s Diner, West Boylston st. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. Dance Party with DJ Bobby B. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Lesser Known Contender with Mathew Fuller. 9 p.m.2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Phantasia Fridays with DJ Tony-T. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Rick Porter and the Sons of Souls. $5 cover. 9 p.m.-noon. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Superswank. Super talented jazz funk soul trio. 21+ $5. 9 p.m.1 a.m. The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. XCess Fridays with DJ Patrick Allen. Worcester’s only place for the GLBT community and its straight allies, BLÜ. DJ Patrick Allen spins Dance, Top 40, Rock, Party Jams, Mash-Ups and Old School! 18+ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. BLÜ Ultralounge & Nightclub, 105 Water St. 508-756-2227 Jason James and The Baystate Houserockers. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Ten Foot Polecats with The Quick & Easy Boys. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.
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Music Festival and CD Release Party. Artists entertaining are Lori Diamond, Fred Abatelli, Stuart Ferguson and the Fashionistas, Carrie Rowan, Hooper and Beckwith, Kristen Miller. All donations and raffle proceeds to Habitat for Humanity. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great Brook Farms Cafe, 356 Main St., Bolton. 508 752-0009. B4TF. noon-1 a.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001. Worcester Jazz Jam. Jazz jam session for professionals and amateurs. Bring your Real Book. Free. 2-5 p.m. Nu-Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800. Bill McCarthy and His Guitar. Free. 7-10 p.m. Junior’s Pizza Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-459-5800. Sean Fullerton and Tom Gilmartin live Acoustic Blues, Rock, and Fingerstyle Guitar. seanfullertonmusic. net. 7-11 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or guiseppesgrille.net. Boomer Ballads with P.E. James. Come sing along to songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091 or MySpace. com/SingerPEJames. Dana Lewis Live. Playing classic rock. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Verona Grille, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-853-9091 or veronagrillrestaurant.com. Wachusett Music Series Presents Wachusett Music Showcase. Benefit Show for The Item Appeal. Scheduled performers: Agona Hardison, Daniel and Faith Senie, Dave Jensen, Elizabeth Lorrey, The Rafters. $8 in advance, $10 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.com. Vindicator,Agressor,Skullhammer,Razormaze,Lich King,. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. Aerochix - (Female Aerosmith Tribute) with Ghost in the Machine (Police Tribute) & Fired Up (Pat Benatar Tribute). 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Almost Heroes. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Beemer’s Pub, 114 River St.,
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Fitchburg. 978-343-3148. Thomas at Harvest Cafe. Contemporary folk rock. John Gerard, Luke MacNeil and Adrienne Fawkes play solo and together for an evening in the round. No cover, pass the hat for performers. 8-10 p.m. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Confounded Bridge. Led Zeppelin tribute band. $3 after 9:30pm (subject to change). 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Dave Ayotte & Steve Aubert. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. DJs. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Flock of Assholes. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Fourcast. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Jochemo. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Jon Lacouture. Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Brook’s Pub, Lincoln st. Popa Chubby. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311. Linda Dagnello/Pamela Hines Quintet. free. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508753-4030. Live Music Night - CD Release Party. Featuring: Dubble D and the Khaos Junkies and their new CD, “What’s On The Way.” No cover. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 Harris St., Webster. 508-943-6795. RADIx- (Quite Nyce, Seek), CD Single Release Party for “Say Yes” w/ DJ Sprino, Crishendo, Family Business, Kinda Dusty, I.D., Heddshotz, MC Pigpen, Pat Main and DJ Street Jesus. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Tuff E Nuff Classic Rock, 80s Rock, Oldies and more. Dance floor. No Cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cindy’s Sports Bar, 1618 North Main St., Palmer. 413-271-0609 or findnewentertainment.com. B4TF Presents: Before The Fall, The Hidden Complex, Dirty Sunday, and Vague Perception. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. $5 at the door. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dreamers Bar & Grille, 815 Worcester Road, Barre. 978-3559095 or dreamersbarandgrill.com. Cha-Cha Connor and Bolero. Cha-Cha Connor croons standards and love songs. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516 or myspace. com/groupbolero. Cold Train. Cold train plays live. 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. DJ Holtie and guests. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Flock Of Assholes at JJ’s. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. J.J. O’Rourke’s, 380 SW Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Hat Trick. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Hot Sauce. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Irish Times / Rehab, 244 Main St. 508-797-9599. Jason James and the Bay State Rockers. $5 cover. 9 p.m.-noon Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-8294566. Ladies Night with Sound Asylum. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Breakaway Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. 978-365-6105. Linda Dagnello and the Pamela Hines Quintet. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Rock House 6. 21+ $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cannery, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Spin Suite Saturdays with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247. The Bubbleheads. Band $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Home Brew Band. Rock cover band. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Days End, 287 Main St., Oxford.
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St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. 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. Reggae Fusion Sundays with DJ Nick. DJ Nick and weekly guest DJ’s spin Reggae, Hip Hop and Top 40. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100.
>Monday 20 Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/openmicworld. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Chuck’s Steakhouse, 10 Prospect St., Auburn. 508-832-2553. Industry Night - Live Acoustic. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.
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GIG POSTER OF THE WEEK Oh Look! A free place to run your next band/gig/event flyer! Don’t let this sweet spot get away - send your high resolution file to doreen@worcestermagazine.com at least 10 days before your show. Vidicator, Razer, Lion King and Skullhouse. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Hotel Vernon - The Ship Room/Kelley Square Yacht Club, 1 Millbury St. 508-363-3507. StarForceTrio. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.
>Sunday 19 Accoustic Brunch with Tom Ewart. No cover, pass the hat for performer. 10 a.m.-noon. Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. 978-567-0948. Umass Walk to Cure Cancer Fundraiser. Noon-1 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Bluegrass Gospel Project in Concert. Free. 2-4 p.m. Harvard Public Library, Volunteers Hall, 4 Pond Road, Harvard. 978-456-4114 or bluegrassgospelproject.com. Chuck Wicks. High Ground opens 2-6 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. Scandinavian Accordion Jamboree. Music by Nils Lundin and 12-18 accordionists. Proceeds benefit FHSS Scholarship Fund. $10. 2-6 p.m. Sovittaja Park (Finn Park), Finn Park Road, Rutland. 508-842-8468 or sovittaja.org. The Milford Performing Arts Center presents Kids On Broadway. A vibrant performance of songs and big dance numbers from popular musicals: Grease, Hairspray, Wicked, Fame, Footloose and more. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 2-4:30 p.m. Stacy Middle School, 66 School St., Milford. milfordpac.org. Gorilla Productions. 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant St. 508-753-7001. Fiddle Jam with Myra MacLeod. Beginners to advanced violinist, violists, cellists and bassists welcome. MacLeod will lead a rousing session of American, Celtic and world fiddle music. Sheet music will be provided. No charge. jomp.org. 4-6 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-853-0252. Historical Piano Concert. The brother-and-sister Orfeo Duo - Ishmael Wallace, piano, Vita Wallace, violin - will play three Beethoven sonatas for piano and violin. $10 adult, children and students, free. 4-5:45 p.m. Ashburnham Community Church, Sanctuary, 9 Chapel St., Ashburnham. 978-827-6232 The Bobby Gadoury Trio 5pm, Andy Cummings 9 p.m. No Cover. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dana Lewis Live. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or caffee-sorrento.com. Open Mic. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main
Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy. To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/OpenMicWorld. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Big Jon Short. Blues. No cover. 8-10 p.m. bigjonshort.com. Armsby Abbey, 144 North Main St. 508-795-1012. Open Mic. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Red Onion - Otter River Hotel, 29 Main St., Baldwinville. 978-939-7373. Open Mic with Shane Hall. 8-10 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. 508-479-8311. Terry Brennan. 8 p.m.-midnight. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-755-0879 or terrybmusic.com. Scott Ricciuti, Michael Thibodeau and John Donovan. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-7529439. Open Mic. Free. 8:30 p.m.-noon English Social Club, 29 Camp St. 508-754-3900 or myspace.com/briandolanmusic. James Keyes. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.
>Wednesday 22 Lou Borelli Octet plays for Taste of the Wachusett Region. Lou Borelli Octet plays mostly original arrangements from the Dave Pell Octet. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 508-752-6213. AR Rahman Jai Ho Concert: “The Journey Home World Tour”. India’s best singers, musicians and dancers, featuring all of Rahman’s latest hits. Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com . 7:30-10:30 p.m. DCU CenterArena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-755-6800 or jaihoboston.com. Open Mic Night with Bill McCarthy To check the schedules and open slots visit: MySpace.com/openmicworld. Free!. 7:30-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Acoustic Rock with Johnny R. Free. 8 p.m.-noon Brook’s Pub, 251 Lincoln St., Lincon st. 508-612-8128. 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. 258 Pleasant Street Worcester. Hosted By John Franklin Free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. 978-868-6340 or theravenrox.com. A night of Jazz with Jack Harvanek. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 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. Wasted Wednesdays with DJ Soup. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Bluri Bar & Lounge, 320 Main St. 508-926-8247.
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poetry >Thursdays The Little “a” Poetry Series. The Little “a” Poetry Series occurs every Thursday night 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 7:30-8:30 p.m. Q Cafe, 362 Chandler St. Street Beat Poetry Thursday. Hosted by Anne Marie Lucci every second Thursday. This month we welcome back Curt Curtin, as feature poet. Open mic precedes the feature so bring a poem or two to share. Free and open to the public/hat passed to support feature and venue. 7-9 p.m. Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St. 508-479-7574 or wcpa.homestead.com.
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The Poets’ Asylum. Join Worcester’s longest running poetry series every Sunday night for an open mic reading followed by a featured poet and/or a poetry slam. Worcester celebrates GLTB* Pride in September with a week of activities organized by the Worcester Pride Association. This week the Poets’ Asylum will get in on the act with a Pride poetry open mic and a feature by Jme . You don’t need to be GLBT to participate in the open mic. poetsasylum.org/6-9 p.m. Jumpin’ Juice & Java, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800.
Pied Potter Hamelin’s Magical Potter’s Wheel. This performance by potter Rick Hamelin will include discussions of pottery making techniques and Massachusetts pottery history with storytelling. Free. 7-9 p.m. E N Jenckes Store Museum, 283 Main St., Douglas. 508-476-3856 or piedpotter.com/workshopdescription.html. Reiki Share with Sherry Mitchell, Reiki Master. This event is for anyone Reiki 1 or Reiki 2 certified by any Reiki Master. Free. 7-8 p.m. Amethyst Point Holistic Center, 232 Chandler St. 508-753-3975 or amethystpoint.com. Friday Night Handbuilding. Top off your week in a fun, supportive studio environment with an array of projects, from functional pottery to sculptural forms. Beginning and intermediate
>Mondays The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show. Spoken word poetry and music and 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, and prizes for demented variations on poetry challenges! Hosted by Alex Charalambides and Nick Davis. Music by Shane Hall & the Ticklebomb Orchestra. 9-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or dirtygerund.com.
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>Saturday 18 Clasps and Connections Workshop. In this one day workshop students will learn several styles, tools and techniques to create simple, but elegant handmade clasps and connectors for use in handmade jewelry. Student Fee: $60. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. Grassland Birds and Garbage?. Come tour the windy knoll at the landfill’s summit and learn how it is being reshaped and restored to preserve the habitat that birds need. Meet at Broad
comedy/ theatre >Friday 17 Grace and Glorie A play by Tom Ziegler. Gloria Whitmore, a restless New Yorker, finds herself with nothing to do when her husband takes a job in Virginia. She becomes a hospice volunteer and soon encounters Grace Stiles, a relentlessly independent woman who has spent all of her 90 years in the mountains. Now, Grace is facing terminal cancer and, living as she does in an isolated cabin, finally needs to share the burdens of her life. $15, $12 per ticket for groups of 25 or more. 8-10 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-752-0224 or visit alternativesnet.org. The Doo-Wop Murders Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Danny “Boom Boom” Divitro is still hosting a high school reunion and fundraiser, but now the plot has thickened a bit. $52. 6:30-9 p.m. Salem Cross Inn, 260 W. Main St., West Brookfield. Call 508-867-2345 or visit salemcrossinn.com.
>Sunday 19 Grace and Glorie A play by Tom Ziegler. Gloria Whitmore, a restless New Yorker, finds herself with nothing to do when her husband takes a job in Virginia. She becomes a hospice volunteer and soon encounters Grace Stiles, a relentlessly independent woman who has spent all of her 90 years in the mountains. Now, Grace is facing terminal cancer and, living as she does in an isolated cabin, finally needs to share the burdens of her life. $15, $12 per ticket for groups of 25 or more. 2-4 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-752-0224 or visit alternativesnet.org.
class/ workshop >Thursday 16 Independent Study in Glassblowing. Glassblowers who are comfortable working independently in the studio have the opportunity to plot their own course in this new class. Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street. Fee: $450. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 508-757-1424 Sports Yoga with Pilates (Beginners). This class is a unique blend of ancient and modern exercises. Personalized body alignment instruction is given. For men, women, and children ages 13 and older. $80/ 8 week session. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive. 508-799-3171. Irish Language - Intermediate. $20/10 weeks. 6:15-7 p.m. Sts. Constantine & Helen Parish Hall, 35 Lake Parkway, Webster. gaeilge.org/webster.html.
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Meadow Brook Visitor Center to ride in the Mass Audubon van. For more information and to register, call 508-753-6087. $8 Mass Audubon Adult Members, $10 Adult Non-members, $6 Child Members, $8 Child Non-members. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. Learn about Clay working with the company of a family member or friend. Working side by side you will learn basic wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques using stoneware clay, while making bowls, tiles and plates of your own design. All levels welcome. Children must be 10 or older and paired with an adult. Student Fee (2-people): $389. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, Ceramics Studio, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183. Teen Glassblowing. Teens learn the fundamentals of working with hot glass in this fun and challenging class. Worcester Center for Crafts’ New Street Glass Studio, 35B New Street, Worcester, MA 01605 Student Fee: $450. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-757-1424.
>Sunday 19 Intro into Wool Rug Hooking. This two-week class will teach you the basic techniques of rug hooking while creating a wonderful seasonal mat with a finished size of 8” x 8”. Cost - $35 plus Kit Fee - $85.10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Sprinkler Factory, The Stitchers Academy, 38 Harlow St. 508-612-3409. Pastry Sunday: Pane Rustica. Learn the science and technique for our easy, artisan bread, from preferment through shaping and baking. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Culinary Underground, 10 Hillside Ave, Southborough. 508-904-6589 or culinaryunderground.com. Fabric Painting classes. April will teach you different ways of
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using paint to embellish or create your own fabric $25 plus materials fee $7. noon-4 p.m. The Sprinkler Factory, The Stitchers Academy, 38 Harlow St. 508-612-3409 or thestitchersacademy.com. Greening Up Your Home - A Green Building Tour of How Others Are Doing It. Take a tour of homes and buildings that are walking the walk of being green. See how they meet whole house energy star standards with insulation, appliances, lighting, recycled materials, pervious surfaces, solar hot water, and more. We’ll visit four or five sites in the Worcester area. Meet at Broad Meadow Brook Visitor Center to begin the tour on Mass Audubon’s van. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $12 Mass Audubon Adult Members, $15 Adult Non-members. 1-4 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. Honeybees: Our Professional Pollinators. Join Mary Duane, President of the Worcester County Beekeepers Association, and children’s book author, Loree Burns, for a fascinating exploration of honeybees. Loree Burns will be available to sign copies of her new book, The Hive Detectives, a scientific look at the mystery of Colony Collapse Disorder. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $6 Mass Audubon Adult Members, $8 Adult Non-members, $3 Child Members, $4 Child Non-members. 2-4 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave.
>Monday 20 Guest Chef: Sensuous Mediterranean. Join Chef Christina Kallianiotes in exploring the sensuous delights of Mediterranean cooking. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Culinary Underground, 10 Hillside Ave, Southborough. 508-904-6589. Alexander Technique Relaxation & Stress Reduction Lessons. Alexander Technique teacher Curtis Smith provides
one-on-one lessons, using demonstration, explanation, and repeated re-examination of spontaneous activity, to support increased freedom of movement and reduction of stress and injury through relaxation and coordination. $90 for 3, 30 min. lessons. 9 a.m.-noon Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, Education Wing, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org/web_pages/alexander.php.
>Tuesday 21 Vegetarian Tuesdays: Vegan Cupcakes. Vegan cupcakes are a great introduction to more mindful eating - and we offer soy-free and gluten free versions as well. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Culinary Underground, 10 Hillside Ave, Southborough. 508-904-6589. Discovering Nature as a Preschooler - Fall 2010 Session One. This six-week series of nature classes is designed for young children ages 4 to 5 unaccompanied by a parent. Tammy Fleming Maus, a mother and grandmother, has been sharing her love of nature with children at Broad Meadow Brook for the last six years and is a seasoned Discovering Nature teacher. Call 508.753.6087 $85 Child Members, $100 Child Non-members.. 9:30 a.m.-noon Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit.
>Tuesday 21 Yoga. With Melissa Magane for all levels. Reap the health benefits of yoga as you are guided through warm-up postures, yogic breathing, and relaxation. Instruction will be adapted for all levels of experience. 8 weeks - $72 & $88, 16 weeks - $135 & $165. Drop in class fee $14.. Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org.
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Chakra Balancing - Advanced. Building upon the techniques you have already acquired you will learn how to use stones, color therapy, toning, and meditation to remove blockages and energize the chakras for balance and well-being. $49. 6-8 p.m. Generations Healing Center, 250 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-3310. Very Basic Cooking Series. This series introduces novice cooks to classic cooking techniques that are the building blocks of fine cooking. In each class, students prepare a complete menu, from appetizer to dessert. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Culinary Underground, 10 Hillside Ave, Southborough. 508-904-6589 or culinaryunderground.com.
dance >Thursday 16 Salsa for Couples - Beginners. Learn to dance basic salsa in just six weeks. Focus will be on footwork, turns, lead and follow technique. Partner required. $200 per couple. 6-7 p.m. Salsa Storm Dance Studio, 9 Harrison St. 508-854-8489 or salsastorm.com.
>Tuesday 21 Open Bronze Tango Classes (Int-Adv). Six-week class. The Tango is known for flexing steps and posed pauses. $50pp. 8-9 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.
>Wednesday 22 Salsa Classes (Int-Adv). Six-week class. Salsa dancing is characterized by a complicated rhythm, small steps, Cuban motion, and a compact hold. $50pp. 6-7 p.m. American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. 508-925-4537 or americanballroomlatin.com.
fairs/ festivals >Thursday 16 Riverfront Park Farmers’ Market @Crocker Field. Fresh local fruits,vegetables, perrenials,herbs,honey,maple syrup, hand made local items,soaps, local artisans,jewelry, baked goods, music,and fun activities for kids. WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons and SNAP/EBT acceted. New vendors please inquire. 3-7 p.m. Crocker Field, Fitchburg, Broad Street Entrance. 978582-9382.
>Friday 17 Friday Night Cruizin’ at the Auburn/Webster Elks Lodge #2118. All makes and models of cars and motorcycles are invited. Asphalt and grass parking for over 500 cars. Awards, Trivia contest, 50/50 raffle, Food and Beverages, Music by DJ Dog. Free. 6-9 p.m. Auburn/Webster Elks Lodge 2118, 754 Southbridge St., Auburn. 508-277-5452.
>Saturday 18 Nashua River Brewers Festival. Live music all day by The Gobshites, Angry Johnny and the Killbillies, and Bunny’s A Swine. A 21+ event. Free collectable glass. Enjoy the finest in seasonal craft beers from dozens of local breweries. All profits to benefit Friends of the Fitchburg Library and Fitchburg Civic Days. $10 advance, $12 door. 1-7 p.m. Fitchburg Riverfront Park, 40 Commercial St., Fitchburg. 978-502-9030 or beersforgood.com.
>Sunday 19 Heritage Market. A unigue blend of history and open air markets offering local fresh produce, flowers, food, arts, crafts, demonstrations and more. We invite all produce vendors, artists, and entertainers to join our Heritage Market. For more information about reserving a table, call Tom: 508-266-6502. FREE. noon-3 p.m. Alternatives Unlimited, Inc., Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-266-6502 or BlackstoneValleyHeritageMarkets.org. WORCESTERMAG.COM
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Community Yard Sale, Crafters & Vendors Day SAT. SEPT. 25, 2010 â&#x20AC;˘ 8:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM Auburn / Webster Elks Lodge # 2118 754 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 We still have a few more spaces available at $20.00 for a 12 x 12 area. Come join the fun ďŹ lled day with over 30 tables of goods. Everything from baby items to antiques and car parts, crafts, Tupperware, Avon, Pampered Chef, Bake Sale and much much more, will be available. Admission for customers is free and everyone is welcome. Boy Scout Troop 4 will be having a food drive and the items will be donated to Auburn Youth & Family Services. Please bring in your non-perishable donation to help the troop in there community effort project. For more information about this event contact Angel King at 508-756-5575 or bktbird@gmail.com
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CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF CONSERVATORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACCOUNT To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72, that the Third accounts(s) of Jewish Family Service of Worcester, of Worcester MA, as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance. You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 09/28/2010. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the account(s). If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s). Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 5. You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the account(s) at no cost to you.
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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester Worcester District Court Civil Docket No: 1062-CV-1955 Re: G & L Plumbing, Inc. v. City Park Grill Company and Winsor Management, Inc To: Winsor Management, Inc., UNKNOWN Greeting: WHEREAS a civil action has been begun against you in the Worcester District Court by G & L Plumbing, Inc., wherein it is seeking to recover for labor and materials provided. We command you if you intend to make any defense, that within twenty days from this publication, or within such further time as the law allows, you cause your written pleading to be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Worcester District Court in the County of Worcester, in said Commonwealth, and that you defend against said suit according to law if you intend any defense, and that you do and receive what the Court shall order and adjudge therein. Hereof fail not, at your peril, or as otherwise said suit may be adjudged and orders entered in your absence. It appearing to this Court that no personal service of the Complaint has been made on the Defendant, Winsor Management, Inc., a deputy sheriff having made a return on the summons that after diligent search he can find no one upon whom he can lawfully make service, it was ordered by the Worcester District Court that Notice of this suite be given to Defendant Winsor Management, Inc., by publishing once in the Worcester Magazine in said Worcester, Massachusetts within the next thirty days. Said Order of the Worcester District Court is dated September 8, 2010.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No WO10P2780EA In the Estate of: Charles Galdauckas Late of: Sutton, MA Date of Death: 06/19/2010 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Mary A. McGovern of Worcester, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 09/28/2010. In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court
Date: September 3, 2010 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate TOWN OF MILLBURY A PUBLIC HEARING MILLBURY BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 At: 7:15 P.M. To act on a petition from: Darin & Chantal Haig, 92 McCracken Rd., Millbury, MA For a Variance/sp. permit in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance to consider the outbuilding located at 92 McCracken Rd., Millbury, MA, as an accessory dwelling unit and to be granted the status of a Single-family residential with accessory unit. Variance requested for size of the accessory unit. All interested parties are invited to attend. Richard P. Valentino, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals
TOWN OF SUTTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Sutton Finance & Warrant Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing commencing on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Sutton Town Hall regarding warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, fall session, October 18, 2010. Any citizen interested is invited to attend this public hearing.
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Ellie Carroll As Greater Worcester heads back to school, Eleanor (Ellie) Carroll, once again gets behind the wheel of the big yellow school bus, a yearly ritual she’s performed since 1981. As an AA Transportation Co., Inc. school bus driver in Grafton, Ellie has the great responsibility of transporting children to and from school safely on a daily basis, often getting to know her riders quite well over the years. We were curious about the highs and lows that a local bus rider may hit during her travels, so we flagged Ellie down for a quick chat at the back of the bus. and shut the bus off. It quiets them right down.
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