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e hear it all the time: Worcester is a college town. The New York Times said so, so it must be true, right? Worcester Magazine has a rather robust intern program with area colleges, and we turned to one of them, Clark University’s Tom Matthews, for the answer. The task was simple: Gather some friends, head out on the town and find out just how much there is to do if you’re a collegeaged kid. What he found was pretty much what we expected: there are a lot of bars that cater to college students, some cafes and restaurants. We thought maybe the museums and other attractions might prove a hit, and while Matthews acknowledges their appeal, he came to the conclusion that, if you’re a collegeage kid looking to paint the town red, Worcester has a ways to go. It’s on the right track, but maybe that New York Times reporter should live here before writing the next story about Worcester. That doesn’t mean you should hide in your dorm room, though. Matthews tells you where you may want to go the next time you step off campus looking for fun in the Woo.

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Super Tuesday draws out voters

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Tom Quinn

ver 33,000 voters cast ballots in Worcester’s presidential primary election on Tuesday, a number that even surpassed 2008’s turnout – although there were no upsets, as front runner Hillary Clinton won on the Democratic side and Donald Trump won on the Republican side. Residents also chose their state committee representatives on the Republican and Democratic sides, although turnout for those races fell far short of the excitement surrounding the presidential race. Trump won the overall Massachusetts Republican primary, while Clinton won the Democratic match up. Candidates had invested time in Massachusetts and in Worcester, specifically, as the contentious contest to see who would represent each party unfolded on so-called Super Tuesday, when around a dozen states hold primaries. Sanders, Trump and Republican challenger John Kasich had all visited Worcester, while former President Bill Clinton made a latenight stop in the city on Monday. City Clerk David Rushford said Worcester received unusually high number of provisional ballots as a result of confusion in precincts with college campuses over where they could vote. In addition, he said, many voters attempted to change party affiliation at polling places, which is not allowed. “It slowed down the lines, because there’s and overwhelming conversation going on about issues, and people don’t consider changing parties,” Rushford said “This year, it seems all the red and blue cards were thrown

Worcester saw relatively strong voter turnout on Super Tuesday, with roughly 33,000 voters casting ballots citywide. There are a little more than 96,000 registered voters in Worcester. That meant a 34.41 percent voter turnout.

up in the air, and they’re landing in all sorts of buckets.” Unenrolled voters in Worcester total 45,304 of the 96,424 registered voters. There

are 42,184 registered Democrats to 8,247 registered Republicans, so the turnout in the Democratic primary was predictably higher, with close to 24,300 votes cast, according to

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Two pedestrians hit near Miss Worcester diner yet another red flag that Worcester is not a pedestrian-friendly city. -4

Bill Clinton in Worcester? Love him or hate him, it’s never a bad thing when a former president visits your city. +2

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood rock Worcester’s DCU Center in Brooks’ first visit to the city in nearly 20 years. +3

unofficial results. Clinton won Worcester with a hair over 50.2 percent of the city’s vote, to 48.1 percent for Sanders. Pundits had singled out

Not many turned out for Worcester’s 168th birthday celebration – and the weather couldn’t be used as an excuse. Maybe they’re holding out for the 200th? -2

Water main break closes Lake Quinsigamond for a spell, but the real issue is how the city plans to care for its blue spaces going forward. -3

The Venture Forum kicks off Worcester’s second annual Innovation Month, which will feature seven weeks of exhibits, symposiums, speakers’ series and more. +4

Super Tuesday in Massachusetts brings out voting faithful in Worcester. +2

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Cautious optimism over TIF policy Tom Quinn

hen city councilors on the Economic Development Committee were handed a copy of a proposed new Tax Increment Financing policy for the city, they were seeing the edits for the first time. After comments on needing to read through the rules governing the city’s negotiations in tax break deals with developers, the committee postponed action on the item. Now, with time to read the document, the various interested groups are weighing in, and the verdict appears mixed; one line involving the local Chamber of Commerce has already been changed, according to the city. TIF deals are arrangements between a developer and the city in which the city agrees to forego collecting a certain percentage of tax revenue from the project over a set number of years to make it more affordable and palatable for the business investing money in the property. The idea is to provide incentives for development that increases the value of the property, even with a discount on taxes. The most recent TIF granted by the city, for example, provided Absolute Machinery with a 50-percent reduction in new taxes on its bill for 10 years after it expands to a parcel in the South Worcester Industrial Park. New tax income from Absolute Machinery will be $38,000, up from the current $32,000, even with the substantial tax break. A group of residents, organized and led by the Worcester Community Labor Coalition, is asking questions about a TIF policy recently released in writing to the public, though, saying it could go further in providing benefits for the community. Recent revisions to the policy address some areas of concern for the group, including anti-discrimination clauses, a focus on local labor and supplies, and a new section detailing potential actions to be taken if a developer falls short of

meeting their side of the TIF bargain, which often includes the promise of job creation. “We’re really pleased by the work that has gone into drafting a new TIF policy,” WCLC member and Worcester Inferfaith lead organizer Frank Kartheiser said in an email. “As a template for future TIFs, it is a significant step towards protecting taxpayer dollars.” Still, WCLC members have problems with the policy, saying the city should make developers commit to hiring local people. The WCLC has previously distributed literature showing various local hiring and demographic reporting for TIF projects in other communities they say Worcester should emulate. “The proposed TIF Policy takes significant steps forward to create a more defined and transparent process, and address concerns raised about contractors working in the underground economy,” Kartheiser said. “Unfortunately the proposed policy takes a major step backward by eliminating the local hiring commitment required of recipients of these multi-million dollar tax relief deals that has previously been in place. The Coalition feels strongly that any policy moving forward must include local hiring requirements for women, people of color and low-income residents. We do not want to go backwards.” District 3 Councilor George Russell, while making clear he hadn’t made a final judgment on the document, said a piece in an otherwise benign segment about a developer making best efforts to use local suppliers and vendors was troubling. Under the document handed to the City Council, the local Chamber of Commerce would supply that list to the developer. “You don’t want people to think they need to be a member of any organization,” Russell said. The city’s Chief Development Officer,

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Residents rally for a $15 minimum wage outside City Hall before last week’s Economic Development committee meeting. Mike Traynor, said the line has already been changed, and the city will provide the list. The initial thought was to avoid bad impressions from the city picking and choosing vendors and suppliers, but going forward it will fall under Worcester’s purview. “Anyone who wants to be on the list can be on the list,” Traynor said. The Chamber’s Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Stu Loosemore, sent a letter to Economic Development chairperson and District 1 Councilor Tony Economou as well as the committee as a whole regarding the TIF policy, mostly focusing on the requested bump to $15 per hour. “TIFs are a valuable tool in the city manager’s toolbox when negotiating with

a potential developer and any attempts to restrict or limit his ability to negotiate a TIF deal that benefits the community would be a step backwards in our economic development strategy,” the letter reads. “Worth further note is what a mandatory minimum wage of $15 per hour on City of Worcester TIF projects would cause for a developer operating in multiple municipalities having to cope with a wage disparity within their own business.” Currently, the TIF policy requires jobs to pay 125 percent of the state minimum wage, which is $10 right now and will be increased to $11 next January. That means jobs created through a TIF project would have to pay $12.50 per hour now, and would increase to continued on page 7

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Massachusetts as a strong state for Sanders, but Clinton’s victory in Worcester was not altogether without precedent, as she won 62 percent of the Democratic vote in 2008 – the last time both parties held a primary – to 34.3 percent for eventual President Barack Obama. On the Republican side, Trump continued winning big, as the man state Republicans chose as their nominee garnered 48.8 percent of the vote. Next up was Florida Sen. Marco Rubio with 17.3 percent, Ohio Gov. Kasich with 14.5 percent and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz with 12.7 percent. Almost 8,800 people cast Republican ballots in Worcester, with the Green-Rainbow and United Independent parties combining for under 1,000 total ballots. Republican hopeful Ben Carson is also still in the race, and garnered 3.2 percent of the vote in Worcester. Under 3 percent of Republican voters chose a candidate who has already dropped out of the race. On the state committee side, voters were asked to choose a man and a woman for the first and second Worcester districts to represent their party at the state level. All four Republican races were contested.

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While Worcesterite Chris Pinto easily beat Princeton resident Christopher James Walton in Worcester, 59.8 percent to 39.8 percent, the 1st Worcester District encompasses surrounding towns as well, and Pinto ended up falling short. But the city committee worker said on social media he was not done fighting for conservative values. “I am incredibly thankful for all the support I received. Thank you all so much,” Pinto said. “I am now moving on to begin a new adventure, an adventure in something I’ve been passionate about my whole life. Gun rights!” In other Republican committee races, Worcester chose Kristina Spillane over

incumbent Bonnie Johnson, 69.1 percent to 30.6 percent, leading Spillane to an overall victory in First Worcester. Incumbent Jim Knowlton narrowly beat Brent Anderson in Worcester, 54.2 percent to 45.3 percent, while Carol Claros beat Mindy McKenzie-Hebert, both in the 2nd Worcester District. Like the 1st District, though, the 2nd Worcester District encompasses multiple towns, and Shrewsbury resident McKenzie-Hebert ended up winning the overall race. Only one race on the Democratic side, the male spot in the 2nd Worcester District, was contested. Joe Martin easily cruised to a victory in Worcester over Adam Menard, 70.8 percent to 28.6 percent. Martin also won the race overall. John Brissette and Candy Mero-Carlson, who also serves on the Worcester City Council, in the 1st Worcester District, were elected unopposed. Mary Anne Dube will represent the 2nd Worcester District. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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somewhat fluid, as it functions more as a road map than a set of laws, and Traynor said at the last Economic Development Committee meeting that the department was going to abide by the policies going forward even though the committee postponed a formal vote. Things like CORI policy and anti-discrimination pieces, Traynor said, would always be a part of the city’s plan, and the proposed policy was putting that commitment into written form. Regardless of whether the WCLC gets what it is asking for on the minimum wage front, the group’s lobbying has caused city officials to take notice and has spurred an interest in TIFs. “It’s not a bad thing that we’re talking about it,” Economou said. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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$13.75 – still short of $15, although Economou and others say raising the minimum wage is the state’s job, not Worcester’s. “The city of Worcester does not set minimum wage,” Economou said, while also pointing out the upcoming increases and the potential competitive advantage Worcester loses by mandating higher wages. “I just can’t see us handcuffing people who want to come to our city,that doesn’t seem fair … Until we get in the driver’s seat, we want to be careful.” Russell, meanwhile, echoed a common refrain from community groups: economic development should also be community development, and it is OK to ask for concessions from developers looking for a gift from the city. “You want businesses to come to town, you want people to expand and stay, but you also want to make sure people in the city benefit by it,” Russell said. The document’s binding nature is

remember? What are your fondest memories of some of these bygone staples? What about the ones that remain? Are the glory days behind them? There was Aimberly Crossing in the MidTown Mall. Now, the mall is being eyed hungrily by city officials who view as little more than eyesore and an impediment to downtown development. What about Beef ’N Bourbon in Rutland. This was described as “the best little country-rock roadhouse of the area.” You could get a domestic bottled beer for 90 cents, and name-brand mixed drinks for $1.60. The Blarney Stone is still kickin’ in Worcester. Back then, it was known as “a simple, straightforward bar with a neighborhood feeling.” Sounds about right. The Blue Plate in Holden attracted a bevy of musicians,

such as Tornado Alley, which featured a preBig Dawg Bruce Reed, Larry Preston, Ric Porter and others. The Cinema Room in Leominster was huge – literally and figuratively. The inside was spacious, to say the least, and no less a rock star than Pat Benatar played there. Shrewsbury boasted the Driftwood. It had cheap drinks and Top-40 music – and it was very popular. The El Morocco is long gone (ah, the memories of junior prom – or was it senior prom). In its heyday, it was, quite simply, the place to be. Celebrities found their way there, and anyone who was anybody was bound to show up. J.C.’s on Foster Street sought to improve upon the rather tough image of the former Over the Hill Gang. It fared OK for a while. If you remember Kastle’s Keep in North Oxford, kudos to you. It hosted bands such as Down East, and served up really cheap, noname booze. Simply called The Pub, this Park Ave place served up food and live entertainment, even if the acoustics weren’t always accommodating. Ralph’s. Enough said. Except, unlike many others on this list, it is still going. The day Ralph’s closes in Worcester – don’t jinx it! - may well be the end of Worcester itself. Seriously, many a young man and woman came of age – in just about every way – at Ralph’s. It has

changed some over the years, but hell, it’s still Ralph’s. How about the Sanctuary? Formerly Rendezvous, it was a bit pricey, but it also offered a little upper-class entertainment. Sim’s Hideaway on Central Street in Southbridge, under owner Ron Simonelli, hosted plenty of bands. Much like Ralph’s, Sir Morgan’s Cove, is just one of those places that, even if you don’t live in Worcester — or have never been — you’ve probably heard of it. The Rolling Stones. That’s pretty much all you need to know. It became The Lucky Dog, and is now known as The Cove Music Hall. Tipperary Pub on Millbury Street, the “quintessential Irish pub.” If you told folks about some of your experiences here, or as part of a Millbury Street crawl, you may have to sanitize it some. Lots of good times. The bottom line? The Worcester bar and club scene ain’t what it used to be, and likely never will be again. Times change. But oh, the memories. Those never fade. - Walter Bird Jr.

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his week’s cover story looks at whether Worcester is, indeed, a college town. No doubt, particularly in these modern times of Wi-Fi, cafes and trendy shoppes, music and dance clubs are not all that are needed to lure the college set offcampus, but we recall a time when Worcester and the surrounding communities were thumpin’ and bumpin’ with clubs and bars that drew a diverse crowd – including college kids. We thought it might be fun to take a look back to the early ’80s, you know, when you Aqua-Netted your hair, put on that skinny tie and went bar- or clubhoppin’ for the night. In the Dec. 23, 1981 issue of Worcester Magazine, there was a story called, “Clubland: Worcester’s surprisingly diverse club scene.” Here are the places they listed. Many are long gone. Which do you

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A FINE SITUATION: Well now

he’s got to run for something again just to make the fine worth it. The Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance is fining former City Councilor Mike Germain more than $1,000 – and counting. All this according to a series of letters the campaign watchdog group has sent to Germain and his treasurer starting on Dec. 30 of last year. That is when every candidate with an active campaign account in the state was supposed to start on their year-end reports, due on Jan. 20. Every day you’re late from that date is a $25 fine. Since Germain has yet to file the report, as of publication, his fine has now reached quadruple digits. His name has also been reported to the Attorney General, along with 13 other nonfilers across the state, although Germain is the only Worcester representative on the list. The fines will cap out at $5,000, which Germain should reach by August, and must be paid personally rather than with campaign funds – which is good, since Germain has no money left in his account. Why not just close the account and avoid this whole snafu? Worcester Magazine tried reaching out to Germain, but no one could scrounge up a current phone number, which is why we don’t know whether Germain is keeping his account open to run for office in the future.

TALK LIKE A POLITICIAN:

It’s important to have a yearly checkup with your physician – you might be “Remiss.” It’s a condition that seems to exclusively affect politicians who don’t thank someone wealthy and important. As in, “I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank Tim Murray, Joe Petty and our machine overlord – I mean, Jim McGovern.” After a couple decades on planet Earth, I have yet to hear someone who is not a politician or well-connected crony ever express concern about their risk of becoming Remiss. So is “Remiss,” and how can you prevent it? Well, according to the dictionary, it’s basically a synonym for “negligent.” So why don’t political types just say that? Well, like most other nonsensical words in their vocabulary, it’s a way of separating themselves from how us normal people talk. To use any other word would make them “Remiss.” Next week on How To Talk Like a Politician – silos are back, and they must be destroyed.

FULFILL THIS: OK, OK, usually those city ranking articles are pure click bait, with no real effort or methodology behind the madness. But Gallup is one of the few name-brand polling companies, so we’ll indulge their idea that of 190 cities on the “Most fulfilled communities” list, Worcester placed a devastating 183rd. We’re sandwiched right between Youngstown, Ohio; Toledo, Ohio and Dayton, Ohio – yikes, Ohio. The ranking was based on residents’ self-rating of sense of purpose, social fulfillment, financial security, sense of community and physical health, according to a Washington Post interview of the brains behind Gallup’s operation, and was compiled through 246,000 live 10-minute phone interviews in 2014 and 2015. More fuel for the spin machine, coming right up. ADJECTIVE WARS: Don’t tell City Councilor Gary Rosen, but someone is edging in on his nickname empire. City officials gathered by Union Station Monday to celebrate First Bristol Corporation’s $21 million bet on Worcester in the form of a Hilton hotel in Washington Square. It’s a connecting piece between downtown and Shrewsbury Street, which makes it yet another integral investment in “beautiful District 2, as we say,” according to newly elected District 2 Candy Mero-Carlson. Poor Rosen spent months on end drilling “Beautiful District 5” into voters’ heads, including standing on a rotary with a sign when he ran unopposed last election, and now a rookie councilor is trying to muscle in on his turf? We cannot sit idly by as this travesty unfolds. Pick another adjective – Titillating District 2, Wrinkly District 1, Theoretical District 3, Foppish District 4. And that’s just off the top of my head – you get the idea. COMB OVER: Speaking of Rosen, he wrote to Worcester Magazine to tell a story about the time he trolled the Bernie Sanders HQ on Park Ave. in Worcester by dropping of some “famous and unbreakable” Gary Rosen City Council combs to deal with Sanders’ famous and untameable hair. “I’m sure Bernie will appreciate my thoughtfulness and generosity since he too is into giving away free stuff,” Rosen said in an email. Losing Massachusetts – a must-win for Sanders, according to pundits – was bad, but at least the Democratic presidential hopeful got a consolation prize.

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{ worcesteria } working for various successful politicians – Attorney General Maura Healey, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren – you get the idea. The best way to sum up the night is with the final question of the night, when one attendee asked how much money the panelists took home from working on campaigns. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s former press secretary Kate Norton gave a non-answer full of buzzwords, the kind Public Relations wizards use instead of casting spells. Healey campaign manager (and now employee) Mike Firestone dispensed with the frills and cited a $3,500 a month number, although that had to be cut when he wanted to hire more employees and there was no more budget left to cut. And Worcester native Nora Keefe, a Warren worker who ran the Democratic State Convention in 2014, played it the smartest of all by staying silent and letting the other two talk themselves silly. The panel had some interesting tidbits. Firestone, for example, told the crowd the hardest part about Healey’s successful campaign was the fundraising, which required the campaign to come up with $100,000 in donations every month for the duration – and also estimated that 75 cents of every donated dollar went to television ads. Keefe – the daughter of current state Rep. Mary Keefe – echoed a commonly heard refrain that central Massachusetts is turning a little more conservative. As for tips for civically-minded citizens looking to make the leap into politics or campaigning in general, the advice was simple. “You don’t have to be the smartest person in the room,” Norton said. “But if you’re the hardest worker in the room, I’ll notice you every time.” Oh, and your vote counts, we’re stronger together, blah, blah, blah.

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due to his famous personal charisma. The audience at Crompton Collective waiting for a past-my-bedtime visit from the former President were one step ahead, as the bar in the back kept people sloshed all night long. But $5 for a beer? It’s the spouse of a presidential candidate talking about why she’d make a good candidate, not a Taylor Swift concert. Although whoever set the playlist for the evening clearly has a T-Swift poster in their bedroom, as the room was bumping all night. People were spilling beer on reporters, literally hanging out of windows – regardless of your politics, STEVEN KING it seemed like a good time. Although the America Rising tracker there to make sure Clinton’s potential gaffes went viral didn’t seem to be enjoying himself. The GOP PAC, formed after Mitt Romney lost the last election and Republicans decided they weren’t getting enough negative opposition research, did post a “Don’t Be Fooled” clip with Worcester footage, although it was all about Clinton badmouthing West Virginia coal. Blah. And to all the people waiting outside Crompton Collective, unable to get in to the at-capacity building – pick up a hobby or something. It’s Bill Clinton, not the second coming of Christ. If you don’t get into the building, go home and build a LEGO set or something.

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PROGRESSIVES IN WORCESTER: Liberals’ stranglehold on Worcester politics is

apparently not tight enough, allowing Republicans enough breathing room that they can make small noises and occasionally win elections. So a group of residents are forming “Progressive Worcester,” a group formed in “response to the growth of a conservative movement in Worcester and the subsequent increase in racial tensions.” The first meeting is March 23 at 6 p.m., and you can RSVP to Dante Comparetto at dante.comparetto@gmail.com to attend. The group will rally around progressive issues and try to help progressives get elected to office. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn. MARCH 3, 2016 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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roponents of public charter schools respond to criticism of those schools by claiming they do not siphon funds from public school districts; they do not discriminate by picking only the most capable students at the expense of, say, more challenged students; and thousands of potential students are “stranded” on wait lists due to the popularity of charter schools. Here is what gets missed or overlooked: Urban school districts like Worcester are already under-funded, putting them at an immediate disadvantage when it comes to educating a diverse and challenged student base. Lost or reduced state and federal funding, combined with a city that barely spends above its net school spending requirements and other factors, leave Worcester schools balancing the need to provide the best possible education to its students with a finite funding source. To be sure, there are cost-cutting measures that could be taken. We support, for example, the exploration of combining some city and school departments, perhaps human resources, as one way to save money. We also remain closely watchful of the administrative staffing at the Durkin Administration Building. More to the point, the perception is it is a dumping ground for failed school principals. Witness the recent move at Doherty Memorial High School, where former principal Sally Maloney was plucked out and plopped down on Chatham Street. That does not change the fact that, while our public schools are being under-funded, Gov. Charlie Baker wants to raise the cap on charter schools. Advocates cite that familiar argument: Charter schools are not draining funds from public schools. Public charter schools and public district schools draw from the same pie. District schools continue to receive reimbursement for a student several years after he or she leaves the system, but talking to local school officials we are told it is not so black and white. We champion as many educational opportunities for children as possible. And we take nothing away from the two fine charter schools in Worcester. But we do note that many many charter schools across the state – including one here in Worcester – have closed. Just from what we witnessed with the Spirit of Knowledge Charter School, we were left with serious questions about the oversight of management. Public district schools are held to careful scrutiny. The sad saga that was SOK revealed woeful mismanagement. Where, then, was the state to step in and prevent hundreds of students from being left in the lurch, in mid-school year? In fact, it was Worcester Public Schools that stepped up and took those students into its fold. We would look more favorably upon Baker’s fascination with charter schools if he appeared equally as focused on ensuring full funding of all public district school districts. Until then, we are wary of raising the cap on charter schools. If, in fact, the goal is to care for all students, let us make sure were are taking full care of the vast majority of them – those who attend public district schools – first.

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Janice Harvey ately, every day brings something more jaw-droppingly stupid than the one before. Donald Trump’s popularity continues to baffle and terrify, while things here in the land of Woo have been getting pretty goofy, too. It may be time to take a cue from Max of “Where The Wild Things Are.” Dressing in a wolf costume and setting sail to escape the madness sounds like a viable option, especially after witnessing the wackiness of February’s waning days. Consider this: City Councilor Michael Gaffney is suing InCityTimes, Worcester’s biweekly cat box liner disguised as a newspaper, for allegedly printing stories that paint him as a racist. Running a story about a supporter showing up in black face at a Gaffney fundraiser based on nothing more than a rumor was not only beyond daffy, but very likely will prove unhealthy for her wallet. He’s looking for a cool million in damages. I’ve got to believe that with the proliferation of camera phones, someone would have snapped a picture of Al Jolson entering the room. Leave it to Rosalie Tirella to type first and ask questions never. Her particular brand of “journalism” makes The National Enquirer’s flying saucers and Batboy coverage look positively Pulitzer-worthy. Entering into the ring is the author of the Feb. 5 article, one Gordon T. Davis, who is filing suit against loose cannon and local blogger Turtleboy for — wait for it — defamation. Let me get this straight: Davis got his feelings hurt when he was called “unstable” for calling Gaffney a racist. Got that? Gaffney says the racism label hurts his law practice. Davis says being called “senile” is hurting his income, which he says would have been at least $150,000 last year if his potential clients weren’t scared off by a blogger who repeatedly questioned his involvement in local protests

Weighing in on Mount Carmel Church To the Editor: I read your article in the Worcester Magazine “For Whom The Bell Tolls” (Worcester Magazine, Feb. 25). It makes me very sad, and I think it is a disgrace, what has become of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church. I am not here to blame anyone, but someone is to blame, but it is not my right to judge. One thing I do know. You asked, “How did Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church come to this? How did it happen? Well, that is one thing I know. As a homeowner, I know if you do not do repairs on your house within a reasonable amount of time, they will not get to the point where major repair is required, and it is the same with any building. My grandmother was a founding member over 60 years, and it is a disgrace that the magnificent church is in such a bad need of repair. If repairs were done on the church years and years ago when the repairs would not have been much money, the church would have never been in the shape it is

and his wardrobe choices. Gaffney called for an audit of Davis’s pals at the Mosaic Complex, which led to a halting of the cash flow from the city coffers to the organization. While I suspect the additional brouhaha over the veracity of Gaffney’s Facebook posts is being fueled, in part, by Mosaic supporters, his own inability to rein in his opinions isn’t helping. There’s a lot of weird rock-throwing going on here, so forgive me for rolling my eyes over this, when you consider I was branded with the same label as Gaffney less than a year ago. I had my entire life turned upside down for using the word “colorblind,” so don’t cry to me, boys. If Gaffney gets a million bucks, I should get $2 million. I know firsthand the Mosaic crowd and their supporters can get very nasty: I had to permanently block Brenda Jenkins, Joyce McNickles and Keesha LaTulippe after they inundated my FB page. One of several assaults on my integrity and abilities as an educator came in the form of a blog – written by Gordon T. Davis. So if you think I care that Gordo couldn’t drum up some business for his dubious law advocacy business (the link to which is a dead-end), well think again, my friends. I have as much concern for Davis’s lost wages as I have for Carlo Baldino’s lost blog. Here’s some advice for Gaffney: stay off Facebook. You can log onto YouTube to see videos of kittens terrified by cucumbers, and if you’re looking for a lo-cal tiramisu recipe or how to sew a quilt that resembles the Declaration of Independence, go to Pinterest. You don’t need to comment when you get aggravated over posts made by what my dad called “shit-stirrers.” Leave that to dopes like me, who can’t resist slamming fools.

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in today. The Italian people of Worcester scrimped and saved to build Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church in 1928. I went to Mass all the time when I was a boy, and it was such an inspiring place to worship God. As far as the fact that there are fewer and fewer people attending Mass, that is happening all over the United States, not just here. In closing, I just hope and pray a miracle will happen. It is, indeed, very sad and tragic what has happened to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church, and I hope the church building can be saved. It is in my opinion that it is one of the most magnificent church buildings and the interior is very impressive and gorgeous. And it has been a big part of my life since I was a boy. R IC HARD WHITE West Boylston

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To the Editor: I am writing this response to your cover story from Feb. 25 about the future of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Quite frankly, Mount Carmel should have closed a long time ago when the Diocese of Worcester first closed churches in the city. With the reports of the parish only collecting $300 per week in offertory, only 50 people regularly attending a Sunday Mass, and a crumbling physical plant, there is simply no way possible for this parish to remain open. This is one of the rare instances Canon Law allows for the de-consecration of a church (Others, on the other hand, could have been spared). Without a doubt, Mount Carmel has served as the center of Italian-American culture in Worcester, as it was founded to minister to Italian-American immigrants who escaped

“You can get married on Sunday and still get fired on Monday, because we still don’t have job protection. That’s not right. That’s not right.” - Former President Bill Clinton in Worcester on the eve of Super Tuesday, on job protection for married gay couples.

Mussolini. Mount Carmel, along with other surviving “ethnic” parishes in America (including St. Mary’s for the Polish and St. Joseph’s for French-Canadians, both in Worcester), were established by the bishops for the purpose of assisting the immigrants assimilate into American culture. The Church provided most social services without government intervention back then. On the ecclesiastical side of things, ethnic parishes did not make any sense since the Traditional Latin Mass was in every parish, with the sermon preached in the native tongue (for most of us, English). Once these Old World immigrants became Americanized their children learned and spoke English at home and school, so there was reason to preach a sermon in Italian, French, or Polish in the USA. Historically, your parish was actually where you lived (That is still somewhat the case). A parish was not just the church, but the

- A man standing outside Crompton Collective after Bill Clinton spoke in support of his wife Hillary Clinton, who is locked in a tight race with Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination. He was also yelling out the last name of Bill Coleman, a frequent City Council candidate. “I just went in there, put down acoustic tracks. To be honest with you, when I first started, I had no direction,” – Dave Szczepaniak, local musician on his new project with Peak Fifteen.

boundaries that surrounded it, and is actually a subdivision of the diocese. The Vatican never insisted that parishes be assigned based on race or ethnicity. The Catholic Church is made of all orthodox believers who are baptized. Whomever is there is there. CH R IS T OPH E R R . WH IT T LE Worcester

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candidate in the history of the New Hampshire primary, beating the last record by 25 percent. He beat Hillary here by 22 percent, got nearly that margin over Trump’s raw total, and got more than three times as many new voters as Hillary and over twice those of Trump. Hillary left such a bad aftertaste here with her heavy-handed tactics and insider arm-twisting, most Bernie voters are refusing to come out if she’s the nominee, ensuring not only her loss to Trump in the general, but killing any chance of sweeping Democrats into Congress. Moreover, polls show consistently that Bernie beats Trump by decisive margins in the general, not Hillary. The choice is clear, Its either Bernie now, or Trump later. THEO DO RE BO SEN New Hampshire

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ONE STUDENT LOOKS FOR THE ANSWER STEVEN KING

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Last winter, the New York Times published a story titled “Long a College Town, Worcester Now Looks the Part.” My only problem with the story is the author isn’t from Worcester. I am. I’ve lived here 21 years and I am about to graduate from college here.

They are not wrong in that Worcester is often referred to as a college town; it is home to nine colleges. Including the half dozen schools neighboring Worcester, we’re looking at roughly 36,000 students a year calling Worcester their home away from home. That’s a lot of college students roaming around. But is Worcester truly a college town? City officials and college presidents often say so, but the only populations that can really confirm this are college students themselves. And while it seems most college kids enjoy going to school here, they seem to agree the city doesn’t exactly feel like a Boston, Mass., or a Durham, North Carolina – true college towns, each of them. Ethan Mitnik, a senior at Clark University, which calls Worcester’s Main South neighborhood home, said one reason Worcester has not acquired a real collegetown feel is students at the various colleges and universities here do not mingle or frequent the same establishments. “I wouldn’t say it’s a college town,” Mitnik said. “You’re not always running into other college kids unless you leave the general area where your campus is. I feel like, occasionally you might see some out, but really each college has their own bar that they go to.” He is not wrong. Historically, the Clark kids go to The Blarney Stone on Maywood Street; Assumption goes to Leitrim’s on Park Ave.; Worcester State goes to Mahoney’s, also on Park Ave.; and WPI frequents “The Boynton” and other places along and around Highland Street. Just check any of those bars on a Thursday night and you’re guaranteed to find

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Tom Matthews, Ethan Mitnik and Eli Goldman have a beer at the Blarney Stone. them packed full with college students. It’s almost exclusively college kids who go out Thursday nights. Friday and Saturday nights are usually spent at house parties. How to change that? Mitnik suggests places that cater exclusively to college kids all the time, not just one night a week. “A lot of bars just have college nights,” he said. “It’d be nice to see some places that are more geared towards college kids each night.” But college kids do more than just drink. No, really, we do. The city offers lots of different cafes that college students frequent to grab a cup of coffee or breakfast before class. Many of them offer tables and areas for students to sit down and work on papers or projects. Some of the more popular places among the college crowd are Acoustic Java, Nu Café and The Bean Counter.

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Clark University senior Eli Goldman is not afraid to get off campus, and noted there are many different spots throughout the city he enjoys visiting. “I like Nu Café. It’s got a nice environment. It’s big,” Goldman said. “I’ve brought my stuff and done work there a few times. They have nice tables.” Beyond cafes, the city has lots of restaurants as well. College kids have no excuse when it comes to finding a good place to grab a bite in Worcester. Shrewsbury Street alone boasts an array of restaurants serving up just about any food you could possibly crave. Italian, Mexican, a new delicious Thai restaurant, Basil N’ Spice - it’s all there. And no college kid can graduate from school in Worcester without visiting Boulevard Diner in the early morning hours. But Goldman points out sometimes a

unique option can be within walking distance from campus. “I like that within this section of Main South you have Vietnamese food, Jamaican food at Ya Mon, Mexican at Hacienda Don Juan,” he said. “There are so many different options for food because you have so many different people here.” While Goldman could name several enjoyable spots he frequents throughout the city — the Hadwen Arboretum, bike rides by the reservoir — he echoed Mitnik’s sentiment that the city is not quite yet a college town. “I don’t think Worcester is built around the colleges,” he said. “I think it’s Worcester’s here and the colleges are here, too. I feel like the culture of Worcester doesn’t come from the colleges. Worcester culture is there. And the college cultures are at their campuses.” Emma Collins, a senior at Holy Cross, has

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are limited. Our first stop was at Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. It’s slogan is “be you,” and this is a bar where you can do just that. With a mixed audience of college kids and older adults, you are able to have a good time without being overwhelmed by the same kind of person

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March 23 7:30 PM UMass Medical School student Victoria Creedon and University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine strudent Duncan Grossman study at Nu Cafe. Unlike Mitnik and Goldman, she said students in Worcester do mingle. “There’s definitely a distinct atmosphere to each school,” she said. “But that doesn’t mean we don’t mingle and have fun.”

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and Goldman and a few other college friends to see whether we could get this socalled college town feeling here in the city, despite our preconceived notions formed over the past four years.

The first task at hand was to decide how we would get around. Typically, people in this situation rock paper scissor shoot to see who’d be the designated driver, but Worcester is lucky to have a pretty thriving Uber system. The company really took off here about a year ago, and has been a great resource to get college students off campus and out into the city, ever since. Uber is popular with college students because all it requires is a few taps on a cell phone, and voila Pierre is outside waiting for you. But be quick, if you don’t come out immediately they will drive away and scoop someone else, since the service is in such demand. Transportation is often cited as a hindrance to college kids venturing off campus. The city has a bus system, the WRTA, but it is not widely utilized by college students. If you don’t have your own car, your travel options

everywhere you look. The main attraction of the bar is live music. Thursday through Sunday. After the bands wrap up games of darts and corn hole pick up. For a guy that gets restless just sitting around, the option to play games and have a beer is a huge plus. May I note I hit a “swish” in my first game of corn hole. I caught up with owner Dave Gerry to talk about what makes Beatnik’s an attractive spot for students. “Beatniks is unique because it is truly a place you can ‘be you,’” he said. “We welcome everyone and make it comfortable for them to be there.” He pointed out that after people experience Beatnik’s once, they are drawn back because of the atmosphere. “When a college kid figures out how to party respectably and enjoy a great bar without all the standard college bar stereotypes, they come to Beatniks,” he said. The staff is friendly, and it’s obvious they want you to have a good time. The bar offers a good selection of drinks, both cheap and mid-price depending on what you want. If money’s tight, $2 Narragansetts should do. “We pay attention to the details,” Gerry said. “Offer great service, an eclectic liquor and beer menu, theme nights, music that’s all over the map, and it’s just a fun comfortable place to be at.” Our next trip was to Ralph’s Diner, at 148 Grove St. This was the first trip to Ralph’s for everyone in our group, and it was quite the memorable experience. It was a Wednesday night and Shaun Connolly was hosting his continued on page 14

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sing our hearts out. A guy who knew every word to “Slide” by The Goo Goo Dolls set the bar pretty high. But before our karaoke debut, Worcester Magazine reporter Josh Lyford did a compelling performance of Kenny Roger’s “The Gambler.” We were up next, and while I thought Bob Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” would be a safe bet, it turned out to be a bust when I realized my friends weren’t as big of a fan of Dylan as I am. We made it through without hitting a single word together, all the while conjuring lots of confused, disturbed looks. After happily handing the mics over to the DJ. I caught up with bartender Anthony Bridgford to talk about the bar and the lure it holds for college kids. He talked to me about the various events they host throughout the week, all which attract college kids from all over the city. “On Monday nights we have a poetry show, The Dirty Gerund,” Bridgford said. “We have touring poets that come from all over the country. Sometimes, we’ll have a crowd of over a hundred people, and for a bar that’s pretty incredible.” Bridgford pointed out winters can be tough, with the snow causing a hassle for people getting around, and noted the bar’s patio is a big attraction during the summer. “We go through lulls, but during the summer we have a huge advantage, especially on movie night on Sunday,” Bridgford said. “We project movies, and it’s like a drive-in.

Bridgford said he loves working at Ralph’s because of the people that frequent it. “The big positive about Ralph’s, in general,” he said, “is how eclectic the crowd of people that comes in here really is. Everyone is very respectful to one another. People usually say Ralph’s is very chill and I think it is.” Ralph’s also hosts music weekly and has booked some big name bands, such as Black Flag and Husker Du. After wrapping up our conversation, Bridgford made me some killer chili dogs – a definite if you stop in. Our next trip was to the DCU center for Monster Jam. The DCU center is a staple in Worcester. It is the biggest venue the city has and plays host to concerts, sporting events, conventions, meetings and trade-shows. While the Sharks are gone, professional hockey will be returning to Worcester for a 2017-18 season. But here’s the thing about the DCU: It doesn’t really have anything to attract college kids. We were lucky enough to get hooked up with tickets to Monster Jam for free; otherwise I can’t really say we would have been in attendance. Granted, at 21 years of age I can’t really justify shelling out twenty or so bucks for a ticket. Here’s the other thing: I did shell out $15.50 for two Budweisers. That’s not really in a college student’s budget for beer, and I felt crazy for doing so. Why not have cheaper options for those who can’t justify continued on page 16

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city crawl we felt satisfied and enjoyed our time out. We never felt a lack of options. As I mentioned at the outset of this story, I’ve lived in Worcester 21 years. I have seen the city grow. I have

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seen the business development downtown, the new restaurants on Shrewsbury Street, the breweries. But has it reached the feeling of a real college town? The answer, I’m afraid, is no. It takes more than just looking the part, and I’m not sure the city does that just yet either. The city has plenty of great offerings — the Worcester Art Museum, Hanover Theatre, the Ecotarium, Nu Cafe, to name a few — but they are a part of the Worcester culture, not the college culture of the city. There are essential things the city would need in order to get that college town feel. For instance, more concert venues. There are lots of concerts in the city, don’t get me wrong. I attend a lot of shows, but these are typically house shows — a city like Boston has multiple places such as The Sinclair, House of Blues, The Middle East, The Great Scott, all of whom attract mid- to big-name acts. The Palladium is kind of Worcester’s equivalent to those places, but unless you’re into death metal and juggalos, the place isn’t probably going to be up your ally. Okay, they book more than just that, but it’s not often and those are the main offerings. The Canal District is starting to thrive and there are a lot of popular bars over by Green and Winter streets, including Compass Tavern and Union Tavern. Electric Haze on Millbury Street pulls in a sizable college crowd. For the most part, when I visit the places in that area, I don’t see a lot of college kids. Worcester is headed in the right direction – I don’t think we can say it’s a true college town, just yet. Tom Matthews is an intern with Worcester Magazine

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The boisterous bearding competition, Whiskered Wonderland, is returning to Ralph's Saturday, March 5 for the fourth year running, and while this year is geared up to be its best yet, it almost didn't happen at all.

Whiskered Wonderland founder Brad Petrinec started the bearding competition in 2013 and it was a resounding success as the first of its kind in Central Massachusetts. At the time, Petrinec was living in Worcester; as a fan of Ralph's Diner, the pieces seemed to fall into place. Last year, however, Petrinec moved back to Detroit, Michigan to be closer to his family. That lent itself to some tough coordination issues. “I like to do everything myself. Being here and not there, I cant do that,” explained Petrinec. “I have to rely on other people. I still do most of the planning myself, but this time, Shaun Connolly is getting some of his comedian buddies to help out hosting. I still found the bands and judges and came up with the schedule. I can do most of that through the Internet. Actually, getting out and putting posters up, I cant do it. I'm kind of going in blind and hoping other people are doing it. I assume they are.” “It's just kind of tough,” he continued. “I like to be in control of everything. Not knowing what's going on kind of makes me nervous. I'm sure there will be a good turnout, who knows, maybe it will be better.” While the event has been a success from the beginning, it has grown in both attendance, participation and become a more streamlined event throughout. “It's huge,” said Petrinec. “It makes me feel really good. I was in Worcester for three years and I moved away, but I kind of left a legacy. Everyone dreams of leaving a legacy after they die, and I didn't die. It's pretty big and it makes me feel good being able to give back to the community.” Giving back to the community has been the underlying focus of Whiskered Wonderland since the beginning. For the last three years, all the money raised has gone to the Child Life Fund at the UMass Memorial Children's Healthcare Center. This year, however, the beneficiary of the event funds will be Worcester's Andy's Attic, a nonprofit organization run by South High Community School student

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volunteers. The organization provides gently used clothing, shoes, backpacks, toiletries and school supplies to teenagers and families in need. “It feels good to give back,” Petrinec said of the long-standing focus on charity. “It's a great charity. They're both great charities, and it's hard to choose one over the other.” The event is entirely for charity, and takes an incredible amount of planning, scheduling and coordinating to operate. For Petrinec, the notion of giving back is absolutely integral. “I have a troubled past,” he said. “I'm a recovering drug addict. Part of my recovery. I did a lot of bad things, now I have to give back to society. This is one of the ways I can give back and help out.” This year, Petrinec ran a successful beard competition in Detroit and now has several Worcester events under his belt. He doesn't have any plans to grow the bearding/fundraising empire, however. “Most states and cities have beard competitions and every city has their own beard club,” he explained. “It just so happened that I lived in Worcester and I moved back to Michigan. There was a beard club in Detroit, but it kind of fizzled out, so I started a new one. I won't be doing another [beard contest] in another state unless I move to another state.” Categories this year include mustache, partial beard, fake beard, groomed beard styled mustache and three full beard categories (4 inches, 4-8 inches and over 8 inches) as well as freestyle. There will be performances by Sawmill (who have been a part of the competition since its inception), Brother Zack & Sister Helen, Absinthe Rose and Foxy Hooper. Judges will include Kate McMahon, Jay Cole (president and founder of the Western Mass Whisker Society), Ann Arbor, MI's Sean Logie (Murder City FHC), Katherine George (“Puke Face” of Worcester Roller Derby) and Nicolas Redanty (Rochester Beardsman). The event kicks off at Ralph's Diner, 148 Grove St., Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. It is 21-plus. Admission is $15 (which includes contest entrance for those interested.) For those coming from out of town, the Courtyard by Marriott is the host hotel. For more information on the event, head to Facebook and for information on Andy's Attic, check out Andysattic.org. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Bass player Dave Szczepaniak has been a part of the local music scene for decades now, having played in the punk-infused band The Jags, and more recently Little Big Wheel. One thing he has not done is record his own project. Until now. Although technically not a solo project in theory, Peak Fifteen is Szczepaniak’s vision, from beginning to end.

Peak Fifteen’s first CD, “Another World,” has just been completed, and Szczepaniak has assembled an ace live band to perform it. On Friday, March 11, the band holds its CD release party at JJ’s Sports Bar in Northboro. In reality, this project has been many years in the making. Szczepaniak has always had the songwriting bug, and this music comes from all phases of his career. Working in Little Big Wheel inspired him to finally act on his urges. Jim Weeks, lead singer and songwriter for the band, decided to take time off to go solo, “so I thought, why don’t I do one too,” Szczepaniak said. “ I started writing and working on stuff and it just evolved, and really came together. Everything just kinda clicked.” Peak Fifteen started with just one guitar and a recording studio. This was not just any recording studio, but Wooly Mammoth in Waltham. The facility’s mastermind, David Minehan, happens to be a longtime friend of Szczepaniak’s. Minehan, a Boston music icon who fronted the legendary Neighborhoods, became his ‘de facto’ partner in the project. “I just went in there, put down acoustic tracks. To be honest with you, when I first started, I had no direction,” says Szczepaniak. He basically just had a small handful of tunes that were looking for a home. Dave never really considered himself a lead vocalist, so his first order of business was to find a voice that could sell his songs. In walked Katy O’Connor, who turned out to be a revelation. O’Connor, whose experience is mainly studio sessions, was spot-on for the project. Szczepaniak began writing fresh stuff to cater to her voice, and the sound started to blossom. Minehan continued to encourage him to bring in fresh faces to enrich the sound

and keep the creative muse happening. Szczepaniak, who has worked with Minehan since the '90s on various projects, welcomed the input. “He just keeps getting better and better,” he said of Minehan. “Dave is one of those kind of people that is so dedicated to whatever he does, you know. He’s got a great work ethic.” Included in the CD’s stellar lineup of musicians are local favorites Paul Provost on keyboards and Dave Dick on banjo and guitar. The sound is a rich, layered, guitar-oriented power pop, with strong melodies enhanced by O’Connor’s uncanny ability to harmonize. Minehan himself handled all of the guitar duties, and you can hear that solid sound he became known for throughout the years. The message of the songs is taking advantage of second chances, and starting

fresh. In the song, "Beginnings," the lyrics state, “It’s my beginning, starting all over again.” There’s a spiritual renewal feeling to the entire CD, uplifting the listener. Once the recording was finished, Szczepaniak found out O’Connor and other players on the CD were not available for live performances. His next step was to assemble a band that could faithfully recreate the music on the recording. Nick Martinelli, drummer from Killer Queen, was the first person Szczepaniak coveted. Ray Rogacz, who played with Dave in the Jags and Little Big Wheel, jumped in. Steve Bisceglia then joined up as a second guitarist. As far as filling O’Connor’s shoes, Szczepaniak believes he got very lucky when he heard Dawn Sweet, singer for Heavy Horses. At the recommendation of Martinelli,

she auditioned. “We heard her, and that was like, boom, the right situation,” he said, adding, “she nailed it, right from day one.” With the heavily-layered harmonies, a second female singer was needed. Emily Deyo filled the void. Keyboardist Mike Bray, who a long time ago in another life, played in the popular FM Rock band New England, rounds out the live lineup. “He was the final piece of the puzzle, and now we’re all on the same page.” Szczepaniak states. That lineup of musicians has already performed a handful of live shows, and Szczepaniak is excited about the upcoming CD release party. “We can’t wait,” he said, emphatically. MARCH 3, 2016 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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The host led me straight to the cheap seats on a recent Friday visit to the Castle Restaurant in Leicester. Was it the joke I made about performing a synchronized swimming routine in the moat that blacklisted me from the Castle’s swanky Camelot dining room? I should have worn my coat of armor; perhaps then, the staff would have taken me more seriously. Instead, my friend and I were seated in the Castle’s more casual wing where one is free to enjoy French-fried potatoes and tuna melts.

As far as I knew, the Castle had always represented an “old Worcester” tradition of

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splendor and pomp. I slumped down in my green upholstered chair among the gargoyles and the plastic poinsettias, contemplating a side of fries. I felt snubbed from the cool kids table. “Let’s just ask for the Camelot menu,” my friend insisted. At that point, we were quite literally the only ones in the restaurant with the exception of three servers outfitted in formal bow ties. “Obviously, they don’t think we’re Camelot material,” I said, rolling my eyes and pouting into my water goblet. My friend flagged down a server and politely requested to see the other menu. To my surprise, the girl shrugged and returned shortly with two leather bound volumes without even asking us for some sort of secret Camelot password. We perused the Castle’s exclusive offerings while sipping on glasses of Marchesi Barbera in the light of a warm crackling fire. Straightening her bow tie, our server leaned in and said, “If you’re planning to order from the Camelot menu, just let me know and we can move you to the Camelot room.” Another server walked past. His skateboarding sneakers peaked out from beneath a pair of perfectly pressed tuxedo pants and I began to regain my panache.

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“That won’t be necessary,” I responded. We had struck a happy medium in the Crusader lounge. To start, I ordered the Roasted Baby Quail, Pan-Seared Nantucket Scallops, and the “Alta Vista Farms” Buffalo Carpaccio. The Quail, served in a Maderia wine essence, was not only tough, but it also contained a stuffing akin to a boxed offering from Pepperidge Farm, despite the menu’s description of wild rice, Portuguese sausage, golden raisins and quinoa. The scallops were wrapped in Caranado prosciutto and served atop a light lemon-accented buerra blanc, garnished with caviar. This classic passed app paid tribute to the Castle’s long history as a wedding venue, but didn’t impress me as a small plate in a restaurant where 50 years worth of accolades are prominently displayed in the front lobby.

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Most disappointing in our first course was the Alta Vista Farm Buffalo Carpaccio. The thinly-sliced buffalo tenderloin drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar would have delighted me had it not been for the mass quantity of capers destroying the integrity of what purported to be fresh, local meat. More discouraging than that, when I Googled the buffalo farm in question, I found that Alta Vista, in Rutland, has not had buffalo in upward of three years. I can’t insist that every dish is properly garnished, but I do insist upon honesty. The server took our entrée order, a Steak Diane and the Elk special, and encouraged us to try a Caesar Salad for two, prepared table side. The table side service proved to be the highlight of our experience. Owner James Nicas wheeled his station over and brandished his whisk with intense poise and precision. A little girl in a fancy dress sat down at the next table to watch him work. She sipped from a pink Shirley Temple and smoothed out the edges of her long, frilly gown. This was just how I had imagined the Castle restaurant. My salad was delicious. Mr. Nicas returned with his cart to prepare the Steak Diane, a tenderloin seared and flambeed with cognac. The process was nothing if not ablaze. The Elk dish arrived

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medium rare, served with roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini. Although the meat had been cooked to perfection, it was slathered in a blueberry preserve, which detracted from the multitude of fresh ingredients on the plate. Aside from our delightful table side chef,

service possessed a sense of hurried urgency that negatively contributed to the Castle’s otherwise fascinating physical environment. Two pink roses arrived at our table along with the check, totaling $148.20. Sometimes, the royal treatment is better left to one’s imagination.

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EVO Dining, 234 Chandler St., Worcester, is rolling out a new menu. Co-owners Al Maykel and Celeste MaykelZack oversee one of the best eateries in the city – and there are plenty of them. EVO has been open since December 2008, and is a frequent Best Of Worcester winner for overall restaurant, chef, family business, business lunch, bartender and more. “One of the keys to [our] success,” Zack said, “is to never remain stagnant, be open to change and provide guests with what they desire. We have done that by continually expanding our family’s modern sense approach to good food.” The spring 2016 menu is part of that, and will feature seasonal cuisine and monthly specials. Don’t forget to stop by the family’s adjacent market, The Living Earth, while you’re there. For reservation, call 508-459-4240. For more information, visit evodining.com.

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additions to the Canal District food scene, is opening later this month at 50 Water St., we are told. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner on three levels, with a coffee bar, breakfast items and lunch available on the first level. Our spies describe General Manager Tom Studer’s spot as “a very cool place.” Of course, what matters most is the food, and that should be in fine hands, under Chef Tim Russo. You may recall Russo was named Best Chef 2015 in Worcester’s Best Chef competition. He has also placed in the Judge’s and People’s choice categories. Award-winning barista Eirean Bradley is also on staff. Check out lock50. com for more information.

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Irish Festival. A festival of Irish music, dancing, food, refreshments, raffles and fun. $6 Children 12 and under free. Noon10 p.m. Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hall, 102 Russell St. 508-791-7326 or aohworcester.com Concert - Sarah Atwood, Violinist Emerging Musician from NE Conservatory - Tickets Required. Free with

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admission, but tickets are required and are available on a fist come, first serve basis at the reception desk starting at noon on the day of the concert. Free with admission. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. 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 Bob Moon From the Comoncheros. Classic rock, blue guitarist and singer! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Lifesong. Christian Rock with a Casting Crowns sound! $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722. Live Music featuring Whiskey Church. Great dance musicthey’re classic! $10/pp. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Firefly’s / Dante’s, 350 East Main St., Marlborough. 508-357-8883. Pete Levesque Live Jazz with Boston’s Finest Musicians. Pete Levesque - Saxophone with Boston’s Finest Musicians Tim Miller - Guitar Bruce Gertz - Bass Bob Gulotti - Drums no cover. 7:30-11 p.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-414-3938 or PeteLevesque.com The Flock returns to The Cove. The Flock returns to the Cove Music Hall for their long anticipated return to where it all began. Come down and get you 80’s fix with us! $10 Cover 21+ Doors at 8pm Show at 9pm $10 at the door. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Jodee & Brian. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Nik Chisholm live at 8. no cost. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

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Odessa/Havana Project: A Salsa Klezmer Fusion. An award-winning musical fusion of Latin, klezmer and jazz by Canada’s Odessa Havana Project featuring trumpeter David Buchbinder and Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist, Hilario Duran. $20 in Advance, $25 at the door. 8-9:45 p.m. Unity Hall at First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. jartsboston.org Second Hand Smoke. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. The Shaggers. Bring your dancing shoes. No cover. Best pizza in Central Mass and most beautiful bartenders too. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484 or find them on Facebook. 9Teen. Steely Dan, Funk, Soul and more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Chicken Change. Experimental Funk Jam Band, with teeth, a touch of heavy rock and blues! $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dirty Deeds - AC/DC Tribute. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314. DJ DBBLD & DJ Scotty P. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Industry Bar Room, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Isabel Stover with Pamela Hines. Isabel Stover- vocals Pamela Hines- piano Bob Simonelli- bass Bob Maloney- drums 9 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030 or nicksworcester.com Jubilee Garedens at Sahara. fun night of original tunes, dancing, drinks, friends.... 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Mystic River Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. No Alibi. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Pamela Hines & Isabel Stover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. The Issues at Wheelock Inn. Top 40, Disco, Rock & Pop 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wheelock Inn, 82 Wheelock Ave., Millbury. Take Two. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. “Blueswitch” jump blues/dancing. A wonderful evening of jump blues and dancing, wanna shake it? This is it! Free. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

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Concert - Company B, A Capella Ensemble - Tickets

The 2016 Chili Challenge fundraiser will be held Sunday, March 6, noon to 2 p.m. at Park Ave Elementary School, 58 Park Ave., Webster. The Webster Dudley Business Alliance and Isador’s Organics of Oxford partner again for the Chili Challenge to benefit the Hand Fruit Program, which donates fresh organic fruit to schools in Webster, Dudley and Oxford. There is a suggested donation of $5. A panel of judges will determine first-, second- and third-place winners. All attendees may vote for the “People’s Choice” award, and will be entered into a door prize raffle. Interested in entering your recipe? Email contact@thewdba.org for an entry form. For more information, call 508-949-6232. Required. Founded in 1984, Company B is the oldest performing group at Brandeis University. They will also perform at 3pm. Free with admission, but tickets required and will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the reception desk beginning at noon on the day of the concert. Free for members. Included with admission. 12:30-1 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Deborah McDonnell Band. A rare afternoon appearance by a crack bluegrass outfit. 3-6 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Rock On! Live Out Loud: Living on a Bad Name. Join Axis Entertainment for an afternoon with New England’s premier Bon Jovi tribute, Living On A Bad Name, and show your support for two great causes. Your ticket purchase will help Axis help students 1) as we assist funding for school performing arts programs and 2) as we support programs with a goal of eliminating bullying in our schools and in society. Info: rockonliveoutloud.com General Admission $10. 3-5 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org The Hip Swayers meet Thee Sonomatics. Join the cast of WCUW DJ’s, family and friends in the Frontroom at 910 Main Street, Worcester for an afternoon of “surf music” to celebrate the kickoff of the WCUW Spring Member Drive running March 14th through the 27th! $10. 4-7 p.m. WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org Big Jon Short. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Jim Carnazza & Mike Odgen Jazz Duo. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. The Ronald Stalford Memorial Organ Recital, Given by Brett Maguire. The Annual Ronald Stalford Memorial Organ Recital given by Brett Maguire, organist and Choir Master of Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester. After the concert a reception will be held in the Guild Room. Free. 5-6 p.m. All Saints Church, 10 Irving St. 508-752-3766. Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Mikey Lynch’s Sunday Jam. Every week, Mikey Lynch hosts the Sunday Jam. Featuring very special guest performers. No cover. 7-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Andy Cummings. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant,

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Hip Swayers – Deluxe! Drink & Sway Monday - almost springtime edition. 8 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

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Vertigo Trivia Night. Free to play and great prizes! Free. 7-10 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558. 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 Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. Dam Chick Singer. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Navy is coming to Worcester! The U.S. Navy Concert Band is the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, presenting a wide range of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern repertoire. A grand way to start the Spring 2016 Brown Bag Concert Series. Admission is Free. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the concert begins at noon. No table reservations will be accepted for this concert. Bring your lunch or purchase one at the Hall while they last! Bring a dry or canned food item supporting the Mechanics Hall food drive. Free Admission. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608. Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ Showcase @ Guiseppe’s. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or find them on Facebook. Open Mic All-Star Jam. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Brett Brumby. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044. Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. P.E James performs at Loft 266! Come and enjoy your favorite acoustic rock classics of the 50s, 60s, and 70s upstairs at the Loft! We’ll be singing at 266 Park Avenue, next to Blue Jeans Pizza. Full bar, and food available! Free! 9 p.m.-midnight Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177. The Wednesday night hang with Sam James (of The Voice), Nate Chung (of Holy Cross) and your host Erick G. (behind the bar). Wednesday night. G Bar. Come and hang. Great bar, great staff. We also feature the amazing Nate Chung from Holy Cross. Music starts around 9:00/9:30. Let’s make Wednesday’s wild again. Free! 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. G Bar, 62 Green St.

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ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Booklovers’ Gourmet, Images from Word.A.Day Illustration Project by James Heroux, Through March 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com Clark University: Schiltkamp Gallery, “Jump-DevolveWhisper”audio/video installations by Stephen DiRado & Matt Malsky, Through March 26. 92 Downing St. 508-793-7349. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-9292700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu 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, Lalla Essaydi Art Exhibit, Through April 13. 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org 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 Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com 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, 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 $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org

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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, Opening Reception: Hidden Exhibit 2016, Thursday. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 or postroadartcenter.com 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 Arts and Crafts 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 Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com 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 SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com 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 The Worcester Chorus presents a Mozart Requiem and Poulenc Gloria Friday, March 4, 8-10 p.m. at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester. Dr. Christopher Shepard directs soloists Esther Heidemann, soprano; Pamela Dellal, alto; Ryan Turner, tenor; and Stephan Barnacle, bass, along with the Festival Orchestra. Tickets are $49 for adults, $17.50 for students, $7.50 for youth. For more information or tickets, visit musicworcester.org. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.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, Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 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, Cyanotypes: Photography’s Blue Period, Through April 24; Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars, Through March 6; Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room in the Country, Through June 19; Veiled Aleppo, Through June 5; Arms and Armor: Company of the Wolfe Argent, Saturday; Zip Tour: John & Elizabeth Freake, Saturday; Arms and Armor: Aethelflaed: Lady of the Mercians (NEW!), Sunday; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 18. 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: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Exhibition: NOW! New Works, New Artists, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 5. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Hours: closed Sunday Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, The Art of Peace, Sunday - Thursday. Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri March 4th-Special Event! Operation Friendship Fundraiser Tix @ $25pp Joe Larson Sean Sullivan and friends Sat March 5th Joe Larson Sean Sullivan and friends. Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com Paula Poundstone Headlines the Hanover Theatre Thursday, March 3. Visit Paula at: paulapoundstone.com Facebook, Twitter. $29 - $39. 7:30-9 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 8775717469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org Cesar Millan Live! - Friday, March 4. Cesar Millan, original host of NatGeo “Wild’s Dog Whisperer” series and star of the new hit series “Cesar 911” on NatGeo Wild, will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their beloved canines in his exciting live show that has delighted audiences all over the world. Joined by his famous four-legged friend, Junior, Cesar will share his training secrets in his funny and entertaining way. Full price tickets start at $39. VIP tickets including a meet and greet are available for $85. 10% discounts are available for members, groups of 10+ and WOO Card holders. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit tickets. thehanovertheatre.org Cabaret - Friday, March 4 - Saturday, March 5. Step into the dark and decadent Kit Kat Club where excitement is high and inhibitions are low, where the girls are pretty (and so are the boys)! Cabaret singer Sally Bowles and her American lover play out their romance as the Nazi party rises to power in Germany. This award-winning musical features classic Kander and Ebb songs like “Maybe This Time,” “Money,” and of course, “Cabaret.” “What good is sitting alone in your room, come to the Cabaret!” February 26, 27, March 4, 5 at 8:00pm; March 6 at 2:00pm $22. 8-10:30 p.m. Gardner High School, 100 Catherine St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu

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Holy Cross March 3 Patriot League Tournament Quarterfinals, TBA March 6 Patriot League Tournament, Semifinals, TBA March 9 Patriot League Championship, 7:30 p.m. Nichols March 5 ECAC Semifinals, Colby-Sawyer College (New London, NH), TBA March 6 ECAC Championship, Colby-Sawyer College (New London, NH) WPI March 4 vs. Cortland State @ Amherst, 7:30 p.m. Anna Maria March 5 @ Colby-Sawyer, ECAC Semifinal, 3 p.m.

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Holy Cross March 7 Patriot League Quarterfinals, TBA WPI March 4 @ Scranton, NCAA Tournament First Round, 7 p.m.

ice hockey Men’s Nichols March 5 ECAC Northeast Championship, TBA

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Becker March 5 @ Stevenson, 1:15 p.m.

swimming & diving Women’s

Holy Cross March 7 vs. NCAA Zone “A” Diving Meet, 12 p.m. March 8 vs. NCAA Zone “A” Diving Meet, 12 p.m. March 9 vs. NCAA Zone “A” Diving Meet, 11 a.m. Assumption March 9 NCAA Division II Championships @ University of Indianapolis, TBA

track & field Men’s

Holy Cross March 4 @ IC4A Indoor Championships, 3 p.m. March 6 @ IC4A Indoor Championships, 9:30 a.m. WPI March 4 vs. ECAC Championships, Day 1 @ Staten Island TBA March 5 vs. ECAC Championships, Day 2 @ Staten Island, 10 a.m. Worcester State March 4 vs. ECAC @ Ocean Breeze, Staten Island, New York

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Holy Cross March 4 @ ECAC Indoor Championships, 3 p.m. March 5 @ ECAC Indoor Championships, 9:45 a.m. March 6 @ ECAC Indoor Championships, 9:30 a.m. Worcester State March 4 vs. ECAC @ Ocean Breeze, Staten Island, New York WPI March 4 vs. ECAC Championships, Day 1 @ Staten Island, TBA March 5 vs. ECAC Championships, Day 2 @ Staten Island, 10 a.m.

baseball Holy Cross

March 5 @ Furman, 1 p.m. March 5 @ Furman, 4 p.m. March 6 @ Furman, 1 p.m. March 8 vs. Pennsylvania, 3 p.m. March 9 vs. Pennsylvania, 3 p.m. Becker March 6 vs. Nichols @ NEBC-Northboro, 12 p.m. Assumption March 5 @ Florida Tech, 12 p.m. March 5 @ Florida Tech, 3 p.m. March 6 @ Florida Tech, 12 p.m. March 8 @ Embry-Riddle (Florida), 4 p.m. March 9 vs. Concordia (New York) @ Winter Park, Florida, 11 a.m. March 9 @ Rollins, 6 p.m. Nichols March 6 @ Becker, 12 p.m. WPI March 6 vs. St. Joseph’s (Maine) @ Auburndale, Florida, Russmatt Invitational, 9:30 a.m., 12p.m. March 7 vs. Waynesburg (Pennsylvania) @ Winter Haven, Florida, Russmatt Invitational, 9 a.m., 11:30a.m. March 9 vs. Husson @ Auburndale, Florida, Russmatt Invitational, 12:30 p.m. March 9 vs. Husson @ Auburndale, Florida, Russmatt Invitational, 3 p.m. Worcester State March 5 @ SUNY-Purchase, 11 a.m., 1:30p.m. March 8 vs. Mass-Dartmouth @ NEBC, Northborough, 3 p.m. MARCH 3, 2016 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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softball Holy Cross

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March 6 vs. Post @ Clermont, Florida, 9 a.m. March 6 vs. Felician @ Clermont, Florida, 11 a.m. March 7 @ Wayne State (Nebraska), 9 a.m. March 7 vs. Edinboro @ Clermont, Florida, NTC Spring Games, 11 a.m. March 8 vs. Nyack @ Hancock Park, Field 3, Clermont, Florida, 9 a.m. March 8 vs. Kutztown, Pennsylvania @ Clermont, Florida, 11 a.m. WPI March 7 vs. Emmanuel @ Winter Garden, Florida, NTC Spring Games, 1 p.m. March 7 vs. Thiel (Pennsylvania) @ Winter Garden, Florida, NTC Spring Games, 3 p.m. March 8 vs. Alvernia (Pennsylvania) @ Clermont, Florida, NTC Spring Games, 9 a.m. March 8 vs. Penn State Behrend @ Clermont, Florida, NTC Spring Games, 11 a.m. March 9 vs. St. Joseph’s (Maine) @ Clermont, Florida, NTC Spring Games, 9 a.m. March 9 vs. Moravian (Pennsylvania), NTC Spring Games, 1 p.m. Clark University March 5 vs. Elms College @ Fort Myers, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, NC Field 2, Naples, Florida, 11 a.m. March 5 vs. Marian (Wisconsin) @ Fort Myers, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, NC Field 1, Naples, Florida, 1 p.m. March 6 vs. Dominican (Illinois) University @ Fort Myers, Florida, 1 p.m. March 7 vs. Northland College @ Fort Myers, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, CenturyLink 1, Fort Myers, Florida, 9 a.m. March 7 vs. Albion @ Fort Myers, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, CenturyLink 1, Fort Myers, Florida, 11 am. March 7 vs. Nazareth @ Naples, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, NC Field 2, Naples, Florida, 9 a.m. March 8 vs. Drew University @ Naples, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, NC Field 1, Naples, Florida, 11 a.m. March 9 vs. Wilmington (Ohio) College @ Ft. Myers, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic, NC Field 5, Naples, Florida, 11 a.m. March 9 vs. Eastern Nazarene @ Naples, Florida, Gene Cusic Collegiate

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lacrosse Men’s

Holy Cross March 5 vs. Loyola (Maryland), 1:05 p.m. March 8 vs. Brown, 3:05 p.m. Assumption March 5 vs. Dowling, 2 p.m. March 8 @ NYIT, 3 p.m. Clark University March 9 vs. DeSales University @ Clearwater, Florida, 6 p.m. Nichols March 5 @ Anna Maria, 1 p.m. Becker March 9 @ UMass Boston, 4:30 p.m. Worcester State March 5 @ Gordon College, 1 p.m. Anna Maria March 3 vs. Nichols, 1 p.m.

Women’s

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Becker March 8 vs. Mount Ida, 4 p.m. Assumption March 6 @ Molloy, 12 p.m. March 8 @ LIY Post, 1 p.m. Nichols March 5 vs. Mount Ida, 11 a.m. Worcester State March 5 vs. Eastern Conn. State, 1 p.m.

tennis Men’s

Clark University March 4 vs. Capital @ Orlando, Florida, 7 p.m. March 6 vs. Coe College @ Orlando, Florida, 11 a.m. March 7 vs. Wheaton (Illinois) @ Orlando, Florida, Sylvan Lake Park, 11:30 a.m., Sanford, Florida March 8 vs. Moravian College @ Orlando, Florida, Red Bug Lake Park, Casselberry, Florida, 12:30 p.m.

Women’s

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Holy Cross March 7 @ Appalachian State Invitational, 8 a.m. March 8 @ Appalachian State Invitational, 8 a.m.

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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 MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults. Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107 Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Grave sites. 2 lots, Good Shepherd. Plot 147, graves 3 & 4. $5000.00 each. B/O Call Kris 508-735-9996 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678 Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064 FOR SALE Vintage Hanging Globe Light Unique, Amber color design pattern. Long Chain. Mint. $65.00 508-754-1827 Antique Metal Bed Art-Deco Design. Full Size. Headboard, Footboard, Rails. $150 508-791-0531

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Brand New Sleeper Sofa Light brown, beautiful fabric. Call 508-461-7206 Leave message, Webster MA. Comes apart for easy transport. Asking $300.00 Corner Hutch Solid pine - 4 doors - 48" x 76". Accommodates 42" television. $250. Photo available. 508-829-6792 YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Indoor Flea Market Worcester Auburn Emblem Club, Sat., Mar. 5, 8am-1pm. at Worcester Elks, 233 Mill St., Worcester. Snack Bar, Bake Table. To reserve a table call 508-892-3788 or 508-7534079. 508-892-3788

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2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $4000. Call John at 978-466-6043. 1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $13,000 obo 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 978 -464-5525 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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2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $26,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466.

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2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable. 508-865-3528 after 3pm. 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon SEL Auto., 6 cyl., leather seats, clean. 70,800 miles. $2195 OBO. 508-243-8399.

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TOWN OF SUTTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Sutton Finance & Warrant Advisory Committee will hold public hearings on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 and Tuesday, March 29, 2016 all at 6:30 pm at the Sutton Town Hall regarding the FY17 budget and warrant articles for the Spring Town Meeting, Monday, May 9, 2016. Any citizen interested is invited to attend this public hearing. Public Hearing Worcester Housing Authority The Worcester Housing Authority will be holding a Public Hearing on March 10, 2016 @ 1:00 P.M. at 40 Belmont Street in the Community Room to review and solicit comments on the Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FY 2016 HUD Capital Fund Program. A review of the proposed Modernization activities will be conducted. Interest parties are invited to attend at which time the FY 2016 plan will be distributed. Sincerely; Celeste Hynick Director of Modernization

LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Worcester Housing Authority 40 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605 Tel: (508) 635-3300 Fax: (508) 635-3190 Telephone Device for the hearing impaired (508) 798-4530 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Effective March 1, 2016, the Worcester Housing Authority (â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHAâ&#x20AC;?) will open its State-Aided Public Housing Family Program (â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPHFâ&#x20AC;?) 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom standard and emergency waiting list and its State-Aided Elderly/ Disabled Public Housing Program (â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPHEâ&#x20AC;?) 1 bedroom standard and emergency waiting list. The WHA provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. WO15P4215EA Estate of: Betty I. Stockwell Also Known As: Betty Stockwell Date of Death: October 10, 2015 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Jody B. StockwellJerszyk of Millbury, MA . Jody B. Stockwell-Jerszyk of Millbury, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be ďŹ led with the Court, but interested parties 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. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 03/03/16 MSC The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Millbury Denise Marlborough, Collector of Taxes OfďŹ ce of the Collector of Taxes Notice of Tax Taking To the owners of the hereinafter described land and to all others concerned You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on Friday the 18th day of March, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Tax Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce, 127 Elm Street, Millbury MA pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes, it is my intention to take for the Town of Millbury the following parcels of land for non-payment of the taxes due thereon, with interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid before that date. Assessed to Stockdale Charles and Rosanna & Charles E Stockdale A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 32000 Square Feet located and known as 29 A-B BURBANK STREET shown on the Town of Millbury Assessors Records as Parcel IdentiďŹ er 70/107/0 and being the premises recorded in book 4425 on page 449 in the Worcester Registry of Deeds. Supposed Present Owner: BICKFORD TERRY F. AND BICKFORD KAREN D Book 28189, Page 237, dated 11-25-2002 2007 Tax $1,718.52

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN OF SUTTON Notice is hereby given that on March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA 01590, the Town’s Tax Title Custodian acting on behalf of the Town of Sutton and in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Sections 77B, the Town’s Tax Title Custodian SHALL OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION the herein after described property acquired by the Town through Tax Title Foreclosure. A certain parcel of land said contain 20,021.00 SF more or less, situated on 148 Central Turnpike, (Assessor’s Map 0018, Lot 00131), being the same premises described in the Worcester Registry of Deeds, Book 1099, Page 3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. A One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) deposit will be required to pre-qualify for auction participation. Deposits shall be in the form of money order or certified check. 2. All parcels are sold to the highest bidder “as is” with no guarantees for further construction and/or improvements to the parcels and/or environmental conditions thereon and/or the insurability or marketability of title other than that the title has been foreclosed upon by the Court. 3. The following person(s) shall not be qualified to be the successful bidder: (1) the prior owner of the proper ty or his/her agent, representative, assign or straw; (2) any person currently delinquent in paying his/her own personal taxes or other charges to the Town of Sutton; and (3) any person who was the subject of a tax title foreclosure by the Town. 4. The successful bidder shall sign a Memorandum of Sale and shall have 30 days to pay the balance due. Failure to close within 30 days will result in the loss of the $1,000.00 deposit. Any and all bids may be rejected if it is deemed by the Custodian to be in the best interest of the Town. The successful bidder will be required to pay a portion of the real estate taxes for the current year, a deed recording fee of $125.00 and legal fees associated with the sale. 5. Taxes will be calculated from the date of the successful bidder delivers the balance of the purchase price to the Town through Fiscal Year 2016 pursuant to the requirements of G.L. c.59, §2C. 6. The successful bidder will be required to pay legal fees of $400.00 per parcel for legal services provided to the Town by Town Counsel in conjunction with the auction. 7. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Disclosure Statement as required by M.G.L. C.7, §40J, a Memorandum of Sale, and a Certificate of Compliance pursuant to M.G.L. C.60 §77B. 8. Any and all bids at such sale or any adjournment thereof may be rejected if in the Custodian’s opinion no bid is made which approximates the fair value of the property. 9. Any materials or documents concerning this auction prepared or furnished by the Town or its employees or agents are solely for informational purposes. No warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations and draw their own conclusions.

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF MILLBURY BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Ofﬁce Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application for a Transfer of License, Transfer of Stock, Pledge of License, Change of Manager, New Ofﬁcers/ Directors, Change of Corporate Name and New Stockholders from Twenty Nine Canal Street, LLC, 49 Elm Street, Millbury to Millbury Old Time Inn, Inc.

Public Notice Worcester Housing Authority The Worcester Housing Authority’s (WHA) proposed Federal Capital Fund Program plan for the year 2016 is available for the next 45 days for review and comment. Anyone who would like a copy mailed may contact Tina Paez @ 508-635-3302. The plan can also be obtained by visiting the WHA Modernization Ofﬁce at 81 Tacoma Street from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sincerely, Celeste Hynick Director of Modernization

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 Joan L. Smith and Andrew F. Smith to MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A., dated August 5, 2011 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 47697, Page 169 subsequently assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 49638, Page 141; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 PM on March 24, 2016 at 16 Bashaw Road, Sutton, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon situated on Bashaw Road, Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, being shown on a plan recorded in Worcester South Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 507, Plan 37. Being all and the same premises conveyed to mortgagor(s) by deed dated 06/09/1983 and recorded with Worcester South Registry of Deeds in Book 7791, Page 389. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, 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, bank treasurer’s check or money order 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, PO Box 540540, Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 15-000586 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/16

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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. WO16P0392EA Estate of: Robert B. Girard Date of Death: 12/06/2015 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: John F. McElroy of Sutton, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: John F. McElroy of Sutton, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration. 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 the return day of 03/15/2016. 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 day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 5, 2016 Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 03/03/2016 MS

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MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 7:45 p.m., in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Direct Network Services, property located at 12 Martin Street, Millbury, MA for a Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit under Article 1, Section 14.11(o) of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws. Applicant proposes to install a forty foot bracketed tower. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 02/25/16 & 03/03/16 MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 8:00 p.m., in the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Direct Network Services, properties located at 40 Elmwood Street and 58 Elmwood Street, Millbury, MA for Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permits under Article 1, Section 14.11(o) of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws. Applicant proposes to install a forty foot bracketed tower at 40 Elmwood Street and install a twenty foot extension to an existing twenty foot tower at 58 Elmwood Street. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 02/25/16 & 03/03/16

Donny Osmond

It’s OK, admit it. If you’re my age or a little older, you had a Donny Osmond album in your house. Maybe you watched “The Donny and Marie Show.” Or maybe you even had one of their dolls. Don’t worry, I won’t tell. From the early ’60s and throughout the ’70s, Donny Osmond was the bomb. He was everywhere: performing with his brothers, his equallyfamous sister; you name it, he was doing it. Then came the ’80s – and there went Osmond’s fame. But if you think he just faded away into that place where all washed up, hasbeen childhood idols go, guess again. Osmond somehow managed to keep his career chugging along, even if at times it appeared on fumes. He scored a radio hit in 1989 with “Soldier of Love.” In 2006, Osmond did a favor for his friend, Weird Al Yankovic, performing a dance routine in his satirical song, “White & Nerdy.” In 2009, he won the ninth season of “Dancing With the Stars.” He has done theater, radio, TV and more. On Thursday, March 10, a still insanely young-looking Osmond, even at 58, looks to captivate the ladies again with a show at Hanover Theatre. I spoke with Osmond recently by phone, talking about fame, his goody two-shoes image and a lot more.

One of the first things I thought of when I found out we’d be talking is, “How has this guy pretty much managed to stay out of the tabloids over, what, five or so decades as a celebrity?” Are you just good at ducking cameras? I have to pay off a lot of people

(laughs). I have no idea. I just try to stay out of the tabloids as much as possible. I’ve seen so many people lose it in this business. I really [try] to make sure I don’t overlook the important things. There are so many things I want to do. I was doing a radio show, and I had to cancel that … There are film projects [and] shows I’ve had to turn down.

Where did you get the strength to stay focused on the important things? I give

credit to my parents. They deserve a lot of credit. They walked the walk and talked the talk. You can have tenets, but if you don’t use them, they’re not worth their weight in gold. It’s really hard to make it through this business unscathed. You have to believe in yourself. You have to have your personal life together. It takes a lot of work, a lot of determination on where you want to be.

the 1980s. Fact or fiction? It’s all true. I’m

of the opinion you don’t say no too fast. In show business you’ve got to get out of your comfort zone. I didn’t just pooh-pooh the idea. I thought if I changed my name, my music would speak for itself. If I got busted for drugs, I’d have street cred. Then I thought, “What am I thinking?”

You do have that image as the squeaky-clean kid next door. Did it ever become a nuisance to you? Have you ever resented that image?

All the time, even now. It’s like what do I have to give up to have edgier quality? I don’t want to go the drug route. I don’t want to start drinking. I don’t want to start with infidelity. [One recent night] was a perfect example. Marie and I were doing a show. There was a guy with tattoos all over his arm, some on his neck He was watching Marie most of the time. It was like, “I can’t be seen with Donny Osmond.” This guy was at the meet-andgreet. He was the last guy. Marie was sick, so I did it by myself. When he got me, I said, “I’m sorry, Marie is sick.” And he said, “I came here to see you.” I was like, “Yeah! I’m cool!”

I’ve read that you were actually encouraged at You worked with your brothers early on. one point to change your name or even create You obviously have spent many years a drug scandal to boost your image back in collaborating with your sister, Marie, on TV

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and radio. Does working with family ever put a strain on the personal side of those relationships? The only time I really see

Marie is on stage. We get along, but we’re both producers. We agree to disagree. At the end of the day, we seem to be able to work it out. Our family didn’t get along in many respects, but we were professionals.

Not to get too serious, but I am extremely hard of hearing. You have two brothers who were born almost totally deaf, and you have a nephew who is hard of hearing. Did their situations in any way impact you as a performer? It didn’t really affect me as

a performer. It affected me as a brother. Here we are entertaining on stage and my brothers can’t do that. However, they performed with us tap-dancing and played instruments. They’ve been able to overcome their maladies. In a way, they’ve inspired me.

When I think of cross-over superstars like yourself, someone like Sammy Davis Jr. comes to mind. Like you, he sang, he danced, he acted, he basically did it all. Did he ever have an influence on you? I knew

Sammy fairly well. In the ’90s I suffered from stage fright and general anxiety disorder. He said something to me once. Somebody had asked him if he still got nervous going on stage. He said, “The day you stop getting nervous before you go on stage is the day you should stop.” He was so meticulous. He did this one show in Vegas. He sang a high note, his voice cracked and he stopped. He goes off stage and starts the show again. He goes out, cracks the note again. He does this three times. Finally, he nailed it and the crowd was roaring.

In 2009, you won a season of “Dancing With the Stars.” What was it like being on that show? That was probably the toughest

thing I’ve ever done, and probably the greatest accolade of my life. My wife probably was like, “Oh, great.” Here I was dancing with half-naked women.

I went on YouTube to watch your video, “White & Nerdy,” with Weird Al Yankovic from 2006. I have to say, it’s one of the funniest things I’ve watched. Something you look back on and laugh at or shake your head?

That was probably one of the proudest moments of my career (laughs). I was doing a Broadway show, “Beauty and the Beast.” I get a call from Weird Al. He said, “I wrote this parody and you’re the first person I thought of. Will you come and dance in the video?” I show up to this studio. Al says, “Thank you so much.” I said, “What do I do?” He just said to do whatever I thought of. Take one, it was all improvised. I’m behind Al, dancing like an idiot. The camera guys, the guys with the mics, their jaws dropped to the floor. I’m thinking, “I’m making an idiot of myself. I can either stop or go further.” I go further. My brother, Jay, calls me up and says, “Donny, you just ruined your career.” I said, “No, Jay, I just [saved] it.” (laughs again). This show’s not really a concert. To me, it’s more of a culmination of 53 years being in show business. But of course, fans will hear “Puppy Love,” “Soldier of Love,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

What else can we expect from you at the show? A lot of multi-media. There’s a

segment when I get the audience involved. I call it the Purple Card segment. People are handed out purple cards and can put a request on them. I get the cards on stage, and I randomly pick a card and do what it says. It’s like 10 minutes of improv. — Walter Bird Jr. MARCH 3, 2016 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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