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The trouble with North High School STEVEN KING

Joshua Lyford

orth High School has had a tough time lately, with a bomb threat, fist fights, food fights and large-scale brawls occurring rapid-fire in the span of a week, culminating in a “skip day” on Jan. 23, with 599 of the school’s 1,354 enrolled students staying home. With a student-led petition gaining traction in its call for increased security at the school in the form of a fulltime police officer on school grounds, the question begs asking: What is wrong at North High and how can it be fixed? Given recent activity at the school, located on Harrington Way, it is not hard to understand why some students may fear for their safety. One student, Leith Larson, has started a petition to bring a Worcester police officer to the school full-time. Larson had obtained 454 signatures to present it at the Jan. 22 School Committee meeting, but it was submitted for consideration too late to be added to the agenda. The next School Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5. At that meeting, School Committee member Brian O’Connell will ask for a “listening session,” inviting the input of students, staff, family members and other community members to get a grip on what the North High community believes needs to be done. “This is a chance for people to speak up and express their concerns and hear their recommendations,” said O’Connell. “If a school environment is one where activities of this nature become more than rare occurrences, they can feed on that environment and cause more.” School Committee member John Monfredo also suggested the community, students and

police department come together to establish a long-term plan for solving the school’s problems. “It’s a school that has done a good job in the past and there is no reason they can’t return to that,” said Monfredo. The petition organized by Larson that would bring a full-time police officer to the school grounds has the school community split. Some believe police presence could improve student-body stability, while others

believe it could cause as many issues as it solves. “It’s difficult to have a police officer in that environment,” explained O’Connell. “The officer may feel the need to intervene in what could just be rambunctious youthful behavior. If we can’t reestablish an environment of mutual respect, we will lose many students who will have much to offer North. We do have to get this under control and get it under control very quickly.”

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A 36-year-old Worcester resident was caught breaking into vehicles in a Portland Street parking garage the day of the blizzard. -2

599 North High students skip school on Jan. 23 after a week containing a bomb threat, a brawl and a threatened school shooting. -5

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester Gov. Charlie Baker extends the deadline for the Massachusetts Health Connector to allow individuals without health insurance more time to enroll in light of the blizzard. +2

A full-time police presence may decrease subversive behavior, but it also has the potential to make students uncomfortable and hurt the overall learning environment. “Once we have a plan and decide what’s needed, I’d personally rather not see police in that school,” said Mayor Joe Petty. “I think it’s a matter of using them at the right time and place. Police will be part of the solution, but support for the school is the other part.”

All Worcester school students get approved time off as the district closed down for the blizzard, answering previously ignored prayers for a snow day. +1

Worcester Tech’s temporary shelter goes unused the night of Jan. 26, as few power outages are reported. +3

The Patriots visited the South Middlesex Opportunity Council on Queen Street to hand out convertible coats that can be used as sleeping bags to homeless Worcester residents. +3

A two-alarm fire destroyed an Alvarado Avenue home during the blizzard, with conditions making things difficult for firefighters. -3

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For veterans, a New Hope marches forward last year, and Moore says it was the first LGBT-focused weekend retreat for veterans in the country. This year might even be better than last year’s ground-breaking event, since Kristen Beck, known as Chris Beck when she was a man serving on SEAL Team 1, is joining Project New Hope as a special guest. “The credibility she brings and the excitement we’re getting from the veteran community is huge,” Moore said. A transgendered SEAL is a sign of changing times. So is the way Project New Hope is reaching out to veterans in the 21st century. “Everything goes out on social media because that’s where the veterans are,” Moore said. “They’re not hanging out at the American Legion or the VFW – and we’re in partnership with all those organizations – but they’re on social media.” Other things have changed in the five years Project New Hope has been around – the

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his year marks the fifth anniversary for Project New Hope, the Worcester organization that provides weekend retreats and other services to military veterans and their families. As the nonprofit at 70 James St. in Worcester prepares to move into a bigger office, founder Bill Moore marvels at how far the project, which he started out of his home in Leicester, has come. “A lot of people have a dream and they start something off, but we’re into our fifth year,” Moore said. His dream started in 2010, when he learned about a Project New Hope in Minnesota through the Lion’s Club. Moore flew to one of their free weekend retreats in December of that year, and had his own organization up and running by the next month. “I took their format and started offering the retreats here,” Moore said. “We are five times bigger than what their dream was out there doing retreats.” Although there are Project New Hope programs in a few states, Moore’s is not affiliated with any of them. He has his own 501(c)(3), so his organization is officially Project New Hope, Inc. “When I came back I started working with a friend who did the bylaws, the articles of incorporation – did it the right way,” Moore said. The official nature of Project New Hope is a relatively new concept. Moore is an Air Force veteran himself, and he says not only was his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) misdiagnosed as depression when he left the military - there were no programs available for people like him. “I served in the ’70s, and they didn’t have any of these resources,” Moore said. Ron Murphy also served in the Air Force, and he said Project New Hope saved his life. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, and said it felt like “walls were closing in.” His

sons convinced him to move to Worcester, where he stumbled across Project New Hope’s “vet to vet” program and met Moore. “I found a home away from home,” said Murphy, who volunteers at the organization for 60 or more hours per week. “Bill’s a visionary, the guy’s amazing. The man has goals. He wants to give back to the veterans, and he does in very cool and very honorable ways.” Moore did have a vision back when he was running five retreats per year that cost between$3,000-$5,000 to organize in 2011, controlling the whole thing through his headquarters at his home in Leicester. Project New Hope now does seven retreats costing between $6,000-$10,000 each to organize. “We’ve got to be doing something right, because we’re growing, and there’s a need, and we’re getting an awful lot of referrals,” Moore said. “It’s just about awareness, getting the word out about what we’re all about here.” “I wish more people knew about it,” Murphy said. “Where else can you get a three-day weekend for nothing?” The retreats themselves vary, and are often themed. The next retreat is the Gold Star and Survivor retreat on Feb. 13, followed by a substance abuse family retreat in March, a military families with special needs retreat in April, and a women veterans and daughters retreat in May. The tailored retreats are important for each person’s specific needs, as is the focus on the veteran’s family rather than just the veteran. “You can help everybody but yourself,” Moore said. “A lot of veterans don’t talk to their life partner. We’ve been married 31 years, we’ve got three children, and I don’t tell [my wife] anything about what happened to me in the military. But I would talk to you as another vet. So you can’t just treat the vet, you have to treat the whole family.” The retreat Moore might be the most proud of is the second annual LGBT Family Weekend Retreat coming up in June. The first retreat was also held by Project New Hope

organization started with 12 volunteers and now have around 50, and now offers services such as acupuncture and massage therapy at its office at 70 James St. rather than just at the weekend retreats. One thing has remained consistent – Moore’s commitment to giving back to the veteran community in Worcester and beyond. “We don’t have the big payroll, so when people donate here that money goes right back into the program,” Moore said. “Maybe somewhere down the road we’ll have our own [retreat] facility. That would be big.” The impact Project New Hope has on veterans is already apparent through the testimony of those who have been on one of its many retreats — including super-volunteer Murphy. “It’s been a very humbling, real experience,” Murphy said. “I’m very fortunate because now the walls don’t come in on me. Now I start pushing walls away.”

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he Art of Science Learning’s Worcester Incubator for Innovation has unveiled the urban transportation plans of its seven member teams Union Station. The city was selected alongside Chicago and San Diego as host incubators through a $2.6 million National Science Foundation grant. Each city was given a specific issue to address. Worcester’s theme was transportation, which considering area transit problems, was certainly a worthwhile endeavor. The goal was to provide “transportation solutions to enhance economic productivity, connect neighborhoods and communities and improve quality of life for residents and visitors.” Chicago and San Diego pursued urban nutrition and water, respectively. Joyce Kressler, the director of the Worcester Incubator for Innovation, and Harvey Seifter, founder and director of The Art of Science Learning, spoke on the importance of integrating the arts and sciences and the unique transportation issues in the city during a recent event at Union Station “When art and science communicate

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with each other and communicate with the communities that they work in and live, everyone benefits enormously,” said Seifter. For the past 11 months, the seven Worcester teams have been strategizing their unique course of attack for making change in city transportation and each had two minutes to present their idea. • Smart Transit for Healthcare was conceived to assist patients residing in the city with getting to their medical appointments. The webJoyce Kressler, director of the Worcester Incubator for based program connects to user-generated data, the Innovation, addresses the crowd at Union Station. Worcester Regional Transit infrastructure improvements. Authority and other • STEM Unplugged explained its plans transportation companies. to develop a middle school curriculum • PedSim followed with a website that that would combine art and science to identifies the quickest routes for pedestrians teach the ins and outs of transportation. and what that data could mean for

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The curriculum would be done utilizing no modern technology, to allow even the poorest schools to afford it. • Wires Over the World is creating an online course for high school students based on urban aerial transportation. • Sprezza would use real-time data to create more efficient transit using existing WRTA data and other information to reduce waiting times when traveling throughout Worcester’s communities. • Tasks for Transit converts volunteer hours into WRTA day passes. • Secret Society Interactive presented combined app and social media technology that would compile user-shared information for a combined user experience. “Let’s complete the cycle,” Kressler said. “I turn to you the community to embrace the solutions and make them fully realized.” Conceptual art, by Worcester Incubator for Innovation artist-in-residence Carrie Crane, was on display at the event. The incubator was hosted by the EcoTarium and Clark University. You can find more about The Art of Science Learning and the Worcester Incubator by visiting www.artofsciencelearning.org.

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Name: Chris Tierney Age: 20 Hometown: Keswick, Ontario, Canada Years Playing Hockey: 17 Years playing professionally: 1 Position: Center Favorite part about playing in Worcester? I think the group of guys, everyone is friendly here. The guys are great and the fans are great, so it’s been good. How do you prepare for a game? Everyone has their routine and I’ve had the same one for awhile now. You go through that and think about what is happening tonight and who you’re going to play and what to do on a certain system. I think the routine stays the same but the mindset maybe changes. What is the most difficult part of making it through a season? It’s a long season and this is my first pro year, I’m still adjusting to the game. It’s a heavy load, but everyone’s here to help you and make sure you’re getting rest and getting your body finely tuned. What are you most proud of through your hockey career? Being able to play pro hockey is something special, and being able to play games in the NHL is a goal I’ve had since I was a little kid. This is a dream come true and you just want to keep going so you can stay permanently at the next level. Is there something our readers would never guess about you? They’d probably guess this, but I’m really into Xbox. Me and (Daniil) Tarasov have had a couple good NHL 15 battles since I’ve been here. — Joshua Lyford NORTH HIGH continued from page 4

North High students appear split on the matter, with some believing police presence could improve the situation and others saying no matter what, the recent flare-ups at North High are business as usual. “I don’t think it will help,” said North High student Thomas Bruce. “It’s North, [the kids] will do what they’re going to do.” Some students do not even think there are problems at the school. “I don’t think anything is wrong,” said Anthony Ayarza. “I feel safe and I think it was all blown out of proportion.” Others, however, believe a police officer at the school could calm the learning environment down and help the situation. “I think it will be an improvement,” said student Lydia Carrion. Another student, Dylan Desrosiers, had two schools of thought on the issue. “Even if you put the police here, the students will keep doing what they’re doing,” Desrosiers said, adding, “It does feel a little safer here with the police.”

In some ways, the trouble at North might be chalked up to kids being kids. Fist fights and food fights will happen at any high school, although bomb threats and massive brawls raise it to another level. With all the negative buzz around the school in the wake of recent problems, officials simply hope all the positives at North High are not buried in the news or forgotten. “I honestly think that it’s tough to really pinpoint what the situation is,” said Monfredo. “The principal could head up a team to sit down and figure out what to do to make sure the kids are moving forward. I’d hate to think they’d get a bum rap because of this.” Added Petty: “It’s a great school with a lot of great kids. They do work in the community and it’s a safe school and people should realize that. These kids just want an education and they’re great. Some come from challenging backgrounds and there are so many good stories coming out of that school, those kids should be proud.” While a police presence may be a shortterm solution to return stability to the school,

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in the long run, O’Connell believes it is more important to make sure North has the backing of administration and the resources it needs to deal with those students who consistently break the rules. “I’m really concerned that we give the staff and principal in the next budget to make some significant re-prioritizing funds,” said O’Connell. That, he said, would hopefully add more teachers to the classroom. O’Connell points to the fact that more than 200 students were added to North High’s enrollment numbers in the last year, an increase that could certainly be a part of the challenges currently facing the school. “It’s not a be-all, end-all solution, but it would certainly help,” said O’Connell.

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BEAUTIFUL PAGEANT:

The second annual Mr. Worcester pageant will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 30. The Worcester Student Government Association and Working for Worcester are putting on the event, which raised $4,000 last year. Contestants hail from seven of the city’s colleges – Holy Cross, Anna Maria, Assumption, Becker, Clark, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. There are three rounds of competition for eligible male contestants – a talent round, an interview round, and a formal wear round. Was it is a good idea to hold the pageant in the shadow of a better-known event – the Miss Universe pageant, which wrapped up on Monday? Unless “formal wear” is code for “swimsuit,” the pageant won’t look much like the female beauty pageants people are familiar with, so there shouldn’t be any danger of pageant fatigue. All proceeds will benefit Working for Worcester’s upcoming service day on April 11, where the charity will undertake 16 projects across the city with the aim of improving community and recreational space. Tickets are $15, $10 with a student ID, and includes dinner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Urban Kitchen and Bar on Shrewsbury Street. Worcester Magazine editor Walter Bird Jr. will be there — as a judge, not a participant. Shudder the thought.

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On Jan. 26, Worcester Community Cable Access TV filmed the 1,000th episode of Soapbox. The program has been on the air since 1994, and the “people’s channel” says it has covered an estimated 1,825 people in that time. WCCA executive producer Mauro DePasquale hosts the show, which mainly consists of one or more guests talking about a community issue in a talk show type setting. WCCA prides itself on providing a free-speech platform for residents to voice opinions, and Soapbox is an integral part of that mission. The program has hosted politicians, businessmen, activists and regular citizens over the years, and has covered a dizzying array of topics. The show can cover a specific event, analyze a local or national issue, or provide a window into a guest’s life. It does all of that with the air of a crew that knows what they’re doing – and with 1,000 episodes under their belt, they’ve proved they are professionals.

GOOD EATS: Volturno Pizza has a lot to be proud of after chef Tim Russo won the Worcester’s Best Chef competition on Jan. 25. The restaurant has now had a chef win the competition two years in a row after Neil Rogers did it last year. Russo’s weapon of choice was Oxtail Rotolo with sliced octopus, arrabbiata and salsa verde, which was good enough to tie with two other chefs to separate himself from the field of 28. The three winners then faced off in a sudden death round, although Russo’s win might have been predestined. Volturno is located on Shrewsbury Street, in the same plaza as Worcester Magazine’s headquarters. The other two chefs were from Grafton and Sturbridge. It’s called Worcester’s Best Chef for a reason – better luck next year! The ingredients for the Iron Chef style final round were squid, lemongrass, turmeric root and Marcona almonds, which Russo spun into a winning dish before an audience of more than 1,000. The competition also had a new segment where high-schoolers competed to make the best dessert. Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge walked away with the honor, winning $3,000 in the process. FAMOUS WORCESTER: The smiley face, Valentines, and American Hustle – there are lots of reasons to visit Worcester, according to Huffington Post travel blogger Malerie YolenCohen. The popular website put the city on its list of “20 Strange and Surprising Reasons to Visit These Northeast Towns.” Harvey Ball, of course, was the commercial artist who invented the iconic yellow smiley face symbol. Esther Howland, who has a chamber named after her at City Hall, is credited as the driving force behind the popularity of Valentine’s Day cards. Both were Worcester residents. The city had a more recent brush with fame when David O. Russell filmed his Oscar-nominated movie by Union Station and Millbury Street, in addition to the Worcester Art Museum, which HuffPo calls a “world-class art institution.” Ball, Howland, and even “American Hustle” are in the past, but it’s nice to see a national outlet recognize WAM, which is still putting on great programs like the Flora Euphoria starting Jan. 29.

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COUNCIL SHAKEUP?: Nomination papers for City Council aren’t available until March 3,

but speculation about how the Council will change has already started to form. The scuttlebutt is that Phil Palmieri, who has been elected seven times as the representative from District 2, will run as an at-large candidate this time around. The move would open up a spot for a new D-2 councilor, which includes Shrewsbury and Franklin streets, UMass, WPI, Lincoln Square and parts of the Canal District and Grafton Hill. Jennithan Cortez, who lost to Palmieri in the last Council election, is a possibility. The move would also mean either Palmieri or one of the six incumbent at-large councilors would lose their seat in November — assuming they all seek reelection. It also could set up Palmieri to run for mayor. Mere speculation, of course.

JUNO SNOW SHOW: In case you didn’t hear, it snowed in Worcester this week. On Jan. 27

the city beat its old record from 1997 with an estimated 33.5 inches. The storm, dubbed “Juno,” shut down government facilities, transportation and business, and Worcester Public School students chalked up two snow days. Gov. Charlie Baker announced a driving ban, and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. waived overnight parking fees at the city’s garages to help with a parking ban. Although city residents had to shovel almost 3 feet of snow from their driveways, the storm wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been. There were no widespread power outages reported, no accidents that couldn’t have happened on a less snowy day, and no real horror stories spurred by the massive snow banks. Worcester Technical High School even converted into a temporary shelter, but went unused the night of the blizzard. Of course, this was all without any cars on the road, so the game might have been rigged in favor of cleanup crews, but the general consensus seems to be that city and state officials were well-prepared and handled the storm like professionals. It might make the hype surrounding Juno, much of it fueled by frenzied media coverage before and during the storm, seem a bit overblown. Still, better overprepared than snowed in, even if high-schoolers were hoping for an extra day off.

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The Telegram’s Nick Kotsopoulos is reporting that former City Manager Mike O’Brien has moved out of town. O’Brien served as the city’s chief executive for almost 10 years after his appointment in 2004. He was a popular city manager, and is still a strong advocate for Worcester, most recently as the emcee for Charlie Baker’s gubernatorial inauguration party at Union Station earlier this year. O’Brien touted Worcester’s qualities at the event and made a lighthearted joke at the expense of Boston, where he now works at WinnCompanies. O’Brien apparently decided Southborough’s proximity to the state capital was worth the move out of the city he served for almost 20 years, including his work for the city before becoming city manager. The news either falls into the “Really?” or “Who Cares?’ categories, according to the anonymous comments of online bloggers.

(NOT) WORKING TOGETHER: The Worcester branch of the National Association for

the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was supposed to hold a meeting Jan. 26, and a Worcester police sergeant was supposed to give a presentation about the exam applicants need to take to become a police officer. The meeting was postponed because of the blizzard, which gives the meeting’s detractors even more time to gather steam. The NAACP has received emails and Facebook messages bashing the decision to play host to a WPD officer until a public apology is made. A member of the Fire Department is also scheduled to speak, although fire departments have generally remained safe from the criticism leveled at the police by Black Lives Matter protesters in the wake of police incidents in Ferguson and New York. “I think it is problematic that the NAACP has chosen to invite the WPD into its meeting space, rather than demand a public apology like many others in the community have been requesting,” Keesha LaTulippe, one of the protesters who organized a response to the NAACP, said in an email. “Do we refuse to be at any table with them until there is a public apology? That doesn’t mean we don’t make demands, but we made demands through the city manager while boycotting any work ‘with’ the WPD until an apology or acknowledgement of their offense is made.” The NAACP’s counterargument boils down to one simple point – their goal is “to increase the number of minority and woman candidates for the Worcester Police and Fire Departments.” Most of the people protesting the decision to collaborate with the WPD are supporters of the NAACP, and it’s always odd to see infighting between frequent allies. The meeting is being rescheduled after the city digs itself out of the snow, and it will be interesting to see how the presentation unfolds.

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ometimes, the media have to police the media. Who else to do it? So it is that we look this week at a story posted recently on the online-only news site GoLocal Worcester. The article was compiled by the “business team.” It came not long after the news site, which is still labeled GoLocal Worcester more than a year and a half after jetting the city and now operating in Rhode Island, published a post from a reporter who had recently quit from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. It contained a letter to the publisher, an ultimatum really. Then came the “Chaos” piece, pretty much forecasting doom and gloom on the Worcester media scene. Several things stood out in the story, not the least of which was the reference to former Worcester Magazine editor Brittany Durgin. The article rightly noted she left her job to attend graduate school. It incorrectly stated she “spearheaded the magazine for more than five years.” In truth, Durgin was the editor for two years, leading it to new heights while doing so. The story is right about the T&G. It has been sold three times in two years. It is also true that talk show personality Michael Graham left WCRN, and that station later relocated to Westborough. But chaos? The T&G, we suspect is not going anywhere, and should be around for quite some time. That it was sold several times is unfortunate; it is even more unfortunate that the uncertainty apparently led some employees to leave their desks permanently. But the T&G will soldier on. Worcester Magazine, meanwhile, has thrived as it highlights local news and maintains a significant web presence. The online publication MassLive, which was not mentioned in the news article, has in a short time proven quite formidable. Worcester Business Journal continues as the area’s leading source of industry information. WTAG has the popular, if polarizing, Jim Polito back in its fold, and longtime yakker Jordan Levy is still as vibrant as ever. CharterTV3 is at the top of its game with local news and sports coverage. And let’s not forget WCCATV13. They may have a different channel, but the local cable access station does fit into the media landscape with its ability to offer free airtime to just about anyone who wants it. Local and state politicians and area officials and business leaders host important shows on that station. It is, perhaps, easier to tear down and point out what you think is wrong, than it is to actually see what it is you have and help make it better, while not compromising your integrity and ethics. The media have a responsibility to do the latter. Most of us get it.

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t’s nearly impossible to find educators who are willing to speak their minds honestly and attach their names to their words. A pall of intimidation hangs over teachers, who fear that good evaluations might suddenly turn sour, that bids for other jobs will go to other, more compliant teachers. I will reserve comment on whether or not their fears are grounded in reality — but the perception of retaliation is what keeps them quiet. I struggled mightily with the idea of writing about the North High debacle, uncertain if I could properly convey to readers the seriousness of the situation without jeopardizing my livelihood. I am wedged into a corner, as the only employee of the Worcester Public Schools who also writes a newspaper column. Some stories I leave for others to explore, while others I can easily examine. The North High mess hands me a unique dilemma. I can ignore it as a columnist and allow other columnists like Clive McFarlane to paint a picture with the brushes handed to him by the superintendent, or do what I feel I do best: call ’em as I see ’em. What my colleagues and I experienced last week went well beyond any “disturbance” or “challenge” we’ve dealt with in the past. It did not happen without signs pointing to the inevitable eruption in our hallways. Control has been eroding for some time, and the reasons are many. North may be a brand new facility, but it brings with it all the baggage an urban high school carries: a high poverty rate, understaffing, children with intense mental health issues and a reluctance to hold students and families accountable for unacceptable behavior. Clive McFarlane seems to think that parents who kept their children out of school last Friday overreacted. After receiving a phone message from Principal Lisa Dyer informing them of an ongoing investigation regarding threats of violence, many erred on the side of caution and allowed their children to stay home. I received the same message, though it skipped and repeated itself like a scratchy 45. I can only say that if my two kids — adults now — were enrolled there, they would have spent Friday watching Netflix on my sofa. That phone message was every bit as responsible for 599 students missing classes as any media outlet or Twitter feed. So what needs to change at North? I’m no policy expert, as was once icily pointed out to me by Human Resource director Stacey Luster. I bow, then, to the opinions of those who do know a bit about such things. I asked an educator

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with 20 years’ experience working with some of the most challenging kids in the system — kids who were placed in alternative settings because of their inability to cope with the rules and regulations of acceptable behavior. She had more than a few suggestions. “It’s a tough school that needs a task force to come up with a whole new approach,” she told me. “The assistant principals are a good team that work well together, but there needs to be a better way to address discipline. They need to identify some specific behaviors and develop a plan for addressing them consistently across the board. “Repeat offenders who do nothing but deter teachers from teaching need to be removed permanently. It needs a team approach with a defined consistent plan in place before things happen.” She went on to say: “There’s got to be steps … If a kid swears in class he’s removed and should work on assignments out of class. If he doesn’t do the work, then a parent should be called in. Probation officers should be called, DCF workers should be informed, and the issue of why the student’s only school engagement is to be disruptive should be addressed right off the bat. “The same system should continue for every disruptive, hall-wandering, disrespectful, unmotivated student across the board. Only then will they start to see there’s no glory in simply taking up space, and the other kids will see that something is happening, too.” All along, North’s faculty has warned that consistency is the key to minimizing these behaviors. My expert agrees. “These changes,” she said, “need to go on for a long period of time — not three days.” As a teacher on the front lines of the battle to save public education, I couldn’t agree more. Coddling these students has backfired. Many are savvy as hell, and while they may not be “book smart” due to their refusal to study and learn, they possess admirable survival skills and the ability to manipulate adults. They’ve learned early on that a good sob story will get them out of most jams with sympathetic administrators; too many years of listening to excuses being made for them have produced kids with no sense of responsibility for their actions. Consequences? Don’t make ’em laugh. There are no real consequences – just an endless supply of second chances. As long as kids know that, last week’s food fights, fist fights, brawls and evacuations will continue to happen. But what do I know? I just work there. There are many good people and institutions of higher learning involved in improving the water recreational opportunities at Coes along with the other watersheds in Worcester. Also, improvements at Coes Pond will likely result in an economic boost for nearby businesses. It simply makes good sense from a health and wellness perspective to maximize the recreational functions of all of Worcester’s existing water bodies. A universally-accessible park and playground at the Coes Knife factory site will allow persons of all ages and abilities to participate in healthy activities at a restorative, scenic setting. Check out “Coes Zone” on Facebook to keep up to date on the progress at Coes Pond and perhaps become involved in our efforts. SUSAN SWANSON Worcester

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SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT Holy Cross has launched a series of events called HCinSolidarity aimed at fostering

discussions on diversity, inclusion and solidarity. The new effort started this semester, and kicked off at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Multi-faith Community Prayer earlier this month. The events invite all members of Holy Cross to “reflect on what it means to stand in solidarity with one another,” according to the school’s website. One component of HCinSolidarity includes a photo and video project started last semester called “Faces on the Hill.” Photos from the project are on display in Hogan 1. The basic premise of the initiative was for students, faculty and staff to answer the question, “How do you define yourself?” You can learn more about HCinSolidarity by visiting holycross.edu/hcinsolidarity/

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grinds it mercilessly into a new direction: hardcore noir.” “These aren’t going to be the most popular books in the world,” Sanborn said. “It’s a place for people who are writing edgier stuff and stuff like that to get their stuff published, because a lot of big publishing houses want a guarantee. You have an acquisition editor, and if they have a couple books that don’t sell they lose their job. I don’t have that problem.” Past Midnight leverages many of the tools used by self-publishers to promote their work – the company is active on Facebook and buys online advertisements – but like selfpublished authors, Sanborn faces an uphill battle against major publishing houses. “It’s such a crowded field, and now you have so many people putting out their own stuff,” Sanborn said. “The problem is getting people to review your books. These bigger companies have a good toehold on a lot of these magazines because they do so much advertising with them.” Of course, using crowd-sourcing to fund a book has the advantage of creating a built-in audience for the product. Forty-four backers paid money for “Her Name is Violence” before it was released, including a handful who paid extra for an autograph, a copy of the first draft of the story, an original sketch, magnets and other goodies – all before knowing whether Matt Madigan’s stories were any good. The campaign raised $1,945, nearly doubling the goal Sanborn set. The follow-up, “Down,” brought in $1,481. Sanborn said the key to spreading the word about Past Midnight was keeping the small initial audience that invested in the company early coming back for more. “When you use Kickstarter, there’s a lot of people on there,” Sanborn said. “We got a lot of repeat people from ‘Her Name is Violence’ to come back, and a lot of people donated a lot of money. We know we’re not going to get a huge audience, so you want to get that specific audience and super serve them and get them a lot of T-shirts and get the word of mouth going that way.” Past Midnight got a big assist from Kickstarter, but Sanborn also needed to figure out how to produce copies of the book on a tight budget. Larger publishers will print “runs” of books, sometimes producing hundreds of thousands of copies. Since Past Midnight could go bankrupt with one bad run of books, Sanborn had to fund a workaround to the traditional method of publishing. Luckily for him, some printers have started printing books on demand. Past Midnight contracts with a company in Kentucky that only produces small batches of books at a time, so Sanborn can order only as many books as are sold. The other way he plans to cut costs is by getting a group of authors together and advertising all the company’s books at once. “The self publishing thing is great, but we figured why not get some authors together almost like a cooperative,” Sanborn said. “If

we could get a bunch of good authors together and advertise them en masse, and get a brand, you’d know when a new Past Midnight book is coming out you’ve got a following.” As for what Past Midnight’s brand will be, Sanborn said the hallmarks will be creative freedom, possibly at the expense of the commercial qualities other authors need to turn a profit. “When you read a Past Midnight book you know you’re going to get quality stories and quality writing, because we don’t have to put out everything to make money,” Sanborn said. Sanborn estimated the total cost of producing and advertising each book to be in the $4,000 range. “Her Name is Violence” made its budget back, mostly through Kindle sales. Even though his goal is not to get rich off the company, Sanborn says he regrets offering a free copy of the book to Amazon Prime owners through his partnership with the company — a mistake he says he won’t be repeating with “Down.” Sanborn sees his fledgling company as more than just a way to make a little cash on the side, though. In his mind, the easing of censorship that existed when noir was first coming into its own as a genre in the early part of the 20th century has been tempered by commercialism and the requirement that every book turns a profit. His company aims to push the envelope and establish itself as a bastion for authors who are tired of limits being placed on how far they can go in their writing. “Those authors back then had a lot of limitations on what they could write, there was a lot of censorship,” Sanborn said. “You couldn’t get stuff sold. We don’t have that problem anymore, so now we’re going to push it the other way. And we’re not going to censor anybody. If people want to read them to support authors who aren’t going to be censored, and stories are going to be told the way people want to tell them, that’s what we’re doing.” Past Midnight has a few more books on the horizon. “Dicing for Death” has a May release date scheduled, and “Porno Shoppe,” which Sanborn hopes to publish using a different font for each of the story’s different narrators, is set for later in the year. The books will both follow the Matt Madigan tradition of pushing the envelope, and as such the authors have chosen to remain anonymous. “Everybody’s writing under a pseudonym because they’re afraid of losing their day job,” Sanborn said. An underground publishing house is the perfect place for anonymous authors, especially with the conspiracy theories swirling around the company already, and Sanborn said he is still soliciting manuscripts from aspiring writers. He’s a believer in the idea that there are good authors out there being shut out by large publishing houses who need to stick to trends and commercialized stories. “Just because you’re a top-selling author doesn’t mean you’re good — I could stick

my butt on a computer and write a better book than some of them,” Sanborn said. “The general reading audience isn’t looking for a lot of deep great writing, they want to be entertained. The Past Midnight readers, that’s what they’re going to want.”

TURTLEBOY SPORTS The current king of the local blog landscape — Turtleboysports.com — is no stranger to pushing the envelope. The blog is irreverent, vulgar — and incredibly popular for its comedic “hot takes.”

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write about what people want to talk about.” Actually, a common mistake is to view Turtleboy as one person, single-handedly producing two to three blog posts per day. “There have been over 20 people who have written blogs on Turtleboy Sports, but many are not consistent contributors,” Turtleboy said. “Because of our numbers, though, we can ensure that there will be daily content produced.” The Turtleboy interviewed for this story is the same author who writes for GoLocal Worcester in a partnership that began on Jan. 11. He said Turtleboy Sports averaged almost 20,000 viewers per day this month, or 500,000 total, and partnering with GoLocal was a way to draw even more attention to the blog. “I took them up on their offer because I thought it would be a new way to expand the brand,” Turtleboy said. “GoLocal Worcester has a similar Alexa [website traffic] rating to Turtleboy Sports (hovering around 400,000th), so it was a good fit. They always have local stories, and I like to think that Turtleboy spices it up a bit.” Spicing stories up is one thing, but Turtleboy Sports, named after the Burnside Fountain on Worcester Common that looks to some like a boy having sex with a turtle, has drawn the ire of numerous groups that claim the blog’s irreverent comedy crosses a line. The most recent complaints have been about

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Turtleboy Sports’ posts about nationwide and Worcester-based Black Lives Matter protests. “No one here gives a shit about Michael Brown. I might’ve felt bad for him before because it’s sad when anyone dies. But you made me genuinely dislike the kid for all the havoc he’s caused around here,” reads one post about protesters who stopped traffic in Kelley Square on Jan. 19. “Instead of reflecting on him, and ‘loving each other,’ you made us hate you. Because you’re selfish, narcissistic assholes who don’t care about anyone but yourselves. You certainly don’t give a shit about Michael Brown. Just you.” Turtleboy’s posts often take the form of long rants, so taking a passage out of context takes away from the humor somewhat, but even when people view the message as a cohesive whole they can view it as overly aggressive or mean-spirited. “If I had a nickel for every time the Internet PC police called Turtleboy Sports racist, or threatened an imaginary lawsuit against Turtleboy Sports, I’d be the 1 percent. I would literally own all of you [expletive],” reads a separate post. While the Black Lives Matter protests have been a frequent target of the blog recently, anyone is fair game. City councilors, Justin Bieber, Martha Coakley and whatever team the Patriots are playing in a given week have all felt the wrath of Turtleboy. “We’ve gotten too much hate mail to narrow it down to one example,” Turtleboy said. “My favorite hate mail and comments are the ones where people can’t spell. Those are always funny.” Turtleboy’s humor often comes at the expense of other people, and even when it doesn’t it can anger large chunks of the population. The fear of retaliation is part of the reason all Turtleboy Sports bloggers post under the same pseudonym. “Several people have been defamed as potential Turtleboys,” Turtleboy said. “They’ve received death threats, they’ve had their places of business bombarded with phone calls, they’ve had their wives called by people claiming to be jilted prostitutes. Who in their right mind would want to put their name out there and expose themselves to that? Bullies try to silence you by going after your family and work. If they don’t know who you are, though, then that becomes more difficult.” The anonymity extends so far for one Turtleboy that his closest friends do not even know about his hobby. “The only people who know I contribute to Turtleboy Sports are the other people who write for Turtleboy Sports,” Turtleboy said. “I don’t even tell my family — plausible deniability. If people knew who I was they’d probably be shocked. I’m normally pretty quiet.” Characterizing Turtleboy Sports as a hobby might be unfair, since the blog draws advertising dollars from a growing number of local businesses, and Turtleboy characterizes the project more as a business venture. “When I’m not posting blogs I’m always

thinking about the next blog or finding new ways to grow Turtleboy Sports,” he said, noting previous partnerships with Bostonbased sports talk radio station WEEI. “We want to turn Turtleboy into a self-sustaining business that local advertisers want to do business with.” And even though Turtleboy Sports has been focusing its wit and sarcasm on the Black Lives Matter protests, which tend to have a liberal bent, Turtleboy insists the aim of the blog is not to make a political statement. “We write about whatever people want to talk about. I don’t consider it political. As a matter of fact we have a strict ‘no politics’ policy,” Turtleboy said. “Healthcare, abortion, gun control, economic policy - these are divisive issues. Why lose half your audience? We consider our views common sense. You don’t have to be a Republican to think that a bunch of college kids, college professors and professional agitators standing in traffic is a bad thing.” As for what “turtle riders,” as fans of the blog are known, can expect from the blog in the future, Turtleboy says to be on the lookout for new local chapters of the Turtleboy Sports empire. “Our future plans for the blog are to continue to grow our audience and keep providing hot takes,” Turtleboy said. “Down the road we’d like to expand to other New England cities, if we can find bloggers there. People like hot takes on local news. A Pittsfield, Fall River, Lowell or Providence blogger could help expand our reach.” Even with the business side of the enterprise hanging over the blog, Turtleboy and his helpers have not forgotten the main reason people visit the site — to laugh. “The bottom line is we make people happy,” Turtleboy said. “People want to read funny things when they’re on the can. So we fill a 10-minute void in their life. If people didn’t like it then we wouldn’t write it. We live to serve the public.”

BIZARRO WORCESTER One anonymous local blogger

takes a different approach. The self-proclaimed “Mayor of Bizarro Worcester” has been satirizing city politics since 2011, but has no advertisers and writes purely for the love of the joke. “In general, my numbers are very low,” Bizarro said. “I never expected to get rich blogging about Worcester politics, and it always surprises me when something I’ve written spikes in views.” The blog can be found at retsecrow.

wordpress.com, but the author is perhaps better known for the Twitter account @ BIZARROWORC, which was mentioned briefly in an Associated Press story about parody accounts and their legal implications. The loyal following of about 150 is mostly a smattering of local journalists and city officials looking for a laugh about City Council meetings, elections or bureaucracy. The account has a more neutral avatar than it did at the beginning, when the author posted under the guise of a Bizarro version of city councilor Konnie Lukes. “Back in 2011, Konstantina Lukes hadn’t yet found an opponent for her mayoral campaign and with her reputation of being at her best as a foil with someone to oppose, I thought it would be funny if I created a doppelganger who could embody everything she stood against,” Bizarro said. Bizarro Worcester has a few mannerisms that are thrown on top of the sarcasm of the posts for maximum absurdity. Everything, from short Tweets to long-form blog posts, is in all capital letters. The royal “we,” replacing any form of “is” with “am,” extra punctuation and mixed-up syntax are all par for the course. The style is inspired by the comic book character Bizarro, the Twitter account Drunk Hulk, and “an extra dose of pompousness appropriate to Worcester’s unique language of statesmanship,” according to the author. “HERE IN WORCESTER, WE EXPORT APATHY, INDIFFERENCE AND CYNICISM,” reads a typical post on the blog. “SO IT SHOULD NOT COME AS NO SURPRISE THAT THE 2014 MASSACHUSETTS RACE FOR GOVERNOR HAVE ME MORE EXCITED THAN THE DCU CENTER’S PAINT-DRYING EXPO LAST YEAR. IF THE CANDIDATES WERE ANY MORE DYNAMIC, THEY MIGHT EVEN QUALIFY AS CLINICALLY DEAD!!!!!” Despite the sarcasm and cynicism that characterize the posts, the author has an optimistic view of Worcester. “I love this city,” Bizarro said. “I always sarcastically say that ‘nothing ever happens in Worcester’ because that trope gets more and more absurd every day. We have a reputation for being a backwater [town] where people get stuck when they can’t get to Boston, but with that also comes a warmth and freedom that can sometimes be lacking in less laid-back cities.” As for why they blog anonymously, the author said the initial reason was because they did not feel like getting fired from their day job. There is a deeper philosophical reason for remaining nameless, though. “I don’t want anything getting in the way of the most important messages I want to pass on,” Bizarro said. “I don’t want to become the sort of demagogue I’ve often mocked, more interested in the sound of my own voice or even my balance sheet than my message.” The message is one that permeates the entire blog, and many Tweets — get out and get involved, and if you want to change something, make sure you vote.

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“My goal is to encourage people to get involved in local issues and events with a heavy dose of humor,” Bizarro said. “I always try to remind people, whether I’m subtle or blatant, that there is something they can do to make things better for themselves and the city they live in. Opinions are subjective, but things like votes or donations aren’t. They add up. When they do, they can change lives in so many ways.” The message may not be taken seriously, though, when delivered by an off-kilter doppelganger of a dead Worcester politician — the blog recently experienced a “regime change” and the author started blogging as Bizarro Francis J. McGrath. The author is also cognizant of the dangers of blogging anonymously. “The price of anonymity is credibility,” Bizarro said. “You can be completely upfront about your opinions, but there’s always the question of why someone wouldn’t be courageous enough to speak up without hiding behind anything. I freely admit that I am hiding behind anonymity and I therefore have to work harder to make whatever I say worth hearing.” Councilor Konnie Lukes, the subject of the first incarnation of the blog, said she is aware of Bizarro Worcester, but treats it the same way she treats every other anonymous blog. “Being anonymous, they can’t stand up for what they say they believe in, so I don’t pay attention to the bloggers,” Lukes said. “And I’ve found they need to be more offensive than the rival bloggers in order to get attention. So I can’t give someone respect who’s anonymous, regardless of what statements are being made.” Despite those dangers, the blog and Twitter account will continue to be maintained anonymously to overcome the downside of putting a name to something. “The price of distinction is vulnerability,” Bizarro said. “With politics in particular, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a politician. They have the biggest soapboxes. They have the strongest allies. You generally will have neither. Anonymity can put you on equal footing with someone who could otherwise easily tower over you with their reputation by taking reputation out of the equation. I think one reason why people don’t get involved in politics is that disparity between politicians and their constituents, and it’s going to take a lot to overcome that.” Despite the articulate — when out of character — views on politics, the author insists the main point of the blog is the humor. Even the move from Bizarro Lukes to Bizarro McGrath was designed to take focus off specific political points and onto the big picture. “Strangely enough, my main goal was never to insult the councilor [Lukes], although I admit I’ve done so at times. But I’ve generally regretted the insults because what I wanted most was to be funny, not share political opinions,” Bizarro said. “Only in Worcester will you ever see an apolitical political blogger, right?”

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Worcester Art Museum presents Flora in Winter

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he Worcester Art Museum (WAM) will host its Flora in Winter event, now in its 11th year, from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1, and this year marks the first since the museum acquired the historic Higgins Armory collection. The four-day event welcomes visitors to check out floral

philosophical interpretations of the designated art. “We find it to be an educational event,” said WAM’s Associate Curator of Education, Katrina Stacy. “Every year we choose different works of art and the interpreters find ways to interpret the art differently.”

uptick in membership registrations during the $20-a-day event. With 5,000-6,000 Flora visitors each year, the museum takes the opportunity to show off what it has to offer. “I think the thing that surprises people year-to-year is that our galleries are always fresh and new,” said Stacy. “There is COURTESY

interpretations of various pieces of art throughout the museum. Floral arrangers and garden clubs use flowers, various objects and plant materials to create renditions that range from straight-forward recreations to COURTESY

This year’s kick-off evening is called “Flora Euphoria! A MidSummer Knight’s Dream,” a theme party revolving around the Higgins acquisition pieces, Shakespeare and the aesthetic of that era in history, including live music. While the opening focuses on the medieval, the floral arrangements that make up the four-day event are vast and varied. “We try to choose works that are representative of many different time periods, cultures and different artistic working methods,” explained Stacy. “We choose sculptures, paintings, mosaics and so on. We try to give our floral interpreters a lot of different things to work with.” The event raises money for the museum, which sees a significant WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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always something new on the walls. They might turn the corner and see a new exhibition that they haven’t seen before.” With 24 interpretations planned for this year’s event, there is plenty to see for both first-timers and regulars. Following opening night, events are planned for each day of Flora. There will be a judges’ challenge on Jan. 30, from 3-4:30 p.m. Four longtime floral designers will create floral arrangements from scratch with the same pre-determined pieces. On Jan. 31, there is “The Wow Factor with Bill Taylor Designs,” a demonstration that shows creative floral design. “Origami Flowers” takes place Feb. 1, with WAM faculty member Harou Shiga teaching the all-ages origami-making class. Additionally, the Shrewsbury High School Women’s and A Cappella Choir and The Master Singers to Go sing themed musical selections. Flora in Winter runs Jan. 29-Feb. 1. The museum is open Wednesday through Friday, 11-5 p.m.,; Saturdays, 10-5 p.m.; and Sundays, 11-5 p.m. Visit the museum online at Worcesterart.org.

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Triumph! Celebrates Black Veterans

“Triumph! Black Military Unsung Heroes” is coming to the Worcester Public Library and will celebrate the service of veterans of color through an exhibit and events throughout Black History Month.

Stacey Luster, human resource manager for Worcester Public Schools, helped put the month-long exhibit together. “This is an opportunity for us to honor a group of people during Black History Month who have served our community,” said Luster. “And it’s a chance for people in the community to come out and learn more about people of color in the military in this country.” Artwork created by youth enrolled in Artists for Humanity’s after-school program will be on display and the artists were watched by instructor Stephen Hamilton. The art was commissioned by Haywood Fennel, a veteran and founder of the Tri-Ad

American Antiquarian Society and the Worcester Historical Museum. According to Luster, the group included anyone who believed in the project — and the interest was resounding. The American Antiquarian Society will be showcasing an original painting representing the Boston Massacre which, curiously, does not include Crispus Attucks, the African American commonly believed to be the first casualty of the Revolutionary War, though other recreations from the age do. “It’s so powerful to see how the Worcester community has come together around this project,” said Luster. The idea came from the Tri-Ad Veteran’s League, the group that commissioned the Artists for Humanity portraits. Fennel, the man behind the league, put on a similar event at Boston’s Strand Theatre last AugustNovember. “He is a tireless advocate for veterans,” said Luster. Triumph! Black Military Unsung Heroes will hold its opening ceremony Feb. 1 at the Worcester Public Library and will run through Feb. 28.

Veteran’s League. “It started as an art exhibit,” explained Luster, “but it’s grown into much more than that. The art is what galvanized the community partners around a series of activities.” In addition to the art exhibit, which will run from Feb. 1-28, there will be movie nights celebrating black veterans in feature films and documentaries, an event celebrating veterans of color from area police and fire departments as well as military veterans, a story-swapping event at the Worcester Historical Museum and a closing ceremony. Throughout the month, residents are invited to bring photographs, letters and other memorabilia from, or belonging to, veterans. The items will be photographed and archived at the Worcester Historical Museum. “People have these things in drawers and no one gets to see them,” said Luster. “I hope that people will hear these stories. We’re hoping to have lots of veterans, black veterans in particular.”. The team behind the event includes the city, Worcester Public Schools, Tri-Ad Veterans League, Artists for Humanity,

Doomriders and F*****g Invincible at Ralph’s

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Fans of heavy, intense rock and roll should mark Feb. 13 down on their calendars as Boston’s Doomriders and Providence’s F******g Invincible (FI) will be joined by Black Antler from Ohio and A Horse Named Glue from Oregon in a show at Ralph’s Diner Feb. 13.

Doomriders released their first record, “Black Thunder,” in 2005 and have been touring, with an almost annual return to Ralph’s ever since. Invincible released their debut full length, “It Will Get Worse Before it Gets Better,” last year and have been making some serious waves with their stripped-down and aggressive brand of hardcore ever since. You could label Doomriders a metal band, and while you wouldn’t be wrong, that would miss quite a bit of what makes them so interesting. There are influences ranging from metal to punk to 70s rock to hardcore and

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everything in between.. “Basically, when Nate (Newton, guitar and vocals) and I decided to start a band, we talked about writing the kind of music we wanted to hear,” said Doomriders guitarist, Chris Pupecki. “At that time it was a cross between Black Flag, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath and The Hellacopters. I think this pretty much sums up the sound of our first record, “Black Thunder,” so, mission accomplished.” The members of Doomriders have quite the pedigree in heavy music, with members sharing duty in Converge, Old Man Gloom and Wormwood. Somehow, the band finds the delicate balance between touring and family. “It can be rough,” said Pupecki. “But all of the bands are pretty part time, so making time isn’t too difficult. We just have to map out the year kind of early and try not to step on each other’s toes.” The members of FI have a similarly epic pedigree, but the focus has shifted in recent continued on page 20

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months and now FI comes first. Drummer Ryan Pitz has been in countless bands over the years and currently plays with Mean Man’s Dream and Soul Control, in addition to FI. “It started out as a band for all of us to not care about,” said Pitz. “Most of us were in ‘real’ bands prior to FI, so the plan was to just be a dumb, fast band that maybe played Providence twice a month. But, things picked up pretty quickly and we all realized it was fun and something we wanted to do all the time.” Naming your band F*****g Invincible is a pretty bold statement, but whether a listener finds the name is intriguing or obnoxious, they are unlikely to forget it. “We struggled to come up with a name, so ultimately we pulled it from the song ‘F*****g Invincible at 1 a.m.’ by The Swarm,” explained Pitz. “We didn’t put too much stock into it because at the time we only planned on being a local rock act, but it is

what it is. Some people [outside the band] like it and some people hate it. We mostly hate it.” With Doomriders celebrating 10 years as a band back in December, their part-time schedule seems to keep the members excited about playing. Where constant touring and a rigid workload can burn some bands out on both the music and one another, Doomriders shreds just as hard today as they did in the beginning. “I think that because we’re not on the road 10 months out of the year and we’re pretty much a part-time band, we’re able to keep that fire burning and keep it fun,” said Pupecki. “We have five kids in the mix now, too, so we do short tours a few times a year and don’t get burned out. I think all of us will be playing or making music in some shape or form for the rest of our lives.” You can catch Doomriders, F*****g Invincible, Black Antler and A Horse Named Glue at Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Feb. 13.

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When driving down Route 20 in Sturbridge, there is no lack of dining options. Tucked into a small plaza , we almost missed Enrico’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, but with keen eyes, saw the driveway just in time.

Upon entering we noticed the décor leaves a bit to be desired. What appear to be family photos hang along one of the dark walls, while another wall displays different olive oil cans. On the opposite side of the entrance is a large bar, which seemed a bit more inviting than the dining area. But arriving in between the lunch and dinner rush, Alex, Sam and I had our choice of one of 10-12 tables in the dining room in view of the brick oven pizza in the kitchen. We decided to take a table toward the rear, and were greeted right away by Hannah, our server, who took our drink

orders and presented the specials to us, along with menus. Although brick oven pizzas are a large part of the menu at Enrico’s, that’s not all they offer. Salads, pasta dishes with chicken, veal and fish, sandwiches and desserts grace the menu as well. Since this was a late lunch/early dinner for us, we were just going to get a pizza to split, but as we looked through our options, so many things looked delicious. I was thinking of trying the bruschetta on homemade focaccia bread, but Sam and Alex requested mozzarella sticks, so I was vetoed. The thick, battered mozzarella sticks (six for $5.99) were served with a side of garlicky, yet thin marinara sauce. They were on the bland side, but the marinara helped. We decided we’d each choose something and share, with leftovers being welcomed for later. Sam went with her favorite pizza, BBQ chicken with bacon ($13.95). The 14inch pie was a sight to be seen, even placed on a “pedestal” to save room on the table. A thin, crisp crust smothered in BBQ sauce, chicken, crispy bacon, onions and cheese — it was plenty big enough for all of us without other meals, and leftovers were clearly on the horizon.

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As any fool (like me) who follows this stuff knows, “Cake” was designed to be Jennifer Aniston’s Oscar-bait moment, an opportunity to shed the trappings of her beauty and descend into the pit with the unwashed masses. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences enjoys nothing more than to watch a handsome actor get fat or a stunning actress get dowdy for a role, and Aniston gives it her best shot by eschewing makeup and shampoo to play a woman in full meltdown. Physically, she’s no Charlize Theron in “Monster,” but she is light years away from the cougar stripper she played in “We’re the Millers.”

The Academy snubbed her, instead nominating other actresses playing damaged individuals (the odds-on favorite is Julianne Moore as the linguistics professor with Alzheimer’s in “Still Alice”). Perhaps Aniston’s make-under was more a distraction than a boon to her chances, carrying with it a whiff of disingenuousness, a fear that nobody would believe someone with Aniston’s photo-friendly bone structure could be so hopelessly un-tethered. That’s unfortunate, because she’s very good as Claire Bennett, whom we first encounter in a support group for women suffering from chronic pain. The women are mourning the recent suicide of a fellow member, a young mother named Nina (Anna Kendrick). When Claire makes a wisecrack about Nina’s chosen method for taking her own life, she’s asked to leave the group permanently. Claire lives in a Percocet-induced haze to dull the persistent pain from severe injuries she sustained in a car accident. Scars snake across her body and even slight adjustments to her posture incite agony (much of the film is consumed with scenes of Claire twisting WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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and turning in bed in a vain attempt to find a comfortable position). Estranged from her husband, Claire relies on her housekeeper, Silvana (Adriana Barraza), for favors great and small, including helping her smuggle painkillers across the border from Tijuana. As a fleshed-out movie, “Cake” doesn’t do its protagonist justice. The film is strangely off-putting, with everyone in Claire’s orbit tolerant and understanding to a fault, despite her often horrible treatment of them. Where is the sympathy fatigue? By the time Silvana unleashes a justifiable tirade, the movie is nearing its conclusion, and her hard and true words are delivered in Spanish. The audience sees the subtitles; Claire only hears the tone. Claire’s relationship with the late Nina’s husband (Sam Worthington) also strains credulity from the moment she fabricates an excuse to gain entrée into his house, and is complicated by the fact that Nina “visits” Clair in dreams and waking hallucinations. These fantasy sequences took me right out of the movie: Kendrick, dressed like a Douglas Sirk housewife, periodically materializes to scold, insult and frighten Claire, a gimmick that runs dry very quickly. “Cake” makes an admirable attempt to illuminate the subject of chronic pain, and certainly only a star of Aniston’s magnitude could have gotten this gritty movie green-lit for mainstream release. There’s courage in Aniston’s performance and in the depiction of an ugly condition that’s a hard sell to an audience. Still, I wish the movie had gone even deeper into Claire’s struggle to balance pain control against outright addiction, rather than suggest that if she can face down her emotional demons she’ll emerge okay. Once you learn that Claire’s anguish is traced to a tragic outcome of her accident, the movie instantly feels less special and more like countless other films that use this same plot device to explain away crushing depression.

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Assumption College HumanArts:Bach Consort of Worcester. GREAT BAROQUE CONCERTOS. The Bach Consort of Worcester returns to Assumption College HumanArts series with a guest artist on the bassoon, Adrian Jojatu, playing Vivaldi’s Bassoon Concerto in E minor. The Consort will also be continuing their series of concerti gross by Handel and Corelli. Free. noon-1 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. assumption.edu/humanarts. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s in the dining room. No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Blue Plate Open Mic Thursdays. Channel your inner Alfalfa weekly with our gang of misfit musical toys. Sing to the rafters as the Winter winds blow outside, and make new friends and co-conspiritors to further your musical endeavors whilst furthering your fanbase. Parking’s free, beers cheap and you are it! Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Fossil Funk. 8 p.m.-midnight. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-9268877. Night Train. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Professor Louie and the Crowmatix. This Woodstock quintet originally was formed by (Aaron Louis Hurwitz), a/k/a Professor Louie for his co-production’s for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame group, The Band. Louie collaborated with The Band for fifteen years. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix went on to become the studio backing band for CD’s by Rick Danko, Garth Hudson & Levon Helm, they have recorded and performed with many acclaimed musicians through the years. “Prof. Louie’s upstate ensemble is an old school Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals.” - Village Voice. $20 in advance/$25 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com. Sean Fullerton: ‘Fully’ Acoustic. Join Sean Fullerton for his ‘Fully’ Acoustic show! Sean specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, American Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Wachusett Mt and Plaid Couch Music. 8-10 p.m. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. 978-4642300 or wachusett.com. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/darkhorseopenmic. *ALL NEW* Thursday Night PARTY night with MAN VS MaSHANE.Tonight with old friends FIFTH NATION! National tour CD release party and Feral The Earthworm (TX). facebook.com/manvsmashane EDM, Pop, Hip Hop, Dance! What exactly is Man Vs. MaShane? The excitement and energy of a live show meets the familiar sounds of EDM, Pop and Classic hits! With a one of a kind drum and percussion experience, be sure to keep your heart pumping and your feet moving! facebook.com/fifthnationmusic FIFTH NATION is electro-soul duo jLaSol (vocalist, guitarist) and Musik Read (producer/MC/DJ) based in ATX/NYC. Since 2009 they have played over 500 shows in support of several LP and EP releases. They

are currently focused on a lifetime of global tours with the intent to enhance humanity’s conscious evolution through sonic/soul celebration. facebook.com/FeraltheEarthworm. FeraltheEarthworm.com. $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/manvsmashane. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water The Lamar Soutter Library at UMass Memorial Medical Center’s University campus hosts a traveling exhibit, “Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness,” through March 6. Head on over to the library to see visual and interactive displays exploring the interconnectedness of wellness, illness and culture life for Native Americans, Alaska natives and native Hawaiians. For more information, visit www.librarynews.umassmed.edu.

St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Isabel Stover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Mike Brennan. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Rotten Olive Entertainment presents: Fossil Funk. $5 Cover, *No Cost w/ a College I.D. . 9 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 774-329-4742. College Night w/ DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Tony Soul Project at O’Connell’s Framigham. O’Connell’s Pub, 700 Worcester Road, Framingham. 508-283-1079 or tonysoulproject. com/event/tony-soul-project-at-oconnells-framigham. Thank Friday its Nat at 5:30-7:30pm; Then Jeff Gallindo at 9pm! 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Open-Mic, Lee Room. Free. 7-9:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Worcester, Lee Room, 111 Park Ave. 508-755-6143. Rockin’ Wonderland. Join the Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theatre Association (SSMA) at our Dance Party fundraiser, Rockin’ Wonderland. This fun-filled evening includes live music by local favorite band, TENSION, as well as hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee, cash bar, door prizes and raffles. The party features a silent auction with items for bid such as a private tour for ten people of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, two tickets to the Foo Fighters sold out concert in July at Fenway Park, a hot air balloon ride for two, and more. The SSMA is a 60 year-old non-profit volunteer group providing support to encourage the programs of music and theatre education in the Shrewsbury Public Schools and to arouse and maintain enthusiastic interest for the music and theatre activities. This is a 21+ event $30 per person/$55 per couple before Jan. 23 and $35 per person at the door. 7-11 p.m. Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC PARK), 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. 508-757-3948 or myssma.com. Katie Obrien. 8-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Kevin Shields. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. The Keith McLinden Band. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Dan Kirouac. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band BEATLES FOR SALE, his solo performances showcase versatile vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com free. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Post 6538 Townsend, 491 Main St., West Townsend. 978-597-5644. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. RI Ska Productions and DIY Wormtown Ska Promotions bring you: MURPHY’S LAW! w/ THE ALLSTONIANS!, Version City Party/ King Django featuring John DeCarlo, Riki Rocksteady & Way Outta Line. RI Ska Productions (facebook.com/RISkaProductions) and DIY Wormtown Ska Promotions (facebook.com/WormtownSkaPromotions) bring you: MURPHY’S LAW! King Django (facebook.com/pages/King-Django/136064869762043) with John DeCarlo (facebook.com/Murphyslawnyhc) (facebook. com/john.decarlo.9) In the Version City Party (facebook.com/ versioncitytour) Special Guests to be announced soon. Ticket info coming soon as well. 9kingdjango.com/bio.php) $10. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ events/405347296305483. Chicken Stop 2- Johnny Romance Adult Band Camp. Chicken Stop 2 is back! Johnny Romance’s Band Camp presents Chicken Stop 2. Come check out the guys while they rock the Liberty Tavern. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Liberty Tavern, 301 High St., Clinton. 978-3654800 or loveshackmusic.com. DJ (21+). N/A. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ’s & Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Drunken Uncles. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Gladstone. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Heavy Horses. An all-star group of local talent performing the hits that made 70s radio great! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Hit the Bus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508793-0900. Music by Chad Clements. Solo acoustic performing cover tunes. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. Organically good trio members of slightly stoopid/max creek. 21plus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Ross McGuinnes. 9-11:30 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. The Invaders. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. The Rationales, Shotgun Waltz, Zerobot! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. DJ One -Three. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long, different DJ every other Friday! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Primos Lounge, 102 Green St. 508-459-8702. RICKY DURAN. No Cover. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

>Saturday 31

Brett Brumby. N/A. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. JOMPATHON 2015. Rescheduled from January 24 due to the snow storm, JOMPATHON 2015 is our 24th annual marathon student recital that raises funds for our Financial Aid Program. Over 250 students gather family and friends to sponsor their performances. Musicians of all ages and levels will play their favorite classical, jazz, folk and contemporary pieces in an inspiring day-long celebration of music. Our goal for JOMPATHON 2015 is $10,000 to help us meet this year_s total financial aid need of $140,000. This is a wonderful and uplifting celebration of music, community and youth education by musicians of all ages and levels of ability. It also perfectly personifies our mission “to enrich lives and foster community through accessible music education and performance.” Free Admission, donations gladly accepted. 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-

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9541 or jomp.org/events/2015/jompathon-2015. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. JAZZED UP Featuring Mauro DePasquale. JAZZED UP Featuring Mauro DePasquale Voted BEST Entertainers 2014, Nominated BEST JAZZ 2012, 2013, 2014. If you like Sinatra, Bennett, Buble’, Connick Jr., you will LOVE JAZZED UP! No cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Urban Kitchen Worcester, 225 Shrewsbury St. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Convivium Musicum’s Winter 2015 Concert Series. You are invited to Convivium Musicum Winter 2015 concert series. This January, we are presenting music by Byrd, Tallis, Tye, Parsons, and White, all from a collection of Renaissance music called the Dow Partbooks. Some of the most stunning sacred vocal music comes from these English composers, who were known for their bittersweet counterpoint and how they navigated the tensions between Catholicism and Protestantism during the 16th and early 17th centuries. Listen to a sample of our music at convivium.org/Listen.aspx. Regular Admission: $20/Seniors/ Students: $12/18 and Under: Free. 7:30-9 p.m. First Parish Church of Berlin, 24 Central St., Berlin. 617-320-7445 or facebook.com/ events/1539526889651090/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming. Shiloh. Some of the best Bluegrass and Folk Music you’ll hear, this side of the Mason - Dixon! $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Alexandria Bianco and the Tony Soul Project at B Man’s 140 Tavern. 8 p.m.-midnight. 140 Pub, 334 Redemption Rock Trail, Sterling. 978-422-9763 or tonysoulproject.com/event/alexandriabianco-and-the-tony-soul-project. JCDC. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Johnny A. Johnny A is widely regarded as one of America’s finest contemporary guitarists. Johnny’s new album, “Driven,” is available for limited sale now and will be fully released soon. Don’t miss this one. It’s been a long way from his first $49 guitar to Gibson’s Johnny A. Signature Edition, but Johnny is still doing what he loves most, playing guitar and creating music. $22 advance; $25 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-4254311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/JohnnyA. Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. OVERCAST, The Empire Shall Fall, Swarm of Eyes, and The River Neva! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. WHY WOLVES finally return to the Lucky Dog with Killiney Woods and Some Like It Awesome. Why Wolves showcases a charismatic and stadium-worthy sound. (facebook. com/WhyWolves) along with KILLINEY WOODS (facebook.com/ killineywoods) (facebook.com/events/742623069167479) psychedelic indie blues funk acid rock jam band. Some Like It Awesome play some pop, rock and jam. (facebook.com/somelikeitawesome) (facebook.com/ events/597889517009925) $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/WhyWolves. “Songs for Sinners” with Joan Cleary Quartet! A night of Jazz, Blues, and Pop featuring Molly Flannery-piano, Patrick “Hatrack” Gallagher, Jim Guttman. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. 9Teen. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508853-1350. Flock of A**holes. Get your fill of the Awesome 80s Worcester’s favorite tribute-it’s always a party with The Flock! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

JANUARY 29, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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Men’s Basketball

Anna Maria College January 31 vs. Saint Joseph’s 1 p.m. February 2 vs. Emmanuel 7 p.m. February 4 @ Norwich 7 p.m. Assumption College January 31 vs. Southern Connecticut 3:30 p.m. February 4 vs. Bentley 7:30 p.m. Becker College January 29 @ Mitchell 5 p.m.; January 31 vs. Newbury 3 p.m. February 3 @ Regis 7p.m. Clark University January 31 @ MIT 2 p.m.; February 4 @ Coast Guard 5:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 29 @ Loyola 7:30 p.m.; February 2 vs. American 7:35 p.m. Fitchburg State University January 29 @ Westfield State 7:30 p.m. January 31 @ Salem State 3 p.m. February 3 vs. Framingham State 7:30 p.m. Nichols College January 29 @ Salve Regina; January 31 vs. Roger Williams 12 p.m. February 3 @ Curry 5:30 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 31 @ Springfield 7 p.m.; Feb. 4 @ Emerson 7 p.m. Worcester State University February 29 @ Framingham State 8 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

January 29 vs. Salem State 7 p.m. January 31 @ UMass Dartmouth 5:30 p.m. February 3 vs. Framingham State 7:30 p.m. Nichols College January 30 @New England College 4 p.m. January 30 vs. Becker 6:40 p.m. January 31 vs. Manhattanville 4:40 p.m. February 2 vs. Western New England 8:10 p.m. February 4 vs. Curry 8:10 p.m. Worcester State University January 31 @ Salem State 2 p.m.

Women’s Ice Hockey

College of the Holy Cross January 30 @ Castleton 4 p.m.; January 31 vs. St. Michaels 2:05 p.m. Nichols College February 4 @ Wesleyan 7 p.m.

Men’s Swimming and Diving Clark University January 31 vs. Brandeis 1 p.m. January 31 vs. Bryant 1 p.m.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Clark University January 31 vs. Brandeis 1 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 31 vs. Bryant 1 p.m.

Anna Maria College January 31 vs. Mount Ida 3 p.m. Assumption College January 31 vs. Southern Connecticut 1:30 p.m. February 4 vs. Bentley 5:30 p.m. Becker College January 29 vs. Wheelock 7 p.m. January 31 vs. Newbury 1 p.m. February 3 @ Southern VT 6 p.m. Clark University January 31 @ Babson College 1 p.m.; February 4 vs. WPI 7 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 29 vs. Loyola 7:05 p.m. January 31 @ American 2 p.m. Fitchburg State University January 29 @ Westfield State 5:30 p.m. January 31 @ Salem State 1 p.m. February 3 vs. Framingham State 5:30 p.m. Nichols College January 29 @ Salve Regina 5:30 p.m. January 31 vs. Roger Williams 2 p.m. February 3 @ Curry 7:30 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 31 vs. Springfield 2 p.m.; Feb. 4 @ Clark 7 p.m. Worcester State University January 29 @ Framingham 6 p.m.

Men’s Track & Field

Men’s Ice Hockey

Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 31 vs. Plymouth State 12 p.m. January 31 vs. Oneonta State 1:30 p.m. January 31 vs. Coast Guard 4:30 p.m.

Assumption College January 31 vs. Southern N.H. 7:35 p.m. February 4 vs. Stonehill 7 p.m. Becker College January 30 @ Nichols 6:40 p.m. College of the Holy Cross January 30 vs. Niagara 7:05 p.m. Fitchburg State University

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Assumption College January 31 @ University of Southern Maine 11 a.m. College of the Holy Cross January 31 @ John Thomas Terrier Classic 10:45 a.m. Fitchburg State University January 30 @ Tufts 4 p.m.; January 31 @ Tufts 10 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute January 31 @ Tufts 11 a.m. Worcester State College January 31 @ BU Terrier Invitational

Women’s Track & Field

Assumption College January 31 @ University of Southern Maine 11 a.m. College of the Holy Cross January 30 @ John Thomas Terrier Classic 2 p.m. Fitchburg State University January 30 @ Tufts 4 p.m.; January 31 @ Tufts 10 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute February 31 @ Tufts 11 a.m. Worcester State College January 31 @ BU Terrier Invitational

Wrestling

Men’s Lacrosse College of the Holy Cross January 31 @ Marist 1 p.m. January 31 vs. Wagner @ Poughkeepsie, NY 3 p.m. • JANUARY 29, 2015

{ listings} JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508842-8420. Mud Puddle Stompers / Santa Mamba. 21plus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Side Effect. 9-11:30 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. The Invaders. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Tyrus. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. We & Mrs Jones at Sahara. Going from deep in the heart of Texas to the Heart of the Commonwealth, Jones has a dynamite voice

Superbowl Party, Watch the game on the big screen! Free hotdogs and popcorn! 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info at facebook.com/electrichaze FREE. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free! 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s

Make your way up College Hill to Holy Cross’ O’Kane Hall for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor. Based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin, with songs by William Finn, the musical promises knee-slapping fun and comedy. It is sponsored by the Alternate College Theatre. Performances are Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1, from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $10 for Holy Cross community members and $15 for the general public. For more information, call 508-793-3536.

and explosive stage presence that will leave you breathless, while her band of musical veterans will make you feel like you’re experiencing the coolest thing happening at that moment on the planet. “ We & Mrs Jones rock out with their soul R&B dance tunes at Sahara, plenty of dance space, drinks & Mediterranean fare.join us for a fun night out!” 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. ANDY CUMMINGS and the Swingabilly Lounge. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Primos Lounge, 102 Green St. 508-459-8702. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free.10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com.

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Seele Musicale Chamber Group - “Sweeter than Roses.” The chamber group Seele Musicale will perform works by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Purcell. The group consists of 2 violinists, violist, cellist, recorder player, harpsichordist along with soprano Alesia Tringale. The name Seele Musicale means musical souls and its members feel the calling to spread the wonderful music they perform wherever they can. They celebrate classical choral/instrumental works from throughout the ages and choose the finest gems to lovingly perform. Learn more about the group here: seelemusicale.com Seating is limited. Second seating available at 3 p.m. Included with admission. 1-1:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. OVERCAST - Afternoon Show w/Dissolve and Fuming Mouth! 2-6 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Seele Musicale Chamber Group - “Sweeter than Roses.” The chamber group Seele Musicale will perform works by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Purcell. The group consists of 2 violinists, violist, cellist, recorder player, harpsichordist along with soprano Alesia Tringale. The name Seele Musicale means musical souls and its members feel the calling to spread the wonderful music they perform wherever they can. They celebrate classical choral/instrumental works from throughout the ages and choose the finest gems to lovingly perform. Learn more about the group here: seelemusicale.com Seating is limited. Earlier show available at 1pm. Free with admission. 3-3:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Electric Haze. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Electric Haze every 2nd Sunday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or worcesterjazzcollective.com. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

>Monday 2

Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 37 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772-4028777 or facebook.com/events/622722221190330. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7 p.m. for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech. Anything is welcome! 21 plus. Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Monday - Ladies Night! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

>Tuesday 3

2Fer Tuesdays with Pete Towler Solo Acoustic. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Assumption College HumanArts Jazz Trio performance. Pianist-vocalist Barry Gurley plays uniquely stylized versions of songs from the 40s and 50s jazz vocal repertoire, songs by pop artists such as The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, as well as those of current jazz vocal stalwarts Al Jarreau, Jon Hendricks, and others. Barry is joined by Assumption College Professor Paul Gallagher on drums and Bob Simonelli on bass. Come enjoy a fun evening of music and comradery! Free. 7-9 p.m. Assumption College, Kennedy Building K 112, 500 Salisbury St. assumption.edu/humanarts. Two Left - Classic, Modern Rock and beyond. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar), Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) and David Degon (Guitar) Jam Classic Rock, Modern Rock and Beyond. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:3011:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

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Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Open Mic with Key Performance. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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The Camino Experience: Making the Way. ATB’s 2014 artist-in-residence Cristina Pato returns to the College to present a work-in-progress inspired by the Camino de Santiago and her Galician roots. Making the Way brings together the College Choir (dir. David Harris), Theatre Department faculty and students and the Cantor Art Gallery in a spiritual journey guided by stories of local pilgrims who have walked the Camino. 6:30 p.m. Exhibit & Reception: Arrive early to explore an exhibit of photography from the Camino by Virginia and Michel Raguin in the gathering space outside the chapel. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 7-8 p.m. Mary Chapel, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St. 508-793-3835 or academics.holycross.edu/ atb/thecaminoexperience. Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. St. Olaf College Choir. The St. Olaf Choir is internationally renowned for a unique combination of superior choral singing and the presentation of challenging choral programming with a vast repertoire that encompasses the entire history of Western music, from Renaissance polyphony to new music. The St. Olaf Choir transcended America’s limited early 20th century choral tradition with the introduction

of a cappella singing of the highest level, creating a new model for the widespread choral growth that followed. Adults $35; Students $15; Call Box Office for Group Sale Discount. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/concertdetail/ olaf02042015.html. The Australian Bee Gees Show: A Multimedia Tribute Concert. Get ready for the new AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW, a multimedia theatrical concert experience that takes a nostalgic trip through the legacy the Bee Gees left behind while celebrating over four decades of the infectious music written by the Gibb brothers. Their record breaking music is captivated on stage with mesmerizing resemblance in sound and mannerisms. Together for more than 17 years, THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW has mastered the look, sound and personality of the adored trio, while cementing their reputation as the world’s leading Bee Gees show. THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW captures unsurpassed and state of the art sound, live camera images, and vivid graphics that will get you dancin’ on your feet. From early hits “Massachusetts,” “New York Mining Disaster 1941,” and “To Love Somebody” to later classics “Stayin’ Alive” and “You Should Be Dancin’” this show will have you reliving your favorite Bee Gees moments. Full price tickets are $32 and $42, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, corporate partners, and WOO Card holders. 7:30-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/

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978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Pulse: New Work by Faculty Artists, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 10.Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu/departments/cantor/ website. EcoTarium, KEVA: Build It Up!, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 26; Discover the Unseen World this Holiday Vacation, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Dec. 26 - Jan. 4; Noon Year’s Eve, Wednesday. Hours: noon5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free.

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The Kids Fun Fair fills up the DCU Center’s Arena and Convention Center with squeals of delight from youngsters and their families Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Children 12 and under are free. Adults are $10 each. Ride an elephant, a camel or a pony. Pet llamas, goats, zebras, alpacas and more. Visit www. kidsfunfair.com for more information. The DCU Center is at 50 Foster St. in Worcester. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory. fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. Fruitlands Museum, Fruitlands Museum Store Open House, Saturday; Curatorial Tour: 100 Objects, 100 Stories, 100 Years at Fruitlands, Sunday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Funky Stuff. FUNKY STUFF HAS MOVED TO 589 PARK AVE. We have closed our Webster street store and are now OPEN at our now location 589 Park Ave. Our store hours have remained the same Tuesday – Saturday 12-7. We will be sharing this wonderful new space with our new neighbors Spiritual Haze and Chickpea creating a mecca for the finest food, art and hookah Worcester has to offer! 589 Park Ave., Worcester. 508-755-5463 or funkystuffworcester.com. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, The Vibrant Art and Storied History of Ethiopian Icons, Through April 18. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-5985000x17 or or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-4852580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-7522170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the

Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: . 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck.com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery. com. The Sprinkler Factory, East Coast Seasons - Closing Reception, Saturday. 38 Harlow St.38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Tower Hill Botanic Garden Library Exhibit: Ex Libris, Dr. John Green, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Jan. 6 - April 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Aug. 10; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military Discount, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Families @ WAM: Make Art! Drawing Landscapes and Cities, Saturday; Zip tour: Thomas Smith: Self Portrait, Saturday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Boudica, Sunday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Celtic Warrior vs. Roman Soldier, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; U-student Wednesdays admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, for youth 17 and under. for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-Noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org. Worcester Center for Crafts, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. Worcester Public Library, Triumph! Black Military Unsung Heroes, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Feb. 1 Feb. 28; Triumph! Black Military Unsung Heroes OPENING CEREMONY, Sunday; Triumph! Black Military Unsung Heroes Exhibit, Sunday Saturday. Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080 Worcester Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of the Cross. Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $2500.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea). Cathy 203-315-9291

Delta 12" Portable Planer Mounted model 22-540 $200.00 Cash & Carry 978-422-7481* Full Length Mink Coat Size 8. Perfect condition. $100.00 508 -829-3403*

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Navy Blue Leather Sofa & Matching Chair Excellent condition. $700.00 or B/0 Call 571-437-2123*

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Henredon Bedroom Set King bed & mirrored oval backboard. 2 end tables, 9 drwr dresser w/oval detached wall mirror, mens wardrobe & 3 drwrs. Asking $9,500.00 508-791 -0770*

Ladies Mink Stole Excellent Condition. $75.00 508-459-9259 Pub Table, Pine finish 54"x54" inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 leaf. 6 uph ladder back barstools. $300 or BO (paid $1200) 978-464-2639 Toddler bed and mattress, $10.00 Please call 508-829-9363 Uncirculated Coins 4-dollar, 10 -half dollar, 13-quarter. All for $100.00 508-752-3371 Vintage End Table Two wood maple finish tables. Two tiers. Ornate. Mint. $75.00/both 508791-0531

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Worcester Greenhalge Street Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1150 508-852-6001

STERLING, MA-LOST DOG Campground area. Italian greyhound. Brown. Spayed female, 8 yrs old. Missing since midDecember. Name is Whimsy. Please call Pamela 978-422-6225

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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENT Please Support Filmmaker Bridgette Cannell, Rutland, MA native and film director living in Los Angeles, CA, seeks your help in the funding of her latest project, The Break Trilogy. Please support Bridgette and her team, including Paxtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Burt Grinstead, by visiting http://www.breaktrilogy.com and donating to help raise the funds by going to the IndieGoGo page https://www. indiegogo.com/projects/thebreak-trilogy/x/9329967. Graduate of Wachusett Regional High School (2007) and Emerson College (2011) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film Production, Bridgette lives in LA and works to make a career for herself as a film director. Burt, also a 2007 WRHS graduate, has made quite the career for himself in theatre, film and television. Visit his website www.burtgrinstead.com for more information.

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $14,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell

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HEALTHCARE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS YOGA ANITA Calm your mind,stretch your body, invigorate your spirit. Private & Group Classes. Leominster & Worcester locations. Info: www.yogaanita.com 978-227-8297

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2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

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1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $15,000 or B/O Call 508-304-1558 Jon

2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907

1994 Geo Prizm 87K miles. A/C, 5 Speed, Rear defroster. Good tires and brakes. Passed MA inspection. Asking $1,790.00 508-450-0808

2004 Lincoln Town Car Signature Edition. 43,500 hyway miles. Excellent pristine cond. inside/out. Showroom cond. Always garaged. Grey/light green. $9,300 978-868-0357/ 508-942-2134

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24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps 7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft awning, A/C, Central heat, microwave & 3 burner stove. Dual powered fridge/freezer. Loads of storage, outdoor shower. 2 batteries, travel septic. Like new. $6900.00 OR B/O 508-579-6622

1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084 2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $8000.00 Call 978-466-6043

AUTO/VAN 2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $5900.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662

AUTOS 1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282 1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000.00 978-422-6624

2000 Toyota Corolla Blue, tan interior, AC, PS, PB, PW, PL. Low 109K miles. Great shape dependable. $3750.00 508581-7967 2001 Honda Accord Sedan 180000 miles. Dark Green ext/Tan Leather int $2,495. Runs great. franbriss@aol.com 508-869-6326 2002 Mazda Protege5 Manual. Metallic blue. Runs excellent. Very sporty. Always garaged. $3,450.00 508-829-9882 2004 Cadillac CTS Black, grey interior. Loaded. Only 67K miles. $8750.00 508-581-7967

2004 Toyota Corolla Maroon, grey interior. AC, PS, PB, PW, PL Toyota dependability. Low 137K miles. $5875.00 508-581-7967

Classic Car 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4dr hardtop. Total frame off resto. New 350 crate motor. Appraised at $47,500, only 5,000 miles since resto. $30,000 OBO. Call Len cell 508-789-3436 Millbury, MA BOATS

1986 Stingray Super Sport 17 foot bowrider w/170hp Mercruiser. This is a classic. Full boat cover and bimini top. Very clean. $2950.00 B/O Call Cliff 603-494-8219/508-829-9882

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Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

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2008 Cadillac DTS 4DR. White pearl/tan.118K miles. Extras. $7,900.00 508-425-9776

12’ Sundolphin KLN Jon Boat w/galvanized trailer. 55lb thrust Minnkota motor. 2 life jackets, anchor. 2 swivel seats. Battery & charger. Exc. cond. $1,200.00 or B/O Dave 978537-2536

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Philip E. Mossa to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. dated September 11, 2006, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39744, Page 67; said mortgage was then assigned to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by virtue of an assignment dated February 8, 2010, and recorded in Book 45483, at Page 116, and further assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated June 20, 2013, and recorded in Book 51157, at Page 53, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 10:00 AM on February 13, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: The land in said Millbury being a certain tract or parcel of land situated on the northerly side of Wheelock Avenue and being Lot No. 10 on Plan of Birchmont recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 47, Plan 18 bounded and described according to said plan as follows: BEGINNING at the southeasterly corner thereof at Lot No. 9 on said plan; THENCE northerly by said Lot No. 9 three hundred sixty-four and 53/100 (364.53) feet to a point; THENCE southerly sixty-six and 81/100 (66.81) feet to Lot No. 11 on said plan; THENCE southeasterly by Lot No. 11 three hundred twenty and 22/100 (320.22) feet to said Wheelock Avenue; THENCE northeasterly by said Avenue fifty (50) feet to point of beginning. For my title, see deed recorded herewith.at Book 39744 Page 65. Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 115 Wheelock Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/ or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: December 29, 2014 Nationstar Mortgage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 50215 /MOSSA FEI # 1078.00831 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Millbury Board of Selectmen In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81-G and 81-I, Chapter 82, and Chapter 84 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a public meeting on February 10, 2015 at 7:15 p.m., in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the Selectmen’s intent to lay out the extension of McGrath Road, situated south of the 1732 limit of Sutton’s acceptance of McGrath Road, in the western section of the Town. Said roadway is shown on a plan entitled “Road Acceptance Plan, McGrath Road Extension, Millbury, Mass”, dated September 18, 2014, prepared by Whitman & Bingham Associates, LLC, 510 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA. The complete description of the proposed roadway acceptance and plan is available for public viewing in the Selectmen’s Office at the Municipal Office Building during regular office hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on the proposed acceptance should appear at the time and place designated above. Francis B. King Chairman 1/29/2015 MS

www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Alan A. Gasco to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated July 28, 2005, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36921, Page 69; said mortgage was then assigned to Bank of America N.A., Successor By Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by virtue of an assignment dated April 25, 2012, and recorded in Book 4891, at Page 189, and further assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated September 6, 2013, and recorded in Book 51702, at Page 44, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 11:00 AM on February 13, 2015, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: Parcel 1 The Land in Sutton in the Village Of Manchuag situated on the Westerly side of Tucker Pond, otherwise known as Tucker Lane, and bounded as follows; BEGINNING at the southeast corner of the granted premises at stake a few feet away northerly of an existing dirt road THENCE N. 19 degrees 35’00 E. eighty-one and 50/100 (81.50) feet, more, or less, to a Point one foot above the high water mark of the said lake; THENCE in a general westerly and southwesterly direction by a line which is one foot above the high water mark of said lake 55 feet, more or less, to a point; THENCE S 21 degrees 48’30” W. by other land of Zonfrillo about seventy- four and 00/100 (74.00) feet to a stake; THENCE S. 82 degrees 04’30 E. by a straight line a few feet northerly of said dirt road fifty-five and 02/100 (55.02) feet to a point of beginning. And however described being Lot N on a plan entitled “Subdivision of Land at Tucker Pond, Sutton. Mass. Owned by Louis and Marion Zonfrillo. August 18, 1955, Scale 1’=30 feet, by R.H Stowe.” Parcel 2 The land in Sutton situated on the shore of Tucker Pond or Tucker Lane, so -called, in the village of Manchaug, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at an iron pipe marking the southeasterly corner of LOT N on a plan entitled “Subdivision of Land at Tucker Pond, Sutton, and Mass dated May 9, 1957, Scale 1’30’, R.H Stowe, Registered Land Surveyor.” THENCE N. 61 degrees 56’00’ W one hundred eighteen and 55/100 (118.55) feet to an iron pipe: THENCE N. 19 degrees, 56’00 W. by other land of said Zonfrillo eighty and 75/100 (80.75) feet to a iron pipe that is one foot above the high water mark of said Lake; THENCE S. 75 degrees 54’30 E. by a line which is one foot above the high water mark of said Lake one hundred forty-five and 30/100 ( 145.30) feet to an iron pipe at Lot M on said Plan; Thence S. 33 degrees 19’30 W. by Lot M on said Plan one hundred fifteen and 37/100 (115.37) feet to an iron pipe; and the point of beginning. Together with a right of way over a 12 foot way located southerly and westerly of the granted premises leading to the State Road known as Putman Hill Road. Being Same Premises conveyed to Alan. A. Gasco in Book 36921 Page 67 Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable.In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 23 Tucker Lane, Sutton, MA 01590 Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone at any adjourned sale-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second highest bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the second highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the successful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereupon all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: December 29, 2014 Nationstar Mortgage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 25511.97 (GASCO) FEI # 1078.00800 01/15/2015, 01/22/2015, 01/29/2015

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Glenn MacGregor and Anna MacGregor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated May 21, 2005 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 36509, Page 206, subsequently assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 45469, Page 133, subsequently assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC by Bank of America, N.A., s/b/m to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 51702, Page 284, of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 02:00 PM on February 19, 2015 at 35 High Street, Millbury, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: All that certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon and all the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, situated on the southerly side of High Street, in the Town of Millbury, in said Worcester County and State of Massachusetts being more particularly bounded as follows: Beginning at the northeasterly corner thereof at a stone set in the ground on the southerly line of said High Street and at the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly of the heirs of Charles P. Dwinell; Thence: S. 9 deg 15' 20" E. by said land now or formerly of heirs of Charles P. Dwinell, 79.21 feet to another stone bound set in the ground; Thence: S. 68 deg W. by land formerly of Ezra Lovell, 59.4 feet to an angle; Thence: S. 8 deg E. still continuing by said land formerly of Ezra Lovell, 51.15 feet to a corner at land formerly of one Lapham; Thence: S. 77 deg W. 60.72 feet to a corner at land formerly of Ann M. Handy; Thence: N. 8 1/2 deg W. by said land formerly of Ann M. Handy, 146.52 feet to a point on the southerly line of said High Street; Thence: N about 80 deg E. by the southerly line of said High Street, 121 .44 feet to the point of beginning. Together with our right, title and interest in the abutting portion of said High Street. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys,Orlans Moran PLLC P.O. Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: 781-790-7800 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2015 MS TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Anthony Greenwich for the demolition of 4’x 8’ deck and construction of 9’x 7’ room, located at 14 Washington Street. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 1/29/2015 MS

Town of Sutton Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section IV.C. of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Site Plan Review, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Renewable Generation (MA), LLC of Brookline, MA. The application is for construction of a 500 kW large-scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic facility and associated site and utility work at 49 Worcester Providence Turnpike (Route 146). The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:10 P.M. A copy of the application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert S. Largess, Jr., Chairman 1/22, 1/29/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on February 5, 2015 at 7:40pm on the petition of Felters Mill, LLC. The petitioner requests a variance from Section III(B)(3)Table 2 of the town’s zoning bylaws for lot width relief to permit a buildable lot. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 460 Central Turnpike , Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 30, Parcel #’s 67 & 78. The proposed parcel is shown as Lot # 1. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal ofﬁce hours in the Town Clerk’s Ofﬁce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 1/22, 1/29/2015 MS

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY WHA Job No. 2014-01 Phase I MA 12-01 Great Brook Valley Gardens Invitation For Bids The Worcester Housing Authority invites sealed bids for MA 12-01 Great Brook Valley Gardens in accordance with the documents prepared by BSC Group. The work is estimated to cost $780,000. Project consists of but is not limited to: building and landscape improvements to the Phase I area consisting of 37 units in 5 buildings and associated landscaped areas. General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 5, 2015 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Filed Sub-Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday February 19, 2015, and publicly opened and read aloud at the same address. Filed sub-bids will be taken for the following portions of the work: Section 04 21 10 Brick Masonry Section 26 00 00 Electrical A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m.. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the intersection of Constitution Ave and Tacoma St. which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the a Worcester Housing Authority representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. Bids are subject to M.G.L c149 §44A-J and federal minimum wage rates as well as other applicable laws. General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category(ies) of work: General Building Construction. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid price in the form of a Bid Bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer's or cashier's check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority by bidders for the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates). Bid forms and Contract Documents will be made available on the Worcester Housing Authority website (http://worcester-housing.com/purchasing.html) at no cost. Hard copies will be made available on January 28, 2015 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and thereafter, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P. M. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contract documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: 1.Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605. 2.F.W. Dodge, 24 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02173. 3.Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092. 4.Project Dog, 18 Graf Road Unit #8 Plan Room, Newburyport, MA 01950 Attention is called to the following: 1.Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; 2.Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; 3.Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; 4.Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the specifications, 5.Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, or to waive any informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. No bid of a Sub-Bidder shall be withdrawn, excluded, after award of the contract to the General Contractor without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted in writing by Sub-contractors no later than 10:00 A.M. Friday February 13, 2015 and by General Contractors no later than 10:00 A.M. Wednesday February 25, 2015 directed to: Leslie D. Fanger, RLA BSC Group Worcester Housing Authority 33 Waldo St, Worcester, MA 01608 Cecilio G. Gonzalez, Chairperson DATE: -January 28, 2015 (617) 896-4532 END OF INVITATION FOR BIDS lfanger@bscgroup.com

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 14E0035PP Worcester, ss Probate Court To: Pamela F. Lee of Douglas and Patricia Hughes of Oxford, both in the County of Worcester, and to all other persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Bernard R. Gover, Jr., of Douglas in the County of Worcester, representing that he hold as tenant in common undivided part or share of certain land lying in Millbury, in said County Worcester, and briefly described as follows: The real property commonly known and numbered as: 317 Millbury Avenue, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Setting forth that he desires that all of said land may be sold at private sale for not less than $190,000.00 dollars, and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Worcester before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the twenty-fourth day of February, 2015, the return day of this citation. Witness, Denise Meagher, First Judge of said court, this third day of June 2014. Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 1/29, 2/05, 2/12/2015 MS

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PUBLIC AUCTION Public Auction Notice is hereby given. Pursuant to provision of M.L. c255 sec. 39A that the following vehicles will be sold on February 11, 2015 at a private sale to satisfy our garage keeper lien thereon for towing and storage charges and expenses of sale and notice. 2000 Toyota Camry / VIN 4T1BG22K4Y4924018 2004 Ford Taurus / VIN 1FAFP55UX4G107252 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee / VIN 1J4GW48S34C111344 2006 Chevy Colorado / VIN 1GCDT198968272449 To be sold at Early’s on Park Ave., 536 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01603

TOWN OF MILLBURY CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Millbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 8:00 P.M. at the Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability from Dan Rizika for the construction of a 23’ x 24’ roof over an existing patio, located at 18 Manor Road. Said work falls under the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40. Donald Flynn Chairman 1/29/2015 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO15P0190EA Estate of: Jacob D Westbury Date of Death: 12/12/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: David J Westbury of Sutton MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: David J Westbury of Sutton MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 02/24/2015. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 21, 2015 Stephanie K Fattman, Register of Probate 01/29/2015 MS

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Arno Michaelis In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Arno Michaelis was the leader of a worldwide racist skinhead organization, a Reverend of a self-declared Racial Holy War, and lead singer of the hate-metal band Centurion, which sold 20,000 CDs by the mid-90s and is still popular with racists today. Single parenthood, love for his daughter, and the forgiveness shown by people he once hated all helped to turn Michaelis’ life around, bringing him to embrace diversity and practice gratitude for all life. After spending more than a decade as a successful information technology consultant and entrepreneur, Michaelis is now a speaker, author of “My Life After Hate,” and very fortunate to be able to share his ongoing process of character development as an educator working with Serve 2 Unite. Arno will be speaking Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Worcester State University with Daryl Davis, an African-American, in a program called “No Place for Hate: A Conversation in Black and White.” The event will be held in the Student Center Auditorium.

Tell me about yourself before you immersed yourself into the white power Movement. I was an angry, drunken, teenaged punk looking for the best way to lash out at society.

What was the catalyst that drew you into that scene? Nothing pisses people off

quite like a swastika. I also felt a sense of romance with the urgent narrative of us (racially-conscious white people) against them (everyone else).

You were a founding member of one of the largest skinhead organizations in the world. What were those days like? A drunken

blur. I was drunk or hung-over much more often than not. Still, there was a sense of urgency and accomplishment as things came together.

Can you talk about a specific event or something that this many years later still makes you cringe? One night I literally

broke a man’s face (orbital bone) with my elbow because I was drunk and I suspected he was gay. I will always feel horrible about that and about all of the other people I hurt, but I try to channel

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that energy into a cultivation of kindness and forgiveness, as I know that is the most effective way to counter hate and violence.

Was race the only motivating factor back then? We claimed that it was, but honestly

everything we did was driven by fear: fear of people who were different, fear of change, fear of revealing vulnerability. All sorts of fear.

When did you decide that you’d had enough of this life? How do you resign from a movement? After becoming a single

parent, and after losing a second friend to street violence in 1994. My crew had long since self-destructed at that point. I disappeared into the rave scene, where I was welcomed and forgiven unconditionally. My old friends either thought I fell off the face of the Earth, or our friendship, or fear of me stopped them from coming after me.

Are skinhead/white power organizations still prevalent in the U.S.? Yes. They’ve made quite a bit of hay out of having a black president. Although I imagine prospective

hate group members are also attracted to the softer but similar rhetoric of the Tea Party and other “patriot” groups.

Tell me about your book “My Life After Hate.” It was written as a matter of

survival. My past was literally threatening my life when I started writing it to claw my way out of a year-long suicidal depression in 2007. I hated myself more than I had ever hated anyone else until I began to face my past with compassion and open honesty through writing.

You’re speaking at Worcester State University’s Black History Month offerings, what can people expect? Expect an

inspirational story about human beings defying the construct of race by connecting outside of it. A testimony to the power of kindness, forgiveness and love, along with an invitation to help cultivate these wonderful human values as a means of healing our shared human society.

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